Religion & Spirituality - 28 January 2007

Each of the world's major religions has scriptures that are considered sacred and lay the foundation for a believer's faith. It's odd that our epistemological standards seem to vary largely based on the situation. When it comes to the evening paper or a doctor's advice, "have faith" isn't an acceptable reassurance (we understand these people are human). What makes people so certain that the authors of their holy texts were any less prone to human fallibility? It seems that time has afforded them the luxury of divine inspiration. The ubiquity of religion/spirituality throughout the world clearly demonstrates that seeking purpose is an innately human activity that is influenced by factors such as the environment and cultural history. Shouldn't we at least try to verify the origins of beliefs that so divide us? Is there a point to which "I have faith" becomes an inadequate substitute for doing some serious unbiased (as in, the truth above all else) research?

2007-01-28 11:13:17 · 12 answers · asked by hanovercc 2

As a Chakra-concentration combined with the Lord's Prayer. " ?
1. Sensuality (sensing)
2. Curiosity (thinking)
3. Power impulse (feeling)
4. False leadership (willing) if contact with a sage living from the upper centers cannot be retained.

SPIRIT 7...........Our Father who Art in Heaven. - Seventh Chakra.

SOUL 6.............Hallowed be Thy Name. - Sixth Chakra

BODY 5............Thy Kingdom come. - Fifth Chakra

WILLING 4.......Thy Will be done on Earth as it is in Heaven. - Fourth Chakra

FEELING 3.......Give us this day our daily bread. - Third Chakra

THINKING 2....and forgive us our trespasses as we forgive those who trespass against us - Second Chakra

SENSING 1.......and lead us not into temptation but deliver us from evil. - First Chakra

What is your view on it ?????

2007-01-28 11:08:35 · 14 answers · asked by milly_1963 7

So many of us try to fit too much into our daily lives that we forget to include God. God is the answer to all our questions. We only need to ask Him into our hearts and He will take care of the rest. Put your faith into our Lord and Saviour and you will be amazed at how much you will be able accomplish...Jeremiah 33:3

2007-01-28 11:08:17 · 20 answers · asked by Ronnie L 1

I need help with this essay! PLEASE HELP!

2007-01-28 11:05:57 · 15 answers · asked by Anonymous

Im inclined to say yes.

2007-01-28 11:05:09 · 22 answers · asked by goatman 5

Or at least try.

2007-01-28 11:02:52 · 21 answers · asked by Anonymous

Our talents are the gift that God gives to us... What we make of our talents is our gift back to God.
what are your talents that you are giving back to Him?

2007-01-28 11:02:33 · 11 answers · asked by staciesweet 5

2007-01-28 11:01:13 · 19 answers · asked by Anonymous

2007-01-28 11:00:41 · 10 answers · asked by Anonymous

By definition, the word “spiritual” simply means a feeling of oneness with the universe or a creator or some kind.

Creationism, which is based on one source, the bible. A book by human beings. At a time when the knowledge of the world was limited. Says that humans were created in the image of the designer of the universe. That humans are created SEPERATELY from all other life in the planet. That humans are the most important species on this planet and in the universe.
Or...
Evolution through natural selection, which is based on science, a study of the natural world. Many observations, experiments and lab work, reveals that all life on this planet is indeed CONNECTED. That all life shares a common evolutionary heritage and a common organic chemistry. If you go back far enough into earth’s past, you will that all biological life alive today, humans included, have a common and single ancestor.

Which is a more “spiritual” experience, oneness with god
or oneness with the cosmos?

2007-01-28 11:00:28 · 13 answers · asked by Anonymous

If you could tell them something they do that really bugs you, what would it be?

2007-01-28 11:00:18 · 14 answers · asked by Anonymous

I asked AQA (63336 in the UK) how to beome a pagan, and they sais that there were no initiation ceremonies, but that you needed to bylearn (That's what the text said, but it doesn't make any sense to me!) a path which is considered pagan and develop a connection and love for it.

Just one thing... WHAT paths are considrered pagan?!

2007-01-28 11:00:11 · 14 answers · asked by swelwynemma 7

It seems as though there are many more similarities than differences. What do you think?

2007-01-28 10:59:55 · 4 answers · asked by lotusmoon01 4

just a randomt hough...heres my theory.

it depends if hell expands or does not.

EVERY religion says that if you dont believe int his religion you are going to hell.

therefor we can base that everyone is going to hell.

if hell does not expand it will eventually run out of room from every single person dieing taking up that space and thus the body heat makes it impossible for it to freeze over.

now then lets assume it expands.

if it expands at a rate in wich it is faster then people entering over time there will be less and less heat and over time may 'freeze over' in certain places.

if it expands at a slower rate there is the other above suggestion.

if it expands at the same rate it will probably remain slightly warm =)

opinions?XD

(dont ask where this originated from)

2007-01-28 10:57:05 · 14 answers · asked by elnrith 2

and the CAPITAL LETTERS IN ANSWERS???!!!??!

What's up with that?

2007-01-28 10:56:08 · 6 answers · asked by Brendan G 4

The son of god has returned to earth, and is broadcasting live on FOX news from the new Branch Davidian’s Headquarters in Waco Texas

2007-01-28 10:55:20 · 10 answers · asked by Devil in Details 3

that all dinosaurs were herbivores? (Job 40:14) And why, exactly, did God destroy all of the dinosaurs, if the behemoth "is the chief of the ways of God"? (Job 40:19)

2007-01-28 10:54:49 · 4 answers · asked by neil s 7

Isn't that what cults do, seperate their members from the general public?

2007-01-28 10:52:47 · 14 answers · asked by Anonymous

He was blathering on about non-Christians being false prophets etc. I'll add the link for his question in a minute.

Anyway, DON'T answer his question - it'll just encourage him!

2007-01-28 10:52:04 · 8 answers · asked by swelwynemma 7

I hear all kinds of crap about people who read Nostradamus on the internet, and they also read about the Mayan Calender. When 2013 comes around, will those people be quiet?

2007-01-28 10:52:03 · 14 answers · asked by Anonymous

2007-01-28 10:51:59 · 11 answers · asked by Anonymous

Because all religions by definition are cults.

cult /kʌlt/ Pronunciation Key - Show Spelled Pronunciation[kuhlt]
–noun
1.a particular system of religious worship, esp. with reference to its rites and ceremonies.
2.an instance of great veneration of a person, ideal, or thing, esp. as manifested by a body of admirers: the physical fitness cult.
3.the object of such devotion.
4.a group or sect bound together by veneration of the same thing, person, ideal, etc.
5.Sociology. a group having a sacred ideology and a set of rites centering around their sacred symbols.
6.a religion or sect considered to be false, unorthodox, or extremist, with members often living outside of conventional society under the direction of a charismatic leader.
7.the members of such a religion or sect.
8.any system for treating human sickness that originated by a person usually claiming to have sole insight into the nature of disease, and that employs methods regarded as unorthodox or unscientific.

2007-01-28 10:48:07 · 16 answers · asked by Anonymous

2007-01-28 10:47:32 · 5 answers · asked by Ronnie L 1

2007-01-28 10:47:02 · 13 answers · asked by Anonymous

is that in your bible?

2007-01-28 10:46:09 · 15 answers · asked by Anonymous

What is the evidence that the ther rapture will happen anytime in the next 50-100 years? Why would you believe such a ridiculous idea?

2007-01-28 10:45:38 · 11 answers · asked by Anonymous

2007-01-28 10:43:53 · 14 answers · asked by WWTSD? 5

1. "if we're wrong, we have nothing to lose but if you're wrong, you burn in hell"

Note: This is nothing but fear. I heard this sooo many times.

You have to understand that us Atheist are sure about it. We believe in ourselves enough to take the Atheist position.

We're not weak minded people who can be intimidated into believing in fairy tales

2007-01-28 10:42:34 · 22 answers · asked by Black Atheist 1

If you said or thought What Would Jack (Bauer) Do you are a true 24 fan....Jack for president!

2007-01-28 10:42:29 · 9 answers · asked by Assad 3

would you actually start thinking for yourself? What affect would that have on your religious beliefs?

2007-01-28 10:42:11 · 15 answers · asked by Brendan G 4