Religion & Spirituality - 28 January 2007

From the 1500s to the 20th century, Christian Europeans colonized and oppressed non-Christians and non-Europeans. Like Europe's science and its government, its religion sometimes aided causes that modern people see as racist and jingoist.In 1452, Pope Nicholas V instituted hereditary slavery of captured Muslims and pagans, which effectively meant Africans or Asians. As he read the Bible, God had instructed his faithful to make slaves of the neighboring heathens. Various Christian teachers and sects have taught that Africans were the descendents of Ham, cursed to be servant to the descendents of Japheth (Europeans) and Shem (Asians). In 19th century United States, so many Baptists in southern states supported slavery that the Baptist convention split into northern and southern branches. Similar theological justifications were offered for apartheid in 20th century South Africa.

2007-01-28 00:43:00 · 25 answers · asked by Born again atheist 3

2007-01-28 00:42:27 · 10 answers · asked by Anonymous

2007-01-28 00:40:33 · 13 answers · asked by Anonymous

2007-01-28 00:38:00 · 13 answers · asked by sojo 2

has GOD caused the suffering inthe world?
what issue was raised in the garden of eden?
how willGOD undo the effects of human suffering?

2007-01-28 00:35:41 · 27 answers · asked by justine n 1

2007-01-28 00:34:45 · 22 answers · asked by preenster 2

1 An individual's striving for spiritual self-perfection.
2 A Muslim holy war or spiritual struggle against infidels.

2007-01-28 00:32:07 · 8 answers · asked by Invisible_Flags 6

in chapter 4 verses 24-26 who can help me who is it talking about god sought to kill my friend say moses but i,m not sure he has a niv bible that says moses but i have the old king james bible which i think is the right bible all answer will be appriate!!!

2007-01-28 00:31:53 · 8 answers · asked by hunter_tn4 1

2007-01-28 00:30:07 · 15 answers · asked by stardust 3

I believe in God and i also understand the explanation of Science. I just want to know what you guys think.

2007-01-28 00:29:34 · 9 answers · asked by howardlee1977 4

Jesus said that he had not come to change the Law of Moses (Matthew 5:17). The Law of Moses teaches that there is one God (Exodus 20:3). If Jesus was introducing the concept of Trinity, why did he not say that he was changing the Law of Moses or introducing a different understanding of it?

Why did Jesus forbid the disciples from calling people fools yet called the Jewish leaders with names like vipers and children of adultery? Is it conceivable that a Divine Being would behave in this way?

Why did Pontius Pilate just simply ignore his wife's plea to have nothing to do with Jesus on account of her bad dream? (Matthew 27:19) If the very mission of Jesus was to suffer death, why should God Almighty show a dream to Pilate's wife which would cause her to try and persuade her husband to release Jesus? Would not that appear to counter God's own plan?

If Jesus was about to die, how was he able to say in a clear loud and audible voice that he was thirsty? (John 19:28)

2007-01-28 00:29:21 · 2 answers · asked by ☻MalakulMôrte☻ 2

I am really horrofied at the responses this man got because he is gay
http://uk.answers.yahoo.com/question/index;_ylt=AsJgHJuzF4i1JtgjsQ3jMgNFLxV.?qid=20070128050154AAnFOI1
how dare anyone tell someone they are not a Christian
what does a Christian mean ?
believing the Jesus is your saviour and that he died for his sins ?
if so then this mans lifestyle makes no difference to whether he is a Christian or not
and what he does is between him and his God
would you tell the person with an eating disorder that they are not Christian because gluttony is a sin ?
no ... you would love them and hope they get help with their eating....as long as they keep loving Jesus in meantime right ?
why if gluttony being one of the 7 deadly sins is ok with you guys but being gay isnt ?
are you making up your own rules ??

2007-01-28 00:27:58 · 29 answers · asked by Peace 7

2007-01-28 00:20:36 · 4 answers · asked by darryl_waters 1

Why does the Mormon Church baptize one of their members acting as a dead Jewish person? They have done this to people like Anne Frank and Einstein.

2007-01-28 00:18:58 · 16 answers · asked by esther elizabeth 2

distinguishing people might may cause harm to our society. this may also decrease the progress of the nation. to make this a better and prosperous india we must have to take care of others and help each and every one whether he may be of different religion

2007-01-28 00:16:04 · 11 answers · asked by Anonymous

why people read newspapers
what is importance of reading
wh reads most.....young,children or older people
what is difference in reading habits of child ,adults and old people
how much time we shold read
at what time of day you prefer reading
do you prefer reading at home or at libraries

2007-01-28 00:12:33 · 13 answers · asked by titu s 1

2007-01-28 00:12:18 · 5 answers · asked by 818er 2

2007-01-28 00:04:06 · 15 answers · asked by ? 5

I know that we as christians are supposed to share our lives with those of the same faith, but I really really love this man and I don't think I should allow his atheistic outlook on life hamper my feelings for him. Do advise!!!

2007-01-28 00:01:54 · 36 answers · asked by Anonymous