Religion & Spirituality - 29 January 2007

please i want to know why you believe in a god and what evidence you have to support it. i know some of you might not have an explination for it and thats fine also, i just really want to know what some people consider as evidence for the existance of god. thanks

2007-01-29 10:50:34 · 6 answers · asked by god_of_the_accursed 6

How come when Mel Gibson made anti-semitic remarks, Jews didnt threaten to kill him and chop his head off?

How come when the Da Vinci Code was made, Christians didnt burn down theaters or threaten to behead Tom Hanks?

How come when some cartoons of the Prophet were published in the Danish newspaper, it set off riots by Muslims all around the world, they threatened to kill people, and they burned down embassies?

2007-01-29 10:50:04 · 22 answers · asked by Anonymous

"I did not give you the spirit of fear, but of a sound mind....."

where can i find that!
thankx

2007-01-29 10:49:38 · 8 answers · asked by o 1

It seems to me that taking the Lord's name in vain bit was literal, kind of like Nacissus bragging that he was more beautiful than Aphrodite. So if God says that judging people after dead is His job, then why is it that so many people are eager to ursurp His position and be so judgemental "for God?" Isn't that just saying you know better than God what decisions will be made? Sounds like the ultimate in vanity to me.

Anyhow, it never made much sense to me that people interpreted it as people would go to hell if someone said "Jesus Christ!" because they were upset... It's not like the Greek word translates into that sort of English meaning of "vain" right? So what's up with the translation that "taking the Lord's name in vain" means saying "Oh, God!" at random moments?

2007-01-29 10:47:46 · 7 answers · asked by Cheshire Cat 6

Like you believe there is a god and a spiritual world, but not necessarily what modern day christians and other religions believe in? is there a technical term?

2007-01-29 10:47:40 · 6 answers · asked by Sheriff of R&S 4

I woke up at 6:30 this morning to the static sound of my baby's monitor - like it was picking up some interference. Just before I opened my eyes, I felt as though something or someone was holding me down; like I was being kept from rising. I would describe it as if someone was lying on top of me. I felt goose bumps and a bit disoriented.

I have had astral projection before (again waking up at approx. 6:30), but this time I don't remember the travel (if in fact it was an OBE). What gives?

2007-01-29 10:44:58 · 6 answers · asked by Eathernet 2

I've had a lingering question and I was hoping someone would be able to answer it. As much as I disagree with the way things are done in the catholic/christian world... I do like the idea of having a celebration to welcome an infant to the world. I would also like to designate 'god parents' but have no idea what that would convert to in other terms. Is there another word for it? And if so how do I go about finding someone to perform the ceremony? Any information you have regarding this topic would be greatly appreciated (or even if you had a link where I could get the info would be fantastic). Thank you!

2007-01-29 10:41:44 · 16 answers · asked by beebidoux 2

All around the world all religions practice various types of rituals and prayers and pilgrimages.At the end they gain nothing .This has become a lucrative practice for several religions for amassing wealth.Should we not put an end to all these types of practices where the gullible are exploited by religions?

2007-01-29 10:40:17 · 15 answers · asked by cupid 3

If the person who went up the mountain and received the 'word of god' from allah, just happened to have been a woman and not muhammed, would all muslims think the same of her as they do of him?

2007-01-29 10:39:01 · 6 answers · asked by papa.rumbo 1

And don't give me the old cop-out about "free will." If god exists, then the only will that matters is his and it's sheer lunacy to think that any of his creations could thwart it. DUH.

2007-01-29 10:37:53 · 19 answers · asked by ? 7

Does anyone have a good summary against this perspective? The typical wall I come up against is the idea that God thought we were too dumb to understand science (which he created) so he gave allegorical stories instead.

2007-01-29 10:37:09 · 31 answers · asked by Anonymous

Psa 5:5 the arrogant cannot stand before you. You hate all who do evil.

Psa 31:6 You hate those who serve worthless idols, but I trust in the LORD.

Source(s)
New American Bible
http://www.nccbuscc.org/nab/bible/psalms/psalm5.htm

2007-01-29 10:35:25 · 15 answers · asked by Kimo 4

Thank you for taking my 1st survey.

2007-01-29 10:33:02 · 9 answers · asked by Anonymous

i've heard anybody read 'selfish gene' will turn into athesit, why is this book so powerful?

2007-01-29 10:32:40 · 15 answers · asked by saegiie 1

2007-01-29 10:32:29 · 12 answers · asked by Anonymous

Pro-Life Agnostic:

Life is all there is, and there is almost certainly nothing after, therefore, denying life to any homo-sapien organism, no matter what inconvient stage of celluar division it may exist in, is essentially a crime, by todays standards of Criminal Law.

2007-01-29 10:31:12 · 24 answers · asked by Savior 1

2007-01-29 10:30:24 · 7 answers · asked by prolecto 1

My sunday school teachers used to tell me that animals don't get into heaven because they don't have souls. I think that the statement is false as far as an animal having a soul. They have feelings of compassion, regret, sadness, happiness, joy, all the things that humans have. To me I think the way an animal is, gives the impression the reincarnation is real. My dog is so human sometimes that it blows my mind. What is your opinion?

2007-01-29 10:30:19 · 27 answers · asked by Elora 3

What do you wish you knew then? What could someone have said to you back then to help you see "the truth"?

2007-01-29 10:29:46 · 9 answers · asked by Laptop Jesus 2.0 5

or is it like the Neighborhood of Make-Believe and the Dark Side of the Moon?

2007-01-29 10:28:17 · 16 answers · asked by Anonymous

isnt gluttony and pride a sin?
and dont christians flaunt the fact their a christian because theyre proud of it?
hey im just sayin

2007-01-29 10:27:56 · 9 answers · asked by howdy 1

I am tired of trying to believe in something, that never shows itself. I am teetering on the edge of withdrawing my new born again christian belief. I am starting to feel like all that the people in the religion want is my money so they can live in their fancy houses and have their fancy swimming pools and designer clothes. Where is the fellowship that was supposed to happen? When I call for help with a problem, no one returns the call because they have their own stuff going on, is that how it is supposed to be
I am a honest and good person, yet I have hardship after hardship, no matter how hard I try. I know you all are going to say that satan is causing all the hardship, but why doesn't God step in and help?? I have prayed and prayed and prayed, not only for myself but for others also. Does he pick and choose who he helps out??
I believe that we have a soul, and that when we die our soul goes to a better or different place, but I am not sure about this whole christianity thing

2007-01-29 10:26:54 · 35 answers · asked by Anonymous

How long and can you give some experiences??

Have you spoken to any dead people while out of the body??

( Please no STUPID answers )

2007-01-29 10:25:22 · 2 answers · asked by mizike 2

maybe jesus wasnt crusified maybe he made one of his cousins dress up like him then come down and be crusified because jesus was sick of people worshipping him because he thought everyone was a stupid idiot and he was secrelty a russian spy from scotland

2007-01-29 10:24:42 · 11 answers · asked by howdy 1

2007-01-29 10:17:28 · 23 answers · asked by ja1102 1

2007-01-29 10:17:23 · 11 answers · asked by mizike 2

Did you decide that 2 hours a day meditation doesn't fit in with your lifestyle after a while? If so, did you try another technique which takes up less of your busy time and works as well or nearly as well?

2007-01-29 10:17:01 · 4 answers · asked by kicking_back 5

2007-01-29 10:16:48 · 21 answers · asked by panthrchic 4

I don't get to choose who I am born to, how they will raise me, or what religion they will teach me. At what age do I get to choose for myself?

2007-01-29 10:15:51 · 27 answers · asked by ? 5

I need to walk the frickin' dog. Is it safe?

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2007-01-29 10:15:19 · 4 answers · asked by snootymcpooty 2