Religion & Spirituality - 30 January 2007

You who believe in Darwins THEORY (and thats all it is!), you who believe the Scientists who go afer the HOW of what God created, consider this: If we received a single message from another planet, we would believe in intelligent extraterrestrial life forms...
...yet in a single cell we have ample messages pointing to a Creator, but we ignore His existence. And yet you call Christians brainwashed??!!

2007-01-30 21:24:22 · 18 answers · asked by ccc4jesus 4

Would you have a problem with an atheist person claiming that they are a Christian? That they believe in the teachings of Jesus Christ but do not believe that there is an almighty god (or rather no gods at all).

I think that Jesus' teachings of forgiveness and understanding could be taken to heart despite disbelief that he is the son of a god (or God himself).

What do you think?

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Before anyone suggests that this is blasphemous, think about what you're saying. If someone doesn't believe in gods how can they.. blaspheme?

2007-01-30 21:19:43 · 24 answers · asked by Anonymous

2007-01-30 21:19:25 · 9 answers · asked by Anonymous

Sure they invented algebra and a few other things, but these things happened centuries ago. What contributions have muslims made to the world recently and if muslims have made a lot of contributions, why aren't they being recognized by the muslim community? It would be nice to hear a muslim talk about something recent rather than somebody inventing something in the year 1200 AD.

2007-01-30 21:16:35 · 8 answers · asked by Matt 4

2007-01-30 21:14:29 · 10 answers · asked by Di 1

Does it mean 'Is not really invincible'?

2007-01-30 21:08:00 · 9 answers · asked by tammers 3

The first five books of the Old Testaments are known as the Torah in Judaism whereas the Old Testament as a whole is sacred to Christians.
What exactly are the differences in interpretation?
I mean, can someone explain to me how are two religions which believe in the same book so different that one attaches divinity to Jesus and the other sees him as a good Jew (while the followers of this Jew are Christians)?
Just want to resolve my ambiguities while understanding the two religions; I like to look for similarities across religions and try to understand the differences.
Thank you for your patience.

2007-01-30 21:06:17 · 14 answers · asked by Anonymous

please choose one of the following answers then put your comments and proofs :
(a) Abaraham was Jew.
(b) Abraham was Christian.
(c) not a or b i'll tell you.
note : remmber Abraham had two sons Ismeal and Isac so if you said he is the father of Sons of Isreal don't forget Arab too.

2007-01-30 21:02:46 · 21 answers · asked by msobhisultan 2

That they have never read it or they know nothing at all about it? Many people here who dispute Christianity have mentioned they left because they didn't agree with it. Obviously, there is knowledge involved for that to happen.

2007-01-30 20:59:47 · 13 answers · asked by Cinnamon 6

That makes for so-called 'radical feminism' today just because she has an opinion? What happened to free speech and freedom of religion? Seems like some people would prefer we all go back to those times when men had so much power they didn't know what to do with it.

2007-01-30 20:55:33 · 4 answers · asked by Cinnamon 6

2007-01-30 20:52:07 · 7 answers · asked by CHEESUS GROYST 5

I hope to know if the Christ was Christian or not by proof not words maybe or supposed or some like this we need sharp clear and direct answers.

2007-01-30 20:46:29 · 18 answers · asked by msobhisultan 2

Jesus says he is the way, the truth and the life. Well, if anyone is confused then he must go to the source of truth and this truth Jesus says will set you free. Christians can see clearly things that are man-made and are from man. But out of fear, some Christians themselves also start to worship things that are of man. So we are confused and when we are, the blame is on Satan or the Devil who is the father of confusion. Try to get into Jesus and see whether you will get a different or clearer perspective of life.

2007-01-30 20:42:52 · 18 answers · asked by Ptuan 3

Nominate from current identities or even the recently deceased. I think female identities can and should be included, after all, it is the 21st Century!

2007-01-30 20:39:27 · 10 answers · asked by Anonymous

cameras way back then but could you draw us a picture of what he may have looked like? I guess i should post this question in a science, evolution area too.

2007-01-30 20:35:46 · 13 answers · asked by Anonymous

In his time, the Jews believed in God, went to the temple, and worshipped him. God was angry because they thought that they needed more than God. God brought armies onto Jerusalum and burned the city. Catholics seem to be the same, they need communion, the priests to forgive their sins, and Mary to ask Jesus for forgiveness. Do you think this pleases God?

2007-01-30 20:35:02 · 10 answers · asked by Anonymous

if so what do u think of chinese community view of thai amulets and thai Buddha statue

2007-01-30 20:29:45 · 1 answers · asked by Anonymous

2007-01-30 20:27:27 · 15 answers · asked by agyeboat72 1

2007-01-30 20:26:14 · 14 answers · asked by Anonymous

if evolution is real and supposedly took millions of years then its safe to assume all creatures didnt do it at the exact same time, so were are the in betweens?

2007-01-30 20:21:52 · 16 answers · asked by whytepower_ranger 1

Does anyone know what Tom is saying about others calling him the "new" jesus?? Is he buying into this as well??

2007-01-30 20:19:21 · 11 answers · asked by Mandy S 2

As we all know bible has been edited a lot of times. The concept of Antichrist has given severel advantages to church. In US Chrsitians used to justify slavery with the help of bible. 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.
Meanwhile since atheists and freethinkers knew bible was fraud they were against slavery. At that time people could be asked nott o listen to them since they were Antichrists. If atheists run a charitable organisation like done by Mother Terasa it would give a good name to atheists. At that time Christians could criticize them that Antichrist would do 7 years of charitable work before

2007-01-30 20:16:21 · 12 answers · asked by Born again atheist 3

As always I feel the need to put a disclaimer on all the questions i ask in the religion section so- If you dont believe in God, or christianity, good for you, but dont bother posting an answer just to tell me that. thank you.

And now, with that said...

Ive basically been a christian my entire life. I was raised as one so I never really had a chance to "discover" it for myself.

Dont get me wrong, Ive thought about it, researched other beliefs, and decided that this is the one for me. I believe in God, Jesus, heaven and hell, and everything but.

Pastors always talk about being "luke warm" and say thats a horrible place to be in your faith, and I feel like thats exactly where I am. Im a christian, but I want to be passionate about it.

How do you do that?

2007-01-30 20:15:13 · 16 answers · asked by Dani 7

Something I've noted, in my limited way, the lack of Alzheimer patients who are Jehovah's Witnesses. Also, they are less likely to end up in nursing homes, remaining in their own homes until close to death. Could the difference be in their activities?

In JWs, everyone, regardless of age, actively studies, teaches, and preaches the Bible. The door to door work aside, they give Bible talks of up to 60 minutes, and demonstrations of how to conducted Bible studies. Could this level of activity, both mental and physical, cause a reduction in the incidence of Alzheimer Disease in the JW elderly?

2007-01-30 20:06:48 · 22 answers · asked by Anonymous

reincarnated into human flesh again, on the planet earth??? my friend, who quit smoking crack 3yrs. ago, seems too think so... any opinions?????

2007-01-30 20:06:10 · 7 answers · asked by BIGUS_RICKUS 4

After the first couple sentences, you can usually tell that the thoughts are someone else's, not that of the one replying.

2007-01-30 20:05:34 · 15 answers · asked by Cinnamon 6

I have, and I have no idea what to believe. Someone said today that she is a servant of Satan, as the devil come to her instead of Jesus. I did not agree with everything in her book, as I believe the experiences have to line up with the bible. A lot of me think her book is garbage. Jesus came to her telling her this is your Lord. Satan thinks he is lord. I enjoyed reading some things in the book. Didn't Jesus say in the last days' that there will be a lot of false prophets? so Christians I am just curious if you have read it, what do you think about the book? Jesus took her into Heaven and told her that the only ones that can enter his kingdom is the pure hearted and obiedient children. That rules most of us out then. The bible says that he who believs is not comdemed but have passed from death to life. She talks about Jesus showing her her parents burning in hell as they were not christians. Why would she be shown her parents, instead of someone else?

2007-01-30 20:01:07 · 8 answers · asked by Anonymous

i recently lost my mum and brother,and we always used to go to church i havent been going so much since they died.the cannon of my church is a really lovely man and friend,ive explained to him i feel guilty about not going but i know ill break down in the church as this is where i had there service as well he told me when the time is right i will know but its been 3 months now and every sunday morning i feel so bad with myself for not going

2007-01-30 20:00:18 · 14 answers · asked by Anonymous

Since Jesus had one set of teachings and Paul had his own that were entirely different and not even related, is it possible for a person to be a Christian and not take into account any of Paul's teachings for that reason, since he had his own agenda and rules that didn't even agree with what Jesus taught or how he lived? Or would that fit into the "cherry picking" religion type?

2007-01-30 20:00:08 · 14 answers · asked by Cinnamon 6

do you believe that, based on the bible, all catholics are going to hell?

2007-01-30 19:57:09 · 20 answers · asked by Pisces 6