Religion & Spirituality - 2 February 2007

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Family_Research_Council

Is this acceptable behavior in 2007's America??

Or is it evidence that in fact America still lives in the XVI Century??

2007-02-02 13:17:39 · 12 answers · asked by Исаак Озимов 3

Because there are people out there who's lives are, quite literally, unbearable.
Even the ability to take their own lives is denied them because of infirmity or other circumstance.
In this case, they need help to end their pain and misery. To deny them this right, and yes it is a right, is to continue the torture and misery that they live with each and every day.
In fact, many civilized nations endorse Doctor assisted suicide. And now Switzerland, has gone to the next logical step.
Read about it here;
http://news.yahoo.com/s/ap/20070203/ap_on_re_eu/switzerland_assisted_suicide
I for one applaud the Swiss and hope that other nations follow suit.

2007-02-02 13:16:22 · 28 answers · asked by Anonymous

'the mind' is the simple answer, of course; but i want to know about the protoconscious mind instead of the conscious mind. Maybe a better way to ask this question is, "What is the nature if inspired thought?" Where does it come from? If god is your answer, that's fine, but it's not very creative or helpful, and in my opinion does not answer this question.

2007-02-02 13:14:19 · 8 answers · asked by -skrowzdm- 4

I have fear of God, and I do know how, to fear him. I seek his face, to here his voice. my life is a seek. I do seek after him almost every minite, I feel within my herart that he can make me like him, just have to wait, and keep longing after him. been 5 yrs, I've done nothing but pray for purity of my sole, and to learn his ways. to learn and have the mind of Christ. I contiuisaly get touched by the holy spirit. But I have very strong demonic forces aganist me. Im a very spritual man. God is a very silent spirit. but my heart won't let Go of seeking after him, till I'm like him. so much hunger for him. I just sit and pray all day. many hours, days, months, soon to be years. its the only way I can love his sacrafice, if he makes me like him. I desire his ways to be my ways, I've completly serendered myself for gosple of Jesus Christ. sorry for bad spelling, no splck..

2007-02-02 13:12:38 · 5 answers · asked by Anonymous

Those saying its peaceful saying its only the odd terrorists are deluding themselves

If its so peaceful and nice.... Whens the next gay mardi gra parade in Saudi Arabia near the Kabala?

How do you explain the consept of family honour, or how men dictate to women what to wear on pain of death or mutilation like in islaic countires where girls who wore nail varnish had fingernails ripped out.


Exaplin if its the odd not sharia law and how its implimented


And how muslims are not horrified at the thought of teenage girls stoned to death for simply having sex...

Its this you jusdege it on not the terrorists...


Seeing it say from the point of view of a teenage lesbain couple in love wanting to kiss and hold hands in public, who are waited to be staoned to death,,, as the rocks tear their once pretty screaming faces apart ans the stones tear their face apart, in agony their teeth broken and is that her eyball hanging out? by its optic never? still active...

2007-02-02 13:11:42 · 25 answers · asked by Anonymous

2007-02-02 13:11:17 · 15 answers · asked by hate 2

2007-02-02 13:09:04 · 22 answers · asked by Anonymous

I do!

Not that I even believe the story, but come on!!! Doesn't it seem just a bit ridiculous that generation after generation of humanity is stuck paying for the screwups of two weak-minded losers?

If (a big if) an almighty being made me, I am CONFIDENT, that I could obey his rules, especially if it meant I could live in paradise forever. So I want to know why I don't get this opportunity at birth?

Instead, according to the Christians, I only have a CHANCE for this existence AFTER a lifetime of mortal suffering, proving myself, and ONLY if I obey the Christian rules, and accept their "savior" as my lord.

Now, does anyone find it just slightly coincidental that as "fair" as this system sounds, it also functions as a SPLENDID way for the Christians church to exert control over its followers? Mere coincidence? Maybe if you're an ignorant goat herder, but any intelligent person who looks can see the underlying mechanism at work.

Well, maybe not.

2007-02-02 13:06:50 · 22 answers · asked by Anonymous

why cant someone just come back one day and tell us what it will be like so that we werent to full of sorrow when one passes. ? I hate being afraid of death.

2007-02-02 13:05:56 · 63 answers · asked by Anonymous

2007-02-02 13:04:08 · 22 answers · asked by mullah robertson 4

Does the pope have biblical authority to stand on?

Was Sunday called "The Lord’s Day" from Apostolic times? No. Not one apostle calls Sunday, "The Lord’s Day".

Why tradition and scripture rather than just scripture?

2007-02-02 13:03:46 · 9 answers · asked by House Speaker 3

Atheists on this forum continually blame Christians and Christianity for the bad things that exist in this world. In fact Christians do more to help humanity than anyone else but atheists won't accept it. My question is this: Can any atheist name an atheistic culture (I mean a culture or country that bans religion) that has benefited from it's godlessness? Can you point out a country that is beneficial for it's citizens as a result of forced atheism? I'd really appreciate some intellegent answers and not the standard insults.

2007-02-02 13:02:27 · 29 answers · asked by 4 Shades of Blue 4

2007-02-02 13:01:30 · 5 answers · asked by Jay 6

I want to be closer to God and have more faith in him. I have alot of problems in my life(health, money, anxiety, panic attacks, extreme fear of dying). I worry about things alot. I keep praying and I do not know what else to do. What can I do to get a closer relationship with God and feel his presence? Thanks!

2007-02-02 13:01:30 · 14 answers · asked by amandaangel1 2

I thought religion was about loving each other and being peaceful?

2007-02-02 13:00:46 · 26 answers · asked by Anonymous

There must be some underlying reason for Jews and Muslims to continue this practice beyond simply that God requires it. Otherwise it would just be an arbitrary rule.

2007-02-02 13:00:36 · 7 answers · asked by Anonymous

I see so many people here get their panties in a twist over the silliest questions. A lot of those questions are just for fun to make people think and be able to give a silly creative answer to. I try to be funny and not take stuff too seriously. I mean what's the point of getting angry right now if you believe something and don't care what anyone else thinks? Why not laugh and make a funny answer back?

2007-02-02 12:59:28 · 9 answers · asked by Anonymous

I am only 24 but have had some health problems and a bad case of anxiety over the last 5 years. I got really scared when I was 19 and got saved when I was in the hospital.I used to wonder if I was "really saved" because of the location and cirsumstances, but now I feel God put me there and put me in that situation to make me realize I needed him. But the thing I am wondering is, why am I afraid of death if I am Christian and know that if I die I will go to Heaven? Is there something wrong with me? How can I work on this? I think about it all of the time. I just keep thinking that something could happen to me any minute and I dont want it to. I wanna be here until I am old and gray. It really consumes my mind and everything I do.How can I trust God more and find a way to overcome this fear of death? Thanks :)

2007-02-02 12:59:16 · 24 answers · asked by amandaangel1 2

2007-02-02 12:57:32 · 6 answers · asked by Anonymous

I have seen many many questions, JUST TODAY, asking "why are all Muslims satanic?" or "Muslims are terrorists, agree?". I dont understand why these people cant take the time to educate themselves on the religion and see that its NOT violent or satanic! Islam is a peaceful religion that forbids violence, and the way Muslims are portrayed on TV is making it out to be the opposite. Extremists like Bin Laden that are constantly being shown on TV are brainwashing everyone! Are people really so closed-minded that they cant take the time to separate fact from fiction?

2007-02-02 12:56:42 · 19 answers · asked by SpectacularVernacular 4

2007-02-02 12:55:56 · 23 answers · asked by Anonymous

2007-02-02 12:54:56 · 8 answers · asked by Anonymous

...whether you are truly of that faith or not?

I have seen people here contradict what others claim to be. For example, one Y!Answerer claimed to be an atheist and a buddhist, and another person told her that is not possible. Does she not have the right to define her own faith?

There again, I have a friend who has had an abortion, and engages in pre-marital sex, yet claims she is Catholic. Do I have the right to judge her and say she is not?

Your thoughts on the issue, please.

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2007-02-02 12:54:35 · 11 answers · asked by Chickyn in a Handbasket 6

Seems like Jesus could just skip a step and pray to Himself...!

2007-02-02 12:52:50 · 14 answers · asked by Anonymous

Me: Why did typical southern white Christians during the
1950's hate blacks even though they were taught in church to love their neighbors?

Christians: Oh, just because we're Christian doesn't mean we're perfect! Everyone has their own imperfections!!

Oh, let me straight. Lynching colored people was a result of imperfection? I'm afraid to ask what kind of tragic things real imperfections would cause..

Me: Why did the Christians that came to North America (yes, Christopher Columbus was Christian) justify the rape, murder, and slavery they enforced upon the Native Americans by saying that they were doing it for the "glory of God?"

Christians: Oh, stop being such a p*ssy. It's not the Christians' fault; we're not perfect.


OK, but isn't trying to kill of a group of indigenous people for your own wealth and land a little bit TOO imperfect? Wouldn't it be...dare I say.....A BIT EVIL???


Christians; all I'm trying to express is that Christianity's history is of anything but love.

2007-02-02 12:52:47 · 19 answers · asked by Anonymous

What do they do in their lab?

2007-02-02 12:52:31 · 9 answers · asked by citrus punch 4

for example the mayan culture

2007-02-02 12:50:13 · 12 answers · asked by zloewez 1

Yeah, Satan doesn't want to burn in Hell HIMSELF, but he DOES want human beings to, and God supposedly DOESN'T, so doesn't Satan win every time a soul is lost? And isn't God not supposed to be able to lose (He IS omnipotent, y'know!)? So what gives...? And yeah, I know, free will... but STILL, God ain't supposed to lose, man!!!

2007-02-02 12:50:03 · 8 answers · asked by Anonymous

I simply cannot believe all the religious descrimination going on in this country to use our money to fund atrocities so brazenly. Can you folks believe this? Don't you think she should win her case and the Union should have to pay the fees?
"Union Told Me to Pay Dues or Change Religion, Teacher Says
Randy Hall
Staff Writer/Editor

(CNSNews.com) - Told by a union official to pay forced dues or "change religions," a teacher in southern Ohio is challenging a state law that allows only those public employees who belong to certain denominations the right to claim religious objection to paying union dues.

Carol Katter, a mathematics and language arts instructor in the St. Marys district, filed a federal complaint in the U.S. District Court in Columbus this week over an Ohio law that prevents the lifelong Catholic from diverting her dues from a union she refuses to fund because it supports abortion on demand."

2007-02-02 12:49:57 · 8 answers · asked by Lovin' Mary's Lamb 4

How could any person think that atheism is a cult?

http://answers.yahoo.com/question/index;_ylt=Ani69UHklnB1U1CsOkIjQNbd7BR.?qid=20070202173708AAtQDNe

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2007-02-02 12:48:51 · 5 answers · asked by Chickyn in a Handbasket 6