Religion & Spirituality - 5 February 2007

Why do you believe it? Provide any related scriptures.

2007-02-05 13:04:07 · 26 answers · asked by Anonymous

2007-02-05 13:03:01 · 5 answers · asked by andy c 7

ok, first, background for the question, which as i stated is directed at christians, which is a somewhat general term: in christianity, god is believed to be omnipotent (able to do anything) omniscient (able to see everything, past, future, and present), and omnipresent (everywhere at once) and his greatest "promise" to mankind is that of "free choice" the ability to choose where you go in your life, whether to believe in him or not, to accept jesus or not, and therefore "choose" in a roundabout way, whether you "burn" in hell or spend eternity worshipping him. now, given that these statements are accurate, i ask how choice is possible if god knows everything, past present and future? IE: he already knows whether or not each and every one of us WILL or WILL NOT choose to follow him, which means that we CAN NOT choose one way or the other. our decision is already made for us. we cannot have free will or choice with the presence of an all knowing being. therefore, is god a liar ?

2007-02-05 13:02:45 · 17 answers · asked by lcssihm 1

Seems an Oxymoron to me. Jews, for the most part, disbelieve Jesus, yet Jesus says he's the only way to heaven. Therefore, Jews, god's chosen people, are going to hell? I love how logical and rational you guys can be.

2007-02-05 13:02:21 · 19 answers · asked by Alucard 4

When you read the Bible, did you follow its instructions faithfully until you recieved results, or did you just read it for insight and knowledge?

2007-02-05 13:00:56 · 12 answers · asked by Doug 5

2007-02-05 13:00:28 · 15 answers · asked by chucky 3

for ccd [like sunday school on monday or religious ed] we have to get a song that relates to a bible reading. what song should i use with what bible reading?
more than one would be cool too.
i'm christian [catholic].

2007-02-05 12:55:29 · 15 answers · asked by Anonymous

Does everyone have to look like a 15 year old around here? Where is the gray hair, the white whiskers, the furrowed brow? Perhaps some grandchildren as "accessesories?" Is Yahoo! run by a bunch of adolescents?

Where are our 360 pics? I feel like I'm doing "false advertising" with that damned avatar thing.

2007-02-05 12:54:54 · 7 answers · asked by Anonymous

2007-02-05 12:53:27 · 32 answers · asked by Anonymous

It doesn't make sense that a powerful being would die for his creation. I understand about the LOVE and all but why then God create Hell to punish the sinners. If Jesus/God died for humans then does that mean humans don't have any sins any more and we can do more sins delibertly and get away with it just by BELIEVING in the theory that Jesus/God is the savior? Does this mean all humans that r yet to be born are sinless even if they do sin because Jesus/God died for our sins so we can be saved? "Jesus died for our sins" << How does this work? Why is there Hell made? what was the purpose of Jesus dieing when to this day people are sinning every which way non stop?

Please answer ALL parts of my question.

P.S. This is utterly confusing and lack logic to the zenith.

2007-02-05 12:51:58 · 36 answers · asked by Anonymous

is there any long term detrimental effect from feeling constant guily about not living up to God's standard? will it cause heart attack or low blood pressure or suicide? how can one feel so guilty and still live?

2007-02-05 12:51:23 · 13 answers · asked by Anonymous

2007-02-05 12:49:01 · 32 answers · asked by This Virus Called Language 1

..........than to get upset over what might be happening but isn't?

2007-02-05 12:46:44 · 14 answers · asked by Guillermo 1

2007-02-05 12:46:03 · 38 answers · asked by Anonymous

What did you read in particular?

Did you read the context or just individual verses?

Did you read with a doubtful motive or a desire to prove it wrong?

Were you saved when you began to read it?

I have noticed that many Atheists believe the Bible itself is the #1 cause of Atheism.

I would agree....to an extent.

The Word can only be understood and God can only speak to you through it when the spirit of God is living inside of you. So, if you weren't saved when you tried to gain spiritual insight through it, the things you read were only moral culturalistic tips on how to live life. (Many of which involve "slaughter of the innocent" which would appear completely ruthless and cruel in otherwise circumstances)

God breathes his life into the Word. You cannot have one without the other: The Word, and the Spirit of God.

After answering these questions, are you noticing a difference between the Bible and all the other religious texts you may have studied?

2007-02-05 12:45:23 · 27 answers · asked by Doug 5

you would like to visit
that you believe would be a spiritual quest for you
please explain
be imaginative and detailed if you wish xx

2007-02-05 12:45:05 · 43 answers · asked by Peace 7

Loving-kindness, walking, sitting... what kind of regimens have you found most helpful?

2007-02-05 12:44:44 · 9 answers · asked by Joez2103 2

I'm an atheist. However, I always feel 'compelled' to convert to Catholicism or Eastern Orthodox Christianity. Why is this? Anybody is free to answer.

2007-02-05 12:44:31 · 15 answers · asked by Nowhere Man 6

By this i mean, I was attacked by a real Demon 3 times durring that period of time and the third time I commanded it to leave in the name of Jesus Christ, The most amazing thing happend it took its tail placed it on my left hand and sent waves of fire threw my soul. Believe it or not.

2007-02-05 12:44:15 · 7 answers · asked by chucky 3

Thank God for Rabbi Michael Lerner

2007-02-05 12:44:10 · 8 answers · asked by Anonymous

2007-02-05 12:43:54 · 7 answers · asked by Anonymous

And how much more you could enjoy life for yourself. All your inhibitions about life wouldn't have to consume you. You could really let go and appreciate what you was meant to be.

2007-02-05 12:43:35 · 7 answers · asked by SNAKE HEAD Hisszzzzz 1

How far in advance did you do your mitzvah project for your bar/bat mitzvah? I'm donating my hair to locks of love, and I was wondering when I should do it.

2007-02-05 12:43:33 · 3 answers · asked by Anonymous

I've been told that Buddhist don't believe in gods.

2007-02-05 12:41:14 · 13 answers · asked by S K 7

...about his Calvinist, infant-baptizing beliefs?

2007-02-05 12:41:09 · 3 answers · asked by ccrider 7

If the bible is perfect why leave out the 14-29 years... usually the most exciting.


Given what most are doing during those ages due to hormones.

ie American Pie years...

2007-02-05 12:41:00 · 7 answers · asked by Anonymous

2007-02-05 12:39:20 · 16 answers · asked by Guillermo 1

2007-02-05 12:38:09 · 19 answers · asked by jayjay 1

Was there a outward and a inward change or just inward?

2007-02-05 12:37:40 · 11 answers · asked by Anonymous

I have read a lot about the "Gospel of Barnabas" could anyone enlighten me about this Gospel and its historic background.

2007-02-05 12:37:12 · 8 answers · asked by colin 2