Religion & Spirituality - 10 February 2007

Should we allow Priests or Ministers and other such people around impressionable children?

Forget about the sexual abuse problems.We have all heard those stories of how Priests have used their leadership role, in some cases, to abuse children.But this is about another matter.Though that could play into our reasoning's as well.

Imagine the amount of influence they have to children.Or for that matter, imagine the amount of influence any adult can have on a child.If they told a child that the Tooth Fairy was real the child would believe.If they told a child the Easter Bunny was real the child would believe.If they told the child the boogey man was real the child would believe.

2007-02-10 23:59:02 · 1 answers · asked by Demopublican 6

Our own F'up. Our spirits coming here and getting trapped here by the forces that create this material dimension.
Everything on this world works together within the ecosytem, to benefit every other lifeform. Except humans, which throw everything out of balance.
We do not belong here!
Hebrews 11 says the faithful were faithful because they saw the
true Kingdom, the Higher dimensions from afar. And knew we are
"strangers and pilgrims" on this world.

Hermes Trismegistus

2007-02-10 23:57:26 · 4 answers · asked by Hermes Trismegistus 2

Like creating separation between men, putting fear in their hearts, and creating a counter-culture who go on, as a reaction to the "I know-you don't" mentality (clearly by uninlightened people...sinners) to reject anything sacred?

2007-02-10 23:57:26 · 18 answers · asked by Anonymous

if Jesus is God wasnt he born and lived in Nazareth. Then who created the universe and everything else ? Ok if he was a spirit before then came in flesh and blood to earth then who took care of the affairs of the world like making sure the universe was running smoothly while he was on earth? and if he was God for that matter why did he shout "Elah Elah lama sabatchthani?" when he was crucified which meant My lord , my lord why have u forsaken me? then was their already a God above?

2007-02-10 23:54:15 · 16 answers · asked by Steve H 1

Christians have The Bible and many hostorical documents to justify their faith. What has and is happening in the world is as foretold. The majority of atheists rubbish faith rudely, but not because they have evaluated the relevant material in any depth. So how did they reach their conclusions and why so forceful on the basis of so little knowledge?

2007-02-10 23:52:53 · 24 answers · asked by fred35 6

Are Christians saying that the above Prophets mentioned in the Qur'an are other Prophets who coincidentally have the same names as the Jewish and Christians Prophets? Muslims worship the same God as Christians, since Allah comes from the same root as the Hebrew words El, Eloh and Elohim. Many Christians argue that Muslims don't accept the true Jesus because they believe He was a Prophet. However, this is just a different interpretation. Christians accept that Jews pray to the same God, even though Jews interpret their scriptures differently, because they are still waiting for the Messiah. Islam just presents a different interpretation of the Bible, which is equally valid. There are two groups of Christians, Unitarian and Trinitarian Christians who also view Jesus differently.

2007-02-10 23:52:13 · 19 answers · asked by aroundworldsports 2

Christianity as he never propagated its establishment. He needed all to remain within Judaism?

2007-02-10 23:51:20 · 10 answers · asked by Anonymous

A man and woman ate an apple in a garden 6000 years ago. And now 7,000,000,000 people have to go to Hell for it!

Get it? Get it?

Don't worry, nobody gets it.

2007-02-10 23:50:51 · 12 answers · asked by Hermes Trismegistus 2

Assuming god existed.

2007-02-10 23:49:31 · 19 answers · asked by Anonymous

2007-02-10 23:48:24 · 16 answers · asked by Anonymous

It would explain alot of things, like why most of the main biblical figures are male, why Mary had a virginal birth, why the bible seems so resentful of homosexuality, and all that forehead kissing stuff. Don't even get me started an those "twelve disciples"

2007-02-10 23:46:27 · 9 answers · asked by Anonymous

I see atheists say really rude things to people on here, with names like wallbanger, slave to the prophet, some lesbian chick godless---and they are the first to chime in when someone says homosexuality is wrong, and they claim to be atheist, they keep talkin bout hell, and people sayin they are goin to hell, goin to hell for what? gotta be something.

2007-02-10 23:45:52 · 10 answers · asked by Anonymous

Has anybody read ''God delution''? Is it a remarkable book or nonsense?

2007-02-10 23:45:09 · 1 answers · asked by kittana! 2

the word madrassa literally means "school" in arabic.like for example if you go to a school called berry school.in arabic it would just be "madrassat berry".when did school become a word used for radical schools?

2007-02-10 23:42:28 · 4 answers · asked by Anonymous

I heard it was in europe ?

2007-02-10 23:42:03 · 15 answers · asked by iamlgnd 4

2007-02-10 23:38:00 · 13 answers · asked by aroundworldsports 2

I can feel the love in this video.. People who move to a foreign land, enjoy the freedoms of the land.. and wish to tear it apart.

Islam, your rhetoric will only get you so far. Your actions clearly speak louder than your words.. How long do you expect the world to continue to support you when videos such as this show your true intention.

Shameful, absolutely disgusting filth.. Call me ignorant, call me “racist”, insult me as you wish but this amongst hundreds of other videos clearly show the intent of a multitude of your people.

I expect this question will be deleted shortly, it is amazing.. I can question Christians and they do not seem to try to censor me, they only correct me when they can.. This message is not just about loathing, it is about showing others the truth.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JKUoxbR9mwA

2007-02-10 23:37:30 · 14 answers · asked by purpledinodick 1

2007-02-10 23:36:19 · 11 answers · asked by aroundworldsports 2

If i prayed from home for forgivness from home and I was sorry for masturabting would I be forgiven or will i not?

2007-02-10 23:35:13 · 13 answers · asked by dazzi_4 1

-they both fear a god and live life dealing with that fear.
-they both refuse to accept other people's faiths and intolerant of them.
-force is one of their means of communication: bombing of abortion clinics, bombing of buildings. threatening others of hell.
-they're both judgemental and eager to damn you if u dont live like they live. they want you to think the same way they do.
-they're both patriarchal societies. they worship mainly the males and neglect the females: jesus, allah
-they both think if they dont pray to a god at a certain time, they will get punished.

seems i can't distinguish christians from muslims. someone help.

2007-02-10 23:32:38 · 28 answers · asked by Anonymous

Well, there is no proof existing that a magic talking banana didn't create the universe and everything in it, but if I bowed down and worshiped bananas, people would call me crazy.

2007-02-10 23:30:59 · 5 answers · asked by Anonymous

Isn't the the finished work on the cross sufficient?
1 John 1 v. 9 If we confess our sins, he is faithful and just and will forgive us our sins and purify us from all unrighteousness.

2007-02-10 23:29:21 · 2 answers · asked by schwarzeneggerchia 2

People who have faith, have a belief in prayer which is calming, and hope that their prayers will be answered. The power of the mind is phenomenal over the body and can improve health drastically on it's own. This is not meant to offend any one. I just want to know what is used in place of faith? People of faith have a sense of self worth, that a higher power watches over them and cares for them, so they can deal with depression often more quickly and without medication. Once again I do not want to offend anyone, I just want to hear your viewpoints.

2007-02-10 23:24:56 · 15 answers · asked by Lover of God 3

with good works.

8For it is by grace you have been saved, through faith—and this not from yourselves, it is the gift of God— 9not by works, so that no one can boast. 10For we are God's workmanship, created in Christ Jesus to do good works, which God prepared in advance for us to do.

2007-02-10 23:22:17 · 13 answers · asked by schwarzeneggerchia 2

Why do Christians feel it is their right to deny homosexuals a legal institution like marriage? What happened to the separation of church and state? Why be so hateful when Jesus preached love and tolerance?

2007-02-10 23:19:46 · 30 answers · asked by Anonymous

It was 6 years after Muhammad’s death that the Muslims conquered Jerusalem. Only then were the foundations of the mosque laid by the Second Khalif Umar ibn al-Khattāb while he was in Jerusalem. The actual Mosque was completed by Abd al-Malik ibn Marwan and his son Al-Walid I, 68 years after Muhammad’s death.

2007-02-10 23:16:28 · 15 answers · asked by Anonymous

please I want your answer A.S.A.P

2007-02-10 23:16:20 · 12 answers · asked by Anonymous

It seems such a violent culture . The sunnis and shiites blowing each other to bits daily . The extremists wanting to bring about and islamic state in britain. Hanging and stoning people in public is positively medevil. Barbaric. They scare me and i wish we could send them home to a country that is ruled by islamic law. If they cant accepts the laws of this country they shouldnt be here. go home extremists. I live in a democracy so no death threats please . I am entitled to my opinion.

2007-02-10 23:12:39 · 46 answers · asked by Treat 3

This is your chance.

But I have one question I need a logical answer to.

If Jesus was God incarnate, doesnt that mean God has a preference?

That he likes to look like a man?

2007-02-10 23:12:03 · 12 answers · asked by Antares 6

-if holyspirit already existed during Jesus time, then Jesus wasn't talking about the holy spirit:

Johan 16:7
Nevertheless I tell you the truth; It is expedient for you that I go away: for if I go not away, the Comforter will not come unto you; but if I depart, I will send him unto you.


-holyspirit Cannot "speak" ? but human can:
john 16:13
Howbeit when he, the Spirit of truth, is come, he will guide you into all truth: for he shall not speak of himself; but whatsoever he shall hear, that shall he speak: and he will shew you things to come.

-"Another" comforter? who is the another?
John 14:16
And I will pray the Father, and he shall give you another Comforter, that he may abide with you for ever;

-comforter = the promise prophet of God, who will guide people toward the rightous and the truth
John 16:8
And when he is come, he will reprove the world of sin, and of righteousness, and of judgment:

peace

2007-02-10 23:11:55 · 2 answers · asked by Anonymous