Religion & Spirituality - 10 February 2007

2007-02-10 04:40:57 · 21 answers · asked by Anonymous

The existence of God can be proved in five ways.

The first and more manifest way is the argument from motion. It is certain, and evident to our senses, that in the world some things are in motion. Now whatever is in motion is put in motion by another, for nothing can be in motion except it is in potentiality to that towards which it is in motion; whereas a thing moves inasmuch as it is in act. For motion is nothing else than the reduction of something from potentiality to actuality. But nothing can be reduced from potentiality to actuality, except by something in a state of actuality. Thus that which is actually hot, as fire, makes wood, which is potentially hot, to be actually hot, and thereby moves and changes it. Now it is not possible that the same thing should be at once in actuality and potentiality in the same respect, but only in different respects. For what is actually hot cannot simultaneously be potentially hot; but it is simultaneously potentially cold. It is therefore impossible that in the same respect and in the same way a thing should be both mover and moved, i.e. that it should move itself. Therefore, whatever is in motion must be put in motion by another. If that by which it is put in motion be itself put in motion, then this also must needs be put in motion by another, and that by another again. But this cannot go on to infinity, because then there would be no first mover, and, consequently, no other mover; seeing that subsequent movers move only inasmuch as they are put in motion by the first mover; as the staff moves only because it is put in motion by the hand. Therefore it is necessary to arrive at a first mover, put in motion by no other; and this everyone understands to be God.

The second way is from the nature of the efficient cause. In the world of sense we find there is an order of efficient causes. There is no case known (neither is it, indeed, possible) in which a thing is found to be the efficient cause of itself; for so it would be prior to itself, which is impossible. Now in efficient causes it is not possible to go on to infinity, because in all efficient causes following in order, the first is the cause of the intermediate cause, and the intermediate is the cause of the ultimate cause, whether the intermediate cause be several, or only one. Now to take away the cause is to take away the effect. Therefore, if there be no first cause among efficient causes, there will be no ultimate, nor any intermediate cause. But if in efficient causes it is possible to go on to infinity, there will be no first efficient cause, neither will there be an ultimate effect, nor any intermediate efficient causes; all of which is plainly false. Therefore it is necessary to admit a first efficient cause, to which everyone gives the name of God.

The third way is taken from possibility and necessity, and runs thus. We find in nature things that are possible to be and not to be, since they are found to be generated, and to corrupt, and consequently, they are possible to be and not to be. But it is impossible for these always to exist, for that which is possible not to be at some time is not. Therefore, if everything is possible not to be, then at one time there could have been nothing in existence. Now if this were true, even now there would be nothing in existence, because that which does not exist only begins to exist by something already existing. Therefore, if at one time nothing was in existence, it would have been impossible for anything to have begun to exist; and thus even now nothing would be in existence--which is absurd. Therefore, not all beings are merely possible, but there must exist something the existence of which is necessary. But every necessary thing either has its necessity caused by another, or not. Now it is impossible to go on to infinity in necessary things which have their necessity caused by another, as has been already proved in regard to efficient causes. Therefore we cannot but postulate the existence of some being having of itself its own necessity, and not receiving it from another, but rather causing in others their necessity. This all men speak of as God.

The fourth way is taken from the gradation to be found in things. Among beings there are some more and some less good, true, noble and the like. But "more" and "less" are predicated of different things, according as they resemble in their different ways something which is the maximum, as a thing is said to be hotter according as it more nearly resembles that which is hottest; so that there is something which is truest, something best, something noblest and, consequently, something which is uttermost being; for those things that are greatest in truth are greatest in being, as it is written in Metaph. ii. Now the maximum in any genus is the cause of all in that genus; as fire, which is the maximum heat, is the cause of all hot things. Therefore there must also be something which is to all beings the cause of their being, goodness, and every other perfection; and this we call God.

The fifth way is taken from the governance of the world. We see that things which lack intelligence, such as natural bodies, act for an end, and this is evident from their acting always, or nearly always, in the same way, so as to obtain the best result. Hence it is plain that not fortuitously, but designedly, do they achieve their end. Now whatever lacks intelligence cannot move towards an end, unless it be directed by some being endowed with knowledge and intelligence; as the arrow is shot to its mark by the archer. Therefore some intelligent being exists by whom all natural things are directed to their end; and this being we call God.

2007-02-10 04:37:23 · 32 answers · asked by carl 4

2000 years is a bit of a long wait for his reappearance...

2007-02-10 04:37:04 · 14 answers · asked by Dutch Dolly 1

The bible says not to pray in vain repetition as the heathens do for they think they will be heard for their many speakings...but this doesnt mean you cant pray a prayer over and over, Jesus himself gave us an organized prayer when he handed us the Lord's Prayer. Vain repetition means not having to ask God for something more than once, you have faith so you ask and you leave it alone. you shouldnt have to pray for something over and over, doing so only shows both God and satan that you have no faith.

2007-02-10 04:35:37 · 8 answers · asked by david 2

2007-02-10 04:34:01 · 7 answers · asked by Anonymous

2007-02-10 04:32:20 · 4 answers · asked by babloo 1

My niece asked me this a few minutes ago and I can't find anything yet. She needs it for Sunday school tomorrow so any help with be appreciated. If you find something please include your online source as I'm sure she'll get grilled if her response doesn't match what her Sunday School teacher believes..haha

2007-02-10 04:32:15 · 9 answers · asked by crazylifer 3

The one with her feet on the moon and 12 stars around her head? Mary maybe?

2007-02-10 04:32:10 · 4 answers · asked by david 2

Take, for example, the actions and attitudes of a very famous and public Fundementalist, George W. Bush. Does he seem even a little Moderate to anyone? Isn't he really an Extremist?

2007-02-10 04:30:43 · 16 answers · asked by Anonymous

Give scripture where it is found, and why you like it.

2007-02-10 04:27:18 · 21 answers · asked by Roll_Tide! 5

http://www.officer.com/publication/article.jsp?pubId=1&id=30373

Cyber Harassment
Its forms and perpetrators


From the April 2006 Issue

By Christa Miller


Stalking and bullying take many forms," says Jim Batelli, Mawah, New Jersey, chief of police. "It can involve ex-boyfriends and girlfriends, domestic partners, spouses, business/work relationships, students versus teachers, and even neighbors and relatives. Because of the Internet's anonymity and relatively low cost, Internet crimes cross all demographic and socioeconomic lines. It is difficult to create an offender profile, because the reasons behind the act vary so greatly. That is what makes these difficult crimes to investigate."

Cyber stalking
The generally accepted definition of cyber stalking is, according to a National Center for Victims of Crime (NCVC) document, "threatening behavior or unwanted advances directed at another using the Internet and other forms of online and computer communications." Cyber st

2007-02-10 04:23:07 · 11 answers · asked by Proud Muslimaah-Beautiful Islaam 3

2007-02-10 04:21:59 · 27 answers · asked by Anonymous

This said by Yu Hamagi T regarding atheists:

I wish I could kill them without being arrested!
They are so arrogant and hate everyone even
there dearest friends. Deuteronomy tells us
what we should do to them why can't we?

Did you know that Atheists are
76% Racist
53% Sexist
and 100% full of ****

http://answers.yahoo.com/question/index;_ylt=AuxHU_ewGkCAY42ZG6BFb3Tsy6IX?qid=20070210090505AArfBXb&show=7#profile-info-Os5erLDQaa

2007-02-10 04:20:45 · 18 answers · asked by Dutch Dolly 1

They have TBN and all their own shows.TelEvangelists or whatever.But wouldn't they raise hell to get anybody else off air?

2007-02-10 04:20:34 · 7 answers · asked by Anonymous

And the unforgivable sin is blasphemy after you have recieved full knowledge of Jesus and known the holy spirit?

2007-02-10 04:17:51 · 24 answers · asked by Johnno 2

First Protestants argue that Catholics don't use the Bible enough, and when we do they argue that its wrong. The hail mary comes from the bible. the first line is the Gabriel's Greeting to Mary when he told her she would bear the Son of God. And the second line comes from mary's visitation with Elizabeth...Blessed art thou amongst women and blessed is thy fruit of thy womb..

2007-02-10 04:16:23 · 17 answers · asked by david 2

2007-02-10 04:12:48 · 26 answers · asked by Anonymous

if by doing this you'd save just one soul and brought them to Jesus? (by doing this they'd be guaranteed not to suffer damnation) would you do it?

2007-02-10 04:10:34 · 8 answers · asked by Borinke 1

So now we go to church on Sunday?

Blessed be all that's holy. Sing it with me children. Now we go to church on Sunday, and I feel righteous, for I am holy, perhaps even holier than thou.

(To be quite honest with you, all you church people give me the creeps.)

2007-02-10 04:09:12 · 12 answers · asked by Anonymous

I need some ppl that know their bibles here.
Like in the screwtape letters, does everyone have a (or some) demon(s) assigned to them to try to destroy them?

2007-02-10 04:08:43 · 12 answers · asked by notsohated 1

Regarding this question,
http://answers.yahoo.com/question/index;_ylt=AsDiNnjNJ7dxz3R5wknQkh3sy6IX?qid=20070210084814AASeEjf

The question asks if the Bible is the cause of hate, bigotry, etc.

I scrolled down and read Mainworry's answer. I find myself in agreement, and believe that people who do evil are to blame, that people who hate are to blame, etc.,

but feel the book - the Bible, is used to fuel that fire. People maybe fan the flames.

But there are other books that are used in the same way. Qur'an comes to mind, the Qur'an is (mis)used to get people to go on suicide missions.

The issue in my view isn't the book but the use of the book, and blame would go to those who fan the flames and add fuel to the fire.

Just my view.

Thanks

2007-02-10 04:06:56 · 8 answers · asked by Anonymous

Here are some of my own reasons"


1. Some of you believe that the universe was created 6000 years ago (which is 1000 years after the Sumerians invented glue!!!)

2. You believe that a pair of every species of animal was loaded onto a boat, including dinosaurs and leeches.

3. You believe that sin is the reason for death, destruction, and sickness (is that medieval or is it medieval?)

4. You can't even agree amongst yourselves. Not one day has passed by in which I haven't seen protestants and catholics try to verbally slit each other's throats.

5. You mingle with politics. Politics should NEVER mingle with religion!!! What happens when it does??? THE ELECTION OF GEORGE W. BUSH HAPPENS!!!!

6. You try to justify the deaths of millions caused by Christianity in its history. ("Oh yes!!! The witchhunts occured for totally reasonable purposes!!! It er....reduced surplus population!!!")

2007-02-10 04:06:48 · 37 answers · asked by Dutch Dolly 1

I just don't have the energy or see the need to read my Bible everyday. How can one be real spiritual? What does that mean to follow God all day and live in contentment and joy? Everytime someone talks about knowing God's joy it seems to be that they are flaunting it more than wanting to spread it and are very vague on where that joy comes from. I know that this life will be filled with dissapointment and pain because we live in a temporary place that is filled with crappy stuff. I want to be "spiritual" all through the day. When reading the Bible it seems Jesus it always telling us what we are doing wrong. Someone point me toward a merciful God instead of telling me all these hoops I need to jump through to find his mercy. I have jumped through those hoops all my life and it doesn't seem to be getting me anywhere.

2007-02-10 04:05:16 · 8 answers · asked by lend322 4

Do you think there is some truth in it?

2007-02-10 04:03:46 · 11 answers · asked by Anonymous

If you are not god, you should not be answering. I am looking for his answer. This will show if he exists or not.

Oh omnipotent one. Will you give a sign to this nonbeliever to convert me?

2007-02-10 04:03:27 · 15 answers · asked by _ 1

And how he came back to life after being dead three days?
And how God made frogs to invade the land of Egypt, and even found their way into Pharaoh's bedchamber?
And many other miracles of the Bible?

2007-02-10 04:00:55 · 11 answers · asked by Anonymous

Why keep the wrong day as the lord's day when God states clearly to keep saturday???

2007-02-10 04:00:32 · 21 answers · asked by Bea 1

2007-02-10 03:59:09 · 12 answers · asked by Diddle 2

confused and need help!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

2007-02-10 03:59:07 · 9 answers · asked by dr s 3

2007-02-10 03:58:17 · 7 answers · asked by dr s 3