Religion & Spirituality - 12 February 2007

The Holy Spirit is always in Believers, but there are times we may "feel" as if it's not there, and other times, its presence is so strong we can't deny it. How have you experienced the latter?

For instance, were you ever hurting, sad, or afraid, and the Holy Spirit comforted you instantly where all you could do was smile? Or were you ever in a terrifying situation, and instantly you felt courageous and unafraid?

The video below describes how I've experienced the Holy Spirit.
It's not uncontrolled or visually dramatic. I don't fall out with arms and legs swinging, or screaming. It's very gentle, comforting, and present. But others may have a different experience.

http://youtube.com/watch?v=2OvY0RBAC-E

2007-02-12 11:49:23 · 16 answers · asked by Anonymous

bukhari: v1bin3-v6b6on478 the prophet loved the seclusion of a cave in hire. the angel gaberial,came to to him and asked him to read. the prophet replied['i don't know how to read]. the angel caught me and pressed me so hard i could not bear it any more. he released me and ask me to read. i replied ,i don't know how to read.he caught me the third time. your lord created you from clot a blood.

2007-02-12 11:49:10 · 5 answers · asked by Anonymous

Do you believe that God chooses ahead of time whether you go to Heaven or Hell, or do you believe that that's up to us?
I don't believe in predestination because I believe God gives us freedom to choose whether or not to accept him.
What do you think?

2007-02-12 11:48:49 · 8 answers · asked by Geekier Than Thou 4

Every Christian learned about Christianity from someone else. Your teachers themselves had teachers, who also had other teachers, on and on back through the generations.

How far back do you trace your "spiritual family tree" before coming to the Roman Catholic Church?

2007-02-12 11:48:26 · 9 answers · asked by NHBaritone 7

What exactly are the requirements?

Why would Jesus/God Pick and choose between anybody that follows Christianity/Jesus?

2007-02-12 11:48:22 · 13 answers · asked by Anonymous

That may sound strange to some, but when I listen to his music it is a spiritual experience for me. He sings of love, forgiveness, hope, etc. It's beautiful and pure...it truly is.

And, no I'm not high...I'll go ahead and clear that up for those who will say I am.

2007-02-12 11:48:18 · 5 answers · asked by ♥austingirl♥ 6

Come on, it's not that I have anything personal against this guy but seriously:

HOW CAN YOU POSSIBLY CHANGE YOUR SEXUAL ORIENTATION THAT FAST??! IT'S NOT THAT SIMPLE!!!! (Trust me: my cousin is gay ^_^;)

I really don't think you can walk into a rehab center and simply walk out a straight man.



Any other people agree with me? :/


P.S. I have nothing against gay people. It just disappoints me when political and religious leaders blatantly lie.

2007-02-12 11:48:08 · 12 answers · asked by Anonymous

ok two of my yahoo accounts don't work i tried the correct usernames correct password i checked if i put cap locks but none of this worked did my yahoo accounts get hacked i'm glad this yahoo account i'm using is still working hopefully it stays like this
no stupid answers ok

2007-02-12 11:48:08 · 4 answers · asked by Anonymous

2007-02-12 11:48:01 · 10 answers · asked by Midge 7

I see Jesus as a Miller Lite guy....sort of mass market
Mohammed....i'm guessing O'douls...he can have the taste, without the alcohol
Moses HAS to be into something good and suave...perhaps Magic Hat's Jinx?
Cthuluh clearly drinks Hop Devil

What are your thoughts?

2007-02-12 11:45:34 · 10 answers · asked by Anonymous

Im sure there will be a perfect example.

2007-02-12 11:45:21 · 15 answers · asked by Anonymous

...than evolution?

Is that REALLY a good alternative explanation to the origin of all living species,
I mean, can't you do better than THAT if you are going to dispute Darwinism...and the rest of the credible scientific community.....?

2007-02-12 11:44:59 · 14 answers · asked by Anonymous

and what does it mean to be that....where do you go after death, how do you get there, does everybody go there , what must you do here on earth, how must you act on earth, why,

tel me your religion, and some important things about it. and please in paragraph form. its easier to read. i want to learn!

oh ya and if you religion is already posted, you dont have to tell me what has already been said. please be nice and respectful everybody!

2007-02-12 11:44:50 · 25 answers · asked by Anonymous

If you're Christian and you died, what would be the thoughts running through your head when you found out that Islam (or any other conflicting religion you want to insert here) is true and you weren't going to Heaven?

Would God still seem fair? I hear Christians say that Jesus is the ONLY way to Heaven, and then they throw in the "God is fair" line.

Well, if your religion wasn't correct and you lived a moral life and yet you were still going to Hell FOREVER, would you still say God is perfect and fair?

2007-02-12 11:43:42 · 15 answers · asked by David F 1

The Bible speaks of untold acts of horror; murder; terror; death and destruction. It speaks of events long passed, as well of events to come. I am searching. I look for any reference to what became known as the Holocaust. I look further for any reference to other atrocities,such as the African slave trade, the Irish atrocities, and even Somalia as is happening today...because after all, the Bible - even as it was written many centuries ago, also speaks of EVENTS to COME.
Throughout these early centuries, are books written by other than Israel.We know they "wandered" for years and years.
But tell me. Did any other group of people 'wander' from place looking for a "promised land"? If God truly looked upon Jewish people as his "chosen", how did He refer to other of his "children"?
Did He love and embrace them as he did the Israelis?

2007-02-12 11:42:04 · 12 answers · asked by rare2findd 6

Come on, it's not that I have anything personal against this guy but seriously:

HOW CAN YOU POSSIBLY CHANGE YOUR SEXUAL ORIENTATION THAT FAST??! IT'S NOT THAT SIMPLE!!!! (Trust me: my cousin is gay ^_^;)

I really don't think you can walk into a rehab center and simply walk out a straight man.



Any other people agree with me? :/


P.S. I have nothing against gay people. It just disappoints me when political and religious leaders blatantly lie.

2007-02-12 11:41:14 · 1 answers · asked by Anonymous

Muhammad's Holocaust of Jews from their Arabian Homeland: "And he bequeathed to you their lands, their homes and their possessions, together with land you have never trodden. Allah has power over everything" http://www.americanthinker.com/2005/06/muhammad_and_the_jews.html

Hindu Holocaust 1: “Let it be said right away: the massacres perpetuated by Muslims in India are unparalleled in history, bigger than the Holocaust of the Jews by the Nazis; or the massacre of the Armenians by the Turks” http://www.nalanda.nitc.ac.in/resources/english/etext-project/history/gautier/chapter4.html

Armenian: "The first genocide of the 20th Century occurred when two million Armenians living in Turkey were eliminated from their historic homeland...The despotic Sultan responded to their pleas with brutal persecutions." http://www.historyplace.com/worldhistory/genocide/armenians.htm

Hindu 2 happened in the 50's and is numbered at about 15 million Hindus butchered or burned alive (google it).

2007-02-12 11:38:31 · 11 answers · asked by Anonymous

what are their names? because you can't find them in any history books unless they mean anabaptist who also believed in human sacrafice and other heretic teachings... and don't give me that stuff the church wiped away they're records because all heresies are recorded... so who are these "ancient baptist"?

2007-02-12 11:37:03 · 3 answers · asked by Anonymous

why do a lot of pp try so hard to make me believe in their stuff.

i never tell anyone to stop believing in their god :S

2007-02-12 11:36:22 · 20 answers · asked by Anonymous

I have asked this question before. I just like to read stories of how God has worked in people's lives. It gives me a lift. If God has worked a miracle in your life please share it. Thank you!

2007-02-12 11:36:04 · 7 answers · asked by Anonymous

2007-02-12 11:35:49 · 17 answers · asked by Zero 3

I don't want to read about it in a book, I'd like to hear from Wiccans what their beliefs are, if they have a church, if they have a version of god, do they have a sort of holy book, place?

2007-02-12 11:35:04 · 17 answers · asked by Anonymous

Like using a ouiji board or a psycic.

2007-02-12 11:34:35 · 7 answers · asked by cschmelzer83 3

2007-02-12 11:33:37 · 25 answers · asked by SEE YOU LATER 2

2007-02-12 11:32:03 · 14 answers · asked by SEE YOU LATER 2

i totally HATE my new hair cut. what are some ways to hide it from every1 2morrow @ sko0l???????

2007-02-12 11:30:53 · 8 answers · asked by Anonymous

2007-02-12 11:30:37 · 23 answers · asked by SEE YOU LATER 2

2007-02-12 11:28:54 · 9 answers · asked by SEE YOU LATER 2

Please be fair and objective. Provide me with situations and experiences if you can. Tell me if you know someting about Islam or the Quran.

2007-02-12 11:28:05 · 15 answers · asked by ROKY 1

I'd be so screwed

2007-02-12 11:28:04 · 22 answers · asked by ? 2