Religion & Spirituality - 13 February 2007

I mean those who believe in God, particularly the big 3 religions are merely following the tenents of their faith. Atheists have faith that God does not exist so they have no such tenent compelling them.

So I guess the more compelling questions for athesits is:
Why bother living? Why bother doing the "right" thing? Why not live in anarchy? Why bother being a good person? Why do anything if this is all there is?

2007-02-13 02:55:32 · 35 answers · asked by Anonymous

I met a beautiful lady who I spent some valuable time with. She has a burden that she carries from her childhood into the present that her family members are trapped in Fundamentalist Christianity. She had a death in the family and went home to attend the funeral. Since she has been back she is a totally different person. She has rebuked my friendship, lied to herself and her mother saying that she is considering gettimg back into the church. She has (by her own admission) no intention to join the "cult" (her description of her families religious beliefs). She has told me that the one thing she hates most in people is not being truthful. She chooses to tell her mother that she is "going back to the religion" to avoid the confrontation. I choose that it is in my best interest to move on with my life and not live a lie as her friend. She has told me that she has remained with me to "figure me out." I am not a guinea pig and will not be the subject of her study. Am I right?

2007-02-13 02:54:14 · 6 answers · asked by Lab Rat 1

2007-02-13 02:53:49 · 3 answers · asked by sensi 4

wow so much neitive energy here. cant we all just be human and not lable ourselves. its kind of like high school. the jocks hate the nerds and the burnouts and dont even talk to those punks. thats kind of how religion is, isnt it???

2007-02-13 02:53:05 · 9 answers · asked by Anonymous

I believe in hell and heaven. I believe that you have a choice.

Why are we here if not for the greater puropose and reason?

2007-02-13 02:53:05 · 7 answers · asked by Nina, BaC 7

The account of creation doesn't cover the creation of hell.

2007-02-13 02:51:08 · 18 answers · asked by UFO 3

Our dog barks at nothing. I hear footsteps. Yesterday, both kitchen windows opened 4 inches simutaneously and cold air came rushing in. Garage door has opened on its own. This morning my shed doors were standing open. Hmmmm. What do you think?

2007-02-13 02:49:41 · 7 answers · asked by The Grand Inquisitor 4

Allah claims he authored the book and it can't be changed.

114. Say: "Shall I seek for judge other than Allah. - when He it is Who hath sent unto you the Book, explained in detail." They know full well, to whom We have given the Book, that it hath been sent down from thy Lord in truth. Never be then of those who doubt.

115. The word of thy Lord doth find its fulfilment in truth and in justice: None can change His words: for He is the one who heareth and knoweth all.

2007-02-13 02:49:38 · 12 answers · asked by djmantx 7

2007-02-13 02:48:46 · 15 answers · asked by peaches n cream 1

2007-02-13 02:48:20 · 5 answers · asked by Anonymous

Please pay attention to how this question is being asked, and if you're going to tell me the question is not valid take your "answer" somewhere else.

This question is not directed exclusively to athieists (though I'm sure they will be the first to pounce on it with their 100% logical reasoning).

*If you can tell me there is scientific evidence for the non-existence of something, and you've studied scientific research methods, then tell me what methodology cancels the null hypothesis claiming God exists? Tell me what descriptive or inferential statistics support the non-existence of God? Don't assume God necessarily must be directly observable (even though this is a prerequisite for what scientists want to call "fact").

Please, no more answers like, "If there's no evidence then there's no reason for me to believe..." I'm very tired of that one.

2007-02-13 02:48:05 · 16 answers · asked by What I Say 3

Having seen the behavior of my fellow brothers in the middle east and in this country. I now believe that christianity is the one true faith and Islam is for the true infidels. Which do you think the best christian faith to convert to is??

2007-02-13 02:48:02 · 45 answers · asked by graemefirth894 3

2007-02-13 02:44:53 · 15 answers · asked by laity1 2

2007-02-13 02:44:07 · 26 answers · asked by socmum16 ♪ 5

Great Atom Universe, is divided in three forces: electrons, prótons and nêutrons. To negative electrons the power, but, with positive return. To prótons, the positive power, but, with negative return. With regard to nêutrons, the responsibility sobrou to act, of form to unbalance the positive and negative forces in its related limits. Thus neutaliza the beginning and end. You agree or disagree? For what!?

2007-02-13 02:43:43 · 3 answers · asked by britotarcisio 6

Do you have alternate plan? How much power do you think you have over your otherplan?

2007-02-13 02:43:04 · 11 answers · asked by Nina, BaC 7

Is there Biblical support one way or the other?

2007-02-13 02:42:39 · 7 answers · asked by DrThorne 3

I'm compiling a listing of Christian comedians on MySpace. I've found a few below that seem to be "official" pages. Do you know of any others?

Chonda Pierce
http://www.myspace.com/chondapierce

Brad Stine
http://www.myspace.com/94422495

David Ferrell
http://www.myspace.com/comediandavidferrell

Nazareth
http://www.myspace.com/comedybynazareth

2007-02-13 02:42:20 · 4 answers · asked by Larry W 3

Please do not say god or the Bible. I have done and will do a lot of things that are considered a sin. The problem is that to me they are not sin because I do not see anything morally wrong with it. It does not hurt me or any involved so there is no issue there.

2007-02-13 02:35:50 · 14 answers · asked by Anonymous

These words about the commandments are in Deut 4:2 ; You must not add anything to the charge I decree or take anything away from it; you must carry out the commandments of the Lord our God which I lay upon it.

Now some say the church founded by Jesus are allowed to change the 10 commandments. Christianity appears to be a religion of paradoxes and contradictions.

2007-02-13 02:35:17 · 11 answers · asked by Terry 7

Basic Calvinism

T. Total Depravity: People are completely sinful and depraved and can do no good on their own

U. Unconditional election: Since people cannot choose for themselves, before the beginning of time, without any goodness on their part, God has chosen for Himself a select number of people to be counted as righteous.

L. Limited Atonement: The effects of God's atonement on sinful humanity is limited only to those he has chosen

I. Irresistible Grace: The grace God extends to the chosen cannot be refused since it has been decreed by God.

P. Perserverence of the Saints: (Once saved always saved): Since God has decreed the salvation of the elect, it cannot be changed.

2007-02-13 02:33:39 · 15 answers · asked by Laura H 5

We've got to say everything.

2007-02-13 02:30:57 · 15 answers · asked by Catch 22 5

With Imelda Marcos as the Bishop's Best friend, and donations from the Marcos Family going to the Vatican in the past. The Holy See turns a blind eye to the Bishop's immoral conduct with, money, abuse of children,and abuse of sacraments. These and many other reasons need to be addressed...

2007-02-13 02:30:36 · 6 answers · asked by Jaime B 1

I don't need anyone explaining that it's just a bridge...I already know that argument.....I also don't need anyone using this as a forum to condemn Islamic barbarism....I already know all about it.

I'm an agnostic Jew, and I don't get it. I have seen a bunch of Islamic militants complaining about an attack on a temple, but I've not heard exactly what it is that they're doing that is so awful. All I've seen anyone concretely say is that a bridge is being built. I'd dismiss this as more Islamic extremist stupidity, but the King of Jordan, who is a rational and intelligent man, is also condemning it. What...and I mean what EXACTLY....is Israel doing that is destroying the Temple?

2007-02-13 02:28:27 · 14 answers · asked by Anonymous

2007-02-13 02:28:04 · 12 answers · asked by Anonymous

One of the responses was , thats why I'm an athetist, this is a common reason given by those who dont belive in a Power greater than themselves, I'm trying not to offend and would like answers from all beliefs, God is whom I belive and his Son Jesus. My question is what would you tell this answerer about why evil exists in this world, given your belife in a Divine Being. Serious answers please.

2007-02-13 02:27:43 · 11 answers · asked by dj 4

From some of the stuff I hear people saying on here i'd say yes

2007-02-13 02:27:17 · 16 answers · asked by eckzl 4

2007-02-13 02:26:29 · 10 answers · asked by laity1 2

2007-02-13 02:25:07 · 6 answers · asked by Anonymous

I believe in physical hell and heaven, but what do you consider being a hell on earth?

2007-02-13 02:25:06 · 4 answers · asked by The Daughter of the King, BaC 6