Religion & Spirituality - 18 February 2007

2007-02-18 10:17:23 · 13 answers · asked by Satin sheets 1

2007-02-18 10:16:15 · 18 answers · asked by kewtber 3

I've seen Christians say things like this in news reports about tornados and other natural disasters. They thank God that it didn't cause even more harm. Doesn't it ever occur to them that God shouldn't have created the tornado in the first place.

2007-02-18 10:15:22 · 9 answers · asked by Billybww 4

2007-02-18 10:14:59 · 8 answers · asked by MrsOcultyThomas 6

Describe a case in which religion influenced a decision you made? Now that you think back, would it have mattered if you believed in a god. Would you still have made the same decision?

2007-02-18 10:13:28 · 8 answers · asked by Anonymous

2007-02-18 10:12:36 · 18 answers · asked by hate 2

2007-02-18 10:12:05 · 7 answers · asked by Anonymous

2007-02-18 10:10:59 · 12 answers · asked by sahara_springs 3

for those of you who might not know it is me libralover06 aka the great agnostic libra lover so what's new here? did anybody miss me? okay here's a religious question so that i don't get reported why do people make religion such a huge part of their lives? and why do we let labels such as atheist or agnostic or christian or any other religious or nonreligious names or labels dictate how we judge one another or view one another as people? and what can we all do as humans to make this world a better place? and what can we all do to make yahoo answers religion and spirituality section more of a pleasant experience for one another?

2007-02-18 10:08:51 · 13 answers · asked by Anonymous

Who is the leader of the Buddhists?
I know there are several groups. If you know the hierarchy of each group, could you let me know?
If I want to buy a book, or books, which interpretation is Official?
Thank you.

2007-02-18 10:06:59 · 6 answers · asked by joe m 2

2007-02-18 10:05:55 · 22 answers · asked by Anonymous

What good did he do for people and what bad did he do?

2007-02-18 10:05:43 · 16 answers · asked by kicking_back 5

I have seen a lot of people say that the drugs and violence problem in public schools. Is a direct result of taking Prayer out of them.

So what you are saying is the your great and merciful God. Will allow Christian students to be subjected to a violent enviroment.
to be subjected to drug abuse/ physical and emotional abuse, and
sub-standard education. All because the sanctioning body that governs the complex that they are required to attend does not sanction Prayer to him?

Prayer is not illegal in Public School it is just not a requirement.

so these kids have to endure all of this because thay are not REQUIRED to pray to your God?

so much for that whole free will thing huh?
so much for that merciful God thing too i guess.
or is this some strange eternal love that a mere mortal such as myself cannot understand?

2007-02-18 10:05:06 · 16 answers · asked by Anonymous

I know it can be a chosen faith? but when asked people say they have a jewish last name, doesn't that make them jewish by nationality?
I just find this confusing, and sorry if I've asked something already asked.

2007-02-18 10:05:01 · 11 answers · asked by Mystee_Rain 5

If you know the different leaders, please let me know.
I know there are Sunni and Shiah and the group in Saudi Arabia.
How does the hierarchy work?
Is there a leader?
Who interprets the Koran? What is the official Koran? What company? If I want to buy one, which one should I buy?
Thank you.

2007-02-18 10:04:00 · 5 answers · asked by joe m 2

And does the Christian have to "want" to change?

2007-02-18 10:03:51 · 11 answers · asked by Loathe thy neighbor. 3

if you guys dont believe in God or a higher entity, what do you guys believe in? no offense plz dont get mad i m sorry if i offended you.

2007-02-18 10:03:27 · 21 answers · asked by Anonymous

She said that i would not understand, but she claps once after others say Amen?

2007-02-18 10:03:01 · 10 answers · asked by QMAN?? 1

I have been a member for about a year. I use to go out and party all the time and drink but of course I dont any more. what can I do for fun. I have a hard time being friends with mormons cause most of them havnt been through what I have been through. but I cant stay friends with my old ones cause all they want to do is party. pluss im a young mom and there are no young moms that go to my church. The young coupes that go to my ward dont have kids so its hard to relate. What should i do?

2007-02-18 10:02:45 · 6 answers · asked by jenny♥ 2

2007-02-18 10:02:38 · 7 answers · asked by Anonymous

Trying to Understand Islam and the Muslim world? Book suggestions?
I found a book at the Half-priced book store called 'Inside Islam: The Faith, the People, and the Conflicts of the World's Fastest-Growing Religion'. It was written by several people including: Karen Armstrong, Geraldine Brookes, Thomas Cleary, Bernard Lewis, V.S. Naipaul, Huston Smith, William T. Vollmann, Fareed Zakaria, and many others.

I'd like to understand Islam and the Muslim world better, with the Iraq war (I am what you consider a liberal, I disagreed with this war since the beginning), I'm curious about this religion and would like to read about it. I'd like something that covers the beginning of Islam and the Muslim religion and covers why some people take the Qur'an militantly and some do not. Are there any books anyone can recommend to reading? Is the book I choose good enough? or is there a better book out there? I appreciate your input.

Thanks =)

2007-02-18 10:02:19 · 10 answers · asked by irishturtle 2

2007-02-18 09:58:00 · 35 answers · asked by sahara_springs 3

Panic!At the discooooo

2007-02-18 09:57:54 · 6 answers · asked by J :) 5

I guess it's because atheism supports...RACISM!!!
Also it says that there will be many more blacks
in heaven than whites!!

2007-02-18 09:56:50 · 21 answers · asked by Anonymous

Why is it that most teenagers, say that they are Christian but serveys say that over 50 % are having sex, so why do teenagers say that they are christians if they don't live their life like they are?

2007-02-18 09:55:55 · 17 answers · asked by Sabrina J 3

Can anyone answer this question without using foul language,or illogical statements?

2007-02-18 09:55:33 · 10 answers · asked by Anonymous

I just moved and for the first time in 16 years I am experiencing what true fellowship in the Lord is. My church back where I came from really hurt and disappointed us and we were always expected to pick up the slack of other people and constantly give and give without people giving back e.g by saying thank you when you assist them. My church back where I was from is predomantly handicapped, single mothers, 12 step memebers who have had addictions, most everyone is on public assitance, I felt very alone and not ministered to alot and the easy thing to do would be to leave the church but my husband was serving as Deacon and to leave and quit would have been a bad and poor testimony. My question is this is it OK that I dont miss my old church or some of the people there that were obstinate and difficult and that includes people in leadership? Thank you for posting and God bless you.

2007-02-18 09:55:18 · 18 answers · asked by encourager4God 5

With physical pain, normal human beings can differentiate between safety and danger. Our lives are preserved by instinct. Emotions, too, can protect us from danger. Adrenaline, as well as other bodily chemicals, is released in response to short-term stress, and this allows one to respond to emergencies with quick-witted efficiency. Emotional PAIN (grief, melancholy, sadness, etc.), however, does not preserve life. It only slows down human progress. In fact, it destroys life in many cases. Do you REALLY need to feel sad when a friend or family member dies? Will it bring him/her back? No. Therefore crying/grieving is not productive. Of course, you have the argument that emotional pain can protect you in a relationship, like if your spouse betrays you, you will be more cautious about making committments. Well, logic and common sense can help just as much if not more. What is your thought on this?

2007-02-18 09:54:20 · 8 answers · asked by Anonymous

Now that you think back on it, couldn't you have made that decision yourself.

2007-02-18 09:53:41 · 7 answers · asked by Anonymous

Is God listening? I pray and sometimes I'm answered sometimes Im not...am I doing something wrong in my life? I try to be a good person and put out good karma, but lately things seem astray...how to keep positive?

2007-02-18 09:53:30 · 12 answers · asked by divinemadness 4