Religion & Spirituality - 20 February 2007

2007-02-20 02:10:58 · 21 answers · asked by Evan R 2

It is clear that Hinduism is not a religion, but a way of living – a set of faiths, rituals and superstitions etc. Even top leaders of Hindutva have declared this. A Hindu, then, is basically an atheist. When he adopts a religion, he is not getting converted, but becoming religious. Even if Hinduism were a religion, a Hindu’s conversion to another religion cannot be banned by law, since it is one of his basic citizenship rights to embrace the faith that he wants. Similarly, most of Indian tribals are not even Hindus. Acceptance of a religion by them cannot be seen as forcible religious conversion. Also, a person cannot be forcibly converted with regard to his religion (if at all he has one) since religion is, and should be (even though frequently in India it is not!) in one’s mind and the mind is not really amenable to physical force.

2007-02-20 02:09:06 · 12 answers · asked by drapjohny 2

Do you wipe them off after mass or leave them on throughout the day? If you leave them on, on average how many people ask you about it or tell you that you have dirt on your head?

2007-02-20 02:08:42 · 9 answers · asked by Anonymous

2007-02-20 02:08:14 · 16 answers · asked by NHBaritone 7

My family and I just got a call from my aunt...she said my grandpa had a heart attack. Are there any Christians out there who would be willing to pray for him, my grandma, and my family? It would be greatly appreciated.
He is the nicest, wisest man ever. He is so smart. He loves the Lord. I really don't want him to die I love him so much please pray!!!

2007-02-20 02:07:57 · 12 answers · asked by horsesareforever 3

Why don't any proponents of this teaching ever site PROVERBS 2:22.

2007-02-20 02:07:46 · 6 answers · asked by Anonymous

History? Drama? Horror? Fantasy? Special Interest? Action? The special back room with the curtain?

I thought it was a comedy...but from the looks I got in the theater.....it wasn't supposed to be.

2007-02-20 02:07:15 · 14 answers · asked by Anonymous

2007-02-20 02:06:39 · 13 answers · asked by Anonymous

Apparently some folks think so. I asked a question about you and all I get is "we have seen that too much". I just want to understand other folks. Is that bad?

2007-02-20 02:04:55 · 21 answers · asked by Anonymous

If yes , would you describe it?

2007-02-20 02:04:03 · 7 answers · asked by myus 3

2007-02-20 02:03:12 · 12 answers · asked by Anonymous

I think something should be done before america becomes a real theocracy.

2007-02-20 02:01:56 · 28 answers · asked by Anonymous

My research indicates that the question, "If man came from monkeys, why are there still monkeys" has been asked more often than, "Atheists, why are you here".

A close third is the Paschal's Wager, "Atheists what if you are wrong and you die and there is a God?"

Does your research suggest the same rank order?

2007-02-20 02:01:10 · 10 answers · asked by Anonymous

do you also think that fornication should be illegal, since that is also prohibited by the Bible? AND IF SO (and this is the main question) Why don't you ever hear anyone saying so?? Why isn't there a movement to make it so?

-Yes, I already asked this, I'm rephrasing it to make myself clearer.
-No, this is not the stance I take
-Give an opinion if you like, but this question is intended toward people who claim to be Christians and claim to want gay marriage to remain illegal.

2007-02-20 02:00:22 · 34 answers · asked by Tiff 5

Here is a post deleted because it vilated communiy budlilnes (have to deliberatley misplell here or else it is filtered)|

I can document these incidents because they are tru|

It seems someone does not want the trut out|

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Question: What legal action should be taken on religious leaders who propogate hatredness towards other religions.?

Question Details: It sounds like you are giving a thinly veiled reason for persecuting Christians| That is a terrible problem now in India| There was one account in northern India where a man and his wife converts to Christianity, and the tribal chiefs pass the sentence that his wife should be gang raped for them doing so - which is the sentence that they executed| I sure wouldn't want to live in India| Also, what happens there is that on Valentine's day, Hindu thugs take girlfriends away from their boyfriends and beat them up - because Valentine's day is a *Western* practice| You get that when the people worship demons| ---

Deleted Answer: It sounds like you are giving a thinly veiled reason for persecuting Christians| That is a terrible problem now in India| There was one account in northern India where a man and his wife converts to Christianity, and the tribal chiefs pass the sentence that his wife should be gang raped for them doing so - which is the sentence that they executed| I sure wouldn't want to live in India| Also, what happens there is that on Valentine's day, Hindu thugs take girlfriends away from their boyfriends and beat them up - because Valentine's day is a *Western* practice| You get that when the people worship demons| ---

Reason of Violation:Epithets & Slurs

2007-02-20 01:58:43 · 9 answers · asked by Catholic Philosopher 6

I'm wondering if your impression of the Christian God has been formed by your definition of these words.... what do they mean to you?

- Sin

- Repentance

- Forgiveness

- Holy

- Christian

2007-02-20 01:58:26 · 8 answers · asked by peacetimewarror 4

It has been suggested that I delete the below question,
http://answers.yahoo.com/question/index;_ylt=ArHVHHFqjMGAJUnYrh36ghXd7BR.?qid=20070220064441AAq8kKW

What do you propose I do?

2007-02-20 01:56:37 · 21 answers · asked by Anonymous

I was listening to those talk radio shows, by force might I add, and a lady said that a good place to bring your children is to church. Then started to go on about how if a child doesn't learn that there is a God at an early age then they won't believe in Him. For me personally, I thought that was a little creepy like your teaching, no, forcing information in your child's head that they can't get away from. Like for example, I used to be Christian and I didn't like it but I was scared to leave the religion because I first learned that if you don't believe in God then you go to hell. I didn't want to go to hell so I followed the religion that I truly didn't believe in. So my question to you isn’t, do believe in God but why?
I had this question up a little while ago but people didn't understand. Ok, this is what I'm trying to ask:

The first thing you learned when you first started believing in God, was it positive or not and is that why you believe in Him today

2007-02-20 01:56:02 · 25 answers · asked by honeyluvsyou2004 2

I am quite curious. Unlike some religious folks, I have no problem with atheists seeking to understand religion and spirituality. I simply have never seen such a high concentration of atheists in one place. Also, how come so many of you think we all want you all dead and hate you? Peace to you all

2007-02-20 01:54:48 · 15 answers · asked by Anonymous

The Rabbi refused to admit that the circumcision had anything to do with the babies death. Wouldn't it be the case if this was a sexual assault where a paedophile had mutilated a child and it had died he would rightly be locked away... but the Rabbi and the group of men attending the mutilation ceremony just shrugged it off, no convictions, is this right?

2007-02-20 01:54:08 · 9 answers · asked by CHEESUS GROYST 5

were animals? Those religious people knew that treating a person like an animal was immoral so they had to make themselves believe that the African American were not human so they can treat them as slaves even though many of those considered themselves christians? Oh this was researched in a multicultural law enforcement book.

2007-02-20 01:53:58 · 11 answers · asked by daisy322_98 5

2007-02-20 01:51:56 · 8 answers · asked by Anonymous

Have they Taken a minute to check out other Books on the subject of creation? ok, so the bible says that Light came before the sun, and countless other mistakes, but have you read any verse in the Qur'an (for example) about this topic?
I recommend Chapter 21 (The prophets)

[21.30] Do not those who disbelieve see that the heavens and the earth were closed up, but We have opened them; and We have made of water everything living, will they not then believe?

[21.33] And He it is Who created the night and the day and the sun and the moon; all (orbs) travel along swiftly in their celestial spheres.

I know some of you have read This book (Or some of it), what's your opinion? and how does it compare with the Bible?

~~. Educated answers only please .~~

2007-02-20 01:51:10 · 17 answers · asked by ? 2

do you adopt the secular world view and look for physical causes of the disaster, or do you adopt the Biblical view that they are punishments sent by 'God' because someone had impure thoughts or some other unrelated nonsense?

2007-02-20 01:50:43 · 3 answers · asked by Anonymous

2007-02-20 01:48:02 · 3 answers · asked by Anonymous

2007-02-20 01:47:56 · 18 answers · asked by Anonymous

Which 2 do you claim to have?

CHASTITY: Courage and boldness. Embracing of moral wholesomeness and achieving purity of thought through education and betterment. Practicing proper love and its expression due to one's spiritual vocation.

ABSTINENCE: Constant mindfulness of others and one's surroundings; practicing self-control, abstention, and moderation.

LIBERALITY: Generosity. Willingness to give. A nobility of thought or actions.

DILIGENCE: A zealous and careful nature in one's actions and work. Decisive work ethic. Acting energetically without excessive reflection.

KINDNESS: Forbearance and endurance through moderation. Resolving conflicts peacefully, as opposed to resorting to violence. The ability to forgive; to show mercy to sinners.

PATIENCE: Charity, compassion, friendship, and sympathy without prejudice and for its own sake.

HUMILITY: Modest behavior, selflessness, and the giving of respect. Giving credit where credit is due; not unfairly glorifying one's own self.

2007-02-20 01:47:09 · 9 answers · asked by NHBaritone 7

2007-02-20 01:46:00 · 4 answers · asked by Donald W 1

Namaste

Peace and Love

2007-02-20 01:40:58 · 20 answers · asked by digilook 2

and making some mathematical observations,

do some calculus,

carry the two, 365,

yep it all checks out.

Does it matter what religion the person who first looked through the telescope was?

2007-02-20 01:40:18 · 12 answers · asked by Anonymous