Religion & Spirituality - 21 February 2007

According to the U.S. Court of Appeals in Skoros v. City of New York, which the U.S. Supreme Court refused to hear on appeal yesterday, public holiday displays can include a menorah to symbolize Chanukah and the star and crescent to symbolize Ramadan, but cannot include a crèche (nativity scene) because a crèche "is solely a religious symbol," implying that the menorah and star and crescent are not.

The Appeals Court decision praises the display policy for teaching "the lesson of pluralism by showing children the rich cultural diversity of the city in which they live and by encouraging them to show tolerance and respect for traditions other than their own.” That's extremely admirable, but what about Christianity? Isn't it part of the cultural diversity of the city, too? Doesn't it deserve equal respect with these other religious traditions?

Am I the only secularist who feels that the NYC Department of Education, the Court of Appeals, and the Supreme Court got this one wrong?

2007-02-21 11:52:57 · 5 answers · asked by Anonymous

2007-02-21 11:52:31 · 9 answers · asked by your wonderwall 5

Just a few minutes ago I was gnawing on a large block of sugar crystals when I heard a rather massive thud coming from the basement. I immediately dropped the monstrosity of sweetness and sprinted downstairs toward the pitch of sound. As I arrived in the shadowy abyss, I spotted Gramps unresponsive remains lying across the floor amongst a few dozen pairs of granny panties and a broken drying rack. I shuddered in anguish and I sprinted upstairs to call 911 in a futile attempt to save my Gramps’ life. As I dashed toward the cellular device in the kitchenette, I became distracted with the multicolored childrens’ alphabet magnets dispersed all over the refrigerator. I felt pleased as I began spelling words far more advanced than an elementary level child’s vocabulary. But then I suddenly remembered my crucial task of saving my gramps’ life. What should I do?

2007-02-21 11:50:49 · 23 answers · asked by Reginalda 1

I just got this email:

"Subject: God

Message: Yes god is everywhere you can run but you can't
hide.

Big Peck "



I am an agnostic deist. I know that my soul and probably all of yours will cross over. There is no need to believe in some idiotic hate filled book of lies to go to "heaven"!

2007-02-21 11:49:30 · 15 answers · asked by Gorgeoustxwoman2013 7

if we will return to dust how can we go to heaven or hell or how can we be immortal after the mortal death if we return to dust fulfill me with some answers please

2007-02-21 11:49:02 · 21 answers · asked by TRiLL 1

We have many bibles...it is fact. people in church corrupted and changed the word of God.
Now whatever is written in these bibles...is actually written by...churches....
But we still believe in it....is it not stupid..???
we do not have those words today that we had 21 centries ago..
it is nomore....jesus peace be upon him s religion..
What should be the punishment for those who did this...they should burn into hell....
while they pray for our sins to be removed.....???????????wov...
what do you say???

2007-02-21 11:48:36 · 9 answers · asked by Anonymous

i know that all christians have is a bible and churches and no solid evidence, but do you have any evidence that God and everything doesn't exist? thanks.

(i'm deciding whether i should convert or not.)

2007-02-21 11:47:25 · 13 answers · asked by Anonymous

1. There are many ambiguities surrounding the issue of Christ’s crucifixion in the canonical Gospels. How was the Crucifixion carried out? For how long did Jesus hung on the cross? What are the precise dates? Who carried the cross? What was his prayer while he was on the cross? How do you explain his cry of despair? Who were the witnesses? What happened after the crucifixion? There is no consensus on these questions. So much of the crucifixion story is based on mere conjecture.

2. The issue of crucifixion is based on the belief in the original sin and redemption by blood. This issue contradicts common sense, and it is irreconcilable with God’s justice and mercy. How can the innocents be held accountable for the actions of the guilty?

2007-02-21 11:46:20 · 12 answers · asked by Slave for The Only God 1

So for Lent, I'm giving up Myspace. My friend is Catholic, and attends Mass much more often than me. She said that today you can go on Myspace. Can I? Or is it breaking my promise? Thanks.

2007-02-21 11:46:13 · 7 answers · asked by Anonymous

2007-02-21 11:46:00 · 9 answers · asked by silverleaf90210 3

2007-02-21 11:45:59 · 15 answers · asked by Anonymous

Is it all evil? Because people say it is, then i hear it's for protecting, and it's worshipping the Devil blah blah blah... What do you guys think?

2007-02-21 11:44:51 · 16 answers · asked by imreallymean 3

2007-02-21 11:43:49 · 20 answers · asked by Anonymous

I mean all other religions?(And atheists, but mostly Hindus, Jews, Buddhists, other Christian demoniations,etc.)

2007-02-21 11:43:19 · 43 answers · asked by Jedi 4

There is a local chuch that has built themselves so high that they have a personal church Starbucks when you walk through the doors. They have more HD flat screens that any sports bar, fitness center, or residential sub-division put together. I feel that religious establishments are ment to spread the word of God and help or give back to the community and its people.

How can they justify wasting all of this money to raise attendance. This church is larger than any school located in the Southwest Region of Missouri.

When did the word of God become so boring to people that they couldn't just listen, they have to watch the preacher on a big screen and drink gormet coffee...

2007-02-21 11:42:41 · 3 answers · asked by InsuranceGooRoo 2

I had an athiest friend of mine say that we only want to get into a nice afterlife and that is the only reason we follow our respective Gods.
He feels this is selfish and goes against all of our doctrines and beliefs.

2007-02-21 11:41:51 · 18 answers · asked by Anonymous

I suggest using a rocket to send em all to Mars.

2007-02-21 11:40:45 · 12 answers · asked by Antares 6

I thought it was something like 80%,but I can't find that site again.

2007-02-21 11:40:32 · 5 answers · asked by davega7 4

2007-02-21 11:38:33 · 11 answers · asked by Anonymous

In my reality, the physical and spiritual worlds collide.

2007-02-21 11:38:19 · 22 answers · asked by Anonymous

With all of these myths, discoveries, theories, and guesses, it sometimes frustrates me to know that we have no absolute idea of how that first sprout of life came to be. I belive in evolution, but I want to know how that first cell/DNA strand or whatever came to be.

I think our problem is making too many answers when we should just sit back and enjoy the wonder and mystical awe of the unknown. What do you believe?

2007-02-21 11:37:51 · 7 answers · asked by Oshihana 2

i just wondering because im catholic and im vietnamese...

2007-02-21 11:37:44 · 4 answers · asked by Anonymous

2007-02-21 11:36:30 · 4 answers · asked by Anonymous

2007-02-21 11:35:15 · 10 answers · asked by Anonymous

I can't remember the exact words, but there is a scripture which explains that God disciplines those He loves, and corrects their path when they have been misled by false teaching, so they will not be destroyed but have eternal life. But allows the Wicked to blindly follow false teachings without correction, as their punishment in death is waiting due to their pride.

Again, these aren't the exact words, but this is the summary of what the scripture is saying. Does anyone remember? An older woman once told me, that God will not let his annointed stray to far away for too long. When I read that scripture, I understood what she meant. Thanks

2007-02-21 11:34:33 · 5 answers · asked by Anonymous

The question is really for Christians. Would we need 2 or 200 million Christians.

2007-02-21 11:34:20 · 5 answers · asked by 2004 Champs 2

selfless acts of kindness,optomism,sharing,understanding,sel-improve ment,and live and let live without trying to change others

2007-02-21 11:33:17 · 31 answers · asked by woodsonhannon53 6

They both look the same to me. Pretend you saw someone who had a tattoo or necklace that had one of those stars on it, how would you know which religion they are by looking at the star? Is it even possible?

Thanks!

2007-02-21 11:32:07 · 11 answers · asked by Anonymous

2007-02-21 11:31:38 · 8 answers · asked by tychobrahe 3

I know its hard to answer because only God knows but..
Can people give me their opinions on this?
Because as a catholic I totally don't believe this what to ever. I mean maybe I see God in a different light to most people I mean why would God send a nice person someone whos lived n ordinary life who hasn't grown up in a religion background or chose not to into a burning hot river when they really deserve heaven like us who believe. But then I get onto another point I think if your a nasty christian or whatever I think you deserve to go to hell more then a athiest would if they was nice.
Opinions?

2007-02-21 11:31:26 · 26 answers · asked by Anonymous