Religion & Spirituality - 1 March 2007

...without using logic gather by the senses. This IS circular reasoning, a sheepish form of logic held by many Christians.

How do atheists live with their lack of understanding about reality? By faith? Do they just ignore the fallacies in empiricism? I don't understand, please explain this to me.

2007-03-01 03:19:58 · 4 answers · asked by Theophile 2

The third correct and most creative answer wins 10 pts.

2007-03-01 03:19:57 · 23 answers · asked by Kallan 7

2007-03-01 03:18:41 · 13 answers · asked by Micah 6

Based on many theories and accepted logic, matter cannot dissappear or appear. Therefore, while our concept of something as 'living' may disappear, the actual matter it is composed of does not.

Yes, no, maybe? Opinions please.

2007-03-01 03:17:52 · 3 answers · asked by Theophile 2

Do you think that would be considered a "bad" or a "good" thing?

Is there anywhere according to any value system, where raping, torturing and murdering everyone, is considered "nice" and acceptable?
If there were anywhere that had such a thing as kindness and generosity, would that be considered a "bad" thing, unacceptable?

Do you think that there are any absolutes at all, any set of values at all which can be agreed upon?
Or is it truly "no right and wrong, only difference in opinion?",

And if this were true, how would any intelligent species be able to preserve itself?

2007-03-01 03:17:02 · 17 answers · asked by Anonymous

Mohammed was portrayed as a conquerer and blood-thirsty warrior in the koran, so why is he loved by Muslims when he made war with a group of people for no reason, then give them a choice of converting to his one true religion or be beheaded?

Salahuddin was a merciless warrior as well who rarely took prisoners. Most of the Christians captured during the crusade were quickly beheaded if they didn't convert to his one true religion. The others luckily enough to be spared were forced into slavery. Sure, he did allow for a few wealthy ones to buy their freedom from slavery so he could pocket a few $$$, which was cool of him. But doesn't Islam reverring warriors, conquerers, and beheaders show that you have to murder or convert someone at the end of a blade to be a hero? Sounds a little different than stories of Lincoln being honest or Washington tossing a silver dollar across the Delaware.

2007-03-01 03:16:59 · 19 answers · asked by Matt 4

Just curious........and i am looking for serious answers
And what is your current religion?
Are You interested in any other religion what is it?

2007-03-01 03:16:48 · 7 answers · asked by rEVOLution 3

Should we just go over to the Middle East and convert muslims to Chrisitanity by force?

I'm not a fan of violence myself. I would prefer a total pull out, and then restricting immigration to the United States of anyone from that area. Except for Israel of course (pbui)

2007-03-01 03:15:40 · 13 answers · asked by Kermit renversant de corporation 3

How do you conclusively blow apart my theist perspective - which field of science, proves your view that I am all wet?

2007-03-01 03:14:37 · 12 answers · asked by super Bobo 6

I am looking for advice from protestant ministers. I am considering joining the military under the chaplain candidate program. I am looking for any advice or insight.

Thanks.

2007-03-01 03:09:37 · 7 answers · asked by JT 2

2007-03-01 03:09:11 · 35 answers · asked by Anonymous

from Satan right?

2007-03-01 03:08:40 · 4 answers · asked by Anonymous

If you are doing something inherently dangerous and know it, especially if the risk is wanton and unnecessary, and you die, is that suicide?

2007-03-01 03:06:47 · 17 answers · asked by Anonymous

After the 4 gospels are read, Matthew, Mark, Luke and John, where do you go from there?
What do you read after?

2007-03-01 03:04:34 · 24 answers · asked by astrafi 3

man created this concept of god and evil just to keep people in focus!!! There is no afterlife!! When we die we just cease to exist!! End of story!!

2007-03-01 03:03:26 · 30 answers · asked by Atheist Eye Candy 4

In the book of Genesis Abraham was told by god to take his son Issac to a mountain and sacrifice him as a test of faith.

I was just wondering what people would do if you were told to make the same sacrifice, would or could you do this for your beliefs?

2007-03-01 03:03:01 · 14 answers · asked by Bugs 3

This refers to a case which the Supreme Court is about to hear. George Bush pushed through his "faith based initiative" which implies that his government's IRS can extract money from you and me without respecting our religious beliefs, but when it comes to spending that money he sends it mostly to just his own kind of religious groups.

If followers of any one particular religion want to promote their religion through a charity which operates in their name, why don't they support it with their own funds? What right do they have to dip into the wallets of people who are not supporters of George Bush's religion?

2007-03-01 03:02:45 · 3 answers · asked by fra59e 4

Here's the quote from "The Humanity and Divinity of Jesus," written in 1950.
"The orthodox attempt to explain the divinity of Jesus in terms of an inherent metaphysical substance within him seems to me quite inadequate. . . . actually harmful and detrimental. To invest this Christ with such supernatural qualities makes the rejoinder: 'Oh, well, he had a better chance for that kind of life than we can possible have.' In other words, one could easily use this as a means to hide behind his failures. So that the orthodox view of the divinity of Christ is in my mind quite readily denied."

2007-03-01 03:01:19 · 8 answers · asked by Anonymous

the wrath to come or about your faith and repentence?

2007-03-01 03:00:45 · 14 answers · asked by Anonymous

The majority of people know that there was a conspiracy, but many will try to keep the truth away from you.
If you don’t believe me about the conspiracy, type in “9/11 conspiracy” in youtube, look through the videos and you will realize what is really happening.

The following tactics are used to quiet anyone who attempts to expose any of your subversive acts about 9/11:
(when the 9/11 conspiracy is mentioned)
* First, you ignore the charges, hoping the information will not be given widespread distribution.
* If the information starts reaching too many people, you ridicule the information and the person giving the information. (For example: joke about being part of the conspiray, resort to name-calling.)
* If that doesn't work, your next step is character assassination. If the author or speaker hasn't been involved in sufficient scandal, you are adept at fabricating a scandal against the person or persons.
* If none of these are effective, you are known to resort to physical attacks.

2007-03-01 03:00:39 · 14 answers · asked by crimson f 1

1) “For truly, I say to you, till heaven and earth pass away, not an iota, not a dot, will pass the law until all is accomplished. Whoever then relaxes one of the least of these commandments and teaches men so, shall be called least in the kingdom of heaven; but he who does them and teaches them shall be called great in the kingdom of heaven.” (Matthew 5:18-19 RSV) Clearly the Old Testament is to be abided by until the end of human existence itself. None other then Jesus said so.

2) All of the vicious Old Testament laws will be binding forever. "It is easier for Heaven and Earth to pass away than for the smallest part of the letter of the law to become invalid." (Luke 16:17 NAB)

3) Jesus strongly approves of the law and the prophets. He hasn’t the slightest objection to the cruelties of the Old Testament. "Do not think that I have come to abolish the law or the prophets. I have come not to abolish but to fulfill. Amen, I say to you, until heaven and earth pass away, not the smallest part or the smallest part of a letter will pass from the law, until all things have taken place." (Matthew 5:17 NAB)

3b) "All scripture is inspired by God and is useful for teaching, for refutation, for correction, and for training in righteousness..." (2 Timothy 3:16 NAB)

3c) "Know this first of all, that there is no prophecy of scripture that is a matter of personal interpretation, for no prophecy ever came through human will; but rather human beings moved by the holy Spirit spoke under the influence of God." (2 Peter 20-21 NAB)

4) Jesus criticizes the Jews for not killing their disobedient children according to Old Testament law. Mark.7:9-13 "Whoever curses father or mother shall die" (Mark 7:10 NAB)

5) Jesus is criticized by the Pharisees for not washing his hands before eating. He defends himself by attacking them for not killing disobedient children according to the commandment: “He that curseth father or mother, let him die the death.” (Matthew 15:4-7)

6) Jesus has a punishment even worse than his father concerning adultery: God said the act of adultery was punishable by death. Jesus says looking with lust is the same thing and you should gouge your eye out, better a part, than the whole. The punishment under Jesus is an eternity in Hell. (Matthew 5:27)

7) Peter says that all slaves should “be subject to [their] masters with all fear,” to the bad and cruel as well as the “good and gentle.” This is merely an echo of the same slavery commands in the Old Testament. 1 Peter 2:18

8) “Did not Moses give you the law, and yet none of you keepeth the law" (John7:19) and “For the law was given by Moses,..." (John 1:17).

9) “...the scripture cannot be broken.” --Jesus Christ, John 10:35

2007-03-01 03:00:33 · 4 answers · asked by Anonymous

One of the foundations of Christianity is that Jesus rose into heaven (Acts 1:9-11). They contend that the body of Jesus was never found.
Now, this James Carmeron thing on Discovery, I don't think its the same Jesus I think its a rateing hoax.
But it has prompted the question about the body of Jesus.

Here is my question, even thou the body of Jesus wasn't found back 2000 years ago, it doesn't prove that it dissappeared and went into heaven does it? Its possible that someone hid the body and it was never found, isn't that a possibility?

What do you think? Since I'm an atheist the Acts 1:9-11 story to me is fiction and just not a real possibility.

Is there something wrong with the logic in my thought process?

Just because there isn't a "body of Jesus" that was ever found, doesn't mean it "went into heaven" does it?

2007-03-01 02:59:05 · 22 answers · asked by Anonymous

I am figuring out that I am a mutant Christian. I follow the Bible, take it seriously, am a pastor/theolog. But don't really fit into the "Fundy" box and mostly not the "Liberal" box. Are you a Christian mutant too? One who is outside the box. One who strives to be holy & follow Jesus, but isn't legalistic. One who loves people, but woun't sell your soul either?

2007-03-01 02:58:41 · 6 answers · asked by Jeff- <3 God <3 people 5

I wish for Mayor Sean to preside over the induction ceremonies.

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2007-03-01 02:57:59 · 9 answers · asked by Maverick 6

I have only read Proverbs in this Bible, So what would be a good book to start reading to gather information and keep me interested enough to continue reading. Thank you

2007-03-01 02:56:20 · 21 answers · asked by crocadilen 2

based on the actions of the followers?

2007-03-01 02:56:09 · 14 answers · asked by American Spirit 7

2007-03-01 02:54:45 · 32 answers · asked by Anonymous

2007-03-01 02:54:26 · 15 answers · asked by paul m 1

I'm fully willing to accept your apology for allowing 9/11, Madrid and Londonistan to happen.

Then maybe we can start moving forward.

2007-03-01 02:52:40 · 14 answers · asked by Kermit renversant de corporation 3

The three major western religions (Jew, Christian and Muslim) all have the same God in common. The God of Adam and Eve, Abraham, Moses etc.
Surely this is the common ground where understanding and tolerance can grow from, so why are the three so different.

2007-03-01 02:51:22 · 20 answers · asked by Anonymous