Religion & Spirituality - 2 March 2007

2007-03-02 13:30:43 · 9 answers · asked by sahara_springs 3

Undoubtedly mis-quoted, but inspired by the wonderful and much-lamented Carl Sagan.

2007-03-02 13:29:56 · 12 answers · asked by Anonymous

The term "Wicca" encompasses a wide variety of practices and beliefs -- perhaps too wide for some folks' liking. Lately I've been in discussions with British Traditional Wiccans in particular about what, exactly, constitutes a Wiccan (or Neo-Wiccan as the case may be).

So... in your opinion, what minimum characteristics DOES it take to be called a Wiccan? Is it enough to adhere to the Wiccan Rede, acknowledge the sabbats, and honor the Goddess and the God? Or is there more to it? Or even less? And what do you think of the term Neo-Wiccan for those who are not of BTW lineage?

Thanks in advance to all who take the time to answer. :-)

2007-03-02 13:28:36 · 16 answers · asked by prairiecrow 7

Does anyone know of a Bible verse or two about someone who claims they're a Christian, but doesn't act like it?

2007-03-02 13:27:53 · 17 answers · asked by Anonymous

2007-03-02 13:27:28 · 20 answers · asked by billthakat 6

2007-03-02 13:25:19 · 12 answers · asked by sahara_springs 3

2007-03-02 13:23:41 · 42 answers · asked by ms vicci pollard 5

(because if you're wrong then you'll just be dead, obviously...)

2007-03-02 13:23:14 · 9 answers · asked by Anonymous

Schizophrenic.

But if you talk to Jesus or God, you are OK?

We've never seen Jesus, nor God. People routinely talk to them, but they never answer back.

People pray to them. People attribute everything good to them, and everything bad is "God's plan".

Why are some people schizophrenic and others just religious?

(and on a side note, do you think anti-psychotics would help them to understand that nobody is talking back??)

2007-03-02 13:21:06 · 9 answers · asked by Anonymous

I was born in afghanistan but was raised in Canada. As I got older I question islam more and more. Upon much research I found that Islam was an evil and a false religion. Now whenever the situation calls for it and I state that I am an ex-muslim, people accuse me of lying-especially the muslims. Why is that?

2007-03-02 13:20:56 · 18 answers · asked by Anonymous

2007-03-02 13:17:32 · 24 answers · asked by DBA GODZY 3

2007-03-02 13:16:53 · 21 answers · asked by sahara_springs 3

Why stop at trying to remove it from public schools? Why not try to remove it where it really matters?

While we're at it, we can remove all medicine and medical tools from every hospital in the country and replace them with prayer books and crosses.

2007-03-02 13:15:45 · 16 answers · asked by gruz 3

2007-03-02 13:14:31 · 23 answers · asked by Micah 6

"13 " 'If a man lies with a man as one lies with a woman, both of them have done what is detestable. They must be put to death; their blood will be on their own heads." Leviticus 20:13 also, see Romans chapter 1

Your thoughts please?

2007-03-02 13:13:57 · 26 answers · asked by Anonymous

2007-03-02 13:13:12 · 22 answers · asked by thescientist 3

ok so I have been researching the topic but it only gets me more confused? An Agnostic is someone who does not deny god but says that it is impossible to know for sure if there is a god, BUT an Atheist is someone who does not believe in god at all.

Well my problem is because I dont believe in god BECAUSE no one can know for sure if there is actually a god. I refuse to believe something written on a rock 5000 years ago. So what does this make me... Atheist or Agnostic? Please help.

2007-03-02 13:12:10 · 13 answers · asked by Anonymous

OK, so I have always believed in God. Then I started going to church more. I learned that being saved is not only believing in Jesus, because the devil believes that, that it is a relationship with Jesus. So I start reading my bible everyday, first the new testament then the old, I'm almost done. I was praying everyday.
Then I realized, I have no desire to save others. I don't feel bad about my past sins, not that I'm heartless, I just don't feel bad. Also, I didn't go to Jesus because I know I'm a sinner, but because I'm scared to death of Hell! Even though I choose to believe in Jesus, I have virtually no faith, because I am so skeptical. I've prayed for more faith and more of a desire to save others, but if I'm not saved, how can will God hear my prayers? I am actually very uncomfortable talking to people about religion at all. A well known preacher said that if I didn't have the desire to save others then I wasn't saved, because if I was really saved, then I would be motivated to.

2007-03-02 13:11:28 · 37 answers · asked by Julia 4

Can you tell me about it? Someone mentioned that now they are saying Jesus may have never walked the earth...what?? I thought it was known that he was real, even if you don't believe he was God. And if they prove that the tomb is Jesus's, then why does that mean Christianity is finished?

2007-03-02 13:10:18 · 6 answers · asked by Halls of Colours 2

From a flyer for a new church in town. Something seems fishy:

We believe in the following 12 precepts and covenantal statements. These White Ethics must be taught and exemplified in homes, churches, nurseries and schools, wherever Whites are gathered. They must reflect on the following concepts:

1.Commitment to God

2.Commitment to the White Community

3.Commitment to the White Family

4.Dedication to the Pursuit of Education

5.Dedication to the Pursuit of Excellence

6.Adherence to the White Work Ethic

7.Commitment to Self-Discipline and Self-Respect

8.Disavowal of the Pursuit of "Middleclassness"

9.Pledge to make the fruits of all developing and acquired skills available to the White Community

10.Pledge to Allocate Regularly, a Portion of Personal Resources for Strengthening and Supporting White Institutions

11.Pledge allegiance to all White leadership who espouse and embrace the White Value System

12.Personal commitment to embracement of the White Value System

2007-03-02 13:10:04 · 15 answers · asked by dukefenton 7

..as more people believe it?

2007-03-02 13:09:50 · 8 answers · asked by Anonymous

Is Satan responsible for me having to watch the same episode of Billy and Mandy twice today?

2007-03-02 13:09:24 · 17 answers · asked by Anonymous

2007-03-02 13:09:20 · 14 answers · asked by sahara_springs 3

:-(

2007-03-02 13:06:57 · 18 answers · asked by DBA GODZY 3

I have heard of a Lutheran minister who says that yes, it would.

I agree with him. All the major features of Christianity were already in place long before Christianity came along. Jesus was just the figure who became central because he was in the right place at the right time.

Other figures such as Appollonius of Tyana could have filled the post. But Appollonius was not killed. Jesus was killed so like Che Guevara acquired an instant mystique and aura.

2007-03-02 13:06:08 · 35 answers · asked by fra59e 4

2007-03-02 13:05:56 · 19 answers · asked by sahara_springs 3

Do you think it's the 'uncertainty' of it all?
The concept that Hell & Heaven might be real, and they're worried if they'll be recieved into heaven?
The idea of parting from things they treasure here on earth?

In regards to Spirituality - do you think death is people's biggest fear?

(this is a pure opinion question - no preaching included.lol)

2007-03-02 13:05:34 · 13 answers · asked by redglory 5

dze-"water has not been found anywhere in universe except earth."

I didn't mean to single dze out, but this demonstrates perfectly why Christians ought to read a textbook every decade or so.
WATER HAS BEEN FOUND OUTSIDE OF EARTH!!!!!!!
Um...ever heard of Europa...probably not.
Not to mention the numerous asteroids that carry ice (frozen water to fundies) as they zoom through the universe we have barely set foot in. Heck we haven't even gone beyond our solar system, and already we found water. So I'd wager there's more of it around...actually, I don't need to wager. Scienctists DON"T BELIEVE, THEY PROVE!

2007-03-02 13:02:39 · 29 answers · asked by Jedi 4

Who comes up with these stupid little story type things that "disprove non-believing". Does anybody actually fall for this logic?

"When you look at a building, how do you know that there was a builder?
You didn't see the builder, you didn't see the workmen as the building was being built and you never saw the plans that they used. So how then do you know that there was a builder?
The building is evidence that there was a builder, so it is with creation. Building = builder duh, Creation = Creator."

(i've also heard one about hair cuts)

What's wrong with this logic? Well I've never seen god working... I've seen buildings being built. I've never talked to god when he wasn't at work. I've talked to construction workers when they weren't at work. I know that all buildings were built by humans because there are building companies, pictures of buildings being built and even blueprints...
Don't you see that these prove absolutely nothing?

2007-03-02 13:02:34 · 6 answers · asked by funaholic 5

What would it take for an athiest to believe the gospel of Jesus Christ? Or have they just permanently refused it? If there are any athiests looking at this question, look at these 3 webpages and then answer this question.

http://www.spiritlessons.com/Documents/7_Jovenes/English_7_Jovenes_Heaven.htm


http://www.spiritlessons.com/Documents/7_Jovenes/English_7_Jovenes_Hell.htm


http://www.nowsthetime.org/revelation_heaven.html

2007-03-02 13:01:23 · 15 answers · asked by Kenny 3