Religion & Spirituality - 6 March 2007

First, I know there are similar questions about this - but I thought I'd ask it again and attempt to filter out the illogical answers.

For the purposes of this question I am assuming a god exists.

The answers to previous questions seem to have come under a few basic categories

1) "God doesn't lie"
2) "God doesn't lie because the bible says so"
3) "God is perfect, so he doesn't lie"
4) "Read the bible and find out for yourself"

My responses to these are as follows

1) Any reason why you think that?
2) The bible is gods word. He is just telling you he doesn't lie. A liar would say the same thing.
3) God is only perfect according to the bible, which is gods word. So see (2)
4) I have read the bible, but I don't see why I should trust the claims god makes for himself regarding his trustworthiness.

Finally, don't threaten me with hell because I am a "non-believer". It's pointless, I don't believe Hell exists, and it confirms christianity is a religion based on fear of punishment.

2007-03-06 00:43:57 · 20 answers · asked by Tom :: Athier than Thou 6

My wife is always asking me and I never know the answer for most. This morning was WHAT DO JEHOVAH'S WITNESSES BELIEVE? The other day it was WHAT DO JEWS BELIEVE? Please help!!!!

2007-03-06 00:41:21 · 7 answers · asked by yeldarb104 1

I'm a Christian and this has been a subject that has always bothered me with great deal and caused me to doubt many things, so I want serious and thought-out answers.

My question is, why is it such a big deal that Jesus died for our sins?

He knew he was going to die, he knew he was the son of God, he knew that he would save the world, he knew that he would spend eternity in heaven and paradise. Now, who WOULDN'T do that? If you could supposedly save the world by dying, but all the while KNOWING that you would be in heaven eternally at the right hand of God your Father, why wouldn't you do that?

2007-03-06 00:40:21 · 15 answers · asked by Anonymous

anybody has a b/f relationship who has a diff religion backgrd frm u? 3yrs plus we been 2gether.my in laws to be seem wans 2 separate both of us after they knew my religion.they still cant accept me.y? im sooo sad now coz bcoz of them i ended up quarrel with my b/f. he cares abt me but no matter wat they r still his parents..

2007-03-06 00:39:49 · 7 answers · asked by Anonymous

well is there?

2007-03-06 00:34:09 · 19 answers · asked by Anonymous

I am just wondering, for atheists, if you were planning to marry, say, say a Catholic, would you convert to Catholicism for your potential spouse. Obviously you aren't going to believe it whole-heartedly, but would you make that sacrifice in order to discharge potential religious drama in your marriage.

I guess essentially, it's like playing dress-up, pretending, but would you be willing to do this. Or would you at least participate in their practice of religion, such as going to church with them. This is a hypothetical, like if you happen to fall in love with a religious person. If yes, explain. If not, explain.

2007-03-06 00:31:44 · 21 answers · asked by eastchic2001 5

I'm 100% straight, but I'm just sitting here knitting and really curious.

2007-03-06 00:27:33 · 8 answers · asked by Lökasennãaa 1

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2007-03-06 00:26:12 · 14 answers · asked by NHBaritone 7

2007-03-06 00:22:50 · 8 answers · asked by Anonymous

Please answer directly , wisely , with proof

2007-03-06 00:21:29 · 11 answers · asked by greenisbestcolor 1

2007-03-06 00:13:49 · 14 answers · asked by CoCoy 1

2007-03-06 00:13:28 · 9 answers · asked by Anonymous

2007-03-06 00:08:38 · 8 answers · asked by Another☼Human 2

2007-03-06 00:06:29 · 9 answers · asked by nandu 1

People have become so selfifh and self centered, that they want everything to be done according to them. They do not have any concern for anything and anyone. If this continues, no one will be able to survive. Is there any solution to this problem?

2007-03-06 00:05:01 · 12 answers · asked by Roopal N 1

thing as predestination?

2007-03-06 00:04:59 · 15 answers · asked by Anonymous