Religion & Spirituality - 14 March 2007

when we as a nation allow our elected officials to torture humans in our name? God allows Satan to torture humans in his name. When we have the resources to feed and care for the masses but choose not to? Did not God create the earth and give man dominion over it? And if so, did he not see how his gift would be exploited by those in power? And if he did, is it not reasonable to assume he condones this behavior? If he is all knowing, is his cruelty so great that he must force the mass of humanity to suffer for his own pleasure? Must not an all powerful God with knowledge aforethought be held accountable for the conditions He created? The suffering He imposed? Is his vanity so great that he needs our worship? If we are created in his image, is he a vain glorious, narcissist just looking out for #1?

2007-03-14 07:39:05 · 6 answers · asked by ? 4

I don't believe in the rapture of the church. I also don't believe that Jesus will reign (literally) for a thousand years on earth.

The way I interpret Revelation 20 is that when Jesus died on the cross, Satan was defeated. After that and for a "thousand years" (not literal), Jesus reigns with us on earth. I believe we are in the millennium in which Jesus rules on earth. It's not a literal rule but Jesus did say "I am with you always, to the very end of the age" (Matthew 28:20).

I really don't like the interpretation of the rapture and the thousand years reign on earth. The interpretation is not very logical and causes many problems. For example, what happens when we come back to reign on earth with Jesus? Can we die again at that time? What happens if we die, is there a third resurrection? If we reign on earth for 1000 years and cannot die, that means there will be both eternal and normal people on earth.

Premillennialism doesn't make any sense to me. What are your thoughts?

2007-03-14 07:35:58 · 11 answers · asked by Gui 4

Seriously, I mean it's unreasonable to hate homosexuals, but some of you have no problem with that. It's unreasonable to deny women abortions, but hey, no quams here, right? It's unreasonable to let your kids go fight in a war where they kill people, though your whole stance on killing is that one ought never to do it, but hey, if George Dubyuh Bush gives you the go ahead, you still do it. It's unreasonable to hold up stem cell research when it could save lives and improve the quality of life for others, but why bother with that when it means utilizing fetus' that are as good as furtilizer otherwise, right?

2007-03-14 07:35:24 · 23 answers · asked by Anonymous

I am interested in becoming Evangelical This particular sect of Christianity seems perfect for the meth addict with homosexual tendencies I am also a pathological liar & enjoy destroying the earth & completely denying humans had anything to do with it. Other interests include psychologically damaging my children for life, Witnessing to complete strangers & passing on ridiculous propaganda & denying evolution
How can I join?

2007-03-14 07:34:43 · 9 answers · asked by nihilist 1

Thanks.

2007-03-14 07:34:40 · 12 answers · asked by Rob 5

does it shrink very much? Is air drying better?

2007-03-14 07:34:16 · 14 answers · asked by Anonymous

What criticisms do you suppose a non-believer might have made of the Christian religion, and how it spread, as described by Gregory of Tours?

2007-03-14 07:31:45 · 6 answers · asked by Pots 2

Why have they lost their way ?

2007-03-14 07:31:34 · 24 answers · asked by Samantha 6

1. Which two would you like to see hook up?
2. Which one would you like to take to dinner?
3. Which one would you like to take YOU to dinner?
4. Which one would you like to spy on for a day if you could do it without being caught?
5. Which one would you like to get to know better?

2007-03-14 07:30:21 · 15 answers · asked by Anonymous

I have R&S in front of me and am not taking interest in it?Instead working on my synopsis and listening to instrumental music.

Am I behaving normally?

2007-03-14 07:29:54 · 13 answers · asked by ManhattanGirl 5

I nominate Counsilman Salahuldin Asadullah for Islam!

Chose your nomination for your faith.

NOTE: You can only choose one, and you can't choose one who doesn't share your faith, this'll be fun!

2007-03-14 07:29:31 · 15 answers · asked by Anonymous

While I understand that it is a Jewish tradition in regards to the 3rd commandment, and that the word is neither spoken or written by them. It still does not make sense to me, in the sense that the word "God" is still only a -physical- manmade term.

I don't believe that "God" is the true "name" of God, as names are still only -physical- manmade terms as well. To me, words (names) have been created merely to initiate a rough form of communication amongst us (the physical being).

While the commandment states, "Thou shalt not take the name of the LORD thy God in vain..." Many scriptures also indicate that our very thoughts are known by God at all times.

Thus, I believe that the -Being- which the name "God" describes deserves the utmost respect, but I am hard-pressed to believe that speaking or writing the term "God" -- w/o any ill-will towards the All-Mighty "I Am" -- is taking His name in vain.

For, in my opinion, it is only a conscious thought that creates the ill-will in us.

2007-03-14 07:28:57 · 10 answers · asked by Anonymous

2007-03-14 07:28:51 · 15 answers · asked by ? 6

how come when those giants were killed in the flood, why is it that they are gone forever. i miss them!

2007-03-14 07:28:43 · 3 answers · asked by its not gay if... 2

Then would it logically follow that there shall be no judgement? If one were to follow the logic presented by Pauls writings, or the writings attributed to him.

2007-03-14 07:27:42 · 19 answers · asked by Anonymous

Just wondering. If you say 'yes', please state your country of birth and religious affiliation if you would be so kind.

(note: I do not mean Americans living abroad)

2007-03-14 07:27:37 · 12 answers · asked by Anonymous

Can a non-orthodox (like me) go to their church(es)? Just to
pray or prayer's moments?

I think that the answers is "yes" (actually, I did it last saturday in the afternoon :)...but is right to do this or not? I have to pray "at my churches" only cause we haven't the same faith at all?

Thanks for every comment...
And sorry for the idiot question!!
:)

Bye bye!

Xyz

2007-03-14 07:25:40 · 10 answers · asked by Anonymous

I think knowing what it is and how it works would help people not be victims to it.

2007-03-14 07:25:18 · 12 answers · asked by U-98 6

2007-03-14 07:24:24 · 21 answers · asked by C.G. 1

dead will be risen and go to God and Heaven in Revelation?

2007-03-14 07:22:34 · 8 answers · asked by Peggy H 1

2007-03-14 07:21:25 · 25 answers · asked by Anonymous

2007-03-14 07:20:36 · 15 answers · asked by shadowcrimejas 2

2007-03-14 07:19:16 · 24 answers · asked by lonewolf07 2

where they will be cast into a lake of jelly for eternity, to crave peanutbutter but it will always be out of reach! they will suffer there for eternity!

do not be like them! repent and believe in the peanutbutter goddess!

Peanutbutter Bless You!

2007-03-14 07:18:08 · 18 answers · asked by Anonymous

Since they really can't believe and refuse to believe that any person could have possibly died for their sins? I think that they do have a lower self esteem than Christians.

2007-03-14 07:16:44 · 17 answers · asked by C.G. 1

Is it because their religion is the "true" religion, or because they just can't handle someone thinking differently.

2007-03-14 07:16:10 · 13 answers · asked by ste.phunny 4

Why according to statistics is Christianity declining worldwide? Is it because Christianity has about ran it's course? Is it time to forget Christianity move on and reach for something new?

2007-03-14 07:15:36 · 12 answers · asked by Anonymous

lets assume that i know someone has been brainwashed. is there any way that i can un-brainwash that person?

2007-03-14 07:15:26 · 4 answers · asked by weirdo_in_america 1

Here is my situation, me and my husband want a baby, but for some reason I can not conceive naturally. We cna afford to raise a child, however we can not afford to get fertility treatment, just to have a baby. Do you think that god did not plan for me to have children, or it is just not my time, I have been trying for 7 years. Is my faith in him not strong enough or what? I know that I am not supposed to ask him why certain things are the way they are, but sometimes I feel that I am loosing my faith in him, because the word said ask an ye shall receive, but I have been asking for a long time and still don't have a clue if I am even able to bear children, and it really is affceting my life, and at this point I am ready t o stop trying and take it as I will never have children. What is your inspiration, or feedback on this. This question is for beleivers in christ. thank you.

2007-03-14 07:15:00 · 30 answers · asked by mrs understood 1

2007-03-14 07:14:34 · 4 answers · asked by WWTSD? 5