Religion & Spirituality - 20 March 2007

I'm not Catholic, but I've heard of it...What's it do, though?

2007-03-20 17:58:31 · 23 answers · asked by Taylor W 1

Does anyone here think animals such as dogs and cats have souls? What is god's purpose with them?

2007-03-20 17:58:26 · 15 answers · asked by Joe B 1

And to have spent 50 dollars on lapdances on the same Tuesday night?

2007-03-20 17:57:15 · 18 answers · asked by Anonymous

2007-03-20 17:56:31 · 7 answers · asked by clutchstevens 2

how can it be explained by science or the brain is doing it? how can 3 people see the samething in other words? ive heard of this types of things alot like 3 people see a apparition or some other paranormal event occurs! sceptics say its the imagination of the person and hes hallucinating? so how in the world can a group of people see the same thing if its all in the brain?

2007-03-20 17:55:54 · 10 answers · asked by Tony M 1

I like to dress up like a woman occasionally when I'm by myself. Am I doing something wrong? The Bible says that I'm going to hell, what do you think? know its not exactly a normal behavior, but I don't see how I'm hurting anyone. Besides, I'm quite pretty...if I do say so myself.

2007-03-20 17:55:28 · 10 answers · asked by Link 5

Think about it.

2007-03-20 17:55:14 · 8 answers · asked by Anonymous

ok this is i feel a better forum (anonimuse )to ask such a qstion is it just me cause i dont wtch alot of the christian channels on christian concerst ect im more like a 60or 70christin women ok now when it comes to the wordly christian music or redoing worldy songs into christian ones thats one thng but im sorry (im not saying that theis folks arnt save ok but i wounder how do u preach or sing christian music(weither legit music or no ) Im not going 2 use large caps but "with yours whole entire breast crack hanging out clevage bouncing and every thing" i mean u can use the church 4 your own personal fan club or what ever but how do u exsplain that when after the telecast some one ask u that i men people like yoland adams mary mary even shirley ceasear and "wanita binum" i wonder if mabey all this is coming out then revival comes we get back 2 old standards of holiness and well theis people have been exsposed 4 what they r luke warm or unsaved,whatevr that is so bold 2 me super bld

2007-03-20 17:53:27 · 6 answers · asked by will pray 4 you disleic 15 wpmin 2

does anyone have a jts vol 3 1952 pg 214-216 could you post it in your answer?is it or is it not lightning?or is it a literal sluice that diverts rain water?

2007-03-20 17:52:31 · 2 answers · asked by gary d 4

2007-03-20 17:51:25 · 20 answers · asked by Anonymous

I was born an atheist.

I knew nothing about a god until my parents and others used god as an explanation for things they couldn't offer natural explanations for.

Essentially, I had theism imposed on me through a series of promised rewards and threatened punishments - without my permission.

I reverted to my natural, BORN state of atheism as soon as I was old enough to reason for myself.

I voiced my decision in life as soon as I understood I was free to believe what I wanted.

What remains when you abandon forced theistic beliefs is an atheistic (literally without theism) mindset. I do not devote energy to atheism, just as I don't spend time each day NOT believing in mermaids, flying pigs and talking unicorns. It's simply my natural, unadulterated state.

Nothing could possibly feel more pure or normal to me.

Can you theists understand this?

2007-03-20 17:51:18 · 15 answers · asked by Anonymous

I mean, I think that when you die, that's it... there's nothing else. I was just wondering what the rest of you think.

2007-03-20 17:50:46 · 24 answers · asked by themanwhoseldomis 1

Its simple, we exist as we are. But what is the purpose? its for those that wondered this. I am not looking for some quote out of a religious doctorin but rather in your own words, any one ever really put it into simple words?

2007-03-20 17:49:28 · 39 answers · asked by goguyazam 1

Have you ever thought about your faith in this perspective:

Some Theists think Atheists are ignorant of the spiritual forces (God, the God and Goddess, Allah, the gods, whatever you call them) we see so clearly.

But from a logical point of view, most of these things don't make sense. For instance, why would an all good, all powerful God allow so much suffering, why can't we see Allah, how can there be so many views of God if there is only one right one, why do we need a book to show us God, etc.

I know we believe because we have an experience that makes us believe there are these gods (God, Allah, etc) but how can you criticize anyone else for not believing.

Do you see how confusing and illogical our beliefs are?

2007-03-20 17:48:11 · 22 answers · asked by Anonymous

My relative is currently undergoing cancer treatment, everybody in the hospital asks me to pray to God for inner strength, but i am an atheist, who should i 'pray' to?

2007-03-20 17:46:18 · 38 answers · asked by Anonymous

A few weeks ago, for the first time in my life, I went to a faith healer, and got slammed by The Holy Spirit. The entire experience was awsome~~~beyond words. My whole body trembled from head to toe, and I couldn't stop laughing, or smiling, or both.

Last week I went back, (for a different problem,) and the assistant Pastor touched me, and again I felt The Holy Spirit. (Not as strong as what the senior Pastor had given me,) but I still felt it.

Now, this is hard to explain, so please be patient with me. My question is this: Both times when I was touched with The Holy Spirit, I felt a sensation surging through my veins especially the two main veins in my neck. Like they were bulging, and it lasted for hours and hours, and I was higher than a kite, and my eyes were brighter than bright. Is this normal?

How did you react when *you* were slammed by The Holy Spirit? What were *your* symptoms?

It's kinda scary, but I also want more. Do you?

2007-03-20 17:46:06 · 16 answers · asked by Anonymous

Do you think that people have a soul? If so, what do you think the soul is? Do animals have souls in your definition? Can machines have souls? Can the soul change states or be altered in any way? Is there a distinction between the mind and the soul? What properties does the soul possess? I'm just curious about what people think of souls. :)

2007-03-20 17:45:58 · 9 answers · asked by Link 5

that I have caused all you Christians pain, by posting such questions... If I have offended anyone... I AM SORRY... do you accept my apology?...

2007-03-20 17:45:07 · 20 answers · asked by Anonymous

What about other religions, what are their religious leaders called?
Christians - Pastors or Priests
Muslims - Imams
Hindu?
Buddist?
Taoists?
Other (fill in the blank)???

2007-03-20 17:44:15 · 2 answers · asked by Searcher 7

I've heard some arguments from creationists saying that god had to have created us because our bodies are so complex and perfect. That is also an argument for evolution but it goes deeper unlike the creationists'.

If we really are perfect then why would a perfect god make us get goosebumps when we are frightened? It is useful in animals with fur because it makes their hairs stand up so they appear bigger to their predators but is completely useless in humans.

Also why would a perfect god give us an appendix, a completely useless organ? It is larger and useful in herbivores which shows that they could be an ancestor.

Why would a perfect god give us wisdom teeth? As our jaws are getting smaller less teeth can fit in our mouth, which is why they are removed.

Lastly, why would a perfect god give us a coccyx, tail bone? It was useful when our ancestors had tails to help them walk upright, but they are useless now. people have had it removed and they are fine without it.

2007-03-20 17:44:10 · 7 answers · asked by mntnbik8 3

Do you pray like your talking to a friend or another way?

2007-03-20 17:44:07 · 30 answers · asked by jamie kat 6

Okay, I'm an atheist and I'm pro-choice as well as supportive of gay rights. (I'm straight, by the way, I just feel like they should be able to love whoever they like as long as it's of consenting age). Anyway, I was wondering how many other atheists have the same views as I do, or are you against these two things? Just wondering ^_^

2007-03-20 17:44:05 · 20 answers · asked by Anonymous

are there any ideas on how to purefy them also did you know that 80% of the worlds crimes are done by atheist

2007-03-20 17:43:16 · 17 answers · asked by tom r 1

God says that "out of Egypt I called my son" ---Then Herod kills all the male babies in Bethlehem. If God said his son will come out of Egypt - then why did Herod kill all the babies in Bethlehem and does this not say that Jesus was from Egypt and not Bethlehem?

2007-03-20 17:40:37 · 24 answers · asked by Anonymous

Why fight on-line. You guys realy need to get help get off the computer and go do something with your lifes.

2007-03-20 17:40:14 · 12 answers · asked by Anonymous

.....does that mean that the atheist is trying to "bash" Christians, Christianity or Christ?

2007-03-20 17:39:50 · 20 answers · asked by ZER0 C00L ••AM••VT•• 7

why did he make the universe so big when he knew we would not need or really use it?

2007-03-20 17:38:50 · 18 answers · asked by clutchstevens 2

I think another difference between atheists and christians is that atheism is (or should be) an ongoing method for examining religious claims. Atheism isn't static. At any time, if contrary evidence is presented, an atheist will become a theist.
However, this is not so for many theists, especially christians.
I can tell you that I've personally had many christians tell me that no matter what evidence is presented, they will not change.
What are your thoughts?

2007-03-20 17:36:58 · 20 answers · asked by Born of a Broken Man 5

Im not sure if I spelled that right. I have a male Au Pair. Is it customary to have a male or female in the Usa ? ( He drives me around and protects me and my sisters...makes us study...cooks some times ...etc ) I wish we had a female one though....it would be more fun to have a girl au pair and do more female stuff. I get the feeling we also would have more fun and get away with more.

2007-03-20 17:34:39 · 8 answers · asked by ? 2

Me, I'm a Mormon.

2007-03-20 17:33:19 · 51 answers · asked by Chase 4