Religion & Spirituality - 21 March 2007

It seems to me that religion is the one area of the human experience that is off limits to critical analysis. We have a benign view of religion, especially in the US, where it is unacceptable to draw any conclusions implying that; to effectively ward off terrorist aggression, we may need to also combat an ideology born of a religion. Can we really pretend that when I guy blows himself up to kill others and become a “Martyr” that his decision has nothing to do with his religious ideology?

2007-03-21 08:56:55 · 10 answers · asked by godofsparta 2

2007-03-21 08:56:28 · 35 answers · asked by Dark Knight 1

2007-03-21 08:54:54 · 15 answers · asked by Bianca T 2

2007-03-21 08:54:30 · 22 answers · asked by Dark Knight 1

You always get them saying this "[Name of belief that isn't christianity] does you family know about your belief?" Ever considered that you aren't the default choice that everyone agrees with (I know that’s what you expect but I though you would have realised it isn’t true) why do you presume that everyone's family will be outraged if their offspring disagree with you? Say no to jesus

2007-03-21 08:53:50 · 11 answers · asked by Say no to jesus 2

2007-03-21 08:52:49 · 17 answers · asked by sweet_classy_lady_2000 2

Any ideas of the differences between sunni and shi'a on hajj?

lorna

2007-03-21 08:52:08 · 6 answers · asked by Anonymous

Come on, guys. No one is perfect, and none of you can prove that you're 100% right. Athiests, Christians, Muslims, ANYONE, how can you justify you're right to tell other people they're an idoit? Why don't people just talk to one another instead of arguing? Does it make you feel better about yourselves to take 10 seconds to condemn instead of 10 minutes to explain?

I went to a very conservitive cathloic school, and I hated christianity until I graduated, when a very patient lutheran minister sat me down and answered all my questions, thouroughly and paitently. (it took two years of coffee dates). I'm still not christian, but I can respect the beauty of the real religion now. Why dosen't everyone do that? Why can't we find a minute out of our days to ask a legitimate question or answer one?

2007-03-21 08:51:28 · 29 answers · asked by Anonymous

Should there be a law or understanding that no religion should put down others? All religions say the other people who dont beleive what they beleive are going to die or burn for eternety, why is this putting down of other people permitted. Where not supposed to put people down for skin color or sexual preference, but we can put people down and say what will happen when they die based on a beleif. Why are people not only sure their beleifs are right but so confident their is a heaven and that there going and they can say whos getting in and who has to burn in hell. So should there be a understanding that you keep your personal beleifs to yourself, stop spreading your word and let people live their lives how they want and beleive what they want. If you want to smoke marijuana and play video games or sit at home reading the bible and singing hymms that is your choice, stop trying to get people to live your life. This is not aimed at all religious people just the ones who bother everyone

2007-03-21 08:50:50 · 10 answers · asked by matthewky1234 2

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the amish engineering department.



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i hope you backed everything up.

2007-03-21 08:49:36 · 10 answers · asked by philosophizer 2

2007-03-21 08:49:20 · 25 answers · asked by nate m 2

2007-03-21 08:48:54 · 10 answers · asked by Dark Knight 1

They all have equal evidence to support heir existence. No evidence at al but still they are all equally fictional according to the evidence so why pick one?

2007-03-21 08:48:23 · 16 answers · asked by Say no to jesus 2

i dont really understand this question. could someone explain it to me? i have to write a 10 page paper on it, but im not sure what exactly to write about. help!!

2007-03-21 08:48:00 · 6 answers · asked by herro_chums 2

Do they support you in it, or do you have a "Let's just not bring it up" family?

2007-03-21 08:46:58 · 19 answers · asked by Goddess Nikki 4

What's the difference between a dead kangaroo (road kill), and a dead lawyer on the road?
There are skid marks in front of the roo.





Jesus walks into a motel,
slams a bag of nails on the counter, and says:
"Can you put me up for the night?"

2007-03-21 08:46:31 · 6 answers · asked by Anonymous

Found this pretty entertaining. Thought I'd see what others thought.

http://www.godlessgeeks.com/LINKS/Carlin_on_religion.htm

2007-03-21 08:45:24 · 14 answers · asked by KryptonOne 5

2007-03-21 08:45:18 · 16 answers · asked by thesunshineking 2

I'll give him my spirit or whatever and I'll even throw in my neighbor's Dodge Charger.

2007-03-21 08:45:16 · 4 answers · asked by Anonymous

Which one and why?
Any religion is welcome.

2007-03-21 08:44:56 · 8 answers · asked by remy 5

Does this seem...a bit extreme? That people are 'going to hell' for reading Harry Potter? I don't see what's bad about it, it's a series about a boy's adventures and how he copes with coming of age in a magical world. But Harry and the books aren't evil---Hitler's evil, killing thousands of children and laughing is evil. A series about a boy wizard determined to defeat the 'Dark Side' is evil? He's trying to defeat 'evil'.
So what's all the hype about? What do you think about this? Please respond...even if you're just going to say I'm going to Hell for doubting God, or something. Thanks.

2007-03-21 08:44:53 · 16 answers · asked by Anonymous

If you think it was Satan then why was the reptile punished?
If you think it was just a serpent how did it talk?
Maybe you have another take...

2007-03-21 08:42:23 · 23 answers · asked by 10 Point Shoe-In 3

2007-03-21 08:42:10 · 9 answers · asked by Anonymous

Let's say our unregenerate person was to meet with the pastor the following day and would have gotten saved. God knew what he would have done had he lived. Did God plan his death so that he would not be saved? Is this predestination?

2007-03-21 08:40:16 · 15 answers · asked by ccrider 7

How on earth is someone "born again"? they only get one body. and its not like their mind is gonna be changed just because you announce their "born again". Honestly, you people make crackheads seem normal.

2007-03-21 08:38:28 · 25 answers · asked by BlondBoy 2

The Fire Marshall has set a limit of 100. He also wants to remind us that the smoking area won't be covered, so if it rains we can't come inside.
There will be a hologram stamped on the backs of both hands to show that you're officially a Prom Participant. When the band plays 'Requiem For The Devil', be sure to raise your fists to show support for our sponsor.

2007-03-21 08:37:50 · 18 answers · asked by S K 7

Where in the Bible does it say that people die and become angels? Wouldn't that be blaming God for their death? Don't the religious leaders believe with the Bible says - that God is Omnipotent??? If he is all-powerful, why would he need mere humans to help him? It doesn't make sense. God is complete within himself. He allows us to have a relationship with him out of love. Nothing else.

2007-03-21 08:37:03 · 16 answers · asked by Roxie J Squared 3

Couldn't the threat of being condemned to hell by God be considered an act of terrorism?

2007-03-21 08:35:58 · 16 answers · asked by Anonymous

If not, why is there a principle of existence?

2007-03-21 08:33:39 · 8 answers · asked by Anonymous

I've always asked people that, Well I read the bible and other holy books.I know people says theres heaven and hell. But I would like to know if after you die it kinda seems like regular life.

2007-03-21 08:33:06 · 23 answers · asked by ghettoboy57 1