Religion & Spirituality - 26 March 2007

... in life. Alcohol, drugs, sex, just to name a few. Their self-judgment makes them carry such a guilt that the idea of a Christ that will forgive them and accept their sins, is a very good and plausible comfort. The religion and and the Bible brings them the compromise to spread the word, give their testimony and save other souls. Religion made them feel good about themselves again and they want to share that with others. However, those born and raised as Christians, when teens, tend to question their belief, because parents forced them to go to church, not even giving them the chance to think by themselves. When they are adults though, if not sunk in fear, they might change their religion, search for others possibilities or become atheists altogether.

Would you agree that there is a big difference here between Christians converted after a life of sins and those born Christians? Would you agree that their convictions are far apart?

2007-03-26 05:13:13 · 10 answers · asked by Janet Reincarnated 5

Do you believe in a live and let live for all religions? Do you hold a sometimes tolerance (ie, it's ok as long as group A and B aren't involved)? Do you hold a belief that it's only for your belief and every other religious ideal should be tossed off the planet?

For the record, this is your belief, not your neighbors.

2007-03-26 05:12:50 · 6 answers · asked by sister steph 6

How many Christian bishops rejected the gay bishop?

How have the Christians responded to this?

State where or how you found this answer.

2007-03-26 05:12:47 · 2 answers · asked by Dude 3

I have a lot of respect for athiests and I understand and agree with the scientific principles behind their beliefs. With that said, why do some athiests have to resort to insulting religious people? Wouldn't it be more productive to gently, politely and respectfully air your differences with them? That MIGHT change the believers minds - insults NEVER will!!

2007-03-26 05:12:44 · 7 answers · asked by Anonymous

i can honestly say i dont like the bible god or allah for that matter and i dont see why anyone would really worship a god who allows things like starvation in the world or raping or molestations to happen i find it sad really that if the bible god is all loving why dont he just remove the bad people

2007-03-26 05:12:33 · 21 answers · asked by Gazriel The God 2

Now I went to Catholic school from 1st-6th grade. I went to mass (as was manditory) and was even an alter boy. Don't really remember much about the faith/teaching, I was raised in a Pentecostal church. So needles to say BIG difference LOL! But my question is, why do you all pray to Mary and other dead people/Saints? Take no offense please...Just wondering.

2007-03-26 05:12:10 · 7 answers · asked by Abbott Barrington 2

I AM A SINGLE MOM, AND MY CAR IS AT THE DEALERSHIP GETTING REPAIRED, HOWEVER, IT IS TAKING LONGER THAN USUAL, AND NOT HAVING TRANSPORTATION, IS CAUSING ME ALOT OF STRESS, IF YOU FEEL MOVED TO SAY A PRAYER FOR ME, THAT I GET MY CAR BACK AS SOON AS POSSIBLE, LET ME KNOW
THANKS AND GOD BLESS

2007-03-26 05:11:56 · 12 answers · asked by 2teens2todds 1

new tetament is absurd

2007-03-26 05:11:03 · 11 answers · asked by Anonymous

I did. Only took 5 weeks!

2007-03-26 05:10:39 · 23 answers · asked by Anonymous

Do you think Man's laws or Man's own concious is what keeps him moral?

Or is it GOD's law and way of life he has shown us in the Ten Commandments and Jesus' teachings?

Do we not steal-Because it is agaisnt the law? or because of the commandment by GOD?

Do we not coomit Adultery-Because our belief in God's Commandment on Adultery.

Do we not Murder because of Man's law or GOD's Law?

If God's commandments were not taught in the Bible, Would Man's law be enough to keep People in line and moral?

2007-03-26 05:10:23 · 15 answers · asked by Anonymous

How many members were there before and after the gay bishop, Gene Robbinson, was consecrated?

State how or where you found this answer.

2007-03-26 05:10:06 · 1 answers · asked by Dude 3

I have friend who is of the opinion that journey towards meditation starts after one completes his family commitments but according to me the sooner one starts the more rewarding it is . Who's is right?

2007-03-26 05:09:48 · 4 answers · asked by MI 2

When asked a question Jesus says there:
- "But of that day and hour knoweth no man, no, not the angels of heaven, but my Father only."
- King James Version

Jesus here says that the Father knows more than the Son does. If Jesus were part of Almighty God, however, wouldn't he know the same facts as his Father?
Doesn't this show that the Son and the Father cannot be equal?
Also, what about the holy spirit? If it is part of the same God as the Father, why does Jesus not say that it knows what the Father knows?

My question is about this scripture only. In other words if you believe that they are the same or co-equal how do you explain this scripture please?

2007-03-26 05:09:40 · 17 answers · asked by New ♥ System ♥ Lady 4

If he recites many teachings, but
--heedless man--
doesn't do what they say,
like a cowherd counting the cattle of
others,
he has no share in the contemplative life.

-Dhammapada, 1, translated by Thanissaro Bhikkhu.


Namaste

Peace and Love

2007-03-26 05:09:35 · 5 answers · asked by digilook 2

everytime someone says God is God people are like yeah right he has done nothing for me when really they dont know thats its because of him that they are still alive and living

2007-03-26 05:09:17 · 20 answers · asked by Niesha bonds 1

do you go to heven are hell this is the most confussed ?

2007-03-26 05:09:02 · 2 answers · asked by early 2

Tell us about your plans to make this a blessed day.

I've got a special Vespers at 7:00 P.M. followed by a Mass at 7:30 P.M.

2007-03-26 05:08:38 · 23 answers · asked by Anonymous

When they don't even believe in God? Then they slam the Christians for what they answer?

2007-03-26 05:08:30 · 24 answers · asked by Amy 3

Is the true religion? If you think about it. It is the longest mainstream religion, it has survived through more trials and tribulations then most other religions yet it survives and prevails. This isn't a question saying judaism is the true religion but what if they are?

2007-03-26 05:07:41 · 6 answers · asked by Lover of earth 1

I went to a religious funeral not long ago, and the minister was preaching about Jobe for like 20 min or longer. Didn't think he'd ever shut up. I thought it was a little rude that he spent more time preaching to the grieving about religious things instead of focusing on the dead person. I've decided I don't want ANY preaching at my funeral if that's allowed. I haven't been to a funeral where they haven't read from the bible though, is that something that ever happens?

2007-03-26 05:07:03 · 22 answers · asked by hello 6

Why do you hate Santa Claus? What did Santa do to you to make you turn your back on him?

If you understand this question you just might understand why atheists aren't atheists because they hate god.

2007-03-26 05:06:52 · 14 answers · asked by ChooseRealityPLEASE 6

Isn't it crashingly obvious that atheists don't think there is any kind of 'life after death'? Even the phrase itself is an oxymoron! :-) Death is, after all, the cessation of life, by definition.

2007-03-26 05:06:23 · 12 answers · asked by Anonymous

[edit] Original text of the article by Elizabeth Hope:
“ . . . He (Charles Darwin) waved his hand toward the window as he pointed out the scene beyond, while in the other hand he held an open Bible, which he was always studying.
‘What are you reading now?’ I asked as I seated myself beside his bedside. ‘Hebrews!’ he answered – ‘still Hebrews. 'The Royal Book' I call it. Isn't it grand?’
Then, placing his finger on certain passages, he commented on them.
I made some allusions to the strong opinions . . . on the history of the Creation . . .
He seemed greatly distressed, his fingers twitched nervously, and a look of agony came over his face as he said: "I was a young man with unformed ideas. I threw out queries, suggestions, wondering all the time over everything, and to my astonishment, the ideas took like wildfire. People made a religion of them."
Then he paused, and after a few more sentences on "the holiness of God" and the ‘grandeur of this book," . . . he suddenly said:

2007-03-26 05:06:05 · 3 answers · asked by Lilliana 5

Does anyone believe in prophecies or even destiny? i'll tell you why i asked that question, apparently since i was born i been so many people have been saying to me that i have a bigger role to play in my life and that it is in my destiny to bring balance between the good and evil. last week when i was sitting at a bus stop some old lady that i saw for the very first time in my life said that she saw bright wings behind my back as though i was an angel and that i will have to play a big role in the upcoming apocalypse. i mean im only 22 years old, and ive been hearing this all my life. Its only recently that i stared believing this. What exactly is happening to me? or have i been watching too many films. For real, is this normal? am i normal? Will i have to battle Evil? or am i on the Truman Show? whats your opinion...??

2007-03-26 05:05:50 · 7 answers · asked by R M 1

I see more labels here than I have ever come across in my life. I'm searching for answers..have called myself agnostic...but am I really when I believe in so many different things...the only thing I don't feel is right for me is organized religion. The catholics scared the catholic rright out of me. The Christians have shown so little mercy for someone searching I have no use for them. I believe in the possibility of God...God's...Godesses. I believe trying to be as good of a person as you can be is the plan. When you aren't try to make up for it as best you can.
I love the occult. Have/do practice witchcraft (white). I believe in celtic beginings. What am I???? Do I need to be lumped with others??? I never felt the need to belong...just to be accepted. Must we be an ism???

2007-03-26 05:04:37 · 10 answers · asked by ste.phunny 4

What good qualities do they have (in general)? What bad qualities do they have (in general)?

2007-03-26 05:04:16 · 26 answers · asked by sister steph 6

Or else this means some of his children are: Crack whores, murders, rapists, theifs, baby seal clubbers, starving, without food or fresh water, without clothes, without proper health care, diseased, pimps, drug dealers, alcoholics, addicted to drugs, liars, criminals, women beaters, dead beat dads, child abusers, kidnappers, George Bush, suicide bombers, pedophiles, nazis, homeless, suicidal, alone, in jail, gangsters, etc, etc.

Now in most of these cases this would be due to neglectful, or poor parenting (not all cases but do a little research). If God is our Father, then He was been a poor parent to let a lot of His children hurt themselves so much.

I have mere mortal parents and I don't fall into any of these categories, because I was raised well. Yet God has "raised" humanity to become a greedy race who instead of working to unite themselves, would rather fight over black goo. Good parenting.

So can we stop using the God as our father analogy now?

2007-03-26 05:03:40 · 2 answers · asked by Anonymous

What good qualities do they have (in general)? What bad qualities do they have (in general)? Any particular branch do you feel is better?

2007-03-26 05:03:09 · 11 answers · asked by sister steph 6

...and the reason why there are still living various forms of our evolutionary ancestors has been explained repeatedly, why do (mostly) Christians still ask questions and make comments about it?

I really want answers to this question.

2007-03-26 05:02:54 · 20 answers · asked by Anonymous

My sis-in-law sent (what looks like to me) a "faith promothing rumor" about Boyd K. Packer of the LDS church telling his family to get their food storage and cash together NOW as something bad would happen in April. Sounds like hooey to me. The only place I can find it documented is on a food storage businesses web site!

2007-03-26 05:01:48 · 3 answers · asked by Jennifer M 2