Religion & Spirituality - 26 March 2007

Saturday, March 24, 2007
Handwritten, illustrated Bible revisits ancient tradition
Images from modern times also intermixed into new work
NAPLES, FLA. — The pages are made of calfskin, the ink is 500 years old, the letters each perfectly inscribed with quills. And yet for all the antiquity the St. John’s Bible embraces, there are decidedly modern signs, too — images of terrorist targets, urban apartment buildings, even cheering football fans.
This is more than just another edition of the Bible.
The text has been painstakingly handwritten and illustrated at a master calligrapher’s studio in a converted shed in Wales, a remarkable convergence of past and present that includes everything from prehistoric cave paintings to satellite images from space.
The story of Adam and Eve features an African man and woman, whose likenesses were influenced by photographs of Ethiopian tribespeople.

2007-03-26 04:00:05 · 13 answers · asked by Micah 6

2007-03-26 03:58:13 · 9 answers · asked by NONAME 4

According to the Bible?

2007-03-26 03:58:09 · 34 answers · asked by Constitution 4

2007-03-26 03:57:32 · 13 answers · asked by Redeemed 5

I've bought today an amethyst and some incense sticks...Can i purify my amethyst and rose quartz with them?Those who don't know or want to make fun of please don't answer!

2007-03-26 03:57:12 · 6 answers · asked by Cristian 3

Making all those promises.
Getting togeather with all those promise makers.

2007-03-26 03:53:59 · 14 answers · asked by chris p 6

2007-03-26 03:52:54 · 3 answers · asked by Anonymous

>>> even such a word? If as the Bible says, "the poor will always be amongst us", why would HE put "poor" people on the earth in the first place..to be subjected to early deaths, disease lack of food and clearn water, etc.
I've been reading your Bible. It is most enlightening But some of what I read seems to have been written by people who had an agenda, and not a godly agenda.

2007-03-26 03:52:45 · 17 answers · asked by rare2findd 6

2007-03-26 03:51:46 · 9 answers · asked by NONAME 4

"What was it that Adam ate that he wasn't supposed to eat? It wasn't just an apple. It was the fruit of the Tree of Knowledge of Good and Evil. The subtle message? 'Get smart and I'll f*** you over' sayeth the Lord. God is the smartest, and he doesn't want any Competition. Is this not an absolutely anti-intellectual religion?"
--Frank Zappa

Thanks to the Great Gazoo for informing us of this wonderful quote. Yes, Frank was eccentric, to put it mildly. This quote is remarkably true of the biblical god. Zappa hit this one right on the head, in my opinion.

2007-03-26 03:51:24 · 25 answers · asked by Gorgeoustxwoman2013 7

2007-03-26 03:51:14 · 38 answers · asked by Anonymous

and when you get them its a vile of water with a packet of salt (like you get at fastfood places).
Its amazing what people will buy when it comes from a man of GOD. And why hasn't Gods hand descended and scooped this guy right up??? WHy are so many Christians so completely lost that they believe this type of hype??? ISn't their religion enough...do they need this sensationilism to make it more real to them????

2007-03-26 03:50:40 · 5 answers · asked by ste.phunny 4

Peter: God is wonderous. John: Gods not real. Peter:Just read the bible here are some verses. John: The Bible was created by old men trying to control the world. Peter: God created the world 6000 yrs. ago John: What! The world is billions of yrs. old you moron! Peter: Here are some verses read them. John: How does it feel to live in a fantasy world? Peter: Your not nice and your going to hell! John: Piss off! What do you all think of my assesment? To harsh?

2007-03-26 03:49:42 · 1 answers · asked by Anonymous

...take out of the bible what works for them and say the rest doesn't apply? Lots of churches/denominations don't follow the same things. Last time I checked, pretty much all the bibles say the same thing. So if it's in the bible that you must be born again of the water(being baptized in Jesus' name) and the spirit(being filled with the Holy Ghost). Why don't all churches beleive it? It's in the bible with the rest of what they beleive...Just wondering

2007-03-26 03:49:15 · 19 answers · asked by Abbott Barrington 2

How do you argue he wasn't, when you consider the following quote from 'Origins?'

"To my mind it (evolution) accords better with what we know of the laws impressed on matter by the Creator, that the production and extinction of the past and present inhabitants of the world should have been due to secondary causes, like those determining the birth and death of the individual. . . . There is grandeur in this view of life . . . having been originally breathed by the Creator into a few forms or into one; and that . . . from so simple a beginning endless forms most beautiful and most wonderful have been, and are being evolved."

2007-03-26 03:47:23 · 13 answers · asked by super Bobo 6

I have heard it at a naming service at a Unitarian church

2007-03-26 03:44:29 · 7 answers · asked by Mar 4

2007-03-26 03:44:11 · 3 answers · asked by Jessicer 3

Previously I asked why do some Christians hate, a handful of answers said we are all humans, we're not perfect and all.....

So tell me believers, would God accept that answer?

2007-03-26 03:43:16 · 22 answers · asked by Adia Azrael 4

2007-03-26 03:43:00 · 4 answers · asked by redbone001 1

If so, how do you know?

2007-03-26 03:42:49 · 36 answers · asked by hot carl sagan: ninja for hire 5

.....we have removed their only firm basis, a conviction in the minds of the people that these liberties are of the gift of God?"

At least the father of the United States of America's Declaration of Independence (Thomas Jefferson) had a concept of God. Thank God he had US in mind when he wrote it.

He went on to say:
"That they are not to be violated but with His wrath? Indeed, I tremble for my country when I reflect that God is just; that His justice cannot sleep forever."
Strong words from the "father" to those that would take away these rights.

2007-03-26 03:42:40 · 3 answers · asked by JayDee 2

I am going to 10th . So, I am busy in my studies . But , my parents says to me to give at least 2 minutes for god . I thought what is value of pray ?
Are my parents right ? Give me some guidance or suggessions.

2007-03-26 03:42:06 · 20 answers · asked by Vikrant 2

2007-03-26 03:41:29 · 5 answers · asked by redbone001 1

probably THE most exciting day of my life!! the only question I have, for other Top Contributors, is - do I get a t-shirt, or coffee mug or something? A pen maybe?

No, I have another question - what is Yahoo thinking?

2007-03-26 03:41:26 · 18 answers · asked by super Bobo 6

2007-03-26 03:38:10 · 21 answers · asked by redbone001 1

*You can at least give one good reason.
*Keep Traditional/Spiritual satanic cults especially in mind.

2007-03-26 03:37:40 · 8 answers · asked by icyhott4urmind 1

Christianity existed for 2000 years, several millions or even billions people died during that time, and a lot more will die in the future.

Isn't it a bit overcrowded either in heaven or in hell now? or if only 144,000 people will go to heaven (as some people believe), don't you think there are already 144,000 people there?

2007-03-26 03:37:20 · 11 answers · asked by Anonymous

2007-03-26 03:35:42 · 19 answers · asked by AuntTater 4

1) Abused other’s religion
2) Stolen others property/ invaded others lands
3) Claimed others ideas as their own
4) Killed or abused innocents
5) Acted superior to one & all

2007-03-26 03:35:27 · 22 answers · asked by Vibes 1

2007-03-26 03:32:52 · 7 answers · asked by bloo monkey 1