Religion & Spirituality - 29 March 2007

If there really is this "God" fellow as many suppose there is then isn't his existence independent of my belief?

I exist whether or not you believe I do. (Well, the existence of existence itself is debatable)

So why would my belief matter so long as I am not screwing up the machine?

2007-03-29 05:09:55 · 20 answers · asked by NONAME 4

I am writing a paper, and it is a half serious half comedy about mythological creatures, but from the stand point that they are true. Any ideas for a quote to end it with?

*asked this on myth. and folklore but hardly anyone is on there... thought I would try it here*

2007-03-29 05:09:19 · 5 answers · asked by Jered 1

I did once, but it was in jest.

2007-03-29 05:08:03 · 20 answers · asked by WWTSD? 5

2007-03-29 05:07:48 · 28 answers · asked by Anonymous

In order to preach or convert?

2007-03-29 04:58:51 · 4 answers · asked by Anonymous

if you read my last question, my 9yr old daugher would like to invite her JW friend (a boy) to her Bday party. somebody mentioned that JW's don't celebrate Bdays because it was originally a pagan custom. so, if his parents find out that she comes from a pagan family, will he still be allowed to play with her?

2007-03-29 04:58:51 · 12 answers · asked by Anonymous

seriously how did they spear a friggin t-rex i bet they tasted good too, but them dang evilutionists would have us believe that adam & eve didnt get to eat none of that good dino meat

2007-03-29 04:53:59 · 16 answers · asked by Anonymous

I know its silly but, I go to a catholic school and we dont get taught anything about anyones religion only what catholics views are. Its really annoying I wanna understand and learn other peoples religions. If anyone would like to explain Judism or any other religion you believe in that would be lovley.

2007-03-29 04:52:13 · 17 answers · asked by Anonymous

2007-03-29 04:51:15 · 19 answers · asked by jennilaine777 4

2007-03-29 04:50:44 · 15 answers · asked by ? 3

This is a legitimate question and I am curious. Please tell me what do you have to look forward to? What do you think becomes of a person after their death?

2007-03-29 04:46:52 · 32 answers · asked by Kat 2

Where, specifically, in the Gospel does Jesus mention the Trinity?

How could Jesus possibly have omitted to mention something of such extraordinary importance?

If redemption through the blood of Christ, that one member of the Trinity, is all that is necessary for salvation, how are we to explain the many, many occasions in the Gospel that Jesus details the necessity of submitting directly to the One God -- without ever mentioning the role of his (Jesus') redeeming blood?

Think carefully before answering because this is not a joke.

2007-03-29 04:45:26 · 18 answers · asked by The Skeptic 4

I am currently co-authoring a book about rituals that help people cope with loss and grief. I am curious if anyone here has found strength or comfort in any type of grieving ritual.

(You don't have to belong to any specific religion to answer this)

By ritual I mean, some people visit the graves of their loved ones on the same day every year. Others might ask their priest to mention their loved ones in a special mass every year. Some people might put up an ancestral altar in the home with pictures of their loved ones in rememberence. Those sorts of things.

2007-03-29 04:44:33 · 7 answers · asked by swordarkeereon 6

but they can't go to things like that. why not? i feel bad for this little boy being left out of such fun and innocent things like parties. is there anything we could do to include him? the kids are 9 yrs old.

2007-03-29 04:37:13 · 32 answers · asked by Anonymous

The "magic battle" between Moses & Aaron and the Pharaoh's sorcerers beat anything in Harry Potter.

2007-03-29 04:36:21 · 26 answers · asked by Anonymous

If I resign my post as ambassador to the Christians? I've had it!

There is no possibility of constructive diplomatic engagement with them.

2007-03-29 04:33:53 · 16 answers · asked by Anonymous

The Secret, in case you haven't heard, involves the Law of Attraction.. attracting what you think about the most and pulling things into your life that you need by concentrating positively on it. i need to land a job interview and start making money to better the life of my family!! Good luck to all of you in your attempts with the Law of Attraction.

2007-03-29 04:33:47 · 9 answers · asked by Anonymous

is it because doubt is not having faith, and faith opens one to the spirits guidance.do you reckon.

2007-03-29 04:32:01 · 7 answers · asked by Anonymous

i recently asked people what they have against you and they said the constant knocking on the doors and that no matter what they tell you, you want go away in short they believe you pester them. i my self it doesnt bother me unless im late for work here is the question please explain why you pester people as they put it.

maybe this will help them not to judge you so harshly

2007-03-29 04:31:02 · 18 answers · asked by Anonymous

How you live your life, or what you believe in? Is, as James said "Faith without works" dead?
James 2:20

2007-03-29 04:26:17 · 5 answers · asked by john_stolworthy 6

if there are gods many and lords many..why we call the most high creator God....am i praying in the wrong when i say God...how would i know which God i am praying to..?

the Question is...Does he have a name?

anyone can answer..because i would like to know..thank u.

2007-03-29 04:23:43 · 14 answers · asked by girly 4

I can find no passages in the bible that state we have free will. Are there any? Where can they be found?

Meanwhile, I have found passages that say that lives are already planned out. Ephesians 1:4-6, Ephesians 2:4-10, Romans 8:28-30.

Which is it? Free will or god's plan? It can't be both. Unless there is a mention of free will in the bible, wouldn't you have to assume it's predestination and/or god's will that really rules your lives?

2007-03-29 04:23:23 · 13 answers · asked by glitterkittyy 7

It baffles me every time when i think about this. When school teachers gather to set examination questions, or the education ministry of any country, appoints a group to set questions for a major examination, the question papers get vetted numerous times by various people. Only after confirmation that the question papers are absolutely error free, they are sent for printing. Why so much of precaution? Because, the question papers seal the fate of the lives of numerous students and there is no margin for error. Another reason, the name of the institution who sets the paper is also at stake and its name cannot be tarnished because of errors in the question papers.
Now, if Humans can take so much precaution, how about God ? Why are there contradictions and errors in the Bible, which is supposed to be the guiding light of Christians? Ar'nt he supposed to Ensure that it is absolutely error free? We are not talking about fiction here, but God's Word. It does'nt make any sense at all .

2007-03-29 04:21:15 · 4 answers · asked by The Skeptic 4

i have nothing against them but so many people i know do but they never say why

2007-03-29 04:20:06 · 30 answers · asked by Anonymous

And why aren't any of the multitude of pious Jews who lived prior to Christ canonized? For example, Elijah and Elisha, who performed incredible miracles by the power of God.

A second question for Catholics: do you think God draws similar distinctions? Or is the requirement that a "saint" must have been a Gentile Christian something the Catholic Church decided upon? Why is this practice not considered anti-Semitic?

I'm not trying to pick a fight, but this just seems wrong to me.

2007-03-29 04:18:16 · 9 answers · asked by Suzanne: YPA 7

2007-03-29 04:16:29 · 12 answers · asked by Anonymous

Since they are convicted by God so they deliberately attempt to sway from that feeling by mocking God?

2007-03-29 04:16:23 · 18 answers · asked by John 3

You people need to read it for transformation, not just information.

2007-03-29 04:12:23 · 23 answers · asked by Kermit renversant de corporation 3

He is a weirdo, a pedeoifile, was abused, and ended up mentally ill. That is exactly what that cult will do to you, and I feel sorry for him. My brother is just like him, accept the doesn't mess with little children. It is sad what the cult and its tyrant elders will do to a person.

They try to dictate your life. They told my sister how to dress her step-daughter. They are poor and can't really afford nice things for her. Her hair is usually braided with naps hanging out but how is that any of their business? Are they going to pay to have her hair permed or styled? My sister changed congregations just to avoid more critisim. Also, one of the witnesses caught my mother out with a non-witness man, just at a store and told on her to the elders. They called her in the meeting room and counciled her about it. They are so controling, that is what you call a cult.

2007-03-29 04:10:38 · 24 answers · asked by Oshihana 2

Ham? Beef? Lamb? Pork? Rabbit? Dog? Horse? Chicken? Peacock? Penguin? Mole?

2007-03-29 04:10:21 · 21 answers · asked by Anonymous