Religion & Spirituality - 3 April 2007

I am reading a book, Odd Thomas, and the character finds a "meditation" card in the pocket of a dead guy.

It is explained as being...a card with embossed "stuff" on it depending on what is being meditated on. The person who is using the card runs his or hers fingers over the embossed "thing" over and over a prays. They said that someone praying for peace would have peace signs or someone praying for the environment might have trees or animals or a persons name...etc.

Are these real? Or did they make them up for the book? If they are, any info would be great, it has sparked an intrest!

2007-04-03 11:51:09 · 2 answers · asked by stephasoris 4

I'm ten. At my church we have a HUGE Crucifix hanging on the wall. On top of it says: I.N.R.I. What does that stand for? I would ask at Catechism, but I have another week yet. Thanks.

2007-04-03 11:47:30 · 9 answers · asked by Anonymous

when most ot the people who call him a child molester, their great-grandfathers & grandfathers married their great-grandmothers & grandmothers when she was in between 14 & 17? so...why do some degrade muhammad s.a.w. for marring a young girl, when their fore-fatherd did the very same thing? hummm', i wonder!

2007-04-03 11:46:11 · 13 answers · asked by sulaimaan ibn ya'quub 4

1st of all it dosent mention anywhere in the bible that Jesus was born on that day neither dose it mention him celebrationg his own birthday. it also dosent mention his mom celebrating his birthday either............so why do so called followers of christ celebrate it?

2007-04-03 11:45:12 · 19 answers · asked by star 2

I'm guessing that most of us have reported someone at least once by now. So, (aside from things like cloning other users or other obvious harassment) what sorts of things are you more likely to report someone for?

Swearing (dodging the profanity filter by modifying words so they don't get filtered out and turned to stars) ?

Point Gaming "I don't know...2 points!" (If you don't know...why did you answer the damned question?)

Blasphemy (Anyone who says something you consider not appropriate for your religion)?

Posts that have such poor language usage that they're nearly unreadable? "y r u made ate teh peeps?"

Really long answers that are obviously cut and pasted ?

People who post questions that are nothing but a rant...or proselytizing?

Generally trolling and muck raking?

Or something else that gets in your craw? Please specify.

Thanks to anyone who answers!

2007-04-03 11:44:38 · 30 answers · asked by Anonymous

Does the fact that there are more people who follow the other major religions place emphasis on the fact that everyone has a different opinion of God? Those religions have just as many people who believe and the same amount of miracles but with a completely different belief system are likely just as correct right? It seems narrow minded to assume Christianity is the only possible truth.

2007-04-03 11:43:29 · 4 answers · asked by Grizzly UM 2

1. Did you Meet with Jesus today in His Word?

See (Mark 1:35) And in the morning, rising up a great while before day, he went out, and departed into a solitary place, and there prayed.

2. Did you Study the Word today?

See (2Timothy 2:15) Study to shew thyself approved unto God, a workman that needeth not to be ashamed, rightly dividing the word of truth.

3. Did you confess your Sin to Jesus?

See (1John 1:5-to-10)

4. Did you Speak for Jesus Today?

See (Jude 1:3-4)

5. Did you Obey JESUS today?

See (Luke 6:46)

6. Did you Praise and Thank Jesus for what He has done for YOU?

See (Psalms 50:23 & Ps 55:17)

7. Did you Refuse to Hear the Word today?

See (Proverbs 28:9)

8. Did you Pray Today?

See (Ephesians 6:18)

IF - you call the Blessed Name of Christ Jesus and DID NOT DO THESE THINGS..........?

WILL you start tomorrow and do them? ? ?

Thanks, Your Brother in Christ!

Thanks, RR

2007-04-03 11:41:14 · 16 answers · asked by Anonymous

2007-04-03 11:40:41 · 14 answers · asked by edward c 1

It smells like somebody just died or somebody forgot a pair of old worned old sneakers or moldy socks?
how can you people handle the stench?
This is a serious question.

2007-04-03 11:38:08 · 19 answers · asked by Anonymous

-some priests are child molesters
-church is depressing and boring
-attending church isn't required
-it's easier to pray at home

2007-04-03 11:37:11 · 8 answers · asked by Anonymous

Carbon Dating, which is undoubtedly accurate and proven so, has shown that there are rock layers layed down hundreds of millions of years ago. The Bible refers to the age of the earth as 4,000 years right?

Please Give An Intelligent Response. Not Just Science is Wrong.

2007-04-03 11:36:22 · 25 answers · asked by Grizzly UM 2

Please be specific. What would it take to cause you to accept that God exists and that he wants to have a personal relationship with you? What kind of proof or what kind of sign would be sufficient?

2007-04-03 11:34:32 · 26 answers · asked by Anonymous

I have heard so many Christians say "You're going to hell!" "God hates you!" "That's a sin!" At every school I've been to, they discriminate and treat gays like lepers. I mean, not all Christians are like that, just 99% of the ones I know!!

2007-04-03 11:32:56 · 18 answers · asked by Anonymous

I recently saw on the history channel, a story about the bible code. Have you heard of this, and what do you think about it? I am saved, and I am a sceptic on most things that are not in the bible. The bible code seems, well doesn't seem to, it does predict things that has happened. I do not know how to take this, because the bible warns about adding anything to the bible. But it isn't really adding, well I don't know, what do you think if you know what I am talking about. This is for christians and not atheist. Unless you want to be serious.

2007-04-03 11:32:46 · 11 answers · asked by Anonymous

Do you believe God can change the sexual desires of a person? Say, turn a homosexual into a heterosexual?

2007-04-03 11:32:17 · 59 answers · asked by Anonymous

c'mon he deserves the praise.ithink we should all just say a word of prayer to thank him for all he's done for us.just try it.:)

2007-04-03 11:26:04 · 27 answers · asked by * Katie * 3

I am a teenager and I want to become religious. I feel that it's the right path for me. I have a slight problem though. I am a little embarassed to randomly ask my parents to bring me to church and get me baptized. I was never baptized as an infant. I don't know why, as my parents were both Catholic, but I never was.

2007-04-03 11:25:05 · 15 answers · asked by Anonymous

2007-04-03 11:24:38 · 12 answers · asked by Treval 2

Opinions on the book? I've started it and it is compelling.

2007-04-03 11:24:37 · 3 answers · asked by truthofcontroversy 1

I went to a movie last night, with a girl I've liked for a long time. We saw the Blades of Glory movie (hilarious!) and we walked into the concession area, both of us still cracking up and there was this beautiful moment. I just loved the way she looked all happy and laughing, so I planted a kiss on her. I've done this many times in many places, just like straight people, but this time a lady was walking by with two little boys. One of the boys pointed and said, Those girls are kissing! And all the mother said back was, "that's why they won't go to heaven"

I've had it with you people. What has to happen in order for you to get some manners?

2007-04-03 11:20:20 · 16 answers · asked by Autumn 2

Let's see you don't believe in Spirits, heaven or hell.... so what is it you think happens when you die. do you just puff, your gone, nothing?
I am trying to understand what is going through your heads, I am being sincere about it. Can you explain.... thanks:)

2007-04-03 11:16:20 · 31 answers · asked by inteleyes 7

Is there any website with major statistics based on census information maybe?

If anyone has one please share.

2007-04-03 11:15:58 · 10 answers · asked by Luis 6

Does atheism require faith? If so, in what?
How is it different than faith in a diety?

2007-04-03 11:13:16 · 17 answers · asked by Eleventy 6

I did not say anything about right and wrong. To me, right and wrong are obvious, basic concepts. I do not equate right and wrong with good and evil. I wondering if other people do.

This question is open to anyone. It was originally directed at atheists because the poster that prompted it was referring to atheists.
http://answers.yahoo.com/question/index?qid=20070403142052AAGSxfY&r=w

So my question is, in your opinoin, what are good and evil? Are they the same as right and wrong?

2007-04-03 11:13:05 · 5 answers · asked by Kharm 6

Check many of the answers to this question and ask yourself if this speaks well of the rationality and peaceable nature we claim we represent. I was dismayed myself.

http://ca.answers.yahoo.com/question/index?qid=20070403144238AABtagH&r=w&pa=FZptHWf.BGRX3OFMhjFTU_f6IY9CxYFJvsmg52Za9NthHALTEA--&paid=answered#GcZ8K26.FTEhNmxEJwKO

2007-04-03 11:12:54 · 8 answers · asked by Anonymous

2007-04-03 11:10:40 · 20 answers · asked by Anonymous

*okay, they have a "common ancestor" with modern wolves, but that ancestor would have been a wolf.

2007-04-03 11:06:07 · 17 answers · asked by Anonymous

2007-04-03 11:04:34 · 43 answers · asked by Anonymous

what does it say in Kadija verse 9 chapter 4 about treating others fairly?

i don't see people being treated fairly on Y!A.....

2007-04-03 11:03:07 · 16 answers · asked by Anonymous

CHRIST IS NOT THE ONLY WaY!!!!!!

If you are a Christian, and you think Christ is the only way, I must say you are COMPLETELY WRONG!!! If you have evidence or proof that Christ is the only way, then go ahead and try to CONVINCE me. Feel free to e-mail me at SankirtanDiary AT PAMHO dot NET (Obviously, the AT means @, and dot means . I am writing my e-mail address like that so that spam bots cannot spam me)

2007-04-03 11:01:03 · 16 answers · asked by Anonymous