Religion & Spirituality - 7 April 2007

2007-04-07 07:23:51 · 12 answers · asked by andy r 3

This is a link to 7 videos on youtube.com. Featured is a BBC documentary which takes about an hour to watch. It is profound, disturbing, and outright discusting. It is about a christian family who's church preaches agaist homosexuality. They are the ones who have been picketing funerals of dead soldiers comming home from Iraq.
Please take the time to watch it. If you don't have time right now, put this question on your WATCH LIST. Then come back and share your feelings.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=S2fUyJQgRuM&mode=related&search=

2007-04-07 07:23:11 · 21 answers · asked by Yinzer from Sixburgh 7

Because the story is metaphorical. The virgin birth is a commonly-used metaphor to represent the awakening of consciousness (enlightenment experience) where one experiences oneself as not identified with the physical body, brain, and personality (hence, the symbolism of a new realization or new birth that is not of the body). It has NOTHING to do with Mary, mothers, or actual birth. It was used to describe Jesus' and Buddha's enlightenment; literalists then came along and destroyed the metaphor.

2007-04-07 07:16:27 · 17 answers · asked by Swamp Thingy 1

King James Version

(Romans 16:17) Now I beseech you, brethren, mark them which cause divisions and offences contrary to the doctrine which ye have learned; and avoid them.

(Romans 16:18) For they that are such serve not our Lord Jesus Christ, but their own belly; and by good words and fair speeches deceive the hearts of the simple.

Contemporary English Version (CEV)

(Romans 16:17) My friends, I beg you to watch out for anyone who causes trouble and divides the church by refusing to do what all of you were taught. Stay away from them!

(Romans 16:18) They want to serve themselves and not Christ the Lord. Their flattery and fancy talk fool people who don't know any better.

2007-04-07 07:13:04 · 15 answers · asked by MoPleasure4U 4

Quit blaming the Atheists alone for speaking up against prayer in schools and religious classes in schools. Pagans don't want your religion pushed on our children either. Though it is ignored for your childrens sake, Many things you have your children do are illegal. You think you aree following the words of your Bible and thus you have the right to do anything you wish until you are stopped and then your cry like babies that you are being persecuted.
There is a name for the attitude and actions of most Christians that has been diagnosed by Christian Doctors as well as learned atheists and Pagans. It's name is megalomania. Look it up, it fits the words you constantly place on Yahoo Answers.

May the Gods of all the world and heavens forgive the Christians and cure them.

If you want the Truth.....Ask a Pagan.

2007-04-07 07:12:03 · 21 answers · asked by Terry 7

2007-04-07 07:11:04 · 7 answers · asked by Habt our quell 4

Why did god need a virgin woman to birth god. couldn't he of just made him fully grown out of dirt or something?

2007-04-07 07:10:48 · 16 answers · asked by Banana tree 4

Can anyone show me anywhere in any Catholic source that we believe statues are anything but statues? If not, will you finally listen to us when we tell you, like we do every day, that we do not pray to statues?

2007-04-07 07:05:45 · 23 answers · asked by Anonymous

i'm just curious...some people say that Judaism is more on a race than a religion? is it true? and is it true that a non Jew in race would have to pay huge amout of money to become Jew? (correct and forgive me if i'm wrong)

2007-04-07 07:04:39 · 9 answers · asked by Anonymous

I'm confused about how energy and matter were created in the first place. Is there any evidence regarding this? Thanks!

2007-04-07 07:03:47 · 7 answers · asked by Anonymous

I keep hearing people mention it on here and I have no idea what it is. Could someone explain?

2007-04-07 07:01:49 · 14 answers · asked by Anonymous

Which one is responsible for the universe? I personally believe it's the Giant Oreo Cookie but I respect others' beliefs.

2007-04-07 06:58:49 · 15 answers · asked by Swamp Thingy 1

2007-04-07 06:56:24 · 12 answers · asked by Zen禅Maiden :ジェダイ 3

My mother (who is catholic) and I (who is not catholic, and does not go to church) are attending a Easter Vigil tonight. She has ask for me to take her because she is wanting to get communion.

Here are my questions:
1.) The vigil is at 7:00 pm. How long do one of these vigils
last?

2.) I am going to walk my mother up the aisle to recieve communion. How do I respectfully decline communion? *I cannot get communion because I never was confirmed in a catholic church*

3.) What is the dress code for this vigil. My mother is going to wear a pink top with some black slacks and tennis shoes. *she does not have "dress-up" clothes*. I was thinking of some black pants, boots and a nice top. Will this suffice?

TIA!!!!

2007-04-07 06:55:59 · 11 answers · asked by stolibabe2003 3

what do you do during this day ? i d like to know your tradition !

2007-04-07 06:50:29 · 20 answers · asked by valentinic1922 2

It would answer by you?
The best answer will earn 10 points!
Hey hey!But remember you will only say honestly and the truth!

2007-04-07 06:46:53 · 23 answers · asked by Donald Nguyen 3

Only theres a casino with a buddah in.

2007-04-07 06:46:03 · 4 answers · asked by Zen禅Maiden :ジェダイ 3

2007-04-07 06:45:46 · 36 answers · asked by Anonymous

2007-04-07 06:44:01 · 19 answers · asked by STORMY K 3

Just wondering, are there any here?

2007-04-07 06:42:17 · 18 answers · asked by Me 6

2007-04-07 06:42:08 · 33 answers · asked by Anonymous

2007-04-07 06:40:41 · 24 answers · asked by ۞Aum۞ 7

2007-04-07 06:38:29 · 6 answers · asked by kiss_da_rings_hatas 1

If everything must have been created, then god must have been created as well. If god is not created, then everything mustn't have a creator, so why should life or cosmos have one?

2007-04-07 06:38:26 · 11 answers · asked by Anonymous

christians and muslims believe in Jesus but in a different way but ironically as i've believed that Jesus was a Jew (forgive me and correct me if i'm wrong) but why do Jewish people have different perception of Jesus?

2007-04-07 06:38:02 · 9 answers · asked by Anonymous

I know about the Ancient Faith Internet station. I mean radio like in the car. Is there anything for the Catholics and Orthodox? I hate Family Life radio. Help.

2007-04-07 06:37:52 · 6 answers · asked by tonks_op 7

I'm looking at you wendy b.

2007-04-07 06:35:07 · 13 answers · asked by Anonymous

2007-04-07 06:34:46 · 34 answers · asked by Hannah's Grandpa 7

2007-04-07 06:32:59 · 6 answers · asked by Anonymous

2007-04-07 06:29:47 · 19 answers · asked by STORMY K 3