Religion & Spirituality - 8 April 2007

Does being religious mean being spiritual? Are the two separate from one another? Are the two conjoined with one another? The reason why I ask this is because I ahve seen a disturbing trend on this forum for far too long where religious people call out non religious people and ask them why they are in this section. Respectful answers please.

2007-04-08 10:55:28 · 8 answers · asked by Anonymous

This is a link with people saying stuff. What do you think of what they are saying?

http://www.muhajabah.com/otherscondemn.php

2007-04-08 10:53:32 · 4 answers · asked by Anonymous

Today in church there were several crying and whining children as well as a few around us who scooted up and down the row bumping into people who were there trying to pay attention to the sermon. When we left my husband complained that parents should either leave their children at home, stay home with them until they're old enough to sit quietly, or take them to the "cry room" out of consideration for others.

I argued that parents have the right to take their children to church, and indeed have a responsibility to teach them family beliefs, standards, and traditions, and if he is really a Christian he would be tolerant and patient and just focus on his own mind and means of worship.

He says I'm wrong and all parents are ******* who only consider themselves and the "universe of my child."

So, what do you think about all this?

2007-04-08 10:48:31 · 25 answers · asked by Pippa A 2

Someone asked a similar question before: "If verses like John 4:24 say that God is spirit, then how can Jesus be God if he is physical too? I think that is a good question.

John 4:24 states in the King James version that “God is a spirit.” However, since there is no indefinite article (a, or an) in the Greek language from which this verse is translated, the consensus among biblical scholars is that there should not be an indefinite article at John 4:24. It should simply read “God is spirit.” In other words, this scripture does not limit God to being only a spirit, but merely includes spirit as one of his attributes.

After all, we also read that “God is light” (1 Jn. 1:5) and “God is love” (1 Jn. 4:8), and yet no one interprets these verses to mean that God is only light, or God is only love. Certainly, the member of the Godhead called the Holy Ghost is spirit, but that fact tells us nothing about whether or not God the Father has a physical body.

2007-04-08 10:48:10 · 13 answers · asked by Arthurpod 4

Can we ever learn to respect and appreciate one another's beliefs?

Can we ever learn to let go of our petty differences of dogma, and realize that we are all celebrating that which is Divine?

2007-04-08 10:48:00 · 9 answers · asked by philly_dragonfly 3

The lyrics have something like "Gentile or Jew, woman or man, (something) or slave, no more...." then chorus.

Me and my girlfriend are actually arguing over this!

2007-04-08 10:44:16 · 6 answers · asked by The JZA 2

I've decided to start one; I thought it would be a really good idea! Do any of you do that?

2007-04-08 10:43:34 · 12 answers · asked by Anonymous

A lot of Atheist on the R&S section attack theists, mocking them because they beleive in God. Why would you outright deny the existence of soemthing that can't be proven non-existant? Why is it so important that there be an answer?

2007-04-08 10:43:32 · 36 answers · asked by Yahoo Sucks 5

2007-04-08 10:40:06 · 25 answers · asked by Anonymous

2007-04-08 10:37:13 · 18 answers · asked by Anonymous

2007-04-08 10:35:20 · 12 answers · asked by t_a_m_i_l 6

2007-04-08 10:35:02 · 25 answers · asked by Angie 4

Did Jesus actually teach that there can be only one true religion or did He teach how people can worship God? His teachings seemed to be less religious and more spiritual. Take the Good Samaritan for example, he clearly stated that the true follower was someone who was merciful to everyone regardless of affiliation.

Did Jesus teach of a true religion or of a true path?

2007-04-08 10:33:41 · 14 answers · asked by Yahoo Sucks 5

I believe everyone prays in some form or fashion in there heart. We al have desires needs and wants.
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2007-04-08 10:32:24 · 5 answers · asked by ? 4

i know catholics think women should lose there virginity after getting married but do they think man should lose there virginity after getting married too?? ?, or is that just for women?

2007-04-08 10:31:01 · 8 answers · asked by Sara Hitchens 2

When i was a kid (10ish) my parents left the catholic church and made me leave too. Im in college now and want to go back. I decided this half way through lent. Should I take the number of days in lent x the number of years I haven't given anything up, and give something up for that long?

2007-04-08 10:28:07 · 13 answers · asked by Anonymous

has jesus stepped into your life and done something huge? what experiances have you had with god?

2007-04-08 10:22:34 · 35 answers · asked by Anonymous

2007-04-08 10:22:03 · 38 answers · asked by Addicted To Abercrombie & Fitch 2

I was going to post this as an answer to a question that disapeared before I could push the button. So I will do it this way.

Top 10 Reasons to be an Episcopalian
(from the comedian Robin Williams, who is an Episcopalian, on a recent HBO special)

10. No snake handling.

9. You can believe in dinosaurs.

8. Male and female God created them; male and female we ordain them.

7. You don't have to check your brains at the door.

6. Pew aerobics.

5. Church year is color-coded.

4. Free wine on Sunday.

3. All of the pageantry - none of the guilt.

2. You don't have to know how to swim to get baptized.

And the Number One reason to be an Episcopalian:

1. No matter what you believe, there's bound to be at least one other Episcopalian who agrees with you.

2007-04-08 10:20:53 · 3 answers · asked by tonks_op 7

this is not a pointing finger thing. i love you all as well. i just want to know your outlook on life other than the evolution thing. what do you think happens when someone dies? do you feel like thats it? we just disappear and are not aware just like we have no idea what was before our birth?

2007-04-08 10:18:43 · 29 answers · asked by Xspensive 2

Please give me a list of atleast 10 things that are considered as sins in your religion (what ever religion you may be).

2007-04-08 10:17:29 · 22 answers · asked by Help Meh 2

I'M A CATHOLIC AND I'M JUST WONDERING, DOES IT SAY ANYWHERE IN THE BIBLE OR SCRIPTURES THAT IT'S A SIN TO MASTURBATE DURING HOLIDAYS (FOR EX.) EASTER SUNDAY)??????

2007-04-08 10:16:57 · 5 answers · asked by Anonymous

what makes you right how do you gods on your side

2007-04-08 10:16:53 · 13 answers · asked by Anonymous

I'M A CATHOLIC AND I'M JUST WONDERING, DOES IT SAY ANYWHERE IN THE BIBLE OR SCRIPTURES THAT IT'S A SIN TO MASTURBATE DURING HOLIDAYS (FOR EX.) EASTER SUNDAY)??????

2007-04-08 10:16:13 · 5 answers · asked by Anonymous

I remember an old R.E teacher told me one major church (catholic or protestant), I can't remember which, considered Judas Iscariot a saint, because he was sorry for his sins, and he had to betray jesus to fulfill the prophecies.

Is this true?
If so, which church?

2007-04-08 10:15:13 · 14 answers · asked by jackknowswhatitsat 1

Since I've moved to New York I've noticed a lot of Jewish men carrying small pillow type things. What are they? In my old town the amount of Jews was negligible so I've never seen these before.

2007-04-08 10:15:11 · 4 answers · asked by pastorejon 1

2007-04-08 10:03:11 · 23 answers · asked by WWTSD? 5

I'M A CATHOLIC AND I'M JUST WONDERING, DOES IT SAY ANYWHERE IN THE BIBLE OR SCRIPTURES THAT IT'S A SIN TO MASTURBATE DURING HOLIDAYS (FOR EX.) EASTER SUNDAY)??????

2007-04-08 10:02:42 · 7 answers · asked by Anonymous

do you think that islaam can b a peacefull religion, i m not agree, how it can be when they dont like humans, every where where islam is , violence hate etc. they marry their sisters..have many childrens..even here in uk they pay £ 10k to their guys who convert girl of other religin to islam.. howit can be a peaceful religion..? thnx,

2007-04-08 10:02:18 · 15 answers · asked by ex_mus 1

Or are there just a ton of stupid people that no one can seem to explain anything to?

2007-04-08 09:58:22 · 31 answers · asked by Anonymous