Religion & Spirituality - 11 April 2007

I am a Seventh Day Adventist. In my religion classes, it seems we spend most of our time studying other religions...Why do so many people insist on worshiping on Sundays? NO WHERE in the bible does it say that we should worship on Sundays. Constantine said, " wait a minute, I think I'll change the day of worship to Sunday", and everyone followed. Why do so many people base their religion on tradition? I have no offense toward catholics or anything, I actually like some of their morals and values than ours...I observed mass in LA a few weeks ago and I noticed that they accept everyone into the church, no matter who they are, like homeless people. I admire that. But the things I dont agree with is that they build their religion upon tradition, like purgatory. NO WHERE in the bible does it say their is purgatory. LIke a bishop would tie their hat to the roof of the church and would stay in purgatory when they die until the string breaks. Thats just stupid. I don't understand it.

2007-04-11 19:07:30 · 18 answers · asked by Anonymous

Would pass a thrid graders giggle test?

2007-04-11 19:07:14 · 14 answers · asked by Anonymous

It stands to reason that anyone claiming to be god himself, in the flesh would be considered a charlatan and blasphemer by any religion.

2007-04-11 19:01:08 · 23 answers · asked by Anonymous

2007-04-11 19:00:37 · 11 answers · asked by Anonymous

2007-04-11 19:00:11 · 18 answers · asked by Anonymous

If so then on what date will that be ?

2033 ?

I agree that there is nothing to prevent a return NOW.

Some say 2012.

I also agree that no one knows.

What sayest thou ?

dave

2007-04-11 18:45:52 · 28 answers · asked by dave777 4

2007-04-11 18:38:51 · 4 answers · asked by stilla 2

Good God!! Look at this:
http://answers.yahoo.com/question/index?qid=20070411221240AAb80Ia

All of us that know the answer because we have a degree in Religion Studies or have been to seminary, as one has, have people giving them thumbs down. Are you all blind Fundlementalist that refuse to learn anything!!! I am just tearing out my hair here. Geeesh...

2007-04-11 18:38:10 · 10 answers · asked by tonks_op 7

In Genesis chapter three of the Bible God asks a ?

"Where have you hidden yourself Adam" referring to Adam and Eve after they committed the first sin recorded...
isn't God supposed to be all knowing ?
Then didn't he know exactly where Adam was?
I think i know the answer but this is a thought provoker :)

2007-04-11 18:37:35 · 13 answers · asked by rybread 1

I have found that many and most christians and specialliy jehova witness followers push their religion on people in the worst ways. First they try to explain their point of view and explaining that whatever you believe is tottaly wrong and even offensive in the eyes of God. They attack your religion and dont even try to respect your believes because they see them deprorable. I think that people have opinions and they should all be respected not critized. And this goes for Athiest too. Why critize them and feel sorry for them? Its their choice and power to them! Im catholic my self and im also an open person. So why do they critize?

2007-04-11 18:36:07 · 21 answers · asked by SUGEY 3

If we pray and expect God to remove our difficulties and if God does that.. Is he not being partial towards one who prays??
Assume two people face the same illness and one prays and is cured while the other is not. Is it not God being favorable to the one cured? Does that mean God need not be impartial and can be favorable to people who praise him?

2007-04-11 18:34:25 · 17 answers · asked by BANKIT 1

2007-04-11 18:31:36 · 5 answers · asked by David H 1

I am doing a report and need a answer to my question Please. I also hope who ever amswers does not mine me useing it in my report? Please help me thank you.

2007-04-11 18:28:25 · 19 answers · asked by Anonymous

The fossils of some of these giant reptiles are proof they existed. They can't be denied their place in the planets history. I have never heard of anyone trying to explain this matter. Anyone have an educated guess or explaination?
By all means educate me.

2007-04-11 18:28:01 · 19 answers · asked by ? 2

Christians don't know how to pray.
They only pray for what they want or they ask others to do the praying......MUCH LIKE CHRISTMAS TIME. TELL ME WHAT YOU WANT FOR CHRISTMAS? I WANT THIS AND THAT BUT IT HAS TO BE RED...
I got so sick of people using prayer for money, husbands, job promotions, someone is sick or dying pray for them..............I HAVE NEVER HEARD OF A CHRISTIAN NOT ASK FOR SOMETHING!
ALL THEY DO IS ASK FOR THINGS TO BE BETTER. DID THE SERENITY PRAYER FLY OUT THE DOOR?

CAN'T CHRISTIANS ACCEPT THE THINGS THEY CAN'T CHANGE LIKE MUSLIMS, BUDDHIST, HINDU'S AND EVERYBODY ELSE? CHRISTIANS ARE SUCH BABIES.

There are things far worse happening in the world that deserve prayers over "please help my husband get a better job so we can pay all our bills?" These things are PETTY!

JUST SAY THANKS GOD! I HAVE SHELTER, FOOD, WATER! THANKS GOD!

CAN CHRISTIANS LEARN TO PRAY FOR WHAT REALLY MATTERS?

2007-04-11 18:26:51 · 34 answers · asked by Anonymous

why do you have to go to school to become an preacheror youth directer

2007-04-11 18:26:09 · 16 answers · asked by frankie 1

According to theists, god created humans specifically so he could exist within humans / amongst humans / love humans, be worshiped by humans, whatever

But without humans, he can't do these things. So you believers have it within your power to foil his plans by ending his little experiment.

I call on all believers to test my theory, perhaps even prove me wrong!

As an (evil) atheist, I will sit by and record the data.

2007-04-11 18:25:55 · 12 answers · asked by Anonymous

Was buddha against squishing bugs? i won't squish them unless they are harming something in my house like ants and roaches. For things like moths or geckos that get in i just let them go outside. what do you feel is the best way to deal with bugs and pests that is not cruel.
eh no i'm not apart of PETA i just try to follow buddhas teachings the best i can

2007-04-11 18:24:32 · 8 answers · asked by Anonymous

I mean c'mon isn't that like Jews spreading myths that Hitler had kids who might be surviving today?

2007-04-11 18:19:16 · 25 answers · asked by Anonymous

Was the original tablet the 10 commandments were on found?

2007-04-11 18:18:00 · 12 answers · asked by freakyanomaly 3

(I will grant you, I tend to ask some very sarcastic questions from time to time, but take this one to heart cause I've gotta settle my curiosity on this one...)

I know that a lot of Christian sects place a high level of importance on spreading the "gospel" and winning souls to Christ, but have you ever met someone who, even after being saved, just never seemed to really flourish spiritually in the church no matter how hard they tried? Someone who read the bible, tried like hell to be a good Christian and still just didn't seem to benefit from it in any way? Someone who simply wasn't cut out to be a Christian and in fact seemed to fair worse after their conversion (as in becoming depressed or suicidal)?

2007-04-11 18:17:58 · 36 answers · asked by nuthnbettr2do0128 5

is there such thing as Heaven and Hell...if so please explain...

2007-04-11 18:16:00 · 22 answers · asked by MINA 2

2007-04-11 18:12:50 · 21 answers · asked by P P 1

okay so you say God is in the Holy Trinity, the Father, the Son (Jesus) and the Holy Ghost (Spirit), my teacher (who is catholic) told me that all three are equal because in reality they are all ONE but in three different forms and whatnot, but i was wondering how can they be equal when the Holy Bible clearly shows that "the Father" is in "controll" of Jesus and has an higher status, for example:

Colossians 1:3
We give thanks to God the Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, praying always for you,

This is saying that Jesus is "praying" to the Father, "Jesus Christ, praying always for you," so im wondering if God is in three but in reality God is One that means they are all of equal power, but here it shows Jesus "praying" to the Father which means the Father can do what Jesus cannot, which means that Jesus and the father are not equal in power.

PLEASE TELL ME IF I AM MISUNDERSTANDING SOMETHING, I DONT MEAN TO OFFEND ANYBODY!! IM JUST WONDERING

2007-04-11 18:12:40 · 20 answers · asked by WHAT??? 2

A morbid question I know... Who would think that it was anything but offensive to remember a murder victim by a replica of the instrument of his death- but is that not what wearing a cross is?

2007-04-11 18:12:05 · 6 answers · asked by Val W 4

think about it.... everything has a begining.. how can god jus be there..? out of nothing gods there? ur not serious and the bible LOL how stupid is dat?! it says adam and eve were in a garden with birds, fishes and a snake?! what?! i fort dinosaurs were before dat? i jus proved god dont excist.

2007-04-11 18:07:40 · 33 answers · asked by Treyy 1

2007-04-11 18:06:59 · 18 answers · asked by Anonymous

I have read many answers where people are complaining about the Mormon believe that they can become Gods some day.
In the Bible Jesus says to be like Him.
I don't mean that we would become more powerful than God. God would still be our God but we could be like Him and be "lesser" Gods.
Our father want us to become fathers. We don't become our father's father. He is still our father.
God does have the power to have us become Gods if He wanted to doesn't He?

2007-04-11 18:06:39 · 16 answers · asked by J T 6

For those of you still awake by chance.

2007-04-11 18:01:50 · 12 answers · asked by Anonymous

Most religious people describe God as perfect, all-powerful, and all-knowing. My position is that God, by this definition, does not exist. My reasons are as follows:

First, God alledgedly created the Earth. However, this world is obviously not perfect; and perfection is incapable of imperfection.

Second, God knew and knows everything that would and will happen; and even though he has unlimited power, he allowed millions of us to be exterminated and enslaved, he allowed children to be raped and murdered, and he continues to allow worse things to occur even today.

Even though God gave man freewill, by the common definition of God, he knew that everything that has happened would happen and with all of his great power, he did nothing to interfere. So, either God did all of this on purpose or he made a mistake.

Therefore, people who believe in God should except everything the way God made it, or they should conclude that he did make us in his image and he is not perfect either.

Hmmm??

2007-04-11 17:57:56 · 25 answers · asked by Mike H 2