Religion & Spirituality - 13 April 2007

What did Jesus do when James and John asked for him to destroy some pagans who would not receive Him.

2007-04-13 03:12:46 · 6 answers · asked by Ticlesh 4

Is there any particular meaning to there being twin tornadoes, or even one tornado? I just remember it destroying the building in which I was standing, and being swept up into the tornado. It was a weird feeling of both fear and asphyxiation, as well as release and a hint of rapture. It set me down safely (enough that I "woke up" to survey the damage).

Any thoughts?

2007-04-13 03:08:00 · 9 answers · asked by lotusmoon01 4

I don't mean in a sexual way you dirty minded lot :D

;)
I just have this feeling every thing is going to be alright does it mean Iam going to die :P

2007-04-13 03:05:21 · 17 answers · asked by tarek c 3

Here's the narration:
I'm once a buddhist.I consider myself having less influence in buddhism,furthermore,I am attracted to christianity.I gota free bible version(it's none english version-maybe that's why i'm ignorent at some issues).After I converted,I found out tat buddhism has a huge influence on me.Furthermore,my fellow members ,unlike me,are not having serious culturalinfluences.their ideas are largely dissimillar with me,as well as some of the bible texts(but now it's a bot of better),especially about hell issue.I thought christianity can bring what they say-peace in mind,but it create a lot of conflict-i did not workship idols before,althought i am buddhist ,and now i am attracted to buddhism teaching.My members are quite good people,but i could not make them understand my problem,and i am instead of radist,I am a great pacifist,who believes tolerance & etc.I thought i believe completely in christianity,now i c i dontWat should I do?
It has been a hard time for me,please help

2007-04-13 03:04:21 · 15 answers · asked by Iane S 2

We all know them...we were all taught them at VBS, etc...we can quote them as well as you...

Can't you just speak of your personal life and testimony, instead of regurgitating the same old scriptures....scriptures that you are probably not convicted of.,..but, verses you were taught to "use as your shield" against the heathens.

Your personal walk would speak so much louder than your words.

The Bible was written by human beings...while inspired by God...II Timothy 3:16....

The writers of the Bible used their own ideas, customs and traditions of the day...remember that when quoting a verse here and there...we can find verses to support almost any opinion, or side of an opinion one may have....theologians from each religion interpret the same verses differently....and finally, there is only one ultimate authority on scripture and that is Jesus Christ himself....unless you are God...quit pretending to be him, by pretending to have all of the answers with your few little verses.

2007-04-13 03:01:35 · 22 answers · asked by G.C. 5

Its :::::::

1.Perishable

2.Expensive

3.Measureable

4.Continuous

5.,Irreversable

6.Irreplaceable

2007-04-13 03:00:17 · 6 answers · asked by yogagates 3

2007-04-13 02:55:50 · 9 answers · asked by Anonymous

In the English language, there are sooooo many different translations and I really don't know which one to pick.
I usually use the NIV, and that's ok. But I want to know, is there a translation that you know of that is the word for word from the original Hebrew? I heard the New American Standard was good. But then somebody told me it's not. What about the New King James version?
In no other language have I seen so many different translations. In the German, most people use the Lutheran translation.

2007-04-13 02:55:37 · 19 answers · asked by Anonymous

What's the correct way of saying it?
For instance, a man sins, greivously, yesterday.
Do I say "Would God forgive him for that?" or do I say "Has God forgiven him for that?"
For me, it comes down to whether God, in that instance, is a dynamic (here and now, then and there) God, or a Wait until Judgement Day kind of God.
Any ideas? Opinions?
Aside from the usual sheeple bleatings about his non-existence?
I don't care if he exists or not, that is not the point of this question.
This is a question about the use of language.
(Let's see how many people don't read the whole question...).

2007-04-13 02:55:00 · 22 answers · asked by Orac 4

The founders of Exodus, (an ex-gay group) quit the group and went back to their gay lives...

You cannot change the way that God made you...to do so would be blasphemous.

Can you straight people, quit being straight and become gay?

Are you able to turn your sexual orientation off and on so easily?

Get real, these that say they were once homosexual and are no more are kidding themselves to try to fit into the mold that you fundies want them to fit into.

I have been attracted to men as long as I can remember...I was born this way...there is no changing it...and you know what, God loves me the way he made me... you should try loving through God's eyes.

2007-04-13 02:53:54 · 14 answers · asked by G.C. 5

My friend is a only child, does that mean his parents only had intimate relations and monstrous passion only once in 40 years?

2007-04-13 02:53:15 · 8 answers · asked by Kedar 7

2007-04-13 02:49:46 · 11 answers · asked by Anonymous

that my father is an atheist, that my salvation is in danger? the bible says that children suffer because of the sins of the father, but to honor thy father and mother? he and i have had many, many discussions/fights about who is right and wrong (which is why i love the R&S so much---gives me some fuel), and i sincerely do wish he would convert BACK to christianity (he used to be a deacon and sunday school superintendent) because i truly do believe that there is a hell, and he is my daddy and i love him and i do not want to see him die knowing he will go to hell because he has turned his back on God.
ANYWAY!--can BOTH christians and atheists alike give me some advo?

2007-04-13 02:47:59 · 23 answers · asked by ddking37 5

2007-04-13 02:47:42 · 17 answers · asked by G 6

Anti-Catholic themes may be loosely categorized as follows:

1. attacking Catholicism as being un-Christian or a cult (in the pejorative and not the sociological sense);

2. ridiculing or misinterpreting Catholic doctrine or practice;

3.ascribing to the Catholic Church a sinister role in an anti-Christian or anti-American conspiracy;

4.distorting or taking out of context illegal or scandalous behavior (especially sexual misconduct) by Catholic clergy or laity.

2007-04-13 02:47:35 · 12 answers · asked by Anonymous

I asked a question a while ago, and thought I should ask it again, but rephrased, since all what I've got were biblical quotes. So please answer it this time WITHOUT ANY reference, or quotes from the BIBLE. Answer from your own logic. And any biblical quotes will be ignored.

Here it's:
It's a fact in Christianity that God is All-Powerful and All-Knowing. So He must surely know the past, the present and the future. And it's also a fact that He made every human (And non-human) in this vast universe. So that means when He made us, He already knew exactly what He was doing, and He knew exactly what kind of life would we live, and what belief (or non-belief) would we follow, without him interfering with our free will. (I do believe He gave us free will, but still He knows what's it gonna be). In the same time, He made hell, and promised that some people will go there unless they accept Christianity. So when He made me for example, He knew that I won't be a Christian, and subsequently go to hell because of it. But still He made me. He made me while knowing for sure that I'll make a "bad choice". How can you explain that in the light of your belief in God's love and mercy?

P.S: Again, NO biblical quotes please.
P.S 2: I understand the whole concept of free will, so don't start talking about it in your answer!
P.S 3: I'm a Deist, I believe in the existence of a Supernatural Deity, but I don't believe in Christianity.

2007-04-13 02:41:56 · 18 answers · asked by Anonymous

They are in front of cameras and microphones quite often. You would think they would take that opportunity to spread God's message.

2007-04-13 02:41:26 · 6 answers · asked by Anonymous

people keep coming for my brother and sending him leaflets called' the jehovah's witnesses and i would like to know what they believe and practice as my brother is only little and may have answered the door and signed up for something.

any info will help me, thank you. x

2007-04-13 02:40:20 · 18 answers · asked by Anonymous

With the Muslims,Osama Bin Laden is:

-A hero
-An angel of Allah
-A respectable person
-An incarnation of Allah or Mohammad?
...Or he is a PIG?

I would like to listening the answer of Muslims about such!But everyone who non-Muslim could send your answers too!

2007-04-13 02:39:23 · 13 answers · asked by Donald Nguyen 3

How are you Kettle?

2007-04-13 02:37:39 · 16 answers · asked by Anonymous

Mary the Virgin
The Virgin Queen-Elizabeth I

2007-04-13 02:35:52 · 5 answers · asked by violet369 2

2007-04-13 02:32:40 · 19 answers · asked by Antares 6

Like with a diagram and all the things that point to Jesus and how they point to Jesus. I have to get info on the tabernacle camp and such.

2007-04-13 02:32:34 · 2 answers · asked by ProjectShowbread 2

2007-04-13 02:27:10 · 14 answers · asked by Anonymous

Does that classify as artificial insemination?

2007-04-13 02:25:31 · 29 answers · asked by Kedar 7

2007-04-13 02:19:26 · 23 answers · asked by flaka 1

2007-04-13 02:18:25 · 27 answers · asked by Anonymous

I mean think about it, ichigo is uptight b/c she died so i got to thinking maybe he would still smile if she was alive.

2007-04-13 02:18:14 · 4 answers · asked by Anonymous

I would just like to explore this question further
http://answers.yahoo.com/question/index;_ylt=AqMXrNmg71SXoH4MEx6D7VDd7BR.?qid=20070413055913AAyuqP7

If the answer to his question is both. Marraige is a matter of where your heart is, and the legal joining of two people, please tell me what you think of this

If A & B are legally married, but they are not emotionally committed to this relationship, are they married?

If C & D are emotionally committed to their relationship, but have not gone through they aren't legally married, are they married?

2007-04-13 02:17:35 · 8 answers · asked by Sister blue eyes 6

2007-04-13 02:17:22 · 9 answers · asked by Anonymous