Religion & Spirituality - 1 May 2007

2007-05-01 10:55:38 · 19 answers · asked by Anonymous

2007-05-01 10:53:06 · 16 answers · asked by beatyful 2

I was just curious about beleif systems in history.

2007-05-01 10:52:19 · 6 answers · asked by Anonymous

if the recipient is the son of a good friend? Please approximate.

2007-05-01 10:51:15 · 5 answers · asked by Chrissy 3

i'm basically looking for ideas for my kids to share in the celabration, like crafts or something. or simple fun spells, potions, ect. maybe a dinner idea?
this is the first year my kids were really interested in beltane and i want to make it extra special.

2007-05-01 10:49:17 · 6 answers · asked by mystic 5

2007-05-01 10:46:52 · 10 answers · asked by Anonymous

I'm not sure how exactly to word this, but I guess I'll try.

I have grown up in the church and up until a few years ago, I attended services every Sunday. Recently though I have been struggling with my faith. I have found that no one I know bases their life on faith. People I know are religious but they are not faithful.

i have been reading some Dee Henderson books, which are faith based and I was wondering if people really lived their lives that way. Her characters' lives revolve around God and their faith in him. I have never met anyone like that and right now giving it all up to God sounds like a great idea. I just don't know how.

I'm sorry for this big spiel, but I guess my question is are there people who let God shape their lives and how do I become one of them.

2007-05-01 10:45:55 · 15 answers · asked by jinx 1

Christians and its factions are stubborn when it comes to talking about these kinds of things, i need good answers.

2007-05-01 10:43:49 · 17 answers · asked by Marcelino V 1

Did science take off more with the compound microscope or when it broke free from the shackles of the Church in _________........

2007-05-01 10:42:17 · 11 answers · asked by The Angry Stick Man 6

2007-05-01 10:42:10 · 11 answers · asked by Anonymous

I am often puzzled when I read comments from non-believers (and even some believers) that seem to think that the reason a Christian does their best to follow the commandments and the teachings of Christ, is that we do it out of fear.

Believers have nothing to fear from God. He has already given us Christ...He has already given us the promise of eternal life...and he has already forgotten our sin...past, present or future. That is the promise.

A true Christian follows the teachings as one way to honor God for what he has already done, not to attempt to sway Him to do something else.

What do the rest of you believe?

2007-05-01 10:32:29 · 33 answers · asked by Poohcat1 7

2007-05-01 10:28:48 · 12 answers · asked by Dodo 1

so hateful....so mean...so un-christlike..

you're right maybe god indeed has hardened your heart because through various emails you have sent me and answers i have seen you leave you have nothing remotely like the love of christ in you.

2007-05-01 10:27:45 · 11 answers · asked by Sheriff of R&S 4

The dictionary says:

Veil:

1. a piece of opaque or transparent material worn over the face for concealment, for protection from the elements, or to enhance the appearance.
2. a piece of material worn so as to fall over the head and shoulders on each side of the face, forming a part of the headdress of a nun.

Hijab is an Arabic word, and most commonly refers to:
a. Proper Islamic dress
b. The scarf which a woman covers her hair with

Niqaab is a scarf worn over the face.

Isn't it a bit misleading of English language publications to call the scarf which women wear over the hair a "veil," when actually it is a headscarf?

I'm not necessarily advocating using "hijab" in English, as I'm generally annoyed by the use of non-English words in casual English conversation, but "veil" is just not correct.

(And if you don't know what I'm talking about, pick up Time or Newsweek - they always say "veil")

2007-05-01 10:25:23 · 9 answers · asked by nomadic 5

just want to know what people think the world would be like without scientific method.

2007-05-01 10:24:28 · 37 answers · asked by tkessandoh 1

And he said unto me, Behold, the virgin which thou seest, is the mother of God, after the manner of the flesh.(1 Nephi 11:18) Joe Smith makes the same mistake that the Catholics do in declaring Mary is the mother of God. Mary is not the mother of the Father, the Son, and the Holy Spirit. Modern Mormon scribes have rewritten the verse to read "mother of the Son of God".

And the angel said unto me, behold the Lamb of God, yea, even the Eternal Father!(1 Nephi 11:21) Again, Joe Smith shows his ignorance of who God is. He is saying that the Son is the Father. Again, modern Mormon scribes came to Joe's rescue and changed the verse to read "Son of the Eternal Father".

Do you trust Joe??

2007-05-01 10:23:49 · 16 answers · asked by Anonymous

2007-05-01 10:23:27 · 13 answers · asked by a p 4

What site can I find the hebrew words for my Shelach Torah Portion.Because I want to put the hebrew words for my torah portion on my ipod so I can listen and Read my torah portion on my Ipod at the Same Time.

2007-05-01 10:22:51 · 5 answers · asked by Anonymous

2007-05-01 10:22:07 · 43 answers · asked by iPokeBoyzWithStickz 2

I'm not looking for over-analytical psychological reasonings here, just in a succinct self-evaluating look: why do you think you ended up with the beliefs you have?

Examples: Parents, Nature, Nurture, Fear of Death, Holy Spirit, Intelligence (feel free to use intelligence as an excuse for either argument)...


Side note: Matt Stone is theist and Trey Parker is atheist. They deal with very controversial topics and still get along, look to their example. (If you did these things wouldn't be as fun to read though) ;)

2007-05-01 10:20:13 · 31 answers · asked by Elf 2

That christianity, seemingly more so than other religions, has a way of convincing its adherents that if they stop believing in God they will become immoral, terrible, horrible people? Why is this, and why does it work so well?

I actually had to wake up and realize that just because I stop believing in God, doesn't mean that I have to become evil.

2007-05-01 10:17:44 · 36 answers · asked by elchistoso69 5

2007-05-01 10:17:02 · 8 answers · asked by Anonymous

2007-05-01 10:17:01 · 11 answers · asked by klee91690 1

I just didn't like the concept of Christianity anymore. I didn't like feeling guilty and that I should constantly spread word about the Bible. I didn't feel connected and I felt out of space during church ceremonies. It seemed Church was more about comparing and competing who was better than who rather than sticking to the foundation of the teachings.

I fell in love with Buddhism because it was a way to reach an enlightened point of perspective. I feel more free and open without Christianity. Buddhism just touches my heart in a way Christianity never could. I'm not saying its better, but for me personally, it has made my life so much more fulfilling.

I feel more involved with the world in a logical way and I seem to respect and earn respect because I'm open to listen, rather than preach. People just seem to enjoy my company more and for the first time, I feel they actually want to hear out what I say because it provokes more wisdom in my opinion.

I love it, I'm free

2007-05-01 10:16:57 · 24 answers · asked by Anonymous

2007-05-01 10:16:02 · 9 answers · asked by bspitz89 3

Jesus is the only way to Heaven! With out Him you will end up in hell. Read the Holy Bible! Its Gods word!! Praying for the lost! Jesus loves you all!

2007-05-01 10:15:51 · 26 answers · asked by summerbluerose 2

2007-05-01 10:15:25 · 25 answers · asked by Anonymous

2007-05-01 10:14:14 · 25 answers · asked by ? 6

i don't like them say paganism is feminiane. if you look at paganism usual the wemon are lower then the men austur for example supreme goddes my @rse (not meant to insult wiccans) (please excuse my spelling)

2007-05-01 10:14:01 · 8 answers · asked by Anonymous

or do you just decide for yourself what is a sin? or since God forgives you no matter what, are there really any sins?

2007-05-01 10:12:53 · 16 answers · asked by Anonymous