Religion & Spirituality - 1 May 2007

I am a practicing roman catholic hispanic. However, i have always worn the star of david in a chain around my neck for 17 years. My mom does not have a definite answer as to why she gave it to me when i was born, she simply says "Its a custom". Interestinlgy, i came across a roman catholic hispanic girl who also wears the star of david, and replied " my grandma gave it to me when i was born" when i asked why she carried it, but does not know anything else.

There are many jewish people in the school i go to and they are always asking me why i posses a star of david.

Any Ideas!!!

2007-05-01 15:54:45 · 11 answers · asked by Anonymous

http://news.yahoo.com/s/ap/20070501/ap_on_re_us/bible_classes

2007-05-01 15:53:52 · 25 answers · asked by Xena_fire 4

2007-05-01 15:52:49 · 43 answers · asked by MoPleasure4U 4

all provide trenchant criticisms of various crucial doctrines in the Hebrew bible and/or the New Testament. Summarize and compare these criticisms. What do you find most telling and why?
i have to write an essay on this and i dont know things

2007-05-01 15:49:57 · 11 answers · asked by john s 1

For example, the Catholics have a hierarchal structure consisting of the Pope, cardinals, (arch)bishops, etc. What happened to the term "apostle" or the term "prophet"?

And, yes, I am well aware of the use of the terms in the LDS Church. As far as I can tell, the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints is the only Christian denomination to use the terms apostles and prophets.

2007-05-01 15:49:34 · 22 answers · asked by Anonymous

I want to know sincerely if you honestly give your tithes or not and why?
Don't be embarrased to answer sincerely.

2007-05-01 15:49:19 · 15 answers · asked by pablo f 1

2007-05-01 15:48:37 · 21 answers · asked by The Church Lady 3

2007-05-01 15:40:36 · 16 answers · asked by The Church Lady 3

2007-05-01 15:40:30 · 13 answers · asked by nursegrl 5

~that the Bible is the word of God.
~that the Bible is infallable.
~that god is all-knowing.

I'm not doubting that it's in there. I just want some locations. I hear these things stated as fact all the time, and have not yet encountered clear scriptural language to back it up. Please point me in the right direction.

2007-05-01 15:40:04 · 16 answers · asked by Dan X 4

I never have believed things the Bible said. I don't even have a Bible in my house and I have never read the whole thing, but I know it is all a bunch of crap. I mean, come on. Jesus being born from a virgin, Adam and Eve being the first humans, and Moses surviving a global flood on a big boat with two of every animal on earth. Yeah, very realistic. I believed these stories when I was about 5 years old and did not believe them when I got older and smarter. It contains good stories if you are into myths and fairy tales, but it is not a very historical or realistic book. I don't think anything can convince me the Bible is accurate. I don't believe any of the so called Biblical Prophcies because they can be fixed or added after an even happens. None of them are even easy to interpret. You might as well believe Nostradamus than believe the Bible Codes.

2007-05-01 15:39:43 · 34 answers · asked by Anonymous

I just want to make sure I don't be an offensive American, I want to do this project in the most respectful way possible.

2007-05-01 15:39:12 · 4 answers · asked by sjsuismylife 2

That's right. From around the period of 100 A.D., when Christianity was a persecuted religion within the Roman empire, Romans called Christians "atheist" because Christians did not believe in the pantheon of Roman gods. To the Romans, belief in a single god was a rejection of the truth... an atheism if you will.

Keep this in mind the next time you don't understand us.
What you did 1900 years ago, we are doing again today.

2007-05-01 15:39:08 · 11 answers · asked by Anonymous

Please answer this question seriously

2007-05-01 15:38:53 · 22 answers · asked by NOTW<>< 1

Dick Cheney said he would should me unless I made the walls of Jericho come down by blowing my horn, what should I do?

2007-05-01 15:38:16 · 4 answers · asked by kidwhoknowsit 1

Holy Bible is God's word and His laws! Its all true and Jesus loves you!

2007-05-01 15:35:18 · 6 answers · asked by summerbluerose 2

It's GOOD to be on the Lord's side and not of this world. Yes?
"...the whole world lies under the sway of the wicked one." 1 John 5:19

Paul said in his Roman letter:
"...do not be conformed to this world, but be transformed by the renewing of your mind, that you may prove what is that good and acceptable and perfect will of God." Romans 12:2

To those that are not of God; these Words (because they are God's) cut like a knife to the very soul.

However, it is food FOR the soul to the children of God.

2007-05-01 15:34:53 · 21 answers · asked by JayDee 2

In both the Tanakh and the bible there are talking animals, when did this fall out of favor?

2007-05-01 15:34:13 · 30 answers · asked by Anonymous

My mother is Catholic, and my father is not really religious, although he was raised to be a Jehovah's Witness. I raised to celebrate all the holidays, but we were harldy religious. Now I want to make an effort. I want to be Christian, but I find it hard to get close to God. Even when I do go to church, I dont really feel it. What can I do to really get God in my heart? I know I do bad things sometimes, and when I pray I ask for forgivness. But is it not enough? Could it be Im not dong it right?

2007-05-01 15:33:46 · 13 answers · asked by Anonymous

christian means to be christ like so why do people say your not christian if you don't believe God and Jesus are the same.
What is your definition of christ-like

2007-05-01 15:33:34 · 4 answers · asked by ? 2

is this a good or bad thing???

2007-05-01 15:30:25 · 11 answers · asked by Anonymous

It seems that everyone on this board is either

a. a self-righteous, holier than thou hardcore Christian OR
b. an arrogant, pseudo-intellectual athiest

Your religious views on the world doesn't affect anyone else's, so why can't we all just get along?

2007-05-01 15:29:46 · 25 answers · asked by Anonymous

What If I'm addicted to Meth and I can't stop using? I've tried SOOO many times to quit, but I fail EVERY time. I've tried meetings, rehab, counciling, and hypnosis. I'm at my wits end. I need help because I can't keep living this way. I believe that When I die, God is going to tell me that I knew him and still could not give up my sins. How much greater is my punishment going to be? At this point I am so fed up with myself that I just want to die! I've continuously let myself, my God, And my family down. It says to turn away from my sins and each time I get sober I turn away with all of my heart. I don't know what happens. I end up messing up Again and again. Please don't be cruel with your answers, I have had all I can take. I know how horrible I am and don't need anyone else to tell me. This is my last plea for help. AM I doomed to hell?

2007-05-01 15:29:20 · 37 answers · asked by Bobbie 1

I know that Jesus was a real man. What is the best scripture to use for those who are struggling with this belief?

2007-05-01 15:25:07 · 5 answers · asked by texasgirl5454312 6

okay, so I use the Protestant Bible (66 books; OT, NT). I would like to know...

1) what gospels other than Matt, Mark, Luke and John are in the Catholic Bible
2) are there also other books in the Catholic Bible besides the OT?
3) is there a book of priestly conduct?

thank you

2007-05-01 15:23:59 · 17 answers · asked by Hey, Ray 6

The purpose and function of temples is for the practice of eternal ordinances including primarily baptism for the dead, endowments, and celestial marriages.

2007-05-01 15:23:39 · 7 answers · asked by n_007pen 4

Ok, I am not a religious person. But am I the only one tired of seeing the athiests and christians (mostly) have petty little duels on answers? I know this won't do much to stop it but its getting old. Come on people... there is more to do in life than bellyache over the internet. Your not going to change someones belief by being an arrogant teenager.....

2007-05-01 15:22:58 · 26 answers · asked by LastChancer 2

When the little boy was stung by a wasp, and the little girl asked, "Where did it sting him?"

2007-05-01 15:20:32 · 9 answers · asked by MrsOcultyThomas 6

2007-05-01 15:19:59 · 36 answers · asked by 2010 2

Hello,
The church I have been attending for nearly all of my life is falling apart. In short, the elders, deacons, and other administrative figures are pushing for the resignation of the head paster and they are giving little to no reason as to why this measure should be taken. The congregation loves him and doesn't want to see him go (but then again, we have been given very limited information on the subject and are really not fit to make any judgment.) Anyway, there is a congregational meeting this weekend (where i hope to express my opinion) and I was wondering if anyone had any helpful quotes or bible verses i could use.
Some subjects I hope to cover: censorship, staying focused on god/where is god in all of this?, re-evaluating ourselves rather than others, etc.

2007-05-01 15:19:16 · 21 answers · asked by Sarah 1