Religion & Spirituality - 4 May 2007

I have heard about this, but I don't know what it is. Does the Bible mention it?

2007-05-04 05:22:33 · 19 answers · asked by Fez, El Pianista Tejano♣ 3

2007-05-04 05:22:05 · 19 answers · asked by Matthew G 1

I understand George W. Bush use name of Christianity to brainwash the innocent Christians to support for him, but is he really a Christian himself? I do not think so. He is a member of SECRET SOCIETY, plus a member of ILLUMINITI. THE NEW WORLD ORDER his DAD back in September 11, 1991 officially announced, EXACTLY ten years later, World Trade Center was bombed (not air craft collision that took down the building).

2007-05-04 05:22:03 · 21 answers · asked by Anonymous

Hi I'm a pagan/wiccan and I have to do this report on Paganism and wiccanism on the rise in the world today. It would really help if some of you other pagans and wiccans could give me some information on what you see around you. I don't think that this is to much to ask but if you have a problem with it than tell me. Thank you and Blessed be.

2007-05-04 05:21:58 · 9 answers · asked by Salavain 2

I. The Antichrist Will Be a Jew
The Antichrist will be a Jew, though his connections, his governmental position, his sphere of dominion, will by no means confine him to the Israelitish people. It should, however, be pointed out that there is no express declaration of Scripture which says in so many words that this daring Rebel will be “a Jew;” nevertheless, the hints given are so plain, the conclusions which must be drawn from certain statements of Holy Writ are so obvious, and the requirements of the case are so inevitable, that we are forced to believe he must be a Jew. To these ‘hints’, ‘conclusions’ and ‘requirements’ we now turn.

1. In Ezek. 21:25-27 we read: “and thou, profane wicked prince of Israel, whose day is come, when iniquity shall have an end, Thus saith the Lord God; Remove the diadem, and take off the crown: this shall not be the same: exalt him that is low, and abase him that is high. I will overturn, overturn, overturn it: and it shall be no more until he comes whose right it is, and I will give it him.” The dispensational place and scope of this passage, is not hard to determine. The time-mark is given in v. 25: it is “when iniquity shall have an end.” It is the End-Time which is in view, then, the End of the Age, when “the transgressors are come to the full” (Dan. 8:23 and cf. 11:36 — “Till the indignation be accomplished”). At that time Israel shall have a Prince, a Prince who is crowned (v. 26), and a Prince whose day is said to be come when “iniquity shall have an end.” Now, as to who this Prince is, there is surely no room for doubt. The only Prince whom Israel will have in that day, is the Son of Perdition, here termed their Prince because he will be masquerading as Messiah the Prince (see Dan. 9:25)! Another unmistakable mark of identification is here given, in that he is expressly denominated “thou, profane wicked Prince” — assuredly, it is the Man of Sin who is here in view, that impious one who shall “oppose and exalt himself above all that is called God.” But what should be noted particularly, is, that this profane and wicked character is here named “Prince of Israel.” He must, therefore, be of the Abrahamic stock, a Jew!

2. In Ezek. 28:2-10 a remarkable description is given us of the Antichrist under the figure of “the Prince of Tyrus,” just as in vv.12-19 we have another most striking delineation of Satan under the figure of “the king of Tyrus.” In a later chapter we hope to show that, beyond a doubt, it is the Antichrist who is in view in the first section of this chapter. There is only one thing that we would now point out from this passage: in v.10 it is said of him “Thou shalt die the deaths of the uncircumcised,” which is a very strong hint that he ought not to die the deaths of the “uncircumcised” because he belonged to the Circumcision! Should it be said that this verse cannot apply to the Antichrist because he will be destroyed by Christ Himself at His coming, the objection is very easily disposed of by a reference to Rev. 13:14, which tells of the Antichrist being wounded to death by a sword and rising from the dead — which is prior to his ultimate destruction at the hands of the Saviour.

3. In Dan. 11:36, 37 we are told, “And the king shall do according to his will; and he shall exalt himself, and magnify himself above every god, and shall speak marvelous things against the God of gods, and shall prosper till the indignation be accomplished: for that that is determined shall be done. Neither shall he regard the God of his fathers.” This passage, it is evident, refers to and describes none other than the coming Antichrist. But what we wish to call special attention to is the last sentence quoted — “The God of his fathers.” What are we to understand by this expression? Why, surely, that he is a Jew, an Israelite, and that his fathers after the flesh were Abraham, Isaac and Jacob — for such is the invariable meaning of “the fathers” throughout the Old Testament Scriptures.

4. In Matt. 12:43-45 we have another remarkable scripture which will be considered briefly, in a later section of this chapter, when we shall endeavor to show that “The Unclean Spirit” here is none other than the Son of Perdition, and that the “house” from which he goes out and into which he returns, is the Nation of Israel. If this can be established, then we have another proof that he will be a Jew, for this “house,” which is Israel, is here termed by Antichrist “my house.” Just as Solomon was of “the House of David,” so Antichrist shall be of the House of Israel.

5. In John 5:43 we have a further word which helps us to fix the nationality of this coming One. In speaking of the false messiah, the Lord Jesus referred to him as follows, “Another shall come in his own name.” In the Greek there are four different words all translated “Another” in our English versions. One of them is employed but once, and a second but five times, so these need not detain us now. The remaining two are used frequently, and with a clear distinction between them. The first “allos” signifies “another” of the same kind or genus — see Matt. 10:23; 13:24; 26:71, etc. The second, “heteros,” means “another” of a totally different kind, — see Mark 16:12; Luke 14:31; Acts 7:18; Rom. 7:23. Now the striking thing is that the word used by our Lord in John 5:43 is “allos,” another of the same genus, not “heteros,” another of a different order. Christ, the Son of Abraham, the Son of David, had presented Himself to Israel, and they rejected Him; but “another” of the same Abrahamic stock should come to them, and him they would “receive.” If the coming Antichrist were to be a Gentile, the Lord would have employed the word “heteros;” the fact that He used “allos” shows that he will be a Jew.

6. The very name “Antichrist” argues strongly his Jewish nationality. This title “Antichrist” has a double significance. It means that he will be one who shall be “opposed” to Christ, one who will be His enemy. But it also purports that he will be a mock Christ, an imitation Christ, a pro-Christ, a pseudo Christ. It intimates that he will ape Christ. He will pose as the real Messiah of Israel. In such case he must be a Jew.

7. This mock Christ will be “received” by Israel. The Jews will be deceived by Him. They will believe that he is indeed their long-expected Messiah. They will accept him as such. Proofs of this will be furnished in a later chapter. But if this pseudo Christ succeeds in palming himself off on the Jews as their true Messiah he must be a Jew, for it is unthinkable that they would be deceived by any Gentile.

Ere passing to the next point, we may add, that it was the common belief among Christians during the first four centuries A.D., that the Antichrist would come from the tribe of Dan. Whether this will be the case or no, we do not know. Gen. 49:17, 18 may have ultimate reference to this Son of Perdition. Certainly Dan is the most mysterious of all the twelve tribes.



http://www.ccel.org/ccel/pink/antichrist.chap03.i.html

2007-05-04 05:20:41 · 9 answers · asked by Anonymous

Was this a major bone of contention between Jesus and the bible god?

Also, the Bible god said anyone caught working on the Sabbath shall be put to death; and Jesus told everybody to just lighten up and enjoy the Sabbath.

Since the Bible god never changes, what did Jesus think he could accomplish with these statements?

2007-05-04 05:16:43 · 22 answers · asked by Anonymous

I do. I love them for their individuality. Why do you love them?

2007-05-04 05:16:02 · 19 answers · asked by lix 6

I have seen this asked many times, and fundies just stumble around the issue.

obesity because of gluttony is a sin...yet fundies say, oh please.

bankruptcy, not paying back credit debt is stealing...one of the biggies...of the 10 commandments...but, fundies poopoo the issue...

Divorced/remarried people will not inherit the kingdom of God, according to Luke/1 Corinthians....but, again, fundies turn a blind eye.

artificial stimulants like caffeine in pop and coffee alters ones moods and many would say that mind altering drugs are sinful.

smoking is not good for you and your body is the temple of God..but, again fundies look the other way.

But, when you ask about being gay...all of a sudden the Bible comes out and they thump you over the head.

Why is it that many fundamentlists look the other way on their sins...and the ones that affect their monetary contributing congregants...but, point out the ones that affect their, "enemies"?

2007-05-04 05:11:45 · 11 answers · asked by G.C. 5

This is a sincere question. No faith bashing. I am just trying to learn so I ask the people who should know. You worship him , right?
I have just asked a few questions about eternal progression (Men becoming gods and god having once been a man with a father) and polygamy.
On the Polygamy issue, Joseph Smith seems to have taught that it was a necessary practice for exaltation to the Celestial Kingdom. Both he and Brigham Young have taught that Heavenly Father strongly endorsed the practice.
It seems if Heavenly Father were truly an "Almighty God " he would not have backed down to the Federal Government when the Feds demanded an end to the polygamy. After the feds ordered an end to the practice, Heavenly Father apparantly got scared and "revealed" to Brigham Young that Polygamy must stop and anyone who did it would be excommunicated. Shouldn't an "Almighty God" be obeying God rather than men? Maybe he is still progressing or something and isn't the "Almighty" yet.

2007-05-04 05:11:15 · 5 answers · asked by John 2

2007-05-04 05:09:06 · 10 answers · asked by Mithrianity 3

How you have planned today? What problem or tension you have in ur mind that you'll tackle today?

My mind is aiming for some bagels and cheese(which I doubt doesnt exist) then work =(

2007-05-04 05:07:42 · 16 answers · asked by ManhattanGirl 5

Please site documented historical evidence of the actions that non-believers, atheists, Muslims or other non Christian belief systems took to stop the attrocities commited against the Jews by Hitler in the Holocaust.

Please site the same about what they did to stop Saddam Hussain's attrocities.

Since I am being told that I am to blame as a Christian, I truly want to know what other belief systems did during these times as well as the non believers.

What did you do...what are you doing now?

2007-05-04 05:07:31 · 10 answers · asked by Dust in the Wind 7

is there any chance this question gets resolved?
http://answers.yahoo.com/question/index;_ylt=ArSg1Fzw51.jecP29UhrL8rd7BR.?qid=20070204193611AAnu82K

2007-05-04 05:05:57 · 4 answers · asked by super Bobo 6

Why are they such cry babies? I just was reported for telling someone not to believe in the bible because it was a book of fairy tales.

Can you believe that? I didn't curse and I wasn't offensive. That's a bunch of BS.

2007-05-04 05:05:47 · 21 answers · asked by professionalfemale01 3

2007-05-04 05:04:25 · 5 answers · asked by Green kryptonite 1

If the end of the world comes and the sequence of events are as the bible said they would be and you see the sky open up, as the bible says it would do... what would you feel then? Honestly, would you believe... Or would you be stuck to your belief that there is no God?

Justa question, please be mature with your response.

Thanks!

Im interested in hearing your thoughts!

2007-05-04 05:04:16 · 23 answers · asked by Anonymous

God is important for most of us...but do you think you also hold importance in the eyes of God ? why do you think so?

2007-05-04 05:03:12 · 33 answers · asked by ۞Aum۞ 7

except that they are aware of the void within themselves and in anger and self loathing attempt to spurn those that are complete? As if anything stated by an atheist would be taken to be anything other than ignorance?

Atheists have no foundation to deny anything but appear to be angry that there are those that know more than they.

All atheist questions are simplistic redundancies, but why be drawn to that which you deny, except that deep down you know the Creator?

Why would an atheist think anyone that is complete would care about what the chaff has to say?

2007-05-04 05:01:28 · 46 answers · asked by Shiva, Space Lord Mthr .... 1

Goliath called to fight for Israel’s champion. David’s brothers, Saul, Goliath, nor any soldier considered David a champion. Saul sent for David to tell him that he wasn’t able to defeat the giant and not to inquire about the possibility. The king should have spoken first but David broke protocol. David broke protocol again by not accepting the king’s answer. Being a head taller than everyone, Saul armor would confirm David’s being too SMALL for the job. There was no cheering of the champion to battle.

Saul had the kingdom from his hands because he didn’t have faith. If Saul was afraid of the people when it came to denying them the plunder in 1 Sam 15, then how could he send untrained boy against the undisputed champion and risk slavery for the entire nation? To say he sudden overcame his lack of faith when the Spirit of the Lord had departed from him (1 Sam 16) and without the help of a prophet does not make sense. Please address these issues in your answer.

2007-05-04 05:00:06 · 7 answers · asked by Anonymous

gluttony is a sin with many ramifications...so, why do churches promote this unhealthy lifestyle? Why are so many people who call themselves Christians overweight?

Won't overweight people go to hell, unless they turn from their wicked sinful ways and get healthy? If someone dies and are still fat...isn't this a sign that they never turn from this sin?

Of course, there may be some that are fat because of health reasons...but, most is because of no exercise and gluttony.

2007-05-04 04:57:34 · 17 answers · asked by G.C. 5

( May-bee an "uninformed" question is a better way 2 put it.)

I wonder how many preachers and church workers, sitting at their computers whilst at the church office, occasionally sneak onto YA / RS to post a quick comment.

I hope that they do since people need help around the clock and do come here seeking guidance.

Any preachers here ?

( i understand if you do not answer, sometimes you are more effective in giving aid to the lost and hurt if you blend in with the rest of us regular folks)

( by the way that is I, a sinner saved by the GRACE OF THE LORD JESUS CHRIST)

JESUS bless you all.

dave

2007-05-04 04:57:27 · 10 answers · asked by dave777 4

Former prime minister of Israel said, "Neither Jewish morality nor Jewish tradition can be used to disallow TERROR as a means of war... We are very far from any moral hesitations when concerned with the national struggle. First and foremost, TERROR is for us a part of the political war appropriate for the circumstances of today..." — Yitzhak Shamir, Israeli Prime Minister, in an August 1943 article titled "Terror", written for Hazit the journal of Lehi, the terrorist organization he belonged to

http://jerusalem.indymedia.org/news/2002/11/93040_comment.php


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2007-05-04 04:55:47 · 6 answers · asked by Mithrianity 3

2007-05-04 04:51:45 · 11 answers · asked by Mithrianity 3

2007-05-04 04:49:09 · 13 answers · asked by Anonymous

I know I'd make popcorn for that one.

It'd be a slaughter. KO first round, but then they'd let it continue because Americans love gore.

What kind of Don King "Thrilla in Manila" title should it have?

2007-05-04 04:47:27 · 14 answers · asked by Anonymous

You know how some people go on about homosexuality being a choice (I don't believe it is). What if the characteristics of intolerance, bigotry and arrogance are genetic traits, and people are born that way, and don't have the ability to change?

I asked this last night (11 pm pacific). Looking for a daytime perspective.

2007-05-04 04:46:44 · 17 answers · asked by Anonymous

when an atheist can't even comprehend the existence of the universe? Atheists are putting the cart before the Horse , and actually don't have a clue what the horse is! Obviously God is more complex than what He created.

Atheists don't know how the universe was Created, how then would an Atheist ever expect to know the complexity of the One that created the universe, being the Creator?


If an atheist lives like like they say, "Science deals only with knowledge," which is patently false as it deals with guess work that is more oft wrong than right, how could they function except they are liars and proceed in their very lives, everyday, upon various levels of , "faith?"

2007-05-04 04:46:42 · 15 answers · asked by Shiva, Space Lord Mthr .... 1

He has been a member of the United Church of Christ since the mid-80's. He calls himself a Christian.


http://www.snopes.com/politics/obama/muslim.asp


Extremist fundamentalists are perpetuating half truths and downright lies...why is this?

2007-05-04 04:46:32 · 6 answers · asked by G.C. 5

2007-05-04 04:44:12 · 14 answers · asked by Free Ranger 4

In just the last few minutes I've seen three questions about him. Has something happened? I've always thought he's a great guy, great husband, great father. Is he in trouble for something?

2007-05-04 04:43:20 · 12 answers · asked by Rosalind S 4