Religion & Spirituality - 5 May 2007

How do you other Christians deal with temptation?
I sometimes feel like giving up because I try so hard to be sinless and be a really good Christian and I keep forgetting about Christ's forgiveness, is there anything I can do or pray to show to prove to God that I want to be his child forever?

2007-05-05 05:44:44 · 12 answers · asked by aforcednotation 1

I think that conjures up quite an image, does anyone else have a saying that makes you smile when you picture it/? I remember the smile on my face when I first heard (the great) Alan Partridge use the term `Monkey Tennis`.

2007-05-05 05:44:26 · 6 answers · asked by wheelrim 2

and every one of them had their particular ethnic or cultural group as the group that was created, doesn't that tell you something?

In the Greek stories, the Gods created the Greek people, not the Jewish people. In the Egyptian stories, the God(s) created the Egyptian people, not the Scandinavian people.

I'm not Jewish, so it would be silly for me to accept their version at face value, especially since my own ancestors had a story that had our group as the center of Creation.

And I also understand that these things are just cultural manifestations and not literal truth.

No one ever wrote a creation story where they claimed that 'Those people over there are the ones the God(s) created and well, we just suck!"

So what possible reason would I have for taking the Hebrew books literally, and making myself into a descendant of Hebrew tribes, when I know that I'm not, and a simple DNA test can prove it.

2007-05-05 05:42:56 · 8 answers · asked by Anonymous

In an effort to convert me (from the "death trap" that is Buddhism), a Christian sent me this prayer (to say out loud).

How common is this type of prayer amongst the Christians who visit this site?

Sorry, but I found the emphasis on bathing in blood (yes, I know it is symbolic!) rather disturbing.

SPIRITUAL WARFARE PRAYER AGAINST SATAN (THE DEVIL)

SATAN, IN THE NAME OF JESUS, I COMMAND YOU TO LEAVE MY MIND, BODY, LIFE, AND SOUL TODAY IN THE NAME OF JESUS!
YOU HAVE NO DOMINION OVER MY LIFE!
I SUBMIT MY BODY, LIFE, AND SOUL TO GOD, IN THE NAME OF JESUS!
THE BLOOD OF JESUS! THE BLOOD OF JESUS! THE BLOOD OF JESUS AGAINST YOU SATAN!
I APPLY THE BLOOD OF JESUS OVER MY LIFE!
I APPLY THE BLOOD OF JESUS OVER WHERE I LIVE AT!
I APPLY THE BLOOD OF JESUS OVER MY FAMILY!
I DO IT ALL IN THE NAME OF JESUS
THE BLOOD OF JESUS! THE BLOOD OF JESUS! THE BLOOD OF JESUS AGAINST YOU SATAN! IN JESUS NAME I CALL IT DONE! AMEN AND AMEN!

2007-05-05 05:36:55 · 14 answers · asked by abetterfate 7

I am a religious person but I am starting to have doubts.
The evolution was critized by The Religious as been false. Well scientists now have the proof that humanity has been on earth for several millions years not thousand years. Religion might have been invented to prevent the poors getting revolted against the rich of this world and this for thousand years. Look around you now , Hollywood stars bying millions $ rings , millions houses, asking for millions dollars to play a role , eating in expensive restaurants while 90% of the population is waiting for their paycheck to pay the bills. Most people are underpaid!! And yes in the movie "Wall Street" Michael Douglas made a remark: Religion is what prevent all these poo people to commit suicide. Hope of a better after live while the rich are enjoying their time in this present life without taking the chance of been wrong!! Now I am told that the middle classes are gone and we are back to the middle ages time!! With the poor and the ric

2007-05-05 05:32:17 · 24 answers · asked by fredasita 1

I go to a Non-denominational Bible Church in Wisconsin that believes in Eternal Security and Evangelism. We also believe woman should wear dresses, have long hair, and home school their children. The men must have short hair, and finally the families may not celebrate Christmas or Easter.

Are there any folks out there that still hold by *any of these* Biblical principles??

Duet. 22:5 - Dress Code
I Cor. 11 - Biblical Hair

2007-05-05 05:31:13 · 30 answers · asked by Hannah S 1

I mean I'm sure crucifixion was the opposite of fun, but there are lots of worse and much more drawn out ways to suffer. And apart from people saying they didn't believe in him, what other suffering did the guy go through before being given this brilliant eternity?

Flippantly worded perhaps, but serious question.

2007-05-05 05:30:11 · 14 answers · asked by Anonymous

please go out there and get a translation of the Quran and read not trying to convert u guys just conveying the messages upto u guys to accept or decline

2007-05-05 05:29:12 · 7 answers · asked by trina 2

they claim he doesn't exist,but still debate him profoundly.

2007-05-05 05:27:33 · 14 answers · asked by Anonymous

The ritual sacrifice of the first born son (a common Mediterranean theme), the eating of his flesh and the drinking of his blood (also common themes, especially among cannibalistic tribes like the Aztecs and Incas).

Whether symbolic or not, the basic logic of the story is stating that these barbaric people had it right.

2007-05-05 05:25:49 · 17 answers · asked by Anonymous

john 19:29-30 says that jesus drank vinegar (gross!)
and in mark 15:30 it says that he was offered some wine drink but turned it down?

2007-05-05 05:20:39 · 14 answers · asked by Anonymous

2007-05-05 05:18:19 · 10 answers · asked by Anonymous

did they keep right on going to church? or did they quit?

2007-05-05 05:18:07 · 8 answers · asked by Anonymous

Obviously some of you are deceiving yourselves.

Why does this not trouble you?

2007-05-05 05:17:24 · 17 answers · asked by Anonymous

2007-05-05 05:15:14 · 18 answers · asked by Eric Inri 6

I'm astonished when a good friend of mine gave an invitation of her FATHER's WEDDING. The fact is her MOM IS STILL ALIVE
And they're all happy of that. How can it be? Doesn't make my sense, christian marriage is monogamous.

2007-05-05 05:13:06 · 16 answers · asked by Anonymous

And the Christian religion is based on human sacrifice, how can these people possibly look down on the ancient religions as barbaric?

Does all of that bloodshed really make you pure?

2007-05-05 05:11:54 · 19 answers · asked by Anonymous

Year's ago Jehovah's Witnesses did not consider themselves Christians. That seems to have changed lately... What are they teaching today about salvation and about who Jesus is?

2007-05-05 05:04:19 · 19 answers · asked by Blessed 5

2007-05-05 05:03:55 · 23 answers · asked by t_a_m_i_l 6

God gives us free will but then says we have to Give up all worldly things and spend our lives in devotion to him. Doesnt he have the angels for this? saying that i would like to ask you this....Did God look upon his angels and say to himself "I wonder if i took away all their powers, their wings, threw them onto a planet and never spoke directly to them again would they still worship me?" Does this make us all weaker versions of angels seperated from God in some experiement of faith?

2007-05-05 05:02:33 · 15 answers · asked by Anonymous

I was reading R.Crusoe and he didn't wanna go back to Brazil coz he was reluctant to convert ino a catholic. Is there any reason Catholic are detested so much by the Protestants?

2007-05-05 04:58:24 · 25 answers · asked by waves blue stark 1

what should I do

2007-05-05 04:55:07 · 11 answers · asked by Satan Lord Of Flames 2

The evolutionists say that people are primates but all primates are not people. at what point do primates become people, or as they way we are a branch of primates, where is the branching off place the we can say "this primate became human"?? You can't just take two different things and say they are the same but different??
There must be some series of events or documented changes or even now living beings that are evolving into human intelligence??

2007-05-05 04:53:49 · 23 answers · asked by Anonymous

If there's no god,then how did this big beautiful world get here?Please dont say a random big bang;I know&you know that argument doesnt hold water.

2007-05-05 04:51:19 · 16 answers · asked by Maurice H 6

would stop disliking Christians if we weren't so damn judgemental all the time about EVERYTHING. My faith is supposed to be kind & caring but yet they tell anyone who has a different opinion that they're wrong. I never see Jews on here judging people & although I don't know much about Muslims, I don't see them on here telling people that if they don't believe in Allah, we'll burn. Why are they like that & would it help other religions to think more of us if we just shut up?

2007-05-05 04:46:23 · 20 answers · asked by gitsliveon24 5

SECRET courts imposing draconian Islamic justice are operating across Britain.
Last night politicians and religious leaders expressed outrage that sharia law is gaining an increasing foothold in our society.
The hardline Islamic law allows people to be stoned to death, beheaded or have their limbs amputated.
And legal experts warned that it meant the authority of British justice was being undermined. Sharia law dates back to the 10th century.
http://www.express.co.uk/posts/view/1561

2007-05-05 04:43:51 · 11 answers · asked by Anonymous

I know that sounds strange. But when I see bibles or prayer books I get such a scared feeling.

2007-05-05 04:43:19 · 16 answers · asked by Anonymous

Today I posted on my 360 guidelines for Bible Study! Are they yours?

Do you know WHO TEACHES YOU WHEN you study the Bible?

(John 16:13-14-15) Howbeit when he, the Spirit of truth, is come, he will guide you into all truth: for he shall not speak of himself; but whatsoever he shall hear, that shall he speak: and he will shew you things to come.

(John 16:14) He shall glorify me: for he shall receive of mine, and shall shew it unto you.

(John 16:15) All things that the Father hath are mine: therefore said I, that he shall take of mine, and shall shew it unto you.

Do you WANT... To Know GOD? Then you have to study His Word!

(1Samel 3:21) And Jehovah appeared again in Shiloh. = = For Jehovah revealed Himself = = to Samuel in Shiloh = = by the Word of Jehovah.

GOD.... Will reveal Himself to... YOU... Through His WORD!

Do you know how to study the BIBLE? Also there is FREE BIBLE SOFTWARE here... www.e-sword.net With NT and OT Original Languages!

Thanks, R

2007-05-05 04:41:12 · 18 answers · asked by Anonymous

EVERYONE - What do you plan to do today to benefit mankind? Will you forgive some? Will you give money to a relief agency? Go to a benefit concert? Smile at someone????

Believers of all kinds - Get out of your books.

Atheists get out of your heads.

Get off Yahoo Answers and go put your thoughts and opinions and beliefs into something that will make this world better.

So...What are you going to do today???

The Ol' Hippie Jesus Freak
Grace and Peace
Peg

2007-05-05 04:40:15 · 15 answers · asked by Dust in the Wind 7

i personally believed in evolution

seriously to those that believed in creation you are saying some guy went (with his magic finger) booom!! the world booom!!! humans booom!!! all living things

2007-05-05 04:37:13 · 27 answers · asked by Anonymous