Religion & Spirituality - 16 May 2007

Preachers of nonsense religion need not reply to this question. Youre quest through life is to believe ancient myths because youre scared of the afterlife. Just live a life for goodness sake!

2007-05-16 03:48:51 · 37 answers · asked by Me 3

First of all, I've grown up NON-Mormon in Utah, so I'm not a bulldog for them. However, has there EVER been one definition of Christianity? No.
Second, Jesus's name is included in the name of their church and there are Jesus painting all over their churches. Obviously, that man is a central figure in the worship, and I can't think of a better definition of Christian than that.
It is certainly possible to question whether they are monotheistic or polytheistic, but that actually goes for all of Christianity. If you want pure monotheism, go hang out with the Jews. Islam is also more monotheistic.

2007-05-16 03:48:22 · 11 answers · asked by Anonymous

Sorry, I couldn't resist...............drink anyone ?

2007-05-16 03:47:16 · 6 answers · asked by Anonymous

"Genocide in Darfur is wrong"

"Religious indoctrination is child abuse"

2007-05-16 03:46:20 · 14 answers · asked by Eleventy 6

2007-05-16 03:40:50 · 25 answers · asked by Anonymous

That to be a fundamental christian and follow the bible literally (which is not possible) you cannot be logical

2007-05-16 03:35:54 · 24 answers · asked by mia 5

2007-05-16 03:34:29 · 42 answers · asked by Heaven_Bound 2

Has anyone here ever had an outerbody experience intentional or unintentional...is it allowed for Christians to astral Project.

2007-05-16 03:34:25 · 5 answers · asked by Nad 2

Serious replies only.

2007-05-16 03:34:15 · 19 answers · asked by בַר אֱנָשׁ (bar_enosh) 6

The Bible says that we should forgive those who sin against us as God forgives us. A friend of mine has not sinned against me, but continues to sin against her children and her own body by countless adulterous affairs. This is wrong and she has been rejected by two churches because of her promiscuous behaviour. She wants to continue our friendship, but I am confused about what is the right thing to do. The Bible clearly states "1 Cor 5:11 "What I meant was that you are not to associate with anyone who claims to be a Christian yet indulges in sexual sin or is greedy, or worships idols or is abusive, or a drunkard or a swindler. Don't even eat with such people. It isn't my responsibility to judge outsiders, but it certainly is your job to judge those inside the church who ae sinning in these ways."
So the question is "Should I exlude her from my life?" Biblically, what is the right thing to do?

2007-05-16 03:33:50 · 20 answers · asked by Freedom 7

2007-05-16 03:32:45 · 3 answers · asked by Anonymous

I'd like if you could share some prayer tips . How do you begin the day with prayer? What is your prayer method throughout the day? Any devotions you particularly like to say on any day of the week? What kind of prayers do you pray throughout the day and at night that keeps you focussed on God? Thanks

2007-05-16 03:31:24 · 10 answers · asked by Pat 3

Are there some famous Atheists who reconverted to their belief, before breathing their last?

2007-05-16 03:31:00 · 12 answers · asked by Anonymous

Doing the racial breakdown of the College of Cardinals, I find 83% of all Cardinals are of European ancestry, 7% are of African ancestry, 7% are of East Asian ancestry and only 1% are of East Indian ancestry (and are obviously descended from the Brahmin caste).

This would suggest to me that, assuming these numbers match the number of people from each racial group who call Catholicism their faith, that there are -very- few non-Europeans who embrace Catholicism.

The alternative assumption is that the Catholic Church does not believe in matching large numbers of non-European Catholics with large numbers of non-European Cardinals. This would suggest the church is biased against non-white racial groups, a suggestion I am told can't be true.

Assuming you also believe Catholicism is the only true religion worshipping God, then one must conclude that the vast majority of non-Europeans are rejecting God.

How do you explain this?

2007-05-16 03:30:23 · 2 answers · asked by Anonymous

The West gave up on spirituality and morality long ago. In fact, the West is the first culture in human history that has become agnostic or outright atheist in both theory and practice. We have completely severed our ties to our spiritual heritage. While still profiting from its Christian legacy, the West is no longer Christian in any sense of the word. Our business and government practices are atheistic. We do not operate from ethical or moral concerns. We are motivated by economic and political opportunity.


Any thoughts ?


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2007-05-16 03:28:28 · 20 answers · asked by Anonymous

then carry on with these fabrications to make people believe?Why is it not one christian ever takes a point onboard and accepts the possibilty,even 1%,that the bible is not the work of god?Do you not find this narrow minded or unreasonable?Do you spend your lives being 'unopen' to ideas?Do you think 'because I know' is polite when someone asks you to consider something?I know you have bet your whole life on religion, but why not look at the facts?Look at the world today,men still wanting power,it's evidentally in his nature.Why is it so hard to believe that this wasn't happening then? Do you believe this from a biography written about "Kim Jung Il"

"According to a North Korean book published in the mid-1990s called Divine Stories About the Dear Leader, Kim Jung Il played his first round of golf and scored five holes-in-one"

If this is real,absolute proof of man's desire to spread lies and propaganda to stay in power and feel more secure.What was different in Roman times?!

2007-05-16 03:25:22 · 17 answers · asked by thethinker 2

Of course there are a lot of non-Christians that will ignorantly insist otherwise.
The most IMPORTANT thing is that Christians aught to be single-minded on this issue.

The Savior fulfilled the messianic prophecies (more than 300) of the law that heralded his coming (Luke 24:44). He fulfilled the demand of the law for perfect obedience—by his sinless life (Galatians 3:10; John 8:29, 46; 1 Peter 2:22). He fulfilled the purpose of the law, being the very object of its glorious, preparatory design (Galatians 3:24-25).

2007-05-16 03:21:33 · 20 answers · asked by JayDee 2

2007-05-16 03:20:05 · 19 answers · asked by Anonymous

2007-05-16 03:19:00 · 3 answers · asked by Scotty Doesnt Know 7

If you found this money as a christian, jew , muslim, or catholic what ever. would you just pocket it or try to return it knowing what a terrible burden itr would be to you to lose so much money?

2007-05-16 03:18:56 · 19 answers · asked by Anonymous

When Paul was on the road to Damascus he saw a light and heard a voice. Did those who were with him hear the voice?
(a) Yes(Acts9:7)
(b) No(Acts22:9)

When Paul saw the light he fell to the ground. Did his traveling companions also fall to the ground?
(a) Yes (Acts 26:14)
(b) No (Acts 9:7)

Did the voice spell out on the spot what Paul’s duties were to be?
(a) Yes (Acts 26:16-18)
(b) No. The voice commanded Paul to go into the city of Damascus and there he will be told what he must do. (Acts9:7;22: 10)

2007-05-16 03:18:41 · 4 answers · asked by Anonymous

2007-05-16 03:16:40 · 6 answers · asked by Scotty Doesnt Know 7

2007-05-16 03:13:22 · 15 answers · asked by MoPleasure4U 4

I'd love to hear the logic behind such thinking.Please be realistic, Im not looking for Bible quotes (Though I'm sure i'll get them) but rational thoughts.

2007-05-16 03:12:46 · 18 answers · asked by Edko 3

Can anyone give me a basic understanding of Wiccan beliefs?

2007-05-16 03:09:50 · 14 answers · asked by Anonymous

2007-05-16 03:08:27 · 4 answers · asked by mormon_4_jesus 7

I was wanting to get Baptize now, and was wondering if it is ok to have my father baptize with me at the same time? A friend told me about this proxy baptism thing.

2007-05-16 03:03:44 · 17 answers · asked by cross25 1

will usa be an islam nation like france is today? can u believe that 10% of the population in france are muslims. are jews the real cause of wars between muslims and christians. do we just accept muslims presenses and let them take over the world

2007-05-16 03:01:48 · 21 answers · asked by Anonymous

Atheists disbelieve in all things supernatural. The laws of physics state that matter cannot be created nor destroyed, yet, matter WAS created or else we wouldn't be here. Our existence, by its very definition, is a supernatural event (not just transcendant to the natural laws, but indeed in complete contradiction).

These leaves us two possible conclusions:

1. Atheists do not believe matter exists. Thus, the atheist must also dismiss his own existence.

or

2. Atheists don't understand what is meant by "supernatural" when they broadly reject all forms of it. If this so, what other portions of atheistic belief do atheists fail to comprehend the repercussions thereof?

Thoughts?

(P.S. I'm agnostic.)

2007-05-16 03:01:30 · 21 answers · asked by The_Music_Man 3

I've read a lot of comments where people say Christians are hipocrites. I could have sworn a hipocrite was someone who had a do as I say, not as I do attitude. Let the truth be told everyone, religious or non-religious has said one thing and done the opposite. Example: a parent telling a child not to smoke because its bad, but has just fired one up. Isn't that hipocritical? That has nothing to do with religion, just being human. Just because one believes in a religion doesn't mean that they live a "perfect" life. If we were born in sin and trying to live the best we can, who is anyone to say that Christians or any other religious person who makes a bad choice is a hipocrite? Just wanted some different opinions.

2007-05-16 03:01:02 · 13 answers · asked by Lil_MissVal 3