Religion & Spirituality - 18 May 2007

what is your take on the stories of the old testament? do you believe them to be the factual word of god or do you think of them more as parables to teach people lessons?

2007-05-18 05:30:34 · 8 answers · asked by just curious (A.A.A.A.) 5

Paving the way to hell by wasting time and gettin paid for it?

2007-05-18 05:29:58 · 24 answers · asked by Anonymous

Romans 3:10 says "No one is good, not one, no one seeks after God"

And Ephesians 2:8 explains that Jesus only saves us by His grace, not our works, or good deeds so that nobody should boast.
So anyone can live their lives, doing good deeds, and being nice people, but without Jesus Christ, they will gain nothing in the end.
For God has a free gift of salvation only through HIM. So what must you do to receive this great salvation?
Romans 10:9
That if you confess with your mouth, "Jesus is Lord," and believe in your heart that God raised him from the dead, you will be saved.

2007-05-18 05:29:14 · 15 answers · asked by Mandolyn Monkey Munch 6

2007-05-18 05:28:54 · 5 answers · asked by Anonymous

We need a simple (verrrrry simple) theme for R&S today! Any suggestions?

2007-05-18 05:28:14 · 18 answers · asked by Anonymous

I've considered getting one...but...I don't want to damn myself to HELL in the process...any thoughts?

2007-05-18 05:26:35 · 14 answers · asked by lukeduke0131 2

2007-05-18 05:26:19 · 28 answers · asked by in a handbasket 6

why do we use jesus' birth as a frame of reference? shouldn't we use adam's birth/creation day as the first day if he did indeed exist, or better yet, why not just start with the first day of creation?

2007-05-18 05:25:00 · 8 answers · asked by just curious (A.A.A.A.) 5

2007-05-18 05:24:26 · 11 answers · asked by Klawed Klawson 5

Are really and example of the True *Faith* if so name one:

Is Osama - A true representation of Islam?

Hitler, Jefferey Dahmer might of been exposed to Christianity as children but grew up not practicing the faith.

Stalin and Charles Manson-Were Atheists- Born Killers

Last Question- If you don't believe in GOd or Religion what prevents you from being fooled by the Anti-Christ when he comes to power?

Since you don't believe this will happen don't you think you might be playing into Satan's hand just where he wants you?

2007-05-18 05:24:09 · 11 answers · asked by Anonymous

2007-05-18 05:23:54 · 5 answers · asked by Anonymous

Here in Canada we have laws against the promotion of Hatred.

To get this law passed, the Bible had to be specifically exempted. This was because "christians" feared that the law would outlaw the Bible.

Would you please explain to me why you believe the Bible should continue to be a source of Hatred, and why you would oppose the Bible being censored so that anything that promotes Hatred was removed?

2007-05-18 05:23:03 · 22 answers · asked by Anonymous

why is it that every time i answer a question about god or religion, i get all thumbs down and no thumbs up? i am a spirit filled christian and im always willing to stand up for what i believe, but its seems like there are more people on here who dont believe in god than who do! come on people, prove me wrong....who believes?

2007-05-18 05:21:11 · 31 answers · asked by Anonymous

Jibba Jabba always asks me who it is, and I don't have a clue so shall we name him? I suppose I better give this a religious slant so I will ask if he should be named after a Biblical character?

2007-05-18 05:16:00 · 16 answers · asked by Midge 7

2007-05-18 05:14:46 · 17 answers · asked by Anonymous

to be classified as "WELL mental"!!!
Don't you think it is like a brain disease.
People that claim to have seen fairies etc are sectioned..what's the difference in believing in this god stuff?
It's scary what these nutters say is true and real.

2007-05-18 05:13:32 · 33 answers · asked by Anonymous

Can you tell me which is right and which is wrong?

-stealing a car
-washing someone's car

2007-05-18 05:12:53 · 8 answers · asked by Mandolyn Monkey Munch 6

I'm just wondering. Can you go to Church and tell the priest that you don't want to be part of that religion and, like, stop being Catholic? What if someone wanted to not have any religion at all?

I'm not thinking of doing anything myself; this is a purely speculative question. I have a very inquisitive mind. Please be serious in your answer.

2007-05-18 05:12:48 · 14 answers · asked by PunkenPye 3

2007-05-18 05:10:52 · 18 answers · asked by Anonymous

Are y'all just trying to mess with me or what? It's friday!! Can we do fun questions? My brain hurts today- I need simple things!

2007-05-18 05:09:14 · 13 answers · asked by Anonymous

Besides the celibacy part, do nuns or priests ever feel lonely because they never get to experience love? Do they never feel a longing to be hugged, kissed, or cuddled?

2007-05-18 05:07:55 · 18 answers · asked by Graciela, RIRS 6

I would use the word...."sweet"

2007-05-18 05:07:11 · 14 answers · asked by ? 5

Is this evidence of unintelligent design?

People might even be justified calling it incompetent design.

2007-05-18 05:02:21 · 35 answers · asked by Anonymous

2007-05-18 05:01:59 · 57 answers · asked by I WALK FUNNY 4

If they say heaven is in the sky
why dont astrnaunts run into it
THERE ISNT A PLACE UP THERE
GOD CAN BLOW ME!!!!

wHERE IS HEAVEN AND GOD


PERSONALLY I DONT THINK ITS UP THERE

IF HE WAS HE WOULD BE DOING SOMETHING ABOUT THIS WORLD!!!!

2007-05-18 04:59:02 · 28 answers · asked by Anonymous

2007-05-18 04:57:43 · 5 answers · asked by de v 2

2007-05-18 04:55:57 · 16 answers · asked by Fatty 2

Ok so here me out before you bust out laughing or just jump at yes.
I speak from experience with magic. Magic (contrary to Harry Potter beliefs) is simply focusing intent on energy. Even though I am a practicing pagan, I am a scientist at heart (yes yes, my athiest friends I know you are having a very good laugh at that :D) BUT as a psychologist I also know there is alot about the human mind we don't know and we don't fully understand what its capable. So if we can control light (energy) and sound (energy) whose to say we can't control our own? So in that state of mind, could it be real?
Just one of those things I have pondering lately.

2007-05-18 04:54:16 · 18 answers · asked by ~Heathen Princess~ 7

Look at the following verses :

Romans 5:12, "Wherefore, as by one man sin entered into the world, and death by sin, and so death passed upon all men, for that all have sinned."

Matt 9:13 and Matt 12:7
But go and learn what this means: 'I desire mercy, not sacrifice.'For I have not come to call the righteous, but sinners."

It is interesting to note that while Paul invents a theology of atonement based on the offering of Jesus as a human sacrifice for sin, Jesus explicitly rejects this doctrine as can be seen from the above verses.

In the Bible, can anyone point to a verse whic shows that Jesus was willing to accept his fate to be sacrificed? Even at the last moment, he cried to God asking why he forsaked him.

Many of the idealogies followed by Christians today are not Jesus' but Pauls'. But Christians Choose to refuse giving useles reasons like, we dont know the scripture, we are reading out of context etc. What makes you 100% sure that you're reading in context?

2007-05-18 04:52:01 · 11 answers · asked by The Skeptic 4

or do you persist?

(notice also some dont know when a question is not directed to them)

2007-05-18 04:49:08 · 24 answers · asked by George 3