Religion & Spirituality - 20 May 2007

It is easy for an adult (especially a childless adult) to look back rationally on their upbringing and say that their parents were mistaken in teaching fantasy to them as a young child. “I am moral and have common sense; I obey (mostly) the laws, and I am a good person. I never needed Santa Clause or the Easter Bunny to become who I am now and I will not teach them to my children. I will raise them to be rational and moral like me.”

Common sense is NOT common and it is not picked up through osmosis from society! It is taught from a very early age and is reinforced constantly by parents, teachers, and guardians to create the groundwork for the later stages of rational decision.

2007-05-20 08:08:56 · 15 answers · asked by Anonymous

2007-05-20 08:08:15 · 9 answers · asked by Bipolar Bear 4

I mean YES I know that the rule of three, the Rede, and the Wiccan law help provent it, but I mean is their anything aside from that that helps provent it?

2007-05-20 08:06:22 · 31 answers · asked by piano_master13 2

What are the opinions of
Pharisees
Zealots
Romans
Sadducees

On who Jesus Is???

Help! test tomorrow!

2007-05-20 08:06:20 · 14 answers · asked by Anonymous

I know as far as JW, their beliefs are the same no matter where you go. Does your differ if you travel to another country?

2007-05-20 08:06:14 · 7 answers · asked by Anonymous

What is their approx. number? I understand the US is the only country recognising them, but they count some well known so called "celebrities" among their followers.

From a program I saw about them on TV they seemed as fanatical and full of hate as Moslems.

2007-05-20 08:05:54 · 15 answers · asked by Anonymous

I'm a Christian but I have no idea.

2007-05-20 08:01:30 · 11 answers · asked by Anonymous

2007-05-20 08:00:11 · 5 answers · asked by Anonymous

Its evil and comes from satan! now the works of the flesh are manifest, which are these; adultery, fornication,uncleanness,lasciviousness, idolatry,witchcraft, hatred, variance,emulations,wrath,strife,seditions,heresies,envyings, murders, drunkenness,revellings, and such like; of which i tell you before as i have also told you in time past, that they which do such things shall not inherit the Kingdom of God. but the fruit of the Spirit is love,joy,peacelongsuffering,gentleness,goodness,faith,meekness,temperance; againt such there is no law. and they that are Christ's have crucified the flesh with affections and lusts. if we live in the Spirit let us also walk in the Spirit. let us not be desirous of vain glory,provoking one another,envying one another. Galatians 6 chapter 5 verse 17-26 Look this up in the Holy Bible. This is God's word! Praying for the lost! Jesus loves you all. I know what witchcraft and other evil stuff is. Read God's word. The Holy Bible. God says its evil

2007-05-20 07:59:47 · 36 answers · asked by summerbluerose 2

Muslims and Mormons both believe that the word of God was some how corrupted by the early church and that the Bible that is used by Christianity is innacurate. How can a believing Mormon and Muslim accept that their faith is right, when their religion contradicts the religion that it came from.
Both have roots in Christianity, however how can they both say the Chrisitan Bible is wrong. What credentials does Muhammad and Joseph Smith have to say that the Christian Bible is wrong? Where they seminary scholars? Or is every person who claims to be a prophet a prophet?
I have asked some hard questions about my faith and my Bible and I believe everyone of every faith needs to do the same.

2007-05-20 07:55:52 · 14 answers · asked by Anonymous

-she could have walked away in the mall and not say nothing-she`s on here in religious chat-and she makes a comment.

2007-05-20 07:52:09 · 18 answers · asked by Anonymous

“The greatest crimes, the greatest “sin” of Mohammed in the eyes of Christian West is that he did not allow himself to be slaughtered, to be “crucified” by his enemies. He only defended himself, his family and his followers; and finally vanquished his enemies. Mohammed’s success is the Christians’ gall of disappointment… He did not believe in any vicarious sacrifices for the sins of others.” (Edward Gibbon, Decline and Fall of the Roman Empire.)


“The lies which we [Christians] have heaped round this man (Mohammed), are disgraceful to ourselves only.” (Thomas Carlyle, Heroes and Hero Worship)

Mohammed never assigned himself a status more than a common man and a messenger of God. People had faith in him when he was surrounded by poverty and adversity and trusted him while he was the ruler of a great Empire. A man of spotless character who always had a confidence in himself and in God’s help. No aspect of his life remained hidden nor was his death a mysterious event. (M.H. Hyndman, The Awakening of Asia)


“In my view, Islam is the only religion in the world that will remain eternally practicable in changing times. (George Bernard Shaw, The Genuine Islam, 1936)


“Mohammed brought an end to idol worship. He preached monotheism and infinite Mercy of God, human brotherhood, care of orphan, emancipation of slaves, forbidding of wine --- No religion achieved as much success as Islam did (Sir William Muir, Life of Mohammed)

2007-05-20 07:51:21 · 19 answers · asked by wwhy 3

Charmed and Bewitched have fansites so complete they can tell you what color the character's underwear was in episode #21965, but Sabrina gets bupkis, why?

2007-05-20 07:50:48 · 4 answers · asked by Anonymous

I've been a Christian for only two weeks now and I was wondering if the words to the last song on the following ecard were doctrinally correct.
Any feedback would be greatly appreciated.
http://www.unitedalloftheabove.com/_ecard/index.php?id=1130

2007-05-20 07:49:39 · 6 answers · asked by Gene 1

If science is the answer to all of our problems than why don't you start a religion based solely on reason and science?
I don't mean you worship science, but that you adhere to the principles of science and reason.
After all, doesn't science and rational thought tell you what to do everyday like Jesus tells me what to do everyday?

2007-05-20 07:49:35 · 21 answers · asked by Anonymous

2007-05-20 07:48:51 · 18 answers · asked by Nate T 1

2007-05-20 07:42:07 · 21 answers · asked by STORMY K 3

Is it mormons, or have I got that wrong?

2007-05-20 07:40:51 · 8 answers · asked by Bipolar Bear 4

Does the latest "update" sent throught a Prophet abrogate the message or books sent previously ?

Did the message of Moses supercede the messages brought before him ?

Do employees follow the latest instructions from their boss or just stick to last years instructions ?

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2007-05-20 07:39:23 · 13 answers · asked by wwhy 3

ok the reason why I ask is when I was in high school, I knew this guy who was real devout christian and stuff and one time he remarked to me that the first time he would kiss his girl would be at the alter. Is it me, or is that a bit extreme? lol.

2007-05-20 07:39:16 · 20 answers · asked by Anonymous

"I do not feel obliged to believe that the same God who has endowed us with sense, reason, and intellect has intended us to forgo their use."
Galileo Galilei

So - if you believe in god - then you believe in using your brain to its full potential ???

2007-05-20 07:38:31 · 8 answers · asked by Anonymous

2007-05-20 07:37:49 · 18 answers · asked by ? 1

Isn't this the reason you claim your religion? My husband seems to think every religion is right, but if that were so there would be no need for all these diff. religions right?

2007-05-20 07:37:39 · 15 answers · asked by Anonymous

Which group of people on this site R & S sound more angry with their answers?

Non-Believers, Christians, or Atheists?

I separated non-believers and atheists b/c some people don't know what they believe.

2007-05-20 07:35:19 · 20 answers · asked by sep 3

If I don't believe in God, it's not like YOU are going to change my mind. Seems like the religious among us spend a lot of time telling other people how to believe; why not just leave the sinners (everyone who doesn't conform to their exact beliefs) to burn in hell for all eternity? Seems simpler and less of a pain in the bum for us poor nonbelievers who just want to do our shopping without having to be harassed by a fat woman with 4 kids, a cane, and a Bible. Thanks.

2007-05-20 07:34:59 · 19 answers · asked by one_love 2

how come jehoavh witness are willing to let there own children die instead of allowing a blood transfusion that would surely keep them alive isnt that the same as murder do u think god would approve of letting children die when a simple procedure would save them

2007-05-20 07:33:39 · 9 answers · asked by Anonymous

after all, going by their name, they believe science and reason are the answer.
I would expect many Scientology members to be atheists.

2007-05-20 07:32:27 · 25 answers · asked by Anonymous

Jews and Muslims both worship the God of Abraham no matter what name they may use.


Christians worship a God which is different and both Jewish and Muslims scholars agree that the Trinity is a foreign God.

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2007-05-20 07:32:13 · 17 answers · asked by wwhy 3

2007-05-20 07:31:08 · 16 answers · asked by STORMY K 3

2007-05-20 07:27:14 · 17 answers · asked by Anonymous