Religion & Spirituality - 22 May 2007

that god(no matter what faith) should be made acountable for the state of the world, all the death and suffering just so tha tpeople will ahve faith in him? isnt that a little selfish? should even a god not have to answer for the sake, and current state of his or her creation?

2007-05-22 17:39:55 · 18 answers · asked by Anonymous

2007-05-22 17:38:04 · 14 answers · asked by Anonymous

and a lot about religion and philosophy. How many of these books have you read? If the answer is "none", why not? If you have read any of them, what are your comments?

The God Delusion, Richard Dawkins
The Demon-Haunted World, Carl Sagan
Atheist Universe, David Mills
The Atheist Manifesto, Michel Onfrey
Why I Am Not A Christian, Bertrand Russell
The End of Faith, Sam Harris
Losing Faith in Faith, Dan Barker (former minister)

2007-05-22 17:37:57 · 22 answers · asked by Kathryn™ 6

God does not cause these things to happen, its Satan the Devil and his demons that cause horrible thing to happen. Satan hates innocent children and all people because we are made in the image of God almighty and he wants us all dead anyway he can.
But why doesn't God stop these horrible thing from happening, How can God allow this?
Again, God doesn't! He has given all men free will to do what they like while on his earth. This life is a test; people have the choice, the choice of doing good or evil. To choose God or Satan.
Everything we do while on this earth, every thought action and word spoken will be judged by God when we die.
Remember, Satan is the cause for all sin, death, rape murder poverty child molestation etc, etc… every single thing that goes against God and his nature.
So don’t blame God. If you want to blame someone blame Satan he is the reason for this world’s sin.

2007-05-22 17:37:19 · 41 answers · asked by Purity 4

Is this a valid point for the "Soul" argument?

2007-05-22 17:35:58 · 25 answers · asked by Black Hole Gravity Unleashed 3

I'm a Roman Catholic, who sad to say, is loosing faith. I know God exists....it just feels like i've been "empty" for at least 2 years. I defend my religion like my family, but when it comes to mass or praying, i feel like i know it won't do anything for me....and pushing it aside. I just wanted to know if anyone who has experienced this or knows what to do to help me regain faith and feel like God is caring for me and my family.

I feel like praying is talking to myself and wonder why my life, although looking on the up and up, on the inside i feel like crap. Thanks and i hope someone can help/ guide me to the beginning of a better relationship with God.

2007-05-22 17:34:53 · 19 answers · asked by irishredfishstick 3

Since when was this country a Christian nation? Did we have a vote and decide on a national religion? Was I in a coma when this happend? I was under the impression that this country was founded on the belief of freedom of religion for all, and along with this idea America was founded on the idea of a separation of church and state.

As you would note, God is not mentioned once in the Constitution or the Declaration of Independence. A Creator is mentioned, but not the Christian, Jewish, Muslim or any other specific god.

It was never meant to be a Christian nation, but rather a nation where all religions may flourish of their own accord.

2007-05-22 17:33:41 · 24 answers · asked by Anonymous

2007-05-22 17:33:25 · 4 answers · asked by NHBaritone 7

How do I find one in my area? I live in California, is there a number I can call? Do they come to your home and give you bible studies?

2007-05-22 17:32:37 · 16 answers · asked by Anonymous

I have not gone in years, am not super reglious but want to meet nice people. I would prefer a church that talks of now-a-day events and happenings and not all about
bible characters. I am open to all suggestions. Just want some insight if there is such a church. I was raised in baptist faith when I was a child. I believe I am more spirtual than religous.

2007-05-22 17:30:47 · 10 answers · asked by homesweethomediana@sbcglobal.net 3

I can honestly say that sometimes I feel below others.

2007-05-22 17:30:32 · 19 answers · asked by Lee Chamberlain 1

2007-05-22 17:29:20 · 7 answers · asked by NHBaritone 7

2007-05-22 17:28:45 · 19 answers · asked by STA-TOW 5

when they "matter of factly" speak of their god, as though he definitly exsists and they know exactly what he want from them. They know all of gods rules, but they are different from 'that guys' gods rules. What god really exsists? Allah? Jesus? Buda? Heffner? Pink Unicorn?

2007-05-22 17:26:35 · 29 answers · asked by Dudeman 3

Hello, I have a question that needs to be answered very soon.

Explain how the importance of community is represented through the Sacrament of Baptism in the Catholic parish.

If anyone can help, that would be great.

2007-05-22 17:26:11 · 7 answers · asked by Matt R 2

2007-05-22 17:22:21 · 5 answers · asked by Tricky6000 2

my prayer is like this....
I have fear of God, and I do know how, to fear him. I seek his face, to here his voice. My life is a seek. I do seek after him almost every minute, I feel within my heart that he can make me like him, just have to wait, and keep longing after him. been 6 yrs, I've pray for purity of my sole, and to learn his ways. To learn and have the mind of Christ. I continuously get touched by the holy spirit. God is a very silent spirit. But my heart won't let Go of seeking after him, till I'm like him. So much hunger for him. My life is a prayer, I pray almost day. many hours, days, months, soon to be years. its the only way I can love his sacrifice, if he makes me like him in righteousness and understanding. I desire his ways to be my ways, I've completely surrendered myself for Gospel of Jesus Christ. The Lord called me the great seeker and he asked me to do this seek. Has God ever asked you to pray or seek?

2007-05-22 17:21:59 · 11 answers · asked by Anonymous

"While the Israelites were in the desert, a man was discovered gathering wood on the Sabbath day. Those who caught him at it brought him to Moses and Aaron and the whole assembly. But they kept him in custody, for there was no clear decision as to what should be done with him. Then the Lord said to Moses, "This man shall be put to death; let the whole community stone him outside the camp." So the whole community led him outside the camp and stoned him to death as the Lord had commanded Moses." Numbers 15:32-36 NAB

2007-05-22 17:18:19 · 16 answers · asked by Anonymous

At least the evangelical nut jobs are going all of the way with their rhetoric. They read the whole bible, have it soaked in their tears of joy, and you can be on the defensive with them right from the get go to protect yourself.

It's like liberal Christians are guilty about it. "Well, this part of the bible is true, but I don't agree with this part. It's okay...he he he he"

Ugh, that's even worse. You are either with the cult or against having the cult swarm over us.

I suppose you can just be moderate too. Just get ready to have no rights left soon. Enjoy that one sweetheart.


By the way, I will be called angry. That's cool. I really enjoy the company of many rational thinkers and pacificts.

2007-05-22 17:17:20 · 18 answers · asked by Anonymous

Either way please answer sincerely.

2007-05-22 17:17:14 · 28 answers · asked by SuperSkinny 3

No fair saying,"Satan".
For me it would be Mary Magdaline. I think she got a bum rap. I am not really convinced that she was "the whore" but even if she was...she was a close follower of Jesus. He loved her. She was one of the few at the cross. I think some of the most reverent of us may be apologyzing to her in the next life.

2007-05-22 17:15:32 · 30 answers · asked by nil_queen 3

i broke up with him because he was way overbearing and now he's thinking it's all his fault and he's a bit emotionally un-stable...help!

2007-05-22 17:11:30 · 31 answers · asked by stevethebeeve 3

A rose among the thorns or the cross he died on(dogwood)

2007-05-22 17:10:53 · 7 answers · asked by pumpkin 4

can give me words of wisdom that you have gained through your trials and tribulations? Have you had moments of doubts? Did you leave the Church one time and came back years later? Why and what made you come back? Can you share one important life lesson about God and your faith that might help others thta are surrounded with secular temptations?

Thank you very much! God bless!

2007-05-22 17:10:31 · 8 answers · asked by Anonymous

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Walking around, getting ready to ride into the sky with an old Jewish guy holding them.

Stopping medical research and education based on the fact it's against their book.

Meanwhile, we have to live with these people.

2007-05-22 17:10:25 · 27 answers · asked by Anonymous

...on YA? It's basically the same myths being rehashed over and over, the same holidays recycled and renamed to suit whatever religion is currently in power.

It's all myth, baby!

2007-05-22 17:07:57 · 13 answers · asked by Anonymous

An atheist I know said that North Koreans were not atheist because most worship King Jong-Il as a God, thereby proving once again that religion is the cause of all evil in the world. He used the same example to prove that the Soviet Union was not an atheist society because they were forced to worship Joseph Stalin, so it was another form of religion being forced onto people which caused so many deaths. Does anyone else buy this? It seemed like a bit of a stretch to me.

2007-05-22 17:07:02 · 14 answers · asked by Anonymous

Why am I so fond of all of you? Even the ones who disagree with me.
(you know who you are :)
Here I am, connecting to avatars and nicknames, sharing insights and playing games on this virtual playground. yet the connections are valid.(are they?)
I've never met a single one of you in 'real life'. What's your explanation?

2007-05-22 17:06:43 · 35 answers · asked by ? 6

2007-05-22 17:01:20 · 1 answers · asked by undercovernudist 6

So he's pro choice?

2007-05-22 17:00:13 · 22 answers · asked by Anonymous