Religion & Spirituality - 29 May 2007

and refuse the forgiveness Jesus offers to all mankind, but no unpardonable sin exists today. Every offense that can be committed is covered by Christ's atoning sacrifice."

In Touch, August 2006, P. 43

2007-05-29 09:31:05 · 17 answers · asked by Anonymous

Q. What did the atheist say to the fundie?

A. Harry Potter!

2007-05-29 09:29:50 · 3 answers · asked by DEPRESSED™ 5

I am an atheist, was a Christian, and I am considering my own death. Any suggestions on a funeral service. As atheism is not a belief system it lacks a ritual dude to say the nice words. I am looking for ideas. I wouldn't mind a New Orleans Jazz Band, but that isn't always available since you cannot pick where you die always. Likewise, it could be inconvenient in terms of structure.

I am looking for any good ideas, which of course rules out joining a religion. If anyone has thought this through and has plans of their own, I would like to know them.

2007-05-29 09:26:30 · 21 answers · asked by OPM 7

2007-05-29 09:24:09 · 3 answers · asked by sensory deprivation 2

Those d**n freeloading,hairy,feces throwing b******s! Why won't they move to some other planet? They eat all our bananas and make Creationists furious!

2007-05-29 09:24:03 · 25 answers · asked by Anonymous

2007-05-29 09:24:02 · 11 answers · asked by Anonymous

Agree or disagree? Why?

2007-05-29 09:23:09 · 7 answers · asked by stakekawa 3

Since coming to R&S have actually started questioning God in a good way? I mean like when you hear the gospel on here, and have actually "thought" about it, with all pride set aside....how many of you have turned a soft heart towards God?
In ALL honesty now! And even if nobody says they have....this does not prove that God does not work, but only shows how much more right Jesus was when saying the world would hate those who are saved, because they hated Him first--- and also shows how conviction stirs someone up- because deep down they know there has to be something right about the gospel....
yet they do not want to see it, because that would mean they would have to give up sin and submit to God. But how many of you have seen the goodness of God through hearing the gospel on here? Have understood His love? And what He did?

2007-05-29 09:21:42 · 16 answers · asked by Mandolyn Monkey Munch 6

not to mention full of magic references????? who do they think the "magi" were who greeted jesus at his birth? they were magicians from Persia! (Iran now which is REALLY ironic) if magic is ok with jesus then christians should shut up about harry potter.

2007-05-29 09:20:35 · 33 answers · asked by Anonymous

Judaism, Islam and Christianity all spring from the lies of Abraham and his followers.

2007-05-29 09:19:55 · 14 answers · asked by Anonymous

2007-05-29 09:19:30 · 11 answers · asked by pastor of muppets 6

Abraham = a vaguely remembered Hammurabi.

Same time frame, same name.

2007-05-29 09:19:16 · 7 answers · asked by Anonymous

Isn't the only real conflict between science and religion seen in the fact that the multitude of scientists fail to comprehend the true depth of science, while the vast majority of religious people in the world fail to comprehend the true depth of their own religion?

And, for purely political reasons, isn't this prevailing junk-science taught to our children in schools, while spiritually disenfranchised dogma is preached to the people in the churches?

Aren't the truly enlightened people, the few who know that once the depth of both science and religion is revealed to the mind, that all Creation becomes One Unified Thought and Expression?

Ideas, Thoughts, Opinions...?

2007-05-29 09:18:28 · 35 answers · asked by Anonymous

In the course of human history, many people have claimed answered prayers. If you filter out the ones that can be explained by normal means and/or coincidence, that still leaves a lot. And those prayers have been answered for people of all religions... and none. Have YOU had a prayer answered? If the only explanation for the resulting event is that who/whatever you prayed to actually intervened in the "normal" flow of events, how do we explain that? Let's see what's out there. Everybody...

2007-05-29 09:18:10 · 9 answers · asked by Suzanne 5

death and life are in the power of the tounge and those who love it shall eat its fruits. be blessed.

2007-05-29 09:18:08 · 8 answers · asked by KYMME G 2

..."just a theory".

2007-05-29 09:17:10 · 20 answers · asked by Miltant_Agnostic 2

enjoy cod liver oil?

2007-05-29 09:16:19 · 14 answers · asked by Anonymous

What is yours?

My favorite thing about R&S , is I get a chance to see others points of view......sometimes when you look at things from another perspective you can learn and grow. Also sometimes
I get a good laugh and smile. cheeseeeeeeeeeeee.

2007-05-29 09:16:15 · 22 answers · asked by Anonymous

Hey Look over there -------->>>

*sweeps question under the rug*



*whistles innocently*

2007-05-29 09:15:14 · 18 answers · asked by hate 1

when i think of all the wars and all the killing that has been done in the name of god i realize how dangerous it is. since i see religion as being a threat to me and my family, am i allowed to shoot people who come on my property uninvited and want to spread the gospel?

2007-05-29 09:15:07 · 5 answers · asked by just curious (A.A.A.A.) 5

I've always been brought up believing that a fundamental difference between science & religion was that you can question science but not religion. And to me, that was what made science fun!
Nowadays, that line has been blurred dramatically. Recent Supreme Court rulings on evolution (banning stupid book labels) & all the global warming radicals shouting down those who disagree with them.
Now I don't blame the actual scientists for this, but rather blame laymen who go into a defensive mode, much like a religious person will when their beliefs are challanged. This does appear to have the same effect as religion as debate & questioning is suppressed. Of course, no scientific theory has ever been successfully challenged so it's probably moot! -LOL
So where do you draw the line between when science crosses the line into religion?

2007-05-29 09:14:39 · 9 answers · asked by modernneanderthal 3

...when they find themselves condemned of their sins?

They're not "familiar" enough with it to know what God said about it though.

The Old Testament law was given to a specific group of people, the Jews. God said to Moses, "...I have made a covenant with thee, and with Israel" (Exodus 34:27).
The Old Testament supplies much material for our learning.
It allows us to see God operate with mankind throughout history.
They don't UNDERSTAND....Did you notice that?

2007-05-29 09:14:18 · 16 answers · asked by JayDee 2

2007-05-29 09:13:39 · 8 answers · asked by Anonymous

So many people are SO certain that God has "called" them to a particular ministry. Each one appears just as positive as the next, even though they disagree about so many things they say are essential to eternal life. How could God allow this? How could YOU be right and the other guy be wrong when you are both totally convinced?

2007-05-29 09:13:10 · 9 answers · asked by Suzanne 5

What did it feel like?

2007-05-29 09:12:47 · 10 answers · asked by Anonymous

2007-05-29 09:12:06 · 8 answers · asked by Anonymous

2007-05-29 09:11:53 · 31 answers · asked by Anonymous

Apparently, making a dumb spelling error has made my other question an abomination. Does this mean I should go to confession? Or do I need to resort to self flagellation?

2007-05-29 09:11:47 · 15 answers · asked by Graciela, RIRS 6

conform to our beliefs or trying to pass laws that take away their rights. Are there any christians on this site that have ever had anything to do with these accusations or do most of you, such as myself, just live your lifes as exempary as you can? I honestly have not seen any questions or answers from obvious christians that appear to be forcing your beliefs on others. So do you think this is job a cop out and an easy answer atheists post rather than coming up with a truly intelligent answer?

2007-05-29 09:10:50 · 24 answers · asked by Anonymous

what character from TV and film best describes you or can you relate to ... and does this say anything about your religious or spiritual beliefs ?

personally I can see myself like Phoebe from Friends
the silly blonde who stands in the middle of everyone screaming " SHUT UP "
while talking to her dead Grandmother

who are you ?

2007-05-29 09:10:41 · 16 answers · asked by Anonymous