Religion & Spirituality - 30 May 2007

I am friends with an atheist,he is very negative even when it doesnt concern spirituality,are all atheist like that?

He thinks that we were sent here by martians(honestly!),Please explain this to me because he wont,he cant come up with an explanation. Serious answers only please. Im not trying to be sarcastic or be mean,im jus trying to understand.At times he is very confusing

2007-05-30 11:39:23 · 28 answers · asked by poopsywickle 2

I love you. You may join in my love if you lead the perfect life. If you slip you may burn animals. No need to burn animals, I'll just send my only son to die for you. You still don't love me?

BURN!!!!!!

I just don't get how you can love this guy.

2007-05-30 11:38:17 · 5 answers · asked by Anonymous

To be miracles of God in order to prove his existence? When he wont prove his existence himself. Did he ever show himself even in the old testament. When Moses saw the burning bush come on a burning bush is God. Are you sure Moses wasnt hallucinating. Did anyone ever read the ten commandments except Moses? He locked them in a box and the box disappeared. Why don't Christians open up their window stick their head out and shout I'm mad as Hell and I'm not going to take it any more if God is real let him show him self?

2007-05-30 11:37:49 · 8 answers · asked by Anonymous

I am very honored that my friend has asked me to be her child's godmother, but she is Cathloic and I am Pantheist. I would love to support her child and be a part of her life, but question whether I would be the appropriate godmother. I plan to discuss this with my friend soon, but wanted to see what others think the role of a godmother entails.

2007-05-30 11:36:26 · 15 answers · asked by Anonymous

I like the one where the squirrel wears a cape.

2007-05-30 11:33:59 · 9 answers · asked by WWTSD? 5

I read on several other threads comments such as: "Christians are as dangerous as Islamic terrorists", "They will kill you for blasphemy" etc. Can someone please give an example of this from the 21st century. That is, examples of Christians committing violence because someone spoke against Jesus, or forced evangelism etc.

2007-05-30 11:31:45 · 28 answers · asked by 87GN 2

2007-05-30 11:31:16 · 11 answers · asked by Anonymous

Since they can't understand the meaning of anything including god. Where do they go?

2007-05-30 11:31:05 · 13 answers · asked by Hooligan 3

2007-05-30 11:29:00 · 20 answers · asked by Midge 7

I understand the fact that you think this world is created by science. Not a higher being. And I truely respect that.

But something still keeps me wondering. Many scientific facts weren't discovered untill later on in life. Before people had the technology to discover... What did people believe in... before knowing that science was the creation of this world..Back in the old days when people were still people with practically the same minds that we have today. Who also thought... but didnt have the ability to answer questions because they didn't have the technology..

You understand my question?

2007-05-30 11:25:37 · 26 answers · asked by Saritta 2

I am looking for Quranic verses and ahadith that address any of the following:

Laser Hair removal (beard lines for men, moustache area for women, ear hair, neck hair etc)
Scar and mole removal
Dermabrasion.

These are few of the so many things that one can do in a skin care clinic. A friend of mine is running one (mostly treating problems and very less cosmetics) and is looking for Islamic reference for his business.

Those who do not have appropriate answers, please refrain from unpleasent remarks, thank you

2007-05-30 11:24:59 · 7 answers · asked by HK3738 7

Why God Allows Pain & Suffering



This is one of the best explanations of why God allows pain and



suffering that I have seen. It's an explanation other people will understand.




A man went to a barbershop to have his hair cut and his beard trimmed. As the barber began to work, they began to have a good conversation. They talked about so many things and various subjects.



When they eventually touched on the subject of God, the barber said:



"I don't believe that God exists."



"Why do you say that?" asked the customer.



"Well, you just have to go out in the street to realize that God doesn't exist. Tell me, if God exists, would there be so many sick people?



Would there be abandoned children?



If God existed, there would be neither suffering nor pain.



I can't imagine loving a God who would allow all of these things."

2007-05-30 11:23:38 · 21 answers · asked by The real Ed-Mike 3

It doesn't make much sense to me.

2007-05-30 11:23:05 · 30 answers · asked by Max 7

2007-05-30 11:22:10 · 18 answers · asked by Anonymous

someone on here a bit ago asked if and Christians are willing to admit that there is even a faint chance that they are wrong. I answered that yes there is, but it does not change my faith.

Are there any Atheists in here that are willing to admit that they could possible be wrong about God, or other deity?

2007-05-30 11:21:56 · 16 answers · asked by Anonymous

What do you think when you see comments like this posted here?

Myself, it kinda makes me think 'And they say atheists are depressed?!' I mean, c'mon, praying for the deaths of billions? That's gotta be about as dark as it gets. What are your thoughts when you see these types of comments?

2007-05-30 11:20:58 · 14 answers · asked by I WALK FUNNY 4

Our actions or our intentions? What do you think of this quote?

Without love, deeds, even the most brilliant, count as nothing.

St. Therese of the Child Jesus, also called the Little Flower.

2007-05-30 11:20:13 · 27 answers · asked by Debra M. Wishing Peace To All 7

hi has anyone heard of this religon?

2007-05-30 11:18:09 · 4 answers · asked by Anonymous

god watching over me
how he has inspired me or
about growing up

2007-05-30 11:15:57 · 15 answers · asked by -pudd 1

Other books were given for our INFORMATION;
the Bible was given for our TRANSFORMATION!

2007-05-30 11:13:08 · 15 answers · asked by Anonymous

Don't you think there is a gentler way to approach people about God than proudly and judgemently ranting about how perfect they are though the forgiveness of God, and how the rest of us are all touched by Devils, while ramming the Bible down our throats?
Did Jesus storm up to people and scream you're going straight to hell!

2007-05-30 11:12:03 · 16 answers · asked by Introverted extrovert 4

i've decide my religion from here on out is Heresy...i believe in God but i believe he's out to get me...what kinda freak watches you 24/7 anyway?...hes like Santa....he sees you when your sleeping, he knows when your awake, he knows if you've been bad or good so be good or he'll make you rot as a tortured soul in hell for all eternity....but he loves you...your thoughts, please.

2007-05-30 11:08:49 · 14 answers · asked by case h 3

I'm not referring to those who simply have been "religious" and now don't attend church anymore. I'm more interested in the stories of those who were once full-fledged zealots for the "Word of God," who maybe even read their Bibles every day and tried to "get people saved."

What are your thoughts on life now? Do you miss the faith you once had? Have you had success with sharing your story with people who still believe?

2007-05-30 11:08:41 · 14 answers · asked by Anonymous

2007-05-30 11:07:26 · 19 answers · asked by WWTSD? 5

omni=endlessly, infinitely; benevolent = looks for the kindest or most merciful solution.

why doesnt he just end their existance instead of tourturing them?

and please note that i said 'why?', so do not answer with "god never terminates his creations". i am asking why

Question 2, would you rather cease to exist, or burn in hell for eternity?

2007-05-30 11:05:24 · 10 answers · asked by Anonymous

I used to believe it based on assumption... from what I was taught as a child. As an adult I set out to prove the validity to myself and found that while the wording has been very carefully preserved for generations, there is little corroborating evidence.
I've come to believe that some of it is truth, and much is parable in which you can find great truths and life lessons. I also see that parts are heavily influenced by the views of the writers, society and times.
What causes you to believe it as absolute truth? Is it a feeling? Is it trust in those who taught you? Have you seen some evidence that I'm unaware of?

2007-05-30 11:04:53 · 22 answers · asked by G's Random Thoughts 5

2007-05-30 11:03:47 · 8 answers · asked by Anonymous

Muhammad

2007-05-30 11:00:55 · 2 answers · asked by mk 2

Even though I am an atheist, I can still be spiritual, right? I just got the Foo Fighters acoustic album, Skin and Bones. Its great! What are you listening to? (I put the spiritual part in in order to keep it on subject and not get another freakin' violation notice)

2007-05-30 11:00:54 · 25 answers · asked by in a handbasket 6

"But now, whoever has a money belt is to take it along, likewise also a bag, and whoever has no white report flag is to sell his coat and buy one." (Jesus online 13:37)

2007-05-30 11:00:44 · 5 answers · asked by The Reaper 1