Religion & Spirituality - 30 May 2007

What do these people have to offer? Appart from hot air!
Do you have something better to offer?

2007-05-30 22:14:55 · 14 answers · asked by j_emmans 6

Would this be frowned upon?

ie take the best bits from either one.

2007-05-30 22:12:50 · 23 answers · asked by Jimmy Q 2

2007-05-30 22:04:05 · 12 answers · asked by kannan 2

One morning a man hobbles into a church on crutches. He stops in front of the holy water, splashes some on both legs, then throws his crutches away. An altar boy witnesses the scene and runs into the rectory to tell the priest. " Son," says the priest, " You've just witnessed a miracle. Tell me, where is this man now ?" The boy replies, " Lying on his back by the font."

2007-05-30 21:58:32 · 14 answers · asked by Sir Reginald Whiskers 3

What does your pastor say? What do other church members say? What do YOU say?

2007-05-30 21:42:18 · 17 answers · asked by Anonymous

What comples you to live your life a you are told?
Why do you believe?
Is their any proof?
What do you gain?


(This question is not meant to scrutinise anybody or anybody's faith, just a genuine interest)

Thanks.

2007-05-30 21:34:22 · 18 answers · asked by Anonymous

2007-05-30 21:10:04 · 19 answers · asked by my avatar 1

2007-05-30 21:09:37 · 12 answers · asked by Anonymous

Does it mean something religious ?

2007-05-30 21:09:12 · 15 answers · asked by tokyo_panch_marg 2

2007-05-30 21:07:31 · 12 answers · asked by Anonymous

how to start believing in yourself and be confident??

2007-05-30 21:07:30 · 15 answers · asked by Anonymous

After reading Gerrys blog on the find maddy website this morning, I cried tears of anger and hurt. They dont care about their daughter, just read it and see where the focus is on. It sickens me to my stomach. They think they are celebritys, planning thier next Trip. Oh we couldnt eat as our nerves for seeing the pope, what about your nerves your daughter is missing. Sky news you need to show the real feeling from the people, visit yahoo answers and you will see them.

31st May 2007
Day 27
Today has gone as well as we could possibly imagine.

We woke around 7.15am and got ourselves ready. There was a lovely continental breakfast prepared but both Kate and I ate very little due to nerves. We left the Embassy just after 9.00am and stopped en route to the Vatican, at Piazza Pia for a photo opportunity with St Peters in the distance. I made a very short statement regarding our forthcoming visit and expressed my gratitude to Francis Campbell, the British Ambassador to the Vatican, and his staff for making us feel as if we were part of their family.

We arrived in plenty of time for the Papal audience and were delighted to find we were seated in the ?Prima Fila?- the first row. Clarence, Francis and Monsingneur Charlie Burns, a colourful Glaswegian who teaches at the seminary and looks after the Ambassador?s spiritual well being were seated immediately behind us. It was extremely sunny and I have to admit that Kate and I were struggling somewhat with the heat in our dark suits but Francis rescued us with an umbrella and some water and following that some heavy cloud rolled in, cooling us down.

The atmosphere in St Peter?s square was almost carnival like with up to 35,000 people there to see the Pope. He did not disappoint, driving slowly around the crowd in his open jeep, waving cheerfully. We were sombre in contrast given that we were there to ask Benedict to pray for Madeleine, although I am sure others were also there to get blessings for their loved ones. After this the Pontiff took his seat in front of approximately 30 cardinals, bishops and priests. One of the priests, Father Daniel Gallagher from the US, came up to us before the service and said some very kind words; that he was praying and everyone was praying for Madeleine daily.

The service started with a series of addresses from priests representing the various French, German, Italian, English, Spanish and Polish speaking congregations present. Each parish represented was mentioned and various bands, mainly German, played short pieces and a few choirs sang a verse and the large Polish contingent priests seated behind us wearing large yellow scarves tied like ribbons around theirs necks sang 3 or 4! At the end of this preamble the priest stated that the Pope was happy to tell us he was praying for the congregation, our families, our children and those who were suffering. These words seemed so poignant in the light of Madeleine?s abduction and naturally both Kate and I were, naturally, very emotional. The Pope?s actual address seemed to pass in a blur and I am looking forward to reading the actual transcript as I can remember very little of the actual words.

Following the completion of the Papal address in the different languages, Benedict individually greeted the other clergy on the dias. During this period Father Gallagher presented us with a small gift to remind us that he would pray daily for Madeleine and a cardinal also expressed similar sentiments. The Pope took approximately 20 minutes to meet other people in the Prima Fila before reaching us. It felt as if time stood still for a moment when the Pope looked into our faces and there was almost instant recognition and a change in his expression. He said he would pray for us, our family and Madeleine. Kate passed him a photograph of Madeleine and he blessed this and would pray for her safe returning. The meeting was more personal than we could have imagined given the number of people there and will help us sustain our hope and determination to find Madeleine.

The press conference followed shortly afterwards and was very well attended. We will give more details tomorrow as we are very tired following our visit and hope to get an early night before planning our next trip.

2007-05-30 21:05:02 · 3 answers · asked by Anonymous

i.e. That the Truth is One, but the labels many?

Could it be therefore that conflict, conquest & strife are based therefore on fundamental misunderstanding?

Shouldn't we all, then, just love one another? :-)

2007-05-30 21:02:04 · 25 answers · asked by goodfella 5

2007-05-30 21:00:38 · 15 answers · asked by swathi r 1

It seems so soon

2007-05-30 21:00:20 · 16 answers · asked by E_J 2

Here's my theory: I think they had to be young kids in their early teen years. That would also explain why they did not have children until later on, and also why they would have bickered the way they did when they got into trouble with God for not obeying the law about not eating the forbidden fruit.

What do you think?

2007-05-30 20:58:08 · 10 answers · asked by Anonymous

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2007-05-30 20:55:08 · 3 answers · asked by ﷲAllah's Slaveﷲ 4

2007-05-30 20:50:33 · 13 answers · asked by cananddo 4

2007-05-30 20:50:21 · 17 answers · asked by Alison 1

You vigorously deny the existence of thousands of gods claimed by other religions, but feel outraged when someone denies the existence of yours?

2007-05-30 20:49:08 · 12 answers · asked by science rules! 3

if so, can anyone give me some good epitomes of this???!!!!

2007-05-30 20:47:16 · 21 answers · asked by ILoveGreen ZipZapZop 4

why is it that those people who say that they dont believe in the Lord get angry when believers tell them that they will go to hell when they refuse to believe? why do they get so offended about something that they dont believe in....? it's just ridiculous...
the way i see it....they do know that there is a God....and that they just "deny" it (notice the word that i used)^_^

2007-05-30 20:41:01 · 27 answers · asked by kfaith 1

He promised before the beginning of the Battle of Kurukshetra that He would remain without weapons and would not use His strength for either of the parties but he broke his promise and raised wheel of chariot on Bhishma.

Why Krishna broke his promise?

2007-05-30 20:40:06 · 13 answers · asked by Dhruva 2

An atheist was taking a walk through the woods, admiring all that the "accident of evolution" had created.

"What majestic trees! What powerful rivers! What beautiful animals!", he said to himself. As he was walking alongside the river he heard a rustling in the bushes behind him. He turned to look. He saw a 7-foot grizzly charge towards him. He ran as fast as he could up the path. He looked over his shoulder and saw that the bear was closing, He ran even faster, so scared that tears were coming to his eyes. He looked over his shoulder again, and the bear was even closer. His heart was pumping frantically and he tried to run even faster. He tripped and fell on the ground. He rolled over to pick himself up but saw the bear right on top of him, reaching for him with his left paw and raising his right paw to strike him.

At that instant the Atheist cried out "Oh my God!...."
Time stopped. The bear froze. The forest was silent. Even the river stopped moving.

As a bright light shone upon the man, a voice came out of the sky, "You deny my existence for all of these years; teach others I don't exist; and even credit creation to a cosmic accident. Do you expect me to help you out of this predicament? Am I to count you as a believer?"

The atheist looked directly into the light "It would be hypocritical of me to suddenly ask You to treat me as Christian now, but perhaps could you make the bear a Christian?" "Very well," said the voice.

The light went out. The river ran again. And the sounds of the forest resumed.

And then the bear dropped his right paw ..... brought both paws together...bowed his head and spoke: "Lord, for this food which I am about to receive, I am truly thankful

2007-05-30 20:35:11 · 10 answers · asked by † H20andspirit 5

I heard the chinese,mayans,and numerous profits predict Dec.2012 to be the end of the world.Should we worry and party like there is no tomorrow?

2007-05-30 20:33:52 · 33 answers · asked by Roman187 2

if incest happen in the bible, then why the laws of the land Opposed to it?

2007-05-30 20:30:33 · 9 answers · asked by dark angel 16 5

I have discovered that there is such a thing and it is explained at this website:

http://www.moronicdesign.com/whatis.html

2007-05-30 20:27:02 · 4 answers · asked by Demopublican 6

2007-05-30 20:22:33 · 27 answers · asked by E_J 2

It seems that many people come here to take aim and aggression against those who believe, when they don't, or against those who don't believe, when they do. I was just wondering, what's the point? What's really gained?

2007-05-30 20:18:07 · 27 answers · asked by Eudora 4

literally believe ?

2007-05-30 20:15:10 · 13 answers · asked by Anonymous