Religion & Spirituality - 31 May 2007

2007-05-31 07:00:49 · 16 answers · asked by Anonymous

2007-05-31 07:00:01 · 22 answers · asked by Sarah E M 2

2007-05-31 06:58:42 · 25 answers · asked by Anonymous

and early Christian sources speak of the humans becoming "gods"?

...just a few Biblical evidences....
1.To become heirs of God and joint-heirs with Christ, being glorified together (Romans 8:14-18)
2. As sons (and daughters) of God, to inherit all things that the Father has (Revelation 21:7)
3.To become one with Christ, as Christ is one with the Father (John 17:20-23)
4.To sit with Christ on His throne (Rev. 3:21)
5.To receive a glorified, immortal body like the body that Christ has (Philip. 3:21)
6.To partake of the divine nature and be given all things pertaining to life and godliness, receiving glory (2 Peter 1:3-4)
7.To be made - in some way - like Christ when He returns (1 John 3:2)
8.To be made kings and priests unto God and his Father (Rev. 1:6)
9. As spirit children of God, to become partakers of his holiness (Heb. 12:9-10)
10.To be exalted by God (1 Peter 5:6)
11.To become perfect, even as our Father in Heaven is perfect (Matt. 5:48)

2007-05-31 06:58:24 · 8 answers · asked by Anonymous

I know there are religions that embrace complete pacifism. Is this belief based on a specific scripture in the Bible, or is it based mainly on Jesus' example of peace and living a non-violent life?

2007-05-31 06:57:56 · 6 answers · asked by Anonymous

Okay...Tommorow I am going to the Family Christian Bookstore to purchase a new Bible. I am currently using the "Quest Study Bible" Hardcover, however, my first intentions of getting a new Bible was sticking with Quest Study Bible, just getting a navy leather cover. However, im kind of stuck between getting a new Bible, The Life Application Study Bible" Ive been using the same Quest Study Bible for 2 years now, ever since I rededicated my life to God...and I wanted to stick with it because Its hard to change Bibles, Im not sure if any of you out there feel the same way, but changing to a new Bible is hard. Im so familiar with my Quest Bible, and I have all my underlines and notes in it, but the LA Bible would be so helpful when I study in dept sometimes What would be someones advice of my problem? Should I go ahead and get the Quest Study Bible agan(leather cover) or move on to the Life Application Bible?

2007-05-31 06:57:53 · 18 answers · asked by cj e 1

1. Immorality, he married a 9-years old child, and made love with her at the 1st night. The poor little girl hadn't even had her 1st menstruation.
2. Sadistic. He recommended a father to kill his daughter who left Islam.
3. Dumb. He was an illiterate. But million of people including my family follow an illiterate.
4. Hypocrete. He forbade his son-in-law to re-marry. But he got plenty of wives himself. He demanded all muslim to pray for him 5 times a day

2007-05-31 06:57:48 · 14 answers · asked by Anonymous

I've been asked many times: Do you know Jesus?
I always say: I know "ABOUT" Jesus (honestly) but no I don't "KNOW" him, I then ask do "YOU KNOW" Jesus...they say yes, I then ask a series of personal questions about Jesus and they always never know the answers...even though they say they "KNOW" him...they don't. I "KNOW" my mom & dad, I know what they like eat, I know what they are feeling just by the way they look, I "KNOW" my brother...because I "KNOW" them.
I have read for years "ABOUT" Jesus but I don't "KNOW" him...only what I've read in the bible.
I don't know the itimate details of him and I've never spoken to anyone who does. I've only heard the flowery speeches like: He walks with me he talks with me, he's my everything, I love Jesus soo much..on and on...yet the details of personal knowledge of "KNOWING" him are never there...like I know my family members and people I care about. Jesus said in Matt 7:15-23 to unbelievers: depart from me..I never "KNEW" you

2007-05-31 06:55:49 · 21 answers · asked by Anonymous

2007-05-31 06:55:16 · 9 answers · asked by Anonymous

After searching the Y!A archives and not finding this question, I decided to ask it. It is for my own understanding and curiosity. Please do not take offense as I am truly interested in your responses.

I am curious as to why there are so many atheists involved in the "Religion & Spirituality" section of Y!A. Why? I was always under the assumption that atheism was devoid of just that - religion and spirituality. Please explain this for me. Thank you for your time in seriously considering this question.

2007-05-31 06:53:09 · 42 answers · asked by Pam 3

If I follow the wrong one will I go to Hell?

2007-05-31 06:52:43 · 19 answers · asked by Anonymous

Is there anything more important that the Bible could communicate? Why is it ambiguous and contradictory on this subject?

2007-05-31 06:50:10 · 20 answers · asked by Anonymous

I am going to the mosque for the first time, and I am so excited. But I don't know exactly what to wear. I have hijabs I can wear, but do I wear pants, or a skirt or what...Thanks in advance!

2007-05-31 06:48:42 · 16 answers · asked by Brittany 3

Don't answer for others, just for yourself, please!

Did your religious beliefs factor into your decision on who you voted for in the last Presidential election?

Mine did and I'm a fundamentalist Christian who voted against Bush because I don't agree with his stance on the use of tax dollars (spend more on the war than on issues that need to be addressed here to care for our citizens).

What about you, did your religious views factor into this and what religion or non religion are you?

2007-05-31 06:48:39 · 15 answers · asked by Searcher 7

why do they dismiss out of hand the idea that the energy from which this Universe is created from is without beginning or end? The argument that "God" created the world out of nothing but a "God" itself was "always" here strikes me as non-sensical.

2007-05-31 06:45:49 · 16 answers · asked by TriciaG28 (Bean na h-Éireann) 6

If you don't know the answer, then you don't really know what the Bible said about homosexuality, before it was mistranslated into English in 1611.

shame on Religious leaders who want to grow their empires by propagation?

(Before you quote Paul, tell us any of his teachings that were even remotely the same as Jesus' teachings.)

PS: Did Jesus tell us that some people are born with unique "sexual" inclinations?

2007-05-31 06:45:11 · 4 answers · asked by Uncle Wayne 3

Don't you think it's pretty goofy of you to think A Christian individual who wants to honor the things that made the USA great.
1. Faith in GOD and Country

2.Strong Families Mothers and Fathers who teach children accountability for ones actions, respect and doing unto others that you would have them undo to you...

3. Men who will teach boys how to Be Fine hard working men Good husbands and Fathers.

3, Women- who will teach girls how to have respect for themselves, Self Esteem Education and how to be Successful great mother's and wives.

4. Commitment to GOD family friends, Work, helping people truly in need *Doing the Right thing* is what the value of the USA has been based on Judeo Christian principals.

The Jews have practiced this from the beginning of time that is why they have had the most success, has contributed the most to society and cannot be destroyed as many times people have tried through-out history. Do you think GOD will protect the un-godly?

2007-05-31 06:44:33 · 14 answers · asked by Anonymous

2007-05-31 06:43:47 · 44 answers · asked by Anonymous

2007-05-31 06:42:59 · 8 answers · asked by yahooanswers 3

2007-05-31 06:42:22 · 4 answers · asked by EVA J 4

Is there an after-life or do we come back as a different person or creature, or would we be just wandering spirits?

2007-05-31 06:41:50 · 36 answers · asked by Amy LB 2

If one wants to reach higher and higher state of being, does one have to abandon the constructs of career schedules and responsibilities? Does oneselve matter more than the collective? Or can there be balance?

2007-05-31 06:40:18 · 5 answers · asked by learydisciple 2

When I take my 4 year old son to the Harry Potter theme park will I have to dodge Christians who have signs that quote Leviticus where it says wizards should be put to death?

If my son is in a wizard costume will Christians yell at me and tell me I am a bad parent?

Since I'm an atheist, don't fundamentalist Christians think I suck to begin with, so this is just more reason to not like me?

2007-05-31 06:39:40 · 10 answers · asked by ? 2

This question is directed towards people who eat kosher, but feel free to answer if you have an opinion. I've worked for several different cruise lines in my career and it has been my experience that people who request kosher meals throughout the voyage often cast aside their religious beliefs when all-you-can-eat lobster is on the menu, and completely pig out on the tasty crustaceans. I'm not trying to be mean or anti-semetic, so save me the lectures, I just want to know why?

2007-05-31 06:39:07 · 8 answers · asked by Cheffy 5

I would think being the all powerful creator of existence would be fun and pleasurable. Instead they're all pissed off Shiva,Yaweh,Allah,Zeus,Odin ect. Geez deities if you don't like human actions so much why'd you bother creating them?

2007-05-31 06:38:50 · 11 answers · asked by Anonymous

2007-05-31 06:37:14 · 12 answers · asked by Anonymous

Obviously, if you have always been a Christian, then this question doesn't apply to you.

2007-05-31 06:36:57 · 8 answers · asked by Anonymous

http://answers.yahoo.com/my/profile;_ylt=AlofSTMTPgeCiThlXJXXZADd7BR.?show=64554a8e1157e502654f643d0ffe309baa


And it's us Christians that get scolded for believing in "fairy tales"? Come on!!!!!!!!!!!!

"Hi. I'm Theodore. I'm from Vermont, but I'm ethically from Ghana. "

"Hi, I'm Bob. I live in Georgia, but I'm ethically from Peru. "

Bah!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! No wonder we are in so much trouble as a nation.

2007-05-31 06:34:42 · 18 answers · asked by Creepy 3

2007-05-31 06:33:50 · 7 answers · asked by Anonymous

So I assume there's no sin in heaven, because God wouldn't allow that right. So what change takes place for you to stop sinning once you're in heaven?

2007-05-31 06:33:40 · 18 answers · asked by Anonymous