Religion & Spirituality - 3 June 2007

Hi!
I'm not the sort of person who recites all those complex mantras(hymns).This is one thing for which I've invited criticism from lots of people.Do u really become a Hindu,eligible for salvation,only if you recite the mantras?

2007-06-03 05:54:07 · 10 answers · asked by motorockr:luv the thump 4

Now before I say anything I am not for slavery whatsoever anywhere but I did some research and found that Noah had three sons who were the father of three races Ham who was the father of the African race, Shem who was the father of the Asain races, and one who's name I can't remember (if you know please remind me) but was father of the caucasain race now there was an incedent in the bible (not going to go into details but it is in Genisis just after the flood) where Ham brought shame unto Noah but his other brothers did not. Noah then prayed to curse his son Ham along with all of his descendents and said he would be a servent unto his brothers. God then did what Noah asked. so my question is, was slavery biblical? where we doing God's work?

Once again I am not nor have I ever been for slavery but this research turned up some odd results.

2007-06-03 05:52:51 · 17 answers · asked by Tman 4

Unlike Islam for example. It was spread by the sword very often down through the centuries, following the example of its leadership. Islam's prophets were men of war from the beginning. The opposite of Christianity, whose founders preached love.

2007-06-03 05:51:34 · 6 answers · asked by curious_inquisitor 1

if god is so great why not miss out the physical part of life and go straight to heaven. i mean what is the ppoint of reproducing and going through all that hardship and pain that some do.

if ged was wnderful we woud all be killing ourselves to go and see him.

don't give that crap about suicide being a sin, its just another convenient excuse made by ancient bible bashers as a get out clause.

2007-06-03 05:48:54 · 23 answers · asked by Anonymous

I have seen a number of people that seem to suggest that when something big happens (such as Hurricane Katrina hitting New Orleans, etc).. It is because God is pouring out his wrath on sinners, etc..

I am curious if there are actually people that believe this kind of thing, or if someone is just trying to come up with stupid excuses for these events...

I've even heard people say such absolutely moronic things as 9/11 having been related to God dealing with some people for some reason.. (Something which I think is so disgusting to suggest).

I am a Christian and I don't believe these types of suggestions in the least. However, because I have heard of people seeming to really believe them (including from my understanding famous preachers).. I just was curious what people had to say about it..

If you do believe it.. I would like to know your reasoning.

2007-06-03 05:45:03 · 20 answers · asked by Anonymous

opened the gates of paradise. Does that include, every vice and sin?

2007-06-03 05:43:51 · 2 answers · asked by Anonymous

How about an unwanted pregnancy?
I've heard there are certain elements of fundamentalist christianity that are opposed to birth control because they WANT people to be punished for having pre-marital sex.

2007-06-03 05:40:11 · 13 answers · asked by Biggest Douche in the Universe 3

If you are an Atheists, do you believe that all other atheists are smart and educated and all Christians are dumb and uneducated? (I have seen this exact view on here)

Also if you are a Christian, do you believe just because someone else is a Christian they are always "right"? and Atheists are automatically wrong? regardless of the question?

2007-06-03 05:38:48 · 14 answers · asked by Anonymous

I've been to church since i can remember, but it seems like nothing stuck with me. Now, i find it almost pointless going to church, and i only visit so rare. One sunday, i decided not to go to church, and the night before i had a dream. I dreamed that the rapture came, and everyone from my family was gone except me. The dream seemed so real, and i also had another dream like this one when i was small. Because i was soo spooked out, i actually went to church that sunday- but still, nothing stuck with me. Do i have a problem? Does God exist- i can't feel his presence.....???Am i going to hell or heaven?

2007-06-03 05:37:26 · 9 answers · asked by Anonymous

First, thanks a lot. I truly appreciate you're all taking the time and effort to try and tell your particular version of a god, that it has to save me from going to your particular version of the bad half of afterlife.

I don't believe in either, but if you truly want to tell your invented being that you don't want me to go to your invented afterlife, I highly appreciate the effort. Thanks.

I'm curious though. I'm born and raised as an atheist. I have never seen prayer, nor do I have a clue how it works.

How much time do you invest in me? What sorts of things do you tell your version of a god? Do you include my full name, or just my screen name? Where do you pray? Is a ritual involved? Do you make lists of all the Y!A atheists, and name them in one prayer? Or do you say a prayer for every single person?

Can you give me an example of how you do it?

2007-06-03 05:34:30 · 12 answers · asked by ? 6

how can someone disagree with science?

2007-06-03 05:34:09 · 22 answers · asked by kittana! 2

Have you seen this article?
I told you our Monday meetings would bear fruit!

http://news.yahoo.com/s/nm/20070531/sc_nm/orangutans_walking_dc;_ylt=AoUYYqGL0Y5n2q4LIVWoKovQOrgF

2007-06-03 05:29:38 · 13 answers · asked by Kallan 7

Does not make sense. Could it be because Moses was written about first and Hammurabi was discovered later and now they don't won't to back up on the issue? And now they call it Hammurabi's Code. That stinks but it is so typical of religions to change stuff around to suit their BS stories.

2007-06-03 05:27:47 · 8 answers · asked by Anonymous

2007-06-03 05:27:03 · 6 answers · asked by Anonymous

I thank direct answers that aren't copied texts.

2007-06-03 05:26:45 · 16 answers · asked by Anonymous

That is Christian what is your IQ compared to other Christians. Atheist what is your IQ compared to other Atheists. Moslem what is, ... etc. Say 100 is average, 140 is genius. Also identify your belief/ non-belief.

2007-06-03 05:22:36 · 9 answers · asked by ignoramus_the_great 7

In the name of God, the Gracious, the Merciful.

O ye people! Fear your Lord who created you from a single soul and of its kind created its mate, and from them twain spread many men and women; and fear God, in Whose name you appeal to one another, and fear him particularly respecting ties of kinship. Verily, God watches over you.

And whoso commits a sin, it is only against his own soul. And God is All-Knowing, Wise.

And whoso does evil or wrongs his soul, and then asks forgiveness of God, will find God Most Forgiving, Merciful.

Holy Quran

2007-06-03 05:22:34 · 5 answers · asked by Anonymous

Einstein: "Peace cannot be kept by force. It can only be achieved by understanding".
Plato: "no ordinance or law is mightier than understanding".
Solomon: "with all thy getting, get understanding" = grace.
Apostle Paul: The grace of our Lord JC with you all. Amen.

2007-06-03 05:21:24 · 9 answers · asked by Anonymous

2007-06-03 05:18:24 · 2 answers · asked by Anonymous

Please read everything before answering.

If God is all around us and is everywhere, then God must be in the good, as well as the bad and the ugly events all around us. God is in all people, whether they are good citizens or criminals.

Also God would also be in hell as well. How could God be everywhere if God isn't here. If you say God chooses not to be, then it doesn't matter because it contradicts the ability for God to be everywhere. By definition, if God isn't in hell God isn't an omniscient and all powerful being.

Checkmate!!! Goooaaaaaallllllllllll!!!! Rejected!!! Case closed. sell the house I'm moving to the Bahamas. Yeeeehaawwwww!!!!

2007-06-03 05:18:11 · 30 answers · asked by smallbluepickles 5

I was wondering if anyone had read Christopher Hitchins' new book God Is Not Great:

http://entertainment.timesonline.co.uk/tol/arts_and_entertainment/books/book_extracts/article1860734.ece

If so is it a good read and on a par with Richard Dawkins' excellent book The God Delusion?

2007-06-03 05:17:42 · 9 answers · asked by pagreen1966 3

Blessed is He in Whose hand is the Kingdom, and He has power over all things;

Who has created death and life that He might try you -which of you is best in deeds; and He is the Mighty, the Most Forgiving ;

Who has created seven heavens in harmony. No incongruity canst thou see in the creation of the Gracious God. Then look again. Seest thou any flaw?

Aye, look again, and yet again, thy sight will only return unto thee confused and fatigued, having seen no incongruity.


Holy Quran


Will you not then understand?

2007-06-03 05:14:09 · 13 answers · asked by Anonymous

Truly I am thankful for all answers and questions and also debates. It makes life interesting and informing. I have to go for now and wanted to say I have enjoyed it immensely.

2007-06-03 05:13:55 · 15 answers · asked by Debra M. Wishing Peace To All 7

truth is stranger than fiction ?
what do you think?

2007-06-03 05:11:42 · 9 answers · asked by ~electra~ 4

Well, any answers that a 5 year old couldn't also give.

2007-06-03 05:11:06 · 25 answers · asked by mollyfrawg 1

All they say if I don't know or go to Wikipedia or Google or they leave a bunch of links. I was hoping to gain some insight into those different religions but I see that won't be the case. Is it that people don't care to interact with other people? Are the points worth gold or something that people just answer anyway that they want to answer just for a couple of points? I asked two questions on here so far about Satanism and Lucfierianism and about Taoism , Shintoism, Hinduism, Buddhism, Jainism and Confucianism and so far I don't have anything that I feel is worth picking a best answer. I think I'm gonna leave here now as you people are depressing me.

2007-06-03 05:08:55 · 19 answers · asked by Anonymous

..it if they don't want you to pray for them?

Why wouldn't you just do the humble thing (like your bible teaches you to do) and pray without telling them you will?

Do you expect some kind of acknowledgement for the action?

Is it not like trying to rub peoples face in your religion after they've told you to butt out?

It seems kind of childish, arrogant, and rude to tell someone that you'll pray for them after they've told you they are Atheist. Its like saying "I'm going to tell daddy on you".

2007-06-03 05:07:10 · 10 answers · asked by Anonymous

I think in America, regardless of your religious orientation, Sunday has a unique vibe in contrast to the other days. Sundy paper, less people at work, less stuff open, baseball/football on afternoon TV. Some people worship the Lord.

What songs do you enjoy especially on a Sunday morning, with breakfest or coffee.

I love to start sunday with "Soul Serenade" by Aretha Franklin and "A Change is Gonna Come" by Sam Cooke.

You?

2007-06-03 04:51:29 · 18 answers · asked by Anonymous

Just curious. Since you think you're doing a nice thing when you pray for someone who doesn't share your belief structure.

2007-06-03 04:50:21 · 24 answers · asked by Anonymous

2007-06-03 04:43:57 · 2 answers · asked by Anonymous