Religion & Spirituality - 4 June 2007

being awkward; 'i'm such a klutz' BUT will they ever admit to having a poor sense of humour, or to being a bad driver?

2007-06-04 12:56:03 · 8 answers · asked by Pangelly 1

As I understand it, atheism includes the opposition to the existence of a god as well as the nonbelief thereof. Dictionary.com doesn't seem to agree with my dictionary, but regardless, many atheists on here seem to operate from a position of atheism as a "fact." I find this a difficult position to comprehend. True, the theists may not be able to "prove" their religious convictions, but you can hardly prove the lack thereof, and touting atheism as a fact is inherently as fundamentalist as any Christian or Muslim.

So, firstly, are you who call yourselves atheists atheists in the sense of definite belief in the nonexistence of any god (as opposed to simply not believing)? And if so, why this position as opposed to one of nondetermination in the face of insufficient proof or logic?

2007-06-04 12:55:34 · 11 answers · asked by Shaun 3

2007-06-04 12:55:13 · 2 answers · asked by fperez91 1

of the work of Christ (what christ did)?

2007-06-04 12:55:02 · 4 answers · asked by sharls 1

I am a man of christian from a church that the word is moveing in. I would like to fined someone to talk to in emaile. Or on Yahoo messenger. God Bless chris

2007-06-04 12:54:45 · 5 answers · asked by Chris Bell 2

I know there are bad people out there along with people like hitler. they may deserve to go for a long time, but infante year, come on. even people who torture others give them mercy eventually and kill them. i really cannot comprehend how anyone can justify hell.
agnostic

2007-06-04 12:52:05 · 26 answers · asked by Anonymous

i'm 17, not stupid. I've come to believe that the proof presented to me of the existence of a greater being or God, just don't make much sense to me. i respect most religions except for christianity, though i dont disrespect christians. I was raised a Catholic and came to realize that it has too many flaws to have the global dominance that it has.

2007-06-04 12:50:16 · 23 answers · asked by Anonymous

A day of celebration, when no one bashes an other. Is it possible or wishful thinking?

2007-06-04 12:49:57 · 12 answers · asked by Anonymous

big bang: where there was nothing. then something appeared. it blew up. everything came out.

how silly is that?

2007-06-04 12:49:39 · 24 answers · asked by Wikisidr 3

was a God fearing, Bible believing Christian?

Is old Benjamin rolling over in his grave?

2007-06-04 12:49:06 · 18 answers · asked by Anonymous

I was born and grew up Catholic. I believe in the teaching of the church, in terms of the Bible, etc. However, I don't necessarily agree with all of the political stands the church makes. Including gay marriage, abortion (I'd never have one, but I'm still pro-choice) and birth control.

Also, can I be a good Catholic if I don't believe in those political aspects of my religion.

As I'm getting older, I'm seeing the importance and the comfort the prayer and going to church provides. I also want to be married in a Catholic Church and raise my children there. I've made all of my sacraments, but I don't go to church. In the last 3 years, I've been to church for a 1 funeral, 1 baptism and 1 wedding. But, nothing else.

I want to know what I can do to help myself become a member of the church again. I know going to Mass is the best, but what else?

2007-06-04 12:48:55 · 13 answers · asked by Answer Girl 2007 5

2007-06-04 12:48:20 · 9 answers · asked by Jadochop 6

Wouldn't it be nice if you could stop being so ignorant to other ways of life and maybe actually learn about us before you going spkeaing ill of us?

2007-06-04 12:46:57 · 9 answers · asked by Vintage Glamour 6

No matter what the religion you find people who think they have the only answer to any question in life. they haven't healed the sick, or gone surfing without a board and all they have to go on is an old book (pick any old book you want) and what others are telling them. I'm not against religion. I'm against people who think that everybody else is wrong. Why can't people see that there is room for many different views?

2007-06-04 12:44:33 · 24 answers · asked by Anonymous

prerequisites for becoming religious?

Reading these boards certainly makes me think so.

2007-06-04 12:43:36 · 25 answers · asked by Anonymous

How is it you find evolution implausible when humans have been using selective breeding among plants and animals to select the more desirable traits for many centuries?

2007-06-04 12:40:34 · 12 answers · asked by Anonymous

As an atheist, I have no love for religion. As a former Christian, I have had a keen insight into the Christian mindset. I don't understand at all how Christians can fail to see the harshness of their religion.

In truth, most Christians are eagerly looking forward to the day when Jesus will return and consign every person who didn't agree wholeheartedly with their beliefs to everlasting torment. The Christian looks forward to that most Chrisitian of rewards: revenge.

Christians are morally weak people.
They have no volition to goodness, but have to be bribed with the promise of Heaven, and threatened with the torments of Hell, before they will consider decency.

I am not exaggerating here; as I've said, I know the Christian mindset, having been raised with it and lived it for years. It is the biggest disappointment to me that my girlfriend is currently involved in Christianity. I'm hoping it is a phase that will pass.

Christians, can you not see the hypocrisy?
~Jack

2007-06-04 12:40:34 · 20 answers · asked by Anonymous

If a person, place, or item is cursed, how would you suggest going about lifting that curse? If you had any experience with this, please do tell.

2007-06-04 12:38:57 · 19 answers · asked by Anonymous

Hell is the opposite of perfect. I cannot think of one possible justification for hell. No one deserves to suffer enternally, yet a perfect being creates hell. He sent the devil there for trying to take over along with judas. Isnt that out of wrath, a deadly sin. Does that mean god is above the law? If he is than he isnt perfect because no one should be above the law.

2007-06-04 12:38:55 · 19 answers · asked by Anonymous

1. its where goop eats some goop and becomes an animal. then the animal turns into humans.

2. made up by a guy who married his cousin

3. is a THEORY

(i wrote it again becasue some atheist cry baby reported me)

2007-06-04 12:37:35 · 31 answers · asked by Wikisidr 3

I believe in GOD. I don’t believe in any man made religion. If we as humans can kill anyone in the name of GOD, I can not be religious. Then the Religions that say they don’t kill in the name of GOD but then condemn anyone for not believing their way is just as bad.
So my question: Where does that put me?
Anyone else feel like this?
Sorry two questions.

2007-06-04 12:37:14 · 12 answers · asked by duster360 4

The founders of Israel were non-believers. Presumeably their concept of Zionism lacked a religous basis. Today it is universally considered a reflection of scriptural accounts of ancient hebrews,and as an attempt to re-establish an ancient state. In today's terms,what is the religious basis - for jews,not for fundamentalists - of Zionism?

2007-06-04 12:36:37 · 10 answers · asked by Brynn 3

words be bad. The origanol book said that having sex is bad, now the book said its ok. So, whats wrong saying the F*word, its just describing the form of sex.

Whats the taboo?

2007-06-04 12:35:51 · 8 answers · asked by Anonymous

Jesus returns to save the world.
Global warming destroys the planet.

2007-06-04 12:35:04 · 27 answers · asked by atheist 3

C'mon guys. We all know that catholicism is outdated. I am not looking for a religious argument over god but really, don't they need to bring themselves into 21 century?
PS: Does the pope have a cell phone?

2007-06-04 12:34:40 · 13 answers · asked by dougness86 4

There is a beautiful chapel/church in my neighborhood that I would love to be married in. However, I just found out that it is a Latter Day Saints church (mormon). I know their religious beliefs are very strict and I am not sure if they would allow anyone outside of their faith to use their church for a wedding of another religion. I am currently a member of a non-denominational Christian church.

2007-06-04 12:34:20 · 11 answers · asked by Mrs. Madrid 3

I am in a MAJOR BAD MOOD!!!! ARRGHHHHH!!!!!!!
Please can u cheer me up??
I am *that* close to crying, feeling so frustrated.
Had a rough day.

2007-06-04 12:34:10 · 28 answers · asked by ¸.•*´`*•.¸ ℓανєη∂єr ¸.•*´`*•.¸ 6

2007-06-04 12:32:53 · 23 answers · asked by Anonymous

Please tell me what faitth you are and what you beleive about the other religions.
I am Muslim and I beleive that the Quran, Bible and Torah are all books sent to us from one God. I beleive that those who follow by those religions are all beleivers, but have a little bit of a different beleif about God. Many Muslims would disagree with me on my beleifs. I soley obide by the Quran not hadith. What are your beleifs what do you beleive about the other religions??? Do you think that yours is the only right one and nothing else matters? Or do you not follow any religion???

2007-06-04 12:32:13 · 20 answers · asked by noori_unisa 3

WHAT ARE THE 4 AREAS OF CATHOLIC SOCIAL TEACHING AND WHAT ARE THE 9 PRINCIPLES OF CATHOLIC SOCIAL TEACHING?

ANY IDEAS AND SUGGESTIONS ARE GREATLY APPRECIATED.

PLEASE ANSWER ASAP

2007-06-04 12:32:10 · 2 answers · asked by Anonymous