Religion & Spirituality - 6 June 2007

2007-06-06 14:30:06 · 10 answers · asked by ManhattanGirl 5

ok why is it that the bible sounds like a mythological story. I mean walking on water, rising from the death,born from a virgin. I think the best proof about Jesus and God are those dead sea scrolls. Do you agree with me?

2007-06-06 14:28:35 · 24 answers · asked by . 6

Salam Alaykum!

I researched about how the hijab is mandatory, and now I think I really want to cover my head before the next school year begins, inshaAllah. But some people in my family are telling me that I shouldn't do it now, because of all the terrorist attacks that are going on, and to avoid harrassment, etc. They said I should wait until I get married, and then cover. But I really don't want to wait that long, because I know that Allah (swt) can take my life before then and then it'd be too late.

How can I convince them that I need to wear it? I appreciate all your help, may Allah (swt) bless us and guide us all.

2007-06-06 14:26:32 · 26 answers · asked by ♥IslamForever♥ 5

i want to know more concerning my religion, to enhance my relationship with God...but where do I start? i read the Bible and follow it,should i get a bible companion?? honestly i want to learn more, be more spiritually at one...any suggestions? oh and also i WILL ignore all the comments saying Catholicism is not a true religion, know your bible not man, change religion and so on. if you do write that, know that one of the thumbs down came from me! thank u guys!!

2007-06-06 14:19:57 · 16 answers · asked by Anonymous

Jesus Christ is offensive. He gives absolutes. The Bible is offensive. It gives absolutes. People say or do things every day that are offensive to my beliefs. People, if you disagree with me, fine, but if you think you have the right to live without me expressing my beliefs as much as you express yours, then move to China. You'll fit in well there. (On re-reading what I just wrote, it sounds angry--I'm not really, just trying to make a point.)

2007-06-06 14:17:31 · 16 answers · asked by M&S 2

2007-06-06 14:13:04 · 30 answers · asked by Anonymous

a friend of mine recently ended his life with a bullet to his head..a few days after the funeral i saw a memorial type thank you in the paper from the family of the deceased...the family is catholic and at the end of the article they thanked the parish priest for being there and being a dear friend...what can an honest priest say? your son is going to hell according to catholic teaching?...this really wonders me....any ideas

2007-06-06 14:09:23 · 12 answers · asked by jstrmbill 3

A "Christian" is, by definition, someone who follows Christ.
An "Atheist" is, by definition, someone who does not believe in a deity.

If someone claims to be a Christian, and yet is not following Christ's teachings at all, then they are not a true Christian. (They're not really following Christ).

If someone claims to be an Atheist, and yet is acting badly, they are STILL an Atheist (they still don't believe in God).

This is not a compliment or an insult of either Atheism or Christianity. It is a mere technicality, a consequence of the particular definitions of these words.

What am I missing? Why is this so hard to grasp?

2007-06-06 14:07:54 · 19 answers · asked by Heron By The Sea 7

Any Biblical basis or they just interpreted the Bible incorrectly?

2007-06-06 14:07:42 · 17 answers · asked by Anonymous

2007-06-06 13:59:33 · 9 answers · asked by Hayley♥Brielle 2

Okay you don't believe in my Church thats fine but why do you feel the need to go around bashing it. I don't believe in the Catholic church but I don't stand out side their church waving hateful signs and mocking the things that they consider holy. This is a pathetic and Un-American thing to do

2007-06-06 13:57:38 · 15 answers · asked by Ethan M 5

2007-06-06 13:57:30 · 17 answers · asked by Anonymous

My father is a Pagan, and I think he is planning some kind of get-together around the time of the summer solstice. As a non-Pagan, what could I contribute to the festivities?

I would ask my dad what he expects me to bring, but I'd like to contribute in some way as a surprise.

2007-06-06 13:51:29 · 8 answers · asked by Anonymous

They say that because we have no moral guidelines to follow, we can justify doing anything without the worry of getting in trouble. Well I would like to point something out. The Bible CLEARY STATES that as long as you accept Jesus as your savior and ask for forgiveness, you will be forgiven for any sin that you ask forgiveness for with the exception of blaspheming the Holy Spirit. This gives any Christian the justification to commit any horrible act they please without having to worry about the repercussions because all they have to do is confess and ask for forgiveness. Now obviously most Christians are good and don't do bad things but most atheists are good and don't do bad things. My point is that how good a person acts has absolutely nothing to do with their religious faith. People choose to be good by their own free will, not cause of religion.

2007-06-06 13:48:34 · 26 answers · asked by Anonymous

Please remember not to use above quote so often. Because now a day most of atheists read bible and so they know,

Matthew 5:22 - "But whosoever shall say 'Thou fool' shall be in danger of hell fire.

2007-06-06 13:44:10 · 17 answers · asked by Anonymous

pls, your answer[s] shouldn't be bias, bcos we want people to knw n understand wht it mean.

2007-06-06 13:36:50 · 1 answers · asked by krownprinx 1

Because almost invariably, I hear that the "false Christians" are "coincidentally" those who cause the most embarassment for the religion and for the other "true" adherents.

So... what exactly IS a "false" Christian? EXACTLY?

2007-06-06 13:28:27 · 42 answers · asked by ZER0 C00L ••AM••VT•• 7

2007-06-06 13:27:52 · 4 answers · asked by Anonymous

I just got this same crap from jenny jones who's biggotted question was shot full of holes by several of the answers she received.

2007-06-06 13:26:20 · 17 answers · asked by Ethan M 5

My husband is Jewish and we want to bring our daughters up in the religion, but we are finding it extremely difficult to come up with the more than $2,000 per year in fees required to join our local synagogue. (And that doesn't even include religious training for our girls.) I thought they were exteme until I spoke to someone who had to leave her temple because they increased the annual membership to $6,000 per family. Is anyone else paying fees like this? If so, what did you do?

2007-06-06 13:25:45 · 9 answers · asked by Janet A 2

The two women stood outside the train station holding up their magazines so I asked them why Jesus said in John 2 "tear down this temple and in three days I will raise it again" First they thought it might be from Matthew and tried to reword it to say Jesus did not say "...I will raise it.." as that would make Jesus raise himself
but it is what Jesus said

Why aren't Jehovah's witnesses better Bible students? It almost seemed like they had a conclusion and look to the Bible to confirm their prior preference not look to it to discover what God says.

2007-06-06 13:25:16 · 11 answers · asked by Anonymous

I asked my friend if I can join them fishing somewhere in our place and they readily agreed. They asked me to bring extra clothes in case we want to go swimming. After fishing (and no swimming at all), my friend's churchmate started sharing her faith with me... And I ended up "baptized" on a nearby pool of water in the vicinity. To cut the story short, the extra clothes that i brought were for my "baptism".. I felt that I was set-up by those christians.. So, does that mean that i'm already a christian and not Catholic? Thanks!

2007-06-06 13:22:43 · 17 answers · asked by miss_dibly 1

one on one

I already have and its very informing and enjoyable

2007-06-06 13:21:43 · 6 answers · asked by ? 5

Joy and Kevin Wilson are a Christian married couple who decided that their ministry to other Christian married couples would be selling them sex toys in a way that makes them comfortable. Their store is called "Book 22." This is absolutely NOT a hoax! You can read an interview with Joy (w/ link to the site) here:

http://sexuality.about.com/od/sextoys/a/joy_wilson.htm

From the site:

"The twenty-second book of the Bible is Song of Solomon. We believe that God intended that such love, as spoken of in Song of Solomon, be a beautiful and normal part of marital life. Unfortunately this gift from God has been grossly distorted and abused by both ancient and modern people. Book22 is offering quality products to enhance the intimate life of God's children. Our hope is that our products will serve as intimacy enhancers for your marriage."

I couldn't visit this at my work and I figured others couldn't either, but I couldn't wait to read the link and ask your opinions here!

2007-06-06 13:18:36 · 20 answers · asked by GreenEyedLilo 7

2007-06-06 13:17:18 · 8 answers · asked by Midge 7

2007-06-06 13:17:18 · 2 answers · asked by CHEESUS GROYST 5

Don't such obvious fairytales raise any red flags with you guys?

Lets see if anything else missed by a few thousand miles!

Zion (Israel) is in Utah. Check.
Native Americans are descendants of Israelis whose skin turned dark. Check
There is a Star called Kolob where Heavenly Father dwells. Check
Quakers on the Moon. Check
Golden Plates and the Book of Mormon. Check
Gordon Hinkley is a true Prophet. Check

Sorry Mormons, you wont be getting a 10% Check from me!

2007-06-06 13:13:14 · 7 answers · asked by Anonymous

2007-06-06 13:09:42 · 28 answers · asked by ? 5

2007-06-06 13:04:24 · 13 answers · asked by ? 5

i'm looking for any quote in the bible which mentions the earth as a globle or a sphere if such a quote exists can you let me know the book, chapter and verse
thanks

2007-06-06 13:03:39 · 19 answers · asked by Anonymous