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Religion & Spirituality - 11 June 2007

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As in the social climate in America today...I can't say I am always able to remain well mannered...

2007-06-11 06:39:06 · 21 answers · asked by Anonymous

I often post questions that challenge Christians analyze themselves, their beliefs, and their religion as a whole. Instead of taking the challenge, most Christians prefer to tell me what I should do according to their beliefs, make assumptions about my beliefs, criticize the wording of my question, and do anything but what the question asks.

This is one of the biggest reasons why so many people (usually noted as atheists) express such frustration toward Christians and Christianity as a whole. Christians openly display an attitude of "I refuse to think about what you said but am willing to give my opinion on what YOU should do." That type of approach is disrespectful, unwanted, offensive, and generally frowned upon.

Wouldn't it be easier to simply say, "Sorry, but I refuse to think."?

Consider the fact that most debates have a pro and con side, but the debates for and against religion are emotional vs logical. Does that not say something right there???

2007-06-11 06:33:15 · 21 answers · asked by Anonymous

2007-06-11 06:32:41 · 26 answers · asked by Anonymous

2007-06-11 06:32:13 · 11 answers · asked by bornagain2003 2

I obviously opened a can of worms, my point was that is if he thinks he can receive absolution through the church he`s got it wrong.
I have known dozens of Catholics who are under the misunderstanding that they can do the most dreadful things, go to church and ten Hail Marys later the slate is clean.
The biggest laugh is if he`s made a Deacon after the heinous crimes he has committed, says a lot about the Catholic church.

2007-06-11 06:32:11 · 8 answers · asked by boy from bali 3

for those of you who answered yes, what if a doctor steps in and saves this person's life? is that going against 'gods' will?

personally i don't believe in god or his will.

2007-06-11 06:31:24 · 26 answers · asked by tandypants 5

2007-06-11 06:27:58 · 33 answers · asked by Anonymous

Have you listened to the ending? Like 30 times, as I have in the past 5 minutes? I've been doing this for years, mind you. If there is a heaven then Brian, Carl & Bruce are certainly singing the harmonies there.

And one more thing: David Crosby's voice on "Mr. Tambourine Man" is absolutely gorgeous. I love that man. Just thought I'd throw that in. ;-)

Happy Travels!

2007-06-11 06:27:26 · 7 answers · asked by Anonymous

"Oh that there were such a heart in them, that they would fear me, and keep all my commandments continually, that it might be well with them and with their sons for ever! "
Deuteronomy 5:29

2007-06-11 06:27:10 · 15 answers · asked by Micah 6

Let's say Jesus was volunteering late and night and someone from the shelter kept flirting and making him feel uncomfortable. Would He stay there and try to still help that person or would he leave?

2007-06-11 06:26:01 · 9 answers · asked by Gwen 4

I am Jewish and I'm afraid of going to hell.

2007-06-11 06:23:48 · 59 answers · asked by Anonymous

Look at the following quote from biblical scholars James Bowley and John Reeves: "That is so even though ‘the
Bible’ does not exist, if by that we mean a canonically and textually defined entity held in common by all
interpreters throughout the ages. There are only Bibles, and they all include texts which exhibit a great deal
of diversity in their family history."
http://www.uncc.edu/jcreeves/bowley-reeves.pdf

The "Bible" as we know it is not the only Bible that has ever existed. There are many ancient sacred writings that have been accepted as legitimate that are not in our Bible.
How do we know we have the right collection of writings now?

2007-06-11 06:23:47 · 24 answers · asked by Anonymous

I read this book a while back that said "Christians aren't really Christians. They just pretend to be so they seem to be 'good' and have a bit of 'protection from the Anti-Christ'."
What do you think of this?

2007-06-11 06:20:27 · 26 answers · asked by Wolfmother_fan 2

2007-06-11 06:19:33 · 23 answers · asked by Anonymous

Paul was supposedly born and raised in the city of Tarsus, a region in SE Asia-Minor (now called Turkey) where Mithras was well known. Biblical scholars are now saying that Paul, the alleged author of 13 out of the 27 (maybe more) books of the New Testament, may have been influenced in his writings by this strong religion of Mithraism. We can see a profound kinship between Mithraism and Christianity.



In-as-much as Mithraism was so popular in Rome, it is no wonder why the pagan Emperor Constantine, who believed in the sun god, Mithras, designated a certain day of the week to him, Sunday, which means, “the day of the sun.”



The original "Christian" faith became a mix of pagan, Mithramic, Jeudeo/Christian teaching. This lead to the confusing mix of theology that we have today within the "Christian" community. This apostacy from the original simple and plain teachings of Christ was accelerated by the persecutions and killings of any who tried to support the "old" ways.

2007-06-11 06:14:56 · 15 answers · asked by Gorgeoustxwoman2013 7

2007-06-11 06:14:32 · 19 answers · asked by lyss 2

LOS ANGELES, California (AP) -- Paris Hilton says she will no longer "act dumb."

The reality TV star and relentless publicity-seeker spoke with Barbara Walters by phone Sunday, a day after releasing a statement saying she hoped the media would focus on "more important things" than her 45-day jail sentence, according to ABC News' Web site.

"I used to act dumb. ... That act is no longer cute," ABC quoted Hilton as saying. (Blog: Is Paris receiving justice?

After spending three days in jail in a reckless driving case, Hilton was briefly released to home confinement Thursday for an undisclosed medical condition. An outraged judge sent her back to jail Friday. She is now housed in the medical ward of a maximum-security detention center. (Watch Hilton go to jail Video)

According to ABC News, the call came after Hilton's mother, Kathy, phoned Walters. During the conversation, the 26-year-old socialite called her mom on another line, found out her mother was talking to Walters,

2007-06-11 06:13:38 · 11 answers · asked by ZombieTrix 2012 6

2007-06-11 06:05:28 · 59 answers · asked by Anonymous

2007-06-11 06:05:11 · 26 answers · asked by lyss 2

2007-06-11 06:02:21 · 13 answers · asked by Praise the LORD 2

I saw a bumpersticker of this on a van the other day packed full of children at K-mart a couple days ago. I really don't have the words to convey what I thought of this other then, I thought it wrong and insighted hate or ignorance. I assume they teach this to their children. Not really a question I guess. I want to hear anyones comments or thoughts on it.. ---FYI, I am not Muslim.

2007-06-11 06:02:08 · 26 answers · asked by Anonymous

than why would anyone who is a Christian have difficulty accepting that there are those who require proof?

2007-06-11 05:57:12 · 16 answers · asked by Ivyvine 6

2007-06-11 05:55:05 · 35 answers · asked by Micah 6

nt

2007-06-11 05:54:53 · 9 answers · asked by The Answer Guy 1

You know, the really small ones they give to kids!

2007-06-11 05:49:25 · 9 answers · asked by Anonymous

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