Religion & Spirituality - 11 June 2007

Please give reason why I can't or can use my KJV version.

If I become a JW, will they disfellow me for using KJV bible in the meetings?

2007-06-11 04:14:59 · 20 answers · asked by johnduo0007 1

(a follow-up on my last Q)

When parents influence their child .... before the child is even old enough to have an opinion of their own?

Taking them to church, presenting the Bible, telling them "This is how it is!" "This IS what happened!!"

Its hard to take one seriously when they say that they began 'all of that' at such an early age. Their opinions just may be different if they had the chance to chose for themselves.

(I personally feel that children should be presented religion, then at an appropriate age, given the chance to chose for themselves what they believe)

Comments?

2007-06-11 04:14:55 · 16 answers · asked by Anonymous

2007-06-11 04:08:33 · 24 answers · asked by Anonymous

Satn just rang my doorbell I answered the door he pulled down my pants and put thirteen goldfish in my under wear. What should I do?

2007-06-11 04:07:38 · 32 answers · asked by Anonymous

Philospohers, Scientists Religionists have believed in GOD as they understand it.
Interesting Article..
http://www.spaceandmotion.com/metaphysics-god-substance.htm

As atheists do you just have trouble believing in a Monothiestic GOD or GOD is the metaphysical sense?

2007-06-11 04:06:37 · 18 answers · asked by Anonymous

I know the title is contradictory, but eye-catching, don't you think? I really am quite grateful that I am an atheist, and I thank higher education for the gift of it. When I was young, my very religious family discouraged higher education, telling me, "Universities are dens of atheism; they'll turn you atheist, for sure!"

And that is exactly what happened.

No, this wasn't part of some insidious plan to indoctrinate against religion, it simply was because at university I learned to think with reason and to not blindly accept the superstitions of others. I state emphatically that a person's level of education is directly related to a person's measure of religious faith. Those with little education cherish the validation religion provides. This is, at least, my opinion, and it's a good opinion.

I welcome others to chime in with their opinions, of course.

Since I'm certain the Christians won't appreciate my fine wording, I'll congratulate myself: Jack is one clever boy!

2007-06-11 04:06:18 · 43 answers · asked by Anonymous

I just asked a question on the true sabbath, and there were so many good answers I could not choose a best answer, I let it go to a vote. There are a lot of intelligent people in here.

I know the Catholic Church did not change the day, they just adopted the Sunday law, I am asking who made the law and when did it happen?

2007-06-11 04:04:33 · 18 answers · asked by FarmerCec 7

if a fly is called a fly and it flies how come an elephant is called and elephant and it doesnt elephant?????

2007-06-11 04:02:48 · 13 answers · asked by niaya w 2

Okay, i know that Witches are suppose to have there own made up BOS..... is it bad to use other Witchs Spells (sometimes) like the BOS's bought onilne?.....or should i just keep makeing up my own?

2007-06-11 03:59:16 · 9 answers · asked by Thinking Outside the Box 1

...as a response to those who seem to merely parrot scripture when responding to questions about who or what God is?

Some claim that a God exists and loves, protects, cherishes its children, followed by numerous citations of scripture. Would it be appropriate to follow up such with lists of say the human death tolls in natural disasters (e.g. 500,000 dead in a massive earthquake in China; 10,000 dead in some landslide in Peru, 50,000 dead from some typhoon in Indonesia)?

I'd argue these would be more factual than the scriptural quotations since human deaths are tangible and quantifiable, whereas the statements in scripture, though inspiring, seem a bit more challenging to prove, save on faith alone.

2007-06-11 03:58:44 · 19 answers · asked by Anonymous

You’re in the grocery store and see a husband and wife walking down an isle. They appear to have two children, a young girl and a young boy. The boy is obviously handicapped and in a wheelchair, but he seems happy. Behind them, is another family, a woman and her little girl. Being a good Christian, you look around you, and decide to approach one of the families and ask to pray for them. Be honest, who would you choose?

2007-06-11 03:57:17 · 33 answers · asked by Sarah 4

Both believed they were wrongfully accused.
Both wept.
Both did not eat enough food.
Both were convicted and then taunted by a crowd of cheering peers.
Both came back on the third day.

Come on, I know there must be more similarities.

2007-06-11 03:57:16 · 21 answers · asked by Anonymous

If God has always been here and didn't need a creator, why can't the same logic be applied to the Universe and Time and Reality?
Why can't the universe have no need for a creator?

2007-06-11 03:57:00 · 9 answers · asked by Anonymous

I am not asking this from a theist or atheist angle.
I just want to get thoughts from both sides.

If the existence of a higher power, cannot be proved or disproved, doesn't it stand to reason the being a theist or an atheist are both a matter of faith?

And, as far as burden of proof goes, if one believes in God, I do not think it is a person's place to try and proof his existence to someone. Seeing that it is a matter of faith, trying to proof his existence defeats the purpose, one just wastes there breath trying in vain to proof to someone he exists. I think it should be left to each individual to decide.

2007-06-11 03:53:39 · 10 answers · asked by Anonymous

I want to know what you think.

2007-06-11 03:53:34 · 17 answers · asked by Dharma Nature 7

http://answers.yahoo.com/question/index;_ylt=At.rhla.JfyUSxaDX8577hTd7BR.?qid=20070611072932AABbhLj

Ok so what I've gotten from this:

God is an entity that has always existed, and created the universe, therefore he doesn't have to apply to the rules of the universe,

God created man in "his image", so God is this human-like person floating around in nonexistance for some reason beyond what we can fathom.

Is it just a great coincidence that "he just always was" , or is it just because that's a much easier explanation than actually trying to find out the answer to why we are here?

I'm sorry if my question is demeaning, but the "he just always was" is a cop-out answer.

2007-06-11 03:52:19 · 27 answers · asked by Southpaw 7

I am trying to find a christian symbol for the words love, hope, and faith. I want to get a tattoo that represents these words. Does anyone know what it is, or where I can find a picture of it?

I was also looking for symbols of life, as well as love/hate.

Thanks

2007-06-11 03:51:00 · 2 answers · asked by Anonymous

(I have asked this before, and I just love to hear the various answers.)

2007-06-11 03:51:00 · 30 answers · asked by MrsOcultyThomas 6

does anyone know what God's real name is?? yes, he is a God like we are human beings. but we all have personal names. do you knoe God's personal name?

2007-06-11 03:49:56 · 20 answers · asked by jenni 2

Can science understand time as infinite?
Meaning
not measurable: without any finite or measurable limits

If Science does not believe in time as infinity, then how long ago can they say the planet or the universe has been in exsistence since infinity cannot be measured?

2007-06-11 03:47:27 · 14 answers · asked by Anonymous

Luke.1
[1] Forasmuch as many have taken in hand to set forth in order a declaration of those things which are most surely believed among us,
[2] Even as they delivered them unto us, which from the beginning were eyewitnesses, and ministers of the word;
[3] It seemed good to me also, having had perfect understanding of all things from the very first, to write unto thee in order, most excellent Theophilus,
[4] That thou mightest know the certainty of those things, wherein thou hast been instructed.

I am beginning a Bible Study in the book of Acts and it led me to this first Scripture in the Gospel of Luke.

2007-06-11 03:44:57 · 11 answers · asked by sparkles9 6

And don't give me a load of bulls*** about no one being able to define God. If you worship him, you can define him, if you don't, that's grand.

2007-06-11 03:44:48 · 33 answers · asked by Anonymous

I read this answere here once:
"What if there was no heaven and no God , then would ppl have a reasonto be nice? If this were true I believe more ppl would : murder, rape, steal etc.. b/c there would be no incentive to do anything but be the worst you could be."

This is possibly the worst attitude I've ever heard of in my life. I don't believe in God, I know many people that don't believe in God. And we NEVER do any of these horrible acts, nor do we have any desire to. We are all very nice people to everyone we meet.
What does this say about Christians?

Does it say that all Christians are horrible people inside and they are only nice because of their belief and hope of getting to Heaven?

Why not be a nice person for the sake of humanity?

2007-06-11 03:44:38 · 30 answers · asked by DanCorb 3

Opinions?

2007-06-11 03:42:04 · 20 answers · asked by Samurai Jack 6

don't just say no or yes, please show some references.

answer with references from the Watchtower gets best answer.

2007-06-11 03:41:25 · 7 answers · asked by johnduo0007 1

62.5 million years passed with no human beings according to you right?
Some paleoanthropologists, for example, have declared Sahelanthropus to be on the line that led to gorillas, not humans..The oldest known hominid, might come from the bush the shape of the hominid tree and its various branches. *The Bushy Theory*

Now scientists are trying to figure out what evolutionary pressure led hominids to become bipedal in the forest. To answer that question, they have to figure out what upright walking evolved from. Fossils offer some clues, but opinion is divided over what the clues mean..

So why don't you admit there is not ONE CONCLUSION based on scientific evidence how man was created, it is all conjecture.... And since GOD's time is not based on what Science relates time to, there is no way to compare biblical evidence to evolutiion, HOWEVER I have read the Coyotoe might have evolved from the Dinasour which would be some of the animals that entered the NOAH's ARK...Thoughts?

2007-06-11 03:38:46 · 20 answers · asked by Anonymous

The Creation Museum does not represent the beliefs of all those who follow Creation. If you are familiar with the Creation Museum, does it represent YOUR Creation beliefs? For example, do YOU think humans and dinosaurs co-existed? Do you believe in a young earth? Do you agree with the inferences that "Evolutionists" are whores and internet porn junkies?

http://www.creationmuseum.org/

2007-06-11 03:37:23 · 8 answers · asked by Anonymous

they are the only organizations that I can think of that can say any crazy thing they want to say.

2007-06-11 03:36:47 · 16 answers · asked by Samurai Jack 6

I want your opinions.
When I say ppl that convert to Christianity, I am NOT talking about people who change sects or who grew up Christian but didn't practice and then decided to find a church and practice it. I am talking about ppl that have gone from one other religion or non belief to Christianity. Are the majority of these people uneducated?

Personally, this is what I see...poor people are brought Christianity by missionaries. To contrast, in Islam there are no real missionaries to spread the word. Besides that, the majority of ppl that convert to Islam are highly educated because generally you would have to be to even learn about Islam (not as true since 9/11 but still mainly the case). I've seen many more professors and the like turn to Islam than to Christianity.

What are your thoughts?

2007-06-11 03:36:07 · 24 answers · asked by Sassafrass 6

I have heard that satans greatest lie, is that he convinces people that he does not exzist! What do you think about this?

2007-06-11 03:34:13 · 36 answers · asked by sandra b 5