Religion & Spirituality - 15 June 2007

Maybe the problem that religion has when confronting atheism, is that the various religions were designed to oppose other religions, not a lack of religion. Now that atheism is on the rise, the various religions simply aren’t equipped with the necessary armament to combat atheism. Religions seem to be in a perpetual arms race with each other using weapons of fear and superstition whereas atheism has only logic and reason at its disposal and these cannot be countered with fear and superstition.

2007-06-15 12:57:48 · 26 answers · asked by Desiree 4

2007-06-15 12:55:45 · 13 answers · asked by NHBaritone 7

hi im an atheist and i was raised by a christan and my mom is so mad bc i wont go to church how can i get her to let me alone she is so frustrating and she doesnt see that religion is not real but it is something that ppl make up to feel better bc thats what it really is and so many ppl are so fooled bc they dont see that!!

2007-06-15 12:55:44 · 18 answers · asked by Anonymous

a teacher was trying to teach the children that God isn't real. she asked a little boy:
TEACHER: tom do u see that tree over there?
TOM: ya
TEACHER: tom do u see the sky?
TOM: ya
TEACHER: do u see God?
TOM: no
TEACHER: thats my point, u don't see him b/c he isn't there or any where!

GIRL: tom do u see that tree?
TOM: ya
GIRL: do u see the teacher?
TOM: ya
GIRL: do u see her brain?
TOM: no
GIRL: than what we were tought 2day she doesn't have one!
"4 WE WALK BY FAITH, NOT BY SIGHT" 2nd Corinthians 5:7

2007-06-15 12:54:11 · 20 answers · asked by Jesse'sGirl:) 1

15 But if you do not forgive men their trespasses, neither will your Father forgive your trespasses. Matthew 6:15

2007-06-15 12:52:30 · 17 answers · asked by Anonymous

in order to forgive us for being what we are?

2007-06-15 12:52:28 · 9 answers · asked by Anonymous

You're out, minding your own business when suddenly you're the victim of violent crime. An innocent passerby who happens to be atheist runs to your defense and, while saving your life, gets killed. You're alive. He's dead. Did he just go to hell?

I'm not expecting too many answers but thank you in advance for those of you who attempt it.

Also, as always, if you get thumbs-down, they didn't come from me. I don't do the thumbs-down thing. Thanks again.

2007-06-15 12:51:58 · 42 answers · asked by Anonymous

do you believe your astrological sign is an accurate description of your personality?

2007-06-15 12:47:19 · 19 answers · asked by Anonymous

2007-06-15 12:45:20 · 20 answers · asked by Anonymous

Why are Christians so opposed to Horoscopes, I even heard one say it was wicthcraft!!

2007-06-15 12:42:44 · 24 answers · asked by RUSSELL ( I Used to Love H.E.R.) 3

First, a definition is in order: what is Purgatory?

Purgatory is not Hell minus a few torments and degrees Fahrenheit; it's not Heaven minus joy. It's not a "Third Final Destination" of souls. Purgatory is simply the place where already saved souls are cleansed of the temporal effects of sin before they are allowed to see the holy face of Almighty God. Revelation 21:27 tells us that "...nothing unclean will enter [Heaven]."


Daniel 12:2, Matthew 12:32, 1 Corinthians 3:13-15, 2 Timothy 1:16-18, Hebrews 12:14, Hebrews 12:22-23, 1 Peter 4:6 and Revelation 21:10, 27 all speak of Purgatory in their telling of the need for purification, prayers for the dead, Christ's preaching to the dead, or how nothing unclean will see God.

Even the The Talmud speaks of Purgatory:

Sabbath 33b:
"The judgment of the wicked in purgatory is twelve months."
Rosh HaShanah 16b-17a:
"It has been taught that the school of Shammai says: "There will be three groups on Judgment Day (yom haDin):

2007-06-15 12:41:38 · 24 answers · asked by tebone0315 7

to offend anyone, but most of the people who choose to answer only deliver rudeness. I know there are many "religious" and non-religious people here who are attacked daily, but why is it that because of that, everyone has to be so jaded that you feel it necessary to insult someone just because you misunderstood the question and make them feel so lousy for asking a serious question. Do you not sometimes ask a question that you hope others will give you an honest non-judgemental answer. If so then why do you answer questions in the same manner. I hope you all have a wonderful day

2007-06-15 12:41:07 · 16 answers · asked by Anonymous

I mean since it means Thank God Its Friday? Also, can you help me celebrate getting to level 5 again?

2007-06-15 12:38:55 · 22 answers · asked by in a handbasket 6

Thanks and please be serious.

2007-06-15 12:36:45 · 13 answers · asked by sassy 2

2007-06-15 12:34:24 · 40 answers · asked by sahara_springs 3

(and to those who already know where this quote comes from, please don't give it away)

Christians, would you agree or disagree with the following quote.
"He that is slow to believe in anything and everything is of great understanding, for belief in one false principle is the beginning of all unwisdom."

2007-06-15 12:34:12 · 14 answers · asked by Abby C 5

We were having loads of fun and this guy came out of no where. Though he sounded pretty pissed but i gave him the best answer.
Read and enjoy.

http://answers.yahoo.com/question/index;_ylt=ApAqiHMOjzNlbdU6xCyp9cvty6IX?qid=20070610170921AAR3ipG

2007-06-15 12:32:58 · 7 answers · asked by Anonymous

How come there aren't any primordial, swimming soup monkeys answering my stupid yahoo questions?

Kallan, this one is for you.

2007-06-15 12:31:25 · 13 answers · asked by Patrick the Carpathian, CaFO 7

if u could ave anything rite now , wot would it be

2007-06-15 12:30:23 · 18 answers · asked by wainexx 2

2007-06-15 12:26:38 · 21 answers · asked by Anonymous

2007-06-15 12:25:44 · 11 answers · asked by sahara_springs 3

Do you have an inspirational story or example of how God is in your life or why you believe in God? PLease share!

2007-06-15 12:23:26 · 9 answers · asked by Anonymous

1. My Christian/Catholic friends always seem to want to shove their beliefs down my throat, but my Jewish/Buddhist friends never do. Why is this?

2. Why can't people understand that you didn't really choose to be the religion you are? Most likely, your parents influenced you to think the way they do about religion.

3. If God is almighty and giving, why is he letting so many people in places like Africa live through such a horrible life?

Go ahead and be rude to me, it's just yahoo answers. I don't really care, I just wanted some opinions on these questions.

2007-06-15 12:23:25 · 8 answers · asked by Becca 6

only fool calls men fools

2007-06-15 12:23:18 · 2 answers · asked by sahara_springs 3

2007-06-15 12:21:25 · 8 answers · asked by Anonymous

Richard Dawkins is a genius. He revoltionized the field of Evolutionary Biology with his book, the Selfish Gene. This book opened up biologists eyes as to how important genetics are to the evolutionary process. I think he is a very smart man who deserves a little more respect from the public. The scientific community has nothing but respect for Dawkins.

2007-06-15 12:19:28 · 15 answers · asked by Anonymous

So, drink up R&Sers.. it's going to be a lonnnnng night :)

2007-06-15 12:19:24 · 18 answers · asked by Kallan 7

ya know all you can do anymore is yawn and say "oh stop, dont" yawn. When it comes to the junk on here against us?

2007-06-15 12:19:02 · 13 answers · asked by Midge 7

Do you know if you're a fool?

2007-06-15 12:16:33 · 27 answers · asked by Anonymous

2007-06-15 12:14:21 · 2 answers · asked by Anonymous