Religion & Spirituality - 17 June 2007

There is definately the New Heaven and the New Earth... on this New earth there will be the New Jerusalem which according to Revelation come down from God out of heaven .. prepared as a bride adorned for her husband.
How is it that this Bride.. is confused with heaven ...

2007-06-17 16:57:09 · 10 answers · asked by Broken Alabaster Flask 6

Do you think we are comitting the sin of incest?

2007-06-17 16:52:47 · 12 answers · asked by Anonymous

In sweden, atheists and agnostics make up 90% of the population. Church attendance is less than 10%. So many Christians love to claim that atheistic beliefs will create nothing but communism because of Joseph Stalin. Well guess what, Sweden is a democracy. They vote on laws, they vote for their leaders, and they have a public school system like America. Sweden has one of the lowest crime rates of any developed nation in the world. They get higher scores in Math and Science then Americans do. I couldn't find a more perfect example of how atheistic beliefs can form a peaceful way of life while at the same time promoting freedom. I recently took a vacation to Sweden with my parents so you can probably sense my enthusiasm.

2007-06-17 16:51:50 · 15 answers · asked by Anonymous

How shall we distinquish ?

or Can we say they are the results of Satanic Qualities in man ?

2007-06-17 16:50:15 · 16 answers · asked by jayakrishnamenon 3

2007-06-17 16:49:33 · 8 answers · asked by Anonymous

2007-06-17 16:49:02 · 22 answers · asked by Anonymous

What will he give in exchange for a life beyond the grave?

2007-06-17 16:45:03 · 13 answers · asked by Anonymous

I have to admit,,,I'm torn on this one. My Bible says that divorce is a sin. And if you re-marry,,,you are committing adultery,,,,some factors like the original spouse committing adultery is acceptable to divorce and re-marry.....as I said I'm torn,,and praying,,I'm divorced (yeah he cheated) but not re-married.

2007-06-17 16:43:46 · 18 answers · asked by creeklops 5

Is the easiest to understand. I have a really hard time reading the bible because of the way they speak.

2007-06-17 16:41:51 · 14 answers · asked by Anonymous

What does the word reveal. Please provide some scriptural references.. Not just what you have been told by your pastors or parents etc.

2007-06-17 16:39:58 · 11 answers · asked by Broken Alabaster Flask 6

Only one word answers will qualify.

2007-06-17 16:39:47 · 9 answers · asked by Holly A 2

and don't people who keep on saying that get tired of listening to themselfs saying that over and over?

no wonder you are being called brainwashed individuals. have you ever thought of that?

2007-06-17 16:37:48 · 16 answers · asked by Perceptive 5

I'll provide sources IF necessary.. I'm just lazy right now.,

2007-06-17 16:33:31 · 40 answers · asked by Anonymous

Where does this saying come from "Forgive them for they do not know" and does it mean God will forgive the people that never heard the gospel?

2007-06-17 16:31:38 · 19 answers · asked by Anonymous

2007-06-17 16:30:36 · 10 answers · asked by Stew 4

...for contempt of religion? Kind of like the LaVeyan church of Satan (they don't really believe in Satan but still us the symbol)
After all there is no universally known symbol for Atheism and it's nice to wear your social regalia from time to time so people know where you stand on the social spectrum.

2007-06-17 16:28:51 · 24 answers · asked by Anonymous

may your children be a blessing to all of you.

2007-06-17 16:19:59 · 13 answers · asked by Hannah's Grandpa 7

2007-06-17 16:18:27 · 7 answers · asked by Anonymous

2007-06-17 16:15:25 · 6 answers · asked by Anonymous

How has it solved through rationalization and discourse the fundamental issues related to human governance and development? In spite of its undeniable advances in medicine, better food, better education, better living conditions since early in the 20th century, how has the view that people are essentially self-interested actors in matters pertaining to their economic well-being; and that the building of just and prosperous societies can be ensured by one or another schemes of what is described as modernization played out? Far from narrowing the gap between the well-being of the small segment of the human family who enjoy the benefits of modernity and the condition of the vast populations mired in hopeless want, the collective effort that began with such high hopes has seen the gap widen into an abyss. Disillusionment and utter hopelessness reign in the hearts of the majority of the world’s people. Where are the promised benefits?

Please stick to the topic and avoid tangents.

2007-06-17 16:10:49 · 15 answers · asked by jaicee 6

My thoughts are that God represents the Conservative,Fascist,dictator and Satan represents the anarchist. Neither are very positive.

2007-06-17 16:04:41 · 8 answers · asked by Anonymous

It seems that I have been blocked by him since I am suddenly unable to view or answer his questions. This is all so interesting, since he is supposedly trying his best to straighten out all the anti-catholics here and bringing them back to the fold of the Roman Catholic Church.

Why is he doing that? Is he fearful of my answers? Why does he not allow me to reply to his questions? Well, he probably will boost his ego by saying that my answers are not worth reading or responding to. But each answer should be tested in the marketplace of ideas, and not apriori censored from consideration.

2007-06-17 16:03:47 · 8 answers · asked by Seraph 4

2007-06-17 16:03:22 · 16 answers · asked by Anonymous

Christians who support infant baptism note that many times entire families were baptized, not just individuals. It was assumed in the Bible that if the head of a family became a Christian, the entire family would follow suit. (Acts 16:15, 18:8; I Corinthians 1:16; etc.)

Christians who support adult baptism site the conversions from other religions to Christianity in the Bible, and the decision to accept Jesus as an adult decision. (Acts 2:41; 9:18, 10:47; etc.)

This has been a point of contention between denominations for centuries. Both appear to have a biblical basis. What is your position and what is the reason for the strong animosity on this sacramental point?

2007-06-17 16:01:46 · 24 answers · asked by NHBaritone 7

2007-06-17 15:59:21 · 9 answers · asked by KJ 4

Is the only reason you object to our belief system because of our desire to share it with you? If it gives us peace, joy, and love and helps us to want a better life for ourselves, why would you object to that? If it helps my children and Grandchildren become more respectful and do well in school, why would you object. Is there anything wrong with teaching the theory of Creation along with the theory of evolution since to the world they are both theories. I believe in respecting people's space and feel absolutely that religion and government must stay separate. You claim sometimes that some Christians are pushy with their religion, which is true because we are all individuals who do things differently, but, you folks also push your belief system on us and act like we are inane if we don't agree. Many of us try to show you respect. Do you show Christian people the same respect? Just curious? Mmm

2007-06-17 15:58:39 · 36 answers · asked by ? 6

2007-06-17 15:55:44 · 24 answers · asked by Christian 2

and then block people's ablity to answer them?
Below is one such question but when I tried to access it I can't. What are these people afraid of?
http://answers.yahoo.com/question/?qid=20070616190535AADHkRo&grp_name=jehovahswitnessesgathering&grp_spid=1600074569&grp_cat=/Religion___Beliefs/Christianity/Denominations_and_Sects/Jehovah's_Witnesses&grp_user=2

Why do Jehovah's witnesses deny all Standard christian doctrine?

2007-06-17 15:50:29 · 13 answers · asked by NMB 5

Each faith teaches thiers is the only path too heaven. I am a Christian I still wonder about somethings as I am sure all of you do. Here is my question.

Millions died before even having the possibility to consider these religions. They died before the religions were revealed or lived outside of an area where they had access to these revelations, so according to your faith, did any of these people even have a chance to go to heaven, even though they never even had a chance to accept reject any of these faiths?

In our modern times it maybe hard imagine but even after all 3 religions were revealed to humanity for much of thier histories most people on this planet died without knowledge of these faiths. Did they have a chance to go to heaven?

If you feel that these people didn't have the chance to go to heaven, doesn't this mean God is a unjust? On the other hand, if they did have a chance, what does that mean according to your faith? Is it really the only way to heaven?

2007-06-17 15:50:26 · 13 answers · asked by CHELLE BELLE 5

say a christian did more good deeds than others, gave more charity than others, helped more than others, and much more. will he be rewarded equally in heaven with the others who will be there? or heavens has degrees on top of each other, the one on the top has better reward than the one below.

and if your answer was no, all rewarded equally! then how can that be fair? and why would any christian work hard for his deeds if he already will be rewarded the same as others?

evidence supports what you will say is a plus.

2007-06-17 15:49:55 · 9 answers · asked by Anonymous