Religion & Spirituality - 19 June 2007

I am repeating this question to elicit more responses.

On the judgment day, people will be assigned Heaven or Hell. So all sinners will go to same hell, permanently, irrespective of degree of their sins. OR lesser sinners will go to milder hell and will be transformed to heaven after their term is over ? If it is 'one-size-fits-all' approach, is it not inducement for more sins, because once it is clear that one is going to hell, he/she can dive headlong into more sins, his/her punishment is not going to be increased.

On the sidelines, hell / heaven allocation is going to take place on judgment day, what is current status of hell / heaven occupancy at the moment. Whether people from last judgment day are enjoying their stay over there or these residential complex are under construction at the moment ?

If it is going to be slab-wise, temporary allocation, what do scriptures say about this ?

2007-06-19 07:58:21 · 8 answers · asked by guru 2

Belivers should not assume, because someone attends Church and calls themselves a "Christian Counselor", they are filled with the Holy Spirit and counsel according to scripture.

Most Christian counselors, not all, but most, are simply traditional psychologists or counselors who treat clients based on what they've learned from human education about mental illness and psychology, and have attempted to blend those beliefs with their seminary or religous teachings. Also, their clients are based on whom can "afford" to see them.

In contrast, Biblical Counselors, begin each session with prayer, counsel solely from scripture, free of human opinion and interpretation, and rely on prayer and guidance of the Holy Spirit when counseling a Believer.

Also, they are usually non-profit, which means those who can't afford to pay because they lack insurance or income are not turned away. If you're a Christian what are your thoughts on this?

2007-06-19 07:57:55 · 8 answers · asked by JustMaybe 2

2007-06-19 07:56:09 · 13 answers · asked by Micah 6

Lets face it folks, he did a good job on the earth andthe rest of the life on the earth, but then he created humans. We destroy everything, including ourselves, war over just about anything, even God and we generally screw up the planet. Was Gods quality control department out to lunch when we were made?

2007-06-19 07:53:36 · 21 answers · asked by Gonealot R 6

Should a person who, say doesn't go to mass on Sunday, or, happens to like people of the same sex, or I dunno, steals a loaf of bread to feed his family have the same fate when they die as say, oooh, I dunno...

Hitler? Ted Bundy? You know, proper evil people.

2007-06-19 07:51:25 · 26 answers · asked by irishcharmer84 2

I try not to divulge my practices to anyone I personally know, but since I still am a bit anonymous here, I can say that I practice sympathetic magic. This NASTY person I talk about is someone who spreads lies about everyone CONSTANTLY, has a bullying approach to everyone (Although she can hardly bully at all), has a real affinity for intrigues and scandals, and knows how to play the bosses (work). Through one of her many BRAGS, I came to know that she supposedly can do Folkloric-Scary-B-Movie-Black-wearing type of Magic. And also, she is, as she says - "INVULNERABLE" to all sorts of Magic. (In my country, it's a pop-culturish brag to say you're psychic and that you can do metaphysical stuff). She has a crystal pendant wrapped in cloth to prove that, supposedly. I have the means to allow nature to teach lessons to destructive wrongdoers, but I'm a bit held back by the simple wording of her saying she's "IMMUNE". I'd like to hear some opinions before I do anything drastic. Thanks!

2007-06-19 07:51:16 · 24 answers · asked by Jacob Santillan 1

In context of religion- Why do innocent children have to suffer from disease or abuse? Do you feel that God allows bad things to happen to innocent babes? How does that fit into your view of God? When those terrible things happen and you hear about it in the news, how does it fit into your system of beliefs? Absolutely no offense intended, I am truly interested in your answers.

2007-06-19 07:50:22 · 19 answers · asked by quirky 5

2007-06-19 07:49:28 · 18 answers · asked by Midge 7

2007-06-19 07:49:27 · 10 answers · asked by Anonymous

And hard for many of us to understand how this could happen in our country, we also have similar cases of people watching other's be hurt, die and they do absoloutely nothing.

One case in Detroit has a man beating a 90 yr old trying to steal his car with people watching doing NADA.
Another case in Chicago pf a Man in a Bar beating a female bartender people watching doing nothing.
It is reported more people love to watch the downfall of other's than anythng else, wether it's Paris going to jail, the drawn out sad saga of Anna Nicole, people seem to be growing cold to other's how is humanity striving to be better? and don't you think this is all happening because our world is trying to throw everything godly out of exsistence?

2007-06-19 07:48:44 · 19 answers · asked by Anonymous

What is your beliefs as to what the trinity is

2007-06-19 07:48:03 · 28 answers · asked by Anonymous

How about this one?

"If a man lies with a man as one lies with a woman, both of them have done what is detestable. They must be put to death; their blood will be on their own heads. [NIV Leviticus 20:13]"

When is the last time you killed a homosexual? And if you haven't done so, why not?

2007-06-19 07:47:53 · 24 answers · asked by Anonymous

I am looking for the Christian view point on this. Also, i am not interested in anything other than this.

Jesus is supposed to be God in human form, right but then again he is also called the son of God. Does that mean that Jesus was literally just God, with all of God's knowledge and abilities and so forth. Or was Jesus a separate being from God, who was created with divine abilities?

Basically, was Jesus supposed to be just God dressed up as a human or was he supposed to be like another deity entirely, related but seperate from God?

2007-06-19 07:46:19 · 16 answers · asked by Anonymous

Do you really believe in the return of our saviour?

And, how do you feel about yourself now? Do you think there is anything about your daily routine or attitude that you could change to make yourself better?

2007-06-19 07:46:15 · 26 answers · asked by Anonymous

I was browsing Ebay and I noticed an Auction for a pic of the Flying Spaghetti Monster. Well what exactly is up with the pirate stuff? I don't know much about the religion or fake religion. Is it like the mascot for the religion? I am just a deconverted Mormon and would like to know more. What do you think of this picture?
http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&ih=005&sspagename=STRK%3AMESE%3AIT&viewitem=&item=150133206263&rd=1&rd=1

2007-06-19 07:46:12 · 16 answers · asked by Anonymous

2007-06-19 07:45:57 · 9 answers · asked by Anonymous

Why are so many Christians, Catholics mainly, so pissed off about "Da Vinci Code". Jesus though great was still a man. he was a person of love, who spread the message of love, respect and honor. Why then is it blasphemy(to insult) to think he could have been in love with Mary and have had a child?

2007-06-19 07:44:35 · 14 answers · asked by shakespeareslady2002 2

Speaking to you: Mr. Peepers and TAN MAN.

2007-06-19 07:44:20 · 20 answers · asked by socmum16 ♪ 5

about opinions that differ from orthodox Watchtower teachings?

2007-06-19 07:44:14 · 19 answers · asked by Anonymous

I've heard so many funny ones I can't begin to pick out my absolute favorite. But I wish I could remember who asked:

"If god dropped acid....would he see people?"

Do you have a memorable funny question?

2007-06-19 07:41:29 · 19 answers · asked by Anonymous

I used to love school, but I would never put "vacation" and "school" in the same title. Vacation is a break from school (or work.) Who came up with that name?

And if you had to rename VBS, what more appropriate name would you choose?

2007-06-19 07:40:40 · 21 answers · asked by KS 7

like what they see?

2007-06-19 07:39:35 · 11 answers · asked by Anonymous

have all the material things in this world and be alone?

2007-06-19 07:38:42 · 29 answers · asked by mrs O 6

We can't stop a Zerg Invasion and pretty soon the protoss are going to destroy the planet due to the Zerg Infestation.

PS I'm a hyrdralisk in disguise.

2007-06-19 07:36:59 · 25 answers · asked by Anonymous

see link:
http://news.yahoo.com/s/ap/20070619/ap_on_re_eu/vatican_road_rage_1

so my question -- if you could list a set of commandments on any topic. what would that topic be and what would the commandments be???

2007-06-19 07:34:48 · 9 answers · asked by Anonymous

2007-06-19 07:33:49 · 13 answers · asked by Maria Ramirez 2

2007-06-19 07:32:19 · 29 answers · asked by Southpaw 7

I came across this during some spiritual reading and I don't know what it means. Is it connected the Kabbalah? Thanks for any info.

2007-06-19 07:31:35 · 9 answers · asked by Praire Crone 7

Why?

2007-06-19 07:30:51 · 31 answers · asked by Anonymous

Allah says he is the God of Abraham. The God of Abraham taught a prophet must agree with all of the prophets of God.
Isaiah clearly taught the atonement before the Qu'ran. Why does the Qu'ran disagree with the word of God?

2007-06-19 07:27:37 · 12 answers · asked by djmantx 7