Religion & Spirituality - 19 June 2007

When Jesus walked on water how did the disciples respond?

Matthew 14:33
And those who were in the boat worshiped Him, saying, "You are certainly God's Son!"

Mark 6:51-52
51 Then He got into the boat with them, and the wind stopped; and they were utterly astonished,
52 forthey had not gained any insight from the incident of the loaves, but their heart was hardened.



I did not make it up and it is not out of context:

Matthew 14:22-36, Jesus Walks on the Water

http://www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=Matthew%2014:22-36;&version=49;

Mark 6:45-52, Jesus Walks on the Water

http://www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=Mark%206:45-52;&version=49;



The verses come from a well-respected Christian site, therefore it is not made-up if you don't believe it then got to a local Church, pick up the Bible there and read the verses...

2007-06-19 01:01:16 · 15 answers · asked by K Assiri 2

now make equations of all possibilites with the results after death.
believe + present == you win (paradise)
believe + not present== lose nothing
not believe + present== lose every thing (Hell)
not believe + not present ==win nothing
for me as a muslim i'm in the 1st equation.

2007-06-19 00:57:10 · 21 answers · asked by wade3_wender 2

Hundreds of thousands of American soldiers' lives were saved and World War II was ended by the destruction of two cities in Japan.

2007-06-19 00:56:31 · 8 answers · asked by Anonymous

I’ve decided to start a new religion. Following on with the tried and tested method of borrowing from other older, more established faiths, I’m stealing the Ten Commandments. Problem is, while 5 through to 10 are okay, numbers 1 to 4 are a bit iffy. Any suggestions for 4 new ones.
"The Six Commandments" just doesn't have the right ring to it!

2007-06-19 00:55:32 · 42 answers · asked by Anonymous

2007-06-19 00:55:29 · 9 answers · asked by Anonymous

Still perfom acts of kindness, sometimes I get the impression they would not.

2007-06-19 00:54:31 · 20 answers · asked by Link , Padawan of Yoda 5

Specifically regarding mutilation without their concent.

Here I am actually talking about circumcision, and more definately regarding the disgusting habit of some muslims who administer it to girls.

I believe people who believe that this ritual is godly or required for whatever reason should be treated like a any other child abuser.

What do you think.

And no there is no difference, its child abuse full stop.

Why not let them make their own choice when they are 16, and an adult.

2007-06-19 00:53:56 · 10 answers · asked by Anonymous

the present world is full of human tragedy and natural calamities

2007-06-19 00:53:41 · 17 answers · asked by Anonymous

will for you to get it, I pray for the Lord's will to be done, but add "I just pray that your will is for such and such" Do you do that too?

Note:anyone who tries to tell me my faith is worthless will be reported!

2007-06-19 00:52:44 · 10 answers · asked by Mrs J 6

to begin i'm an atheist.

2007-06-19 00:51:09 · 32 answers · asked by Anonymous

just curious

2007-06-19 00:49:59 · 11 answers · asked by Anonymous

Jesus' disciples would know and obey the truth. John 8:31,32, "If ye continue in my word, then are ye my disciples indeed. And ye shall know the truth and the truth shall make you free." Jesus' disciples would continue in his word, that is, daily study the Bible. They would receive a knowledge of his truth that would so enthrall them that they would forsake all that they have (Luke 14:33) in materialism and goods to be his disciples. In Mark 8:35 Jesus said, "For whosoever will save his life shall lose it; but whosoever shall lose his life for my sake and the gospel's, the same shall save it." This means consecrating our all to the Lord and using it in his service as he directs. Further stringent conditions of discipleship are found in Luke 14:26: unless a man "hate" (love less) his father, mother, wife, children, brethren, even his own life, "he cannot be my disciple." Again in Luke 9:23: "If any will come after me, let him deny himself, and take up his cross daily, and follow me."

Jesus' terms of discipleship for being a Christian, indeed, are demanding. Is it any wonder he predicted that only a "little flock" would qualify? Oh yes, many would call themselves Christians as Jesus predicted in Matthew 7:22,23:

2007-06-19 00:49:44 · 2 answers · asked by ? 5

My daughter and I have been going to a Church of God service every now and then. My husband doesn't like it because he says it's a sin and we must only attend a Catholic church. Is he correct?

2007-06-19 00:49:43 · 13 answers · asked by Kelli J 1

I just want opinions on this. Why would God put the apple in the garden in the first place. It's like me knowing that my friend is going to kill someone but giving him the gun anyway and saying "I think I should still give him a choice" and not trying to stop him at all.

Don't you think it's unfair that God punishes everyone for something he put in the garden?

Also did Adam and Eve have belly buttons?

2007-06-19 00:48:58 · 9 answers · asked by soundofsettling 2

It's not like we can stop it if it does happen. So why are we all so worried?

2007-06-19 00:48:18 · 5 answers · asked by angafeabeta 4

2007-06-19 00:47:21 · 9 answers · asked by Anonymous

You know the one I mean: the sin of not believing in him.

2007-06-19 00:44:20 · 19 answers · asked by ? 7

The vast majority of people in North America identify themselves as Christians. Do you? Perhaps you are not sure. Perhaps you are very sure and wonder about others who do. For example, even the majority of criminals in the U.S. prison system identify themselves as "Christians."

Just how far back in time can "Christians" be identified? The name "Christian" was coined in the First Century A.D.-about five years after Pentecost. "And the disciples were called Christians first at Antioch." In the "church at Antioch" these Christians were also called "disciples." Acts 11:26; 13:1, "Church" means "called out ones" while "disciple" means "learner or pupil" and/or "adherent and follower of a teacher." Therefore, "Christians" are defined as ones "called out" from the world to be followers and pupils of Jesus Christ.

2007-06-19 00:43:35 · 8 answers · asked by ? 5

2007-06-19 00:42:31 · 13 answers · asked by Anonymous

I do readings for people and just wondered how many of you out there ACTUALLY believe in it all?
Have any of you had someone do a reading for you and its been a load of rubbish?
Also did you have to pay for it before or after?
I beleieve in Tarot and i swear by it but was curious to know YOUR thoughts?

2007-06-19 00:39:57 · 10 answers · asked by Mystic Magic 5

Please give scriptural examples in stating your case. Thanks in advance for all replies.

2007-06-19 00:38:29 · 11 answers · asked by Carlito 3

The Apostle John calls the Man of Sin the “Antichrist” for good reason. The name Man of Sin implies an entity that would be against or opposing the righteous ways of Christ. But the Greek prefix anti signifies “instead of” or “in place of.”[6] Anti is used 20 times in the New Testament as a complete word and never does it have the meaning of “against.” Nineteen times it is translated “for” as in Romans 12:17, “Recompense no man evil for evil.”[7] We should not return or replace evil with evil. Thus “Antichrist” replaces the position of Christ. Since Antichrist is also called the Man of Sin, obviously the operating principles of this system would be also against the principles of Christ.

Summary of the Apostles’ Clues:

The Man of Sin was at work in Paul’s day, but was not a literal man for then he would be almost 2,000 years old.
The Man of Sin is a counterfeit body of Christ, that is, a system of lawlessness intent on setting up a pseudo Kingdom of God contrary to God’s arrange

2007-06-19 00:31:27 · 6 answers · asked by ? 5

"If there is a sin against life, it consists perhaps not so much in despairing of life, as in hoping for another life, and in eluding the implacable grandeur of this life."

-- Albert Camus

Your thoughts?

2007-06-19 00:26:51 · 15 answers · asked by Kallan 7

A guy just asked for some fellow Christians to help him understand a Psalm...nothing for an atheist to concern himself with, right? But as usual, someone has to come with the usual 'God doesn't exist' line. a) what's the point of that? Think any of us are going to drop everything we know because of three words? b) if you're going to comment on it, why not make an intelligent contribution instead of parrotting the same three words for every question? I thought it was Christians who were meant to be forcing our views on others? Seems a bit hypocritical. And I know atheists know what hypocritical means because that's another word we get thrown at us at every turn.

2007-06-19 00:26:50 · 26 answers · asked by sonfai81 5

2007-06-19 00:26:28 · 6 answers · asked by CHEESUS GROYST 5

muslim peer lord ahmed has stated that salman rushdies knighthood is an insult to islam
this is the same guy who almost supported pakistani mps calling for rushdies death
so how come no one said anything when he hosted an al-qaeda fund raiser visit to parliament
the fund raiser could have passed on info to bombers as to how security is at westminster
talk about the kettle calling the pot black

2007-06-19 00:25:04 · 5 answers · asked by Anonymous

2007-06-19 00:20:56 · 12 answers · asked by Mee~mOe~ 5

2007-06-19 00:19:59 · 21 answers · asked by Anonymous

2007-06-19 00:17:38 · 19 answers · asked by Anonymous

personally, im not buying the 2012 crap.

2007-06-19 00:17:25 · 7 answers · asked by Pisces 6