Religion & Spirituality - 20 June 2007

Every day, I rinse my mouth out with Listerine. Millions and millions of innocent bacteria are slain by the alcohol and washed from my mouth. Their tiny life force is siphoned away in a matter of 60 seconds and some swishing tongue action.

Granted, bacteria aren't human beings, and probably don't have a soul let alone a relationship with their creator.

Considering I've slain probably trillions and trillions of bacteria in my lifetime, could I have slain the equivalent of at least one human being's worth of bacteria?

Now in the eyes of the God that many humans worship, I gather that I'm probably not a murderer, in a similar way that the OT God considered preservation of its own people above all else. In other words, since the bacteria aren't on God's "team", they're okay to slay. But... am I in danger of angering a possible other deity which serves bacteria upon our earth?

2007-06-20 07:54:42 · 13 answers · asked by Anonymous

This is one area where the ancient Greeks seems to have better genetic intuition than modern Christians.

2007-06-20 07:53:48 · 19 answers · asked by Anonymous

religion-Belief in and reverence for a supernatural power or powers regarded as creator and governor of the universe.
A personal or institutionalized system grounded in such belief and worship.
The life or condition of a person in a religious order.
A set of beliefs, values, and practices based on the teachings of a spiritual leader.
A cause, principle, or activity pursued with zeal or conscientious devotion.

cult-In religion and sociology, a cult is a term designating a cohesive group of people (generally, but not exclusively a relatively small and recently founded religious movement[1]) devoted to beliefs or practices that the surrounding culture or society considers to be outside the mainstream. Its status may come about either due to its novel belief system, its idiosyncratic practices, its perceived harmful effects on members, or because its perceived opposition to the interests of the mainstream culture. Non-religious groups may also display cult-like characteristics.

2007-06-20 07:51:26 · 18 answers · asked by Anonymous

If they did what would you do?

2007-06-20 07:51:01 · 10 answers · asked by Anonymous

some get plastic surgery to look even better. Do they have show or ministry?

2007-06-20 07:48:33 · 26 answers · asked by Anonymous

Did you like it?

2007-06-20 07:46:52 · 7 answers · asked by ~♥Anna♥~ 5

I wanna know a cleansing or a ritual i can practice for this

2007-06-20 07:46:26 · 8 answers · asked by Leyla 2

never had their geneology recorded, the Hebrews then or now, accept Jesus as the Messiah. Is the Old testament or New Testament wrong regarding this?

2007-06-20 07:46:19 · 9 answers · asked by Anonymous

Like, I know we should Pray, but I don't really think I will be doing that. We have Ramadan, but I don't do it because I can't, it's to hard for me. I can starve to death if I do. Is this really bad? I'm worried. :(

2007-06-20 07:45:14 · 28 answers · asked by ♥Innocence♥ 1

e.g. religious headgear in schools, Bible study, prayers, religious education, creationism in science class, etc. How do you feel about it?

2007-06-20 07:44:30 · 21 answers · asked by Anonymous

Thank you for your responses. Lots of different perspectives on rudeness.

One thing I have never understood is that statement "you have to earn respect." What does that mean? I believe you should respect everyone - it has nothing to do with earning.

2007-06-20 07:42:39 · 14 answers · asked by ? 5

why? well because ONLY Jesus put himself on the cross for your sins. Do you see that terrorist muhammad or fat@ss buddha or some smelly hindu did annything for sake of others? NO! Only and ONLY Jesus can save you from your sins. SO why would you want to waste your time doing more sins? And instead go to a chruch and feel the passion of our lord. .
Jesus Loves You

2007-06-20 07:40:17 · 6 answers · asked by Holy Missionary 1

Don’t quote me scripture because Watch Tower interpretations are wrong. Instead, I ask you to look at the science. The Watch Tower position is that blood transfusions are the same as eating blood, because nutrients can be fed into the body in the same manner as transfused blood – intravenously.

Fact: the body does not consume blood. It is nothing more than a sort of liquid organ that transports food, oxygen, and waste in the body. Therefore, a blood transfusion is no different than an organ transplant.

Given that MEDICAL SCIENCE proves the Watch Tower teaching wrong, why do they still teach this? Why are people still needlessly dying because of a belief that is proven wrong by scientific fact?

Again, do not quote me scripture; stick to the science and explain the Watch Tower position.

2007-06-20 07:39:57 · 15 answers · asked by Danny H 6

How can that be? According to the big bang, the universe was created sometime between 10 billion and 20 billion years ago from a cosmic explosion that hurled matter and in all directions. Where did this matter come from.....who created it?? Do you have evidence of that??? How did it all begin??

2007-06-20 07:38:42 · 48 answers · asked by HighlyFavored 2

I do.I find it interesting and at times scary.How about you?

2007-06-20 07:37:40 · 9 answers · asked by Demopublican 6

Why? Given how many times the end of the world has been predicted (and Tuesday happened instead), what makes this time period any more likely to be the end times than other periods? Wouldn't those alive during times like WWII have been more justified in this belief than we are today?

Along with this question, I am often shocked at how eager and desperate people are to see the end of the world. Doesn't this attitude directly contradict the teachings of Jesus? Why hunger for the end of the world when you could be working to improve it instead?

2007-06-20 07:37:39 · 11 answers · asked by ? 4

2007-06-20 07:37:38 · 15 answers · asked by Anonymous

Which is more important: Visiting the Holy Land and Jerusalem, or visiting church history sites such as Nauvou, Palmayra, Salt Lake City, and the Mayan temples?

Please only serious answers!

2007-06-20 07:36:25 · 6 answers · asked by funnygurl 2

some withnesses brought me a bilble and show me John 17,3 and pslam 83,18.i did not know that the christian god had a name is it true?

2007-06-20 07:36:14 · 22 answers · asked by Anonymous

I believe in giving praise where it's due, so please, let's hear your favourite R&S personalities.

I'll name:

Loka
Kallan
Serafim
Bettiestardust
Super Bobo
Southpaw
WWTSD
Patrick D The Carpathian
Betty Boop Oop Oop A Doop
Geezah
Personal Laptop Jesus
Thrice Baked
IWF
Biggestjesusfan

I know I'm leaving a lot of people out. Sorry for anyone not mentioned. Okay, let's hear who everyone likes!

2007-06-20 07:35:31 · 39 answers · asked by Anonymous

Of Driving? Do you obey them?

2007-06-20 07:35:07 · 8 answers · asked by Anonymous

Why do you need to be rewarded for a life well-lived? Shouldn't that be a reward inof itself? And, likewise, why do you feel that sinners should be punished so badly? Do you really think a couple that had sex before marraige really deserves to burn for all eternity?

And, while we're on this route, why do some of you need a purpose so badly? Are you too lazy to make a purpose for yourself, that you have to have God make a purpose for you?

2007-06-20 07:32:47 · 18 answers · asked by Stardust 6

2007-06-20 07:32:09 · 6 answers · asked by Anonymous

What do you think of this argument? Sound? Fallacious? Why?

2007-06-20 07:32:03 · 53 answers · asked by Eleventy 6

...I want to go to heaven, whatever the hell that is.

2007-06-20 07:29:28 · 2 answers · asked by roo 1

2007-06-20 07:27:57 · 3 answers · asked by Mercury 2010 7

2007-06-20 07:27:02 · 4 answers · asked by sonny l 1

2007-06-20 07:26:08 · 10 answers · asked by Anonymous

let me select the best one first. I dont wish to be in a heaven with preachers

2007-06-20 07:23:56 · 10 answers · asked by Anonymous

2007-06-20 07:23:13 · 7 answers · asked by Anonymous