Religion & Spirituality - 22 June 2007

I see the name everywhere, but I've never known exactly who is being honored--is it the Virgin Mary? Is it Mary, mother of John (who is the only "St. Mary" without an additional part to her name, such as "Magdalene" or "Bartholomea of Florcence," mentioned on www.catholic.org)?

It would seem strange that it is used to refer to Mary, the Mother of God, (I mean, we don't ever say "St. Jesus") but are there really 3.7 million Google hits for "St. Mary" and 1.2 million more for "Saint Mary" if the name refers to the apostle John's mother?

Thanks.

2007-06-22 07:45:00 · 5 answers · asked by corporatehero 2

Romans 8

38For I am convinced that neither death nor life, neither angels nor demons,[m] neither the present nor the future, nor any powers, 39neither height nor depth, nor anything else in all creation, will be able to separate us from the love of God that is in Christ Jesus our Lord.

Just wanted to share that we have an indescribable love in God.

2007-06-22 07:41:29 · 40 answers · asked by Spoken4 5

2007-06-22 07:40:49 · 20 answers · asked by Anonymous

If you are, answer me this.
How can you distort something that is already distorted?

P.S.
Please don't pray for me.
Please don't bless me.
Please don't tell me am going to hell.

These mythical little threats have been placed on me before. Save your time, they do not effect people of critcal thinking .

2007-06-22 07:36:29 · 36 answers · asked by KEVIN D 3

2007-06-22 07:36:05 · 23 answers · asked by Anonymous

It is not me in deed, but a priest at St. Mark's Episcopal Cathedral says she is also a Muslim. Doesn't it mean that it is one religion in deed as all the Abrahamic religions come from the same source? What do you think?
http://seattletimes.nwsource.com/html/lo...

No offensive answers please.
And star this please so as to get more answers.
Thank you.

2007-06-22 07:35:41 · 22 answers · asked by Eve 5

Assuming there is a God, and we were created by him/her, the creation seems incomplete or untruthful to the creator’s talents, as we think he/she to have.

I must subject myself to the understanding of a creator artist, sculptor, etc. What I mean is this, we believe that Gods is perfect, as such would want to showcase his "talent" in his creation.

In the Bible we were created in the image of God, similar to a artist or sculptors greatest work, where they would try to remove any flaw they see in themselves, or in the case of grotesque drawings add them.

Since gods whole creation is not only a image, but soul, and mind, I must ask weather or not he added his flaws, or removed them, thus making us more perfect then "he", or are we incomplete, in which any flaws the creation has is the result of incompletion. Thus the lives we live are apart of the creation, and Prophets are the tools use in the process, to remove flaws.

I.E. Be Perfect as the father in heaven- Jesus

2007-06-22 07:32:48 · 24 answers · asked by Derrick 3

Is Annah Nichole Smith related to Joseph Smith (the one that restored LDS)

2007-06-22 07:30:34 · 9 answers · asked by Anonymous

what religion are you and what made you decide to pick that religion?


im a Christian because of the proof in the Bible and what God says and does!

2007-06-22 07:29:58 · 24 answers · asked by Anonymous

Should we be giving our money to today's local churches?

2007-06-22 07:29:55 · 17 answers · asked by Deaclee 1

Is it just the religious Christian women here that are so frightened by sexuality? I have never seen a culture (outside of Islam) that looks down on women so much. I know, I know, just like Muslims you will say you RESPECT women, that's why you keep them covered up, protected and "pure," but we all know the truth.

2007-06-22 07:28:20 · 15 answers · asked by SvetlanaFunGirl 4

What is the True purpose of Desire?

Should we be Open to Desire?
Or, should we Conquor Desire?

"Chassez le naturel, il revient au galop."
(Means: Chase away the natural, and it comes back at a gallop.)

As Desire is Natural, should we be chasing it away? Or, should we awaken to it's true potential?

Thoughts, Opinions, Ideas...?

Love & Peace

2007-06-22 07:28:15 · 22 answers · asked by Anonymous

i have seen many people who have this stupid thought that these females have ugly heads or ...i dunno but it hurts to c sm1 making fun of others just because they follow their religion
muslims really care about thier god only....i dont think that they give a damn to those critisizing them....becaus they know what they want....Paradise in the hereafter not others opinion
i just hate people critisizing one another just because of looks...why dont we all live peacefully and try to understand the reason muslims are wearing hijab?

2007-06-22 07:27:59 · 6 answers · asked by smdaywelldoit 2

Most of the christian holidays coincide with pagan rituals that predate christianity by thousands of years. In addition, the christian prophet looks surprisingly similar to surviving images of Zeus.

2007-06-22 07:26:56 · 22 answers · asked by Anonymous

Thank you.

2007-06-22 07:25:17 · 6 answers · asked by Anonymous

..but the Poor get too go too Heaven...
(Luke 16:25) ..seems unfair too Me. Is Jesus UNJUST???

2007-06-22 07:23:46 · 35 answers · asked by Bug Eye 3

I don't think it would. I personally don't believe in God, but I feel like even if we were absolutely certain that he was real we would still do bad things.

Think how many people do bad things that are convinced that God exists. Think of all the people who are in prison for homicide that truly believed in God before they committed the crime. Just look at the pastor from Colorado that was visiting a prostitute and taking drugs. I find it hard to believe that he didn't really believe in God and the last few decades of his life were just an act.

I think if we knew for sure it would make it easier, but it would not completely take away free will.

What do you think?

2007-06-22 07:21:09 · 26 answers · asked by Steve A 2

Quoting from one of the post I just read,
"Even though I am a Christian and believe I will go to Heaven when I die... I believe God put me here for a reason and, when He is ready to call me home, He will." Then, why would a devout christian who's diagnosed with a potentially terminal illnes attempt all that is possible to extend their life (going to the doctor, surgery, etc). Isn't this diagnose the so called "call home by him"?

2007-06-22 07:20:56 · 22 answers · asked by Anonymous

Are you willing to have an open discussion ( it appears there are some out there) or do the rest of us just have to put up with the smug comments by those whop hold to the same belief? I know some of you are decent respectful people and I would love to have an open discussion on religion with you, but so far answers are either ignored, mocked or given an ad hominem answer. Are there any of you willing to just discuss the subject without this? I doubt I would end up changing your basic mind on theology but I might change your mind on those of us who hold those ideas and we both might learn something.This is not an attack on all of you, but you know that there are some who you wish would believe something else so they don't embarass you with their conduct (been there done that) Is anyone up to discussion rather than mudraking?

2007-06-22 07:17:51 · 32 answers · asked by David F 5

In this story all of these people died when god opened the flood gates in heaven, except Noah and his family. I am assumming all these people died because they were non believers or hated god for some reason. I am also assuming that little children died too. Children mind you, that don't have the mental capacity to believe in such BS.

Christians!, Cool child killing god you have ! (Easy to upset and hard to please)

Not saying I believe this mythological nonsense, but strikes me as odd how this day and age how christian can go along with this garbage .

P.S. Just to let you christians know that believe this nonsense.
(1) This story was copied from the babaylonians.
(2) There were cilvilizations at the time of this so called flood that were taking detailed chronological records, and the odd thing is that they did not realize their own destruction.
(3) I will have fun kicking the first christian in the *** that trys to feed my children this Junk.
(4) please respond!

2007-06-22 07:15:28 · 26 answers · asked by KEVIN D 3

An Atheist or Theist
Please help me
I don't believe in God
But believe in Vedas and Geeta
Don't believe in God
But believe in You
I don't believe in any religion
But I like Sanatan Dharam
I don't believe in any rules by the religions
But like the people who follow them

2007-06-22 07:13:59 · 28 answers · asked by Anonymous

Sorry my wife watches Big Love (which means I watch Big Love) and they talk about the principle of plural marriage as being the key to the celestial kingdom.

2007-06-22 07:13:54 · 14 answers · asked by Quantrill 7

2007-06-22 07:12:49 · 50 answers · asked by Tony H 1

2007-06-22 07:10:26 · 13 answers · asked by Silly BaBy505 1

2007-06-22 07:09:31 · 15 answers · asked by Anonymous

2007-06-22 07:08:40 · 4 answers · asked by ? 3

2007-06-22 07:08:23 · 41 answers · asked by Anonymous

It worked in the bible....?

2007-06-22 07:06:23 · 21 answers · asked by dosahyd f 2

Whatcha doin' this weekend?

Attending a religious service of some type?

Throwing another baby on the barbie?

Ringing someone's doorbell, and running away?

2007-06-22 07:05:17 · 20 answers · asked by Anonymous

mentioned in the Bible. Were these churches different religions or just a place for believers to go worship..and also, were the people that went to these different churches condemed at all by God? If not, then does that or could that mean that today, people of all faiths have God's favor if they are believers and good Christian people?

2007-06-22 07:04:30 · 5 answers · asked by Ginger 1