Religion & Spirituality - 23 June 2007

2007-06-23 03:29:30 · 14 answers · asked by FORMER Atheist Now Praising FSM! 3

2007-06-23 03:28:32 · 6 answers · asked by ? 4

Water is essential for life, and it is respected by all religions. Something so important as water would have people think it should be elevated to a higher position, but that would go against water's nature. It is constantly moving downward, it goes through the earth and and brings life to those that dwell within it. Roots are caressed by it and underground beings are nurished from it. It gives all that it is able to give freely to those that need it, and asks nothing in return but still seeks to continue on its way.

How would you model yourself after water?

2007-06-23 03:27:58 · 10 answers · asked by Anonymous

2007-06-23 03:21:50 · 10 answers · asked by maybe 3

The Bible Job 8 : 8 - 10
"Ask the former generations and find out what their fathers learned, for we were born only yesterday and know nothing, and our days on earth are but a shadow. Will they not instruct you and tell you ? Will they not bring forth words from their understanding ?

2007-06-23 03:20:31 · 23 answers · asked by zurioluchi 7

My mum never had us baptised,but i think im a christian,it fit's,i think,but im not sure of churches,and what they teach,
Ive read the bible,but ive listened to,methodist,and they don't agree with most of it,c&e are the same,chatholic have this over jugemental thing called.!! what's it called ,when you tell the priest every thing then your forgiven,
IM confused about it, But dose not being baptised mean ill go to hell when i die.
and is the scriptures in the bible fulse?or true, and what it teaches as right and wrong (WRONG)?
SORRY IF I SEEM DAFT.Im just looking for something but have no one to ask? help!

2007-06-23 03:16:21 · 36 answers · asked by "!" 5

1) I've never seen a bigger group of people preach unity, but act more divisively.

2) Many pick and chose quotations out of the Bible to support their beliefs, but when others do it, they tell us, "Well, you can't take it out of context." (Muslims do this, too.)

3) Many assume that as a non-believer, I haven't considered or tried to be a Christian.

4) Many keep approaching me in parking lots and trying to peddle their religion on me. NO OTHER RELIGIONS TRIES THIS WITH ME! I've never been approach by a Jehovah's Witness, a Muslim, a Jew, a Hindu, etc.

5) They have the most religious buildings in the U.S., they have people in the government trying to legislate their beliefs, yet many claim to be victims of a secular society.

6) Many refuse to have a sense of humor about their beliefs.

Don't worry. I have a complaint list like this for everyone myself included.

My question is: Am I wrong? Obviously, not all Christians are like this. But if I'm wrong, I'll change my complaint list.

2007-06-23 03:14:06 · 13 answers · asked by Anonymous

2007-06-23 03:12:56 · 14 answers · asked by Anonymous

I'm looking for opinions here. I am a Christian, and partially know the answer, but want to here what you have to say. How can obedience to God bring freedom to a person's life?

2007-06-23 03:06:29 · 26 answers · asked by superfluity 4

2007-06-23 03:04:19 · 2 answers · asked by LongJohns 7

ultimate sense, will extend throughout infinity for eternity?

2007-06-23 02:51:04 · 17 answers · asked by ? 4

It is not uncommon in the media, in fact it seems the rule, for 'Muslims' to be interviewed or quoted without reference to the branch of Islam that they represent. On a range of matters of public concern, including political and moral issues, doesn't it matter to know whether one is listening to Sunni Islam or Shi'ite or Wahhabi or Sufi or Alawite ... ? And isn't this more particularly the case since the authenticity - validity - of certain branches is problematic within Islam itself ?

I would be glad to know whether Muslims feel this is a problem - I mean the fact that who is to speak for Islam is by no means always clear.

2007-06-23 02:50:25 · 16 answers · asked by Anonymous

2007-06-23 02:46:10 · 4 answers · asked by G.xi 1

2007-06-23 02:44:12 · 11 answers · asked by G.xi 1

Will I become a believer just by reading the Bible?

Do you have any recommendations for wading through that stuff? I mean, I'm an English major, and I can read Shakespeare with no problem. But every time I've tried to read the Bible, I get bored and confused.

Are there Cliff's Notes?

What happens if I read the Bible and get a message that re-affirms my stance as an Agnostic? Will that bother anyone?

Just some discussion questions before I consider diving into this thing. I AM a college instructor you know. We'll divide into discussion groups, and come back together as a class once I'm done reading. And you'll be graded on your participation, so start talking!

(If you take offense to this question, please re-evaluate your position in life. I'm trying to have some fun here.)

2007-06-23 02:42:54 · 17 answers · asked by Anonymous

My ex boyfriend was Jewish (Reform) while I was raised Catholic but in reality I'm more Atheist.

He told me that his parents asked him to date Jewish girls but then they ended up not caring because he tends to date non-Jews.

Are Reform Jews more likely to/can they marry non-Jews?

2007-06-23 02:42:02 · 12 answers · asked by Anonymous

Please, don´t just repeat what your religion says about paradise. Add your personal images, ideas and dreams.

2007-06-23 02:36:21 · 14 answers · asked by Anonymous

i really need some help with my homework in Christian Living. i can't seem to find the correct answer. i'm in need of some help badly. pls help! thanks! =]

2007-06-23 02:28:45 · 9 answers · asked by SweetSunshine 2

Whoever has no rule over his own spirit is like a city broken down, without walls.
Proverbs 25:28

2007-06-23 02:28:10 · 4 answers · asked by ? 4

Whoever believes in the existence of the spirit world (whatever religion you may be in) probably believes there is also a greater intelligence, but of an unknown quantity. So there must be another reality somewhere that is very different from our own. Assuming that the spirit world is intellectually superior, which would make sense since we basically have no knowledge of metaphysics, would that make that reality more real than ours?

2007-06-23 02:25:43 · 15 answers · asked by Anonymous

If he does, why does he choose to not intervene during tragedies? He intervened all the time in the Bible. If God can't interfere with free will, he is not omnipotent.

2007-06-23 02:23:44 · 22 answers · asked by razzthedestroyer 2

I noticed a butterfly with pretty blue wings fluttering through the air. I watched as it danced from flower to flower, and then as it became suspended in mid-air. The butterfly had landed in the middle of a spider's web and the spider had emerged to claim it's prey. I watched then as the spider wound up the butterfly into a small white pouch and placed it neatly away next to it's egg sac.

What kind of lesson is there to be had in this?

2007-06-23 02:18:53 · 19 answers · asked by Anonymous

qualify.

2007-06-23 02:09:51 · 11 answers · asked by Pangelly 1

2007-06-23 02:09:03 · 6 answers · asked by Anonymous

Suppose we muslims had somehow united into one country and had the opportunity to elect a certain leader.to lead the state. Which political leader would you vote for to lead the state?
Let me give some of the probable candidates:
a Mahmoud Ahmadinejad (Iran)
b Hassan Nasrallah (Lebanon
c Pervez Musharraf (Pakistan)
d Hamid Karzai (Afghanistan)
e Susilo Bambang Yudhoyono (Indonesia)
f Mahathir Mohammed (Malaysia)
g King Abdullah II (Jordan)
h M. al-Gaddafi (Lybia)
i Anyone else (mention your reason too)
Whom would you vote for and why?
I am sorry if I did not mention any notable person. And please do not criticize any of the given candidates, just give your pick. I am just curious. Have a nice day and...assalamualaikum

2007-06-23 02:06:46 · 28 answers · asked by rEVOLution 3

2007-06-23 02:04:21 · 11 answers · asked by Pangelly 1

because it's clearly stated in the Bible that if you marry a divorced woman, you are committing an adultery.

why does it seem that there are many divorced "Christians" re-marrying?

2007-06-23 02:01:14 · 17 answers · asked by Perceptive 5

2007-06-23 01:41:15 · 7 answers · asked by MG 2

well science is really getting better every day....and every day a new fact is known....but the thing is lots of those science facts r already have been told by Allah "god" in koraan"quran"......the koraan was given to people 2 follow 1400 years ago.....and now just now people r proving that the science facts in it r truly right...i mean does that prove that koraan is right??it havent been changed of course.....and its the same now.....and its the same since it was given 2 prophet Mohammad ...and every body knows that...but the thing is HOW MUCH MORE DO PEOPLE NEED 2 BELIEVE IN KORAAN?WHATS THE THING THAT REALLY PREVENT THEM FROM READING IT??

2007-06-23 01:37:13 · 16 answers · asked by ayala 2

Tell me what's on your mind.

2007-06-23 01:35:10 · 18 answers · asked by SophiaLeo 2