Religion & Spirituality - 29 June 2007

The Bible clearly states that 'war is hell'. So when you say you support Bush's Oil war, you are actually saying "I support Hell".

So, in the US, we have a situation where our churches support War and Hell and Satan, right?

How can you reconcile this?

2007-06-29 01:09:40 · 16 answers · asked by Fancy That 6

I grew up SoBapt and always noticed when pressed, they would back away from arguements they know they can't win. Usually when confronted with some kind of bible paradox.
Seems to me if you want real truth you would not turn from any questioning; any answer that couldn't be fully backed up should be construed as questionable at best. But they always say"That's were faith comes in". So stop questioning and just accept that this doesn't make any sense.
Certainly not my road.

2007-06-29 01:09:00 · 13 answers · asked by guy o 3

Why do people read their stars in the papers and mags. Is it rubbish or not ?. I think it is but what about you? By the way i am cancer.

2007-06-29 01:08:10 · 31 answers · asked by Anonymous

2007-06-29 01:06:28 · 5 answers · asked by CATS 1

I mean since Jerry Falwell has died Christianity needs a new spokesperson. I guess you could say it needs a serious makeover. And who better to do it. Paris Hilton!! I mean I personally think she is perfect for the job, She is Dimwitted, Uneducated, knows nothing of reality and she loves tiny dogs. Who else agree's?

2007-06-29 01:04:50 · 14 answers · asked by Anonymous

So is there a strange correlation between gay pride and religious fanaticism or does it just seem that way????

2007-06-29 01:03:18 · 15 answers · asked by Anonymous

Can they not help people without changing their religion?

2007-06-29 01:02:35 · 14 answers · asked by SoulOfTheWorld 3

To give you time to realize that what you want is not meant for you. So when it finally comes you will know and not take it?

2007-06-29 00:55:18 · 2 answers · asked by Rose 1

Everyone seems to have a different idea of what each of them is, and none of those ideas are like each other. I'm confused. Is a hedge witch a gardening one? Does kitchen witch have to do with cooking? What on earth is a hearth witch?

2007-06-29 00:53:32 · 3 answers · asked by Anonymous

I KNOW WHO I AM
I am God's child (John 1:12)
I am Christ's friend (John 15:15)
I am united with the Lord (1 Cor. 6:17)
I am bought with a price (1 Cor. 6:19-20)
I am a saint (set apart for God). (Eph. 1:1)
I am a personal witness of Christ (Acts 1:8)
I am the salt & light of the earth (Matt. 5:13-14)
I am a member of the body of Christ (1 Cor 12:27)
I am free forever from condemnation ( Rom. 8: 1-2)
I am a citizen of Heaven. I am significant (Phil.3:20)
I am free from any charge against me (Rom. 8:31-34)
I am a minister of reconciliation for God (2 Cor.5:17-21)
I have access to God through the Holy Spirit (Eph 2:18)
I am seated with Christ in the heavenly realms (Eph. 2:6)
I cannot be separated from the love of God (Rom.8:35-39)
I am established, anointed, sealed by God (2 Cor.1:21-22)
I am assured all things work together for good (Rom. 8: 28)
I have been chosen and appointed to bear fruit (John 15:16)
I may approach God with freedom and confidence (Eph. 3: 12)
I can do all things through Christ who strengthens me (Phil. 4:13)
I am the branch of the true vine, a channel of His life (John 15: 1-5)
I am God's temple (1 Cor. 3: 16). I am complete in Christ (Col. 2: 10)
I am hidden with Christ in God (Col. 3:3). I have been justified (Romans 5:1)
I am God's co-worker (1 Cor. 3:9; 2 Cor 6:1). I am God's workmanship (Eph. 2:10)
I am confident that the good works God has begun in me will be perfected (Phil. 1: 5)
I have been redeemed and forgiven (Col. 1:14). I have been adopted as God's child (Eph 1:5)
I belong to God
Do you know
who you are!?

2007-06-29 00:52:32 · 23 answers · asked by LadyG 4

2007-06-29 00:46:56 · 22 answers · asked by Anonymous

how about we discuss the orgins of creation? i just started this book by dj conway called magick of the gods and goddesses that details the spirituality of ancient cultures... i feel as if i'm at the brink of mount knowledge ;D...

2007-06-29 00:44:22 · 26 answers · asked by ? 4

I am proud to be an indian. What about you? This question for only Indians. Jai Hind.

2007-06-29 00:37:38 · 19 answers · asked by ya2447ya 1

Thanks in advance for all answers.

Blessings.

2007-06-29 00:36:08 · 22 answers · asked by Carlito 3

I was told recently that "a butterfly" is a symbol of the Resurrection. Didn't say whether it was of Jesus' Resurrection or the Resurrection to come. Anybody know the origin or anything else about this?

2007-06-29 00:33:35 · 5 answers · asked by Anonymous

If you believe in the existence of homosexuals and bisexuals then it is clear that ones sexuality is not purely dependent on the physical form of the body, whether you are physically male or female. So Adam, male and Eve, female may not necessarily mean that either were heterosexual. I don't think the Bilbe says anything about their sexual preferrences or how they came together to produce children. That is left up to the immagination.

2007-06-29 00:31:54 · 29 answers · asked by purplepeace59 5

atheists see him as this mean vengeful jealous murderous beast, and christians see him full of love and forgiveness.

there is evidence in the bible for both, but it's hardly an even split

why do christians think that the few acts of good that god did/does far outweigh the almost continuous acts of evil he did/does?

please don't say it's not up to us to question god, because the only reason someone wouldn't want you questioning them is because they have something to hide.

2007-06-29 00:31:45 · 18 answers · asked by Anonymous

Moses and Paul and other were all great people of their time and gave instructions on how to live by that time. Like the Mosiac laws were to keep people from dying from bad sanitation. Paul was a man of his time, but he followed the rule of society of his time that women were be to owned and ruled over but Jesus followed and truly lived the ten commandments. Who do you follow?

2007-06-29 00:28:35 · 10 answers · asked by rldavis2026 1

...or wishful thinking?

What is point of taking people up to heaven when in fact Jesus' kingdom is coming here to earth?

Being caught up with Jesus as he is coming down is more likely.

If you use scripture and you use the KJV - back it up some greek or use the NASB.

2007-06-29 00:24:44 · 8 answers · asked by Emperor Insania Says Bye! 5

I think a lot theologies have corrupted the purity of the gospel. Some theology is obvious and some damaging. Some theology takes a word from the bible and makes a complete doctrine from it. Add to that many years of interpreting the theology and reinterpreting it you find yourself far from the original meaning.

Take election for example. It says God has determined from the begining of time who will live and who will die.

I don't think so. If God can see all times as now of course he knows what each person will do. From our point of view it would seem like it was all predestined. I say that it is not.

God knows what goes on at all times and plans accordingly. He has an advantage being God and all. Seeing the past, present, and future all at once...

Election makes the great commision null and void. What's the point in preaching the gospel if God already elected the saved and damned everyone else?

2007-06-29 00:20:55 · 5 answers · asked by Emperor Insania Says Bye! 5

If much of the Church's moral teaching is based on natural law - broadly speaking for things to develope along how their functions are intended to go by nature, why intervention to change the course of events by modern science in some fields are allowed and disallowed in others. Granted that there are many instances that are too obviously morally reprehensible, but there are also many nuanced situations where the teaching seems to rule on the side of caution rather on practical grounds that can alleviate a lot anxiety in ordinary peoples' lives. There seems to be on the one hand the rules of the magisterium, and the pastoral situations of the faithful on the other. In real life they seems to be different rules altogether. Where does the primacy of an inormed consience come in; or is the church having second thoughts on this now?

2007-06-29 00:19:47 · 5 answers · asked by ziffa 3

why is it so wrong to question, doesnt that lead to a better understanding, doesnt it show interest. Like a teacher at school, they want students to ask questions so they can understand correctly. As a parent, I want my child to ask questions so they fully understand. Why is it that we cant question religion, if the intent is to understand it better then whats wrong with asking?

2007-06-29 00:08:47 · 18 answers · asked by karen s 4

What is your view on Roman Catholicism? Do you consider Roman Catholics to be Christians? Please explain. Also, please state your religion; if you are Christian, please state your denomination.

2007-06-29 00:08:09 · 20 answers · asked by ItsScriptural 3