Religion & Spirituality - 2 July 2007

I'm an atheist and I've read some responses that some of you don't think atheism is a choice, why is that??? I think it is a choice, you analyze all the information and you make a conscious decision based on the evidence, or lack there of, to not believe that their is a god. Some people don't believe there is a god, but they continue to be religious, that is their choice, so is not atheism a choice?

2007-07-02 08:22:23 · 19 answers · asked by Moxie! 6

I don't mean all of them , maybe the ones that watch the 700 club, they find satan in music, in disney cartoons, japanese cartoons, video games, music, cultural stuff (dance and theater) allmost everywhere!!!!!!

2007-07-02 08:20:28 · 10 answers · asked by Anonymous

My second husband is Catholic, and I've put some serious thought into converting, however when I found out that I would have to annul my first marriage, I decided not to. I have a son with my first husband, and I thought that would hurt him. Now, my son is 13, I have one child with my second husband, and just found out I'm pregnant again. My husband has not been able to let go and bond with any other denomination, and only feels comfortable in a Catholic church, therefore, our church-going has been erratic. I'm thinking that now that I will have 2 kids with him, the right thing would be for me to convert and annul my first marriage so we can find our church "home", and raise our two kids in a home that has a stronger Christian foundation. I'm just worried that all of this will alienate my son (lives w/ us part-time...goes to Baptist church youth program). What do you think? How should I handle?

2007-07-02 08:20:03 · 14 answers · asked by julesl68 5

Born again Christian believe that we are God's children through adoption- John 1:12, Romans 8:15, Gal. 4:5, Eph 1:5, etc...

You believe that we were created as HIs children in preexistence, before we were created by our earthly fathers. If you believe that are you calling God a sinner, as it says in Isaiah 43:27 "Thy first father hath sinned, and thy teachers have transgressed against me." ???

2007-07-02 08:18:55 · 7 answers · asked by Anonymous

Prior to Martin Luther’s translation of the the Old Testament from Hebrew to German, only the upper class and scholars could read the the Old Testament, which at that time was very few people. At that time, I think even Christians will agree, the Christian church was extremely corrupt. However, because of the corrupt upper class, the poor had no access whatsoever to “God’s word.” Hebrew was the language of the elite and the poor were not considered privileged enough to learn it. So my question is: Why would God take a chance on letting this happen? He could have appeared in the sky at any time or before each person at any time and told them what he expected of them. He could have created a Bible for every person in a language that they could understand. Or he could have appeared in the sky and demanded that the corrupt church leaders make his word available to the poor. However, no such thing happened. Yes, eventually Martin Luther translated the the Old Testament to German

2007-07-02 08:17:49 · 54 answers · asked by Biggus Dickus 3

You know, in the source area, people put: em...

so, what is: em ???


Thank you, Thank you very much !

2007-07-02 08:17:17 · 1 answers · asked by Anonymous

So many people keep saying that we are "saved" by jesus being crucified.
I still really do not get it.How does someone being tortured to death "save" someone?
Explain that to me.How does it work?
I've done something bad, so god says "O.K., I know what to do, uh, I'll let you torture my child until he dies, yeah, that'll make everything right again".
This is what is required?
(What kind of father would do that to their child anyway? I'm a father and I would never do anything to hurt my child.)
If someone said that you had done something wrong, and to make it right, you would have to torture their child to death, you would think they were nuts.
HOW does that make anything right again?
How does that "save" you from this place that your god made and sends us to by default?
It makes no sense!
And while I'm at it, why the whole "I NEED to be worshipped, it's all about ME, I made you for the express purpose of worshipping me, do it or else suffer eternally"?

2007-07-02 08:16:38 · 29 answers · asked by Anonymous

2007-07-02 08:15:23 · 17 answers · asked by James 1

why me why always me
everytime my hair grows long and beautiful it falls out
i'm depress and stress
It feel like something is doin this to me (God)
why is he making my life so hard
i keep hearing thing in my room calling my name trying to tell me something , my father said it's god angel trying to talk to me, , Now i'm like i hate god i'm gonna worship Satan
i can't because i love God so much, But why those he always hurt me i wanna live a happy life. He need to realize i don't wanna do any work for him, please somebody help

2007-07-02 08:14:39 · 13 answers · asked by Anonymous

is it really death people fear? or is it the way they will die that makes them afraid?

personally i do not fear death itself, i do however fear drowning or burning to death.

what about you?

2007-07-02 08:13:40 · 22 answers · asked by Chippy v1.0.0.3b 6

Do you really think that this earth was created by chance?? The earth being created out of complete randomness has just the same chance that if i dump a mess of legos into a box, shake it, and it will create a house. Look at everything around you. How complex everything is, someone must have created this. God is the creater. Where do you expect to go when you die?? Nowhere?? Heaven and Hell are real. Just as real as everything around you.

2007-07-02 08:13:30 · 24 answers · asked by soccerman001 2

When i was younger my mother and father never brought me into religion, i asked my father why and he said its best for you to grow up and understand the world for yourself. Now im older iv started to believe the world wud be a better place without it, am i a bad person?

2007-07-02 08:10:33 · 51 answers · asked by Anonymous

be sure it isnt contradictions of dispensations, or translations, or things like that...do your studies before you answer. I garuntee i can prove any contradictions wrong...

2007-07-02 08:09:43 · 19 answers · asked by TRV 3

2007-07-02 08:09:26 · 41 answers · asked by Anonymous

Thoth can save your soul. It's not too late!!

Side note: I sort of feel obligated to give back what I get sometimes.

2007-07-02 08:08:18 · 41 answers · asked by ~Heathen Princess~ 7

If not, are the people who have them living in sin?

2007-07-02 08:07:22 · 11 answers · asked by Anonymous

What do you think about the end of the world or if there even is one?

2007-07-02 08:06:06 · 29 answers · asked by Lexa 2

Weren't they here before humans? Does the Bible state a period before humans where these creatures roamed?

I'm seriously asking here..no sarcasm.

2007-07-02 08:05:39 · 18 answers · asked by Anonymous

Ten points to the first Christian who can give me a general timeline and story concerning Mithras. You must include dates of his existance, how he was born, where he was born. You can get this off WIKIpedia if you want, but no cutting and pasting! I'll check you know!

2007-07-02 08:05:36 · 8 answers · asked by Anonymous

2007-07-02 08:05:26 · 31 answers · asked by Quantrill 7

2007-07-02 08:05:16 · 10 answers · asked by Anonymous

They're trying to brainwash my son into believing that non-sense in those liberal propaganda centers that some call the "public school system."

Well, my child ain't learning that nonsensical hogwash. I'm sending him to a Christian Academy where he might actually learn something, and God forbid, might have some moral values too.

2007-07-02 08:04:45 · 34 answers · asked by Anonymous

2007-07-02 08:04:28 · 7 answers · asked by Anonymous

God doesn't provoke a person to anger!<><

2007-07-02 08:04:20 · 8 answers · asked by ? 4

When you say "God is love" you aren't saying anything about the God in itself, but about the way you feel we must respond to the God,right?

2007-07-02 08:03:00 · 8 answers · asked by Anonymous

happens to you?

2007-07-02 08:02:02 · 18 answers · asked by ~Heathen Princess~ 7

2007-07-02 08:01:55 · 9 answers · asked by OBMIJ 2

2007-07-02 08:01:17 · 36 answers · asked by Theophilus 2

Christians called it adams bridge while it should be SHREE RAM'S BRIDGE .Is there anything mention in the bible about a bridge named adams bridge or a bridge from India to Sri Lanka if there is then by who and which chapter and which verse if you dont have any evidence to prove then that it belongs to christian and no hindus and still write yes then you are a liar and the website of the bridge is as follows
http://www.rootsweb.com/~lkawgw/adamsbridge.html
http://www.answers.com/topic/adams-bridge-2-jpg
http://www.lankalibrary.com/geo/ancient/nasa.htm

2007-07-02 08:01:06 · 2 answers · asked by garlic J 3

I'm very curious as to how religion ties in to how women view themselves, especially because traditionally a lot of religions repress women and their rights. I'm also interested in how modesty, vanity, and propriety relate (if at all) to religion.

So if you're a woman please take the time and answer these questions for me, first providing your religion. Thanks.

1. Do you burp in front of guys?

2. Do you straighten your hair?

3. Do you think that fashion magazines are degrading to women?

4. Did you ever spend all day/night getting pretty for a
guy?

5. Did you ever cry during a romantic movie?

6. Would you leave the house without makeup on?

7. Do you consider making out "unladylike"?

8. How long does it take you to get ready in the morning?

9. Have you ever dressed unlike yourself to impress a
guy?

2007-07-02 08:00:21 · 13 answers · asked by Drake the Deist 2