Religion & Spirituality - 3 July 2007

Imagine for a moment I made a religion called the "Purple Dragon". It revolves around this dragon, and he made everything, and he's all holy, all good. This dragon sent his son (who is also himself) in the form of a human to save us from our evil.

There is also the purple dragon Bible, which is holy and free of error. It tells us history and lessons and amazingly enough it contains prophesies, many of which fulfilled.


Since there is nothing that distinguishes Christianity from any other fairy tale, like the "purple dragon"... why do so many insist on attempting to defend their faith with logic and science? On the other hand, I do understand why people that were indoctrinated from childhood, when left unchallenged, would carry the faith on...

2007-07-03 08:00:18 · 27 answers · asked by vérité 6

I know there used to be only one, but he got overwhelmed with all the resignations, and they hired more.

2007-07-03 07:58:26 · 6 answers · asked by Anonymous

I am willing to move. I just get tired of hanging around in this crazy fundie town that I live in. A good friend of mine is also doing the same but she is moving to anywhere but here.

2007-07-03 07:58:04 · 11 answers · asked by Anonymous

If you have anything to say that is inspirational to a struggling artist let me know. lol...thanksies.

2007-07-03 07:54:35 · 7 answers · asked by Sarah Nicole O'Byrne 3

Many atheists say believers are so afraid of not continuing on after death, and so afraid of admitting that deceased loved ones are really gone, that they cling to their religion to give them hope. Atheists, then, tend to think Christians are weaker than them.

Many Christians, and other believers, on the other hand, argue that atheists are too arrogant to be governed by a "supreme being" and too cowardly to face up to being judged for their sin. They'll say aliens, for instance, are likely, even though we don't have evidence, but then again, aliens won't be determining our eternal fates or judging us.

How wrong do you think these two groups' perceptions of each other are??

Do we all form what we think based on what we wouldn't want to ever have to face up to?

2007-07-03 07:54:28 · 38 answers · asked by Linz ♥ VT 4

2007-07-03 07:53:31 · 15 answers · asked by NHBaritone 7

Do you really know what will happen to you? You do realize that the Jewish Bible was written by Hebrews in Hebrew, right? It makes no mention of Jesus or of God having any parts that would make him a trinity. As a matter of fact, he expressly said that he is ONE, singular, with no parts or partners. That verse from Genesis that people use to say that God said us, it's taken out of context. Same with all of the "prophecies" that were supposedly fulfilled by Jesus. Heck, most of them aren't even prophecies. Would you like to learn more about the God of the Israelites, or would you like to keep pretending it's the same as that triune thing that the Greeks and Romans told you was the God of Israel?

http://www.messiahtruth.com/response.html#education

2007-07-03 07:52:16 · 38 answers · asked by Anonymous

What is the Jedi Religion and where can I find more information about it?

2007-07-03 07:47:46 · 18 answers · asked by Yahoo Sucks 5

The Bible clearly states that fools say there is no God. (Psalm 14:1 & Psalm 53:1)

Therefore, according to the Bible, Atheists=Fools. Here is what the Bible says about fools:

The way of a fool is right in his own eyes
(Proverbs 12:15)

Better is the poor that walketh in his integrity, than he that is perverse in his lips, and is a fool.
(Proverbs 19:1)

Speak not in the ears of a fool: for he will despise the wisdom of thy words.
(Proverbs 23:9)

Answer not a fool according to his folly, lest thou also be like unto him.
(Proverbs 26:4)

Fools make a mock at sin: but among the righteous [there is] favour.
(Proverbs 14:9)

He that walketh with wise [men] shall be wise: but a companion of fools shall be destroyed.
(Proverbs 13:20)

We aren't going to change them Christians. They are just going to continue in their ways. So why do we do it?

...it is abomination to fools to depart from evil.
(Proverbs 13:19)

2007-07-03 07:45:18 · 58 answers · asked by Me 4

Judging from your personality, experiences with God, whatever, do you think you'd still be a Christian if you hadn't been brought up in a Christian home?

2007-07-03 07:45:06 · 30 answers · asked by insidious_22 2

I mean, like, why do people who know close to nothing about this religion need to debase it?
People call Muslims radical because they actually BELIEVE in the things that they're saying...
Sorry that Muslims pray more than any other religion...
I guess we can't just assimilate into Western Culture like we thought, can we?

2007-07-03 07:44:17 · 46 answers · asked by Anonymous

what would your life be like if you never knew of his grace love and mercy?
Truth be honest if i never knew him i would of commited sucide about a year and a couple of months back from now so im grateful that he loves me and saved me and gave me a purpose to live my heart beats for him.

2007-07-03 07:44:14 · 17 answers · asked by Anonymous

If God is so loving and good why does things like these happen?

My uncle was a very good person (and I don't say it because he was my uncle) and he was kidnapped, retained for 5 and 2 months full of pain, and then murdered along 10 of his 11 "friends".

And these people don't feel anything at all, not remorse not anything, they've continued to do these things along like 45 years, and they only get more money, more power and nothing bad happens to them, they just continue hurting people

So why, is this world so full of evil? And why God lets these things happen?

Does the 1000 years of reign of Satan, or the end of days, have to do anything with all of this?

2007-07-03 07:43:46 · 14 answers · asked by Sunna 1

Do you think we ought to carry umbrellas?

2007-07-03 07:43:17 · 5 answers · asked by Anonymous

2007-07-03 07:42:34 · 26 answers · asked by Anonymous

My God, how many of you out there are rape survivors? I AM, not once but twice. How could you expect a woman to carry a child born from rape? There has to be a part of you that feels compassion for what this young lady has been through. I cannot tell you how long it takes to heal from being raped. I cannot believe how callous some people are. How could you expect her to accept a pregnancy brought about by rape? (There was one man who answered that it doesn't matter how it happened........has it ever happened to YOU)

2007-07-03 07:42:15 · 49 answers · asked by Yogini 6

Care to share your favorites with me?

A few of my favorites are amber, Hem champa, and yellow champa. They seem to lift the mood and make you more positive.

2007-07-03 07:40:30 · 16 answers · asked by Anonymous

You don't have to hassle people, man.

You can just let them be.

You know - you do your thing, and I'll do mine. Different stroke for different folks.

Man, this is bringing me down.

I'll catch you later.


Peace.

2007-07-03 07:40:27 · 15 answers · asked by Raven's Voice 5

Christians love polls that show a majority of Americans are Christians, but if you question them they will say most other Christians aren't real Christians.

2007-07-03 07:38:39 · 37 answers · asked by Anonymous

2007-07-03 07:37:07 · 16 answers · asked by Anonymous

Having read through a lot of questions and answers relating to fundamentalism it would seem that many people think that they (I'm referring to terrorists as opposed to more peaceful, yet fundamental, believers) have been forced into their actions. That is to say as a result of oppression, desperation, poverty or a combination of these. If this is the case, surely they are trying to promote the very thing that has caused them anguish?

2007-07-03 07:36:26 · 15 answers · asked by Severance 2

...Be over in the dyslexic pet section or something?

No offense, I'm just asking.

(Ding a ling a ling)

Dinner is served!

2007-07-03 07:36:23 · 26 answers · asked by Anonymous

Or, vice versa...?

2007-07-03 07:33:34 · 25 answers · asked by Deke 5

Two eggs overeasy, buttered toast, big crispy pieces of bacon, tall glass of OJ, and some Word of God ...

Well, someone needs his spiritual breakfast in an intercessory way! Please pray with me over this heavenly breakfast, in honor of Don S's son, Cody, who desperately needs your prayers (no other details provided). Just say, "Yes" "Aye" "Ditto" ... etc.

2007-07-03 07:33:19 · 13 answers · asked by Dr. G™ 5

Free thumbs-down to the first fundie who makes some absurd blanket statement like "The OT doesn't apply to us" or "Jesus freed us from the old law".

2007-07-03 07:32:29 · 14 answers · asked by Anonymous

Would you vote for him as the next president of the US?

2007-07-03 07:31:14 · 7 answers · asked by Anonymous

2007-07-03 07:30:54 · 26 answers · asked by gorillaman23 1

2007-07-03 07:28:09 · 20 answers · asked by jamesjackson312005 1

He became a hardened criminal.........oh my god ,that one made me wince he he

2007-07-03 07:26:42 · 3 answers · asked by Anonymous

2007-07-03 07:25:09 · 34 answers · asked by Anonymous