Religion & Spirituality - 7 July 2007

I've to deliver a speech regarding Guru Purnima
Can any one tell me the significance of it and if u give some quotations related to it It would be better

Plz Plz help me

2007-07-07 03:49:10 · 8 answers · asked by Sony 2

Genesis 3:1
Now the serpent was more crafty than any beast of the field which the LORD God had made . And he said to the woman, "Indeed *, has God said, 'You shall not eat from any tree of the garden '?"

Serpent: Nachash

Nachash means shining enchanter. Burning one. Celestial being.

Not a snake.

It used to refer to snakes because when one is bit by a snake the venom burns, hence, burning one, but that use is later.

So, is Gensis talking about a snake or a shining enchanter? A celestial being?

Also the phrase beast of field also means creation. That is, was more crafty than the rest of creation.

Makes more sense doesn't it?

Now being on the belly and the eating of dust in ancient times was a reference of humiliation.

Pretty cool huh?

2007-07-07 03:47:38 · 10 answers · asked by Emperor Insania Says Bye! 5

Seems that the Jesus does not allow little white dogs in his part of heavenly kingdom..

2007-07-07 03:46:42 · 22 answers · asked by Anonymous

2007-07-07 03:45:09 · 13 answers · asked by Anonymous

Any thoughts on this story?
http://www.worldnetdaily.com/news/article.asp?ARTICLE_ID=56481
http://www.worldnetdaily.com/news/article.asp?ARTICLE_ID=56487

2007-07-07 03:43:53 · 11 answers · asked by Anonymous

2007-07-07 03:43:19 · 6 answers · asked by Anonymous

And please explain it like I'm stupid.

2007-07-07 03:43:15 · 15 answers · asked by ? 7

Sure seems like that's where the disasters have been piling up the last few years.

Sure California, which is a battleground state gets it's share. But, if God didn't pound on LA once in a while, he'd owe Sodom and Gomorrah an apology.

2007-07-07 03:41:01 · 4 answers · asked by Anonymous

... according to your tradition, belief system, way of thinking.

2007-07-07 03:34:52 · 20 answers · asked by Anonymous

2007-07-07 03:32:05 · 13 answers · asked by ? 3

One story is as good as another in my books.

Sexual orientation is not a mistake, and by no means the "abomination" that some Christians call it.

Christians say that if you're gay, you’re going to hell but the foundation of the Gospel contains no such message:
John 3:16-17: "For God so loved the world, that he gave his only begotten son, that whosever believes in him will not perish, but will have eternal life. For God did not send his son into the world to judge the world, but that the world should be saved through him."
Romans 8:38-39, which says, "For I am convinced that neither death nor life…nor anything else in all creation, will be able to separate us from the love of God that is in Jesus Christ our Lord."

But hey! I'm atheist and I just quote the scripture to remind you Christians to heed and observe your own religion.

2007-07-07 03:31:20 · 24 answers · asked by CHEESUS GROYST 5

2007-07-07 03:28:37 · 7 answers · asked by Star B 3

I am wondering cuz there sure are allot of cruel things said to one another, I am a Christian and I just can't believe the hatred people have.If you would please explain why you go onto R&S if your just gonna give people a hard time if your one of them that do that,I am really wondering the thinking behind all the hatred.And the Christians what are your thought on this?

2007-07-07 03:20:28 · 21 answers · asked by simple serenity 3

2007-07-07 03:19:33 · 15 answers · asked by Virtualvine 2

I just want to say Thank You!

I'm currently an atheist living an authentic life and I was driven away from religious belief because of people who believed in the adam and eve story.

I know theres a lot of people who kept saying one can believe in evolution and god, but the adam and eve people made the case for that not working out, and hence i've been able to see religious believe for what it really is, a big lie and pyramid scheme.

Thank you adam and eve people,

2007-07-07 03:17:47 · 23 answers · asked by ? 3

home work help.. please..

our teacher asked us how we can disprove this statement:

if God have no beginning and no end, and nothing has no beginning and no end..

therefore, is God nothing?


please explain it to me and give me your opinion about this..

P.S. i'm not arguing against believers and non- believers.. this is JUST a question so don't take it personally..


thank you.

2007-07-07 03:17:47 · 12 answers · asked by ceanji 3

my mum doesnt believe and for gosh sakes i just asked her what the rapture was and she's like "what that song from blondie?" i had to explain it two her and she didn't even care. i belive the rapture will happen in this generation and im worried she's not going to be taken. my little brother is almost seven and he believes in God, yet i dont think he knows what jesus did for us,,, yet!my stepfather and father both believe and im almost sure they will be taken, but im soooo worried about my mum. i want her to be taken, yet i dont kno if god will forgive her for the sin of not believing in him. also since pets cant make their own decisions like small children cant, they'll be taken right??

2007-07-07 03:17:35 · 6 answers · asked by heytherebigboy 2

2007-07-07 03:16:34 · 13 answers · asked by Anonymous

God puts two newly-created, naive humans who have -no- knowledge of good and evil into Eden.

God puts Tree of Knowledge of Good and Evil into Eden.

God tells humans not to eat of the tree.

God puts Satan into Eden (in the form of the serpent).

God, who knows everything, does not intervene when the serpent tempts Eve.

God, who knows everything, does not intervene when Eve tempts Adam.


If a parent places a bucket of gasoline and a box of matches in front of a five year old, and says "don't play with this", but leaves the child in the custody of a rogue who keeps telling the child "play with the matches", who is responsible for the gasoline exploding?

The child?

The rogue?

Or the parent who placed the gasoline, matches, rogue and child in the same place -knowing- with absolute certainty what was about to happen?

Surprisingly, christians will blame the child every time.

2007-07-07 03:16:21 · 9 answers · asked by Anonymous

2007-07-07 03:10:45 · 12 answers · asked by Anonymous

2007-07-07 03:07:13 · 15 answers · asked by Anonymous

afer i answer, i move onto the next answer that pops up and it always seems to be in R&S, what's pulling me here?

2007-07-07 03:06:48 · 10 answers · asked by joe the man 7

2007-07-07 03:05:04 · 34 answers · asked by bella212 2

Goodness (as well as bad) comes from within us. So why this thought? Are you scared that you don't have the strength to be a kind and loving person on your own?

Please do not take this the wrong way, It is just a question to help me understand a bit better.

2007-07-07 03:04:15 · 15 answers · asked by Vintage Glamour 6

Bible John 10:34-36
Jesus answered them,is it not written in your law,I said, you are gods? If he called them gods,unto whom the word of Yahweh came, and the scripture cannot be broken;Say you of him, whom the Father has sanctified,and sent into the world,I blasphemes; because I said, I am the Son of Yahweh ?

Gospel of Barnabas Ch. 1
The Angel Gabriel visits Maryam concerning the birth of Jesus.
The Almah (Maryam) answered: How shall i bring forth a son, seeing i have known not a man? The angel answered:' O Maryam,Yahweh who made man without a man is able to generate in thee man without a man, because with him
nothing is impossible Maryam answered:" I know that Yahweh is The Mighty, therefore his will be done .
Gabriel answered,"Now, be conceived in thee the prophet,...

Holy Quran Maryam 19:19
Gabriel said: I am only a messenger of your Lord:
That I will give you a pure boy. Maryam said:How shall I have a boy and no mortal has yet touched me,nor have I been unchaste.

2007-07-07 02:59:36 · 23 answers · asked by zurioluchi 7

From married believers who had to wait 8 years or longer for a spouse from the Lord ?

Would you care to (appropriately) share regarding your struggles, frustrations. etc. during your single time ?

Thanks in advance for all answers.

May God bless you.

2007-07-07 02:58:11 · 7 answers · asked by Carlito 3

2007-07-07 02:54:09 · 19 answers · asked by Anonymous

If you did something you knew to be wrong at the time, is there any way to shield yourself from the bad karma that is coming your way? Will acknowledging that it was wrong, lessen the impact at all? Or have you just got to sit back & accept that you've really got it coming your way?

This question is for anyone of any faith.
(As all my questions are.)
Blessings & good wishes.

2007-07-07 02:53:55 · 17 answers · asked by Anonymous

2007-07-07 02:53:27 · 8 answers · asked by Steve 1

I want examples of the one most profound yet short, understandable and eloquent sayings. Relevant to you.

I am after the great one liners, not paragraphs or pages.

2007-07-07 02:47:36 · 23 answers · asked by Link , Padawan of Yoda 5