Religion & Spirituality - 7 July 2007

P.S. for those who don't believe in God, don't bother answering..

thank you.

2007-07-07 02:47:21 · 22 answers · asked by ceanji 3

After death if you are offered to visit the abode of Gods home then which one would you like to go and why ?

Example - Vaikunth is the abode home of Shree Vishnu.

2007-07-07 02:47:10 · 17 answers · asked by Anonymous

The parable of the wheat and the tares (Matt 13: 24-30, 36-43), the turn the other cheek passage (Matt 5:38-48), the lilies of the valley passage (Matt 6: 24-34), and the "Judge not" command (Matt 7:1-5) make clear Jesus taught a non-interventionist faith: focus on your own soul and judge not the souls of others.

So why are so many christians unaware of this?


Here's a link to the Skeptic's Bible for those who want to look up the above verses online:
http://www.skepticsannotatedbible.com/

2007-07-07 02:46:01 · 4 answers · asked by Anonymous

Here are some verse I found that might help your question:

They profess to know God, but in works they deny Him, being abominable, disobedient, and disqualified for every good work. Titus 1:16

For this is the love of God, that we keep His commandments. And His commandments are not burdensome.1 John 5:3

Now by this we know that we know Him, if we keep His commandments. He who says, “I know Him,” and does not keep His commandments, is a liar, and the truth is not in him. But whoever keeps His word, truly the love of God is perfected in him. By this we know that we are in Him.1 John 2:3-5

“For as many as have sinned without law will also perish without law, and as many as have sinned in the law will be judged by the law. For not the hearers of the law are just in the sight of God, but the doers of the law will be justified;” (Romans 2:12-13)

2007-07-07 02:45:11 · 12 answers · asked by Anonymous

2007-07-07 02:41:11 · 4 answers · asked by Steve 1

2 Supreme Gods - Shree Vishnu and Shree Krishna.

Please choice and say which of them you love most and why ?

N.B: For me it is very tough to choose.

2007-07-07 02:37:12 · 24 answers · asked by Anonymous

Shree Vishnu's incarnations are well known and popular among the Hindus. Shree Shiva had around 25 approx incarnations and very few know this including myself.
Please give the valid reasons.

N.B : Iam not comparing the gods. Iam a devotee to both gods.
Iam curious that's all.

2007-07-07 02:31:46 · 9 answers · asked by Anonymous

"mujahideen" meaning Islamic fighters I believe.

2007-07-07 02:27:44 · 6 answers · asked by Naima! 3

What Bible version do you use? Do you cross-reference? Do you use downloadable materials? Have you gone new-age and started using E-Sword or downloadable Christian games? (if you have, tell me which games!)

What about with your family? Do you study with them? If so (or even if not) how do they prefer to study the Bible? What versions do they use?

Tell me as much or as little as you like about your relationship with the Bible :o)

2007-07-07 02:26:51 · 23 answers · asked by Pebbles 5

1. God Vishnu has Garuda
2. God Shiva has Bull
3. God Shani has crow / piegon
4. God Ganesh has mouse
5. Godess Laxmi has owl
6. Goddess Ganga has crocodile
7. Goddess Durga has lion
8. Goddess Saraswati has peacock

Why do Shree Krishna wears peacock feather ?

2007-07-07 02:24:58 · 12 answers · asked by Anonymous

I am a Christian and I am very interested in the evolutionist point of view. I am going to write a report on the evolution vs. creationism debate from an impartial point of view, and I was wondering if you guys believe that evolution proves that God does not exist. Would you please give a reason why or why not evolution proves the non-existence of God?

2007-07-07 02:23:54 · 37 answers · asked by Anonymous

Obviously not. But cant we try? Just start by reporting all questions and answers which are clearly insulting, insensitive, vulgar and meant as a joke.
I dont really think ignorance of other religions is bad. But sweeping statements and blanket judgement calls are definitely uncalled for.
So what are the odds? If we all started reporting hate-inducing comments would we acheive something? Or are we all too blinded by our own prejudice and hate to make a constructive difference?

2007-07-07 02:22:57 · 22 answers · asked by Menon R 4

I sit as a neutral atheist in this.

2007-07-07 02:12:31 · 38 answers · asked by Anonymous

Hi Everybody,

Greetings to you!

Is there any Church Registration apart from Trust Registration for Christian INDEPENDENT churches in India?

What is the procedure?

Is there any rule or regulation for the Independent Churches in India?

Is there any Professional Tax for the Church offering?

With Regards

Albert Joel

2007-07-07 02:12:00 · 8 answers · asked by Anonymous

Oriental traditions call them "siddhis". Among them could be, for example, the ability to be in several places at the same time, to materialise objects out of thin air, etc. etc.

Do the presence of such superpowers necessarily indicate that the person is enlightened?

2007-07-07 01:58:51 · 26 answers · asked by Anonymous

The Lukewarm Church

“And to the angel of the church of the Laodiceans write,
‘These things says the Amen, the Faithful and True Witness, the Beginning of the creation of God: “I know your works, that you are neither cold nor hot. I could wish you were cold or hot. So then, because you are lukewarm, and neither cold nor hot, I will vomit you out of My mouth. Because you say, ‘I am rich, have become wealthy, and have need of nothing’—and do not know that you are wretched, miserable, poor, blind, and naked— I counsel you to buy from Me gold refined in the fire, that you may be rich; and white garments, that you may be clothed, that the shame of your nakedness may not be revealed; and anoint your eyes with eye salve, that you may see. As many as I love, I rebuke and chasten. Therefore be zealous and repent. Behold, I stand at the door and knock. If anyone hears My voice and opens the door, I will come in to him and dine with him, and he with Me.

2007-07-07 01:58:44 · 13 answers · asked by Anonymous

Romans 12:2 says 'do not conform any longer to the pattern of this world, but be transformed by the renewing of your mind'

But then:

Romans 12:17b says 'Be careful to do what is right in the eyes of everybody.'

These seem to be contradicting statements. How do I conform my actions to the collective morals of the people in the world without conforming to the patterns of the world itself, especially since so many people seem to define what is right from the patterns of the world?

I just finished reading Romans, and it is a great book. I just have a few questions about some of the verses.

2007-07-07 01:55:51 · 14 answers · asked by Rob 3

I have heard that the Anti-Christ must come from Europe. I haven't been able to find this in the Bible.
Could the Anti-Christ be and American? Please, no persons name without proof. Thank's.

2007-07-07 01:51:11 · 15 answers · asked by Anonymous

2007-07-07 01:50:49 · 18 answers · asked by sahara_springs 3

Of course this is not an exact science!!! I think there are far more good people than bad people on earth. What do you think? Think about your experience in life, have you met more good than bad? I certainly have-by far.

2007-07-07 01:47:28 · 23 answers · asked by thethinker 2

2007-07-07 01:38:36 · 17 answers · asked by Anonymous

I'm always poor

2007-07-07 01:37:43 · 20 answers · asked by sahara_springs 3

I am told God gave us free will so he would know that when he received our love is was genuine, and not something he forced us to do.

However ...

We need only look around us and at history to see the fruits of free will:
- millions murdered
- millions raped
- millions enslaved

All of this permitted through the 'gift' of free will which god gave us so he'd know any love he got was genuine.

Why is god so needy and self-absorbed he's willing to cause such misery with a gift he granted for his own benefit (and obviously not for the benefit of humans considering the misery it causes)?

2007-07-07 01:36:41 · 12 answers · asked by Anonymous

2007-07-07 01:35:51 · 9 answers · asked by Anonymous

People use their decisions to hurt others, lie, steal, cheat.
People use their free will to insult God--and blame him for what created people choose to do. It is especially funny when atheists blame God----If they dont believe in God, how can he possibly be to blame.
And if you want to assign blame to God for suffering and evil----Dont you out of necessity have to credit God for all the love, joy and happiness as well?
What do you think? ps if you say "God is not real" I am wondering why you answered the question in the first place.

2007-07-07 01:35:25 · 15 answers · asked by Anonymous

2007-07-07 01:33:46 · 15 answers · asked by Anonymous

The vast majority of scientists and philosophers were/are Agnostics, not Atheists. Including Einstein.

They realize that, ultimately, the existence or non-existence of God is unknowable.

Every basic science student learns that there is a certain amount of uncertainty in every measurement. Even if you take a coin out of your pocket and measure it, you will never be able to attain a perfect measurement for it - at least not one that has no uncertainty.

Therefore, it is only logical, that if we assign uncertainties to something so seemingly simple as measuring a coin, there is a vast amount of uncertainty associated with the origins of life and matter as we know it, and that could include the possibility of a God or Creator-like being.

Atheists seem to be people who simply wish reject the mere possibility of a God or Gods, but there is no scientific basis for such a narrowed belief.

2007-07-07 01:31:30 · 24 answers · asked by Anonymous

2007-07-07 01:29:01 · 17 answers · asked by ? 7

Let me get this straight:

If you *think* it's true -- despite evidence to the contrary -- then you can continue to say it and you're NOT lying?

Have I got that right?

2007-07-07 01:28:14 · 8 answers · asked by ? 7

http://news.yahoo.com/s/ap/20070707/ap_on_re_eu/pope_latin_mass

2007-07-07 01:27:10 · 10 answers · asked by Amber 2