Religion & Spirituality - 10 July 2007

2007-07-10 09:23:31 · 18 answers · asked by Anonymous

2007-07-10 09:22:43 · 23 answers · asked by Anonymous

I have been to some church groups, meetings and Bible studies where the pastor/reverand and other church members make fun of homosexuals and believers of other religions. I have often heard some say that they will "Pray for these Non-Christians", and that they'll "pray for those who don't believe". It's like if you do not believe the norm in orthodox religion, or if you do not subscribe to a particular belief, you are damned and going to hell. This is my personal problem with organized religion, particularly Christianity.

I admit, I am still trying to decipher everything and find my true spiritual place, but I think of myself as a Christian and believe in God, I just have a problem with many of the things they say in Chruch and some Christian books.

Personally, I do not think that is is "Christian" to make fun of those who are different, or condemn people who do not believe as you do. What are your thoughts?

2007-07-10 09:20:40 · 28 answers · asked by Anonymous

2007-07-10 09:20:03 · 21 answers · asked by Anonymous

as a person becomes more educated they find that the truth is not in religion (god) but in science

2007-07-10 09:18:38 · 32 answers · asked by Anonymous

So what of those who went under the old law and let loved ones die in vain..How is that going to feel?...How do you deal when "New Light " shines and someone died because the Old belief was wrong?.....

I predict a splitting of the Jehovah's Witnesses in the neer future...Things are changing too fast....doctrines are being ammended too quickly

2007-07-10 09:17:28 · 19 answers · asked by Anonymous

one says "Zion" - Woody Allen is driving; one says "Heaven" - a dirty old bum is driving; one says "American Idol tryouts" - a priest is driving. Which do you ride and why? If you choose not to ride, you have to walk 100 miles in 100 degree heat.

2007-07-10 09:16:29 · 12 answers · asked by Anonymous

2007-07-10 09:14:59 · 22 answers · asked by simple serenity 3

we could get drunk.

2007-07-10 09:14:55 · 17 answers · asked by Anonymous

Let's face it. Most of us don't have any experience of real persecution. Do you honestly think that having someone laugh at your beliefs dislike you for them is persecution? When was the last time you were executed (ha) or beaten for your beliefs?

That's what I thought.

Recognize how good you have it - after all, you're using a computer right now - and GET OVER THIS PETTINESS.

Recognize that more than just your own little group is being persecuted in this world. You think you can single your ideas out as being the most disrespected? I don't think so.

And for you Christians SPECIFICALLY, recognize that, when Jesus spoke of persecution, he didn't mean people who just disagree with you. Recognize that he and those like him didn't waste time whining: they were too busy loving. Recognize that their suffering and persecution stemmed from their choice to live among the dejected, the impoverished, the ones who really suffer.

2007-07-10 09:14:32 · 9 answers · asked by Skye 5

Mainly you find yourself defending or arguing with the Atheists that is why I see so many christians leaving this site.

I asked Atheists many questions, not to fire an attack twoards them but to see how they see the world and people.

You can't even talk about current world events and how they pertain to scripture or End Times without being attacked from all sides of Unbelievers.

Is this site becoming a Site for Atheists and Pagans because I see less and less Christian and even jewish and muslim posters?

2007-07-10 09:14:12 · 25 answers · asked by Anonymous

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2007-07-10 09:13:20 · 19 answers · asked by notthemamas1 4

2007-07-10 09:12:57 · 12 answers · asked by Vitish 1

To all religious denominations (particularly Christians): Do you think it is possible to have a personal relationship with God, yet denounce organized religion?

For example, do you think it is possible to pray regularly, read the Bible and embrace a personal relationship with the Lord, but not go to Church on a regular basis, disagree with some pastor's or reverand's teachings, and/or not be part of a particular religious denomination?

2007-07-10 09:12:12 · 18 answers · asked by Anonymous

isn't that really just another way of saying "crap. i don't know"

example here: http://answers.yahoo.com/question/index;_ylt=AgD3qWxCAKZbxJHQHGFrXB3d7BR.?qid=20070710130105AAMAVyd

2007-07-10 09:10:34 · 14 answers · asked by Anonymous

It is always interesting that there are people who use that term "God's army", why would an all powerful being need an army? The reason why I brought this up is that someone had mentioned that trash called "Jesus Camp" and knowing nothing about it, I went to the site and it mentioned the children being brainwashed into being part of God's army. So does that mean that God is no longer all powerful and he needs an army? Because he certainly does nothing here on the planet to make it seem like he has power at all, except for some book (the Bible) which a 3rd grade child could have written.

2007-07-10 09:08:43 · 24 answers · asked by corona001500 3

I've been approached by many of my friends that know I was raised catholic, but later dropped my faith. They approach me with various questions such as..

1. "If one of the commandments states "Thou shalt not commit adultery", why did he force another man's wife to give birth to his child, instead of created a child like he created Adam?"

2. "He also states "Thou shalt not murder", yet when he sent the plagues, one killed the first born child of families. Then here was the burning of Sodom and Gomorrah"

3. "Thou shalt not covet" but he himself said "You shall not make for yourself an idol, whether in the form of anything that is in heaven above, or that is on the earth beneath, or that is in the water under the earth. You shall not bow down to them or worship them; for I the LORD your God am a jealous God,"

Now, I am a neutral party, not disagreeing or agreeing with anyone. I just want to know..

What do you guys think?

2007-07-10 09:08:30 · 9 answers · asked by kalistburg 2

2007-07-10 09:03:52 · 19 answers · asked by Emperor Insania Says Bye! 5

Computer Processors - Silicon (sand)
Humans - Dust (dirt, sand, skin flakes, mites)

2007-07-10 09:02:44 · 25 answers · asked by Anonymous

Is it okay that Jesus messed up on some history?

Jesus said in Mark 2:25-26 that David ate bread from the house of God "in the days of Abiathar the high priest".

I Samuel 21:1 says that it was Ahimelech that was priest when David ate the bread...

Abiathar was son of Ahimelech, as stated in I Samuel 22:20

If Jesus had made the mistake the other way around, the mistake could be overlooked, because possibly the father could still be prominent, but in this case no matter what angle you see it, there is no way you would say "in the days of" the son.

Furthermore, Ahimelech wasn't just around, he was directly involved in this historical event, so why reference another person?

Clearly a mix-up, but who's to blame? Read the chapters for yourself, the references are correct

2007-07-10 09:01:05 · 30 answers · asked by vérité 6

i one last night. any guesses as to who?

2007-07-10 09:00:19 · 27 answers · asked by Anonymous

I was raised Catholic. Married Catholic, all 3 kids baptized Catholic. For the past 5 years or so, I've been attending a non-denominational church (actually, 3 different ones at different times). I am currently 'unchurched' (story and explanation involved, not necessary for this purpose).
I like the church the rest of my family attends. They're involved in activities. We have a lot of friends that attend there.
However, I don't believe all kinds of things that the Church teaches and am vocal about it. I also find Mass a total bore.
I would like us all to worship as a family. Hubby has NO intention of changing churches (to his credit, he did try going with me). Would it be hypocritical or "bad" of me to go with them? Am I giving something up to be with my family or does it not, in the long run, matter?
I'm sure there are many others with the same dilemma. What did you do? What would you do if you were me?

2007-07-10 08:59:54 · 10 answers · asked by QueenOfChaos 3

Are there any groups promoting tolerance and acceptance between believers and nonbelievers. Atheists arent bad people. Some of the greatest people in the bible started off as nonbelievers. And some of the greatest minds in philosophy and art and science have been atheists Same is true for theists. Some of the most evil people in history have claimed to be obeying the call of a religion. And some of the most evil actions done have been by atheist forcing people to not have a religion.

We all are humans

2007-07-10 08:59:11 · 13 answers · asked by h nitrogen 5

criminal activity, would there be enough evidence against you to convict you of it?

2007-07-10 08:57:22 · 26 answers · asked by Anonymous

Hi!

They are good to have around and a lot of fun!

But sometimes they are messy and want to be around you too much. But you aren't supposed to put a girl in a cage! I wish you could though!

2007-07-10 08:55:53 · 7 answers · asked by Anonymous

Do you think the new Bio chip(Smart Card) is the mark of the beast? Tell me your feelings about Revelations and the 666.
Check out this link:
http://users.cybertime.net/~ajgood/trust.html

2007-07-10 08:55:47 · 14 answers · asked by Anonymous

2007-07-10 08:54:50 · 21 answers · asked by Anonymous

.... does that mean that the protestant, anglican, episcopalian, orthodox, amish, baptist, lutherian, presbytherian, and seventh-day adventists denominations should now be considered as sects, clubs, lobbies, bands, cohorts, gangs, clans, hooligans or tribes ?

Original BBC article (july 10th '07):

Vatican text angers Protestants
http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/europe/6289014.stm
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2007-07-10 08:53:41 · 14 answers · asked by par1138 • FCD 4

Mainly Christianity....
In reading so many posts from Athiest, I read insult after insult attack on people who believe in GOD as un-educated, fantasy
drug users the list is endless on rude inept comments.

Of course it's all expected as in scripture it describes people as scoffers, arrogant and self indulgent and this site is a prime example of scoffers in scripture
In fact, everyone who wants to live a godly life in Christ Jesus will be persecuted, while evil men and impostors will go from bad to worse, deceiving and being deceived (2 Timothy 3:12-13).
For the time will come when men will not put up with sound doctrine. Instead, to suit their own desires, they will gather around them a great number of teachers to say what their itching ears want to hear. They will turn their ears away from the truth and turn aside to myths (2 Timothy 4:3-4).

So will you admit you are fullfilling scripture as Atheists?

2007-07-10 08:52:33 · 35 answers · asked by Anonymous

on the $100 bill instead of jackson?

2007-07-10 08:52:23 · 7 answers · asked by Logan 2