Religion & Spirituality - 10 July 2007

2007-07-10 04:12:40 · 16 answers · asked by Anonymous

2007-07-10 04:12:34 · 10 answers · asked by Anonymous

in America to counter the hardcore religious right regarding the issues that most atheists and agnostics feel strongly abou? It seems that a great deal of Christians actually are pro-choice. They believe in evolution. They advocate the separation of church and state. They support stem-cell research. They support gay rights.

Why don't they speak up about the nutbag evangelicals? How can we join together to fight for the good of America?

2007-07-10 04:11:58 · 9 answers · asked by Some Dude 4

I really don't understand everything that happened. The Pastor called for people with certain ailments to come forward. He then prayed over each one and as he finished each person would fall down. Some people would shake violently and then fall. ( of course there were helpers there to catch them). What was going on? Why would these people fall to the ground after being prayed over?

2007-07-10 04:08:26 · 17 answers · asked by Tonya 2

I mean what is nature? When something is natural then is it something that happens automatically, without any help? How can you not believe that there is some hidden force behind all that we see in the world that is 'natural'? Is nature not the hidden force? Would you agree that 'believers' equate this same force to God or The Creator? As a free-thinking human being, I cannot comprehend that things can happen by themselves. How do you explain them? I would appreciate constructive comments, and no bashing of others' belief systems. Thanks to all.

2007-07-10 04:07:14 · 38 answers · asked by Rico 4

The former did not "branch off" of the latter. It was an even split in the 11th century. So is he uneducated and ignorant, or just manipulative and deceptive?

http://news.yahoo.com/s/ap/20070710/ap_on_re_eu/pope_other_christians

2007-07-10 04:05:52 · 10 answers · asked by Anonymous

"They" say you should read the bible everyday. Does this time account for practicing the Bible?

2007-07-10 04:03:34 · 19 answers · asked by Mo 2

2007-07-10 04:00:10 · 14 answers · asked by Murazor 6

2007-07-10 03:56:47 · 32 answers · asked by Anonymous

Time to get REAL.

2007-07-10 03:55:18 · 20 answers · asked by Anonymous

I'm wondering what this attitude is about, and if the people stating it have ever met and spoken with an atheist, or if it's some insidious part of (some) religious conditioning...

2007-07-10 03:51:14 · 29 answers · asked by Anonymous

Or is this a knee-jerk, fear based reaction to someone with no religious beliefs?

2007-07-10 03:45:41 · 25 answers · asked by Anonymous

In my question about homosexuality I mentioned that I am divorced and remarried and in the Bible that too is a sin. It seems there are loop holes for divorce but not homosexuality. . .why is that? Is it because more Christians are divorced than gay. . so we have learned to accept what we need to . . .so that we are comfortable with our own sins?

2007-07-10 03:44:37 · 24 answers · asked by sparkles9 6

2007-07-10 03:42:50 · 16 answers · asked by Anonymous

2007-07-10 03:42:40 · 9 answers · asked by Anonymous

I couldnt help but smile when I read this, just thought I'd share...

1. Falling in love.
2. Laughing so hard your face hurts.
3. A hot shower.
4. No lines at the supermarket.
5. A special glance.
6. Getting mail that isn't junk.
7. Taking a drive on a pretty road.
8. Hearing your favorite song on the radio.
9. Lying in bed listening to the rain outside.
10. Hot towels fresh out of the dryer.
11. Finding the sweater you want is on sale for half price.
12. Chocolate milkshake. (or vanilla!) (or strawberry)
13. A long distance phone call.
14. A bubble bath.
15. Giggling.
16. A good conversation.
17. The beach.
18. Finding a 20 note in your coat from last winter.
19. Laughing at yourself.
20. Midnight phone calls that last for hours.
21. Running through sprinklers.
22. Laughing for absolutely no reason at all.
23. Having someone tell you that you're beautiful.
24. Laughing at an inside joke.
25. Friends.

2007-07-10 03:40:49 · 9 answers · asked by karen s 4

Such as fast, or not eat meat on certain days or times or not mix milk and meat?

Things that have been proven to be nutritious and provide vital nutrients that a human bieng needs are said to be denied in the old testament, new testament and koran.

If god really understood our bodies and thier workings (as he must if he actually created a human) then why would he do what would be the equivalent of putting mineral oil in a gas tank and expecting the car to run?

doesn't it seem more logical that whoever wrote those laws, rules, guidelines had no knowledge of the workings of the human body at that time?

So either:

1- god is evil and not benevolent OR

2- the religious background, traditions and bible was written by men.

2007-07-10 03:40:31 · 14 answers · asked by Anonymous

2007-07-10 03:40:17 · 26 answers · asked by bethybug 5

2007-07-10 03:38:14 · 64 answers · asked by Anonymous

2007-07-10 03:34:53 · 16 answers · asked by Anonymous

Lots of people have thoughts about this, but isn't it arrogant to think that your version is better than everyone else's? Won't we all find out eventually?

I say that the afterlife, if it exists, is a concern for the dead, not the living.

Agree or no?

2007-07-10 03:32:31 · 21 answers · asked by Anonymous

Malcolm McLaren, has he something to do with rock music? will state on a reality type show based in Scotland. " The Baron" will be sown on ITV1 later this month. On the show he states that "God is a sausage!" Does anyone out there think God is a strange object?

2007-07-10 03:32:14 · 15 answers · asked by Englishman 2

i have two Jehovah's witnesses coming to my home. good luck to them, i will not be there, but i'm sure they'll be back later. what's the best way for me to not have them come to my home?

2007-07-10 03:27:58 · 30 answers · asked by Anonymous

2007-07-10 03:25:51 · 17 answers · asked by Quantrill 7

Mormon is just a nickname for The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints. How can someone say we aren't Christians if we have Jesus Christ in our church's name?

2007-07-10 03:24:50 · 21 answers · asked by Anonymous

http://news.yahoo.com/s/ap/20070710/ap_on_re_eu/pope_other_christians;_ylt=Ah5swZuktBchiBjym0XqQDj9xg8F

This statement is idiotic and helps no one. Why do the Romans think that they have the monoploy on a Church that spread from Jerusalem...

The Church Universial is made up of all people who accept Christ as their savior, worship Him, and try to advance His kingdom through loving God and loving man.

If there was once apolostoc succession, the church in Rome hijacked it a long time ago.

You believe in the primacy of the Roman Bishops (popes)? Look up the word 'nepotisim'...

The Roman Catholics just lost me as an ally with this noise...

Opinions? I am interested in hearing from those of other faiths or no faiths, does this in-fighting make Christians look more stupid (or can anything?)

2007-07-10 03:23:27 · 6 answers · asked by nom de paix 4

I just came to the realization that I spend at least 40 hours a week here in R+S, most of which required some thought about religion.

Think that's a bit too much?

2007-07-10 03:23:25 · 30 answers · asked by Southpaw 7

2007-07-10 03:21:02 · 12 answers · asked by Chris D 4

It has at least given us some variety here at R&S. All these questions about Benedict's recent comments mean that the anti-Catholics have at least temporarily dropped the "Why do Catholics worship Mary" nonsense.

Shall we enjoy it while it lasts? Because Mary and the saints will be fodder here at R&S again soon me thinks.

2007-07-10 03:20:19 · 9 answers · asked by Faustina 4

at the pamphlet right now. LOL I wanted to laugh so bad, but I kept composed and respectful. But, I'm disappointed with the picture of jesus on this. He has very short hair, it's weird. I don't know about you, but preferr the long haired hippie jesus. How about you?

LOL, P.S. Why are JW's coming to businesses now? I thought it was pretty annoying when they walked up to me while I was pumping gas a month ago. But, good grief I have to see them at work too!

2007-07-10 03:19:56 · 16 answers · asked by RealRachel 4