Religion & Spirituality - 15 July 2007

It is my observation that Christians are resistant to the idea of global warming because they feel that nothing can happen that isn't in "God's master plan." They also believe that Christ will return and make a "new heaven and new earth", so they feel no great motivation to tackle the issue of global warming, or any environmental issues, for that matter.

Mind you, I'm not saying that all Christians feel this way, but I have gotten the impression that most do. What are your thoughts(Christian or otherwise) on this matter?

2007-07-15 07:53:33 · 22 answers · asked by Jack B, sinistral 5

Ticket to Heaven 777

Think you already have a ticket to heaven tucked in your pocket? After all, you’re a good person whose good deeds outweigh your bad, right? Some believe saying a prayer or being baptized is their ticket to heaven. You don’t want to be wrong about eternity, so here’s how to know if you’re good enough for heaven: “There is none who does good, no, not one” (Rom. 3:12). God’s standard of goodness is perfection - in thought, word, and deed - so none of us can make it on our own. Even one sin will keep us from heaven. “Not by works of righteousness which we have done, but according to His mercy He saved us” (Titus 3:5). In His mercy, God made a way for us to be forgiven. Jesus Christ, the Son of God, died on a cross to pay the penalty for your sins, then He rose from the dead. You must repent (turn from your sins) and trust in Him alone to save you. Only Jesus is the ticket to heaven. It’s your choice. Ticket to heaven? Or, ticket to hell?

Ticket to Hell 666

Only really evil people like murderers get a ticket to hell, right? Here’s how a holy God defines evil: “Whoever hates his brother is a murderer” (1 John 3:15). Ever hated anyone? Ever told a lie? “All liars will have their part in the lake of fire.” (Rev. 21:8). Ever looked at someone with lust? Jesus said looking with lust is committing adultery in your heart (Matt. 5:28). Ever stolen anything? No adulterer or thief will inherit the kingdom of God (1 Cor. 6:9,10). Ever used God’s name in vain? That’s called blasphemy. God will not hold him guiltless who takes His name in vain (Exodus 20:7). Because God is holy, He must punish all who sin, and His place of punishment is hell for all eternity. If you’ve done even one of these things, you currently are holding a ticket to hell. But God, in His mercy, has made a way for you to be forgiven. He offers you a ticket to heaven. It’s your choice. Ticket to heaven? Or, ticket to hell?

2007-07-15 07:53:08 · 20 answers · asked by Anonymous

2007-07-15 07:51:19 · 21 answers · asked by D.J. R 1

Does GOD require dialog from humanity?

2007-07-15 07:51:15 · 9 answers · asked by Freeman 2

on my opinion GOD created satan or evils for a purpose, GOD knows He is more powerful than satan, he created satan as a low of power to unconquer his mind. God test us how we could handle temptations and sins through satan . . . but when we fall under satan's will then it is our choice to be falled out!!! and i think there is many many reason to not be fallen out on satan's will . . . so GOD is very wise to create evils for a purpose and GOD can vanish them percently zero when he wants.

2007-07-15 07:50:29 · 5 answers · asked by trigeriger 1

either to you or someone else?

Please answer kindly and no jokes.

Peace.

2007-07-15 07:50:21 · 9 answers · asked by justmyinput 5

2007-07-15 07:47:44 · 9 answers · asked by redface 2

belief of going to Church on Sundays was institued by the Catholic Church, original sin made up by Augustine adopted by the Church, the Trinity Catholic theologians came up with the concept, your views of hell, and oh so much comes from Catholicism and theri interpretation of the bible, why o why?

2007-07-15 07:46:49 · 11 answers · asked by Anonymous

I would simply ask that before you answer, pray for wisdom.

2007-07-15 07:45:56 · 14 answers · asked by A Voice 5

2007-07-15 07:44:57 · 15 answers · asked by Anonymous

1. What would his avatar look like?

2. What would he do if he received a "violation notice"?

2007-07-15 07:44:13 · 29 answers · asked by Uncle Wayne 3

Freedom of speech, freedom of religion, freedom of assembly and freedom to do just about anything you want to do... but are you really free?

The Bible says that we are slaves... slaves to sin. (Romans 6:15-22) What is sin? Sin is violating God’s law… the Ten Commandments. (Galatians 3:19) Need proof you are a slave to sin? The ninth commandment says, "You shall not bear false witness." In other words, "You shall not lie." How many times have you told lies in your life? How about stealing? Have you ever taken God’s name in vain? Have you ever looked with lust (sexual desire) at anyone you were not married to? The Bible says "Whosoever looks upon a woman to lust after her has committed adultery already with her in his heart" How many times have you been guilty of looking with lust? If you are guilty of these then you are a slave to sin. God tells us that all liars, drunks, the sexually immoral, thieves, etc. will end up in the lake of fire... eternal hell. (Revelation 21:8, 1 Corinthians 6:9-10). The Bible makes it clear that we have to be pure to go to heaven. The problem is that “…all have sinned and fall short of the glory of God.” (Rom 3:23) A few verses before that we also find these condemning words: “There is none righteous, no, not one… There is none who seeks after God… There is none who does good, no, not one.“ In fact, the Bible says, “For as many as are of the works of the law are under the curse; for it is written, ‘Cursed is everyone who does not continue in all things which are written in the book of the law, to do them.’ (Galatians 3:10)” God will justly judge you when you die and none who are unholy will enter heaven. (Heb 9:27) We have to be holy to go to heaven.

There is hope! God lowered himself and became a man, Jesus Christ. He did what no other man could; He lived a perfect life. He never sinned. Then He shed His blood and died on the cross, paying the penalty for sin. After three days he rose from the dead, defeating death. His blood will make us holy! So do as the Bible says, repent and have faith in Jesus Christ. Stop living a lifestyle of sin… turn from your sin and start living for God. Deny yourself and take up your cross daily and follow Him. (Luke 9:23). Humble yourself. Realize you are created to glorify God. True freedom is only found in Jesus Christ.

2007-07-15 07:44:07 · 20 answers · asked by Anonymous

does he require us to believe in him, repent our sins in order to be saved from the hell he created? Why wouldn't an all loving benevolent god simply convey salvation to all? Couldn't an all powerful god accomplish that?

2007-07-15 07:43:27 · 15 answers · asked by CC 7

Are they going to start asking for extra tithing? Maybe it would be cheaper to send the priests to Thialand for some "read and relaxation", than have them use the alter boys?

2007-07-15 07:42:12 · 8 answers · asked by kimmyisahotbabe 5

pastor was preaching and he was thanking God for makeing this person sick. I just had to stop him while he was preaching to tell him he was wrong and God is a healer and HE does not make people sick . they got angry and I do no think I can go back there any more.

DID I DO THE RIGHT THING OR WRONG THING AND WHY?

2007-07-15 07:40:47 · 14 answers · asked by Benyamin 2

The use of "his" in the question is for expedience, not a bias.

2007-07-15 07:39:49 · 21 answers · asked by Freeman 2

2007-07-15 07:39:23 · 18 answers · asked by Anonymous

2007-07-15 07:37:45 · 18 answers · asked by philmeta11 3

"If necessity out-weighs the malfunction then the means justify the ends."--- Philosopher

What do you think this says about God?

2007-07-15 07:35:04 · 14 answers · asked by icyhott4urmind 1

2007-07-15 07:33:36 · 17 answers · asked by Anonymous

The statistics say that 10 out of 10 people die. It’s true – we all have an appointment with death. A question each of us should ask is “What happens after I die?” The Bible says that God has a standard that he will judge you by on your appointed day of death. It’s called the Ten Commandments. Let’s see how you will do. Have you ever told a lie? (Including white lies and fibs) Have you ever stolen anything? (no matter the value) The third Commandment is “You shall not take the name of the Lord your God in vain”. Have you ever used His name as a curse word to express disgust? The seventh Commandment is “You shall not commit adultery”, but Jesus said “If you look upon a woman to lust after her you’ve already committed adultery with her in your heart”. Have you ever looked at another person with lust or desire? If you said 'yes' to these four questions, then by your own admission you’re a lying, thieving, blasphemous, adulterer-at-heart, and we’ve only looked at four of the Ten Commandments. On Judgment Day, if God were to judge you by those standards, would you be innocent or guilty? Would you go to Heaven or Hell?

The Bible says that you would be guilty, that means hell. Know that God, the just judge of the universe, is also rich in mercy. He sent His Son Jesus to suffer and die on the cross on your behalf to take the punishment for your sins. He paid your fine with His life's blood. That means God can commute your death sentence. He can allow you to live because of what Jesus did on the cross. Through His death and resurrection, God can now dismiss your case. He can forgive your sins and allow you to live. So what must you do? You must repent - turn from your sins. Don't just confess your sins to God; confess and forsake them. Don't just believe in Jesus - trust in Him, like you would trust in a parachute to save you. You don't just believe in a parachute, you put your trust into it! That's what you must do with the savior.

2007-07-15 07:28:51 · 17 answers · asked by Anonymous

Ok, here me out. Now, in the Bible, it says that Jesus will return one day to Earth, but NO ONE knows when EXECPT for God. Now, if that's true, then Satan doesn't know when he'll come back, right? Well, if Satan doesn't know, then he needs to have an antichrist every generation, right? Now, if that's all true, then do you think that maybe Hitler was an antichrist back then? Think about it, he was killing God's choosen people, and he was hoping for world domination.

Just give me a feed back on what you think on this little theory. Please give mature answers.

2007-07-15 07:26:05 · 15 answers · asked by Anonymous

2007-07-15 07:24:52 · 11 answers · asked by Anonymous

2007-07-15 07:18:20 · 6 answers · asked by Anonymous

dreams of development?

2007-07-15 07:17:30 · 8 answers · asked by Renoir 1

Perhaps you have all heard of God's and Satan's big cosmic wager, in which God gave humans free will, wagering that he would win the popuarity contest; while Satan laughed and wagered that he would easily win such a contest.

When it became apparent to God that he was losing the popularity contest to Satan, God decreed that all who choose Satan will burn and rot forever in a place called Hell.

Satan just laughed and said "That doesn't change the fact I'm winning!"

Question: How great will be the population of Hell when all is said and done? (Rounded off to the nearest billion.)

Bonus question: Is this eternal torment of billions of souls, is it the greatest consequence of God's divine decision to create a world with a race of creatures in his image?

Special bonus question: Why did God even think he would win such a contest?

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2007-07-15 07:15:05 · 25 answers · asked by 2.71828182845904 5

This is a neverending debate, constantly disputed by Christians and others of faith as to how salvation is achieved, and how to live as Christians.

Through your understanding of the text of the Bible, whether you believe in God or Christ or not, how do you feel this should be interpreted by those who embrace the Bible as God's word?

2007-07-15 07:14:49 · 12 answers · asked by Anonymous

2007-07-15 07:14:30 · 10 answers · asked by Anonymous

I have my theories but I was wondering what other views there are.

2007-07-15 07:14:15 · 15 answers · asked by Emperor Insania Says Bye! 5

2007-07-15 07:13:09 · 16 answers · asked by Anonymous