Religion & Spirituality - 17 July 2007

I actually know the answer to this question but it appears to me that many people on here don't really know. So I decided to set the record straight. So do you think the Pope got rid of the idea of Purgatory or not and why.

2007-07-17 10:03:07 · 18 answers · asked by Ten Commandments 5

2007-07-17 09:58:56 · 21 answers · asked by Uncle Wayne 3

Whether homosexuality is considered a complete unrepentable sin because I disagree with that. I find the Catholic Church a bit too hierarchal and power obsessed so I'm looking for an alternative path.
Could anyone answer my question and give as much information as they can in simple words to explain the principles of Eastern Orthodox?

Thanks

2007-07-17 09:56:56 · 9 answers · asked by liamzamudio1234 1

"My long-time view about Christianity is that it represents an amalgam of two seemingly immiscible parts--the religion of Jesus and the religion of Paul. Thomas Jefferson attempted to excise the Pauline parts of the New Testament. There wasn't much left when he was done, but it was an inspiring document." (Letter to Ken Schei [author of Christianity Betrayed and An Atheists for Jesus]) - Carl Sagan

"Where possible Paul avoids quoting the teaching of Jesus, in fact even mentioning it. If we had to rely on Paul, we should not know that Jesus taught in parables, had delivered the sermon on the mount, and had taught His disciples the 'Our Father.' Even where they are specially relevant, Paul passes over the words of the Lord."-Albert Schweitzer

"Paul created a theology of which none but the vaguest warrants can be found in the words of Christ."

"Fundamentalism is the triumph of Paul over Christ."

-Wil Durant (Philospher)

"Paul hardly ever allows the real Jesus of Nazareth to get a word in." (U.S. News and World Report, April 22, 1991, p. 55)

-Carl Jung (Psychologist)

Bishop John S. Spong (Episcopal Bishop of Newark)

"Paul's words are not the Words of God. They are the words of Paul- a vast difference." (Rescuing the Bible from Fundamentalism, p. 104, Harper San Francisco, 1991)

-Bishop John S. Spong (Episcopal Bishop of Newark

2007-07-17 09:54:31 · 18 answers · asked by Anonymous

2007-07-17 09:54:23 · 38 answers · asked by Anonymous

2007-07-17 09:52:45 · 16 answers · asked by Anonymous

Thanks.

2007-07-17 09:52:05 · 5 answers · asked by Miss 6 7

Why are ancient literary works often attributed to people who did not actually write them?

2007-07-17 09:49:59 · 9 answers · asked by Jenny A 1

If married, don't you have to have sex to officially be married? Consummation or whatever.

And if single, could it be that she lied about having sex with someone?

I am just trying to make sense of everything, not trying to stir anything up.

2007-07-17 09:48:18 · 41 answers · asked by Anonymous

for an intelligent discussion
different belief systems all in one place
what would you like to see discussed in an mature fasion ?
would you like to have some discussion time with people of mixed beliefs ?

2007-07-17 09:46:01 · 38 answers · asked by Anonymous

Some people believe we have animals as guides or instincts that replicate animal behaviours.

At any case, if you have (were to have) an animal inside, what would it be?

Mine is the horse ^^ I dunno why but I act like one and laugh like one too hehe

2007-07-17 09:45:22 · 36 answers · asked by Antares 6

This is a very broad statement, but Christians break this Commandment on a daily basis. I thought that the fight to keep the 10 Commandments in courthouses was a great idea as long as these commandments are the word of God, given directly to man from God. Is there a list that supercedes this law or what?

2007-07-17 09:42:20 · 29 answers · asked by humanrayc 4

2007-07-17 09:39:56 · 24 answers · asked by Jason Bourne 5

2007-07-17 09:39:06 · 20 answers · asked by Anonymous

I think it COULD possibly be false.
I thought that God forgave us all && loved us no matter what??

2007-07-17 09:38:13 · 8 answers · asked by London qirl . 5

All answers are welcome. I want to know what christians have been told about him. In the little reading I've done, I'm curious what the church has to say about him. I cant seem to find any info on him, other than him being just another hitler. but I'm simply gathering info at this point, so any is appreciated.

2007-07-17 09:38:11 · 7 answers · asked by karen s 4

wouldn't it be fun to have an "English Nazi?" You know, somebody who just makes fun of people that don't make sense?

2007-07-17 09:36:52 · 15 answers · asked by Anonymous

2007-07-17 09:33:43 · 34 answers · asked by Airmech 5

The "End Times" have been predicted since the beginning of time. So where did the concept of the Rapture come into being and why teach something that isn't in the bible?

2007-07-17 09:33:19 · 15 answers · asked by humanrayc 4

Since it is financing Romney's campaign for the presidency?

2007-07-17 09:33:13 · 7 answers · asked by Hothman 2

Or any other religion, church, or sect.

2007-07-17 09:32:19 · 8 answers · asked by Peter 3

- when will it happen?
- what proof do you have that it'll happen then?
- can we prevent it?
- why will it happen?

2007-07-17 09:32:18 · 14 answers · asked by Anonymous

2007-07-17 09:30:42 · 9 answers · asked by Uncle Wayne 3

I'm very well read when it comes to religion and religious history and I find it interesting that biblical scholars feel that the bible is a history of the past and Revelations was a historical documentary of Nero's Rome. Did you also know that "the rapture" isn't stated in the bible?

2007-07-17 09:28:52 · 9 answers · asked by humanrayc 4

2007-07-17 09:28:49 · 5 answers · asked by Anonymous

tell me everything

2007-07-17 09:27:26 · 20 answers · asked by Sam 2

reading the bible

2007-07-17 09:26:48 · 3 answers · asked by Anonymous

What does this mean to you?

2007-07-17 09:25:54 · 19 answers · asked by Anonymous

but how many stories have we heard of atheists doing the same??? please provide facts if you have them.

2007-07-17 09:24:58 · 5 answers · asked by slopoke6968 7

why or why not?

2007-07-17 09:24:47 · 13 answers · asked by Olive 1