Religion & Spirituality - 17 July 2007

Being that I am one deeply interested in religion, I belive I have found the meaning behind this brain teasing statement. To become one with a pure heart an to awaken the dormant spirit within me I must spiritually cleanse myself by spending alot of time in the meditative state of deep meditation and in time I will reach a stage of meditation known as Nirvana or Enlightenment. Nirvana is a blessed state of being in wich one's spirit is awoken and I belive a person is reborn as Jesus speaks about in the book of John chapter 3. What I want to know is just how long must I remain in meditation before I attain Nirvana?

2007-07-17 16:10:29 · 10 answers · asked by Pretty Pete 1

...to believe? Do you realize we can't persuade anybody with words to believe? We are to present the gospel of Christ and they either want to hear more or they outright reject.

We are supposed to be redeeming the time, not wasting it. When do you shake off your feet and stop throwing pearls to swine?

Sound advice only please.

2007-07-17 16:09:00 · 43 answers · asked by K in Him 6

What is Religious OR Spiritual about their non-belief of all things religious & spiritual?

What are they trying to convert us to?

2007-07-17 16:06:24 · 28 answers · asked by Pamela 5

I think I'd do fine with everything except the 5-mile runs, I'm more of a sprinter on that front.

So it could be a problem if that's the case.

2007-07-17 16:05:54 · 11 answers · asked by Anonymous

I know of 20. Can you name them all? Or even several?

2007-07-17 16:05:21 · 7 answers · asked by beano™ 6

In the Pledge of Allegiance, would you rather have "under God." removed, or allow people to say "Under God/Gods/Goddess/Satan/ect" to be said? Just wondering how many of you know what freedom of religion really means.

2007-07-17 16:03:22 · 15 answers · asked by Gothic Shadow 3

2007-07-17 16:02:07 · 7 answers · asked by Anonymous

2007-07-17 16:01:38 · 20 answers · asked by Anonymous

The first announcement of the Eucharist divided the disciples, just as the announcement of ths passion scandalized them: "This is a hard saying; who can listen to it?" (Jn 6:60). The Eucharist and the Cross are stumbling blocks. It is same mystery and it never ceases to be an occasion of division. "Will you also go away?" (Jn 6:67). The Lord's question echoes through the ages, as a loving invitation to discover that only he has "The words of eternal life"(Jn6:68) and that to receive the gift of the Eucharist is to receive the Lord himself.
The Church has celebrated the Eucharist from the beginning at the Lord's command. The Protestant Reformers turned the Eucharist to only a sympolic representation. But this was not so for 1600 years until them.
Jesus means what he says, and says only what he means. "This is my Body" "This is my Blood" "Do this in memory of Me" He gave them his body, blood, soul and divinity to partake of. Memorial for jews is real presence.

2007-07-17 16:00:42 · 16 answers · asked by hossteacher 3

I would like to read some serious scholarship on this subject. Preferably from a respected Divinity School.

2007-07-17 15:59:40 · 1 answers · asked by Anonymous

The Church told us:

1. The sun revolves around the earth.
(1 Chronicles 16:30 & Ecclesiastes 1:5)

WRONG

2. The earth is flat.
(Revelation 7:1 & Isaiah 11:12)

WRONG

3. The sky is a solid dome.
(Gen 1:14-17 & Job 37:18)

WRONG



Do you think the belief in creationism will die out like all the other lies?

2007-07-17 15:55:38 · 14 answers · asked by Anonymous

Why do Catholics mark their faces on Ash Wednesday, when the Bible says that we are not to signify in any way that we are fasting.

Matthew 6:16
"When you fast, do not look somber as the hypocrates do. For they disfigure their faces to show men they are fasting. I tell you the truth they have received their reward in full."

2007-07-17 15:53:32 · 13 answers · asked by Studier 1

2007-07-17 15:53:14 · 9 answers · asked by Anonymous

2007-07-17 15:51:49 · 12 answers · asked by Anonymous

Fifty years from now will organized religions be less prevelant? And what about the minority religions in the U.S., such as Wicca---do you think they will grow in popularity over the next fifty years.

2007-07-17 15:51:04 · 14 answers · asked by Native Spirit 6

One can attend a church service or Jewish Synagogue without being a member of it for various reasons. Do atheists feel uncomfortable in these settings or do they find these experiences as meaningful social gatherings with family and friends if invited to attend on special occasions?

2007-07-17 15:49:18 · 35 answers · asked by Anonymous

Because my priest tells me so, and he is VERY close to our LORD...

2007-07-17 15:44:41 · 18 answers · asked by Gunning4Jesus 3

It's on (almost) every pastor's lips, radio & television, anyone can say anything and just say it's "what God wants." They can quote a Bible verse to "prove" it, tell you to pray to see whether it's true or not, etc. but I'm suspicious of anyone doing the talking for God. Your thoughts on this?

2007-07-17 15:40:20 · 19 answers · asked by ccrider 7

2007-07-17 15:34:15 · 32 answers · asked by Anonymous

Arent they One with the creation? Why hide the sun & other elements from the Guru?

Serious answers only please, if they arent, they'll be reported. Thanks.

2007-07-17 15:33:45 · 4 answers · asked by Maheswari 2

their maker? Where are they. Enquiring minds want to know

2007-07-17 15:32:55 · 12 answers · asked by . 3

2007-07-17 15:31:08 · 16 answers · asked by beano™ 6

Hi, when I was 20 years old I was told that someone put a spell on me. The spell was done to make me see how I treat my friends. At the time I was very skeptical but as time goes by I'm seeing some patterns through my life that is making me wonder if this is true. It was apparently done by someone who was not a friend and I felt didn't have validation to do something like that to me. I want to know if this kind of thing is real and if so how do I get rid of it. I don't think I'm a bad person and I treat all my friends how I expect to be treated. I am finding that I always have one person in my life that repeats certain things to me as this witch lady said to me but they never knew her. I find this very spooky and wish to dispel anything from my life thats negative

2007-07-17 15:30:54 · 13 answers · asked by Anonymous

called Baba Mezia. Is this true?

http://www.rense.com/general21/tal.htm

2007-07-17 15:29:29 · 8 answers · asked by Anonymous

This is what Jesus said “The time is fulfilled, and the kingdom of God is at hand. Repent, and believe in the gospel.” Mark 1:15
You have to repent!
Without repentance of sin you will not be saved.

He who covers his sins will not prosper, But whoever confesses and forsakes them will have mercy. Proverbs 28:13

Jesus is the one who said repent and believe.

If you only believe and not repent you have a demon faith.
You believe that there is one God. You do well. Even the demons believe—and tremble! James 2:19

2007-07-17 15:28:39 · 22 answers · asked by Anonymous

If you are very strongly opposed to abortion, and think its murder, think about this. Every time a male ejaculates there are 100 million sperm, that will all die, except for one, thats one hundred million cells, that can produce a human life, and every month a female goes with out getting pregnant she loses an egg, another chance at a human life. So my real question is, will you put out 100 million crosses, every time you ejaculate?

2007-07-17 15:25:58 · 52 answers · asked by Anonymous

....is there not enough faith or strength to believe in other gods?

If your belief is so strong to cause you to cling to your god on faith alone, then why is it not strong enough to acknowledge the existence of other gods using the same "faith and belief" system that causes your god to exist? Is faith unidirectional?

Stop. Read those last two questions again out loud.

A simple "my god told me so" or " the bible says so" is not an answer.

Seriously people: If your God exists on the basis of your faith, and your faith alone, then why do you not have enough faith to extend to other religions who believe as vehemently in the existence of their god as you do about yours.

If you maintain that your god is the only one that exists and that others do not (or are false), then faith is unidirectional. Can that part of your unidirectional thought that denies other gods be called "the tiny atheist trying to escape"?

2007-07-17 15:25:53 · 10 answers · asked by Anonymous

Or is baptism what we do in obedience to God? Can we be saved by a work we did ourselves?
Romans 6:23, Titus 3:5, and Eph. 2: 8-9

Jesus said, “The time is fulfilled, and the kingdom of God is at hand. Repent, and believe in the gospel.” Mark 1:15

2007-07-17 15:23:38 · 41 answers · asked by Anonymous

can help me to found out what kind of dog i have

2007-07-17 15:23:37 · 11 answers · asked by lovefoodcar 1

or can't explain away why do they always say: "the lord works in mysterious ways" ??
very convient, but it doesn't help much.

2007-07-17 15:20:37 · 23 answers · asked by Sandy B 2