Religion & Spirituality - 18 July 2007

2007-07-18 12:50:18 · 6 answers · asked by Anonymous

when asking about a religious group it is impossible in this place not to generalize...this is not a place for individuals to ask something to individuals but for individuals to ask something to the group.
Of course i understand not all christians will be doing X, but what do you expect people to ask: why do 2567 christians do X??
If one belongs to a community is at risk of being stereotypized and generalized, we are all...for the political parties, for the publicity creatives, for the people who do movies, for the religious leaders...so what is the problem at being part of a generalization??
why do people , like children use the excuse : i am not like them???
A group is formed by good people and less good people and since it is a group and people feel comfortable using the label that defines them as members of that specific group they have to learn to be seen as just so: part of a group and not individuals...if you want to become just individuals you have to get rid of the labels

2007-07-18 12:49:07 · 19 answers · asked by Anonymous

2007-07-18 12:47:58 · 16 answers · asked by Anonymous

2007-07-18 12:46:39 · 13 answers · asked by Anonymous

2007-07-18 12:45:58 · 10 answers · asked by Shawn B 7

think your butt was made to stick objects into? the last I new it was used to get rid of wast from your body, to crap with, no it is not natural to be gay.

2007-07-18 12:44:47 · 32 answers · asked by Anonymous

2007-07-18 12:42:56 · 28 answers · asked by NHBaritone 7

2007-07-18 12:41:43 · 10 answers · asked by Where am I Frank? 1

why is it that other atheists respond and give answers about what Christians believe? Usually done in derogatory way too

2007-07-18 12:41:10 · 32 answers · asked by Prof Fruitcake 6

Christian: homosexuallity is wrong. It says so in the bible.

Atheist: well name a reason homosexuallity is wrong without using the bible.

Christian: ok, easy, it's unnatural.

Atheist: So is medicine, telephones and airplanes.

Christian: yeah..... but...... the bible doesnt say those things are wrong, it says homosexuality is.

Atheist: Then name a reason homosexuality is wrong without using the bible.

Christian: ok...
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Did anyone else notice that? it just happened over a series of questions asked by me, and run james run just a few moments ago....

2007-07-18 12:38:49 · 31 answers · asked by Anonymous

Otherwise, the Holy Spirit would have descended only on St. Peter on Pentecost rather than the other Apostles.

2007-07-18 12:38:29 · 13 answers · asked by Anonymous

There's a lot of debate about this question in Christian circles, and not all Christians agree on whether there is something wrong with gambling in itself or if it is only a problem when done to excess. Why should atheists care? Because the answers to this question carry interesting implications for Christianity as a whole.

First we need to ask, just what is gambling anyway? Gambling involves betting, whether individually or in pools, in games of chance where the odds of winning or losing are artificially created so that those who win do so (at least in part) at the expense of those who lose. The winnings are not earned; rather, they are the product of luck and maybe a little skill in working the odds.

Next we need to look at the particulars of the debate itself. Most Christian theologians and philosophers have argued that there is nothing inherently wrong with gambling. Instead, the dangers lie in an excess of gambling: when a person is unable to control the urge to gamble.

2007-07-18 12:37:10 · 17 answers · asked by Jack Rivall 3

how do scholars know that Paul didn't write certain letters? What makes them believe this?

2007-07-18 12:33:36 · 13 answers · asked by Jenny A 1

2007-07-18 12:32:47 · 21 answers · asked by The Silent Wife 1

JESUS SAID HE WAS:

1 An absolutely FAULTLESS person - Fulfilling all Righteousness & The living Word

2 A PROPHET who foretold His own death & resurrection, thru His sacrificial love for us, to forgive our Sins

3 The CREATOR of the universe - MIGHTY GOD, full of Power and the Miraculous

4 A TEACHER whose doctrine must be accepted - We must keep His commandments

5 The final JUDGE of the world - We will all stand before Him, when we die

6 The only way to eternal life, thru FAITH in Him - He took the penalty for our sins upon Himself

7 GOD HIMSELF, in the form of a man - Without the shedding of blood, there is no forgiveness for sins.

The Bible can do that no other book in the world does, it accurately predicts the future. A great many prophecies have already been fulfilled up to the smallest detail. In the brief life of Jesus, there were 300 fullfilled in detail. He also appeared to over 500 people at different times,after rising fr

2007-07-18 12:32:14 · 29 answers · asked by Anonymous

Do you claim that these are the same faiths? Why or Why not?

2007-07-18 12:28:44 · 39 answers · asked by Anonymous

divorce, television, cinema, internet, men with long hair, women wearing trousers, women wearing mini skirts, single mothers, women in jobs of relevance...
Why is it that when faced with something new the attitude christians have is to disagree but finally they end up accepting and even welcoming in their lives what they previously rejected?
dont christians learn from experience? why dont they start being a bit more open minded and like this they wont have to excuse themselves any more as , for instance, why do they get divorced now when yesterday they were sending to hell everyone who got divorce???

2007-07-18 12:28:16 · 31 answers · asked by Anonymous

...would you also reject chemotherapy, because that goes against nature? Or antibiotics and penicillin? Surgery? What about synthetic clothing? Flying in an airplane?

Are you against all things that go against nature, or just the things that are convinient to hate?

2007-07-18 12:23:39 · 38 answers · asked by Anonymous

I want to send them to magazine where they have an "ask the priest" section. I want some questions that will really stump them. I think if it is too offensive, they will not print it or even answer it. I've seen the magazine and they always have weak questions that the priest answers. Try to think of as many questions as you can. I have some ideas, I just want some more ideas.

2007-07-18 12:21:31 · 8 answers · asked by Fish Stick Jesus 2

Answer: When it's the real thing.

I've been cloned but they do say that imitation is the sincerest form of flattery. Should i be happy about this?

2007-07-18 12:20:39 · 9 answers · asked by Anonymous

just choose to believe whatever makes them feel better than look for the truth? most people choose to believe whatever fits thier life best to make them feel better about how they are living instead of looking for the truth. why is that?

2007-07-18 12:19:50 · 17 answers · asked by Anonymous

2007-07-18 12:19:37 · 19 answers · asked by Anonymous

In the Bible God tells us that he will never allow the earth to be flooded again and that the rainbow is his promise for that. Interesting.

2007-07-18 12:17:50 · 20 answers · asked by andronikosxx 1

If Jesus is really coming back, do you think he ever wants to see another cross?

I know if I'd been crucified, and was born again, the last thing I'd ever want to see was another cross.

Its a bit like turning up to the family of an axe murderers victim, with a felling axe under your arm, just to keep the memory alive.

Surely there must be a better symbol to remember him by.

2007-07-18 12:17:45 · 24 answers · asked by Anonymous

2007-07-18 12:16:56 · 11 answers · asked by dr.macgruder 4

Do you actively participate in a mens group for accountability, fellowship, bible study, discussion, ministry, prayer, asside from regular church meetings?

Please tell me how it has helped you in your walk with ther Lord. If not please explain why you think it hasn't.

Thanks B

2007-07-18 12:13:57 · 10 answers · asked by ImJstBob 4

do they manage to be better than other non religious people with the help/love/peace/grace of his god or are they like everybody else, good some days not that good other days, bad some other days...?

2007-07-18 12:10:25 · 33 answers · asked by Anonymous

when the first ever case was in a straight woman?

and when far more heterosexuals get it than homosexuals?

and considering that the group who's infected the most is straight women?

2007-07-18 12:09:52 · 31 answers · asked by Anonymous

Tell me some letters attributed to Paul and tell me if you think it was written by him or not.. Why or why not?? I really have trouble with this issue

2007-07-18 12:07:59 · 10 answers · asked by Jenny A 1

Pagans/Non-believers, what are ya'll gonna do when the proof is standing right in front of you and its too late?

2007-07-18 12:05:06 · 17 answers · asked by Anonymous