Religion & Spirituality - 18 July 2007

Nothing sacred, nothing profane.

2007-07-18 07:44:07 · 15 answers · asked by Anonymous

I'm just curious. (I ask questions like this for nothing more than a better understanding of where you're coming from.) If there is limbo how do you end up there? Suicide?

2007-07-18 07:42:09 · 17 answers · asked by Jenae, TV (tempter of the vile) 5

And will Dominoes Pizza become the antichrist at that point?

What will happen to the world?

2007-07-18 07:39:27 · 19 answers · asked by Anonymous

2007-07-18 07:38:44 · 9 answers · asked by ? 6

I am asking respectfully. People should know the crusades were a response to the first Jihads and the violent spread of Islam at the time.

Is it just convenient for them to do so?

2007-07-18 07:37:58 · 6 answers · asked by Anonymous

first there was adam and eve, they had 2 sons kane & able they took 2 wifes so were did the 2 wifes come from if adam & eve were here first

2007-07-18 07:35:22 · 18 answers · asked by Anonymous

first there was adam and eve, they had 2 sons kane & able they took 2 wifes so were did the 2 wifes come from if adam & eve were here first

2007-07-18 07:33:56 · 12 answers · asked by Anonymous

and the rest of the Christian sects are not?

2007-07-18 07:33:37 · 11 answers · asked by Anonymous

Polytheism: The concept of god where multiple forms of the One deity can exist at one and the same time Independently of each other but still be considered (as being of) one spirit.

In other words --- If the Son, Father and Holy Ghost were ONE DEITY then blaspheming one part would automatically mean it was against all of the ONE DEITY.

The only way to blaspheme one part of the Trinity without blaspheming the other parts is to have three separate gods which is a Tri-theism or Polytheism.

"And everyone who speaks a word against the Son of Man (JESUS) will be forgiven, but anyone who blasphemes against the Holy Spirit will not be forgiven." (Luke 12:10)

‘Christ according to the faith, is the second person in the Trinity, the Father being the first and the holy Ghost the third. Each of these three persons is God. Christ is his own father and his own son. The Holy Ghost is neither father nor son, but both. The son was begotten by the father, but existed before he was begotten--just the same before as after. Christ is just as old as his father, and the father is just as young as his son. The Holy Ghost proceeded from the Father and Son, but was an equal to the Father and Son before he proceeded, that is to say before he existed, but he is of the same age as the other two. Nothing ever was, nothing ever can be more perfectly idiotic and absurd than the dogma of the Trinity.’----- Col. Robert G. Ingersoll

2007-07-18 07:33:28 · 10 answers · asked by Anonymous

Meaning everything is random and just a lucky accident right?

If you say evolution does need and have reasons, then that doesnt make sense;becuase for someone or something to have a reason implies that someone or something is thinking&reasoning in their mind.And the only things that think are people,animals&insects that are alive&the rare semi-intelligent robot.So it would have to be just a straight lie to say evolution happens because it or life needed x,y or z.And life while alive,does not have the ability to conciously evolve itself.

A lot of times when I hear people talking about evolution,the words "had to or needed to evolve becuase" are always said;which doesnt make sense,becuase evolution is a concept in the mind not a living entity with the power and ability to do anything.

So yes or no;does evolution need reasons?Why or why not?

2007-07-18 07:32:19 · 34 answers · asked by Maurice H 6

It seems like the Bishops/Cardinals got caught with their pants down and are simply paying off to hush victims up. If Catholics had any ethics then they would stop contributing money.

Think about it. Sure your money helps a few poor and sick people but... your money also pays for Legal fees, Priest relocations and yes...Child Abuse Insurance! Your money pays for clothes, food, shelter, travel, cars, relocation of Priests who commit pedophilia. From what I have read most Catholic always say what about Ministers of other faiths, and others who commit these horrific crimes. They also say it is just a few Priest. How many is OK?
Zero Tollerance should be the law of the land. It should start with your pocket book/wallets. If you tithe to the Caholic Church you are still supporting pedophilia. You are.

2007-07-18 07:31:30 · 10 answers · asked by Harry Merkin 4

to purposly ask stupid questions to get us all drunk so they can take over the world?????

2007-07-18 07:31:06 · 18 answers · asked by ~Heathen Princess~ 7

2007-07-18 07:29:56 · 4 answers · asked by Anonymous

Christians promote Jesus yet in America they support killing other who do not conform to Christianity or shun them away?

Muslims promote peace but idiots like Al Qeada kill others [including Muslims] to get their message across?

Jews: Right after they were massacred they still are unfriendly and oppress Palestinians and do exactly what the Germans did or have done [excluding burning them]?


Why is it that Abrahamic relgions are NEVER peaceful and Dharmic religions are more so?

What the HELL is wrong with people - there have been "Jesus Soldiers" and "Jihadists" and "Moses Mongerers" when the basic principle is that they all should "get along with their neighbours"....?

People are really thick...

Christians Peoples
Muslim Peoples
Jew Peoples
= HATRED

Why?

I especially hate Christians like in Borat...tehe...

I hope I offend you all...

And comments are welcome PEACEFUL OR NOT.

2007-07-18 07:29:48 · 58 answers · asked by Anonymous

Quote gratuitously ripped:
The validity of biblical passages:
Conservative theologians generally teach that the Bible's authors were inspired by God to write text that is inerrant. This is compatible with II Timothy 3:16:

"All scripture is given by inspiration of God, [literally God-breathed] and is profitable for doctrine, for reproof, for correction, for instruction in righteousness"

The author of 2 Timothy was presumably referring only to the Hebrew Scriptures (Old Testament) because the Christian Scriptures (New Testament) had not yet been assembled while he was alive. However, this verse is often used to affirm the freedom from error of the entire Bible -- Hebrew and Christian Scriptures together.

Not all Biblical verses are necessarily given equal weighting. Some Christians regard certain passages as not applicable to Christendom today:

http://www.religioustolerance.org/chr_ethi1.htm

2007-07-18 07:28:50 · 4 answers · asked by Emperor Insania Says Bye! 5

Does it make sense having the same punishment (Hell) regardless of the crime? Isn't that sort of like going to court and the judge sentences everybody to life in prison whether they're there for jaywalking or triple murder? Shouldn't the punishment fit the crime, or is applying logic to religion a mistake?

2007-07-18 07:27:25 · 23 answers · asked by HawaiianBrian 5

According to the Bible.
Can a woman preach in church?

In 1 Corinthians 14:34-35 Paul says that women are to remain silent within the assembly: "Women should remain silent in the assemblies. They are not allowed to speak, but must be in submission, as the Law says. If they want to inquire about something, they should ask their own husbands at home; for it is disgraceful for a woman to speak in the assembly"
In 1 Corinthians 12:29 the Apostle Paul lists the different offices within His body, and all are masculine positions: "Are all apostles? Are all prophets? Are all teachers?" (NIV). Nowhere did Paul or anyone else ordain a woman to official offices in the Body of Messiah.


In Titus Yahweh through His Apostle says that women are to be sober-minded, chaste, workers at home, kind, submissive to their husband. The mother also is responsible with the father to raise the children in Yahweh. She is to teach them how to love their fellow man, and Yahweh.

2007-07-18 07:26:33 · 29 answers · asked by Anonymous

Scientific or scriptural proof (From the Gospel of the FSM, of course) would be great. Please use real references.

2007-07-18 07:19:31 · 31 answers · asked by Anonymous

***You are a murdering, lying, thieving rapist in the sight of God. So was I. Nothing except circumstance and opportunity separate you from Adolf Hitler. God Bless!***

FYI, this was not posted by a troll, this was posted by an R&S regular, and someone who claims Christianity as their faith.

Are there deeper-seeded psychological issues at play here?

Would comments like this actually convert ANYONE to Christianity?

Is this someone you would WANT to spend eternity with?

2007-07-18 07:18:59 · 45 answers · asked by Deke 5

I don't know which religion it is that goes from door to door trying to sell their religion, but which ever religion it is, it's really annoying. These guys had enough of it, so they went from door to door trying to spread atheism. They had Darwin’s book the origin of species, and they were going around telling people that there was no God and that when they die, nothing happens. These people got so pissed. They were yelling at these guys and spitting on them and calling them devil worshippers. It's ok for them to spread their religion, but if atheists try to spread theirs, it's somehow bad. What a bunch of hypocrites.

2007-07-18 07:18:35 · 11 answers · asked by Anonymous

catholic mass used to be all in latin! muslims read the qur'an in arabic. jews read the torah in hebrew. hindus study sanskrit for to study their sacred books. lots of people of different faiths learn basic prayers / hymns in a certain language.

what religion are you and what language is generally and / or historically associated with your religion? christians, i know lots of you only speak english, but wasn't the early church primarily based in either greek or latin?

2007-07-18 07:17:31 · 15 answers · asked by Anonymous

what exactly are the principles and beliefs and what makes it different from any other religions

2007-07-18 07:16:16 · 13 answers · asked by PT 2

i am starting high school in the fall and i dont know what clubs i shoudl join. all my friends are christians but i think it would be cool to meet some atheists like me so what activities and sports and stuff do you think i should do? would there be more atheists like in the science club? what clubs were you in?

2007-07-18 07:15:48 · 11 answers · asked by Smee 1

WHY!?!?!


And why do some/most christians spread hate and fear about homosexuality? Is that what their [YOUR] god wants you to do? the tought of disowning homosexuals be it by family, state, religion, society seems very wrong to me and not something a loving god would tolerate from his "children." Wouldn't god want his children to be accepting of one another instead of hating each other and creating turmoil?



what are your views?

2007-07-18 07:14:29 · 9 answers · asked by Anonymous

Scientific or scriptural proof would be great. Please use real references.

2007-07-18 07:14:22 · 33 answers · asked by Peter 3

the answer to your dreams? you dont have to go out in the rain anymore, now you can come online, along with any other "religion" and push it down peoples throats in the comfort of your own home?

2007-07-18 07:11:35 · 9 answers · asked by Anonymous

I would personlly regard myself a christain i was raised a catholic and i have studied other faiths and i feel it is right for me. One thing i dont understand tho, do non christains go to heaven, surely they must, buddist who try to lead a perfect life must, and also i have a friend who is athiest but he top bloke he dont have a bad thing to say about any1? y wouldnt he?

2007-07-18 07:11:01 · 7 answers · asked by Magicman 2

2007-07-18 07:09:38 · 13 answers · asked by givengrace 1

2007-07-18 07:07:40 · 21 answers · asked by karthick 1

God has made circumcision to be an EVERLASTING COVENANT:

"He that is born in thy house, and he that is bought with thy money (your slaves), must be CIRCUMCISED: and my covenant shall be in your flesh for an EVERLASTING COVENANT." [Genesis 17:13]

"And the uncircumcised man child whose flesh of his foreskin is not circumcised, that soul shall be CUT OFF (be killed) from his people; he hath broken my covenant." [Genesis 17:14]

GEN017:009-10 -- And God said unto Abraham, Thou shalt keep my covenant therefore, thou, and thy seed after thee in their generations. This is my Covenant, which ye shall keep, between me and you and thy seed after thee; Every male child among you shall be circumcised.

Jesus was circumcised on the eighth day, to fulfill the law: And when eight days were accomplished for the circumcising of the child, his name was called JESUS, which was so named of the angel before he was conceived in the womb. [Luke 2:21]

Paul seems to be confused in his opinions…..

For circumcision verily profiteth, if thou keep the law: but if thou be a breaker of the law, thy circumcision is made uncircumcision. Therefore if the uncircumcision keep the righteousness of the law, shall not his uncircumcision be counted for circumcision?" [Romans 2:25-26]

GAL005:002 --Behold, I Paul say unto you , that if ye be circumcised, Christ shall profit you nothing.

So one sentence from PAUL (his opinion) can invalidate an Everlasting covenant handed down by Abraham himself !!

According to the laws of the Everlasting Covenant Paul has committed a great sin and he even denied to circumcise Titus .

Paul broke A covenant that was to NEVER end as long as they keep the commands of GOD and yet the Majority of the Christians today don’t care to see what misguidance Paul introduced into the message of Jesus.

What are the Commandments of God which Jesus said to keep ?

"Then Jesus said to the crowds and to his disciples: 'The teachers of the law and the Pharisees sit in Moses' seat. So you must obey them and do EVERYTHING they tell you. But do not do what they do, for they do not practice what they preach.' (Matthew 23:1-3)"

Jesus strongly approves of the law and the prophets. "Do not think that I have come to abolish the law or the prophets. I have come not to abolish but to fulfill. Amen, I say to you, until heaven and earth pass away, not the smallest part or the smallest part of a letter will pass from the law, until all things have taken place." (Matthew 5:17 NAB)

All of the Old Testament laws will be binding forever. "It is easier for Heaven and Earth to pass away than for the smallest part of the letter of the law to become invalid." (Luke 16:17 NAB)

He that hath my commandments, and KEEPETH THEM, he it is that loveth me: and he that loveth me shall be LOVED OF MY FATHER, and I WILL LOVE HIM, and will manifest myself to him [John 14:21]

God did not change his mind and reverse his decision for an everlasting covenant through circumcism.

The word of GOD is superior to the word of Paul.

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2007-07-18 07:06:18 · 7 answers · asked by wwhy 3