Religion & Spirituality - 18 July 2007

2 Samuel 12:29-31:

"And David gathered all the people together, and went to Rabbah, and fought against it, and took it. And he took their king's crown from off his head, the weight whereof [was] a talent of gold with the precious stones: and it was [set] on David's head. And he brought forth the spoil of the city in great abundance. And he brought forth the people that [were] therein, and put [them] under saws, and under harrows of iron, and under axes of iron, and made them pass through the brick kiln: and thus did he unto all the cities of the children of Ammon. So David and all the people returned unto Jerusalem."

This isn't meant to be a single quote taken in isolation that's supposed to just destroy the faith of Jews and Christians. That's silly. Go ahead, read it in full context. I honestly want to know what you all think of the passage.

2007-07-18 00:56:30 · 16 answers · asked by The Man Comes Around 5

Exodus 20:4 People playing with beads and bowing down to a statue Mary. Do they have Exodus 20:4 in their Bibles or are they just listening to man? Deu 30:17.

2007-07-18 00:54:21 · 18 answers · asked by SheisShe 1

I don't think you should be allowed to choose your religion until you are at least 18. I mean, what if your parents pick the wrong one and you go to hell?

2007-07-18 00:52:18 · 26 answers · asked by not_omniscient_enough 1

In ancient religions such as Judaism , Hinduism, Zorostrianism and ancient egyptian religion we see many things common :
1) Chanting
2) Lighting fire and worshiping it (yagna of hindus)
3) Sacrifice of animals etc
4) drinking of wine or any other intoxicant (soma by hindus)

Ancient vedic religion had all these, sacrifice was prevalent until stopped by buddha. Jews even today drink wine after religious ceremony.
It appears that 70000 years ago man left Africa and colonized all earth. From heart of africa it went to egypt, israel then Iran then India. It is logical that some people captured lands and stayed and others moved on. These people who stayed called their practices as some religion (as above).
Why so?
Becuz these 4 practices are very common african tribal practices. In interior africa, tribals lit fire, danced around, chanted, drank wine and sacrificed animals, humans etc. Similarity of practices make us think that ancient old religions probably orininated from Africa.

2007-07-18 00:52:15 · 6 answers · asked by Anonymous

'god loves us' is often said for example-this is a human trait. Why would a human act of worship mean anything to a perfect being who is outside of time and space anyway? Why would human belief make any difference whatsoever to a god? How can god judge us when this is a human trait also!

2007-07-18 00:51:59 · 14 answers · asked by thethinker 2

if god told you he wanted you to come home to him because you were needed by his side, and said that the only way you could do that was to be driving in your car on a certain street at a certain time tomorrow, and you were a single mom of 2 toddlers without any family to take care of them, would you drive down that street, or avoid it? what would be the outcome of your choice to obey god or defy him?

2007-07-18 00:51:03 · 12 answers · asked by Anonymous

2007-07-18 00:45:07 · 4 answers · asked by ia601@btinternet.com 1

Please tell me through the Bible what did disciples do?

2007-07-18 00:43:07 · 19 answers · asked by SheisShe 1

The answer must have X aspect

2007-07-18 00:41:44 · 8 answers · asked by corinamariasur 1

Hint..Isa 52:7....Isa 61:1....*****Matthew 24:14....Luke2:10...Romans 1:16...1Th 2:4...

2007-07-18 00:38:41 · 8 answers · asked by SheisShe 1

TO ALL RELIGIOUS PERSONS (e.g Consevative Christians, Jews and Muslims, Hindu, Budhist)

im guy and engaged.

in planning to have a romantic kiss of the lips of my fiancee but im worried if i will regret it afterwards.

1. what are the dis-advantage(s) of kissing my fiancee BEFORE our marriage life?


2. what are the advantage(s) of kissing my fiancee DURING ONLY our marriage life?

3. Please give me the best reason(s) to avoid kissing my fiancee BEFORE our marriage life?


Note: the advantage(s) or dis- advantage(s) could be in terms of emotionally, physically and spiritually and moral character values.

thank for your answers in advance :)

2007-07-18 00:31:39 · 17 answers · asked by Anonymous

I heard that a few non-believers have refuse to watch it because of this just curious about your take on it.

2007-07-18 00:31:24 · 11 answers · asked by Imagine No Religion 6

why people who are working in the government offices when they get saved and truly born again they do not want to have part their any more?

I am not talking about the president.

2007-07-18 00:27:27 · 14 answers · asked by Benyamin 2

Please answer in Bible verses only. Please leave your own understanding to yourself Pr 3:5.

2007-07-18 00:23:43 · 11 answers · asked by SheisShe 1

Who can do exorcism or casting out of ghost or evil spirits from the house or those who know how to put the evil souls in the bottle and bind them forever

2007-07-18 00:23:42 · 11 answers · asked by rachael 1

2007-07-18 00:22:49 · 6 answers · asked by Anonymous

2007-07-18 00:21:05 · 8 answers · asked by :) 2

Surely some scientific ideas could be laced with religous concepts? rather than just outright denial?

I'll use the big obvious one as an example
Evolution - could this not be "god's" way of making us

2007-07-18 00:20:18 · 22 answers · asked by Anonymous

That JESUS can be called the son of LOVE?
If u read the Bible very well N have understanding of it, u will know what I mean. See!!
John 3:16, you can actually traslate it like this:- For LOVE so loved the world the HE gave HIS Love, that whosoever believes in Love shall not perish but have eternal life.

LOVE the law of Christ..........
Read Romans 5:6 -8 and 13 vense 8. Ephesians 5:25-32.
God´s love is what we need to talk about more as christians. Or don´t u think so?????

2007-07-18 00:19:03 · 17 answers · asked by Anonymous

Being TheBear :-)

2007-07-18 00:15:30 · 9 answers · asked by Anonymous

2007-07-18 00:11:30 · 17 answers · asked by Benyamin 2

I am Roman Catholic and considering a tattoo. I have heard many different opinions but I haven't been able to find the Church's OFFICIAL position on this....Does anyone know?
Thanks!

2007-07-18 00:10:14 · 10 answers · asked by The Sheep Dog 4

2007-07-18 00:02:11 · 17 answers · asked by Bad Liberal 7