Religion & Spirituality - 19 July 2007

2007-07-19 11:02:50 · 13 answers · asked by Anonymous

Growing up, God, Lord, Church, Bible, Christ, and any other word on those lines were never spoken. It was just not something either of my parents were raised with.

Now, I have a daughter of my own, and have some devoted christian friends who have gotten me interested in learning more, and trying to receive god into my life. I feel like I've never had a reason for life, a path, guidance, anything to beleive in, and Im interested in exploring more.

In the most simplistic terms, how did you discover god if you werent raised with him in your life?

2007-07-19 11:01:46 · 6 answers · asked by kaylaj0418 1

A pope figurine from the Vatican shows support for an act deemed a sin in the bible. How do Catholics explain it?

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2007-07-19 10:56:24 · 18 answers · asked by Armless Joe, Bipedal Foe 6

I can't seem to get into a relationship because I have a tendency to sabatoge them before it becomes one. I know I'm afraid of being hurt.

Could it also be that I am doing this because I'm trying to be with the wrong man instead of the man that God will send to me. I am beginning to wonder if God hasn't already done so.

I decided not to date anymore because I don't want to hurt anyone or myself anymore. I also get into a panicked state when I am dating. I feel much more relaxed when I'm not dating. I don't have to worry if the guy is a dog.

What do you think?

2007-07-19 10:55:34 · 25 answers · asked by Heaven26 3

a yes or no will do!

2007-07-19 10:55:11 · 17 answers · asked by ANyone but you 2

2007-07-19 10:54:10 · 15 answers · asked by CHEESUS GROYST 5

And while that donation Trey goes around, realize that money could help build a hospital instead of going into the pockets of people you don't even know.
2 Hands Helping out are worth more than 1,000 hands in prayer.

2007-07-19 10:53:44 · 6 answers · asked by Anonymous

In 1 Kings 4:26 we read, "And Solomon had forty thousand stalls of horses for his chariots, and twelve thousand horsemen."

In 2 Chrinicles 9:25 we read, "And Solomon had four thousand stalls for horses and chariots, and twelve thousand horsemen; whom he bestowed in the chariot cities, and with the king at Jerusalem."

2007-07-19 10:51:20 · 12 answers · asked by Anonymous

i think they should keep prayer out because anyone is welcomed in a pubic school such as Christians meaning they can pray to God and wat if a buddist came in and a musilum came in they wwould be praying to there god (or gods and goddess) thats not the big problem. the problem comes when a Satanist (one who wirships the devil) comes in and the start all this VOO DOO stuff would u like ,or your kids to be involded in that??? or vise versa
(in this Q. i dont not mean to anger anyone)

2007-07-19 10:50:45 · 37 answers · asked by rcm_whs 1

Since God wrote parts of the "LAWS of Moses" from His advanced knowledge of microbiology, (3500 years before mankind invented the microscope), wouldn't "He" also have had the knowledge to make flying machines,(spaceships,etc.),cars,watercraft and every other inventions that mankind also has invented through our knowledge of microbiology that "we" learned through the microscope?

2007-07-19 10:50:07 · 10 answers · asked by Anonymous

This one has always puzzled me. The only thing I get is that even if we do the wrong thing inadvertently, we are still responsible for our actions. Any other ideas?

2007-07-19 10:50:05 · 15 answers · asked by Pilgrim Traveler 5

Jesus was sent to Earth specifically to die for our sins, do I have that right? However.. it was regular men that killed him. And, furthermore, wasn't it men that didn't believe him? So, they weren't killing him for the sins of all humanity, they were killing him because they didn't believe in him, right? (this confuses me, because I thought God wanted men to believe in him..except he must have known we were going to react that way, because the whole reason Jesus came to the planet was to be killed.) So, is it true that in order for this whole plan to work, regular men had to murder Jesus?

I know I'm probably not writing this as best as it could be worded, but obviously I'm confused. Can anyone make this more clear to me? Can you see why I have a problem with this?

2007-07-19 10:45:15 · 35 answers · asked by Linz ♥ VT 4

Which is the most powerful spell you've done and how did it work?

2007-07-19 10:44:54 · 9 answers · asked by Anonymous

I have seen several mentions about the Goddess
but when people say this , does this Goddess have many names ?
is it the same Goddess with many aspects ?
do you just have a different name for the same deity depending on your branch of Paganism ?
can someone explain please

so many Goddesses out there eeek

2007-07-19 10:43:33 · 30 answers · asked by Anonymous

2007-07-19 10:42:24 · 14 answers · asked by CHEESUS GROYST 5

A post from a fundie

"Our basic belief of why homosexuality should be outlawed is because the God of the Bible destroyed two large cities (think of LA and Chicago put together and you get the magnitude of size) simply because the cities were founded with homosexuality. So if homosexuality becomes a legal thing, it would make heterosexuality a crime. Since heterosexuality has long been referred to as the "right, correct, and true way of marriage", ANYTHING that threatens to make what is "right" WRONG and things that are "wrong" RIGHT threatens the very morals that the fundamental Christian stand on. "


Wow...you fundies scare me with your Nazi mentality...you really are no better than the taliban....to outlaw homosexuality...geesh

2007-07-19 10:42:13 · 36 answers · asked by G.C. 5

Now I know your tempted to come in with something you memorised off a tract but listen.

The church flourished before the bible was written. It depended on tradtion and certainly other letters from the apostles and church leaders.

It took centuries for their to be agreement on what went into the bible and certainly the holy spirit inspired that.

However the oldest copies of the original books are centuries newer that the originals which no longer exist.

To determine the acuracy of these books you have to take the word of the Roman Catholic Church that preserved them. So in affect you have to hold as trustworthy the Catholic testimony that the bible is indeed acurate and that the Holy spirit guided the catholic church.

Seriously if you believe that the Bible is the the word of truth you have to ask where did it come from and the answer is the Catholic Church.

But then who is to interpret it. Most protestants disagree about the interpretation among themselves.

2007-07-19 10:41:58 · 10 answers · asked by Luke L 1

what I'm really looking for is people's opinions on what can change the way a person thinks, acts, talks, and believes?

2007-07-19 10:40:17 · 11 answers · asked by thundercatt9 7

I know Jesus said "give to ceasar what is Ceasars and to God what is Gods". so save the quotes.

2007-07-19 10:38:52 · 13 answers · asked by ANyone but you 2

I am a christian and so are my parents the other day someone said the "d word"that is a christian and I was like did u just say that and they were like yes and I said I thought that was a bad word and they were like no and then they were like well yes so I want to know is that consider a cuss word or bad word if u r a christian?

2007-07-19 10:36:07 · 34 answers · asked by Kiana 3

Do these folks just have it in for Mormons, or do they fight equally hard against all the other religions they disagree with?

If it's just the Mormons, why?

2007-07-19 10:34:52 · 13 answers · asked by atomzer0 6

I understand that, for some of you, it is a matter of God branding homosexuality an abomination. So, you feel gay marriage is wrong. But do you, personally, have any feelings on the issue? Do you, personally, see anything wrong with gay marriage beyond the fact that God says it's wrong? Or would you not really care except for the Bible? Can you give any reasons beyond it being wrong according to the Bible for banning gay marriage?

I'm just curious.

2007-07-19 10:32:44 · 18 answers · asked by Anonymous

Unless you can prove me wrong by listing all of the authors and the parts of the bible that they wrote

2007-07-19 10:31:38 · 35 answers · asked by darwinsfriend AM 5

If people go to hell for rejecting Jesus, why did the rich man go to hell? Jesus hadn't died yet so the old covenant would still be in place. I'm not a believer. I'm just curious of the interpretation.

2007-07-19 10:30:43 · 7 answers · asked by razzthedestroyer 2

I am interested to hear what all the different Christians have to say about where I am going to go. Also, if you are a different religion, don't hesitate to tell me.

2007-07-19 10:26:19 · 33 answers · asked by Alan M 1

And why won't this question post...ugghhh


Please give us more than Bible verses.

For the longest time you railed against the "homosexual lifestyle" because you said we were all promiscuous thugs.

Now, we want to get married and commit to each other and you tell us it threatens the santity of marriage...

So, isn't this double talk...you say we are promiscuous...we want to commit...but, you won't let us...what gives?

2007-07-19 10:24:51 · 23 answers · asked by G.C. 5

How can one explain the mysteries of God's Kingdom....and all the wonderful things, that are beyond our finite minds?

2007-07-19 10:24:21 · 17 answers · asked by BOC 5

The verses state: "Now when they heard this, they were pricked in their heart, and said unto Peter and to the rest of the apostles, Men and brethren, what shall we do?
38 Then Peter said unto them, Repent, and be baptized every one of you in the name of Jesus Christ for the remission of sins, and ye shall receive the gift of the Holy Ghost."

2007-07-19 10:23:42 · 10 answers · asked by Anonymous

There are many scholars who report that the Jewish Talmud cotains blasphemous teachings about Jesus and Christians.

2007-07-19 10:23:22 · 6 answers · asked by jeremiahjjjjohnson 2

Why is it important for them to dance at every BBQ party and exchange new ribs recipes?

2007-07-19 10:22:38 · 6 answers · asked by Anonymous