Religion & Spirituality - 20 July 2007

would you perfer me to be a blasphems sinner. I sware you christians love sin...

2007-07-20 16:42:56 · 17 answers · asked by Anonymous

ima christian and i was wondering if there was ever dinasours alive or if its in the bible

2007-07-20 16:42:49 · 26 answers · asked by civicsi 2

2007-07-20 16:40:58 · 13 answers · asked by TRACER ™ 6

The christmas tree for example, or the painting of easter eggs, the list goes on. Does it annoy you pagans to see your stuff being used in other religions?

2007-07-20 16:36:59 · 21 answers · asked by Anonymous

2007-07-20 16:36:37 · 21 answers · asked by Anonymous

I do, on the top of my skull, under my scalp skin, I feel a gentle "smack" on the top of my head, for lack of a better term, when I sin inadvertently (I never try to sin) or think of sinning. Does anyone else experience anything like that?

I've told my Baptist husband that I can tell I'm held to a higher standard than he is since I was saved 4.5 months ago after spontaneous Baptism of the Holy Spirit and intimate spiritual union with God, and now am a Gnostic Christian Universalist. I believe this is because he never went astray and was saved as a child at the age of understanding (8), and I was saved at the age of 28 after a life very lived, and lived quite a bit in sin to some degree as well. Due to this, the parable of the Missing Sheep and Prodigal Son especially ring true with me, more so than they do to him as he's told me.

I feel an abundance of grace and spiritual gifts (true wisdom, understanding, love, compassion, humility, discernment amongst others) from God since my Baptism, but as the Bible says, "But the one who does not know and does things deserving punishment will be beaten with few blows. From everyone who has been given much, much will be demanded; and from the one who has been entrusted with much, much more will be asked.” This tells me why I feel those physical rebukes, and why I am aware I’m held to a higher standard, as I’ve told my husband, I feel those rebukes for things he would probably not even give two thoughts to as sin.

What about you?

2007-07-20 16:34:02 · 10 answers · asked by Christine S 3

2007-07-20 16:33:37 · 18 answers · asked by pickle head 6

2007-07-20 16:33:28 · 68 answers · asked by oprkid 2

I think I have some ideas. Obviously, always respecting the Earth and noticing how everything is connected always. Also appreciating Nature and Mother Earth for all that she is. Any other Ideas, thanks! =)

2007-07-20 16:32:40 · 8 answers · asked by Anonymous

2007-07-20 16:31:53 · 12 answers · asked by Anonymous

2007-07-20 16:31:26 · 14 answers · asked by sahara_springs 3

Let your woman keep silent in the churches, for they are not permitted to
Speak; but they are to be submissive, as the law also says. And if
They want to learn something, let them ask their own husbands at home;
for it is shameful for women to speak in church. Or did the word of
God come originally from you? Or was it you only that it reached? 1
Corinthians 14:34-36
Wives, submit to your own husbands, as to the Lord. For the husband is
the head of the wife as also Christ is head of the Church; and He is
the Savior of the body. Therefore, just as the Church is subject to
Christ, so let the wives be to their own husbands in everything.
Ephesians 5:22-24
In like manner also, that the women adorn themselves in modest apparel,
with propriety and moderation, not with braided hair or gold or pearls
or costly clothing, but which is proper for women professing
godliness, with good works. Let a women learn in silence with all
submission. And I do not permit a women to teach or to have authority
over a man, but to be in silence. For Adam was formed first, then Eve.
And Adam was not deceived, but the woman being deceived, fell into
transgression. Nevertheless she will be saved in childbearing if they
continue in faith, love and holiness, with self-control. 1 Timothy 2:9-15
For as a young man marries a virgin, so shall your sons marry you; and
as the bridegroom rejoices over the bride, so shall your God rejoice
over you. Isaiah 62:5
But even if you do marry, you have not sinned; and if a virgin
marries, She has not sinned. Nevertheless such will have troubles in
the flesh, but I would spare you. 1 Corinthians 7:28
So then if, while her husband lives, she marries another man, she will
be called an adulteress; but if her husband dies, she is free from
that law, so that she in no adulteress, though she has married another
man. Romans 7:3
Similarly, teach the older woman to live in a way that is appropriate
for someone serving the Lord. They must not go around speaking evil
of others and must not be heavy drinkers. Instead, they should teach
others what is good. These older women must train the younger women to
love their husbands and their children, to care of their homes, to do
good, and to be submissive to their husbands. Then they will not bring
shame to the word of God. Titus 2:3-5

2007-07-20 16:21:42 · 18 answers · asked by Jacob Dahlen 3

mine is to be betrayed by some one I thought I knew and loved.

2007-07-20 16:20:44 · 8 answers · asked by Anonymous

while on vacation??

and where is 'monkey business' aka island oasis?

2007-07-20 16:20:42 · 13 answers · asked by Anonymous

Now, admit it--sometimes you're at work, and your boss isn't around, and work isn't fun.....so...you go on Yahoo! Answers. Go ahead, admit it!

But what do Yahoo! employees do? It would be a bit strange if they actually went on their own company's site for entertainment. Sometimes, I wonder if they don't sit there in their swivelly chairs (yes, swivelly IS a technical term!) and watch questions and answers unfold in R&S.

Do you think this is a possibility? Could WE be entertaining them?

2007-07-20 16:19:22 · 25 answers · asked by Anonymous

At my neighborhood bookstore, the NYU junior behind the counter answered with a 'Duuuuuuuuu'?

(Fundies, scram--my question is for adults).

2007-07-20 16:18:17 · 4 answers · asked by Yank 5

There is young buddy of mine that's going to be going off to college this fall and I would like to get him a gift that is going to keep him inspired and especially help him to grow into a meaningful, soul saving relationship with Christ. Any suggestions?

2007-07-20 16:18:11 · 12 answers · asked by Changed 3

i want the whole story

2007-07-20 16:15:32 · 29 answers · asked by a girl 1

Does anyone know of a religion or cult that when a family member dies, they write their name on a rock?
Thanks!
Debbie

2007-07-20 16:13:12 · 7 answers · asked by Dixie Deb 2

This second file I'll lay on the table is a HISTORY OF WICCA IN ENGLAND: 1939 - present day circa [1991]
This talk was given by Julia Phillips at the Wiccan Conference
in Canberra, 1991. It is mainly about the early days of the
Wicca in England; specifically what we now call Gardnerian and Alexandrian traditions. The text remains "as given", so please remember when you read it that it was never intended to be "read", but "heard" and debated.

If this history would be of use to you, send me an Answers e-mail with an e-mail address to which I can attach the file. The file is too many characters to post on Answers.

If there is enough interest I'll continure to modernize more files and put up questions as to who might want them. No, there are no strings attached. This kind of thing goes with being an Elder and Librarian of the Lore

2007-07-20 16:12:33 · 12 answers · asked by Terry 7

to say that no one can add a word to the bible when revelation was the first new testement book written.

and why do they think that jesus commended the new testement when it wasnt put together untill 300 years after his death

2007-07-20 16:11:17 · 19 answers · asked by Anonymous

The Christian poster's on Answers are so full of hate toward Islam? Every poster seems to say how wrong and evil it is, that it is lies, etc. Contrary to this, I have yet to find a Muslim poster who say's anything derogatory or negative about Christianity, and calmly explains aspects of their faith without taking the bait. Seems to me to be contrary to the idea that Islam is an inherently violent religion, and the truly violent are those Christian's who write so negatively about it! Could the anger stem from the growth of Islam in the world and the decline of Christianity in it's traditional areas of Europe and the Americas?

2007-07-20 16:07:30 · 23 answers · asked by Worzel Gummidge 3

I've often wonder why we are alive, why we are here...whats the point almost. of course no one knows the answer, what do you think? If we know we are going to die eventually as we all do, why do we spend so much time on the superfluous events and minor problems in our lives

I often think, wow...I need to just be a good person, I want to make a difference, but cannot help falling under the trap of insignificance...focusing on things that don't really matter

How do you justify simple pleasures to yourself in the big scheme of things that don't really seem to make a difference

I am just curious as to what others have to say

2007-07-20 16:07:14 · 13 answers · asked by Joey 2

just wonderin

2007-07-20 16:04:44 · 9 answers · asked by somepeoplesaythatkidsarekids 1

2007-07-20 16:02:22 · 28 answers · asked by Uncle Wayne 3

no, God doesn't forgive all sins, consider (Isaiah 1:11-15) . . .. “I have had enough of whole burnt offerings of rams and the fat of well-fed animals; and in the blood of young bulls and male lambs and he-goats I have taken no delight. 12 When YOU people keep coming in to see my face, who is it that has required this from YOUR hand, to trample my courtyards? 13 Stop bringing in any more valueless grain offerings. Incense—it is something detestable to me. New moon and sabbath, the calling of a convention—I cannot put up with the [use of] uncanny power along with the solemn assembly. 14 YOUR new moons and YOUR festal seasons my soul has hated. To me they have become a burden; I have become tired of bearing [them]. 15 And when YOU spread out YOUR palms, I hide my eyes from YOU. (Even though YOU make many prayers, I am not listening;) with bloodshed YOUR very hands have become filled. notice he doesn't even hear all prayers
see also heb 10:26

2007-07-20 16:00:08 · 25 answers · asked by zorrro857 4

who said they should, the original believers created tradition and other guidance, this later became the catholic church (about 5 years)

now the catholics put the bible together and the protestants accepted the bible on the good testimony of catholics.

So why only accept one thing.

sounds like picking and choosing. the bible clearl isint the only authority and never claimed to be.

2007-07-20 15:59:58 · 6 answers · asked by Anonymous

Have you noticed in life, that distractions come into your life all the time from other people? Or is this just because I finally realized my goals in life, and I am focused on them, and now I see clearly, what people are not adding to my life?

2007-07-20 15:59:08 · 9 answers · asked by Anonymous

2007-07-20 15:58:18 · 6 answers · asked by Pisces 6

If it is true, as the Bible states, that God's desire is that none should perish, but that all should have eternal life, then why does it seem so difficult at times to understand the Bible and why are most prayers answered with "no", and why does God seem so distant most of the time?

2007-07-20 15:57:25 · 12 answers · asked by Phil Conners 3