Religion & Spirituality - 21 July 2007

God became Man through His Son Jesus Christ, so that in the end, we may participate as co-heirs with Christ in his divine inheritance, ultimately becoming children of God, co-heirs with Christ, and as gods ourselves. Notice the "g" and not a "G". Jesus Christ enabled us to share in His divinity. Can you also deny that Humanity, as created in the image and likeness of God the Creator, in effect are ultimately creators ouselves as well? Look at art, music, science, and everything that is beautiful created by man in this world.

Both St. Ignatius and St. Thomas Aquinas said this, and as a Catholic turned Gnostic Christian, I believe and know this to be true. This is a basic tenet of Catholic and Orthodox Christianity, which remember, was the original Christianity before the Reformation and Protestantism, which are later offshoot sects. Catholic and Orthodox Christians also make up 2 billion people around the world, and half the planet can't be wrong.

2007-07-21 08:59:29 · 10 answers · asked by Christine S 3

I've been told of "black churches," the congregations of which are primarily African-American people.

Say you moved to a small town, alone (no spouse, or anyone with you), where you knew absolutely no one. The town has 2 churches, one a "black church," and one a white "church."

If you are white, please assume that the "black church," is better in terms of quality; nicer people, better sermons, etc....

If you are black, please assume that the "white church," is better in terms of quality; nicer people, better sermons, etc....

In this scenario, society and the town expect you to attend the church that pertains to your race, but you feel the oppositte church would be a better place.

If you are white, would you go to the "black church" because it's better in terms of quality, or would you stick to the church of your race?

If you are black, would you go to the "white church" because it's better in terms of quality, or would you stick to the church of your race?

2007-07-21 08:54:46 · 8 answers · asked by Anonymous

"Everybody hates death, fears death, but only those, the believers who know the life after death and the reward after death, would be the ones who will be seeking death."
— Mohamed Atta (Infamous 9/11 terrorist hijacker).

"The mother of a Palestinian suicide bomber who killed two Israeli soldiers says she prayed her son would be "killed in action, so he could be rewarded with the [72] virgins in heaven… The fact that my son killed Jews makes me happy," said the mother of Mahmud Alabad. She said when her son "left for his operation, his face was radiant as if he were meeting the girls of heaven right then and there. I wished him luck and that he enter heaven and marry the girls as soon as possible."
— WorldNetDaily.com (10/22/02)

2007-07-21 08:52:07 · 13 answers · asked by HawaiianBrian 5

2007-07-21 08:49:24 · 23 answers · asked by Anonymous

The Mission, The Bell's of St. Mary's; The Song of Bernadette, Our Lady of Fatima, Angels with Dirty Faces;

2007-07-21 08:49:17 · 24 answers · asked by hossteacher 3

2007-07-21 08:47:27 · 19 answers · asked by Anonymous

I was walking across a bridge one day, and I saw a man standing on the edge, about to jump. I ran over and said: "Stop. Don't do it."

"Why shouldn't I?" he asked.

"Well, there's so much to live for!"

"Like what?"

"Are you religious?"

He said: "Yes."

I said: "Me too. Are you Christian or Buddhist?"

"Christian."

"Me too. Are you Catholic or Protestant?"

"Protestant."

"Me too. Are you Episcopalian or Baptist?"

"Baptist."

"Wow. Me too. Are you Baptist Church of God or Baptist Church of the Lord?"

"Baptist Church of God."

"Me too. Are you original Baptist Church of God, or are you Reformed Baptist Church of God?"

"Reformed Baptist Church of God."

"Me too. Are you Reformed Baptist Church of God, Reformation of 1879, or Reformed Baptist Church of God, Reformation of 1915?"

He said: "Reformed Baptist Church of God, Reformation of 1915."

I said: "Die, heretic scum," and pushed him off.

2007-07-21 08:43:14 · 26 answers · asked by ? 7

earth is a beautiful place that god had sent us here. why we fight in our selves. why we are not understanding the pain of other? how it will be if every one of us are 100% virtue,honest. i want such days

2007-07-21 08:34:01 · 6 answers · asked by quick answer 1

(With apologies to Ambrose Bierce)

2007-07-21 08:33:20 · 9 answers · asked by HawaiianBrian 5

John Paul II dies and 4,000,000 people come to his funeral in Rome. 1,000,000,000 people watch his Requiem Mass world wide.
Fr. Duffy - World War I hero - statue in Times Square.
There are thousands of good priests doing a really devoted and dedicated job every day. Why don't we hear about these guys more?

2007-07-21 08:33:11 · 8 answers · asked by hossteacher 3

if he gets upset when other Catholic family members don't go to church? I mean... he is probably going to hell anyway right?

2007-07-21 08:26:39 · 37 answers · asked by two_kee_kees 4

2007-07-21 08:22:56 · 26 answers · asked by Anonymous

2007-07-21 08:21:33 · 14 answers · asked by Chico and Octavio are brother. 1

past leaders have struggled to help them build a relatonship with God. now some of the kids are involved in drugs, sex, and other sins. not to mention some of the kids are children to parents in the church. how can i help them? what is the best way to help them spiritually?

2007-07-21 08:20:15 · 8 answers · asked by paul m 1

I don't cheat and I don't lie, I am hard working and honest, but everything in my life failed..., what have I done to make God punish me?

2007-07-21 08:17:18 · 42 answers · asked by pearl 1

2007-07-21 08:14:51 · 24 answers · asked by Chico and Octavio are brother. 1

2007-07-21 08:13:34 · 24 answers · asked by Pooh Face 3

Is antizionism the same thing as antisemitism? Can someone be against the existence of a Jewish state without being against the Jewish people? Please note that for the purposes of this question, antisemitism means anti-Jewish.

2007-07-21 08:11:23 · 12 answers · asked by danman4472 2

But instead he only created the White Adam & Eve.

This proves that interracial marriage is wrong, right? If not, God would have created an iterraccial couple as Earth's first humans, no?

2007-07-21 08:10:42 · 16 answers · asked by Anonymous

And don't even try to say Christianity.

2007-07-21 08:09:41 · 25 answers · asked by two_kee_kees 4

I've never met a gay peerson who wanted special rights because they are gay.

2007-07-21 08:04:23 · 17 answers · asked by Anonymous

Sadly i have seen this... but out of respect i have not asked what their defense is... a little help

2007-07-21 08:01:19 · 20 answers · asked by paul m 1

Islam is the perfect way of life for a man who desires to be victorious in this world and the life after death. Assuming that all the cases of acts of terror carried out by a few Muslim individuals and organisations are based on facts and are not results of hate or prejudice,still there are millions of Muslims across the world who are not associated with these kind of things.Infact they believe that Islam is a religion of Peace and that terrorism in any form shouldn't be encouraged.But why are they blamed for terrorism in this world when they or their religion are not in any way connected with it?

2007-07-21 07:49:52 · 47 answers · asked by Prof.Kadher 2

and who like to cite every part of the Bible except the Gospels, consider Matthew, Chapter 20, The Parable of the Workers in the Vineyard. Can't you see the parallel there?

2007-07-21 07:46:36 · 22 answers · asked by Anonymous

I mean sometimes you ask a Truthful question from scripture and the swine, vultures, demons, wretched rascals, mundane wranglers and ignorant fools try to misenterperate every word, for their own twisted enjoyment. I can see why we should not broadcast such pure knowledge before such an audience. I will deleat my last question, because persons are not ready for such pure Truths. Garuanga!

2007-07-21 07:45:02 · 31 answers · asked by Anonymous

This is not ment to offend any one, but if it does, then you have no since of humor :)

(1) Just one God
(2) Honor yer Ma & Pa
(3) No tellin' tales or gossipin'
(4) Git yourself to Sabbath meetin'
(5) Put nothin' before God
(6) No foolin' around with another fellow's gal
(7) No murderin'
(8) Watch yer mouth
(9) Don't take what ain't yers
(10) Don't be hankerin' for yer buddy's stuff

Now then, ain´t that a little more understandable?

2007-07-21 07:34:10 · 10 answers · asked by NONAME 2

The following writers who lived during the time, or within a century after the time, that Jesus is supposed to have lived:
Josephus
Philo-Judæus
Seneca
Pliny Elder
Arrian
Petronius
Dion Pruseus
Paterculus
Suetonius
Juvenal
Martial
Persius
Plutarch
Pliny Younger
Tacitus
Justus of Tiberius
Apollonius
Quintilian
Lucanus
Epictetus
Hermogones Silius Italicus
Statius
Ptolemy
Appian
Phlegon
Phædrus
Valerius Maximus
Lucian
Pausanias
Florus Lucius
Quintius Curtius
Aulus Gellius
Dio Chrysostom
Columella
Valerius Flaccus
Damis
Favorinus
Lysias
Pomponius Mela
Appion of Alexandria
Theon of Smyrna

"Enough of the writings of the authors named in the foregoing list remains to form a library. Yet in this mass of Jewish and Pagan literature, aside from two forged passages in the works of a Jewish author, and two disputed passages in the works of Roman writers, there is to be found no mention of Jesus Christ."

2007-07-21 07:30:50 · 19 answers · asked by thethinker 2

I believe very strongly in God, and I try to read the bible every night, and pray when ever I get a sec, even if I'm just walking along to work or something, but I'm no angel.

I do swear sometimes, I like to party, and so forth. I don't go to church, and it's not because I don't want to, it's because I work Mon to Sat, and Sundays are the only days I can do my bits and bobs. Can I call myself a christian or not??

2007-07-21 07:25:33 · 30 answers · asked by pixie 1

2007-07-21 07:25:29 · 3 answers · asked by CareerPrince23 3

2007-07-21 07:25:19 · 4 answers · asked by CareerPrince23 3