Religion & Spirituality - 22 July 2007

I am in a weird rut where I beleive all of this came from somewhere, BUT I don't beleive anyone is watching over me. But I still want to be Jewish. How do I explain to people that I can still be a Jew and agnostic at the same time!

2007-07-22 11:42:59 · 7 answers · asked by labohemianartist 4

Whether you wanted to influence them or on the contrary whether you wanted to respect their free will:

Would you:
a) Talk directly to them, no surprise, a pure show of benevolent power? (or maybe evil?)
b) Upgrade your Sacred Book once in a while, so everybody would talk about the same page? (And would agree on the same interpretation)
c) Instill doubts into their minds about your existence (through some damned atheists *lol*) to play with their feelings and enjoy discorde, destruction and war?
d) Send signals and clues like in some tedious riddle games to see if they are smart enough to understand them, then choose the worthiest of them for some reward?
e) Leave breadcrumbs of information in a metaphorical maze, playing with them at will, creating floods, earthquakes, etc?
f) would you do something else? What?
Would you care to answer to every prayer? How would you do that?
Why would you act the way you chose in your answer?
Please elaborate on your reasons.
Thank you.

2007-07-22 11:39:48 · 27 answers · asked by Anonymous

talk or how did the snake learn human talk when he doesn't have the facial structure to speak it? Or is the Bible a mess of fairy tales?

2007-07-22 11:38:50 · 17 answers · asked by shericomes 3

by intolerant I mean stringent Islamic based laws on personal affairs (Islamic based marriage and divorce laws; Saudi Arabia sexist laws; laws interfering in the private life; intolerance of homosexuality and "pagan religions") As an atheist, what about separation of church from state; freedom from religion?

The "majority of people there are Muslims" argument is unsatisfactory. If minorities came into the West in the 1920s, Christian, nuclear family age - would that justify a Christian theocracy?



http://news.amnesty.org/index/ENGMDE230152004

http://www.bbc.co.uk/worldservice/people/features/ihavearightto/four_b/casestudy_art07.shtml

http://www.hrw.org/backgrounder/mena/saudi/

http://web.amnesty.org/library/Index/engASA330181999

2007-07-22 11:38:14 · 5 answers · asked by green 2

but believe in my own heart. What do you think? If I go but don't like the sermon, etc. what is the point? Right??? Just curious. There is one on television I like - Joel Osteen.

2007-07-22 11:35:00 · 15 answers · asked by Anonymous

2007-07-22 11:30:58 · 2 answers · asked by Anonymous

any mormon that's read my answers on R&S should know that i do not agree with LDS scripture/theology/beliefs. however, one thing i very much like about your church is the focus on family. i think family is the fabric of society. i also like that you raise youth to be upstanding citizens and good decision makers. there, so after all my criticism, i do think this aspect of your church is deserving of much respect. would anyone else like to share something they like about the LDS? mormons, is there something you like about avg. mainstream christians?

2007-07-22 11:29:24 · 19 answers · asked by KellyKapowski 3

http://www.tentmaker.org/jesusteachingonhell.html
That's a really interesting argument that disproves hell, but near the middle I noticed that it says Revelations already happened. I'll put it under additional details.
My question is: When was the wedding feast and what is the new Jerulsalem?

2007-07-22 11:29:19 · 6 answers · asked by Charlie 3

Tell me about your beliefs, what most people don't know about Judaism. I am trying to learn more about all people here. Thanks!

2007-07-22 11:28:46 · 5 answers · asked by ♥ terry g ♥ 7

Ok how about this:

Let's say you tried to commit suicide by shooting yourself, and the gunshot didn't kill you immediately, and while being rushed to the hospital you had a change of heart, and repented for trying to commit suicide....
but you didn't get to the hospital in time, and died on the way...

would you still go to hell?

2007-07-22 11:24:41 · 19 answers · asked by Anonymous

I have watched a few documantaries on the history and Pbs channels that discussed about John and his book. The experts in question mentioned that John suffered froma mental illness, and he was describing in his book events that happened in his own times , HIS FEAR, AND PATHOLOGICAL ILLNESS made him histerical in describing those events already happened. Historians and other experts were also warning us that if people actually believe in those things as events that have yet to come, they might make them happen AS A SELF FULLFILLING PROPHESY.

I wanted to watch those videos again, but I DO NOT REMEBER THE TITLE, does anyone know? I really want to buy those dvd's, and educate some of my friends that believe that crap.
thanks

2007-07-22 11:23:42 · 6 answers · asked by ateo 2

Please, no circular logic (this means don't quote scripture to "prove" your point). I'm looking for a logical, scientific explanation for why Christians assume they're right and every other religion is wrong.

2007-07-22 11:23:40 · 10 answers · asked by Axel Foley 1

If you could clear up one misconception, what would it be? I am hoping to expand a few minds here. Thanks for sharing.

2007-07-22 11:22:32 · 12 answers · asked by ♥ terry g ♥ 7

When I was a little girl about 7 yrs old I saw this thing that looked like the Pillsbury doe boy except it had no facial features like eyes, ears, nose, or mouth & it was walking on my wallpaper, my husband said he used to see the same thing on into his mid-twenties his would sometimes be different shapes & sizes but basically the same thing I just described. I know this sounds funny but this is actually a serious question, I was wondering if anyone could tell me what this thing was?

2007-07-22 11:21:57 · 12 answers · asked by Anonymous

Sure I do not believe in Both but I think Old testament more logical than new one which only like a story for kids (Imagine people how god raise up hungry and ask for food )
http://www.jamaat.net/stone/TheStone.html

2007-07-22 11:18:17 · 24 answers · asked by hado 4

I signed up for the RCIA courses that begin in September to do my Communion and Confirmation and to convert to being a Roman Catholic and I am curious about certain things such as what version of the bible Catholics read and if they hand out bibles for people such as myself to read and take home to keep? Or do I have to buy a Catholic bible on my own? If so what version do I look out for? Also during the RCIA courses do they give anything out to the students of the course such as rosaries or anything else? I was asking about the courses but the nun didn't get into specifics with me. What do I expect? This is a serious question and I need some serious and helpful answers. Please don't answer if you're not gonna help.

2007-07-22 11:17:56 · 13 answers · asked by Anonymous

Will people kill Mahatma Gandhi each time? Why the honest must be crucified by people?Why shall Virgin Mary always cry the tears of blood?

2007-07-22 11:17:40 · 11 answers · asked by Anonymous

I need a good bible verse. something inspiring but not too commen. got any ideas?

2007-07-22 11:16:17 · 16 answers · asked by Amanda M 3

This is the question I posted:
Inter-Faith Series, Islam: Please justify this Sura?

“Whoever changes his Islamic religion, then kill him.” – Sura 10,94

2007-07-22 11:15:18 · 2 answers · asked by Anonymous

why are the people who "believe" in global warming usually not Christians? IMHO, there is more to believe in the Bible than there is in ANY report from the U.N. on global warming. These weather "models" can be tuned to tell them WHATEVER they want the models to tell them about weather in the future.

2007-07-22 11:15:14 · 10 answers · asked by ? 6

Christians, if you ever left the Mormons, Jehovah's Witnesses, Christian Science, 7th Day Adventists, Church of Scientology, Wicca, etc...... were you persecuted by those you left behind?

2007-07-22 11:14:50 · 7 answers · asked by Anonymous

2007-07-22 11:10:41 · 15 answers · asked by hossteacher 3

I am sincerely trying to learn more about all groups. I have studied with Witnesses in the past (for about a year), but many here know nothing of your beliefs. Please tell us why you are a Witness and what keeps you a Witness.

2007-07-22 11:10:08 · 5 answers · asked by ♥ terry g ♥ 7

If the world is really 12.000 years old what is the deal with dinosaurs....i mean i know the bible has been updated too fit in with your scheme of life and all the rest.......just someone explain and i don't want quotes from the bible as proof thats just silly, because its the bible in question.....just please explain too me the situation with dinosaurs and the bible....and also how the world was created in 6 days.....and dont give me the crap about, " a day could have been 15 years back then"

2007-07-22 11:10:07 · 13 answers · asked by Anonymous

That's because it's NOT a drain cleaner.

Boo drain cleaner, Hooray Beer!

2007-07-22 11:09:47 · 6 answers · asked by Anonymous

2007-07-22 11:08:20 · 18 answers · asked by Anonymous

for those who have been asking ... yes discussions at usual place
question ...
would God approve of people of different beliefs all getting together for a good old chat in a loving respectful way ?

2007-07-22 11:08:13 · 13 answers · asked by Anonymous

I know that the Mormon church was founded on adultery (polygamy) and the FLDS still do it. But is there a sect of Mormons that condemn Brigham Young as a sinner and understand that adultery is wrong.

With marriage being between a man and a woman any fake marriage after that would be bigamy and adultery.

2007-07-22 11:07:18 · 12 answers · asked by Anonymous

2007-07-22 11:05:45 · 5 answers · asked by Anonymous

I just got a call from my sister today. My mom is in the ICU after surgery, unresponsive and may not survive (she's a Christian). She lives about 19 hours away by car (no nearby airports). It makes me realize how special our time is with our parents.

So, if you knew that the next conversation you would have with your mom would be your last, what would you say to her?

And if your mom is fine, if you knew this was your last time with her would you treat her differently?

2007-07-22 11:04:03 · 14 answers · asked by Searcher 7