Religion & Spirituality - 24 July 2007

I think it is the grace of God. Most young catholics were brought up that way and as such tend to rebel (evangelical kids do this also) however most who truely research the catholic faith come back.

the ones who left would hav ebeen disillusioned and of course get picked off by the evangelicals, JWs and the Later day saints.

They are looking for something, they have a God shaped gap that will only be filled in the Catholic Church.

2007-07-24 16:43:14 · 3 answers · asked by Anonymous

This mouthpiece is actually made of a gold coloured metal and is shaped like lips.

Please, SERIOUS answers only.

2007-07-24 16:42:34 · 8 answers · asked by Sabrina(Susananita) 6

You say the Holy Spirit leads you, but there are over 250 protestant denominations all contradicting each other.

Each individual contradicts the next individual. So much for "one faith, one baptism, one lord.?"

Even the Reformers couldn't agree. Yet Jesus asked for his Church to be one. Yes that included doctrine and teachings.

2007-07-24 16:41:20 · 9 answers · asked by hossteacher 3

And by sheer numbers of millions of legal marriages by ministers, priest and etc. this makes it binding law. the courts always falls bact to a single prior case as president to win their present case, well wake up, we have millions of prior cases to fall back on, don't we ?

2007-07-24 16:40:15 · 10 answers · asked by sir wayne 4

17) And Jesus answered and said unto him, Blessed art thou, Simon Barjona: for flesh and blood has not revealed it unto thee, but my Father which is in heaven. 18) And I say unto thee, that thou art Peter, and upon this rock I shall build my church; and the gates of hell shall not prevail against it. My question is what exactly was Jesus saying unto Peter in these scriptures?

2007-07-24 16:40:12 · 7 answers · asked by Fisherofmen 4

Scripture- The Bible is the inerrant word of God and is to be read as the earliest Christians read it: in the light of Tradition and under the guidance of those ordained to teach.

Tradition-the teachings which the Church has preserved and passed down from Christ, His Apostles, and the unanimous teachings of the early Church Fathers .

Magisterium - the teaching authority of the Church under the guidance of the Holy Spirit.

The Church has 7 Sacraments -- "outward signs of invisible grace" and media of sanctifying grace. The Sacraments were given to us by Christ so that we may receive His grace and become more like Him. The Seven Sacraments are:

Baptism
Confirmation -Sacrament of the Seal
Eucharist
Penance
Holy Matrimony
Holy Orders
Extreme Unction

The Church teaches by looking not only at Sacred Scripture, but into History and by reading what the earliest Christians have written, what those who've sat on the Chair of Peter have spoken consistently with Scripture and Tradition, and what they've solemnly defined.
To believe that the Bible is our only source of Christian Truth is unbiblical and illogical

2007-07-24 16:39:29 · 13 answers · asked by Isabella 6

Never had any kind of reaction to any stings, not even itching. Normally just a little burn at the time, and a small whelt that goes away in a few hours. Got hit by a black hornet and now have a 5", swollen red area, with a large (1cm) yellow raised area in the middle, with fair size hole in the middle. Don't mean stinger size, I mean the size of a broom straw. Does this sound like a possible allergy developing? or just a real good sting (for the hornet anyway). I'd really appreciate any input, as my education is in surgery, not allergies or venom reactions. After 30hrs or so, I'm really surprised to be able to find the spot, much less have visible lesion.

2007-07-24 16:39:05 · 9 answers · asked by Enigma®Ragnarökin' 7

"The world is good. Prosperity is good. Life is good, and we should live it with joy and enthusiasm.

We are free to shape our lives to the extent allowed by our skill, courage, and might. There is no predestination, no fatalism, no limitations imposed by the will of any external deity.

We do not need salvation. All we need is the freedom to face our destiny with courage and honor."

*Drighten McNallen, Asatru Folk Assembly*

Your thoughts please?

2007-07-24 16:33:32 · 22 answers · asked by Boar's Heart 5

This came up in one of my earlier questions:

"Repentance is one of the most difficult things I've ever had to face spiritually. It's a complete nightmare. It's about looking into the depths of your soul and seeing the filth, disease and sickness that lie there, and having to admit that it's there because you put all of that garbage there yourself through your voluntary choice to commit sin."

Does this seem . . . "off" . . . to anyone else? To voluntarily see one's self in those terms?

I mean---your religion says you're a horrible, wretched whatever because of "sin" and then offers you a "cure" for what *it* says about you as long as you'll ADMIT and INTERNALIZE that negative opinion about yourself?

Can we all have a look behind "Door #2" instead?

2007-07-24 16:30:01 · 19 answers · asked by Boar's Heart 5

Consult your Bible on 1Cor 1:18. Are you already saved (past tense)? Or are you being saved (present tense)? They are not all the same. Which one is the genuine word of God.

2007-07-24 16:29:07 · 12 answers · asked by Brother Andrew 3

Some denominations believe strongly in this and some do not. What is your opinion? Can you back it up with scripture?

2007-07-24 16:25:24 · 6 answers · asked by mgnlghhn 2

So I'm an Atheist. I think its all crap. Atheists get accused all the time of not knowing anything about a religion despite the fact that its not true and Atheists often know more about the Christian religion than the Christians do (and they are usually former Christians themselves).

But my whole family are Catholics so I know quite alot about it.

One thing that I've noticed on this site is that Protestants are lying about Catholics. Either the lies are born of misunderstanding and misinformation, or they're real lies.

Why do so many Protestants do this? If you don't understand something, why would you just rely on what your very very biased Protestant religious leader says, instead of actually researching a subject to find out the facts?

Why does this bother me? Because my family are Catholics and above all else, I hate lies. IMO, lying is the worst possible thing you can do.

Either debate with true information born from research, or don't even try, whatever you do, don't lie.

2007-07-24 16:25:01 · 15 answers · asked by Anonymous

I read in an ambigously-reliable source that "the story of Jesus chiding those who would stone an adulteress (John 8:1-11) does not appear until about 300 years after the Gospel of John was written."

Anyone know how true this claim is?

2007-07-24 16:24:33 · 7 answers · asked by Eleventy 6

should I use white and gold candles?
Are there more appropriate colors?

2007-07-24 16:23:51 · 22 answers · asked by я℮ḋ αтℏ℮їṧṫ 5

in the THEORY of EVOLUTION?

2007-07-24 16:22:13 · 29 answers · asked by enki 4

Christians are often accused of being judgmental by speaking out against certain behaviors. In your opinion, what is the difference between healthy Christian concern and judgmentalism?

2007-07-24 16:16:49 · 21 answers · asked by Anonymous

Im pentecostal and im trying to find as many pentecostal people as I can.

2007-07-24 16:12:33 · 17 answers · asked by Anonymous

2007-07-24 16:11:59 · 22 answers · asked by Anonymous

I've been curious to find out the Church's exact teaching on this subject. Everywhere I have looked, I haven't been able to find a black or white/yes or no answer.

2007-07-24 16:09:24 · 6 answers · asked by Greg B 1

2007-07-24 16:06:07 · 19 answers · asked by NHBaritone 7

They are people too and deserve a few rites performed for the betterment of their souls.

2007-07-24 16:04:04 · 15 answers · asked by я℮ḋ αтℏ℮їṧṫ 5

2007-07-24 16:00:07 · 22 answers · asked by ♥ Etheria ♥ 7

pleaz help!!!

2007-07-24 15:58:52 · 31 answers · asked by rhonda a 3

was a spirit guide, is this so?

2007-07-24 15:58:30 · 12 answers · asked by hey m 2

He promised me a sandwhich.

2007-07-24 15:57:47 · 10 answers · asked by Dr. Zoidberg 1

I need some answers before these kids die by drowing
or some friends I know will knock out their daddy and put
him in the hospital

2007-07-24 15:56:48 · 8 answers · asked by Anonymous

You know like a group blog where we can post the crazy spam we get.

If you are interested, send me an email.

2007-07-24 15:56:44 · 7 answers · asked by Anonymous

If Adam and Eve were the first people on the earth and were the only people in existence. How then do believers of the bible account for all the people and all the different cultural traits such as coloured skin that now exist in the world today.

I know I have just asked a question about god creating dinosaurs and I am not trying to pick fault with other peoples beliefs I simply want to understand and I am trying to wrestle with teh idea of certain things that just don't make sense to me.

The only way I can think that we could account for all the people on the earth today is that Adam and Even had children who then had children with each other and then with each other and so on. But to my knowledge this would account for incest which I believe the bible looks down on

(I do not agree with incest I am just pointing out the only way I could explain with my limited knowledge of the Christian faith and its teachings the amount of people on the earth so dont jump on me for it)

2007-07-24 15:56:03 · 35 answers · asked by Anonymous

what are some good Christian Rock bands? like cindy Morgan and Rebbeca st james?

2007-07-24 15:54:22 · 11 answers · asked by Anonymous

In your head how do you picture heaven? Give as little or much detail as you choose. If you dont believe in it then dont answer, this is for believers only.

2007-07-24 15:52:26 · 19 answers · asked by bigandbadforever69 4