Religion & Spirituality - 30 July 2007

Faith based toys are about to be sold in the toy shops of America:

http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/world/americas/6916287.stm

Do you think that once these toys reach the UK they will help to increase the popularity of Christianity within this increasingly secular society?

2007-07-30 09:39:52 · 22 answers · asked by pagreen1966 3

As I say, this isn't a religion question, but it doesn't seem to fit anywhere else, so I thought I'd post it 'at home'.

I've been getting a vibe all day today. It hasn't been very specific with facts, but it feels like something's trying to make me aware of a hidden truth.
I have no idea who or what about, but I get the feeling that something I have been told in the last few days has either been a lie, or a deliberate attempt to hide the truth.

But at the same time I'm reassured that I will eventually know (both the truth, and exactly what this deception was), and that I will fully understand the reason for it. But I also sense disappointment, but it could be unrelated.

2007-07-30 09:38:10 · 20 answers · asked by ? 5

I"ve read something wierd about it, I won't tell you what, you tell me what you believe.

2007-07-30 09:31:01 · 13 answers · asked by edward_lmb 4

The purpose of this life...

What is the purpose of this life?
Money, holidays, a beautiful wife?
There is no point in us denying
Each heart beat brings us closer to dying

You'll breathe your last
Your life will have past
Don't pretend
Death's not the end

You will taste death, death never waited
Look around you, everything's created
It has a creator, it has a meaning
A mother gives birth and then comes it's weaning

The sun rises and gives us light
It sets, then falls, the blanket of night
The plants all grow, when falls the rain
They give fruits to man, and they too will wane

Why does man think that he will get away?
Spending life aimlessly, as if he's here to stay
A fixed time is appointed, everything will perish
Everything you hate, everything you relish

Except the Almighty Allah, He will remain
And then will come judgement, all on one plain
Allah will say, I gave you life
I gave you health, wealth and a wife

What did you do with your time?
What did you do in your prime?
Did you spread my message, did you spread islam?
Why not? Did you not read the Quran?

My friends, we muslims, we are so blessed
Allah gave us islam to supercede all the rest
My non-muslim friends, the Quran must be read
Read before it's too late and you're dead

You owe it to yourselves, it will make you cry
You'll know these words are from the Lord most High
Instructing mankind to the purpose of life
And the reward my friends is everlasting life

Our purpose is to worship our Lord most High
The reward is heaven where no one will die
You'll have anything you want, all the best dishes
And Almighty Allah will grant all of your wishes

This life my friends is just a cage
We should live by His orders, to be safe from his rage
You will understand when you read the holy Quran
You'll know the religion of truth is islam

Protect yourself and your families from hell
Embrace islam and all will be well
For the deeds of this life, you'll pay the price
In the depths of hell or in paradise

2007-07-30 09:30:16 · 19 answers · asked by Anonymous

2007-07-30 09:30:07 · 30 answers · asked by Anonymous

Who would you bring?

2007-07-30 09:29:04 · 24 answers · asked by Drake the Deist 2

The First Amendment gives us Freedom of Religion. That means ANY religion. Or NONE!

The First Commandment says that one may not have an y other God buy Yahweh. That rules out Hindus and Buddhists. Maybe even agnostics.

We cannot have both the First Amendment and the First Commandment backed by force of law. One msut give way to the other. So which will it be?

If you pick the First Amendment, aren't you being disloyal to God and disobeying his orders? The Bible tells yoiu what to do with "idol worshippers" and unbelievers, and it's not nice. And you can no longer claim that the Government, the Constitution, or the laws are based on the Commandments or the Bible.

If you choose the First Commandment, that destropys the Freedom that America was founded to have, and makes this a Theocracy. ("The worst type of government."-- C.S. Lewis) AND you are unpatriotic.

So pick one.

2007-07-30 09:28:29 · 16 answers · asked by Anonymous

Do you realize how twisted it is to call someone a "homophobe" ? It implies that the person who says homosexual behavior is wrong is actually the one with the problem, or the "phobia". A "phobia" is a fear of something, and I can tell you this; I have no fear of homosexuals. I also have no fear of the political-correctness-nazis who tell me I have to tolerate their behavior. I say this unequivically: Homosexual activity is depraved, immoral, and a violation of both the natural and the divine law. I have no phobia about them, and I have no fear of speaking the truth.

2007-07-30 09:26:40 · 33 answers · asked by Anonymous

they say the end of the world is in 2012

do u believe

that

2007-07-30 09:25:27 · 31 answers · asked by deleonscott 1

certainly a god of love could find a more peaceful way of forgiveness than requesting blood be shed, don't you think?

2007-07-30 09:21:14 · 10 answers · asked by just curious (A.A.A.A.) 5

2007-07-30 09:19:33 · 32 answers · asked by Anonymous

Or were you born into circumstance that were beyond your control?

2007-07-30 09:19:06 · 20 answers · asked by Shane K 4

2007-07-30 09:18:02 · 20 answers · asked by FORMER Atheist Now Praising FSM! 3

2007-07-30 09:17:40 · 5 answers · asked by Anonymous

Is the Pope telling them not to use condoms?

2007-07-30 09:15:33 · 16 answers · asked by Anonymous

2007-07-30 09:14:44 · 34 answers · asked by Anonymous

The fact is that the world population has doubled every 40 years. Around 160 years ago there were 1/16th as many people in the world as there are today, and it goes without saying that the global environment was much healthier then.

No one could deny the current massive amounts of habitat destruction, species extinction, and environmental damage as a direct result of unchecked human population growth and the huge and unsustainable energy requirements of the western world.

The christian fundies would have you believe that there's room for many billions more people in this world, but they don't consider the environment anything more than there for the taking, to be harvested mercelessly, where no other species of life is worthy of gods consideration, unlike themselves of course.

These people truly don't care about the future, or the state of the environment, as they believe they have access to eternal life, so why bother with any details.. How destructive and selfish is that..?

2007-07-30 09:14:07 · 9 answers · asked by Commonancestor 2

My son calls me a devil because I don't join the cults group who teaches hate more than I can love him.

2007-07-30 09:14:07 · 9 answers · asked by no2jw 1

I mean seriously, isn't that weird? Do those people really have such a boring life that they have to obsess over other peoples sex lives? Should we feel sorry for them, since they obviously have no sex lives of their own?

fundie arguments:
its unnatural: who cares?
God made Adam and Eve not Adam and Steve: who cares?
Jesus doesn't like it: um.....why does he care?

Should we start some sort of fund for them, like a "send fundies to Disneyland" fund so they can quit being so bored with their life?

2007-07-30 09:09:21 · 18 answers · asked by djsajkl d 1

Those of you who ask this question 18 times/day: exactly which section would you have a group of people that knows a great deal about religion GO?

2007-07-30 09:04:10 · 34 answers · asked by Anonymous

and while i'm there the priest is giving a sermon on how you need to respect your spouse. we sang a few songs around it and did the usual prayers, collection basket, shook hands and everyone left. am i missing something, or was that hour or so of my life completely wasted? take the sermon for example. ok, it's a good message, but only if one's spouse is showing respect as well. respect is something to be earned, not given freely. then we have the prayers. same usual repetitive rubbish week after week. i mean really, i keep hearing how god doesn't want us to be like robots, but that's all i see at church everytime i go, no matter which denomination of church i go to. i feel sorry for any kid who shows the slightest indication of boredom there, only to have his parents "slap some sense" into him. and then as usual we have the collection baskets. big surprise!!! it's always the same ol' same ol'. am i wasting time going?

2007-07-30 09:04:09 · 18 answers · asked by just curious (A.A.A.A.) 5

I am decorating the bulletin board at my church with the "Jesus Fish" followed by other regular fish. The headline is going to be "Follow The Leader". I am looking for a religious/biblical quote to go along with this. Something to do with following Him. Any help would be great! Thanks!

2007-07-30 09:02:57 · 16 answers · asked by Anonymous

now that i have your attention

Give me one fact that proves the existence of "god"

(i try posting this question, but it got reported)

2007-07-30 09:01:05 · 5 answers · asked by Anonymous

I was thinking of making a change in the way of the Sith. Normally one must kill their master and teacher to be recognised as a Sith Lord.

Recently one of my pupils has been advancing.....quickly....

I was thinking maybe we could bulk our numbers out if I just gave her a certificate, and this bit was scrapped from the rules.

Any objections?

2007-07-30 09:00:13 · 13 answers · asked by Anonymous

For instance, if you are a serial killer, but repent and ask the Lord for forgiveness, will you go to heaven?

2007-07-30 08:58:54 · 10 answers · asked by Sunshine 1

GO!

2007-07-30 08:57:57 · 16 answers · asked by Drake the Deist 2

2007-07-30 08:56:59 · 17 answers · asked by Anonymous

Why do atheists spend so much time in religion and spirituality forums? Also, why are you so angry at Christians for being Christians? You spend so much time putting them down. Lets say what we believe in is not real in the end. What the heck is wrong with living a good life, praying, and the 10 commandments? A good Christian is a peacful type who just wants to be a good person. There is nothing wrong with that, no matter WHAT happens in the end. Sure, there are hypocrites and other extreme annoyances, but they don't make up the majority. I am a Christian with an atheist friend and I think she is one of the sweetest people on earth. We may not end up in the same place after death but there is no reason to hate on someone for wanting to believe what they believe. If you are going to be an atheist that doesn't mean you have to be a miserable human being. If you were so secure with your decision you wouldn't spend so much time here putting those who do down. Now would you?

2007-07-30 08:55:12 · 39 answers · asked by ♫Rojas♫ 4

if there are any groups..i.e.. men`s groups.bible study classes..in the London area..many thanks

2007-07-30 08:54:21 · 25 answers · asked by londonman4661 1

Does the host become the body of Christ or is it simply a symbol?

2007-07-30 08:52:31 · 11 answers · asked by nom de paix 4