Religion & Spirituality - 30 July 2007

Do you believe that the 'Muslim' extremists are actually muslim? I mean, just because they call themselves muslim, and use the religion as a base for their actions, doesnt mean that they are actually of that religion. I think, to be of a religion, you have to follow the rules given in its book.

If a guy bombed a building, and then when he was caught he said he did it for christianity, would you hate his entire religion because of him? I've had prejudice thrown at me because of my religion, and i'm just wondering why some people think like that.

FYI (i think...not really sure)- muslims are only allowed to fight a war (self defence or not) and kill in a war if God gives his permission. I don't think God sent down his divine permission form to the terrorists who claim to be religious.

2007-07-30 03:43:45 · 17 answers · asked by Rastafarianhobo 4

a) drinks with Deke

or

b) dinner and a movie with Rachel - oops, I mean our very own Vile Temptress?

2007-07-30 03:41:31 · 12 answers · asked by Marvelissa VT 6

Explain and give proof even if its your opinions

2007-07-30 03:40:18 · 8 answers · asked by ? 2

or even for honest disbelief?
Please explain?

2007-07-30 03:39:04 · 17 answers · asked by Samurai Jack 6

then why did Lumbergh take Milton's stapler?

Lots of people here seem to have a case of the Mondays...round of drinks are on me!

2007-07-30 03:36:15 · 31 answers · asked by Southpaw 7

Yesterday, my Pastor told us that the theory of evolution (or as he calls it, "evil-ution") is just a tool, used by the liberal media, to push it's anti-Christian agenda.

2007-07-30 03:35:23 · 25 answers · asked by Anonymous

Fellows,

Many people outside of serious discussion will interject "flames" regarding molestation of children by Catholic Priests and I just want to know why. Granted, they are the most publicized cases, but why feed into the media frenzy and roll with the thought that "every priest is a pedophile"?

Note this: According to Dr. Gene Abel in "Thieves of Childhood," up to 5% of the American population are child molesters.(CNN Specials Transcript #454)
Also, take into consideration that 6.7% of all teachers participate in child molestation- as much as 50.3% in some schools. (via PPSS: "Educator Sexual misconduct")
Compare this with the 4% of total priests. (via the John Jay Report)
Due to these numbers, isn't it ridiculously faulty to generalize priests? By the same logic, I can deduce that ALL Americans are pedophiles or that ALL teachers are pedophiles.

Your thoughts?

2007-07-30 03:34:10 · 16 answers · asked by Brandon H 2

A) The return to Earth of Jesus Christ, fulfilling biblical prophecy,

OR

B) A bag of sand.

2007-07-30 03:33:02 · 21 answers · asked by Deke 5

http://www.worldnetdaily.com/news/article.asp?ARTICLE_ID=55627 )

Is this the kind of message Starbucks needs to send? They say they want to cause discussion, but isn't it really just their one-sided viewpoint? True discussion includes other viewpoints. But, it seems to me the only purpose of Starbuck’s new cups is to stir up anti-God feelings and showcase their corporate atheistic views. Was this a wise decision for Starbucks? How many times have church groups and God-believers met at this coffee bar? It seems that Starbucks is trying to offend all religious people. At least 75 to 80% of Americans believe there is a God.

If burnt coffee isn’t bad enough already, here’s another reason go elsewhere---

These are just two messages, Starbucks decided we all need to hear and printed on their cups:

"Why in moments of crisis do we ask God for strength and help? As cognitive beings, why would we ask something that may well be a figment of our imaginations for guidance? Why not search inside ourselves for the power to overcome? After all, we are strong enough to cause most of the catastrophes we need to endure."

“Heaven is totally overrated. It seems boring. Clouds, listening to people play the harp. It should be somewhere you can’t wait to go, like a luxury hotel. Maybe blue skies and soft music were enough to keep people in line in the 17th century, but Heaven has to step it up a bit. They're basically getting by because they only have to be better than Hell”. -- Joel Stein, columnist for the Los Angeles Times.

2007-07-30 03:32:28 · 31 answers · asked by Anonymous

What is his privilege ? Was he different from any human being ? Is not God just ?

2007-07-30 03:30:33 · 18 answers · asked by Anonymous

what about atheists with someone in their ancestoral line, like a great grandmother, or an uncle who had religious beliefs? is intelligence inherited, or has modern science fooled us?

2007-07-30 03:30:29 · 42 answers · asked by That Guy Drew 6

To generalize, and label Christians as hate-mongers, then spew hatred toward them when they ask a sincere question? To blame today's Christians for atrocities that happened hundreds, or even thousands of years ago, by people who abused the name of Christ? To judge us because of what Hitler or Roman Catholics, or the KKK did, twisting meanings of the Holy Scriptures, and using it to manipulate, mistreat and murder people? Persecutions will come, and we know that. Especially when we neither would have supported nor condoned such aberrant behavior. But we listen when you say we're judgmental and pushy. We, or at least I, haven't called you whiners or asked you to grow up when you feel mistreated by one of us. If we did the same, you'd jump all over us. Yet you feel free to do these things to us. Is this hypocritical?

2007-07-30 03:29:52 · 13 answers · asked by Anonymous

why do you come here?
You don't really think that everyone's Q & A are going to agree with your own, do you?

2007-07-30 03:29:37 · 7 answers · asked by Samurai Jack 6

and if we do....am I one of the popular kids?

2007-07-30 03:25:04 · 16 answers · asked by ~Heathen Princess~ 7

I'm not an athiest and I don't get down on anybodys opinion - I'm just curious. Where do athiests get their morals from? My morals are developed from bible standards and my fear is God - not a morbid fear, but fear of dissapointing my heavenly father. But do athiests think that something bad will happen to them if they do bad things like any type of punishment or do some have different beliefs like Karma? Any answer is welcome and I will not judge.

2007-07-30 03:24:38 · 18 answers · asked by Kimmy 4

Now I know that the old ways of Jewish burial are no longer possible, especially in america, (wrapping the body in cloth and anointed with oils and herbs) but I wanted to know if there was any where in the Bible where it is written to or not to do certain burials? For instance cremation, is that forbiden by God? and is there an actual possible way we are to be burried or it doesn't matter at all how we are to be burried?

I ask this because someone once said that when we are to resurect we are going to have our same body (but glorified) and if one is cremated then they would have no body at all. As Jesus came back with His wounds! Does anyone know anything about this or is it a wrong belief?

Thank you, this question is very serious to me!

2007-07-30 03:23:48 · 13 answers · asked by monfille 3

My accounts keep getting deleted. Would this be because my questions or answers are too intelligent for the religous sector or because i dont ask or respond with multiple choice?

2007-07-30 03:20:17 · 9 answers · asked by Anonymous

FUNNY!!

2007-07-30 03:15:23 · 29 answers · asked by Anonymous

Do pictures or scriptures indicate which?

2007-07-30 03:12:30 · 16 answers · asked by Anonymous

On the way to church? God works in mysterious ways huh? Very sad, i couldn't immagine.

http://www.wlwt.com/news/13778230/detail.html
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2007-07-30 03:12:04 · 15 answers · asked by Agnostic Front 6

I sometimes am concerned that my lack of belief will be discovered by my bible thumping director and used against me. Being that we are in a non-protected class (only religious nutheads get discrimination protection) and would have no recourse, do you ever let it be known that you don't believe?

2007-07-30 03:11:24 · 28 answers · asked by UpChuck 3

Any other possibilities :) What does your religion say?


Thanks again for your kind answers!

2007-07-30 03:10:02 · 22 answers · asked by   2

i find that every tom **** and harry think they are, or that their precious child is. i also wonder why they think this is such a great thing. have you read the definitions of these? there are very few desirable traits listed amung them:

They come into the world with a feeling of royalty (and often act like it).
They have a feeling of "deserving to be here," and are surprised when others do not share that.
Self-worth is not a big issue; they often tell the parents "who they are."
They have difficulty with absolute authority (authority without explanation or choice).
They simply will not do certain things; for example, waiting in line is difficult for them.
They get frustrated with systems that are ritually oriented and do not require creative thought.
They often see better ways of doing things, both at home and in school, which makes them seem like "system busters" (non-conforming to any system).

2007-07-30 03:08:17 · 10 answers · asked by Anonymous

2007-07-30 03:07:23 · 23 answers · asked by Anonymous

I am interested in what people here think about the scandals about Alberto Gonzalez. Without turning this into a debate, please indicate whether you think he should resign (Yes) or not (No) and your party affiliation.

I say Yes and I am not registered with a party.

2007-07-30 03:05:47 · 11 answers · asked by Anonymous

So many christains are rejected and they are treated like worthless humans of society on this site. Why is there so much hate? Is it because:

1.)They don't like thier religion?
2.)They think that using Jesus makes the entire answer wrong even in phsycology
3.)They think that there is no god?

Whatever it could be. I don't get it. Christians teach you to be kind nice people but why do some people look past that and just deny the idea of god. I do believe some christains go over the edge by trying to bring jesus to the world, I also believe you should believe what you want. But considering an entire religion to be nutcased morons is just wrong. Why do people do it?

2007-07-30 03:04:30 · 37 answers · asked by Kyle 4

Is he the Messiah? What does Messiah means? Do you believe in him, why or why not?

2007-07-30 03:03:26 · 21 answers · asked by   2

2007-07-30 03:03:12 · 13 answers · asked by Anonymous

Do you feel that you can either believe the fundamental principles of your religion OR not believe them?
With so much debate amongst the different religions about whether or not this or that is a sin (premarital sex, abortion, homosexuality, gambling, divorce etc.) I wonder if it is the case that you are either all in OR all out?

2007-07-30 02:56:08 · 4 answers · asked by Anonymous

We have turned into such a selfish society, that yesterday as I was just spending time w/ God, He asked me a question... And I really had to think about it... have we (as a whole) lost focus on what we should be focusing on? Are we in it just for ourselves or are we really in it because we really desperately long for a more intamate relationship with God.?...

...So ask yourself,

If God NEVER answered another prayer you prayed?

If God NEVER performed another miracle you needed?

If you only got the relationship, without ANY of the benifits...

Would you still serve him w/ the same heart and passion?

Honestly, think about it... Are you in it (this lifestyle and belief system) for the benifits? Or are you solely concerned with the relationship? Honeslty, which is more important to you?

Can you truly say, "If God NEVER EVER EVER did another thing for me, I would still love and serve him just the same."?

2007-07-30 02:54:49 · 14 answers · asked by TRV 3