Religion & Spirituality - 30 July 2007

I am broken hearted to know that the world I live in has little compassion for those who are unable to help themselves. I know that when I come across a homless person I go out of my way to help or to talk to them. When I see people who look at them disgust wether the homeless person sees the hate I personally angst for them. I saw a woman do just that walking out a store, she happened to be wearing a gold cross with stones. I could have said nothing but I cant keep my mouth shut. and quoted Ghandi "I love the teaching of christ, but for christians I would be a christian" I know its not just christian but people in general who treat the homeless as if they deserve what they made. I cannot help but wanting to be kind to these people who hurt sooo much already. Faces of hurt and anger make me feel lost in this world. I need encouragement.

2007-07-30 16:41:52 · 11 answers · asked by Anonymous

2007-07-30 16:40:48 · 7 answers · asked by Al Shaitan 4

When all the brats are returned to their institutions, and they haven't as much free time, will there be real questions and answers here?

2007-07-30 16:38:46 · 24 answers · asked by Anonymous

Or are they not true 'un-believers'? Or is that it would just feel too much like taking candy from a baby?

2007-07-30 16:38:28 · 8 answers · asked by St. Tom Cruise 3

Why do Atheist just refuse to believe in God and what do You
think it would take to get them to believe? Anybody got some
good guesses or possible answers?

2007-07-30 16:34:51 · 29 answers · asked by Brian Sanders 5

Along with the U.S., Russia has been the world's great military power. Although some hopeful signs of democracy appeared in Russia after the dissolution of the Soviet Union in '91, today it is regressing back into her old totalitarian autocratic ways. Russian president Vladimir Putin and all of the key leaders come from the upper ranks of the KGB. Putin has made numerous moves recently to centralize authority. Experts believe Russia's oil wealth is allowing Putin to take the country back to autocracy without public outcry. Russia has a vital interest in the Middle East and Persian Gulf. Some control over this area is vital to Russia's national security. Her recent contracts have been with Islamic countries and terrorist entities (such as Iran). For Russia an invasion of Israel with an Islamic coalition would be an opportunity for her to reclaim her lost glory and assert control over the middle east.

2007-07-30 16:34:04 · 9 answers · asked by wassupmang 5

Genesis
1:3 And God said, Let there be light: and there was light.

1:4 And God saw the light, that it was good: and God divided the light from the darkness.
(By this point God divided light from darkness)

1:5 And God called the light Day, and the darkness he called Night. And the evening and the morning were the first day.
(By now God has created light, which he called DAY)

1:14 And God said, Let there be lights in the firmament of the heaven to divide the day from the night; and let them be for signs, and for seasons, and for days, and years:
(Oddly, God AGAIN divides light from darkness?)
(By this point God created the stars)

1:15 And let them be for lights in the firmament of the heaven to give light upon the earth: and it was so.

2007-07-30 16:32:15 · 26 answers · asked by 飞龙 1

Are they real Atheist or are they just Antigodist

Is it some initiation ritual which requires them to revile God in order to become an Athiest???

2007-07-30 16:30:28 · 29 answers · asked by Romeo 7

Think about it: people fall into three categories: Religious, Atheist, and Agnostic.

Now everyone who is religious (and I'm talking about all religions, not just the judeo-christian ones) believes they are going somewhere good when they die. (I'm not neccesarily saying that they ARE going somewhere good when they die, I'm just saying they think they do.) They believe they are going to heaven or somewhere heaven-like, or being reincarnated, or whatever.

The atheists believe that when you die you just go into a hole in the ground. True, that's not quite as good as heaven, but its still really not all that bad. (again, I'm not saying the atheists are right in this belief, I'm just saying that's what they think)

The only people who should logically be scared to die are the agnostics, because they have no clue what's gonna happen to them when they die.

So my question is to all of my fellow non-agnostics: Why are you scared to die?

2007-07-30 16:29:23 · 16 answers · asked by Chip 7

Do you think that the cops choked this guy to death?
I know I would have!

READ THIS STORY!
http://www.myfoxphoenix.com/myfox/pages/Home/Detail;jsessionid=E9A7C15F53D1FB3F5E9ABBBD27235A30?contentId=3917951&version=7&locale=EN-US&layoutCode=TSTY&pageId=1.1.1&sflg=1

Wonder how many children die each year because of your mythical gods!

2007-07-30 16:28:40 · 18 answers · asked by KEVIN D 3

Although I am an athiest, recently I had to attend an event at our local Hindu temple - an idol blessing. My family is very religious and wanted me to be there. They know and respect my athiesm, but asked that I come anyway. So I did, and participated where I was requested to. Mostly I did it because, well, family is FAR more important than religion in my view. How would you handle a similar situation?

2007-07-30 16:25:57 · 11 answers · asked by hulidoshi 5

wrong.







I had been doing something that I condoned -- subconsciously preparing to incorporate the information while I logically followed the path of reasoning presented to arrive at the same conclusion; in other words (to a small extent) not thinking for myself. The ideas could not be truly called mine own (indeed, when can they ever be, except in the realm of idealogical relativity).

So, instead, I have decided to read the articles of others that come in direct contrast to what I currently believe, and by doing so claim the process vital to (my sense of original) growth. I have thus been reading a site ( http://www.godandscience.org/apologetics/answers.html )
and systematically devising counterarguments against the points presented there (do not take this to mean that I do not approach the site with an open mind and try to disprove before I see. I absorb the points a la tableau rousseau and then analyze them)

Damn, no more space. refresh when you get here, I'll add details...

2007-07-30 16:25:13 · 14 answers · asked by Moodrets 2

Another proud day for freedom, justice and respect for human life

http://www.informationclearinghouse.info/article17393.htm

2007-07-30 16:24:23 · 3 answers · asked by Anonymous

Was it a magic ark?

2007-07-30 16:21:14 · 11 answers · asked by Anonymous

2007-07-30 16:21:14 · 41 answers · asked by Anonymous

Ok, here's my question - What can Christians do to make Christian/ Gay relations better?

My other question was just rambling - so how about this one.
sorry bout the other one - I deleted it and try this one.

2007-07-30 16:17:34 · 10 answers · asked by art_flood 4

I mean, God didn't write it-- man did!

I've read snippets here and there, and it's got many things I find unbelievable.

If God made Adam and Eve equal, why does the Bible condemn women speaking in church? It's also got lots of other sexist claims, which in my opinion reflect the time period it was compiled in rather than God's love and equality.

Suicide is wrong? Jesus Christ walked to death willingly; many other people throughout history have also died, knowingly, for the greater good; walking to their death, willingly, suicidally. That is condemned? And what of those who haven't the strength to live and choose suicide? Shall we punish those who don't have the strength to bear hardship?

And gay marriage. I've learned it's through Leviticus that we condemn homosexuality; but a lot of his teachings are void, Old Testament material. Why follow him in this area and not the others? Also; Jesus didn't condemn homosexuality. Didn't even mention it, in fact.

What do you think?

2007-07-30 16:17:20 · 40 answers · asked by pamiekins 4

that it just wont exist. lol??
What a fools gamble. Your soul for the hope of no God and hell. lol?
will there be alot of suprised foolish itelluctuals in Hell. Thats kind of like the child that closes his eyes and says you cant see me. isnt it?

2007-07-30 16:16:48 · 23 answers · asked by chris z 2

Houston, we got a problem. The Atheist's back up life support systems are all down.

2007-07-30 16:15:42 · 15 answers · asked by Anonymous

^v^ ^v^ ^v^ ^v^ ^v^ ^v^ ^v^ ^v^

Yahoo! Answers users earlier today described ideal Christian behavior, as shown at the following link:

http://answers.yahoo.com/question/index;_ylt=AiGlbsjzs4_VmOcbc4_AFYfsy6IX?qid=20070730122818AACrrSa

How often do most Christians measure up to this standard? What stands in their way? What kind of witness does the behavior of most Christians make?

^v^ ^v^ ^v^ ^v^ ^v^ ^v^ ^v^ ^v^

2007-07-30 16:15:28 · 21 answers · asked by NHBaritone 7

yeah.. i neeed goood bible verses..
i have a hard time focusing right before i read..
i fall asleep..
i need gods inspiration to flow within me so i can focus and clear my mind..

2007-07-30 16:13:25 · 9 answers · asked by Anonymous

**sights** can't wait!!!!!!!!!

**sights**
Nobody but God knows it **sights**


**blinks**

^_^ hehe ^_^

Any specific time on mind? **dreamy**

I love you all!!!!! (((hugs)))

2007-07-30 16:12:06 · 16 answers · asked by Love Yahoo!!! wannabe a princess 4

Is deliberately changing the amount of electrical current allowed to pass through the body (as rated in ohms) "evil"? Would you consider this a natural ability discovered, developed and used like any other physical ability? or an example of "witchcraft", "work of satan" or other such concept? Just curious how posters will answer.

2007-07-30 16:09:38 · 17 answers · asked by Enigma®Ragnarökin' 7

I've always been rather ignorant of most religions other than Christianity (I'm not that religious myself) but I'm just curious about this, I've tried to read up on it but a lot of it seems really complicated and I'm just wondering, what is it basically that Jews believe in? Regarding God, and such. Just the basic beliefs, what it's all about...

2007-07-30 16:08:33 · 14 answers · asked by Anonymous

Did he have something to gain by it,

did Judas ever say sorry and wished he didn't do that?

2007-07-30 16:08:21 · 18 answers · asked by You may be right 7

I know that there is scriptural evidence saying that experimenting wit any occults not other than jesus and going to psychics is wrong. but my question is. why if not all psychics believe in god and go to church and have guidance from him. for example sylvia browne. now don't respond if your going to thrash my question. just answer my question. why is it that psychics are religiosly inspired by jesus and god.? and know that the bible says not to go with them.? i mean i don't understand this.? by i do belong to one occult. thats jesus followerers.? im a catholic/ oh yeah one more question. since im a catholic why doesn't christianity believe in virgin mary. guadalupe.?

2007-07-30 16:08:16 · 7 answers · asked by Armando Madrigal 2

I am trying to find all the main locations where YHWH shows up.

I know it is the name of the Hebrew G_D.
I know it was in the bible prior to 1914
I know Exodus speaks the name, I AM

I have heard it is the name in the Qu'ran as well but yet to see a copy to ensure this. I have seen it on ancient key stones from indigenous tribes located in America.

I completely understand the name and worship it. But since I am not versed in all religions of the earth, I was wondering does it show up in any others? Could you please share any info you may have? Thanks

2007-07-30 16:07:09 · 6 answers · asked by Anonymous

2007-07-30 16:06:42 · 11 answers · asked by Anonymous

ive neva understood why ppl do this

2007-07-30 16:03:31 · 19 answers · asked by Randall F 2

"Hollywood pigeons to be put on the pill"

http://news.yahoo.com/s/ap/20070730/ap_on_re_us/hollywood_pigeons

2007-07-30 16:03:03 · 8 answers · asked by Patrick the Carpathian, CaFO 7