Religion & Spirituality - 31 July 2007

Why should they not have the freedom to decide if they are accepting of this lifestyle? Why is this a decision of society and not of the individuals involved? Are you influenced solely by your religious beliefs as to why this is inappropriate?

2007-07-31 06:46:23 · 38 answers · asked by Good Grief 2

If most religions believe if you are a good person you will go to heaven, and Christianity is the only religion that requires you to believe Christ is the Messiah then why not choose that one? I mean if you are a good Christian then even if your wrong you will end up in Heaven or if the Atheist are right you will be nothing it will just end. However if you are right then all of the Atheist and other religions will not enter the kindom of God because they did not believe. So...

is it worth taking the chance?

2007-07-31 06:45:00 · 30 answers · asked by With His Guidence 1

I have been studying it for a little time, but I have not run into anyone that is into it.

2007-07-31 06:43:22 · 6 answers · asked by Anonymous

2007-07-31 06:43:02 · 13 answers · asked by Anonymous

The power of prayer.

I have about a half dozen letters written to me and numerous phone calls from satanists threatening me to stop praying because I am hindering thier power. Do you think I should stop?

2007-07-31 06:42:20 · 5 answers · asked by A Voice 5

Well, should I? If I meet a religious girl I happen to really like/love, should I just go along with her beliefs because I like her and want her to be happy?

2007-07-31 06:40:39 · 17 answers · asked by sclark977 1

When I was attending church, my preacher said to me once, "None of us are promised the next breath".

That is both succinct and true.

2007-07-31 06:40:27 · 21 answers · asked by Deke 5

We must alter our lives in order to alter our hearts, for it is impossible to live one way and pray another?

2007-07-31 06:37:41 · 17 answers · asked by Anonymous

He came to the world to teach love and peace even to his enemies. He was the one who taught ultimate forgiveness "who slaps you on your right cheek turn for him the left one". Even if you don't believe he existed, what do you think of a person mentioned in the bible having these teachings?
I am not offending atheists here or anybody else.

If you don't believe in him , you must respect him as a person whatever belief you have. Maybe he was so much idealistic, this is why many people misunderstand him.

P.S. I have asked this question in the morning, I hope to get more rational answers that are not motivated by hatred or beliefs.

2007-07-31 06:36:19 · 35 answers · asked by ? 6

there r many unscientific verses in yer bible which contradicts the findings of todays findings can u explain why r they there and y do u believe in something which is not true when u talk abut truthful ness if u want to ask any think abut islam please be obliged to mail me i will answer yer questions from the holy quran and also from the holy bible

2007-07-31 06:34:34 · 18 answers · asked by Anonymous

Here's an interesting article I read years ago and went web-searching for this morning:

http://www.worldagesarchive.com/Reference_Links/False_Testament_(Harpers).htm

A worthwhile read if you have the time . . . basically, it presents archeaological evidence that the stories of Abraham, Isaac, Moses, David and Solomon in the OT were all every bit as mythological as, well, the tales of other cultures about Hercules or Quetzacoatl or . . . even Odin.

It also demonstrates that Judaism as an organized religion *really* only dates to about the mid-first-millennium BCE.

Now, as someone who obviously *doesn't* believe Earth is the corpse of the primordial giant Ymir but STILL finds sustaining spiritual truths in Norse myth, folk tradition and ethnocultural religion . . . I have to wonder why that just isn't ENOUGH for some people.

Powerful spiritual metaphors + historicity and rich cultural heritage *can and do* = religion. Isn't it time Christians embraced this idea?

2007-07-31 06:30:40 · 9 answers · asked by Boar's Heart 5

And please people, don't assume you know where I stand on this issue. I know where MOST Christians seem to stand on it, but not sure about the many other religions/non-religious stand. It's and honest question with nothing derogatory aimed toward gays/lesbians or those with different belief systems than me.

2007-07-31 06:29:33 · 60 answers · asked by Marvelissa VT 6

Do you think people fear death because of the fear of a hell or fear of nonexistance or a fear of the unknown or combination of all these things? Also,why do so many people who claim to be Christians fear death just as much as people who claim to not believe in God at all?

2007-07-31 06:26:03 · 17 answers · asked by ann h 3

Do you seriously believe anyone else who doesn't believe in god or your religion will burn in hell?
Since we will all have to go through judgment a after death according to religious books,why can't we bring a lawyer with us?
And do you folks believe this lawyer will be called Attorney Satan?

2007-07-31 06:24:24 · 20 answers · asked by Anonymous

which is your favorite all-purpose, meaningless reply?

2007-07-31 06:20:35 · 21 answers · asked by Samurai Jack 6

However much I love Christians, and accept their beliefs and ways, I must say I strongly disagree with this I found.

"Go up, my warriors, against the land of Merathaim and against the people of Pekod. Yes, march against Babylon, the land of rebels, a land that I will judge! Pursue, kill, and completely destroy them, as I have commanded you," says the LORD. "Let the battle cry be heard in the land, a shout of great destruction". (Jeremiah 50:21-22 NLT)

Surely this can't be right.
I'm checking right now whether it's a genuine Bible quote, but feel free to answer with your interpretations.

2007-07-31 06:20:23 · 17 answers · asked by ? 5

why do creationisits think t rexes had pointy sharp teeth best for ripping flesh, if they ate apples and were best mates with humans

2007-07-31 06:20:19 · 8 answers · asked by Joey 3

are there any risks that come with it?
do they really work?? if u have any info plz tell me, i am very interested in this

2007-07-31 06:19:16 · 9 answers · asked by ? 2

2007-07-31 06:16:32 · 2 answers · asked by Peaches 2

In the Old testament. Judaism rejects Jesus Christ, the Son of the Living God. So, that would be an after Christ religion, right?

What religion did the Israelis call themself before Jesus Christ came?

2007-07-31 06:16:01 · 12 answers · asked by t_a_m_i_l 6

Have you read this poem by James Kirkup?

Here is a copy of the text:
http://torturebyroses.gydja.com/tbrkirkup.html

The question is, do you find this offensive? Is it blasphemy? Should it be illegal to read it in public (as it still technically is in England) or should freedom of speech override outdated blasphemy laws?

2007-07-31 06:14:56 · 11 answers · asked by Om 5

2007-07-31 06:14:25 · 14 answers · asked by NIHIL VERUM NISI MORS 2

i would say i believe in HARRY POTTER

2007-07-31 06:13:25 · 15 answers · asked by Anonymous

I've heard plenty of you saying that Atheists have no system of morals, because they have no holy book.

Incorrect.

I'm not just going to spit back the old schpeel about the crusades and whatnot. This isn't an anti-religious tirade (although the more devout among you may decide to see it that way).

MANY Atheists in the USA were raised Christian or catholic. The teachings of the Bible, as they relate to morality, still ring true with me. Don't kill, don't steal, don't lie. As an Atheist, however, I'm able to look other the bible and ignore what I feel to be archaic and foolish. 'Do not want' is in this category; desire drives us to succeed and acquire. The fact that some people skip steps and abuse the first three rules to acquire shouldn't screw us all.

Those born without religious influence, I can't presume to speak for you, so I'll just guess.

2007-07-31 06:13:20 · 12 answers · asked by kingoomieiii 3

Religions should be believed in not because it makes one feel good or fills a whole one's life, but because it is true.

2007-07-31 06:12:54 · 14 answers · asked by apologia 2

I have only been able to find one four-second clip on youtube that says it is the dumbest thing they have ever heard. I am intrigued. What is this reptilian bird and what does it signify? What lofty secrets of idiocy are trapped within its jaws/beak? It consumes me!!! I must know!!

2007-07-31 06:11:29 · 9 answers · asked by Kris G 3

beg, or do you go into prayer with the absolute knowingness (extreme faith) that what you pray for will become so?

Your thoughts?

2007-07-31 06:10:38 · 11 answers · asked by Anonymous

Just wondering.

2007-07-31 06:08:27 · 13 answers · asked by Anonymous

I also believe that the Bible teaches this. But I would like to know your thoughts concerning a particular Scripture ?

1 Timothy 2:4 -

"(God) desires all men to be saved and to come to the full knowledge of the truth." (insert mine)

How do you reconcile this with the election teaching that God chooses some, but not others, for salvation ?

Your thoughts, please ? Any quotes from Bible teachers which are relevant ? Links to any useful websites ?

Thanks in advance for your time.

May the Lord bless you.

2007-07-31 06:08:24 · 19 answers · asked by Carlito 3

I mean NO one should have to go the way she did...THAT IS INHUMANE!!!..I .FELT SOO SORRY FOR HER...i would not want to go like that?..do we live in hell on earth??..it appears we do!!..I was Catholic years ago...but am not anymore...

2007-07-31 06:06:55 · 22 answers · asked by sweet 4