Religion & Spirituality - 3 August 2007

And, if you reckon you've seen this "person", tell me what he/she looks like.

2007-08-03 18:00:01 · 22 answers · asked by Anonymous

Or yawing, or brushing your teeth?

Many people say that the scripture doesnt support parts of my faith- well i bet it doesnt support parts of everyones daily routine. why do we still do it?

2007-08-03 17:59:41 · 20 answers · asked by Anonymous

Why do religious people seem to always be running around looking for answers and trying to reasure everyone that religion is so important. And which religion are we supposed to believe in when there's so much conflict and contradiction. And how can American Indians believe in many Gods. I'm confused which religion is the right one?

2007-08-03 17:55:28 · 13 answers · asked by Anonymous

hi, im i have no idea! because im not religious and dont believe in god. But, i wanted to hear from some people who are atheist and hear why they are and some other things to call myself rather than that. What do i call myself if i dont care?

2007-08-03 17:54:46 · 21 answers · asked by Anonymous

I was reading over some sections of the Bible, and it says that God ordered the innocent killing of people just because they were gay or worked on Sunday?! Grrr! Also, did Jesus really kill a fig tree just because it didnt produce figs, even though it was not in season?! Was Jesus high, or were the people that came up with religion? Hey, I'm using your book, and I'm not really manipulating facts, am I? Your takes. Atheist.

2007-08-03 17:54:27 · 15 answers · asked by Anonymous

...or does reality ruin everything?

2007-08-03 17:54:04 · 11 answers · asked by Dog 4

I know about the "mental" image imputed to god, that that is what the "image" implies, but that isn't exacly complimentary for such a thing as the creator of the entire universe, is it? And the idea that he has arms, legs and lungs is totally absurd, no?

2007-08-03 17:53:40 · 26 answers · asked by Anonymous

I get so tired of people double talking about this. If I am an unbeliever, some Christians would tell me that unconfessed sin blocks me from God because God can't even look upon so much sin. Well, my question is, did he just get over that problem when Satan waltz into heaven and they had their civil conversation about Job? Come up with some good answers about how that doesn't apply to this or that.

2007-08-03 17:53:34 · 10 answers · asked by Anonymous

saying "Prove to me Unicorns don't exist"

You can point to the bible, but then, so can I.

In the Authorized (King James) Version of the Bible we read of God questioning Job (Chapter 39:9,10):

‘Will the unicorn be willing to serve thee, or abide by thy crib? Canst thou bind the unicorn with his band in the furrow? or will he harrow the valleys after thee?’

The unicorn is also mentioned in Deuteronomy 33:17, Numbers 23:22 and 24:8; Psalm 22:21, 29:6 and 92:10; and Isaiah 34:7. Nowhere in these passages is there any suggestion that anything other than a real animal is being described.

2007-08-03 17:52:35 · 11 answers · asked by kaltharion 3

I"v heard many Christians say that if you not with god your with the devil...

What I ONLY GET 2 OPTIONS???? D*MMIT how unfair.. thats like making me choose between a burger and a hamburger... PURE TORTURE

2007-08-03 17:52:31 · 11 answers · asked by annoyingdude99 3

2007-08-03 17:52:09 · 8 answers · asked by shazam 6

2007-08-03 17:51:46 · 18 answers · asked by ZER0 C00L ••AM••VT•• 7

showed you His glory today?

How?

2007-08-03 17:51:38 · 3 answers · asked by Anonymous

2007-08-03 17:49:51 · 3 answers · asked by pdcb 3

Without using google, and do you know what it means?

2007-08-03 17:49:46 · 14 answers · asked by Anonymous

After all, it teaches good morals, and Harry is a very Christ-like figure (especially at the end of the seventh book). Not to mention that both are made up drivel.

2007-08-03 17:46:54 · 39 answers · asked by Anonymous

I asked a question about the Bible last night, and true it was a little long-winded, and had a bit of a rant in it, and someone had it removed! I find this completely irritating and insulting. Why would someone who has absolute faith it their scriptures mind it being questioned by someone who does not believe in or agree with what is written? That, to me, would prove that you don't have faith and don't feel that you can support what you believe in.

Just to make it clear, I did not insult anyone or anything, there was no foul language, and I did ask a question. More than one question as a matter of fact.

2007-08-03 17:41:18 · 19 answers · asked by tremonster 4

I've noticed that SOME of you guys don't like us Mormons (and other religions neither) but with all the respect that any religious organization deserves, I would like to ask if you bother if I/we use this term.

And all the Mormons, when we go under tha water of baptism we do a convenat with the lord and we have trully repent from our sins, the water cleans us from our past sins and means a new life after baptism, it's like if you're born again. Baptism has been great for me and I'm sure that for my fellow LDS brothers and sisters too and we felt like born again. Since we believe in Jesus, worship him, try to follow his example, we accept him as our savior, have faith in him, agree on his 2nd coming and have a testimony on him, we are Christians (if you say we're not, get a dictionary + resarch our beliefs).

This could apply to any other religion that is a Christian denomination and believes in baptism as the way of salvation.

2007-08-03 17:37:16 · 38 answers · asked by Love Yahoo!!! wannabe a princess 4

I am new to these boards and noticed a lot of people ragging on the Christians, Jews, Muslims, etc... that come here to ask questions or help educate others about their faith. Instead of having a decent conversation, some wiccan or athiest has to hop on board and call us crazy or Jesus freaks. What's wrong with my having a strong Christain faith? Why do you attack people who have a belief in God?

2007-08-03 17:35:21 · 24 answers · asked by Megan O 2

2007-08-03 17:35:11 · 11 answers · asked by guitarman28716 3

i wait for hours on end & never get through.
finally i give up, & go to bed
in hopes that my dreams may give me answers.
but instead, only more riddles.

2007-08-03 17:34:42 · 40 answers · asked by Anarchist Skywalker 7

about catholicism in one form or another at some point or another

Can a catholic brainiac please explain why you believe these things, if they are untrue, how they can be defended, and how they can possibly line up with biblical teaching, if that is the agreed upon standard.

1. they pray to Mary
2. pray to statues and shrines
3. they dont teach the bible, they teach from their own tradition
4. priests are called "father"
5. they forbid priests from marrying
6. they call the pope "the holy father"
7. they forbid the eating of meat.
8. they dont recognize jesus as god, he is merely a "person" in a "trinity" of gods.
9. the priests pressume to have power to forgive sins.
10. they believe that the pope, a mere man, is infallible

2007-08-03 17:32:19 · 19 answers · asked by Anonymous

2007-08-03 17:32:06 · 4 answers · asked by NHBaritone 7

Following are examples of mistakes I've seen atheists make when dialoguing with Christians. They are important to know for both sides so better dialogue might take place. First of all, the atheist must realize that making these mistakes lessens his credibility with a Christian and does not help his cause. Second, the Christian should know these errors so he can identify them during a conversation and, hopefully, not commit them himself.

Number one is: Atheists often challenge the theist to prove God’s existence only within the confines of science.

Science has served humanity well. Through it, we have discovered countless natural laws of the universe and use that knowledge to make our lives easier in every area of our existence. But to limit a theist's proofs to the confines of what the atheist demands is terribly one-sided.

2007-08-03 17:32:00 · 24 answers · asked by John 2

2007-08-03 17:30:57 · 14 answers · asked by ? 6

If you add an 'o' to God you get the word 'good'.
If you take the 'd' off of devil you get the word "evil'
hmmm sounds...fishy and vaguely...made up

2007-08-03 17:27:59 · 14 answers · asked by Anonymous

Definately a NO

2007-08-03 17:25:29 · 10 answers · asked by Ashleigh(: 4

Now consider this: Why don't the ministers and deacons of the church gather together every Sunday morning and pray to Jesus for the money they need? Why doesn't Jesus answer their prayers? Why do churches have to beg for money from mere mortals when there is an immortal, all-powerful God who should provide anything they ask for? Here is what "God" is saying:
Pray to me for anything and I will hear and answer your prayers. I say it in dozens of places in the Bible, but I like the way I say it in Mark 11:24 the best: "Therefore I tell you, whatever you ask in prayer, believe that you have received it, and it will be yours." Anything you need -- money, love, happiness, you name it -- I am here to provide it for you.

2007-08-03 17:23:40 · 43 answers · asked by Anonymous

Has morality always existed just as God has? Does God have the ability to change right and wrong? If Lucifer was given free will prior to his fall, then who tempted Lucifer?

2007-08-03 17:23:39 · 14 answers · asked by Anonymous

2007-08-03 17:23:31 · 10 answers · asked by anil m 6