Religion & Spirituality - 4 August 2007

I keep seeing readers saying we were all born sinners. One of those old philosophers (Socrates) said we were all born without sin. How can a newborn baby be a sinner when you have to learn sin first. Maybe you and your children were born as sinners. And maybe that's why your so bitter. Or at least that's what your church has you convinced of. The more I hear about religion, the more i'm glad it's your problem to deal with and not mine. Do'nt be so bitter.

2007-08-04 09:21:28 · 19 answers · asked by Anonymous

This would include "The Lost Books of The Bible and The Forgotten Books of Eden", "The Nag Hammadi Library", and "The Apocrypha."

2007-08-04 09:21:20 · 6 answers · asked by Terry 7

There are so many brain washed people in the U.S. and religious nuts and the church is such big business are people afraid to speak out on the centuries of made up stories and lies.

2007-08-04 09:18:50 · 10 answers · asked by Anonymous

I met a guy once, he was convinced he was fully realised.
He kept reading poetry to me and grabbing his Balls and telling me he had 'Tantric Power'. He wanted me to join his followers.

I'm pretty sure he wasn't fully realised.

So what would a fully realised being be like?
How could you tell?
Would there be signs?
Would they talk about it?
What do you think?

2007-08-04 09:18:41 · 7 answers · asked by Anonymous

Ive read a lot of history books & researched the internet, and Hitler based his views on Darwinism. This is wheregot Hitler got his idea of the "Master Race". If that isnt pure evil i dont know what is.

-please keep all statements short and courteous cause if they are not you are just proving a theory of my own

2007-08-04 09:14:04 · 25 answers · asked by Anonymous

Because I want know

2007-08-04 09:05:56 · 25 answers · asked by jimmy 1

during a zombie attack?

I will name my team in a few

2007-08-04 09:05:27 · 23 answers · asked by Patrick the Carpathian, CaFO 7

Christians believe in heaven and hell, while other religions believe in re-incarnations, life after death,ect..... how do we know what is true, or if any are.

2007-08-04 09:00:07 · 22 answers · asked by Anonymous

2007-08-04 08:59:37 · 14 answers · asked by solofaak 1

2007-08-04 08:58:23 · 2 answers · asked by Anonymous

If your an athiest and don't believe in god then fine thats up to you. Its free will. What i have a promblem with are people who try to say that believing in god is pathetic. There was even some who called jesus gay. People who truly believe in god are faithful and at least it shows that you believe in something greater then yourself instead of the evils in this world.

2007-08-04 08:57:47 · 26 answers · asked by Anonymous

2007-08-04 08:56:36 · 18 answers · asked by Al Shaitan 4

for christians/non christians. how do you feel when someone hands you a tract? Has anyone come to Jesus after reading one? just wondering because I know people who hand them out all the time. I personally would get annoyed, so I'm wondering if that's just a matter of opinion.
thanks!

2007-08-04 08:52:59 · 11 answers · asked by Anonymous

Was your nature transparent?

Sky clad now,
I see myself,
in all things.

2007-08-04 08:52:58 · 10 answers · asked by Anonymous

every animal including every species of termites and bark beetles?

2007-08-04 08:52:33 · 14 answers · asked by Moonlit Hemlock 3

a cacofany of confusion concerning Christ

2007-08-04 08:51:35 · 9 answers · asked by Anonymous

2007-08-04 08:48:28 · 6 answers · asked by Terry 7

A long time ago I read a scripture in the bible about teh living and the dead where in the village, I think this was time of Jesus's resurection but I cannot remember where I found it. However I know its in the bible, does anyone know what I am referring to.

Thanks

2007-08-04 08:45:32 · 3 answers · asked by Utopia 4

Why aren't you a member of the church of Christ?

2007-08-04 08:42:46 · 10 answers · asked by Oreo 2

Can I get a little documentation on that?

2007-08-04 08:42:45 · 8 answers · asked by Anonymous

Recently I read an article that intimated women overplay the pain to get pampering and sympathy which surprised me. Is there any truth in this?

2007-08-04 08:42:15 · 47 answers · asked by Dave H 1

why are people surprised at me when I say that I cannot wait to be there?
I have lung disease and most likely will be dead within 5 years whether I get treatment or not. I have made some bad choices in my life and deal with daily persecution because of my past actions (even from some of my "Christian" bretheren).
So why, when I say I look forward to death and heaven, do people insist I seek psychiatric treatment (which I am btw, so please don't tell me to see a shrink) and not have a "death-wish"? Why should I fight to stay alive, when I really want to go and meet my creator?
I am not considering suicide, but I am considering stopping treatment.
I am really more interested in getting answers from Christians, as that is my faith, but I would be honored to accept answers from other faiths as well.

2007-08-04 08:39:36 · 32 answers · asked by Jim K 4

Hello, all! I pray that you are doing wonderful this afternoon. You know we often think "if God will give us this, or do that for us, we will be happy" Let me tell you something that I was in a position to be a blessing to someone else today, and it wasn't me that did it. It was the Holy Spirit that did it. And do you know that I feel so happy that I feel like I was the one who recieved something? I wish I could explain it to you. It just makes tears well up in my eyes, because I truly realize that God blesses us in so many different ways and today He blessed my soul. Fellow brothers and sisters, God is Good!!!! I just wanted to share with you a bit of praise and I want to tell you all, you can write me if you need prayer or need to talk because I am here. I love you all. Cat

2007-08-04 08:32:44 · 23 answers · asked by Anonymous

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2007-08-04 08:31:51 · 17 answers · asked by Ward 3

Is it true that Baptists get a special pass for Judgment Day, and go directly to heaven?

While the rest of us will have to stand in line for the Judgment?

I don't think that's fair. I also heard the Mormons get a special pass too.

2007-08-04 08:30:57 · 15 answers · asked by Anonymous

2007-08-04 08:30:32 · 13 answers · asked by an4 1

2007-08-04 08:27:58 · 9 answers · asked by Anonymous

and who'd be playing?

2007-08-04 08:27:10 · 21 answers · asked by Anonymous

sex? At last we can have all the guilt-free sex we want and those solid angels people saw in Biblical stories will be there for us.
Not sure what gender angels have if any, but I am sure they will want to cooperate in any way they can to make Heaven a happy place for us.

2007-08-04 08:23:58 · 8 answers · asked by JiveMan 2

The 15th August is Assumption Day. In Roman Catholic doctrine it is the end of the Virgin Mary's life on earth. Does anyone know if this is where the word assumption comes from. The infinite verb will be to "Assume". If so why is it called Assumption day.

2007-08-04 08:23:56 · 5 answers · asked by soñador 7