Religion & Spirituality - 6 August 2007

82% of the US consider themselves Christian.

"Fewer than half of [Americans] can identify Genesis as the first book of the Bible, and only one third know that Jesus delivered the Sermon on the Mount....

More than 10 percent think that Noah's wife was Joan of Arc. Only half can name even one of the four Gospels, and -- a finding that will surprise many -- evangelical Christians are only slightly more knowledgeable than their non-evangelical counterparts."

http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/content/article/2007/03/01/AR2007030102073.html

Do these stats skew your vision of the Christianity of the US? Does this reinforce any sereotypes?

2007-08-06 07:44:43 · 30 answers · asked by Anonymous

Why do you believe this is the one true church. Christian Congregation of Jehovah's Who was the first one who used the word Christian?

2007-08-06 07:42:53 · 6 answers · asked by Anonymous

if they don't believe and they don't even want to try to understand why we believe... why don't they get their own category on this and talk about it amongst themselves....

2007-08-06 07:42:49 · 33 answers · asked by meister 4

assuming that christianity is correct....which idk if it is, do animals go to heaven? i was watching this left behind movie, and they showed the dogs "left behind" several times....is this true? now, i have no religion yet, but i was just wondering what you christian ppls thought... thanks

2007-08-06 07:41:58 · 15 answers · asked by julie h 2

Everyone says we have lived many times & that there r old souls or so in us, Is that true & how do we know?

2007-08-06 07:40:15 · 3 answers · asked by bear 2

I mean think about it. Look at all the scientific evidence God gives to let us know for sure which religion is the true one.

Christianity was scientifically proven to be true years ago, yet literally billions of people still stubbornly believe in the wrong version of God. Hindus and Muslims and everyone else that worships the wrong version will have to burn in Hell FOREVER because they refuse to accept the scientific evidence.

God is ALL POWERFUL, PERFECT, and FAIR and he knows the future.

It doesn't matter how good of a person you are, if you do not believe in the correct version of God, you will burn FOREVER. God does not want you to go to Hell, but he is FORCED to send you there. He has NO choice. He is POWERLESS to do anything about it. When he created you he knew that you would die without becoming a Christian and thus burn in Hell FOREVER. No flaws in logic there. Agree?

2007-08-06 07:39:56 · 25 answers · asked by Jared L 1

two men are found guilty of crimes and sentenced by the same judge. the first person is convicted of multiple counts of murder, rape, and assault with a deadly weapon. the second person is found guilty of jaywalking. now before their sentences are given, the judge asks each person if they accept him as their only judge in life. the first man says yes and he is given a sentence of only a few hours of community service, otherwise he's free to go. the second man says no and is sentenced to the maximum penalty the state will allow for jaywalking. is this fair?

2007-08-06 07:38:46 · 8 answers · asked by just curious (A.A.A.A.) 5

Think of people in the most remote areas of the world. Surely a loving God would not do this.

2007-08-06 07:38:45 · 9 answers · asked by Anonymous

isn't the Bible (new testament, sermon on the mount, of course) a big supporter of Pacifism?

"You have heard that it was said, 'An eye for an eye, and a tooth for a tooth.' But I tell you, do not resist an evil person. If someone strikes you on the right cheek, turn to him the other also. And if someone wants to sue you and take your tunic, let him have your cloak as well. If someone forces you to go one mile, go with him two miles. Give to the one who asks you, and do not turn away from the one who wants to borrow from you." (Matthew 5:38-42, NIV)


Do you personally put this belief in to practice? Is there anything that justifies not doing so?

2007-08-06 07:38:26 · 22 answers · asked by Moodrets 2

Can someone please compare and contrast Judaism vs Christianity as a Religion?

Is Judaism really that different then Christianity?

2007-08-06 07:37:47 · 15 answers · asked by tripleateam 2

And how many times have gotten "zapped?"
When I say attacked by a troll, nazi, stalker, etc, I mean have you ever had someone go into your Q&A and report everthing one after another.

2007-08-06 07:37:31 · 13 answers · asked by Nijg 6

They've always worked for me.

(Oh wait...are we talking about science?)

2007-08-06 07:35:51 · 26 answers · asked by Anonymous

And when you saw your (((friends))), would you actually hug (((them)))?

Also, would you be surprised to find out that the 30-year-old atheist woman you've been chatting with is actually a 13-year-old Lutheran, or that someone with the screen name "gorgeous babe" or "sexy chick" is actually a 220-lb grandmother with a lazy eye?

2007-08-06 07:35:44 · 37 answers · asked by Anonymous

I suppose insurance is different for everyone, but you get the idea.
What kind of income does that actually leave????

2007-08-06 07:34:33 · 11 answers · asked by hypno_toad1 7

Are all religions pleasing to God, or is just one? (1)
Why are there so many religions that claim to be Christian? (2)
How can you identify true Christians?

2007-08-06 07:31:59 · 22 answers · asked by boyzmadison 3

I looked in and at the bible as Jesus had spoken to His people while he was on earth. He was only using words as of the gammars suited for of a 4 to 7 years old to understand. So you don't have to be smart to be a Roman Catholic priest. You just need to be in the grace of God. Sacrament of Holy Order is free for only good right men as not have to besmart or too be stupid men. Do you agree?

2007-08-06 07:31:51 · 6 answers · asked by Anonymous

I have an Italian exchange student staying with me for a few weeks. Today, in conversation, when we overheard yet another conversation about Jesus in a book store, he commented on how different religion was in the USA and Europe. As he put it "In Europe, Christians want to be left alone. In America, they want to be in charge."

Having been to Europe a few times, I have to agree with him. Although I do think it's a fairly recent development in American Christianity.

Do you agree? Why do you think these differences have taken place? What allows them to flourish?

2007-08-06 07:29:37 · 15 answers · asked by Laptop Jesus 3.9 7

She pretends to be christian and all great and wonderful but she is nasty, rude, mean, selfish, slim eating scum of the earth

2007-08-06 07:28:07 · 15 answers · asked by Addison 2

Why do they just assume a church is spending all their money on this stuff? Churches use that stuff to bring people INTO the church to hear a message that might change their lives. Sure, some go overboard and only care about money, but is bringing modern aspects into the church really a bad idea, assuming they don't go against God's word?

I attend a large church where people would not be able to see, hear, or even stand in the sanctuary if it weren't for this type of stuff. I mean face it, human nature is drawn to things we like and are comfortable, would most people go to a church where they had to stand the entire time or could barely hear the preacher? Of course not. Is it shallow, yes, but that's how humans are. Is it too naive to think some churches actually use these as tools to reach out to people? Just because big screens, sound systems, and drums aren't overtly Christian doesn't make them wrong.

2007-08-06 07:26:49 · 11 answers · asked by melissa 5

some people are seen blocking some otehrs from answering some questions raised by himself/ herslef in a public forum like ths .?why should the person raise any question in public if he /she does not want people whoi differ from her in thier views ? does she/ he want all people just to dance to her tunes and not to have any independent views or accept all tthe views that he /she holds about anything ?Or is iot the sheer display of arroigance that she / he is alone right in the entire world ? People who lack humility and tolerance and the mind to digest the truth seem to be prowling in the religion and spirituality section with high pretensions to the Hindu religion.Those who do not want all people to answer their questions should be barred from raising questions in public forums .They can write to individuals of thier choice if need be through the yahoo mail itself . The managers of the Q^a sit4e should consider this point .

2007-08-06 07:25:33 · 19 answers · asked by Infinity 7

I have been doing a lot of research on atheists and other world views because I am seriously trying to pick my life view. I am open to anything, but researching all religion, life views and thoughts. I have noticed on the message boards and question boards that atheists tend to be very rude and mean to others with another view, why is this?

2007-08-06 07:25:29 · 40 answers · asked by mchana79 2

Please cite if possible......though I doubt there are any to cite.

2007-08-06 07:25:22 · 13 answers · asked by Terry 7

Please cite if possible......though I doubt there are any to cite.

2007-08-06 07:25:02 · 7 answers · asked by Terry 7

2007-08-06 07:24:44 · 23 answers · asked by meagain 4

Many Christians claim the 4th commandment has been changed, or we are no longer under the Law.. I want the scripture where the Creator of the Law changed it . If we are told by Jesus "If you break one you are guilty of breaking all" ..
& We are told we are to keep the commandments right until the end of time- (See- Rev 22:14)
Keep in mind this :
Matthew 5:17-18
17Think not that I am come to destroy the law, or the prophets: I am not come to destroy, but to fulfil.
18For verily I say unto you, Till heaven and earth pass, one jot or one tittle shall in no wise pass from the law, till all be fulfilled.

Jesus was emphasizing an importance here- when he said
"Till heaven and earth pass, one jot or one tittle shall in NO wise pass from the law" It does not say until his crucifiction- It says the law stands until ALL is fulfilled- ALL has not yet been fulfilled- If all prophecy had been fulfilled- then we would be with him in heaven now...

2007-08-06 07:23:23 · 14 answers · asked by darkness breeds 5

2007-08-06 07:22:00 · 6 answers · asked by Hekler 4

2007-08-06 07:21:41 · 21 answers · asked by Anonymous

Remember
*it can be any person*

2007-08-06 07:21:09 · 9 answers · asked by Syaoran Li 4

Please list your source

2007-08-06 07:20:06 · 3 answers · asked by Anthony 2

We just moved to a small southern town in Arkansas of 10,000 people. Eveyone we met asked us about our religious denominations or invited us to their church! While my husband was raised as catholic he doesnt want to go to church just to fit in...
I met some moms through playgroups and invited them over for lunch parties at my house, which they enjoyed. But that was that.... they never seem to want to include me or make efforts to make friends with us.... They asked us which church do we go to and i had to say the truth....

Do you think that us not being religious scares them away? Or do you think other factors may play as well in preventing them to be friends with us?
What you all think?

Please nice answers only!

2007-08-06 07:18:38 · 12 answers · asked by Laura 3