Religion & Spirituality - 7 August 2007

I have noticed the increase of non-denominational churches and the decrease of attendance at some old line churches like Episcopal, Lutheran, Methodist etc. I have attended some of these new churches (like Vineyard, or Friendship Church etc) and to tell you the truth I really don't see the attraction. Instead of a sanctuary they have an auditorium. Instead of a choir they have staged entertainment. No communion, no benediction. And they are really big with no way to really get to know the pastor, and speaking of pastors, they have like 5 or 6 of them.
I don't get it. Is this the wave of the future of Christianity in America? But don't get me wrong, these places are full of people because they have something to offer. But for me, it's just not like church.

2007-08-07 14:38:22 · 9 answers · asked by Kathie Emmanuelite 3

and wonder if they are still here but using their evil/alternate account?

2007-08-07 14:36:30 · 12 answers · asked by Anonymous

was everybody Kung Fu fighting?

as fast as lightnin' maybe?

2007-08-07 14:36:06 · 9 answers · asked by Anonymous

2007-08-07 14:30:13 · 12 answers · asked by fryedaddy 3

Bring up arguments that aren't debuted here.
1. Evidence for global Flood
- No evidence of global flood has ever been found.
However, large Local floods has been observed but are very common.
2. Creation needs creator
- Universe is not a creation, there has no evidence that supports that universe was a creation. It is not complex, it is just simple behaviors by atoms.
3. Young Earth
- No evidence has ever supported Young Earth or universe.
4. Religious books
- Religious books supports its own facts by saying its true. No evidence has ever shown them to be correct in every aspect.
5. Faith
- Faith is simply to trust in something without proof or evidence.
6. Prophecies
- The prophecies in any religious texts have no specific dates or anything specific. The events are repeated over and over again even before the prophecy.
7. Religious text contains science
- No religious text contains specific science of any kind. For example, the bible says earth is flat.

2007-08-07 14:29:48 · 12 answers · asked by yu 3

My soon to be husband has always been a little freaked out about his 25th birthday he said when he was younger he played with a weegee board (sorry for mispelling) he asked it when he will die and it gave the numbers 25..should he be worried?

2007-08-07 14:27:31 · 20 answers · asked by Trezdons Mommy 3

how many of you are willing to admit that you arent sure about what happens after we die?

count me in. i used to be sure, but not anymore.more confused than ever.

2007-08-07 14:27:03 · 22 answers · asked by dali333 7

my name is Donna, and i would like to know if anyone out there can tell me wut i will be doing in the next few months, and will there be anyone that i will be sharing my life with, this is important ot me...also if there is any physics wut adistional information that u need to know to know wut my future can be?

2007-08-07 14:24:19 · 21 answers · asked by Piggay!!! 1

I am a completely devoted Christian & I believe in God fully. But right now I'm wondering how this could happen. My Grandpa (whom I loved like my father) died when I was 5. Now his wife is living alone with a bad case of alheimzers (I dont know if I spelled i right, but its pronounced all-timers) And it gets worse everyday. I also have 2 great-grandparent. One is 95 & the other is 97. They are showing their age & are also slowly fading. I was just wondering...how could God let the people I thought of as firm rocks to support me slowly die away. Now it's like I have to treat them as children rather than older adults. I'm scared that I'm going to lose them all at the same time. I can't handle losing 3 people I love so much all at once. It would be traumatic & depressing. I've prayed for God to help them live as long as possible. I just don't know what to do. Do I believe God has a reason for this? I feel like my faith in God is slipping!! Help!!

2007-08-07 14:23:54 · 10 answers · asked by beat2ofthedrum 2

I wonder how you can claim both. Christianity is mono theistic and Wicca polytheistic. Wicca has no sin and Jesus was born . died and rose from the dead to save sinners.

I am not trying to pick onl anyone, just wondering how you justify it.

Personally I was Christian and embraced Christianity with all my heart, now I am Wiccan and embrace that with all my heart.

I still have fond memories about being a Christian, but have no desire to go back or to try and be both.

I ask because to me it is not possible to be both.

Personally Wicca freed me from the bondage of Christianity.

Christians this is not for you. Refrain from any rude remarks.

2007-08-07 14:23:32 · 8 answers · asked by Anonymous

Aslo do you think the world willa ctually end in 2012?

2007-08-07 14:22:30 · 15 answers · asked by PYQM 1

I'm a strong christian(baptist), but when ever their are sermons on what hell is like and how tortuous it is I begin to doubt my spirituality/faith. Is this normal?/is there any way I can stop this?


Thanks

2007-08-07 14:20:28 · 34 answers · asked by E J 2

Watch this only 4 minutes. Find out how you can know if you are really saved.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OY6F0pkArds

2007-08-07 14:19:57 · 15 answers · asked by Witness4JC 3

I'm about to lose control and I think I like it.


Is that a sin?

2007-08-07 14:19:54 · 18 answers · asked by Anonymous

This Tricky yet deep Question is brought to you Courtesy of Caffine and avoidance of doing work therefore dying to get a life and struggling to find one!

2007-08-07 14:18:58 · 10 answers · asked by Anonymous

the man can beat his wife lightly if she dresses immodestly or does not pray, etc.
I once heard a young Jehovah's Witness say it was proper for him to "make" his wife study the Bible.
When are these wives going to stop letting their husband treat them like one of the children?
And why would the men think their God approves of forced praying and forced Bible study?
Isn't that religious terrorism on a smaller scale? Does that attitude extend beyond the home?

2007-08-07 14:18:40 · 13 answers · asked by Prof Fruitcake 6

the question Barry wants to know.

2007-08-07 14:17:51 · 7 answers · asked by mrs O 6

2007-08-07 14:17:40 · 15 answers · asked by Anonymous

Do you think it is good to be fanatic to a:
1- Religion
2- Belief
3- Idea
4- Race
5- Country
6- Ethnicity
7- City
8- Somebody.

Give your explanation.

2007-08-07 14:15:42 · 9 answers · asked by ? 6

Many Christians say that the "messiah" promised in the Old Testement is Jesus who is also GOD. Do Jews believe that the "messiah" promised is going to be GOD in the flesh? Will GOD Himself actually come down to earth and become the "messiah"?

(Honest and/or funny answers only please.)

2007-08-07 14:14:55 · 6 answers · asked by Anonymous

should we destroy both of them , if so what would

2007-08-07 14:13:38 · 9 answers · asked by Anonymous

im afraid of god ,death ,hell,day of judgement

im afraaid of other things too but these ones r the worst i only wish to fear god only but cant help
ppl r afraid of such dumb thing like food n clown etc im wondering the worst thing death wot about that arent they afraiad of that

2007-08-07 14:13:33 · 33 answers · asked by Anonymous

2007-08-07 14:10:52 · 12 answers · asked by Anonymous

"It's rainin' men"
when their men finally came in from the sea of gallilee?

2007-08-07 14:09:47 · 10 answers · asked by Anonymous

2007-08-07 14:09:26 · 23 answers · asked by Anonymous

2007-08-07 14:08:50 · 17 answers · asked by Anonymous

this is not a good night, not a good night at all...is it possible for me to get a virtual hug??

2007-08-07 14:07:56 · 37 answers · asked by Anonymous

where was jesus between the age of 13 and 33 is there any reference to this in the bible.

2007-08-07 14:07:41 · 12 answers · asked by Anonymous

Are you stayin alive?

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2007-08-07 14:07:04 · 19 answers · asked by Anonymous

2007-08-07 14:04:14 · 8 answers · asked by Anonymous