Religion & Spirituality - 10 August 2007

2007-08-10 06:09:23 · 15 answers · asked by Fun2010 4

The Jefferson Bible, or The Life and Morals of Jesus of Nazareth as it is formally titled, was an attempt by Thomas Jefferson to glean the teachings of Jesus from the Christian Gospels. Jefferson wished to extract the doctrine of Jesus by removing sections of the New Testament containing supernatural aspects as well as perceived misinterpretations he believed had been added by the Four Evangelists. In essence, Thomas Jefferson did not believe in Jesus' divinity, the Trinity, resurrection, miracles, or any other supernatural aspect described in the Bible.

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Jefferson_Bible

That means he distilled the New Testament down to just what Jesus said. Although I'm atheist I am not anti-Jesus. From what I know his teachings were not that bad. He was fairly laid back and, even at his worst, was certainly better than what was around at the time.

2007-08-10 06:09:20 · 4 answers · asked by Peter D 7

could that indicate that the current forms of christianity have been compromised by ... THE DEVIL?!

2007-08-10 06:07:38 · 22 answers · asked by Anonymous

is having trouble again. Look like it is time for me to come up with a better theory or method than this scientists. What do your think.
http://news.yahoo.com/s/ap/20070809/ap_on_sc/human_evolution;_ylt=AsVgc6kR2JmxbM1mla7VmshvieAA

2007-08-10 06:05:18 · 25 answers · asked by Near of DN 4

and I actually know what he has to say. Ive read the bible more than a few times.

But seriously man, not all, but many of you act like you have no idea what the bible even says. Most of those I see on here are so resemblant of the pharisees jesus preached about that one would be hard pressed to find any difference.
That being said why is it that the followers of christ are the single biggest reason people stay away from the religion? From what I recall isnt that like the ultimate sin? To cause others to stray?

2007-08-10 06:04:17 · 21 answers · asked by Anonymous

having their priests be called Father, when Jesus made it clear to call no man father. This is not in reference to our natural fathers either.

Also, how do they justify passing a collection plate, when it states clearly that alms are to be given in secret?

And how does the Catholic church feel about those versus where Jesus talks about those who wear robes, making prayer a form and boastful speeches as they are full of pride and dead man's bones? So what about the Pope...he wears robes, makes prayer a form and makes boastful speeches about "his" church being the only right way to serve God. Where is the humility in that?

2007-08-10 06:03:09 · 14 answers · asked by Mom of 2 5

I was raised one but left at age 19. I was taught that the bible said the earth was 6,000 years old. Has their stance changed on this?

2007-08-10 06:01:51 · 15 answers · asked by Laura 2

Is it because of the great commission given by Christ at the end of the book of Matthew?

Or is it a selfish desire to be able to say to ourselves at the end of the day, "Hey.....look what I did"

Salvation belongs to the Lord, not us. We are supposed to be seed planters.

What do you think?

2007-08-10 06:00:45 · 34 answers · asked by primoa1970 7

I have a fifteen yr old stepdaughter. I found out a 30 yr old married man, and freind of family bought alcohol for her and tried to get her drunk so he can make sexual advances. Should I murder him, report him to the police, call tell his wife, or do something else. What is the moral thing to do?

2007-08-10 05:59:36 · 16 answers · asked by Jim K 2

out drinking all the time to parties, rock festivals even went topless at one in seventies and I have settled down since having kids and decided to go to church, why do people assume you are a boring sort of person who knows nothing about life if your a christian and like to judge others cos i dont, but i know ones who do

2007-08-10 05:57:48 · 40 answers · asked by Anonymous

It's been explained to me here:

http://answers.yahoo.com/question/index;_ylt=Akp6It2SAyHjwBXUn1txu.3sy6IX?qid=20070810092425AAptCOr

That I'm the definition of the word 'ignorant'.

Which, of course, I am. That's a trait I share with the person who made the observation, and with every human being on earth.

The fads we choose to embrace, religions, myths, 'science', patriotism, and our inability to examine our pasts to draw conclusions about the present and our future are our way of illustrating the truth of our ignorance.

Isn't one of the only true statements a human being can make about himself, "I am ignorant?"

I am. And I'm casting no aspersions on you when I assert, you are.

We arrogant humans have that, at least, in common.

Can you deny it?

2007-08-10 05:57:24 · 10 answers · asked by Jack P 7

Care to elucidate?

2007-08-10 05:56:49 · 20 answers · asked by Anonymous

2007-08-10 05:53:47 · 13 answers · asked by TRV 3

When U.S. commanders and U.S. soldiers pray before going out into the field of battle, they sometimes pray for victory in the battlefield and for safety of the troops.

When the enemies pray, he prays for the same thing against us.

Tell me, are we (The US and the enemy) praying to the same GOD?

If yes, then who does GOD favor, us or them?
If we pray to different GODS, then why not leave the humans out of it, and let the GODS square up and fight once and for all, and decide who is the better GOD.

It will certainly save millions of lives lost through conflict.

2007-08-10 05:53:14 · 11 answers · asked by Anonymous

2007-08-10 05:52:50 · 30 answers · asked by dolphinchic 3

2007-08-10 05:52:04 · 9 answers · asked by Anonymous

I mean come on people. Why do you have to ask such (I'm sorry to sound judgmental) stupid questions. I really got on this forum to LEARN new things but it seems to me that people are just trying to beat each other's beliefs up.

Why can't we just live and let live and ask questions that we genuinely want to know the answers to? What is the purpose of bashing each other with our mean spirited questions?

2007-08-10 05:51:35 · 13 answers · asked by Monchichi 3

Do you keep in touch?
Without it, the "road" is blocked to the K.of H.

2007-08-10 05:48:27 · 19 answers · asked by Blank 4

2007-08-10 05:46:39 · 25 answers · asked by dms 4

how come in every "miracle healing" it's always something that the human body can do on it's own(yes the immune system is capable of fighting and beating cancer even HIV in some rare cases )and never something impossible for it like growing a hand back

2007-08-10 05:43:49 · 35 answers · asked by Anonymous

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Creation_myth#Mayan

Mayan
See also: Maya mythology
The Maya of Mesoamerica creation story is recounted in the book "Popol Vuh". Tepeu and Gucamatz came together to create the world. Whatever was thought of by Tepeu and Gucamatz came into being. Next for creation are the creatures of the forest: birds, deer, jaguars and snakes. They are told to multiply and scatter, and then to speak and "pray to us". But the animals just squawk and howl. So Tepeu and Gucumatz try to make some respectful creatures from mud. But the results are not great, and they allow the new race to be washed away. They call upon their grandparents, who suggest wood as an appropriate medium. But the wooden people are just mindless robots, so Tepeu and Gucumatz set about the destruction of this new race by means of a rain-storm. This causes the animals to turn against the wooden people; even their pots and querns rebel, and crush the peoples' faces. The wooden people escape to the forests and are turned into monkeys. Heart-of-Sky then make yet another attempt at creating a suitably respectful race, and finally succeed by fashioning humans out of maize-corn dough.

2007-08-10 05:42:24 · 10 answers · asked by Jack P 7

I asked this in a previous question and just got argumentative responses b/c I involved my beliefs. So please just answer the question to your best ability, and understand that my beliefs have nothing to do with this question, I am simply trying to understand your (if you are an Atheist) account?

2007-08-10 05:40:53 · 24 answers · asked by TRV 3

2007-08-10 05:40:40 · 17 answers · asked by bethybug 5

As an atheist, we have to think logically, so we have to leave all options open, all conclusions are tentative.

When we die we believe there is nothing and so we will never truly know if we are right.

I think that that is the case with everyone since I think we all die the same, but either way, right now it's annoying.

There will never be any vindication.

2007-08-10 05:38:27 · 25 answers · asked by The Dog Abides 3

One group believes, the other doesn't. So what? Get over it.

2007-08-10 05:37:13 · 22 answers · asked by ? 4

oh, you're still pissed about THAT?

2007-08-10 05:35:50 · 16 answers · asked by Anonymous

and if it doesn't work does that mean god just isn't listening and doesn't care?

2007-08-10 05:34:56 · 24 answers · asked by Anonymous

Being cool? Or being respected?

2007-08-10 05:33:02 · 17 answers · asked by socmum16 ♪ 5

2007-08-10 05:32:11 · 27 answers · asked by Soda 4

in so doing, they are assuming absolute laws of logic and borrowing from the Christian worldview.

A. The Christian worldview maintains that the laws of logic are absolute because they come from God who is Himself absolute.
B. But the atheist worldview does not have an absolute God.
So, we ask, "How can absolute, conceptual, abstract laws be derived from a universe of matter, energy and motion?"
In other words, "How can an atheist with a naturalistic presupposition account for the existence of logical absolutes when logical absolutes are conceptual by nature and not physical, energy, or motion?" If the Atheist states that the laws of logic are conventions (mutually agreed upon conclusions), then the laws of logic are not absolute because they are subject to "vote."


How does the atheist account for the laws of logic?

2007-08-10 05:29:05 · 35 answers · asked by TRV 3