Religion & Spirituality - 13 August 2007

2007-08-13 07:36:58 · 39 answers · asked by Anonymous

Again, JC was thrown in to help it post. This Q is a follow up to:
http://answers.yahoo.com/question/index?qid=20070813105722AA9ureL

2007-08-13 07:33:31 · 22 answers · asked by Anonymous

what is so great about a rainbow?
and it doesnt have to do with gold or the color

2007-08-13 07:32:10 · 58 answers · asked by Anonymous

It's been said, that for those who believe, no proof is necessary. And for those who don't believe, no proof is sufficient. From what I've seen, evidence such as nature, morals, intelligent design, conscience, the fact that we are alive, etc. has been deemed insufficient to prove the existence of God. So, what WOULD convince an atheist?

2007-08-13 07:31:49 · 34 answers · asked by leo509 3

I just want to know who here knows his/her roots,

as for me, according to my family tree which is authenticated by the internal ministry of Saudi Arabia, that i am a descendent of Ishmael the son of Abraham (peace be upon them both)..

What about you... Do you know your roots...?

I ask to know if people still care about their roots and history...

This is my family tree, it is in Arabic, but the name at the most bottom in the tree reads "From the son of Ishmael son of Abraham".. http://www.almozaini.com/shagrh.jpg

2007-08-13 07:31:43 · 15 answers · asked by Anonymous

that I'm just dumb, OR that my faith wasn't strong in the first place?

Here's the question:
If god has a pre-destined plan for all of us, then what is the point of having free will?

Because, me... I don't know the answer - and I think it's a valid question. What's that mean?

2007-08-13 07:30:35 · 55 answers · asked by Marvelissa VT 6

2007-08-13 07:30:33 · 16 answers · asked by Anonymous

2007-08-13 07:30:12 · 34 answers · asked by edison 5

This applies to all. If you don't have children, imagine that you do. If you're an Athiest, imagine that your children choose to follow some religion. If you're a Christian, imagine that they decide that they are truly and Athiest or Muslim or Morman. Same for all other religions.

2007-08-13 07:29:21 · 14 answers · asked by silverlock1974 4

references in Koran and Bible.

Note: I am not referring to Jesus, but to Jehovah God.

2007-08-13 07:24:09 · 18 answers · asked by Prof Fruitcake 6

There aren't really any children to protect since you have to be 13 to join.

I know you have had to report something at least once, why did you do it?

I will occasionally report a 'thanks for the 2 points' answer cause you think they could have at least tried to be funny. Amatuers.

2007-08-13 07:23:14 · 30 answers · asked by Anonymous

Would you allow your child to go to church if they wanted to? If they believe in God, would you try to talk them out of it, or let them form their own beliefs?

2007-08-13 07:20:17 · 38 answers · asked by GiGi! 4

christian view of mohammed and what is the muslim view of jesus

2007-08-13 07:18:23 · 19 answers · asked by Anonymous

If it is my destiny to die in a car accident or be born an orphan in Darfur after having to watch my mother get raped and murdered in front of me, then my "free will" is therefore meaningless.

Please christians say something that makes some semblance of common sense!!!!

2007-08-13 07:17:26 · 30 answers · asked by Anonymous

I have often wondered, not in a judgemental way, what made you, as an Atheist decide there was no God ? ( Serious answers only- please , let's be able to learn from each other-Thank You.) ?

2007-08-13 07:16:13 · 15 answers · asked by The Count 7

As the whole world was reduced to one family at two points in (bible) history?

2007-08-13 07:14:59 · 23 answers · asked by Anonymous

Since he is not just a "Sunday Christian"?

2007-08-13 07:14:39 · 11 answers · asked by Sharon 1

Killing the Amalekites:

http://answers.yahoo.com/question/index?qid=20070813105118AAs76wg&r=w#P5xUHU35E0w2Lj0EwizL

The Christian responses are shocking. They acknowledge and encourage killing infants and other innocents as being morally right and acceptable. Incredible.

Hitler believed God gave him the order to kill 6 million Jews. Are you Christians okay with that?

2007-08-13 07:14:31 · 12 answers · asked by Shawn B 7

I'm sorry for the broad generalization, but it just seems like some of you just have no idea what the theory of evolution is. Who was it that told you that the theory of evolution says we evolved from monkeys?

2007-08-13 07:11:23 · 37 answers · asked by Southpaw 7

because of a basic spiritual/emotional immaturity?

I had this ephipany: when my brother and I were kids we loved movies with lots of car chases and explosions and people screaming and running away from the Mummy. We hated documentaries: BORing!

Now, as adults, we love documentaries because of the messages they give us, and we don't need the emotional "rushes" of exploding cars and stalking mummies.

Are fundamentalists the same way? Do they prefer the fire and brimstone b/c they aren't mature enough to see beneath the relatively "boring" message "Love one another?" Do you think they love the judgementalism and hate-mongering b/c it's essentially more fun to an underdeveloped mind to be all scandalized than to embrace the calm maturity of "Love one another"?

2007-08-13 07:10:45 · 11 answers · asked by Acorn 7

2007-08-13 07:09:36 · 9 answers · asked by Deke 5

2007-08-13 07:08:19 · 8 answers · asked by LordVader 4

2007-08-13 07:07:18 · 11 answers · asked by Prof Fruitcake 6

Im talking about being born again after you die into a new body, and into a new family.

2007-08-13 07:04:44 · 24 answers · asked by Red Barn And Cornfield 1

Why wouldn't you look up when you pray towards heaven rather than towards hell?

2007-08-13 07:04:39 · 24 answers · asked by Anonymous

I am 16 years old and was baptised as a Catholic as a baby but was never taught anything about my religion. How can I tell if this is the right religion for me? And if its not how can I find a religion that fits my beliefs? where do I start?

2007-08-13 07:03:59 · 26 answers · asked by ~Jen~ 2

I had a question deleted on R&S!!! And here I thought I'd never get noticed...

Deleted Question: I've been getting pissy here lately?

Question Details: ...and I want to apologize to any and all of the loving, accepting Christians here for that. You know who you are - Christians who don't condemn others for having different beliefs, or no religious beliefs at all. I sometimes forget that you are here, and I'm sorry if I've inadvertently insulted you by lumping you into any wide-sweeping generalizations about Christians. Will you accept my apology?

2007-08-07 11:53:24Additional
Bobbie - well, I'm going to take a nap, and see if it improves my attitude. ;)


***!!!!! Wow, the only other questions I've ever had deleted were from raids on other Y!A sections. I finally got one deleted that I asked in R&S!!

So, do I now get to be part of the R&S "BIG TIME"? Do I get some sort of prize?

*giggles*

2007-08-13 07:03:26 · 15 answers · asked by Raven's Voice 5

2007-08-13 07:02:46 · 9 answers · asked by Anonymous

Matthew 13:10-17

Saying one thing and meaning another, is veiled allegory. In the New Testament we find the sayings of Jesus in veiled allegory. The same is used in Freemasonry, to conceal from those, except to whom the teachings rightly belong, the mysteries of Speculative Science; and then only to them that has the desire to enter its cavern in search of the jewels hidden there.

2007-08-13 06:58:55 · 16 answers · asked by Anonymous

The WBTS writes in 'Beliefs and Customs that Displease God' that "Jesus did not die on a cross. He died on a pole, or a stake. The Greek word translated "cross" in many Bibles meant just one piece of timber. The symbol of the cross comes from ancient false religions."

The 'Kingdom Interlinear' reads on pg. 1155: "There is no evidence that the Greek word "stauros" meant a "cross" such as the pagans used as a religious symbol for many centuries before Christ to denote the sun god. ... There is no proof to the contrary."

HOWEVER, Justin Martyr, who lived from 100 - 165 (and who many believe was taught by Paul), wrote:

"Moses first exhibited this seeming curse of Christ’s by the signs which he made. ... When the people waged war with Amalek, and the son of Nave (Nun) by name Jesus (Joshua), led the fight, Moses himself prayed to God, stretching out both hands, and Hur with Aaron supported them during the whole day, so that that they might not hang down when he got wearied. (cont.)

2007-08-13 06:57:44 · 19 answers · asked by Suzanne: YPA 7