Religion & Spirituality - 14 August 2007

The organ donation list is going to be populated completely by Y!A junkies if these questions about why "Athiests" [sic] are comming here.

Remember, don't laugh to hard, you'll pop your stiches and have to get another new liver.

2007-08-14 07:46:07 · 10 answers · asked by Anonymous

differrences of religious opinions (Rachel was attacked by Chosen by God 777 about a month or so ago) , then isn't it appropriate to place questions about or for Vile Temptresses here in the R&S Section? Since we are apparently a new and rising religion ? I say it now: Vile Tempting is now an official religion. (this relates as well to Deke's question about if one person believes in a religion, is it real? - YES, I now for sure think so.)

I got a violation notice today, on a question I posted at least a week ago. It was a fun question, intended for fun people who know and love us Vile Temptresses and was answered primarily by VT's.

Just yesterday I opened up my account with no blocks to anybody, and already the attacks have begun. It's ridiculous. Does my not believing that Bush is the President because of Divine Intervention REALLY upset people THIS much? OR, is the attack by someone who feels jealous that they're not a VT?

Which do you guys think it is?

2007-08-14 07:43:38 · 23 answers · asked by Marvelissa VT 6

The shortest Chapter in the Bible is Psalm 117.
The longest Chapter is Psalm 119
The center of the Bible is Psalm 118
There 594 chapters before Psalm 118 and 594 chapters after it.
594+594= 1188
This makes Psalms 118: 8 the center verse of the Bible.
"It is better to trust in the LORD than to put confidence is man."

2007-08-14 07:43:03 · 13 answers · asked by 9_ladydi 5

Just curious 2 know peoples opinions i know sum1 hu died recently hu was very young it hurt my heart.

2007-08-14 07:42:57 · 3 answers · asked by Str3ngthNMusic 1

2007-08-14 07:42:33 · 7 answers · asked by XPSoldierForever 2

[asked with a smile because of a similar question about another religion a few moments ago]

Will the soldiers of paganism sweep the world, casting black spells and toppling governments?

Are we the 5th column of Satan?

Damn me, aren't we just?

2007-08-14 07:41:09 · 27 answers · asked by Jack P 7

I am a Scientologist.

2007-08-14 07:40:15 · 5 answers · asked by michaeljripley 3

Christians, why it is so important to them to disprove the evolutionary / big bang theories?

I grew up in a very Christian environment and went to Christian school where creationism was taught. I am very familiar with the American Christian perspective. What I, however, cannot comprehend is why it is so important to Christians to impede science.

I was labeled by liberal friends as ignorant and hence finally got the nerve to inform myself about the two theories and found that creationists are only cherry-picking at at least one VERY well established theory (natural selection).

The strongest argument I've heard against evolution from fellow Christians is that it's not scientifically sound, and this coming from people who have never read a single book on the theory and know little about science.

Neither natural selection nor the big bang explain why the universe came about (they only explain in what manner) so where is the contradiction? Plenty of the bible is metaphorical.

2007-08-14 07:39:35 · 12 answers · asked by find_mobius 2

For the Chipinator, who wanted things livened up.

2007-08-14 07:39:03 · 19 answers · asked by Laptop Jesus 3.9 7

what is wrong about being a fundamentalist, doesnt this mean you adhere to the fundamentals of your belief? Isn't that the point?

2007-08-14 07:38:51 · 19 answers · asked by Anonymous

Were?????????
Now it should of been 50/50 for fairness and equality that you all want for the planet....

2007-08-14 07:38:14 · 23 answers · asked by Anonymous

Job 9:6 (KJV)

6 Which shaketh the earth out of her place, and the pillars thereof tremble.

Isiah 40:22 (KJV)

22 It is he that sitteth upon the circle of the earth, and the inhabitants thereof are as grasshoppers; that stretcheth out the heavens as a curtain, and spreadeth them out as a tent to dwell in:

Let me guess, the Bible describing the Earth as circular and supported by pillars is just poetic license? Never mind that it reflects the beliefs of everyone that lived in the world at that time. How can you believe that God created the Earth and the Bible is the inerrant word of God based upon these passages?

2007-08-14 07:37:58 · 11 answers · asked by robert 6

2007-08-14 07:36:43 · 4 answers · asked by Anonymous

Abraham's wife, Sara, laughs at God when he says she'll have a baby and then she does. Which is what she wanted.
In Job, his first wife lost all seven of her children. I'm sure she was a religious person if Job married her. How 'loving' of Him.

2007-08-14 07:36:31 · 1 answers · asked by strpenta 7

Check out Jeremiah 33:3

2007-08-14 07:35:37 · 5 answers · asked by 9_ladydi 5

Where in the Bible does it say that homosexuality is no longer a sin? If it does not say that, then why should we not point out to others that it is a sin?

2007-08-14 07:35:22 · 10 answers · asked by Scott 3

2007-08-14 07:34:57 · 45 answers · asked by Lady 5

Our Father, who art in heaven
hallowed be thy Name,
thy kingdom come,
thy will be done,
on earth as it is in heaven.
Give us this day our daily bread
And forgive us our trespasses,
as we forgive those
who trespass against us.
And lead us not into temptation,
but deliver us from evil.
For thine is the kingdom,
and the power, and the glory,
for ever and ever.
Amen.

Can you recite this prayer in leimans terms or atleast tell me what it means?

2007-08-14 07:34:11 · 13 answers · asked by Anonymous

Please try to refrain from being racist or simple minded answers. From what I have gathered their original ideology is outdated, crude at best and completely intolerant of any non-Muslims.

2007-08-14 07:31:51 · 7 answers · asked by Anonymous

The latest front in culture wars: Atheists attack

The time for polite debate appears to be over. Atheist writers are making an all-out assault on religious faith and reaching the top of best-seller lists, in a possible sign of resentment among nonbelievers over the influence of religion in the world.

Christopher Hitchens’ book God Is Not Great: How Religion Poisons Everything has sold briskly since it was published last month, and his debates with clergy are drawing crowds at every stop.

Wel Well Well.. Do you see! This is why I post so many End Times Articles because when you start eliminating GOD you know what happens? He goes away! then you know what happens? you are doomed! Life will be 1 million per cent of Pure Hell with all the accomodations.... Please Stay Strong in your faith no matter how many times Satan Knocks at your door, he will go away if you don't answer, because GOD is our rock and salvation..Don't you agree?

2007-08-14 07:31:22 · 32 answers · asked by Anonymous

2007-08-14 07:31:20 · 4 answers · asked by Anonymous

In this world of "entitlement", equality will never be realized. Religious people expect certain entitlements based on their religion. Too many minorities expect some kind of entitlement based on their minority status (and more often than not get it). Young people are growing up thinking they are entitled to everything, whether they earn it or not.
My view is, I have earned what I have; I expect and ask for absolutely nothing else. I owe nothing to religion, minorities, or lazy youngsters. If you want something earn it yourself, or deal with not having it. Equality will never be allowed, because someone will come up with a bs excuse as to why they "deserve" something they do not EARN. Feel free to give your opinions, but don't expect others to agree.

"The opinions of others do not affect my conscience, therefore my opinion is the only one that matters"

2007-08-14 07:30:45 · 10 answers · asked by Enigma®Ragnarökin' 7

For the longest time, I have been doubting my salvation...this started a while back st my church, we were having a concert, and thid guy was giving a testamony about his Salvation. He was the choir director, and he said that he felt that he was not saved. He ask God to give him a sign, by his wife walking up to the alter after church. If his wife did that then he was not saved. Well, it happen, his wife went up front, he gave his life to Christ. Now, he said make sure you are saved, because you might think you are saved, but you are not. I started to get scared, and I ask myself, Am I saved? I remember that when I was in middle school I gave my life to the Lord, and I was crying, and I was very emtional. But, now as I heard this guy's testamony, I ask myself that question. I have been depress about this subject. This guy was so into church, but yet he claim he was not saved, he was a choir director! But lately through my doubts , can someone give me advice?
Thanks...

2007-08-14 07:30:37 · 24 answers · asked by whiterose3526 2

I'm religios but I can still plainly see there is plenty of purpose in life outside the Gods. I have kids and a husband and joys and pains. I have dreams and ambitions. How is that no purpose?

2007-08-14 07:28:24 · 6 answers · asked by ~Heathen Princess~ 7

First off, any Religion is susceptible to mind control, money-hoarding, and alienation of its members.

Islam has the Taliban.
Christianity has the money-grubbing televangelists.
Buddhism has the Chinese Government.
Catholics have the covert ring of child molesters.
NeoPagans have had the drug-addled compounds of the 60's and 70's (don't drink the Kool Aid).

So what can we do to prevent our religious beliefs from "going to that dark place"?

2007-08-14 07:26:36 · 31 answers · asked by Anonymous

... who posits that we live in a virtual world (similar on the surface to, but unlike, "The Matrix"). In particular, he poses the following scenario: There exist a race of advanced humanlike beings - posthumans (probably descendants of humans.) These beings, in order to understand themselves and their ancestry, have created a massive supercomputer in which *we* all live, as virtual humans. The laws of the universe we infer around us, our environment, our past, everything is a virtual existence. Anything we can attribute to natural laws (as we see them) or supernatural phenomena are a part of this virtual reality.

In particular, the NYT article states the following: "It's unsettling to think of the world being run by a futuristic computer geek, although we might at last dispose of that classic theological question: How could God allow so much evil in the world? For the same reason there are plagues and earthquakes and battles in games like (WoW). Peace is boring, Dude."

Thoughts?

2007-08-14 07:26:29 · 7 answers · asked by Anonymous

I wanted to say Thanks to all those who politely addressed my question concerning Catholic belief that Mary bore no children besides Christ Jesus. I learned some stuff.

My next question is: What are some PRACTICAL things that Catholics and members of good Bible-Believing Soul-Winning Protestant Churches can work together on in an Ecumenical Manner? I'm talking about the grass-roots level. I won't have anything to do with your new America-Hating Pope.

2007-08-14 07:26:27 · 4 answers · asked by Anonymous

"Hey, buddy, prove that you were born, I don't believe you."

2007-08-14 07:25:29 · 26 answers · asked by Deke 5

des it just happen in a church??? can it be by yourself, i'm sorry i just don;tt know thank you very much

2007-08-14 07:24:50 · 11 answers · asked by southernprideinmyveins420 1

Is it for the same reason people apologize to the judge before they are sent to the slammer, sorry to get caught?

2007-08-14 07:24:48 · 35 answers · asked by Go For Broke 3