Religion & Spirituality - 14 August 2007

Because it doesn't say anywhere that atheists aren't allowed to ask questions related to religion & spirituality here as far as I can see.

2007-08-14 06:42:37 · 17 answers · asked by CHEESUS GROYST 5

http://news.yahoo.com/s/ap/20070814/ap_on_el_st_lo/prohibition_vote

No one cares when they do it to marijuana. I'm assuming everyone cares when it's being done to your drug of choice: booze.

2007-08-14 06:42:35 · 15 answers · asked by Anonymous

2007-08-14 06:39:40 · 17 answers · asked by mic 2

I've never heard anyone's reason before......so I'm just curious to know.

2007-08-14 06:37:02 · 47 answers · asked by BLI 5

Ok my dad is muslim and my mom is christian. I have been practicing the christian beliefs for about 3 years now. I want to still keep my muslim name because I have grown use to people calling me it. But I want to add the christian name Zechariah as a middle name. I have heard of people changing religions and adapting a new name without it actually ever being made official. Can I choose to do that or do I have to go through court to do it

2007-08-14 06:36:59 · 8 answers · asked by Crazy H 2

I have an addiction which seems to be almost impossible to stop: I jerk off every day.
I´m telling you this because I just don´t know what to do about it:


I have
repeatedly tried to stop doing it, and I promised my Lord Jesus christ I wouldn´t do it anymore:However, I´m weak and my weakness is stronger than me.Little by little it´s ruining my life: i do it very often, and I feel run down and desperate because I offend God. But I turn the Tv on and always find something there, or I do it in bed.
Could you please help me??It´s literally screwing up my whole life, I´m hooked on it. I went as far as swearing to Christ I´d never do it again. However, I fall over and over again. Please don´t laugh at me or think I deserve it because I´m a sinner. I need your help!!

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

In the same way the children of Michael Jordan or Elvis Presley are standing in a tall shadow?

I mean, he was supposed to be the son of God. Those are pretty big shoes.

2007-08-14 06:32:39 · 22 answers · asked by Anonymous

why or why not?

2007-08-14 06:29:44 · 34 answers · asked by Chippy v1.0.0.3b 6

You might have many reasons for believing in God, but please admit that one reason is simply because you want to. You don't want to believe what atheists believe, that no God or afterlife exists. You want to believe your relatives that died are up there waiting for you. You want to believe your won't cease to exist when you die. Isn't this partially why you believe? Most Christians won't admit it, and while I don't label myself as Christian, I do believe in God, and I do admit it readily.

2007-08-14 06:29:15 · 32 answers · asked by Linz ♥ VT 4

2007-08-14 06:27:46 · 18 answers · asked by socmum16 ♪ 5

Rene Descartes, the famous French mathematician and philosopher, pondered how something tangible (the body) could interact with something intangible (the mind). The interrelationship of the flesh and the spirit is subsequently intertwined by a Creator. This is perhaps one of the greatest dialogues in realm of philosophy and religion. What is your viewpoint?

2007-08-14 06:26:01 · 15 answers · asked by Dr. Semi-Evil 6

chaos, heartbreak, genocide, war, disease, poverty, drought, homosexuality, confusion,hatred.....and utter destruction of any kind.

you cant make convenient exemptions for him
or can you????

2007-08-14 06:25:41 · 30 answers · asked by slopoke6968 7

Islam claims to be a religion of peace, and I do believe many Muslims do practice that. It also seems pretty obvious that the US government is making the religion itself out to be much worse than it really is. All personal views aside, the war in Iraq needs a scapegoat.

Could it be that the Christian majority, and those they've put into office, see Islam as a possible threat in the future? Obviously some of the propaganda was to bolster support for the war in Iraq, but could the agenda be two-fold?

What happens if Christianity loses the majority in the US?

2007-08-14 06:25:29 · 15 answers · asked by Armless Joe, Bipedal Foe 6

2007-08-14 06:24:54 · 42 answers · asked by ♫amazing♫ 3

There are rules to this:

1.) You MUST give reasons for your nomination
2.) It's FINE to nominate yourself, as long as rule 1 is not broken.

I'm just curious as to whether there is any real vileness in these temptresses.

I'll let it go to voting, too. That way I know there's no single judge, who might be biased.

2007-08-14 06:24:25 · 8 answers · asked by ? 5

im new to R&S but from wat ive seen so far it seems like some of guys here are kinda narrow-minded when it comes to accepting other religions...is it just me and that is totally untrue or am i right?

2007-08-14 06:22:08 · 37 answers · asked by Em 4

All you have to do is read the Old Testament. When Abrahamic religions (Judaism, Christianity, Islam) are prevalent in a society, there is little concept of true benevolence left because the depiction of Divinity is also violent and brutal.

2007-08-14 06:22:07 · 19 answers · asked by Anonymous

OK before you start spouting John 3:16, shut up and listen or a second. Where in the Bible does it say that one verse is the ultimate above others? So anyway, there are at least 8 steps that you must follow. So I'm going to list the verses, maybe summarize them...and can you explain

Luke 10:25-28 says that all you have to do love God and your neighbor. Easy enough.

Luke 18:18-22 says that you have to follow the commandments and you have to sell everything you have and give to the poor. OK that one is a bit...who is going to buy my ratty underwear? What if I can't sell every thing?

Luke 14:26-27 says that you have to hate your parents, your siblings, your life, your neighbors...how do you honor your mother and father if you have to hate them?

John 6:53-54 says you have to eat his flesh and drink his blood. I'm sure that is figurative but...ew.

John 3:3-8 says you have to be born again, baptized I guess. Hm.

2007-08-14 06:21:58 · 21 answers · asked by Anonymous

Many religions and theologians suggest that the way Christians pray to Mary and the Saints is a form of polytheism (the worshiping of more than one god). Some even say that the Trinity is a form of polytheism.

Which bothers you more, being accused of worshiping multiple gods or the idea that a woman might be one of them?

2007-08-14 06:20:45 · 18 answers · asked by Anonymous

2007-08-14 06:15:19 · 32 answers · asked by Equinoxical ™ 5

....and that we are all brain washed to believe certain things. Sometimes I wonder if maybe they're right, and I see that sometimes they make a good point. Should I feel guilty for trying to be open-minded and maybe see things from other peoples point of view? Does that make me a bad person in the eyes of Christians?

2007-08-14 06:14:18 · 16 answers · asked by Sweet Cheeks 2

As the question says, is it? Was Y'Shua non-judgmental when he stated that the pharisees were hypocrites, fools, blind guides, vipers, sepulchers full of dead bones, walking graves, blood of the fathers on their hands, create children of hell, etc etc. I don't think Y'Shua was advocating non-discernment or non-judging, because he spoke of the reality of the condition of one whom is pharisaic in mindset.

The difference is he had compassion on the common man, since they were doing the best under the laws of their birth. But for the Pharisaic who obstructed the way with their literalism, traditions, ritualistic ignorance, which things invoked complacency and no progression without the key of knowledge which is turning things within. To him these were the birds of the sky, those who set themselves up as teachers, when one is supposed to draw within for true education.

That's my opinion, do you think he taught non-discernment/judgment?

2007-08-14 06:11:43 · 4 answers · asked by Automaton 5

Why is it important to know who's son was who. Many of the characters that are listed don't even come up into scripture. Why?

Note: Please refraim from immature digs like "why does it matter it isn't true anyways" I am asking a question and I'm not looking for someone to convert me in or out of a relgion. I would appreciate if you kept your immaturity to yourself.

2007-08-14 06:10:51 · 19 answers · asked by Chris 3

2007-08-14 06:09:58 · 3 answers · asked by amosunknown 7

2007-08-14 06:09:27 · 26 answers · asked by socmum16 ♪ 5

"Whoever believes with their hearts that Jesus is the Christ and confess it with their tongues shall enter the kingdom of heaven."

Something like that - not John 3:16, but there's another one that's more closely worded like that - in one of the Timothys perhaps?

2007-08-14 06:06:38 · 14 answers · asked by Anonymous 3

what do you know about him.. or more likely, what does your religion say about him...

as a muslim, there are many prophecies, descriptions, etc.. about him .. what about your religion...

question is for everyone.. so play nice.. if you dont believe in this stuff.. dont bother answering... unless you want to learn

thanks in advance....

2007-08-14 06:06:22 · 11 answers · asked by Anonymous

If a person is "always saved", then logically, there is no need for judgement for that person.

But in Hebrews 9:27, Paul stated, "Just as it is appointed that human beings die once, and after this the judgment...."

This clearly states that after a person dies, there will be a judgment and after this judgment, the person will go to either Heaven or Hell.

A person cannot be assured of his or her salvation in this life if there is to be a judgement at the end of his or her life.

2007-08-14 06:01:29 · 9 answers · asked by Sldgman 7

What is your definition of "magic"? Through the course of my studies I have read and met people who all different definitions of it. I am curious about yours.

2007-08-14 06:01:21 · 19 answers · asked by ~Heathen Princess~ 7

Mine is When We See Christ. It was sung at my brothers funeral and has meant so much to me since then.

2007-08-14 06:00:24 · 23 answers · asked by Summer Dawn 3