Religion & Spirituality - 15 August 2007

In another of my questions, someone said that sex was a "gift from God." It is my understanding that Christians believe everything around is a gift from God.

Why, then, are we asked to use some gifts differently than other gifts? For instance, we are asked to use our kindness and love as frequently as possible as those are gifts from God. But our sexuality we are asked to limit despite also being a gift from God.

There is, of course, the obvious answer that not all gifts should be used all the time. However, I don't understand the limitation of saving sex until marriage if it is a gift from God that allows us to express love.

2007-08-15 05:37:52 · 16 answers · asked by Anonymous

1-The exorcist
2-The amityville horror
3-the exorcism of emily rose
or 4-dude where's my car?

2007-08-15 05:37:22 · 16 answers · asked by Anonymous

A.K.A. Why is premarital sex considered a sin?

No, I'm not Christian. I'm agnostic. I'm trying to understand the attitudes and reasoning behind Christianity's perspective on sexuality.

No harm or rudeness intended. Please let me know if you think the wording of my question or my details are rude.

2007-08-15 05:33:31 · 16 answers · asked by Anonymous

http://blog.360.yahoo.com/blog-W1dJd.88abJXhvFLl_3vyzzJqHyDhghQKg--?cq=1

if you've ever answered a troll's question, you've been reported for it. Does that make sense? No.

2007-08-15 05:33:01 · 17 answers · asked by Anonymous

Homosexual Lutheran clergy who are in sexual relationships will be able to serve as pastors, the largest U.S. Lutheran body said on Saturday. The Evangelical Lutheran Church in America (ELCA) passed a resolution at its annual assembly urging bishops to refrain from disciplining pastors who are in "faithful committed same-gender relationships." The resolution passed by a vote of 538-431. "The Church ... has just said 'Do not do punishments'," said Phil Soucy, spokesman for Lutherans Concerned, a gay-lesbian rights group within the church. "That is huge." The ELCA, which has 4.8 million members, had previously allowed gays to serve as pastors so long as they abstained from sexual relations

So what Bible are they teaching and preaching from????

2007-08-15 05:31:25 · 25 answers · asked by Anonymous

(Questions refer to after your seeing of this post but before your reading of its additional details)

What were your thoughts upon clicking this thread?

What did you assume my religion to be?

What was your opinion of me?

Did you write off my "proof" before reading the body? (to atheists)

2007-08-15 05:29:23 · 49 answers · asked by Moodrets 2

Jesus does not return with flowers in his hand singing in a choir. Read the best answer I gave the fellow brother on the question posted below. He spoke the truth, about Jesus return.

http://answers.yahoo.com/question/index;_ylt=AvLjplqDMT4EXKZJvgRToQ_ty6IX?qid=20070814042853AAg44wy

2007-08-15 05:24:41 · 10 answers · asked by Muslim 1 3

A. Infinite

B. Finite

C. Judgmental

D. Interceding

E. Life sustaining

F. Everywhere

G. None of the above/Other

2007-08-15 05:23:53 · 44 answers · asked by Yahoo Sucks 5

Why, why not?

What is your mood towards Death or when you think of Death?


For me,
I feared Death for a long time. Until recently, I've read a book that made me realize that Death may not be as bad as it may seem. I believe now that life is painful and Death is peaceful.
I also view Death as white in color rather than black. Dying is painful...but Death isn't. Your drift into peace. I also believe that Death doesn't look like the Grim Reaper. It can look entirely different.

2007-08-15 05:23:27 · 32 answers · asked by The Imaginer 2

There is emerging evidence to support the theory that belief in God is built into human evolution as a survival mechanism. In other words, we are "supposed" to believe because it makes us better able to cope with the hardships of life. If this is true, are we better off not knowing that it is true?

2007-08-15 05:21:13 · 17 answers · asked by smkeller 7

You are considered a child until you are an adult (adolescent is still a child). You are not an adult until you are 18. Does this mean that you are not held accountable in God's eyes for your sins until you can make an adult decision?

2007-08-15 05:20:55 · 9 answers · asked by Anonymous

2007-08-15 05:20:53 · 35 answers · asked by Anonymous

I think he and geri falwell are right up there with kent hovind in the false prophet stakes.

2007-08-15 05:17:09 · 7 answers · asked by Jerusalem Delivered 3

I have lived in Utah for 15 years, and for years I have had people try and convert me to Mormonism. (in the best of manners, but it is from all sides of me) I finally gave up trying to find truth in their relgion (I had wanted to be Mormon for a long time), and now I can't let it go. It is haunting me. Stronger than it ever was. The people act the same, I am not avoiding it, and I have stopped wanting it for a long time now. I just don't get why I am so obsessive right now. Might this be a hint that it is true? That my very being won't let it go. (ahh don't hit me!)

Note: I'm not looking for why Mormonism is fiction or anything. I'm looking for help on why I am acting like this.

2007-08-15 05:17:02 · 12 answers · asked by Chris 3

For the Lord God is a sun and shield; the Lord bestows favor and honor; no good thing does He withhold from those whose walk is blameless. - Psalm 84:11

If you were running for political office, what approach would your opponent take against you? If he wanted to launch a smear campaign, would there be any ammunition for him to use? Think how you would feel if the director of the opposing campaign came to you afterwards and said, "Sir, we tried to find something negative to play up in our campaign against you, but we couldn't."

What does it really mean to be a person who is blameless before God? Being blameless before God does not mean we are perfect. No human being is perfect. It means that we so fully trust in God that we are willing to make things right when we fail. We are willing to humble ourselves continually before the throne of God.

2007-08-15 05:15:39 · 4 answers · asked by ? 5

2007-08-15 05:14:23 · 29 answers · asked by Anonymous

Here is the most important question of you life. How will you answer it?
Romans 6:23
For the wages of sin is death, but the free gift of God is eternal life in Christ Jesus our Lord.

2007-08-15 05:13:25 · 44 answers · asked by flannelpajamas1 4

How many times have you been born agin and in what churches.

2007-08-15 05:13:17 · 17 answers · asked by Anonymous

So "Deke Radio" played Wyclef singing "Redemption Song", the Bob Marley classic. Now here is a song that can be covered by any artist of talent and sound fantastic. Cash did a version. U2 does it live. Stevie Wonder. Alicia Keys.

I find Joe Strummer's version particularly moving:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TRwmZ2bp_B0

What's your "Redemption Song"? A song that frees you. A song of forgiveness; perhaps one that helps you forgive yourself? A song that represents a rebirth in your life. Or quite simply, a song that you relate to personal redemption.

Me? I say "One" by U2. It's ambiguous enough to be read in several ways, but it was originally a dialectic between a gay, HIV positive son pleading with his disapproving dad. I choose "One" by U2, the version with Mary J. Blige. Adding a woman's voice changed the song and personalized it for me.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XlHnHY_xQVg

2007-08-15 05:11:14 · 9 answers · asked by Anonymous

Here's the question

"If a street gangster claims to be a Christian and he hates Atheists, which group is he closest to?
In Religion & Spirituality - Asked by Reality - 0 answers - 1 day ago"- (Question has been removed)

2007-08-15 05:10:18 · 17 answers · asked by Anonymous

I'm simply asking because I read someone's answer on a question that said homosexuality was wrong cause the penis wasn't designed to go in a man's butt. They compared using a knife to tighten a screw than a screwdriver. I've used a knife to tighten a screw before, what does it matter if it wasn't designed for that (actually, how do you know? My dad is a carpenter and sometimes you have to use what you have to use) but at times, it is all you have to use. That doesn't make it wrong to use.

2007-08-15 05:09:13 · 13 answers · asked by Anonymous

2007-08-15 05:08:44 · 8 answers · asked by shermynewstart 7

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Should we use a different word to be more precise in our speech?

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2007-08-15 05:08:38 · 9 answers · asked by NHBaritone 7

2007-08-15 05:04:39 · 31 answers · asked by joe a 2

Now is your chance. Please, write as clearly as possibly without dissing the things close to us. Please, show us how wrong we are. You say this is based upon fact, but you rarely give it. Now is your chance.

Note: please, try to act maturly. I am here willing to listen and would appreciate real answers.

2007-08-15 05:02:36 · 37 answers · asked by Chris 3

To be born on the same day as the biggest lie ever conceived.

2007-08-15 05:00:22 · 21 answers · asked by Anonymous

2007-08-15 04:59:20 · 19 answers · asked by dickiericky 1

I know, I know, it sounds incredibly obvious. But let's really think hard about this. I believe in God, but I don't believe I deserve to go to Hell for my sins, because I am still a good person. I am honest and I treat others with respect. Check out this answer that was posted to my last question, where I asked if it is required for me to believe I deserve eternity in Hell in order to be a Christian:

"Linz, I'm sorry you think you haven't done anything worthy of being separated from God... You must be just an utterly fantastic person -- kind to everyone, loving all the time, always humble, always pure in thought, always giving of yourself to others.

Personally, I'm a screw-up. And I need him. "

NO, I'm not PERFECT, but NO, I don't deserve Hell either. Can't any Christian agree with that? Maybe you're too scared?

2007-08-15 04:58:25 · 38 answers · asked by Linz ♥ VT 4

wat is the verse that said those who are wiery and heavy laden laet them come to me...

2007-08-15 04:58:00 · 2 answers · asked by Wxzy 2

2007-08-15 04:56:51 · 19 answers · asked by NONAME 5