Religion & Spirituality - 16 August 2007

It is called humbling yourself and recognizing that there is one greater than you.

God draws close to the humble but resists the proud.

2007-08-16 14:51:09 · 8 answers · asked by A Voice 5

Why are so many bound by lies and cant see truth, truth is in front of them, truth is Christ, truth that God is real and he loves them, truth that there is hope, I think I know why, I think its sin, pride, and anger towards God, what do you think

2007-08-16 14:50:27 · 19 answers · asked by Code 3 3

2007-08-16 14:49:55 · 14 answers · asked by Sean 7

A “wise” man once said, “Life is like a box of chocolates; you never know what you’re going to get!” You know, he was right. You just never know what you’re going to get in life. But there’s more to our existence than just this life on earth. What about eternity? We can all afford to make mistakes in this life, but when it comes to our eternal destination, none of us can afford to be wrong! So how do you know where you’ll spend eternity? You can find out by asking yourself if you have kept God’s moral Law, the Ten Commandments: Have you ever told a lie? (White lies, half truths, and exaggerations are still lies.) Have you ever stolen anything? (The value is irrelevant.) Have you ever taken God’s name in vain? That’s called blasphemy. Have you ever looked at another person with lustful desires? Jesus said, “Anyone who looks at a woman lustfully has already committed adultery with her in his heart” (Matthew 5:28). If you have done these things, then God sees you as a lying, thieving, blasphemous, adulterer-at-heart. What will you say on Judgment Day? Your conscience confirms that you are guilty. If you are found guilty of breaking God’s Laws, your punishment will be eternity in Hell. Does that concern you? It should. There is good news, though! God became man in the person of Jesus Christ, who came to this earth to suffer and take God’s wrath for your sin upon Himself. He suffered and died on a cross, taking your punishment. You broke God’s Law, and Jesus paid your fine! That’s God’s gift to you! You cannot earn a gift—you can only accept it with gratitude. In order to accept this gift, God commands you to repent (turn from your sins) and place your faith in Jesus Christ alone to save you. Please do that today; you may not have tomorrow. When you do, your eternal destination will be certain—Heaven. Nothing could be sweeter!

2007-08-16 14:49:46 · 6 answers · asked by Witness4JC 3

I believe that it most definately did.

I ran into an in-between-jobs cabbie. He is a degree holder, and works in some IT field. Assuming he was educated, I was shocked to hear him say that the Holocaust didn't happen.

Tell -
1 - did it in your view? (give reasons if you like, but not such a big deal to me)
and
2 - what religion do you claim as your own?

2007-08-16 14:49:22 · 24 answers · asked by super Bobo 6

Is Cain descended from Adam and Eve, or is he descended from Satan and Eve? What was the mark that Cain was branded with by God after Cain killed Abel, does the bible ever describe the mark? Thanks for answering!

2007-08-16 14:48:52 · 9 answers · asked by cain's twilight 2

Or perhaps you say it yourself...?

Besides the people on here, I only know one person that actually says this. If you agree with that term, why do you think it should be called a Christian Nation?

2007-08-16 14:48:14 · 17 answers · asked by KS 7

I understand the main rebuttal to the prejudices and hate in the Bible is that it reflected a certain time, that it was written by humans, etc. But why didn't God stop it? Didn't He know that it was the one bit of written proof he expected us to live by? That this book would live to hundreds of generations beyond the time period, and if parts of His own word weren't actually His word, that there would be no reason to take Him seriously?

Why didn't God tell the writers exactly what to right, so it would actually be His word? Allowing his own word to be filled with so many inaccuracies and prejudices doesn't seem very right, does it? Even if it's not his direct word, He knew it was the only word that would serve to teach others about him.

Yes, free will, but even as I can accept that God lets innocent people die to prevent something worse or to leave a lesson, I can't understand why He wouldn't intervene in something so important that will turn millions of smart people into atheists.

2007-08-16 14:46:34 · 18 answers · asked by camof2009 2

2007-08-16 14:46:22 · 10 answers · asked by Inou 3

Is it fear of the unknown? The unknown is all around us

Fear of suffering? Suicidal people enbrass death as a relief from suffering


You shouldn't fear the inevitable.

2007-08-16 14:45:52 · 14 answers · asked by Sean 7

Revelation 2:15 To agree with the Heavenly Father,you best not agree with the devil's lies.

2007-08-16 14:45:46 · 5 answers · asked by Anonymous

seriously, mmmmokay? as a spirtually interested searcher, i have been waaaay more enlightened by almost every episode of southpark than anything any spiritual leader has to say!?!?!?

if you have an issue that isn't covered, and better, by southpark i would be really interested!! mmmokay?

2007-08-16 14:44:09 · 10 answers · asked by mlsgeorge 4

2007-08-16 14:41:05 · 32 answers · asked by Gypsy Gal 6

After being asked several time in this section, do you believed Islam really would rule the world ..one day?

Please refer part 2's question on why this Q was asked.

2007-08-16 14:38:11 · 21 answers · asked by ANDERSON P 3

Ásatrú, developed independently of Wicca. Ásatrú's self-image has been one of an independent religion,rather than a denomination within a greater Pagan community. American Ásatrú began in the early 1970s with Stephen McNallen's Viking Brotherhood which evolved into the Ásatrú Free Assembly. McNallen and many other early figures in Ásatrú were familiar with the Wiccan community. However, studies of Norse and Icelandic history and mythology combined with contact with other Norse Pagan groups in Iceland and England, led to a quick evolution away from the Wiccan community and from Wiccan models of theology or ritual practice. From the beginning, Ásatrú developed its own ritual structures, magazines,gatherings, and terminology; and by the mid-seventies was a completely separate community. Ásatrú continued to be a small and fairly insular group with little contact with other Pagans until the late 1980s when the AFA broke up. Out of the AFA's demise, two groups rose to the forefront: the Ásatrú Alliance representing a traditionalist approach and the Ring of Troth representing several new directions.

2007-08-16 14:37:56 · 5 answers · asked by Terry 7

I was born into hell and never had the opportunity to know how innocents feels, it's also something I can never get back.

I see it in eyes of all humans and it makes me worry about them. If this world turns to hell I'll be right at home but I have no desire to see others suffer.

Are humans scared of what's to come of them?

2007-08-16 14:37:11 · 11 answers · asked by Sean 7

My mom and I was talking about what happens to the soul of those who are saved. Well I know for those who are saved we go on to be with the Lord. So let's say I die tomorrow and my soul goes on to heaven, but the rapture doesn't happen for another 20 years. Is my soul"spirit" in heaven till I get my body back? I know at the rapture is when the dead in Christ shall rise and those who are alive and remain shall be caught up to meet Jesus. So until that rapture is everyone who is there now just spirits?

2007-08-16 14:36:57 · 9 answers · asked by Anonymous

What actually happens?

2007-08-16 14:36:25 · 39 answers · asked by Anonymous

What's the point of discussing religion if no one will ever listen to you? Why do we ask questions when we know the only response we'll get is an angry answer or two(or three or fifty or a hundred)? If you're trying to convert everyone opposing your beliefs, well, to tell you the truth all you're doing is making them madder and hate you and your beliefs even more.

2007-08-16 14:36:14 · 22 answers · asked by Sam 3

2007-08-16 14:35:42 · 19 answers · asked by tocktock 1

It's called "The Enemies of Reason" and instead of focusing on religion, this one focuses on astrology and other superstitions.

The opening scene is so freakin funny. It shows some people chanting, and the camera slides over to show Dawkins sitting there looking like he wants to hang himself. ROFL

Here's all 5 parts:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JVRsWAjvQSg
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Bn86aSE9DEA&mode=related&search=
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-LVWPtvLgRk&mode=related&search=
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3FYvj2ZA5s0&mode=related&search=
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3XwrlPGG0Gw&mode=related&search=

2007-08-16 14:35:21 · 12 answers · asked by Anonymous

2007-08-16 14:34:08 · 6 answers · asked by Anonymous

*This is my second time asking this I had some good answers before so im asking it again*

First of I am catholic, OK now.... In the Masses that Jesus gave they were nothing like the Catholic church today. The catholic church is very repetitive. Basically the only important part is the first reading, second reading, and the Gospel reading.

If you have never been to a Catholic Mass service please dont answer.

2007-08-16 14:33:15 · 12 answers · asked by Anonymous

2007-08-16 14:31:50 · 36 answers · asked by A Voice 5

where is it from?

2007-08-16 14:31:21 · 5 answers · asked by EmO ChiLd :* 2

Cytochrome P450c21 creates an essential group of steroid hormones. It is encoded by the CYP21B gene. Another copy of the gene, CYP21A (also called CYP21P) contains three inactivating mutations. The chimpanzee CYP21A gene shares one of the three inactivations, the same eight base pairs are deleted. In the gorilla and the orangutan, CYP21A works and CYP21B is inactivated. The genes are each located adjacent to a working copy of a gene for a serum protein, C4. And these genes are located in the middle of the major histocompability complex of all ape genomes.

We share a specific deactivating mutation with chimpanzees that chimpanzees do not share with other apes. How can Creationists explain this? What gene can Creationists use to show that we are not related to apes?

http://www.pubmedcentral.nih.gov/articlerender.fcgi?artid=1682642

2007-08-16 14:29:25 · 19 answers · asked by novangelis 7

2007-08-16 14:29:21 · 8 answers · asked by inteleyes 7

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

2007-08-16 14:28:13 · 1 answers · asked by Anonymous

We really live inside of a purple pyramid, with thousands dancing pandas worshiping ouside of it. On top of the pyramid there is the Flying Spaghetti Monster. He uses his Italian mushroom powers to drug us and convince us that we really live in an alternate reality. He uses mind-controlling kittens to link our consciousnesses in a vast dome-shaped building filled with old sitcom reruns.

I had this dream last night. Then I realized what it was. Divine revelation. I have finally understood the Spaghetti Monster. He mocks us, posting websites attesting to his existence, knowing nobody will believe him.... UNTIL NOW

Anyway, I plan to post bulletins on Myspace about my experiences with the FSM. I have to get the truth out.

I know this is hard to take, but you must have faith in the Spaghetti Monster! Great rewards of endless pasta await for his followers. To those that disagree: you will suffer an eternity without Parmesan Cheese. Anyway, can you prove me wrong?

2007-08-16 14:26:31 · 13 answers · asked by robert 6

2007-08-16 14:25:14 · 10 answers · asked by Anonymous