Religion & Spirituality - 17 August 2007

A cult member visited my site to argue doctrine. I told him the site isn't set up for a two-way but my forum is. On the forum, I welcomed hearing what he believes and why, but now he is attempting to answer doctrinal questions addressed to the Christians there and we don’t need that confusion. The few strong Christians there are away on vacation. So, I'm alone right now and I can’t keep up with his many and long posts that require dissecting each line to give a proper retort. I’ve prayed about the matter, and I wonder: Do I bounce him from the group, although it's not conducive to his salvation? Do I tell him he’s welcome to discuss his beliefs but not to respond to theological questions meant for Christians in the group? Do I ignore him and hope he gets discouraged and leaves, since I already warned newer Christians there that his theology is not Biblical? Do I just wait until the other mature Christians return to help out? Would Christians here be willing to lend a hand?

2007-08-17 09:31:42 · 14 answers · asked by Simon Peter 5

Do americans realize what they are doing? By their attitudes, bigotry, ignorance, and ungodliness, they are making unwilling enemies of those they persecute? How dumb is that?!?! You can demean, degrade, and dehumanize someone to the point where they will become what you fear them to be!!! Can they be stopped before it is too late?

2007-08-17 09:27:15 · 43 answers · asked by norcalislam 3

I'm wondering what they believe because I have heard a lot people saying some really mean things about them & what they believe. I always try to respect the beliefs of others even if they are way different from mine. I would hate to asked them something that would hurt there feelings or offend them. (Note: I am not wanting to convert or anything just I would like to know what they believe)

What do they believe

Who is Jesus Christ? I have heard that they believe that he is Micheal the archangel (but this may not be true I don't know)

Do they believe in the Trinity?

Do they believe people have an immortal soul, that when we die do we go to heaven or hell.

What do they believe about other Christians & how to they feel towards them. (example: Catholics, Baptists, Methodists)

Why do the Jehovah Witness's look funny at me when I say God bless you to them?

I hope I have not offended any one by asking this question.Thank you all for your time

2007-08-17 09:26:07 · 14 answers · asked by Anonymous

Do they have to prove YOU hit them in the face?

2007-08-17 09:23:44 · 11 answers · asked by max m 2

Ok, here’s the sitch: I have been bringing someone to church with me for a couple of months, who has a drinking problem and has refused to get help from any other sector. Now, I wasn’t sure how much she understood of the messages on Sunday and I wondered whether she had any questions about what she was hearing. Due to her alcohol problem, I also didn’t want her to go from Sunday to Sunday without some encouragement in between, so I started a home Bible study with her on Wed. nights. For the past two Sundays, she has not shown up for church and now says that she enjoys our studies so much more than the Sunday message. Other than the Apostle Paul’s exhortation not to “forsake the gathering of ourselves together”, what should I say to impress upon her that once a week is not enough and that our Bible study should not take the place of attending church?

2007-08-17 09:20:04 · 29 answers · asked by Simon Peter 5

For example when parents make the race of a prospect(for marriage) an issue. There should be no issue!

2007-08-17 09:19:08 · 14 answers · asked by Josh Bobbitt 1

1) When someone has converted to your religion??

2) When someone has converted out of your religion??

2007-08-17 09:17:50 · 35 answers · asked by ¸.•*´`*•.¸ ℓανєη∂єr ¸.•*´`*•.¸ 6

being turned off????

2007-08-17 09:17:42 · 24 answers · asked by Anonymous

No links without your own explanation of the words and their histories, please.

2007-08-17 09:13:30 · 8 answers · asked by Terry 7

hey guys
do any of you guys listen to Pagan metal or do you prefer traditional Pagan music , or do you just have your own taste in music ?

I am a Pagan metal fan, but do like some tradition celtic music also , although I am not Pagan myself
feel free to give us some you tube links etc to your favourite bands

2007-08-17 09:10:43 · 22 answers · asked by Anonymous

2007-08-17 09:07:56 · 6 answers · asked by Anonymous

2007-08-17 09:05:29 · 17 answers · asked by Liberal City 6

2007-08-17 09:01:36 · 17 answers · asked by Anonymous

I was in an ancient civilizations class a while ago, and we were talking about ancient egyptian religion. A VERY religious boy in my class scoffed and said "That's crazy! How could they have possibly thought all that was true?" I responded by saying "But you believe your religion is the 'true one' how is that different? I don't see how you can mock them when logic and history dictate that eventually your religion will be in the same position as their's is now" and he got all huffy and was like "Well, this IS the only true religion! The bible says so!" I was like, "well, I'm sure they had books that said the same thing, and said they were 'the word of god', and would find it just as hard to believe that you followed the bible, as you do their religion." He turned all red and yelled "Well, God says that this is THE ONLY TRUE RELIGION" so I left it at that. I shouldn't have even let it get that far, but he'd been really bugging me. Anyways, how does someone smart believe so blindly?

2007-08-17 08:59:21 · 4 answers · asked by Mojo 1

maybe Im looking for an argument today, but I have this undying need to understand people, no matter what thier faith or belief, I want to know why, I would have been a better scientist than Christian. But I do have faith and really love the Lord, but I still have to know why, and from what I have been told, I am going to hell for questioning Gods word and not having enough faith. But, we mostly all agree that we are living in the end times, But we wont agree that God said that in the end times, his word will have been changed. by man. so if its so easy for you to believe Gods word and believe we are living in the birth pains of the end time, why is it so hard for you to believe the Bible has been changed to suit man, and I am wrong for questioning it?

2007-08-17 08:57:24 · 29 answers · asked by Anonymous

2007-08-17 08:56:38 · 38 answers · asked by moanalisa 4

For those who wonder why atheists are in this category, I ask you, if they do not belong here, where do they belong?

I could accept Philosophy, but the whole of religion falls under Philosophy. So, where exactly do you feel atheists belong in Y!A?

(Certainly not Cats, we've been down that road...)

2007-08-17 08:53:52 · 18 answers · asked by Anonymous

when and where is freedom of religion in the work place acceptable? the dol (dept of labor) states that companies must make allowances for people of faith. However, are they going to far when placing religious material all over the workplace? with the workforce being so deverse, Is it an infringment on other peoples beliefs or non-beliefs? Because religion is protected in the workplace, how do one make it fair to everyone's faith and prevent lawsuits of discrimination?

I'm not sure what category to put it in without offending anyone?

2007-08-17 08:52:04 · 22 answers · asked by ieca909guy 3

Salam I don't have doubt in my heart that Allah SWT is the MOST GLORIOUS MOST MERCYFUL he loves us in Jesus, in Moses and Adam, and Ibrahim A.s to all of them and he loved us enough to leave paths for all of us, and it was given unto thee the promise land, and Allah SWT says there is emense reward for all those who do good deeds and strive for each others peace and help each other, and if not then there is his punishment, well I don't now about you but I rather have my punishment here thank you, and seek the rainbow its here but its been made to think its over here, I think its on the right like Allah SWT tells us not me! or anyone else its what Allah SWT says in the Quran and there is no need for prophet from his book for that is a great sin also! Salam

2007-08-17 08:51:09 · 7 answers · asked by Anonymous

Someone's got to know the real answer!

2007-08-17 08:50:26 · 21 answers · asked by Christian Sinner 7

Have a lovely and safe weekend. God Bless You. Signing out!

2007-08-17 08:50:12 · 3 answers · asked by Anonymous

natural disaster it's wonderfully amazing how we all bond, no matter what our beliefs.
If a fire hit your neighborhood, or a flood ensued, or a quake destroyed your neighbors home, would it matter what their beliefs were that would determine whether you helped another or not?
Would we be so nit picky about our differences then?

2007-08-17 08:49:16 · 9 answers · asked by Anonymous

what are some words of wisdom i can offer her on behalf of the wonderful R&Sers as she enters into womanhood?

in fact, you don't have to be pagan to answer this, all are welcome : )

2007-08-17 08:48:25 · 18 answers · asked by Anonymous

He is known primarily for his papal bull against Martin Luther and subsequent failure to stem the Protestant Reformation, which began during his reign when Martin Luther (1483–1546) published the 95 Theses and nailed them to the door of the Castle Church in Wittenberg.

2007-08-17 08:47:44 · 8 answers · asked by Anonymous

Hello, I am a 31 year old Caucasian American. My family has been in this country for almost 300 years. We have fought in the Revolutionary War, 1812, Civil War, WW1,WW2, Korea, and I am proud to say that my father served in Vietnam as a medic, saving the lives of his fellow soldiers as well as the "enemy". I am also proud to say that to my knowledge, none of my family has been involved with either of the Gulf Wars. I am also a proud Muslim. So when the ignorant among you say we Muslims should "go home", where exactly do you mean?

2007-08-17 08:47:26 · 37 answers · asked by norcalislam 3

He is known primarily for his papal bull against Martin Luther and subsequent failure to stem the Protestant Reformation, which began during his reign when Martin Luther (1483–1546) published the 95 Theses and nailed them to the door of the Castle Church in Wittenberg.

2007-08-17 08:46:49 · 4 answers · asked by Anonymous

Suppose you've just moved into "New Job City" and besides your immediate family, you don't know anyone at all. You were just settling in when a neighbor stops by to welcome you into the neighborhood. They offer you a card with a little info about them and go on their way. Shortly after, the other neighbors one by one all come by to do the same. Here's what's on the cards:

The Bennets. Family of 4, spends weekends on family outings to the park, bowling alley, movies, and playing sports.

The Klines: Family of 4, spends weekends playing chess and other board games, reading books, and going to museums.

The Coles: Family of 3, spends weekends alternately with neighbors 1 &2, ocasionally reads the bible or goes to church.

The Keatings: Family of 4, spends weekends in preparation for the life thereafter. Studies the bible exclusively, and attends church daily. Does not socialize with other the families.

Which family do you decide to get to know better, and why?

2007-08-17 08:41:46 · 34 answers · asked by Anonymous

1) A 15-year old girl was punitively dragged on her stomach from a rope tied to a van at Love Demonstrated Ministries’ boot camp near Corpus Christi because she failed to keep up with a running exercise. A retired U.S. Air Force instructor is the “commandant” of the camp that was created to “re-instill the values that have been lost in our society for a couple of generations, values such as discipline, morality, unity and integrity,” according to the camp’s Web site. The ministry is supported by both private and government funds amounting to $314,673 to operate the camp season of only 32 days with $278,549 going for salaries. Licensed camps in Texas are supposed to be at least 11 weeks long.

2) At the last minute, the High Point Church, a nondenominational megachurch in Arlington, Texas, reneged on its offer to provide a memorial service for its deceased janitor, a Navy veteran of the first Gulf war, when staff members discovered he was gay.

2007-08-17 08:40:08 · 13 answers · asked by Richard V 6

So, I have a question about Joseph Smith and the plates. Ok, so he dug up the plates along with the urium and thummin to translate. He put his face TIGHTLY against a hat and used the stones to translate the book of mormon. So, since he obviously did not use the plates to translate...what was the purpose of them? Big plates along with stones don't fit in a small hat.
That is a fact by the way, it is written in the church history along with a first account by the whitmer guy.

Also, does anyone know about when Joseph Smith was accused of fraud in 1827(before the book of mormon) for telling people he had magic stones that would tell him where to find gold? One more thing. Smith shot and killed 2 people with a smuggled gun, then tried to jump out of the window to avoid being caught. Doesn't sound very christian like to me? Not saying mormon people lie about it....but from my experience they try to hide it a little bit. Why?

2007-08-17 08:37:09 · 16 answers · asked by Anonymous

Why are you at the R&S section? Should we petition YA to start a new section for you? Maybe there is a section I do not know about and you feel lead to come here and keep us on our toes?

2007-08-17 08:36:03 · 29 answers · asked by A Voice 5