Religion & Spirituality - 17 August 2007

Most, but not all, Atheists at some point were part of the Christian religion. Some, but not most, Christians at some point were Atheist.

Is it safe to assume that an Atheist generally has a better understanding of a Christian mind than a Christian has of an Atheist mind, having more likely experienced both?

This is a question, not an insult. Agree or disagree, feel free to state why.

Thanks in advance.

2007-08-17 05:01:44 · 21 answers · asked by Armless Joe, Bipedal Foe 6

Here is a quote from a question asking about belief in the end of the world:

"This question keeps popping up a lot lately. YES! it's coming and again, it'll either be 2018 or 2037 based on solid biblical and extra biblical evidence. I just wish it would happen sooner."

I honestly don't get this. The whole "solid biblical and extra biblical evidence" thing aside, lots of people seem to eagerly anticipate this. From my experience the ones who look forward the most tend to mention how tortured the unbelievers will be. I simply so not understand the desire to see so many people tortured eternally. It also seems incongruent with Christ's love. If anyone would care to take a stab at the motivator for this apocalyptic mentality, or the concept of infinite punishment for finite sins, I'd really like to hear your answer.

2007-08-17 05:01:14 · 7 answers · asked by Anonymous

I'm writing an essay about Hekate and was wondering what exactly being a "triple goddess" means.

2007-08-17 04:52:31 · 15 answers · asked by Anonymous

I see there`s another in the newspapers today.
Why do they do it?
The question is: Is it against all religions to do that?

2007-08-17 04:51:53 · 11 answers · asked by Montgomery B 4

..where Jesus first stepped foot....

and .. oh.. and that these 2% identify with the Palestinian people and oppose the Israelis...

do you find that the fact that Christians and Muslims have NO LEGAL right to worship in Jerusalem...... and that this law can be applied and was applied many times....

2007-08-17 04:51:53 · 34 answers · asked by Anonymous

will raise him up at the last day." What does the word "draw" mean in this verse?

**Please note that the Bible says we are to compare Spiritual things with Spiritual (1 Corinthians 2:13). This means we are to see how God uses the term throughout the Bible to get the definition.

2007-08-17 04:51:22 · 12 answers · asked by Anonymous

suddenly my confidence was interpreted as pride, my knowledge was called intelletual snobbery, and my happiness was seen as hedonistic...

Did I really change that much? Or is there possibly another explanation?

2007-08-17 04:50:58 · 21 answers · asked by Eleventy 6

and pro gay rights?

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“I’m pro-choice. I’m pro-gay rights,” Giuliani said. He was then asked whether he supports a ban on what critics call partial-birth abortions. “No, I have not supported that, and I don’t see my position on that changing,” he responded.
Source: CNN.com, “Inside Politics” Dec 2, 1999
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2007-08-17 04:48:42 · 23 answers · asked by Anonymous

If you are a person of any faith, will you please join in prayer for the people of Jamaica, the Cayman Islands, Haiti and other nearby islands? It looks like Hurricane Dean will very shortly be in an ideal position to expand, rapidly, and Jamaica is likely to get the worst of it. Please keep all the people in this storm’s path in your prayers.

Hurricanes play a vital role in the planet’s balance, but it’s no fun to be stuck in the middle of one.

2007-08-17 04:46:47 · 13 answers · asked by Anonymous

2007-08-17 04:46:00 · 16 answers · asked by Anonymous

... since you had kids? For me, I can see how difficult it must have been for my mom. It is hard enough to be a parent with some tools and skills and support...her illness just exhasperated everything for her and us. I am starting to forgive her, but still am unsure if I can connect with her. What are your stories?

2007-08-17 04:45:41 · 7 answers · asked by NONAME 5

2007-08-17 04:45:13 · 43 answers · asked by Anonymous

May God forgive my error, and keep my heart within His way.

Proverbs 9
6 Forsake the foolish, and live; and go in the way of understanding.

7 He that reproveth a scorner getteth to himself shame: and he that rebuketh a wicked man getteth himself a blot.

8 Reprove not a scorner, lest he hate thee: rebuke a wise man, and he will love thee.

9 Give instruction to a wise man, and he will be yet wiser: teach a just man, and he will increase in learning.

10 The fear of the LORD is the beginning of wisdom: and the knowledge of the holy is understanding.

11 For by me thy days shall be multiplied, and the years of thy life shall be increased.

12 If thou be wise, thou shalt be wise for thyself: but if thou scornest, thou alone shalt bear it.

2007-08-17 04:45:11 · 13 answers · asked by Anonymous

I truly admire the devout sincerity and strictness that Orthodox Jews uphold in regards to laws such as eating, dress, appearance and the Sabath. Do Jews feel as if they are in bondage by following those. I would guess not but why not?? I would love to hear from Rabbis or a life long Jew. Please help Shalom!

2007-08-17 04:44:59 · 10 answers · asked by Anonymous

How strongly do you believe your religion? Is it just something you believe because it is all you know- or do you believe it with your whole heart and soul? What is the strength of your testimony? Do you have to interpert your relgion to make it feel right, or is it right to begin with?

2007-08-17 04:44:54 · 12 answers · asked by Chris 3

Following up on Bettie's question, I would assume that you can reach the "maximum level of happiness" (as quoted from one of the answers on Bettie's question) without God, because if you're an atheist, your wants and needs have absolutely nothing to do with God. So if your wants/needs are fulfilled, voila, you're happy, no God required. Correct?

2007-08-17 04:42:18 · 19 answers · asked by Linz ♥ VT 4

One of the family members shouted at the bodies of his wife & children as they were pulled from the rubble, "Why did you go? Why?"

He had listened & didn't go.

2007-08-17 04:41:40 · 12 answers · asked by t_a_m_i_l 6

Does that make your happiness of a higher quality? Is there a way to tell the difference between "good happiness" and "bad happiness"?

http://answers.yahoo.com/question/index;_ylt=AhtyKd7TH5rMhGO4mLGxE5zsy6IX?qid=20070817081707AAicIDG

2007-08-17 04:39:32 · 33 answers · asked by Anonymous

From what I see in the United States of Protestant Christians and practically most Christians.

Sell your posessions and give to the poor. Provide purses for yourselves that will not wear out, a treasure in heaven that will not be exhausted, where no thief comes near and no moth destroys. Luke 12:33, NIV

"Then Jesus beholding him loved him, and said unto him, One thing thou lackest: go thy way, sell whatsoever thou hast, and give to the poor, and thou shalt have treasure in heaven: and come, take up the cross, and follow me. Mark 10:21 KJV

Ye have heard that it was said of them of old time, Thou shalt not kill; and whosoever shall kill shall be in danger of the judgment: But I say unto you, That whosoever is angry with his brother without a cause shall be in danger of the judgment: and whosoever shall say to his brother, Raca, shall be in danger of the council: but whosoever shall say, Thou fool, shall be in danger of hell fire. Matthew 5:21-22 KJV

2007-08-17 04:36:23 · 7 answers · asked by advait0 1

...how did it become the woman's duty to prepare men's meals? Was that wise?

2007-08-17 04:36:07 · 27 answers · asked by AuroraDawn 7

2007-08-17 04:35:29 · 16 answers · asked by karthik.r k 1

Joshua 6:2-17 states"And the LORD said unto Joshua, See, I have given into thine hand Jericho, and the king thereof, and the mighty men of valour.
3 And ye shall compass the city, all ye men of war, and go round about the city once. Thus shalt thou do six days.
4 And seven priests shall bear before the ark seven trumpets of rams' horns: and the seventh day ye shall compass the city seven times, and the priests shall blow with the trumpets.
5 And it shall come to pass, that when they make a long blast with the ram's horn, and when ye hear the sound of the trumpet, all the people shall shout with a great shout; and the wall of the city shall fall down flat, and the people shall ascend up every man straight before him.
6 And Joshua the son of Nun called the priests, and said unto them, Take up the ark of the covenant, and let seven priests bear seven trumpets of rams' horns before the ark of the LORD.

2007-08-17 04:32:50 · 8 answers · asked by Anonymous

Okay so here my beef... Christian claim that the only way to get to heaven is to accept jesus christ as your savior, and that good deeds alone cannot get you into this heaven. So what about the remote villages that have never heard of jesus? And what about the centuries that Native Americans, Asians, South american tribes and any other peoples that never heard of jesus? I'm sure these were all very good people but just because they didn't know they are supposedly damned to hell for an eternity... I don't buy that! Someone please explain this to me. And that's just one of the many things but I just want to address this one for now.

2007-08-17 04:32:02 · 27 answers · asked by MakJaggie 2

am sorry if this question is offending but some Christians say Jesus is black , others say he is white ... can you please tell me why?
and it would be better if you mentioned something from the Bible ..
thank you ..

2007-08-17 04:31:31 · 25 answers · asked by Donets'k 5

Angels don't have free will. So how did he rebel?

2007-08-17 04:30:20 · 14 answers · asked by Sam 6

2007-08-17 04:28:26 · 15 answers · asked by Young Gun 2

Okay so Proud Muslimah Beautiful Islam just blocked me so I can't even answer her questions. I have never emailed her or anyone else on this forum. As an atheist, I have never blocked ANYONE, not even Fireball. I don't agree with Fireball, but I am not going to stop the entire yahoo community from even seeing her answers. Is this not cowardly of Proud Muslim? I guess she's not so proud after all if she can't even cope with someone questioning her religion.

2007-08-17 04:28:24 · 14 answers · asked by Anonymous

There are always so many things on here and in the world about how they dont like the views of Christians or how there so hypocritical about there own morals...

Why is this? Why do they try to find everything wrong with my religion? Simple things like:

You eat pork... Your not supposed to eat pork.... I eat Pork yes I do!

The New Testament changed so many things. It gave us new rights that Old Testament people did not have. We no longer have to give sacarafices.. We can speak directly to God.. And we have FREE WILL. Just because some guy says he's Christian doesnt really mean he is... Some people like the title but none of the things to go along with it. Yes, I break some rules, and sin, but were human. Thats why Jesus gave us the ability to ask for fogivness.

Does anyone else agree with me? Or am i just babbling...

2007-08-17 04:25:31 · 18 answers · asked by -x GuitarGuy x- 2

Are they saying that you can do no wrong? How are they defining sin to say that it doesnt exist?

2007-08-17 04:22:06 · 6 answers · asked by MrMyers 5

Do you guys follow the old testament or not??

Some christians say you're supposed to obey the OT as well as the NT... some say only the NT, the OT is just for historical purposes

Some christians say you follow only Jesus's grace, some say Jesus actually teaches to follow the law before him...

And lastly, if you accept Jesus Christ and are saved by Grace, don't you still get to go to heaven if you don't follow the rules of the bible?

I've been getting such conflicting answers to these question, depending on the christian i ask...

Could someone clear this up for me?

2007-08-17 04:20:33 · 50 answers · asked by Katrina 5