Religion & Spirituality - 18 August 2007

As hurricane Dean approaches the Gulf Coast, I am reminded that both Pat Robertson and Fred Phelps claimed that hurricane Katrina was an act of "Divine Retribution."

Has anybody ever explained exactly or approcimately why God was mad at Biloxi, Missisippi?

2007-08-18 11:53:21 · 13 answers · asked by Anonymous

I don't know how many people have asked questions and answered questions with a "your so stupid why do you think the way you do?" attitude. Do we really think that will change the way people think?

2007-08-18 11:51:53 · 35 answers · asked by Anonymous

The second born Isaac became the firstborn of Abraham instead Ishmael?
The second born Jacob became the firstborn of Isaac instead Esau?
Jacob blessed the second born of Joseph instead the firstborn?
Jacob took advantage of his brother Esau hunger to sale him his birthright?

Jacob stole Laban’s animals and his two daughters.
Jacob’s sons intended to kill their younger brother Joseph
Are Jacob and his sons criminals?

2007-08-18 11:51:41 · 16 answers · asked by Zimrari 1

You can try and knock us Christians down but through God's grace we'll get up and keep fighting.You can even kill us but that will only raise up more believers to spread the word of God?Think of it,if christianity is false then why do millions believe?Why are people willing to sacrifice themselves for Christ's Namesake?I can tell you this,even if christianity were made illegal in the u.s. I would still call myself a Christian and so will millions of others so atheists,satanists,pagans,agnostics,etc.I warn you now STAND DOWN,SURRENDER,YOU'VE LOST.

2007-08-18 11:50:38 · 14 answers · asked by Demon slayer 3

2007-08-18 11:49:03 · 40 answers · asked by Dr. G™ 5

2007-08-18 11:48:29 · 9 answers · asked by Anonymous

if a man was to go into the confession booth and say i have commited a sin maybe a sexual act against a child, surely the priest has a duty to inform the social services or the police, if he dosent then that would mean he is helping the perpetrator of the crime,

if i am wrong and this can not happen please explain to my why i am wrong

if i am right then i find it damn right discusting

thanks for your answers


xxx vici

2007-08-18 11:47:26 · 13 answers · asked by vici 4

If it is a command to "Worship in spirit and truth".
How do you make sure that your worship is the "TRUTH" if you are not allowed to go outside the printed material of your particular religion to look for balace, or scriptural accuracy?

2007-08-18 11:47:03 · 15 answers · asked by Anonymous

I know my answer, just would like to hear your thoughts on this question.

(Please star if you like or find this a good question ;-)

Thank you, Have a good day :)

2007-08-18 11:46:38 · 11 answers · asked by Bluelady... 7

2007-08-18 11:46:15 · 9 answers · asked by Anonymous

What's one religon, or belif that you abosouletly cannot tolerate...and why?

2007-08-18 11:45:40 · 31 answers · asked by Anonymous

You don't want to have to answer to God for your sins, so you just deny God altogether in order to avoid having to take accountability for your actions.
You can't stand the fact that there is a divine law that you HAVE to follow.
You can't stand the idea of having anything higher than yourself and having to answer to anyone but yourself.
You are selfish and live for yourself.
You are too proud to admit there is a God.
You think that you are God.
You worship lies.
You are mad at God.
You are going to come to come to the end of your life and have to face God but you deny that because you know you are not worthy of facing God. You are sending yourself to Hell. God does not send you to Hell, you send yourself there. There is no way you can be saved without Jesus.
I am not wishing for you atheists to go to Hell, but that is what is going to happen if you don't accept Jesus as your savior and own up to the fact that God exists.
Christians aren't perfect, just forgiven.

2007-08-18 11:43:43 · 28 answers · asked by Anonymous

Dont all religions believe in him in one shape or another?
I know the difference between belief and worship by the way...but doesnt belief give an idea/person/diety/god form?

2007-08-18 11:42:56 · 20 answers · asked by Anonymous

We have nothing too loose! the lost has everything too loose!! there soul too satan! Jesus is our living God! praying for the lost to get there hearts right with Jesus!!!!

2007-08-18 11:41:42 · 4 answers · asked by ANGEL HORSE 3

are there really ghosts out there or is it just something our mind makes up?

2007-08-18 11:39:37 · 32 answers · asked by Anonymous

I have been feeling very stressed and very lacking in the joy of the Lord. I am ashamed that I feel this way because all my needs are met and God is so good. in my 20s I was very high on life and very joyful and would make people laugh because they thought I was cute. I am in my mid 30s I am more reserved and have slowed down. My question is how do you get the joy of the Lord back in life even in the midst of stress and hard times?

2007-08-18 11:37:48 · 17 answers · asked by encourager4God 5

Given the fact that human race exist on earth from million of years, right from the cave man days. How come God send the King just 2000 years before? I see its unfair for those people, for missing so much.

2007-08-18 11:36:29 · 12 answers · asked by kaka 2

Is there a ay that the contradictions between religion and science can ever be explained in some way to allow them both to truthfully exist together?

for example science says basically that the universe was created by the big bang but the very first moments of how the bang came about are unknoiwn since something would have been created out of nothing. however that is scientifically impossible.

religions.. well those i know to a limited extent... show that God made the universe and he was there before anything else. which also is scientifically impossible.

can this possibly mean that god truly does exist and possibly created a world in which science was true... excluding the creation of the universe?

oh and just randomly does anyone think that this looks like a drooling smiley?

:).........

2007-08-18 11:34:34 · 21 answers · asked by Mbolt 2

I realize where much is given much is required. But Christians do you find that having a ministry or ministering to others rewarding or stressful and demanding and a lot of work? I have been ministering to someone and she is very demanding but also a wonderful giving kind person, whne ministry is no longer fun or easy or enjoyable what are godly ways to presevere and how do you get through the tough times in minstry? Thank you for your answers and God bless you.

2007-08-18 11:33:34 · 5 answers · asked by encourager4God 5

Everyone ive asked up till now has had a different opinion on what age you should start fasting full-time.
my dad says: when i reach the age of 13
my islamic teacher (at school): when i hit puberty
my maulvi: around the time you grow pubes and facial hair. im guessing he meant puberty.

Im 14 now, and fasted all of ramadan for the past 3 years. but im not sure if it is compulsory or not.

And another thing. I (and my parents encourage me) am trying to learn all about other religions...basically i dont want to follow blindly. if islam, as everyone claims, is flawless and logical... i ill follow it. i will not follow islam because my parents do, i want to make my own path.
my concern is, do i have to pray and/or fast if i dont completely believe?

Islam makes the most sense to me, but i dont want to neglect other religions, and regret it later... i respect all religions, and am tryig to find my way in life.
Can my parents force me to pray and fast?

& please dont preach

2007-08-18 11:32:50 · 15 answers · asked by Rastafarianhobo 4

... which meds would you give to which regulars? (And please don't go giving me any Thorazine, lol!)

2007-08-18 11:32:39 · 11 answers · asked by /\v/\TARD 3

a group of people?

2007-08-18 11:30:58 · 32 answers · asked by Wellll... hello then! 1

2007-08-18 11:29:06 · 14 answers · asked by Anonymous

when i wake up i remember how i felt when i was flying? whats it all about?

2007-08-18 11:27:49 · 24 answers · asked by Anonymous

I attend a non-denominational Christian church. My step sister, who attends the same church, does not lead a life that indicates any sort of moral standards or any sort of comittment to Christ. Yet she is getting baptised today, for the sole purpose of pleasing her dad. My faith is very important to me, as is the concept of baptism; I have no desire whatsoever to be there when it happens. I realize I don't have any right to judge, but I just don't want to be there. My family, however, would like me to come. Am I wrong? Should I go?

2007-08-18 11:25:32 · 16 answers · asked by Matt B 2

2007-08-18 11:23:46 · 11 answers · asked by Anonymous

Do you ever feel like banging your head against a wall or screaming at the top of your lungs? Also are you ever ashamed when some of the questions that make you ask yourself what is this person thinking comes from somebody who claims your religious or non religious beliefs?

2007-08-18 11:22:13 · 19 answers · asked by Anonymous

2007-08-18 11:22:09 · 14 answers · asked by Anonymous

2007-08-18 11:21:07 · 20 answers · asked by ? 6

2007-08-18 11:20:33 · 18 answers · asked by Anonymous