Religion & Spirituality - 21 August 2007

A homocidal maniac who does it in the name of God? A faithful church goer who embezzles from his company? A gay preacher? A dead man who says the f* word when he stubs his toe on the pearly gates? Someone who appears to be faithful but has a secret affair?

2007-08-21 12:31:45 · 15 answers · asked by joezen777 5

2007-08-21 12:30:01 · 12 answers · asked by Anonymous

2007-08-21 12:28:45 · 22 answers · asked by david w 2

I have heard that money is the root of all evil, but I think religion and the desire for power is actually the true evil root.

Think about it....I although churches want our money, what they are really after is our soul and submission to their beliefs.

So yes or no.....is religion really the true root of evil?

2007-08-21 12:27:21 · 46 answers · asked by Rosebee 4

My son is going to be baptised (Catholic ceremony) and I am wondering if it's expected/tradition to give the Godparents something as a gift/thank you. If so, what do you suggest?

Thanks!

2007-08-21 12:27:16 · 10 answers · asked by Anonymous

2007-08-21 12:25:18 · 23 answers · asked by Anonymous

just had an incident where my girlfriend which is a "devout" atheist was asked to be matron of honour at a wedding, which entailed a reading - not being to religious my self, I said its only words (sorry for those strong minded Christians)- but this goes against her strong beliefs that there is nor god or "higher power" - what are you remarks on the topic

2007-08-21 12:24:54 · 20 answers · asked by acurodd 2

Or at least it should. I had 671 before.

My question: What denomination of Protestant tends to be the most ? What about Catholics, can they be as well?

2007-08-21 12:23:49 · 5 answers · asked by Moonlit Hemlock 3

I totally would. :o)

2007-08-21 12:22:26 · 11 answers · asked by Linz ♥ VT 4

My daughter thinks I am a god now because she got to have pancakes for dinner.

2007-08-21 12:22:17 · 11 answers · asked by Patrick the Carpathian, CaFO 7

woud you exhibit some senselessness by going to the bar to attack the bar's innocent and faithful patrons who truly enjoy their spirits in their haven of choice?

Why would you not stick to your territory where there's no interesting talk about positive future expectations and the hope of seeing the destruction of wicked evil enemies?

2007-08-21 12:21:37 · 43 answers · asked by Anonymous

I have seen so many muslim women wear Scurf ,but they also wear Tight jinse pant .which clearly show there figure.is it ok?

2007-08-21 12:20:27 · 16 answers · asked by Anonymous

When deception is a characteristics of Devil?
Did you see any other people like these deceivers?
Just see the site.
http://isaalmasih.net/

2007-08-21 12:15:14 · 33 answers · asked by muslim_warrior0007 1

I learned that I am going straight to hell because I am evil and consort with demons and the devil. The best part is that I am not even aware of doing it because I am blind.

2007-08-21 12:13:24 · 20 answers · asked by Epona Willow 7

1. Biblical Law. Matthew 5:17-18 says quite clearly that Jesus demands Christians follow Old Testament law completely, to the smallest possible point. Why don’t they?

2. Infanticide. The modern Christian churches of the world tend to gloss the fact that God is a child killer—the 10th plague in Egypt—and say that Jesus set this right. Ignoring for a moment that the crucifixion is just one more child killing to fulfill God’s will, why does Jesus say he also will kill children in Revelation 2:23?

3. Fact or Allegory. The Bible says the Earth is between 6,000 and 8,000 years old, that it was created in 7 days, and that Man is made of dirt and Woman a piece of Man. Most churches today say that this is allegory. What passages of the Bible support it all being just allegory?

4. Needle’s Eye. Jesus said rich men don’t go to Heaven easily and even implied that it wasn’t possible. Why are so many people with money and property Christian?

2007-08-21 12:12:32 · 10 answers · asked by clarky 2

I don't believe one person who answered this question read it.

2007-08-21 12:12:30 · 8 answers · asked by don_steele54 6

con*tent:
adjective - in a state of peaceful happiness
noun - a state of satisfaction

Can Satan be content *AND* jealous of God? Can Satan be content *and* want to unseat God?

Is jealousy possible if one is 100% content?

I ask because people in my last question tried to say that Satan was 100% content and jealous of God. This is impossible if you understand the definitions of both words. If Satan wanted to be God, then he was not in a "a state of satisfaction".

http://answers.yahoo.com/question/index;_ylt=AkTlqsFdostR70b.h4mZGRfsy6IX?qid=20070821150304AAKMVlc

So, true or false: At the time of the revolt, and as evidenced by his jealousy and pride, Satan was not 100% content with his existence in Heaven.

2007-08-21 12:10:03 · 18 answers · asked by Anonymous

2007-08-21 12:06:52 · 4 answers · asked by RIFF 5

More importantly, how many of them were based on content? (I can give you at least two big ones, but I've never counted all of them)

Whenever someone asks about the 4000 changes in the BoM, people are quick to respond with "they were grammatical changes." I agree that most of them (probably at lest 3500 of them) were of this variety, but it seems that "grammar" is an oft-used scapegoat to deflect inquiry regarding more substantial changes.

Can anyone provide a number? Or maybe a list?

Disclaimer: This is a truth-seeking question. I actually DO want to know. Please refrain from posting the following:

"You are ignorant"
"Find something better to do"
"Go to lds.org: it has all the answers you're looking for"
"You should only listen to mormons because nobody else really knows"

All answers are appreciated, especially those with links or sources. Thank you, and kindest regards to all.

2007-08-21 12:05:06 · 16 answers · asked by Anonymous

If you're not behind our troops, please stand in front of them.

I'm seeing it everywhere...

2007-08-21 12:03:35 · 35 answers · asked by Nijg 6

choose one person from R&S to spend your last hour with, who would it be and why?

Be nice.

2007-08-21 11:58:59 · 21 answers · asked by ? 4

Seriously, some of these things. I wonder if they even take themselves serious with. And now it is becoming a place for me to get my daily laugh in.

2007-08-21 11:56:54 · 23 answers · asked by Kathy H 3

I believe that unless people become members of the family of God, praying to God is a waste of time. God will not answer prayer if we stand outside of His eternal family of Christian believers.

Moreover, we should end all our prayers by saying "in the name of Jesus." Of course, this only applies to Christians (members of the family of God).

I cannot comprehend why people who are not saved expect God to answer their prayers.

Otherwise, I see no difference between a Christain and a nonChristian asking God for help in prayer.

I not talking about repentance. I am talking about praying for wealth, cure for illnesses, etc.

Why would anyone expect God to answer prayers if repentance has not taken place in the life of that person?

Your thoughts?

2007-08-21 11:56:38 · 28 answers · asked by Anonymous

Do either of these quotes from the linked article surprise you?
"...and those who said they never attend religious services read nearly twice as many as those who attend frequently."

"Those likeliest to read religious books included older and married women, LOWER EARNERS, minorities, LESSER EDUCATED PEOPLE, Southerners, rural residents, Republicans and conservatives"

http://news.yahoo.com/s/ap/20070821/ap_on_re_us/reading_habits_ap_poll

2007-08-21 11:55:14 · 6 answers · asked by Anonymous

I am very interested in using runes (in amulets and in telling the future) and I have read a lot about it, but the more I read, the more confused I get.

2007-08-21 11:54:05 · 5 answers · asked by Sean L. 1

I have been practicing Wicca for a while, and I know alot about the religion, but is there a Wiccan Bible? And are their churches for Wiccans to meet in?

2007-08-21 11:50:50 · 8 answers · asked by Sean L. 1

Is not allowing an atheist to care for your child based solely on the fact they are an atheist discrimination?

If it is not, please explain why.

2007-08-21 11:47:40 · 20 answers · asked by meissen97 6

And the Universe is HEAVEN, and it encompasses many solar systems ..
TWELVE. Denotes Governmental perfection. It is the number or factor of all numbers connected with goverment: whether by Tribes or Apostles, or in measurement of time, or in things which have to do with government in the heavens and the earth.
Two witnesses acting for God on behalf of His people
(11).
26. a) A promised Seed to possess the gate of his enemies
(22:17).
b) The promised Seed coming into possession (11:18).
27. a) Man's dominion ceased and Satan's begun (3:24).
b) Satan's dominion ended, and man's restored (22).
28. a) The old serpent causing sin, suffering, an death (3:1).
b) The old serpent bound for 1,000 years (20:1-3).
29. a) The doom of the old serpent pronounced (3:15).
b) The doom of the old serpent executed (20:10).
30. a) Sun, moon, and stars, associated with Israel (37:9).
b) Sun, moon, and stars, associated again with Israel
(12).

2007-08-21 11:45:51 · 8 answers · asked by Anonymous

oh..... if you are atheist, and you have to go to a jury, would you have to put your hand to the bible???

just a question....

2007-08-21 11:44:26 · 17 answers · asked by jordan 1

"The Jews and the Christians, and the hypocrites, who are conspiring with them, may try however hard they may to extinguish this Light of Allah, it will shine forth and spread in the world in all its fullness, and the Religion brought by the true Messenger of Allah shall prevail over every other religion however hateful it may be to the pagans and polytheists."
--Holy Quran -9.32-34

Beacause she is a kafir-murtad and agent of the enemies of Allah.
But certainly she is not alone. There is no extra right that
women might have other than what is sanctioned by God
alone in Islam. Female circumcision has nothing to do
with Islam--but is an abhored cultural practice in some African
Muslim countries(it's not practiced by most Muslims). Freedom of speech is not an absolute value. Try to deny the Holocaust in some
West European countries and see what happens to you.
Homos are perverted people. They shouldn't be practice and propagate their perverted actions. Not only Islam but
Judaism and Christianity has something to say about them.
Read the Bible.
Islam didn't bring injustices but justice and fairness--because
it came from the All-mighty Creator himself. Western concept of freedom of speech and equality in inherently inconsistent
and mere hypocrisy. Islam deals with reality.
No matter how much murtads like Ayan Hirsi Ali and her counterparts try to fight God himself--they are bound to fail
here and the hereafter. If you play with fire--you will burn your hand.

2007-08-21 11:41:05 · 8 answers · asked by muslim_warrior0007 1