Religion & Spirituality - 21 August 2007

not be so highly critical and mocking of each other?

Think of it this way:

Believers -- you know you're not going to convince non-believers by being self-righteous, attacking, condemning, etc.

Non-Believers - we already know that you think we're idiotic, illogical, crazy, "fundies," etc.

So why don't we just move on from that polarizing, and try to learn from each other?

For example, believers could try to understand HOW atheists came to be where they're at spiritually, and atheists could learn more about the concrete experiences believers have had from God.....it could be a real exchange....

I'm not trying to be all ghandi-esque or like "Why can't we all just get along?!" I'm just saying, we've already traded all the insults we can trade, and each side knows how the other responds by now, so why can't we take a different approach? It would be so much cooler in here if we could....

2007-08-21 21:31:23 · 20 answers · asked by Anonymous

2007-08-21 21:31:08 · 33 answers · asked by Anonymous

Even if it is paradise. If they know lots of their friends and relations have gone to hell.

2007-08-21 21:28:53 · 25 answers · asked by Barbara Doll to you 7

2007-08-21 21:26:15 · 19 answers · asked by Anonymous

You're preaching in the middle of a college campus and you suddenly notice people running towards a crowd forming a ring nearby. As you approach you hear shouts and cheers and you see two people dueling, using the art of Kendo. (For those unfamiliar, this is the Japanese martial art of fencing, using bamboo swords)

The two opponents are battling it out just in their normal clothes and in the middle is a guy holding two different colored flags. The crowd is cheering as the two fight with skill and precision. The two fighters seem to be ignoring the crowd and just focused on their duel.

Would you________

a. go back to what you were doing.( If so, why?)
b. have something to say. (If so, what and why?)

This question may seem a little weird but it's to aid my research paper in Sociology so please be honest with your answers. Thank You.

2007-08-21 21:25:00 · 8 answers · asked by Otaku in Need 4

Do you think they should allocate more money for medical research centers where peoples life is saved.I think so many
medical research center are run by the charity work.I am not
against charity work it is very good thing.Government should
pay more attention for medical research center as well and
allocate more money for medical research,so that they do not have to beg for money.

2007-08-21 21:23:31 · 7 answers · asked by Anonymous

All the talk about "I love Jesus and he loves me", then they say hes going to marry them at the feast of the lamb.

Sounds a bit borderline and suspect to me.

2007-08-21 21:20:51 · 11 answers · asked by Anonymous

Our sperm and egg pass along something called chromosomes which carry the genetic traits from our fathers and mothers to make babies. Before the fetus has developed the brain does he believe in God? Yeah it sounds stupid right.... thats the point. Religion is not inscribed in our DNA.

A secular viewpoint

2007-08-21 21:15:42 · 3 answers · asked by Anonymous

How can people be so arrogant? I have a family member who is an atheist and this hurts me because I know that the only way to go to Heaven is to be a Christian. You have to accept Jesus into your life. This really hurts me because I don't want him to go to Hell, but he will unless he changes his ways.

What should I do? He is so close-minded. It is just so frustrating to be around him.

I know that Jesus has tried to touch his heart, yet he refuses. Has anyone else gone through this experience? It's absolutely horrible.

I pray that he sees the truth. I don't want anything bad to happen to him or anyone else.

Open your hearts. May God bless you.

2007-08-21 21:15:07 · 28 answers · asked by Anonymous

This is for everyone, Im 22 and still a virgin I have given up trying to woo a woman the normal way so have decided I will sleep with a prostitute. Im also a christian and would like to know how God looks upon this. Could u give me the passages i should look at in the bible? Also are there any christian men who are or have been in my situation and tell me your way of dealing with it and experience? thank you for reading no silly answers please.

2007-08-21 21:13:32 · 28 answers · asked by male_lookin_for_love_22 1

I don't expect everyone to be a scholar in the subject but obviously you must have an opinion.
This question is not meant to offend anyone; I merely want to know how this word is understood across the world.
Thank you.

2007-08-21 21:11:09 · 12 answers · asked by Anonymous

2007-08-21 21:00:48 · 24 answers · asked by Mercury 2010 7

I want to hear from all different faiths (that even includes atheists) for this question? One other question, do you believe in fate or destiny? Thanks for answering!

2007-08-21 20:49:28 · 23 answers · asked by lord of destiny 1

2007-08-21 20:49:20 · 14 answers · asked by Anonymous

It seems so silly. Please help me understand. We laugh at Greek mythology for once believing in Gods, yet we do the same thing.

2007-08-21 20:48:11 · 36 answers · asked by Chelsea 3

Not sure if anyone here has taken much astronomy but space is big. Beyond comprehension big. The earth is a completely incosequential spec in a nowhere galaxy.

Why did god need to create more stars than there are grains of sand on earth? Why would he need other planets at all for that matter? Doesn't it seem like overkill to create all of this for his "chosen people"?


Please no god works in mysterious ways thoughtless answers. Do you have any rational suggestions?

2007-08-21 20:47:54 · 19 answers · asked by Gawdless Heathen 6

You say that Jesus isn't the son of God, but a profit. Well, if he was a profit how come he would lie and say he was the son of God?!? I mean, if he really were a good profit than I don't think he would lie. If he did lie than wouldn't that make him a low-down lier, how could he be just a 'good man' without being either the son of God, or a lier?

2007-08-21 20:45:08 · 26 answers · asked by wyomingirlie16 3

2007-08-21 20:38:32 · 42 answers · asked by Anonymous

I know what it means. I want to know what it means to you!

2007-08-21 20:37:25 · 25 answers · asked by Anonymous

I'm interested in your initial reason for becoming an atheist or christian but you can say why you stayed christians/atheists if you wish. Just curious here.

2007-08-21 20:36:02 · 28 answers · asked by Someone 2

2007-08-21 20:35:12 · 6 answers · asked by jdca 1

...at all in The Bible...?

What people said, what they said happened, and what those happenings mean is all...

"Interpretive Assumptions..."

I'm going by the definition of the words "Fact" and "Verifiable" as put forth in the English Dictionary...

Why do so many people use the word "fact" when what they're really saying is "assumption" and "belief" and "faith?"

There's a very big difference in the meanings, I would appreciate if people would start using the appropriate words for the appropriate points they're trying to make...

Wouldn't that strengthen their viewpoint if they were more accurate in their choice of words...?

2007-08-21 20:34:36 · 21 answers · asked by Anonymous

Or are the sculptors just being ironic?

2007-08-21 20:31:29 · 18 answers · asked by Anonymous

Hate the sin not the sinner? True or false?

2007-08-21 20:30:41 · 24 answers · asked by fish for a day 2

All this? I mean, it's a little much don't ya think?

2007-08-21 20:26:14 · 12 answers · asked by Anonymous

2007-08-21 20:23:30 · 12 answers · asked by Rose 2

im christian. i love jesus. i know jesus died on the christ for my sins. i know it!

im a lesbian. i love my girlfriend.

i need to know why the bible says its wrong. WHY?!?!?!? is it procreation??? is that it??? b/c any straight married couple that chooses not to have children is not procreating (assuming they are fully capable of procreating). so doesnt that mean they are just as "bad" as homosexuals???

why does a woman have to be w/ a man?!??!?! why???? why??? i dont understand and God knows i want to!

2007-08-21 20:21:06 · 18 answers · asked by Eighty7 3

God forbid Adam and Eve to taste the Fruit of Knowledge. The Devil urged them. Dose this imply, God is against Knowledge. God doesnot want us to be wise/educated?

2007-08-21 20:17:44 · 19 answers · asked by Saint Probosky 2

1- Soothsayer: This user will post questions that promote his/her faith and choose that answer which agrees with him/her more than any other.
2- Moral hopper: This user will take offense at anything you say.
3- Brainy Atheist: This user is a new entrant to atheism and thinks this has made him/her smarter. The user will express excitement over the new-found intelligence by putting down religious people.
4- Martha Good: She gives brief answers and they are basically encouraging claps on the back of the asker, appreciating what a good question it was!
5- Alec Revolution: He believed he could change this forum, make it more tolerant and intellectual so that it is more useful. Alecs don't last long.
Care to add?

2007-08-21 20:17:36 · 11 answers · asked by Anonymous

There are no mention of His parables or of "turning the other cheek" in preference to "eye for an eye".How does one 'corrupt' teachings that are harder to observe? eg ' love your neighbor pray for those who persecute you'

2007-08-21 20:15:02 · 11 answers · asked by Anonymous