Religion & Spirituality - 23 August 2007

one of my friends told me today that the peace sign was really an upside down broken cross. she said that a long time ago, somebody did that on purpose and people got really angry, so they made it into a "peace" sign. is it true? if not whats the real story.

2007-08-23 14:08:45 · 6 answers · asked by Anonymous

How do christians know this? How can they prove this?

2007-08-23 14:07:24 · 22 answers · asked by Anonymous

2007-08-23 14:05:12 · 5 answers · asked by Megegie 5

Try to imagine the silent agony of a man decorated for "bravery" beyond the call of duty, whose motivation was the hatred of his father that he vented it on the enemies !

At some point, your suffering may no longer be the fault of the world, your father, your mother or that molesting cad of a brother.
Can you lift yourself up by your bootstraps, surely not?
Take heart, all is not lost.

It was only the way we all go about saving ourselves, that is hopeless.

Whenever we are upset, you can do nothing right. On the other hand, when you are calm and centered, you can do nothing wrong. If you find yourself condemned by others, it will be for your noble character, so endure it patiently.

Do not take things so personally. Fearlessly speak your mind. Take appropriate action and you shall never suffer anxiety or depression.

In fact, the cure of your past and the blessing of the future lie in dealing perfectly in the present with imperfect people!

What's your thoughts on these-What say U?

2007-08-23 14:04:35 · 5 answers · asked by Anonymous

2007-08-23 14:02:35 · 58 answers · asked by Velveteen S 1

Please do not use foul or offensive language. Please use quotes from the Bible to support your answer.

2007-08-23 14:01:36 · 9 answers · asked by Don Corleone 1

2007-08-23 13:59:47 · 10 answers · asked by Don Corleone 1

2007-08-23 13:57:29 · 12 answers · asked by Anonymous

2007-08-23 13:55:30 · 14 answers · asked by Anonymous

2007-08-23 13:55:12 · 19 answers · asked by Anonymous

I'm asking about your emotional reaction to that knowledge. Please do not discuss WHETHER such a thing is true, that's not what I'm asking.

2007-08-23 13:54:57 · 30 answers · asked by Anonymous

I have been researching for a while and have come up with a few questions.1) What is the name of God (refering to the christian god) and 2) Where is he from. I find it hard to believe that he just pop'd up out of no where, and the fact that many religions borrowed gods/goddesses from previous religions was popular. There were also many older predating religions in the area and time frame, I know Dravidianism is one. I also know that the probable symbol/element/whatever for God is fire because the vast majority of communications between people and god are done via fire. Burning bush, sacrifices by fire... ect. There ya go. And please, if your a closed minded Christian who can't think beyond what their pastor/preacher/minister/priest has shoved down your throats, don't bother replying unless you have viable information. My goal is to understand God better by understanding his history neglected in the bible. Thank you and have a nice day.

2007-08-23 13:53:58 · 13 answers · asked by ladyluck6207 1

American's Prayer

Our Almighty Father, whom art in Heaven, whom art creator of all existence, and the only true and living God. Hallowed be your name. We approach your throne in prayer.

This day you have given and provided with the golden sun shining on beautiful nature, Thank thee. In this day as we love, live, and labor may we do all of our deeds in your accordance. Thankfullness to you for all of the blessing given from you. Thankfullness to you for your son, our Lord and Savior. You so loved the world you gave your son to redeem mankind, he gave his life upon the cross of calvary and you ressurected him and he opened the life gate that whom that believe may not perish but have everlasting life. He is now at your right hand, Thank thee.

May we seek you and your kingdom: Your kingdom come and your will be done here on earth as it is in Heaven. Father, we are greatful and thankful for this united land of America. Our great land of liberty built on your foundation and under you, the only true and living God. May our hopes of our country be built upon your rock and no other rock that leads to sinking sand. Let not our enemies, nor the gates of Hades, nor the chief evil being prevail against it. Our faith, the one and only faith let us have and none other that our country undivided and whole can hear and have the ability read and speak your word which is truth and may the truth make us free. Let us always be free to worship you the only true and living God not as a privilidge but as commanded. Let your Gospel be heared for mankind to obey for salvation. Our trust is in you from our faith by hearing your true word. Let us always follow your commandments first, have given to us our blessing from you of food, water, garmets, shelter, and toilage. May the children of this land grow in to good Christian individuals and leaders of tommorow. Be with us when we help our fellow citizens when they are in need. Let us join hands in brother hood in our loved for our blessed land. Let us not be lead into temptation, but delivered from evil and with your rod and staff comfort us and from that may we fear no evil nor the dark valley of death. May our leaders lead us with in your word, commandments, guidance, and accordance. May brave and bold men and women who defend this land for it's people recieve your love, support, protection, courage, and comfort. May our citizens live freely with liberty and justice for all. O' Father may this great nation have your love, mercy, grace, and glory shed on to it. Long may this land live and have it's foundation built upon your rock. May this country be stong in your will and live forever and ever. May your grace be with this land forever. Let us all have faith, hope, love, knowledge of your word, and belief inside of us always and endlessly. For the kingdom, glory, and power is yours and in your hands forever and ever. Worthy art thou and How great thou art.

Forgive us all of our errors, debts, and shortcomes. Father' Thank you for all. It is in and through the name of your son Jesus Christ, the only mediator between you and mankind that we pray.

Amen.

2007-08-23 13:53:12 · 9 answers · asked by Josh T 3

I used to volunteer at my church before I became disillusioned and became an atheist. Part of the work I did involved putting flowers up around the church. Sure, they looked and smelled nice and all that. But the pricetag was outrageous! The church would spend hundreds of dollars each year on them.

My question is, what function does this serve? How does this fulfill Jesus' work? Couldn't the money be better spent for other charitable causes, such as supplying food to the poor?

2007-08-23 13:50:58 · 9 answers · asked by Serpico7 5

...If so, then please tell me some of your interesting expieriences. I would like answers from the entire spectrum. From those who had to stay in homeless shelters and from those who didn't.

2007-08-23 13:50:38 · 5 answers · asked by guitarman28716 3

Should a real God be so consumed with himself that he would "want" to burn people forever for not believing in him?

Would a real god need a human blood sacrifice to make everything okay?

Would he need blood to wash away sins?

Is it not funny how christians find ways to disregard these facts and justify their sick Gods actions?

2007-08-23 13:48:56 · 26 answers · asked by Anonymous

If the Judeo-Christian God is real, then how come there is no historical evidence of a major monotheistic religion in the world before roughly 2,000 B.C.?

Writing was invented in that area roughly around 3,500 B.C.

This is a gap of over 1,500 years. If the Judeo-Christian God is real, where is the evidence of a major monotheistic religion?

The historical and archeological evidence suggests that there was no such religion during that gap. This is very suspicious.

Why?

The reason why I am asking atheists this is because I want to hear an outsider's perspective. Thank you for your answers.

2007-08-23 13:42:52 · 9 answers · asked by BadAdviceGuy 1

and......

http://www.myspace.com/godskitty

Get one!

Meows! =^-^=

2007-08-23 13:42:15 · 9 answers · asked by † God's Kitty † 2

"High levels of organic atheism are strongly correlated with high levels of societal health, such as low homicide rates, low poverty rates, low infant mortality rates, and low illiteracy rates, as well as high levels of educational attainment, per capita income, and gender equality. Most nations characterized by high degrees of individual and societal security have the highest rates of organic atheism, and conversely, nations characterized by low degrees of individual and societal security have the lowest rates of organic atheism. In some societies, particularly Europe, atheism is growing. However, throughout much of the world – particularly nations with high birth rates – atheism is barely discernable."
- http://www.pitzer.edu/academics/faculty/zuckerman/atheism.html

How does it feel when actual facts undermine your anti-atheist prejudice?

2007-08-23 13:38:17 · 28 answers · asked by Anonymous

2007-08-23 13:35:57 · 25 answers · asked by Enigma®Ragnarökin' 7

I just feel that many may be lured into a false sence of compfort in their relationship with god. i cant help but wonder how they would be acting if hard times were laid upon them. dont get me wrong to praise god is a wonderful thing but i feel music shouldnt influence the amount of love and praise we offer. is this a bad stance?

2007-08-23 13:35:00 · 17 answers · asked by Anonymous

Do I just have to have faith?

2007-08-23 13:23:57 · 11 answers · asked by Link , Padawan of Yoda 5

"Set me as a seal upon thine heart, as a seal upon thine arm: for love is strong as death is cruel as the grave: the coals thereof are coals of fire, which hath a most vehement flame.
Many waters cannot quench love, neither can the floods drown it...."
Song Of Solomon 8:6-7

Dont you just love the bible??

Meows! =^-^=

2007-08-23 13:21:50 · 10 answers · asked by † God's Kitty † 2

im trying to better understand catholicism. why go to a priest and confess, when you can talk to Jesus? a priest or the pope cant forgive you of your sins only Jesus can. and who does that priest go to for confessions? and does the pope go to confessions? or is the pope not a sinner?
i just wanna know what catholics think

2007-08-23 13:19:41 · 7 answers · asked by whatshappenin? 6

dont you ever wish the Bible was as sacred to Christians as the Torah is to the Jews, or the Koran to the Islam? it seems that today's Christian generation just sees it as another book.
who can blame them we have so many of them?

2007-08-23 13:18:19 · 23 answers · asked by im_not_who_i_was 2

How long he stayed?

2007-08-23 13:18:16 · 11 answers · asked by kaka 2

more than enough to convince believers that they need to be more honest with themselves, and to be at least as honest as Mother Teresa? Isn't this also concrete evidence that one need not be religious to devote oneself to suffering humanity?

2007-08-23 13:16:39 · 11 answers · asked by Anonymous

I ask because I was told today that those who follow the bible are better then everyone else an then they said it says so in the bible.

Of course with me being the way I am I shut them up rather quickly.

What scripture supports what they claim?

2007-08-23 13:14:56 · 21 answers · asked by Anonymous

BTW, this is not to be taken too seriously. :o)

2007-08-23 13:14:20 · 41 answers · asked by Linz ♥ VT 4

2007-08-23 13:13:34 · 18 answers · asked by Link , Padawan of Yoda 5