Religion & Spirituality - 23 August 2007

the rigtheous will possess and live for ever .ps -37- - rev 21 -8 . Is that relay so ???????????????????????????

2007-08-23 20:21:12 · 13 answers · asked by Anonymous

2007-08-23 20:20:16 · 18 answers · asked by Anonymous

This follows from:

http://answers.yahoo.com/question/index;_ylt=Ard5a7OeCevQK6Bn3FguVfnd7BR.?qid=20070823234847AAPBusy

The way I see it, there are a few things we define as "Love":
1. A chemical reaction in the brain based on attraction, which then gradually turns into a friendship based on mutual respect, shared history and parenthood, etc. That's "Romantic Love".
2. The instinctive drive to propagate the species, protect your offspring and give it the greatest chance of survival. That's the love of a parent.
3. "Brotherly love", which is really just our group-nature as a social species which recognises strength in number.
4. Then there is the choice to show and feel compassion by developing empathy for the situations of others, no matter their deeds, because you can have an inkling of what led them there.

Seems to me that, if we only do 1,2&3, we have no claim to place ourselves above animals. It's the CHOICE to feel compassion that defines "Humanity". Agree? Disagree?

2007-08-23 20:20:08 · 16 answers · asked by dead_elves 3

I know those who just refuse to see any good in something they've already made up their minds about no matter what is shown to them won't listen to this, but this is to those who are open minded. There is a verse that was mistranslated. In the english Quran you find in Sura 4 that it states a man may "beat" his wife. The arabic word is daraba. If you look at this word in its root, and how it's used in the rest of the Quran, it has nothing to do with physically harming others. It does have to do with separating, which is a step from divorce. The first is to sleep separately, and at that point it's meant as to live separately, in separate homes. How can it suddenly change meaning on one verse? What do you think of this?

"The Qur'an admonishes those men who oppress or ill-treat women:

2007-08-23 20:19:52 · 7 answers · asked by Anonymous

All of my collections of the Upanishads only contain portions of the Brhadaranyaka Upanishad, which I like very much. Is the whole thing pretty long? Is that why they only contain portions? How long is the whole thing?

I would love to find an English translation of the entire Upanishad online. Does anyone know a site?

Thanks!

2007-08-23 20:19:48 · 1 answers · asked by Heron By The Sea 7

And don't tell me that jesus and god are right and shouldn't be questioned. I want you to actually think about this and answer it from a non religious biased point of view. Imagine that you one day found out that your religion, and all of the stories of god and jesus and the bible were all made up stories. Would you feel cheated? Would you be upset that you wasted a lot of time in church or preaching to people about religion? I'm sure some of you would be pissed because of all the times you could have sinned but didn't.

2007-08-23 20:16:54 · 27 answers · asked by Anonymous

2007-08-23 20:10:34 · 15 answers · asked by Loosid 6

I was just curious as to what both sides of the issue think. Both sides being: The Pro Modification and Con Modification.

I see totally faithful christians getting tats and peircings, and think it is just so great to see that they're not so conservative. That they're being about a new face to the modern Christian.

Then, I see how some people look down on it, both christians and secular. Mainly because you're supposed remain as you were made, we are temples. I also think it causes confusion among the "worldly" people, for that very same reason. I guess it makes it easier for them to come against our religion.

I'm asking because I'm looking into getting some tats myself.

2007-08-23 20:07:55 · 25 answers · asked by Anonymous

Namely, should they be allowed to check a box on their tax forms that reads something like "check here if you do not want your tax dollars applied to religious organizations, religious education, religious symbols on government lands, and government funded religious programs"?

Wouldn't it be reasonable to allow Americans the right to refuse to pay for something they don't believe in?

2007-08-23 20:07:35 · 16 answers · asked by Demopublican 6

Since the latest research strongly indicates that psychopathy is basically due to serotonin and dopamine imballances, that homosexuality and transsexuality are rooted in structural differences in the hypothalamus, and that even pedophilia is a biologically based mental disorder, what does that say about our willingness to punish rather than rehabilitate?

http://hubel.sfasu.edu/courseinfo/articles/physio_psychopathology.html
http://www.criminalprofiling.com/Psychopathy-An-Evolutionary-Perspective_s289.html

2007-08-23 20:05:44 · 5 answers · asked by dead_elves 3

2007-08-23 20:01:23 · 32 answers · asked by skinsect 2

i love it because it has a cool tune and melody and it raises your spirit.

2007-08-23 20:00:06 · 14 answers · asked by Anonymous

I've seen a lot of trolls post really funny things...I'm all in favor that. But some of the things that get posted around here are NOT funny, they are deeply hurtful.
Like someone earlier saying that people who can't procreate shouldn't be allowed to marry. As a woman unable to have children due to being abused as a small child, that really hurts.

Please be more careful about the 'jokes' you post.

Why do people post rubbish like that and find it funny?

2007-08-23 19:50:45 · 17 answers · asked by . 6

B.A.'s believe in the bible and Catholics do as well. Both will quote Revelations saying "don't add or take away from this book" but one uses the traditional King James version while the other uses the apocrypha so doesn't that therefore proof that the point of the scripture in Revelations is just meant for the book of Revelations and not the entire bible

2007-08-23 19:30:48 · 14 answers · asked by ballatravis10 2

My uncle can work two weeks straight without needing time off and my brother in law can work overtime and still bring home the bacon.

2007-08-23 19:26:28 · 16 answers · asked by Mary T 2

I posted this as an answer to someone else's question, but I thought I'd ask it here, since I'd like an answer. I really want to know if I'm wrong. Thanks! :)

Religion, even the word, makes my skin crawl and my hair stand on end. The war is on between so called good and so called evil and everyone's taking sides. This can only lead to one thing. One thing that they all want- the end of the world. Well, the way I see it, if you want peace, stay out of the battle. If you want war, take sides and get bloody. All I can say, is religion's not my idea of positive thinking. It's mass hypnosis and it's dangerous.

On CNN's 'God's Christian Warriors' tonight, it was stated that moderates are now the target of these extremists. Moderates are just here- we don't take sides, we don't get bloody, we keep our mouths shut and stay out of the battle. Well they want warriors! How can there be armageddon without EVERYONE involved?

I want peace. U?

2007-08-23 19:23:35 · 15 answers · asked by Meow 5

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3WBtyG2OJvw&mode=related&search=

If this video is a guide, we've got the answer - complete ignorance to the world of facts.

Now settle down, just having a laugh, just testing if the R & S people have a sense of humour, don't take it personally and start threatening me with your nukes!

2007-08-23 19:21:55 · 5 answers · asked by nicelyevolve 3

i do because i really wanna be a witch so i tryed some spells for love that i made up bout 3 days later i started goin out with mi crush n evry paybak spell i do on people they always have a bad day the next day it actualy quite fun exept i dont say blesed be that just sounds retarted lols supernateral

2007-08-23 19:21:49 · 18 answers · asked by Anonymous

Ok I have a lot of questions. Please answer truthfully and seriously.

1. I sometimes find it hard to believe. I mean I go to a Christian school and I got to church and I say I believe but I have doubts. People have told me that its normal to have doubts but I’m scared God will send me to hell for questioning him. Am I being paranoid?

2. I totally believe in abstinence until I’m married but how do I tame my sexual desires? A preacher once said that God will fulfill our needs and desires but does that mean masturbation is wrong?

3. God doesn’t want us to sin. But where do you draw the line? Is cursing a sin? What about the occasional drink or smoke? Is having a crush on someone that you can not have a sin?

HELP!!!!

2007-08-23 19:20:02 · 14 answers · asked by darkpoet33 2

we worship Lakshmi?

2007-08-23 19:19:55 · 4 answers · asked by Anonymous

Apparently, she doubted God's existence. Do you think St. Peter allowed her through the Pearly Gates?

2007-08-23 19:17:53 · 1 answers · asked by Bungangera of Perya 1

Im actually being serious. think about it

1)both could be altered at any time by anyone
2)we have no proof that either is telling the truth
3)they could both be biased

for all we know. both could be full of lies or they could be made up so how is the bible anymore credible than wikipedia?

2007-08-23 19:16:16 · 35 answers · asked by Anonymous

enlighten me please.

2007-08-23 19:12:18 · 18 answers · asked by Anonymous

Christ observed all the traditional Jewish feasts. What are your thoughts on this?Do you think Christ would approve of the way we worship? Thank you, and may the Lord bless you! No hateful comments please!

2007-08-23 19:09:50 · 7 answers · asked by Marie 7

I was born into a a Catholic home, and went to a convent.

The Mass (at that time, was in Latin), I could not understand a word. The nuns made me so scared of God that I only prayed to Mary. I alswys get the giggles when I am nervous, ever time I HAD to go to confession, which was every Friday, I used to giggle through the whole procedure and spend ages 'saying penance'.

I spent three hours on my knees on Good Friday, or it was a 'mortal sin'. Because I was a bit michievous, the nuns made my school life a misery.Unlike some people, I honestly can't say, I'd love to be back at school. I hated it. I suffered from a terrible rejection problem.

I lived in Europe for 3 years, became an athiest. Yes, I read all the books, Ayan Randd, Velokofsky, you name it. But it did'nt make me any happier inside myself.

Nine years later I lived in Australia, and I met some Born Again Christians. I just KNEW, by watching them and what they had, I desperately needed. Iv'e never looked back.

2007-08-23 19:02:13 · 29 answers · asked by Anonymous

my spiritual awearness, I am looking for honest sincere advise of where i should start and the best cards/books to start with. I have a very strong intuition and feel i must now seek further guidence.

2007-08-23 18:57:58 · 18 answers · asked by **?** 2

Since that's the topic of the day, I was just wondering if you've take sides yet in the holy war. What side are you on?

I love my fence. :)

2007-08-23 18:57:42 · 19 answers · asked by Meow 5

2007-08-23 18:54:15 · 15 answers · asked by Anonymous

hey peoplez, well i was adopted and well my great grand mother from my adopted family was a witch and she went to a real witch school not like harry potter but sorta like that cuz they studied the craft and it was a school for it but any way i am like a natural born witch i no that sounds crazy but it is true

i have psychic abilities and i have always had a connection with animals and weird things always happen to me

do u think i was ment to be with this family

the only problem is that this family doesnt practice the craft anymore so i am like the only one who is interested in it.

but there is a spirit in my house that always tries to connect with me but i get to freaked out by it so do u think that could be my great great grandmother or something

also can someone help me practice my religion cuz i barely no anything about it...

PLEASE ONLY ANSWER IF U CAN HELP AND I DO NOT TAKE ANY OF THAT SATANISM CRAP CUZ THIS IS NOT DEVILISH

2007-08-23 18:50:56 · 20 answers · asked by Anonymous

Okay, why do I need God? I don't want to be one of 'God's Warriors.' If there is a Christ, I doubt very much that it was a man. If there is a Christ, it's above us all, but doesn't squash us. It doesn't judge or condemn or inflict its own will on us. It doesn't demonize everything from sex to free-thinking, and it certainly doesn't take sides or pit brother against brother.

So why do I need God when the 'God' being exalted all around me, by those who think they're doing God a service by condemning others, is a terrorist? Why do I need God, when God is the cause of all the hate I see all around me, threatening my freedom and dictating my life, through his 'warriors?'

If there's a God its love.

2007-08-23 18:50:46 · 25 answers · asked by Meow 5