Religion & Spirituality - 24 August 2007

Maybe that is why church is so much fun for you guys. Do you fly around inside the church or kill each other and bring them back to life? We do know of your miracle workers healing the sick by performing miracles but you know that scam usually takes place after the collection plate and lasts until church is over

2007-08-24 20:32:36 · 24 answers · asked by Mary T 2

then as intended he would have to chose a mate from the animals. Given that the closest would probably be a monkey then does not this mean men have to thank Adam that they dont have to make love to females with better beards then themselves?

2007-08-24 20:28:17 · 16 answers · asked by Anonymous

2007-08-24 20:25:30 · 17 answers · asked by Anonymous

2007-08-24 20:25:02 · 26 answers · asked by Anonymous

Muslims surely believe they have an eternal spirit. You are flesh and spirit, Moses taught that this is the image of God we are created in. Above the animals which perish with their flesh.
How is you are more than one part and God can not be?
We are more than one part made in the image of God above that of the animals it is the reason we have an eternal spirit otherwise we perish with our flesh.

2007-08-24 20:23:20 · 3 answers · asked by djmantx 7

2007-08-24 20:16:26 · 15 answers · asked by Anonymous

...have no spirituality? Atheists do not believe in God by definition, but plenty of Atheists are spiritual. http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Atheism

I've seen some that are spiritual, and some that aren't. My fiance is Atheist, but he does believe that we return to a collective unconsious when we die. No God, not Bible or religion-- but certainly a spirituality.

An Agnostic like myself just aknowledges that anyone can be right or wrong-- I have beliefs but I cannot prove that they're right. So I too am spiritual without a god.

So is there just some myth that if one is Atheist by definition that they can't be spiritual, or is this just some groups trying to make Athesits unwelcome in this section?

2007-08-24 20:14:51 · 20 answers · asked by mathaowny 6

In most religiously open nations where there are more then one operating religions, it seems as if though picking what to believe in could very easily be seen in the same respect as choosing where to go to get that shiney new watch.In America, for instance, many churches place TV ads, advertise in several publications, place signs in various locations that have advertisment slogans about why you should believe in this faith or that, they have Sunday morning programs which seem more like home shopping programs(Order now and you can get a shiney belief validated), and just like that pesky paper boy trying to get you to sign up for *insert name of publication*, they even have door to door salesmen.

Why, oh why, is religion more like a product then a belief?If it was truely worthy of being a belief then it wouldn't need people to try and sell it now would it.And don't forget that for 19.95 you can become a member of the telethon prayer group..

2007-08-24 20:14:44 · 17 answers · asked by Demopublican 6

so, what did you think?

2007-08-24 20:13:43 · 8 answers · asked by Anonymous

Did he see his shadow and go back causing us to have 6 more weeks of winter?

2007-08-24 20:13:03 · 10 answers · asked by Mary T 2

2007-08-24 20:11:55 · 9 answers · asked by Anonymous

Whether brigham young participated or not, the massacre was carried out by mormons. It would be only slightly worse if Brigham Young ordered it. Either way there was no justification for the slaughter. Imagine what would happen now if a bunch of mormons banded together to go slaughter innocent men, women and children whether ordered by the prophet or not.

2007-08-24 20:11:03 · 17 answers · asked by Al Shaitan 4

2007-08-24 20:10:48 · 17 answers · asked by Anonymous

2007-08-24 20:10:46 · 12 answers · asked by suitcase_222 1

Scripture, etc., and found it just didn't hold up- even if you thought you were grounded in your faith?

2007-08-24 20:04:54 · 31 answers · asked by Anonymous

2007-08-24 20:04:49 · 12 answers · asked by Anonymous

I have seen the scene of Borat at a Pentecostal camp meeting and what he did was for laughs but their was nothing funny about it. Yet one problem is that these people were unaware of what was taking place, They didn't know that Borat was making fun of them, they should have discerned the spirit. Yet just like in the article below, God always gets the last laugh. This guy really isn't funny and is mocking the Christian belief. Some Christians even watch Borat and enjoy his films, all i can say is "Wow!"

Borat at Pentecostal Camp Meeting (Video)
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Uam1vODjQzk&mode=related&search=

http://www.ninetyandnine.net/cover/20061108.html

2007-08-24 19:55:08 · 16 answers · asked by Anonymous

2007-08-24 19:53:07 · 5 answers · asked by dogpatch USA 7

2007-08-24 19:51:59 · 22 answers · asked by Anonymous

i did something wrong .I can't let it go .How can i forgive myself ?Any quotes from the bible ?

2007-08-24 19:49:37 · 24 answers · asked by parabook2000 1

And I know that obviously it wasn't convincing enough since you're an athiest, I'm just asking which Theist Religion came CLOSEST, so no need to answer saying ''none''.

2007-08-24 19:48:59 · 23 answers · asked by B 4

It's so common in America to see Christian to have sex before marriage. I was just wondering if it's allowed or not because it doesn't seem like a big deal nowadays. At least not where I live; LA. Anyhoo, I hope I don't offend anybody if I am wrong. :)

2007-08-24 19:47:34 · 10 answers · asked by SUZYQBOO 1

and continue sequentially, eg fatiha, baqarah, imran etc

2007-08-24 19:45:12 · 5 answers · asked by Ali B 1

Truly no offense because, I'm just wondering. No bashing here, PLEASE.

You've heard of people having those near-death experiences where they leave their bodies, they see themselves, feel a force that pulls them back, they even see a light (dark or light and bright) and sometimes they hear an unknown voice. Now, if you don't believe in the after-life and that we don't have a soul. If you go under a near-death experience and you go through all that, would that change your mind about life after death? What would change your mind?

I'm just curious 'cause, I've have received very interesting responses from other people and I just want to know.

2007-08-24 19:42:28 · 9 answers · asked by gettingtoknow 1

Just curious if there is anything besides the bible that documents the existance of Jesus. I had a conversation with an Athiest whom said that's the only place Jesus is even acknowledged and that He is first mentioned in one of the apostle's books that was written 40-60 years after his death.

Is there any good way to argue that Jesus was a real person, besides the "I have faith" defense?

2007-08-24 19:41:53 · 22 answers · asked by A T 2

I live in Utah and was raised Mormon. I think most or all of my extended family (even to second cousins) are part of the church, but it is mainly my mother's side that is active. I guess the main reason I left was that I eventually came to believe that Joseph Smith was not a prophet and that the Book of Mormon is not based on ancient writings. I realize there are some differences between Mormonism and mainline Christianity, but I don't have any real knowledge with what those are. I think the nature of the godhead is a big one and the relationship between Jesus and Satan and possibly even something about prophets. Some of these issues I have still not decided. I believe Jesus was resurrected and is our Savior and will return someday. One of the biggest beliefs I have is that evolution did occur, but God guides the process. Politically, I am quite conservative on most issues. I understand that some churches that accept evolution have really liberal social views. Any advice?

2007-08-24 19:40:26 · 14 answers · asked by Serket 2

How often does God answer your questions? Lately, when I just question something in my head (asking God something) it seems the answer just pops up right away. It's kind of....strange almost. I don't know why it just makes me feel weird. Basically I'm just wondering if this ever happens to anyone else...?

2007-08-24 19:39:09 · 8 answers · asked by Anonymous

2007-08-24 19:31:40 · 27 answers · asked by B 4

.. to have yet come across the Brilliant, Adam and Eve Prover:
TWO BIRDS ... ONE STONE!!, by Denis Towers, published via Xulonpress.com - 2007??

Upon a 9 year study, the author writes this work, which scientifically illustrates that Man and the snake are diametric opposites - both, 'functionally-anatomicall... and behaviourally.
It is a Master-work among the books that have been written!
An absolute MUST for believers and for Creationists.

If you want that elusive SCIENTIFIC proof of Adam and Eve and God, this is it!!!
Highly Unique among books.

Who has read it??
How did you enjoy it?

2007-08-24 19:31:18 · 5 answers · asked by dr c 4

when a person is having a night mare and is screaming inside his/her dream, scared, and very frightening. while the people on the outside just think he is just peacefully sleeping. the person who is living this night mare is the only one who sees it, is the only one who is living this night mare, and his family just think he is having a nice sleep.

don't you see any parallels to this and after life?

2007-08-24 19:28:43 · 18 answers · asked by Anonymous