Religion & Spirituality - 26 August 2007

Assuming that one believes there is a universal power that governs things...

If so...what would be the ramifications...?

2007-08-26 15:10:58 · 12 answers · asked by Sopwith 4

Let's see how well you know your Bible and your religion.

2007-08-26 15:02:23 · 12 answers · asked by Anonymous

2007-08-26 14:55:40 · 57 answers · asked by Anonymous

I mean, History is replete with regents that did everything possible to ensure the success of their own dynasty (granted some were more loyal).
How would the men of the cloth react? Would they crucify our hypothetical jesus again?
Or would they bend backwards to give him the key to the Vatican... INCLUDING ALL THE MONEY THAT HAS BEEN ASSEMBLED OVER THE CENTURIES THROUGH (NOT SO) HONEST MANOEUVERS?
Would the TELEVANGELISTS turn their Cadillacs to jesus?
Would the Fundamentalists of all religions recognize the "return of the king" or would they kill him again?

Would they accept a severe sermon from the "savior" on how NOT TO RUN A RELIGION? Especially not one attached to his name?

2007-08-26 14:53:39 · 18 answers · asked by Anonymous

2007-08-26 14:51:41 · 19 answers · asked by Stew 4

Why do some religions call a minister Father when the bible states that this is wrong? Matthew chapter 23 versus 9-11

2007-08-26 14:51:18 · 7 answers · asked by Anonymous

http://answers.yahoo.com/question/index?qid=20070826181326AARW9rp

Apparently so, at least according to the first respondent to the question in the link above.

So.... is it true? And if so, why do you suppose God made it so?

2007-08-26 14:46:44 · 67 answers · asked by ZER0 C00L ••AM••VT•• 7

If all human life could be extinguished immediately and painlessly, would it be the correct thing to do ethically?

2007-08-26 14:45:15 · 16 answers · asked by Anonymous

Have we no respect for our parents? Shouldn't we have respect for him too?

All Comments or opinions accepted. I don't do thumbs down, i find it disrespectful!

2007-08-26 14:45:03 · 25 answers · asked by Anonymous

What if someone shows you some truths that your organization denies. Would you admit to the truth or just hold to your religion's/ organization's doctrine. Are you more accountable to God or to your religion, or do you see them both as exactly the same thing?

2007-08-26 14:42:57 · 8 answers · asked by ignoramus_the_great 7

I have a friend who is wanting to know more about Islam and she asked me about the Islamic standpoint on gay men. I told her that homosexuality is against Islam so she asked about gay men who have no choice in their sexuality, i.e. - Men who are gay aren't gay by choice but they can't help but be attracted to other men.

I didn't know how to respond back to her so I wanted to know what the Islamic viewpoint is regarding men who claim not to have a choice and can't help but be gay...

2007-08-26 14:41:19 · 5 answers · asked by Anonymous

2007-08-26 14:40:46 · 6 answers · asked by mary p 1

That's it. I give up. All these years trying to let people know not all Kentuckians are ignorant rednecks, and they put that crap here and prove they are! I think it's time to find another home state. This one has definately gone to the dogs.

2007-08-26 14:39:17 · 22 answers · asked by Enigma®Ragnarökin' 7

I'm a young teen male whose had an increase interest in Religion lately because of some elders.

In the back of my head, something tells me to become a priest. Yet my heart isn't so sure. It's not at peace with the idea.

Experienced people only.

Thank you

2007-08-26 14:39:11 · 18 answers · asked by GOD'S IN HEAVEN'S FAV 1

2007-08-26 14:39:10 · 11 answers · asked by Marvelissa VT 6

Specifically: Amendment XIV

Section 1. All persons born or naturalized in the United States, and subject to the jurisdiction thereof, are citizens of the United States and of the state wherein they reside. No state shall make or enforce any law which shall abridge the privileges or immunities of citizens of the United States; nor shall any state deprive any person of life, liberty, or property, without due process of law; nor deny to any person within its jurisdiction the equal protection of the laws.

I have seen many FUNDIES claim that homosexuals shouldn't be allowed to marry. Yet, the US Constitution clearly states that they can, and inherit, and provide health insurance/ care for their children.

1)How do you reconcile your faith with this amendment?

2)AND How does it reflect on you when homosexuals fight and die for your right to believe the way you want to believe if you wish to take their rights away?

2007-08-26 14:38:55 · 7 answers · asked by Anonymous

2007-08-26 14:36:35 · 13 answers · asked by Stew 4

2007-08-26 14:35:59 · 23 answers · asked by lindsey p 1

2007-08-26 14:34:57 · 60 answers · asked by Anonymous

how do you know what happnend in the bible is real maby someone wrote it as fiction give me profe that the flood happend and if the rainbow was a symbole of how god would never flood us why did katrina title waves and floods kill many humans as well as animals?

2007-08-26 14:34:39 · 30 answers · asked by colby b 2

See this question and Seth N's answer
http://answers.yahoo.com/question/index;_ylt=AlNu53CwEZY7Y5glU1O5tGLd7BR.?qid=20070826181326AARW9rp

According to Seth's answer, the holy spirit and shekinah means female. Does anyone have any more information on this? Is the Holy Spirit more feminine than masculine?

2007-08-26 14:34:38 · 8 answers · asked by Searcher 7

Like, if you answer a question, you know you did well, but anyways you get thumbs down, do you feel bad? does it make you feel like running away or something?

Feel bad meaning no madness or anger, but make you feel down, sad, etc..

2007-08-26 14:32:52 · 29 answers · asked by Love Yahoo!!! wannabe a princess 4

that is, true vertical evolution, from simpler kind to some more complex kind. And as concerns the past, no one in 5,000 years of recorded history has ever recorded evolution.Therefore, Evolution is based on the philosophical premise of naturalism, not science.

2007-08-26 14:32:28 · 8 answers · asked by Eartha Q 6

What would it be like? If there is no room for atheists or agnostics, and since any adherent to another religion would be shouted down as a blasphemer, what would this section be like if it were all-Christian?

I personally think its human nature to argue and fight. I think the different sects would argue with each other (especially to gang up on the Catholics) and try to convince each other that they love Jesus more than anyone.

What do you think?

2007-08-26 14:30:09 · 32 answers · asked by Anonymous

Experienced Catholic people please.

Thank you very much.

2007-08-26 14:28:38 · 12 answers · asked by GOD'S IN HEAVEN'S FAV 1

There is a massive debate between Democrats and Republicans as to whether or not Global Warming is a real phenomenon. Most of the debate is between people who have no clue what the hell they are talking about. About 95% of climatologists think that humans are responsible for the warming of the Earth. Now, if I go to the doctor, and they say that I am sick and that I need to shot of something, I'm going to trust that my doctors know what the hell they are talking about. I am not a doctor and I am not qualified to decide if that shot is really necessary. The same logic applies to global warming. I am not a climatologist, so my options are, 1) Act like a pompous asshole who thinks he knows more than the experts who spent years in college learning about this stuff, or 2) I trust that the 95% of climatologists know what the hell they are talking about.

2007-08-26 14:25:01 · 6 answers · asked by Anonymous

Atheists KNOW that this is all there is, right? And that when the curtain falls, it´s game over.
On the other hand, christians actually pretend to LOOK FORWARD to going beyond.
I´ve had this mail conversation with a christian whose name I can´t reveal for ethical reasons.
What he wrote me was simply horrifying. We were exchanging views about the dominican Inquisitor Torquemada who executed thousands of heretics, and he replied that the Inquisitor´s views were justified if the goal was to save an ignorant soul from sin and damnation.
Having read a description of how a soul was "saved" under Torquemada´s auspices, I asked him if "the ends justify the means" and his answers added up to: if it´s for the salvation of a soul, everything is justified.
(If I misquoted you, author of this opinion, you´re welcome to correct me by mail).
So my Q is: Do we atheists have to follow christian rules, unto death and torment to satisfy their faith, even though we don´t believe in it? Do we have rights?

2007-08-26 14:22:48 · 35 answers · asked by Anonymous

If evolution were true, we should find a few simple lifeforms in the lowest level of the geologic strata, with a consistent upward progression of lifeforms of a more advanced nature in the next highest strata, etc. But we don't find that at all. Why?

2007-08-26 14:22:10 · 10 answers · asked by Eartha Q 6

Is it actually possible for a born-again Christian to backslide?

2007-08-26 14:19:04 · 7 answers · asked by Road Trip 3

I thought that was an oxymoron, but I've seen a few people using it. I can't blame them, Jews are by far the most persecuted religion in recent history. But can one be Jewish, and not believe in god?

BTW, I an an ex-Jew, so I'm actually curious about using this term.

2007-08-26 14:18:13 · 22 answers · asked by eV 5