Religion & Spirituality - 27 August 2007

Isn't it funny how people tell believers that it is not ok to tell people what they believe in or try to convert people to their belief, when what they are doing by saying such things is trying to tell people what they believe in and trying to get them to convert to their ideals?
I know this question has been asked, but why do people who don't like folks 'pushing' their beliefs on them, then in return tell religious people that they are wrong in what they believe?

2007-08-27 08:22:52 · 13 answers · asked by ♫O Praise Him♫ 5

what was the reason that you chose him and do you think that he had to scare you about hell to get you to believe.

2007-08-27 08:22:14 · 7 answers · asked by wayne l 1

2007-08-27 08:20:55 · 19 answers · asked by Drake the Deist 2

2007-08-27 08:20:51 · 17 answers · asked by Anonymous

What is the source of the Light that flashes into the mind in a Realization? Inspiration is similar.

2007-08-27 08:20:29 · 4 answers · asked by Premaholic 7

2007-08-27 08:20:26 · 7 answers · asked by Anonymous

2007-08-27 08:20:11 · 15 answers · asked by phillerluvzsome1 1

2007-08-27 08:20:00 · 19 answers · asked by How Soon is Now? 4

genesis 1:9 - And God said, Let the waters under the heaven be gathered together unto one place, and let the dry land appear: and it was so.
however scientists have discovered ice (frozen water) on other planets in our solar system alone. doesn't this contradict what god had ordained in genesis that all the water be gathered together unto one place? how can this be?

2007-08-27 08:19:49 · 10 answers · asked by just curious (A.A.A.A.) 5

2007-08-27 08:19:05 · 12 answers · asked by Anonymous

I'm not trying to prove God here but would honestly like to hear what your thoughts are on this matter.

What do you believe initiated the creation of the universe and the incredibly complex systems within it such as biology/life and particle physics?

2007-08-27 08:18:18 · 41 answers · asked by Yahoo Sucks 5

I was surfing the web today and came across www.whywontgodhealamputees.com. It raises alot of valid questions that i hadn't given much thought too. I did a search on Y!A. The question has been asked but not a single christian answered with anything approaching validity.

As the website states, god is a perfect being and doing the impossible is something he does (or used to do) on a daily basis. The bible even says as much.

If you believe, you will receive whatever you ask for in prayer. [Matthew 21:21]

If you ask anything in my name, I will do it. [John 14:14]

Why will god not restore someone's amputated limb if his followers pray for it in faith? Clearly its not beyond his ability. Do alot of amputees not deserve the mercy of god? Especially the ones who lose limbs to disease and accidents not of their own doing?

God is supposed to be perfect, therefore incapable of untruths. So why do these prayers go unanswered? Did god lie? Did jesus lie? Is it all just a sham?

2007-08-27 08:17:48 · 18 answers · asked by Lethal Dose Of American Hatred 3

Can anyone give me advice on how to meditate? I want to improve my sense of wellbeing and my mental state, let go of those in my life who cause me harm and pain. Will meditation help? Where do I start?

2007-08-27 08:14:59 · 13 answers · asked by cara 4

I have a Buddhist friend who is Vietnamese. I am very interested in learning about the Buddhist religion but he always seems unwilling to answer my questions, as if he is embarassed of his culture or beliefs. I'd like very much to be able to discuss it with him but I'm not sure exactly why he is so unwilling. I don't want to press him or make him feel disrespected or invaded.

Is this common for his culture or religion or could it be that he is simply shy or embarassed?

2007-08-27 08:12:45 · 6 answers · asked by Christy ☪☮e✡is✝ 5

okay so god didnt want adam and eve to eat from the tree of knowledge right? so why did he put it there if he didnt want either of them to eat from it? was it for somebody else then or was it satan who put it there?

seriously, it just doesnt make sense why you would put something there that you dont want anybody to use or get.

2007-08-27 08:12:27 · 16 answers · asked by Anonymous

I know many Christians don't trust any situational ethics, so what's your opinion?

2007-08-27 08:09:45 · 3 answers · asked by ? 6

What does yall think?"

2007-08-27 08:09:14 · 5 answers · asked by Anonymous

Sam Kinison was a preacher who decided to turn from religion and become a comedian. Some of his comedy was about religion. For instance, in one part he asks why none of the 5000 people so much as brought a sandwhich when they asked Jesus to divide the bread and wine. He also made comments about Jesus not being married, and he even made jokes about God saying to Sam, "Oh, you think that's funny? How do you like the sound of this?" after which, the "heartbeat" that Sam was thumping on the microphone--representing his own--stopped. He also made not so politically correct comments about drunk driving.

He was killed by a drunk driver. Some friends are telling me that this was a judgement from God. Does God really make this sort of individual judgement and pass a death sentence? How can I prove or disprove the comments of my friends, who don't bother to provide reasonable logic for their belief?

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sam_Kinison

He can also be found on iTunes

2007-08-27 08:06:57 · 9 answers · asked by silverlock1974 4

So for example, is "Thou shalt have no other gods before me" part of the First Commandment (Protestant, Catholic), or is it part of the Second Commandment (Jewish)?

Is "Thou shalt not make for thyself an idol" the Third Commandment (Protestant) or part of the First Commandment (Catholic)?

etc, etc...

2007-08-27 08:06:21 · 6 answers · asked by Anonymous

1) Since God doesn't believe in a higher power, and created us in his image, doesn't he want us to be atheists?
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2) If I put some grease, Can i be the first one to reach Heaven when rapture happens?
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3) If Adam and Eve were chinese, Would they eat the Snake instead?

2007-08-27 08:04:44 · 9 answers · asked by Anonymous

The text makes it clear that Abraham spoke with Jehovah, in the presence of two angels (per Genesis 19:1). It is also clear that Jehovah appeared human (see verse 2). We can therefore safely assume He had a face and body.

Yet, Jehovah said to Moses at Genesis 33:20 that "you cannot see My face; for no man shall see Me, and live." John 1:18 also states that "No one has seen God at any time. The only begotten Son, who is in the bosom of the Father, He has declared Him."

Since Abraham literally saw the face of Jehovah, yet Moses was told that NO ONE can see Jehovah's face, doesn't this confirm for you that Someone else also goes by the Name of Jehovah?

2007-08-27 08:03:32 · 18 answers · asked by Suzanne: YPA 7

2007-08-27 08:03:19 · 9 answers · asked by Professor Farnsworth 6

A) Critically analyzed.

B) With an open mind.

C) With the assumption that it is the accurate word of God.

D) With a group of skeptical non-Christians.

E) With a group of Christian apologists ready to explain anything resembling an error.


Obviously, more than one may apply, but some seem more incompatible than others.

2007-08-27 08:02:16 · 23 answers · asked by Eleventy 6

Please watch this video, if you can spare about 8 minutes, and tell me what you think.

http://youtube.com/watch?v=dzzORZhnCao

Did it change your mind about anything?
Did it give you any new thoughts or ideas?
Did you watch it in full and think it was clear?

2007-08-27 08:00:45 · 8 answers · asked by Subconsciousless 7

I know its not much in the scheme of things, but due to some poor judgement in the past I seem to be plagued by bad karma. How can I get some good karma, I've tried to be good and do good things for people. Why is it the law of 3 only works when you're being naughty, not when you're being nice?

2007-08-27 08:00:42 · 29 answers · asked by cara 4

The smell, taste, anticipation, variations, etc. are truly heavenly.

The breath, headache, yellow teeth (not mine though) and price are truly hellish.

Which is it?

2007-08-27 08:00:31 · 21 answers · asked by super Bobo 6

2007-08-27 08:00:25 · 18 answers · asked by Anonymous

Please watch this video, if you can spare about 9 minutes, and tell me what you think.

http://youtube.com/watch?v=jk6ILZAaAMI

Did this change your mind about anything?
Did it give you any new thoughts or ideas?
Did you watch it all the way through and think it was clear?

2007-08-27 07:56:09 · 10 answers · asked by Subconsciousless 7

I know all the scriptural references so please spare me a repeat. How do consenting homosexual relationships affect you personally if they do at all?

2007-08-27 07:52:36 · 42 answers · asked by Anonymous

...have needs or wants? Doesn't desire imply incompleteness? If so, then how could such a being desire a relationship with us, or want us to worship it, or even care whether or not we believe in it?

2007-08-27 07:52:10 · 14 answers · asked by wondermus 5