Religion & Spirituality - 28 August 2007

I know not all Christians takes Proverbs literally to mean the "rod of discipline" is an actual ROD to hit a child with. But some, like my neighbour actually do.

Now as a mother of three, one in college, one graduating this year and another in Junior High, I know from experience that sometimes a toddler may need a little tap on the wrist from time to time. If anything it is more to get their attention and get them to instantly change behavior when necessary. However, this is a "quick fix" solution because at that age, they cannot reason yet.

What is far harder is getting your child to respect you and learn to trust that you know best, you dictate and their are repercussions for their actions that go beyond just getting spanked. I feel around four-five, they can grasp these things.

If by pre-puberty are STILL hitting your child, harder and with instruments to get them to listen and respect you, something is OBVIOUSLY wrong isn't it?

2007-08-28 04:44:33 · 23 answers · asked by pixie_pagan 4

What would you say if the child that was going to be born was not going to be brought up in the way of the Lord, which would mean that the child would probably not go to Heaven and would have a horrible life due to the lifestyle of the child's parents? It is a sin to murder an unborn child and it is also a sin to bring a child into this world and not bring that child upin the way of the Lord. If the child is killed in the womb it will go straight to Heaven. Either way the God will hold the parents responsible for the child's life. Your opinions please?

2007-08-28 04:44:03 · 27 answers · asked by Anonymous

love the sinner, hate the sin comes to my mind... I think many believe shaming is a loving act. Shaming might save someone from themself. Is it okay to shame an alcoholic or a drug addict? Is it okay to shame a fat person? What do you think about this?

2007-08-28 04:43:28 · 10 answers · asked by NONAME 5

If dinosaurs and people co-existed y arent there any cave drawings of them. Don't you think it would be more important to document the big animal that keeps eating all your friends than a mamoth. Just sayin.

2007-08-28 04:42:55 · 11 answers · asked by Anonymous

1 Timothy 2:11-12 – "A woman should learn in quietness and full submission. I do not permit a woman to teach or to have authority over a man; she must be silent."

According to this, women can teach me nothing! I am a male, so please listen to me and keep your mouths shut. That is, unless you want to "sin" and go to hell! What a crock!

This verse talks about women keeping quiet in church. I guess God finds your opinions and thoughts to be worthless:

1 Corinthians 14:33-35 - "For God is not a God of disorder but of peace. As in all the congregations of the saints, women should remain silent in the churches. They are not allowed to speak, but must be in submission, as the Law says. If they want to inquire about something, they should ask their own husbands at home; for it is disgraceful for a woman to speak in the church."

Let me guess..... I am taking these out of context? I think not. These verses are VERY clear. You worship someone that thinks you are not worthy to speak.

2007-08-28 04:42:50 · 23 answers · asked by Anonymous

28:53 And thou shalt eat the fruit of thine own body, the flesh of thy sons and of thy daughters, which the LORD thy God hath given thee, in the siege, and in the straitness, wherewith thine enemies shall distress thee:

(King James Bible, Deuteronomy)


Can you please explain what this verse means???
Thanks!
(I'm sorry about the Joke. I just had to do it! it was funny ^_^)

2007-08-28 04:41:47 · 7 answers · asked by Bobby 3

I mean isn’t biblegod “the center” of a Christian home?

or...

Is that the problem?

2007-08-28 04:41:45 · 9 answers · asked by Anonymous

2007-08-28 04:39:50 · 16 answers · asked by Anonymous

Why did they think it was a sin to relieve themselves on the Sabbath? Wouldn't this be rough??

2007-08-28 04:38:41 · 2 answers · asked by Sherry 1

a Christian pedophile is going to heaven because he accepts Jesus as his saviour, but a gay atheist is going to hell no matter what

2007-08-28 04:37:46 · 22 answers · asked by Anonymous

2007-08-28 04:34:18 · 14 answers · asked by Jerusalem Delivered 3

i get a kick out of all the "righteous", "spiritual" "Christians" out there who condemn gays, who say that WE'RE the sinners, going to hell, etc, yet they don't seem to have an issue with their holy leaders molesting children and covering it up. shame on Cardinal Law and all the others who protected those pedophiles!

2007-08-28 04:34:15 · 1 answers · asked by Brian S 5

2007-08-28 04:33:55 · 13 answers · asked by Anonymous

who do you think is more likely to go to hell. a buddhist who believes in not hurting anything or anyone, but doesn't accept jesus christ as his saviour. or jeffrey dahmer who was a gay cannibilistic murderer who found god in prison and accepted jesus christ and asked for forgiveness. Who and why.

2007-08-28 04:32:23 · 9 answers · asked by Anonymous

This is a very vague question so bare with me. How many of you feel you need to take periodic breaks from R&S every once in awhile to help heal your brain from the constant influx of "stupid", redundant, is there a God isn't there a God, questions?

2007-08-28 04:30:48 · 11 answers · asked by Anonymous

2:12 But I suffer not a woman to teach, nor to usurp authority over the man, but to be in silence.

(King James Bible, 1 Timothy)

2007-08-28 04:26:40 · 36 answers · asked by Bobby 3

Which book of the Bible do you think gives the best overview of God's message? I heard the Book of Mark but I'm not sure.

2007-08-28 04:26:26 · 33 answers · asked by Anonymous

That is not dead which can eternal lie.
And with long aeons even death may die.

Are these words as true today as when they were first written?

2007-08-28 04:26:07 · 22 answers · asked by Herodotus 7

For religious people:

Why do you believe in religion and God and all the religious texts?
Is it because you are lured by the promise of all the good things that you will get in this lifetime as well as your afterlife time? Is it out of greed?

Is it because you are a weak-willed person so you think you need "guidance"?

Tell me -------- WHY DO YOU BELIEVE IN WHAT YOU BELIEVE?
And if one day, it is proven that your God does not exist, will you turn against and accuse this religion which you have placed so much faith in and got nothing out of it?


For atheists:

Why do you choose to believe there is no God? WHY?


WHY DO YOU STRONGLY BELIEVE IN WHAT YOU BELIEVE??? WHERE'S THE EVIDENCE? WHAT LEADS YOU TO BELIEVE?

2007-08-28 04:25:59 · 17 answers · asked by JingleBells 2

Atoms (what EVERYTHING is made of) is made of particles and those particles are made of strings according to String Theory. The different particles and thusly atoms are due to the different vibrations of the strings. However we are all made of the infinitessimally small strings. You could conclude that since everything is made of strings then all strings had to originate from the same source. But what are strings? Well they exist in (I believe) 15 dimensions while we only exist in 4 and they are bands of energy. Thus, strings had to come from something that exists in more than 4 dimensions (In other words, beyond the dimension of time) and is of a more energy nature and not so physical as we are. Isnt this how God is described? As an energy (dare I say, a source of energy) and being outside the realm or bounds of time. According to ST, the Big Bang occurred when two membranes bumped each other. What (or who) made the membranes?

2007-08-28 04:25:36 · 10 answers · asked by MrMyers 5

*please star this question*

2007-08-28 04:23:34 · 23 answers · asked by Nikki 2

I mean books about how to proselytize, not the bible. Have you ever read one? (whether you're Christian or not)
I recently bought a book fromo a flea market entitled "Compact Guide to World Relgions". It was only 50 cents, so I decided it was worth it.
When I got home and started reading the book, I realized what it actually was. It was not an unbiased, impartial, objective overview of religions as I thought it was at first glance. It turned out that it was a Christian book. It presented about fifteen religions or thoughts including Judaism, Muslim, Shinto, secularism, new age, Tao, etc. It presented each religion basically as a deviation from the "right" religion of Christianity.
There are sections about how to evangelize and things to say to people of each particular belief. There are arguments for Christianity and counter-arguments for just about every argument against Christianity. I learned a lot about the Christian lines of thinking. Interesting...

2007-08-28 04:23:17 · 16 answers · asked by Fish Stick Jesus 2

2007-08-28 04:23:08 · 45 answers · asked by ? 4

2007-08-28 04:22:54 · 13 answers · asked by Anonymous

2007-08-28 04:21:13 · 16 answers · asked by Anonymous

If they are... and if are not..

where's the proof?

Does it really say in the bible? If it doesn't, what chapter and stuff?

2007-08-28 04:19:44 · 46 answers · asked by Andie 2

People often want to know what denomination you are, but they don't want to hear about what you believe. What they really want to do is fit you into one of their already preconceived ideas about you, and what you believe. If someone can pigeonhole you, then they don't really have to care about your beliefs.

My latest answer, when asked, is I am in some ways a Protestant, as in those who rejected the Romish religion and it's psuedo-'Christian' religious practices, rituals, and idolatry. In today's religious group-think mentality, that would mean that I reject the Romish-inspired 'teachings' on a secret pre-tribulation rapture. I am puritan because I believe the Pope to be antichrist. I am fundamentalist because I reject the 'god' of professing christian mind who loves the sinner but hates the sin, and how this 'god' sent 'his' son to die for goats and the children of disobedience.

2007-08-28 04:18:04 · 15 answers · asked by Notfooled 4

What is the difference between a Moslem and Islamist? A person who follows the religion of Islam is a Moslem. There are radical Moslems and fundamental Moslems. Why say Islamist?

2007-08-28 04:15:35 · 15 answers · asked by farahwonderland2005 5

God created man and women to be different. They have different roles. This much is obvious. So why when I say this am I accused of being sexist?

2007-08-28 04:14:47 · 14 answers · asked by Saved by Grace 3

I've always thought of my organization as polite, generous, mild to anger people. We're not a cult or a sect. As for people who say we shouldn't come to their house that can be arrange. Next time one of us comes simply ask them to remove their adress from the list or get a "No Trespassing" sign. If you guys just took a hard look at what we're trying so desprately to warn you against you would be fascinated. I am getting baptized in this organization. The last days are here, and I wish all of you on Yahoo! Anwers could come to the New Order. But please do me a favor next time a Jw comes at least listen, please. I'm 13. What do you think of my speech?

2007-08-28 04:13:37 · 30 answers · asked by Anonymous