Religion & Spirituality - 1 September 2007

What is the proper interpretation for the seperate Creation Accounts in Genesis?

2007-09-01 13:13:57 · 8 answers · asked by michael m 5

2007-09-01 13:13:30 · 11 answers · asked by ? 7

Does the Bible has any clear laws regarding punishment for your sins? such as if someone steals, what is his (earthy) punishment, does he go to Jail or what should be done to him? how about cheating partner, what is the earthy punishment for this?

are there any clear laws for punishment in Christianity?

2007-09-01 13:13:04 · 5 answers · asked by Anonymous

Note: Muslims believe in Jesus and Muhammed(saw).

Is it that christians are all in denial?

2007-09-01 13:13:03 · 13 answers · asked by Anonymous

I used to believe in God, signs and love at first sight. Right now, I believe in nothing good. Could it have been a sign?

2007-09-01 13:12:40 · 15 answers · asked by mariablues 1

2007-09-01 13:12:08 · 11 answers · asked by ? 7

a) Baptism directly from John the Baptist!

Or

b) John O making you an amazingly delicious Steak!

2007-09-01 13:11:40 · 13 answers · asked by Anonymous

part of the program to recovery is believing that a "higher power" will help you. But what if you don't believe? and you want "recovery"?

2007-09-01 13:09:54 · 16 answers · asked by Diver Down 3

We have a fearsome reputation on R&S, well done

2007-09-01 13:07:35 · 28 answers · asked by Anonymous

I am an atheist who grew up in a Christian household and Church so i understand some about Christianity. I have also read the Bible 2x once when i believed and once more. In the Bible it speaks more than once to the fact that Jesus spent his time with the Sinners and the Poor. He did not deride unbelievers for their belief. He simply told them what he was about and was kind to them. He told his followers to turn the other cheek. Even though i no longer believe in the "Son of God" i do try to live my life in a somewhat "Christian" manner. I try to be kind and helpful. I realize that no one is ever perfect and we are all guilty of being unkind. I was just wondering how many of you Christians really believe that the way you answer questions from atheists on here and in real life falls into your Christs teachings? I am not saying that it is all of you as i have read some very intelligent and kind replies by believers.. I have seen many many who reply with acid laced answers though.

2007-09-01 13:07:09 · 15 answers · asked by Anonymous

What initially caused you to start believing the bible (or similar) as absolute fact?
The bible (or similar) itself didn't convince you, was it another person and what made you believe them?

2007-09-01 13:06:55 · 7 answers · asked by Anonymous

When I first read about Evolution it was a stand alone Theory. The information spoke for itself, I have tried reading about creation Science but I am having trouble finding anything but arguments against Evolution.

Were can I read the principles of Creation with their own information and no critiques of other views?

2007-09-01 13:04:47 · 11 answers · asked by Link , Padawan of Yoda 5

i really need biblical allusions from teh bible...i am not christian so its really hard for me....

thank you

2007-09-01 13:02:58 · 4 answers · asked by gratituteandlove 2

Note To Atheist: If you don't have anything nice to say, please don't answer. Even answers like "God doesn't exist, how could god let people die, Jesus is a frad", or anything/everything about it.

2007-09-01 13:02:02 · 12 answers · asked by Italian Man Man Man 2

2007-09-01 13:00:43 · 25 answers · asked by TONY_18951 1

Every time I see a crazy person, they're usually talking to God.

My song "Dont Push Your Belief"
http://www.charliecheckm.com/music.html
It's free to download

2007-09-01 13:00:25 · 3 answers · asked by Anonymous

On the day Jesus died, three crosses were raised. Jesus hung on the center one between two criminals. One of the men mocked Jesus, but the other said to Him, “Remember me when You come into Your kingdom.” And Jesus answered, “Today you will be with Me in Paradise” (Luke 23:42-43).

Imagine the man’s thoughts as he took his last breath. He had paid a horrible penalty for his crimes. But now, because he put his faith in Jesus, he was welcomed into heaven as a child of God.

~~taken from Our Daily Bread, RBC Ministries ...written by Cindy Hess Kasper~~
January 10, 2007

2007-09-01 12:59:21 · 5 answers · asked by EvelynMine 7

This is a WHAT IF question, so don't bash me for asking it.

In my history class, we had an interesting discussion the other day. How the subject was brought up is not important, but my history teacher was explaining that there have been recent studies that have shown Atheism and Theism use different parts of the brain.

This made me think, WHAT IF Atheism was genetic? What if some people have a genetic predisposition to believing in a higher power or rejecting it because of different brain structures? How would that affect religion if it could be proved?

Also, in the subject of conversion, assume for the sake of the question that people who convert have a heterogenous allele--that is, they are not predisposed one way or the other because they have an intermediate gene--that is, they're genetically "in between." (A simple example is flowers that can be red, white, or pink--the pink is the "in between.")

I'd love to hear you're opinions. =)

Remember: WHAT IF

2007-09-01 12:58:09 · 25 answers · asked by Anonymous

2007-09-01 12:55:06 · 18 answers · asked by B 4

The word of God teaches us, we should be hot of cold..It teaches us there is no in beween..God Almighty gives us a choice to serve him or not..If we do not choose him we are automatically placed on satans team until we repent..If we do not repent before we die, we will end up in the lake of fire with satan and his followers..If you love God Almighty click here http://groups.yahoo.com/group/prayer_for_miracles ..to join in with others like yourself..
Say 'Yes' to the question if you choose God Almighty ! If you have not been convinced click here for prayer:http://groups.yahoo.com/group/prayer_for_miracles

2007-09-01 12:53:49 · 24 answers · asked by Sister Queen 3

Do people actually believe that speaking to a man in a closet and then having him tell you to flick beads with your fingers can absolve you for the things you have done to hurt others?

2007-09-01 12:52:29 · 14 answers · asked by Dominus 5

“Then they all said, ‘Are You then the Son of God?’ So He said to them, ‘You rightly say that I am’” (Luke 22:70).

“For whoever does the will of My Father in heaven is My brother and sister and mother" (Matthew 12:50).

“Jesus came and spoke to them, saying, ‘All authority has been given to Me in heaven and on earth’” (Matthew 28:18).

“Therefore the Jews sought all the more to kill Him, because He not only broke the Sabbath, but also said that God was His Father, making Himself equal with God” (John 5:17-22).

2007-09-01 12:51:20 · 10 answers · asked by ? 4

Have you ever tried to sin on purpose just so that you could say that you did so? Why?

2007-09-01 12:49:39 · 13 answers · asked by Dominus 5

this has happened to me in my life- and i realized that this is a way of gaining compassion for that which we have looked down upon. a way of walking in the others' shoes.

anybody else experience this?

2007-09-01 12:49:27 · 20 answers · asked by zentrinity 4

Out of the "7 deadlies", which is your favorite?

Greed
Sloth
Lust
Pride
Gluttony
Envy
Wrath

Please give a good example, or I won't be able to figure out who to give "best answer" to!

2007-09-01 12:48:08 · 13 answers · asked by Dominus 5

2007-09-01 12:46:14 · 27 answers · asked by Anonymous

Did he take up the cross for me, or do I take up my cross for him? Did he lose his life for me or do I lose my life for his sake? (from Matthew 16:24-25)

Weren't both of these verses turned upside-down in the Pauline Gospel? Reverence: http://gospelenigma.com

2007-09-01 12:46:09 · 4 answers · asked by Anonymous

2007-09-01 12:43:25 · 6 answers · asked by Anonymous

The Omen

The Exorcist

The Passion.

Which of these films is least appropriate to your views, or are they all cool?

2007-09-01 12:42:25 · 20 answers · asked by Link , Padawan of Yoda 5

2007-09-01 12:40:33 · 10 answers · asked by Link , Padawan of Yoda 5