Religion & Spirituality - 5 September 2007

2007-09-05 14:30:24 · 12 answers · asked by ignoramus_the_great 7

I turned down spaghetti, and had fettuccine instead. Does this evoke the wrath of the FSM (pbuh)?

2007-09-05 14:28:55 · 12 answers · asked by Enigma®Ragnarökin' 7

Is there any one of you that has done that sick dance where you twist yourself around other people where it has turned out alright?

Usually it's either same same love, with men knowing other men. Or it's that too early love, with those girls who don't know anything not being given proper leadership by their men.

I'M TIRED OF THIS AND NEED FOR YOU TO BE BETTER, JUST LIKE THE BOOK ASKS OF YOU. PLEASE.

I talked to my assistant Karen for 4 hours about you today. She agrees that you need to improve yourself. It's sick.

That philly is gone, isn't she?

2007-09-05 14:28:18 · 8 answers · asked by Creepy 3

How uncomfortable was that?

2007-09-05 14:27:58 · 9 answers · asked by Anonymous

I never have understood this concept. Why should you fear something or some being that is suposed to be all about love and forgivness. I would think if anything "God" would want to be your friend, not somebody you have to be scared of. If I have to be scared of something to give it worship, can you call it a healthy relationship? Can anyone explane this?

2007-09-05 14:27:06 · 9 answers · asked by Saturn554 4

"A Belgian prosecutor on Tuesday recommended that the U.S.-based Church of Scientology stand trial for fraud and extortion, after a 10-year investigation that concluded the group should be labeled a criminal organization. The church said it would fight the criminal charges recommended by investigation prosecutor Jean-Claude Van Epen, who said up to 12 unidentified people should face charges. Investigators have spent the last decade trying to determine how far the church went in rectuiting converts after numerous complaints were filed with police by former members who say they've been the victims of extortion."

Do you think this kind of investigation should be done in other countries?

2007-09-05 14:25:54 · 10 answers · asked by Lionheart ® 7

One of the most critical things which encourages the popularity of a religion is signs.

Moses shows signs to the Pharaoh, personally, and brought the ten plagues. Jesus healed the sick, walked on water, turned water into wine, and ultimately resurrected himself from the dead. Muhammad split the moon in two, brought water forth from his fingers, and put forth many prophecies. Among other religions, Hindu Swamis, Gotama Buddha, and all kinds of mystics have been said to have performed miracles. Their acts, if true, are largely contributing factors to the popularity of thei religions.

One of the reasons I believe in science is because I can see it and touch it. Right now, I'm using a computer. It was developed by scientists and mathematicians, and it's ingenious. The world is dominated and run by science, not God. When men are sick, they turn to doctors and hospitals, not priests or churches. When one's car break down, all the prayer in the world amounts to nothing until you go to a mechanic.

I challenge religions because of their lack of hard evidence. If, in fact, Moses, Jesus, or Muhammad were alive today to perform their miracles, I would trust them, but as it stands, their supposed miracles are nothing but legends of dubious authenticity.

Being how clearly influential signs are -- the Jews demanded that Jesus provide signs before he was crucified -- why doesn't Satan provide signs?

It seems that Satan is as dead as God. There are no witches, magic probably doesn't work, and there are no mystical beasts -- no goblins or ogres -- running about, doing the devil's work.

Now, obviously, it wouldn't make much sense for Satan to come out, committing black magick and doing particularly evil things, because people would disregard him, immediately.

But imagine if Satan formed a religion of his own, claimed it supported peace, goodwill, and righteousness. This religion committed many noble acts, but its followers were bound by some code which would cost them their salvation, either the rejection of monotheism or the rejection of Jesus. If Satan is truly so powerful, he would simply have to fly around, healing millions of people the way Jesus did, and the whole world would worship him.

And yet he doesn't. Instead, he hides in the shadows, working "through" people, ha! Working through non-believers to harm believers' faith.

Isn't that sort of a silly plan? Satan doesn't seem too clever or powerful to me.

2007-09-05 14:22:59 · 26 answers · asked by PRGfUSMC 5

right now?
or does he just talk when you allow him/need him telling you whatever you need to hear???

(i am afraid the answers will contain the word love more than once)

2007-09-05 14:21:10 · 18 answers · asked by Anonymous

Mine was obedience. He is still not finished teaching me yet! I do not learn too fast! What about you, Christian? May the Lord bless you!

2007-09-05 14:21:05 · 12 answers · asked by Marie 7

Sound Vibrates so when they say they heard their conscience does any vibration take place within the body, because of the sound of your conscience?

2007-09-05 14:19:46 · 10 answers · asked by kgn17 1

but not one that mentions Allah or Ra or Zeus.
Is this an example of government endorsement of a specific religion?

2007-09-05 14:16:47 · 19 answers · asked by Samurai Jack 6

2007-09-05 14:15:55 · 15 answers · asked by ignoramus_the_great 7

http://seattlepi.nwsource.com/fun/bc.asp
Sept 5, 2007

Who doesn't like magic!???

2007-09-05 14:12:52 · 1 answers · asked by Anonymous

Remember a moment when you were separated and spent some time alone. What did you discuss with yourself? Did you criticise your situation? Or did you focus on what matters most?

How do you think we could really benefit from our time spent here?

2007-09-05 14:12:44 · 17 answers · asked by James 5

2007-09-05 14:12:23 · 9 answers · asked by ignoramus_the_great 7

Im not against it in the Pledge of Allegiance, or the Texas Pledge, but what is the point of adding it now? It sounds funny how the added it in there, and most of the kids just stand there anyway.

2007-09-05 14:11:38 · 20 answers · asked by Raven 2

2007-09-05 14:08:05 · 17 answers · asked by chazzychef 4

Some might say "with christ" but can you historicaly trace your church back to peter and paul and john.

Can you trace your beliefs back to what they thought and believed.

There are other writings that dont contradict but help interpret the bible and these are written from 60ad and shed light on the truth.

is anyoneinterested in that or are people more interested in the wide way and not the narrow gate

2007-09-05 14:07:57 · 6 answers · asked by Anonymous

2007-09-05 14:07:05 · 23 answers · asked by swoosh 5

2007-09-05 14:06:54 · 16 answers · asked by Anonymous

For what shall a man be profited, if he shall gain the whole world, and forfeit his life? or what shall a man give in exchange for his life?

27 For the Son of man shall come in the glory of his Father with his angels; and then shall he render unto every man according to his deeds.
Matthew 16

24 Then said Jesus unto his disciples, If any man would come after me, let him deny himself, and take up his cross, and follow me.

25 For whosoever would save his life shall lose it: and whosoever shall lose his life for my sake shall find it

2007-09-05 14:04:27 · 12 answers · asked by Verdade 2

I just started going to a catholic church, I am a 20 year long spirit filled evangelical. Heavily educated in the bible, used to read it 3-4 times a year.

I go to a spirit filled catholic church. I have never heard a hail mary in mass, although I understand the rosary is read on seperate occasions.

A lot of what is in the catholic faith is absolutly biblical and if ou want to cite the misconceptions I will try to clear them up for you.

2007-09-05 14:04:18 · 10 answers · asked by Anonymous

2007-09-05 14:01:49 · 29 answers · asked by ‫‬‭‮‪‫‬‭‮yelxeH 5

A lot of people say that you can't find proof of homosexuality being a sin in the bible [other than Leviticus]...so explain 1 Corinthians 6:9-11 New Living Translation


9 Don’t you realize that those who do wrong will not inherit the Kingdom of God? Don’t fool yourselves. Those who indulge in sexual sin, or who worship idols, or commit adultery, or are male prostitutes, or practice homosexuality, 10 or are thieves, or greedy people, or drunkards, or are abusive, or cheat people—none of these will inherit the Kingdom of God. 11 Some of you were once like that. But you were cleansed; you were made holy; you were made right with God by calling on the name of the Lord Jesus Christ and by the Spirit of our God.


Pretty plain and simple, don't ya think?

Please don't answer if all you're going to say is something like "it doesn't matter cause God or the Bible isn't real." I want sincere input, please. I'm trying to learn more and have a better understanding of the bible. Thanks.

2007-09-05 13:58:21 · 19 answers · asked by Uhh...yeah. 3

by Christians I also mean all the religions that derive from the Christian religion, please help!

2007-09-05 13:58:09 · 2 answers · asked by totygoliguez1989 5

According to some people anything enjoyable is wrong. Why doesn't that make sense?

2007-09-05 13:56:58 · 10 answers · asked by Enigma®Ragnarökin' 7

In the Bible (Acts if I recall correctly) it says that you should pray for a wrongdoer, a sinner, an evil one, especially when they commit crimes against you.

However, the passage goes on to say that you can rest knowing your enemy (the one you pray for and are supposed to love more than a friend) will receive harsh judgment from God when it is finally time for him to pay his dues.

So isn't it kind of hypocritical that you would pray for this individual during life and then let him burn in hell for all eternity?

2007-09-05 13:55:39 · 6 answers · asked by swoosh 5

2007-09-05 13:54:50 · 20 answers · asked by nickson faction 7

Another day has come and gone and Jesus did not rapture His church. So, why do people still think that Jesus will return in our generation?

2007-09-05 13:54:46 · 33 answers · asked by Anonymous

christians say: If you dont believe/love god you will be punish and bla bla...
i dont love god, and since i cannot force myself to love anyone i dont think i will ever love him, i can read the bible 20 times and repeat to myslef how much i love god 5000 times every day (what a waste by the way) but i dont think the result from that could be called "love"...
So what , apart from parents telling you how much you need to love god otherwise he will punish you and send a thunder to fry you, or a desperate and miserable life one needs to fill with whatever may bring a bit of hope, can make one all of sudden start loving god????

2007-09-05 13:53:35 · 5 answers · asked by Anonymous