Religion & Spirituality - 6 September 2007

I see this question and variations on here multiple times a day. This has to be the greatest fallacy I have ever seen. Atheists say if we can prove God exists they will believe. The truth is no evidence would convince all of them. The Bible proves this. The Israelites were lead out of Egypt with God going before them as a cloud during the day and fire at night. Many did not believe. Many ended up worshiping a golden calf. If they did not believe and they had God's presence what makes you think you would?

While Jesus lived many saw Him and His miracles and yet did not believe. Would you be different? The miracles did not convince them why would it convince you?

After Christ rose from the dead He appeared to those who followed him and yet some still doubted. If they saw their risen savior and doubted what makes you think you would believe if you saw the evidence?

There is more. But the point is simple. You ask for proof. You say if you had it you would believe. Even when proof was

2007-09-06 16:01:13 · 23 answers · asked by Bible warrior 5

Just one single proof that one animal became another. The only evidence I have seen presented well demonstrates adaptive evolution, but there has been no proof of one animal becoming another.

BTW, I am an environmental scientist.

2007-09-06 15:59:02 · 22 answers · asked by AZ2CO 4

First, allow me to verify...

... this belongs in this section. NOT Mythology and Folklore. I am a Pagan, and I worship Gods and Goddesses, and know many a Pagan who do as well.

So, from me saying I'm Pagan, you should all be aware this is a section for light-hearted joking.

For example, I see Hathor or Dionysus dying from Alcohol Poisoning, the heavy drinkers they are.

Person who is most creative and thinks up the most wins the ten points.

People who say this belongs in Mythology and Folklore or spend their post trying to inform me that I worship Satan or that they simply do not exist get a thumbs down.

This. Is. A. Question. Meant. For. Fun.

So, just, chill out.

Again...

... THIS IS A QUESTION FOR FUN. IF YOU DO NOT FEEL LIKE YOU CAN PARTICIPATE IN LIGHTHEARTED YET MORBID HUMOR, THEN PLEASE MOVE ON!

Thankies.

2007-09-06 15:58:29 · 17 answers · asked by Lady Myrkr 6

2007-09-06 15:57:45 · 3 answers · asked by Anonymous

Am genuinely confused. :-)

Any Enlightening Thoughts appreciated. :-)

Much Love,

i. c.

2007-09-06 15:56:57 · 20 answers · asked by goodfella 5

A good night to the cool people here :)

2007-09-06 15:56:35 · 3 answers · asked by Anonymous

The bible says that the root of all evil is MONEY. That it is easier for the camel to enter the 'eye of the needle' than for the rich to enter the kingdom.

But I also know of many christians who believe that if God likes them, they will be made RICH in this world. Otherwise, if they are poor, it means God is not watching over them. Is this true? That God gives you evil (money) when He loves you?

Some others believe that they should have the best of both worlds. Rich now and Rich after death. Of course this is an ideal case cos in the context of the bible, being rich now usually just means being poor after death.

So, as christians, should we strive to be rich now or rich later? Or is the faith non-existent and replaced by the fear of death and the greed of money that they call themselves christians only to deceive themselves and others that the kingdom of God awaits them while they take their time revelling amongst themselves on earth?

Where is faith?

2007-09-06 15:56:08 · 10 answers · asked by Anonymous

They won't get elected this time around, but they deserve a vote more than the Reps. and Dems., don't you think?

2007-09-06 15:55:28 · 18 answers · asked by americanhero_aa 2

2007-09-06 15:52:10 · 10 answers · asked by jkhk 1

The very idea that you have been created makes you a thing, it takes away your being.
You can be a being only if there is no God.
God and you as a being, cannot coexist.
That's why I say I am sure God does not exist, because I see beings everywhere.

2007-09-06 15:49:47 · 13 answers · asked by busybee 2

2007-09-06 15:48:55 · 51 answers · asked by Page 4

2007-09-06 15:48:53 · 16 answers · asked by Anonymous

How do you explain so many destitute and starving people, the high school massacres, the many shootings and murders every day, the pathetic response to the New Orleans disaster, the drug cultures and associated crime, the corruption, the disenfranchised youth, the domestic violence, the crimes against women, the heavy handed and evidently dishonest foriegn policies, the blatant racism...?

While happy to criticise other countries who question the creationist and christian fundie lies, deciet, skullduggery and insularity, you seem to refuse to see your own back yard.

Don't judge others lest you be judged yourself..

2007-09-06 15:48:41 · 9 answers · asked by microbesrule_lifeprevails 1

after playing in r&s for a while now, i am simply astounded at the level of ignorance shown by christians of all stripes regarding these two subjects. to be fair however, it is the catholics of all people who seem to be the most open minded about evolution, not in agreement mind you, but at least open to the possibility...

2007-09-06 15:46:37 · 26 answers · asked by Anonymous

Are Jesus' teachings pacifistic? For example...turn the other cheek, love your enemies and pray for your persecutors... Should all people who claim to be followers of Jesus be pacifists?

2007-09-06 15:46:10 · 14 answers · asked by Link 5

2007-09-06 15:43:33 · 14 answers · asked by Anonymous

2007-09-06 15:41:25 · 12 answers · asked by ? 2

2007-09-06 15:40:46 · 36 answers · asked by Page 4

I need some assitance in prayer. My girlfriend is insecure about herself and is bulemic. She is starting to hate herself altogether and it just kills me inside, because when I try to help she just pushes it away and changes the subject. She doesn't eat and when she does, she just throws up. She has done it so much that it is starting to hurt each time she does. She won't seek help, and her parents do not care...

Can you please join me in prayer? Also, please do you have any advice?

She is wonderful, beautiful and an excellent person, but doesn't see that at all, she needs her eyes opened to the truth, but how?

2007-09-06 15:39:12 · 36 answers · asked by Anonymous

2007-09-06 15:34:48 · 28 answers · asked by ZER0 C00L ••AM••VT•• 7

I am not a Christian, I am just curious of others beliefs. In some answers I see that he was the son of God, but in others it is stated that he is God in flesh. Which is correct?

2007-09-06 15:30:07 · 19 answers · asked by WIl 2

I was beaten daily in the name of god my entire childhood, that childhood ending quite early, and although the Christians couldn't finish the job of making me a martyr, I can do miracles in the kitchen. So, may I be considered a Saint by one of the myriads of various sects in christianity?

2007-09-06 15:28:28 · 11 answers · asked by Anonymous

I view this world very negatively, so if we did not accompany with Jesus all the time, we would lose what the main goal of our life is. For example, we can sin from hurting innocent people, stealing money from the rich, taking illegal drugs, having sex when you are underage, or not believing Jesus as our savior. I must read thoroughly the Bible for several times and meet Jesus personally in order to preach in the Middle-East or countries that do not believe in Jesus.
I never keep the things of the world and the things of God separate because if I didn’t know Jesus personally, then I could not call Jesus as my Lord and would not know Jesus by heart. Moreover, Jesus knows what I am doing right this moment even though I cannot see him. As a result, there is nothing to be ashamed from telling our secrets, needs, and wants. Also, Jesus wants to be friend with us. We tell friends what we did yesterday in school and borrow money. We can pray to Jesus our needs such as money whenever we need

2007-09-06 15:26:30 · 13 answers · asked by Anonymous

2007-09-06 15:25:45 · 19 answers · asked by kittysheezie_kittypretty 1

Yeah, i know i picked the wrong word. but what I'm talking about is the disfellowshipped people telling non jehovah witnesses stuff like "We are strict" and "cant have fun" and " a cult that will throw you out for the smallist things? I mean really, the true reason they were "thrown out" was becuase they either had sex before marrige or doing other bad things. so why do disfellowshipped people act like that?

2007-09-06 15:20:04 · 23 answers · asked by ITALLIAN STALLION 2

I need something in my life
I want to bask by a side
that has been there all along
just waiting for me,
patiently.

I though (that) I'd find this in a man
But that
that was not in your plan
for me yet
(I first had to rest with you)...


The words/phrases in parenthesis are undecided.
It's not finished, but I do have a little tune resounding in my head for it...
...seriously, though, what do you think?
Thanks!

2007-09-06 15:15:38 · 14 answers · asked by Life On Wheels 2

I'm lost and feeling kinda down and I need some direction. Thank you.

2007-09-06 15:15:02 · 21 answers · asked by Nels 7

I know it has something to do with hindu religion

2007-09-06 15:13:46 · 10 answers · asked by Joel Guzman 1

He was crucified for his blasphemy against God saying http://www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=luke%2022:70%E2%80%9371;&version=31; and he knew very well the first and second commandments prohibited this. So isn't Jesus actually in hell right now for rebelling against the Jewish religion and 10 commandments?

2007-09-06 15:12:31 · 18 answers · asked by Anonymous

2007-09-06 15:11:14 · 17 answers · asked by Anonymous