Religion & Spirituality - 7 September 2007

2007-09-07 13:57:26 · 7 answers · asked by Anonymous

Because he is always referred to as the lamb - blood of the lamb - slain lamb, etc.

Rev.5:6 And I beheld, and, lo, in the midst of the throne and of the four beasts, and in the midst of the elders, stood a LAMB AS IT HAD BEEN SLAIN ......

2007-09-07 13:56:45 · 7 answers · asked by bandycat5 5

2007-09-07 13:55:07 · 19 answers · asked by Anonymous

The Report Abuse Flag.

What did you think I meant?

2007-09-07 13:53:04 · 24 answers · asked by Anonymous

I commited suicide when i was 24 yrs. old. I actually died! and when my soul left my body, satan had my left wrist saying she's mine now, But Jesus my lord and saviour had my right wrist pulling me back toward him and saying no she is not !Needless to say if Jesus was'nt there for me I would be in hell today. Burning forever!!! because not only did i commit suicide, i commited murder. And i was'nt born again, meaning i had not yet ask God to forgive me of my sin's. there is a God and he loves us all so much, but it is our choice to believe and recieve eternal life with him. all you have to do is ask God to forgive you of your sins and change your heart to live for him and he will,it's that easy! time is getting short on this earth, and on judgement day it may be to late unless you seek God. I am telling the truth and pray this will help you who do not believe. you can't see air but it's there or we would'nt be able to breath. Just because you can't see him does'nt mean he's not there.

2007-09-07 13:52:49 · 27 answers · asked by ? 4

2007-09-07 13:52:29 · 24 answers · asked by Anonymous

assuming it truly is the Word of God (not saying it is, assuming it is) should people interpret the Bible literally or metaphorically?

literally is the most natural, logical choice. but just because logic works for worldly matters does this mean it that it definitely will work for infinitely complex premises such as God true meaning?

a case could be made for metaphorical interpretations too -- Jesus himself communicated with the people through parables, a form of metaphor. during the times much of the Bible was written, allegories (another form of metaphor) was a very common form of communication. we all know that the Bible contains contradictions (if we were to interpret literally), does that mean a metaphorical interpretation is the correct one? we all know passages such as this are meant to be metaphorically interpreted:

"ye are the salt of the earth"

for all we know, maybe they all are meant to be metaphorically interpreted. your thoughts?

2007-09-07 13:49:38 · 15 answers · asked by Anonymous

2007-09-07 13:48:12 · 9 answers · asked by Aspurtaime Dog Sneeze 6

2600 years, and the other by hebrew prophets Isaiah and Micah about 800 years before Jesus was born. You can't find "eternal life" written anywhere in the Old Testament, but you find it within the sacred words of Egypt. Jewish faith does not accept Jesus as their Messiah.

My question is this. Why do christians INSIST that Jesus was the messiah of the Jews, when data contradicts it ?

2007-09-07 13:48:12 · 5 answers · asked by Anonymous

The Apostle Paul so hated Chistianity that he went about KILLING Christians before he had a powerful encounter with the resurrected Jesus Christ himself.

Will Christians join with me and pray for Mr. Dawkins having an encounter with that same Jesus?

2007-09-07 13:47:31 · 11 answers · asked by A Voice 5

I wanted to know what you guys think, (just another perspectives): I think that the creation revealed God's love.

2007-09-07 13:46:54 · 11 answers · asked by valwilliams05 1

“This separation is critical to our form of government because in the end, democracy demands that the religiously motivated translate their concerns into universal, rather than religion-specific, values. It requires that their proposals be subject to argument, and amenable to reason. If I am opposed to abortion for religious reasons but seek to pass a law banning the practice, I cannot simply point to the teachings of my church. I have to explain why abortion violates some principle that is accessible to people of all faiths, including those with no faith at all.” - Barack Obama's speech on faith
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2007-09-07 13:43:10 · 11 answers · asked by par1138 • FCD 4

Evolution has a ton of evidence. Creationism has no evidence. I don't believe in evolution because no one can prove it without a doubt. Therefore creationism is true.

Is that about it?

2007-09-07 13:43:02 · 24 answers · asked by lindsey p 5

2007-09-07 13:41:19 · 18 answers · asked by Anonymous

In the bible it says that Jesus cured people (leaper, etc) by placing his hands on them. Surely if he was God, he would merely have to 'think' and the person would be cured, why put our his hands to do this?

Was it do show people he could do it?
Or was it made up by those who wrote the book wanted something a bit more interesting?

2007-09-07 13:39:42 · 18 answers · asked by irishinvenice 3

because, after all..... any big bang needs a big “bang maker.”

2007-09-07 13:37:04 · 13 answers · asked by Eartha Q 6

How does "God" (I use this term loosly, because the God I believe in isn't anything like the Christian God) explain Himself? It's ok for a person to spend 60 years of his life raping children, killing, abusing, mutilating people and on his deathbed repents and is let into heaven? And a Buddhist who spends her whole life giving to the community, saving lives, and pours out nothing but respect goes to hell just because she didn't accept Jesus into her heart? That is something else. And according to the OT God commanded his followers to war with other nations to take their land (didn't Jesus say turn the other cheek?) and pretty much taught "do what I say, not as I do...." I just don't know how anyone can accept this doctrine as Gods! Isn't it possible that man added what he wanted just to have control over the masses? Hmmmm?

And don't think I am disrespecting you. If you have faith and live a good life then I am happy for you.. but what I stated just doesn't describe a loving God.

2007-09-07 13:36:22 · 20 answers · asked by Y!A P0int5 Wh0r3 5

i need a non religious based meditation technique to help to love my enemy and gain understandance.

also i need one that help's with purification of my self. this can be religious christianity please. no other

thank you in advance.

2007-09-07 13:36:09 · 5 answers · asked by Anonymous

Please step forward and state your religion and your reason for rejecting a scientific theory. And please be honest, when it comes right down to it, is this rejection motivated by your religion? Would you reject the theory of electromagnetism if your holy book had an alternate explanation?

2007-09-07 13:35:57 · 16 answers · asked by Anonymous

2007-09-07 13:32:49 · 28 answers · asked by Anonymous

Just once I would like to see a reasoned criticism of the Catholic Church instead of one creating a straw man belief that is not a belief of Catholicism and then attack that belief as if it was Catholic, such as:

Catholics worship Mary.
Catholics practice works righteousness.
Catholic beliefs are not biblical.
Catholics forbid their members from reading the Bible.
Constantine created the Church.
The Church practices derived from Pagan practices.
Catholics pray to dead people.

Just to name a few!

I have no problem with people disagreeing with Catholic practices and beliefs. My problem is with those who create practices and beliefs that are not Catholic and claim Catholic error when attacking what Catholics do not believe or practice in the first place. Isn't this bearing false witness against others and Christ's Church?

2007-09-07 13:31:13 · 21 answers · asked by cristoiglesia 7

I recently checked out "The God Delusion" by Richard Dawkins from the library. How many of you have read it, and what are thoughts and opinions on it?

2007-09-07 13:30:58 · 19 answers · asked by Anonymous

Oh yeah, baby.


Lol!

2007-09-07 13:29:24 · 12 answers · asked by Anonymous

sing? :)

Who is going to cook?

What are YOU doing?

Thank you for your answer! : )

Have a wonderful weekend! :)

2007-09-07 13:23:10 · 18 answers · asked by Anonymous

To me as a high school student, I think they could both have happen. God could have created us and then we could have changed over time. Is it just because man doesn't want to believe they could have primates as ancestors?

2007-09-07 13:17:55 · 31 answers · asked by Calicy 2

What do YOU think will happen in the after life? I don't wanna know what you've been taught all your lives, just your plain opinion.

2007-09-07 13:17:44 · 18 answers · asked by Anonymous

Heb 10:6 In burnt offerings and sacrifices for sin thou hast had no pleasure.

Seems the Father had no pleasure in Jesus' sacrifice for sin. Does that mean he was displeased with it?

2007-09-07 13:17:17 · 5 answers · asked by kjvbiblecode.com 1

making up God to soothe our fears when we reject the existence of other made-up figures that might, likewise, make us feel better?

2007-09-07 13:15:27 · 6 answers · asked by Eartha Q 6

It states in the book of john that the word, meaning jesus became flesh and dwelt among us.
This means christians, the word is god and not the bible.
I'm an atheist, who never really reads the bible, but I understand it better than you deluded christians.
Please stay tuned for lesson 6 in atheism conquers christianity.

2007-09-07 13:14:58 · 60 answers · asked by WINDIWS VISTA ULTIMATE RULES!!!! 1

2007-09-07 13:09:44 · 17 answers · asked by Anonymous