Religion & Spirituality - 9 September 2007

Someone told me that and I want to know if it's true!!!

Do they carry jumbo packs......?

2007-09-09 16:13:24 · 8 answers · asked by grapefruit 3

I repeatedly come across the argument that we shouldn't judge.
If we follow that strict reasoning, wouldn't that make being a judge in a court of law a sin
for a Christian? After all, a judge's job is to judge-isn't it?

2007-09-09 16:11:25 · 25 answers · asked by Anonymous

such as Latin Rite, Roman Rite(are Latin Rite and Roman Rite the same thing?)

There are also different rites in the eastern catholic churches, Why? Are they still Catholic like Roman Rite?
I am pretty sure they are all under Papal Authority, I think

2007-09-09 16:09:44 · 10 answers · asked by Anonymous

I was baptized and view myself as a victim. My parents forced me to go to sunday school to talk about the bible, of which I now believe to be a well written book of philosophy, rather than actual truth.

My civil rights were violated against and for years I was forced to believe in something that I didn't believe in.

This leads to the question. Is it right for an individual to be forced by their parents to believe in something during adolescense?

Why not wait until they grow up and are able to decide for themselves?

Doesn't this violate a individuals right to freedom of religion?

Do they have baptismals for the same reasons cigarette corporations put advertisements at eye level for children?

Do they do this to get them "hooked" on religion?

2007-09-09 16:09:28 · 45 answers · asked by Anonymous

"And having said this, Jesus smote his face with both his hands, and then smote the ground with his head. And having raised his head, he said: "Cursed be every one who shall insert into my sayings that I am the son of God" (53:6) (Barnabas Gospel)

is that why the authority rejected some Gospels and takes the Gospel that fit with their desire believes. truly those who are in the authority's of Christianity has mislead many. who said that John words or Paul's words are the words of God? WHY are humans words are added into the Bible?. Christians there is a truth came to you from your lord (Islam) to clear what you have misunderstood. God will not leave his believers without a clear guidance, then why don't you believe. peace to you

[102] Say Ruh-ul-Qudus (spirit of ul-Qudus) has brought it (the Qur'ân) down from your Lord with truth, that it may make firm and strengthen (the Faith of) those who believe, and as a guidance and glad tidings to those who have submitted.
Quran Ch16:102

2007-09-09 16:08:15 · 18 answers · asked by Anonymous

now trolls on the other hand,I understand why they hide their
Q&A

2007-09-09 16:08:06 · 13 answers · asked by hmm 6

I'm LDS, and I don't really make a big deal about it to people because I know a lot of people are hostile and not open to hearing it. So I got a new job a couple of months ago on the recommendation of an acquantance who didn't know I was LDS. I'm a hard worker and am doing a good job.

Anyway, my religion came up last night on a business trip. We talked about who we're supporting for President and I told him I was for Mitt Romney. He told me that Mitt "hates Jesus" and is a blasphemer who's going to hell. I didn't want to get into an argument but I did say that I didn't agree and that I think members of the Church love Jesus Christ.

He asked me if I was Mormon, and started asking me about it. I ended up sharing my testimony with him and telling him a little about Mormonism. To make a long story short he was very rude to me and told me I'm going to hell unless I repent and join a "Bible-believing" church. How will I face this guy every day?

2007-09-09 16:05:57 · 12 answers · asked by Anonymous

itseems like im always worried about something!!!!!! right now im worried about 2 things! both have to do with my friends! please pray for me! pray that the stuff im worried about will soon go away!!thx-god bless%)%

2007-09-09 16:05:31 · 12 answers · asked by iluvmoi100 2

Christians only, please.

Hi. I'm a pagan. Or, more specifically, an Asatruar. That means I worship the Norse gods and goddesses.

My question: What, in your opinion, am I worshipping?

a. The devil.

b. Regular people aren't important enough to merit the devil's attention. Random demons.

c. Your imagination.

d. Other gods, who are not the One True God.

e. Other gods, who are equally as valid as the Judeo-Christian god.

f. Aliens.

g. Other. (Specify.)

Thanks for your time.

2007-09-09 16:04:38 · 9 answers · asked by Anonymous

2007-09-09 16:02:08 · 19 answers · asked by Yoyo L 1

And, how has it had a positive effect on the church/group/community in which you serve?

2007-09-09 16:01:37 · 3 answers · asked by Jed 7

2007-09-09 16:01:14 · 2 answers · asked by Anonymous

I have asked recently about different Christian beliefs, and the definition of a cult. As one answered, "If a church has different practices then the one you attend, then they are not following what you believe the Bible to say. This would make them a cult."

Look at the differences churches.
1. Some have no music, some have more, and some have all types of musical instruments.
2. Some meet on Saturday, others meet on Sunday.
3. Some believe having a beer is OK, others say not to.
4. Some believe in baptism, others don't. And those that do, can't agree on the age or the method.

So, why is everyone worried about who is/isn't a cult? Can't we accept others? Did not Christ preach love?

For the record, I believe if a church is assisting with a person on building and maintaining a growing relationship with Christ, then that church is doing something positive. God, our Heavenly Father, will make amends on infractions if the person is humble and has a contrite spirit.

2007-09-09 16:00:16 · 13 answers · asked by jack-copeland@sbcglobal.net 4

It doesn't. A few misunderstood passages include:

1) God told Abraham to offer his son as a sacrifice. However God stopped him before he could do any harm. The point - Abraham's son was very important to him, but he put God first even above his son.

2) A man whose name escapes me asked God for victory in battle and promised to "sacrifice" whatever or whoever he saw first upon arriving home. God gave him his victory, and when he came home the first thing he saw was his daughter. The sacrifice WAS NOT the daughter's life. It was her virginity. She was to remain a virgin all her days and she agreed. (Remember, this is during a time when women were often pressured into marriages to strange men at a young age. She was probably very happy with the way things turned out.)

3) Jesus offered himself up as a living sacrifice for our sin. He was not merely human but was God in the flesh, and after three days he rose again. That's nowhere near the same thing as human sacrifice.

Any questions?

2007-09-09 15:58:16 · 24 answers · asked by Anonymous

Either way, would it still make him omnipresent?

2007-09-09 15:55:55 · 16 answers · asked by 8theist 6

Is that just the "Christian" thing to do? Not real impressive. There are some real Christians around and I feel sorry for them; for being associated with such lying, bigoted hypocrites.

2007-09-09 15:55:27 · 23 answers · asked by Enigma®Ragnarökin' 7

If so, what is it?

2007-09-09 15:50:13 · 18 answers · asked by Anonymous

I was wondering of there was a person in the bible that offered thier place in heaven for sinners or people not of god.

2007-09-09 15:49:28 · 10 answers · asked by Jay 1

2007-09-09 15:48:40 · 7 answers · asked by Anonymous

why did he go there for? and how long?

2007-09-09 15:47:55 · 10 answers · asked by Anonymous

I've seen some devoted folks on here, asking and answering questions.

But, there's also been some odd folks, that seem to copy and paste the most bizarre religious or conspiracy theories.

So, spill the beans...are you as much a religious fanatic online as you are in person or what?

2007-09-09 15:47:10 · 2 answers · asked by CurlySue 6

They don't know each other.... do the Godparents have to be a couple? I don't think so.

2007-09-09 15:46:14 · 14 answers · asked by Anonymous

I have always been told by both sides of my family that i am native american but neither side can tell me which tribe we are from.So I was hoping that a good sweat might beable to help me get on the right path to finding peace in my life and help me understand more of myself and maybe help me find my ture ancestors.I live in San Bernardino California if this helps with location.

2007-09-09 15:44:34 · 11 answers · asked by softeyes032002 2

2007-09-09 15:40:27 · 33 answers · asked by Enigma®Ragnarökin' 7

Since, then, you have been raised with Christ, set your hearts on things above, where Christ is seated at the right hand of God. . . . For you died, and your life is now hidden with Christ in God. (Colossians 3:1, 3 NIV)
It is of great practical importance to us to know that the Christ who lived again still lives. "Therefore let all Israel be assured of this: God has made this Jesus, whom you crucified, both Lord and Christ" (Acts 2:36), said Peter on the day of Pentecost; and this accorded with our Lord's own words,
"All authority in heaven and on earth has been given to me" (Matthew 28:18), and with the words of Hebrews, "The point of what we are saying is this: We do have such a high priest, who sat down at the right hand of the throne of the Majesty in heaven" (8:1).
Not only does He still live, but He can never die again. "For we know that since Christ was raised from the dead, he cannot die again; death no longer has mastery over him" (Romans 6:9).

2007-09-09 15:39:10 · 15 answers · asked by ? 4

Well, there is no specific genetic makeup to a Christian, right? Any Christian can say any other Christian, isn't one- Does that make it correct also? After all, lots of Christians have different ideas about what a true Christian IS. Example- Christians often deny Hitler was a Christian- Which doesn't bug me so much, except they always pin him as Atheist, just because he's a bad guy- Not too nice...Anyway.

I can say I'm a plumber, and not be doing it to the standards of other plumbers, so does that not make me a plumber? (I'm not a plumber). Thoughts?

2007-09-09 15:37:48 · 40 answers · asked by Anonymous

2007-09-09 15:30:08 · 16 answers · asked by Anonymous

I know a few people who have seen "angels." I never have.
I'd like to know who on here believes that they've seen one.

2007-09-09 15:29:43 · 13 answers · asked by My Name Is Ken 5

Do you think that Dianetics is just a remake of The Book of Mormons?

2007-09-09 15:27:38 · 6 answers · asked by acot_anthonym 4

As an organist I've played lots of weddings and funerals. But today was different. Usually the widow(-er) in the front row is about 80 years old and the family feels that "he/she led a nice full life."

But today I played a funeral and that widow in the front row was only 22-years-old, holding their 6-month-old infant in her arms.

How do you view that with regard to your religious beliefs? Christian, Pagan, Jewish, etc... all thoughts welcome!

2007-09-09 15:25:41 · 17 answers · asked by Rapunzel XVIII 5