Religion & Spirituality - 11 September 2007

Why do so many people allow perplexities and worries of everyday life to fret the mind and cloud the brow. We have a friend. His name is Jesus. He is our helper and our guide. Why is it that so few people turn to Jesus in their moments of distress?

You may be perplexed in business; your prospects may grow darker and darker, and you may be threatened with financial loss; but do not become discouraged; cast your care upon God, and remain calm and cheerful. Pray to God for wisdom to manage your affairs with discretion, and thus prevent loss and disaster. Do everything you can to bring about favorable results and trust God to do what you aren't able to do.

God is willing to help you if you are willing to ask him for assistance. Why is it so difficult for so many people to trust God? It is not the will of God that his people should be weighed down with care. Take all your burdens to the Lord and them there.

Your thoughts-------

2007-09-11 02:58:46 · 7 answers · asked by Anonymous

2007-09-11 02:56:25 · 19 answers · asked by rocky rawal 1

I don't consider myself a Christian and I don't believe in God, and i dont know if the story of Jesus is true.
But i do use the words and message of Jesus and his story to help me through my life.
I believe it is a powerful message of love, healing, forgiveness and acceptance (all of the best human qualities).
I get a lot of comfort from the story of Jesus, and believe in the story of the man. For me, the story doesnt even have to be true, i believe in the story, and the comfort comes from within me, not from an external source.
Does any one else have similar views?
What do you all think about these thoughts?

2007-09-11 02:55:55 · 7 answers · asked by Zag 4

2007-09-11 02:53:40 · 8 answers · asked by Anonymous

2007-09-11 02:53:03 · 36 answers · asked by Anonymous

This question is for everyone of these religions to come together and see their similarities. They essentially all 3 have the same stories of Noah, Moses, and Abraham, and they essentially all have the same beliefs and laws. They all 3 say they are the one true religion and all other gods and religions will lead you to hell. Another obvious similarity is the laws to kill enemies, friends, and family for believing in, or even suggesting, to worship different gods or religions. All 3 religions have a very dark history of murder, war, and torture yet followers consider their religion one of peace. When their God kills it is justified and when one kills for God it is glorified. To me a religion of peace would be a religion of tollerance, acceptance, and forgiveness (but without killing as a form of forgiveness) Many Christians claim that When Jesus died on the cross we were forgiven, but when will God be forgiven for his sins?
Deuteronomy 13:6-10
Repentence 9:123
Matthew 10:34-37

2007-09-11 02:51:32 · 11 answers · asked by klover_dso 3

Why did Malcom X put away racism and violence after returning from Mecca? This would be also when he turned away from the teachings of NOI and accepted true Islam.

2007-09-11 02:51:11 · 11 answers · asked by doorofperception13 2

And how did you know what that reason was?

2007-09-11 02:50:40 · 22 answers · asked by crazy_cat_lady 4

And yet Catholics dont hit back with the same agression.

I know many protestants have a limited understanding of the bible save for what they have been thought to believe by their pastor.

Yet Catholics just seem to sit confident in their faith and not go up in arms every time a evangelical or fundementalist questions them.

Some protestants seem to be willing to resort to violence in their apologetics.

Still, it seems strange to me that even if you dont believe that Catholics gave you the bible you

a) Have faith that catholics didnt alter all of it when it was in their care for 1200 years

b) Have faith that Martin Luther (a dubious and hate filled man) was so inspired to remove much of the bible and its teachings.

2007-09-11 02:49:19 · 35 answers · asked by Anonymous

This group from the questions and many answers and the people participating seems like a christian brewing ground.

2007-09-11 02:45:57 · 12 answers · asked by Anonymous

Not the church of Paul and James and John etc.

Why and how do they use the bible to claim some things that happen in mass to be unbiblical.

I can clearly see where the Eucharist is mentioned dozens of times in the bible. Thats just for starters.

2007-09-11 02:44:06 · 16 answers · asked by Anonymous

faiths who died? I knew some one in the pentagon....of all days today would be the day.
I can easily respect both Christiand and muslims today if for no other reason then thier prayers.

2007-09-11 02:43:35 · 7 answers · asked by ~Heathen Princess~ 7

2007-09-11 02:42:59 · 15 answers · asked by Anonymous

2007-09-11 02:39:09 · 24 answers · asked by Anonymous

I believe in reincarnation but not in "karma", I think being "good" or "bad" has nothing to do with it.
I think after death you reincarnate as the human closest to you. Maybe not the closest but maybe someone in the same town as you.

Therefore say you travelled to New York and died there, there would be a very good chance you came back living in New York.

2007-09-11 02:37:34 · 44 answers · asked by Ed 1

break his little heart and turn him away empty handed

2007-09-11 02:32:00 · 14 answers · asked by Anonymous

2007-09-11 02:30:39 · 24 answers · asked by Anonymous

Since most religious adherants don't believe in all gods: Ex. In Christianity belief is limited to Jesus while Thor, Vishnu, Ganeisha, Zeus, Athena, and all the other gods that were worshipped in history are left out (not believed in), then it is true to say that there are more non believers than believers.

2007-09-11 02:29:22 · 9 answers · asked by Anonymous

...that some folks don't believe the Israelites where slaves in Egypt and then by extraordinary events they left Egypt to build a great Nation under the banner of Jehovah?

2007-09-11 02:27:38 · 3 answers · asked by Anonymous

2007-09-11 02:27:00 · 2 answers · asked by charlesschultzjr 1

This question regards to the tragic events of 9/11 which showed us a glimpse of the cruel world we live. I as a Canadian Muslim completely share that human loss with my American friends. No matter what the differences maybe, such loss of innocent lives can never be justified what ever the cause. War remains to me as meaning less as possible.
America just few decades ago had the utmost respect as a Peace loving Nation. The role it played against Nazis in World War 2 must be lauded as it laid the foundation for a much more scientific, civilized and above all a Free World. I also pray that the so called Muslims turn back to the tolerant, compassionate, forgiving and loving nature of Islam as is mentioned by the western lady recently who is studying Islam.

http://answers.yahoo.com/question/index;_ylt=AiwuEx_EJNrPLXVX7g5XojDsy6IX;_ylv=3?qid=20070908091530AAcADaW
I hope above all that 9/11 should give us all a better opportunity to self reflect and where the whole Human race is headed

2007-09-11 02:26:26 · 24 answers · asked by Anonymous

2007-09-11 02:24:41 · 13 answers · asked by Anonymous

why does sin bother god ?

he's omnipotent and all , but why does sin bother him so much ? after we are supposingly the creations of him ?

when does he decide that sin shall bother him and then send this people with sin to hell?

why would sin affect a omnipotent being at all ? is sin so powerful he cannot stand it ?
if he hate sin so much , why not create everything not able to sin ?

2007-09-11 02:23:41 · 8 answers · asked by Curious 3

I mean really--it's a tough nut to crack.

2007-09-11 02:19:30 · 12 answers · asked by ♠♥ Miss Zora ♦♣ 5

We should be trying to understand each other more, not attacking each other and making false accusations. Nothing productive will ever come from hatred like I am seeing here today.

2007-09-11 02:16:22 · 25 answers · asked by ♥ terry g ♥ 7

At least in the sense of being protected under the First Amendment. I realize an atheist would not call his belief a religion, but rather an absence of religion: but that's just what zero is in mathematics.

2007-09-11 02:16:11 · 34 answers · asked by auntb93 7

I was born september 5th at 8:00 a.m. I'm 22 years old.... do you have any readings for me?

Especially about this Camargo guy

2007-09-11 02:16:09 · 4 answers · asked by Anonymous

Please go to gratefulness.org and light a virtual candle (or a real one)

Today is a also a day of "good deeds" in remembrance of 9.11......will you pledge to do a good deed on mygooddeed.org? Let's remember the unity we felt 6 years ago after this tragedy and how we all pulled together......

Thanks......love and blessings to all!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

(I also already posted this question on polls and surveys as well)

2007-09-11 02:13:59 · 16 answers · asked by Freedspirit 5

2007-09-11 02:12:50 · 13 answers · asked by JiveMan 2

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2007-09-11 02:12:48 · 14 answers · asked by Anonymous