Religion & Spirituality - 13 September 2007

When stating a fact - it's fine to just state it. When stating your opinion - I think it's important to preface it with "I believe" or "My thought is" - or SOMETHING to let others now that it's your opinion and not the final word on something. I've learned that this helps keep communication open and moving forward - especially when discussing something as personal as religion. People are not nearly as easily offended if you "own your own statement." Do you agree?

2007-09-13 11:38:29 · 2 answers · asked by liddabet 6

the American branch of Christianity so much more intolerant, aggressive and ignorant than other branches around the world?

No hidden critisism - it is just my experience and impression I´m asking from.

2007-09-13 11:37:43 · 6 answers · asked by Anonymous

Why is the easter bunny not real or Ghosts or aliens or santa claus? Why is your religion right and all others wrong? Why do people have to know christ to get to heaven and there are people in this world that do not know that name? Are they damned because the word Christ is not in their vocaublary?

2007-09-13 11:35:07 · 7 answers · asked by Anonymous

Deuteronomy 25:11-12
If two men, a man and his countryman, are struggling together, and the wife of one comes near to deliver her husband from the hand of the one who is striking him, and puts out her hand and seizes his genitals, then you shall cut off her hand; you shall not show pity.

2007-09-13 11:35:04 · 10 answers · asked by Page 4

they like using words such as dumb, idiot, stupid, bigot, etc. to people. Or is something to do with race?

I am not a member of anything so spare me from the anti-Christian blasphemy in response. ;(

2007-09-13 11:33:29 · 56 answers · asked by Anonymous

2007-09-13 11:29:06 · 2 answers · asked by LG 1

Here is a true story. When I was a kid, I was a Jehovah's Witness. My parents made me go door to door selling the Watchtower and Awake magazine, and, if I could really score, the "Truth" book. So I'm bopping down the block, "Good morning sir/ma'am, I am here to share the good news with you", and this one chick, I was like 10 years old, she answers the door completely naked. Well, I had never seen a naked woman before, and it rendered me speechless. I ran away from the door and tried to find my brother who was down the street somewhere. So, here is what you do. Just peel those clothes off fast when you see the Jehovah's Witnesses coming and enjoy your moment in the sun.

2007-09-13 11:27:25 · 42 answers · asked by Anonymous

You keep arguing that you cannot force a person to do something. But if you're FORCING them, wouldn't that be against their WILL? Therefore, they still HAVE a will--you're just trying to get them to do something that goes against it.

So......if God is all-powerful, it seems like a simple task to create humans that are instilled with a love for him and a belief in him, yet still have free will otherwise.

If you say its not possible, you're saying God can't do it.

2007-09-13 11:27:24 · 49 answers · asked by Linz ♥ VT 4

If there really is a God, and he is so caring and understanding then why does he let bad things happen to good people? Until I get a real answer for that question, I really have no faith in the whole religion thing.

2007-09-13 11:26:59 · 21 answers · asked by hungryeyes001 4

i would like to know what stone/ gem would make for a good wedding ring. to show a bond of love and trust, that is not a diamond. im not traditonal in the sense that a wedding ring should be gold with a diamond. i want something different that would be more personal.
im looking threw stone and gem web sites to try and find one, but would appreciate help.

2007-09-13 11:25:44 · 20 answers · asked by Anonymous

sending a smile 2 make ur day better!!!!!
love ya lots!! annie-
p.s if your names joey e-mail me!!

2007-09-13 11:25:14 · 7 answers · asked by monkkeytheblue 1

2007-09-13 11:20:12 · 15 answers · asked by Link strikes back 6

2007-09-13 11:18:26 · 15 answers · asked by jack j 1

2007-09-13 11:17:52 · 16 answers · asked by Moonlit Hemlock 3

2007-09-13 11:17:42 · 9 answers · asked by Anonymous

2007-09-13 11:16:24 · 30 answers · asked by Anonymous

2007-09-13 11:15:21 · 24 answers · asked by Anonymous

I'm writing a book, "Vignettes from the Velvet Side of Hell" and many of your questions and answers are going to play a prominant part in the dialogue. So, do you mind if I steal your stuff?

2007-09-13 11:14:21 · 34 answers · asked by Anonymous

You can opt to allow this child to experience pain and suffering throughout his entire earthly life, but he has free will, so he doesn't have to love you if he doesn't want to, and if for some reason he chooses not to, he will go to Hell for all eternity.

OR,

You can opt for this child to automatically love you when it is born, with no option for not loving you, but the child will never have to experience pain or suffering and the child gets to live eternally in a happy place.

Don't start defending God. Just answer the question in a literal sense.

Thanks!

2007-09-13 11:12:35 · 18 answers · asked by Linz ♥ VT 4

Who are the leaders of the different denominations? PLEASE HELP!

2007-09-13 11:12:21 · 4 answers · asked by Anonymous

What is a polite way to handle someone who comes to my door wanting to tell me about their religion? If I were that interested, wouldn't I come to them? There are churches, right?
Also I notice that only those professing to be Christians do this. I've never had anyone from a Jewish or Muslim faith come to my door.
The last time someone wanted to share, I told them only if they would stay and listen to my views too ... they left.
Kelly B

2007-09-13 11:10:46 · 34 answers · asked by Kelly B 1

Hi, I'm asking for help because I think my friend's house has evil sprits in it.
I have several pictures of what I think maybe evil sprits in her house and outside her home.
If anyone would like to see them please email me at harleylady36@yahoo.com
I'm very scared for her and her family. I don't even want to go over her house any more.
I gave her a cross St. Michael prayer & statue she wants nothing to do with it .
I'm catholic and told her she needs to have faith in god and believe in him.
And pray she wants nothing to do with god that upsets me because she used to have faith.

2007-09-13 11:10:12 · 14 answers · asked by karen c 1

what i mean is if a person you love (im not talking about family really...im talking about friends, lovers etc) goes to hell because they did not heed the word of God. if the person cant be told what they need to do to get into heaven because theyre not religious so they dont believe its that important no matter how hard you would tell them. how can someone be happy if that happened? your soul is a part of you so that would include all the love you have. you cant just forget them and not realize where they are so loving them you know you are without them when youre in heaven.

second question: what about pets? they say pets have no soul. if they truly dont how can heaven be a heaven for you if you dont have your beloved pets to share it with?

im just really curious and ive wondered about it for a long time. again its just hypothetical mostly...i want you to really think about it when you answer and pay attention to everything ive explained

2007-09-13 11:09:05 · 24 answers · asked by Garbo's snowflake 6

White people cannot have offspring of different color. so where did blacks come from. dont give me your opinions, find a link, if you can

2007-09-13 11:05:54 · 17 answers · asked by Honor 2

If more people are dying unsaved, it is reasonable for a believer to conclude that the population of hell is increasing. Since the people in hell are burning, one might suspect that the people are fueling the fires of hell. With the fires being fueled more and more, heat is likely to expand. Could this expansion of heat from hell be contributing to Global Warming? If so, wouldn't sinners be directly responsible for destroying the planet?

2007-09-13 11:04:05 · 10 answers · asked by Anonymous

2007-09-13 11:03:55 · 10 answers · asked by Anonymous

Anything we don't understand (yet) is explained by 'God' which of course, explains nothing.

2007-09-13 11:02:17 · 26 answers · asked by Anonymous

God changed from the "I'll strike you down or else" (Old testament) to the "all loving, compassionate" God of the New testament, but why is this if he's perfect. If something or someone is perfect than there's no need for change, hence they are perfect and void of imperfection. Makes you think, huh?

2007-09-13 11:01:32 · 13 answers · asked by a b 2

and by "the truth" i mean the bible. not only was every species on the planet cut down to just two per species, but they had to repopulate to the numbers they are now through the only means possible, incest. cmon people, where are your brains?

2007-09-13 11:01:13 · 5 answers · asked by just curious (A.A.A.A.) 5

I've been on for only 15 minutes, and need to go to intensive care from my very first question!
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2007-09-13 11:01:11 · 12 answers · asked by Anonymous