Religion & Spirituality - 13 September 2007

should I read fiction, or myths that have been proven wrong through science?

2007-09-13 16:54:50 · 23 answers · asked by Anonymous

2007-09-13 16:52:02 · 24 answers · asked by Anonymous

2007-09-13 16:51:59 · 35 answers · asked by anil m 6

2007-09-13 16:51:15 · 20 answers · asked by ThinkTink 2

In terms I can Easily understand (And please keep it pretty short) Please explain the basics of what it is/means. Thanks!

2007-09-13 16:48:47 · 18 answers · asked by rachel t 4

I have been reading many posts here by you Christians. I have not found one, not one, that contains any insight or thoughtfulness. I was hoping you could clear a few things up for me:

1) Why do you keep insisting that Christianity is the source of all morality when all evidence says otherwise. America is the most Christian of all Western nations and has some of the highest per capita crime rates. Statistically, evangelical christians are more likely to divorce than atheists. Heck, even your own statements betray your consequentialist moral leanings when you say things like "wouldn't the world be a better place if we all followed Christ's teachings?" Why not just
follow consequentialist morality? Why do you need a decrepit 3000 year old book to tell you what is right?

2. Why do you keep claiming that you are somehow "oppressed" when virtually every politician/crook in the nation identifies themself as Christian? You are the ones who put them in office. More to come...

2007-09-13 16:47:16 · 23 answers · asked by Anonymous

in your own words, and bible scriptures why you believe baptism is part of your salvation. please no cut/paste i want to hear from you not something you got off internet. thank you.

2007-09-13 16:46:41 · 17 answers · asked by warrior*in*the*making 5

I am interested in joining the Church of Jesus Christ and Latter Day Saints. One of their early presidents, Brigham Young had over 50 wives.

I'd take 2 or 3:)

2007-09-13 16:45:45 · 21 answers · asked by Anonymous

http://www.geometricrate.com/blog/media/blogs/science/vegetablelamb.jpg
At least thats what us catholics believe

2007-09-13 16:43:22 · 10 answers · asked by How Soon is Now? 4

One responder, Janet, made a very good point, and made me want to ask this. Shouldn't we find our true path to G-d through questioning and asking about it?

2007-09-13 16:42:12 · 22 answers · asked by runofthemill 4

Are you less likely to practice your religion if you are angry, and more likely when joyful?

Just curious.

2007-09-13 16:41:04 · 19 answers · asked by Anonymous

2007-09-13 16:40:49 · 11 answers · asked by Anonymous

You can buy them at Toys R Us!! It's a toy!

2007-09-13 16:35:50 · 23 answers · asked by lindsey p 5

2007-09-13 16:35:45 · 13 answers · asked by jasondede123456789 1

many of you might say ive never commited murder but if you hate someone then you have commited murder because in your mind you dont like them and if you look at a man/woman in the way that you want her then you've already committed adultery

2007-09-13 16:35:07 · 24 answers · asked by Stanley Thomas 1

who was taking souls in that time?
if someone did a sin or a good deed in that time god will not know about it?
does god really could die althought he created life and death?

2007-09-13 16:34:51 · 16 answers · asked by hesha3000 1

written quickly to answer the question and at the same time:

1. Sting a Christian
2. Sting an Atheist
3. Sting all Believers in general
4. Sting all Non-Believers in general
5. To get a quick laugh
6. To give a quick Sermon or Testimony

2007-09-13 16:34:23 · 25 answers · asked by Anonymous

2007-09-13 16:32:48 · 12 answers · asked by Shellanswerman 3

2007-09-13 16:32:01 · 39 answers · asked by anil m 6

2007-09-13 16:29:02 · 34 answers · asked by anil m 6

2007-09-13 16:27:29 · 25 answers · asked by anil m 6

blacklisting certain posters by not answering their questions? Also, do R&S regulars just believe everything they hear through rumor and not take any time to find out for themselves?

2007-09-13 16:26:09 · 24 answers · asked by NONAME 5

I tried to read the King James Bible but it's just too difficult to become engaged by it.
Can someone recommend a bible that is easy to read and understand?

2007-09-13 16:24:09 · 34 answers · asked by adazhia 3

Think I'm joking? Check this out: http://www.cnn.com/2007/SHOWBIZ/TV/09/11/tv.emmys.griffin.ap/index.html

What do you think of this?

2007-09-13 16:23:35 · 15 answers · asked by Laptop Jesus 3.9 7

i know thare are diferent versions, roman catholic, baptist, james , and so on....

2007-09-13 16:21:30 · 7 answers · asked by el toro 1

After so many years, so much can be lost in translation, and a lot of G-d's commandments have to be misunderstood. G-d gave us free will for a reason. If he or she wanted us to do everything perfectly in the way that is proposed in the Testaments, the world would not be as beautiful of a creation. I really think people can follow G-d's message without being concerned about whether everything they are doing is a sin. If you have a good heart, no matter what kind of person you are, you don't deserve to be anagonized for things like being gay or such.

BTW I am Jewish, but know even my religion has uncertainties as well.

2007-09-13 16:16:22 · 27 answers · asked by runofthemill 4

I know but you believe it's true, but when it's proven not true, what will you do?

I've heard some say that even if it weren't true, Christianity offers a superior way to live morally, etc. but if your way of life is based on only ancient moral codes and lessons, then why not use your common sense to pick through all ancient literature and create some superior moral record?

How would you imagine culture would view eternity without the influence of the Abrahamic influence?

Would you be likely to embrace a religious view that espouses reincarnation, or would you only live with reason and evidence as your guide, living as vitally as possible and learning to embrace "spirit" as a mystery?

2007-09-13 16:15:38 · 25 answers · asked by The Burninator 1

2007-09-13 16:15:11 · 8 answers · asked by Anonymous

2007-09-13 16:14:11 · 13 answers · asked by Anonymous

Many times when I've done something wrong, I feel almost embarrassed to ask for forgiveness. Like, I'm not worthy to ask God to forgive me, especially if it's something I've asked for forgiveness before and then backslid. How do I lose this repressive spirit that comes over me at times? Also, what should I do when I feel embarrassed to pray aloud or cry to Christ? I don't live alone and hate for people to ask me if I'm ok.

I'm asking Christians this question not to exclude atheists, Muslims, Wiccans, or anyone else but because this is about strengthening my spirit through Christ. So other standpoints don't really apply.

Please don't try to shove your beliefs down my throat. Thanks in advance, guys

2007-09-13 16:13:04 · 22 answers · asked by Peanutbuttercup 2