Religion & Spirituality - 16 September 2007

2007-09-16 10:06:17 · 40 answers · asked by stegokitty 2

do you beleive that fully? have you ever felt like you were dealing with more than you could handle? i have. and what does it take for us to concede that circumstances are more than one could handle? suicide? mental breakdown?or do those situations imply an unfaithfulness?
im curious to read your responses. i personally feel that sometimes we are dealt more than we can handle.

2007-09-16 10:06:02 · 16 answers · asked by dali333 7

Yahweh was changed into Jehovah by Christians -- Mark 12:29

Harpers Bible Dictionary says that the name JEHOVAH was "the result of the translators' ignorance of the Hebrew language and customs" (1985 edition , p. 1036)

The Book "World Religions From Ancient History to the Present" says :
"The name Jehovah is a medieval misreading and does not occur in the Hebrew Bible" (edited by Geoffrey Parrinder, p. 386)

The Interpreters Dictionary of the Bible says the name Jehovah is "an artificial name" (vol. 2, p.817)

Asimovs Guide to the Bible says that the name Jehovah "arose by mistake" (vol 1, p. 135). The author further says : "This mistake has persisted and will probably continue to persist" (p.135)

The MOST famous name for God in the OT is called the Sacred Tetragrammaton –It is YHWH.

Jehovah is a mistaken name of YHWH. In fact nobody on the EARTH knows how to pronounce IT !

"When it came to God's name instead of putting the proper vowel signs around it, in most cases they put other vowel signs to remind the reader that he should say "Adonai". From this came the spelling Lehouah, and eventually Jehovah ...(pg. 8 ,Watchtower Bible and Tract Society, 1984)

"The truth is , nobody knows for sure how the name of God was originally pronounced". -(page 7- Watchtower Bible and Tract Soceity, 1984.)

2007-09-16 10:05:47 · 17 answers · asked by wwhy 3

What do you think of the views of the Pope? Do you think he is trying to push things back to the way things were before Vatican II, especially with the Tridentine Mass?

2007-09-16 10:04:14 · 6 answers · asked by Molly D 2

I heard some of her stuff was good. But...I don't know.

Please give me your opinion.

BB

2007-09-16 10:03:49 · 7 answers · asked by Anthony 2

is good and evil all a point of view?
take hitler for example
from his point of view and his followers he was doing "good"
but to us he was doing "evil"

2007-09-16 09:56:41 · 9 answers · asked by Anonymous

2007-09-16 09:55:09 · 14 answers · asked by carl 4

by one of JW's for research..I found that the name of Jehovah was taken out of the Bible from the old testatments..but, the name Jehovah was not mentioned for the new testatments...So why was the name Jehovah added so many times where it wasn't suppose to be in your NWT Bible? I am curious as to why you think that his name was in the New Testament when that is not what research shows to be.

2007-09-16 09:54:46 · 6 answers · asked by angel 2

I'm a Christian, and while I respect people of all faiths. I can see online, on television, in the media, and in real life that so many people hate Christians. Yes, most of the Christians we see on TV are the hypocritical stereotype that we all know so well, but does that give people the right to hate ALL CHRISTIANS? Biblically, I know that because Satan hates us, that all people will hate us. But on a worldly level, can someone please tell me why the majority has SO MUCH HATE towards Christians? I love my Muslim, Buddhist, Homosexual, Pagan, etc. brothers and sisters..but they have so much hate for me. I believe that the time is soon approaching that all Chrisitans in America will be persecuted for their beliefs, just like they are killed and tortured in other countries. Now and then, I only have God on my side.

2007-09-16 09:53:39 · 14 answers · asked by urbanologie 1

Koran[2.91] And when it is said to them, Believe in what Allah has revealed, they say: We believe in that which was revealed to us; and they deny what is besides that, while it is the truth verifying that which they have. Say: Why then did you kill Allah's Prophets before if you were indeed believers?

2007-09-16 09:53:24 · 8 answers · asked by Ahmad 4

2007-09-16 09:52:03 · 16 answers · asked by Anonymous

What do you believe happens to your "soul" when you die, is there a heaven or what? I'm in a world religions class right now and I'm having a hard time understanding what happens when a person dies.
Thank you for your help.

2007-09-16 09:47:57 · 8 answers · asked by Agnostic 4

that Jesus 'broke the Mosaic covenant' and created a new religion? This is simply not true.

Jesus practised Judaism for his entire life. He did not reject the Old Testament, and he did not reject the Jewish faith. Yes, he may have criticised some aspects, but he did NOT start Christianity; this came after his death.

Why do some people seem so reluctant to acknowledge these basic facts?

2007-09-16 09:47:45 · 35 answers · asked by Anonymous

What do you think happens to us after we die? Do we just blink out and become nothing? If so, is that scary to you? I sometimes question my faith and wonder about this. Is it possible to believe in life after death without believing in a God? I understand your problems with organized religions...do any of you believe in God in your own way, apart from what religion is trying to say?

2007-09-16 09:47:19 · 35 answers · asked by Siddova 2

as found in 1 Timothy 6:14-15.

2007-09-16 09:47:00 · 9 answers · asked by Anonymous

2007-09-16 09:46:38 · 7 answers · asked by wwhy 3

Espesians 4:30, so where in your book is Active Force?

2007-09-16 09:44:32 · 3 answers · asked by Anonymous

2007-09-16 09:43:17 · 24 answers · asked by tootoo 1

as stated in Acts 20:28?

2007-09-16 09:42:13 · 4 answers · asked by Anonymous

2007-09-16 09:40:04 · 5 answers · asked by adamakonatex 1

2007-09-16 09:39:16 · 12 answers · asked by wwhy 3

2007-09-16 09:37:16 · 28 answers · asked by Anonymous

2007-09-16 09:37:09 · 11 answers · asked by mike g 1

God, if you are there, give absolutely no sign.

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There! God is real.

(Sorry. I had to. BTW this isnt a serious question)

Comments?

2007-09-16 09:37:04 · 20 answers · asked by DEPRESSED™ Volatile Tempter 3

I see so many questions from Atheists and Agnostics about Christianity answered with "If you'd read the bible, you'd know," or something similar. Many Christians seem to assume that simply reading the bible will turn anyone over to their side.

Actually, for many people, it is reading the bible that finally shows us that Christianity is not the right path for us. That's the way it was with me.

So yes, I've read the bible (more than once), and no, I am not a Christian. if anything, reading the bible raised more unanswerable questions than it put to rest.

What do you think?

2007-09-16 09:27:49 · 19 answers · asked by Anonymous

Since I've given my life to Christ, and finished reading the Bible, I've been getting attacked, and some of it is my fault by losing my passion to stay in the word after this.

I've sinned big time----in the flesh, mind, and spirit (lust, bad mouth, depression, covetousness, doubt , lack of faith, and worry), and I've repented.

I remember when Peter denied Christ, but after his death and resurrection, he came back stronger.

I feel condemned at times, and I need tips to stay on the right track. I don't want to fall back into these things.

Please give me tips.

2007-09-16 09:27:49 · 27 answers · asked by Deelite Me! 2

It was part of this statement, from another user:


"Wise One"

"ABSOLUTELY NOT! There are 2 billion Christians 1.7 billion Muslims, 200,000 Jews, 250 million Hindus and only Six Billion people in the world So how could it be a World View?? Not to mention a billion others who believe there is a God even without religion.
Atheists GET OVER YOURSELVES!!! "

So, what do you think? Are atheists not allowed to have a world view because we're in the minority?

2007-09-16 09:27:05 · 24 answers · asked by Anonymous

I was on the wagon for a long time (even done public arts projects about it in Chicago), but I am becoming more skeptical. I should preface that I don't doubt climate change, but do question the degree to which human activity has drastically effected this change (called anthropogenic).

Interesting thoughts?

2007-09-16 09:23:29 · 41 answers · asked by Aspurtaime Dog Sneeze 6

I heard that both were having problems in their marriage and was curious to know if they both really did get a divorce or was it just rumors? Also, my mom told me that when she saw both of them on TBN, they both looked very unhappy and didn't have their wedding rings on anymore. If it is true, I would like to pray for them both. Thank you for everybody who answers.

2007-09-16 09:21:58 · 8 answers · asked by Dreamyeyes 1

Is it simply there for you guys to cherry pick from

Why is it that homosexuality is still a sin as are many things drawn from the OT, but blended fibers, shellfish and pork are all okay now?

2007-09-16 09:20:32 · 23 answers · asked by Gawdless Heathen 6