Religion & Spirituality - 18 September 2007

"For her sins have reached unto heaven,and God hath remembered her iniquities."

2007-09-18 11:18:07 · 10 answers · asked by STORMY 5

Can you tell me how a Sephardi synagogue differs - if it does differ at all - from an Ashkenazi synagogue?

Also, are there any differences in how you practise Judaism to how I, as an Ashkenazi Jew, follow the religion? I'm assuming there are no major differences, but I heard that you can eat things over Pesach, for instance, that we can't.....???

Shanah tovah to you also!

2007-09-18 11:17:34 · 5 answers · asked by Anonymous

For those of you who don't know, this blessing is a sanctioned type of horoscope in a way. Of course the Mormons would never refer to it as such, but it was called a "roadmap to your life" many times when I was in LDS Sunday School, and the basic principle is that God will inspire a patriarch to talk about your life in particular, and predict events that will happen.

My own blessing talked extensively about Army barracks, which is very coincidental, since I told my patriarch I would go for Army duty for life. I got out of active service a couple years later, and barracks are really not an option anyore for me.

Anyway, back to my question. My paternal grandfather died recently, and we were cleaning out his house the other day for my grandmother, and we found his blessing. It very clearly states that if he "followed the teachings of the church", he would LIVE to see the 2nd coming of the Lord. I know this is not a rare blessing. There was a speaker in church talking... (continued)

2007-09-18 11:16:32 · 9 answers · asked by Anonymous

DEFINITION:Proselytism is the practice of attempting to convert people to another opinion, usually another religion..................My personal opinion is this, who do you think you are to try and convert other people to your religion? Everyone is entitled to their own belief. I am an athiest and even though I don't believe in gods and deities, I accept everyone for what they believe in or lack there of. And I better stop typing right now because I could talk religion all day! Looking forward to reading your posts!

2007-09-18 11:16:22 · 16 answers · asked by Renee 3

Maybe he just needs to hear.."Your were right Lucifer,I'm sorry, Lets end this forever long feud and be "BFFs" Whadya say pal?"

2007-09-18 11:15:45 · 18 answers · asked by pillsbury_whiteboy 2

Just think about it,would you still love jesus as much and love Mary and do all that crossing stuff?

2007-09-18 11:14:45 · 8 answers · asked by Anonymous

From "Onward Christian Soldiers" in the 19th century to "BattleCry" (an Evangelical youth thing) today?

2007-09-18 11:14:24 · 13 answers · asked by Anonymous

2007-09-18 11:13:18 · 12 answers · asked by Anonymous

... judging the divorced person as an adulterer if they remarry.

Mat 19:9 And I say unto you, Whosoever shall put away his wife, except [it be] for fornication, and shall marry another, committeth adultery: and whoso marrieth her which is put away doth commit adultery.

and why do Christians so frequently allow divorced and remarried adulterers into their congregations while actively excluding gay people? is one sin worse than the other?
if so ... how so, when there's no record of Jesus condemning gay people but Bible verses of him specificly condemning divorce?

PS. and please don't give me that "Christians are sinners but forgiven sinners" routine. Christians can't use loophole while they're pointing condemning fingers at gay people. Jesus apparently had a specific loathing for hypocrites so saved sinners passing judgement on other sinners sure wouldn't wash with Jesus.

2007-09-18 11:12:54 · 12 answers · asked by nebtet 6

I think I sorta do. It's just that my eyes aren't that big.

2007-09-18 11:12:35 · 30 answers · asked by Petina 5

I want to prove and show my faith to God. But I've been hearing that it is a sin to even put tattoos on your body. Tell me, should I continue with this?

2007-09-18 11:11:25 · 2 answers · asked by Romel L 1

Was he evil?

2007-09-18 11:07:20 · 24 answers · asked by chrys989 2

and can i have some examples!!

2007-09-18 11:05:33 · 5 answers · asked by Curious♥ 1

Do pagans refer to 'Christmas' at all, do they follow the present-giving tradition, and if so how do they explain the whole festival to their children?

I realise there are many different facets of paganism, from the Hellenics to the Northern traditions. But despite it's pre-Christian origin, the december festival is now so inextricably linked with Christianity globally & is so commercially huge, that I just wonder how it translates into the pagan calendar & lifestyle?

thanks

2007-09-18 11:05:13 · 18 answers · asked by voidyll 2

Hey Ladies, christian ladies! Read this and see if you agree with this Christian man's opinion of divorce. let me know k?

http://www.jesus-is-savior.com/Family/Marriage/divorce_not_ok.htm

2007-09-18 11:04:26 · 15 answers · asked by Anonymous

John 10:33ff. "We are not stoning you for any of these," replied the Jews, "but for blasphemy, because you, a mere man, claim to be God."

Jesus answered them, "Is it not written in your Law, 'I have said you are gods'? If he called them 'gods,' to whom the word of God came—and the Scripture cannot be broken—what about the one whom the Father set apart as his very own and sent into the world? Why then do you accuse me of blasphemy because I said, 'I am God's Son'?"

2007-09-18 11:04:14 · 13 answers · asked by Bruce 7

There is so much controversy with religion on answers. It seems like alot of people can't respect other peoples beliefs and feel the need to come on here and criticize people, whether they are atheist or christian. I'm a christian but I feel that everyone is free to believe what they want and shouldn't be criticized for it. I get tired of seeing people slam the christians on here for believing in something other than what they believe in. It's wrong. Anyone else agree?

2007-09-18 10:59:08 · 39 answers · asked by ♫Joshua's~♥~Girl♫ 5

Please ask him to read it and ask your children to read it as well.

2007-09-18 10:58:54 · 8 answers · asked by Anonymous

God is defined as love as i said...And Mercyful and so on...
However, God, as some people believe, is responsible for natural disasters e.g. hurricanes etc...
If our so called God is what the Bible depicts he is then how could he bring him/herself to cause or even allow such disasters that claim the lives of millions of inoccent people...


Please only Relevant answers...
Thanks...

2007-09-18 10:58:21 · 12 answers · asked by Paddy!!! 1

without evil, good couldn't exist... do you think God lets the forces of evil tempt us to the breaking point?

2007-09-18 10:57:05 · 8 answers · asked by Anonymous

2007-09-18 10:55:51 · 12 answers · asked by Reo 5

2007-09-18 10:55:49 · 3 answers · asked by Scouse 7

The trinity idea was conceived long ago so Christianity would appeal more to Hindus. The Hindus have Brahma, Vishnu and Shiva that represent the same power (the Supreme Being), but in three different aspects.

Lord Brahma brings forth the creation and represents the creative principle of the Supreme Being. Lord Vishnu maintains the universe and represents the eternal principle of preservation. Lord Shiva represents the principle of dissolution and recreation. These three deities together form the Hindu Trinity.

2007-09-18 10:54:36 · 19 answers · asked by bandycat5 5

Please don't quote from your holy books because it's not an answer and makes you seem unable to think.

2007-09-18 10:53:50 · 19 answers · asked by Anonymous

In his pride the wicked does not seek him; in all his thoughts there is no room for God.

2007-09-18 10:51:32 · 10 answers · asked by jon 3

And I saw another angel ascending from the rising of the sun, having the seal of the living God; and he cried out with a loud voice to the four angels to whom it was granted to harm the earth and the sea,
Then the sixth angel blew his trumpet, and I heard a voice coming from the 8 horns of the gold altar before God, telling the sixth angel who held the trumpet, "Release the four angels who are bound at the banks of the great river Euphrates."
So the four angels were released, who were prepared for this hour, day, month, and year to kill a third of the human race.

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2007-09-18 10:51:21 · 18 answers · asked by Anonymous

2007-09-18 10:50:24 · 2 answers · asked by Z 1

how do you use the powers God has given you as humans to be responsible in your everyday life?

2007-09-18 10:49:27 · 15 answers · asked by Anonymous

I've been here for a long time, and I was the only cow in R&S, but now it seems that there are more, and I'm feeling a bit insecure. So tell me, who is your favorite cow.

LOL. YA suggested I post this is Food and Drink.

2007-09-18 10:47:37 · 15 answers · asked by Starjumper the R&S Cow 7

Where people go in their religions, what kind of windows do they have there??? Is it important???do the people like to see outside???

Thanks for your answers, I will pick a best answer!!!

2007-09-18 10:46:27 · 10 answers · asked by Anonymous