Religion & Spirituality - 18 September 2007

Based on I.Q. tests given to members of different professions, pastors scored the lowest. The intelligence of some pastors is equivalent to that of an adult monkey, or a 3 year old child. Some border on retardation

2007-09-18 02:10:00 · 9 answers · asked by Thomas 2

I see it quoted as the infallible word of God quite often on this site, as if it is something totally unarguable. If this is so, surely there is some proof that it did, in fact, come from God. What is this proof?

2007-09-18 02:08:47 · 25 answers · asked by The Doctor 7

The process of photosynthesis in plants is very complex. How could the first plant survive unless it already possessed this remarkable capability?

2007-09-18 02:08:30 · 14 answers · asked by Saved by Grace 3

What are some of your favorite verses and why?
Here are my three favorite:
Isaiah 53:5 - "But he was peirced for our transgressions, he was crushed for our iniquities, the punishment that brought us peace was upon him, and by his wounds we are healed"

John 3:16 - "For God so loved the world that he gave his only begotten son, that whosoever believes in him shall not perish but have eternal life"

Psalm 56:13 - "For you have delivered me from death and my feet from stumbling, that I may walk before God in the light of life".

The first two are just classic examples of God's and Christ's love for us. The Psalm is something I've experienced personally.
Please share the ones you like - thanks in advance for your posts.
+in Him+

2007-09-18 02:06:01 · 15 answers · asked by YSIC 7

Christians and muslims are dumb because they base their belief on faith, which means, do not question , just follow what is written in the book . The church and mullahs has to say that because otherwise, the Bible or the koran becomes a crock, with many inconsistencies and many things that simply do not make sense.

So they stay dumb and traditional for another couple of years?

2007-09-18 02:04:16 · 13 answers · asked by Thomas 2

Let's see how many insult in response to this.

2007-09-18 02:03:26 · 23 answers · asked by Saved by Grace 3

The bible may seem silly to Atheist but much of what has been said in the bible has come to pass.

I think the mystery meteorite that hit Peruvian village is a great example that this revelation is very possible.

If atheist don't want to believe that fine, but Christians need to start being real Christians and bringing as many to the fold as possible.

Jesus may be coming any time.

Here is the story for every one to read about the meteorite.

http://news.yahoo.com/s/afp/20070918/sc_afp/peruhealthoffbeat

2007-09-18 01:59:05 · 25 answers · asked by Anonymous

Wow... this looks like a great flick. Does anyone have any plans on checking out Stephens Baldwins latest movie...Six The Mark Unleashed.

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2007-09-18 01:58:53 · 7 answers · asked by fire_side_2003 5

This is the scripture he quoted, “You shall not make any cuts in your body for the dead nor make any tattoo marks on yourselves: I am the LORD.” Leviticus 19:28 — New American Standard.

2007-09-18 01:58:40 · 21 answers · asked by Ask Donna 3

Some christians believe homosexuality is a sin, others do not.
Some christians believe that animals do not have souls, others believe that they do.
There are many more contradictions between what various christians believe, what makes one right and another wrong?

2007-09-18 01:56:41 · 23 answers · asked by Anonymous

will it throw Creationism out the window?

2007-09-18 01:54:20 · 38 answers · asked by Anonymous

did they have sex or they ate the fruit? because looking at the book of genesis, it is a historical book and not a prophetical.

2007-09-18 01:49:03 · 24 answers · asked by kapisha 1

Seriously I want the best for all people please rethink you lack of faith all of you.
If you don't have a Bible laying around you can look it up on the Net or get one for a dollar at the dollar store.

2007-09-18 01:48:01 · 41 answers · asked by Anonymous

This is fascinating to me...How do christians know what exactly to tithe? I know it says in the bible to give of your firstfruits, or of your increase...but when I first started going to church it was 10% but by the time I left the church/cult they were asking for 20%. If you didn't write your name on an envelope to claim your offering or write a check it was amazing how quickly they would repremand you ...because then they wouldn't be able to keep up with what you give...they kept records
There was a family I knew they were struggling and they had 2 children who both had stomach allergies and it was very expensive diseases... the pastor had the audacity to ask them to stop coming to church because they were being deceitful by not giving to god at a consistent rate...Christians claim that god won't bless you if you don't tithe... but everyone I knew who tithed was in dire straits...They even expect you to tithe on money GIFTS!! I got repremanded for not tithing on graduation money

2007-09-18 01:47:04 · 18 answers · asked by pr0tegemoi 2

Ok I have been noticing a lot of hate towards some of these people that don't believe in the same thing that we do. Or if it is not hate than just plain sarcasm, or just not acting like Jesus would. So my point here is that we are really defacing our image to these people. Think before you talk (type) don't let the devil fill you with anger, because he is winning right now. We of all people should be showing love towards people, preaching salvation, because we care so much. I am not saying I am perfect so please do not judge me. I seen a muslim write a question showing is love and understanding towards atheists. They actually appreciated it except for the whole God part. So Christians please watch how you act, remember we are a living testimony. God bless you all

2007-09-18 01:46:19 · 10 answers · asked by Anonymous

The other day I was leaning down to tie my shoe and I guess my lower back tattoo, which is of Jesus on the cross, was exposed just above my pant line. Some old lady comes up and starts hitting me with her hand bag and shouting that I am going to hell. What the hell??? It's something personal to me and it's my way of praising Jesus. Shouldn't she just mind her own business?

2007-09-18 01:43:41 · 10 answers · asked by Ask Donna 3

Namaste

Peace and Love

2007-09-18 01:40:31 · 18 answers · asked by digilook 2

There's a God; at anytime he would wake me up to show me a sign at 3:00 a.m. God has been dealing with me since I repented and gave myself unto him. I've been in church for 3 months now and been sowing my seed. I've been stress free for 3 weeks; now tell me that God isn't good. I suffered with Anxiety/Depression for some years now;after letting go. I've been feeling better. God is moving in my life and he can do the same in yours. All you have to do is believe that Jesus is your Lord and Savior and he will open up some doors that you thought couldn't be open. The signs that God are sending me are buildings/apartments; all my life I've always wanted to move out with my mother and start a life with her. I didn't have that while growing up as a child because my mother wasn't there; she was on drugs. So,I never knew what a mother was or a father because he wasn't there either. I give glory to God because my mother has been drug free for 2 years now.

2007-09-18 01:39:51 · 33 answers · asked by Anonymous

2007-09-18 01:39:24 · 13 answers · asked by Anonymous

- Music Lover -

2007-09-18 01:39:23 · 14 answers · asked by Anonymous

2007-09-18 01:38:07 · 10 answers · asked by pr0tegemoi 2

came down and showed Himself to you or gave a sign,would you believe then or would you deny Him?

2007-09-18 01:38:02 · 5 answers · asked by I give you the Glory Father ! 6

when someone says have a great day or have a blessed day,they mean it?

2007-09-18 01:36:25 · 9 answers · asked by I give you the Glory Father ! 6

My wife sometimes accuses me of being too happy & care-free. Obviously we have responsibilities and worries in this life......but I have chosen not to have stress even in life's most difficult situations......because I know that I know that the Lord will provide for us somehow.

My question is this:
Is it ok to have that "hakuna matata" attitude as a Christian?

For those of you who don't know what that means....it's from the Disney movie "The Lion King"......and I think it means, "No cares....no worries"

We have the assurance of heaven in our future as believers. So anything this life can throw at us is nothing compared to the glory that's coming. So should we worry? Or should we be like Pumba and Timon sometimes? Just a thought.........

-Primo

2007-09-18 01:34:48 · 37 answers · asked by primoa1970 7

your Father in Heaven a chance to change your heart ?

2007-09-18 01:34:09 · 20 answers · asked by I give you the Glory Father ! 6

how would you feel?

2007-09-18 01:29:37 · 28 answers · asked by Brendan G 4

the heat? and come to rescue us and polar bears?

2007-09-18 01:28:05 · 1 answers · asked by Thomas 2

....to weaken your faith, had the opposite effect on you?

2007-09-18 01:27:49 · 5 answers · asked by firelight 5

Or will they have to try him in absentia? No matter what might be motivating Ernie he has some good points,I would like to see the case taken all the way to it's conclusion. I'm sure some cowardly Christian Judge will dismiss the case,which is too bad.

2007-09-18 01:24:11 · 18 answers · asked by Anonymous

A state senator filed a lawsuit yesterday against the God of Abraham for malovelent, disruptive behavior. Here are the details: http://news.yahoo.com/s/ap/20070918/ap_on_fe_st/odd_suing_god_4

Do you think the 'people of the book' (Jews, Christians, Muslims) should gather money and hire devout attorneys to defend their Maker, or should they acknowledge the tendency of believers acting out the will of the biblical God to wreak havoc against the planet and its inhabitants, including dire predictions of even worse behavior in an 'end of the world' scenario full of hate, cruelty and destruction?

2007-09-18 01:22:34 · 25 answers · asked by nora22000 7