Religion & Spirituality - 19 September 2007

Paul was a Jew, a Pharisee, who did his teaching and preaching in the synagogues wherever he went. He never taught rejection of his people, the Jews. Near the end of his recorded ministry, he stood in Rome and said, “"Brethren, though I had done nothing against the people or the customs of our fathers, yet I was delivered prisoner from Jerusalem into the hands of the Romans" (Acts 28:17).” The people whom he called “brethren” were Jews.

The gentiles, who were early converts or who took an interest in the teachings of Yeshua that were taught by the apostles, went to the synagogues to learn in the early days. “Trying to peddle the Gospel in the pagan marketplace would have been like trying to sell fresh fruit in a hardware store.” [Netivyah, “Paul and the Synagogue”]

If you’re interested in knowing what Paul really did and what he really did not do, I recommend two websites:

http://www.netivyah.org.il/English%20Web/MidrashaArticles/paul_synagogue.htm
http://www.netivyah.org.il

2007-09-19 06:30:09 · 18 answers · asked by cmw 6

2007-09-19 06:28:12 · 9 answers · asked by 自由思想家 3

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2007-09-19 06:25:41 · 12 answers · asked by Lost. at. Sea. 7

I'm not sure about this,but i will like to know the opinion of others.To add i will say if anybody believe,i will want to know a good site about this....

2007-09-19 06:25:35 · 4 answers · asked by ? 1

I don't get this, espcially as people seem to believe that the only way to have a choice is to have good and evil. (Secondary Question) Couldn't an all knowing God come up with a better choice?

2007-09-19 06:21:42 · 13 answers · asked by Pirate AM™ 7

http://answers.yahoo.com/question/index?qid=20070919100708AATzFw9&r=w&pa=FZptHWf.BGRX3OFMiDRXUpQ3vv.w6TmSTILaxo2iaoUKpSt8Jw--&paid=answered#R4F1InPUD3D5dBfqLthn

2007-09-19 06:19:37 · 15 answers · asked by Anonymous

this be possible? The proximity of the sun and the earth is so criticle that if the sun was any closer or further away it would mean disaster for the human race. But according to some scientists calculations even if the sun and the earth were here together even 300,000 years ago the sun would have been so large that it would have fried man, animal and plants on earth. And so they conclude that the earth can not be as old as some say. What do you say?

2007-09-19 06:18:09 · 53 answers · asked by Anonymous

I know that Genesis says God created all in 6 days and the 7th day was to rest. Any calander I have seen has the first day of week Sunday and the 7th day is Saturday. Should the day to rest be Saturday?

2007-09-19 06:17:50 · 17 answers · asked by Fudge Town 5

What two issues that christians might disagee about?

2007-09-19 06:17:37 · 13 answers · asked by Anonymous

something venial and you're left standing outside the party with your bottle of wine.

2007-09-19 06:15:57 · 15 answers · asked by Hoolahoop 3

I'v seen numerous postings today about Catholic practices. I wish I could answer them all, but I'm at work and I can only sneek in a quick answer now and then. I suggest to questioners that you go to Catholic Answers at http://www.catholic.com then look at the left sidebar: You will see many subjects. You can click on one and see tracts that will answer your questions. Also, the search engine will search 20 years worth of articles from "This Rock" magazine. There are a lot of great articles there too

The"official" Catechism Of The Catholic Church is online at: http://www.usccb.org/catechism/text/entiretoc1.htm
This is a difficult document to read. (The book is about three inches thick!) But, there is a wealth of information there too if you take the time to learn how to navigate it.

Please do not report me for not asking a legitimate question: I am only trying to help all the people who have been asking questions today.
If you read any of these links, I'd love to hear comments

2007-09-19 06:13:17 · 8 answers · asked by Anonymous

2007-09-19 06:11:28 · 47 answers · asked by Jenae, TV (tempter of the vile) 5

If someone you know who was seriously and permanently or terminally ill or disabled was miraculously healed 100% overnight, would you believe that God did it, or would you try to ascribe it to "nature" or the work of the doctors (even if the doctors didn't do anything)? If your response would be one of the latter two, would there be anything that you would consider to be something that only God could do?

2007-09-19 06:11:16 · 31 answers · asked by FUNdie 7

Is there any real world basis for this "if God is for us who can be against us" verbiage coming out of Hamas?

Do people really think like that in the modern world, accessing their situations by rote faith instead if flexible reason?

Source:

"We have God at our side and God is greater than Israel and America," said Abu Ahmed, spokesman of the Islamic Jihad armed wing, which claimed joint responsibility for last week's rocket attack. "We will face them with death," he told Reuters.
http://www.reuters.com/article/worldNews/idUSL1987647720070919?pageNumber=2

2007-09-19 06:11:10 · 21 answers · asked by 自由思想家 3

This term "Dwija" ("Born Again") is used in Vedic Religion(so called Hindu "ism") for almost 6000 years (from Rg Vedha period)--the interpretation given is, first birth from the womb of Bilogical mother.Second birth is at the time of "Upa-Nayanam (Initiation) for Boys and at the time of marriage for Girls as one of the 16 "Sanskaarams" (religious transcendence)--how is the same term used in a 2000 year old Modern,mostly Euro-American Religion?

2007-09-19 06:10:38 · 3 answers · asked by ssrvj 7

let me clarify this ,my husband (after watching last tango in paris, remember the butter scene ?) seems to be obsessed with Greek sex! its all he wants to do , as a good wife i know i should do as my husband asks
but does the bible really forbid it, i don't want to make Jesus unhappy but nor do i want to go against my husband,
also does it hurt?

2007-09-19 06:10:32 · 30 answers · asked by Anonymous

I'm serious.

2007-09-19 06:09:37 · 15 answers · asked by zeal4him 5

and my mom wants to spread his ashes in two weeks. She wants to do it where they first got together at this overlook of the lake. My question is, should I keep some of his ashes? I'm not sure what to do. Do you think that's weird? I'm not very religious, but is there any connection to a person's soul and their ashes. What would you do? Thanks for any input.

2007-09-19 06:08:07 · 54 answers · asked by kris10dice 4

why is the evil ones are more stronger than the good?and is prowling..even if we ask god for prayers...why there is still evil things in between?didnt we mentioned do not put us to the test but deliver us from evil?why still fell like theres a test there?and why is tempatation always there and also test? what is it for didnt we ask for being deliverd but stil god put it?

2007-09-19 06:04:17 · 7 answers · asked by truth set free 1

Either God wants to abolish evil, and cannot; or he can, but does not want to.

If he wants to, but cannot, he is impotent. If he can, but does not want to, he is wicked.

If God can abolish evil, and God really wants to do it, why is there evil in the world?

2007-09-19 06:04:02 · 17 answers · asked by vérité 6

2007-09-19 06:02:01 · 14 answers · asked by Anonymous

If you could pinpoint one reason why you struggle with coming to Christ, what would it be? The message? The messangers? Fear, pain, doubt? Other? Just curious....serious answers only:)

2007-09-19 06:01:17 · 44 answers · asked by heismanu 2

I suffered a personal tragedy some years back and got so upset that I cursed the world, God and everything in existence. I did it so hard and for a couple of serious minutes that all of a sudden a ring inside of me broke. I could hear my soul sort of cry like "oh no." Now I'm wondering if I can repair what I assume is a chakra that I broke. I know all of this sounds crazy, however, it has me worried.

Thanks

2007-09-19 05:59:49 · 16 answers · asked by Shane K 1

We all know that the bible was re-written by man, for men, to protect men- by eliminating all female aspects of the god.

Do you know why they made Mary Magdaline into a dirty whore? Do you know why they insisted females be virgins before marriage?

None of this bothers you? Why? I am furious that men have "kept us down" by use of christianity!

2007-09-19 05:59:29 · 27 answers · asked by The Grand Inquisitor 4

2007-09-19 05:57:43 · 8 answers · asked by jason p 1

flash the lights to let you know?

2007-09-19 05:56:53 · 2 answers · asked by Hoolahoop 3

What do you think of ex-convicts? I was recently released from prison after serving almost 11 years. I am now 29 years old. I studied alot (on my own, contrary to popular belief, prisons do not offer anything past GED) while I was inside and therefore, I am well-spoken. But, I find that when I have to tell others that I have spent time in prison for Assault with Intent to Commit Murder, they change real fast. Am I now to be blackballed by the very same society that felt I was ready to be released? Why are people so afraid of prisoners? We all come from the same places that you come from. Most people have done something that could have landed them in prison, so why would they treat those who got caught differently that those who did not? Any suggestions on how I can try to start over again. It is hard enough trying to readjust after so many years, what should I do?

2007-09-19 05:54:49 · 95 answers · asked by Anonymous

I am a palanthropist. I love to help people. I often run into people that have no support team. Society is real hard on people that come from difficult backgraounds. And I think it is sad. Have you done anything nice for someone lately? If not you should try to. You don't always have to give money, you can give a peson a kind word, or encourage them, a smile will even do. Let' become better people. Let's love one another and stop judging one another.

2007-09-19 05:54:24 · 6 answers · asked by BLESSED1 1

Is this the most important doctrine for the Jehovah's Witnesses?

2007-09-19 05:52:16 · 11 answers · asked by Nina, BaC 7

O.K.
I'm in my mid teens. I just wanted to know your opinions on the following things

1) Gay marriage- my opinion: It doesn't hurt anyone, so comparing it to murder (which many people I have talked to have done) is absolutely ridiculous!?!?!
2)Hell- I don't believe in it or Satan
3) religion in general: 100's of thousands of people have died in RELIGIOUS wars, the war in iraq, is partly over religion! If god exists that's great, but instead of trying to convert people and worring about people, shouldn't you worry about yourself, and hope tha's enough for whatever devine power may exist?

I just think it's ironic that there has been so much persecution in the world over something that's supposed to be such a peaceful 'being'.... whew...

So any opinions are welcome.
ThankYou!
(I'm not being hateful or biased, I genuinely want to hear your opinions) and I know that was a mouthful!

2007-09-19 05:48:43 · 13 answers · asked by savywoods 3