Religion & Spirituality - 19 September 2007

what was the very first sin you ever committed??

2007-09-19 05:48:03 · 34 answers · asked by slopoke6968 7

Pretty much like Richard Dawkins' proselytism?

What have you done about it?

Thank you all in advance.

2007-09-19 05:46:25 · 14 answers · asked by Lex Fok B.M.F. 3

I am just asking because i noticed a fellow passenger on my bus doing this when we passed a catholic church (but not when we passed a church of ireland or presbyterian church)

is this a requirement or just a superstition (for example when I was a kid me and my brother used to lift out feet when driving past a graveyard)?

If it is a requirement is there a penalty for not complying?

2007-09-19 05:45:32 · 19 answers · asked by Anonymous

What does one do to become a saint?

2007-09-19 05:43:22 · 8 answers · asked by Anonymous

First of all, I could care less if you don't like tarot, believe what you want, but don't answer this question if you're only going to preach at me for asking about them.
What type of cards to you use?
When did you first start using them?
Did you find them helpful?
What does tarot mean to you?
Do you read the cards for other people? Do they find them insightful?
Have you ever had a reading with negative feedback? What was the outcome?

2007-09-19 05:42:26 · 9 answers · asked by JD 6

Sin is the broken condition of the human race. The word for sin is an archery term that means "missing the bull's eye" - It's the observation that we've fallen short of what humanity was meant to be. Do you agree that this is true?

We are onslaughted by limitless atrocities every day in the newspapers, wars, terrorism, abuse, oppression...

"Nobody's perfect" is a given

You don't have to teach children NOT to share

Everyone has done something they regret & know they shouldn't have done.

Is it clear to you that sin is a real issue & accurately describes the human condition?

2007-09-19 05:38:51 · 15 answers · asked by Anonymous

2007-09-19 05:36:41 · 5 answers · asked by Jane Doe 3

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2007-09-19 05:35:34 · 22 answers · asked by Anonymous

Most people look down on supernatural studies or even psychics. Why is the supernatural not considered a professional study?

2007-09-19 05:31:16 · 20 answers · asked by Anonymous

2007-09-19 05:30:26 · 37 answers · asked by Tiger 2

1/4, 1/2, or the Whole Heart? How do you feel about love?

2007-09-19 05:29:10 · 21 answers · asked by Semp-listic! 7

See this link for how we allow cruelty to animals just by closing our eyes and not trying to find a way to prevent it.
http://www.factoryfarming.com/issues_guilt.htm

2007-09-19 05:26:43 · 23 answers · asked by americanhero_aa 2

2007-09-19 05:25:38 · 34 answers · asked by April 5

All born-agains I talk to say that before they found God, or allowed the Lord into their hearts, they were on a horrible path, very unhappy, ill, a horrible person,etc.

But I've known people through this journey. And they weren't horrible people before.

I don't mean to be disrespectful, and I'm sure this will offend some, but do you think that the church or the Christian community convinces these people that before they knew God everything was horrible and He is the only answer?

This honestly creeps me out.

Don't get me wrong- I understand some people become Christian when they really are going through something horrible, but that's not what I'm referring to.

Also, once people have that mentality, is that how they look at everyone else? Even though I'm doing good, would an average born-again Christian see me as sick, a bad person, and unhappy?

2007-09-19 05:25:31 · 31 answers · asked by Anonymous

I'm just asking cause I was watching Dispatches on CH4 and the reporter asked why so many Muslims believed people who leave Islam for another religion should be killed. The Inman replied that "we need better education for the muslims".

2007-09-19 05:21:25 · 22 answers · asked by Abdul 5

I just saw this as a response to another question, from a certain member of this board:

"The Bible says, "The fool says in his heart there is no God" and as you can see there are a lot of fools who post on this site. And I respect their right to do so."

Now, I understand that the BIBLE calls us fools - but does that give the Christian the right to call us fools? Furthermore, is it truly respectful to call us "fools"?

I respect the rights of Christians to post on this site as well - but I can respect their rights without having to resort to calling them names either... What's with these kinds of personal attacks?

Oh yeah.... ARRRGGGGHHHHHH!!!! Shiver me timbers!

2007-09-19 05:19:26 · 28 answers · asked by ? 5

Deut 26 12] When thou hast made an end of tithing all the tithes of thine increase the THIRD YEAR, WHICH IS THE YEAR OF TITHING, and hast given it unto the Levite, the stranger, the fatherless, and the widow, that they may eat within thy gates, and be filled;

2007-09-19 05:16:39 · 5 answers · asked by bandycat5 5

2007-09-19 05:14:46 · 17 answers · asked by Steven S 1

For me. it took being healed of a disease by a Rhema minister. Then I became sold-out.

2007-09-19 05:13:53 · 20 answers · asked by Anonymous

I am asking my fellow brothers and sisters in Islam for some advice. I was reading online the other day of how so many people are on these donor lists for livers, kidneys, hearts, etcetera. I know that a human can give a kidney and bone marrow while still alive and live like that. My question is, is it possible for me to do this? It broke my heart reading about this family who lost their child to kidney cancer. If I can do this, how would I go about doing it? What are the chances of my kidney matching a stranger's? No, I don't want to do it for money, I just don't want to know another family will go through so much pain when they lose a child because they didn't get an organ on time.

2007-09-19 05:09:00 · 21 answers · asked by Anonymous

2007-09-19 05:08:35 · 12 answers · asked by White Tornado 3

I'm totally serious. I just read another question in which all of these christians are claiming that if they were being tortured they would peacefully gaze at the heavens and find solace in christ's love. I think if you had to endure unrelenting pain, you would do or say anything to make it stop, and that goes for everybody.

2007-09-19 05:07:58 · 12 answers · asked by mutterhals 3

I see and hear a lot of people giving their opinion, while blatantly disregarding others' opinions... i just want to know whats wrong with being open minded? There could be a point, a fact that contradicts your own... yet makes sense.
if it doesnt make sense to you, it makes sense to SOMEONE. there has to be a reason right? that 'someone' wouldnt believe for no reason at all...

So im just wondering. why not read others answers/opinions and state your facts, instead of turning a blind eye to anything they say and just trying to degrade them... they may well have a valid point.

I dont want people telling me that" people should me more open minded... how true. yay..."... Bullshit.

I want people who ARENT open minded to come and answer this. because i KNOW you have a reason for your views and opinions... and i want to know. Dont insult me. teach me. it may that you are correct and there is NO reason to be openminded at all..

so let the lesson commence...

Shame

2007-09-19 05:06:07 · 20 answers · asked by Rastafarianhobo 4

2007-09-19 05:05:03 · 18 answers · asked by robin c 1

2007-09-19 05:04:29 · 22 answers · asked by Anonymous

to God the Father?

How dare they! Don't they know that Jesus is the One Mediator between God and man?

2007-09-19 05:03:53 · 14 answers · asked by Anonymous

All surrouding nations would be united against Israel (Psalm 83:4-8; Zechariah 12:2) This never happened in history. Yet, today Israel is surrounded by Muslim natioons sworn to destruction. Muhammed said: The hour (last day) will not come until you fight with the Jew, and the stone behind which the Jew will be hiding will say. O' Muslim! There is a Jew hiding behind me, so kill him'" (Sahih Al-Bukhari,vol.4,b. 52, Hadith #177).

And this,

Iran (Persia), Sudan (Cush), and Libya (Put) would also partake in the attack on Israel (Ezekial 38. Anti- Semitism in hte Islamic world is rampant. According to the Koran and Hadith, Muslims are commanded to fight and slay non-believers in Jihad (holy war) unless tehy convert to Islam (Surah 9:5 and 47:4 vol. 1, b. 2, Hadith #24 and 35)

What is your opinion on this?

2007-09-19 05:03:26 · 19 answers · asked by bboyballer112 2

I've seen multiple posts saying that it is wrong for Christians to worship on Sunday, and that the Catholic Church changed the Sabbath to Sunday in the 4th century. My question is: Do you guys bother to actually read the Bible, or confirm those anti-Catholic ramblings? There are two BIG things wrong with these accusations:

1. The Catholic Church specifically says that Sunday is NOT the Sabbath. Section 2175 of the Catechism states: "Sunday is expressly distinguished from the sabbath which it follows chronologically every week". Sunday is the "Lord's Day", the first day of the week, and the day that Christ rose from the dead.
(source: http://www.usccb.org/catechism/text/pt3sect2chpt1art3.htm#2174 )

2. Scriptures show that Sunday was the day for the breaking of the bread (i.e. communion): Acts 20:7, for example, says: "On the first day of the week we came together to break bread." (source: Bible)

2007-09-19 05:01:47 · 16 answers · asked by Anonymous

Atheist: Do you have any proff of Evolution or are you just listening to what scientist tell you? Why do you believe them?

2007-09-19 04:52:50 · 29 answers · asked by Anonymous

am i hanging out with the wrong crowd?

2007-09-19 04:51:42 · 19 answers · asked by Anonymous