Religion & Spirituality - 19 September 2007

2007-09-19 03:09:38 · 16 answers · asked by ateo 2

2007-09-19 03:09:16 · 13 answers · asked by Linz ♥ VT 4

Whine whine!
Why do Christians whine when another requests the same rights they enjoy?
Why do they claim equality as persecution?
Why do they claim freedom from their belief being forced on our kids persecution of them?

2007-09-19 03:08:54 · 11 answers · asked by Anonymous

Hidden in what we know, but can't practice with stem cell research, which may be the cure to cancer, AIDS and a host of other debillitating illnesses-do you think Bush would change his stance on this issue if it was his wife, or daughters who were suffering(God forbid)? What about you die-hard Christian fundamentalists? What if it was YOUR loved one suffering from MS or Parkinson's? Would you change your mind then? Should religion get in the way of saving lives? I mean, isn't God the one who gave these scientists/doctors the ability to come up with ways to prolong our lives, anyway? Thoughts, please?

2007-09-19 03:08:25 · 7 answers · asked by Anonymous

2007-09-19 03:07:31 · 17 answers · asked by Anonymous

What's your take on this? Does it say anything new to you?

"Support for suicide bombings and other violence against civilians dropped sharply in recent years in five Muslim countries, according to polls released Tuesday.

The 2007 Pew Global Attitudes Project survey found drops of more than half in Bangladesh, Indonesia, Lebanon and Pakistan since 2002. Support dropped by nearly half in Jordan and somewhat less than that in Tanzania and Nigeria. Turkey's change was within the margin of error.

Lebanon saw the steepest decline. Whereas 74 percent saw suicide bombings and other violence against civilians as a justified means of defending Islam in 2002, the number dropped to 34 percent this year.

The polling was done in April and May, either face to face or by phone. The margin of error was 2 to 4 percentage points, depending on the country.

2007-09-19 03:04:22 · 8 answers · asked by Anonymous

2007-09-19 03:03:55 · 5 answers · asked by jojie 1

We have children and would like to join a church but have never attempted to compromise a religion. I don't know much about Methodist, but have heard it would be the best cross between the two. Any suggestions? I don't know much about the religion, so any info would be great!

2007-09-19 03:02:03 · 11 answers · asked by bananapancakes8323 2

My first problem is the ability to let go of wanting to be in control of my own life instead of putting it in God's hands for his own pupose. I still want to try and solve my own problems which leads to stress and worry. My second problem is I want to meditate and let his words be heard or felt in my heart but my mind wanders all over the place and I am easily distracted while trying to meditate. ANY TIPS

2007-09-19 03:01:55 · 37 answers · asked by Mamaw 2

suppose two different people are confronted with a situation where they have the opportunity to rob another person of $500

person A: this person is an atheist, however, being a person of human compassion, he is unable to rob the person in question because he knows that it would result in that person being rendered homeless, and unable to feed his children and family.

person B: this person believes in a god and believes in following the rules that his god has laid down, but isn't a particularly compassionate person. he decides to rob the person of 500$ for two reasons: the person doesn't share his faith, and he therefore cares even less for this person, and because he knows that his god will understand and that if he prays enough god will forgive him.

2007-09-19 03:00:35 · 7 answers · asked by Free Radical 5

"Cursed be he that taketh reward to slay an innocent person. And all the people shall say, Amen" (Deuteronomy 27:25).



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2007-09-19 02:59:50 · 8 answers · asked by Anonymous

The scurvy dogs seem to have made more "improvements" to Y!A.

2007-09-19 02:58:12 · 10 answers · asked by Samurai Jack 6

What is the ayah that contains two orders, two prohibitions, and two promises from Allah (SWT). Mention the Surah and the ayah

2007-09-19 02:56:46 · 2 answers · asked by ansaritaha007 2

2007-09-19 02:55:37 · 3 answers · asked by Anonymous

If you are a believer in god and you get to heaven, do you get to talk to god or like the 'Royal Family'/ ppl of high authority are you denied that chance,

also in heaven is it complete bliss or are we designated roles/tasks for example if a king dies does he keep the same status when he goes to heaven or is he just equal llike a normal person,

*Also to some ppl there is an unknown meaning to life does that meaning change once you get to heaven

2007-09-19 02:52:46 · 11 answers · asked by Anonymous

(((HUG)))

Namaste

Peace and Love

2007-09-19 02:51:32 · 14 answers · asked by digilook 2

What would you do?

2007-09-19 02:51:22 · 26 answers · asked by anil m 6

2007-09-19 02:48:17 · 15 answers · asked by anil m 6

Namaste

Peace and Love

2007-09-19 02:46:00 · 3 answers · asked by digilook 2

* Please do not use this as an opportunity to question my intelligence. This is a legitimate question.

2007-09-19 02:46:00 · 12 answers · asked by Anonymous

If so what will happen to the rest of the Christian organizations?

2007-09-19 02:45:22 · 24 answers · asked by Anonymous

The NJB clearly states "Through by Grace and Works and Intercession of the Holy Saints are you saved, through faith..."

Ephesians 2:8-10...

Doesn't this counter their heresy?

2007-09-19 02:44:19 · 5 answers · asked by Anonymous

Luke 6:37
"Do not judge, and you will not be judged. Do not condemn, and you will not be condemned. Forgive, and you will be forgiven"

2007-09-19 02:42:50 · 21 answers · asked by Anonymous

Do you deny objective morality; that the difference between Gandhi and Hitler is not just a matter of preference, like chocolate vs. vanilla ice cream? If not, then how do you ground morality; how do you explain where it came from and why we ought to be moral tomorrow?

With no divine author or judge there is no reason to think that there should be any moral laws that we are obliged to recognize and keep, except for self-serving reasons. And yet, morality aligns with our deepest intuitions: we expect others to recognize it; we urge our kids to exercise it; therapists get rich repairing the effects of its abuse; we judge criminals insane if they do not recognize it; and all cultures affirm it in common principle if not in individual application.

2007-09-19 02:41:14 · 35 answers · asked by Saved by Grace 3

If yes, is it because of the doctrine of "eternal torment"? If so, I don't blame you, but did you know that not all Christians believe in it?

2007-09-19 02:39:40 · 8 answers · asked by Sherry 1

2007-09-19 02:39:32 · 6 answers · asked by The Doctor 7

Why is it the Lord will forgive my many transgressions but I can't find it in me to forgive myself ?

2007-09-19 02:39:25 · 5 answers · asked by Anonymous

"There is little possibility of our having a COLD war with an Islamist regime armed with long-range nuclear weapons. A cold war requires that the parties be mutually deterred by the threat of death." Sam Harris in "The End of Faith"

2007-09-19 02:38:16 · 19 answers · asked by auntb93 7

Revelation 8:11 - "And the name of the star is called Wormwood: and the third part of the waters became wormwood; and many men died of the waters, because they were made bitter."

Scores ill in Peru 'meteor crash'
http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/americas/7001897.stm

2007-09-19 02:35:48 · 17 answers · asked by Anonymous

This question is to anybody who understands that people have a spiritual side that needs nurturing: How do we live to optimize spiritual growth/development for ourselves and among all people? (Besides "being a good example.") What do you think?

2007-09-19 02:35:25 · 31 answers · asked by Acorn 7