Religion & Spirituality - 19 September 2007

One could say im looking to deep into things, but I think not. Ive noticed how our dreams speak to us symbolically, as does the bible. And in the past year it seems I have awoken to noticing people in my waking life who knowingly or unknowingly speak parables. Some which seem to answer questions I have. Anyone else notice such a thing.

2007-09-19 15:54:06 · 12 answers · asked by pljohnson2 1

I'm reading the book Franny and Zooey, and it's about the Jesus Prayer.
The Jesus Prayer is where you have to continuosly pray "Lord Jesus Christ, Son of God, have mercy on me, a sinner." untill it becomes so regular, you do it without even thinking.

This sounds a lot to me like a form of OCD called Scrupulosity. Scrupulosity is where you pray continuously becasue you feel that you aren't bieng forgiven. Which is kinda what The Jesus Prayer is saying.

Do you see what I mean?

Someone explain the difference to me, casue it's confusing why anyone would make themselves have OCD.



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2007-09-19 15:54:04 · 10 answers · asked by ♥Tami 3

Are we not to stand strong in Faith? And if so then why aren't you? It is not that far to walk, are you just afraid. Not saying I have not had a lot of weak moments. But we are to be what we are. We are Strong. Let our Strength show in our Faith. God is not failing us, so therefore lets not fail Him

2007-09-19 15:51:58 · 11 answers · asked by calltoperservence 2

After all in the bible it says God created man in his own image doesn't this say it all. What basis do people have in believing he's female?

2007-09-19 15:51:45 · 23 answers · asked by crymeariver 5

2007-09-19 15:51:11 · 13 answers · asked by Anonymous

I love watching the fireworks fly on this one. LOL

2007-09-19 15:50:33 · 12 answers · asked by ~Heathen Princess~ 7

its really old-school lutheran, and my dad is the pastor.
I am even pretty much ok w/ bein lutheran, and have no issues with the stuff taught there...
THE SERVICES ARE JUST SO POINTLESS
problem is, I can't even drive yet, and if I say I wan't to switch churches, my dad will kill me (he still makes me go to sunday school)

what am I supposed to do?

2007-09-19 15:48:03 · 25 answers · asked by i_hate_nicknames 3

Please site references.

2007-09-19 15:47:23 · 30 answers · asked by JayDee 2

matthew 22:29

2007-09-19 15:47:08 · 8 answers · asked by Anonymous

or you're just introducing a god according to your opinion of what God should be?

think about it, because I highly doubt you're doing anyone a favor, not even yourselves.

2007-09-19 15:45:29 · 6 answers · asked by The Asker 4

I think we are Babylon the great, you?

2007-09-19 15:43:26 · 31 answers · asked by sandra b 5

2007-09-19 15:43:07 · 5 answers · asked by Dtjoe2005 1

like when the hebrews let the caananites get to the top of the hill first, and then charged up anyway?

2007-09-19 15:41:04 · 9 answers · asked by Silly BaBy505 1

How would you send them a message, matey?

2007-09-19 15:41:03 · 4 answers · asked by Anonymous

Sounds like another badly done fairytale to me.

2007-09-19 15:38:40 · 18 answers · asked by Enigma®Ragnarökin' 7

*****this is a theoretical question, I'm not wanting to...

Since many Atheists(like 99%) claim that Atheism is *not* a religion...can we ban it?

"Congress shall make no law respecting an establishment of religion, or prohibiting the free exercise thereof"

So since it says Congress can't pass a law for or against a religion...and Atheism isn't a religion...can we, therefore, technically ban it?

2007-09-19 15:38:09 · 34 answers · asked by Anonymous

I read an article about Mother Theresa and the article connected her with St. Theresa of Avila and with St. Therese of Lisieux (if I spelled that right). That is, Mother Theresa's name might be taken from either or both of the saints. So I'm curious. Is St. Therese's book available on line any place, in French or in English?

2007-09-19 15:37:19 · 5 answers · asked by wilsonch0 3

2007-09-19 15:35:21 · 10 answers · asked by Orpheus Rising 5

2007-09-19 15:34:09 · 13 answers · asked by Anonymous

2007-09-19 15:33:07 · 14 answers · asked by Anonymous

I think I may have had such a moment.
Whenever I DON'T pray, I notice way more horrid things on the news.

2007-09-19 15:32:05 · 9 answers · asked by Somewhat Enlightened, the Parrot of Truth 7

Can anybody explain what it is(in detail)? If you could give me a website where I could find information on it, that would be great too... :) Thanx!

2007-09-19 15:31:33 · 7 answers · asked by missgoody2shoes 1

I hear all the time about members of the church, and what it is all about. Maybe it has something to do with Nuking Volcanoes or Tom Cruise. But what I want to know is why the media targets it so much. I have heard stories of the misdeeds of the church, but I really feel like I have only heard rumors. What does this "religion" believe, and what popular musicians, movie stars, and other important members of society are involved with this church, and if you can, tell me why they chose to believe in this church?
*If you attempt to answer this question, DO NOT CITE WIKIPEDIA. Thanks.

2007-09-19 15:31:17 · 10 answers · asked by Ace67 2

I like this one a lot. I'm just curious what else is out there.


Thanks :)

2007-09-19 15:30:39 · 5 answers · asked by Secret Agent Man 1

I don't fear death because I live for Jesus our Savior! With Jesus you have everlasting life. Without Him there is only death! Praying for the lost! Jesus loves you and He saves!

2007-09-19 15:28:42 · 35 answers · asked by ANGEL HORSE 3

(spiritually speaking?)

2007-09-19 15:27:50 · 6 answers · asked by Anonymous

In 1532 the Spanish invaders of Peru led by Fransisco Pizarro captured the Incan leader Atahualpa (and killed 7000 of his unarmed followers after he threw a proffered Bible on the ground). The held him hostage for 8 months until a ransom of gold as big as a large room was delivered - then killed him anyway. Shiver me timbers.

2007-09-19 15:26:45 · 8 answers · asked by Anonymous

Woman were created for man, Angels are all male, unless you can find ONE female angel in the bible. So if you ever call your woman a angel, you are really sexing up a male angel and comparing the angels to her.

kinda like looking at Gabreial and saying wow you are a beautiful as my woman....errr sounds funny to me...or using a male and saying your woman is as beautiful as a guy.

2007-09-19 15:25:54 · 9 answers · asked by Anonymous

Why do people say that evolution can't be true (I understand many people believe God created organisms that evolved) because someone or something had to create us, we couldn't just create ourselves. But then how did God come to be, He couldn't create himself if He didn't exist.

2007-09-19 15:24:58 · 3 answers · asked by Arête 3

2007-09-19 15:23:51 · 10 answers · asked by JayDee 2