Religion & Spirituality - 22 September 2007

2007-09-22 08:46:49 · 11 answers · asked by kloneme 3

before the death of jesus, why did God make death the penalty of sin?

2007-09-22 08:46:03 · 6 answers · asked by Milly 3

OF THE SCREEN?
Did yahoo change?
It sucks this way.

2007-09-22 08:41:50 · 26 answers · asked by Anonymous

I have.

2007-09-22 08:40:36 · 13 answers · asked by Anonymous

Do you pray for our leaders even though you may not agree with what they have done

2007-09-22 08:39:42 · 20 answers · asked by Anonymous

my pastors talked about how you shouldnt date someone who isnt the same religion as you. My pastor said break up with him. I told my best friend, who was there that i dont want to stop dating him.The other thing he is a weak wiccan. like he doesnt really follow his religion at all.. hes just there. he used to be a hardcore christian growing up and then the church offended him and i dont know why so he went to wiccan, which he really doesnt follow it. he is also a marine and hes in iraq right now. when i talk to him its only once a month for 5 minutes. so to break up with him while hes in iraq is harsh and mean. which i would never do. i want to talk to him about it when he gets home, not break up but talk. whereas my best friend wants me to do break up with him now because she says its sinning until he gets home because were "unequaly yoked."i love this man and i refuse to leave him. it doesnt bother me that hes not a christian but it does my best friend. should i leave my boyfriend?

2007-09-22 08:35:32 · 18 answers · asked by britt4life718 1

I love reading the questions here but is there a forum where religious matters can be discussed and where both minority religions and atheists are welcome?

2007-09-22 08:34:33 · 6 answers · asked by florayg 5

http://torontosun.com/News/OtherNews/2007/09/22/4517110-sun.html

This priestess asked Zeus to help the Toronto soccer team score in today's game.

"Hear me as I ask your blessings on this stadium, where bold men will strive on the morrow to wrest victory in the field.

"May their efforts delight your eyes. Let their battle be glorious, yet grant safety to these men in their exertions.

"And (this is the biggie), let those who behold the contest see many goals over which to raise their voices in wild cheers of approval."

What do you think of the prayer? And the story itself ? (if you read it)

2007-09-22 08:32:02 · 9 answers · asked by Anne Hatzakis 6

I am going to die in seven days. How are you going to convince me your God is real so I can be saved?

Hurry! Isn't this your job? Aren't you supposed to save the lost? Aren't you supposed to care about my soul?

Your God didn't seem to give you much to work with. Did he?

2007-09-22 08:31:25 · 10 answers · asked by The true face of religion 4

I get premonitions sometimes...ok.Actually..A lot.I have dreams that sometimes I don't remember what happens but when the day goes on,I say "DEJA VU!" because I can remember it happening in my dreams.But most of the time I remember what happens in my dreams.Why do people get premonitions out of curiosity?IOh and..are there any links for psychic ability?I love reading about the paranormal sometimes lol.please be nice or don't say anything.

2007-09-22 08:30:04 · 14 answers · asked by Anonymous

Some Protestants like to use 2 Timothy 3:16-17 as a "proof-text" that Sola Scriptura is a Biblical principle.....



Second Epistle Of Saint Paul To Timothy
Chapter 3
16 All scripture, inspired of God, is profitable to teach, to reprove, to correct, to instruct in justice, 17 That the man of God may be perfect, furnished to every good work.

"All scripture,"... Every part of divine scripture is certainly profitable for all these ends. But, if we would have the whole rule of Christian faith and practice, we must not be content with those Scriptures, which Timothy knew from his infancy, that is, with the Old Testament alone: nor yet with the New Testament, without taking along with it the traditions of the apostles, and the interpretation of the church, to which the apostles delivered both the book, and the true meaning of it.

Douay Rheims Bible

Same verse from KJV:


2 Timothy 3:16–17.
"All Scripture is given by inspiration of God and is profitable for doctrine, for reproof, for correction, for instruction in righteous- ness; That the man of God may be perfect, thoroughly furnished unto all good works."

An examination of the verse in context shows that it doesn’t claim that at all; it only claims Scripture is "profitable" (Greek: ophelimos) that is, helpful. Many things can be profitable for moving one toward a goal, without being sufficient in getting one to the goal. Notice that the passage nowhere even hints that Scripture is "sufficient"—which is, of course, exactly what Protestants think the passage means.

Paul laying down a guideline for Timothy to make use of Scripture and tradition in his ministry as a bishop. Paul says, "But continue thou in the things which thou hast learned and hast been assured of, knowing of whom thou hast learned them; and that from a child thou hast known the holy scriptures, which are able to make thee wise unto salvation through faith which is in Christ Jesus. All Scripture is given by inspiration of God (Greek: theopneustos = "God-breathed"), and is profitable for doctrine, for reproof, for correction, for instruction in righteousness: That the man of God may be perfect, thoroughly furnished unto all good works" (2 Tim. 3:14–17). In verse 14, Timothy is initially exhorted to hold to the oral teachings—the traditions—that he received from the apostle Paul. This echoes Paul’s reminder of the value of oral tradition in 1:13–14, "Follow the pattern of the sound words which you have heard from me, in the faith and love which are in Christ Jesus; guard the truth that has been entrusted to you by the Holy Spirit who dwells within us" (RSV), and ". . . what you have heard from me before many witnesses entrust to faithful men who will be able to teach others also" (2:2). Here Paul refers exclusively to oral teaching and reminds Timothy to follow that as the "pattern" for his own teaching (1:13). Only after this is Scripture mentioned as "profitable" for Timothy’s ministry.

The few other verses that might be brought up to "prove" the sufficiency of Scripture can be handled the same way. Not one uses the word "sufficient"—each one implies profitability or usefulness, and many are given at the same time as an exhortation to hold fast to the oral teaching of our Lord and the apostles. The thing to keep in mind is that nowhere does the Bible say, "Scripture alone is sufficient," and nowhere does the Bible imply it.

2007-09-22 08:29:18 · 13 answers · asked by cashelmara 7

Calling all atheists : In Islam, there are specific signs named about the end times. Some of these signs have passed, and some are yet to come.. and as for the signs that have passed, how do you explain them? If Islam truly wasn't the word of god, then how come these signs came true?

How bout you see the signs for yourself : http://etori.tripod.com/dajjalsystem/judgement.html
Remember, as you read along, you know some of the signs have passed.

For example :
-- Smog will appear over cities because of the evil that they are doing (Pollution, especially in China)
-- The conquest of Constantinople by the Muslims ( The Crusades)
--People will hop between the clouds and the earth (airplane)
--A man will pass by a grave and wish that he was in their place
--The people of Iraq will recieve no food and no money due to oppression by the Romans (Europeans) -- ISNT THAT HAPPENING RIGHT NOW !!

How do you explain these signs..? Half them have come true, and half of the signs are

2007-09-22 08:27:55 · 15 answers · asked by Anonymous

say i live to seventy, living my life as i pleased, not believing i had to do certain things to please a god. then at age seventy i saw a miracle, saw jesus in the sky and began to believe in him, get a bible and pray to him that night.. the next day i die when i slip in the kitchen

does that one night of belief get me into heaven?

2007-09-22 08:27:20 · 23 answers · asked by Sheed 4

The idea that all revealed truth is to be found in "66 books" is not only not in Scripture, it is contradicted by Scripture
In addition to this, for 400 years, there was no defined canon of "Sacred Scripture" aside from the Old Testament; there was no "New Testament"; there was only Tradition and non-canonical books and letters.

2 Thessalonians 2:14-15
Therefore, brethren, stand fast; and hold the traditions which you have learned, whether by word, or by our epistle. 15 Now our Lord Jesus Christ himself, and God and our Father, who hath loved us, and hath given us everlasting consolation, and good hope in grace,

"Traditions"... See here that the unwritten traditions are no less to be received than their epistles.


2 Thessalonians 3:6
And we charge you, brethren, in the name of our Lord Jesus Christ, that you withdraw yourselves from every brother walking disorderly, and not according to the tradition which they have received of us.


1 Timothy 3:15
But if I tarry long, that thou mayest know how thou oughtest to behave thyself in the house of God, which is the church of the living God, the pillar and ground of the truth.

"The pillar and ground of the truth"... Therefore the church of the living God can never uphold error, nor bring in corruptions, superstition, or idolatry.

2 Peter 1:20-21
20 Understanding this first, that no prophecy of scripture is made by private interpretation.
21 For prophecy came not by the will of man at any time: but the holy men of God spoke, inspired by the Holy Ghost.

"No prophecy of scripture is made by private interpretation"... This shows plainly that the scriptures are not to be expounded by any one's private judgment or private spirit, because every part of the holy scriptures were written by men inspired by the Holy Ghost, and declared as such by the Church; therefore they are not to be interpreted but by the Spirit of God, which he hath left, and promised to remain with his Church to guide her in all truth to the end of the world. Some may tell us, that many of our divines interpret the scriptures: they may do so, but they do it always with a submission to the judgment of the Church, and not otherwise.


2 Peter 3:16
As also in all his epistles, speaking in them of these things; in which are certain things hard to be understood, which the unlearned and unstable wrest, as they do also the other scriptures, to their own destruction.

2007-09-22 08:25:55 · 6 answers · asked by cashelmara 7

Question: is cult religion wrong?

Question Details: Ok so everytime I talk...[question text deleted]

Deleted Answer: There are several definitions of cults, but generally you could consider LDS as a cult but you could also consider it as a religion in it's own right. The things I use to determine the difference are Are they public or secretive? Do they seem to brainwash their followers? Is there a central leader that is personally revered more than anyone/thing else. Do they strongly resist their followers leaving? Do they seem to have a fanatical loyalty. There are probably better tests but these cover the basics and try to identify whether a cult/group is dangerous. It would be helpful if you could post the name of the religion/cult/group. The can't eat pepperoni is really weird.

2007-09-22 08:22:00 · 20 answers · asked by Pirate AM™ 7

You can find a call in talk show to ask questions about the Christian faith and the Bible in almost every state in the USA. Why dont the LDS (mormons) or the JW's have call in shows. Why do they have to send 2 or 3 people to your house to answer a question. Before some of you get mad! I am not a mormon basher, I was born and raised in Utah, I know very well about their teachings and belief system. I dont hate them, my entire family is lds. I know there are questions they refuse to answer and that goes for the Jehova witnesess too. They are both very arragant about how true they are but they wont answer random questions from the public live.. How come?

2007-09-22 08:18:58 · 11 answers · asked by Joe D 2

2007-09-22 08:16:36 · 33 answers · asked by Kidd! 6

What is your denomination?? How long have you been that and why??

2007-09-22 08:16:10 · 44 answers · asked by ~Living4HIM~ 4

, he goes back to the ground; in that day his thoughts do perish".

2007-09-22 08:12:21 · 11 answers · asked by Anonymous

is negative. He is a tyrant, out to punish people. Why do you need intercessors between you and God? Why is it that you have to pray to mary or saint theresa etc.
I am from a christian family and my mum until now always says
" may Mary protect you".

On the other hand, God says in the koran:

" And when My slaves ask you (O Muhammad SAW) concernIng Me, then (answer them), I am Indeed near . I respond to the InvocatIons of the supplIcant when he calls on Me (wIthout any medIator or Intercessor). So let them obey Me and believe In Me, so that they may be led aright. " 2:186

It seems to me that in Islam, God is more approachable than in christianity (where one need to go to other channels to reach god)

2007-09-22 08:11:32 · 13 answers · asked by Anonymous

Hi!

I've noticed that a lot of Christians and Atheists on YA seem to snipe at each other, which brings a bitterness our dialogue could do without. On closer annalysis, this seems prelevant among Americans. My experience is that when people talk about their passion to build together regardless of faith, cultural & other outlook factors great things can be achieved that benefit the human race. Why are some people so threatened by those who see things another way that they belittle their own school of thought? As a Christian, I would say that someone who was judgemental was not being Christian and wonder why they would claim to follow the man who advised his followers not to judge.

If something as simple as putting on a suit or claiming to follow a recognised path made a person "good", life would be too easy. What is this sniping thing about? Is it the way Christianity, for example, is interpreted & therefore expereienced by non-Christians in a given culture?

Good wishes.

2007-09-22 08:10:46 · 7 answers · asked by pilgrimspadre 4

1 John 2:27 (Ambassadors or Envoys?) "And as for YOU, the anointing that YOU received from him remains in YOU, and YOU do not need anyone to be teaching YOU; but, as the anointing from him is teaching YOU about all things, and is true and is no lie, and just as it has taught YOU, remain in union with him." (And how do we come to know which we are in fact?)

2007-09-22 08:09:43 · 26 answers · asked by Constitutionally Sound U 1

Do you give out candy or get into the spirt? State your religion too pelase.

2007-09-22 08:09:41 · 39 answers · asked by ~JennyBunny~ 7

ask about 90% of the human population and they will tell you quickly that they do not believe in such things. These things are discounted quickly by Christains worldwide. They say it is nonsense to believe in that garbage.
I ask if you can believe in a god why not these other things that themselves may also give some merit to a god if they were real.
How can you so easily discount them when you think people who discount a god are stupid?
I feel about your belief in a god what you feel about people who believe in vampires, werewolfs, and gargoyles.

or do you believe in vampires, werewolfs, and gargoyles?

2007-09-22 08:09:36 · 13 answers · asked by The true face of religion 4

I'm going to use you for a little experiment if you don't mind - a poll, if you will.

Without looking it up, please define "Transubstantiation" for me. (Hint: This has to do with the center of our worship.)
(*Please, no rode remarks from non-Catholics. I want Catholics to answer this.)

2007-09-22 08:07:06 · 11 answers · asked by Anonymous

2007-09-22 08:06:16 · 9 answers · asked by DEPRESSED™ Volatile Tempter 3

I know this is the wrong section! Honestly, I cannot see where it may fit. Anyhow I was looking for Halloween costumes for my little guys and found this. What has our world come to? Be afraid, be very afraid

http://www.brandsonsale.com/pfr-71370.html

2007-09-22 08:06:06 · 21 answers · asked by Loosid 6

Which of the two are more illogical? Atheists or Christians? Please look at my question and then tell me who you think is lacking the most logic.

http://answers.yahoo.com/question/index;_ylt=Ag33kEdNF.yEZkVNztt5tc7sy6IX;_ylv=3?qid=20070922103342AA7J81G

2007-09-22 08:04:53 · 4 answers · asked by Anonymous

pain in Hell when the Bible says they experience nothing?

2007-09-22 08:04:40 · 7 answers · asked by Anonymous

Father Phan, a native of Vietnam, is a former president of the Catholic Theological Society of America. In an essay that touches on some themes of his book, he writes, “A pluralistic theology serves as a strong reminder to Christians that non-Christian religious traditions may and indeed do contain teachings and practices that will help Christians know and love God.”

http://chronicle.com/news/article/3024/vatican-investigates-georgetown-u-theologian-for-violating-dogma

http://www.commonwealmagazine.org/article.php3?id_article=1828

2007-09-22 08:03:34 · 5 answers · asked by FreeSpirit 4