Religion & Spirituality - 25 September 2007

When Church's of Christendom pass out COLLECTION PLATES 4 Donations aren't they in "essence" MAKING God BEG? ?

HEVENly EYES I would like to draw your attention to the Very large 4 feet high by 2 foot square boxes .. watched very carefully by brothers ..Present around every entrance or thoroughfare in the stadiums During the JW convention .. .

and those would be for .....??????

you sir are a hypocrite.. and clearly a fool

2007-09-25 10:49:27 · 14 answers · asked by Wondering Faith 2

Europe is voting on banning any scientific evidence that supports creationism from the public schools. This reminds me of Hitler buring books the Nazi Party didn't agree with.

http://news.yahoo.com/s/nm/20070925/sc_nm/europe_creationism_dc

Shouldn’t the schools let the evidence speak and not censor things simply because it could have religious implications? Why the need censor this evidence? What ever happened to the free flow of information?

2007-09-25 10:49:17 · 29 answers · asked by mikearion 4

I have no desire to do that to your beliefs or non beliefs.
Some of you call us foolish and ignorant but it is
apparent you find us believers so fascinating and
irresistable because you keep looking at the Bible.
Have a good one!

2007-09-25 10:46:45 · 22 answers · asked by I'm A Blue Collar Man 2

Europe's main human rights body will vote next week on a resolution opposing the teaching of creationist and intelligent design views in school science classes.

2007-09-25 10:44:57 · 13 answers · asked by Anonymous

2007-09-25 10:43:51 · 33 answers · asked by Anonymous

What convinced you? When you sat down and examined the scriptures and thought through the tenets of Christianity, what made you say "Yes, this makes sense. This is a belief system I can follow"? If you had to back up your faith, what would you list as your "proofs."

Feel free to adapt this question to other faiths.

2007-09-25 10:42:48 · 16 answers · asked by Anonymous

Is it okay to give to a Christian Outreach program instead?


Any biblical references?

2007-09-25 10:42:20 · 10 answers · asked by ShaneWayne 2

I prefer tap water. It doesn't have that "old church" smell.

2007-09-25 10:39:38 · 12 answers · asked by Anonymous

Why do you think there are so few women in the bible?

2007-09-25 10:39:33 · 9 answers · asked by Anonymous

I'm just curious. Did something happen when you were younger that made you not turn away from God? Is it the lack of hypocrisy you see in believers? I just want to know what happened.

2007-09-25 10:38:59 · 37 answers · asked by Anonymous

2007-09-25 10:38:11 · 11 answers · asked by NHBaritone 7

2007-09-25 10:38:07 · 6 answers · asked by skypower 2

are teenagers[like 14 years old] allowed to choose their own religion?
Like, my parents are Catholic, and they want me to make my conformation. But I dont want to be Catholic, and I dont want to lie to an entire church.

Are there any laws saying that I can choose my own religion, even if my parents are agianst it?

2007-09-25 10:36:58 · 10 answers · asked by manduhh 2

With all of the people that have killed their kids, grandkids, step kids, wives, husbands, etc. over the last few years that claim that either god told them to do it, the devil made them do it, the children were possessed, etc., shouldn't more and more people of faith speak out and teach against such actions? Shouldn't there be services dedicated to letting people know that such ideas are more likely signs of mental sickness, and are not good excuses to commit murder?

Here are a few examples of what I'm speaking of, for those who demand proof that christians do these types of things:

http://www.cnn.com/2003/LAW/05/12/slain.children/
http://www.courttv.com/trials/laney/040104_ctv.html
http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/6561617/
http://www.chattanoogan.com/articles/article_59715.asp
http://www.guardian.co.uk/usa/story/0,12271,1586978,00.html

There are plenty more examples, but what I want to know is: What is the clergy's responsibility in preventing these things from happening?

2007-09-25 10:36:11 · 8 answers · asked by Anonymous

Personally: I Find that 2 Be an Even GREATER Mystery ! ! !

2007-09-25 10:36:03 · 10 answers · asked by . 7

And how about tonsils?

What about genetic mutations that cause Downs? Mutation would be impossible if we were all designed to be as we are.

2007-09-25 10:35:23 · 8 answers · asked by Anonymous

Ephesians 5
22 Wives, yield to your husbands, as you do to the Lord,23 because the husband is the head of the wife, as Christ is the head of the church. And he is the Savior of the body, which is the church.24 As the church yields to Christ, so you wives should yield to your husbands in everything.

2007-09-25 10:34:23 · 23 answers · asked by ~Lizzy~ 3

Beside believing/not believing in god(s).

2007-09-25 10:32:12 · 5 answers · asked by Bart D 6

Are there physical stereotypes of what you perceive Christian women to look like? The idea that someone "types" me by my faith is amusing. I'd love to hear...and Xtian ladies..feel free to chime in and dispell the myths.

2007-09-25 10:31:02 · 17 answers · asked by Anonymous

2007-09-25 10:30:33 · 25 answers · asked by remy 5

There was an episode on the history channel about the Hittites on which it showed systems of underground cave cities where it stated that the Hittites went to protect themselves from their enemies. It also stated that the Hittites disappeared around 1200 BC, and that their disappearance cannot be accounted for.

The next day my husband and I were having our daily devotional. We were reading about the Israelites going in to conquer the land of Canaan (around 1200BC-1100BC). It tells of them conquering the Hittites, among others, and completely destroying them. Also, in Judges Chapter 6 it tells of the Israelites living in caves to protect themselves from invaders.

Seems to me this would explain the "unexplained disappearance" of the Hittites. Even if some people don't want to admit it, the bible is full of historical information.

2007-09-25 10:29:18 · 14 answers · asked by Faye 4

Creationists assert that all the layers of the Grand Canyon were deposited in a single flood. For the cost of a few exhibits in the $27 million dollar Creation Museum, the scientists could mix the appropriate minerals in water and show they deposit in distinct strata. Why haven't they done this experiment?

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Geology_of_the_Grand_Canyon_area

2007-09-25 10:28:44 · 8 answers · asked by novangelis 7

According to my pastor, the only way to become an atheist is to be bitten on the neck by an atheist. But I was wondering, what about children who are born to atheist parents?

Since atheism is a blood-borne disease that is transferred through biting, wouldn't the children of atheist parents also be atheists? If so, does this mean there are two ways to become an atheist?

2007-09-25 10:24:18 · 29 answers · asked by Anonymous

Why isn't he still doing it today?

I mean, if you want people to believe in God, that'd be a pretty good way to do it, right? To have God come down, gather up a pile of dirt, blow on it, and create a human being?

2007-09-25 10:22:28 · 18 answers · asked by Cap'n Zeemboo 3

2007-09-25 10:19:38 · 18 answers · asked by Anonymous

Im thinking of making one but im not sure how to do it is there like an age thing or can it be all ages and where would you meet

2007-09-25 10:18:32 · 7 answers · asked by Witchchix 1

Haha, yeah I know, a variation on the old R&S favorite. Before you discount this though, please hear me out:

Im having a discussion concerning NDE's with a Christian friend. He asked for an example of an NDE that doesnt mention God/Jesus. So, I provided one from a Jewish woman, who claimed to have met the Messiah, although she could not identify him... (because Jews do not believe that Jesus was the Messiah.)

My friend claims that this was indeed Jesus, just that he was appearing to her in a form she would recognize... (fair enough).

If thats the case, then that means that Jews are wrong and that Christians are right - Jesus IS the Messiah. And, since Christianity is Judaism under a new covenant - then why do Jews still exist?!?!?! Furthermore, if Jews are then wrong, then isnt Christianity wrong because it is based upon a faulty religion?

I think Im over thinking this and confusing myself...brainfart anyone?

2007-09-25 10:17:06 · 23 answers · asked by ? 5

2007-09-25 10:16:03 · 10 answers · asked by /\v/\TARD 3

Are Christians right in believing this, or is Muslum/Buddhism/Wiccan etc. the correct way?

2007-09-25 10:13:28 · 37 answers · asked by Obama! twist™ 4

I just recently attended a Penacostal church with one of my guy friends...I'm used to going to a Baptist church so, there were some major differences. I was definately not prepared for everyone praying outloud at once...my church is sit down, shut up, and listen to the message that clearly wasn't *given* to the preacher...It was so much more upbeat...I loved it!

Anyway,
Can somebody give my a website or just tell me some of the ideas behind the penacostal faith because I'd like to know more about it.

2007-09-25 10:13:08 · 3 answers · asked by ♪Krys♫ 3