Religion & Spirituality - 30 September 2007

I told a christan that going to heaven should be judged by your deeds not on whether you belive that jesus was the savior or not... He told me im going to burn in hell forever and i politly asked him hell must not be so hot if one can burn in it forever and not really burn then he grunted and left back to my question according to the bible only christans can go to heaven right So all the Native Americans who worshiped many gods but helped plently of people(when africans ran from thier slave masters native americans took them in) they should go to hell but the slave masters who were chirstans get to go to heaven even though they did something terrible just because they belive jesus was the savior So why can christans only go to heaven

2007-09-30 02:48:28 · 20 answers · asked by Anonymous

My parents were Christian missionaries. I spent the first seven years of my life in Zimbabwe where I grew up among people who sacrificed easy comfortable lives in their home country in order to help the poor in Africa: doctors, nurses, teachers and ministers who dedicated their lives to building hospitals and schools and supplying medical help and education to the people of Zimbabwe. You can imagine how it annoys me when I see questions posted by people in this forum pointing fingers to Christianity as the source of all evil and pleading for religion to be banned. To me they seem to believe a lie. That is why I did a search on the internet to find some proof of what Christians are doing worldwide. I found this and saved it on my laptop, but I know for certain that it is only the tip of an iceberg:

1. Last year alone, CBN Partners:
 provided medical treatment to over 785,000 people;
 drilled clean, fresh water wells and cisterns for over 425,000 thirsty people;
 ended the suffering of over 625 children through cleft palate surgery;
 provided hundreds of thousands of meals;
 paid the school tuition and gave supplies to thousands of young students.

2. Emmanuel Activity Centre (EAC)
COH runs a day activity centre called Emmanuel Activity Centre (EAC), serving people who have:
Down’s syndrome
Intellectual disabilities
Autism spectrum disorder
Cerebral palsy
Multiple disabilities

3. We operate across the spectrum of violent conflict: from displacement to repatriation, from rehabilitation to the re-development of conflict-damaged communities. CORD’s key sectors are education and livelihoods. Our work also addresses cross-cutting issues: child protection, gender violence, trauma, HIV/AIDS, environmental issues and forgiveness and reconciliation.


And if you feel you could help instead of criticizing other people, here’s a useful website:
http://www.tearfund.org/

Now tell me: Do you honestly believe that religion should be banned?

2007-09-30 02:47:07 · 23 answers · asked by Amelie 6

Much of the world is celebrating today as the 800th birthday of the wonderful Persian Sufi poet Jalaluddin Rumi.

When there is currently so much enmity towards Muslims and the Muslim world, it can a real benefit to reconnect with the power and beauty of that civilization's most lovely contributions. And it doesn't get more lovely than Rumi (who, for some years now, is the most widely read poet in the world, including the Americas).

This question was asked by someone else a couple weeks ago, but it feels especially fitting to ask it again today:

Do you have favorite poems from Rumi you'd like to share?

Here are a pair I am especially fond of ....

2007-09-30 02:45:50 · 3 answers · asked by bodhidave 5

2007-09-30 02:44:12 · 9 answers · asked by Anonymous

Last night I dremt that I was in a beautiful palace sitting in front of a hugh throne, and seated in the throne was a big red scaley monster with horns. In front of us was an enourmous hourglass and were were both staring at it restlessly, but the monster was patting me on the head saiding "be patient my son" and it made me feel reassured.
It was so vivid that I just have to know what it meant, I've been thinking about a career change lately so maybe it has something to do with that. Can anyone help?

2007-09-30 02:39:12 · 19 answers · asked by Partisan Cheese 3

I'm aware of the arguments lilke about worshipping saints-mary-etc, how a priest can forgive sins, yada-yada.. are there any other factors? Like, isn't Christianity derived from Catholicism? But, why is there that bad blood tho? Where did that come from?

2007-09-30 02:38:55 · 19 answers · asked by Mean-Streak 2

when we take in cats in our homes and let em eat em for our own benefit?

Isnt this rat oppression??!

Disclaimer: Jokes are not a sin!

2007-09-30 02:37:12 · 8 answers · asked by Antares 6

Why are we even bothered that not everyone shares our way of thinking? Why are fanatic believers try so hard to convince atheists, and atheists also try their best to "save" believers from delusions?
I know it's been said a thoulsand times, but can't we just agree to dissagree?

2007-09-30 02:37:09 · 31 answers · asked by larissa 6

2007-09-30 02:34:55 · 6 answers · asked by Anonymous

or do you find that most people say one thing and do another?
it seems to me that as a rule at best lip service is rendered to their beliefs as a means of being accepted by others-is a same as the world would be a much nicer place if people would practice what they preach== thanks for any answers and hope you all enjoy the day

2007-09-30 02:34:00 · 11 answers · asked by lazaruslong138 6

Mat 7:22 Many will say to me in that day, Lord, Lord, have we not prophesied in thy name? and in thy name have cast out devils? and in thy name done many wonderful works?
Mat 7:23 And then will I profess unto them, I never knew you: depart from me, ye that work iniquity.

2007-09-30 02:26:48 · 25 answers · asked by Locutus1of1 5

i'm curious ^,.,^

2007-09-30 02:25:31 · 13 answers · asked by dapalan 2

How can a person make a difference in a community?? What do you do to make a difference?

2007-09-30 02:23:57 · 7 answers · asked by Anonymous

she was just a human right? and yes I know she was the mother of our savior, aren't all humans sinners tho?

2007-09-30 02:22:48 · 17 answers · asked by Anonymous

Does the average Jew believe in their unitary god just as strongly as the average Christian believes in their three in one god? Or as strongly as the average Roman believed in their multiple manifestation of divinity?

2007-09-30 02:19:57 · 12 answers · asked by 自由思想家 3

By accepting Jesus' death and allowing Him to enter our hearts; we become ' saved.' I prefer to say, " I've come into a personal relationship with Jesus." Being saved isn't a one-time experience. We need to walk daily with Jesus. Attending Mass often, gives us grace to stay close to Jesus. Partaking of the Eucharist, brings Jesus into the center of our very spirit and allows Him to reign within us, guiding us into a life centered in Him.

Truth is, WE ARE SAVED! The very blood that saved that man witnessing on the street is the same blood that has saved you and me! As Catholics we are Christians saved by the blood of Christ! You and I have been reborn by water and the Holy Spirit in baptism. We are fed with Christ's body and blood in the Eucharist. We receive the gift of the Holy Spirit in the Sacrament of Confirmation. We are SAVED and don't let anyone try to tell you that you aren't!

This is what we believe in so how can you say Catholics are not saved?

2007-09-30 02:17:31 · 20 answers · asked by TigerLily 4

Jo Bhaje Hari Ko Sada
Wohi Param Pad Payega

2007-09-30 02:11:59 · 13 answers · asked by Robin A 1

I was cooking my eggs & cheese & put on some music. I thought the blues station would play gospel. An old blues song came on with the lyrics, What's the use of getting sober if you gotta get drunk again?
I thought what foolishness. Then I realized I didn"t know the answer. So Yahoo answers people. Do you have an answer?

2007-09-30 02:11:32 · 16 answers · asked by capekicks 3

what happens to the children? what religion do the kids get raised in?

any experienced answerers would be appreciated?

2007-09-30 02:08:57 · 21 answers · asked by Antares 6

And saw a section called Bull Fighting!
I fight "bull" by Telling People "What GOD Said", it is in the Bible.

How do you Fight Bull?
THanks!!! :0)

2007-09-30 02:05:05 · 11 answers · asked by maguyver727 7

Okay, at first I was an atheist. However, now I am beggining to believe in the idea of god. I mean if life can exist and all of this other stuff (I am not saying god created life or "other stuff," but im starting to believe he did) Why cant god exist? Ive been an atheist for a long time, also I have been "Pretending" to worship satan for the fun of it. Which I wish I never did. Do you think God will still accept me since I used to not believe in him and pretended to worship Satan?No spamming please, saying God is fake will be considered spam. Thank you :)!

2007-09-30 02:04:58 · 17 answers · asked by Rob 2

I am a skeptic and athiest but I'd like to hear other peoples opinions of what happens to use when we kick the bucket.

2007-09-30 02:00:52 · 31 answers · asked by Dylan Michigan 3

I was reflecting back to the recent passing of D. James Kennedy and I decided to re-read his book "Why I believe". He writes nearly 140 pages of reasons why he was a Christian other than the facts of what the Bible says. I am asking you to state, other than what you read in the Bible, why you believe in Jesus Christ.

For me it is partly do to my family upbringing. I was taught about God, Jesus Christ as a Child and was always taken to church. I made it a life long choice on my own to be a follower of Christ because He gives me hope. Some believe in karma or luck in life I believe I am being controlled by the Lord Jesus Christ. I believe in the greater good of society and I believe that having the spirit of Jesus in me helps me contribute to the greater good of society.

Why do you believe?

2007-09-30 01:58:22 · 16 answers · asked by Anonymous

2007-09-30 01:58:10 · 34 answers · asked by anil m 6

2007-09-30 01:55:30 · 5 answers · asked by Anonymous

My family is atheist. I'm 18 yrs old & im thinking of taking up Christianity but i have one slight problem..

I have honestly never read one page of a bible before, i don't know anything about the religion AT ALL. All those famous names mean nothing to me, i literally know nothing of it except that there is a god and that jesus is his son and i watched passion of the christ..

Does this not make any attempts of taking up religion futile? Would people in the church be understanding and patient or would they just laugh?

Some people have been going to church for their whole lives, me NEVER. That's like expecting an uneducated, illiterate guy off the street to go straight into his freshman college year and actually know what to do.

2007-09-30 01:53:37 · 22 answers · asked by Anonymous

Matthew 5:32. They want me to believe the Bible when they don't themselves!

2007-09-30 01:53:24 · 23 answers · asked by Anonymous

Just watched the Movie 'Da Vinci Code' for the first time.

2007-09-30 01:50:41 · 5 answers · asked by mark o 1

If you actually try to read it, you'll agree that even a 2-year old with sane mind will not believe in these things...on the plus side it is more entertaining than 'jeepers creepers' or 'saw2'

it is only BLIND FAITH

2007-09-30 01:48:44 · 14 answers · asked by dhakkansingh007 1

Whom out of the herd of sheep is more heard by the shepard? does not the Shepard love all his sheep.
Them who are not from the world rejoice!!, the lion has called them to him.
As the lord delivered David from his enemy's so shall be the same for all who thirst for him.
Blessed are those who find him, but better it is to diligently seek him.
Speak wisely and firm do not speak without thinking it through!!,every word good or evil shall be Judged upon

2007-09-30 01:47:28 · 8 answers · asked by Anonymous