Religion & Spirituality - 1 October 2007

but, if you are in torment, then you stay that way for eternity. And that is your "heaven" and "hell". Does anyone else feel that way?

And, PLEASE, no trying to presuade me otherwise, it isnt that type of question. I RESPECT your beliefs, please RESPECT mine.

2007-10-01 10:33:01 · 19 answers · asked by Common Sense 5

First he flooded it by making my ac leak.

Then he threw projectiles from the back of a truck I was driving behind and cracked my windshield.

What does God have against my car?

2007-10-01 10:32:58 · 12 answers · asked by NONAME 4

www.wfrn.com is a wonderful Christian radio station in Indiana. My favorites include "Adventures in Odessy" "Dr. Dobson" "Chuck Swindal" and "Comedian Ken Davis"

2007-10-01 10:32:14 · 3 answers · asked by redfeather1972 3

what do they celebrate? what do they do? WHAT IS THIS !

2007-10-01 10:32:14 · 23 answers · asked by Anonymous

The question was posed if Religion was banned, so im curious what religious people think, should atheism be banned?

2007-10-01 10:31:57 · 28 answers · asked by Anonymous

Our church has a Hallelujah Festival in place of Halloween, and to keeps the kids involved in Christian activities on that day. The kids dress up as a Biblical symbol or person. I would like to have my daughter be "the fruit of the vine". I thought I could make her body into a strawberry, with the hat being the leaf on the strawberry with the vine coming from it.

What do I need, you wonder? How to make the strawberry part.

Your ideas and suggestions would be greatly appreciated.

God bless you all.

2007-10-01 10:31:09 · 8 answers · asked by lovinghelpertojoe 3

I had a conversation with a Baptist friend of mine, and he stated that some of the ideas and theories of science require faith to "believe." As an agnostic, I explained to him that faith is a religious concept and it does not apply to the scientific method. Clearly, he held a misunderstanding of how science works. I explained that scientists test and retest theories to improve and perfect them, while religions suggest we maintain faith in spite of any evidence to the contrary.

Having read many of the questions posted here, I have noticed that some people tend to try to make a similar argument. My question is this: What do those who hold this view think implies that science requires faith?

As always, I ask this question for purely academic and philosophical reflection, and with respect to people no matter their beliefs. Thank you. =)

2007-10-01 10:29:31 · 15 answers · asked by Quincy S 3

without original sin at the moment of conception? Show me!

2007-10-01 10:25:48 · 21 answers · asked by Suzi♥Squirrel 4

2007-10-01 10:23:27 · 57 answers · asked by Page 4

Dont they realize you can see every open question when you hit the answer button?


and yes, this is in the right section ☺

2007-10-01 10:22:29 · 22 answers · asked by Anonymous

Atheism is the fasting growing minority, we need to quash this free thought movement before it really takes off.



Jesus is the way and the light and all the rest of that stuff.

2007-10-01 10:20:24 · 28 answers · asked by Anonymous

John Paul II was pope for 26 years, making his reign in the Chair of Peter the third longest in history. (Second longest was Pius IX for 31 years, and St Peter for 34 years.)

Which pope had the SHORTEST reign?

Come on Catholics, show me what you got. (In my last quiz, the non-Catholics actually got the questions right!) I will ad the answer in the details in a while.

2007-10-01 10:19:17 · 10 answers · asked by Anonymous

Do you really expect unbelievers to believe in a higher being on your mere say-so?

Why not some factual, failproof evidence of your god? Maybe a recording, or some angel?

What makes you think everyone should believe in the same fairy tale you do?

2007-10-01 10:17:03 · 24 answers · asked by Lex Fok B.M.F. 3

OK, I lost three close to me within six weeks. My grandparents who raised me and a dog I had for 15 years. Also a friend from church died during this time.

It made me really hope what I believe is correct and start to wonder about it and second guess everything.

Is this a normal part of greiving?

2007-10-01 10:16:25 · 17 answers · asked by Anonymous

can some one explain

2007-10-01 10:15:44 · 34 answers · asked by Anonymous

When Catholics (and they are wrong) say that it was an immaculate conception, they are saying that MARY was born without original sin. (lies, lies, lies)

Mary was born with sin, as a descendent from Adam. Duh. And in mary's magnificant, she calls Him her "savior". If she was without sin, why would she need a savior?

2007-10-01 10:14:15 · 20 answers · asked by Suzi♥Squirrel 4

I have been told numerous times by LDS missionaries and even a stake president that Mormons do not now, and never have, pray to the Son (who they say is Jehovah), but only to the Father!

And yet in their "scriptures" (Doctrine & Covenants 109), Joseph Smith is recorded as saying a public prayer which I see as praying to Jehovah (who is now said by the Church to be Jesus).

In that prayer, he said, "And now, Holy Father, we ask you to assist us" and "We ask thee, Holy Father, to confound, and astonish ... those who have spread lying reports ... against thy servant or servants".

Further on he said, "42. But deliver thou, O Jehovah, we beseech thee, thy servants from their hands".

I cannot see this as anything but a prayer to Jehovah (who the modern Church says is the Son)! There are other instances of this in this prayer/scripture.

Can anyone see another explanation of these facts?

2007-10-01 10:12:51 · 11 answers · asked by ted t 4

2007-10-01 10:12:49 · 17 answers · asked by Anonymous

Are they jealous because they don't have what the rich people have? Because there are good rich people out there.

2007-10-01 10:11:10 · 16 answers · asked by Pamela O 1

Do you have anything you would like me to pray for?

2007-10-01 10:10:17 · 11 answers · asked by Gator Girl 5

Not me. Banning religions is too dogmatic. I would like think that atheism encourages free thought and freedom of choice.

You?

2007-10-01 10:09:42 · 57 answers · asked by Future 5

I saw a thing on Court TV about a muslim father killing his teenage daughter with a knife while the mother held her down. Presumably she had "disobeyed" them by working an after school job & having a BF they didn't like. I am not usually one to bash any1's religion but that is SICK. I am so glad the father died from diabetes so his execution wouldn't be overturned like the mothers' was. She's just as resposible.

2007-10-01 10:08:32 · 12 answers · asked by Anonymous

Mark 16:15 And he said unto them, Go ye into all the world, and preach the gospel to every creature.
16 He that believeth and is baptized shall be saved; but he that believeth not shall be damned.
17 And these signs shall follow them that believe; In my name shall they cast out devils; they shall speak with new tongues;
18 They shall take up serpents; and if they drink any deadly thing, it shall not hurt them; they shall lay hands on the sick, and they shall recover.

2007-10-01 10:08:27 · 7 answers · asked by Bobby B 4

2007-10-01 10:08:22 · 23 answers · asked by G's Random Thoughts 5

This is a spinoff to one of my earlier questions, so I hope the same and other people will respond.

DNA sequencing will indicate parental DNA combinations of an individual. If the SoT contained only one sequence (Mary's), then immaculate conception is scientifically proven. In fact, we need not even know Mary's DNA to compare it to. All we need to know is if the DNA has only one parent, proving Roman Catholicism doctrine. If there are two parents, then that proves Protestants correct.

Perhaps the DNA profile is something we have never even seen as scientists, if it is indeed miraculous. Perhaps there would be much to be learned from its structure.

What stops this from being done? Or has this never been considered? Could it be that the destruction of one (or two) religious sects is too great of an impact on society to proceed with such an investigation?

Comments, both positive and negative are welcome.

2007-10-01 10:05:38 · 18 answers · asked by Anonymous

"It is time for people of faith around the country to stand firm against religious slander, bias, and bigotry of all types including Christianity."

http://www.petitiononline.com/miram/petition.html
http://www.petitiononline.com/mod_perl/signed.cgi?miram

2007-10-01 10:04:10 · 7 answers · asked by novangelis 7

According to Western religions, God is omnipotent. So why would he take time to create an entire universe just to populate earth, and then have all the inhabitants play in a big game where you have to guess which religion and sect to join, which rites to perform, make sure you interpet his teachings in the correct manner, and try to figure out how to behave well. Then, at the end of the earth, he would have to go through everyone's life, and figure out whether or not they deserve to go to heaven. It all seems like one big dumb game that an omniscient being (God) would be far too smart to play.

2007-10-01 10:02:56 · 10 answers · asked by mannzaformulaone 3

I propose this new term to be used:

Jesus Huffers - a term used to describe the people that can't identify with reality due to the fact that they get stoned on the fumes that they huff from their bibles.

2007-10-01 10:01:33 · 6 answers · asked by Atrum Animus AM 4

I mean, the gay guys in Roman weren't shunned upon, in fact, it was quite accepted and usual. How come no one went up to the Roman guys and were like "Hey, GAYS AREN'T ALLOWED"?

2007-10-01 10:01:20 · 18 answers · asked by :) 4

I see this term a lot but I'm not quite sure what it means....

2007-10-01 09:59:28 · 16 answers · asked by ldybugg93 3