Religion & Spirituality - 1 October 2007

some people need some form of spirituality.

spiritual doesn't neccessarily mean godly. i interpret it as an altered state of mind like hypnosis or meditation.

2007-10-01 02:01:01 · 13 answers · asked by Anonymous

There are other cultures where suicide was considered honerable. Another perspective, which worked in their society.

The argument of considering the people that are left behind is not valid either. If it was so - there would be noone to go to war. The choice is a form of suicide by itself, but accepted, as it seems to have a higher purpose - but never the less a suicidal decision.

Please refrain from arguments such as "because God/the bible, etc say so"
I'm looking for a technical reason as to why suicide is considered wrong to do.

2007-10-01 02:00:16 · 25 answers · asked by Anonymous

2007-10-01 01:59:12 · 16 answers · asked by NONAME 4

Namaste

Peace and Love

2007-10-01 01:57:29 · 11 answers · asked by digilook 2

Do Seax Wiccans use the Prose/Poetic Edda, or is there something that is Anglo-Saxon that they use maybe?

I was just wondering because the Kemetic Wiccans use "The Book of The Dead" they seem to be in touch with there roots, so i figured that the Seax Wiccans might be too.

2007-10-01 01:57:22 · 2 answers · asked by Bobby 3

2007-10-01 01:53:09 · 29 answers · asked by Anonymous

2007-10-01 01:52:00 · 14 answers · asked by Anonymous

Can your same reasoning that makes another religion false be applied by others to the religion that YOU practice, making your religion false? Who's right?

2007-10-01 01:48:39 · 18 answers · asked by Anonymous

When we give, we give to God. Where you give it though is what this question is about.
Would you give money to a church that you KNEW would not have you as a member?
Or, if you prefer, if you were church treasurer, would you accept a donation from a non-member?

2007-10-01 01:48:22 · 24 answers · asked by Jed 7

I live in Australia and my brother read an article in the paper involving Catholic preists being paedophiles and cover ups since the early 70's.
And another case of a woman in a hospital being harassed by a preist using his finger (You can guess where).
He told her no one would believe her if she told anyone.
They are at it again When are they going to do something about this?
It is out of hand and it needs to stop.
Who agrees with me?

2007-10-01 01:46:43 · 14 answers · asked by Anonymous

Except Martin Luther.

2007-10-01 01:46:14 · 14 answers · asked by ? 5

....if i'm a good person, will God show me how did he created the Earth and stay with him. I believe that those who have reverence in God will live forever.

2007-10-01 01:45:57 · 8 answers · asked by Anonymous

I know this is one issue that everyone argues over, but I was wondering. Is there any evidence in the Bible that says this?

2007-10-01 01:45:16 · 21 answers · asked by Kristi P 2

Namaste

Peace and Love

2007-10-01 01:42:50 · 4 answers · asked by digilook 2

Is it the idea of your great great great ect: grandfathers throwing feaces at each other that makes you a creationist?

2007-10-01 01:42:38 · 15 answers · asked by I am the Badger Princess. 4

Poor christian guy, he has to follow the bible and is now being made fun of by everyone. I thought that christians get married young for sex reasons..... 28 is a bit past it.

2007-10-01 01:38:58 · 18 answers · asked by SmEllY! 6

I know that I'm a wealthy person who have a good education, lots of knowledge and don't really suffer. But I really feel bad about the people who are not wealthy, their country is poor, they have to strave because of not enough food, or even they are born blind.

I know, I have 2 eyes like most people that I can see my wonderful earth but I feel a pity for those who are blind,poor,etc. I know how it feels like being them.

So, why is life so unfair? Why we're all different ?

2007-10-01 01:38:23 · 16 answers · asked by Anonymous

if "one size fits all" then surely our individual personalities disappear in Heaven. Sounds like assimilation ala the Borg to me.

Wow! Heaven is a scary place!

2007-10-01 01:33:33 · 12 answers · asked by Brendan G 4

Over the years Christianity has been forced to accept many principles of science which conflicted with many statements within the bible, they have had to merge the concept of a heliocentric solar system, the earth being (MUCH) older than 6,000 years old and several others.

So why are sooo many christians unwilling to even look at the theory of evolution?

2007-10-01 01:33:25 · 33 answers · asked by setsunaandkurai 2

ok.. so i understand people's dooferent views on 'being saved'... how does this apply to animals? where do they go when they die? they have a soul, so obviously they go somewhere, yet i don't witness them worshipping, repenting or letting god into their heart at all. and answers like 'they're like children... they're innoncent and without free will' are just cop-outs... we as humans have socially contsructed free will. so go on people.. give it a go
p.s. i believe in god, and am actually asking this seriously!!

2007-10-01 01:29:44 · 19 answers · asked by Anonymous

If the trinity is a mystery to catholics, then how come when someone like myself explains the mystery of the trinity to the them they usually say ,"No, thats not how it is." ? Why do they act like they suddenly understand the msytery of the trinity? How can they say, " No, thats not how it is" when they themselves are the ones calling it a mystery? Seems to me that if they could say. " No, thats not how it is" then they should be able to say how it is..and if they could say how it is, then if wouldnt be a mystery anymore...but to them, it still is a mystery because they call it...the msytery of the trinity.

2007-10-01 01:29:41 · 10 answers · asked by biblestudent07 3

Why is it that on Yahoo answers that the Jehovah's Witnesses refer to someone as a "born again" in a derrogatory manner?

The scripture says this:

John 3:3, "Jesus answered and said unto him, Verily, verily, I say unto thee, Except a man be born again, he cannot see the kingdom of God."

((IF you're not born again YOU WILL NOT SEE THE KINGDOM OF GOD!!! That's what Jesus said.))


The scriptures say this:

1 Peter 1:23, "Being BORN AGAIN, not of corruptible seed, but of incorruptible, by the word of God, which liveth and abideth for ever."

Don't you believe what Jesus said? Don't you believe what Paul wrote? I thought you believed in the Bible.

Also, to be termed an "apostate" don't you have to have been a former member?

I am not a former member--how do I qualify for the term apostate when I follow and read the scriptures?

2007-10-01 01:23:59 · 13 answers · asked by steinbeck11 6

Why is it that on Yahoo answers that the Jehovah's Witnesses refer to someone as a "born again" in a derrogatory manner?

The scripture says this:

John 3:3, "Jesus answered and said unto him, Verily, verily, I say unto thee, Except a man be born again, he cannot see the kingdom of God."

((IF you're not born again YOU WILL NOT SEE THE KINGDOM OF GOD!!! That's what Jesus said.))


The scriptures say this:

1 Peter 1:23, "Being BORN AGAIN, not of corruptible seed, but of incorruptible, by the word of God, which liveth and abideth for ever."

Don't you believe what Jesus said? Don't you believe what Paul wrote? I thought you believed in the Bible.

Also, to be termed an "apostate" don't you have to have been a former member?

I am not a former member--how do I qualify for the term apostate when I follow and read the scriptures?

2007-10-01 01:23:21 · 15 answers · asked by steinbeck11 6

what do you think purgatory exists or no?
catholics say yes !
protestants say no !
others have no opinion!

whats your take?

2007-10-01 01:22:16 · 19 answers · asked by thomson m 1

I think the release of Halo 3 should class as such a day and all Forerunners should have the day off work.

How can I have this recognised by the state?

2007-10-01 01:21:33 · 6 answers · asked by Link strikes back 6

If there were to be evidence that shows your beliefs are likely to be wrong would you accept it, or would you reject it?

2007-10-01 01:20:56 · 18 answers · asked by Green 7

Even the peaceful, harmless, kind people, who just happen to believe in a greater being?

I'm a nice person, but I am a christian. However, I still accept my friends who are atheists and non believers and am equally as kind to them. I certainly never, ever preach to anyone and tell them theyre going to hell.

So why, are some people so intent on pushing me to give up my faith? It's not going to happen! I'm not hurting anyone, and I can't help what I believe, so why are people so critical?

2007-10-01 01:20:35 · 16 answers · asked by Anonymous

2007-10-01 01:17:56 · 20 answers · asked by Vishal A 2

I teach at a high school which is the "Home of the Red Devils" -- people wear red horns to games and the like. Is this just harmless fun, or something more insidious?

2007-10-01 01:16:29 · 17 answers · asked by Skepticat 6

2007-10-01 01:14:00 · 9 answers · asked by David G 6