Religion & Spirituality - 2 October 2007

2007-10-02 19:42:16 · 13 answers · asked by Anonymous

Why are people almost always the same religion as their parents are? Why is it that if you had been born to a Jewish family, you'd be Jewish; if you were born to a Muslin family, you'd be Muslim, etc. but You'd still be the same person - same soul - but different religion. Could it be that religion is just brain washing? Would you be a different religion if you'd been taught a different one as a child?

2007-10-02 19:41:05 · 32 answers · asked by ? 2

If you worship the wrong god, wouldn't that be worse than not believing?

2007-10-02 19:37:11 · 22 answers · asked by Beavis Christ AM 6

2007-10-02 19:34:02 · 4 answers · asked by Love Yahoo!!! wannabe a princess 3

As far as I can see it here is the pro:
US Christians are under a system of government where political speech is a freedom and is encouraged. Participation in the political process is a civic duty. Christians have just as much of a voice in government as non-Christians and should not forsake their legitimate right to influence the government of our country.

And here is the con:
Politics are a distraction from the gospel, they put up a wall between us and others who disagree. Political activism has put a bad taste in people's mouths regarding Christianity (i.e. we are trying to shove our morality down other people's throats) - we're supposed to act in such a way that no one has a legitimate argument against us, but people perceive us as "forcing" our agenda on others - this is a hinderance to the spreading of the love of Christ in the gospel.

What do you think? Please discuss.

2007-10-02 19:31:18 · 11 answers · asked by Anonymous

My partner does not belong to any religion. He does not go to church, he says he believes basicaslly the same things I do though. To those saying I should let my daughter decide, should I let her decide when to change her nappy or have a bath or what to eat for dinner??? We are not going to push our beliefs on her, but don't all parents push their beliefs, likes/dislikes and various other things on their children.

2007-10-02 19:28:52 · 7 answers · asked by Anonymous

I see people congratulating to each other when someone converts to some religion, so I'm thinking why don't I give it a shout out? I used to be very religious, brainwashed by the dogma .... well, we don't want to go into that now :P Let's just say that I've come to my senses and have come to terms with my mortality. I have accepted that I better get my lazy bu** and make something of my life, for that's the only way to cure my mortality.

Can I get a hug now? I've (r)evolved! ~grins~

2007-10-02 19:26:32 · 20 answers · asked by Anonymous

Do you think there should be a TV show that they should put on around 3-4 am, based on slaming the Christians and their faith, as they have many that discriminate and degrade non believers,homosexuals and other religions?

2007-10-02 19:25:50 · 15 answers · asked by fish for a day 2

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2007-10-02 19:25:22 · 5 answers · asked by Love Yahoo!!! wannabe a princess 3

Ive been postin some qestion for a while and most of tha atheist are trying to really disrespect m feeling upon their really bein a God. I dont disrespect yall for your feelings nor do I persuade yall to believe mine.

2007-10-02 19:23:49 · 29 answers · asked by Eason W 5

Were the Founding Fathers just a bunch of leftist secular wackos?

2007-10-02 19:23:39 · 10 answers · asked by Beavis Christ AM 6

2007-10-02 19:22:19 · 15 answers · asked by margaret moon 4

lotto, in case you don't have powerball where you live?

millions are to be had!

2007-10-02 19:17:31 · 12 answers · asked by Anonymous

I would.

2007-10-02 19:14:37 · 42 answers · asked by Eason W 5

2007-10-02 19:09:32 · 9 answers · asked by Love Yahoo!!! wannabe a princess 3

our freedom to have our Christian brothers' and sisters' souls remain uncorrupted by doubt? How many have you condemned to an eternity of torment with your free speech?

What about those of us who want the US to remain a free nation -- to include freedom from sin?

2007-10-02 19:06:45 · 23 answers · asked by Pull My Finger 7

2007-10-02 19:06:02 · 5 answers · asked by Anna 2

If evolution is true, why did we stop evolving and have to make clothing rather than just evolve with fur to keep us warm?

OMG. "evolution!!???" (< laugh@that)

2007-10-02 19:03:49 · 21 answers · asked by Bajingo 6

i want to know about islam plz give me about deep information

2007-10-02 19:02:13 · 14 answers · asked by Anonymous

What exists and what doesn't: Who or what gets to decide?

2007-10-02 19:01:29 · 10 answers · asked by Anonymous

Curiosity.

2007-10-02 18:57:55 · 25 answers · asked by Eason W 5

2007-10-02 18:56:55 · 16 answers · asked by Anonymous

I believe in God and do not practice or believe witchcraft so I am not Wiccan. I love nature, the forest, the Green Man, I spend all the time that I can out in nature. What am I? Is there a religion or group of nature-worshippers like me? Can someone direct me?

2007-10-02 18:52:13 · 28 answers · asked by Tweed Bunny 2

This question was recently posted here:

"Is it a sin to wish you were dead so that you'd be in heaven,closer to God?"

It is not the first time someone has said this kind of thing, by far, and I just can't believe that people would rather be dead than enjoy their lives. Is it me, or is this fanaticism?

I used to take Bible lessons from Jehovah's Witnesses who all felt this way, as well. So it seems to be a pretty common wish among Christians.

2007-10-02 18:51:30 · 19 answers · asked by AuroraDawn 7

No crap about you "felt" him. When is the last time you actually SAW a god? I don't want to hear about what you read in a bible, either. Straight forward answers, only.

2007-10-02 18:47:00 · 31 answers · asked by Anonymous

Or will God make us sit through billions of individual judgements?

That would be like an eternity at the Division of Motor Vehicles.

2007-10-02 18:43:56 · 23 answers · asked by Beavis Christ AM 6

I see more and more ppl answering as Atheists! I see ppl from all over in christian + muslim countries registering on their avatar as Atheists .
is there hope for humanity after all?????

2007-10-02 18:38:00 · 29 answers · asked by Anonymous

True perfection, Jesus was unique, an incarnate with no human DNA. How then could he have experienced human suffering and death if he was a god. I am not talking about the reason of his coming

2007-10-02 18:36:45 · 17 answers · asked by Anonymous

2007-10-02 18:36:13 · 18 answers · asked by My Name Is Ken 5

2007-10-02 18:35:42 · 18 answers · asked by Sean 7