Religion & Spirituality - 4 October 2007

I've had this point driven home to me an awful lot lately. I'm being totally serious asking this, btw. I can only judge things from my perspective of admittedly biased experience, so I'm curious what other's opinions are.

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2007-10-04 08:34:07 · 40 answers · asked by Jack B, goodbye, Yahoo! 6

Here is how the United States Geological Service describes it: http://pubs.usgs.gov/gip/fossils/succession.html

The Bible describes all the plants being formed before all the animals. Why is that not how they appear in the Geology?

2007-10-04 08:31:01 · 14 answers · asked by Anonymous

When large groups preach that others are sinners what real effect does it have?

What would happen if millions of people would preach that woman were sinners or that all the French were sinners? What would you think of such a group?

2007-10-04 08:30:41 · 29 answers · asked by ? 3

Of all the places, I walked into my local Public house, and I saw my good friend that happens to be an Atheist in discussion with a man regarding religion.

The person was a Christian and was questioning my friend about aspects of Theology, I could tell my friend was a bit drunk so I interrupted by answering all of his questions, and he agreed with all my answers. The questions were about definitions of words, as soon as he realised I was knowledgeable about some aspects of Theological definitions he got up and left without even trying to engage me in conversation or asking me what I believed.

I am not sure, but he seemed dissapointed when I answered and left imediately.

Why would someone seeking to discuss Theology with people, decline the oppurtunity to discuss it with people of an interest?

Please note. I said nothing insulting and he did not disagree with any of my answers.

2007-10-04 08:28:37 · 23 answers · asked by Link strikes back 6

2007-10-04 08:28:18 · 12 answers · asked by Jenae, TV (tempter of the vile) 5

2007-10-04 08:27:33 · 31 answers · asked by Bride of Christ 6

I mean, why do non-believers and sinners get better lives than us Christians, especially when it seems they get rewarded for sinning? I'm 16 and I see this a lot, and I don't understand it.

2007-10-04 08:25:08 · 31 answers · asked by Anonymous

Why did you choose to become a christian, and how has he changed your life?

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2007-10-04 08:22:32 · 33 answers · asked by Anonymous

2007-10-04 08:21:50 · 36 answers · asked by unfit_commander 5

OK - I was reading a question and this thought came to mind... Would an atheist make a good president of the US?

I think no - I am not a fan of these groups that come in and try and take away holidays - whether they are Christian, Muslim, or Jewish holidays. When I was in grade school, we had a Christmas Party. Now, you can't even have a holiday party in school without someone getting offended.

I have no problem with atheists or their beliefs, but I do have a problem with them ruining the fun of being religious and living in a predominantly Christian country. So what if the 10 commandments are in a court house! Just because it is there doesn't mean you have to abide by it. So what if schools have a Christmas party! Enjoy it! Christmas in school is more about Santa then Jesus anyways.

Ok, back from that tangent... So - Yay or Nay for an atheist president and why?

2007-10-04 08:17:33 · 51 answers · asked by Go Bears! 6

2007-10-04 08:17:33 · 23 answers · asked by Eleventy 6

I am not taking the mickey!!! I am not religious but i am open at the moment. I was thinking jesus was born to a virgin mary and joseph but if they were married why didnt they consemate their marriage? I have so many questions and i have read the bible on and off. so if somebody could give me an answer without the boring answers more like the upbeat way of answering.

2007-10-04 08:16:35 · 10 answers · asked by sexiebum 5

The ones that are not are deemed evil or misguided cults. I will admit that some do strange things but the biggest is the divinity of Jesus and his role in the trinity. Am I understanding this correctly?

So long as you are a trinitarian then you can interface with other sects though you may disagree on certain things.

This is interesting since the trinity doctrine was firmly established by a pagan emperor's decree.

2007-10-04 08:13:44 · 8 answers · asked by Emperor Insania Says Bye! 5

2007-10-04 08:11:54 · 33 answers · asked by G's Random Thoughts 5

Please nothing offensive, i just want to know your views. thanks

2007-10-04 08:09:42 · 45 answers · asked by duck duck duck goose 2

2007-10-04 08:07:34 · 19 answers · asked by Jenae, TV (tempter of the vile) 5

And since an Atheist does not believe in GOD or Spiritual Afterlife why would he have a Spiritual NDE?
The British philosopher Sir AJ ‘Freddie’ Ayer (1910-89) was a confirmed atheist. When the writer Somerset Maugham, another confirmed atheist, was on his deathbed, he summoned Ayer to reassure him that there was absolutely no likelilood of an afterlife, a service Sir Freddie was happy to provide.He said he had seen a tunnel covered by a great grid, with a red glow at the end, whose light was comforting but painful. He understood that the light was responsible for the government of the universe. After travelling towards the light he met two guardians of the universe, who were the ministers in charge of space, who invited him to help them map out the geometry of space and time-Apart from the aside about his Classical education, Ayer’s views bear a remakable similarity to those expressed by the prophet Ezekiel in the Bible.

http://www.guypadfield.com/philosophy/autumn/week2.html

2007-10-04 08:07:24 · 16 answers · asked by Anonymous

2007-10-04 08:05:34 · 9 answers · asked by Anonymous

i need to know this answer... when luther nailed the 95 theses to the Whittenberg Catholic Church wasnt he excommunicated? this is a paper topic for my 9th grade history class!

2007-10-04 08:04:59 · 8 answers · asked by billiejoeman 1

2007-10-04 08:03:43 · 13 answers · asked by Anonymous

...the exact date I was baptized? I know it was a few Sundays before Mother's Day of this year, but I just can't remember exactly which one. I remember the date I was saved, which was January 12, 2007 in the middle of a very emotional night between me and God. I thought I would always remember te day I got baptized, but I don't. See, my baptism was just to show the world that I belonged to God. The day I remember so well is the one that changed my life and the person I am. So, is it horrible that I don't remember or is it okay because the day that is really important is the day God saved me?

2007-10-04 08:03:35 · 2 answers · asked by angelwithadvice 3

That baptism is only an outward sign when we are COMMANDED to be baptized?


John 3
1There was a man of the Pharisees, named Nicodemus, a ruler of the Jews:

2The same came to Jesus by night, and said unto him, Rabbi, we know that thou art a teacher come from God: for no man can do these miracles that thou doest, except God be with him.

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

4Nicodemus saith unto him, How can a man be born when he is old? can he enter the second time into his mother's womb, and be born?

5Jesus answered, Verily, verily, I say unto thee, Except a man be born of water and of the Spirit, he cannot enter into the kingdom of God.

6That which is born of the flesh is flesh; and that which is born of the Spirit is spirit.

7Marvel not that I said unto thee, Ye must be born again.

2007-10-04 08:03:04 · 24 answers · asked by tebone0315 7

Thanks for the answers so far, i have more questions.

Does this verse, Gen 49:10 also put a timeline on when Jesus had to be born? Being that the tribe had lost its tribal identity to Rome when in 70 A.D. both their city and their temple were destroyed? Thanks!

2007-10-04 08:01:37 · 6 answers · asked by joer80 2

2007-10-04 07:59:26 · 30 answers · asked by Anonymous

note: Praying requires a prior belief in God.

2007-10-04 07:58:10 · 9 answers · asked by Eleventy 6

2007-10-04 07:57:52 · 7 answers · asked by Anonymous

Didn't he know it would only tempt others to succumb to the deadly sin of Envy? Was placing a devastatingly attractive men such as The Nolte on this planet, God's way of "testing" his creation?

2007-10-04 07:56:57 · 14 answers · asked by Anonymous

'cuz maybe women could do this job better than the men have, so far .

2007-10-04 07:56:43 · 10 answers · asked by Anonymous

Did some sort of evidence convince you to become a Christian?

Is there anyone out there who became a Christian even after they took college courses about evolution and natural selection?

2007-10-04 07:56:37 · 16 answers · asked by Earl Grey 5

2007-10-04 07:56:21 · 12 answers · asked by Anonymous