Religion & Spirituality - 6 October 2007

I was catholic for over half my life. I was NEVER taught good works alone save you. I was taught that you must accept Jesus as your savior, you must repent your sins and you must do good works to reinforce the first two. I was taught Jesus died for my sins and the least I could do it pay a little of that back to the world. So where is it taught that good works alone save you? And why do people keep insisting that Catholics believe this?

2007-10-06 04:01:47 · 18 answers · asked by ~Heathen Princess~ 7

actually i m having debate in my school and my topic is democracy is bad for mankind .
so i would be really thankful to u guys if someone can help me to give points in this favour?
thanks

2007-10-06 04:01:21 · 12 answers · asked by Anonymous

2007-10-06 04:00:47 · 6 answers · asked by ? 3

If we are jelous of things,anytning,arent we sinning?and say he made us in his own image as the answer,isnt he Perfect?so why would he have that traight if he can do anything,thus opting to not be jelous.

2007-10-06 03:59:03 · 11 answers · asked by Anonymous

Psalm 91 states:
If you make the Most High your dwelling - even the LORD, who is my refuge - then no harm will befall you, no disaster will come near your tent. For he will command his angels concerning you to guard you in all your ways; they will lift you up in their hands, so that you will not strike your foot against a stone. You will tread upon the lion and the cobra; you will trample the great lion and the serpent.

Do you know of any Bible characters who faced fears and experienced God's deliverance from them?

2007-10-06 03:57:36 · 3 answers · asked by Mutations Killed Darwin Fish 7

I know there is a dichotomy; don't deny it. I've been a christian and I've actually seen christians who quote bible verses and are highly obedient. They do everything by the book and they are indeed good people. But what has left me questioning is, didn't God give us a mind to use? Why can't we think, question, and make actual decisions based on two or more choices?

The other possible kind of Christian would be the one that does have doubts, does err and more likely to admit it, etc.
These christians bring doubt into the fold and help others doubt. They would be a "bad influence" on the young.


In the human perspective, I highly encourage the behavior of the thinking christian; yet, "christians" will shake their head and try to steer newfound christians away from such people. Isn't it highly encouraging to know that we do have brains and capable of thinking, so let's go over some of the doubts... because we are capable. Yet, you will not find this to be the case.

2007-10-06 03:53:29 · 13 answers · asked by Pansy 4

http://www.chron.com/disp/story.mpl/ap/nation/5193435.html
Christians aren't supposed to act like this...you're supposed to practice what you preach...damn shame...

2007-10-06 03:53:22 · 12 answers · asked by [♥]ÿºú-kñºw-whº[♥] 6

2007-10-06 03:51:11 · 4 answers · asked by Anonymous

Or do you place the blame for things gone wrong on others, before you've looked inside yourself?

And why?

2007-10-06 03:50:35 · 26 answers · asked by iamnoone 7

If we are jelous of things,anytning,arent we sinning?and say he made us in his own image as the answer,isnt he Perfect?so why would he have that traight if he can do anything,thus opting to not be jelous.

2007-10-06 03:50:11 · 6 answers · asked by Anonymous

join the community basketball team? i really dont like basketball but i would try my best! i really want to join for new friends! i have like no true friends and i desperately need some! what do you think i should do?

2007-10-06 03:49:58 · 13 answers · asked by ♥MiSs StArBuCkS♥ 3

instead accepting Jesus as your Lord and Savior?


this is the message I am getting from Bible-fundamentalists.

2007-10-06 03:49:52 · 9 answers · asked by The Asker 4

What is your official position on who Jesus Christ is?

2007-10-06 03:48:07 · 7 answers · asked by Anonymous

2007-10-06 03:47:32 · 13 answers · asked by Acorn 7

2007-10-06 03:46:52 · 4 answers · asked by Anonymous

then how is "good works" unchristian like? I hear some people saying that this is "wrong" doctrine, finding grace through Jesus AND good works, but isn't good works the same as trying to be Christ like? Or are we going to get all technical here....

2007-10-06 03:43:28 · 26 answers · asked by ~Heathen Princess~ 7

if every single thing has to feed on onother thing,right down too the microscopic critters that make up the human,well anything,trees,dirt,even in the air,so something has to die,in order that something else has live,and gods main objective is 4 everyone too have eternal LIFE,why does everything die?

2007-10-06 03:43:04 · 4 answers · asked by Anonymous

i have not seen anything else.

2007-10-06 03:42:42 · 12 answers · asked by Anonymous

My girlfriend recently converted to Wicca. Which kind of scared me. Not being prejudice or hate mongering toward Wiccans. But I have no clue about the religion. I just know from studies it has to do with Witch Craft. Now can someone tell me a basic beliefs kind of thing. And then explain if Wiccan's believe in reincarnation.

2007-10-06 03:42:05 · 16 answers · asked by Misfit_101 3

For this is My blood of the NEW TESTAMENT , which is shed for Many, for the REMISSION of sins. But I say unto you I will not drink henceforth of this fruit of the vine, UNTIL that day when I drink it new, with you in my Father's kingdom.
Matthew 26 : 28-29

2007-10-06 03:41:41 · 5 answers · asked by Israel-1 6

2007-10-06 03:39:56 · 24 answers · asked by Strats!! 4

... were John Adams and the second Senatorial Congress just lying when they unanimously passed the Treaty of Tripoli?

Treaty of Tripoli
Article 11
"As the government of the United States of America is not in any sense founded on the Christian Religion,-as it has in itself no character of enmity against the laws, religion or tranquility of Musselmen,-and as the said States never have entered into any war or act of hostility against any Mehomitan nation, it is declared by the parties that no pretext arising from religious opinions shall ever produce an interruption of the harmony existing between the two countries. "
http://www.yale.edu/lawweb/avalon/diplomacy/barbary/bar1796t.htm#art11

What do you think?

2007-10-06 03:37:53 · 16 answers · asked by marbledog 6

Hello. I thought it would be a good idea to post this. Once a week me and some Christian women get together to pray and read scripture. We would like to pray for others. Whatever the reason. It could be for your health or even something like a new rug. It doesn't matter. We do not judge your prayers and what you are asking for. We are all God's children and he wants to provide for us. Just email me with your name and all the details. Be specific. Ex: a durable brown carpet for my living room. We will pray for 4 weeks straight for your prayer request. We ask that during this time you pray too and thank God like you have already received it. Try to spend at least 5 minutes a day with scripture and God refecting and being grateful. Go where He leads you - maybe in service to another? When your prayer does get answered please let us know too so we can give Him heartfelt praise as well. I hope you have a blessed day.

2007-10-06 03:37:20 · 7 answers · asked by Anonymous

It appears that the Romans got along with those who promoted the idea of sacrifice for sins when Jesus was around... but didn't get along with those who were promoting a complete "transformation" of the person. (reference: Sermon on the Mount)

Three hundred years passed and Constantine picked up on the idea of "sacrifice for sins" but managed to stamp out all the competing factions of Christianity that promoted a real personal transformation of the person.

I guess it's easier to control people who don't change and don't go through a dramatic transformation.

So is this another example of the more things change, the more they remain the same??? .... since Jesus never promoted the idea of sacrifice for sins... not in the Sermon on the Mount and not after the crucifixion either.

But the Romans sure picked up it, and it's been with us ever since!

So is this "sacrifice" Christianity simply a carry over from an old Roman preference?

Also reference: http://gospelenigma.com

2007-10-06 03:32:30 · 5 answers · asked by Anonymous

or is it by being simply a Bible-fundamentalist?


because these Bible-fundies are not considering the Catholics as Christians even though Catholics consider Jesus as Lord and Savior too.

can anyone explain the exclusionist attitude of these Bible-fundamentalists?

2007-10-06 03:30:55 · 19 answers · asked by The Asker 4

I'm thinking 'bout
my newfound brother
in kind of
naughty ways

He swimming
in his undies on
those hawt
and windy days

I sunbake on the roof top
nude
and think
about it
daily

Is something wrong
with me?
Am I so naughty
really?

2007-10-06 03:28:20 · 14 answers · asked by Icy Gazpacho 6

they why do I see so many Christians deciding who is Christian and who is not? Isn't that putting yourself above God?

2007-10-06 03:24:51 · 19 answers · asked by ~Heathen Princess~ 7

prophets is?
http://saaid.net/flash/the-seal-of-the-prophets.htm

2007-10-06 03:18:48 · 2 answers · asked by Rider_hab 4

why do you think you are mocked.

2007-10-06 03:16:34 · 18 answers · asked by Anonymous

Why shouldn't we follow our reasoning and logic, and question religion just as much as we question political ideologies and other ideas?

Where would we be without our inquisitive nature? Why sould we question everything else but religion?

2007-10-06 03:14:31 · 35 answers · asked by The Bassline Libertine 3