Religion & Spirituality - 7 October 2007

I find it very sad that this was written by a fellow Christian.

2007-10-07 15:35:17 · 18 answers · asked by Anonymous

When does the spirit/soul/whatever enter a baby? At conception or during the first breath?

2007-10-07 15:33:32 · 13 answers · asked by Love Yahoo!!! is a prince 3

We are talking about a "miracle working son of god" so don't bother comparing his historicity to any other historical figure.

Consider the following list. These are the historians and writers who DID live within Christ's alleged lifetime or within a very short period after his death, yet not a one of them mentio jesus, his "miracles", his birth or ressurection.

Apollonius Persius
Appian Petronius
Arrian Phaedrus
Aulus Gellius Philo-Judaeus
Columella Phlegon
Damis Pliny the Elder
Dio Chrysostom Pliny the Younger
Dion Pruseus Plutarch
Epictetus Pompon Mela
Favorinus Ptolemy
Florus Lucius Quintilian
Hermogones Quintius Curtius
Josephus Seneca
Justus of Tiberius Silius Italicus
Juvenal Statius
Lucanus Suetonius
Lucian Tacitus
Lysias Theon of Smyran
Martial Valerius Flaccus
Paterculus Valerius Maximus

2007-10-07 15:32:58 · 15 answers · asked by Gawdless Heathen 6

And if he didn't who was the first guy to get nipples, and how did he react?

2007-10-07 15:32:20 · 15 answers · asked by 2.71828182845904 5

What is the main spiritual challenge you have in this life? It's that one thing you have tried working on, changing yourself, seeking out guidance and knowledge and it still eludes you... Do you know what yours is?

2007-10-07 15:32:17 · 9 answers · asked by NONAME 5

2007-10-07 15:30:22 · 11 answers · asked by Britt 1

positive or negative thoughts welcome..

thanks in advance.

2007-10-07 15:28:42 · 12 answers · asked by JoAnne :) 3

What is it? Can we ever get forgiveness for it?

2007-10-07 15:25:19 · 35 answers · asked by Nina, BaC 7

If you are a scientologist, what is it like to be in your religion? How often do you attend church? Is attending church regularly a requirement? Is taking care of your health a part of scientology?

2007-10-07 15:23:11 · 11 answers · asked by Beertha 2

2007-10-07 15:22:46 · 7 answers · asked by Shinigami 7

Creationists say that they do that. Scientists, except the minority that are also creationist, don't accept it. I don't accept it either. Fine, but we should continue to try. Religious people should try to unify their belief with science, not just have it together with science as if there was two distinct ultimate realities: God on the religious side and the laws of nature on the science side. In the same way, scientists should realize that the laws of nature aren't just something outside us only accessible through external devices.

There is an obvious link between these two realities. Our brain is a tool to take full advantage of these laws of nature through an efficient technique of meditation. This is currently explored within science. Any experience related to God, in any form, must be an expression of the laws of nature. It is not a peculiar unification. It is not at all a diminution of God. It is a better appreciation of the laws of nature. It's the same.

2007-10-07 15:21:36 · 9 answers · asked by My account has been compromised 2

Christians? Moslems? Others? Any thoughts?

2007-10-07 15:21:11 · 12 answers · asked by Beertha 2

http://www.gotquestions.org/salvation-faith-alone.html

2007-10-07 15:20:27 · 22 answers · asked by Anonymous

ie. vermiform appendix, plica semiluminaris, coccyx, and ear muscles. These are all working organs in other animals, but serve no purpose, or can actually be a health hazard to humans. So, what is the point in creating them?

2007-10-07 15:19:23 · 23 answers · asked by Enigma®Ragnarökin' 7

Why do people put different values on different sins when the bible says, " 1 John 3:4 - Whosoever committeth sin transgresseth also the law: for sin is the transgression of the law."?

2007-10-07 15:17:25 · 18 answers · asked by just a man 4

I wonder how faith can move a mountain as the Lord says as long as we have faith as small as a mustard seed.

Does the Lord mean it literally? as in Luke 17 :5-6

Didn't most people has faith in believing that God has the power to work miracles. Please enlighten me.

2007-10-07 15:15:22 · 18 answers · asked by Anonymous

What is it about you that attracts people to you? Is it your physical appearance, the nature of your spirit, your humor, what you do for others? Help me to understand what it is that makes you and people in general well liked. Thanks

2007-10-07 15:10:45 · 31 answers · asked by NONAME 5

In a previous question of mine, most Christians said God will judge everything in time:
http://answers.yahoo.com/question/index?qid=20071007181702AABPohg
If this is the case, why be so adamant that your morals be declared law?
That, to me, is a contradiction. You say God gave us freewill yet you Christians try to take that away.
If God can be so apathetic, why can't you?
Why don't you just live your life the way you like and let others live theirs, whether it's against your mores or not?

2007-10-07 15:09:39 · 24 answers · asked by Anonymous

Honestly, don't say "there's nothing wrong with it!!" Tell me why it COULD be wrong. I've been curious to see this argument laid out.

2007-10-07 15:08:05 · 42 answers · asked by Anonymous

I was watching Saturday's Warrior(YEAH...I know...old) and on there it showed how the oldest brother made a pact to the little girl in the pre-mortal life...but when his mom was pregnant with her, she had a miscarriage and the girl was like "why didn't *name* keep his promise?"

What happens to all the babies who are misscariaged or aborted?

Because I know the babies who are born but die before the years of accountability are saved and go to the Celestial Kingdom...but what if they're not even born and don't get a physical body?

2007-10-07 15:07:14 · 14 answers · asked by Love Yahoo!!! is a prince 3

?/I know of a lot of people who profess to be saved but they play the lottery on a very regular basis. can a person really be a christian if they gamble or is this what paul means when he says all things are lawful ,but not expedient

2007-10-07 15:04:13 · 23 answers · asked by jasminebudd 4

Just trying to sort out the differences! Please don't answer if you think you are unsure.

2007-10-07 15:02:02 · 9 answers · asked by Anonymous

Good evening R & S! It's good to see everyone this evening! Are you happy tonight? What makes you happy? Think about it. What is there in your life that adds great joy to each and every day? ... Blessings!

2007-10-07 15:01:56 · 23 answers · asked by Native Spirit 6

Is someone familiar with the story of Jacob and Laban, and can explain it in their own words?

This came up in a recent Biology section post, and I gave my interpretation as I understood it, but would love to hear if this is the accepted interpretation:
http://answers.yahoo.com/question/index;_ylt=AheI6fpISEZ62a3NO1sXKj7ty6IX;_ylv=3?qid=20071004184148AAxtujW&show=7#profile-info-1f926bc362024bbe97bd1aa1029fc12aaa

Please don't just quote Genesis:30 to me. I'm familiar with the passage (and it is given by the asker in the above link).

I am looking for a description in your own words.

Thanks!

2007-10-07 15:01:44 · 13 answers · asked by secretsauce 7

2007-10-07 15:01:38 · 11 answers · asked by Universal 2

2007-10-07 15:01:17 · 15 answers · asked by Anonymous

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2007-10-07 14:59:47 · 12 answers · asked by Anonymous

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2007-10-07 14:59:38 · 14 answers · asked by Anonymous

tha the Holy Spirit has emotions?

For example in Ephesians 4:30 we are admonished, " Do not grieve the Holy Spirit of God ". Grief is an emotion, and emotions cannot be experienced by a force ( an impersonal force ). Grief is something someone feels. The Holy Spirit feels the emotion of grief when believers sin.

In the context of Ephesians, such sins include lying ( v 25 ), anger (v 26 ), stealing ( v 28 ), laziness ( v 28, and speaking words that are unkind ( v 29 ).

2007-10-07 14:59:38 · 16 answers · asked by Nina, BaC 7

It seems impossible especially in the Christian religion, to believe in God and try to be as best of a person as possible, yet survive, thrive, be intellectual/smart, and get by in this life.

Let's face it, just to SURVIVE, takes so many skills, effort, brainpower and sometimes you do things that are "sinful" just to get by. I mean how can you literally manufacture machines like computers, do extremely scientific, intellectual work, run a business, be a doctor/lawyer, or do something OTHER THAN BEING useless, and at the same time have "god" on your side, when you're not really doing god's work.

I think it's near impossible to be with god and be happy and successful in this world, becuase according to God, nearly EVERYTHING in this life is evil, including trying to modernize yourself and life, and care about the "future" of this world.

TO me, it sounds almost like GOD is evil, and wants to prevent us from BEING in this world.

How can I make the two work? It's hard.

2007-10-07 14:59:27 · 16 answers · asked by Anonymous