Religion & Spirituality - 8 October 2007

Why are some Christians Racist and Homophobic?
I've seen plenty of programs where Christian speakers have condemned coloured people and Gay people, one person (who had many supporters) even refered to a black person as "someone God had left in the oven too long"

Now if God created everything blah blah blah then why are black people seen like this? And if he has given everyone their own choice because he loves us so much then why is being gay seen as wrong when it's there choice?

2007-10-08 02:54:33 · 18 answers · asked by Obliterate 1

I am just curious. Obviously, if you know me, you know I am not trying to convert anyone. I am a borderline atheist myself. :o) I am just wondering if anything has ever happened to you that doesn't support your usual atheistic reasoning. Maybe some weird incident that doesn't really have an explanation? Maybe a weird feeling? A ghost sighting? hehe.. you get the idea.

Let's hear it..

2007-10-08 02:54:13 · 18 answers · asked by Linz ♥ VT 4

Do you consider atheism as your religion? It is, after all, a set of common beliefs you share - just the belief of God not existing as opposed to the belief he does, and I've seen people just as passionately "fundamentalist Atheist" as I've seen for the other side, too. And, likewise to the theists, I've seen people disavow any arguments presented to support the idea of God simply on the pure faith that he doesnt.

Just seems to be that the only true non-religion is agnosticism, where you dont know and dont care....

2007-10-08 02:54:11 · 9 answers · asked by droid327 5

2007-10-08 02:53:38 · 12 answers · asked by Jane Doe 3

If you were put in the situation that you had to either except the beliefs of those in power no matter what your beliefs were or die a horrible death what would you do?

2007-10-08 02:51:46 · 29 answers · asked by Anonymous

I know that some are very critical of proselytizing. But Jesus commandment is to make disciples of all nations. Disciples of Jesus Christ, the Word of God.

So, how is converting people from the error of his ways different than proselytizing?

Let him know, that he who converts the sinner from the error of his way shall save a soul from death & shall hide a multitude of sins (James4:20).

2007-10-08 02:48:53 · 8 answers · asked by LottaLou 7

If he has the eternal and countless power, Why is he so? We are suffering lot here.

2007-10-08 02:47:36 · 11 answers · asked by puladora 2

of me? You know the kind I'm talking about. He's in the military and deployed to S. Korea for a year. He asked me for some, and I don't mind. Trust is not an issue here. The question is, is it a sin to take those pictures for my husband?

2007-10-08 02:47:35 · 14 answers · asked by Tristan Robert Due March 20 3

2007-10-08 02:45:05 · 11 answers · asked by Anonymous

"I'm so glad we have a Savior who loves us just as we are, but loves us too much to leave us that way."
Joanne Weaver
I just read this and thought it was worth sharing. What are your thoughts?

2007-10-08 02:44:06 · 10 answers · asked by christian_me 3

..the simple fact that we exist is "proof" of a creator? Do they not realise that exposes them as intellectually challenged?!

I find it amusing to imagine people all over the planet trying to answer such a complex question as "What are the origins of the universe and life?", when so many seem incapable of answering much more mundane questions here on YA!

Ask your local vicar such a simple question as, for example, "what causes the Northern Lights?" and (s)he may struggle to answer…yet ask the much more challenging question of life, and they will confidently give you a whole host of answers which, luckily for them, require no proof or great intellect to comprehend.

Is "something simple enough for me to understand" the only explanation that will suit a religious mind?

And no…I do not claim to know the answers to the big questions either, but I do not invent answers where there're gaps in my knowledge. (Although I certainly hypothesize based on the available evidence)

2007-10-08 02:39:33 · 18 answers · asked by Anonymous

I believe in God. I don't expect everyone to.

My own beliefs about God differ from those of other Christians.

Then there are other religions entirely.

What you believe or don't believe is your own business- why do people put so much effort into trying to prove each other wrong? I ask this of people on all sides of this big debate- as a Christian and wife of an atheist.

And before you start- I know as Christians, it's supposed to be our "duty" to spread the word of God and "save" people- but face it- nobody's getting saved unless they want to be- so why make ourselves look crazy by trying to force it? You catch more flies with honey..

2007-10-08 02:39:17 · 8 answers · asked by Anonymous

2007-10-08 02:37:27 · 5 answers · asked by Anonymous

I have a 13 year old son that used to be a great kid. Unfortunately, I think some liberal teachers must've got to him in school and I recently caught him kissing another boy.

The Bible is pretty clear about this sort of thing. My son threatens the salvation of everybody in the house. I don't wan't to kick him out, but I also don't want to lose my chance at eternal paradise just to keep him around.

Is there a compassionate way of telling my son that I never want to see him again because I want to go to heaven? Or would compassion be a sin, afterall, he is a sinner. In the Bible, Lot's wife was turned into a pillar of salt for looking back at God's utter destruction of Sodom. I don't want to turn into a pillar of salt or go to hell.

2007-10-08 02:34:27 · 57 answers · asked by Anonymous

this.....

What was the intent of the Church according to Christ? ....what purpose was the church oringianlly to serve?

And how does it differ today?

Thank you for your answers.

2007-10-08 02:30:22 · 24 answers · asked by Anonymous

Why do so many christians on here believe that they wouldn't have got through bad events in their lives without their god? Who told them that they wouldn't be able to do this? Are they all unable to sort out things for themselves without believing an imaginary friend is guiding them?
They are all quick to say that god saved them, but unable to say how.

2007-10-08 02:29:46 · 9 answers · asked by cananddo 4

2007-10-08 02:29:35 · 30 answers · asked by Anonymous

The scriptures says "Bad association spoils useful habits"

Is it wrong to associate with someone that practice things that is contrary to Bible teaching?

e.g. (1) Even though I know that I'm not guy and that I would never become guy. Is it wrong to be freinds with someone that is guy?

e.g. (2) Even though I know that I'm never going to smoke, or do drugs. Is it wrong to associate with someone who smokes marijuana?

e.g. (3) Even though I know that nothing would stop me from beleiving in Jehovah's love for me, and practicing my religion. Is it wrong to associate with someone that doesn't beleive in a God or has a totally different religion from mine or disagrees with the teachings of my religion?

Your opinion would be highly appreciated. Thank you in advance.

2007-10-08 02:28:39 · 21 answers · asked by Anonymous

sexy member of the village people?

i'd have to say its a toss between the indian & the cop.

2007-10-08 02:24:32 · 4 answers · asked by brassmunkiee 3

I'm a Sunday School teacher at a Christian Church. I believe in God and do my best to be a good person. I don't believe in judging others for their differences because my belief is that if we live our lives and try to love one another and teach forgiveness and tolerance that it is the most important thing. I like my church because it has an open door to anyone in the community regardless of their lifestyle or place in the world unlike other churches who would and often do turn some people away.

However, while going through the lesson plans for Sunday School (Which are actually written up by another individual) I found a bottle of vanilla extract and a bag of cotton balls. I guess having the kids smell vanilla from the cotton is supposed to help them remember bible verses that they learn later in life.

I didn't do it. I taught them the lesson, but left out the vanilla extract. That seemed a little brainwashy to me. Am I right?

2007-10-08 02:24:04 · 16 answers · asked by Anonymous

Why is he waiting? Does he expect more bad things from the people? or Does not he have the power to defeat him? If So, He is not a God, isn't?

2007-10-08 02:23:28 · 6 answers · asked by puladora 2

"Those who want the fewest things are nearest to the gods."

~Socrates

What are some things you want out of, or value, in this life?

2007-10-08 02:22:55 · 10 answers · asked by iamnoone 7

just ancient myths and legends...

what does religion have to do with facts?

2007-10-08 02:22:39 · 11 answers · asked by Anonymous

Thus we cannot say that God exists or doesn't exist until we die and see him/don't see him. So long as the wave function is not collapsed then God is neither in a state of existence nor non existence.

I'm no expert in quantum physics and hope that I have the basis of a reasonable theoretical question and I hope it is technical enough to keep the Fundamentalists away.

Agnostic!

2007-10-08 02:15:27 · 17 answers · asked by penster_x 4

2007-10-08 02:14:51 · 17 answers · asked by goodfella 5

2007-10-08 02:13:43 · 19 answers · asked by I don't know 6

2007-10-08 02:10:19 · 18 answers · asked by Anonymous

2007-10-08 02:07:04 · 23 answers · asked by Anonymous

do such bad things and are mean to others still get things they want. I help everyone and try my best to do what is right and still God is not allowing me to have a baby which is the one and only thing I have wanted all my life. Don't get me wrong God has blessed me in many ways but I want this more than anything. Why am I not allowed to have a baby you think? Could he be waiting to bless me with on later in life for some reason?

2007-10-08 02:06:50 · 29 answers · asked by babygirl 4

Also, if someone set a date for the end of the world which did not come to fruition, are they a false prophet?

2007-10-08 02:05:12 · 17 answers · asked by Anonymous