Religion & Spirituality - 8 October 2007

I have noticed a bit of hostility lately between hereditary witches and other Pagans such as Wiccans.
Can you explain to me why i am getting the idea from some of the things i am reading that our path is not worthy or valid? Or as 'good' as your own path?~ Do you feel that Magick is something you must be born to?
Please understand i am not trying to antagonize you~ just trying to understand!
Be Blessed!
Ariel

2007-10-08 02:01:00 · 25 answers · asked by *~Ariel Brigalow Moondust~* 6

..............HEAVEN

2007-10-08 01:58:56 · 17 answers · asked by Anonymous

I saw a tarot reader/numerologist recently. The reading was very accurate and I would like to look up the meaning of some of the cards that were drawn. I think they may have been greek mythology tarot cards but I'm really not sure. There were cards like 'The storyteller', 'Air'- or a travel by air card, a card about guiding and teaching children that I really want to find, a card about not wanting someone to touch u, etc. They also had little pics of runes on them that corresponded. Does this sound familiar to anyone and does anyone have a link to these. thanks!

2007-10-08 01:58:43 · 3 answers · asked by alexia 1

2007-10-08 01:55:48 · 6 answers · asked by Anonymous

Recently there has been discussion because our state Biology classes cover the theory of Evolution but do not promote the discussion of "Alternative theorys". Some people generally of religous backgrounds have said they think Creationism should be taught too.

I was wondering what type of syllabus would be applied in this situation. What would actually be taught in a "Creation" lesson. Is there anyway I can read a proposed syllabus relating to this topic or even better I would like to see a lesson in creation being held.

Do you have a reccomended syllabus for this, or a video teaching the subject so I can better wrap my mind around what teaching creationism actually means?
How much class time would it take?
What would be actually taught?
What experiments or examples of this in action would we have?

Note: I am asking this in R&S because I know Creationists are here.

2007-10-08 01:53:28 · 15 answers · asked by Link strikes back 6

Do atheists have more substance of things hoped for and more evidence of things unseen?

2007-10-08 01:50:35 · 30 answers · asked by Eleventy 6

If he did not do so, there would not have been any bad things in this world. What is your opinion..?

2007-10-08 01:50:33 · 12 answers · asked by puladora 2

2007-10-08 01:49:37 · 5 answers · asked by Anonymous

2007-10-08 01:49:11 · 13 answers · asked by Anonymous

The body is physical, but the soul isn't. How does body-soul interaction occur?

And don't tell me it's through the Pineal Gland unless you can explain how that works.

2007-10-08 01:46:52 · 9 answers · asked by Anonymous

2007-10-08 01:43:22 · 14 answers · asked by Anonymous

I think there will be no work at all to do. What is the interested thing in being in the heaven...?

2007-10-08 01:40:55 · 12 answers · asked by puladora 2

There are so many religions in the world, the why each follower only endorses his own religion and falsify other ones.

2007-10-08 01:40:51 · 17 answers · asked by handful_01 2

I see some of you depicting Jesus as so loving and understanding with compassion for all people and creatures when the Bible clearly states other wise...

"Ye not follow me, then you shall burn in the flames of hell"
That doesn't sound very compassionate or loving that sounds viciously defensive because many people didn't like what he preached.
And the Bible is such a glorious, wholesome, "Good" fairy tale either...its sexist, murderous, and quite terrifying (without scaring the begeezus out of people, then who would convert, right?).

1 Corinthians
14:34 Let your women keep silence in the churches: for it is not permitted unto them to speak; but they are commanded to be under obedience as also saith the law.
14:35 And if they will learn any thing, let them ask their husbands at home: for it is a shame for women to speak in the church.
Matthew 5:17
Jesus strongly approves of the law and the prophets. He hasn't the slightest objection to the cruelties of the Old Testament.

2007-10-08 01:39:52 · 17 answers · asked by iColorz 4

Also, for those who are deeply devout, can you tell me why you believe in God, without quoting or using the Bible in your answer. I am not passing judgement in any way, just curious as to what motivates different people, and why they follow their chosen path. Thanks

2007-10-08 01:38:58 · 28 answers · asked by ~ Arwen ~ 3

2007-10-08 01:37:42 · 11 answers · asked by Anonymous

2007-10-08 01:35:11 · 25 answers · asked by Anonymous

All sources, religions and viewpoints welcome. Particularly interested in ancient beliefs, for example, Mayan.

2007-10-08 01:34:09 · 38 answers · asked by ~ Arwen ~ 3

-atheist-

2007-10-08 01:30:23 · 20 answers · asked by Anonymous

Im catholic,I want to baptize my daughter also, as a catholic. However, her father is blk and I think he may be baptist, I dont know, not sure because HE DOESNT GO TO CHURCH.. So I dont see why its such an issue for him! He says " how many black people you know are catholic?" Like that matters!!! Anyway, she's only 5 months, and ive been taking her to church with me. I just wonder if I should go ahead and baptize her without him knowing, or bring it up and tell him im goint to baptize her regardless? I dont know, this is important to me, like i said b4 why does he care it would be one thing if he went to church himself but he dont. So, since im the one taking her, and im catholic, she should be as well. Him and I arent married or anything, and our relationship is okay, but not the best, so I cant say we will end up married or anything. I dont know, what do you guys think? Any advice?

2007-10-08 01:29:45 · 14 answers · asked by I DONT CARE 4

A co-worker was asking me the same thing, and she wants to know it from the Christian point of view, since she is studying Law in a college...

How free Is free will? And if God sets a limit (or if not?) where do we draw the line?

thanks

2007-10-08 01:24:16 · 7 answers · asked by Philadelphia 2

I believe that if you claim to believe in the Lord and follow the Bible, then you should maintain that a baptism can take place anywhere. Why do I believe this? Because the Bible tells us that any water should suffice for being baptized. In Acts 8.27 - 39, we learn that Phillip the evangelist baptized an ethiopian man who he met in some water on the road side.

2007-10-08 01:11:08 · 7 answers · asked by Anonymous

Like PAUL, I know many christains that ignore he's teachings
For instance "WOMEN PREACHERS" and "GAY Christians"

Why?
Because he talks against both of them.
You can't take out parts and leave in some, just to fit you.

2007-10-08 01:09:49 · 14 answers · asked by Anonymous

One of the spiritual masters I respect most, L. Ron Hubbard, caled this sort of thing, when it happened in his day, "The Wisest men in the World, being overthrown by the Stupidest soldiers in the World."

He taught that "The greatest purpose in this Universe is the creation of an effect." (Scientology Axiom 10.)
Why would people devote their lives to something that has no practical application?. The greatest spiritual system the World has ever seen is the ORIGINAL Gospel that Jesus taught- before his nervous breakdown, after which he deliberately messed up his own system so no one but the "worthy" could use it.

EVERY denomination of Christianity REJECTS the AUTHORITATIVE teachings of Jesus for the TOTALLY UNSUBSTANTIATED THEORIES of "The Apostles" and those who have "interpreted" their doctrines over the ages, THEN THEY COMPLAIN when they suffer the results of NOT PHYSICALLY IMPLEMENTING the commandments of Jesus. Consequences as the inability to control their own minds, and MEST

2007-10-08 01:09:09 · 6 answers · asked by Anonymous

I'm not being discriminatory here, but am just curious as to whether you know of any white, 'native' Brits who have converted- thanks.

2007-10-08 01:08:53 · 21 answers · asked by Anonymous

Blessed are the sinners as the day of attonment is at hand.

2007-10-08 01:06:25 · 6 answers · asked by Anonymous

2007-10-08 01:01:11 · 14 answers · asked by I don't know 6

2007-10-08 00:56:53 · 17 answers · asked by Anonymous

What would we have to lose huh!

2007-10-08 00:53:17 · 17 answers · asked by Anonymous

seriously god is supposed to know how many hairs are on your head before you are evn born so if he knew the snake would eventually tempt eve and adam to eat the fruit from the forbidden tree why did he put it there to begin with? ironic if you think about it

2007-10-08 00:51:40 · 17 answers · asked by Anonymous