Religion & Spirituality - 11 October 2007

And if so, then surely this must prove that you are a minority. So why can't you just humbly thank your god that you live in a country where you have a Constitutionally guaranteed right to pray however you want and be satisfied with that, instead of insisting that your own, admittedly mocked and scorned minority view of morality should somehow be the basis for civil law for the rest of the more enlightened population?

2007-10-11 11:23:40 · 3 answers · asked by Anonymous

It would appear that we are transitioning (or have already transitioned) from a Judeo-Christian society to a post-Christian, post-modern society. But are we entering or have we already entered an anti-Judeo-Christian society?

No objective God...
...means no objective truth...
...means all “truth” is relative... (and people like Pilate say, “What is truth?” – John 18:38)
...means “truth” is an opinion of man...
...means all “truth” is relatively “equal”...
...means “morality” is “relative” and defined by man and the opinions of man (or society as a whole)...
...means the “justice” system is based on the opinions of man...

And since every single individual’s beliefs, values, lifestyles, and truth claims are equally to be accepted and appreciated...(lest we be declared INTOLERANT!)

...then all beliefs, values, lifestyles, and truth claims are morally acceptable and SHOULD be equally “legal”!

...and they SOON will be...*perhaps*!

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2007-10-11 11:20:45 · 28 answers · asked by yachadhoo 6

2007-10-11 11:19:03 · 36 answers · asked by Anonymous

2007-10-11 11:17:51 · 18 answers · asked by Love Yahoo!!! wannabe a princess 3

2007-10-11 11:15:15 · 27 answers · asked by forerunner7 4

I have found most people on this and any other site have a real problem with Christianity. I wonder though if its more about the people who claim to be Christ like (christian) of if they really have issues with Jesus Himself. Just looking at what has been recorded in the gospels in light of todays culture, what did He do or say that would not be heralded in some way if some one else said it ???

2007-10-11 11:13:10 · 19 answers · asked by matthew m 2

Just becuz u dont believe in God doesnt mean u have to hate on us becuz I do!!

Ur not always right. U may not beleive but I do

2007-10-11 11:12:27 · 36 answers · asked by Anonymous

Christians, you've got to know that Hindu faith or Ásatrú faith is just as strong as yours. As powerful and steadfast and reassuring as your conviction is, so too is the Hindu's or the Ásatrúar's. As doubtless and sincere as you are, so too are the Hindus and the Ásatrúars.

How is their faith any different than yours?

And if you answer by saying "because my God is real and their gods aren't", I'll know that you didn't understand the question.

2007-10-11 11:11:26 · 20 answers · asked by ZER0 C00L ••AM••VT•• 7

I have read in several sources that he was not a member of the Catholic Church but worked with them in his missionary efforts. They actually had problems with him because he would use the moneys he collected on the local poor and not send it in to the Catholic church. Any thoughts on his membership?

2007-10-11 11:10:37 · 13 answers · asked by dem_dogs 3

2007-10-11 11:10:05 · 15 answers · asked by Anonymous

Atheists-
What if during your lifetime the rapture took place and you did not believe in God and you found out that God was in fact real. I know alot of atheists study the bible so you guys understand a great deal about it. I respect that. But let me get to the point what would you think if you found out you were wrong.

Please stick to the topic I just want a clear answer just speak your mind but dont say things such as "God doesnt exist so that would never happen" I hope you get the idea

Believers-

What if you died and that was it what if there was no heaven and you lived your life serving someone who doesnt exist would you have any regrets? Would you be saddened by false hope.

I am a believer I just want your view on this but I want both groups to give a good answer.

Thanks

2007-10-11 11:08:27 · 37 answers · asked by littlemissmay 4

Has science..become a "god" to you?

2007-10-11 11:08:07 · 18 answers · asked by Eartha Q 6

Am I asking too much?

All I ask is evidence for the existence of god -- the same kind of evidence you'd expect me to produce if I were asking you to believe in Zeus*. Is that too much to ask?

(*Allah. Vishnu. Somedeity. Really, I'm not fussy.)

2007-10-11 11:06:19 · 26 answers · asked by Anonymous

Its what some islamic website told me

http://www.allaahuakbar.net/misconceptions/18.htm

2007-10-11 11:05:12 · 7 answers · asked by Anonymous

My kids are frequently to kids bithday parties where they get a lot of candies. I really do not to much about Holloween because I live in Central America, here it is not a tradition to celebrate Halloween, we are a very Catholic family & I am not sure if it is o.k. to let my kids to take part in the Halloween festivities around the village with friends, because it is about monsters, ghost, etc. etc. at night. How can I explain them what it is about....and decide if it is correct or not to join them in this kind of activities nowadays already set in my country?

2007-10-11 11:04:37 · 7 answers · asked by bellagonzalez 1

It seems that any argument against their beliefs can become proof of their beliefs...

Philsophical arguments
Romans 1:22 "Professing to be wise, they became fools"

Scientific arguments
1 Timothy 6:20 "Science falsely so called"

Religious arguments
Matthew 7:15 "Watch out for false prophets"

2007-10-11 11:03:41 · 16 answers · asked by Eleventy 6

2007-10-11 11:02:29 · 13 answers · asked by Anonymous

We do not die, our body dies, but we live on. We are spirits, the body is nothing more than a house, so our spirit can enjoy the things of the physical world. When the Time is come we are "Born Again"

Jesus said No new wine in old bottles.
Luke 11:24-26 explains it all, "When the unclean spirit is gone out of a man, he walketh through dry places, seeking rest; and finding none, he saith, I will return unto my house whence I came out. And when he cometh, he findeth it swept and garnished. Then goeth he, and taketh to him seven other spirits more wicked than himself; and they enter in, and dwell there: and the last state of that man is worse than the first.

A clean spirit has a choice of staying in Paradise or returning to earth, but when you are "Born again" you remember nothing about your past life, or heaven. But you keep your strongest traits, subconsciously.

When our time on earth is over, we come back as one of the 7 other spirits, no one (spirit) has ever died.

To those who believe your body is your life, Jesus said "let the dead bury the dead"

2007-10-11 11:02:18 · 45 answers · asked by Anonymous

it took me two semesters of college biology to get a basic understanding of how processes such as evolution work. there are biologists dedicating their entire lives studying all the factors that go into evolution. do you really expect me to explain in detail, in 1000 charachters or less all that is involved in evolution, to the point that you would not only understand it, but accept it as well? if you really want to know about evolution why don't you take a college course?

2007-10-11 11:00:38 · 17 answers · asked by just curious (A.A.A.A.) 5

Opinions:
Do you find yourself saying: “I don’t think that is right” or “I don’t think that is wrong”...?

Feelings:
Do you find yourself saying: “I don’t feel like that is right” or “I don’t feel like that is wrong”...?

Beliefs:
Do you find yourself saying: “I don’t believe that is right” or “I don’t believe that is wrong”...?

Convictions:
Do you find yourself saying: “That is NOT right!” or “That is NOT wrong!”...?
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IF you speak from convictions:
The world of “tolerance” that you now live it would say to you:
“Who are YOU to judge?! Isn’t it written, ‘judge NOT that you be not judged’ in Matthew 7:1’???”
“You are being intolerant! You are ARROGANT and SELF-RIGHTEOUS!”

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2007-10-11 10:59:25 · 9 answers · asked by yachadhoo 6

2007-10-11 10:58:16 · 31 answers · asked by TriSec 3

On all of the answering websites i have come across and asked questions about religion most Christians seem to use Jesus' words of love and turn them into hate or use them to condemn others.

I am Egyptian I am part Native American African American Eskimo and Caucasian so in my family their are many relgions but i told this to a group of Christians once and they told me to burn in hell because I accept pieces from all religions. Is that wrong? I study religions all the time.

2007-10-11 10:57:40 · 21 answers · asked by littlemissmay 4

Im not looking to bash the spiritual leaders of Catholicism. I just want to understand that despite their scandals and trying to secretely cover them up, people defend and still follow them as spiritual leaders and remain loyal to them. I want an explaination from Catholics of thier loyalty to men who deliberately deprive themselves of a woman and act out sexually toward children when it is scriptually okay for a man to marry and have relations with a women and be a minister of God. I am just looking for honest answers for an honest and sincere question.

2007-10-11 10:56:40 · 19 answers · asked by Onerom 3

There is no true evil, since we all base evil on what we think, so how can there be evil, if there is no consensus on what true evil if?

Some might say killing is wrong others might say its party of our human nature?

2007-10-11 10:55:25 · 12 answers · asked by Anonymous

Did god admit that there are other gods?

2007-10-11 10:52:58 · 17 answers · asked by Cave Dweller 3

There are many examples of plants and animals which have a "symbiotic" relationship (they need each other to survive). How can evolution explain this?

2007-10-11 10:52:46 · 30 answers · asked by Nourhan 5

I am really quite frankly exhausted trying to understand the mentality of a believer. Odd, considering I used to be one. And I really would like to understand. It is genuine. I am not here to judge. Just to learn.

Just want to say thank you to all of the atheists here that have helped me down my own path of unraveling the fairy tales over the last few months. Can we all just get together and have a drink or two?

(((((((((((((((((Team Atheist))))))))))))))))

2007-10-11 10:48:59 · 34 answers · asked by Linz ♥ VT 4

Ahhhhhhhhghhhhhhhh!

I just jumped to the left, then stepped to the right. I put my hands on my hips and brought my knees in tight. Then I finished it all off with the pelvic thrust.

Gotta confess it felt sorta good.

2007-10-11 10:48:32 · 10 answers · asked by Anonymous

How can evolution explain the metamorphosis of the butterfly? Once the caterpillar evolves into the "mass of jelly" (out of which the butterfly comes), wouldn't it appear to be "stuck"?

2007-10-11 10:47:48 · 19 answers · asked by Nourhan 5

Or I will list what I believe and maybe you can help me find my religion catergory. I don't know if there is a God. I do think something will happen for like an afterlife by a divine being. But if there is a God I hate how much suffering there is and how he doesn't answer prayers because it's you that gets through life not holding on to your magic pencil or God. If you let go you'll do just as well.

I was just giving examples. I do talk about luck a lot and if there is a God I don't like him that much. I am unsure about if there is a God or not. I like being open minded but like I said I think something will happen as for a second life but I don't believe that there are multiple Gods or reincarnation.

Just by stating this is there a category of a religion that I'd fall under? I don't want to join a cult or a religion like church. I just want to call myself a name when people ask.

2007-10-11 10:47:30 · 17 answers · asked by Successor 5