Religion & Spirituality - 13 October 2007

Some individuals have given credence to this book and believe it should be included within the Bible canon.
It's interesting to note that the tetragrammaton, God's holy name, was not mentioned once in this copy. All 66 books that make up the Holy Scriptures and inspired of God use his holy name, now replaced by LORD in many translations. The Greek scriptures allude to and quote from many of the Hebrew inspired books which mention God's Holy name.

Question: What other reasons do those who have read this uncannonized book and compared it to the BIble are convinced it is not inspired of God the Almighty?

2007-10-13 01:25:35 · 10 answers · asked by Marina 1 6

Or for the sins due to fall in Paradise?

What sins Jesus died for? Are there any sins that are not covered?

2007-10-13 01:23:59 · 27 answers · asked by Nina, BaC 7

Congrats on winning the Nobel Peace Prize and until today I thought he should run for President, but his anti-atheist stance in a country that prides itself on freedom of religion (and freedom FROM religion) troubles me.

2007-10-13 01:22:15 · 21 answers · asked by I'm an Atheist 3

Have you seen this (from a March 2007 article)

A California congressman is breaking a longstanding taboo by declaring himself a nonbeliever. Fortney "Pete" Stark Jr., an 18-term Democratic veteran of the House, made the unusual declaration after being queried by secular groups running a contest to find the highest-ranking atheist in American politics.

2007-10-13 01:17:57 · 10 answers · asked by I'm an Atheist 3

*in its early states, (which is now) uses fear to control people
*introduces a new concept of beliefs about the world around us
*makes money off of selling things it shouldn't really have the right to do so (carbon foot prints)
*They have their messah (Al gore)
*he sacrificed his political life for global warming (maybe not, but he sure wasted a lot of time on nothing)
*completely faith based since their are "scientists" saying that global warming is correct, and many others saying it is not

So why does global warming have its own section when the religion and spirituality section would do it fine?

2007-10-13 01:16:22 · 19 answers · asked by Anonymous

2007-10-13 01:15:17 · 11 answers · asked by Anonymous

Surely It doesn't mattter and the sooner we all meet up in Heaven thebetter

2007-10-13 01:13:12 · 15 answers · asked by The Darkened Man 7

Since the U.S. Congress and Senate is filled with over 500 intelligent and rational people, what are the odds that not a single one is an atheist? - or is it that they know that such an admission would be political suicide?

2007-10-13 01:10:38 · 17 answers · asked by I'm an Atheist 3

Please do not tell me that the only reason is because they go door to door.

Or that they do not celibrate christmas or other holidays..

Most religions are about the same. They want their people to hang around other people of that faith.. They think their religion is the right one and everyone elses is just wrong.

Could it be that they do not believe in hell..? Ever ask them why they do not believe in hell..? You might find it interesting..

To call them a cult is just not fail and down right mean..

If you define it as a Cult then most if not all religions are cults.

I would like a REAL adult reason as to why someone does not like them..

2007-10-13 00:58:08 · 46 answers · asked by LadyCatherine 7

How many are Atheist?
How many are Fundamentalist?
How many are Wiccans?
How many are JW's
How many are Mormons?
How many are just agianst everything said in here?

2007-10-13 00:53:42 · 23 answers · asked by Old guy 5

Some scientists are accused of thinking they are better because they more intelligent and know more
while
Some Christians are accused of thinking they are better because they are morally superior (which I think it rather circular)

What do you think?

2007-10-13 00:50:10 · 22 answers · asked by I'm an Atheist 3

((((HUG))))

Namaste

Peace and Love

2007-10-13 00:49:38 · 5 answers · asked by digilook 2

doctrines and prophecies, and wellcome all their critically thinking disfellowshipped memebers back in open arms?

Or do organization insist that these members are to remain disfellowshipped unless they repent, serve penace, and again rigidly follow the Watchtower?

2007-10-13 00:42:15 · 10 answers · asked by Nina, BaC 7

Armageddon would come in 1975 were often forced out of the organization, eventhough history has proved them right and the Watchtower wrong?

2007-10-13 00:33:33 · 13 answers · asked by Nina, BaC 7

Do you and your SO share different religious beliefs?
If so does it cause any problems?
Do you respect/accept/support him/her in their choice?

Did your parents come from different beliefs?
Did it work out?
Did it influence your current beliefs?

If none of the above apply to you.......Would you date/marry someone who holds a different religious standpoint from you?
Why or Why not?

Example ~ My mother is Atheist while my father is a Christian and yet they are still happily married.

2007-10-13 00:33:22 · 13 answers · asked by ͏҉ ßõhrçmrïñsÿ★ 6

I mean we dont know where God and Heaven are.... So dont you think that all science must try to locate the place of Heaven and God in case a war may break out?
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2007-10-13 00:33:03 · 7 answers · asked by Anonymous

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2007-10-13 00:28:30 · 3 answers · asked by Anonymous

to try and explain Scripture, but they are viewed as QUASI-INSPIRED, almost like a new Bible chapter that arrives every week?

Should false prophecy vividly tell the JWs they devoted much of their life to a false religious organization?

God's Word is the same past, present and future.

2007-10-13 00:24:39 · 13 answers · asked by Nina, BaC 7

SAlEM, was the name of the arab king of jerusalem 5000 years ago,the city was named after him,3eer salem,ibraheem(alahi essalam) passed by 3eer salem,and he was a guet of salem.
the name changed to oor salem,which later on comes the hebrew name 2000 years later oorshalem,
many names was given to the city
yeboos
ileya capitolina
illyaa(was when khalifa Omar visited there)
over 90 names such as Al -zahira,Al-saahira,Al-zahraa,were given to the city
muslims called it then "Beit elmaqdes" which is still used till now shortened to AL Qudss

2007-10-13 00:23:18 · 14 answers · asked by Anonymous

notice the operative word SOME mean not all
dont we have a say I thought this section was religions and culture the operative word RELIGIONS
sorry for the manutine there are some people who need the KEY words spelt out for them

2007-10-13 00:21:10 · 10 answers · asked by Anonymous

If you are religious and believe in the bible do you believe that this happened literaly?,

1. Jonah was swallowed by a giant fish and lived in his stomach for 3 days?
2. Angels watched the women of earth and came down and had sex with them that created giants?

Just wondering. I have heard it is all true, end of discussion but I have also heard they are teaching stories, not to be taken literal. But how do you know then? There are many stories and lessons in the Bible, who decides when it is a teaching tale or truth?

2007-10-13 00:14:49 · 22 answers · asked by tia 2

2007-10-13 00:14:41 · 13 answers · asked by Anonymous

and I would like to have intimacy session with her?


In god's eyes?

2007-10-13 00:14:23 · 9 answers · asked by Dr. Glory Hunter - GGGU 2

Watchtower Society failed prophecy and erroneous teaching have in the lives of Witnesses?

Witnesses as a whole firmly believe - at least they must verbalize they firmly believe - that the Watchtower is God's ONLY organization and is directed by Him; for this reason, the many changed teachings are of no small importance.

2007-10-13 00:14:19 · 8 answers · asked by Nina, BaC 7

did anybody scientifically prove them?tell me ur own story if u saw them?

2007-10-13 00:10:48 · 30 answers · asked by snehalu 3

death in the family due to Jehovah's Witnesses' antimedical doctrine?

How you are supposed to take it? Are these cases looked up as ultimate obedience for the organization?

2007-10-13 00:07:05 · 5 answers · asked by Nina, BaC 7

Blood for the blood god, skulls for the skull throne

2007-10-13 00:06:51 · 11 answers · asked by Anonymous

I have a christian friend that doesn't like to read, but would like to know about the buddhist concept of desire/suffering.
I need to keep it extremely simple, and make sure I don't insult her religion in the process.

Any ideas?

2007-10-13 00:04:16 · 10 answers · asked by hypno_toad1 7

absolute foolishness?

How do you cope with that? Deaths due to their obedinece to antimedical teachings must be especially traumatic if the doctrine changes?

2007-10-13 00:03:45 · 7 answers · asked by Nina, BaC 7

i am a christian protestant .... i had did indepth study about bible ,evolution and was searching for answers about God for about 2 years .... i could feel God these days......i am a part time student with full time job as a tradie ,god has been always been helpful to me ,giving me good memory ,good job etc...i beliieve in working hard to improve myself as my prime moto of my creation ( like peter said we toiled all night and caught nothing - indicating he is a hard worker)
my question is how to still love my God more ......i could feel an emptiness in me that i want to fill with him and how to make it fill .......? i dont pray properly ... how can i pray that i get closer to God?

2007-10-13 00:00:45 · 21 answers · asked by servant 2