Religion & Spirituality - 14 October 2007

Just to show you could be as devout as the Muslims are? They are giving up bacon and polish sausages for God, while Christians eat those things everyday. Do you think it's possible the Muslims are showing greater spiritual discipline. They never eat a single hot ham and cheese. How many Christians can say that?

2007-10-14 07:00:40 · 24 answers · asked by Anonymous

We need a brief small story of the conversion of St. Paul, which a child would understand.

Thanks in advance.

2007-10-14 06:54:22 · 7 answers · asked by Dr. Charlie Chambers 2

If so... which bible is the accurate one?

2007-10-14 06:50:03 · 21 answers · asked by Anonymous

I know most religious ppl believe embryonic stem cell research is wrong. But what about other means of stem cell research? Stem cells are collected from adults and from the umbilical cord and placenta of a baby donated after birth. Neither of those methods hurt the donor and can go a long way in med research. I may have just been cured from my cancer from a stem cell transplant.

Why do ppl not want this research that can potentially save a lot of lives and cure disease? Do you believe it is wrong for a woman to go through IVF and waste embryos? Why not use those embryos that are going to be destroyed anyways for research? Is it wrong for humans to donate their bodies to science upon death?

2007-10-14 06:46:22 · 19 answers · asked by Anonymous

What is your understanding of what happens when the body dies? I want to understand the different points of view that you may hold? Why do you see it in this way? How did you come to this understanding? If you do believe in something beyond this, then what is this world exactly in your understanding? Do parts of you survive while other parts die with the body? What is the purpose or reason for all of this if you belive it is maya/illusion. And if it is all illusion here, how did it all begin. Thanks for answering for each who take the time.

2007-10-14 06:45:29 · 21 answers · asked by ? 5

I prefer "The New Jerusalem Bible" but I'm sure there are newer, better translations. But then nobody has the original manuscripts, so... how do they make new translations? What are their sources?

2007-10-14 06:44:24 · 18 answers · asked by Anonymous

2007-10-14 06:41:20 · 28 answers · asked by Anonymous

what do they do.whats there jobs?

2007-10-14 06:40:18 · 12 answers · asked by Anonymous

some say that he experienced some 'events' up there...and that lead to various other incidents that made him converting into a different religion....

is this so? can anyone who has any knowledge of his position nowadays please tell me wat is the truth? wat happened if the so called 'events' did take place up there?

thanks...really appreciate it.

2007-10-14 06:39:41 · 8 answers · asked by Hector M 1

why do people pray to Saints and the Holy Mother Mary? I mean no disrespect in this question to the Mother Mary who gave birth to Christ our Lord.

Where are they that they can hear our voices if those who are Christians cannot communicate with their loved ones after death on earth?
1 Timothy 2
"For there is one God and one Mediator between God and men, the Man Christ Jesus, 6 who gave Himself a ransom for all..."
http://www.biblegateway.com/passage/?book_id=61&chapter=2&version=50

God's Word does warn of Satan deceiving people into believing that false spirits are of those who have departed before us.
http://www.biblegateway.com/passage/?book_id=61&chapter=4&version=50

Jesus also tells us that He has prepared a wonderful place for us. I believe that we will see our loved ones in Heaven - including animals. But what about communication with anyone who has passed on before us?

Please back up what you say with Scripture from the Word of God in the Holy Bible.

2007-10-14 06:38:37 · 8 answers · asked by Naturescent 4

through the Spirit do mortify the deeds of the body, ye shall live.

2007-10-14 06:35:42 · 18 answers · asked by Crystal 2

I've gone to page 360 numerous times trying to put in an avatar, and it goes on the page but not on to here. Oh well.

Maybe due to the huge numbers of Violation Notices I've gotten from church folks, I'm no longer entitled to an avatar. Yeah well whatever.

2007-10-14 06:34:45 · 20 answers · asked by Anonymous

I Know That It's A Religion, But What Are Their Beliefs And What Country Do They Mainly Live ETC...

2007-10-14 06:34:14 · 35 answers · asked by Smurf 1

...meant to undermine the religious freedom to misspell atheist?

*Inspired by Windom Earle*

2007-10-14 06:33:31 · 12 answers · asked by Anonymous

2007-10-14 06:33:09 · 12 answers · asked by Anonymous

2007-10-14 06:32:52 · 12 answers · asked by Donky 1

is there some sort of "unbaptising" ceremony?
or did you just stop praying and going to church, mosques, etc, does this constitute leaving a religion?

2007-10-14 06:31:47 · 12 answers · asked by Anonymous

Is anyone else sick and tired of being asked why we believe what we believe? Honestly, aren't we entitled to have our own beliefs as well? I really could care less who my neighbor worships or doesnt. It doesnt affect me any! If he wants to worship Stewie (Family Guy), go for it dude!
To wrap this up..... get off our backs. We are ppl too just like you. We are not all EVIL or devil worshippers, just people on the same level as everyone else. No one is better than anyone else.
Star my ? if you agree with me please.

2007-10-14 06:30:47 · 30 answers · asked by mommyjessp 2

2007-10-14 06:30:46 · 15 answers · asked by shaibah 2

2007-10-14 06:29:59 · 35 answers · asked by Anonymous

And that it will always be in equilibrium?

2007-10-14 06:28:27 · 18 answers · asked by Anonymous

Why do you put so much blind faith in the way the dictionary spells it?

2007-10-14 06:24:42 · 18 answers · asked by Anonymous

Shouldn't it be those whom we may have hurt?

2007-10-14 06:24:05 · 19 answers · asked by Anonymous

i think that christianity has become corrupted.

2007-10-14 06:22:27 · 59 answers · asked by Anonymous

Why do so many people believe in religions which are unfounded and clearly man-made? Especially when most of those religions contradict themselves endlessly, contain refutable innacuracies, and claim that people are inherently evil? My best guess is that these people have either been brainwashed by society, or feel inherently bad, and therefore need an "escape route" (as it were) of eternal salvation. I guess pascal's wager would count, too, but that doesn't seem to be the main reason for most people. Please base you answers on logic, also, an answer employing Psychology would be great. Furthermore, for religious persons answering the question, please don't use your faith as an answer, as it is an inherent fallacy.

2007-10-14 06:22:13 · 14 answers · asked by mannzaformulaone 3

2007-10-14 06:13:17 · 28 answers · asked by Anonymous

2007-10-14 06:08:06 · 12 answers · asked by Aspurtaime Dog Sneeze 6

They are chanting and praying and making fools of themselves before the Lord.

2007-10-14 06:02:32 · 4 answers · asked by Jorge 2

To me their is none btw. Only a historical one ... I bet the Vatican would still do to non-believers what it did to them in the Middle Ages if they tought they'd get away with it.

2007-10-14 05:56:39 · 13 answers · asked by Part Time Cynic 7

Just cause it's what they're used to, or just cause of the need to keep the relatives happy...or just cause, whatever?

How many people in church actually realize there is no god? I'm wondering if there are a lot more atheists than are really counted.

I suspect this is an increasing trend, with the increases in education and scientific knowledge; but it will be a long time before we know the actual numbers. If I'm mistaken, please comment.

2007-10-14 05:52:52 · 21 answers · asked by 2.71828182845904 5