Religion & Spirituality - 19 October 2007

This is a serious question, not a malicious one.

It seems to me that many atheists (not all) hold science to be the only form of genuinely true knowledge. Science in this case being that which can be measured, weighed, observed, tested, etc. (Philosophically it is called empiricism).

However, it seems to me that those whom claim this are not aware of the contradiction they are making. To claim: "science is the only valid or true form of knowledge" is not itself scientific claim. We cannot put the value of scientific knowledge itself "under a microscope" as it were. We cannot evaluate the value of scientific knowledge itself, in any material way. Don't those whom hold that scientific knowledge is the only valid form onf knowledge necessarily exclude the value of scientific knowledge by their strict restriction of "valid" or "true" knowledge?

Thoughts?

2007-10-19 11:16:36 · 15 answers · asked by Spiffs C.O. 4

Did you know religion is like a fart. Your own is OK, but everyone elses stinks.

2007-10-19 11:14:57 · 9 answers · asked by Cederiver 2

if they've obtained a new life form? What is your idea on what happens afterdeath? Is this because of a religious belife or your own personal thoughts?

2007-10-19 11:14:15 · 9 answers · asked by Anonymous

Why do you come to the religion/spirituality section of this website? Are you religious and/or spiritual atheists? Trying to convert people to atheism? If so, why?Just trying to understand.

2007-10-19 11:14:00 · 25 answers · asked by Halfadan 4

There is something about true beauty that goes beyond the physical symmetry of a face or form. What do you think this is?
A soul, spirit, character, aura..... thanks for your thoughts.

2007-10-19 11:13:55 · 24 answers · asked by Yogini 6

Is it true?

2007-10-19 11:13:21 · 11 answers · asked by Joe 4

Who would be thier cheerleaders? I think the pagans would make good ones for the Atheists and maybe Agnostics for the Christians. What do you think? Anyone got any ideas for cheers?

2007-10-19 11:13:18 · 10 answers · asked by Praire Crone 7

Or something along those lines?
What verses, if any?

2007-10-19 11:11:15 · 14 answers · asked by Bobby 2

We are the only ones with no children, and each week the sign up sheet comes via email for each thing to sign up for, Opening prayer,Closing Prayer,Worship,Lesson,Kids and Snack. I am feeling pressured to watch the kids, the house we meet in is very small so we get stuck in a small bedroom with all the kids, am I wrong for not wanting to watch them?

2007-10-19 11:10:58 · 5 answers · asked by Michelle N 5

2007-10-19 11:08:48 · 9 answers · asked by Anonymous

When we ask an antheist that what makes you different from other people, her/his answer would be : because of my genetic( because they don't believe in soul)

Now what about the twins who really look like each other and they have exactly the same genetic but we still can see lots of differences between them.
Now what makes this twins different? can you say the genetic?

2007-10-19 11:06:10 · 29 answers · asked by Jane Doe 3

I have been reading through the answers on the forums, and everytime I click on a question about islaam, all I see is hate. Christians say that they love and God is love, but I don't see love, all I see is hate. I am muslim, and when I see other muslims commenting, I see some patience. Why are the people who are supposed to be so religious so hateful?

2007-10-19 11:05:16 · 30 answers · asked by Anonymous

Do you worship the President or the Prime Minister or the Leaders in your Country, or do just you listen to them, and do you call them Gods or do you show respect to your Leaders?

No? then neither do Catholics towards the Pope, he is our leader in the Church, he is not God and we do not worship him
We respect the Pope as our leader

Can you tell me what the difference is?

2007-10-19 11:05:03 · 10 answers · asked by TigerLily 4

I really think they should split up the religions, and not make it religion and spirituality. I ask a question regarding Wiccan, and I'm told I'm going to hell. DUH! I don't beleive in hell, or evil, or satan. I was Christian for 25 years, then decided to switch to Wicca. I don't agree with a lot of the stuff in the Bible, and you are also not going to "save" me on yahoo answers. Leave other religions be, and let them exercise their right to free speach and let them learn their own path without being brainwashed.
The Bible says doing good deeds all the time will not get you into heaven, beleiving in God does though. So why do you feel that since you had some "EMOTIONAL" experience that everyone else is wrong but you? DUH! And bring on the hate responses, you won't hurt my feelings. And please don't pray for me, I manifest my own desires. Have fun begging for yours! Meany's!

2007-10-19 11:04:40 · 17 answers · asked by Anonymous

2007-10-19 11:04:16 · 7 answers · asked by Midge 7

how important is it to marry within your congregation? What about your kids? How important is it to raise your kids with your same spiritual values?

2007-10-19 11:03:47 · 25 answers · asked by TX Mom 7

lol...this just randomly came into my head, but just a rough guess, how many times do u think u said "Allah.?"

and plzzzzz be nice to each other!! lol...no rude comments i just want to see the results i will get! thnx=]

2007-10-19 11:02:05 · 42 answers · asked by Al Qiyamah{top lawyer inshAllah} 5

2007-10-19 10:59:49 · 7 answers · asked by Anonymous

I realize that the concept of a trinity exists in many different belief systems. I'm curious to know if it exists in your beliefs.

2007-10-19 10:59:05 · 29 answers · asked by JD 6

How commited to the fairness of Y!A are you to ask and answer even though your peers might shun you?

2007-10-19 10:57:44 · 13 answers · asked by Anonymous

Thanks!

2007-10-19 10:57:35 · 22 answers · asked by Anonymous

What does the trinity mean to you, PRACTICALY?
Is it releveant in your every day life, HOW?
How have/do you experience the trinity?
Do you see the trinity happening in your life?

Please share what it means to you. Don't just translate what the bible says. How do you understand the trinity.

THANK you for answering. I am curious to read the answers.

2007-10-19 10:55:27 · 14 answers · asked by Teaim 6

Now let's look at the issue of Mary's sinless nature. Consider that when the angel addresses Mary at the annunciation, the greeting is almost a name change:

"Hail, thou that art highly favored, the Lord is with thee: blessed art thou among women" (Luke 1:28, KJV).

Mary (Miriam in Hebrew) means "beloved." In biblical times a person's name reflected what they were. Name changes have great theological significance in the Bible and this is almost as if her name is being changed from "beloved" to "thou that art highly favored." Since this is before Jesus has.........http://blog.360.yahoo.com/blog-S6YMuFYyaa9ESBoW5DFwEjL_HhqA?p=102

2007-10-19 10:53:23 · 12 answers · asked by cristoiglesia 7

I am a believer in Jesus Christ, and an active member of my local church.. I am suspicious that the kind of Christmas celebration the school is preparing involves Santa Claus, a Christmas tree, etc... in summary, NOTHING TO DO with the real spirit of Christmas celebration, which is our Lord Jesus Christ and the the message of the Gospel... The problem is that this celebration to be held DURING SCHOOL HOURS opens the door to other religious celebration in the school (Muslim, Hindu, Jew, etc.) DURING SCHOOL HOURS.... I would rather prefer NOT TO CELEBRATE RELIGIOUS HOLIDAYS AT SCHOOL BECAUSE IMAGINE HOW MUCH TIME WE SHOULD HAVE TO INVEST JUST FOR RELIGIOUS CELEBRATIONS (IN A SECULAR SCHOOL) IF ANY RELIGIOUS GROUP WOULD LIKE TO CELEBRATE THEIR OWN HOLIDAYS DURING SCHOOL HOURS... NO TIME FOR MATHEMATICS, PHYSICS, ETC.

2007-10-19 10:50:50 · 24 answers · asked by Anonymous

They didn't keep perfect records of every event,but they kept decent records,so you would think an event like The Exodus would at least get a mention.

I'm not saying they didn't escape Egypt,that much is obvious. Whether they were simply freed,or escaped as groups over time,but clearly Exodus is a Huge exaggeration of whatever events finally led to their freedom.

2007-10-19 10:50:12 · 13 answers · asked by Anonymous

from those that believe. Are we suppose to think that your life is running so smooth with all you negativity. And you say you are the logical thinking ones. I will pray for you because I don't hate you so I hope you all have a good day

2007-10-19 10:49:44 · 36 answers · asked by M-S 3

I was taught that a mediator is one that mediates, especially one that reconciles differences between disputants.

Well then what does Jesus mean when He says "There is One God and One Mediator between God and Men, the Man Christ Jesus?

2007-10-19 10:48:20 · 6 answers · asked by TigerLily 4

2007-10-19 10:47:46 · 23 answers · asked by Anonymous

If you currently possess a TV, computer, music stereo, games console or a bunch of them, I ask why? Doesn't Luke 12:33 say you should donate them to charity to the needy?

This isn't an "attack" on everyone here. This is to the likes of Aleey and other bible-quoters who seem happy enough to let the bible do the talking for them yet ironicly enough online with their own computers. If you guys are soooo good at reading the bible and pointing out fickle things like how the bible says homosexuality is wrong, or that you have faith in God, or you interpret the bible as being THE word, then do Luke 12:33. Sell your computers for a start, make an African kid happy.

I await the excuses.

2007-10-19 10:46:28 · 15 answers · asked by ellisMC 1

Ok, I scanned through the old testament a few times and didn't like what I read. (It was from a Catholic bible.) But then I talked to people who claimed to be Jewish online and that they said was way different from what I read. So did the Catholic "good news" bible change the testament to match their views? Or did I miss a few passages? If they did change it then where can I find a proper copy of the writtens?

Question two-Whats a kitchen witch and what are some non "witch craft" forms of paganism? I don't not much about paganism but I would like to.

2007-10-19 10:46:17 · 12 answers · asked by Doll 3