Religion & Spirituality - 28 October 2007

In the New Testament, these words are ascribed to Jesus: "Judge not lest you be judged, for the judgment you give you shall receive." In other words, if you damn people to hell, you're really damning yourself--if Christianity is true.

Also, the Turn 'n' Burn argument actually drives non-believers away. Why would any sane 'heathen' want to believe in some damnation-happy Guy in the Sky?

Finally, it's just offensive. You might not believe in Harvey the Invisible Rabbit yourself, but if I keep harping constantly about how Harvey is going to smite you with the Carrot or Wrath (TM), it's probably going to annoy you anyways.

So, why are some True Believers so damnation-happy and quick to send others to hell? Do they have a lot of hostility towards the rest of the human race?

2007-10-28 14:15:24 · 23 answers · asked by crypto_the_unknown 4

I can't figure out, for the life of me, how this account hasn't been zapped yet; I'm quite overdue for it. In the last week and a half or so, many of our best atheist regulars have had their accounts deleted - regulars who actually added intelligent content, unlike me. I was overdue for it even before the Yamster's latest rampage. So how is this account still open, in your opinion? I mean, how does the Yamster work?

2007-10-28 14:15:22 · 23 answers · asked by Anonymous

Why do all the athiests attack christians/ other religious people continually? I'm not a christian personally, but others having religion doesn't bother me in the slightest. Why are some people so agitated about it?

2007-10-28 14:14:47 · 20 answers · asked by Anonymous

such as the Soul in the Christian context (if you are not familiar with the Christian context, chose another religion or a psychological theory such as the higher self).

2007-10-28 14:13:43 · 1 answers · asked by thomasbeauty 2

My boyfriend has really been having some money and job problems. Is there a spell that could help me help him? I'm Wiccan. If you're not then please at least respect my religion and not give me comments saying spells are stupid or I'm delusional. Thank you. With that said... please does anyone have any advice? I'm young and still learning but I'm so very dedicated especially to my boyfriend. He's almost about to get kicked out by him room mates if he doesn't pay rent and it's all because his boss fired him because one of the people he was waiting on left without paying the check. So to make a looong story short... I'll put as much belief and dedication into this spell that's possible and so will he. I've looked through my books but I don't have over half the supplies they tell me to have. So is there anything simple yet powerful? Pleeease and thankyou.

2007-10-28 14:13:13 · 7 answers · asked by Anonymous

If false prophets stopped teaching that man was only 6000 years in existence, would skeptics have one less falsehood to be skeptical about?

2007-10-28 14:12:46 · 8 answers · asked by Chi Guy 5

My pastor runs from me when I go to the alter to give my offering then goes back when I am in my seat. I wear long gowns and little up however I used to work as runway model in paris and did pageants for a long time so I take care of myself physically. I am afaird that I am tempting him for whatever reasons. I really love this church however I feel that he is having a really hard time with me being there? Why and what should I do besided pray?

2007-10-28 14:11:48 · 19 answers · asked by Anonymous

A friend of mine has had an incredibly rough life. He's been through more than anyone I know.

Once, we discussed belief in God. He said that he first began to lose his faith when he lost his father to suicide.

On the other hand, I have another friend that experienced the loss of his own father to suicide, and contrarily, he was brought closer to God.

Why is it that the same event could cause two oppositte reactions?

2007-10-28 14:11:46 · 19 answers · asked by Anonymous

They also damn all Christians who disagree with them.
And is the same true of Muslims who believe the same about all Non Muslims? How about the Diety of 5 Point Calvinism?
How does their divinity differ substantially from their satan,except that they think their god is all powerful?

2007-10-28 14:09:05 · 10 answers · asked by James O 7

I just saw an episode of Law and Order where the wife of a preacher was discovered to have been a ex-hooker.

In the story the woman confesses to a crime that her husband had confessed to rather than let her congregation know about her past.

If I had a dime for every ex-hooker, ex-drug addict, ex-alcoholic, ex-bad guy I met in a church I would be richer than Bill Gates.

The idea that a congregation would fall apart because the wife of a preacher used to be a hooker is so far fetched that it is as totally unbelievable as Chuck Norris killing twenty guys with a burst from an uzi.

But

It did make me think, do people think this is what Christians are like? Obviously. Law and Order is a popular television show that has been on a long time. People watch it because they think of it as being "realistic".

The only way most of the ridiculous claims about Christians in questions on this board make any sense at all to me is if people get their information from fictional television.

2007-10-28 14:08:54 · 27 answers · asked by Anonymous

if your a good person, not perfect, but just nice in every way, hardworking, caring, do you believe you would go to hell if you are not saved, where as, a convicted killer on death row finds jesus and truly believes, does he go to heaven? Why is one more deserving than the other?

2007-10-28 14:07:04 · 14 answers · asked by Me, Myself, and thats it 3

my mom is bugging me to pick one. i have to hand in the paper on the 20th of November

it is a pain in the but. I would pick my godmother but she is in Beruit for 3 more years (log story why)

i have no idea who to ask. the only family members i would aske are not practicing catholics and the rest of my family who are practicing catholics almost never see me, sont know much about me, and i have no idea about them really.

Who did you pick and why?? can you give me sugentions for who i should pick??

2007-10-28 14:02:21 · 8 answers · asked by Catholic 14 5

2007-10-28 14:00:54 · 18 answers · asked by Anonymous

2007-10-28 13:59:50 · 18 answers · asked by * 6

2007-10-28 13:58:50 · 29 answers · asked by G.W. loves winter! 7

do you think they will wait until people forgot about her "silence of god" statement and doubting of existence?

odd how this process happens years and years afterwards, not in real time

2007-10-28 13:58:27 · 8 answers · asked by voice_of_reason 6

Please ONLY respond to this question if you ALREADY are able to astral / soul travel. I need someone who is very adapted and experienced at soul travel to come to me and pull me out of my body or bring me out of my body somehow so Im aware of it.

I am willing to talk over the phone and possibly meet in person if needed. If your genuine and successful in doing this for me, I will pay good money.

This is NOT a joke but dead serious and I only want people you ALREADY astral / soul travel to respond.

Thanks

2007-10-28 13:57:41 · 5 answers · asked by Anonymous

Can two people with contradicting belief will be saved? If not. does not it mean that among christian either roman catholic or any of the one single denomination among protestant would be saved, or none of then won't be saved?

2007-10-28 13:56:24 · 13 answers · asked by Happily Happy 7

I hear "believers" fall into the trap of humans only being here for 6000+ years due to biblical ages (more bad teaching from TV evangelists).

As there is no record of Adam's or Eve's age prior to eating the forbidden fruit, man could have been here for ten million years before they sinned. Your thoughts please?

2007-10-28 13:55:23 · 22 answers · asked by Chi Guy 5

2007-10-28 13:54:18 · 22 answers · asked by Page 4

I went to volunteer today at the library. While I was shelving books, a woman came up to me and asked me to remove my hijab because it "greatly offended" her. I refused, of course, because I NEVER display my hair in public. The woman went over to the head librarian and complained that I was somehow "violating" her. Fortunately, the head librarian told the lady that I had the perfect right to express my religious customs and that I was not doing anything wrong by wearing the hijab. The woman angrily left the library and gave me a mean look as she walked toward the exit.

Trust me, I did not even do anything at all to that woman and was only minding my own business. United States is one of the countries where you can freely practice your religion and its beliefs. How can she be offended?

2007-10-28 13:54:14 · 16 answers · asked by Anonymous

It's totally disgusting!!!

2007-10-28 13:53:19 · 21 answers · asked by memyselfandi 1

2007-10-28 13:53:03 · 3 answers · asked by mannzaformulaone 3

Or should they questions everything and test the spirit?

2007-10-28 13:52:09 · 11 answers · asked by Anonymous

2007-10-28 13:52:08 · 11 answers · asked by H.I. of the H.I. 4

how is a deity in need of genitalia or gender assignment?

if a god can be male, where is the female aspect of a god in bible?

(it is there)

2007-10-28 13:52:01 · 8 answers · asked by voice_of_reason 6

I've seen some say the suicide is a sin because you are going against the will of god by ending your own life.... but what about using medical care? Is that also a sin? You are going against the will of god, who apparently wanted you to die.

2007-10-28 13:51:36 · 9 answers · asked by Anonymous

2007-10-28 13:49:01 · 12 answers · asked by Anonymous

My room is dark and I'm wondering how many times I need to pray before I'll be able to see again.

2007-10-28 13:48:56 · 16 answers · asked by Anonymous

Today, in the era of mega churches, I don't seem to hear any pastors or preachers, talking about the over use of our natural resources. We are taking and taking from the land God is providing, and we are giving nothing back, but pollution. This is important because bees are dieing. Though many people only believe they are good for honey. they are responsible for pollinating our fruit and vegetables, and without them we are going to lose most of our food supply. God didn't make process foods that we are eating, but he did provide for us the wonderful and juicy fruit, that we are not very appreciative of. I think it is as important to talk of love, and forgiveness, as it is to talk about the things we are doing to this wonderful earth that god decided to make. It was the first thing that he made. That must mean that it is very important. Remember he made the earth first humans second. He also gave us control over the land and the sea, and we are not living up to our responsiblities.

2007-10-28 13:48:14 · 14 answers · asked by nw 2