Religion & Spirituality - 29 October 2007

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2007-10-29 09:22:41 · 10 answers · asked by sisterzeal 5

2007-10-29 09:18:16 · 48 answers · asked by Yahoo! 5

Horus, which happened nearly 2000 years B.C., had been born of a virgin mother, had died on a cross and rose from the dead. This is the first story written that used the so called Christian belief system of the Trinity. Horus was centered around astrology and was referred to as the "sun god". This draws some very good comparisons. What do you all think.

2007-10-29 09:18:10 · 21 answers · asked by Anonymous

Incest, murder, rape and other cruelties.

2007-10-29 09:17:34 · 10 answers · asked by Anonymous

2007-10-29 09:15:43 · 13 answers · asked by Bride of Christ 6

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If you were ALL-powerful and ALL-wise, would you allow yourself to become angry, sad, disappointed, hurt, or frustrated? Why would this be a component of God's experience?

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2007-10-29 09:15:33 · 13 answers · asked by NHBaritone 7

It never fails. Opposites have always attracted. Soaking up each other’s energies? Is there a fascination that is obtained?

Think about it: Racists do it to their hated. Terrorists do it to their hated. Boys do it to girls. Girls do it to boys. I know there are different reasons for the attractions...

There could be a Universal clue in this...

Is it the energy or aggravation? What makes everything behave in this manner? Don't say chemistry? It's way too vague.

What do you think?

2007-10-29 09:14:42 · 23 answers · asked by Anonymous

2007-10-29 09:13:39 · 16 answers · asked by Bride of Christ 6

Explain your answer and share scriptures to support it.

2007-10-29 09:12:28 · 13 answers · asked by Anonymous

2007-10-29 09:10:54 · 15 answers · asked by Anonymous

Apparently the non-profit Pope of Italy has pointed his finger at Republican Rudy Giuliani and will not give communion to the Republican.

Is this a violation of the US Constitution since it is a mixing of politics with a foreign religion?

2007-10-29 09:10:53 · 7 answers · asked by Anonymous

The Board of Education in the city I live in - Manchester, CT - is trying to pass a resolution in which it would grade parents of the children in their school system. If passed, teachers would keep tabs on the parents in five different areas: homework, arriving to school on time, eating a good breakfast, being dressed appropriately for the weather and if parents are active in parent/teacher conferences.

Would you see this as pro-parent or anti-parent?

May I have your thoughts and opinions please (I ask here because I wish to receive answers/opinions from all different beliefs as they view education differently).

2007-10-29 09:10:21 · 12 answers · asked by genaddt 7

2007-10-29 09:10:05 · 7 answers · asked by Anonymous

That they will never be brought to their knees to Worship the ALMIGHTY MICKEY MOUSE as thier true lord and savior!!!

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2007-10-29 09:08:41 · 13 answers · asked by Anonymous

2007-10-29 09:07:42 · 10 answers · asked by Giggly Giraffe 7

Most children completely rely on their parents for their education at a young age, so is it fair to force your beliefs on them? Shouldn't a good parent teach a child to decide for himself/herself? I understand we need to teach our children good behavior and such, but when it comes to religion I think it is important to give them the independence to decide for themselves. By doing so I think it will teach children to respect the opinions of all.

2007-10-29 09:06:26 · 14 answers · asked by Anonymous

2007-10-29 09:05:05 · 19 answers · asked by Anonymous

2007-10-29 09:04:58 · 6 answers · asked by Giggly Giraffe 7

2007-10-29 09:03:09 · 13 answers · asked by Anonymous

Why is Intelligent Design not taught in public school?

2007-10-29 09:01:02 · 21 answers · asked by Anonymous

2007-10-29 09:00:31 · 17 answers · asked by ♥Blue Angel♥ 2

2007-10-29 09:00:10 · 8 answers · asked by Anonymous

If parents were to raise a child with the strong notion that there is no god or higher power, and nail this in at every opportunity, is that on the same level as "brainwashing" or indoctrinating a child to believe that there is a god?

2007-10-29 08:58:26 · 46 answers · asked by Anonymous

The existence of God can be proved in five ways.

The first and more manifest way is the argument from motion. It is certain, and evident to our senses, that in the world some things are in motion. Now whatever is in motion is put in motion by another, for nothing can be in motion except it is in potentiality to that towards which it is in motion; whereas a thing moves inasmuch as it is in act. For motion is nothing else than the reduction of something from potentiality to actuality. But nothing can be reduced from potentiality to actuality, except by something in a state of actuality. Thus that which is actually hot, as fire, makes wood, which is potentially hot, to be actually hot, and thereby moves and changes it. Now it is not possible that the same thing should be at once in actuality and potentiality in the same respect, but only in different respects. For what is actually hot cannot simultaneously be potentially hot; but it is simultaneously potentially cold. It is therefore impossible that in the same respect and in the same way a thing should be both mover and moved, i.e. that it should move itself. Therefore, whatever is in motion must be put in motion by another. If that by which it is put in motion be itself put in motion, then this also must needs be put in motion by another, and that by another again. But this cannot go on to infinity, because then there would be no first mover, and, consequently, no other mover; seeing that subsequent movers move only inasmuch as they are put in motion by the first mover; as the staff moves only because it is put in motion by the hand. Therefore it is necessary to arrive at a first mover, put in motion by no other; and this everyone understands to be God.

The second way is from the nature of the efficient cause. In the world of sense we find there is an order of efficient causes. There is no case known (neither is it, indeed, possible) in which a thing is found to be the efficient cause of itself; for so it would be prior to itself, which is impossible. Now in efficient causes it is not possible to go on to infinity, because in all efficient causes following in order, the first is the cause of the intermediate cause, and the intermediate is the cause of the ultimate cause, whether the intermediate cause be several, or only one. Now to take away the cause is to take away the effect. Therefore, if there be no first cause among efficient causes, there will be no ultimate, nor any intermediate cause. But if in efficient causes it is possible to go on to infinity, there will be no first efficient cause, neither will there be an ultimate effect, nor any intermediate efficient causes; all of which is plainly false. Therefore it is necessary to admit a first efficient cause, to which everyone gives the name of God.

The third way is taken from possibility and necessity, and runs thus. We find in nature things that are possible to be and not to be, since they are found to be generated, and to corrupt, and consequently, they are possible to be and not to be. But it is impossible for these always to exist, for that which is possible not to be at some time is not. Therefore, if everything is possible not to be, then at one time there could have been nothing in existence. Now if this were true, even now there would be nothing in existence, because that which does not exist only begins to exist by something already existing. Therefore, if at one time nothing was in existence, it would have been impossible for anything to have begun to exist; and thus even now nothing would be in existence — which is absurd. Therefore, not all beings are merely possible, but there must exist something the existence of which is necessary. But every necessary thing either has its necessity caused by another, or not. Now it is impossible to go on to infinity in necessary things which have their necessity caused by another, as has been already proved in regard to efficient causes. Therefore we cannot but postulate the existence of some being having of itself its own necessity, and not receiving it from another, but rather causing in others their necessity. This all men speak of as God.

The fourth way is taken from the gradation to be found in things. Among beings there are some more and some less good, true, noble and the like. But "more" and "less" are predicated of different things, according as they resemble in their different ways something which is the maximum, as a thing is said to be hotter according as it more nearly resembles that which is hottest; so that there is something which is truest, something best, something noblest and, consequently, something which is uttermost being; for those things that are greatest in truth are greatest in being, as it is written in Metaph. ii. Now the maximum in any genus is the cause of all in that genus; as fire, which is the maximum heat, is the cause of all hot things. Therefore there must also be something which is to all beings the cause of their being, goodness, and every other perfection; and this we call God.

The fifth way is taken from the governance of the world. We see that things which lack intelligence, such as natural bodies, act for an end, and this is evident from their acting always, or nearly always, in the same way, so as to obtain the best result. Hence it is plain that not fortuitously, but designedly, do they achieve their end. Now whatever lacks intelligence cannot move towards an end, unless it be directed by some being endowed with knowledge and intelligence; as the arrow is shot to its mark by the archer. Therefore some intelligent being exists by whom all natural things are directed to their end; and this being we call God.

2007-10-29 08:58:02 · 25 answers · asked by carl 4

That if the Father or the Word or the Holy Spirit wasn't in the beginning, nothing would have been created?

Mormons, Since Mormons think Lucifer is brothers with Jesus, Did Lucifer help create? Is Lucifer a Creator too?

2007-10-29 08:57:55 · 25 answers · asked by t a m i l 6

i guess you can say believes in a god, but isn't part of a religion?

2007-10-29 08:57:29 · 16 answers · asked by taixsantixlove 3

i watched the Nostradamus lost book on the history channel and it said he preditced the apocalipse in 2012, what is your though on this?

2007-10-29 08:56:17 · 8 answers · asked by fremont_1985 2

do you ever find that the people who tend to believe in conspiracy theories are those who usually want to believe in them? take 9-11 for example. is it any coincidence that those who believe the bush's were involved in planning it are also those who never really liked george bush to begin with? can't the same be said for religion?

2007-10-29 08:55:53 · 7 answers · asked by just curious (A.A.A.A.) 5

Like of Cancer or Lupus?

2007-10-29 08:54:58 · 12 answers · asked by Lex Fok B.M.F. 3

If the power of prayer is real, we should be able to pray for someone to grow a new leg, arm, or even a finger. Why won't god give someone a finger? I think God DOES give amputees the finger or else God hates amputees just for spite!

2007-10-29 08:54:26 · 39 answers · asked by Bob 3