Religion & Spirituality - 29 October 2007

Having been LDS/Mormon for 8 years, I am naturally drawn to any questions having to deal with the LDS/Mormon church. One thing I've noticed a lot on here is LDS/Mormons asking why other Christians don't consider them Christian. I remember hearing other Christians say that when I was LDS/Mormon. I wonder if Buddhists are the same way. Would one group of buddhists exclude another group and say they aren't true Buddhists/true followers of Buddha because they do it differently? Also, (going with the fact that I'm agnostic and don't believe in Jesus as the saviour, but for the sake of this question, I'm trying to look at this through a believer's eyes) what WOULD Jesus do. The Jesus that many Christians claim to believe in. If he were to come back and see the way so-called Christians treat certain sects who are different, how would he react?

2007-10-29 02:29:59 · 18 answers · asked by Liesel 5

Scientists have not always approached their work as practical atheists ("God may or may not exists, but I'm going to assume he doesn't while I work").

Is the ID movement different? Or has the scientific community changed?

2007-10-29 02:27:02 · 35 answers · asked by Eleventy 6

Hey all! I was thinking (uh oh!) and came up with something I wanted to pass by you all. I have noticed that many of the witnesses on here that answer questions, do not identify themselves as a witness. Would it not be better, and would we not show a solid unity, if we all made sure that we tell people that we are witnesses, in each one of our answers? That way, people with the right heart condition would be abe to see that we are united in what we believe and that everything that comes from the witnesses is coming from the Bible. What do you think about that?

2007-10-29 02:26:36 · 34 answers · asked by SisterCF 4

Occams razor. The big bang requires a point mass to create the universe as we know it. Creationism not only requires the same amount of mass, it requires something outside the four dimensions as we know them. This outside thing must be able to store and process information, and act within the four dimensions we know. This requires some sort of way of not only data storage for his own function, but data storage and processing and energy for "snapping into being" matter in a low entropy state. Only one assumption and mininum energy is needed for the big bang arguement--a huge amount of energy, an extra dimensional intellegence and creation of mass from energy is required for creationism. So by Occams razor, which is the simpler proposition?

2007-10-29 02:26:27 · 13 answers · asked by Anonymous

i thought one should believe in god. not in a book!

2007-10-29 02:24:59 · 27 answers · asked by Anonymous

What is "CCD" is anacrynym for?

Thanks.

2007-10-29 02:23:30 · 3 answers · asked by I'm back...and this still sucks. 6

not mine! do i really have to get myself insulted again and again by this horrible book?

2007-10-29 02:21:59 · 19 answers · asked by Anonymous

I have seen several TV shows and read several things on when some people think the world will end. Last night I was watching the History channel and they had two shows about Nostrodamus. In one show they say that he can't see past the year 3797. Then in the next show, they say that he is giving us a message about the year 2012. So which is it?
According to the Mayan calendar, our cycle will also end in 2012. Psychic Sylvia Browne can't see past the year 2100-so again, which one is it?
No doubt that in December 2012 there will be a huge alignment among the stars, but will it affect us THAT much? On one hand this scares me deeply, but on the other, I have to have my doubts.
Maybe the Mayans are right and we are going to end-but hopefully end all the crazy stuff that is going on around the world. We must take this as a wake up call. We all have to become one, and treat this planet better.
I would love to hear what your thoughts and feeling are on this. What have you seen, what do you think will happen?

2007-10-29 02:18:44 · 24 answers · asked by sherbert 1

IT IS!

Ever heard of the Leviathan - http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Leviathan

Or the Behemoth - http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Behemoth

Both of these are mentioned in the bible as real things (some say demons, some say big animals) sent by God
Since it's written in God's word (and according to Christianity Gods word is immaculate) Christians believe in this

So after seeing the Leviathan and Behemoth;

Non-Christians; Your views? does it change your opinion (for better or worse) on Christianity (if you didn't know about it)

Christians; Did you know you believed in this? If not your views after finding out?

I'm not criticizing I'm just trying to find peoples views, thanks for the answers

2007-10-29 02:17:50 · 22 answers · asked by Anonymous

People says the very elect will be Jesus Christ. The bible warns that it is God who'll decide who the very elect will be, not the people.
Why has people decided the very elect will be God himself, when the bible says it will not be God himself? People says that Jesus Christ is God himself.
Who's correct about who the very elect will be, who people says or God says?

2007-10-29 02:15:40 · 6 answers · asked by tiscpa 3

2007-10-29 02:15:30 · 12 answers · asked by Anonymous

I hear creationists saying that the Big Bang is false because "something" must have created all the matter and energy. These same people assert that God does not require a creator because he is eternal.

What I'm wondering is, why can't matter/energy be eternal? It seems like they should be, based on the laws of physics.

Why do they require a creator when we know that matter and energy cannot be created?

2007-10-29 02:13:16 · 24 answers · asked by Anonymous

2007-10-29 02:12:54 · 23 answers · asked by Anonymous

Obviously being English I know why many people do not call themselves Warlock(Meaning Oath-breaker). I have noticed though while there are a lot of witches, there are no Sorcerers or other types of mages that use this site.

Do you exist?
How is it different from a Witch if you do?

2007-10-29 02:12:45 · 12 answers · asked by Link strikes back 6

When, who and why and for what purpose were the original Commandments changed?
Protestant Bibles are the same as the Torah.

2007-10-29 02:12:22 · 5 answers · asked by Anonymous

Cant you see that they are increasing in numbers and providing rational thought for your children?

2007-10-29 02:10:44 · 24 answers · asked by Anonymous

I feel there are no words to describe Him, His Grace!

2007-10-29 02:06:56 · 52 answers · asked by anil m 6

i recently found out my dad used to be deeply into black magic and was wondering if there's any books i can study on it?
i don't know what or if it's linked to a certian religion, I'm quite nieve to it really but any help would be appricated.
i can't ask him about it because he wont tell me and I'm not supposed to know

2007-10-29 02:06:10 · 35 answers · asked by Anonymous

And who does it?

2007-10-29 02:05:26 · 9 answers · asked by Cotton Wool Ninja 6

What are your thoughts about the 8 spoked wheel, Edgar Casey, etc...?

2007-10-29 02:03:03 · 7 answers · asked by Let's Debate 1

2007-10-29 02:01:33 · 39 answers · asked by anil m 6

Yes let's say they have both passed on in this life.

2007-10-29 02:00:14 · 25 answers · asked by Anonymous

actually this even means to hate yourself. do you?

2007-10-29 02:00:13 · 12 answers · asked by Anonymous

2007-10-29 01:58:29 · 27 answers · asked by anil m 6

The Bible warns against the practice of spiritism. (Deuteronomy 18:10-12) we should, be aware that historically this holiday has close connections with the occult. Thus, it can serve as a door leading to spiritism, especially for impressionable youths. Pagan rites and traditions tainted by spiritism simply have no place in Christian worship; they are far from harmless.

2007-10-29 01:57:02 · 33 answers · asked by Xena 2

2007-10-29 01:55:45 · 31 answers · asked by Anonymous

I watched the Exorcist yesterday so now I have to ask.

If so did you witness an exorcism?

What was it like?

2007-10-29 01:54:48 · 23 answers · asked by Emperor Insania Says Bye! 5

2007-10-29 01:53:48 · 16 answers · asked by MoPleasure4U 4

2007-10-29 01:49:51 · 11 answers · asked by Anonymous

if so why???

2007-10-29 01:49:13 · 14 answers · asked by Anonymous