Religion & Spirituality - 31 October 2007

What do you think?

2007-10-31 14:18:07 · 25 answers · asked by Zezo Zeze Zadfrack 1

2007-10-31 14:16:37 · 22 answers · asked by nathan s 1

2007-10-31 14:14:39 · 6 answers · asked by Grimmjow 1

i am an 8 year old ,and i do not want any stupid answer.My aunt is supervising the answers for my homework.

2007-10-31 14:14:36 · 8 answers · asked by Anonymous

We've been hearing about how a bereaved father in Maryland has taken the Westboro Baptist Church to court and won a judgment of something like 11 million dollars...
About time, say I, and a great many other Christians, who are relieved that somebody finally did something about Freddy and the Offenders! They do not represent Christ, or Christianity!
However, I am wondering...will it be possible for Mr. Snyder to collect his judgment? Who, exactly, is responsible for paying him? Will the church have to liquidate it's assets? Does this mean that they will lose their 501c3 charter (or whatever)?

Pangel pointed out that the website, www.godhatesfags.com seems to be down, which is a good thing...
Will the church have to close it's doors??

Is this really the end of Fred Phelps et al??

2007-10-31 14:09:35 · 10 answers · asked by Anonymous

Nope. Me, either.

Actually, I'm just feeling charitable -- thought I'd give the knee-jerk Maryphobes, Catholic-bashers, and freelance Bible interpreters another opportunity to spout off about this. Just in case they didn't get it out of their systems today.

One of our Catholic brothers answered the umpteenth "question" on this with an observation I liked: If it were true that the Church taught WORSHIP of Mary, he'd be the first one out the door. And I'd be right behind him.

The floor is yours, kids -- Catholic, non-Catholic, anyone. But I'm reserving "best answer" for the anti-Catholic who actually tells us something about this we haven't heard 10,000 times before.

2007-10-31 14:09:14 · 19 answers · asked by Anonymous

I went to the oldest Halloween parade in US history...Cold though.

2007-10-31 14:08:14 · 9 answers · asked by Anonymous

1 John 5:19 says "we know we originate with God but the whole world is lying in the power of the wicked one.

2 Cor 4:4 tells us Satan is the god of this system of things.


Exodus 34:14 sums it up. "For you must not prostrate yourself to another god because Jehovah, whose name is jealous, he is a jealous God."

Matt 6:24 says "no one can slave for two masters; for either he will hate the one and love the other or he will stick to the one and despise the other..." This scripture was more about money but the thought is clear.

If you are dressing up (yourself or your kids) you are participating in a terrible celebration that God is deeply hurt by. You may think it is no big deal but think about how hurt and angry God is by Satans lies, deceptions & corruption of what belongs to Him. I'm sure it's a HUGE deal to God. He watches to see whose side we're on, what's in our heart .

Jesus was tested (by Satan) but proved faithful.

Halloween is a test...did you pass it?

2007-10-31 14:07:45 · 23 answers · asked by I wanna be a fish 4

2007-10-31 14:04:32 · 29 answers · asked by ? 7

The local Judge Executive decided to have Halloween trick or treating for the county a day EARLY because a few of his preacher buddies complained that people would be missing church on the holiday. The loss of money in the collection plates for one day hurts them too much it seems. I think the moron should be tossed out. So far, I've heard from at least a couple hundred other people who will be voting against him next election because of this. I also think the preachers who complained should be replaced. Your thoughts?
OH, by the way, only one small town went along with the Judge Executive's decision. Even the Sherrif's Dept. and the District Court had candy for the children today, as scheduled.

2007-10-31 14:00:14 · 7 answers · asked by Enigma®Ragnarökin' 7

Happy Reformation Day

It a celebration in honor of one of God's great servants Martin Luther
On this day in 1517, Martin Luther posted the 95 Theses at the doors of a church in Wittenberg, Germany.

"Our Lord and Master Jesus Christ, when He said (Repent ye), willed that the whole life of believers should be repentance.This word cannot be understood to mean sacramental penance, i.e., confession and satisfaction, which is administered by the priests.Yet it means not inward repentance only; nay, there is no inward repentance which does not outwardly work divers mortifications of the flesh.
The penalty [of sin], therefore, continues so long as hatred of self continues; for this is the true inward repentance, and continues until our entrance into the kingdom of heaven."

The Reformation brought a course correction to the church where by the teaching where to be from "scripture alone".

Do you think we need another reformation today?

What say you?

2007-10-31 13:58:50 · 13 answers · asked by Praise to the Trinity 4

do u take big effect when the media tells you some thing? who belives every thing they here from the media?

2007-10-31 13:57:59 · 4 answers · asked by Anonymous

Are you sinning when you dress up on Halloween? I have always wondered that! Please don't get rude with me!

2007-10-31 13:57:37 · 18 answers · asked by Anonymous

If there's one thing in common with the answers of most atheists it's insults and the belittlement of anyone not sharing their beliefs. That's often, to me at least, a sign of crying out for respect, attention, and yes, LOVE.

2007-10-31 13:57:32 · 36 answers · asked by Anonymous

Ok I was brought up as a catholic. I got baptised, recieved communion got comfrimed and all. Thing is I just feel like I am going to go to hell. I think its because I don't agree with everything the catholic church believes in. And I don't always go to church. Yes, I pray I just get this feeling that I am going to go to hell. What should I do? Btw I am 14 so its kinda randomish and I just don't wanna go to hell...

2007-10-31 13:56:47 · 32 answers · asked by Anonymous

i answered a question about why believe/dont believe in jesus i said i dont and i gave texts from the bible so why is it that people still seem to think i dont have good reason here is what i said:
I don't
here is why:
1. the bible commands horrible things like murder and slavery

- Exodus 35:2 – God demands that we kill everyone who works on the Sabbath day.

- Deuteronomy 21:18-21 – God demands that we kill disobedient teenagers.

- Leviticus 20:13 – God demands the death of homosexuals.

- Deuteronomy 22:13-21 – God demands that we kill girls who are not virgins when they marry.

- Exodus 21:20-21 – God says that it is OK to own slaves, and it is also OK to beat them.

- Colossians 3:22-24 – Slaves need to obey their masters.

- Ephesians 6:5 – Slaves need to obey their masters just as they would obey Christ.

- 1 Peter 2:18 – Slaves need to obey their masters, even if their masters are harsh .

2007-10-31 13:56:00 · 15 answers · asked by Anonymous

I am obviously missing something here!
Please help!!
Thanks

2007-10-31 13:55:24 · 11 answers · asked by queen of snarky-yack again 4

Was the family awarded enough, or should the court have granted more? Part of the story is below:

BALTIMORE (AP) - A grieving father won a nearly $11 million verdict Wednesday against a fundamentalist Kansas church that pickets military funerals out of a belief that the war in Iraq is a punishment for the nation's tolerance of homosexuality.

Albert Snyder of York, Pa., sued the Westboro Baptist Church for unspecified damages after members demonstrated at the March 2006 funeral of his son, Lance Cpl. Matthew Snyder, who was killed in Iraq.

The federal jury first awarded $2.9 million in compensatory damages. It returned in the afternoon with its decision to award $6 million in punitive damages for invasion of privacy and $2 million for causing emotional distress.

Snyder's attorney, Craig Trebilcock, had urged jurors to determine an amount "that says don't do this in Maryland again. Do not bring your circus of hate to Maryland again."

2007-10-31 13:54:23 · 10 answers · asked by Anonymous

Back in the days of old, survival was such a struggle. I'm sure a day of celebration was sorely looked forward to by all.

2007-10-31 13:52:56 · 9 answers · asked by American Spirit 7

For those who think it is evil...please explain how. And would you instead of "banning it" ever consider reviving it's anchient customs?

2007-10-31 13:49:36 · 15 answers · asked by queen of snarky-yack again 4

if you say something good and nice i will give you a best answer

2007-10-31 13:49:33 · 9 answers · asked by Cristina H 2

OK, this is something I have never understood. If someone is bad and God sends that person to Hell, isn't that benefiting the Devil instead of trying to keep him in line? Doesn't this relationship make them partners in some way, even equals? "OK, this person won't work on my team, but they would be great for yours," is what it sounds like to me.

I am not trying to imply anything about the nature of the Christian God or of the Devil; I am simply trying to understand this teaching. This is just what it has always sounded like to me.

2007-10-31 13:47:06 · 27 answers · asked by Esma 6

-bible believing
-conservative to moderate
-not very liturgical
-little emphasis on ritual
-no fancy bands or music groups
-no rock music played at services
i am just looking for a church that has simple services with a good message and sincere prayer, not a lot of singing or getting up and dancing, and practices what the bible teaches!

2007-10-31 13:46:17 · 24 answers · asked by <>< captivated 1

A friend of mine converted but back slid. Later they returned to church during a difficult perod of their life but found the congregation reticent and judgemental. Another person has also suffered intense emotional pain from someone supposedly christian prior to their death leading them to announce that there is no god. In christian theology this condemns them to exclusion from the house of god. What then would be gods response to this seemingly unloving behaviour, since they have effectively hindered these folks salvation and faith?

2007-10-31 13:43:39 · 19 answers · asked by lunababz 2

What type of person (do you think) reports non-offensive questions?

1. Stalkers who are opposed to your beliefs
2. Stalkers who are jealous that you are a friendly person
3. "Low Mentals" who do not understand your question.
4. ______________________________________

2007-10-31 13:43:26 · 36 answers · asked by D Uncle 3

after seeing the news about the Phelps today ... I have been trying to get to their web site to see if there is any mention of it
I cant access it despite several attempts and I can access other sites , so not a problem with my browser
can anyone else access it ?
I am hoping they cant lol

www.godhatesfags.com

2007-10-31 13:42:19 · 20 answers · asked by ☮ Pangel ☮ 7

Please no scripture. I am not asking from a religious perspective- rather from an historical one. I am not asking about Jesus as son of God, or his religious significance. I am asking purely whether there is historical proof that there really was a religious leader called Jesus about whom the Gospels are written.

2007-10-31 13:40:44 · 26 answers · asked by katie_london 3

I had a cousin who shot himself about 4 years ago. And he was from a Catholic and from a christian family. And I know the thoughts at the wake were why obviously he did do this. But also if he would be damned to hell? Do you think he or anyone can still go to heaven once they do themselves in?

2007-10-31 13:39:56 · 23 answers · asked by Anonymous

I believe there are passages which talk about the name of the Lord residing in the temple. How does someones name reside in the temple? I believe this is in Ezra or Nehemiah.

Then when the apostles were in the Greek temple on Mars Hill in Acts 17, where the worshippers there had the altar to the "unknown God", they didn't identify the "unknown God" as Jehovah. Even to the Greco-Roman culture which loved naming their gods. the apostles merely indicated that the God they had identified was the one who brings salvation through Jesus.

2007-10-31 13:39:39 · 9 answers · asked by Gruntled Employee 6

Well, I know it's a dumb question, "Will the unforgivable be forgiven," but I think that Satan is one of the folk that committed this sin.

First of all, let me clarify and point out that the unforgivable sin is BLASPHEMY OF THE HOLY GHOST (i.e. getting to know God intimately, yet hating his guts anyway), not suicide.

If a human being commits this sin, then what should this human do? They should probably not ask forgiveness from God, because they'd probably be too spiteful to do that anyway.

So, if Christian person commits the unforgivable sin, and decides to continue life as a "so-called Christian," but secretly enjoying a fun life of HolySpirit bashing, what's wrong with that?

This guy would probably win several Christians over to the dark Satanic side. Sounds good to me.

2007-10-31 13:39:23 · 17 answers · asked by Anonymous