Religion & Spirituality - 31 October 2007

...i feel like i can't move forward until i realize my life's calling...how do i find it?
...i don't want a meaningless life, i wanna do something that makes me want to get up in the morning, and actually look forward to without thinking about killing myself before work, during work, and while i set my alarm before i go to sleep at night... is there some sort of meditation that would help me find what i'm looking for?...hell, i don't even know what i'm looking for.... f*ck, this is really frustrating...

2007-10-31 06:52:00 · 19 answers · asked by Anonymous

2007-10-31 06:51:55 · 25 answers · asked by Jacob Dahlen 3

I have heard that religion is for people afraid to go to hell and spirituality is for people who have already been there.

2007-10-31 06:50:29 · 21 answers · asked by Richard P 3

I did not go to church when I was growing up. My parents didn't go and they didn't take us. Not because they didn't believe but because when my mom was growing up her parents made her go and she had a miserable experience with the other kids at her church. SHe hated going so she quit going when she was old enough to make that decision on her own... because of this I don't know the Bible. I own a bible and I know basics of the basic stories...for example...Noah's ark. I know Noah built the ark because God told him a flood was coming. He brought two of each animal on board. It rain for 40 days and 40 nights. And that's pretty much all I know.
Where can I learn more? I want to know the details of the stories I know. Where can I learn the stories without sitting down with a Bible and just reading front to back? Is there a simplified way to learn the stories? In today's language?

2007-10-31 06:50:05 · 14 answers · asked by CareBear 3

2007-10-31 06:49:56 · 16 answers · asked by Anonymous

And why should Christians persecute people who think differently, in the name of their faith?

Only some come to mind: Jews, Muslims, Gays, Lesbians, Africans, Afro-Americans, Pro-Choicers, American Indians, Gypsies, Commies, Wiccans,

2007-10-31 06:49:55 · 9 answers · asked by Lex Fok B.M.F. 3

You going to a Halloween Party tonight?

I might.

2007-10-31 06:49:35 · 4 answers · asked by Anonymous

this observation caused you not to express yourself freely in your answers?

2007-10-31 06:49:03 · 18 answers · asked by Anonymous

Ya i am confused with the Christian perspective of Original Sin. When in Ezekiel 18:20 and various others the idea is completely rejected. Note (Iniquity means sin)

The soul that sinneth, it shall die. The son shall not bear the iniquity of the father, neither shall the father bear the iniquity of the son: the righteousness of the righteous shall be upon him, and the wickedness of the wicked shall be upon hime righteous will be upon himself, and the wickedness of the wicked will be upon himself.

So according to this in the bible.. Original Sin cant exist. So why then is this preached, as the most fundamental believe in Christianity. From which is derived that God had to come down in human form to die for "our" sins that we didn't even commit... Its very confusing really.
If Adam and Eve didn't consult me before eating the forbidden fruit why should i be held accountable. Same way if my dad kills someone or i kill someone why should me or my dad be held accountable for either one.

2007-10-31 06:48:47 · 13 answers · asked by Ciso101 2

Isn't that funny as hell. They have been at war for 2000 years.
The reason ti continues is because some people are so blind they don't see it.

2007-10-31 06:47:01 · 18 answers · asked by Anonymous

2007-10-31 06:46:17 · 18 answers · asked by Meat Bot 3

The Texas State Constitution says...

"No religious test shall ever be required as a qualification to any office, or public trust, in this State; nor shall any one be excluded from holding office on account of his religious sentiments, provided he acknowledge the existence of a Supreme Being." <<<<<<<<<<

2007-10-31 06:46:06 · 4 answers · asked by I'm an Atheist 3

than a man, and if so are you married, or in a relationship, or single.

I am single and love God, because I don't feel there is a man as good as God with a pure heart and intentions.

2007-10-31 06:45:25 · 17 answers · asked by Born Valentine's Day 5

I told him if I respect you, treat you kindly, show you kindness is that not love?

I do not mean love as in lovey dove love or lust, but love as a Christian. So am I being honest when I say I do lovely things out of love from my heart not because I love the person? If I treat every guy with kindness and respect is that general love? Or Christian love?

2007-10-31 06:43:09 · 14 answers · asked by Born Valentine's Day 5

2007-10-31 06:42:42 · 31 answers · asked by Peace! Lotus Flower 5

I'll probably order a pizza, get hammered drunk, and watch House of 1000 Corpses (with or without a lady friend).

Good times, yar.

2007-10-31 06:42:37 · 27 answers · asked by Brandon's been a dirty Hore 5

If a person gets easily embarrassed a lot, does that mean they are prideful? My husband thinks embarrassment is linked to pride because the person who is embarrassed is focusing on what people think of them.

2007-10-31 06:42:17 · 52 answers · asked by Anonymous

Wouldn't the term "Religious Indoctrination" or the more palatable to beleivers version "Religious Instruction" be more correct?

2007-10-31 06:40:52 · 16 answers · asked by Anonymous

2007-10-31 06:40:19 · 17 answers · asked by Meat Bot 3

If you knew a terrorist, would Jesus tell you it's okay to murder them?

2007-10-31 06:37:48 · 20 answers · asked by Anonymous

And who does He give us the victory through?
1 Corinthians 15:57

2007-10-31 06:37:36 · 12 answers · asked by Mandolyn Monkey Munch 6

If so, would God want you to kill anybody? Even in the name of freedom?

If you believe in God, and you believe in killing people, are you really a Christian?

2007-10-31 06:36:58 · 29 answers · asked by Anonymous

Are attempts to change the world through terror and assassination not anti-Christ usurping of God's authority?

God said "It is I who gives life, and takes it".

Abortionists take note. God gives life, and He is the one that takes it.

Do not usurp God's rule in such matters.

2007-10-31 06:36:18 · 7 answers · asked by Anonymous

Luke 10:19

2007-10-31 06:36:11 · 11 answers · asked by Mandolyn Monkey Munch 6

I just suddenly wanted to know.....

2007-10-31 06:35:15 · 11 answers · asked by Anonymous

What do you think of a muslim woman who wears a head scarf and covers her body?
Thank you all.

2007-10-31 06:35:05 · 14 answers · asked by Fleur d'Automne 2

Who should we resist?
1 Peter 5:8-9

2007-10-31 06:34:42 · 7 answers · asked by Mandolyn Monkey Munch 6

So......... Is he the same kind of love that exists between a man and a man? Or is God "love".... sometimes...

2007-10-31 06:34:29 · 8 answers · asked by Anonymous

Atheist Libertarian here.

2007-10-31 06:34:06 · 13 answers · asked by Meat Bot 3

Why should we always be self controlled?
1 Peter 5:8-9

2007-10-31 06:33:33 · 14 answers · asked by Mandolyn Monkey Munch 6