Religion & Spirituality - 2 November 2007

Why don't you prove us wrong, as you say we are? We prove you wrong everyday, how about some "payback"?

Examples of dodgers:

http://answers.yahoo.com/question/index?qid=20071102114958AAgTBJq&r=w

http://answers.yahoo.com/question/index;_ylt=AmllGRiyJxfnrqJjNgBlwJ7sy6IX;_ylv=3?qid=20071102110030AA1Is9n

2007-11-02 08:04:43 · 12 answers · asked by Lex Fok B.M.F. 3

I am, Agnostic. Yeah....I dont go to church or anything. I use to but I dont like people shoving their beliefs down my throat. Im not narrow minded like most, and i think because of that, it has opened my mind to a lot of new things. It let me see other points of views, and not just ONE.
My parents dont like the fact because im not "reliogous", but honeslty, i dont belive in hell or hevan, i dont belive that moses talked to a burning bush, and i belive that people look towards god as a sign of hope and faith. ....As a figure in the mind.

2007-11-02 08:04:02 · 12 answers · asked by Anonymous

2007-11-02 08:04:01 · 11 answers · asked by Anonymous

2007-11-02 08:02:01 · 6 answers · asked by Anonymous

Doesn't the bible clearly state that when Jesus returns, all will be judged? Where's the notion that some "second chance" will exist for seven more years?

Can anyone show me any references to teachings of "the rapture" that are dated prior to the 19th century? How is it that the Christian church survived 1800+ years without such a teaching, if in fact, it is to be believed?

2007-11-02 08:01:20 · 3 answers · asked by Scotty Doesnt Know 7

Most organized religions are advocates for human rights abuses (inquisition, crusades, witch hunts, etc.) and civil rights abuses (no women voting, racism, censorship, etc.) but that those religions in operating in secular, modern governments don't advocate those abuses (openly). But those same religions either now or in the past when they mingled and shared power with the government (theocracies) that those abuses are advocated openly.

For example look how Islam is practiced in America or Western Europe vs. Iran or Taliban Afghanistan, etc. Or Christianity in Medieval Europe.

Basically... how most popular organized religions advocate terrible things but will "modernize" themselves based on external pressure from the government and/or public opinion not because of any internal desire to better themselves.

Anyone else have this observation? Or feel the observation is misguided?

2007-11-02 08:01:05 · 13 answers · asked by Jesus Cake 3

Pop in front of you and say *Hey I am GOD* I can dis-appear re-appear in a mater of seconds? This is the kind of proof ytou want??? What kind of GOD is that? since you dis-believe the GOD of the Holy Bible and in the heck would you know him if he did appear right in front of you?

Seems like you are looking for some magic power or some picture you have in your head that GOD should look like>

So again what kind of proof are you looking for that GOD exsists the one that clearly identifies him in the Holy Scriptures?

2007-11-02 08:00:47 · 27 answers · asked by Anonymous

The followup to "I just found a potato shaped like Jesus!"

No eBay please. Lol.

2007-11-02 07:59:16 · 16 answers · asked by Anonymous

and Jesus in the Qur'an?

2007-11-02 07:56:20 · 10 answers · asked by mrs.w 3

Its seem the value of the dollar has been dropping, and still is, so do you think this will help, bring it back up.

2007-11-02 07:55:52 · 11 answers · asked by Anonymous

Is their choice to abstain from alcohol based on religious doctrine? Thanks

2007-11-02 07:55:29 · 20 answers · asked by Barefoot 6

Ok...I want to know:

1.) Atheist/anyone who believes in evolution, evidence of evolution, I know some, but please, list your sources, and what your evidence is.

2.) Creationists, I would like to know your own evidence, quote your book if need be, but I would much prefer empirical evidence. Once again, site your sources and list your reasons why.

Please no insults, and if the only thing you can say is, "Look it up yourself," please do not respond. Let the games begin!!

2007-11-02 07:54:44 · 27 answers · asked by Anonymous

2007-11-02 07:54:38 · 32 answers · asked by Bruce 7

http://answers.yahoo.com/question/index;_ylt=AnEDBm4hyErzm_CkFKHOtYTsy6IX;_ylv=3?qid=20071102113816AAZRQ0B&show=7#profile-info-YHtoCUn4aa

2007-11-02 07:54:06 · 10 answers · asked by Anonymous

You both (not talking about everyone before you get mad at me to) ask questions that are intentionaly to piss off the opposite side why? your as bad as each other! cant you ask questions without using words that´ll make people feel that your getting at them? and why do you have to keep asking "how can you believe in somethings thats not real" etc.. i know you dont believe in god but the bible only trys to teach people to be kind, good and make wise decisions (i have read the bible and attended Christian school most of my life, before you throw that at me like you do so many others) so stop putting it down. you dont have to believe if you dont want to, i believe if your good and kind of course you´ll go to heaven or where ever it is we go (just hope its a nice place) cant you both please ask questions without harrassing the other side? it makes you both a damanding and religious enforcing people and isnt that what your questioning against?

2007-11-02 07:53:30 · 15 answers · asked by estrellita 5

Ok...please, just give me your reasons on why you think the Bible is right, either partially or totally. Please no scripture quotes if you can help it. I just want your own words on WHY it's right, WHY every other god/deity is wrong, and why YOUR'S is right. If it's emotional put that down, and if you have ANY empirical reasoning, please site and tell. Thank you.

2007-11-02 07:51:38 · 17 answers · asked by Anonymous

Is this the devil's work?

2007-11-02 07:50:34 · 11 answers · asked by Anonymous

Do you dismiss everything that you have not personally laid eyes on? and since Scientists have not figured everything about GOD the Universe and life out what makes you think *You* have?

I think your denial of GOD is more of a personal choice due to your belief that religions is the cause of all bloodshed...

And if you did believe GOD was the creator of the universe would you still reject Monotheistic Faiths?

Lastly why do you think GOD owes it to you that he exsists? you are going to die and fail to exsist, so isn't your responsibility to seek GOD out? GOD and religion will still be around after you are long gone and forgotten about...

2007-11-02 07:50:15 · 34 answers · asked by Anonymous

2007-11-02 07:47:55 · 20 answers · asked by prettyvacant8007 1

2007-11-02 07:46:45 · 13 answers · asked by larissa 6

2007-11-02 07:43:41 · 13 answers · asked by Anonymous

That it really happened and this is partial evidence the bible is true. Your thoughts?

Article

Thirty-Year Secret Leads to Evidence of Worldwide Flood

In 1978, a couple of guys searching for fossils and arrowheads stumbled upon a treasure of bones sticking out of a creek bed near Waco, Texas. It was later discovered that what they found was a family of Columbian mammoths, along with camels, saber-toothed tigers, and a variety of animals yet to be uncovered.

For thirty years it’s been questioned what brought this variety of animals so close together in one site. Today, paleontologists suggest the herd was in the midst of disaster -- “trapped by flood waters and entombed by a mudslide.” They say the placement of the bones show that adults were trying to “lift juveniles up out of the muck when the wall around them collapsed.” Creationists call this even more evidence for God’s Word and the Flood in the days of Noah. Click here to watch the one-and-a-half minute video.

Skeptics have long scoffed at the idea of a worldwide Flood, suggesting it was merely a local one. God’s Word, however, is clear, stating that “the waters prevailed exceedingly upon the earth; and all the high hills, that were under the whole heaven, were covered.”

If the Bible is correct about a Flood which covered everything, then evidences like these should be found. This recent discovery is just more proof that Noah’s Flood exceeded his “known land,” even beyond Waco, Texas

2007-11-02 07:43:33 · 51 answers · asked by sisterzeal 5

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2007-11-02 07:43:32 · 33 answers · asked by Anonymous

The Orthodox Church governs her life by Holy Tradition. Many, however, are confused as to what exactly Holy Tradition is. The word "tradition" comes from the Latin taditio, which is a translation of ta Greek word used frequently in the Scriptures, paradosis. Translated literally, this word means something that is handed on from one person to another, in the same way that a baton is handed over in a relay race. Something that is "traditioned" is passed on from one person or group of people to another. St. Paul clarifies in Galations 1:11 that the Tradition of the Church is "not according to man." In other words, it is revealed by God. It is not a human product. Tradition means an experience, an entire life - not simply a series of teaching, but the living out of those teachings that have come from God who has revealed Himself to us. Tradition is the living out of the revelation of God by His people.

2007-11-02 07:42:30 · 2 answers · asked by Jacob Dahlen 3

so did god make me skeptical so that i would not believe in other gods that fall under the category of mythology? if so, do you think god accidentally made me too skeptical, and so now i can't even believe in him. believe me, i've tried. i just can't do it. why did god screw up?

2007-11-02 07:42:28 · 9 answers · asked by just curious (A.A.A.A.) 5

Exodus 32:14 And the LORD repented of the evil which he thought to do unto his people.

Seems he did indeed repent of an evil he was thinking about doing to his people.

2007-11-02 07:41:49 · 12 answers · asked by River 5

2007-11-02 07:40:59 · 12 answers · asked by roses 3

Why did God make humans capable of the heinous crimes that they commit? What does it accomplish--it just creates victims and suffering. And why can one of these vile people get into heaven if they repent and accept Jesus, and I, as a non-believer, cannot? And the sufferer--does he get into heaven? Christianity is just too liberal for me.

2007-11-02 07:39:36 · 11 answers · asked by stward101 2

http://www.cnn.com/2007/US/law/10/31/funeral.protests.ap/index.html

Don't know if this has hit R&S yet, but what do you think about that?

2007-11-02 07:38:26 · 17 answers · asked by Anonymous

Matthew 24
The Signs of the Times and the End of the Age

3 Now as He sat on the Mount of Olives, the disciples came to Him privately, saying, “Tell us, when will these things be? And what will be the sign of Your coming, and of the end of the age?”
4 And Jesus answered and said to them: “Take heed that no one deceives you. 5 For many will come in My name, saying, ‘I am the Christ,’ and will deceive many. 6 And you will hear of wars and rumors of wars. See that you are not troubled; for all[a]these things must come to pass, but the end is not yet. 7 For nation will rise against nation, and kingdom against kingdom. And there will be famines, pestilences,[b] and earthquakes in various places. 8 All these are the beginning of sorrows.
9 “Then they will deliver you up to tribulation and kill you, and you will be hated by all nations for My name’s sake. 10 And then many will be offended, will betray one another, and will hate one another. 11 Then many false prophets will rise up and deceive many. 12 And because lawlessness will abound, the love of many will grow cold. 13 But he who endures to the end shall be saved. 14 And this gospel of the kingdom will be preached in all the world as a witness to all the nations, and then the end will come.



Finally, after the recent California wildfires, American insurance companies are in a near panic. Just as in the aftermath of Katrina, they're talking about no longer offering insurance in certain high risk areas. Apparently, their risk assessors have determined that catastrophic events are increasing in numbers, scope, and magnitude. In other words, prominent business leaders are now confirming the words of Jesus as He described the crescendo of events that will herald the last days of this age.

But is there a further explanation for the parade of major catastrophes that have befallen the U.S. in the last 7 years? I think there may be.

Don't miss this week's Report on TBN, Daystar, www.hallindsey.com or www.hischannel.com. Check your local listings.

2007-11-02 07:35:45 · 9 answers · asked by sisterzeal 5