Religion & Spirituality - 2 November 2007

We are to spread the gospel to every nation. The gospel in a nutshell is John, 3:16 " For God so loved the world that He gave His one and only Son. That whoever believes in him shall not perish but have eternal life."

Notice that the gospel says LOVED, not scared and that it doesn't say go to Hell, it talks about "not perishing" or in other words not being destroyed.

It seems to me, we are suppose to be spreading the "good news" which is contradictory to saying someone is going to Hell.

So, here is the question: Taking into consideration what was mentioned above, if you are one that continues to preach Hell, do you feel like you are really spreading the gospel or good news? If so, what makes you believe that Hellfire is good news?

P.S. I am a Christian and am looking for well thought out answers. I am not fond of cut and paste.

2007-11-02 01:52:12 · 26 answers · asked by Anonymous

Where the Bible is factually correct, it is to be taken literally. Where it is not factually correct, it is to be taken allegorically. Just BRILLIANT!!!!

2007-11-02 01:50:08 · 6 answers · asked by I'm an Atheist 3

you are a christian but rest of familly are not

2007-11-02 01:47:37 · 20 answers · asked by Mangy P 1

would have Christianity and the Bible taken hold as it has, if it began in 2007, instead of 2000 years ago...? For example, the Bible would need a complete re-write to not look rediculous to today's scientists. (Whales are fish, bats are birds, and dInosaurs never existed. The earth is the center of the universe, and flat, and the sun revolves around it? yeah, ok)

2007-11-02 01:47:14 · 16 answers · asked by I'm an Atheist 3

Justify this!

Jesus descended from which son of David?

Solomon (Matthew 1:6)
Nathan(Luke3:31)

2007-11-02 01:42:20 · 22 answers · asked by Acid 3

How could Mohammad knew that deep in ocean is dark while he unlettered , lived in desert

Or (the Unbelievers’ state) is like the depths of darkness in a vast deep ocean, overwhelmed with billow topped by billow, topped by (dark) clouds: depths of darkness, one above another: if a man stretches out his hands, he can hardly see it! for any to whom Allah giveth not light, there is no light!
al Noor .40

2007-11-02 01:41:23 · 4 answers · asked by Anonymous

"Don't Laugh at Me"

I'm a little boy with glasses, the one they call a "geek"
A little girl who never smiles cuz I got braces on my teeth
And I know how it feels to cry myself to sleep

I'm that kid on every playground who’s always chosen last
A single teenage mother tryin' to overcome my past
You don't have to be my friend but is it too much to ask

Don't laugh at me; don't call me names
Don't get your pleasure from my pain
In God's eyes we're all the same
Some day we'll all have perfect wings

I'm the beggar on the corner
You’ve passed me on the street
I wouldn't be out here begging if I had enough to eat
And don't think I don't notice that our eyes never meet

I'm Fat. I'm Thin. I’m Short. I'm Tall. I'm Deaf. I'm Blind.
Hey aren't we all?

Don't laugh at me; don’t call me names
Don't get your pleasure from my pain
In God's eyes we're all the same

Don't laugh at me.. :(

With ~Love~ In Christ.. :)

2007-11-02 01:39:56 · 11 answers · asked by EyeLovesJesus 6

And why is not one that rhymes with "clucking seven"?


Yes I am bored........

2007-11-02 01:37:37 · 4 answers · asked by Cotton Wool Ninja 6

if christianity is the one and only real religion and all others are false does that mean before jesus there was no real religion---any thoughts--smile and enjoy the day

2007-11-02 01:32:44 · 52 answers · asked by lazaruslong138 6

Hopefully people will read the details.

Theft of a service or rape?

A woman judge said it was theft of a service:
http://www.philly.com/inquirer/home_region/20071031_Phila__Bar_slams_judge_in_rape_case.html

What do you think? Read the article, take a minute to ponder, then answer.

What are the implications of making it a theft of service? Will it discourage women from prostituion?

What are the implication of keeping it rape?

Was the judge right or wrong?

If a maid was forced to clean a house by gunpoint what is that? Would this situation be similiar?

Then again, rape is defined as forced sex on an unwilling participant. I'm sure the lady was unwilling when she saw that gun.

I will refrain from giving my opinion at the moment but I'm curious to see how other people think.

What do you think?

2007-11-02 01:31:16 · 35 answers · asked by Emperor Insania Says Bye! 5

Not that I'd do such a thing.... I'm just curious.

2007-11-02 01:29:46 · 13 answers · asked by Lucid Interrogator 5

2007-11-02 01:28:30 · 22 answers · asked by Pieuse Lucie 2

Many rejects or are dissatisfied with themselves but, God's Word says differently.
How can we be sure that God was well aware of our conception and our forthcoming exsistance?

2007-11-02 01:27:30 · 5 answers · asked by INCOGNITO 3

by an atheist?

2007-11-02 01:26:27 · 13 answers · asked by I'm an Atheist 3

2007-11-02 01:23:40 · 13 answers · asked by I'm an Atheist 3

Today is my 17th birthday, but as of 4:45 am, this morning a call came that my grandmother passed away. She had been in the hospital for a little over 2 weeks. Since my father wasnt there and my mom was a single parent who worked the 9-5 to support us( I have no siblings), until I was 15 my grandma lived with me and she raised me into the moral person and loving person I am today. I Love her sooo much and its so hard to let go of her and she her in her final days suffering. I had an omen she might pass away on my birthday and I was scared of it. My mom says that She loved me so much that she might have wanted to give her spirt to me on the say i died so I will always remember her. But I am scared that maybe God (I am christian) is mad at me for someothing that she passes on day I entered the Earth. I really need some help and would appreciateit. It's really hard especially getting the death news about 40minutes ago.

2007-11-02 01:23:04 · 14 answers · asked by Anonymous

It seems like every Islamist on YA does.

2007-11-02 01:22:13 · 8 answers · asked by Anonymous

do christians think its ok for men to have long hair? can u show me where in the bible it says it?

2007-11-02 01:22:03 · 18 answers · asked by Anonymous

how old is the earth and can u prove it?

2007-11-02 01:20:20 · 16 answers · asked by Anonymous

2007-11-02 01:17:28 · 7 answers · asked by Anonymous

Its just whenever I point out a part of the bible that makes no sense or is weird or sometimes even evil, I am told that it is not meant to be taken literally and should be interprated this way etc etc...

So can I take whatever parts I like as analogies? What about the ten commandments? If I do not like them can I see them as things open to my interpretation? Please do answer I am truly interested in how this is justified.

2007-11-02 01:17:23 · 8 answers · asked by Birdy is my real name 6

Two hunters are walking through the first and suddenly one of them clasps his chest and falls to the ground. Frantically, the other hunter calls 911 and yells "I think my friend has died, what do I do?" The operator calmly responds "First, you have to see if he's really dead". "ok" says the hunter, "hold on". Then there's a loud BANG!!!, and the hunter gets back on the phone and says "I'm sure he's dead now... now what do you want me to do?"

2007-11-02 01:14:51 · 4 answers · asked by I'm an Atheist 3

I believe in Jesus and I have seen changes in me lately as far as my mentality goes. But there are some things that are hard to let go - how can we do that? If we die with that one sin we didn't repent - do you think its fair to say we are thrown in the lake of fire? What are your opinions?

2007-11-02 01:13:24 · 20 answers · asked by Frontier123 2

Do you look down upon atheists?

2007-11-02 01:12:58 · 12 answers · asked by Razor 5

I know as Christians we are urged to "Keep putting up with each other", because we are all imperfect.
And "forgive one another"

I remember my mom told me once, when someone hurts you, they gain a certain level of power over your emotions, and when you don't forgive them they keep that power. So in order to regain control over your feelings you should forgive them for hurting you.

As much as I understand Jehovah's teachings and my mom's wise words, is it un- Christian-like to not forgive someone who isn't sorry for what they did?

2007-11-02 01:12:05 · 18 answers · asked by Anonymous

2007-11-02 01:09:57 · 13 answers · asked by Link strikes back 6

my freewill is evidence that god cannot be omnipotent

2007-11-02 01:09:54 · 11 answers · asked by Anonymous

2007-11-02 01:07:09 · 16 answers · asked by sambamurthy r 1

2007-11-02 01:03:53 · 26 answers · asked by Cotton Wool Ninja 6

2007-11-02 01:01:12 · 9 answers · asked by Gan 1