Religion & Spirituality - 8 November 2007

“Life is a festival only to the wise.”

“You are invited to the festival of this world and your life is blessed”

“You are invited to the festival of this world and your life is blessed”

“Revolution is the festival of the oppressed”

“The truth is that existence wants your life to become a festival...because when you are unhappy, you also throw unhappiness all around. ”

2007-11-08 05:57:53 · 5 answers · asked by Anonymous

I've been going to a church in my old home-town for many years now, and this week I told someone that I was gonna start going to another one, but didn't state to them why. And there is a reason why I didn't tell them, because I didn't want to hurt their feelings. But for a long while now, I have felt shunned by my peers: I would more often than not be left out of gatherings or other outside events, I would be ignored by people my own age, and I would sometimes be criticized for my actions, regardless of whether I knew better or not. One person in particular bullied me at school, which is hypocritical. As a youth of the church, I try to volunteer to speak/act/whatever for youth services, but always end up being forgotten about or told I'm not suitable for the task. For these reasons, and more, I've decided to move to another church. But some people aren't happy with me about it either. Have I made the right choice to leave, or am I unintentionally seeking attention?

2007-11-08 05:57:45 · 17 answers · asked by dannytheradioman 1

The world today is full of hypocrites and liars. I am used to atheists and other heathens and ungodly people acting in such ways, but what do you think of these people who act such ways and claim to be christians? I see them every day both on R&S and in real life, and it is obvious that they are not serving God, but rather Satan. Their liberal agenda does not fit with the Bible, which they try to twist to justify their lifestyle and the women run rampant trying to lead men astray.

What do you make of all this? How do you treat such hypocritical Christians?

2007-11-08 05:56:49 · 18 answers · asked by Saved by Grace 3

Many protestants try to disprove the papacy by saying Peter was never in Rome.

Now, I like a good argument, but it has to be based on facts. Trying to say that Peter didnt go to Rome is just ridiculous, and flies in the face of history.

Tertullian, in "The Demurrer Against the Heretics" (A.D. 200), Ignatius of Antioch, in his "Letter to the Romans" (A.D. 110), Irenaeus, in his "Against Heresies" (A.D. 190), and Lactantius, in his "The Death of the Persecutors" (A.D. 318) all write about Peter being in Rome.

Clement of Alexandria wrote at the turn of the third century. A fragment of his work Sketches is preserved in Eusebius of Caesarea’s Ecclesiastical History, the first history of the Church. Clement wrote, “When Peter preached the word publicly at Rome, and declared the gospel by the Spirit, many who were present requested that Mark, who had been for a long time his follower and who remembered his sayings, should write down what had been proclaimed".

2007-11-08 05:55:21 · 14 answers · asked by Catholic Crusader 3

Never put up atheism against a Roman Catholic pope. Big mistake Mr. Gorbychov. ref: Biography of Pope John Paul ii.

2007-11-08 05:54:39 · 3 answers · asked by Anonymous

Leviticus. 11:5 "And the coney* (*rabbit), because he cheweth the cud,..."

The Bible teaches that rabbits really chew the cud. Do we have to teach our kids in Christian American public schools that rabbits chew the cud?

2007-11-08 05:53:32 · 8 answers · asked by Anonymous

2007-11-08 05:52:03 · 4 answers · asked by Anonymous

i just cant seem to get my patience and temper under control and ive tried so hard and i can control it for a while maybe two weeks and then i blow up at my husband or the kids and then i feel awful. im praying for help and everyhting and tryign to think b4 ispeak but its so hard to remeber!!

2007-11-08 05:52:00 · 37 answers · asked by call_me_LaLa 6

If I want to become a catholic, and be a lay-person, how should I dress.

2007-11-08 05:51:05 · 13 answers · asked by Peter R 3

There is an overwhelming use of the number three in the Gospel (pointing of course to the "Trinity"), particularly in the events and story of the crucifixion and Resurrection of Jesus. Can anybody add to those mentioned below? (Also, I imagine there are many that can be found hidden in the OT...feel free to mention these as well!)...

2007-11-08 05:49:41 · 5 answers · asked by whitehorse456 5

We can get a group of 100 randomly selected people, and have them write stories about their day to day lives, then have it all justified by an imaginary being, and a homeless guy who travels around the desert in search of food and water. I'm sure they will be pretty amazed when they will read it. I'm sure they will accept it as truth just like people accept the bible as truth.

2007-11-08 05:49:33 · 7 answers · asked by Anonymous

Rewording this.

Mormons teach that God was once a man on another planet. That He served His god so well that He was elevated to godhood. However the book of Numbers clearly states that God is not a man. The verse below clearly says God is not a man. It also says He is not the son of man. If He had been a man on another planet then He would be a son of man. So why do mormons claim God was a man in contradiction of what the Bible teaches?

Numbers 23:19 God is not a man, that he should lie; neither the son of man, that he should repent: hath he said, and shall he not do it? or hath he spoken, and shall he not make it good?

2007-11-08 05:49:04 · 52 answers · asked by Bible warrior 5

I cannot beleive this!! what do you guys think?? feel? i'm speechless!!

http://news.yahoo.com/s/nm/20071108/od_nm/prostitutes_dc;_ylt=AsOOtwfcT3PnM1qlTgnAOyPtiBIF

2007-11-08 05:48:22 · 25 answers · asked by Anonymous

Once upon a time there was this girl who had four boyfriends.


She loved the 4th boyfriend the most and adored him with rich robes and
treated him to the finest of delicacies. She gave him nothing but the
best.

She also loved the 3rd boyfriend very much and was always showing him
off to neighboring kingdoms. However, she feared that one day he would
leave her for another.

She also loved her 2nd boyfriend. He was her confidant and was always
kind, considerate and patient with her. Whenever this girl faced a
problem, she could confide in him, and he would help her get through
the
difficult times.

The girls 1st boyfriend was a very loyal partner and had made great
contributions in maintaining her wealth and kingdom. However, she did
not love the first boyfriend. Although he loved her deeply, she hardly
took notice of him!

One day, the girl fell ill and she knew her time was short. She thought
of her luxurious life and wondered, I now have four boyfriends with
me, but when I die, I'll be all alone."

Thus, she asked the 4th boyfriend, "I loved you the most, endowed you
with the finest clothing and showered great care over you. Now that I'm
dying, will you follow me and keep me company?"

"No way!", replied the 4th boyfriend, and he walked away without
another
word.

His answer cut like a sharp knife right into her heart.

The sad girl then asked the 3rd boyfriend, "I loved you all my life.
Now that I'm dying, will you follow me and keep me company?"

"No!", replied the 3rd boyfriend. "Life is too good! When you die, I'm
going to marry someone else!"

Her heart sank and turned cold.

She then asked the 2nd boyfriend, "I have always turned to you for help
and you've always been there for me.

When I die, will you follow me and keep me company?"

"I'm sorry, I can't help you out this time!", replied the 2nd
boyfriend.
"At the very most, I can only walk with you to your grave."

His answer struck her like a bolt of lightning, and the girl was
devastated.

Then a voice called out: "I'll go with you. I'll follow you no matter
where you go."
The girl looked up, and there was her first boyfriend. He was very
skinny as he suffered from malnutrition and neglect.

Greatly grieved, the girl said, "I should have taken much better care
of
you when I had the chance!"


In truth, you have 4 boyfriends in your lives:

Your 4th boyfriend is your body. No matter how much time and effort you
lavish in making it look good, it will leave you when you die.

Your 3rd boyfriend is your possessions, status and wealth. When you
die,
it will all go to others.

Your 2nd boyfriend is your family and friends. No matter how much they
have been there for you, the furthest they can stay by you is up to the
grave.

And your 1st boyfriend is your Soul. Often neglected in pursuit of
wealth, power and pleasures of the world.

However, your Soul is the only thing that will follow you where ever
you
go. Cultivate, strengthen and cherish it now, for it is the only part
of
you that will follow you to the throne of God and continue with you
throughout Eternity.

2007-11-08 05:47:14 · 11 answers · asked by cashelmara 7

I though sin was sin was sin. It doesn't matter the degree, the bible states:

"For whosoever shall keep the whole law, and yet offend in one point, he is guilty of all." -- James 2:10

Doesn't God, not man, determine what is sin and He will determine the proper method of reconciliation with Him?

2007-11-08 05:45:54 · 17 answers · asked by Dr. G™ 3

“We hold these truths to be self-evident; that all men are created equal; that they are endowed by their Creator with certain unalienable rights; that among these are life, liberty, and the pursuit of happiness; that to secure these rights, governments are instituted among men, deriving their just powers from the consent of the governed; that whenever any form of government becomes destructive of these ends, it is the right of the people to alter or to abolish it, and to institute new government, laying its foundation on such principals and organizing its powers in such form as to them shall seem most likely to effect their safety and happiness.”

2007-11-08 05:45:47 · 20 answers · asked by Anonymous

2007-11-08 05:45:06 · 19 answers · asked by Anonymous

Y'know, those days where everything someone says just sounds sexual....

anyone?

2007-11-08 05:43:30 · 30 answers · asked by Anonymous

Satan is did not create evil nor can he be ervery where as God is. Satan can only be at one place at a time. Furthermore, since satan was created by God, then where do Satan's actions come from. God made all things, everey action, thought, and being. if it was not God then it must have been some other god(or idol). So since God controlls all things and created all things then he created good and evil and controlls what is good and evil, am I right.(Isaih 45)

2007-11-08 05:42:10 · 10 answers · asked by Anonymous

you know what i'm talking about. if you don't, don't answer. the scene where she shows jay and silent bob how she doesn't have 'any equipment.'

i mean, jesus was never married, right? and he was sinless, so he would have no need for anything there, right? god knew he wouldn't use it....so did he have it?

2007-11-08 05:41:53 · 10 answers · asked by Anonymous

Without telling me what you were taught -- can you consider what you were taught -- and based on that, guess what percentage of humanity will go to Hell.
Or, if you prefer, the percentage of all persons alive today.

Look at the world around you (the whole world) and give it your best guess.

Of course, your estimations may vary a great deal depending on what you have been taught about Hell -- but for this part of my report I need to get your answers without knowing how you've been taught about it, or what your specific religion is.

Obviously, to answer this question you must at least believe that Hell exists.

I thank you in advance for your participation.

2007-11-08 05:40:04 · 11 answers · asked by Saint Nearly 5

Do you feel it is possible to be a Christian woman as well as a feminist?

2007-11-08 05:39:15 · 11 answers · asked by Jane 6

Considering that Pat contends that the 9/11 tragedy was God's punishment for the United States being an "immoral" nation, does it seem weid that he now supports a candidate that is pro-choice and pro gay rights?

2007-11-08 05:37:43 · 12 answers · asked by Anonymous

we have a problem. im baptized in the greek orthodox church and my fiances religious background is baptist but he never went to church growing up. in order to get married in mychurch he needs to get baptized. I have been calling churches and they say getting baptized is a very spiritual thing. I mean he belives in god and all that but the preachor was saying he has to live by god. Sinning is basically everything bad pre.. marital sex, smoking, drinking , lying so what do they mean you have to give up your life to god? So what does getting baptized really mean and can't he get baptized just for beliving in god?? or does he really have to be SAVED and all this other stuff that is tooo complicated to live life by.
please help

2007-11-08 05:30:13 · 14 answers · asked by ? 2

Is it the result of sin?

2007-11-08 05:29:57 · 24 answers · asked by Anonymous

JW being a Jehovah's Witness for those who don't know...

also, this is supposed to be humorous so please don't get your panties all in a wad!!!

2007-11-08 05:29:10 · 23 answers · asked by grayeyeddame 2

And no, I don't mean a Richard. Have you ever stopped to think why you should be so busy impressing Him and living up to his standards and cleaning up/dealing with His messes?

2007-11-08 05:28:49 · 21 answers · asked by Shat Splatterson 2

2007-11-08 05:26:42 · 10 answers · asked by base man 1

http://www.dallasnews.com/sharedcontent/dws/news/washington/stories/110807dnnatrobertson.1ea71da24.html

2007-11-08 05:26:23 · 4 answers · asked by Anonymous

Right now my favorite song is:

Rebellion Lies by The Arcade Fire

and I love everything from The Sounds

I am curious as to what kind of music everyone likes

2007-11-08 05:26:09 · 37 answers · asked by MNgirl@thebeach 4