Religion & Spirituality - 9 November 2007

Genesis, Chapter 3, verse 24 has the following to say:

"So He drove the man out; and at the east of the garden of Eden He stationed the cherubim and the flaming sword which turned every direction to guard the way to the tree of life.sword, to guard the way to the tree of life."

Does anyone have any idea why the Cherubim are now shirking their guard duty? Did the Entrance to the Garden of Eden simply vanish later in history? Why is that "fact" not in the bible too? Seems relevant to the credibility of it.

Why isn't there a "Fiery Sword" International Park? People could stand next to the sword or the Cherubin and have their pictures taken, just like the changing of the guard in London.

Nothing in "God's Holy Word" ever said that the entrance became invisible. But, since that would be the simplest way to protect the area, why not do that to begin with instead of posting angelic guards with a flaming sword?

Hmm, seems kinda fishy, like the Bible's a bunch of crap afterall.

2007-11-09 08:57:58 · 7 answers · asked by coralsnayk 3

I allowed the Yahoo Community to pick what they thought was the best answer to my question regarding the Immaculate Conception of Mary, and they chose an answer that is absolutely wrong, according to even the most liberal interpretation of the term:

http://answers.yahoo.com/question/?qid=20071101015044AAYWXZc

The complete and correct information on the matter is available here:

http://www.newadvent.org/cathen/07674d.htm

How can anyone claim faith alone and scripture alone as their dogma, appeal to the power of the Holy Spirit for guidance, arrive at numerous incorrect and widely divergent answers (like they did on this one) yet still claim to know the truth?

2007-11-09 08:57:13 · 17 answers · asked by Anonymous

I mean no disrespect to Muslims, in fact, I would like to encourage them to speak out more frequently and clearly about their beliefs, because some have claimed it to be a "religion of peace". So if it is, then why do we never hear the condemnation from the general Muslim communities whenever people claiming to be from their religion kill and maim people in terrorist type insurgencies and attacks? I pay attention to the news and I sincerely almost never hear Muslim leaders speaking out on a daily basis against violence in the form of terrorism. It seems that if Muslims want to be taken seriously and accepted as a religion of peace, they should be the LOUDEST in speaking out after every single act of violence committed in the name of Islam. Please, once again, accept this as my opinion and not an attack.

2007-11-09 08:54:46 · 22 answers · asked by Anonymous

In which to meditate/pray/whatever you do...

2007-11-09 08:52:44 · 22 answers · asked by Armless Joe, Bipedal Foe 6

(Please don't answer by saying blithely that you *know* he does, just pretend that somehow proof had been furnished that he definitely did not) Would you then live your life differently? Would you be less kind? Would you experiment with homosexual desires? The crux of my question is, what have you "given up" for your faith? Or would you actually live the same as you do now?

2007-11-09 08:50:49 · 27 answers · asked by DavinaOpines 5

In the beginning was the Word, and the Word was with God, and the Word was God.
And the same was in the beginning with God.
All things were made by him; and withouthim was not any thing that was made.
In him was life; and the life was the light of men.
And the light shineth in darkness; and the darkness comprehended it not.
John 1:1-4

Thoughts?

2007-11-09 08:50:19 · 14 answers · asked by strplng warrior mom 6

I am honestly interested in how many Christians have read the Bible.

2007-11-09 08:50:14 · 24 answers · asked by ? 6

I've seen several people state that they don't follow any religion, they just go by God's word. Where do they get God's word if not from their religion? Is God speaking personally with all of these people or did they read what they believe to be his word in the holy book of their religion?

2007-11-09 08:49:58 · 13 answers · asked by Sun: supporting gay rights 7

There's a huge spiritual convention this weekend, and I'm wondering if I should go see a pyschic.
Would you spend money to see what they have to say?
How would you choose one from the dozens they have?

2007-11-09 08:49:05 · 15 answers · asked by lojix 3

2007-11-09 08:49:02 · 7 answers · asked by Anonymous

Even this one has been asked more than once.

2007-11-09 08:49:00 · 7 answers · asked by Nels 7

I want to know who your online crushes are...your secrets are safe with me, Bay-bee! ;0)

2007-11-09 08:48:37 · 34 answers · asked by Anonymous

2007-11-09 08:47:49 · 29 answers · asked by Agit8r 2

2007-11-09 08:47:22 · 13 answers · asked by Shawn B 7

2007-11-09 08:46:43 · 20 answers · asked by Anonymous

I don't understand this please help!!.....

Well, the teleological argument is about God being the designer of the Uinverse ect.... then why do people like atheists agree with the idea of Evolution? I understand why people would agree with the Big bang theory because it has scientific evidence, but does evolution??- how can something like an eye evolve??


Please explain to me why people like the theory of Evolution rather than the teleological argument.


Thanks x

2007-11-09 08:45:29 · 10 answers · asked by Anonymous

2007-11-09 08:45:12 · 5 answers · asked by Anonymous

2007-11-09 08:44:34 · 11 answers · asked by Anonymous

...clearly says it takes more than that?


Can't get his story straight?

2007-11-09 08:43:24 · 10 answers · asked by Fred S - AM Cappo Di Tutti Capi 5

Okay, I have three different questions for you, which are related to each other. I would ask that you read each question in order, and think carefully about each question, formulating your answer to each one BEFORE reading the next question. Oh, and if the second question doesn't apply to you, don't post an answer.

Okay, now for the questions:

1. Many people believe that blacks in the United States should be given compensation from whites because their ancestors were slaves some 150 years ago. Do you believe that white people should be morally required to provide this compensation?

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2. If you believe, either literally or metaphorically, in the biblical account of Adam and Eve eating the apple, do you think that modern people morally deserve to go to Hell for a choice which their distant ancestors made and which they had no power over?

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3. Now, if you answered 'no' to the first question and 'yes' to the second question, how do you reconcile those two positions?

2007-11-09 08:42:25 · 17 answers · asked by Anonymous

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Master-slave_morality

2007-11-09 08:39:29 · 22 answers · asked by Anonymous

If yes, were your friends and/or neighbors supportive? Did you learn anything in a spiritual sense or otherwise, from the event? TY

2007-11-09 08:39:22 · 7 answers · asked by Anonymous

I think that they are different. Karma is universal law of cause and effect. It has nothing to do with morals or religion. God however, rewards the good and punishes the bad. Therefore, karma exists for atheists and God for the Christians.

2007-11-09 08:37:58 · 5 answers · asked by Anonymous

Most atheists say they like to research other religions. (That I have spoken to, I mean.) So I'm just curious how many of you have read it.

2007-11-09 08:37:18 · 65 answers · asked by Anthem Demon R&S addict 6

And try to make them talk like a ventriloquist dummy?

2007-11-09 08:36:33 · 15 answers · asked by Armless Joe, Bipedal Foe 6

(Matthew 7:21-23) 21 “Not everyone saying to me, ‘Lord, Lord,’ will enter into the kingdom of the heavens, but the one doing the will of my Father who is in the heavens will. 22 Many will say to me in that day, ‘Lord, Lord, did we not prophesy in your name, and expel demons in your name, and perform many powerful works in your name?’ 23 And yet then I will confess to them: I never knew YOU! Get away from me, YOU workers of lawlessness.

Obviously they believed in Jesus. so what made them unaccaptable? evidently they weren't as saved as their religious teachers told them , right?

what does it take to be saved? (Matthew 24:13) 13 But he that has endured to the end is the one that will be saved.

(Philippians 3:13-14) . . .Brothers, I do not yet consider myself as having laid hold on [it]; but there is one thing about it: Forgetting the things behind and stretching forward to the things ahead, 14

2007-11-09 08:36:28 · 14 answers · asked by zorrro857 4

perhaps this question is more for Catholics, but I do know some non-Catholic Christians who also went there, and as a result converted to Catholicism.

My sister recently went, and she returned a different person. She was healed of mental illness, and no longer needs medication.

I am interested in your experience.

2007-11-09 08:36:24 · 7 answers · asked by Anonymous

2007-11-09 08:34:08 · 35 answers · asked by londonpeter2003 4

DRAGON 2008
"I BELIEVE IN U.S."

2007-11-09 08:33:59 · 12 answers · asked by Anonymous

christians have an excuse for everything.
if there is anyone who dares to have their own opinion about what they believe, they get offended and immediately try to proof them wrong.

Also,
the bible might say all these things, but who knows it is 100% fact?
seriously.
It is just like as if I would read a Dr. Seuss book to you, would you believe everything said in it?
I am not saying God does not exist, I do not know, he might and let me tell you, that you will be surprised to find out how many christians arent actually 100% sure either if God exists, but are pressured into attending church.
let kids make their own choices.
i grew up in an atheist family, and it is not like we go outside and scream "we are anti-christ, join usss"
no we don't and we accept everyones religion, my sister who is 8 wears a cross around her neck, she beliefs in God and we do not tell her she is wrong or anything, let people believe in what they want to.

2007-11-09 08:31:42 · 8 answers · asked by Ann(ie) 2