Religion & Spirituality - 10 November 2007

If you have a friend that is unsaved and you want to share your faith with them without arguing about it or losing the friendship how would you go about doing it?

2007-11-10 06:42:47 · 14 answers · asked by Anonymous

Name 5 or less: Ministers YOU believe GOD HAS called to preach/teach the Word of God; you know your mentors. Then name 5 or less those who are preaching/teaching that YOU believe GOD HAS NOT called .You can give explanations if you want. I am asking this question because of the many differences I've noticed in the answers and I am curious as to who you listen to and and are taught by. Please be respectful of each other but be honest. Thank you for your participation. BTW, if you have more than 5 you can name them because you may want to include some that are deceased also.

2007-11-10 06:41:07 · 6 answers · asked by Anonymous

2007-11-10 06:39:47 · 10 answers · asked by Anonymous

I'm stuck between "The God delusion" and "God is not great: How religion poisons everything". I've heard the first one is pretty good. I don't know much about either author.

Suggestions are appreciated. Suggestions other than the two titles listed are also appreciated.

Thanks!

2007-11-10 06:39:38 · 29 answers · asked by Meatwad 6

that some superiority created us by some unknown force of power, over the theory of evolution?
i have tried to believe in a god, but i just can't take it seriously, let alone live by his "rules"
i mean, in school they teach us science, how the world and its people came about. They show charts of primates evolving into the humans we are, they talk about the wonders of nature and it's own creations.
why is there such strong mindset on religion today when we have the technology and thousands of proven facts that show how we, and the earth, came about?

please don't begin preaching god's word.
it's not what i'm asking for.

2007-11-10 06:38:01 · 15 answers · asked by joanna 2

2007-11-10 06:35:16 · 14 answers · asked by Ryan W 2

2007-11-10 06:34:37 · 21 answers · asked by SpiritRoaming 7

I'm speaking of an attachment-free platonic love, not lust or desire. At what time in your life did you feel it most clearly? Feel free to include compassion, joy, respect/reverence, others.

2007-11-10 06:33:54 · 5 answers · asked by - 3

If yes, can you describe a case in which it would OK to rape and/ora murder a child?

2007-11-10 06:33:41 · 8 answers · asked by Belzetot 5

This is me turning a lyric from the song "Starlight" by Muse into a question. :o) I tend to do this when I have been drinking.. lol. Hope everyone is having a great Saturday.

2007-11-10 06:29:48 · 21 answers · asked by Linz VT•AM 4

Lets say God came down and somehow proved to everyone that he was God. And the issue of exsistence wasn't an issue anymore.
So how do you think God himself would handle those who are opposed to him, based on things from the bible or the general state of the world?

This question relates to the god of the bible.

Thanks all!

2007-11-10 06:29:03 · 8 answers · asked by queen of snarky-yack again 4

...and it's a public testimony using water as a symbol.

Sounds like an initiation ceremony for any club. Sorry, this sounds trivial and ridiculous. What's going on?

2007-11-10 06:29:01 · 7 answers · asked by ccrider 7

How will you explain this to God at the Judgement?

2007-11-10 06:25:43 · 34 answers · asked by Grandma 1

Where it stated the the word the rabbinical jews say means an absolute one in the Bible verse, The Lord our God is ONE, but in actuality it means a plurality. What is the word in question? This was many years age. Please help. Was debating an honest jewish believer who loves truth.

2007-11-10 06:17:30 · 11 answers · asked by Ace of Spades 5

I'm not trying to offend anyone here. It's just a personal story that I thought was interesting and well written.

The writer is a friend of my girlfriend. He was raised Christian and went to a Christian university, and used to speak adamantly in favor of Christianity. So you can NOT say he was "never a real Christian" or "just doesn't understand."

The essay is not too long, so I encourage you to give it a little thought.

2007-11-10 06:16:33 · 17 answers · asked by skeptic 6

2007-11-10 06:16:32 · 17 answers · asked by Maurice H 6

2007-11-10 06:15:17 · 15 answers · asked by Anonymous

And would they be duty bound to give blood transfusions if needed. Willow no digs at Jehovah Witness'es only asking questions for a reason, don't be so touchy and lighten up.

2007-11-10 06:12:39 · 13 answers · asked by Angel Bonnie 4

2007-11-10 06:10:30 · 9 answers · asked by PediC 5

http://answers.yahoo.com/question/index;_ylt=Ar79L_2d04pnT3xPTfpfiMnd7BR.;_ylv=3?qid=20071110104346AA6djGK
One that I can have respect for.

2007-11-10 06:09:59 · 8 answers · asked by Enigma®Ragnarökin' 7

Am i the only one who feels like punching a wall anytime this bigot opens his mouth about gay couples, abortion or the 'morals' of the religious right? Am i the only one who thinks that he has something stuck up his you-know-what.
Who watched him? Why does he still have a show on TV? And for the religious right, do you share his opinions about gay couples etc?
refer to link: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-g8VNUkIemw

2007-11-10 06:08:53 · 5 answers · asked by uz 5

2007-11-10 06:02:56 · 38 answers · asked by Anonymous

Most of you guys may know that this movie is based on the books by Phillip Pullman and his dark materials triology. It is also known for its connection to athiesm

Given that, would you consider watching this family movie, even if it does go against the teachings of your faith. I wonder.........

Afterall it is a movie and a greatly anticipated one as far as im concerned....

Comments!

2007-11-10 06:01:22 · 18 answers · asked by LOTR Fan 5

Last question for today, I promise!

OK -- so I am intrigued by Fundamentalist Christianity, but I am having a lot of trouble understanding how it works. My question is basically, if Fundamentalists believe the Bible is word for word and literal, what do they believe about this passage?

5: 27 -- Ye have heard that it was said by them of old time, Thou shalt not commit adultery:
5: 28 -- But I say unto you, That whosoever looketh on a woman to lust after her hath committed adultery with her already in his heart.
5: 29 -- And if thy right eye offend thee, pluck it out, and cast it from thee: for it is profitable for thee that one of thy members should perish, and not that thy whole body should be cast into hell.
5: 30 -- And if thy right hand offend thee, cut it off, and cast it from thee: for it is profitable for thee that one of thy members should perish, and not that thy whole body should be cast into hell.

2007-11-10 06:00:05 · 15 answers · asked by Anonymous

I am a Christian. Let's get that straight first. But I don't understand how God can say that I am beautiful, and I always feel so ugly. I have struggled with an eating disorder before and am still struggling with self image...but that aside, could God be lying when he calls me beautiful?

2007-11-10 05:59:11 · 6 answers · asked by Mary Ann 2

I know it is wrong to swear and cuss. and, i also know that God knows what you're thinking every minute of every day. Is it wrong to cuss/swear in your head (what i mean is: is it wrong to think about those words?) (I am a christian) if u know what im talking about, could u tell me the verses in the bible that i can look @? thanks.

2007-11-10 05:57:05 · 14 answers · asked by Believer_of _God 2

2007-11-10 05:54:02 · 11 answers · asked by Anonymous

Give me one word for "God given direction"

I know its a challenge but do not use the words-
Bible
or Christ.
Your insight is appreciated:-)

2007-11-10 05:53:44 · 18 answers · asked by Let's Find Peace 4

If all we have to base belief in God and Jesus is in the Bible, and the Old Testament is based on ancient folklore that portrays God as a homocidal maniac...therefore inducing most Christians to only use the New Testament...where is the actual basis for believing in God in the first place? The only proof of the Judeo/Christian god are ancient writings from a Bedouin society. What makes this believable or reliable?

2007-11-10 05:51:48 · 8 answers · asked by AuroraDawn 7

Generally speaking people who attend universities and those seeking advance learning & knowlege are more likely to become critical thinkers...

Yet when it comes to religions, most folks refuse to be critical thinkers... So why is that?

Perhaps many fear of the "after death" consequences? If that's the case, they don't believe, they just fear???

If a person is uncertain whether a particular religion is true and the god of that religion is real, but that person still "believes" in them because of the expectation of a reward and the FEAR of punishment, then that belief is not a true valid belief or a true faith in that religion and its god... is it?

I just cannot take the words of Father Smith or Father Brown or any other guru at face value. And to read the bible is even less re-assuring to me...

So does that mean that because I am a critical thinker that I deserve less than the sheeps who have lived in fear all their lives and "believe" because of those fears?

2007-11-10 05:51:38 · 8 answers · asked by Anonymous