Religion & Spirituality - 15 November 2007

I was raised Christian...I am now atheist, as I have been for the last 8 years. However, I still find Christian rituals rather comforting, and I believe that if I were to have a family, I would want to bring my children up with some faith. I, myself, cannot believe, but I can appreciate the faith of others.

Is this wrong if no one else knows about my lack of belief? Do you think this would cause any real long-term problems?

2007-11-15 06:17:46 · 36 answers · asked by Nipivy 4

2007-11-15 06:14:22 · 28 answers · asked by STFU Dude 6

Do you have proof that He does not exist? Did something happen to change your life? Did you used to believe, but move away from it?

What do you say to people who try to convert you? Does it make you mad to hear someone talk to you about God? How do you feel about death? Do you think anything will happen after life?

One last question, and this isn't related to the above. Are you happy with your life? Is there anything you would want to change about you, or the world?

And please, this isn't the time to bash God, faith, or religion. I want to know exactly how you feel, just remember to be respectful. Thanks!

2007-11-15 06:13:52 · 47 answers · asked by Meg S 2

If God forgives all sins, why is there a Hell? And if not Hell, another place for 'evil'? By the way, I'm Pagan

2007-11-15 06:13:37 · 15 answers · asked by Anonymous

BELIEVING THAT GOD IS REAL IS NOT GOING TO MAKE HIM REAL.
We will never know if there is a god or not so why isnt everyone an agnostic
How do you know that the bible is the word of god?
If you have faith that the bible (you believe that the bible is the word of god w/o seein evidence) is the word of god why dont you have faith in Unicorns and Dragons
is it because there are no negative consecuenses if you dont believe in them?

2007-11-15 06:13:12 · 31 answers · asked by Anonymous

2007-11-15 06:13:11 · 11 answers · asked by Anonymous

This does not mean that I am afraid of reality. I accept evolution and I even welcome science. I know these things are real partly because I am studying them (studying for RN degree), plus I work in a hospital. Despite that a belief in God, doesn't not erase my ability to conceptualize reality.

2007-11-15 06:10:47 · 13 answers · asked by Anonymous

I am really interested in converting to scientology.
I agree with the main principles of scientology and I would like to know more about officialy becoming a member.
I am 15 right now and I heard that you cant become an official member until you are 18, is this true?
And no I am not just doing it because my I have read about celebs becoming members, I am really serious about this. I have been through the scientolgy website many times. Will my parents need to know about it?

2007-11-15 06:07:16 · 22 answers · asked by Anonymous

My fiance is wanting a certain sword and he said that its called The Sword of David.

2007-11-15 06:06:57 · 8 answers · asked by waffle 1

Since I know now better how the bible came about and since we're not perfect human beigns do you believe that god tried to fix his mistake and come up with the new testament? Do you believe god is perfect then?

2007-11-15 06:06:00 · 21 answers · asked by Socialbutterfly 2

...the dinosaurs? They not only believe it, they are so delusional that they think they can actually show evidence of it. It is incredible that religion shamelessly, and proudly, perpetuates such ignorance.

2007-11-15 06:05:37 · 24 answers · asked by Anonymous

2007-11-15 06:05:11 · 9 answers · asked by MNgirl@thebeach 4

I do not believe that Noah's Ark ever existed. Basically, I want to know what other anecdotes in the Bible are disputed. Did they happen or did they not?

Jonah and the whale would have to be another one.

If so many stories are disputed even by Christians, does that allow you to further question Christianity?

2007-11-15 06:03:57 · 12 answers · asked by Anonymous

I think that it should im just courious and please dont be rude

2007-11-15 06:01:39 · 47 answers · asked by Anonymous

2007-11-15 06:01:11 · 12 answers · asked by realchurchhistorian 4

Reference: http://answers.yahoo.com/question/index;_ylt=AhgRoKo44ecPzmvBDBPWWCbd7BR.;_ylv=3?qid=20071115104635AAVdLiv

I notice that not a single answer (with the exception of a couple of obscure references to coins) provided any specific details as to why anybody actually believed in Caesar or the acts he performed during his lifetime. Overwhelmingly, the answers centered on first-hand contemporary accounts. Of course, the New Testament is composed primarily of first-hand accounts of Jesus' life. So why is it that Christianity is deemed unreasonable and mocked by atheists while they are willing to accept Caesar's life without actually having read any direct evidence of him (since no atheists actually provided any specifics)? And is it true (as the responses suggest) that atheists accept many things as factual without any evidence? Isn't this absolutely contrary to atheists' claims?

2007-11-15 06:00:27 · 5 answers · asked by Anonymous

and yet they don't even have the whole Bible? I mean, if there are seven whole books of the Bible which you've never read, then how can you know what's there?

2007-11-15 06:00:00 · 8 answers · asked by The Raven † 5

What kind of questions did you ask to get where you are now regarding belief?

2007-11-15 05:58:49 · 20 answers · asked by Linz VT•AM 4

2007-11-15 05:57:16 · 9 answers · asked by Anonymous

Secrets in the dollar bill - you gotta see this!?

http://www.buzzhumor.com/videos/2264/Eye_on_Dollar_Bill

2007-11-15 05:56:56 · 11 answers · asked by Kaliko 6

I've been told stuff like this by friends.

I've heard there is a fallout shelter inside every Mormon church. That they have a year's supply of food and possibly weapons and communication equipment.

Now, I don't personally know any Mormons, but I've also heard that this information is 'classified'.
I'm not joking or making this up, just repeating what I was told ad trying to find out some real facts.

Is any of what I say true?
Am I dead wrong?
Since I'm not LDS, can I even be told?

SERIOUS ANSWERS ONLY, PLEASE.
Otherwise, I'd have stuck this question over in Polls and Surveys.

2007-11-15 05:56:10 · 18 answers · asked by tryandfindus 5

The LORD then said to Noah, "Go into the ark, you and your whole family, because I have found you righteous in this generation.

In the fourth generation your descendants will come back here, for the sin of the Amorites has not yet reached its full measure."

"O unbelieving generation," Jesus replied, "how long shall I stay with you? How long shall I put up with you? Bring the boy to me."

At that time the sign of the Son of Man will appear in the sky, and all the nations of the earth will mourn. They will see the Son of Man coming on the clouds of the sky, with power and great glory. And he will send his angels with a loud trumpet call, and they will gather his elect from the four winds, from one end of the heavens to the other...Even so, when you see all these things, you know that it is near, right at the door. I tell you the truth, this generation will certainly not pass away until all these things have happened.

2007-11-15 05:54:15 · 4 answers · asked by Fred S - AM Cappo Di Tutti Capi 5

Just curious to know

2007-11-15 05:53:09 · 39 answers · asked by Anonymous

When Jesus was on earth in the human form, was he omnipitent? If so, then why did he quote, "I alone can do nothing." and "Father, why have you forsaken me."

2007-11-15 05:52:21 · 22 answers · asked by Anonymous

beliefs? I know you understandably fume over the fire and brimstone accusations as much as Christians are bothered by atheists thinking that they are a bunch of clueless flock following the herd.

But do ever find yourself just annoyed at a human being just for them having a belief in God without knowing anything else about them?

2007-11-15 05:51:37 · 19 answers · asked by Hope 4

describe here)? There's the childish 5-pointed star and the kind that looks kind of geometric.

2007-11-15 05:51:33 · 7 answers · asked by Anonymous

She admitted that she did not feel the presence of God for 50 years. Is it possible that she did not make it to heaven?

2007-11-15 05:50:56 · 16 answers · asked by Dr. G™ 3

I think this guy has some special connections. Since we can now depend on God for rain could we pray for other things? Could he miracle away the IED's that blow up our GI's?

2007-11-15 05:48:59 · 17 answers · asked by Anonymous

Question for you...
I'm an egoist.
Suppose you lose your wallet.
I find it. It has your ID, so I could easily return it.
I believe that it is to my benefit to keep the wallet, and having found it, that I am entitled to it.
If you feel the same way, don't bother answering.
If you believe that I have an ethical obligation to return your wallet to you, please tell me why.
Don't just tell me that it is the "right" thing to do. Keep in mind that since I'm an egoist, I think that the "right" thing to do is to preserve my best interests.

2007-11-15 05:48:33 · 22 answers · asked by slinkywizzard 4

Since the vast majority of people responded that they do indeed believe in Julius Caesar and many reported that they do indeed believe he was the emperor of Rome: Why evidence have you seen that leads you to believe that?
(Reference: http://answers.yahoo.com/question/index?qid=20071115102204AAY7j12&cp=2)

2007-11-15 05:46:35 · 28 answers · asked by Anonymous