Religion & Spirituality - 17 November 2007

I know, I know, this question assumes a lot, that most people who don't accept evolutionary theory do so because of incompatible religious beliefs, and if that isn't the case and never has been, if you feel you object on a purely secular basis, great, this question is for you (and for those who can put aside their religious objections and speak only in secular terms):

What are you objections to evolutionary theory? What are some of the problems you see? What are some issues that you think haven't yet been resolved or cannot possibly be resolved?

(NOTE: I will not consider answers which argue "It's just a theory".)
http://www.notjustatheory.com/index.html

2007-11-17 06:31:40 · 10 answers · asked by ZER0 C00L ••AM••VT•• 7

Catholics were shocked by front-page newspaper stories that announced the dropping of many of their saints from the Church’s official liturgical calendar. Many Catholics evidently understood “dropped” to mean the abolishing of their saints. Confusion and discontent were widespread, and have not died out.

How come when Jesus was on earth he didn't appoint saints , nor did Paul , Peter ?

So Does Jesus approve of Appointing and Abolishing of Saints - and Why Does the Church Abolishes A Saint ?

2007-11-17 06:31:21 · 2 answers · asked by Anonymous

...and the fact that none of these religions believe in Zoroastrianism, Why are the other religions valid if Zoroastrianism is not valid?

2007-11-17 06:25:20 · 13 answers · asked by AuroraDawn 7

2007-11-17 06:22:55 · 6 answers · asked by Anonymous

2007-11-17 06:21:15 · 19 answers · asked by conundrum 7

I went from a Christian to an atheist over the last six months. Suddenly I am having a hard time even being able to comprehend why a rational person would believe in God. It seems odd to me, considering I used to believe, myself. I need to find a way to relate to theists because I do not ever want to come across as disrespectful. Help?

2007-11-17 06:20:07 · 17 answers · asked by Linz VT•AM 4

I have known many people - both secular and religious who have worked in this feild and described similar reasons - but used different language in doing so. Does experience precede language? If so can we be sharing experiences and not knowing it?

2007-11-17 06:17:55 · 10 answers · asked by Anonymous

One of our regulars who has been ill was here this morning. We were happy to see her here.

She was called a "fair weather Christian" by an ignorant fundie, probably because she is beloved by so many of us non-Christians here.

http://answers.yahoo.com/question/index;_ylt=Ai87J1f96b7TuvFN7ZSkwyvty6IX;_ylv=3?qid=20071117091319AAYTMGv&show=7#profile-info-AA11485869


Does that surprise any of you?

2007-11-17 06:10:34 · 17 answers · asked by Anonymous

Fair's fair, you know. So why not ask your priest, rabbi, minister, imam, guru to spend at least one sermon on each of the following?:
- the Buddha's Eightfold Path
- the Hindu Vedas
- the Zoroastrian Avesta
- the Q'uran (plus one for the Hadith)
- the Five Classics of Confucius, and finally,
- some of the various oral traditions of the Aztecs, Incans, and Mayans.

(Hat tip to a commenter at Pharyngula:

http://scienceblogs.com/pharyngula/2007/11/the_morning_after_judgment_day.php#more )

2007-11-17 06:09:46 · 19 answers · asked by Anonymous

OK this woman and a male friend were raped by 7 men in Saudi Arabia. The rapist were initially given 2 years. After outrage, they were increased to 10 years. The womans sentence was doubled. Yes she was guilty of meeting a man she was not related, she now get 6 months in jail and 200 lashes.

What do you think of this sentence. The fact that this is the law propogated by the keepers of the Islamic faith. I am especially interested in what muslims have to say.

Looking forward to your answers and thanks for answering!

2007-11-17 06:09:15 · 21 answers · asked by CHELLE BELLE 5

He has a film coming out in February called "EXPELLED: No Intelligence" about Intelligent Design which promotes "The God of the Gaps". If science doesn't fit...fill the gaps in with God. Is he an idiot or is he just trying to make a buck? Isn't he Jewish? Am I wrong in my assumption that Intelligent Design was a Christian pseudo-science?

http://www.expelledthemovie.com/blog/

2007-11-17 06:09:03 · 7 answers · asked by AuroraDawn 7

A comment was made that if more people admitted they were atheists they would lose their job, family, friends, etc.

Who really discusses their religion that much, esp with casual friends and coworkers?

I have had some jobs where noone ever knew what my religion was because nobody really cares that much.

Do you people go up to strangers and say hi I am an atheist or buddhist or christian or whatever?

2007-11-17 06:09:01 · 11 answers · asked by cadisneygirl 7

The Word of God reads:

"For whatsoever is born of God overcometh the world: and this is the victory that overcometh the world, even our faith." 1 John 5:4

"Wherefore he is able also to save them to the uttermost that come unto God by him, seeing he ever liveth to make intercession for them." Hebrews 7:25

"Jesus saith unto him, I am the way, the truth, and the life: no man cometh unto the Father, but by me." John 14:6

"Beware lest any man spoil you through philosophy and vain deceit, after the tradition of men, after the rudiments of the world, and not after Christ." Colossians 2:8

Salvation is only between the individual and Christ, so say the Word of God. So, how can purgatory save someone from hell? Therefore, where is the need for purgatory?

2007-11-17 06:08:34 · 10 answers · asked by Anonymous

2007-11-17 06:08:13 · 15 answers · asked by Anonymous

http://www.all-creatures.org/cva/wwje.htm

This website gives insight on the relationship between the Bible and the concept of animal compassion.

With all this evidence of vegetarianism being the ideal lifestyle, why aren't there more vegetarians amongst Bible readers?

I'm not a Christian myself, but I do study religions, and I'm very interested in topics such as morality beliefs amongst religious groups

I'm not pushing anything, I'm just curious. I personally have high respect for vegetarians (I am one myself). Thanks for your input. I just want your opinion.

2007-11-17 06:06:32 · 24 answers · asked by Mee 5

Because if he knew beforehand beyond a shadow of a doubt that he would be resurrected and glorified after his trials, that makes a mockery of everything he endured. It means he just went through the motions of suffering and dying, which no human being has the luxury of.

"He came to die on a cross so He could be raised again" only means that God the Father knew what was going to happen, but where does it specifically say Jesus knew it?

If he knew with certainity the glory that was waiting for him after 3 days in hell, and just pretended to be in dispair and to feel total abandonment on the cross, then he never suffered everything that we humans suffered. He cheated by having absolute certainty (that no human has, no matter how strong his faith -- the ones who claim to be 100% sure are deceiving themselves) of his escaping hell and death, so why should I believe him?

2007-11-17 06:05:28 · 13 answers · asked by Anonymous

How did Jesus avoid the heat?

Why did Jesus go to hell for 3 days and Daniel escaped the lion's den and Shadrach, Meshach, and Abednego escaped the fiery furnace?

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Fiery_furnace
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Daniel
http://www.pbs.org/wnet/secrets/case_bible/index.html

2007-11-17 06:02:06 · 17 answers · asked by Anonymous

If Jesus can cure leprosy and blindness...

2007-11-17 05:59:53 · 9 answers · asked by Anonymous

I disagree with praying to the saints and to Mary even for intercessory prayer. I feel it is unbiblical. Instead of writing out why, I have an article from a website I am in full agreement with and I just would like your opinion AFTER you have read it.


http://www.gotquestions.org/prayer-saints-Mary.html

2007-11-17 05:58:54 · 10 answers · asked by Anonymous

2007-11-17 05:57:33 · 18 answers · asked by Anonymous

2007-11-17 05:56:43 · 11 answers · asked by primitivocb 1

nice work.

2007-11-17 05:54:17 · 46 answers · asked by GEISHA 3

"see you later" and hope all are content.
Peace Be With You,
Debra

2007-11-17 05:53:45 · 16 answers · asked by Debra M. Wishing Peace To All 7

www.H2onE2.com Glacial Respiration, Conceptual Ring of Ice, The End of Linear Western Religion
A Geological Exploration of an E2 Earthen Planet And the H2 Human Species
Author: B Billy Marse, Professional Geologist

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www.H2onE2.com is an exploration of the universe, geology, climate, biology, humans, psychology, folklore and ancient structures to uncover the beginning and disclose the end of linear western religion. The true DaVinci Code behind the bible is not a supreme spiritual power but a scientific record of climate change described as Glacial Respiration. The Greek philosophers originated the practice of communicating a hidden idea or message in the short story format, as a metaphor. In the bible, metaphors conceal historic climate change within the fanciful stories. The theory of Glacial Respiration explains the myth behind the Holy Grail, structures such as the Great Pyramids, Stonehenge, Easter Island and is the knowledge that was collected in the Jewish Ark of the Covenant.

The environmental changes of Glacial Respiration determine all biological evolution and can explain why higher forms of intelligent humans developed. Further, Glacial Respiration releases the secret hidden by the Knights Templars, Masonic Order and all religions. Uncovers an advanced Blue-Blooded semi-industrial Atlantian Civilization that was built and destroyed many times over for the last million years. The book ends with an explanation of how linear western religion will be physically ended and describes the construction of the doomsday device capable of fulfilling its own self defining prophesy, “Revelations”. H2onE2 is a mind-expanding experience that stimulates the soul, instinct, intellect and is an almanac to the past, present and future of humanity. Rise, awaken and evolve into H3 human consciousness.

The discovery:
As a Professional Geologist, I attempted to link the Dust Bowl/Great Depression to a pre-glacial condition or mechanism and ended up writing the book H2onE2. I felt that there was a strong connection between the Dust Bowl and transition back into Glacial Winter. I did notice that my professors scientifically crumbled every time I mentioned the relationship. I could not go back in time or locate indisputable proof. The proof came from understanding all educational disciplines including history and theology. I soon discovered that all religious text both eastern and western continually described significant climate change conditions relating to Glacial Respiration. For years I fought off mixing science and religion until I discovered that the origins of all religions were founded or created to help humans psychologically survive the harsh earthen environment. Without reason I soon accepted that the world's complicated religions were the same. This came true and I continued to write and discover. Everything came into place as though I was unlocking a 10,000-year-old puzzle. I also realized this puzzle was opened before I discovered it, by someone else, some other group. If so, further understanding of this knowledge might be extracted from significant historical events. Lastly, this is the vital information needed to make future predictions.

2007-11-17 05:53:11 · 1 answers · asked by b billy m 1

Or is that not possible?

2007-11-17 05:52:19 · 3 answers · asked by kamelåså 7

Is it coming soon?

2007-11-17 05:51:44 · 34 answers · asked by Anonymous

And that this is the failsafe?
And that only through the ashes of sticking points can the Phoenix arise?

2007-11-17 05:50:23 · 17 answers · asked by Anonymous

I hear much trash talking about the Christians (mostly), Muslims...whatever religion.
Would you rather live in a society that would punish whoever raped your daughter, or live in a society where your daughter got punished for being raped?
The Christians seem to allow more freedoms for non-believers.
I work with people from all over the planet, and they all seem to like America (maybe not our policies) more than most countries.
Correct me if I'm wrong, please.
I'm agnostic.

2007-11-17 05:46:43 · 18 answers · asked by Anonymous

If you answer yes, of course,that would be truly understandable- however He knew that He was coming for this sole purpose- think about the time in the garden when He was asking God to remove the cross from Him, and He was crying and hurting so much he sweat drops of blood- I think the hardest time for Him, when He was fighting in the garden and once He submitted Himself to God's will then He was ready to suffer the excruciating pain He endured for us,. Please do not say I am negating the cross and how hard that was for Jesus- because I am not- tell me what you think. Wanting serious answers from those who believe

2007-11-17 05:45:24 · 16 answers · asked by AdoreHim 7

2007-11-17 05:43:15 · 11 answers · asked by Anonymous