Religion & Spirituality - 17 November 2007

2007-11-17 03:21:54 · 29 answers · asked by Isthatso 5

I am a Confirmed Catholic however I consider myself to be an Atheist. Having said that today is my Grandfathers funeral and I was very close to him and I would like to do one of the readings at his funeral mass. I have yet to speak with the Priest but through my own research I have decided on Ecclesiastes 3:1-8. Anyone have any other suggestions? Also is appropriate to say a few words after reading as i do not wish to offend the Priest by asking for a minute?

2007-11-17 03:17:49 · 18 answers · asked by Anonymous

2007-11-17 03:15:30 · 33 answers · asked by kakar 1

Please name one thing that your religion has brought to the world, or has done for the world that you are proud of. Please specify your religion.

All religions welcome, include atheists. :-)

2007-11-17 03:15:13 · 33 answers · asked by Anonymous

I mean, what's with all this, "I'm a sinner and I deserve to be punished in hell... now, how do I get out of this?"

2007-11-17 03:15:02 · 4 answers · asked by Anonymous

Does God have fondness for Georgia?

2007-11-17 03:13:08 · 19 answers · asked by queen of snarky-yack again 4

http://www.qgazette.com/news/2006/0816/features/013.html

2007-11-17 03:12:03 · 15 answers · asked by Brendan G 4

better to come up with some touchstone

2007-11-17 03:10:14 · 17 answers · asked by Anonymous

THE JOHN EDWARS SHOW ! TRUE OF FAKE

2007-11-17 03:02:30 · 27 answers · asked by Anonymous

2007-11-17 03:01:26 · 25 answers · asked by April 5

It can be like that again! Just ask Jesus into your heart and no matter what wrong you have done, no matter what crime you have commiteed, no matter who you have hurt, All you have to do is look up at the sky and say "Sorry God" and ALL is forgiven!--Who cares if the people you hurt forgive you or not? As long as God does it's all okay and they're just persecuting you for your beliefs if they don't!

2007-11-17 03:01:09 · 10 answers · asked by Sister Cordelia VT-PMS 2

I am quite serious in asking, as the word meek has always been a hard one for me as I was born with an ESTJ personality which is a leader personality, CEO type, and if we look at how people operated in the Bible, God's leaders, they were not always meek as I think of the word. Exhortation includes holding one accountable, as well as cheering one on, just as parents do for their children, they encourage good behavior and usually have consequences for poor behavior. What human behavior would be seen as "meekness in spirit" thanks

2007-11-17 02:58:30 · 13 answers · asked by I Love Jesus 5

This was done by the governor and other state, city officals, and private citizens, because of the severe drought in the state.

2007-11-17 02:57:28 · 26 answers · asked by Sparkles 7

And that Satan planted fossils to distract people from God? I'm not trying to make fun of Americans, because I live in America too. Though to be honest, I don't know many people who think the earth is 6,000 years old. Should I consider myself lucky?

2007-11-17 02:49:29 · 30 answers · asked by >_< 2

where can i find the dos and don"ts

2007-11-17 02:49:13 · 8 answers · asked by brenda w 1

there have always been militant activities related to religion.historically one has seen violence between sects of the same religion and also between 2 different religions.yet banning religion is not only impractical...some ppl need religion too.so what to do about it?

2007-11-17 02:46:25 · 22 answers · asked by dreamer 1

...unintelligent design.

the theory of unintelligent design has the same arguments as intelligent design. If so should it not be considered equal? it is a theory with much to speak for it.
http://www.theshrubbery.com/udn/
http://uncyclopedia.org/wiki/Unintelligent_Design

many more theory's follow
malevolent design
http://uncyclopedia.org/wiki/Malevolent_Design
intelligent design by committee
http://uncyclopedia.org/wiki/Intelligent_Design_By_Committee

as well as possibly
accidental design

please i want answers from both the religious and those who are not. provided you have at least a glimmering of humor or intend to rant (rants are fun).

2007-11-17 02:43:40 · 6 answers · asked by Oliver H 1

IRAQ WAR > American troops ( approx all are Christians) have killed 40 thousand (40,000) Muslim casualties reported and 200,000 (200 thousand) innocent Muslim civilians injured, on the basis of Weapons of Mass destruction, which has not yet been found in Iraq. http://www.iraqbodycount.net
Afghanistan war >>>>Estimates suggest US bombs have killed at least 15000 innocent Muslim civilians in Afghanistan, on the basis of Osama bin laden, whose involvement is not yet proved behind 9/11 attacks. Condoleeza Rice, in front of media, claimed on 23th september 2001 that America have proofs of involvement of bin laden behind 9/11 attacks. The whole world is STILL waiting for that proofs. >>> Isn't IT TERRORISM? If not, then what's terrorism?

From such high massacre done by Christian community, we can easily conclude that Christians are terrorists. cant we???

2007-11-17 02:41:57 · 43 answers · asked by Anonymous

Since God is sovereign, and he does as He choses, if as the bible says, "...every knee shall bow...", what, if in the final act, Satan finally does as well?

2007-11-17 02:40:18 · 21 answers · asked by I'M NOT DEAD YET 2

or having your head chopped off, which would you choose?

2007-11-17 02:39:59 · 21 answers · asked by gwlandis2 3

If you could indicate how may times like 2 or 3 and so on. This is just for fun and if you feel that you wish not to enter then that is your business. As this is an open question it is for both sides of the discussions on Religious, Spiritual and Agnostic views on religion topics.

2007-11-17 02:39:58 · 9 answers · asked by Drop short and duck 7

Be it an alien space ship coming to take you away, or Armageddon? Is this a common thought?

2007-11-17 02:39:07 · 15 answers · asked by Anonymous

I was saved on March 13 for the first time after reading the New Testament for the first time in my life and with spiritual understanding. My hands started shaking and my heart trembling with understanding, while I understood finally God and Science, that there are no contradictions between them, and that while we were created by God, and saved through Jesus Christ in this age, we are still evolving towards God, and in the next age after world revolution in consciousness where most willing receive the Mind of Christ (Christ consciousness) will be responsible for our own salvation.

18 hours later, I was graced and gifted by a separate event, spontaneously and involuntarily, I received a Baptism of the Holy Spirit with wisdom and fire (enlightenment) whereby I united intimately with God in love and eternity, when I came to tears were rolling down my face and I was unexplainably happy, and it truly changed my life in the 15 seconds it occurred, it changed me instantly to a loving, trusting, optimistic and innocent child of God, I truly entered the Kingdom of God to the degree that it is possible in this lifetime. This is an experience that many Saints have had, and I know I was invited on the road to Sainthood, and it’s a daily humility and journey that I will be on the rest of my life.

What about you? Was your infilling of the Spirit a separate event from your salvation? How did it happen for you?

2007-11-17 02:36:06 · 10 answers · asked by Christine S 3

2007-11-17 02:32:55 · 14 answers · asked by nofear_intrepid40 1

Ok so i thnk whoever saw the debate knows that Dr Willam Campbell got beaten very badly by Dr Zakir Naik in the debate........how many of the Christians have beome muslims???????if you have not seen then watch it first on youtube then ans the question

2007-11-17 02:30:33 · 22 answers · asked by donthekingkhan 1

Do you not understand what the word 'omniscient' means? We're talking something powerful enough to create the very concept of life and humanity itself. Such a creature needn't do ANYTHING to understand EVERYTHING.
Your hypothesis must be an example of the mindless non-thinking that everybody talks about with religion.

2007-11-17 02:29:14 · 35 answers · asked by Anonymous

Circle is the Island with a hollow middle with a golden rope, and a black bull with two golden horns.There also is two angels
present at placement upon the Island one good and one evil.
For what tis the Island to you.

2007-11-17 02:27:50 · 4 answers · asked by Anonymous

i need a completely political view.i believe that banning religion will create more violence than minor inter religion disputes create.also i think that banning all religions means killing all culture.plz provide more views...

2007-11-17 02:27:48 · 24 answers · asked by dreamer 1

I have a good idea on this one,but what is your
response?

2007-11-17 02:25:01 · 23 answers · asked by Anonymous

If God is the basis of all morality, what did Genesis mean when God said "... and He saw light was good"? What standard of morality was He using when he said that - there is no standard of morality OTHER than God, I thought.

If God had merely said "God created light and it was good" there would be no contradiction, in my opinion.

2007-11-17 02:23:04 · 33 answers · asked by I'm an Atheist 3