Religion & Spirituality - 18 November 2007

2007-11-18 01:38:20 · 11 answers · asked by Anonymous

and Why a nun can be covered from head to toe in order to devote herself to God But when Muslim woman does the same she's oppressed!!

2007-11-18 01:37:53 · 20 answers · asked by lool 1

I've limited it down to Hathor, the Egyptian God; Ares, the Son of Zeus; or Cocomama, the supreme Incan God! Or perhaps we could go with something more contemporary like Yahweh.

Which one is worth worshipping?

2007-11-18 01:36:24 · 48 answers · asked by Alex H 5

Off slaying giants in Jotunheim or busy drinking ale in Asgard, I suppose. :)

2007-11-18 01:26:14 · 7 answers · asked by Mike H. 4

2007-11-18 01:18:25 · 34 answers · asked by Anonymous

What has existed forever with no origin - a thin blue gas, like Isaac Asimnov claims; or perhaps matter, energy, electrons...maybe even the entire universe itself has always been here with no origin - it never began, it just always was, right?

And secondly - how did intelligence evolve? I mean as we arose from the soupy liquid mass as amoebas how did our brains get created and evolve into thinking, feeling human beings who could love and hate; do good and evil; or weren't just pure instinctive mammals like the rest of the animal kingdom but actually had some freedom to choose and refine our own actions. How did our intelligence evolve?

The only answer I will not accept - and the one you continue to give is this one: "Just because I can't explain it doesn't mean I have to accept your explanation!"

Sorry - unacceptable. You love logic. I want a logical answer.

2007-11-18 01:17:36 · 32 answers · asked by Anonymous

Atheist, Christian, Agnostic, Muslim, Jew, Buddhist, Taoist or other?

2007-11-18 01:14:40 · 17 answers · asked by Bubbles 4

...and do a random act of kindness for someone??? Have you anything in particular you want to do for someone today? Can you tell us?

2007-11-18 01:14:26 · 3 answers · asked by Anonymous

2007-11-18 01:14:08 · 11 answers · asked by Anonymous

The stock answer for the presence of evil seem to be "free will". The theory is that if we weren't free to choose evil, we wouldn't be free. But if in heaven there is no evil, does that mean free will is gone ? Or, if there IS the choice to choose evil in heaven, won't heaven eventually become corrupted ?

Please don't insult me for asking the question, just answer the question. If you don't have an answer, please disregard the question.

2007-11-18 01:13:13 · 14 answers · asked by queenthesbian 5

Here is the video on You Tube;
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=U9kmjW73-v4
I honestly think that when they were kids, they watched too many Ray Harryhausen movies and believed they were documentaries!
PLEASE do some reading people, and I DON'T mean the crap from charlatans like Kirk Cameron or Kent Hovind, I mean REAL science from acreditied scientists.
Just once, leave the fairy tales on the shelf.

2007-11-18 01:10:12 · 12 answers · asked by Anonymous

Our clergy group is debating about a Protestant minister who is dating a Jewish woman. Some say it's fine and some condemn it. What do you think?

2007-11-18 01:10:09 · 13 answers · asked by Mr Wisdom 4

In fact it should read "Jesus comitted suicide for your sins."

So why did he commit suicide? Depression? Did he suddenly realise what kind of religion he had created?

2007-11-18 01:05:39 · 18 answers · asked by Anonymous

Or will you just sit back with a chip on your shoulder & *****/complain about how life is only unfair to you & only you?

2007-11-18 01:03:56 · 18 answers · asked by Anonymous

Or does He have a "free pass", like a "Get Out of Jail Free" card in Monopoly and just walk right in?

2007-11-18 01:03:22 · 14 answers · asked by EMAILSKIP 6

I recently read a pamphlet, which was put out by radical conservative Protestants in Virgina, that claimed anyone who claims "God is Great!" will go to Hell. Their reasoning was that anyone who says that must be Muslim, and all Muslims will go to Hell.

I fear we are witnessing unthinking intolerance, and perhaps allowing others to re-define the words we use. I am old enough to remember when everyone wanted to be gay, because it meant being happy, not homosexual. I am also irritated by folks who proclaim that all accidents are preventable, when the dictionary clearly defines accidents as unpredictable events.

My point: words have meaning and carry meaning, and we should not engage in ideological debates in which words are redefined merely to push the view of the proponent. Yes, by definition, God is Great. Signed by a person who believes in a single diety.

2007-11-18 01:02:46 · 11 answers · asked by Ward 3

for how long do we still have to wait?

2007-11-18 00:59:07 · 13 answers · asked by Anonymous

The bible has nothing to do with god. (Research) but the only reason we know about god is because of the bible so if the bible is made up then why cant *God* himself be?

I JUST MADE MYSELF AN ATHEIST! I JUST PROVED TO MYSELF THEIR IS NO GOD!

-Do you get what I mean? Is this proof enough or do I have to list my research cause if you want me to just say and check back cause I will add it to additional details.

2007-11-18 00:58:38 · 20 answers · asked by Anonymous

I mean this partly as a reaction to a post in the R&S which seemed to me that it is evaluating two religions like if they were accesories, something that you merely dress up...
Could you truly believe a religion that you have selected after evaluating its benefits and costs related to your present lifestyle? that is ,selecting the religion to fit your habits, instead of dropping the habits which would be considered sin after your conversion?

2007-11-18 00:55:40 · 5 answers · asked by Anonymous

And if you dont think he does, why not?

2007-11-18 00:53:44 · 34 answers · asked by guccicandy31 2

I always thought that buddhism was just about relaxation and finding yourself. So can I still be a buddhist if I dont believe in that god?

2007-11-18 00:52:39 · 14 answers · asked by Anonymous

Jewel sings and asks.....

But I'm asking TWO questions.....

a.) who will save your soul?
b.) HOW will they save your soul?

2007-11-18 00:51:00 · 16 answers · asked by Anonymous

Why did God create Satan having Foreknowledge of Satan rebelling and eventually causing tremendous suffering to humanity and having himself tormented in hell for eternity?

By creating Satan with foreknowledge of the future God was letting the following happen:

1. God let humans suffer the consequences of Satans havoc on earth.
2. God let one of his own creations (Satan) eventually end up suffering in torment forever in the abyss of hell itself!

NOTE: Whether the cause is for humans to learn or serving as a test for humans it is still very evil for God to sacrifice one of His own creations to suffer.

God has foreknowlege of everything He creates (Revelation)
God could avoid the creation of Satan.
If He did Satan would not end up in hell and suffer eternally.

Why would an all loving God not avoid this creation?

This is not a question of Satan having free will or not.
I know he got.

Please answer the question straightforwardly.

2007-11-18 00:50:35 · 36 answers · asked by Anonymous

2007-11-18 00:39:53 · 18 answers · asked by Anonymous

2007-11-18 00:37:14 · 24 answers · asked by Anonymous

What do you do then?

2007-11-18 00:33:21 · 27 answers · asked by don_steele54 6

Right on the exact site of the Jews' ancient Temple mount in Jerusalem, or could he have picked any better site for a vision?

What a formula for future ethnic and Religious tensions, might I add.

2007-11-18 00:28:06 · 16 answers · asked by Anonymous

2007-11-18 00:24:13 · 7 answers · asked by lavery7 1

I've heard they're significant, but why?

2007-11-18 00:21:57 · 8 answers · asked by Anonymous

Why is the altar central feature in a Roman catholic church?
any suggestions..?

2007-11-18 00:20:11 · 6 answers · asked by XxgirlxX 1