Religion & Spirituality - 19 November 2007

The Dalai Lama's condemnation of tiger skinning in Tibet stopped this ingrained cultural practice in it's tracks.

As far as I can see a pope has never used the persuading power of religion to convince the devoutly catholic population of Brazil of the importance of conserving the Amazon.

Hasn't this ever occurred to anyone?

2007-11-19 12:33:13 · 14 answers · asked by Anonymous

The more you love, the more you can love--and the more intensely you love. Nor is there any limit on how many you can love. If a person had time enough, he could love all of the majority who are decent and just

from the notebooks of lazarus long
thanks in advance for any answers-smile and enjoy the night

2007-11-19 12:33:10 · 12 answers · asked by lazaruslong138 6

I do, im just interesting in seeing who else does.

2007-11-19 12:32:27 · 19 answers · asked by Anonymous

2007-11-19 12:32:20 · 18 answers · asked by Katniss 2

2007-11-19 12:31:48 · 19 answers · asked by April 5

I was at a fancy restaurant and she was the manager! she told me that she loved dating Women because she is bisexual! She first made some coments about my eyes and my lips put her hand in mine and then asked me out! I told her that I was so very grateful and humbled for being asked out , but told her that I had no interest at this time! what was even more astonishing was that she had not one but two crosses around her neck! so here is my Question ! - how are homosexuals Christians even though the religion and it's members blast these poor ppl for their sexual orientation?

2007-11-19 12:31:46 · 22 answers · asked by Anonymous

I just don't understand why you'd basically want to believe that your meaningless? like if you died right now you have no effect on anything what so ever, your basically fertilizer! Isn't that depressing? Why are you so against religious people? I mean if we're wrong so what? I mean in MY understanding elvolution has caused a lot of problems for millions of people resulting in their death, for example I've read several scientific articles saying that African Americans are less evolved that cocasians? Are you comfortable following a theory that states that? Hitler slaughtered all those jews because of social darwinism, survival of the fittest? Does that not disturb you in the slightest?

2007-11-19 12:28:17 · 49 answers · asked by Joanna N 3

I came across quite an easter egg in life. I want to know if it works for all people. First let me tell you that it is a lot like those magic eye illusion paintings. Okay, so to see anything invisible try focusing and unfocusing your eyes to "try" to see invisible things in large public places (i.e. mall, park, theaters) for a week. I want to know if any one else came across the same experiences that I came across.... I was just messing around with my eyes in the mall and i started to notice "outlines." Try it and see if you can "see" what I saw. I even "took" what I saw home with me.

2007-11-19 12:27:12 · 4 answers · asked by SethXP 1

i have asked the question before , but never really got any logical answers. Does anyone know what this number means, particuarlly in relation to political/occult related events such as the reichstag building fire, september 11th 2001, the madrid bombings, the bali bombings etc which all seem to be related time and time again to the number 11? Does it have something to do with the two pillars of solomons temple?
Can anyone help me make some sense of this puzzle?

2007-11-19 12:26:37 · 12 answers · asked by Dallas L 1

Where there is extra torture and nashing of teeth? Of course this would only be for the mean, rotten, cruel MIL's...the nice ones could have an extra special place in heaven...?

2007-11-19 12:26:31 · 12 answers · asked by MOL 3

"A person who believes in God for irrational reasons is just as bad as someone who is an atheist for irrational reasons."

Therefore, we shouldn't be trying to blindly convert people to atheism. Instead, us atheists should try to encourage skepticism and critical thinking, and people will naturally start to realize the fallacy of their faith and religion, and become atheists on their own.

Agree?

2007-11-19 12:26:30 · 24 answers · asked by Alex H 5

Many religions are claiming that they are dominant in the whole world.

2007-11-19 12:26:15 · 6 answers · asked by rolan 1

2007-11-19 12:25:48 · 27 answers · asked by Anonymous

2007-11-19 12:24:48 · 19 answers · asked by April 5

I am a firm believer in the Qur'an and Allah. Thank Allah my faith and trust in Him grows each day. My concern is this: the Qur'an mentions over and over the blessings of Heaven. It repeatedly mentions beautiful, pure maidens as a bounty of Heaven. People often say Islam is a male dominance religion.
Why is there not mention of rewards for women?
http://www.islamqa.com/index.php?ref=608&ln=eng&txt=quran

2007-11-19 12:24:35 · 15 answers · asked by Anonymous

Ive just had an argument with a christian who claims she follows the Bible,no exceptions..therefore she donates 10% of her income,
Im all for tithing that is wonderfull,our argument was this
suppose you were barely making ends meet,say you made 200 week,therefore,you are required (she says the bible says)to give 20$ a week,that should come before ANYTHING else

I understand it coming before such things as a new pair of shoes,going to the movies etc...but i asked her
if that 20$ was the money you needed to put food in your childs mouth,wihout it,the child would go hungry,would you still give it to your church,over feeding your child
she said yes,absolutly,!!!
I then asked her if she was a mother,to which she said not yet,but her decision would be the same
what are your thoughts

how many of you would donate to your church before you bought your childs groceries for that week???

2007-11-19 12:24:24 · 21 answers · asked by Anonymous

2007-11-19 12:23:53 · 32 answers · asked by Anonymous

2007-11-19 12:23:19 · 11 answers · asked by Anonymous

Eve listened to the snake(Satan's lie) ate apple - (pride) origional sin I'm able to handle knowing all that God knows / sex without commitment decreases intimacy; ability to (bond) w/ God / Husband (relationship) -> bored w/ mate, distainful, angry (rationalizes affair), starts living double life, religious beliefs fall away, continued decrease in ability to (bond) make/ keep commitments, all in Eve's head-> OBJECTIVED WOMAN -> back to top Eve listened to Satan Lie. Has anyone heard this before?

2007-11-19 12:22:14 · 15 answers · asked by Anonymous

I usually meditate at least twice a day using soft classical music, or instrumental Christian music, I light a candle, turn down the lights and currently I am using "The Imitation of Christ" as my devotional guide, I also try to say the Rosary daily which is another form of Catholic meditation. Thanks all for another day of interesting debating and learning. Good night.
Peace Be With You,
Debra

2007-11-19 12:22:14 · 9 answers · asked by Debra M. Wishing Peace To All 7

:-)

that also happened to JW. From my observation, they are have good knowledge of what they belief, the same thing with Catholic, they talk with their heart.

Any specific reason to dislike/object them?


peace

2007-11-19 12:21:31 · 16 answers · asked by Jilan A 5

In this video, an impala is being attacked by a crocodile. A nearby hippo rushes over and saves the impala from certain death. The hippo gently carries to wounded impala to a safe place on shore, and appears to show great concern for the dying impala's welfare for several minutes....

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=E51DyWl_q0c

How do you interpret the hippo's actions?
What could be an ulterior motive for the hippo's behavior?

2007-11-19 12:21:09 · 12 answers · asked by Anonymous

What connection can you make between the parable and the messages implicit in the old Testiment?

2007-11-19 12:20:45 · 7 answers · asked by Anonymous

I am just curious!

2007-11-19 12:20:33 · 23 answers · asked by Anonymous

why are there so many writtings from before the tower of babel? The chinese were writting on turtle shells, about 5000 years before the tower of babel even existed. There are many other writtings in many different scripts from before then. How do you explain this?

2007-11-19 12:19:11 · 17 answers · asked by Gawdless Heathen 6

I was just wondering, Have you took the Lord in as your Savior?

2007-11-19 12:18:01 · 20 answers · asked by conny 6

1 Cor 5: 9,11-13) In my letter I wrote YOU to quit mixing in company with fornicators, 11 But now I am writing YOU to quit mixing in company with anyone called a brother that is a fornicator or a greedy person or an idolater or a reviler or a drunkard or an extortioner, not even eating with such a man. 12 For what do I have to do with judging those outside? Do YOU not judge those inside, 13 while God judges those outside? “Remove the wicked [man] from among yourselves.”

I'm just not seeing it.. not all who are "disfellowshipped" are fornicators or idolators or drunkards or extortioners.

2007-11-19 12:16:01 · 5 answers · asked by PediC 5

2007-11-19 12:15:17 · 37 answers · asked by April 5

2007-11-19 12:14:45 · 17 answers · asked by sisterzeal 5

http://news.yahoo.com/s/ap/20071119/ap_on_re_us/preacher_paternity

This kind of stuff seems to happen all the time.

2007-11-19 12:14:23 · 14 answers · asked by ? 6