Religion & Spirituality - 19 November 2007

2007-11-19 11:45:06 · 29 answers · asked by Enigma®Ragnarökin' 7

Okay atheists, you say you are incredible experts with regards to the Bible, that seeing several contradictions in it caused you to doubt in it. All right, fair enough. But if you wouldn't mind, I'd just like to ask for the verses in the Bible that you came across that were contradictions. Please do not mix this with a science argument, this is solely about the fatal flaws within the Bible itself. If you are going to answer, please give me the verses and edition you are referring to, that way I can better learn what is wrong with my religious view point. Also refrain from mocking me, saying I am so stupid not to realize them myself. Ridiculing my ignorance will not prove that you are correct for your lack of belief, which is what I would really like to have. Also if the points are so obvious then it shouldn't be an issue to easily show me them. Plus, most of you have thoroughly read the Bible several times as a child, so you are experts and have them memorized probably.

2007-11-19 11:43:52 · 15 answers · asked by sir_richard_the_third333333333 2

I have a question for "Christian druids". I know many of you may think this can not be. I'm trying to learn more about the druid ways. I am a Christian. My best friend is Wiccan. For years I have struggled with not Christianity, but Christians themselves. I find that many are intolerable. For many years I was turned off from the faith because of other Christians. They made me feel outcast because I didn't' "conform" to all that they thought I should. Well to make a long story short, my wiccan friend and I were talking about my religion and I was telling her how alone I feel. I believe in God. I believe in Jesus Christ. I also believe that the Lord gave us "tools" so to speak to better our lives and to become more in touch with the world and him. I believe the world is so very precious. Every living life form is sacred. I believe that nature is so very alive, more than most people would think. My Wiccan friend said I seem to have almost a druid ideology.

2007-11-19 11:41:27 · 14 answers · asked by Laura S 4

I have heard different things about it and would like to know exactly what it means... does it just mean that you don't know if there is a god or not. That you aren't accepting or denying it, you just aren't sure?

2007-11-19 11:41:02 · 18 answers · asked by Anonymous

he's asking for you to open your Christian heart and helped the hypocrite who fleeched millions:

http://www.slate.com/id/2172861/

2007-11-19 11:39:23 · 13 answers · asked by Brendan G 4

Man-made theories do more harm to faith and Christianity than anything else. I believe in God that is supreme in the Universe, but without man-made decorations and descriptions; but I do not have faith in holy epics. Most of my questions get quotes from it. Why all of us do not utilize our own God-gifted intelligence than depending on age-old antics. Our conclusions may not be right, but that does not prevent us from applying our thoughts. Kindly do not take me either as an atheist or an arrogant being.

2007-11-19 11:38:18 · 20 answers · asked by Nimit 2

Ferdinand Columbus, son of Christopher writes in 1504:

"At the rising of the moon the eclipse began ... The Indians observed it, and were so frightened that with cries and lamentations they ran from every side to the ships ... (begging) the Admiral by all means to intercede for the with God that he might not make them feel the effects of His wrath, and promised for the future, diligently to bring all he had need of ... From that time forward they always took care to provide us with all that was necessary, ever praising the God of the Christians."

2007-11-19 11:35:42 · 14 answers · asked by Brendan G 4

http://answers.yahoo.com/question/index;_ylt=Anr2oQtSyz8MUqDq4k5.P7vd7BR.;_ylv=3?qid=20071119151505AAapmKO

Ok, so, according to christianity, masturbation is a sin (I wonder where it sais that). Is it big enough to make such a big deal out of it? I never saw a man going crazy because he masturbates, but I have seen man going crazy cause they weren't

2007-11-19 11:34:44 · 14 answers · asked by larissa 6

but then just keep coming back for more!

2007-11-19 11:33:54 · 19 answers · asked by Anonymous

Personally I believe that much of the Bible is written in an an indepth manner. Much of it I think has more than one meaning behind it without devaluing or adversely affecting the other meanings.
Peace Be With You,
Debra

2007-11-19 11:33:49 · 30 answers · asked by Debra M. Wishing Peace To All 7

I saw this verse in the bible Sunday morning in the early moring service.

The Bible Verse:
who, moreover, do no wrong, but follow in his footsteps. Psalms 119:3



What does this bible verse mean? Please no rude answers, i'm dead serious.

2007-11-19 11:30:42 · 13 answers · asked by Anonymous

Campus crusade (para church) have a ministry training to become a staff every year. If I miss out on the opportunity, I am not sure what's gonna happen because most people have one opportunity after they graduate. I've been constantly thinking and praying about it. If I had the heart, is it better to do it right away and raise self support believing that other people would support? or is it better to take a year off, work and if I think God is calling me still then do it then? most funding for my previous year for mission came from family & relatives. if they dont or not supportive of me financially of becoming a staff, what is God's will? trust God that fund will still come in? or take a year off and work? and see it then? My church dont have enough people to hire someone as paid staff now. will they like it if I still send out my supporter's letter? do I look at circumstances or have faith and just do it? what would be the reality be? anyone with ministry experience? help please

2007-11-19 11:30:35 · 7 answers · asked by John's Prayer 1

2007-11-19 11:29:04 · 27 answers · asked by Anonymous

I just came up with this idea after having watched the videos called bumfights... I've found Dr Phil's refusal to interviewing this guest:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CNPvdsJS-...

I personally have no hatred against any human being, indeed any single one. But why do some people hate certain group of people and abuse their human dignity? Where on earth does the evil mind come from?

I am very scared. Yes, I am sure there are more people who are generous and decent than the distracted ones. But, anyhow I am living in the same world where those number of risky people and disasters keep occurring, and thus I feel insecure with this unstable world.

And I feel so compassionate about the innocent and poor victims who had to be tortured by those sadistic wrongdoers. It is such a pity that the victims (homeless people, little kids, battered women, etc) are totally isolated from the protective institutions and supportive organizations..

2007-11-19 11:24:08 · 24 answers · asked by ?L???? 3

2007-11-19 11:22:35 · 6 answers · asked by Anonymous

in a benedictine monk chanting type of way and I have adressed him "Gott in Himmel" yet he doesn't answer - is there a language I have missed?

2007-11-19 11:22:11 · 21 answers · asked by Anonymous

Go ahead and give me the details.

2007-11-19 11:22:09 · 13 answers · asked by Jen 5

Can you share with me your religion, why you chose it, basic teachings of your religion, and if you stay true to your beliefs?

2007-11-19 11:20:30 · 22 answers · asked by Anonymous

Kind of an interesting link. What do you think?

http://news.yahoo.com/s/nm/20071118/sc_nm/farming_flood_dc_1

2007-11-19 11:18:23 · 11 answers · asked by Bible warrior 5

http://www.sikhnet.com/sikhnet/discussion.nsf/by+topic/12376D02986E98C68525737A0071986E!OpenDocument

2007-11-19 11:17:24 · 2 answers · asked by Anonymous

Non-catholics such as myself see no point in confession. We believe, and rightly so, we do not need a priest to confess. However is there a benefit to confessing? Does telling someone else your sins help you? Is it possible there is a psychological benefit to confessing?

A second question so I get my 5 points worth. I was once told by a Catholic that actually hearing someone say their sins are forgiven is important to many Catholics. Does this make Catholics more like Thomas who would not believe until he actually saw Jesus? Protestants confess to God and with no verbal confirmation believe our sins are forgiven. While Catholics rely on being told they are forgiven verbally. What do you think?

2007-11-19 11:11:18 · 19 answers · asked by Bible warrior 5

Can you interprete it for me. Any underlying meaning here.

2007-11-19 11:11:05 · 11 answers · asked by Anonymous

if you see some sense in it please explain why?

2007-11-19 11:10:04 · 20 answers · asked by Estrella 5

of Jerry Yang, and David Filo

2007-11-19 11:06:40 · 11 answers · asked by Anonymous

Okay, so in the town I live there is literally a group that goes around making sure that no government building prescribe to any one religious holiday celebrations publicly (ie: outside).

So in a sort of protest to this the Cities Police Chief publicly states that he plans to put up a huge Christmas Tree in the Police Station lawn and invites any Christians to come and help him decorate it.

It's all over the news here (guess there's not much else going on) and I realize that it didn't bother me too much. Then I wondered why it didn't bother me. At first I figured - Hey, adults can celebrate their preferred holiday any way they choose as long as they don't bring it to school where kids have to deal with their religion being left out or other religion being forced on them.

But then I realized this is on county property, paid for by our taxes, and there are quite likely people who work at the Police Station who aren't Christian. So, in those ways, it is wrong.

2007-11-19 11:05:31 · 20 answers · asked by I, Sapient 7

Who do you say Jesus is?

2007-11-19 11:04:59 · 28 answers · asked by messenjah82 2

THANKGIVING too?? Seriously....that is really greedy.
http://answers.yahoo.com/question/index?qid=20071119145303AAJKamp&r=w&pa=FZptHWf.BGRX3OFMiDFQUSZpgrcHp1B0HaIT4NGu7b.x_UboNw--&paid=answered#E59RO0fKLzfuBHCRaMaQ

2007-11-19 10:59:23 · 7 answers · asked by ~Heathen Princess~ 7

2007-11-19 10:53:16 · 5 answers · asked by ? 7

Rev.11:18 And the nations were angry, and thy wrath is come, and the time of the dead, that they should be judged, and that thou shouldest give reward unto thy servants the prophets, and to the saints, and them that fear thy name, small and great; and shouldest destroy them which destroy the earth.

2007-11-19 10:51:17 · 5 answers · asked by jeni 7

No new questions for 30 minutes?

That seems odd.

2007-11-19 10:45:16 · 1 answers · asked by Solly Llama NOR★CAL R&S 7