Religion & Spirituality - 19 November 2007

I'm trying to compile a nice list containing all of the known characteristics of the two beasts of Rev 13 in order to piece together a scripturally accurate picture of them. I don’t want to leave anything out.

The first beast is obviously the Antichrist and his kingdom; the other beast is the false prophet.

They are mentioned through out scriptures such as ….

Isaiah 14:14 . . He shall say in his heart, I will be like the Most High
1 John 2: 22 . . He shall deny both the Father and the Son.
2 Thess. 2: 4 . . He shall exalt himself " above all that is called God."
Dan. 7: 25 . . think to change times and laws

What are some other key scriptures in the Bible that may refer to these characters?

2007-11-19 04:11:46 · 8 answers · asked by Anonymous

2007-11-19 04:11:00 · 19 answers · asked by STFU Dude 6

I am seeing Christians constantly mocking the ACLU because of a few cases where they have defended against religious incursions into our secular institutions. In case you didn't realize it the ACLU has also defended Christians when their rights have been stepped on.

http://www.aclufightsforchristians.com/

So why do Christians hate our constitutional rights? Why do they call the ACLU, the Anti Christian Liberty Union, and similar silly anti-rights names, especially when they have fought for rights for Christians' rights as well aso everyone else's rights?

2007-11-19 04:10:52 · 25 answers · asked by Murazor 6

or are there as many who don't believe but aren't as vocal about it? Thoughts and opinions?

2007-11-19 04:08:45 · 16 answers · asked by Anonymous

I was listening to a cd w/ this song & it made me realize we seem to want so much more than Jesus got, he was born into a cave & laid in hay & wrapped in a new sleeper ? no ,. in swaddling clothes, rags What is UR take on this ? P
The garment of life, be it tattered & torn,
the cloak of the soldier is withered & worn.
But what child is this that was poverty-born, the peace of Christmas Day.
The branch that bears the bright holly, the dove that rests in yonder tree.
The light that shines for all to see, the peace of Christmas Day.
The hope that has slumbered for 2000 years,
the promise that silenced 1000 fears.
A faith that can hobble an ocean of tears, the peace of Christmas Day.
Add all the grief that people may bear, total the strife, the troubles & care.
Put them in columns & leave them right there, the peace of Christmas Day.
John Denver sings it, "The Peace Carol" (with the Muppets)

2007-11-19 04:08:11 · 5 answers · asked by I Love Jesus 5

What are you Thankful for? and how will you prepare your turkey?

Me,
I give all the Glory to GOD for all the wonderful things he has given to us, for the ability to have a wonderful dinner with great food to share with family and friends, for the ability to share our gifts with other people less forunate.
Sharing GOD's love is Thanksgiving.... IMHO.
For the last few years always Deep Fry the Turkey the best way to eat a most delicious bird!
And You?

2007-11-19 04:08:01 · 29 answers · asked by Anonymous

http://www.heaven.net.nz/writings/thebookofenoch.htm

What do you think about it if you have?

Do you think God has other books that are not in the Bible?


Personaly I believe there is. I AM VERY SKEPTICAL ABOUT OTHER BOOKS. I have seen much false teacing in them. However the Bible in the book of Jude speaks of Enoch.

Jude 1:14
And Enoch also, the seventh from Adam, prophesied of these, saying, Behold, the Lord cometh with ten thousands of his saints,

Also Jasher was also mentioned.
Joshua 10:13
And the sun stood still, and the moon stayed, until the people had avenged themselves upon their enemies. Is not this written in the book of Jasher? So the sun stood still in the midst of heaven, and hasted not to go down about a whole day.
2 Samuel 1:18
(Also he bade them teach the children of Judah the use of the bow: behold, it is written in the book of Jasher.)

KIng David does not give reference but does mention things Enoch speaks about.

2007-11-19 04:07:39 · 15 answers · asked by Old Hickory 6

I visited a Luthern cemetery and there were a lot of stones turned backward.

2007-11-19 04:06:55 · 9 answers · asked by bluebirdw48522000 1

I am sure I have heard of it but is there any verse in the bible warning that if people change the script or text, etc they will be cursed,etc

2007-11-19 04:06:43 · 9 answers · asked by Anonymous

are they punished if so how? do all religions think suicides will be punished in the afterlife

somebody i know recently killed themselfs

2007-11-19 04:05:43 · 18 answers · asked by Anonymous

any good websites or books to study wicca or black magick????

2007-11-19 04:05:25 · 12 answers · asked by kool_chick 2

when the bible refers to satan as the 'god of this world', what do you think it means?

2007-11-19 04:05:00 · 9 answers · asked by bregweidd 6

2007-11-19 04:04:24 · 7 answers · asked by t.cerpin 1

really, do you, because it is called 'christmas' isn't it...does that mean it belongs to you?

2007-11-19 04:04:15 · 30 answers · asked by GEISHA 3

is God like Hitler, but worse?

if you dont worship him he throws you in an eternal concentration camp (hell). he has also killed off the entire world with exception to a few people and animals.

so who are christians really worshipping... ?

2007-11-19 04:03:52 · 32 answers · asked by Chippy v1.0.0.3b 6

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2007-11-19 04:03:27 · 21 answers · asked by NHBaritone 7

and will you just DO it please! For the love of GOD! Don't you breeders realize that some of us have hangovers on sunday mornings?--Just because you had an accident and now have no lives doesn't mean the rest of us should have to suffer

2007-11-19 04:02:58 · 11 answers · asked by Sister Cordelia VT-PMS 2

She doesn't seem to pray, but i think she believes in God. One time I asked her if she wanted 2 come 2 church w/ me and she said... " Why do i need 2 go 2 some big place just to pray to some guy"

2007-11-19 04:01:13 · 20 answers · asked by analyzer4dummies 2

A. Jesus
B. Mohommed
C. Buddha

And what kind of food would you choose for the dinner?



Edit: I would cheat and invite both Jesus, and Buddha to dinner. I would have many questions for Jesus, and I just simply thing Buddha is the more knowledgable of the three.

I dislike Indian food, so Buddha would not be allowed to choose the meal. And I don't want Jesus inviting us to any tax collectors houses, so he wouldn't be able to choose either.

2007-11-19 03:58:33 · 20 answers · asked by Anonymous

Some say that is not the issue. Well some say otherwise...
Christmas is a time of sharing joy, and peace with others.
Giving gifts, and whatever your hearts desire. But most
people associate it, with the birth of Jesus Christ. All
around the world, too. I wonder why atheist like to
celebrate Christmas, though. Of course you don't have
to be religious or anything, to do so. But the center of it
all, is still around Christ. For those who don't know.
A mere contradication, or confliction of beliefs. Hmmmm.
What is your take on this matter, Yahoo ? And for all
my atheist friends, why do you celebrate Christmas ?
Be honest about it. Best answer wins. ***

2007-11-19 03:57:24 · 48 answers · asked by Anonymous

think about this one a bit.

2007-11-19 03:57:11 · 11 answers · asked by Mr. Gentleman 3

2007-11-19 03:57:01 · 7 answers · asked by slopoke6968 7

If so, for what reasons?

I have become very disappointed in the policies and aims of the GOP since halfway through Bush's first term. There was a pretense of moral authority when coming into the White House (on the heels of Clinton's sexual indiscretions), but that has all gone awash for me with unjust wars, increased fuel dependence, raping natural resources, fighting nationalized health care for children, protecting corporate interests that ultimately ruin local economies, and then some. I am pro-life, but Republicans do not have a monopoly on this view, as many, many Republican candidates are, at least in practice, pro-choice. And since pro-life Bush has been in office, not even laws already on the books are being enforced. In other words, being "pro-life" is no longer a reason to be a Republican and I think this will be more obvious on the GOP '08 ticket.

What do you think?

2007-11-19 03:56:46 · 14 answers · asked by Aspurtaime Dog Sneeze 6

and you are asking for his... divine intervention for lack of a better word... and his assistance on a matter - let's say you are applying for a new job or are having some scary medical tests performed or something like this... It's very easy to ask a believer to...keep you in their prayers... but a non-believer may be offended by this... So since I believe in the power of positive thought, is it wrong of me to ask all that I care about - believers and non-believers alike to keep me in their thoughts?

Is it offensive to ask something that may go against someone's particular beliefs? I mean - If I'm asking an atheist to keep me in their thoughts, and I believe this will aid in a positive outcome, would that be offensive to them since they don't believe that there is anything to "pray" to? Would that still be considered a kind of prayer? Is it equally offensive to respond to a believer's request for prayer with a simple "I'll keep you in my thoughts" Not sure of the ettiquette

2007-11-19 03:55:12 · 16 answers · asked by Anonymous

If you do, is this why you believe in God? If you don't and there is a God to answer to, do you think you have lived honestly enough that God would overlook your disbelief?

2007-11-19 03:54:18 · 29 answers · asked by Anonymous

they are working to change CHRISTMAS
ACLU
125 Broad Street
18th Floor
New York , NY 10004
if enough people send Christmas cards they will be spending time opening the cards and maybe that would leave them less time to work on changing Christmas. they will have to open all the cards because they couldn't take a chance of throwing away money that might be in them.
as for those of you who say they will just hire more people to open the extra cards. That would be good too we could help fight to keep Christmas and help someone get a job as well (two birds with one card)

http://www.aclu.org/index.html
you can also go to their web site at the bottom of the page you can click on (your local ACLU) to get the address of your local ACLU we should send cards to the main headquarters and to our local ACLU offices as well. this is something that we can all do:-)

so what do you think is it a good idea?

2007-11-19 03:52:25 · 17 answers · asked by hmm 6

Notice that I put "some atheists" because not all Atheists do !

2007-11-19 03:51:36 · 29 answers · asked by gnomie 4

2007-11-19 03:50:15 · 24 answers · asked by don_steele54 6

Anybody know of any? Please list serious answers only!

2007-11-19 03:49:11 · 10 answers · asked by Anonymous

Do you think most people spend their time arguing about things that can not be proven/disproven because they don't want to address real issues?

2007-11-19 03:48:08 · 26 answers · asked by bregweidd 6