Religion & Spirituality - 23 November 2007

A star shines because nuclear fusion in its core releases energy which traverses the star's interior and then radiates into outer space. Even Wikipedia knows that.

But for some reason the beauty of a starry night seems to be proof of your particular god.

So, two questions, very simple ones this time. Shouldn't be hard to answer such simple questions:
1. How are stars proof of any god?
2. Assuming stars are proof of any god: why would it proof your particular god more than any other god?

2007-11-23 17:59:33 · 5 answers · asked by ? 6

To think otherwise is to reject freedom. I absolutely support, and always will support the separation of church and state.

2007-11-23 17:56:05 · 23 answers · asked by Anonymous

and you win, how will you collect?

2007-11-23 17:55:30 · 16 answers · asked by ? 6

What if Black-holes are a myth?

2007-11-23 17:54:49 · 14 answers · asked by Chi Guy 5

When you get on Y/A and post or answer questions, please do so with Revelation 21: 8 and 22: 14&15 in mind. I don't mind you defending your faith but these words are not from me, but from the Apostle John to you! Please; take them to heart.

2007-11-23 17:53:46 · 13 answers · asked by Anonymous

This is a followup to my last question, based one one of the answers that was given. I cited the Salve Regina and asked why we need Mary's mercy. One answer said, in part:

"The fear of God's severe judgment, the fear of Jesus as a mighty figure sitting at God's right hand, has led people to flee (figuratively) to Mary as one who is all mercy and has nothing of judgment within her. It's just like a child running to his mother when he fears his father might whip him."

The thing is, I can't accept this notion, and I cannot believe that the Catholic Church would endorse it. Jesus' incarnation was an act of mercy, and Mary as the Mother of God points us to that mercy and kindness. Mary wants us to see Jesus in those terms; and she is, I think, saddened by the idea that some would come to her because they are afraid to go to her Son directly.

What say you?


The question I'm referring to is here: http://answers.yahoo.com/question/index;_ylt=AktmNrZwJ2vEuODABBZJo13ty6IX;_

2007-11-23 17:53:21 · 14 answers · asked by Anonymous Lutheran 6

Do you honestly believe most Atheists are homosexual?
I mean come on, where's your proof? Your statistics? Your surveys?
Explain this theory to me logically, rather than repeating the same thing as you say on all answers.

2007-11-23 17:53:09 · 12 answers · asked by skame 5

Everyone has there own religion, whos to say theres is the right one, whos to say christianity is the real religion, whos to say muslims religion isn't real. Whos to say buddah Isn't real. Religion is mostly based on the area in which you grew up, people from the middle east study islam, and are mostly muslim. What makes my religion the right one. In my opinion religion is nothing but a buisness. Back in the acient days were "Gods inturpreters" (Myan Leaders) would receive offerings, And in middle ages were you could get into heaven with a fee. And now you can't sit threw a single serman without being pressured to give at least 10%. If there was a god, why would he require that you give away part of your economical status, Why wouldn't you belief be enough. I think religion was man made, find someone that people can turn to, but whats love with out hate, good w/o evil, so they made a satonic figure"The devil" In Hopes that this Would Spark more believers. Im confused any tips, insight?

2007-11-23 17:50:06 · 8 answers · asked by Anonymous

Do they all not come from Idaho?

2007-11-23 17:49:29 · 10 answers · asked by Dr. G™ 3

(philosophical viewpoint that holds that beliefs should be formed on the basis of science and logic and not be compromised by emotion, authority, tradition, or any dogma and especially, no god!)

2007-11-23 17:44:20 · 10 answers · asked by +-+-+-+-+- 4

2007-11-23 17:42:55 · 30 answers · asked by Je Marche Drôle 3

Even here on these boards there are many wonderful intelligent Christains who are not threatened by science, or by who sleeps with whom. This question is for you.

Are you tired of how the fundies makes us all look? The world sees 'The Creation Museum' and we are preceived as a nation of morons. I resent that a lot.

I believe that most of this country is made up of free thinking people who do not care if you love God or Zeus.

We very much believe the separation of church and state.

We have got to make a difference this coming election. If we stand idle by we could get Pat Robertson in the White House.

Do you think that if we campaign to get the fundies out our governent we could make a difference.

2007-11-23 17:42:11 · 16 answers · asked by Anonymous

What is religion exactly? With all the questions regarding religion, i'm starting to think that no religion in this world, is correct. Someone in the world probably knew what happened, but they're long gone now. So I don't think I believe in anything. Anything at all. Or better yet, I believe in everything. There is absolutely NO proof of any religion. If you think there is, tell me about it. Any religion. I'd like to know.

2007-11-23 17:41:44 · 12 answers · asked by Anonymous

One of the biggest problems I have with Christianity or any of the other mainstream religions is that claim that their god is a loving, merciful, benevolent being who only wants what is best for us, his children. If they claimed that their god was a vindictive, jealous, egocentrical, murderous bastard I would be more willing to believe them. I have a great deal of trouble reconciling the rosy picture of god with the deeds and words of this god that are recorded in their book. If the book is the truth, and believers are just trying to gloss over the reality of god, would anyone else agree that they should cut out the sugar coating and just tell the truth. It would probably get them more converts than trying to reconcile all the inconsistencies.

2007-11-23 17:35:05 · 24 answers · asked by russj 3

Adam and Eve? Or the dinosaurs?

You see, when god CREATED the earth, he created Adam and Eve, but then again, the dinosaurs were "supossedly" here before any human creature.
How is this possible.

2007-11-23 17:32:44 · 17 answers · asked by Anonymous

Everytime AI log in it says "Hello Kathy...here are some books you may enjoy"
Today's selections were "Evolution of Sex" and something else that looked nifty
One thing I did not is it didn't say "Hello Hellburner here are some books you can read in hell"

2007-11-23 17:31:00 · 8 answers · asked by queen of snarky-yack again 4

satan does the demanding not God. If you do anything sinful you have to do more and more and spend more and more money to satisfy your desires. God's love and gifts are free.

Why won't you receive them?

2007-11-23 17:29:54 · 24 answers · asked by sisterzeal 5

2007-11-23 17:28:13 · 7 answers · asked by Christian Sinner 7

And the planet really does need saving. You get the newspaper, you hear the news, there are so many things man cannot solve from how to handle more earthquakes to melting polar ice caps to lack of a way to feed everyone. Is it really really wise to just sit around saying "there is no God there is no God?" Wow I"m glad there is a God and he's coming to take us to a new heaven and earth. Thing is we have to do it his way this time so as not to destroy the new one. That's not hard is it? Can't you just ask Jesus into your heart? Is it really that hard? If so why? Doesn't your determination not to believe make you realize there MUST be a devil fighting for your soul? Can't you see that? I pray you do.

2007-11-23 17:28:12 · 20 answers · asked by sisterzeal 5

...always wear the most expensive clothes, have a big house and have a more expensive new car than the people he's taking money from? Doesn't that go against the basic principals of religion? Why isn't that money going towards helping people in need, he doesn't need the "high life"?

2007-11-23 17:24:50 · 14 answers · asked by Anonymous

2007-11-23 17:22:18 · 15 answers · asked by Anonymous

He is lovingly and meekly allowing peope he died for to remove him, from their lives, from the classroom, from the government. And did you realize as you destroy him and take his name in vain and make fun of him.....he still really does love you? and he will prove it to you as well? amazing, don't you think?

2007-11-23 17:21:31 · 30 answers · asked by sisterzeal 5

He supposedly demades that sending 80% of all living humans alive today to some firey eternity because we do not choose to follow a book that makes no sense.

Or He demands that we go to this fiery place because we do not see any evidence on this planet that He exits.

We know that it is not okay to kill our kids for cursing us. We know that it is not okay to sell our sister into slavery, we know that is not okay for force a rape victim to marry her rapist.

We know that there is no possible that the earth could flood over Mt Everest.



If it is so important to God that we stroke His ego and sing Him praises, why has HE not let us all know once and for all.???


"Hey here I am. I want to live as Jesus taught you, love one another as I have loved you."

Can you imagine what he thinks of our mental abilities if we accept nonsense as facts?

2007-11-23 17:17:32 · 10 answers · asked by Anonymous

what is the New Testament verse that says something like don't you know that your life is but a breath in God's eyes or something like that. NIV says something about your life being so short i dont know the context or the actual meaning of the verse but i'm looking for it so help please

2007-11-23 17:16:05 · 6 answers · asked by Kevin 2

Why can't "Islam" be seen by non-muslims as how we muslims see it?
•The peaceful and gentle Islam.
• We are not radical.
• We do not support terrorism.
• We believe in human rights.
• Muhammad was a good man, who did righteousness.
• Muhammad (pbuh) Didn't wage war against people who were non muslim for the simple fact that they were non muslim, as quoted by a sahih hadeeth, the prophet (pbuh said, whoever hurts a non muslim, is like he is hurting me.
• The prophet Muhammad didn't rape, or have sex with Aisha R.A when she was 6 or 9 years old. She was offered marriage to him, by her father Omar R.A, because he knew Prophet pbuh was a good man, and could protect her ( his family) for the sake of life*.
• ALLAH SWT is our one true, mono theistic God, and we associate nothing with ALLAH SWT.

2007-11-23 17:14:54 · 28 answers · asked by Anonymous

Even to a point of killing him off. If my sibling had some groovy threads, I'd tell him "Hey, nice jacket bro - it looks great on you!" How does *jealousy* transpire to premeditated murder? What is God trying to tell us about Joseph?

2007-11-23 17:10:53 · 20 answers · asked by Dr. G™ 3

In sudden recognition

or in awareness that has moved carefully and quietly, until it taps you on the shoulder?

that you have been here before, and they have been here before, and although there are no sufficient words,

do you welcome Old Souls returning?

2007-11-23 17:09:00 · 6 answers · asked by Twilight 6

I grew up in a religious family and I always hear things about being with God, salvation, day of judgement, praying, and how obsessing with religion is the only way to 'not stray from the right path'.

But over the years I re-thought everything and realize that God's divine will and whatever it is that the Higher Power has planned, isn't going to change for each and everyone of us despite prayers, rituals, whatever it is that everybody does.

The more I worry about it, the more it drives me insane. Feels like I should just live my life a day at a time, to the best that I can, and be a good person.

2007-11-23 17:07:35 · 17 answers · asked by HollowTree 3

and said he would pull the trigger if you say you are a Christian, but let you go free if you deny you are a Christian, what would your response be? Would you truly be willing to literally give your life for God?

2007-11-23 17:07:31 · 19 answers · asked by Sam 3

2007-11-23 17:07:13 · 22 answers · asked by +-+-+-+-+- 4