Religion & Spirituality - 24 November 2007

It will happen, mark my words, it will happen. From the time when literacy rates started to increase and people actually began to read the bible instead of having it read to them, the realization of the bibles absurdity has been steadily growing. As it stands now, people with a too literal interpretation of the bible are shunned and avoided even by those who call themselves average Christians. These same Christians are teaching their children the dangers of being fundamentalist in their approach to religion.

The bible is what made Christianity what it is. Some 2000 years ago when Christianity was in competition with older religious beliefs, the fact that this new religion had the backing of a written text unlike the older traditions which were kept alive by a largely oral basis meant that Christianity had a much easier inception. So the bible gave Christianity its power to influence, without the bible, what happens to Christianity?

2007-11-24 10:39:53 · 20 answers · asked by Anonymous

or Cod or Hog whatever

2007-11-24 10:39:07 · 16 answers · asked by Potatoe Plague 2

Suppose all the religions are right? or at least a small piece of each one is truth? would you be open to accepting any shred of truth about catholisism if your wiccan? or maybe a christian from an athiest?

2007-11-24 10:38:51 · 21 answers · asked by missychicken2004 2

What are their main beliefs??

Just trying to understand.

2007-11-24 10:38:30 · 28 answers · asked by Anonymous

You know, trying to promote a sense of unity, and a sense of oneness rather than having so many different denominations and differences in appreciation?

2007-11-24 10:37:44 · 13 answers · asked by Antares 6

Why didn't he just create man not to have it in the first place?

2007-11-24 10:36:44 · 25 answers · asked by queen of snarky-yack again 4

2007-11-24 10:36:07 · 26 answers · asked by Sunny P 2

Please site evidence, and be specific. Thank you.

2007-11-24 10:35:03 · 17 answers · asked by chris-sister 1

every religion justifies its beliefs with faith rather than reason, what basis is there for me to determine which religion is the "right" one? If all religions appeared equally invalid to me as an atheist, then what basis is there for believers to determine whether or not another religion is equally valid to their own, if each religion claims its validity lies in the faith of its followers?

Do you Christians have any evidence or logical reasons to present to non-Christians that would show them that your beliefs are correct, and theirs aren't?

2007-11-24 10:34:51 · 17 answers · asked by Pull My Finger 7

2007-11-24 10:33:49 · 46 answers · asked by Sunny P 2

2007-11-24 10:31:59 · 34 answers · asked by Anonymous

2007-11-24 10:31:39 · 12 answers · asked by K B 1

I was at my grandma's last night and my uncle was watching mass on TV. I was listening and the priest started praying. In the prayer he said "we honor" and then listed a bunch of saints. He must of prayed for 5 minutes and the only time he mentioned the name of Jesus was in closing the prayer. Of all the probably 30 or more people he named to be honored none was Jesus. Shouldn't Jesus be the first one mentioned?

2007-11-24 10:31:12 · 12 answers · asked by Bible warrior 5

How is it done ?

2007-11-24 10:30:49 · 17 answers · asked by Anonymous

its a christian way of blessing you in good health, with the touch of gods love for you.

2007-11-24 10:29:30 · 7 answers · asked by Gaye J 1

If every religion, past, present and future ceased to exist, would there be such a thing as god? Please, I don't want an over religious answer, because that shows me that you people are not thinking and are only siding with your religion because you don't want to be damned for questioning your own religion.

2007-11-24 10:28:50 · 28 answers · asked by acesilver1 2

cuz sometimes it just feels right.

but different religions supply different answers
like how chritianity explains how things became
but buddhism explains the present and feelings

wut do u think?

2007-11-24 10:27:07 · 11 answers · asked by pyaramor37 4

What is your favorite program and why. I have many that I like on TBN and watch the 700 Club. God Bless You all and thank you for taking your time to answer.

2007-11-24 10:26:57 · 15 answers · asked by Anonymous

Even though it will inevitably be deleted.

I just wanted to take a moment and tell the Christians here that I *don't* hate you. I'm not trying to shock you. I've never been hurt by Christianity and the handful of Christians that I've been closely associated with are wonderful people.

I'm only here in R&S to discuss Religion and Spirituality, and many, many questions are sometimes asked about mine. So therefore, I often talk openly about my faith. I'm only here to learn and share, just like everyone else.

So that being said, please don't think I'm trying to offend you, because I'm not. The truth is, as rude as this may sound, my spirituality is about ME, not YOU.

Thanks!

2007-11-24 10:26:39 · 13 answers · asked by Marissa: Worker of Iniquity 3

Is it necessary for salvation? If not, why do Jesus and the disciples command converts to be baptized? They don't just suggest it, they command it. What is so important about baptism?

2007-11-24 10:26:36 · 20 answers · asked by Sam 3

John 5:28-29

28. Do not marvel at this; for the hour is coming in which all who are in the graves will hear His voice

29. and come forth—those who have done good, to the resurrection of life, and those who have done evil, to the resurrection of condemnation

2007-11-24 10:24:49 · 7 answers · asked by Retard 1

According to the painting, The Last Supper, Jesus was with Mary Magdalene, who later became his wife. Mary was a prostitute.

2007-11-24 10:22:41 · 22 answers · asked by paul 1

2007-11-24 10:22:35 · 9 answers · asked by Anonymous

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bkhQLt1vbWU

Take this you big mean atheists!

2007-11-24 10:22:08 · 42 answers · asked by Anonymous

It seems Christians are alleged to be brainwashed or gullible, not ever choosing to be Christians (or choosing to continue to be) freely and thoughtfully. Is this true?

2007-11-24 10:21:38 · 15 answers · asked by Aspurtaime Dog Sneeze 6

the demon that possessed pigs?
i really need to know

thanks!

2007-11-24 10:21:18 · 8 answers · asked by Natalie <3 1

Apocrypha being the hidden or lost books of the bible that were not included by the catholic church in the final copy of the Bible.

2007-11-24 10:20:14 · 10 answers · asked by (G)ods (O)f (P)lutocracy 2

you know how Atheists and Christians fight and different sects of Christiany fight and Christians and Muslims fight and Atheists and Muslims fight...

well, every now and then a troll comes along....and unites us. and i think it shows us who on the "other side of our fences" are good sensible people. i have made friends with many a christian on this cite from uniting against trolls. anyone else think they actually do us a service? or would it be better if they were all gone.

(((((Christians))))))
((((((Muslims)))))))

and of course my brothers

((((((Atheists)))))))

2007-11-24 10:19:49 · 16 answers · asked by Jeff S Phoenix_AM 3

im a teen and im REALLY involved in chruch im supposed to be a christian and im thinking its not the path for me
im thinking about buddhism, wicca, and religions a lott any help?

2007-11-24 10:19:49 · 8 answers · asked by Anonymous

Do they hate us for our freedom?

Are "Christian Nation" proponents spiritual terrorists?

2007-11-24 10:19:20 · 5 answers · asked by Pull My Finger 7