Religion & Spirituality - 25 November 2007

I use this article as an exhibit for the question "Do humans have morals in the absence of religion?"

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2007-11-25 09:50:27 · 13 answers · asked by Anonymous

The church took in $120,000 last year, and $97,000 of it went to support the 2 pastors.

2007-11-25 09:47:54 · 19 answers · asked by Dirk Johnson 5

1.There is no adequate explanation for the origin of life from dead chemicals. Even the simplest life form is tremendously complex.
2.The fossil record, our only documentation of whether evolution actually occurred in the past, lacks any transitional forms, and all types appear fully-formed when first present. The evidence that (ape-men) existed is dubious at best. So called pre-man fossils turn out to be those of apes, extinct apes, fully man, or historical frauds.

So tell me this evolution believers...do you not also have faith in evolution when there is no adequate explanation for the two weaknesses I mentioned above. And are you not solely having faith in what knowledgeable scientists have told you and what they believe is common sense and fact. This is also what believers do, we have faith in a Book that was written by man and you have faith in what scientists have told you even with evidence lacking. So can we all agree that we both are blinded by faith?

2007-11-25 09:47:19 · 26 answers · asked by SMX™ -- Lover Of Hero @};- 5

regret the things they could have done in this life that they did not do...I would like to know exactly what things you are referring to (that Christians would regret not doing). Thanks.

2007-11-25 09:44:10 · 13 answers · asked by frenzy-CIB- Jim's with Jesus 4

Of course, a Christian God is ridiculous in that a compassionate omnipotent creator of suffering is impossible.

And similarly, a spaghetti god is ridiculous in that pasta is a food created by Italian primates, found at one specific place in the universe at one specific time in the universe. Why would something invented by primates, be the main material that makes up the Creator of the entire Universe? It's ridiculous.

But there are possible creators that are not so ridiculous. What proof is there against just a creator who is compassionate and not omnipotent? Or a creator who is not compassionate? Or a creator who is compassionate and omnipotent but not omniscient? Why are the chances one in a trillion for these Gods?

2007-11-25 09:44:04 · 27 answers · asked by some_pixels_on_a_screen 3

I understand giving thumbs down to answers that are blatantly insulting, but why give thumbs down to historically correct answers that are politely stated?

2007-11-25 09:43:43 · 23 answers · asked by Anonymous

I'm supposed to be a christian, yet I hate who I am ( I always seem to do wrong). I'm saying I want to be a better christian. How do you really change yourself? To become who you should be, who I really want to be?

2007-11-25 09:41:46 · 14 answers · asked by Anonymous

by claiming that Muslims worship the same God as Christianity and Judaism?

2007-11-25 09:39:55 · 8 answers · asked by republican_jew 2

BECAUSE umm religion says god made humans or life on earth not in mars ?

2007-11-25 09:39:07 · 20 answers · asked by Anonymous

2007-11-25 09:37:35 · 12 answers · asked by Anonymous

And what about the 10 commandments? Are they important?

2007-11-25 09:36:51 · 14 answers · asked by Anonymous

2007-11-25 09:35:41 · 14 answers · asked by Anonymous

2007-11-25 09:34:55 · 17 answers · asked by Je Marche Drôle 3

2007-11-25 09:34:48 · 28 answers · asked by kreacher92 4

Is it true that all we need is an open system with sufficient energy flowing into it for evolution to succeed? All I want is a yes or a no. I'm, how would you say "interested" in Evolution.

2007-11-25 09:33:56 · 11 answers · asked by Defender of Freedom 5

…and politely discuss things they find confusing about each others perspectives? You know, like they do here? Was there a place where atheists could go where they knew they were likely to encounter Christians and was there a place where Christians could ask questions of the atheists designed to test their rejection of god?

2007-11-25 09:33:48 · 8 answers · asked by Anonymous

2007-11-25 09:30:45 · 46 answers · asked by vcurness 2

Are you automatically over critical of question or comments because they come from atheists or theists. Not on purpose, but by a self conscious habit. Are you automatically accepting of questions or comments because they come from atheists or theists? Is it easier for you to be judgemental of another opinion, but can't compel yourself to judgemental of your own opinion?

2007-11-25 09:29:48 · 18 answers · asked by Anonymous

I see this theocracy fear posed by alot of nonchristians and was wondering what it is based on.
We managed to have school sponsered prayer for many years, people arrested for homosexual acts, abortion banned and never did we become a theocracy. Now we have legal and unlimited abortions, gay marriage will one day soon be an American reality, we have dropped school sponsored prayer, governments, schools, and even the secular establishment have abolished the words Merry Christmas and have replaced them with more benign, less specific references (winterfest, holiday season, etc) A ton of politicians espouse "god" and as long as God is watered down and not too much in the public square its "ok" otherwise some Christians are made to look like hatemongers for having opposing opinions. My question is where is the fear that there is going to be a takeover by the Christian right and a formed theocracy? Is it not clear that Christianity in its true form is just not that popular anymore?

2007-11-25 09:28:29 · 19 answers · asked by Loosid 6

the transmission of the Quranic revelation and the significance of the quran in the religious and intellectual life of Muslims.

2007-11-25 09:27:41 · 7 answers · asked by funkmistress_flex 1

and I will give you 20 minutes of my time then I will visit you at a time of my choosing at your home and present my philosophy to you." They never go for this offer, why is that?

2007-11-25 09:27:12 · 12 answers · asked by Anonymous

I personally think after all my years of experience, that many people who claim they have God or know God or are religious, are using it as a crutch and are hypocrites, or unhappy people who are using the whole God thing in all the wrong ways and turn out to be the most ungodly or hateful of them all.

I mean how many people carry crucifixes or wear them, who are serial killers and gang bangers?

How many total godless souls enter churches and basically look like they're mocking God.

How many families, how many kids, think of God as nothing more than a Santa Claus type of figure?

I personally think that unfortunately, not even people who are religious or of "god" can be nice.

It all varies.

Ever wonder why the truly successful and happy in life don't go around throwing bibles in people's faces or boasting about their "godliness"?

THey have something called common sense.

And, they keep the relationship to themselves or those who will hear.

The loud ones = ****

2007-11-25 09:26:06 · 9 answers · asked by Anonymous

2007-11-25 09:25:09 · 28 answers · asked by david w 2

You can look at it as divine, or scientific intervention. Whichever makes you more comfortable.
Before anybody asks; I would not.

2007-11-25 09:24:58 · 23 answers · asked by Enigma®Ragnarökin' 7

Please explain the following terms to me, based on Revelation 12:1, 2...

1. What is the identity of the "woman" seen in heaven?

2. What do the "12 stars" represent?

3. What is meant that the woman John sees is "robed with the sun, has the moon beneath her feet, and a crown of stars"?

4. Why is she "pregnant", and what do the "labor pains" represent?

Please help! I can't understand this verse!!

2007-11-25 09:21:12 · 20 answers · asked by Anonymous

I am Christian, and I know I am to support this president because it's the Chrsitian thing to do. But how much is too much? If I am to recognize a tree by it's fruit, then is this president bad news for all?

2007-11-25 09:19:03 · 26 answers · asked by Anonymous

Will he be born again into another poor virgin. Just how will it happen?

2007-11-25 09:16:57 · 19 answers · asked by Anonymous

Alright. First id like to point out im a Christian but not an extremist. I go to church a few times a year but ive never read the bible all the way through i dont get up and go every week to church etc. I recently heard of a new movie called "The Golden Compass" that is coming out and i decided to read up on it to see what its about because it reminded me of Chronociles of Narnia by the preview. Soon i found out that this is a movie about pretty much trying to kill God. I went on Yahoo answers and many people were mad that Christians were getting worked up about this because its just another opinion but let me put this into perspective. What if i wrote a book about killing the leader of a country or about even killing your parents and presented it into a positive light? I wouldnt be commiting a crime but i hope it would still upset you. My question is, why are people actually getting mad at christians for defending what they believe is true and holy?

2007-11-25 09:16:33 · 27 answers · asked by Believeinblack 2

angry at me? Where did my question go? Since it never really lived it's life, did it go to limbo?

2007-11-25 09:16:19 · 10 answers · asked by Pull My Finger 7

do you feel you have to go to church to believe in god?i don't go to church much but i do believe in god,do you think that is wrong

2007-11-25 09:16:14 · 17 answers · asked by tnsupermomwhit 5