Religion & Spirituality - 26 November 2007

How do you think YOU would do as a representative?

2007-11-26 15:08:42 · 31 answers · asked by Anonymous

A quote from Rome herself:

The obligation of rest from work on Sunday remained somewhat indefinite for several centuries. A Council of Laodicea, held toward the end of the fourth century, was content to prescribe that on the Lord's Day the faithful were to abstain from work as far as possible.


http://www.newadvent.org/cathen/14335a.htm

2007-11-26 15:08:12 · 12 answers · asked by Guardian 3

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(Before I get the schizophrenia and medications jokes, this is a serious question. Is part of your spiritual goal to help reduce your internal self-talk?)

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2007-11-26 15:08:00 · 16 answers · asked by NHBaritone 7

i am a catholic and i went to confession. i promised to never commit the sins i have committed again. I asked God to please keep my sins between Him and me. i do not want others to know the wrongdoings that i have done.

after going to confession, and truly sorry for my sins, will God answer my prayer? Is it too selfish of a prayer?

I hope that after confessing my sins, other ppl will not find out and tell others what i have done.

2007-11-26 15:06:13 · 26 answers · asked by Anonymous

I swear to God that I would not do these certain activities. I broke it many times. I feel terribly guilty and I am afraid that God would punish me. What can I do to be forgiven? I am Buddhist.

2007-11-26 15:05:34 · 16 answers · asked by 360 2

Iam not putting down anyones beliefs, iam just curious. I was wondering is there a Atheist manifesto or something like that? I mean what is the main goal of you guys, and in short what is the ideal world Atheist are striving for? I hope my question is clear enough.
For Christians: I know you dont believe in atheism.

2007-11-26 15:03:57 · 30 answers · asked by Anonymous

By definition it looks like it to me.

2007-11-26 15:03:08 · 20 answers · asked by Anonymous

I wrote this poem today......these are my thoughts. What are yours? Is it a time of Joy and wonder to you or Chaos? I always thought it brings out the best in people. I think that's why God put his grace on it even though it has "pagan"roots mixed in.

all those Joys and all that wonder

All those happy happy days

Looking at lights

getting belts tight

trying to save up for Christmas time



Anticipation

Deliberation

Prayers about getting right gifts

Working extra

staying up late

all well worth it

cause it will be great

That's Christmas time, Christmas time

so I wrote this rhyme

With that in mind

When I was just thinking 'bout Christmas time



I wonder what's the magic

is it all about the kids?

their happy smiling faces so excited in your midst?

Or is it just the special time with family and friends?

Or is it just the Joy at Christmas that never seems to end?

What is it about Christmas

I ask myself tonight

That filled me up with Joy

and so much sweet delight?



I think it was anticipation

to see my loved ones be

so special in their thoughtfulness in having love towards me!

I think about the times and all the Christmas's of suprises

I think about the fudge and how my Joy just always rises

When I"d think about my family opening presents just from me

That they would be so happy to find it "be their cup of tea"

To know that I had made them smile

to know that they were Jolly

surrounded by the Christmas sounds of Laughter, gifts and Holly

I think it's all the wonder

that goes back to when we were young

and think the sky's the limit and no wishes are too dumb

I think it's just the suprises

the fun

and all the laughter

the pretty wrapping paper

the lights

the sparkle

the snow

What's so special about Christmas?

I don't know

I just don't know

but please God don't let it be destroyed

(I know this poem is really silly I stopped rhyming!)

Christmas

snowflakes on your nose

new socks on your toes

gasping at the beauty

stockings filled with fruities

There is nothing like it

Christmas


Laura

2007-11-26 15:02:47 · 10 answers · asked by sisterzeal 5

i mean real loner thats me.....always alone with god possible

2007-11-26 15:02:23 · 14 answers · asked by Tan K 1

What does this mean to you?
Peace Be With You,
Debra

2007-11-26 15:00:16 · 12 answers · asked by Debra M. Wishing Peace To All 7

2007-11-26 14:59:11 · 28 answers · asked by Anonymous

I've never had religion my whole life. I do think that there is some thing out there, yet I am naive. I went to a few churches with some family members in the past, and got this very odd feeling. It was almost as if I had no control, everything was so powerful in the churches. It sort of scared me, and I have always been leery of going to churches. Not to say I don't call out for God sometimes, or think of him, I am just undecided. I know some people say it is a sin to doubt the existence of God, and I don't, but I just have that feeling of wonder. I know someones out there but I am afraid that maybe I do go head on into some sort of belief, that in the end it hurts me. Please give me an understanding on why you believe what you do, or why you don't. Or perhaps some reasons why I am a bit stubborn on not letting my feelings aside, and giving forth.

2007-11-26 14:58:12 · 26 answers · asked by Brezzia 4

2007-11-26 14:56:51 · 28 answers · asked by Nina, BaC 7

Does he thank God for the money he makes?

2007-11-26 14:56:40 · 13 answers · asked by Ace of Spades 5

2007-11-26 14:56:15 · 22 answers · asked by Anonymous

if and when it can change??

2007-11-26 14:54:18 · 13 answers · asked by Nina, BaC 7

2007-11-26 14:54:08 · 18 answers · asked by Anonymous

2007-11-26 14:53:40 · 21 answers · asked by Anonymous

What made you get out? for how long did they harrass you? When you saw outpoints(excuse my scientologese) what made you blind to them?

2007-11-26 14:53:31 · 1 answers · asked by J's leather emporium 3

I knew I forgot somethng. hee hee

2007-11-26 14:51:04 · 20 answers · asked by Anonymous

I hear and read it all the time: evolution is just a theory. Electricity is just a theory, too, but I can tell you, even Jesus isn't going to keep you from being thrown across the room if you stick a wet finger in a light socket.
The earth is 4 1/2 billion years old. What's wrong with that? If it's 4 1/2 billion years old it's 4 1/2 billion years old. No big deal.
The same with the universe being 14 billion years old.
What's wrong with the big bang theory? If that's how this particular version of the universe began, that's how it began. String theory projects that the big bang is not a unique event, either.

Not one of these things says, "And therefore Jesus isn't the son of god" or anything like that. You want intelligent design? Why all of these things are way more intelligent than god blowing and poof! there's the universe. Dang. What is so frightening about science? Why are those goofy religions from the desert so unable to adjust to new information. Are they THAT weak?

2007-11-26 14:50:44 · 8 answers · asked by Sarrafzedehkhoee 7

is it true that we will not continue being married to our wife when we get to heaven, if the really is one?

well if thats the fact why are we God's slaves??? cant we have some time for ourselves??? i never asked him to create me in the first place

2007-11-26 14:50:14 · 12 answers · asked by Anonymous

2007-11-26 14:48:39 · 15 answers · asked by Anonymous

God (supposing he exists) obviously exhibits a great complexity of emotion. Why is Satan thought to exhibit only hate? Maybe he has a compassionate side?

2007-11-26 14:48:00 · 15 answers · asked by Anonymous

I was with a friend this evening. We (she and I) are on a business trip. She has brought her boyfriend along, which is fine. Except that she is married. Earlier today, I had called her to ask her to stop at an office for some paperwork. Apparently, because she had to run that errand, it made it easier for her to sneak out of the house and get her boyfriend. My problem is with what happened next. She said "Praise Jesus that you called me and made that happen". Seriously. Then she said that the phone call was God's intervention in her life showing her that the affair was OK.

I'm afraid I don't understand... Do you? Or is this why I can't seem to grasp Christianity?

2007-11-26 14:47:27 · 43 answers · asked by Katie Short, Atheati Princess 6

I decided to become a God, a REAL one, and I would like your help.

2007-11-26 14:47:13 · 11 answers · asked by Anonymous

what supports this claim?

2007-11-26 14:46:45 · 35 answers · asked by Anonymous

'Guru Maa' was telling to youngsters, in a dicourse, on TV Progam this morning..

2007-11-26 14:43:30 · 9 answers · asked by indrajeet d 5

I notice on the building adjacent to the church, I guess it's where the priest live? Why it's called the Rectory? I am not trying to be disrespectful to my catholic friends. Please no abusive language.

2007-11-26 14:43:05 · 6 answers · asked by Ace of Spades 5

2007-11-26 14:42:37 · 66 answers · asked by Anonymous