Religion & Spirituality - 27 November 2007

I mean, it really doesn't offer that much does it? No heaven, no living for ever, no meeting up with dead loved ones "on the other side." No festivals to enjoy, no special someone in the sky to talk to and love them. I mean, there are no cozy parts to it, but it is spreading in popularity. Why do you think this might be?? Seriously?

2007-11-27 23:58:34 · 26 answers · asked by Birdy is my real name 6

2007-11-27 23:57:48 · 10 answers · asked by M. 2

He who dwells in the shelter of the Most High
will abide in the shadow of the Almighty.
I will say to the Lord, “My refuge and my fortress,
my God, in whom I trust.”

For he will deliver you from the snare of the fowler
and from the deadly pestilence.
He will cover you with his pinions,
and under his wings you will find refuge;
his faithfulness is a shield and buckler.
You will not fear the terror of the night,
nor the arrow that flies by day,
nor the pestilence that stalks in darkness,
nor the destruction that wastes at noonday.

A thousand may fall at your side,
ten thousand at your right hand,
but it will not come near you.
You will only look with your eyes
and see the recompense of the wicked.

Because you have made the Lord your dwelling place—
the Most High, who is my refuge —
no evil shall be allowed to befall you,
no plague come near your tent.

2007-11-27 23:56:42 · 20 answers · asked by Anonymous

If there were more cultural exchanges, multi-language learning, and no religions or extreme ideologies?

2007-11-27 23:56:31 · 4 answers · asked by Dolphin-Bird Lover8-88 7

I don't want 'because the bible/quran/torah tells us to' answers. Personally, deep down why do you believe that there is a god? has he touched you in some profound way?

stuff like that.

2007-11-27 23:53:27 · 49 answers · asked by Anonymous

especially in islam where some men get married more then once views and thoughts please

no crap off poeple ifyou got nothing decent to say dont bother wasting yyour time typing

i know my spellin and typing is awful

2007-11-27 23:50:18 · 52 answers · asked by Anonymous

Someone else on here said that most atheist will wise up and return to God when they get older. They will let Jesus into their hearts. After all, there are very FEW atheists in nursing homes.

Interesting point.

Do you agree?

I have done volunteer work for nursing homes before and during all the months I worked there, about 99% of the senior citizens there were Christian. There was only like one or two people that I talked to that weren't sure what they believed in.

Do you think this supports the fact that most atheists will go back to God eventually?

2007-11-27 23:48:19 · 26 answers · asked by Anonymous

A number of history books i have read have suggested that religion was used as a method to control people. i.e. If you don't do what the bible and church say you will go to hell or be punished.

They also suggest that religion is one of the biggest money making businesses in the world. I have seen proof of this while browsing a God Channel and seeing videos selling £60. If they really wanted to save our souls shouldn't they sell them in HMV/Virgin for £5

I believe i could fabricate a story to make people feel better about their lives and the questions they can't answer.

Is religion still used as way controlling people with something missing in their lives?

2007-11-27 23:41:54 · 33 answers · asked by Anonymous

I see many christians think it is ridiculous that some muslims are upset about the naming of a teddy bear.
However, weren't many christians upset about the chocolate jesus statue and viewed it as an attack on christianity?

http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/americas/6509127.stm

2007-11-27 23:38:52 · 23 answers · asked by darwinsfriend AM 5

This is an important issue to me and I want to hear what you think. I have a family member that is an atheist.

This troubles me because I believe the only way to get into Heaven is to be a Christian.

I have done alot of reading and there seems to be three main theories:

1) Non-Christians who refuse Jesus will cease to exist (I personally disagree with this one and find it a little strange but there are some people out there that believe that)

2) Non-Christians will go to Heaven because the sacrifice of Jesus was for everyone

3) Non-Christians who hear about Jesus but refuse to accept the sacrifice will go to Hell

I personally agree with the third one which troubles me because of the situation my family member is in.

I believe we are all sinners and we all deserve Hell as no unclean thing can enter the Kingdom of Heaven, but Jesus died to wash our sins clean that if we accept Him, we can go to Heaven.

What do you think will happen to non-Christians?

2007-11-27 23:35:26 · 27 answers · asked by Anonymous

2007-11-27 23:33:01 · 10 answers · asked by Daddy 6

2007-11-27 23:32:15 · 10 answers · asked by Beavis Christ AM 6

From reading the bible it seems that God originally didn't plan on creating Eve. It appears that he watched Adam for a while and then decided to make her from Adam's rib. This does not seem to fit with the idea of him being all knowing. This seems to happen a lot in the old testament. I see it as evidence that the idea of who god was evolved over time, that perhaps the writer of Genesis didn't think God was all powerful etc.

2007-11-27 23:25:37 · 14 answers · asked by in a handbasket 6

2007-11-27 23:17:22 · 26 answers · asked by Cotton Wool Ninja 6

2007-11-27 23:16:03 · 13 answers · asked by Gruntled Employee 6

2007-11-27 23:15:29 · 21 answers · asked by Anonymous

According to the Bible, Man was created perfect and did not evolve over time, so if Man produces sperm now - he always has. Woman was created from the rib of a Man at a later time, essentially to keep man company and to procreate. So, here's my question.

What was God's purpose for Adam's production of sperm, between the time Adam was created and the time God decided to create Eve?

2007-11-27 23:11:47 · 21 answers · asked by I'm an Atheist 3

2007-11-27 23:10:29 · 21 answers · asked by questionlady 1

and he was married.....why are the current ones not allowed?

Did God change his mind?

2007-11-27 23:09:33 · 10 answers · asked by questionlady 1

Does this seem like a problem to any one? If it is you might want to head to Chicago. The Daley Center in Chicago has the Naticity scene out front. This is a center for city government and it is placed there by the city.

What do you think?

2007-11-27 23:09:09 · 15 answers · asked by Anonymous

2007-11-27 23:08:36 · 16 answers · asked by Anonymous

according to the bible that is

2007-11-27 23:08:34 · 11 answers · asked by questionlady 1

Dont give rubbish answers such as spiritual things dont feel cold... How do you know they dont feel cold? Are you trying to say that God doesnt have the ability to feel cold? :-)

2007-11-27 23:06:34 · 8 answers · asked by Anonymous

Let's say the Anti-Christ appeared. And he gave Christians the choice of either renouncing Christianity/God and prosper or die a horrible death. Is your faith strong enough to face a martyr's death?

By the way, we wouldn't really know if he was the Anti-Christ. I'm just saying he'd be an Anti-Christ like figure.

2007-11-27 23:02:07 · 19 answers · asked by Anonymous

How much?

2007-11-27 23:01:35 · 10 answers · asked by Anonymous

2007-11-27 22:55:48 · 16 answers · asked by Anonymous

Or are they two separate beings?

The father of beginings, El, is mentioned in Genesis. Later on there is this Yahweh God that I don't think is associated in text.

What do you think?

2007-11-27 22:53:49 · 11 answers · asked by The Mad Padishah 2

Where other Religions like Hinduism, Buddism, Islam and other ancient religions prevails, if the propaganda of Christian Missionaries is a menace, can the following words of LORD GOD of OT applicable?

"Suppose your own full brother, your son, your daughter, your beloved wife, or your closest friend should seduce you secretly and encourage you to go and serve other gods that neither you nor your ancestors 1 have previously known, the gods of the surrounding people (whether near you or far from you, from one end of the earth to the other). You must not give in to him or even listen to him; do not feel sympathy for him or spare him or cover up for him. Instead, you must kill him without fail! Your own hand must be the first to strike him and then the hands of the whole community. You must stone him to death because he tried to entice you away from the LORD"

2007-11-27 22:51:25 · 14 answers · asked by Anonymous

2007-11-27 22:46:59 · 25 answers · asked by Link strikes back 6

when the main character is trying to "kill God"? Wouldn't God have to exist in order to be killed?

Incidentally, I am reading the 1st book right now. So far "the Church" has not been identified as any real-life religion. Why do Christian feel this book is aimed against the Christian God in particular? Have I just not read far enough that it becomes obvious yet?

2007-11-27 22:44:29 · 20 answers · asked by ImUURU? 3