Religion & Spirituality - 28 November 2007

2007-11-28 12:25:29 · 20 answers · asked by spaced out muppet 1

gold, frankenscence , myrr
how do you spell them
what are they and what do they mean?
no need to explain gold. lol

2007-11-28 12:25:13 · 4 answers · asked by pyaramor37 4

just curious to know

2007-11-28 12:22:56 · 21 answers · asked by Anonymous

I think Jesus was a realist and if someone attacked his brothers I think he would have defended them. What are your thoughts on this?

2007-11-28 12:22:49 · 12 answers · asked by Vivianna 4

Jehova witnesses are so mean, they don't believe in the living Jesus and they have mutilated our Bible. What do yo think?

2007-11-28 12:17:53 · 34 answers · asked by Anonymous

Did you know that all of you, from the most Evangelical of Fundameltalists to the most staunch Athiests, are blessings to me? Do you know that you help me grow in my own beliefs and keep me studying so that I have answers to give? Do you know that being a part of this site has become an integral and wonderful part of my life? I don't 'know' any of you, but I appreciate each of you. I'll get reported 'cause this isn't a question, but there's no place to post gratitude.

2007-11-28 12:17:20 · 23 answers · asked by Katie Short, Atheati Princess 6

2007-11-28 12:17:02 · 6 answers · asked by Jethro Bodine 3

"parables?" Or that any of the things that supposedly happened didn't really happen, and should not be "taken literally." If "god" made any such disclaimer anywhere in the bible, please say exactly where.

2007-11-28 12:16:49 · 7 answers · asked by Anonymous

Mohamed. The silence is deafening. Or maybe they all think it's a good idea.

2007-11-28 12:15:31 · 8 answers · asked by Anonymous

in the name of religon?

My guess is they probaly read history and turn on the news and say this is bull s h i t I'm not believing in this?

Isn't it people of faith that mis represented their faith the reason?

Or not?

2007-11-28 12:14:48 · 37 answers · asked by Anonymous

What does the Bible REALLY say about suicide?? is it ok if you kill yourself just bec/ you can't take it anymore? I meet alot people who think about it and I never know what to say! where does it talk about it? I liked it in KJ if you can, if not then NKJ. All are ok as long as its NOT NIV.

2007-11-28 12:14:47 · 8 answers · asked by Anonymous

In this section alone there are a large number of people who bully and put down other for their beliefs, while even more point the finger at someone else for the problems and wrongs in the world. There also seems to be in this section hatred venom and malice in over half of the questions and close to that of the answers given to questions. There also appear to be people who go out of their way to put down and criticize others in their answers to questions that would have very little to do with them personally.

To be clear here, these people come from both sides of the tracks and from what appears to be all walks of life and all religious and social backgrounds.

Is all of this hatred and animosity really needed, why? What do these people get out of this extremely anti-social behaviour?

Please note: answers of an accusing nature (to anyone) or answers that have nothing to do with the topic at hand will not be considered, please exercise restraint in your responses.

Thanks.

2007-11-28 12:13:22 · 11 answers · asked by Arthur N 4

Just some dumb questions, what's the difference between christian and catholics?? And do angels only exists in cathalics and not christians?? Do you believe in angels and why? Thank you.

2007-11-28 12:12:53 · 3 answers · asked by pinkgrapes2007 2

one of the first things I noticed after moving to Idaho was an open policy about religion in public. Driving on the main freeway you will see a billboard with scriptures. The first school play we went to they openly sung songs of Jesus's birth and the play had religion overtones. It was very refreshing and freeing to see this since being from California this was a BIG no,no. Since moving here Idaho has become one of the fastest growing states in the past two years. Many Californians have moved in bringing their Californian views on religion and state. One of the first thing that was petitioned and challenged was the ten commanments that had always been mounted in the park. Battle stands taken on both sides made the news often. Because of this and a few other things, Idahoans hate Californians and loothe the idea of them moving in.

My question: Who is in the right here and why , in regards to religion?

2007-11-28 12:12:52 · 7 answers · asked by TTC 3

2007-11-28 12:11:35 · 5 answers · asked by Anonymous

Don't you dare say the smile of a baby's face or I'll hit you in the belly with a twig! muahahahahah!....huh? aaah! twigs are futile!

2007-11-28 12:09:23 · 13 answers · asked by Anonymous

Why are little kids taught to believe in stuff like Santa Claus? I mean when you were a kid, you REALLY believed in Santa. You thought he was as real as your parents. You tried to be a good kid all year for awesome gifts. Is it to get children ready for the brain wash into religion? I think Christians are brought into it at such a young age (the same time you learned about Santa) to brain wash them easier into believing in a vengeful god. What do you think?

2007-11-28 12:08:48 · 14 answers · asked by Amanda 5

According to The Bible, Jerusalem is the city of God, but in Rome, Venedictus XVI, our Pope, controls our christian churches around the world, do you think Rome is the city of God too?

2007-11-28 12:08:46 · 17 answers · asked by Anonymous

Some people, like Richard Roberts, claim that God talks to them and tells them to do all kinds of things.

http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/22010662/

So my question is - When people do something that they say God told them to do -

How do you know they are right?
How do you know God really was talking to them?
And what do you think about someone who sincerely believes that God told them to something that you think is bad?

If it is just in their heads and nobody else is a witness then can't they justify ANY ACTIONS by saying that God told them to?

2007-11-28 12:08:11 · 8 answers · asked by Alan 7

if you take a purity vow to wait until marrige and you break it? im looking into taking a purity vow and was just wondering

2007-11-28 12:06:57 · 6 answers · asked by dont you know who i think i am? 2

2007-11-28 12:06:10 · 8 answers · asked by Anonymous

what dose the koran teach? why dose thier solutions end in violence? are they not taught to turn the other cheek? are they not taught to love and forgive?

2007-11-28 12:04:31 · 6 answers · asked by Nayo 3

2007-11-28 12:03:57 · 29 answers · asked by chem sickle 3

2007-11-28 12:01:53 · 3 answers · asked by Anonymous

Can someone please explain the basic concept and what are the main principals. Do mormons beleive everyone that isn't mormon going to hell? And what is the pupose when they come to the door? Do they want us to join? Why don't I see any african/american mormons? Very curious and just want to understand and know facts

2007-11-28 12:01:50 · 14 answers · asked by Anonymous

And which not...

a) a handicapped child
b) a new highdive routine
c) a badass sportscar
d) a guy in a cartoon who just sells car insurance
e) a fine restaurant
f) a gay bar
g) a Ben & Jerry's flavor

For each that is not okay please tell me how many lashes it is worth.

2007-11-28 11:59:50 · 7 answers · asked by chem sickle 3

Well im 15 and 5.5 and a bit. I was just woundering if i follow god more and pray about it will i grow taller?

2007-11-28 11:58:20 · 17 answers · asked by Alex S 1

Is presumptuousness a 'sin' aka a wrong-doing aka all around a terrible, destructive frame of mind?

If so, isn't it a contradiction to call it a sin, yet presume things to a black and white, 'in or out' level of dealing with your fellowman?

I see so many posts about what 'will' happen to people for their actions or lifestyles, but if being presumptuous is being comparable to a pharisee in the Bible, shouldn't this arrogance be avoided?

I find it aggrivating to read people's comments that take on this tone -- believer or non-believer, mind you -- because it automatically means they are not open to the possiblity that they may be wrong, like so many (if not all) of us often are. Thus, any discussion you may have with them will be one-sided and really, not a discussion at all.

2007-11-28 11:56:29 · 7 answers · asked by Anonymous

Traditionally, the "silver cord" is seen as the line tying us and our life to our physical bodies, and once it is snapped, we leave our bodies since they have physically died. Many have seen this phenomenon in the astral plane (not me, and I have no reason or intention to ever go there.) It is a classical "new age" idea, but is Biblical as well!

Ecclesiastes 12:5-7 (New International Version)
6 Remember him—before the silver cord is severed,
or the golden bowl is broken;
before the pitcher is shattered at the spring,
or the wheel broken at the well,
7 and the dust returns to the ground it came from,
and the spirit returns to God who gave it.

Why are people so scared of New Age terminology and ideas, when they are based on Biblical proof? Granted, some of the New Age philosophy is incorrect and "out there", however, the ancient ideas that the fundamental basis of it is entirely Biblical. Do some research, use your brain, and decide for you!

2007-11-28 11:55:53 · 9 answers · asked by Christine S 3

I was thinking a fortnight in Disneyland might teach him a lesson. Anyone got any other suggestions?

2007-11-28 11:53:27 · 17 answers · asked by Bad Liberal 7