Religion & Spirituality - 1 December 2007

I was chatting with my Jewish friend.
she said for Hanakuah, they are killing a cow to eat or something.
Without painkillers, meaning the animal would feel the pain.
I asked why cound't give it some painkillers.
It's kosher law to slit the throat of the animal and let the blood drain out while the animal is still alive.
Sad D:

So is this true?
any jewish people, do you guys do the same?

2007-12-01 09:04:17 · 15 answers · asked by Ikran S 1

Why do people think we focus on guilt so much? Why does it anger people that Catholics set high standards for living? Born and raised Catholic, I dont understand this. I just watched vespers from St. Peters and heard the pope speak (this is what got me thinking about this...) he said something I really liked, "each child born is a sign of God's faith in man."
What do you all think about that quote in relation to the question?

2007-12-01 09:03:28 · 5 answers · asked by Sophie 1

...the fundies contend? By this reasoning, the existence of the Mississippi River proves that Huckleberry Finn was a real person.

2007-12-01 08:58:36 · 17 answers · asked by Anonymous

i had a friend ask me this any opinions?

2007-12-01 08:58:35 · 18 answers · asked by sb 2

so down about all.

2007-12-01 08:56:44 · 14 answers · asked by Green eyes 4

2007-12-01 08:56:43 · 7 answers · asked by Anonymous

All over in this section there are criticisms of Christianity, Islam and atheism...but I hardly ever come across anything about Judaism. Frankly, I dont know much about it. I went to Catholic schools and come from an Islamic family but am an atheist...so im clear on all those. But Judaism is almost elusive.
What are its origins? What are its main tenets, its holy books?
And what are its criticisms? Because frankly, I think the other three seem to get bashed all around but it appears there are no criticisms to be had of Judaism? Im not calling for hate, Im simply asking why is there no discussion of it?

And also, what are the views that Jewish people usually hold of non-believers, homosexuals, abortion, afterlife etc. From what Ive gathered, they are more tolerant than the other two religions...but I could be wrong.
And also...is the Old Testament a part of Judaism? I remember hearing that it was the Torah...once more, could be wrong.

Educate me!

2007-12-01 08:52:27 · 11 answers · asked by Vampie 7

If he has to interview everyone who ever lived, and refer to their list of wrong-doings, how many decades would that take?

Does he have any helpers?

2007-12-01 08:51:32 · 22 answers · asked by Anonymous

Sounds Silly, But people Can be Fickle.

2007-12-01 08:50:58 · 17 answers · asked by conundrum 7

Christianity, Islam, Hinduism, Judaism, Mormonism...all of these place women in a subordinate position.

I only see Wicca as celebrating women. Are there any others?

2007-12-01 08:50:56 · 24 answers · asked by Nipivy 4

http://answers.yahoo.com/question/index?qid=20071201133012AAvN9Ca&r=w#FpF4U2S.WDWr7p7nsme3EaD2aBEbMb3J3K30Ave78dAgrlzG2CIM

Check the first answer. Is this guy misguided or what?

2007-12-01 08:50:23 · 6 answers · asked by Anonymous

and they wouldnt let me in! Can I sue for false advertising?

2007-12-01 08:50:08 · 15 answers · asked by Anonymous

1. Who raised Jesus from the dead? Answer: God
2. Who is at the right hand of God? Answer: Jesus
3. Who sent his Son to die on the cross? Answer: God
4. Who is the only true God? (John 17:3) Answer: the God of Jesus
5. Who is the mediator between man and God? Answer: the man Jesus (1 timothy 2:5)

Is Jesus God? I think not

2007-12-01 08:49:19 · 62 answers · asked by Anonymous

the last day on earth came, and you found out that God was real and you were all going to suffer in hell?


Actually think, don't same something like "That would never happen". Seriously think about what you would do. Would you cry? Try to talk it out with God?
(You know you'd care if you went to hell)

2007-12-01 08:47:33 · 38 answers · asked by Plain and Tall 1

can jehovah's witnesses have bfs or gfs if they are like 15, 16, 17, or 18.
please i wanna know
thx

2007-12-01 08:46:45 · 5 answers · asked by ♥♥felisha♥♥ 5

2007-12-01 08:46:31 · 15 answers · asked by Anonymous

2007-12-01 08:46:24 · 17 answers · asked by Anonymous

Since Flesh & Blood CANNOT inherit God's Kingdom,Do you See Yourself As a Spirit Creature, and if you Not Approved Only To be Denied Salvation and Then Cast Out Of Heaven..Can you not see the absurdity of that belief

2007-12-01 08:44:58 · 14 answers · asked by conundrum 7

If Adam and Eve Where the first to persons on Earth and had Kids who Did Those Kids Get married To??
Each other ??That is just wrong ?????????????

2007-12-01 08:41:44 · 21 answers · asked by Anonymous

2007-12-01 08:40:34 · 6 answers · asked by Howard D 1

http://answers.yahoo.com/question/index;_ylt=AsqcU86VEoGgmv5QvV1X1fzsy6IX;_ylv=3?qid=20071201124928AAJG0tK&show=7#profile-info-GM9UEw7laa

2007-12-01 08:38:12 · 2 answers · asked by punch 7

2007-12-01 08:36:20 · 22 answers · asked by Splinter 3

when it comes to asking a christianity question?

how can anyone take them seriously?

2007-12-01 08:36:11 · 30 answers · asked by Plain and Tall 1

how can you judge a whole religion on a few extremist muslims.. i think its about time we see people or who they really are not regarding race, colour, religion, clothes, background..... be more open minded.... can i have some people agreeing with me please??

2007-12-01 08:35:14 · 26 answers · asked by freefaller 4

2007-12-01 08:35:03 · 13 answers · asked by I'm an Atheist 3

2007-12-01 08:34:01 · 12 answers · asked by Anonymous

I looked, but couldn't find it. Please hurry! I need an answer before my girlfriend gets here! (she's very religious)

2007-12-01 08:33:59 · 16 answers · asked by Anonymous

I'm aware Matthew 10:34 might be interpreted as such but where are the others - please note, this is only about encouraging war.

2007-12-01 08:33:03 · 5 answers · asked by Trajan 2

2007-12-01 08:30:25 · 16 answers · asked by Anonymous

I met a chick who told me shew grew up in church all throughout her young life, and her father was a preacher. Her brother is now a pastor in a small church in Arizona. She is a full blooded native American and says shes Christian.

Now heres the weird part, she claims that according to the bible, when humans die they become gods.

That humans are the bride of Christ, and after tribulations, she will become a god.

She says the holy trinity is evil, and that it represents 3 different gods, not one. And that god doesn't accept people baptized in the name of "father son holy spirit"

She believes that before there was light, the world was covered in darkness and that in this darkness roamed the first humans, which were dark skinned!

lastly, she believes in serpent seed doctrine, that eve had sex with satan in garden of eden, not that she ate fruit.

She claims that this is all within the bible and is what she firmly believes. it freaked me out a bit. Is this chick satans soldier?

2007-12-01 08:30:19 · 13 answers · asked by Anonymous