Religion & Spirituality - 3 December 2007

If works don't matter, then why is it such a big deal to have to oppose the gay movement, sexuality, and other liberal trends?

If you're not going to be condemned for their sins, and they're not going to be condemned for their sins (but rather their unbelief, if such is the case), then what motivation is there to have such a strong voice against these things?

As a side note, I also believe these things are contrary to God's will, but I recognize and celebrate my counterparts' freedom to engage in them, even though I believe their works may have consequences. Thoughts?

2007-12-03 23:53:36 · 20 answers · asked by James, Pet Guy 4

What is Scientology? I've heard of it but don't really know what it's all about.

2007-12-03 23:53:28 · 7 answers · asked by Nats 4

2007-12-03 23:51:34 · 11 answers · asked by Indian 2

"Henceforth all generations shall call me blessed"
Do you remember how when you were a child you were sometimes embarassed by your mother?
Why do Protestants seem to be embarssed no almost ashamed to accept Christ's mother as their own? "Woman behold thy son, son behold they mother." His recommendation of her to us.
Peace Be With You,
Debra

2007-12-03 23:35:53 · 8 answers · asked by Debra M. Wishing Peace To All 7

Fertile imagination?

2007-12-03 23:34:47 · 14 answers · asked by numero uno 2

Of religion & spirituality

For our questioning? Or for your answering?

If you are considering an answer for what purpose do you give it?

When you create a question, why do you ask it?

I am after the very root of it… the place of its origin that exists with you. Or does it exist without you?

2007-12-03 23:34:05 · 14 answers · asked by James 5

and going back to the term " Merry Christmas" in much of their advertising?
I realise that most people who use the term Happy Holidays are doing it innocently, but there has gotten to be such a culture was the past few years about trying to remove Christ, and even the word on Christmas that I have started looking at the term "happy holidays" with saddness even though I know that there was no ill intention by most who use it.
I'm glad to see the turn around this year.

2007-12-03 23:32:55 · 3 answers · asked by Anonymous

die so my question is why is it so hard for some of you to understsnd that i really would like to know what fears do you have

2007-12-03 23:32:47 · 4 answers · asked by Anonymous

I dont get why most people think that all the terrorist in the world are Muslims, because the biggest one i know is living in the white house.
I dont think he's Muslim.

Here's a translation of terrorism for your reference.

~the use of violence and threats to intimidate or coerce, esp. for political purposes.

2007-12-03 23:13:41 · 20 answers · asked by Nanook~Maybe I need a longer Name?~ 6

Aren't Mormon's also Christians? Is the difference a couple of extra books of the bible? Where did the extra books come from? What other differences are there?

2007-12-03 23:06:11 · 13 answers · asked by NEWTOME 3

"Break my heart. Oh, break it again, so I can love more fully."
-Rumi

2007-12-03 23:04:54 · 20 answers · asked by NRPeace 5

Inhumane legal practice has been systematically rewritten as an ongoing process from western law over hundreds of years.

2007-12-03 23:00:18 · 17 answers · asked by Anonymous

2007-12-03 22:57:36 · 3 answers · asked by Anonymous

Hypocrite? Much?

2007-12-03 22:53:39 · 14 answers · asked by Birdy is my real name 6

we'd eventually get diamonds?

2007-12-03 22:52:48 · 16 answers · asked by Anonymous

2007-12-03 22:48:20 · 2 answers · asked by Anonymous

2007-12-03 22:29:49 · 21 answers · asked by Anonymous

2007-12-03 22:25:15 · 41 answers · asked by Anonymous

How is it logical to live without fear? Fear has protected mankind for ages. Granted, I know that some people are trapped by their fear, but to have no fear is dangerous. To say that you are not afraid of anything, means (at least to me) that you haven't considered all the possibilities.

2007-12-03 22:19:41 · 18 answers · asked by Anonymous

2007-12-03 22:15:21 · 9 answers · asked by Anonymous

I mean putting aside all the loathfull bashing and hatred, pls say something positive abt the other two groups. Since I'm a Muslim, I would say...

Christians: Love debating with them.
Atheiets: Though debating with them can give me a headache, yet I find them very smart, well most of them.

2007-12-03 21:58:29 · 23 answers · asked by Mr.POP 5

Since God sustains all things, how can he concentrate himself into one person? Doesn't that mean that he is not in other people as much as that one person?

"And the Word became flesh, and dwelt among us, and we beheld His glory, glory as of the only begotten from the Father, full of grace and truth." - John 1:14
"For God so loved the world, that He gave His only begotten Son, that whosoever believeth in Him shall not perish, but have everlasting life." – John 3:16

2007-12-03 21:48:49 · 15 answers · asked by M. 2

It is traditional for me as my family is VERY Anglican (my father for fun, did a distance theology degree....) however I've been a practicing Buddhist for about 6 years. I've not held Christian beliefs long before that but I always celebrated with my family.

I can't get home this year as I just had a baby. So now comes the question of, do I celebrate on my own?

My partner was often told "Santa Claus can't afford to give to all the children, and since he knows you don't need extra toys to be happy he's not coming to you this year" - so he doesn't really care about Christmas either way now.

I do believe that Jesus lived and was a great teacher. I believe the world would be better if more people tried to take his messages to heart and live by them. I do believe the date picked to celebrate him is important (I also celebrate Martin Luther King Day).

I just feel funny as its suppose to honour the birth of a deity in which I don't believe....

2007-12-03 21:45:13 · 26 answers · asked by Noota Oolah 6

it's a penecostal christian church, they read about God, sing, it's really a colorful experience every time i'm there, when i used to go to a catholic church, it hurt my knees, the lecture was with no feeling, the songs were not too modern, just didn't bring out the heart in me.....i read the bible more now that i'm a christian and i'm more involved with the bible.....it's a really good feeling to have and i'm living more with the bible day by day, people can criticize this and that, but i'm seeing results in my life from reading the bible and going to church, it is a little weird sometimes with people falling and others catching them, i know what they mean when they do that, but that benny hinn guy doesn't really have to do that, he can just preach and stick to being a preacher, people that puts hands on each other isn't really holy if you ask me, i think just believing it is all that counts, are there some catholics that are against christians, vice versa

2007-12-03 21:43:07 · 11 answers · asked by Anonymous

2007-12-03 21:34:17 · 26 answers · asked by Miche 2

Is there something inside them that keeps them in check?
Is there a deep rooted admission in their hearts that a Being greater than themselves exists?
Do the limits of reason and science disturb them?

Do the unseen evidences of personality and consciousness cause them to contemplate life after death?

2007-12-03 21:33:58 · 30 answers · asked by realchurchhistorian 4

2007-12-03 21:30:13 · 9 answers · asked by realchurchhistorian 4

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1) Did you know that the Apostle Judas Iscariot had the Holy Spirit working in his life, but he was not saved?

2) Did you know that the King Saul had the Holy Spirit working in his life, but he was not saved?


Q3) Anyone dare to explain why / how / that can be?


Q4) Applying it personally - even if you have the Holy Spirit, how do you know you may or may not be saved/justified???




Source:
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2007-12-03 21:28:30 · 19 answers · asked by Anonymous

2007-12-03 21:26:03 · 26 answers · asked by BIG Drew 1

Certain questions are done to death.

The latest one being:

"Why do athiest (sic) celebrate Christmas?"

I suggest the auto-responder for this would not only block the question, but would email the follwing answer to the asker:

"The celebration is a midwinter festival and predated Christianity as Yule and Saturnalia. These festivals were adopted by Christianity, while keeping all the Yule trimmings.

Atheism simply means: 'non-belief of deities'.

Atheism doesn't mean: 'non-celebration of common secular or religious widwinter festivals and holidays.'

We hope that answered your question. If not, please use the search for questions near the top of the R&S page where you will find this question answered (blah thousand and numpty noo) times ."


Are there any other R&S questions that should get a block and autoresponder?

2007-12-03 21:21:04 · 7 answers · asked by Bajingo 6