Religion & Spirituality - 3 December 2007

Here is what the person said:
"There are tons and tons of fake relics. It seems that every one that is examined actually dates to the Middle ages. So there is certainly a history of the church lying about things and like it or not the Catholics had all the information that your faith is based on throughout the entire Middle Ages. So that calls into question anything associated with it. "

Pretty damning huh? I know what this person is saying is true because I have researched it personally - faked relics such as the shroud of Turin drew scores of pilgrims and cash to the churches that hosted them.

Now I know personally that Jesus Christ is Lord of the universe, so I am not in doubt about that, but don't the Catholic Church's actions give the whole religion a black eye?

So how do you defend your Church when non-Catholics bring up facts such as these?

"God is light and in him there is no darkness at all."
1 John 1:5

2007-12-03 12:53:49 · 30 answers · asked by Anonymous

2007-12-03 12:53:09 · 4 answers · asked by Anonymous

Serious Answers Please...Thx.

2007-12-03 12:51:46 · 12 answers · asked by conundrum 7

You know how like the Catholic church is against everything?

Well like theres this sin I've committed...and uhh...I feel really uncomfortable expressing it because I've kept it secret for years.

Now I go to a Catholic School and the whole grade [of about 72 people] are going to confessions...the preist might know my name and because we're going as a group, he'll definately know how old i am.

should I tell the preist that I m.......bate?

also, since i've never had sex before...am i still a virgin?

2007-12-03 12:51:23 · 25 answers · asked by Anonymous

2007-12-03 12:49:13 · 3 answers · asked by DanKohner 4

People have their religons and all and don't get me wrong I believe in God and all...but I was just curious how do you know its actually real. I mean sure theirs the bible and stuff but to be honest some guy who was really bored back way back when could have just created it with no intentions on having it a religon. Then over the years it became a religon and it was all mistaken. Yeah sure then how would earth been created...But there is sience and chemicals and reactions and it could have all led up to a major event called earth. So how do we know that the bible is real and that god really does exist as well as the devil?

2007-12-03 12:48:32 · 8 answers · asked by peaches 3

My little sis is doing a report on Pope John Paul, se was wondering if the Pope wears a "rope" around his waist , if you know what i mean. So we googled and nothing was useful.
If you have an answer Thanks so much!

2007-12-03 12:48:30 · 1 answers · asked by Anonymous

2007-12-03 12:47:25 · 27 answers · asked by Anonymous

Does he?
I was always told by someone that God knows our future, but Satan does, too.

Then a couple of days ago I was reading about the same topic on this Christian website and it says that Satan does not know our future.

Where in the Bible does it say he doesn't?

Thanks.

2007-12-03 12:46:35 · 17 answers · asked by Anonymous

For me, my religious views are completely unrelated to my upbringing; I have told my parents that I'm an atheist, but my family is Hindu, and I go to the temple once every couple of months with them just to keep them happy. I also rationally discuss religion frequently with my dad. For everyone else, how much does your parent's religious views influence yours, if you have chosen a different religion, are they fine with this choice you've made?

2007-12-03 12:46:32 · 15 answers · asked by Viggy 3

Does the issue of religion ever get in the way of your friendship/relationship? And if so, how do you resolve it? Thanks in advance for your answers.

2007-12-03 12:46:13 · 18 answers · asked by Persephone 6

Just out of curiosity, at what age did you become a Christian?

2007-12-03 12:44:30 · 15 answers · asked by Little Red Hen 2.0 7

Just curious to know

2007-12-03 12:43:59 · 8 answers · asked by Anonymous

I went to my friend's church a while ago and I was listening to his pastor's sermon. He talked about how Christians should spread God's word in many places as possible, and how Christians should not be afraid of people judging them, which I somewhat agreed with. Then he started talking about how he went into a Buddhist temple and started preaching God's word, that's when I thought in my mind "WTF?". I find it disrespectful to go into another religions sanctuary and start preaching something that they don't want to hear. I mean if that pastor waited outside and preached to him I probably wouldn't be as surprised, but he went inside the temple and preached to them. I mean I doubt the pastor would want a Muslim going into his Church and preaching what he believes, so why would he have done that? I found it disrespectful, I think there's a boundrary to were he preaches, what do you guys think?

2007-12-03 12:42:34 · 23 answers · asked by Daniel k 2

If you challenge them, you are "against Christians" or "have it out for them". If you make a point, that can be backed up, they tell you that you are decieved by Satan. The ones on this board (not all because there are some really awesome Christians here) completly rewrite history to suit their own needs......and honestly wonder why the rest of us can't stand them.
They make Christianity look like a freak show. You peopl aren't doing your faith any favors.

2007-12-03 12:42:22 · 45 answers · asked by ~Heathen Princess~ 7

Who Would Betray Him? This is a Clarification to My Earlier Question & Hopefully It brings a Clearer Response..Thx You.

2007-12-03 12:42:03 · 9 answers · asked by conundrum 7

Is it against his beliefs?

2007-12-03 12:41:48 · 9 answers · asked by ? 6

I say that Philosophy is undeniably good for you, it deepens your intellect, strenghtens you and invigorates you full of reason. Not longer are you solely reliant on blind faith, but now your blind faith is surpassed by your reason. Your faith is subject to your reason,the best part of your conscious.


I, as you can see favour reason (acquired through experience, study and contemplation) over blind faith. Have I accurately described of how appropriate reason is.

What are you comments on reason over blind faith?

Also, why do you think that reason is 'better for you' then mere blind faith?

Kind Regards

2007-12-03 12:39:07 · 19 answers · asked by don't ask me while I'm t 4

Why don't you? The Old Testament is sprinkled with orders to kill those who do not accept you God. Even Jesus says that you should kill them.

"But those enemies of mine who did not want me to be king over them- bring them here and kill them in front of me."- Luke 19:27

That seems pretty straight forward and Christians are all about following Jesus orders. So then why do you not try to kill all of the non-believers?

2007-12-03 12:38:48 · 13 answers · asked by Anonymous

No offense to all you devout Catholics out there, but I've heard so many stories about people seeing her image on everyday items, that I'm beginning to think that people's imaginations are getting the best of them. I mean do you really think they're all a sign from God? If I woke up tomorrow morning, and saw the Virgin Mary's image in my bowl of oatmeal, do you think I could sell it on eBay for $20,000? Gimme a break!

2007-12-03 12:38:39 · 14 answers · asked by Road Trip 3

2007-12-03 12:37:39 · 19 answers · asked by jamie 1

Mary was the son of a priest magician who's father picked Joseph the gay, as her husband just to diguise his incestual relationship, resulting in him getting his own daughter pregnant. Can you show me evidence to refute this theory?

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2007-12-03 12:37:16 · 6 answers · asked by XraTed 1

Is any one as satisfied as I that the protestant conspiracy theories about the Vatican killing millions of people are finally being removed from the history books? More people are becoming aware to the fact all protestant peoples joined forces with the Jews, the pagans, the Muslims, and all enemies of the Vatican to spread a lie so dirty the creators themselves began to believe them and fill their history with "vicious lies". Every word spoken against the pope is a lie and another protestant conspiracy against God incarnate, the pope. No Catholic would ever harm anyone or lie about history or the things they experienced, certainly not the Pope.

The Vatican's records show that only 5000 people suffered under the Vatican's rule, contrary to the lying records of all the other European, African, American, and Asian countries who lied with 'stories' of genocide.
See Wikipedia, not one mention of any Catholic atrocity...
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Genocide

2007-12-03 12:36:39 · 5 answers · asked by Anonymous

Then about in the middle, stop on a randomly picked page. Now, scan that page and the facing one. -- I suspect that it will mention something that you have done recently, maybe even something significant to you. - of course, I am just guessing.

(By the way, I am working on not being so "bossy". Can you tell?)

2007-12-03 12:35:39 · 17 answers · asked by D Uncle 3

You would think they wouldn't waste their time. Their time is better spent trying to get something to evolve or sculpting dinosaurs out of rocks.

2007-12-03 12:34:27 · 24 answers · asked by Anonymous

2007-12-03 12:33:53 · 4 answers · asked by Y!A P0int5 Wh0r3 5

This thought/question occurred to me this morning.

Can someone who doesn't have the five senses know God just as well as someone with any or all of the five senses? If so, how so. If not, why not?

2007-12-03 12:33:45 · 5 answers · asked by thundercatt9 7

why does Christianity condemn birth control as a sin? Paul VI issued an encyclical in the 1960's stating that contraception is intrinsically evil and that it interferes with God's will.

2007-12-03 12:32:55 · 20 answers · asked by Anonymous

John asked jesus "my god, my god why haste thou lied to me.

2007-12-03 12:32:15 · 8 answers · asked by Anonymous

2007-12-03 12:31:01 · 33 answers · asked by Gypsy Gal 6