Religion & Spirituality - 4 December 2007

the Treaty of Tripoli? I ask because anytime I bring it up to back up my point (along with other sources) THIS source is just sort of "ignored". These are the SAME men who wrote the Constition...
Art. 11. As the Government of the United States of America is not, in any sense, founded on the Christian religion; as it has in itself no character of enmity against the laws, religion, or tranquillity, of Mussulmen; and, as the said States never entered into any war, or act of hostility against any Mahometan nation, it is declared by the parties, that no pretext arising from religious opinions, shall ever produce an interruption of the harmony existing between the two countries.

2007-12-04 01:13:15 · 18 answers · asked by ~Heathen Princess~ 7

I have be told many times by Christians that the old testament really doesn't apply anymore since Jesus came on the scene yet they whip out the old Leviticus quotes to suit their purpose. You people can't have it both ways, pick one a stay with it.
Leviticus 18:22-23 - Thou shalt not lie with mankind, as with womankind: it is abomination. Neither shalt thou lie with any beast to defile thyself therewith: neither shall any woman stand before a beast to lie down thereto: it is confusion.

Leviticus 20:13 - If a man also lie with mankind, as he lieth with a woman, both of them have committed an abomination: they shall surely be put to death; their blood shall be upon them

2007-12-04 01:13:06 · 6 answers · asked by TSIRHC 3

I don't know a lot but Romney has me concerned - I wonder what Mormon's think of alternatives like homosexuality or Wicca? I'm hoping some Mormons will answer this. All I know is the basis for the religion (John Smith) and the multiple wives thingie... I'll keep my opinions on what I know of the background to myself until I get more first hand knowledge.

I'm looking for today's generally accepted views. We all know what the most common Christian views are on these subjects (I said COMMON - not ALL, so take a breath before you flame). But now we have a Mormon running for president - I think considering how much Bush allowed his religious views to color his actions while in office we should know more about Romney's, or at least Mormons. He's insisted on NOT discussing it so I'm a little concerned here.. what a person holds as their most sacred and deep seated beliefs most certainly DOES have an effect on what choices they make.

Thanks for any input on the actual question

2007-12-04 01:12:07 · 15 answers · asked by The Cat 3

This is Jesus the King of the Jews (Matthew 27:37)
or
The King of the Jews (Mark 15:26)
or
This is the King of the Jews (Luke 23:38)
or
Jesus of Nazareth, the King of the Jews (John 19:19)

2007-12-04 01:11:47 · 10 answers · asked by Anonymous

2007-12-04 01:10:30 · 11 answers · asked by Anonymous

I have a question, and I want your honest answer.
This is a question more for christians because it is directed at that religion, but anyone can answer, and probably will.

How can Christmas be *about Jesus* when the following factors exist:

Jesus was not born any time close to December, especialy not December 25.
Almost all pagan god's WERE born on December 25 or close.
All the rituals or "traditions" you use to celebrate christmas, are pagan traditions.
Jesus never said to throw him a birthday party.
Things such as tabernacles were already in place and Jesus followed those, but never christmas.


Please explain.

Thank you.

2007-12-04 01:10:26 · 25 answers · asked by Anonymous

"The greatness of Christianity did not lie in attempted negotiations for compromise with any similar philosophical opinions in the ancient world, but in its inexorable fanaticism in preaching and fighting for its own doctrine."

2007-12-04 01:10:26 · 15 answers · asked by Mike H. 4

suddenly some found they were wrong and started changing things, and they got many things wrong but later these were changed to be correct? Or was the Church correct at first but mysteriously went in the wrong direction? Seems to me Christ promised "the gates of hell would not prevail against " His Church.

2007-12-04 01:08:27 · 26 answers · asked by Debra M. Wishing Peace To All 7

I am 20 and got married last month, me and my husban have been together from high school, we are ttc and we have no luck because I am diagnois with pcos. I no that u aren't suppose to question God so I'm asking u to help me out. In his word he said to be fruithful and multiply, so I am thinking that we as woman suppose to reproduce, do you think he don't want me to conceive because me having pcos isn't my fault its just something that causes your hormones to go wack, for some reason everyone around me is getting pregnant like teens who don't deserve it, unfit mothers, drug adicts, people who don't want kids, why do you think its happen to me, I am a strong beliver in God and I no that all things come threw him, but I am starting to think that it will never happen, that he can't make provision for me,that he don't hear my cry for help, I no that he wouldn't put more on me then I can't bare but why is it that he's trusting me so much. Why aren't he answering my Prays I pay my tithes and

2007-12-04 01:08:21 · 10 answers · asked by Mom of 2 w/ PCOS 6

Do you believe that this is something to be debated, or something that is absolute?

Is this a controversial issue dreamt up by left wingers and imposed upon a christian nation or is there a clear separation between church and state written into the constitution?

2007-12-04 01:05:56 · 28 answers · asked by Anonymous

http://www.blessedcause.org/images/crucified4.79M.jpg

What should be the punishment for the author?

2007-12-04 01:04:34 · 25 answers · asked by Бэлзeбот 2

You believe in God - when I question God or Jesus you get defensive, insulted or offended.

You believe in gravity - If I were to question gravity, you wouldn't become defensive, insulted or offended. More likely, you'd laugh at me, and walk away.

Why? What, fundamentaly, is the difference between the two? I'll tell you...

Because, unlike gravity, God does not exist, you believe in something that does not exist, your defense of His existence is untenable, and a proof of His existence is impossible.

2007-12-04 00:55:08 · 27 answers · asked by I'm an Atheist 3

This is about faith. What do you have faith in? What do you do to keep your faith alive, strong, growing? Well, that's two questions, but you get my drift. Thanks for your sharings.
I have faith that believers and non-believers will give their best answers here! Blessings :)

2007-12-04 00:53:57 · 25 answers · asked by Anonymous

Jude quotes them.

2007-12-04 00:51:20 · 8 answers · asked by Anonymous

Why or why not? If not what Scripture tells you it is only a symbol? This is something I was raised as a Baptist to believe was only a symbol but nothing I have ever read in the Bible supports that stance. Indeed everything I have seen points to the "Real Presence."

2007-12-04 00:51:14 · 13 answers · asked by Debra M. Wishing Peace To All 7

Santa bringing gifts, eating and reverly, Jesus bringing reflection on how we treat others and live a life of caring?

2007-12-04 00:50:26 · 20 answers · asked by doug g 7

Yes. He said to the thief who defended him, Today you will be with me in Paradise (Luke 23:43)

or


No. He said to Mary Magdelene two days later, I have not yet ascended to the Father (John 20:17)

which one is right

2007-12-04 00:49:22 · 25 answers · asked by Anonymous

First, some Muslims cry for blood over CARTOONS, and then they cry for blood over a teddy bear. What *is* the problem with this? Are these 'radicals' so insecure over their faith?

2007-12-04 00:43:25 · 20 answers · asked by Anonymous

Why would a god prefer humans to believe blindly in him,
and not prefer people who argue, seek evidence before believing in something ?

Does he prefer innocent/stupid/naive/ people ?

If god doesnt care if we believe or not,
why say he is answering prayers,
but letting millions of people despair of knowing if he exists or not, if he is listening to them or not ?

it looks like another proof of god non-existence ?

2007-12-04 00:43:09 · 23 answers · asked by Anonymous

Martin Luther, Founder of the Reform, Speaks on Mary
In his sermon of August 15, 1522, the last time Martin Luther preached on the Feast of the Assumption, he stated:

There can be no doubt that the Virgin Mary is in heaven. How it happened we do not know. And since the Holy Spirit has told us nothing about it, we can make of it no article of faith . . . It is enough to know that she lives in Christ.

The veneration of Mary is inscribed in the very depths of the human heart. (Sermon, September 1, 1522).

[She is the] highest woman and the noblest gem in Christianity after Christ . . . She is nobility, wisdom, and holiness personified. We can never honor her enough. Still honor and praise must be given to her in such a way as to injure neither Christ nor the Scriptures. (Sermon, Christmas, 1531).

No woman is like you. You are more than Eve or Sarah, blessed above all nobility, wisdom, and sanctity. (Sermon, Feast of the Visitation, 1537).

One should honor Mary as she herself wished and as she expressed it in the Magnificat. She praised God for his deeds. How then can we praise her? The true honor of Mary is the honor of God, the praise of God's grace . . . Mary is nothing for the sake of herself, but for the sake of Christ . . . Mary does not wish that we come to her, but through her to God. (Explanation of the Magnificat, 1521).

Luther gives the Blessed Virgin the exalted position of "Spiritual Mother" for Christians:

It is the consolation and the superabundant goodness of God, that man is able to exult in such a treasure. Mary is his true Mother .. (Sermon, Christmas, 1522)

Mary is the Mother of Jesus and the Mother of all of us even though it was Christ alone who reposed on her knees . . . If he is ours, we ought to be in his situation; there where he is, we ought also to be and all that he has ought to be ours, and his mother is also our mother. (Sermon, Christmas, 1529).

Martin Luther had the belief of Mary's Immaculate Conception, Luther's words follow:

It is a sweet and pious belief that the infusion of Mary's soul was effected without original sin; so that in the very infusion of her soul she was also purified from original sin and adorned with God's gifts, receiving a pure soul infused by God; thus from the first moment she began to live she was free from all sin" (Sermon: "On the Day of the Conception of the Mother of God," 1527).

She is full of grace, proclaimed to be entirely without sin- something exceedingly great. For God's grace fills her with everything good and makes her devoid of all evil. (Personal {"Little"} Prayer Book, 1522).

2007-12-04 00:40:19 · 17 answers · asked by Debra M. Wishing Peace To All 7

Do you also have a problem with quack doctors and scientist selling miracle cures on TV as well?

2007-12-04 00:36:38 · 22 answers · asked by Anonymous

Assuming that you have no friends or family close by that you can contact.

If you are an atheist can't you depend on your self? If you are a theist can't you depend on God?

2007-12-04 00:34:24 · 11 answers · asked by Anonymous

Seems to be a pretty harsh battle going on here, is it so important that your neighbor has the same belief as you? After a few thousand years of having someones religion crammed down the throats of everyone else religion, do we really need atheists trolling the web like Jehovahs witnesses on a Saturday, preaching the gospel of the un-believer?

2007-12-04 00:34:23 · 35 answers · asked by You got FAAAAT!!! 2

Everyone who reads the life of Jesus Christ is impressed, by
his down to earth simplicity, bordering poverty and his reluctance to show off by using superior dresses and live in grand palaces.

Tradition has it that he did not even have a house to live. Once he felt threatened by lightning. It was raining cats and dogs and
he was running from place to place. He went to a cave , but it
was occupied by a woman. Then he went to another but it was
the dwelling place of a beast. So he said, there is a home even for a beast, but son of Adam has no place to save himself
from the lightining. Upon this God sent Archangel Gabrael to
him who informed him that God has made a palace of pearls for him in the paradise which has 60,000 well decorated suits in it. Contrary to this simplicity, we see Pope and cardinals in shining dresses, living in grand palaces like princes. Does love for Jesus not require one to live like him and behave
like him? Who oversees the conduct of pope?

2007-12-04 00:34:17 · 13 answers · asked by Anonymous

2007-12-04 00:33:51 · 34 answers · asked by anil m 6

2007-12-04 00:31:59 · 13 answers · asked by Anonymous

2007-12-04 00:29:15 · 27 answers · asked by anil m 6

its a question relatd to history

2007-12-04 00:29:11 · 5 answers · asked by ani r 1

Did his ideas contribute to any field other than religion & spirituality?

Can any of his ideas be applied outside of the Christian perspective?

Feel free to support your answers with Bible passages.

2007-12-04 00:25:37 · 21 answers · asked by The Bassline Libertine 3

I believe mine was Joe F. :o) Maybe Tigger... they were both very nice to me from the very beginning. :o)

2007-12-04 00:23:05 · 55 answers · asked by Linz VT•AM 4