Religion & Spirituality - 7 December 2007

Give me a star.

2007-12-07 10:40:28 · 19 answers · asked by Anonymous

2007-12-07 10:39:31 · 2 answers · asked by Maple Sugar 4

i read on a site that you NEED a teacher...so far i'm a self-taught novice in a small town where i can't just go around saying "i'm wiccan" and expect to be accepted with open arms. It also said that since we NEED a teacher the teacher will find you instead of you finding them...that reallly confused me...but...is it true?
)O(
blessed be!

2007-12-07 10:39:21 · 20 answers · asked by sara-harvest 1

I didn't thing that born again Christians were nasty to nice people. Pangel is a lovely person, a good mother to her three children, and a first class wife to her disabled husband , I can smell jealousy.

2007-12-07 10:39:08 · 19 answers · asked by Anonymous

was praying for you for healing or blessings on your life or some other real need that you had, would you be:
offended and/or angry
neutral, couldn't care less
glad that they were thinking of you.

This question is for everyone.

2007-12-07 10:37:52 · 14 answers · asked by future dr.t (IM) 5

If the faithful and discreet said they found out Jesus was born as a homosexual, even though he was tempted and didn't commit any homosexual practices, therefore not sinning or being guilty of homosexuality, would you believe them?

2007-12-07 10:36:26 · 28 answers · asked by Jereme K 3

2007-12-07 10:35:02 · 52 answers · asked by Tanya Pants 2

What type of health care system works best for retired clergy? I was wondering because of the catholic church isn't only based in the us? Also any links or sources would help.

2007-12-07 10:30:56 · 2 answers · asked by lookaround 3

farting is one of the things.

2007-12-07 10:30:29 · 43 answers · asked by Anonymous

2007-12-07 10:27:58 · 69 answers · asked by love2SHOP 2

"I cannot conceive of a personal God who would directly influence the actions of individuals or would sit in judgment on creatures of His own creation. I cannot do this in spite of the fact that mechanistic causality has, to a certain extent, been placed in doubt by modern science. My religiosity consists in a humble admiration of the infinitely superior spirit that reveals itself in the little that we, with our weak and transitory understanding, can comprehend of reality." Albert Einstein, 1927

Just wondering whether you reject ANY idea of "God" or whether you're specifically against the Judaic - Christian - Islamic conception of God.

And for those interested:
http://speakingoffaith.publicradio.org/programs/einstein/index.shtml

2007-12-07 10:27:33 · 22 answers · asked by Orpheus Rising 5

These days the churches are so tightly packed, busy with schedules, activities etc all for God'sake. Paul says, "Faith comes from Hearing, and hearing from the WORD of GOD"

Daily lets sanctify our lives, making it a sweet fragrance before the LORD. And let our Christian life be guided according to the WORD.

For this, how many of you read the Bible on daily basis?
Remember, its the food to your soul. GOD BLESS!!

2007-12-07 10:25:29 · 15 answers · asked by Potter'sClay-Isa 64:8 6

When asked about the quest to find out about the world around us "Fish" replied.........

"Why work hard at learning things when you already have the answers. When I repair my car I don't spend days figuring out how a system works, I simply pick up a book and find the answers. We do that in cooking (cookbooks) for example. If you want answers to life, consult the Bible."

That scares me......... especially the first line.

Where are we headed as a society with thinking (or indeed non thinking) like this.

2007-12-07 10:22:34 · 36 answers · asked by Achtung Barry 1

Heres a hint its a sitcom, that is no longer in production. good luck!

2007-12-07 10:17:32 · 18 answers · asked by Anonymous

Religion is a belief without tangible evidence that people dishonestly portray as truth… simple huh?

Shouldn’t religious people be more honest and instead of saying, “Accept Jesus and be saved!” they should in fact be saying, “We believe that if you accept this mythical figure called Jesus for which we have no proof, you will be saved from something else for which we have no proof!” I mean, this Jesus guy wanted people to be completely honest, didn’t he? With no hidden agendas, ulterior motives etc?

2007-12-07 10:17:18 · 26 answers · asked by Anonymous

I'm kinda stuck with this one because doesn't it only make sense to ask for forgiveness because you know you have done wrong and will not do it again? I know only God can judge, before you fire that one at me, but what do you do? x

2007-12-07 10:17:07 · 31 answers · asked by Anonymous

2007-12-07 10:17:00 · 11 answers · asked by A Voice 5

2007-12-07 10:16:06 · 13 answers · asked by flamespeak 4

I've started studying and reading about different pagan paths. I haven't committed to one yet. But since I have started studying, I have noticed some weird things. What concerns me most is the crows. I've been dreaming of them frequently, and in the dream one crow is perched on a stone in my garden, and the other dead in the flowers. In the dream, I feel as though one crow has killed the other.
I have also heard the sounds of crows during the night....but I have never seen a crow where I am currently living.
I have become vaguely familiar with some of the deities that the crow is associated with. And I'm not sure I'm comfortable with them(at least the ones I know of) being this interested in my life.
What light can you shed on this subject for me?
Thank you!

2007-12-07 10:15:21 · 8 answers · asked by Avid Booklover 4

Bread and wine are ancient GODLY symbols.
" Then Melchizedek king of Salem
brought out bread and wine;
he was the priest of God Most High."
- Genesis 14:18

The beginning of understanding is, as always, with the name first. The word "Malki-Tzedek," is two separate Hebrew words which mean king, and right or just. The two words together mean king of righteousness (Strong's Hebrew Dictionary #4428, 6664, 4442).

Melchizedek was directly appointed by YAHWEH to be King of Righteousness and King of Salem. In Hebrew, Salem means peaceful. Jerusalem means founded in peace, (Strong's Hebrew Dictionary #3389). Most Biblical scholars believe it means that he was King of the area we know today as Jerusalem (Ps.76:1-2). Jerusalem is the Holy City of the Bible, no other holy book of any other religion mentions Jerusalem.

Melchizedek was the Priest of the most high GOD. He was the first messianic 'like' figure recorded to occupy the area known today as Jerusalem. He also had the rare title of King-Priest, which will be used in the future by the prophesied Messiah (Ps.ch.110).

The Melchizedek Order is important to the Messianic church because Yahshua is the High Priest of the ancient Rites according to the order "Malki-Tzedek," or in English, Melchizedek, Hebrews 6:20. This mysterious order, first mentioned in Genesis 14:18, and is referenced eight times in the Bible (Gen.14:18-20; Ps.110:4; Heb.5:6,10, 6:20, 7:11, 17, 21). Coincidently, eight is the Biblical number of new beginnings (1Pet.3:20; Gen.17:12; 1Sam.16:1-12).

*BEWARE: Melchizedek is a Sacred Order not of this world. The earthly Believers are a peculiar treasure, kings and priests in training for this Heavenly Order (Exo.19:5-6; 1Pet.2:9). No mere mortal can change this Order, nor can anyone take this honor to himself (Heb.5:4). In other words once you get your "wings," then you will become part of this Heavenly Order - but not until then.

From the book The Mystical Rites of our CREATOR

2007-12-07 10:14:31 · 8 answers · asked by Od Ephraim Chai 4

2007-12-07 10:10:05 · 30 answers · asked by dukefanatic2008 1

Do we have nuns? I've never seen them at my church

2007-12-07 10:09:59 · 13 answers · asked by Anonymous

I would, because all human beings deserve aid and comfort, despite any harm they've caused to others. It is not our duty to start a vendetta against someone.

2007-12-07 10:08:50 · 47 answers · asked by Anonymous

I love it when religionists claim to accept "micro-evolution" but then try limit the process of evolution by claiming an invisible "macro" boundry exists. You have to wonder if they just cant do the math.

Where did this whole crazy idea of bounded evolution come from? Heres my theory...somewhere in a rural area. You see, many farmers are well aquainted with the reality of evolution. Massive grain bins are constantly under assualt by insects. Problem is, insecticides that once killed them off, no longer work, because insects in the area, through evolutionary processes, have breed new generations of chemical resistant bugs.

So when biologists explain why the insecticides are failing, the locals have the problem of evolution reality coming face to face with their false religion. Presto...we get the imaginary macro-evolutionary boundry.

2007-12-07 10:06:12 · 10 answers · asked by Anonymous

Someone I know has a web site of items to encourage Christian women. (www.tabithasheart.com)

Does anyone know of any similar sites?

2007-12-07 10:06:10 · 3 answers · asked by JoeBama 7

2007-12-07 10:06:00 · 1 answers · asked by Bajingo 6

2007-12-07 10:02:29 · 11 answers · asked by Prof Fruitcake 6

I just got it from the tannery. And if you don't know why this is a religious questions then don't answer. It is if you know anything about my religion

2007-12-07 10:01:44 · 11 answers · asked by ~Heathen Princess~ 7

There seems to be one on every page. Why do you think that is?

I think it's great, actually, that people are taking an interest, and most aren't just ignorant anti-Mormons these days. Thanks guys for all the terrific answers you are giving to all the questions - Drizzt, Palstik Punk, Senator, Cattie-Brie, and all the rest of you wonderful crowd.

2007-12-07 10:01:29 · 10 answers · asked by sunnyannie 5

What images of God are most meaningful to you today?

2007-12-07 09:59:52 · 21 answers · asked by inteleyes 7