Religion & Spirituality - 7 December 2007

2007-12-07 17:16:07 · 18 answers · asked by Alex R 1

In the Proceedings of the Symposium on Radiocarbon Variations and Absolute Chronology held at Uppsala in 1969, T. Säve-Söderbergh and I. U. Olsson introduce their report with these words:

"C-14 dating was being discussed at a symposium on the prehistory of the Nile Valley. A famous American colleague, Professor Brew, briefly summarized a common attitude among archaeologists towards it, as follows: If a C-14 date supports our theories, we put it in the main text. If it does not entirely contradict them, we put it in a footnote. And if it is completely out of date WE JUST DROP IT. Few archaeologists who have concerned themselves with absolute chronology are innocent of having sometimes applied this method. . ."

Should geologic chronologies be reconsidered? Do young earth agers have a viable claim?

2007-12-07 17:13:42 · 14 answers · asked by Anonymous

http://www.nzherald.co.nz/section/1/story.cfm?c_id=1&ObjectID=10344607

Please check out this link
Is this the way you would expect Christians to act ?
Not even eating with a non believer & complete cut of from faimly (even your own wife/ husband & kids) if you leave.

2007-12-07 17:11:34 · 19 answers · asked by Anonymous

I got this comment as an answer to one of my questions. Now I know many of you out there are pretty wonderful people and all, my friends Lucid and SDW for example. But... as a general theme it seems many of you WISH very hard for the day you can put all us nonchristians to the torch. Personally I wish christ were real just so he could come down and put you in your place...



"I cannot wait till that time when JESUS returns....... 'cause then it will be too late for all the scoffers out there. And honestly, I have no pity for them. Jesus saith unto them; "depart from me ye that worketh iniquity".

2007-12-07 17:09:17 · 32 answers · asked by Anonymous

The one certainty of the human experience is death. But what might happen when our effort to prolong the inevitable starts to turn that battle around? Will someone, or something, step in to ensure the final outcome? At what point does the cost of survival... become too high a price for us to pay?"

2007-12-07 17:07:07 · 13 answers · asked by Deen 1

"I tell you the truth,no one can see the kingdom of god unless he is born again." John 3:3

2007-12-07 17:03:44 · 15 answers · asked by Anonymous

Just what is the *skin, flesh, bones and marrow* of the true teaching that's been transmitted from one to the other?

2007-12-07 16:59:18 · 12 answers · asked by Anonymous

Do you believe there will be a rapture? If you do, do you believe it will be pre-, mid-, or post-tribulation? Can you provide some scripture to back up your belief?

I'm asking the non-believers VERY nicely to please let the believers answer. I want to get their take on this.

2007-12-07 16:54:39 · 19 answers · asked by Little Red Hen 2.0 7

I slapped an old man silly who looked at my behind as I walked by in the park. I think I left some marks. That will teach him to stay away from Satan and his temptations and get right with God.

2007-12-07 16:54:05 · 33 answers · asked by Anonymous

2007-12-07 16:52:57 · 13 answers · asked by Ace of Spades 5

some know this, some dont. it has been proven and was proven like 15-20 years ago, but it was kinda sweeped under the carpet by christians. not kidding. if you dont believe me, look it up. ive watched documentaries and read books all about how it was proven. im not saying how. i know some christians will say god did it. thats not my point. its that if you say it didnt happen its like saying 2+2 doesnt equal 4.

i know i was going to say something else, but i forgot.... LOL. if i remember, i will edit.

2007-12-07 16:49:47 · 18 answers · asked by Anonymous

2007-12-07 16:49:11 · 20 answers · asked by Anonymous

Will those who were not aborted then see that the elderly are no longer a use to society and are a parasite that drains resources?

Will the survivors use their right to choose to remove those that take from their society?

Will their lead argument be, "It is our country you cannot tell us what to do?"

God is not mocked, whatsoever a man sows that shall he also reap. If you kill you will be killed. God is just, and he will insure that vengance is taken for the sake of the murdered babies.

2007-12-07 16:45:54 · 16 answers · asked by realchurchhistorian 4

If he wanted it so bad? Afterall he cried for it after

2007-12-07 16:44:48 · 6 answers · asked by Anonymous

FIRST STATEMENT
0+0=0
(In the beginning nothing produces nothing, so evolution simply wishful thinking to feel better about your sins)

SECOND STATEMENT
1+1=1
(In the beginning God existed and so from God substance can proceed forth giving an answer above "0").

The fearful lesson of a preschool child!

2007-12-07 16:44:08 · 24 answers · asked by adsfgasfh 1

I am currently almost stumped, but I am emailing Michael Shermer, to find out what happened at the end of the clip... If you know, please tell...................
http://youtube.com/watch?v=3N1dIUTbZTo

2007-12-07 16:41:03 · 12 answers · asked by Anonymous

Supposing that there is solid evidence that there is in fact a God, what would be some arguments (viewpoints) that might disprove this theory? As in physical evidence.

Plz dont say, "Well, there isnt solid evidence anyway so dont worry about it." I want someone to PROVE to me beyond reasonable doubt in his/her own words that God doesnt exist, b/c I have heard plenty of people prove to me how He does, and I like to hear both sides of the argument before I make an assumption.

Also dont say, "Well it depends upon what that person said to you." B/c We are assuming that what the person said is solid evidence. Just give me actual proof that he doesnt exist.

2007-12-07 16:37:26 · 25 answers · asked by R.D. 3

Prov 14:8-9
8 The wisdom of the prudent is to understand his way: but the folly of fools is deceit.
9 Fools make a mock at sin: but among the righteous there is favour.
(KJV)

2007-12-07 16:36:19 · 15 answers · asked by realchurchhistorian 4

Prov 14:6
6 A scorner (scoffer, mocker) seeketh wisdom, and findeth it not: but knowledge is easy unto him that understandeth.
(KJV)

2007-12-07 16:34:01 · 15 answers · asked by realchurchhistorian 4

What are your favourites? I'm looking for the most ridiculous and stupid arguments against evolution there are. So, what are the ones that have made you cringe the most?

2007-12-07 16:33:36 · 11 answers · asked by Scumspawn 6

Do you trust in God or man? God is there to take care of the ones that he really loves. The ones he doesn't love, not so much. So, as one of his special children I know that he would never let me get sick or hurt.

I saved a whole bunch of money by canceling my health insurance. Won't you do the same?

2007-12-07 16:31:49 · 37 answers · asked by Anonymous

Oh dear......

2007-12-07 16:31:31 · 31 answers · asked by Jerusalem Delivered 3

What would be the outcome?

2007-12-07 16:31:17 · 6 answers · asked by Ace of Spades 5

Wtf why do you all beleve in Jesus, I'm not really religious at all you see, and I know some of you are gonna be pissed but really, have you ever seen jesus's remains, have you ever aucctly spoke to god, they used to beleve heaven was in the sky, now we know the blue sky we have is aucctly reflections of light off the ocean,lakes,clouds, and water vapors onto our atomsphere, so wtf?
And then this god guy, he says oh you either be good or you go to hell, wtf? I didnt ask to be born so why the hell do i have to abide by your rules?
Sorry nothing about any religion makes sense and as far as I'm concenered none have any real proof...besides giant books that talk about little red guys in thongs with pitch forks raping you in the middle of the earth.
Well anyway go ahead, prove me wrong please.

2007-12-07 16:30:33 · 44 answers · asked by Anonymous

I'm a lil fellow, 5'4, kinda whispy, flamin red goatee, tatted up and scarred... and around christmas time I likes to wear me a Santa hat. Anyhow, I'm at starbux and this lil girl comes up and asks me,"Mr Elf, why do you look so grumpy?" Looking down into that sweet lil face full of beliefs in fairy tales and such I simply didnt have the heart to tell her there was no santa and I am no elf... so,"Well we work a lil hard this time of year and I am a bit tired but... I'll be fine. Thank you for caring though I will be sure your name is on the good list."

My question is though, do you ever feel that way when talking to religous believers? Face to face that is, its easy to fuss about things online but... dont ya sometimes feel like it would be wrong to shatter their illusions?

2007-12-07 16:30:08 · 17 answers · asked by Anonymous

2007-12-07 16:29:24 · 12 answers · asked by Ace of Spades 5

Please be honest,

I have read a lot about crucifixion, and am beggining to wonder wether or not the Romans really know how much it hurt!! Didn't they feel any compassion for the criminal when they were driving a nail through his hand?

Crucifixion was horrible!:

They put you in a "diaper"
They beat you senseless
They nailed your hands and feet to wooden cross
They let you hang from it for days begging for water, a clean diaper (giggle), and forgiveness...

Wow, now doesn't that sound narly? Plus, you could actually feel the nails in your hands as you hang from them and die.

Did the Romans care about you at all?

2007-12-07 16:27:15 · 16 answers · asked by Anonymous

Serious Question, what was prevented by doing what he did.

2007-12-07 16:26:53 · 10 answers · asked by Yuff 4

So I've had this observation lately and I just was hoping for some clarification.

It seems that many athiests don't just simply not believe in God or any other higher power, but often go out of their way to attack Christians and our beliefs (notice I didn't say ALL athiests do this.)

But I don't think I've ever heard an athiest attack a Jew, a Muslim, a Buddhist, or any other religious belief and call them stupid or ignorant for their beliefs.

Why is this? They believe in a God/higher power, too, so if you think Christians are stupid for what we believe, why don't you feel the same way towards them?

I just hate that if you say something against Jewish beliefs, you're "anti semitic" but if you attack a Christian that seems to be fair game.

And yes, I'm aware that many over zealous "Christians" give our faith a bad name, but there are just as many of us who practice the basics of our faith: love and forgiveness. So why so much hate?

Respectful answers only please.

2007-12-07 16:23:45 · 39 answers · asked by Southern Gal 3

I dont know much about the rules of Sikhism...but I would like to convert, and learn more about the religion. When someone converts to sikhism, is there a name change requirement?

2007-12-07 16:22:04 · 12 answers · asked by goapple_goorange 2