Religion & Spirituality - 7 December 2007

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are there so many millions, perhaps billions who cannot read? And did God mean for man to teach His word from a Bible that only the teacher could read and decipher?
The Bible speaks of the 'last days' - it also tells us that each man shall have learned his word BEFORE the end of the world.
humm
Man then, keeps certain of the world's population, as ignorant as he can? to prevent the inevitable?
is that it?

2007-12-07 16:20:30 · 18 answers · asked by rare2findd 6

if god is all powerful and didnt want us to sin he would not have put adam and eve in the garden of eden with the tree of the knowledge of good and evil, and especially would not have allowed satan the tempter to come near adam and eve. can someone explain the logic? if you can't explain the logic behind your answers please do not answer.

2007-12-07 16:18:54 · 12 answers · asked by Ramble 3

2007-12-07 16:18:44 · 19 answers · asked by Anonymous

Is your lack of belief in god based on, 1. the lack of evidence for gods, 2. the lack of a reason to believe in gods, 3. the difficulties and contradictions that some god ideas lead to. Share your thoughts please. Please fellow bretheren/sisteren, let them dialogue the position.

2007-12-07 16:18:20 · 23 answers · asked by Ace of Spades 5

I've been thinking about that for some time, but I can only find one obvious benefit...it would keep them from being Mormon...Are there any other benefits that you can think of?

2007-12-07 16:17:07 · 10 answers · asked by Dr. Phil 6

Is it just me or are preacher's kids always up to no good?? I dated a preacher's kid and he was pretty naughty.

2007-12-07 16:17:00 · 7 answers · asked by *Gigi* 2

What systems thrive on fear, sense of entrapment, overwhelming guilt, offering a non-evidential solution that relies on faith, based in no logic? What systems makes you surrender your logic, and force you to think within their architecture- accept this and you will live an eternal after-life of servitude?

Hint: Religion and Totalitarianism

2007-12-07 16:15:19 · 13 answers · asked by Anonymous

See the glass as half full or half empty?

2007-12-07 16:15:16 · 12 answers · asked by Gee Whizdom™ 5

......in it would you still doubt of God's existence?

2007-12-07 16:13:26 · 24 answers · asked by Anonymous

How in the world am I supposed to take that serious?

2007-12-07 16:13:01 · 20 answers · asked by Anonymous

Actually, to be specific, "The Golden Compass" is only the first in the book series (named the "His Dark Materials" trilogy) upon which the films are based, so I don't actually know if they're going to stick with the "Golden Compass" title throughout the trilogy of films.

Also, the pair of angel lovers (Balthamos & Baruch) don't show up until the second book in the trilogy. That's why they wouldn't've been (and weren't) in the first film.

Anyhow, does anyone know? Anyone heard anything about it? Will they be portrayed as same-sex lovers or will that aspect be removed from the films?

2007-12-07 16:12:05 · 10 answers · asked by Anonymous

2007-12-07 16:11:59 · 21 answers · asked by Anonymous

The christian who say - all those who claimed were Prophet of God are dead, but Jesus is a live, therefore Christianity must be the true religion.

The question is what is the use of him being alive if he, like those who are dead, is absent?

2007-12-07 16:10:51 · 10 answers · asked by Anonymous

But not the people?

Islam just makes me.. so pissed hah.

2007-12-07 16:09:48 · 29 answers · asked by Anonymous

Can anyone in the 21st century believe in the pope any more?

Here is a mortal man, who claims to be the living represenatative of god the creator on earth.

What an arrogant rude bastard!

Now after his church has scared the pants off catholics for centuries telling them when they die they are going to burn in hell for their sins, (unless living family members pay money for redemption and that will cut down the time in purgatory), as the representative of god on earth now the pope has the power to grant amnesty to the souls of the dead !!

In a real world this person who be carted off and seen as the fraud and conman he and his church are.

If evil exists its living in the vatican, and I for one would love to be there when god arrived so I could see the look on Ratzinger's face or whatever his name is and had to explain the millions of lives his (and many other religions) have taken in gods name.

Look elsewhere for god. God isnt at the vatican.

What do you think?

2007-12-07 16:09:13 · 16 answers · asked by Anonymous

We are taught about evalution but then we are also taught about Adam and Eve which one do you belive

2007-12-07 16:08:50 · 18 answers · asked by Cadieux 1

2007-12-07 16:08:35 · 14 answers · asked by Anonymous

This is happening to me and it sucks! What do I say to these people or do I just move on and not say anything?

2007-12-07 16:08:28 · 16 answers · asked by Gen•X•er (I love zombies!) 6

I have decided to enroll in RCIA classes. I have gone to mass for years but have never been baptized as a catholic. Is there any paticular time of the year the classes start? What exactly do I need to do?

2007-12-07 16:08:00 · 3 answers · asked by Kris 4

I am trying out following all the religions I could find info about on religious tolerence for a month. I am going to record how I feel in a diary and see which one works best for me. Will someone give me some good links about Asatru. (It was first in the alphabet) :) thanks

2007-12-07 16:06:32 · 7 answers · asked by Anonymous

2007-12-07 16:06:31 · 17 answers · asked by Anonymous

I the last year have been having a large inner battle with myself. I have felt a strong need to find religon. The problem is that I was raised a catholic but I dont knowif I believe what the bible says. I believe there were Dinosaurs. That is not in the bible. I also somewhat believe that we might have come fom apes. Where do I find religon in this where can I find a purpose. I have felt lost and feard death and satan which isn't like me. I'm not sure where all these feelings are fueling from but if anyone can give me an insight on anything I have said that would be great. Thanks so much!

2007-12-07 16:04:16 · 38 answers · asked by rachel g 2

2007-12-07 16:03:23 · 17 answers · asked by kitten lover3 7

They attributed the holy spirit to the devil. What if they had a change of heart?










I once used to believe what they believe but now I admit I was wrong.

2007-12-07 16:01:57 · 6 answers · asked by Anonymous

So, why is evolution still being taught in schools?

2007-12-07 16:01:17 · 22 answers · asked by Cha Lupa 1

How do you think Peter would respond to the Beliefs, Doctrines, and Teachings of the Catholic Church, especially those concerning him? Do you think Peter would Accept the Catholic Church as is (Concerning its Doctrines, Beliefs, and Teachings), or do you think he would Rebuke and Correct the Catholic Church?

Please keep in mind that this is not an invitation to Catholic Bash. We are adults here, so let us keep it Respectful.

2007-12-07 16:00:30 · 17 answers · asked by mrsencere 1

2007-12-07 16:00:26 · 23 answers · asked by Anonymous

"This GOOD NEWS of the KINGDOM will be (Preached) in All the Inhabited Earth"

2007-12-07 15:59:48 · 22 answers · asked by Anonymous

2007-12-07 15:55:48 · 20 answers · asked by Anonymous

I've asked a few questions regarding Creationism in the past, and I usually get a few people--who are, I'm sure, trying to be helpful--who post a few links to Creationist websites.

I like to think that I'm an open-minded person, so I've gone and looked at these sites, and I've found that the so-called "evidence" they offer to support Creationism is...pretty bad.

In fact, I find it difficult to believe that anyone who has any inkling of things like geology, etc. can look at this evidence and be convinced.

So I'm wondering if Creationists have an understanding of the supposed "science" and "evidence" that support their...I'll call it an hypothesis for lack of a better word.

So what I'm asking is for you simply to pick some phenomenon, occurence, process, etc. that you feel supports the hypothesis of Creationism, and explain it to me IN YOUR OWN WORDS, that I might be enlightened. Please no links or cut-and-paste; I want to hear YOU describe it.

2007-12-07 15:54:59 · 20 answers · asked by Anonymous