Religion & Spirituality - 11 December 2007

People who accuse them of doing so?

Hint: It's a trick question.

2007-12-11 13:12:50 · 18 answers · asked by Anonymous

do any of u guys know of any bible verses about howGod destroys nations at their height? i sorta need this before friday, so hurry! im writing a papr on the fall of rome :D i need some connections

2007-12-11 13:10:19 · 23 answers · asked by Anonymous

i am looking for best spirtual guru who has power of god and who can take me under his protection and guide me, give me naam daan- resolve all my earthly troubles and make my way easy to heaven .i would appreciate your prompt reply to @ radheyqwe@yahoo.com

2007-12-11 13:10:02 · 12 answers · asked by Anonymous

By fight, I do not mean by going after innocent people and attacking. I mean defending your own self and putting an end to persecution and oppression. Would you? And what do you think of what Islam states concerning terrorism?

"We find in verses 2:190-193 that the Quran values religious liberty even above the right to life: "... attacking a religious group (fitnah) is more severe than a plain attack (qatl)." These are the first verses revealed that tell Muslims to fight to defend themselves.

"Jihad" is an Arabic word that means "struggle." It is either military or nonviolent. The verses prescribe when military jihad is allowed. In all other situations, nonviolent jihad (personal and civic struggle) is the only legitimate way to achieve change.

"Fight in the way of God against those who are fighting you and do not start a fight; God surely dislikes aggressors."

2007-12-11 13:10:00 · 14 answers · asked by Anonymous

First off, I was raised in a Baptist church - one in which women were required to wear long dresses, no make up, no hair dye, no tight fitting clothes, never cutting their hair, etc. I remember being "forced" to go door to door to invite people to come to church. As I've gotten older I've started to think more on this topic - wouldn't people be more receptive to Christians knocking on their door looking more like them and in a way relatable rather than like someone from the 19th century? I understand modesty, but isn't there a way to do it that's inviting to people rather than scaring them away?

2007-12-11 13:09:28 · 12 answers · asked by Tiffany B 3

What would you say? Yeah Catholics are weird so what do you think of the last part of this creed?
We believe in one holy catholic apostolic church
We believe in the communion of saints
We believe in the resuraction of the body

2007-12-11 13:09:11 · 22 answers · asked by Anonymous

2007-12-11 13:09:08 · 5 answers · asked by NHBaritone 7

I'm just wondering because I visited the website www.scientology.org and in the corner they have pictures of volunteer ministers with crosses on their shirts. Do they believe in Jesus or do they just like how the cross looks? An article on the website says that they dont force anyone to believe anything or accept anything.

Im confused....

2007-12-11 13:08:14 · 8 answers · asked by missy 2

2007-12-11 13:07:56 · 13 answers · asked by Anonymous

2007-12-11 13:07:12 · 4 answers · asked by gwavetn 2

im just wondering cuz im a christian but i like the whole idea of being with nature and stuff, but i dont want to do anything that is like satanic at all.

2007-12-11 13:06:51 · 15 answers · asked by Lindz...♥ 3

I was so moved by her story. It's about a simple watchmaker and his family in Holland during the Nazi invasion. Corrie Ten Boom is one of the women in the story. They start an underground hiding Jews and helping them escape. It's an unbelievable true story and how her faith helped her through it. When she got out of the Ravensbruck concentration camp as a result of her experience she eventually travelled all over the world witnessing and teaching about Jesus. Here is just an example of one of her sermons.

http://64.34.176.235/sermons/SID0263.mp3
or
http://sermons.christiansunite.com/Corrie_Ten_Boom.shtml

2007-12-11 13:04:41 · 17 answers · asked by brown eyed girl 2

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Majority religion = one held by the majority of the population

Cultural injuries include slavery, oppression of women, child abuse, homophobia, institutionalized poverty, cruel prisons, rule of the wealthy (oligarchy), etc.

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2007-12-11 13:03:04 · 13 answers · asked by NHBaritone 7

2007-12-11 13:02:32 · 14 answers · asked by classic 3

2007-12-11 13:01:36 · 11 answers · asked by Anonymous

2007-12-11 13:01:16 · 4 answers · asked by Anonymous

if your god is real than why im still here?
shouldn't i be dead already.
rational response quad rules!!!!
thank you atheists for putting that challenge on there.
it converted me in a instant

2007-12-11 12:58:56 · 18 answers · asked by WINDIWS VISTA ULTIMATE RULES!!!! 1

Wiccans are sometimes involved in communicating with the spiritual realm in their practices correct? Has anyone succeeded in doing this? What do you believe are the sources of the spirits you contact, and what do you believe about God?

2007-12-11 12:58:33 · 11 answers · asked by Ivan Drago 2

2007-12-11 12:56:49 · 5 answers · asked by damieng79 1

Especially if you met through sharing the same beliefs, and had been married for several years?

2007-12-11 12:56:39 · 47 answers · asked by Anonymous

I'm a Catholic and I believe in evolution, dinosaurs, etc. The first 12 chapters of the Genesis aren't actually supposed to be taken literally. They simply show God's love fore us, and humanity's evil and love for him. I forget the name for it, but it is actually a literary device used outside of religion. The most important sentence is at the end, and the story is constructed like a pyramid. I woulld also like to let you know that most CATHOLIC priests believe in evolution. Stop accusing us of believing in fairy tales. Learn what the true meaning of those opening chapters of Genesis actually mean, and then come criticizing us, and I doubt you'd have much to argue with.

2007-12-11 12:56:24 · 28 answers · asked by Anonymous

I wouldnt think It would be fair If Hitler went to Heaven(Even if he repented) While Ghandi Didnt... What is your opinion on this anyone is welcome to answer this :D

2007-12-11 12:55:31 · 22 answers · asked by ? 5

If a person within the RCC doesn't believe a defined "dogma" of the Church (like papal infallibility for example), but keeps their opinion to themself, are they excommunicated; or do they have to publicly disagree with or defy the Church? Thanks for your answers.

2007-12-11 12:55:22 · 11 answers · asked by Anonymous

2007-12-11 12:55:03 · 7 answers · asked by cristoiglesia 7

if your'e atheist so what i dont have a problem with you so why do
atheist especially on here have a big problem with christians its like a vendetta like the 4th crusade or something i believe in god you dont i dont have a problem with you so why cant we just share our opinions and beliefs in a peaceful manner just because youre atheist doesnt make you my enemy im at peace with myself my beliefs everything why cant atheist be that way like for instance im answering a question about religion i say i believe in god and whatever and i have like 10 thumbs down when i check back at the question why are atheist so hateful

2007-12-11 12:54:34 · 23 answers · asked by Tavares 2

Matthew 10:22: "And you will be hated by all for My name’s sake. But he who endures to the end will be saved."
Matthew 24:13: "But he who endures to the end shall be saved."
Mark 13:13: "And you will be hated by all for My name’s sake. But he who endures to the end shall be saved."
Luke 21:16-18: "You will be betrayed even by parents, brothers, relatives and friends, and they will put some of you to death. All men will hate you because of me. But not a hair of your head will perish. By standing firm you will gain life."

It sounds like something more than faith is required: Endurance in the face of tests and temptations.

One things is clear: We can definitely rule out once in grace, always in grace. If getting into grace one time did it all, there would be no reason to teach enduring to the end.

2007-12-11 12:54:28 · 12 answers · asked by Bruce 7

25 days until my bat mitzvah and I dont know haftorah trope or my partia. Anyone know a site or willing to help?

2007-12-11 12:54:09 · 3 answers · asked by henriette 2

the concept of a divinely inspired moral law.........


anybody help me out????

2007-12-11 12:45:50 · 3 answers · asked by Anonymous

For some reason, the analogy I picture in my mind is as scientists being children with Christians as grown ups, laughing at the children’s attempts to explain the universe without God. You know, Galileo shook things up a bit and the fossils being dug up by archaeologists might have caused some concern but Christians were still entertained by the discoveries of scientists. But then Darwin’s theory came along and all of a sudden, the children knew more than the grown ups and could explain how life develops without God. This turned the tables and the Christians were more like children clinging on to fairytale beliefs and ever since then, they haven’t been able to trust science.

2007-12-11 12:45:43 · 18 answers · asked by Anonymous

if they don't believe what you believe? Do you like impressing your beliefs onto gullible young minds to force them into your way of thinking without giving the opportunity to have other choices? I'm very curious about this. I've always considered forced childhood religious indoctrinations to be a form of mental child abuse and brainwashing.

2007-12-11 12:45:16 · 11 answers · asked by Anonymous