Religion & Spirituality - 11 December 2007

Good will toward men?

You know what to do! ^_^

2007-12-11 07:31:24 · 14 answers · asked by Anonymous

Straight off the Yahoo press.

http://news.yahoo.com/s/ap/20071211/ap_on_sc/evolution_speedup_6

What does everyone think?

2007-12-11 07:30:09 · 17 answers · asked by Marvin -Retired- 4

2007-12-11 07:29:23 · 17 answers · asked by viru 1

Asking this mainly for those who dispute evolution. If there was an intelligent designer at work, why do we have appendixes (appendices?)? They serve no useful function to modern man. Likewise, why a coccyx? Why do our feet have a pinkie toe when no weight is distributed through them? Are these intentional flaws, like in a Persian rug? Oversights? Artistic flair?

2007-12-11 07:29:19 · 18 answers · asked by Anonymous

I did, I was about 7 or 8 and it happened during scripture class at school. That was back in the days when religion was part of the school curriculum. Don’t you think that for a child to imagine nails being driven into their hands by cruel people who hate them is a pretty traumatic concept to perceive?

2007-12-11 07:29:17 · 8 answers · asked by Anonymous

http://www.atheists.org/comingout/othercloset.html
Degree 1:
Completely closeted. Not even your spouse knows. You tell everyone you're a believer, and you may even attend church services to convince those around you. You're living a lie, terrified that someone may learn the truth.

If you fit into this category something must change in the near term. Your spouse, who loves and trusts you for who you are, needs and has the right to know.


Degree 2:
Mostly secret. Your spouse knows, but most of your family and friends don't. You avoid the subject at all costs at work, and if it does come up, you will hide your atheism.


Degree 3:
Somewhat open. Some family members and most friends know, but you are hesitant to bring it up in conversation. It's still a secret at work, unless you are very close friends with a coworker or two who know. You have friends who are atheists, and may belong to an organization like American Atheists for moral support and connectivity. You may write a letter to a congressperson, but not to the local paper, because you don't really want your atheism published. You may avoid the subject when it comes up, but if pressed you will not call yourself a believer (though you may soften the blow by using the term "agnostic" or "freethinker", even if you're an atheist by definition).


Degree 4:
Mostly open. Almost anyone who knows you knows you don't practice religion. Coworkers, perhaps including your boss, all your friends and your entire family is aware. You don't shout it from rooftops, but you make no effort to hide your atheism when it comes up in conversation, and may occasionally raise the conversation yourself.


Degree 5:
Completely open. Every time the subject comes up, you state your disbelief with pride and frankness. Anyone who doesn't like you because of your atheism is a bigot and is not your concern. You've written letters to the editors of newspapers on the topic, and you may have an atheist bumper sticker on your car.

2007-12-11 07:28:49 · 28 answers · asked by Anonymous

why do you celebrate christmas?

2007-12-11 07:28:01 · 34 answers · asked by ? 3

2007-12-11 07:27:24 · 21 answers · asked by ghytrd 1

2007-12-11 07:27:10 · 30 answers · asked by The Ghost of Partying 1

jesus said, "let he who is without sin cast the first stone." since jesus did not throw a stone, doesn't this mean he wasn't without sin?

2007-12-11 07:26:26 · 22 answers · asked by just curious (A.A.A.A.) 5

II Peter
"Knowing this first, that there shall come in the last days scoffers, walking after their own lusts,
And saying, Where is the promise of his coming? for since the fathers fell asleep, all things continue as they were from the beginning of the creation.
For this they willingly are ignorant of, that by the word of God the heavens were of old, and the earth standing out of the water and in the water:
Whereby the world that then was, being overflowed with water, perished:"

This sounds like a prediction that people wouldn't believe in the Flood because they'll become uniformitarians, the assumption evolution depends on.

Without attempting to prove evolution, do you think this verse may have been about that?

2007-12-11 07:25:19 · 10 answers · asked by Bebe 3

I realise we all have differing opinions but some things are a matter of fact, surely? Earlier today, someone asked: is it true Jesus was a Muslim?

Many of us pointed out that firstly, Jesus was Jewish and secondly, Islam didn't exist at that time! Despite this, 'best answer' went to someone agreeing that Jesus was Muslim!

Do you agree that this is lunacy???!

2007-12-11 07:24:03 · 16 answers · asked by Anonymous

Can the Bible be interpreted correctly only by the
Watchtower?

What method does the Watchtower use to interpret Scripture?

Does a person have to be part of the Watchtower organization to be saved?

What does the Watchtower consider as proof that they are the real Christians? Are these marks exclusive to the Watchtower, or are they shared by other religions?

Can you come to Christ as your mediator?

Does the organization or leadership claim to be a prophet of God?

Has the organization made prophecies that have not come true?

Does the leadership claim special direction from God that others cannot receive directly from God?

2007-12-11 07:23:01 · 8 answers · asked by Kricket T 3

Is it okay to be skeptical? Is it okay to ask questions and have doubt of the validity Christianity?

If so, then is it still okay for that skepticism to lead to nonbelief? Where do you draw the line? If the only thing that is holding someone back from atheism is the fear of hell, do you still feel that it is better to cling to religious beliefs, even when it is impossible to sincerely believe every word of it?

2007-12-11 07:21:51 · 58 answers · asked by Alex H 5

The best (direct, offensive and asked by a certain christian) questions on here you can answer to with a funny and witty response, are always deleted?

Doesn't Yahoo want us to have a laugh every now and again? :'( Or can't we practice our witty answers anymore?

2007-12-11 07:21:23 · 5 answers · asked by Anonymous

2007-12-11 07:19:37 · 28 answers · asked by **CaKe** 2

does any of you know who Asphalta (I think I spelled that right) is?

2007-12-11 07:18:45 · 23 answers · asked by ■ Jessie ■ 5

Today I learned here in R&S that:

- That I worship myself
- That I claim the universe came from nothing
- That it's my responsibility to prove to people their god doesn't exist (it was pretty incoherent, but I think that's what he meant)
- That I have no morals
- That I love sin
- That I'm a fool
- That some guy in a red suit is gonna get me after I die
- That I'm unhappy
- That I live in despair
- That I'm brainwashed

...what have I left off the list for today?

2007-12-11 07:18:26 · 12 answers · asked by Anonymous

How can Jesus take the sin of all mankind and then not go to Hell and serve the same punishment that all people would serve? Do you see a problem with this like I do? How can he forgive our sins if he can't suffer the same punishment?

2007-12-11 07:17:58 · 27 answers · asked by Anonymous

The spiritual thing is optional, but it's R&S so there it is.

I've been drinking Tea all day. But in the back, hidden behind all the other various teas in our break room was some Green Tea with Jasmine. A rare delight I must say. Nothing could ruin my mood after that.

What are some of the small things that uplift you?

2007-12-11 07:17:05 · 10 answers · asked by Skalite 6

It's nature for me - I've not been out in the middle of nowhere for a while and I'm starting to feel a bit . . . perturbed.

2007-12-11 07:16:38 · 52 answers · asked by bregweidd 6

http://ca.news.yahoo.com/s/afp/canada_police_crime_religion

2007-12-11 07:15:46 · 9 answers · asked by Marc P, Fundie's Bane 6

2007-12-11 07:15:36 · 4 answers · asked by cristoiglesia 7

they are currently taking orders for the 2007 volumes. i am studying with jehovah's witnesses. i'm not one yet but so far they teach what the bible says. that impresses me because many churches go by human ideas. jehovah's witnesses please

2007-12-11 07:14:23 · 16 answers · asked by Anonymous

to believe that your god created me?

2007-12-11 07:12:57 · 22 answers · asked by synopsis 7

my heart goes out to those who lost loved ones at the colorado church shootings, but my question is what the heck kind of church needs armed securtiy guards? what the heck is going on there? are these people cultist?not even jesus had armed guards and instructed one of his deciples to lay down his sword in the garden when he was come for.

2007-12-11 07:11:45 · 34 answers · asked by mason proffit 6

2007-12-11 07:11:39 · 40 answers · asked by bregweidd 6

How is it possible that lucifer and other angels revolted against God if they did not have free will?

2007-12-11 07:11:21 · 20 answers · asked by Jake B 2

"Before we can have world peace we must first find inner peace within ourselves."

2007-12-11 07:10:24 · 20 answers · asked by Anonymous

My son told me last night that Christianity is like a gang because if you are not a part of their "group" they think they are superior to you.

If you want out, you are highly discouraged from leaving gangs. Isn't religion the same way?

In a gang if you do not agree you are then threatened to behave, same with religion. Religion threatens you with their "hell".

I thought my son made an accurate observation.

Agree?



BTW, I asked this same question last night and it was reported. Care to guess what religion the person who reported it is affiliated with? I have appealed and I fully expect to win.

2007-12-11 07:10:21 · 29 answers · asked by Anonymous