Religion & Spirituality - 11 December 2007

When you ask a question, do you only care about answers that confirm preconceived ideas that you have?

Or do you ask questions because you genuinely want to know something new? Do you actually want to learn ideas from people different from you?

What is the most important idea that you have learned on this site? Best answer will be tied to this question, and the above questions are for you to seriously consider.

2007-12-11 03:14:19 · 12 answers · asked by deekun 2

Who can tell me what generation was Jesus talking about?
Matthew 24:34-35 "Assuredly, I say to you, this generation will by no means pass away till all these things are fulfilled.
35. "Heaven and earth will pass away, but My words will by no means pass away. Anna

2007-12-11 03:12:33 · 10 answers · asked by Anna 2

they think god is talking to him?

2007-12-11 03:11:20 · 16 answers · asked by Anonymous

2007-12-11 03:10:15 · 12 answers · asked by Doubledown 2

in this article, this woman "credits god" for stopping a shooter from killing even more people. well, does that mean god is responsible for letting the guy kill those people? why didn't god get someone else to stop him BEFORE he killed those people??? why does god get credit for stopping the shooter after killing people, but doesn't get the blame for letting those people get killed, ESPECIALLY since those people were killed in god's own home (the church)?????

http://www.cnn.com/2007/US/12/10/colorado.shootings/index.html

2007-12-11 03:09:56 · 18 answers · asked by Anonymous

The more I learned the LESS I believed until I realized i did not believe the words i was singing/saying anymore. So why lie? Now I'm an Atheist. My main question is were many other Atheists christians or of another faith first?

NO PREACHING. I DO NOT BELIEVE IN IT & IT WILL BE REPORTED AS HARASSMENT.

2007-12-11 03:09:48 · 15 answers · asked by Anonymous

First, science and evolution do not disprove religion, thats absurd. Evolution is God and God is evolution, how bout that for both sides.

But 2 my point, most of you atagonists use science to try to prove your hyposthesis that there is no God, actually quite the wrong considering the greatest scientist's that ever lived believed in a higher entity, Einstein and Hawking. I did not say religion for you that try to be slick, I said they believe in a higher entity. So my question is, how do you conclude, based on your interpretation of reality, that we somehow came from nothing? Isnt that impossible, I mean you try to use science against us, yet the very basis of your thinking contradicts your own hypothesis'. Something cant come from nothing, everything is cause and effect so your own hypothesis is flawed? And please dont use infinity to somehow prove your point, infinite values do not exist in this universe. Einstein realized that, so are you saying you're smarter than him?

2007-12-11 03:09:35 · 20 answers · asked by Murfdigidy 4

I lived 30 years in Belfast with daily bombings and shootings (committed by Christian - both Catholic and Protestant).

I have been within 30 meters of large bombs going off and I have been shot at once and was standing beside a friend as he was shot 3 times in the face and neck. These are only a few of many lifethreatening experiences that I dealt with on a daily basis. I guess these were my foxholes. Never once did I cry out for God. I acted instinctively. I had no opportunity to think about a God. My body took over - genetic impulses for survival drove a fight or flight system and that was all that happened.

So, is the old addage that there are no atheists in a foxhole simply wishful thinking on their part?

2007-12-11 03:09:13 · 11 answers · asked by penster_x 4

In 1948, most people in the land that is now called Israel were Arab Muslims. The majority of Jews who were there had immigrated to the land, many illegally in support of the Zionist movement to reclaim the land and establish a Jewish state.
Supposedly, the Christian God is the father of ALL humans, and loves them equally, offering each one an opportunity to sit by his side eternally, right?
So why is it that when the question of Israel comes up, somehow Christian fundies bring up nonsense about how Jews are the chosen people and God has promised to destroy their enemies? It's as if Christians revert to the Old Testement God on this issue, a tribal God that Israelites rallied behind w/ the Ark and went into battle against rival Gods.
So which is it? A universal God or a tribal God?

2007-12-11 03:07:26 · 18 answers · asked by brickity hussein brack 5

2007-12-11 03:06:47 · 20 answers · asked by Anonymous

Please help a lady out. What's a good theme to go with? What's the norm for creating nicknames? Do I have to be a part of the AM? Is there some test one must pass before being considered a VT?

2007-12-11 03:06:36 · 21 answers · asked by Phoenix: Princess of Cupcakes 6

Laugh if you want to but I have always 'felt' this Voice or Presence' more felt than 'heard' and He is still there if we but listen with our hearts.

2007-12-11 03:04:17 · 13 answers · asked by Debra M. Wishing Peace To All 7

He claims his teacher is making their entire class say that. I went to the classroom and there are black and green decorations all over. I want to tell the teacher I disapprove, but I don't want to offend her. Any suggestions on how to proceed?

2007-12-11 03:03:46 · 9 answers · asked by 2 5

I'm not trying to offend anyone, I have respect for other people's traditions but why is there such a theme of uninformed people. I understand you celebrate the birth of christ on Dec. 25'th. What I don't understand is that people still deny the fact, and it is a fact, that before christianity Romans held a festival on December 25 called Dies Natalis Solis Invicti, the birthday of the unconquered sun , gods from other religions had birthdays on december 25'th and Pagans celebrated the winter solstice in late December. Do you think this is some kind of coincidence or do you just flat out deny it? If you do deny, please look up Natalis Solis Invicti and Yule. By the way I'm not a pagan trying to "steal" your christmas as many of you think I just study history and wondering why more poeple don't also look into things more. Are there any christians that are aware of this and accept it as being true.

2007-12-11 03:02:14 · 23 answers · asked by Anonymous

2007-12-11 03:01:07 · 9 answers · asked by Doubledown 2

The FACTS ---

Human life does NOT begin at "conception," (fertilization) any more than is the case with any other species of plants or animals. The human reproductive process consists of three stages, and different entities in each: RPEs -- Reproductive-Process Entities. ALL of which are human, unique, and LIVING *potential* people.

People (or "human beings") exist only from BIRTH on. The RPEs before that are: (1) gametes (sperm & ova), (2) zygotes, (3) embryos, and (4) fetuses. No fewer than a **quadrillion** potential people are electively aborted DAILY, worldwide -- by men. While the doltish and ignorant (and brainwashed-by-disinformation) Anti-Choicers look the other way and whistle a tune. WHILE hypocritically seeking to make life miserable for over a million girls and women a year in the USA in their support of a loathsome agenda that would FORCE them to gestate UNwanted pregnancies to term, against their will. [More to follow...]

2007-12-11 03:01:01 · 15 answers · asked by Anonymous

Wouldn't the world kind of fall apart? As far as I know, Buddhist monks don't work jobs, and they have to beg for the one meal they eat a day.

I'm just curious to see the replies, I'm not "dissing" Buddhism by any means.

2007-12-11 02:57:18 · 7 answers · asked by Anonymous

2007-12-11 02:51:19 · 18 answers · asked by ? 6

Without looking up wikipedia, or any other freakin dictionary site, or browser, i would like a perfect definition of a what a heathen is, its latin predecessor, and what its origin is from. In the meantime, i will be searching through wikipedia and other sources to find out if you copied and pasted, therefore being thumbs downs.

2007-12-11 02:46:55 · 27 answers · asked by Anonymous

I guess this question is directly towards America in general, but basically 1st world societies. It's very evident and clear to me, just from simple observation of our society that nearly everything is about planing, technology, business, money, getting from point A to point B, task oriented, workaholic. Everything. You're in school 24/7, or work 24/7, and if you're not doing anything at all with your time, you're considered crazy, depressed, or a "loser."

Everything is a business. At least in America. And, as much as these businesses sell you the illusion of happiness, success, beauty, etc, at the end they only care about the bottom line: the dollar.

So my questions are,

1)Why especially America, have we chosen to accept this lifestyle and pursue it?

2)Is there a different approach to this life, where we're basically statistics, serving the dollar and the govt?

3)Where the hell does GOD fit into any of this? I think it's laughable. Look around you. God = not here.

2007-12-11 02:46:12 · 17 answers · asked by Anonymous

Why is it so bad to not believe? Or even to question contradictions to a particular faith? Why does it personally offend people? I don't get angry when other's question my Spiritual beliefs. I am looking for the truth, and trying to understand why all of the time.

2007-12-11 02:45:24 · 29 answers · asked by Anonymous

Mary was one of the greatest women to ever live but she was just an instrument in the hands of God. Wouldn't Mary want the glory to be God's?

2007-12-11 02:42:36 · 16 answers · asked by Malachi Constant 5

Is this what you think about others who do not share your religion/theology?

How does this promote ideals of peace and loving thy neighbor?

2007-12-11 02:41:57 · 31 answers · asked by Anonymous

2007-12-11 02:41:36 · 56 answers · asked by Anonymous

bible to prove them wrong?

2007-12-11 02:41:33 · 17 answers · asked by Anonymous

2007-12-11 02:40:33 · 9 answers · asked by Anonymous

2007-12-11 02:39:55 · 11 answers · asked by iamnoone 7

If a religion sets itself apart from another by opting for a fairly unique set of tenets, how valid is the religion's belief system if it borrows ideology from, often, the "wrong" religion? How much "borrowed" content would be required to invalidate a religion all together? If you have any examples, please provide them.

2007-12-11 02:39:22 · 44 answers · asked by Anonymous

what makes us human? is it the emotional contact we have with something only a few days old in the womb. Or is it when we look into the face of a new human? Does being human start at conception or birth? Can your religion answer this question? Has your own personal experience shaped and formed your opinion. Whatever it may be where do we find the answer to human life? God? Science? Experience? You decide

2007-12-11 02:38:42 · 14 answers · asked by Anonymous

would you contribute this fact to the religious right being so out of touch?

2007-12-11 02:38:14 · 12 answers · asked by Anonymous