Religion & Spirituality - 11 December 2007

What happened I say?
I skipped downeth the stairs unto my Holy Chores and commeth back to find that my question hath been either stolen or runneth away?

Why does my question now hideth far away from me?
Is there any among thou who may know where my question be?

2007-12-11 02:38:10 · 4 answers · asked by Anonymous

Some theists claim that God revealed his existence to them through a miracle, answered prayer, or holy book.

Others argue that God does not prove himself to us because he is not accountable to us.

There are also those who say God constantly proves he exists through the order and beauty of nature.

My question is -- What exactly is God willing to do to demonstrate his existence or power? What does God refuse to do?

2007-12-11 02:37:16 · 10 answers · asked by Eleventy 6

consider for a moment that a lifeform far more advanced than man was 2000 years ago (both technologically and biologically) landed on earth. would people know the difference between some sort of ufo, or would they attribute it to being from god? imagine the lifeform was very similar to humans and could procreate with us. just imagine if any of us could go back in time with the knowledge we have of science. what sort of things could we pull off to convince people we were god? with our knowledge of medice, how hard would it be for us to cure the sick, or the blind? with our knowledge of physics, how hard would it be to develop shoes which allow us to walk on water? and that's just talking about us. i'm not even talking about aliens that have mastered intergalactic travel. imagine what sort of technology they might possess that we don't. if they knew we were searching for god, don't you think they'd try to have some fun at our expense?

2007-12-11 02:35:57 · 9 answers · asked by just curious (A.A.A.A.) 5

Would it be more apropriate to say "Have an honest Christmas" rather than say "Merry Christmas" cause of the inspired greed by the thought of Santa Claus, which it instead should be based on the birth of jesus christ?
Or if your wiccan, should be based on Yule? I know that Santa claus is nothing more than a marketing ploy used by (EVEN THOUGH I AM ONE BY THE WAY) Athiests to appease all religions into buying products?
Shouldnt it be the birth of jesus christ rather than the arrival of santa claus bringing presents to all the good boys and girls?

Cause ive been brought up to believe in Christ, yet i became an atheist after realizing the faults of the bible, but seriously, WTF HAPPENED TO THEORIGINAL MEANING OF CHRISTMAS PEOPLE?

BTW: the question is just whether it would be more proper to say have an honest christmas, rather than a merry christmas, the other stuff was more questions for the people that spend time reading this.

2007-12-11 02:34:18 · 8 answers · asked by Anonymous

If it's the divine word of God, it should be infallible, but it's patently not. Explain.

In case someone says "There are no contradictions", check this link:
http://www.infidels.org/library/modern/jim_meritt/bible-contradictions.html

2007-12-11 02:33:00 · 26 answers · asked by Anonymous

I wanted to put this to all my brothers and sisters. This life that we received is a life that is of God. We were first born of the human life, born of flesh. But one day when we believed into the Lord Jesus we received the divine Life of the Father. We were Born of the Spirit in our spirit. Our spirit which was once deadened has become enlivened and filled with the Life of God. The Lord said that He came that we might have life and have it abundantly.
NOW.
I just wanted to touch this with you. The LIfe that we received makes us a part of the Body of Christ. This life is a "Body Life" Its the Life that makes us not just one with the Lord but one with all the dear members of this Body. So tell me. How do you see your brothers and sisters. Do we see just persons that we meet with or do we see members of Christ. How we address the saints, treat them,care for them. Do we do so with Christ in view. Do we care for the members as we would care for Christ?
Please share.
Your sister.

2007-12-11 02:32:11 · 7 answers · asked by Broken Alabaster Flask 6

This question is only for sincere Mormons who know well their faith --Theology and Christology. As a Jesusonian Christian, I am not much familiar with the LDS doctrines. I do believe that all Protestants and Mormons and Catholics are spiritually equal Brothers and Sisters with all Jesusonians and Jesusonian Christians in the Family of God in Jesus Christ here in Spirit.

About 20 or more years ago, I did read just once all of the "Book of Mormon"; and I found a statement (I forget now where) which stated the great Truth that Jesusonians also know:

Jesus Christ is both God the Father and God the Son to us ! We Jesusonians also know that He is also the Father-Son Union to us; and I know fully that that HE IS I AM to us now and eternally. He is also our very Elder Brother and He is much more, ever being Revealed to us by both continual Epochal- and auto- (personal-) Revelation. He is our One Holy Father-Son-Spirit of ALL TRUTH of/as GOD the Infinite I AM.

Thank you ! Peace

2007-12-11 02:28:25 · 15 answers · asked by ? 5

2007-12-11 02:27:43 · 27 answers · asked by Anonymous

Note:

Exodus 20:8-11

"Remember the Sabbath day to keep it Holy. Six days shall you labor and do all your work, but the seventh day is the Sabbath of the Lord thy God: In it you shall not do any work. You, nor your son, nor your daughter, your manservant, not your maidservant, nor your cattle, nor your stranger that is within your gates:"

Source: Ten Commandments(Exodus 20:3-17)

2007-12-11 02:24:11 · 26 answers · asked by Anonymous

2007-12-11 02:24:09 · 8 answers · asked by Keeping Watch in the Night 4

I asked this in histor as well. Here's a link to the question.

http://answers.yahoo.com/question/index;_ylt=AoyepxbP8X4eKMrinmCjLX3sy6IX;_ylv=3?qid=20071211071627AAOdn1H

2007-12-11 02:20:52 · 15 answers · asked by ZombieTrix 2012 6

So far the reasons according to others stand at:

I am delusional.

I am afraid of death or unwilling to accept it.

I am amoral, so I need them dictated to me.

I am uneducated.

Please add to this list, why am I a Theist?

2007-12-11 02:20:06 · 12 answers · asked by Link strikes back 6

How did the situation resolve itself?
Throughout my life there have been many experiences I might rather not have known and many times that I was angry at God. Periods of time when I was furious with Him. But Never have I ever doubted His existence. Perhaps I am odd but I have always 'felt' Him and His love.
Peace Be With You,
Debra

2007-12-11 02:19:28 · 10 answers · asked by Debra M. Wishing Peace To All 7

Do you budget a percentage of your income for Christmas, similar to budgeting for your tithe?

2007-12-11 02:17:51 · 10 answers · asked by ★ UFO® ★ 3

I know there are many of you on here, but I don't know anything about what you believe apart that you don't believe in a God.
Do you agree with anything in the bible?
Do you believe we have a soul or spirit?
Do you believe there is a meaning to life?
How do you believe mankind was created?

I could go on and on but I won't.......I don't expect you to answer each question but more, what is your philosophy about life.
I'm being brave to ask this as but I just am curious to know about some of what you believe.

Please don't be offended by my questions but how will I know if I don't ask.

Good day to all:0)

2007-12-11 02:14:47 · 27 answers · asked by ♪♫♪♫♪♫♪♪♫♪♪♫♪♫♪♫♪♪♫♪♫♪♫♪ 5

Its easy to point out the people we dislike, people who troll around, people we admire, and of course the people we agree with.

So can anyone name the most cordial regular? The one who to borrow the Christians phrase, decided not to cast stones, or has thrown the least mudballs during our daily intramurals.

2007-12-11 02:13:56 · 20 answers · asked by I C 2

and willingly admit that you are an atheist and you are not trying to find the truth?

2007-12-11 02:13:02 · 15 answers · asked by Anonymous

The word "anti-semitic" is generally used to describe people who don't like Jewish people. Is there a similar term for people who don't like Christians?

2007-12-11 02:12:12 · 14 answers · asked by JillsMom 2

As a tool of escapism there is nothing that comes near to the superiority of the internet. It provides us with knowledge, entertains us, shapes our behaviour, allows us to be even more freer than we were many years ago in the days of yore.

Yes it is abused by some, but '“this instrument can teach, it can illuminate; yes, and it can even inspire. But it can do so only to the extent that humans are determined to use it to those ends. Otherwise it is merely wires and lights in a box.”


So could you live without it? Could you revert to the days of reading books playing sports in your spare time, socialising with humans (face to face as opposed to in chat rooms) and getting of your chair to order the Bill and Ted boxset, instead of going to ebay or amazon?

2007-12-11 02:07:32 · 17 answers · asked by skullpicker 3

Apparently this is Zeppelin day in honor of their reunion concert.

2007-12-11 02:05:47 · 11 answers · asked by Anonymous

I'm gonna catch heat for this, I know.

I am an indoctrinated Roman Catholic so I've been told by the Vatican that "Jesus was King of the Jews" not the Muslims. BUT when I look at depictions of the birth, their clothes, and given the location of Jesus' birth in the middle east (Mary wore a veil covering her hair and so on), I see Islamic Muslim tradition there. I am not trying to stereo type Muslims, but I find it hard to believe Jesus was king of the Jews in a part of the world with so many Muslims, and then just happened to create Christianity. There's something fishy there, I think. Could he have possibly been a Muslim? What does the Quron say about Jesus? I am ignorant to that side of the story.

2007-12-11 02:04:13 · 34 answers · asked by Anonymous

Well, it may be so. If your child was killed by a pedophile.....
And he got life in prison, with no parole. Without the
death penalty. Being incarcerated alone to you, may not
be enough. Would you feel, that there is a sense of
validation, by not having that particualr person punished,
in a much harsher way ? Besides, it is not likely, that you
the Atheist, would be able to do something, or get justice,
the best way possible. Lets say, tear that murderer
apart...... Can't do that, because he is in prison.....
Anyway, there is a place called Hell. And it would
probably be very fitting, from a human being's perspective,
to be punished severely. Since you do not believe in such
a place, Hell, how would you even begin to have a sense
of validation. Knowing, that person is getting off lightly.
Because death itself, is not enough. For that horrible man,
or woman. So do you the Atheist, believe in this underworld,
called Hell ? Answer here.

2007-12-11 02:04:03 · 41 answers · asked by Anonymous

Just asking for personal opinions.

(Personally, just like I wouldn't advertise my political affiliation to the world, I do not need my religious persuasion tattooed on my forehead. No offense to those who take pride in their religion and want to showcase it.)

2007-12-11 02:01:44 · 31 answers · asked by Anonymous

I mean, I don't believe in god, it see,s ridiculous to me, its not a choice, its just how I am. So what can I do? Am I going down so to speak?

2007-12-11 01:57:44 · 32 answers · asked by Birdy is my real name 6

2007-12-11 01:54:23 · 14 answers · asked by Anonymous

I am really just looking for christians to answer this question....but many christians probably have not seen the movie..

If you have seen the movie.....is there anything in the first movie that will make you question christianity or that speaks badly of christians.

I have not seen the movie....nor do I really want to....I am absolutely horrified that my 8 yr old daughter went to watch it with her father.....

I am just wondering exactly what she was exposed to.....I hear the first movie there will be nothing bad....

2007-12-11 01:53:14 · 14 answers · asked by My Sharona 5

Jesus could not have died for the sins of the world because the Law, as laid down by god forbid human sacrifice. Furthermore, gentiles (non-Jews) had no tie to the Law except for the Noahide Precepts on how to live an honorable life before god. This is purely a doctrine created after Jesus' death in order to deify a man, as was practiced in the polytheistic society of his day.

2007-12-11 01:50:03 · 15 answers · asked by fierce beard 5

A man came in my office today saying he don't celebrate Christmas because December 25th isn't Jesus Birthday it was a day that ladies had festival on, and Jesus Birthday was in October, so if Jesus Birthday was in October why do you believe ppl go about saying false stories and if his birthday was in October why aren't we celebrating christmas in October?

2007-12-11 01:49:05 · 31 answers · asked by Mom of 2 w/ PCOS 6

Good morning all. Serious question about church names, I have always been a bit confused about the "First" that is found on many protestant church names. Such as:
First Baptist
First Methodist
First Christian
etc, etc, etc

My question is twofold:

First, What is the purpose of the title? What does it mean?

Second, if you are at a church that has this in the name, how do you feel about it, in light of Mt 20:16 "So the last shall be first, and the first last"

Thanks for your toughts, have a great day

2007-12-11 01:47:15 · 6 answers · asked by Cuchulain 6

Ever since I've been a kid, once in a while I will see what looks like (for lack of a better descriptor) heat waves, but in the middle of the sky. They are in a circular shape and seem to be sucked into themselves in the center of the circle. What could this be? I only see this on brighter days, never at night, and both in the city and the country.

2007-12-11 01:45:14 · 5 answers · asked by canajen 2