Religion & Spirituality - 11 December 2007

You know, with its strict traditions and resistance to any new thing that comes along and threatens to topple its tentative hold over people like a house of cards.

2007-12-11 19:22:13 · 29 answers · asked by Anonymous

Every single time I imagine a world of atheism, it's like looking into the past. Every single time I imagine a world of pure religion it's like looking into the future. Both places are non-existent. Existence consists of nothing. The universe is blank. All life is blank. The only choice a human has is between blank and blank. You may change what blank is, but it will always be blank, and all blank shares an equation. You may contradict it in any way you want, but there is no change to perfection. Perfection makes no mistakes; thus perfection is perfect always.

Blank plus Blank is Blank.
Blank minus Blank is Blank.
Blank times Blank is Blank.
Blank divided by Blank is Blank.
All Blank that is, is Blank.
All Blank that isn't, is Blank.
Blank is Blank.
Blank is perfection. ......
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Every tomorrow is a blank page....our lives are written on a pages that will never be read, for every page is thrown away.- Shades of Sorrow

Society?!! What Society? What world?!!!

2007-12-11 19:18:51 · 27 answers · asked by Adversity 3

Why can't I read the bible exclusively and be a true christian? How did people learn "the truth" before the watchtower/JWs came to be?

"Let us face the fact that no matter how much Bible reading we have done, we would never have learned the truth on our own. We would not have discovered the truth regarding Jehovah, his purposes and attributes, the meaning and importance of his name, the Kingdom, Jesus' ransom, the difference between God's organization and Satan's, nor why God has permitted wickedness." (Watchtower 12/1/1990, pages 19)

"Thus the Bible is an organizational book and belongs to the Christian congregation as an organization, not to individuals, regardless of how sincerely they may believe that they can interpret the Bible." (The Watchtower, Oct. 1, 1967. p. 587.)

2007-12-11 19:15:05 · 16 answers · asked by Anonymous

Is there any spiritual knowledge that is too powerful to share with just anybody?
Is it like letting a child play with fire?
Like what?

2007-12-11 19:10:11 · 30 answers · asked by ? 6

Look at your eyes, it helps for your vision. Similarly , your every organ has some reason.... But where is the soul? And what is its purpose?

2007-12-11 18:53:56 · 26 answers · asked by Anonymous

because I know that Zionism and the Jews aren't the same
and what about Christians? How many of you guys support Zionism?

2007-12-11 18:50:30 · 11 answers · asked by the_silent_philosopher 3

Honestly i want an answer as to how this can be explained without forgetting the fact that God knows everything before hand and God never makes mistakes. So if that is true, why would he create a situation that would require Cain to procreate with his sisters? I can't figure out any alternatives to explain how we ever got beyond Adam, Eve and Cain.

2007-12-11 18:45:49 · 21 answers · asked by raveniiz 4

2007-12-11 18:43:36 · 21 answers · asked by Anonymous

what did the muslims do...
i don't get the whole concept
could you guys please explain?

2007-12-11 18:42:59 · 16 answers · asked by Anonymous

i've read from the bible that jesus christ himself gave St. Peter the key to heaven thus making him head of the church
why do other christians do not accept him today
does he harm their community?
i truly don't understand because john paul II is one of the nicest popes ever with a true kind heart
i just don't understand

2007-12-11 18:41:40 · 18 answers · asked by Anonymous

Hajj 2007 ? Thanking you !!
and Eid Mubarak to you all from the bottom of my heart

2007-12-11 18:41:04 · 6 answers · asked by Muhammad Ali 2

the two biggest groups in the world: Christians and Atheists
i want to truly know
what do you guys really think of eachother
please state your true opinion
no one is reporting you or whatever
i honestly want to know

2007-12-11 18:39:05 · 18 answers · asked by Anonymous

Do you really believe in Armaggedon?
I believe that the end of the world means the end of suffering!

2007-12-11 18:38:49 · 13 answers · asked by Mimza 3

Do you believe the world is gonna end at that date as mentionned in the mayan calendar?

2007-12-11 18:37:38 · 19 answers · asked by Mimza 3

i just wanna know is there more? i wanna grow spiritualy... i want to have more dreams and visions... i want to have more spiritual experiences... how do i grow spiritualy while obeying gods spiritual laws? i want to learn more about spirituality, i want to go into the deep. i have had encounters with the Holy Spirit but i just want more! i want to have those experiences more...

alot i make gueses that are accurate, i can discern ppl realy well, and ive seen angels and spirits...

also im reading this book called the prophets dictionary and it goes into realy deep things, like prayer, and invoking his spirit...

can you just give me some suggestions and maybe share your experiences and recommend some good books or something? like i said, i want to grow spiritualy but i want to do it while obeying his laws. no witchcraft or yoga. but somthing that i can do that isnt sin... im just interested in growing more

2007-12-11 18:32:39 · 14 answers · asked by Anonymous

I know that several beliefs hold that there is great importance in bestowing a name, that a name is to be chosen as a sort of prophecy of one's future. A person's name was, in times past, something chosen with great care, and was a source of personal power. It was a great offense to "take someone's name in vain", and a person's name was considered to hold that person's identity.

What do you think? Do you think a person's name has a bearing on a person's life? Do you think that your name is significant as a personal expression of identity? If you have children, did you put much thought into the choosing of their name(s)? Did you choose the name out of the hopes of what sort of person the child might be, or to continue a family tradition, or for what reason?

Do you know the meaning of your name? Is the meaning of your name important to you?

My name, Jack, is a form of the name John, and means "God is gracious", by the way...

2007-12-11 18:30:42 · 13 answers · asked by Jack B, goodbye, Yahoo! 6

Man, I tell you; those athiests are ANGRY. They hate anyone that even believes in God. They even hate the agnostics for acknowledging the mere possibility that there is a God.

I'm no religious fanatic here. Basically, I just believe that God wants people to be good, and apparently even this is perceived to be some radical statement. Religion isn't even important to God.

I'm NOT anti-science either. In fact, I'm currently finishing my coursework to be a life science teacher for kids between the grades of 7-12. Anti-science? Not me, but I guess that not being anti-God makes me a religious fanatic worthy of vicious insults.

Just check out the responses to my previous question:
http://answers.yahoo.com/question/index;_ylt=At9hdRhrD50UlvsfHeNAgkDsy6IX;_ylv=3?qid=20071211223726AAEMs3T

Is it BEING GOOD that's offensive to people these days? Hmmm?

2007-12-11 18:29:20 · 30 answers · asked by Michael F 3

THE BIBLE ! WHAT SAY YOU ALL ? Please think about it. You need not any men to teach you, The Holy Spirit is your Teacher ! Can you accept Jesus instruction honestly and truthfully without bias and prejudices ?

2007-12-11 18:23:33 · 16 answers · asked by Anonymous

2007-12-11 18:21:15 · 14 answers · asked by Anonymous

To all the spiritual folks out there...is there a way I can access wisdom in choosing the right path? I have loved him one-sidedly for so long, and we have been close, and yet, he says we can only be friends and he doesn't want a relationship and I should move on. He doesn't feel ready. I am getting the vibe he will never be mine, and yet I am also getting the vibe that there IS a slight hope here.

I am conflicted whether I need to keep trying single-mindedly until the end (perhaps until he has a GF or gets married) or should I let him go and start seeing other people? I am really afraid to do the latter - coz I feel I wont be doing justice to the new man, plus, there is a big chance I will lose the guy I do love.

If I don't reach a conclusion to this, I will go crazy. I am living in a whole lot of pain every single day not knowing which way to go. How do I know what the right path is?

What would you do if you were in a bind, seeking an answer?

2007-12-11 18:20:51 · 5 answers · asked by ? 6

The spokesman of the Mormon Church Elder M. Russell Ballard is very careful to reveal the primary doctrines of his church to the public. I believe this is because it might affect the candidacy of Mitt Romney (a Mormon) who is running for the presidential race. Visit this site and check for yourselves: http://www.lds.org/ldsnewsroom/v/index.jsp?vgnextoid=3543487ded665110VgnVCM100000176f620aRCRD&vgnextchannel=9ae411154963d010VgnVCM1000004e94610aRCRD

2007-12-11 18:16:38 · 15 answers · asked by Justyn M. 1

There are many translations of the bible. What bible would you choose to study.

2007-12-11 18:15:15 · 19 answers · asked by Anonymous

i have a book called "the prophets dictionary" and it goes into chanting... can u help me... is it okay to chant? can u back up ur answer with scripture?

here is what the author wrote:

"the idea behind chanting as easlity perverted as it may be is found in jeremiah 23:29" "the statment clues into how humans can tap into gods spiritual resources and invoke his supernatural powers by continually pounding the subject or object of their desire in prayer, praise, and repetitive statements.

2007-12-11 18:15:13 · 4 answers · asked by Anonymous

2007-12-11 18:14:28 · 15 answers · asked by Anonymous

I mean im a 30 year old single guy. Im part of the generation x and well, i was just going wtih the flow of the world and backsliders probably-meaning that, I have not gone to church in 3 or 4 months now more or less. Anyways, Im not sure what to do. Statistics say that people who go to church are hypocrites and live a double life. But I need something deep down inside of me in my heart, soul, spirit... people say that church/religion is a CRUTCH for people like me. Any help, advice or opinions or suggestions?????

2007-12-11 18:09:53 · 23 answers · asked by Anonymous

2007-12-11 17:55:56 · 14 answers · asked by Anonymous

2007-12-11 17:55:36 · 34 answers · asked by Anonymous

How would this effect your views on evolution, God and how this earth and universe came to be?

2007-12-11 17:47:34 · 27 answers · asked by Anonymous

What do you think - should your God want to be worshiped? After all, if God is to be an all perfect, all gracious, merciful entity, wouldn't wanting/encouraging worship from its living creations be an act of greed and/or arrogance?

Personally, I think that the best way to show your thanks to God is to live a moral life, treat others as you would like to be treated, and leave the world doing what you can to make it an overall better place....not public showings like going to church, or praying at your bedside. God shouldn't want that. What do you think?

2007-12-11 17:47:19 · 22 answers · asked by bada_bing2k4 4

Do all Mormons root for BYU in sporting events?

Would a Mormon democrat vote for Romney?

2007-12-11 17:45:06 · 30 answers · asked by Anonymous