Religion & Spirituality - 12 December 2007

would Jesus be a Independent?

based on his idea of universal truths, and universal love?he wouldn't pick sides, but pick both..right? f he was born today, would he be locked up, out of fear?

If Jesus was reborn in todays modern world, wouldn't he be in a mental hospital?

for the sheer fact most fear(death) the end of the world(end of you), and well unaccepting of his return. persecution all over again.

and a terrorist by spreading fear, without violent acts.

2007-12-12 22:04:28 · 9 answers · asked by Anonymous

2007-12-12 21:52:41 · 2 answers · asked by Anonymous

when asked, most muslims will tell you that islam allows a man multiple wives because girls don't like sex that much (or some variation of that idea).

now i can believe that girls don't like sex with muslims much, but it has always seemed to me that there is an easier and more compelling line of reasoning.

islam is a war-based religion. (jihad and shahada - holy-war and martyrdom - are both crucial concepts in islamic apologetics).

family-men are war-averse (they care about their wives and children) so a way needs to be developed to have a pool of frustrated bachelors with no hope of marriage in the society.

the easy way is to manufacture a shortage of women by allocating multiple wives to elder (and richer) males in the community.

men with no prospect of taking a wife are meaner and more easily led: the kind of man islam needs.

(sexual frustration is also used as a control technique by dog trainers).

is this better or worse than the authorised version?

2007-12-12 21:51:38 · 16 answers · asked by synopsis 7

Let us quiz the Gospel writers; it’s about the resurrection of Christ.
1. Who moved the Stone?

Mathew: Angel of God (28:2)
Mark: No idea
Luke: No idea
John: No idea

2. What happened before the stone was moved?

Matthew: A greet earthquake (28:2)
Mark: No idea
Luke: No idea
John: No idea

3. The first visitors to the tomb had met… number of angels.

Matthew: One (28:2)
Mark: One (16:4)
Luke: Two (24:4)
John: Two (20:12)

4. The first visitor(s) met the angel(s) ……….

Matthew: Sitting on a stone (28:2)
Mark: Sitting at the right side (16:5)
Luke: Standing by the visitors (24:4)
John: Sitting, one at the head and the other at the feet..(20:12)

5. Where did the visitor(s) meet the angel(s)?

Matthew: Outside the tomb (28:2)
Mark: Inside the tomb (16:5)
Luke: Inside the tomb (24:4)
John: Inside the tomb (20:12)

6. Who was/were the first visitor(s) to the tomb?

Mathew: Mary Magdalene and other Mary (28:1)
Mark: Mary Magdalene and Mary the mother of James and Solomon (16:1)
Luke: The women who had followed him from Galilee and certain other women (23:5 & 24:1)
John: Mary Magdalene alone (20:1)

7. When did the first visitor(s) arrive at the tomb?

Matthew: As the day began to dawn (28:1)
Mark: When the sun had risen (16:2)
Luke: Very early in the morning (24:1)
John: While it was still dark (20:1)

8. When did Jesus meet the visitors?

Matthew: As they went to tell his disciples (28:9)
Mark: Can’t say,
Luke; can’t say,
Mark: At the tomb (after telling the disciples) (20:14)

Mark, Luke and John why don’t you report on the person who moved this stone? Don’t you know that will be very important in the days to come? Were you not inspired as Matthew was?
And why didn’t you report on the earthquake that happened prior to the opening of the tomb? You really don’t have an excuse. You most have known of this earthquake even if you were not shaken by it.
Matthew and Mark, you said the visitors met only one angel, who inspired you? Don’t you know about what was inspired to your brethren, Luke and John? They were inspired two-two each. Why were you not concentrating while the inspiration was coming? With this contradiction, how do you think we can accept this account?
The Gospel writers, why don’t you agree on a unique position at where the angel(s) were when the visitor(s) visits the tomb? Some said “sitting” while some said “standing”. Which one do you like us to believe in? Is it not from God?
The angel(s) were outside or inside the tomb? You also don’t have a common answer. Why?
Who was/were the first visitor(s) to the tomb? John said Mary Magdalene and the rest were mentioning others. Why are you so confused?
You were also not consistent on the time when the visitor(s) arrive at the tomb. Mark said when the sun had risen while John said while it was still dark.
How do you think we can agree with this account?
Did the contradiction come from God?

2007-12-12 21:48:58 · 11 answers · asked by m12082003 1

2007-12-12 21:46:05 · 13 answers · asked by stevenseeks 4

2007-12-12 21:40:26 · 12 answers · asked by Anonymous

Why can't everything just be,and be called the unknown?

2007-12-12 21:33:27 · 21 answers · asked by Life goes on... 6

... in the hope that you'll eventually be allowed to sit around doing nothing, FOREVER?!

2007-12-12 21:31:52 · 15 answers · asked by Bad Liberal 7

Matthew 19:9 "I tell you that anyone who divorces his wife, except for marital unfaithfulness, and marries another woman commits adultery."

Mark 10:11 "Anyone who divorces his wife and marries another woman commits adultery against her."

Mark 10:12 "And if she divorces her husband and marries another man, she commits adultery."

Luke 16:18 "Anyone who divorces his wife and marries another woman commits adultery, and the man who marries a divorced woman commits adultery."

And adultery is a sin according to the bible, and sin leads u to hell , So, according to statistics america is mostly a christian nation and the highest divorce rates in the world are in America, So evry christian who divorced for whatever reason except infedility is going to hell, is he?

Pls remember to star my question so i can get as many answers as i can.

2007-12-12 21:28:34 · 24 answers · asked by nocturnal_monk 2

2007-12-12 21:27:03 · 22 answers · asked by Anonymous

At what time did God make snakes lose their voice? Do you really believe a snake slithered up to Eve and was like YO! I gotta tell you something fool, you won't believe this crunkness...
This is more for comedy purposes enjoy my friends.

2007-12-12 21:22:47 · 15 answers · asked by Anonymous

2007-12-12 21:21:06 · 19 answers · asked by Nicole N 1

I ran into this nice lady a few months ago, and she offered me to live in her house, with a lot of other girls, it was kinda dorm style, she went by the NIV and it was just a tiny church and girls that just roomed together, we did what all churches do, bible studies, sunday service, praise, volunteer at the church..blahblahblah. I thought i was just goin great with the LORD until I realized, she was controlling all the girls in the house, into doing what she wanted us to do, such as believe what SHE said,spend extra hours at the church or do things for the church, and if not, give us a extreme scolding/guilt trip about how "God's watching" and just the way she had all these crazy plans to evangelize people, just very MANIPULATIVE. Anyhow, I'm finally outta there, but I'm doubting like crazy, no matter what people say.... she made everything sound so true, including the parts of the bible that she twisted, I can't even believe the bible and esp not anyone else.

2007-12-12 21:07:11 · 25 answers · asked by Anonymous

2007-12-12 21:07:03 · 12 answers · asked by Anonymous

I was thinking that more people might read the bible if it were rewrote in more everyday english, the thou's and beknowest etc are they really needed.

2007-12-12 21:04:13 · 15 answers · asked by doz3232 1

Ge 3:22 And the LORD God said, Behold, the man is become as one of us, to know good and evil: and now, lest he put forth his hand, and take also of the tree of life, and eat, and live for ever:

The Lord God refers to himself as one of us, to know good and evil. Who are the others The Lord God is refering to???

2007-12-12 21:01:25 · 26 answers · asked by Anonymous

Hindus had been facing these for centuries. West have now known about islamic terrorists, whereas India has been under their threat from centuries. also christian missionaries are spending millions of dollars to convert poor tribals

How can Hindus save themselves ?

2007-12-12 20:57:20 · 23 answers · asked by Anonymous

beacuse i feel some people are driven by god and some r driven by evil from there behaviour

2007-12-12 20:50:18 · 26 answers · asked by nani 2

RO 15:21 Rather, as it is written: "Those who were not told about him will see, and those who have not heard will understand."*
This was written by Paul.
My question:
Who was Paul talking about and where is this written? (what book is paul referring to when he says 'as it is written')
thankyou

2007-12-12 20:48:01 · 9 answers · asked by Anonymous

when there are so many diverse cultures & religions on the planet? How come all these religions preach worship in idols or gods? Wouldn't this imply that the concept of God existed way before these different civilizations were formed i.e. from the time humans were created (or evolved from apes, whichever way you put it)?

Also, what about some cultures that must have existed back then which did not preach in god or idol worship? It is strange that such non-religious cultures did not exist back then.

OK, I know I am asking two questions here. I'd like your feedback on this.

2007-12-12 20:40:46 · 23 answers · asked by ? 2

what achievements could have been made?

2007-12-12 20:38:16 · 15 answers · asked by Anonymous

Directly (like drowning them) or indirectly (like the plauge).

2007-12-12 20:35:36 · 19 answers · asked by jehleric 1

Would you let me feed on you to stay alive my fellow R&S peeps?

2007-12-12 20:33:19 · 2 answers · asked by 12th 3

2007-12-12 20:32:59 · 8 answers · asked by GUNDA 1

2007-12-12 20:32:58 · 4 answers · asked by Anonymous

2007-12-12 20:27:40 · 28 answers · asked by Life goes on... 6

Unless wearing short shorts, a skirt, or a dress?

Anyone can answer - I know some of you guys wear dresses.

2007-12-12 20:27:31 · 30 answers · asked by Godless AM™ VT 7

Ok I am just a kid but I went to church last night(wed.) and I really want to know who and what you guys think Jesus is and what you think of him. Im going to ask you guys and then ask people from my school and hopefully get some helpful results. =]

2007-12-12 20:03:26 · 15 answers · asked by Christa(Vadka) 1

http://news.yahoo.com/s/nm/20071210/od_nm/evolution_lawsuit_dc

2007-12-12 20:02:43 · 15 answers · asked by insert_ nickname_ here! 5

2007-12-12 19:58:03 · 10 answers · asked by Anonymous