Religion & Spirituality - 12 December 2007

Here are the verses:

Romans 13:1-2
"Everyone must submit himself to the governing authorities, for there is no authority except that which God has established. The authorities that exist have been established by God. Consequently, he who rebels against the authority is rebelling against what God has instituted, and those who do so will bring judgment on themselves."

These verses specifically tell us to submit to authority as believers. These authorities include local, federal & even the President.....because as stated, these people are appointed by God.

What if the laws of the land shifted against us as Christians? (i.e. Daniel, Shadrach, Meshak & Abednigo) Would this warrant our right to defy the authorities.....even to the point of facing possible death?

Thanks,

Primo

2007-12-12 04:33:51 · 22 answers · asked by primoa1970 7

would that mean that God may "feel" more love towards one person than another, or does God love everyone equally.

Scripture references are welcome as long as it stays in tune to the question.

Thank you

2007-12-12 04:31:44 · 29 answers · asked by Hope 4

2007-12-12 04:31:22 · 12 answers · asked by Anonymous

The Catholic Bible has books that all other Christians don't have... is there a reason I shouldn't read those? The Catholics came first - and their Bible says its perfect - doesn't that mean my NIV is missing parts of the "real" and complete Bible?

2007-12-12 04:31:00 · 16 answers · asked by Anonymous

and his reindeer, what would you want the most at Christmas?

2007-12-12 04:30:09 · 23 answers · asked by Anonymous

Am i not allowed an opinion.

2007-12-12 04:26:10 · 20 answers · asked by Anonymous

*Can't use the Bible to back yourself up
*Can't use touchy feely crap (ie. "I feel him in me")
*The absence of evidence "against God" is not the evidence of God

2007-12-12 04:25:59 · 21 answers · asked by BearsysRevenge 3

We hear "I believe in God"...but does God believe in you too?...whom does he believe in ? any pre-condition??

2007-12-12 04:25:29 · 38 answers · asked by ۞Aum۞ 7

Isn't your ultimate goal to be as much like christ as possible? If christ was jewish, shouldn't you conver to judaism? If he wore sandals, shouldn't you wear sandals? If he walked to work, preaching good will to all, shouldn't you walk to work preaching good will to all?

Or are you just giving lip service to christianity? For whatever reason...

2007-12-12 04:22:52 · 39 answers · asked by Anonymous

i just resurfaced back to R&S after a 8 month hiatus and noticed everyone with AM.

Some part of organized sect?

Whats the deal?

2007-12-12 04:22:43 · 22 answers · asked by ♣DreamDancer♣ 5

If, as Christians claim, Yahweh "hates the sin, but loves the sinner", why is the sinner sent to hell for eternity, and not the sin?

What exactly is the "sin" (meaning it must be some "thing" that can be hated, something at least seemingly temporal, or Satan) that is so hated, and why must the "sinner" have to pay the eternal ultimate price for the sin?

Is there anyone here who can construct some semblance of a rational argument for this trite and empty platitude offered by Christians?

2007-12-12 04:19:49 · 25 answers · asked by QED 5

2007-12-12 04:19:19 · 8 answers · asked by יונתן 4

What is bad about it. It dons't seem matter what religion you are ethier

2007-12-12 04:17:09 · 28 answers · asked by Anonymous

I asked this question just a few moments ago. Please read on.

Stating that all life can and is explained by natural causes acting randomly over time. Therefor there is no need for a creator. No life after death, no ultimate foundations for ethics, no ultimate meaning for life, no free will. The only reason people still believes in such things as ethics, morals and free will, is that people have not yet grasped the full implications of Darwinism.

William Provine, Cornell University.

I have never seen such knee jerk reactions regarding one of your own. Mr. Provine is/was a biologist at Cornell U. He whole heartily embraces Darwin, This is his message to collage students across this nation. Darwin has freed us from such things as ethics and morals, because they are based on the belief in life after death and a creator. Do you people not even know what your side it preaching these days?


William Provine and Phillip Johnson, “Darwinism: Science or Naturalist Philosophy?”

2007-12-12 04:16:38 · 17 answers · asked by Anonymous

Because I have spoken to numerous people here in Atlanta today that would like to have a fatwa issued against former Falcons coach Bobby Petrino.

I don't think any of them are Muslims.

2007-12-12 04:11:01 · 15 answers · asked by Deke 7

they say a being from the fifth dimension could be right next to us, it is like us messing with the two dimensional creatures popping in and out of existence and seeing inside their world

2007-12-12 04:10:31 · 13 answers · asked by Anonymous

They are all one in the same. They are all Abrahamic.
The bible and Qu'ran were written roughly about the same time.

Allah , God, Jehovah, they are all just names of the same God in different languages as even Christians say Allah in the Arabic speaking lands.

2007-12-12 04:08:52 · 23 answers · asked by Anonymous

I'm trying to do research on religions such as these and would like to hear the truth from actual practicers. All of your help is much appreciated.

2007-12-12 04:06:37 · 17 answers · asked by Saphire 2

Or you can do whatever you want with your spouse?

A long time ago I've been told that sodomy is always a sin, so I'm just wondering

2007-12-12 04:06:03 · 32 answers · asked by larissa 6

2007-12-12 04:05:47 · 19 answers · asked by Anonymous

2007-12-12 04:04:54 · 38 answers · asked by Fred S - AM Cappo Di Tutti Capi 5

The Scriptures prophesy in 2 Peter 3 that in the last days "scoffers" (skeptics and mockers) shall arise encouraging people to turn away from God and walk after their own lusts. Within the last few years there have arisen many atheists, most notably Richard Dawkins, Christopher Hitchens, Sam Harris and Daniel Dennett, who are inadvertently fulfilling precisely what this prophecy says. Do you think that this may be a sign that we are indeed in the end times and the activities of these men are ironically a fulfillment of God's prophecy?

2007-12-12 04:04:47 · 25 answers · asked by Anonymous

I was flicking around the channels and came to the God Channel. Timing was perfect as they were discussing films and half way though they came to the Golden Compass.

The general view was that it shouldn't be seen as the author was a devout atheist.

Do you feel that a film that may not go along with your beliefs should be avoided or should you be able to view other opinions if your belief is strong enough.

2007-12-12 04:04:31 · 13 answers · asked by Mancloud 3

If you're God, why would you need a Jesus? You can't just do it yourself?

2007-12-12 04:02:44 · 24 answers · asked by 12th 3

2007-12-12 04:00:33 · 19 answers · asked by Cntrlcommand 1

All of 'em - Jewish, Christian, Muslim, Hindu, Buddhist, yadda yadda yadda..

2007-12-12 03:59:00 · 14 answers · asked by Anonymous

2007-12-12 03:58:11 · 12 answers · asked by Sowcratees 6

I recently went to play Bingo, and got really, really bored... so I decided to call on various dieties and see if any one particular diety responded more frequently than others (yes, I was also having a brandy...).

Guess which diety appears to have blessed me with a bingo?

2007-12-12 03:55:00 · 36 answers · asked by Anonymous

http://journals.democraticunderground.com/NanceGreggs/317

Of course it is quite abrasive but let me know what you think? (Christians that is)

2007-12-12 03:52:58 · 19 answers · asked by Anonymous

How is it decorated?
I have a real tree that is flocked with snow and I decorated it with Pince cones I sprayed with snow and added some silver glitter
I also used dried Christmas Flowers with Sliver and Gold and Blue lights
I have a lighted reindeer a Santa in the window and a decorated wreath with lights on the front door

How about you?

2007-12-12 03:52:54 · 19 answers · asked by Anonymous