Religion & Spirituality - 12 December 2007

so why the big hoopla in the dead of winter?

2007-12-12 19:57:22 · 16 answers · asked by Anonymous

Obviously it was inspired by their "God," but like all other historical documents, they are based on the writers' perspectives and interpretations, let alone the surrounding time and environment. It's apparent as the Old Testament abruptly ends with the New Testament, and almost entirely different book with even a slightly different idea on "God."

This is just taking the Bible as a book, rather than the truth. If I took the Bible as truth, I would be just as biased as any other person who believes the Bible is true.

I am not an atheist, agnostic, Christian, or anything else. I am independent.

2007-12-12 19:54:22 · 23 answers · asked by Amo 4

2007-12-12 19:45:58 · 9 answers · asked by Anonymous

I'm a Seventh Day Adventist and don't like to do things on Saturday. I was wondering, if you were in a dance company or in a musical, would you have to practise on Saturday? If practices were on Saturday, would they be compulsory? I just really badly want to keep dancing for my whole life but I would never give up being a Christian for anything.

2007-12-12 19:40:02 · 13 answers · asked by Anonymous

2007-12-12 19:39:32 · 16 answers · asked by Anonymous

It seems simply that we are born inton a religion dictated first by family and then by culture. I know culture is a broad word but its influence can never be denied. Take any Christian and rewind time and have them born randomly in the Middle East. They would be Muslim and just as fanatic about that.

We choose a religion not because it is correct but because we want to fit in with our culture.

This may apply more to North America than to Europe. Here in Europe the pressure of religion is not great. Maybe that explains the higher proportion of Atheists here in Europe. We choose to be Atheist not only because religion doesn't make any sense but because the pressure to conform to religion is not as great.

2007-12-12 19:30:44 · 18 answers · asked by penster_x 4

It does always say in scriptures, whether it be the Bible, the Torah, the Koran (Quran), or books contributed by other minor religious, that the savior or prophet of "God" is a man, but if this God is everything and the creator of everything, how can you refer to it as a "he?" It's universally known that "God" is intangible and beyond our knowing, yet most people still "know," think, or at least say it is a male?

Perhaps the reason is because religious text was written during the times when females were considered inferior? People still have borrowed those ideas and considered them to be true, and haven't given any thought to the real "justified" prejudice which is stated everyday, sadly.

So, why?

2007-12-12 19:18:13 · 27 answers · asked by Amo 4

My wife had my daughter christened against my wishes. I am Baptist and she is Catholic and I am against child baptistism. As I understand it the church was suppose to have my consent to do so but my wife lied about my wishes. According to the Catholic faith how does this play out, does it cound in the eyes of the church?

In my eyes it doesn't mean squat but I would like to hear a Catholic's take on this.

2007-12-12 19:15:01 · 17 answers · asked by Anonymous

One answerer mentioned it in context with becoming silent on the inside, to obtain inner knowledge.

Can you please explain this word to me a little more?

2007-12-12 19:06:36 · 10 answers · asked by MumOf5 6

2007-12-12 19:06:31 · 28 answers · asked by Anonymous

My questions are how do i bring faith back into my life? If the lord loves his children why would he put them through so much stuff?? Before you go and answer that let me tell you why its not in my life and what i have tried....

I have tried going back to church and talking to people it just does not seem to work.. A little bit about my past I have been sexual abused by three different family members many times. from when i was 5 till i was 17 i'm now 22... I was physical and emotionally abused by an ex boyfriend. my parents got divorced which was not to bad but i was in the middle of it and it was really nasty... My mom is extremlly suicidal and keeps telling me she no longer want to be around..... I use to be a Sunday school teacher and have been in a church for most of my childhood... I just would like to have the lord back in my life but its hard and im not sure how to get through it or who to talk to...

2007-12-12 19:03:51 · 24 answers · asked by Anonymous

Use YOUR brain to answer this question. Not a book, not another person's opinion... just your own mind. What do really think "God" is?

Couldn't a life force be a considered God? A human could present itself as God. An animal could be placed above all else, and could be named God. Anything could be "God" if you really think about it.

2007-12-12 19:00:23 · 28 answers · asked by Amo 4

I am going thru the list and half these questions by christians are bashing atheists..shame on you. God expects us to act better, you are not better than they are because you believe in God. I am a follow of Jesus and as of now I am ashamed to use the word christian , you devalue it and make it hateful...how many feel the same??
If all you have is hate to write do not answer this, its not for you and any mean and rude answers are going to be reported, means you loose points and goes on your record

2007-12-12 18:52:52 · 20 answers · asked by ? 3

2007-12-12 18:52:35 · 18 answers · asked by Life goes on... 6

Have you seen any reports of people quitting the church, or are people saying this event is simply a challenge from god, like the dinosaurs, to see who really has faith?

2007-12-12 18:52:24 · 8 answers · asked by Hans B 5

If this is true then why do the paths contradict each other?

Buddhism says there is no personal God and everyone can reach god-likeness on their own. Islam says Jesus was just a prophet and not the only way to God. Christianity says there is a personal God and the only way to Him is through Jesus Christ.

Does it seem to you that these paths are all headed in the same direction? Does truth contradict itself?

2007-12-12 18:52:02 · 21 answers · asked by jubka1 2

Pls write a gist of that upanishada..

My favorite is Kathopanishada, which mainly deals with the mystery behind death, in beautiful peotry

2007-12-12 18:46:45 · 13 answers · asked by ۞Aum۞ 7

2007-12-12 18:37:18 · 15 answers · asked by Anonymous

A friend of mine,she knows the lord,but we had a debate as to weather the trinity exists. In the bible God says "In my son,I am proud" 1 or 3?

2007-12-12 18:36:48 · 16 answers · asked by ali 3

2007-12-12 18:35:26 · 24 answers · asked by Anonymous

Aum Aksharaye namah

2007-12-12 18:28:56 · 7 answers · asked by ۞Aum۞ 7

2007-12-12 18:19:11 · 4 answers · asked by rj032105 1

2007-12-12 18:17:16 · 18 answers · asked by great southern trendkiller 3

i want to believe that there is a God and that he will save me and i will go to heaven...but i cant. I want to believe that there is something up there to pray to and help me....but i cant.
am i going to burn in "hell" what should i do

2007-12-12 18:06:55 · 40 answers · asked by Anonymous

2007-12-12 18:05:16 · 28 answers · asked by Moon :) 7

2007-12-12 18:02:55 · 16 answers · asked by Anonymous

2007-12-12 18:01:42 · 18 answers · asked by Anonymous

It is the sound of the words or the meaning of the words that has spiritual power?

I have noticed that when I say words like "Love" and "Peace" I get an increase of those feelings....

2007-12-12 17:56:03 · 12 answers · asked by MumOf5 6

can any of u answer me wat u actually believe. so my ?s are, you believe in jesus not xmas. you belive in the N T but not in blood transfusions. im not knocking ure faith. but isnt it a bit like christian faith believe parts of the bible that suit them. please answer me i believe4 in god, but i have no religion. but im tryin t understand all aspects of other religions, so would be grateful of a bit of jehovah witness input, t help me understand a little bit more.

2007-12-12 17:55:35 · 13 answers · asked by Anonymous

Why is Shiva called "the supreme consciousness" and why does the image of Shiva have snakes on it? Can you please explain the icon's symbolism to me?

2007-12-12 17:54:30 · 5 answers · asked by MumOf5 6