Religion & Spirituality - 13 December 2007

I'm just wondering how it's determined which parts of the bible are still to be respected, and which parts are considered outmoded and no longer relevant? Is this decision made by people, or is God doing the editing? And while I'm asking questions, I'd also kind of like to know why it is that every time I question the validity of every single word in the bible, I'll easily get a dozen christians responding with a resounding "YES", but as soon as someone points out a particular point in the bible that seems especially ridiculous or barbaric in this day and age, the Christians are the first ones to point out that the particular passage being discussed is "no longer relevant"? Who gets to choose which parts of the bible are relevant and which ones aren't?

2007-12-13 23:03:29 · 16 answers · asked by since you asked 6

and the greatest is Love.
Love covers the multitude of sins..
Is there anything you need to forgive or have forgiven?
do you think there is something that Love can't cover?
Adultery,abuse, abandonment by spouse?
A good first step is to forgive ourselves. And watch a weight be lifted off your shoulders

2007-12-13 22:57:58 · 7 answers · asked by Fugitive Peices 5

Have you ever stimulated yourself? If so, do you feel guilty about it?

2007-12-13 22:56:10 · 12 answers · asked by Anonymous

Many people of faith claim that there is, but they seem to have pulled this information from thin air and keep repeating it over and over.

2007-12-13 22:52:08 · 38 answers · asked by Anonymous

the bible goes to lengths to prove Jesus of Nazareth as the true messiah by tracing his geneology back from King David all the way up to Joseph.
But surely Jesus is supposed to be the son of God and was born of immaculate conception and not of Joseph?
Am I alone in spotting this as yet another glaring error in the suposedly flawless word of God?

2007-12-13 22:45:33 · 23 answers · asked by Glenn F 5

How many here have been Christian and becaome Pagan and vice-versa and why?

I was a Christian myself, many years ago, and found it never fitted or should I say, 'I' never fitted...The round peg in a square whole thing.

I've described it as like a pair of shoes. Chrsitianity never fitted right, always felt uncomfortable...Where as Paganism is like a pair of lovely old slippers :D

Anyone else?

2007-12-13 22:41:52 · 17 answers · asked by Cerridwen G 2

2007-12-13 22:39:48 · 23 answers · asked by Anonymous

2007-12-13 22:20:27 · 3 answers · asked by SlO 3

2007-12-13 22:20:10 · 12 answers · asked by Anonymous

Do you find that you ask a question and people don't read it , half read it or don't read it at all and the answers are not related to your question or misinterpreted?

2007-12-13 22:15:41 · 17 answers · asked by Anonymous

2007-12-13 22:14:56 · 11 answers · asked by ~ 3

2007-12-13 22:13:54 · 17 answers · asked by dave has run away _|_ 2

well what difference does it make whether i worship one or the other as long as i get what, and i can always repent on my death bed and go to heaven!

2007-12-13 22:09:45 · 26 answers · asked by Anonymous

and you need to be baptised etc...

just asking because i never heard that read and if it isn't in there why do we do it.

2007-12-13 22:04:55 · 12 answers · asked by dave has run away _|_ 2

2007-12-13 21:54:35 · 17 answers · asked by Anonymous

can you show any evidence that Marry was really a virgin and as some would say that Joseph came lied and said Marry was a virgin to save face
do you have any references other then the bible that could validate this story
ie Historical documentation form other sources of that exact time that Marry was pregnant but was still yet a virgin

Historical fact only

2007-12-13 21:49:13 · 21 answers · asked by Anonymous

I dunno if I would or not... tis a question that nags my so called open mind...

2007-12-13 21:27:40 · 34 answers · asked by Anonymous

Just look at this question…

http://answers.yahoo.com/question/index;_ylt=AnuflVpVvisVRoESUVnr_sDsy6IX;_ylv=3?qid=20071021182553AACIC7C

It was posted about a month ago by some kid…It was probably the first time she had ventured onto the R&S board and the question, whilst highly amusing and though asked in naïve innocence, was a clear indication of a typical Christian influenced education system. She was immediately swamped with responses ridiculing and mocking her and she even adds details (in caps) telling people to stop responding. It still makes me chuckle when I look at it, but I kind of feel sorry for her because she hasn’t come back since. Are we a bunch meanies or what?

2007-12-13 21:26:35 · 17 answers · asked by Anonymous

2007-12-13 21:24:06 · 31 answers · asked by Anonymous

I mean any GOOD excuses.

2007-12-13 21:23:14 · 25 answers · asked by Lancaid 3

i say oh my gosh!!

What does "gosh" mean?

2007-12-13 21:18:02 · 22 answers · asked by Bumumble 3

I'm just wondering if you might believe in some sort of a God if it weren't for all the theological baggage that religions often attach to the concept. Would you believe in God if it didn't involve accepting other things like virgin births, sacrifice, prophecy, miracle healings and the like? I saw a quote earlier today that prompted this question.

2007-12-13 21:09:01 · 31 answers · asked by Link 5

2007-12-13 20:53:42 · 20 answers · asked by Anonymous

we were baptized because we inherited a sin from our fore parents so and i think that those person who were baptized are those who have sin so Jesus have sin or don't have?

2007-12-13 20:51:07 · 18 answers · asked by Ranny A 2

He was, afterall, a religious teacher. One would assume therefore, that he could read the sacred texts of his day.

2007-12-13 20:40:59 · 35 answers · asked by Lone 5

Mine is Bad Santa. Unfortunatly I can relate to the opening scene.

2007-12-13 20:35:21 · 17 answers · asked by Beavis Christ AM 6

Why do some of you have a problem with women that cover themselves? This is not regarding those forced to, this is in regards to even those that are not born into the religion. Why have a problem with how Muslim women dress? You are not choosing it, it is not your body, why are you forcing your opinion? I'm a Muslimah. I love being one. I am not abused, I am not killed over not dressing a certain way (that father is psycho and so are the extremists killing women for it!!!). Nobody tells me they are better or above me. My husband does all of the cooking since he enjoys it and helps clean the house as well, because from an Islamic perspective, even though he does work, I am also working by raising the kids and cleaning the rest of the house.

So why have a problem with how anyone dresses? I don't care if some woman is bare naked running around, it's not me and I have no right to say "hey, wear something". If I don't like it, I turn my face the other way. Is that so hard?

2007-12-13 20:33:53 · 13 answers · asked by Anonymous

2007-12-13 20:26:51 · 19 answers · asked by Anonymous

Born and raised baptist, church 3 to 5 times a week, baptist schools from 3rd to 11th grade and even a bit of seminary... yet people assume... From what I have seen of the other atheists on this forum they are even more educated in this subject than I, and based upon the actions of those oserved we are all more educated on what the bible says than christs ilk...

Ya servant you... get over yourself...

2007-12-13 20:20:45 · 13 answers · asked by Anonymous

interest" groups to impose their beliefs upon another?

All law is someone's morality that has been legislated...

So what makes your ethics better than Christian ethics when it comes to legislating morality?

Why is it wrong for Christians to have an influence in politics and law and not other "special interest" groups?

2007-12-13 20:15:55 · 22 answers · asked by Adyghe Ha'Yapheh-Phiyah 6