Religion & Spirituality - 13 December 2007

just curious

2007-12-13 04:53:52 · 4 answers · asked by Anonymous

2007-12-13 04:53:08 · 13 answers · asked by Mike G 1

GOD just needed just one planet like this earth where human form of life exists.

Why do we see so many other stars, planets, unlimited and ever expanding universes ?

Is it true that GOD is exhibiting his inconceivable potencies?

2007-12-13 04:52:40 · 7 answers · asked by Roy 3

How Biblical is Dr. Phil?

Should I believe Dr. Phil or the Bible?

http://etext.virginia.edu/kjv.browse.html

2007-12-13 04:52:28 · 4 answers · asked by Anonymous

2007-12-13 04:52:10 · 3 answers · asked by Mike G 1

In the bible it says God will never give you more than you can handle or let you get into a situation that is more than you can bear. Why then do we sin if we could actually have handled the situation. If God knew in advance we would sin then he knew we could not handle it. Please no blasphemous answers. this is a genuine question.

2007-12-13 04:51:37 · 28 answers · asked by Anonymous

2007-12-13 04:51:23 · 11 answers · asked by Rosie 1

Native Americans haven't been able to use peyote in their religious rites since the 1960's due to federal drug laws, even though they had done so for thousands of years prior to Christianities arrival in America. Mormons were forced to give up polygamy in the 1800's and territories STILL can't become states unless their constitutions explicitly outlaw polygamy. whats the deal? who gets to decide what religious practices are covered by the constitution and those that aren't.

i see this as clear evidence of the pervasive way in which Protestantism has regulated and legislated other "nonconformist" religions in North America

2007-12-13 04:50:16 · 22 answers · asked by Free Radical 5

Three major questions giving rise to religion have been "Why are we here," "What is the purpose of life" and "Who put us here?" To me, all of these questions are inaccurately stated because they strongly imply that 1) there IS some objective reason that we are here, 2) that there is some objective purpose or 3) that some entity with some degree of ability consciously decided to "put" us in this land, on this planet, in this universe. This, of course, potentially leaves the answerer with three (of many) options: 1) refute the structure of the question and its assumptions, 2) answer with "I don't know" or 3) admitting that some supernatural entity must have something to do with it.

Clearly, these questions could be more accurately stated to reflect the lack of necessity for an objective purpose or creator. It seems to me that there would be a common term for this kind of question. Is there a philosophical term or another term to describe what type of fallacy these questions represent?

2007-12-13 04:47:09 · 12 answers · asked by Anonymous

Perhaps you've realized that the self-knowledge you've gained so far, comes in pieces, sort of like a progression of steps. When you gain a new insight, you see things you didn't see before. You kind of know you are in a valley and can't see the hilltops above you, yet you know they exist, because of your climbing. So you might know you are in a kind of blind state, but also you know you have your truth - as that which you last received as an insight.

So we know that to keep growing and not get stuck clinging to our truth, we have to keep challenging it. How do you 'personally' use your last insight in regards to your self-knowledge, to keep yourself open to receiving new information?

Right now, today, do you have an outstanding essential question (meaning regarding yourself - not other people)?

If so, might you share that here? Perhaps you could also list what your last 'aha' or insight was, and how this self-knowledge might help you to rise another step?

Betsy

2007-12-13 04:46:36 · 14 answers · asked by ? 4

I always thought this was the case and then came across this YouTube and would like your opinions as well. It's nothing 'in your face' but if you read between the lines it is biased.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-kZIXDzC8NM

2007-12-13 04:46:13 · 13 answers · asked by Abdul 5

2007-12-13 04:46:08 · 19 answers · asked by Anonymous

Or God knew that Adam & Eve will default and they would require a resting place when they would fall from the Garden of Eden and he created this earth well before time ?

2007-12-13 04:46:04 · 6 answers · asked by Roy 3

block "Fortunately I am still Hot" for no good reason at all .... ?

Do I need to pray for forgiveness for this sin .... ?

Please give me spiritual guidance ... I am a mere mortal ...
xoxoxo

2007-12-13 04:45:59 · 5 answers · asked by Anonymous

2007-12-13 04:44:10 · 4 answers · asked by Anonymous

If you don't know anything about the Kabbalah, please don't automatically resort to bashing God.

This is a real question. Atheists need not answer if you have the word LOGIC in your answer. .

THANKS! I want some real thinkers to contribute!

2007-12-13 04:43:27 · 6 answers · asked by Anonymous

my daughter has to design 2 different christmas cards with a religious theme....the first one shes done a christian card, but what other religion celebrates christmas? Jews dont celebrate it, buddhists dont, hindus dont, muslims dont.....im really stuck, helpppp!!!

2007-12-13 04:41:37 · 4 answers · asked by Anonymous

(I don't know much about LDS doctrine and that's why I'm asking, please don't think this is an attack.)

"Mormons believe in eternal progression and that they may someday become gods."
-From the December 17th issue of Newsweek

The article also said that in addition to tobacco and alcohol, the LDS church expects its follows to abstain from coffee and tea.

Is this true? Is it a universal thing among the LDS church, or are there sub-denominations that believe different things? Do you personally believe in eternal progression?

Also, is the reason coffee is prohibited because it contains caffeine? Can you drink decaf?

Thanks.

2007-12-13 04:40:59 · 17 answers · asked by Rachel loves lasagna 4

I grew up in a Christian church and I stopped going a while back for a few reasons, I actually left that church for another and ended up encountering the same type of people so I decided to just stay home. I still believe in God still read the bible and I am alot happier. Do you feel you need church to have God in your heart?

2007-12-13 04:40:59 · 26 answers · asked by Candace B 5

Catholics Ted Kennedy and Rudy Giuliani are divorced and remarried.

Christian President Ronald Reagan was divorced and remarried.

When did Jesus establish the sacrament of Divorce and how much did he tell the European Pope to charge for each one?

2007-12-13 04:39:53 · 15 answers · asked by Anonymous

2007-12-13 04:38:48 · 7 answers · asked by Claudia A 2

2007-12-13 04:38:46 · 19 answers · asked by GEISHA 3

I went to see it this last weekend, and found it to be a disjointed and poorly produced movie.

BUT

If people are not strong enough in their faith to see through the fantasy of it, there are serious problems with their faith then.

2007-12-13 04:38:24 · 9 answers · asked by Anonymous

I find that a large number of Atheists are just a bunch of
disgruntled people. Why is that ? The majority of the ones
that I know personally are in a rage. Mainly because they
have found no substance in there lives. So this emptiness
resides. You can tell by the words that they use, when
speaking of The Almighty. A friend of mine, is the exact
same way. He has had 3 marriages, and a fantasy
lifestyle. He lost everything !! Now he is a has been and
a reject, to society. So he blames Christians for his
problems. Funny right. He claimed his Atheistic mentality,
came from a university. That is where he learned how to
think in that manner. And I keep asking him, what if
the lessons you learned were false. Guess what ?
He said nothing...... Many of you have had major traumas
in your lives. Is that the reason why, you are an Atheist ?
Thinking where was God, when that horrible thing, happened
to me. Best answer wins. ~~~

2007-12-13 04:37:27 · 44 answers · asked by Anonymous

Last night some Christian requested prayers for a person with whom she had a nasty encounter. What if that person doesn't want her prayers.

I mean, are there any Christians that will allow me to pray to Satan that your house burns down and your family gets Cancer? Can I sacrifice a bunny in your name? How would you feel knowing that I prayed to Satan to bring to you health and prosperity?

2007-12-13 04:37:16 · 9 answers · asked by Anonymous

Bible: New World Translation of the Holy Scriptures
6 For there has been a child born to us, there has been a son given to us; and the princely rule will come to be upon his shoulder. And his name will be called Wonderful Counselor, Mighty God, Eternal Father, Prince of Peace.

Anyone?

2007-12-13 04:36:08 · 22 answers · asked by Anonymous

I see some people calling other people who have left a certian faith, "Apostate" just because they disagree with the teachings. Is there scriptural basis for such a name? OR Should people stop using this label alltogether?

2007-12-13 04:35:13 · 16 answers · asked by Anonymous

discuss the history of religions as a scholarly discipline. What are the connections between the history of religions and its predecessors? how does it understand and study religion?

2007-12-13 04:34:07 · 7 answers · asked by scott b 1

... In regards to Your R&S opinion, on an issue; where they accuse you of "not being nice to other religions" Yet, they are the ones that are guilty?

I have recieved a TON of hate mail (from one "religious organisation" specifically) accusing me of "not loving others"
when i most certainly do that, and am very respectful.
They even reported all of my Q&A to get me suspened on purpose SIMPLY BECAUSE I STATED A FACT that due to the doctrines of their church, they cannont be classified as a "Christian Religon".

But, they accused me of "not walking in love" ALL BECAUSE MY OPINION WAS DIFFERENT.
We have doctrinal disagreements - but i AM ALWAYS respectful. AND they accused me of "hating" their faith because I disagreed with it's docrtines, respectfully.

One Idiot even wrote "yo trick shut yo mouth" then proceeded to try and tell me to "love others as Christ did". ARE YOU KIDDING ME?

None of thier comments had any truth in them!!!
What do YOU think about this?
♥

2007-12-13 04:33:32 · 17 answers · asked by Anonymous

2007-12-13 04:33:24 · 5 answers · asked by Anonymous