Religion & Spirituality - 14 December 2007

I'm channeling the spirit of WSIDR and Robert Plant in one post!

2007-12-14 08:37:32 · 3 answers · asked by Samurai Jack 6

Is Deuteronomy even vaguely relevant to Christianity today?

Im reading NKJ version.. now take a look at Deut 23:1 for example... “He who is emasculated by crushing or mutilation shall not enter the assembly of the LORD."

Now .. how's a bloke in a car accident meant to get around that issue?

And what about Deut 23:2.. I mean.. really... A bastard shall not enter into the congregation of the LORD; even to his tenth generation shall he not enter into the congregation of the LORD.

Leviticus 21:20... or a hunchback or a dwarf, or one who has a defect in his eye or eczema or scabs or crushed testicles....

I mean... you hear about religions being bigoted .... but that's just extreme!

2007-12-14 08:36:26 · 14 answers · asked by Icy Gazpacho 6

"To suppose that the eye could have been formed by natural selection, seems, i freely confess absurd. In the highest degree."
- Charles Darwin

2007-12-14 08:30:51 · 43 answers · asked by iiiidontcare 2

2007-12-14 08:28:47 · 27 answers · asked by Anonymous

what your honest thoughts are about WHY Christians care about you enough to share the Gospel with you. Do you believe we even ARE sincere? If you don't think we are, where do you feel our true motive lies? (I DO hope no one will say money, as I'm not talking about giving money to a church, or even about RELIGIONS, which I'll admit are there to make a buck off the backs of the people). What I'm talking about is having a relationship with the Living God.....

Be honest, but nice ;-)

2007-12-14 08:28:30 · 25 answers · asked by lookn2cjc 6

2007-12-14 08:27:15 · 34 answers · asked by Anonymous

Do you believe many indigenous peoples (native African tribes, various and central south american amerindian/indigenous, aborigines and native americans) who still practice their spiritual beliefs are closer to God without any doctrine?

2007-12-14 08:25:44 · 12 answers · asked by Dusk 6

What prophet received a double portion of God's anointing?

2007-12-14 08:24:58 · 15 answers · asked by butterfly 3

Why do you even worship a fake deity in the first place? Does it make you feel better about your life? Also, why do you waste your time every Sunday going to church?

2007-12-14 08:23:45 · 29 answers · asked by Anonymous

I know my path ... I know my purpose ...

But I follow no distinct religion ...

Is that possible?

2007-12-14 08:23:40 · 12 answers · asked by Anonymous

2007-12-14 08:23:01 · 44 answers · asked by Anonymous

Today Jodie Foster announced she's gay. I can't wait to meet her! She's hawt!
Are you okay with Jodie going to hell?

2007-12-14 08:22:30 · 17 answers · asked by Anonymous

2007-12-14 08:22:22 · 18 answers · asked by Anonymous

Do White folks not want Black folks at their Christmas celebrations?

I have a dream one day right there in R&S little black boys and black girls will be able to join hands with little white boys and white girls and celebrate Christmas together.

2007-12-14 08:19:45 · 59 answers · asked by Anonymous

Why is there no ‘ The ‘ , before God ????

The God , The Devil .

The devil did it , The god did it .


The god created the evil serpent that spoke to Eve ?

Help me a little , I am just an ignorant B’stard who Only knows right from wrong .

2007-12-14 08:16:54 · 11 answers · asked by londonpeter2003 4

2007-12-14 08:15:51 · 32 answers · asked by avezdart 1

Concerning this record the Prophet Joseph Smith said: “I told the brethren that the Book of Mormon was the most correct of any book on earth, and the keystone of our religion, and a man would get nearer to God by abiding by its precepts, than by any other book.”


http://scriptures.lds.org/en/bm/introduction

2007-12-14 08:14:10 · 15 answers · asked by The Angry Stick Man 6

Is there any you would rather not see? Why or why not.
Do you think that in some way our "real" photos might detract from our serious posts?
Peace Be With You,
Debra

2007-12-14 08:08:43 · 41 answers · asked by Debra M. Wishing Peace To All 7

"IT'S A GIRL!" To all believers; if the Promised One had turned out to be female, would that make a difference with your faith? How would history have been affected, and would it really matter? Why must the Savior of the world have been a male? This is a serious question, and I am just wondering. Thanks.

2007-12-14 08:07:41 · 19 answers · asked by Anonymous

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vuBo4E77Z...

Please click the link and you will be taken to youtube to watch a video about the whole thing. This alarms me because I am religious and do not want to wear the mark of the beast because you will not get into heaven. Also, all of the freedoms that mean so much to us will be eliminated. Serious replies only, please.

2007-12-14 08:03:41 · 31 answers · asked by quienbee 2

2007-12-14 08:02:31 · 21 answers · asked by The Angry Stick Man 6

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I see Jews saying things like this:
“We believe that Jewishness is a birthright. It is inherited from our parents. Our people are not of one culture; we have diverse cultural expressions (Ashkenazi/Sephardi, Georgian/Russian, Ethiopian, Persian, etc.). Our people are not of one religion. While Judaism might be the traditional religion for many Jewish people, Jews are still considered Jewish even though they might be atheists or even if they embrace other beliefs.”

And yet, I see others saying that if you believe Jesus is the Messiah, then you definitely are not a Jew.

In fact, many Jews readily agree that you can be a Jew and an atheist…but just not a Jew who believes in Jesus.

So, basically, a Jew can be a Jew and believe absolutely ANYTHING and still be a Jew, EXCEPT that Jesus is the Messiah, the Anointed One of God, the Prophet who was prophesied to come?

Does this mean that the ONLY way to “lose” your “Jewishness” is by believing in Jesus?

Does anybody else find this profoundly sad and ironic…especially since “Christianity” is nothing more than “Judaism fulfilled” – through and by her own Messiah, the Son of David, Lamb of God, and Lion of Judah - Jesus of Nazareth (Yeshua)?
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2007-12-14 08:01:55 · 22 answers · asked by yachadhoo 6

2007-12-14 08:01:48 · 21 answers · asked by Anonymous

What I want to say is that is murder in cold blood any different than killing in war? They are both premedated, they are both taking a life, they can/cannot be someone you know, both can be rather brutal, etc. What do Y'all think?

2007-12-14 08:01:22 · 10 answers · asked by Why does everyone hate me? 3

Come on. haven't i convinced you YET?

2007-12-14 07:58:37 · 25 answers · asked by Tom C 1

For those of you who don't know mithras was a god from the Roman religion of mithraism which was common around 1st and 2nd centenaries BC. mithras was a the saviour sent to earth to live life as a mortal who died to allow sinners to have eternal life but came back to life the following Sunday. He was born from a virgin in a manger or cave on 25th December which was attended by shepherds. To celebrate his birthday the mithrasians give each other gifts, they also symbolically consume his flesh and blood. Just before he died he shard a last meal with his 12 deciles. mithras being a sun god was worshiped on Sundays and so often depicted with a halo behind his head. The leader of mithraism was known as the papa and had his HQ on Vatican hill in Rome He was the son of the god Zoroastinarianism (I know bad spelling) and If people did not bath in bulls blood would he still be woreshiped

2007-12-14 07:57:14 · 21 answers · asked by Anonymous

2007-12-14 07:55:35 · 9 answers · asked by w.t. 1

Atheists think they know everything and stubbornly stick to their primitive beliefs - with their "science" and their "evolution" and their so called "micro-wave ovens".

When will you simple minded atheists realize that all you believe in is false?

Maybe a lack of education is to blame.

2007-12-14 07:53:16 · 43 answers · asked by Anonymous

Pagan religions are very peaceful and earthbound, Why do some many people make a big deal about it.

2007-12-14 07:51:55 · 20 answers · asked by Stargazer 2

does it really constitute an act of war?

2007-12-14 07:51:35 · 17 answers · asked by Anonymous