Religion & Spirituality - 16 December 2007

2007-12-16 12:09:26 · 6 answers · asked by Anonymous

http://www.sfgate.com/cgi-bin/article.cgi?f=/c/a/2001/05/15/MN191536.DTL

Librarians in small town Oklahoma seem to think so.

"Books about witchcraft may disappear because self-styled censors are stealing them to keep them out of others' hands. "We are a tiny library in eastern Oklahoma and our most often stolen materials pertain to witchcraft. It is my belief that these books are taken by those who want to censor the materials, not by those who want to study them," wrote a public librarian from Wister, Okla."

2007-12-16 12:09:10 · 19 answers · asked by Anonymous

Is it not giving thanks to the diety also known as THE LORD?

2007-12-16 12:07:08 · 6 answers · asked by Anonymous

Do Christians not understand why babies should be baptised? The present Catholic attitude accords perfectly with early Christian practices. Origen, for instance, wrote in the third century that "according to the usage of the Church, baptism is given even to infants" (Holilies on Leviticus, 8:3:11 ). The Council of Carthage, in 253, condemned the opinion that baptism should be withheld from infants until the eighth day after birth. Later, Augustine taught, "The custom of Mother Church in baptizing infants is certainly not to be scorned . . . nor is it to be believed that its tradition is anything except apostolic" (Literal Interpretation of Genesis 10:23:39).

Jesus called the children to him, saying, ‘Let the children come to me, and do not hinder them; for to such belongs the kingdom of God’" (Luke 18:15–16). Its true Christ prescribed instruction and actual faith for adult converts (Matt. 28:19–20), but his law on the necessity of baptism (John 3:5) puts no restriction on babys

2007-12-16 12:06:01 · 16 answers · asked by Anonymous

why "peace on earth" when jesus said "Think not that I am come to send peace on earth: I came not to send peace, but a sword" (Matthew 10:34)

2007-12-16 12:04:31 · 8 answers · asked by Anonymous

I was born again at age 25, and served the Lord for 10 years.At age 43, I came back to the Lord.Three years later I was kneeling in prayer alone at my bed and began to speak in tounges.After this, I experienced a greater degree of spiritual strength that I had not had before.My Bible understanding was increased, I wasn't as easily tempted with my temper, it was much more under control.I was still being tempted with addictions, but now I hated all of that stuff.Please don't think that I am boasting here.This wasn't something that I did, it was something that I had wanted for a long time.I give God the credit here.How many others have experienced the same? Please let the Spirit lead you while answering?

2007-12-16 12:01:41 · 11 answers · asked by don_steele54 6

Prove me right, prove me wrong.

The best rational answer will get best answer.

You can answer it religiously or scientifically. You can approach it materialisticly, symbolically, abstractly.

2007-12-16 11:59:47 · 13 answers · asked by ? 6

I've been reading several books debating the devinity of Jesus. One book even claims that documents have been found dating Jesus to be alive after the date of the crucification. I don't consider myself a religious person... but I find all this facinating. How much stock do you guys put into these finding and readings? Does this really open up the ideas of exploration into religious backgrounds?

2007-12-16 11:59:03 · 22 answers · asked by Rickls 2

that you convinced us non-believers that theres a higher being out there. how do we know its the christian god and not the hindu god or gods. like how do we know the bible is the real deal and not something like the koran? I mean if we're gonna worship someone we plan on worshipping the right one. so how do we know the christian god is the right one?

2007-12-16 11:58:43 · 9 answers · asked by Anonymous

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2007-12-16 11:54:39 · 41 answers · asked by Anonymous

My son was talking to me today about his teacher (which I have grown to hate) and he said that she almost took off conduct points for someone in his class saying "oh my god" and she told the child not to use the lord's name in vain.

This is the same 3rd grade teacher that gave my son homework the day before halloween (the night of the school fall festival) and halloween night AND makes them wash off temporary tattoos if she sees them on the children. I cannot WAIT until my son gets out of her class.

2007-12-16 11:53:38 · 25 answers · asked by GamerMom 3

Those that believe in believers baptism believe that one must intellectually assent to faith to be "born again". But the Bible teaches quite differently. The Bible teaches that Christ died for everyone regardless of age or mental ability. Christ said "(Luk 18:16 DRB) But Jesus, calling them together, said: Suffer children to come to me and forbid them not: for of such is the kingdom of God." Are these children not entitled to God's salvific grace? What about those who are mentally incapable of intellectual assent to faith. Are they to be condemned as well? Surely believers baptism must be a heresy if we serve a just God.

2007-12-16 11:52:08 · 17 answers · asked by cristoiglesia 7

do you think it still happens at this day and age?

if you do, who casts away the demons now that there's no Jesus to cast the demons out?

2007-12-16 11:45:01 · 14 answers · asked by Ťango 3

okay so my brother said that christmas sucks because its really cold around this time and that theres more traffic when I think he meant to say that the time around christmas and not the holiday itself sucked.

but anyway, my mom was like, "this is the time when Jesus was born" and then she went to say something about "theres a higher power known as god who put everything on earth" and then she said something about "and he gave it to us so we could use it"

but then my brother said "then why did he provide us with marijuana and tobacco?"

what do you think of that comeback?

2007-12-16 11:44:43 · 19 answers · asked by Anonymous

Why did he need to send the flood that destroyed the evils on the earth. Isnt this God admitting that he is not all powerful and all knowing and that he messed up and had to restart everything?

2007-12-16 11:44:40 · 9 answers · asked by Rickls 2

I would like to debate whether or not I and other Christians (even if your just "Sunday go ta meetin'" Christians) could make wiser use of our time (and therefore the Lords time), doing something that would actually do something to glorify God, instead of asking and answering the unbelievers a slew of non accentual questions?

Though it may be fun.

2007-12-16 11:43:26 · 13 answers · asked by Gypsy Priest 4

I've recently become a Christian but I'm having problems with the "wives must submit to their husbands" bit in the Bible. Any suggestions on how to deal with this aspect? My husband already tried to control everything before I became a Christian but now it has become worse - and of course he claims that the Bible says he should be the one who makes the decisions on everything. Including what I should think!

2007-12-16 11:42:47 · 56 answers · asked by pirietm 1

Why so much hate and bigotry here? I mean, sheeesh. A man who believe in Jesus asked a question about the existance of Jesus, and I quted a scripture to him: Luke 2:10-11 : "And the angel said unto them, Fear not: for, behold, I bring you good tidings of great joy, which shall be to all people. For unto you is born this day in the city of David a Saviour, which is Christ the Lord. "

Now, I was the ONLY answerer, but somehow managed to get FOUR thumbs down. Thats a neat trick: ONE answer (me) and FOUR thumbs down. I'm just curious: Are there people who just see my avatar and automatically do a drive by on me? I'm not mad, I'm just curious.

Seriously though: If you have that much hatred inside of you, that is not healthy. I'm being real. That kind of thing can twist you up. Maybe you should pray a little for the gifts of Love, Joy,
Peace, and Kindness. I will too. Deal?

2007-12-16 11:41:56 · 24 answers · asked by Anonymous

We are told in the Bible that Abraham was willing to sacrifice his son Isaac on a stone altar to God, but what about Ishmael? He was born because Sarah wanted a son for Abraham, and she let Abraham marry her servant Hagar. Yet, when Isaac was born, Abraham sent Ishmael - a defenseless teenager! - and his mother away, out into the desert. Why would he do something so heartless? I know that Sarah wanted him to, but how could he abandon his own flesh and blood like that? None of it makes sense to me!

2007-12-16 11:41:33 · 3 answers · asked by Herzeleid 2

I have noticed this included in many answers. Usually after a mention of Mohammed's name .....could someone please let me know what it means?

Thanks

2007-12-16 11:40:10 · 10 answers · asked by Joh 6

2007-12-16 11:39:21 · 16 answers · asked by Anonymous

"Separation of church and state" - those exact words are not written in the constitution.

Here is what the constitution says...

"Congress shall make no law respecting an establishment of religion, or prohibiting the free exercise thereof…"

Why do so many people deliberately take this out of context? Do the secularists and Atheists have an agenda with malice aforethought? or are they just plain ignorant?

2007-12-16 11:39:20 · 18 answers · asked by Anonymous

2007-12-16 11:39:10 · 21 answers · asked by peechez36 3

what do you think will happen to you when you die since you dontbelieve in heaven? Im really curious beacause i have an athiest friend and he doen't care what will happen he just knows he's here but i was wondering what you think will happen or if you even care?

2007-12-16 11:37:46 · 15 answers · asked by Anonymous

do you think its sad that the jw kids cant goto holiday parties at school and such? i mean, as an adult you make your own concious decision regarding religious beliefs, but i think its sad that the kids have to be excluded from seemingly innocent things, especially since they are less likely to understand and see it as a form of punishment.

2007-12-16 11:37:08 · 28 answers · asked by Anonymous

What will a human do with it?

2007-12-16 11:36:33 · 2 answers · asked by WillRogerswannabe 7

2007-12-16 11:33:34 · 15 answers · asked by Anonymous

I want to join one and I don't whether its better to go to one of the huge stadium ones or a little one in my neighborhood.

2007-12-16 11:30:52 · 14 answers · asked by Anonymous

Church Elders or ministers I need your help.

What could one say during welcome, birthdays and anniversaries, passing of the peace, offering, and communion.

I am a new minister and do not want to be routined so if anyone could help and even back it up with scripiture it would be greatly appreciated. Thank you.

2007-12-16 11:28:22 · 6 answers · asked by Anonymous

Do you think that God actually had a son born? I do...

2007-12-16 11:26:25 · 25 answers · asked by FerretLuver 2