Religion & Spirituality - 16 December 2007

That man and woman lived in bliss until they discovered right and wrong on their own? Like, discovered that inflicting pain on others was wrong? I like religion, spirituality, folklore and stuff like that, and I'm not an atheist, but I don't see why everything has to be taken as a literal act of a higher power. Even people who believe in spirit and believe everything comes from a higher power know that some knowledge can only be gained through physical experience.
Couldn't the story of the Garden of Eden be an embellishment on mundane human experience?
Thank you to the person who posted the question about the Garden of Eden a few minutes ago. That inspired my brain. :)

2007-12-16 16:13:12 · 9 answers · asked by rebekkah hot as the sun 7

The bible does not speak of dating only courtship in the context of preparing for marriage. How then would someone distinguish courtship from dating? What is the difference? And if in fact, courtship or dating (pending on how you define each) is reserved for the preparation of marriage, then should some not ready for marriage be dating? This is just a converstion I was having with my brother and decided to get others input. Thanks in advance for your answers. God Bless!

2007-12-16 16:12:35 · 5 answers · asked by Baby J's Sexy Mom 2

Please feel free to give names, locations and dates. Thank you.

2007-12-16 16:05:37 · 6 answers · asked by Martin B 2

Not the whole truth, but do you think each religion provides at least a little bit of the truth here and there? After all, from what I've heard, many religions teach the same things, and have a generally well-known miracle-maker and prophet. Was the Bible not the only book with a savior?

2007-12-16 16:03:58 · 21 answers · asked by Amo 4

Do you think the story maybe got changed over the years before it made it to Genesis?

2007-12-16 16:00:20 · 6 answers · asked by Anonymous

There is no HARD proof that he is real. He could just be something that someone made up centures ago. Why would you put all your faith on a book? And what do you say to evolution? Where in the bible does it mention anything about dinosaurs? There weren't humans during the thoracic age, so how could god have made humans on the 6th day? That would mean hey would've lived the same time as the dinosaurs? AND, if the frst two humans were adam and eve, and they were the ONLY humans that would mean we are all related?....so how is it that nowadays when supposedly closely related couples have children, their children are more likely to be disabled. If Adam and Eve had kids and their kids married each other, why weren't their kids disable/ disfigured?.....

I am in the process of trying to decide what i believe in ...and i need some clarity....so if you would please provide me with some enlighting answers, it would be much appreciated.

2007-12-16 15:59:14 · 24 answers · asked by Q 4

Once a resident of North West Province came to see me. He said many years ago he was travelling between two cities of his province and passed thorough triabal area. There in a roadside hotel he saw huge pitchers of water and asked about them. He was told that there is no river or water resource there. When the water in the pitchers came to an end, they pray God Almighty and He sends heavy downpour.
They fill their pitchers and start over again. He said: 'What if
there is no rain?". He replied that it was simply not possible. Then he went in an brought a very old person. He said you see
how old am I. I never remember in my life time an occasion when we prayed for rain and it did not come.

Such incidents now seldom take place and are rare. Have you ever come across such miracles during your lfe?

2007-12-16 15:58:44 · 8 answers · asked by Anonymous

2007-12-16 15:55:58 · 6 answers · asked by John J 1

What does it take for me to be wiccan?

2007-12-16 15:54:32 · 7 answers · asked by grace. 3

2007-12-16 15:49:32 · 11 answers · asked by Anonymous

2007-12-16 15:48:43 · 17 answers · asked by Anonymous

2007-12-16 15:48:23 · 21 answers · asked by Anonymous

2007-12-16 15:48:16 · 21 answers · asked by realchurchhistorian 4

2007-12-16 15:47:03 · 15 answers · asked by Genuflector 1

I told R. S. President and she told the bishop I think and he wants to talk to me on Sunday. Will they dis fellowship my husband or anything like that? I am worried.. my husbands going to be pissed..
tiana

2007-12-16 15:45:35 · 21 answers · asked by lovehawaii_23 1

2007-12-16 15:44:37 · 39 answers · asked by Genuflector 1

2007-12-16 15:43:41 · 25 answers · asked by Genuflector 1

i always wonder this . would he still have so many followers. if europeon were not his followers?
i mean is it bcause of teaching or its glamour bcause of whites????

2007-12-16 15:40:30 · 27 answers · asked by ? 3

I have been receiving emails from a person who has called me a reprobate hypocrite and I will go to hell because I am a Catholic, why can't he accept who I am and what I believe in, isn't this my choice?

He said "You do not believe the bible.The bible goes against the catholic church.God says thou shalt not make unto thee any graven images.The catholics remove and break this commandment.God says not to call any man father on the earth.Jesus says do not pray in vain repetitions.1Timothy 4 says to abstain from meats and marriage are doctrines of devils.The catholic church is very anti bible. You are so wrong.the catholic church is a cult.You refuse to see the truth.The catholic cult and its bibles come from a corrupted manuscript with verses missing.You are in a false religion headed for hell". Where did he get his bible from?

Why can't people accept that I am a Catholic and proud to be one?

2007-12-16 15:35:12 · 26 answers · asked by Angel Eyes 5

Dear Christians
What exactly does it mean to fear the Lord.

2007-12-16 15:34:33 · 37 answers · asked by Integrity 2

2007-12-16 15:32:50 · 18 answers · asked by Cody C 2

He said, "No, I come to bring a sword. Because for my sake, father will be against son, son against mother, mother against...

2007-12-16 15:31:24 · 12 answers · asked by Gypsy Priest 4

I hear a lot of people complaining about how Christian conservatives are trying to force their morals on others.

But all of us have morals and ethics that we feel society should enforce, like a ban on theft, assault, prostitution or slander.

So where do you draw the line? Which ethics are okay to impose on others and which ones are off-limits?

2007-12-16 15:30:31 · 19 answers · asked by Cody C 2

2007-12-16 15:27:00 · 16 answers · asked by Anonymous

If Jesus' life and death paid the toll for all sins, why do women still endure pain during childbirth?

2007-12-16 15:26:05 · 41 answers · asked by 雅威的烤面包机 6

2007-12-16 15:24:37 · 4 answers · asked by Skyye 4

2007-12-16 15:21:48 · 31 answers · asked by Cody C 2

2007-12-16 15:20:45 · 37 answers · asked by Anonymous

2007-12-16 15:19:02 · 26 answers · asked by Anonymous

Is it necessary for a true-believer to convert or kill all heretics or infidels?
If so, isn't fervent religion a seriously dangerous psychiatric disorder?

2007-12-16 15:18:44 · 11 answers · asked by valcus43 6