Religion & Spirituality - 17 December 2007

2007-12-17 11:32:52 · 16 answers · asked by Julia 1

Is there any real proof, I mean did someone see him walk out of the sky and say hello, of God(s). My theory is the Bible was a form or entertainment but some idiot though it was real and based the middle ages of that. Again unless solid proof is given I reject your claim and stick with my own. Or as Adam Salvage puts it. 'I reject your reality and substitute my own" Mythbusters.
Also what solid evadence do we have that a magic force created this. I believe in the Big Bang Theory and my questions stop at the bumps in time and space. Some things are ment to be left alone.

A vigin can not under any matter of modren law give birth unless she went to a sperm bank. Now answer with SOLID PROOF that these things could / could not have happened.

2007-12-17 11:31:09 · 17 answers · asked by IAC 2

dont say modest because that word is different for everybody.
If possible, be specific.
If it states somewhere in the bible how women should dress then please show me.
Also, how are men suppose to dress? they kinda all dress the same dont they? all covered most of the time.

2007-12-17 11:28:32 · 24 answers · asked by Anonymous

Let it be known that Christianity was born out of oral tradition,and for the 1st 400 years more or less,there was no canon and no official scripture, that is until the Catholic Church made it so under the inspiration of the Holy Spirit.
But how can you say you do not believe in Tradition? As that of the Catholic Church,and yet believe in the birth of Christ on the 25th of December,Easter and other Church celebrated festivals of Christ coming and rising for us,without tradition,since there is no mention of specific dates of these things happening,it is out of Tradition that we believe.
How can you say you dont believe in Tradition?If the Catholic Church is the only Church,Orthodox and Roman,that safeguards the Holy places Christ was born,died and was risen,so that all the world may come to believe,it is out of tradition that these places are known.
And above all how can you not believe in Tradition? When out of Judaism,a tradition,came our Lord and Savior.
Blessed Christmas To All

2007-12-17 11:27:01 · 9 answers · asked by Perhaps I love you more 4

People say Santa is just a cruel lie to children, others say he is a tool for corporate propanda. Some say he symbolises materlialism and greed.

Me? I think he represents the kind nature of human beings. I think Santa is a wonderful concept and it's a shame such a man doesn't exist.

I do not believe Santa exists physically, but I believe that he does exist in all our hearts. Because though the man does not exist, the things he represents do.

This year, I will give selflessly to my loved ones, and in that way, I will help keep Santa alive. What will you do? Do you believe in Santa Claus?

2007-12-17 11:24:03 · 10 answers · asked by High Flyer 3

I heard from someone today the requirement to be saved is to answer yes to all these questions:

Do you think Christ's death and ressurection were sufficient for you to gain eternal life (meaning in the very presence of God- not just to live forever)?

Do you believe Christ paid for your sins- or do you think He paid to give you the opportunity to pay for your own sins?


Well, I can answer those questions with a yes. If that makes me saved, then why does it matter that I am a Mormon?

2007-12-17 11:23:21 · 18 answers · asked by Princess Ninja 7

Jews started worshipping him? No one on earth traces the beginning of their heritage or civilization to the Noah flood story. No one outside of the middle east claims that their ancestors came from Adam and Eve, Abraham, or Noah. They all have different creation stories involving other gods, and the Abrahamic god is an IMPORT to those nations, not the universally accepted god of creation.

The "same god different names" theory can't be true, because if it was then the history of this god would be the same throughout the world. The "world flood" stories would all involve Noah, not just the middle eastern version.

Sounds like a local fabrication to me. How do we know that Moses didn't invent/create/fabricate "God" when he was wandering through the desert? Can anyone name a culture outside of the middle east that traces it's beginnings to Noah's Ark, or was the bible lying when it said that God killed everyone on Earth except Noah and his family?

2007-12-17 11:22:53 · 10 answers · asked by Anonymous

All true Christians have the Holy Spirit, so whenever they pray, or do anything they are doing so in the Spirit right?

2007-12-17 11:22:47 · 7 answers · asked by Gruntled Employee 6

When I say..."I am a Christian"

I'm not shouting "I am saved"

I'm whispering "I was lost"

That is why I chose this way.


When I say..."I am a Christian"

I don't speak of this with pride.

I'm confessing that I stumble

And need someone to be my guide.


When I say..."I am a Christian"

I'm not trying to be strong.

I'm professing that I'm weak

And pray for strength to carry on.


When I say..."I am a Christian"

I'm not bragging of success.

I'm admitting I have failed

And cannot ever pay the debt.


When I say..."I am a Christian"

I'm not claiming to be perfect,

My flaws are all too visible,

But God believes I'm worth it.


When I say..."I am a Christian"

I still feel the sting of pain

I have my share of heartaches

Which is why I speak His name.


When I say..."I am a Christian"

I do not wish to judge.

I have no authority.

I only know I'm loved.

2007-12-17 11:20:16 · 26 answers · asked by ♥ inkythecutie ♥ 2

Can any of you give me evidence that it's the correct religion, before I even go and try and convert to any religion?

I want to........believe.

2007-12-17 11:20:08 · 18 answers · asked by Anonymous

how can i help the homeless this cold seson? Iive in Kansas City and down near and in the plaza you will see alot of homeless people. I always feel so bad for them and it really makes me think and be thankful for all i do have. I don't want to give them money b/c you don't know if they go and spend that money on drugs. what can I do, just some small things to help them? And tell them about the love of God.

2007-12-17 11:18:02 · 20 answers · asked by im on the bleechers 2

My husband on thanksgivign answer the door and there was a Jehavoh witness, We are baptist we still respect their religion and spoke to them and got their litature. Then as they were leaving my Husband says Happy thanksgiving and Merry Christmas. I about died. The lady turned around and just nodded her head. Once we got the door closed I told my husband I dont think they believe int he same holidays as us. My question is Do they take offense to this while they are knocking on doors?

2007-12-17 11:17:06 · 20 answers · asked by Clays mom 4

i'm giving my friends christmas gifts. one of them is jewish...i got her a cd and i plan on giving her a card that says happy holidays. is that ok.

2007-12-17 11:16:46 · 54 answers · asked by Anonymous

2007-12-17 11:13:12 · 19 answers · asked by April 5

2007-12-17 11:13:02 · 11 answers · asked by Anonymous

The latter part of this verse God said that His rightous servant shall justify the sins of many.

2007-12-17 11:12:38 · 5 answers · asked by gwavetn 2

2007-12-17 11:11:53 · 23 answers · asked by Anonymous

I was raised as a rather devout Southern Baptist and I still do not know. I went to Church Camp every summer, Church on Sunday morning, night and Wednesday night. I read my Bible and all the Bible stories. I memorized my verses and the names of the Books of the Bibles but was never really taught what the faith was. Part of my problem with it was the fact that they believed that IF one was saved then it didn't matter what one did one was going to Heaven. Caused my dear Mother a world of pain that one at my grandfathers hands.

2007-12-17 11:11:37 · 6 answers · asked by Debra M. Wishing Peace To All 7

Islamic religion?

2007-12-17 11:11:37 · 11 answers · asked by Anonymous

If not, how do religious liberals provide intellectual shelter for fundamentalists?

2007-12-17 11:11:33 · 4 answers · asked by STFU Dude 6

please provide evidence of the scriptural authenticity of any verses used

2007-12-17 11:10:36 · 8 answers · asked by Anonymous

I heard Artscroll is biased to Orthodox Judaism. And JPS is not that good of a translation. Any suggestions?

I want the best translation out there without any biased towards any set of ideals.

2007-12-17 11:05:29 · 8 answers · asked by oysterchowder2004 3

Why aren't those the main issues for today's Christians instead of abortion and gay rights?

2007-12-17 11:05:07 · 10 answers · asked by topink 6

I met a teenage boy over the weekend outside of a church (i guess his youth group is there or something, i was picking up my friend from hers) anyways, we started talking (about the same age) and he told me he was gay. So i started asking him questions about being a Gay in a Christian community.
Apparently he feels BAD about being gay which i think it really sad. They've scared him about going to Hell so much that he's decided to live the rest of his life alone....no love. Ever. He also said he's tried to be straight but it didn't work. He isn't telling his parents ever but he is still never going to actively seek a partner or anything like that ever.

I thought this was really sad and tried telling him that God doesn't care if you like men or women, he just wants yout o be happy (assuming their is a God, I'm sort of on the fence on that one)
a man over heard me and started yelling at me that "sin was sin" and so i just left.

I have this guys number, how can i help him?

2007-12-17 11:04:15 · 22 answers · asked by Anonymous

Forcing our beliefs on others is wrong.
I had the experience of watching this happen in my own family. One of my daughters joined a church that made her tell all of us that we are going to hell and she didn't want to be near us.
I did do the christian motherly thing with her and went to her church to see for myself what they were teaching her. It took a year to show her THAT church is wrong. They had turned the bible verses to make them what they want. I showed her these cases.
She now stopped going to that church.
Jesus did not judge or force himself on anyone, he also didn't call people names for not following him.

2007-12-17 11:03:38 · 15 answers · asked by Anonymous

Suppose Catholics decided to start calling themselves Mormons. Suppose we say we believe in Joseph Smith: we believe he walked the earth, founded a church, and was killed by his enemies. We don't believe he was a prophet, and we don't believe the church he founded is the true church. But, we say, we believe in Joseph Smith, therefore we're Mormons.

Would you accept that we are true Mormons? You might say, "sure, you can call yourselves Mormons, I won't stop you; I don't care." But I'm not asking if you care, or if you will allow us to call ourselves Mormons. I'm asking if you would believe that we really are Mormons.

To take it further, what if we went walking through Mormon neighborhoods and told the people that we are Mormons just like they are, and we just want to talk about faith. And we proceed to try to convince them that Catholic beliefs are the true religious beliefs. Under the guise of being Mormons ourselves. Would you have any problem with that?

2007-12-17 11:03:34 · 17 answers · asked by Anonymous

Subjects of both faith and delusion have similar symptoms of believing characters/creatures/things to exist when there is no physical evidence of their existence at all. Right?

Please be scientific in explaining your argument.

2007-12-17 11:00:26 · 11 answers · asked by Russ 4

Your the captain of a ship that sank and there're 30 survivors crowed into one life boat design to hold only 7. The weather is stormy and getting worse: you have no food or fresh water.To save any of your survivor, you have to lighten the load on the life boat, or all will die, You have to decide who you will throw overboard, describe how you will make your decision.

2007-12-17 10:59:15 · 16 answers · asked by Anonymous

This Is not a sick joke, this is an actual question,Is having a relationship with a transsexual a sin as well?

2007-12-17 10:57:54 · 11 answers · asked by Anonymous

Virgin births
Walking on water
Water turning into wine
Seas Parting
Dead Raised
Lepers/Blind Healed
Burning/Talking Bushes
Iron Floating
Donkeys Talking
Satan Hunting
An Invisible, Three Part God
etc, etc, etc

These things are in the Bible. The only kinds of things that are like these things are found in myth.

Why would God demand that people believe these things when these things are so far removed from reality?

Look at all the God's of all the religions... They look so much like fairy tales.. Christians and Muslims are kings, it seems of rationalization with their exercising of "faith" that they are trying to "Scientificize" their beliefs with scientific evidences which are, at best, sincere, but, as I discovered through intense scholarship - sincerely wrong.

2007-12-17 10:55:14 · 12 answers · asked by John Galt 2