Religion & Spirituality - 17 December 2007

a dislike for Catholic doctrine, the more I look, the more I think it is the religion for me. Can anyone tell me where to get accurate info on the Catholic faith?

2007-12-17 03:54:40 · 14 answers · asked by frenzy-CIB- Jim's with Jesus 4

2007-12-17 03:53:50 · 14 answers · asked by Nina, BaC 7

When you have failed to provide a single strand of evidence of your god that can pass each and every test and scrutiny it is subjected to?

Why don't you stick to your faith and live in "bliss"?

2007-12-17 03:53:45 · 22 answers · asked by Anonymous

It seems to me that if you entertain the possibility of gods and goddesses at all, then there is no way of knowing which of the hundreds of deities that humans have worshipped all over the world and throughout history is the real one, if any. Statistically the chances of having chosen the right one are tiny. Maybe the real one hasn't even been 'discovered' yet. Do theists therefore spend a lot of time in a cold sweat, panicking that they might end up in some other god's version of eternal torment? If not, why not?

2007-12-17 03:53:02 · 15 answers · asked by Anonymous

considering much of the merchandise at goodwill or thrift stores are from estates and deceased persons, you would think that some of these items might be attached to a spirit. anyways, i was showering this morning and i heard a scream coming from my living room. it was clear as a bell and i was the only one in the house. maybe it was the chair i just bought from goodwill. it's so damn comfortable, though. maybe the former owner thought so too.

2007-12-17 03:52:18 · 22 answers · asked by Saly L 3

What are the deeds?

Have you accepted Jesus as your Lord and Savior, or are you trying to get saved without Him?

2007-12-17 03:50:44 · 23 answers · asked by Nina, BaC 7

Or are they viewed about the same?

2007-12-17 03:50:34 · 14 answers · asked by Anonymous

Mark Twain said it was the first duty of a Christian mother to soil her child's mind. Isn't that what Sunday school is all about?

Is it fair to take a trusting child and fill their innocent heads with centuries old drivel, just so they feel guilty and unworthy? How does this differ from what the jihadists do to their children?

If it is a crime to harm a child's body, should it not be equally criminal to wound its spirit?

2007-12-17 03:50:28 · 28 answers · asked by Anonymous

a girl on this forum asked for others to pray for her, i said a 'hail Mary' for her, but as usual i included everyone else. in your opinion does it lose anything when instead of praying for individuals, you include the whole world? i saw a bumper sticker that said" God bless the whole world-no exceptions" i'm sure it was in response to the many "God bless america" stickers. does it lose any meaning because it is all inclusive? isnt it better to include everyone on earth in your prayers? or would God think that to generalized.

2007-12-17 03:49:56 · 8 answers · asked by sammy 5

2007-12-17 03:49:54 · 35 answers · asked by anil m 6

2007-12-17 03:49:45 · 6 answers · asked by Anonymous

2007-12-17 03:48:14 · 11 answers · asked by Miss 6 7

Often fundamentalists adhere to a strictly literal interpretation of Genesis and other scriptural events, but when it gets to later chapters (e.g. Revelations), all kinds of symbolism and metaphor is brought in to play regarding a fig tree (previously in Y!A interpreted as the state of Israel), the beast and the harlot, when and where and how the end of the world will come about, etc. Why the split approach rather than all literal or all metaphor and how do you determine when to apply each?

2007-12-17 03:47:49 · 17 answers · asked by Mera 7

backstabbing, disobedience to parents, fighting with sisters and brothers, etc are awful sins before God.

Aren't we blessed that we do not get saved by deeds???

2007-12-17 03:47:24 · 12 answers · asked by Nina, BaC 7

These people are in group checking everyones answer as a violation and grying to get accounts suspended.....

It has happened to several of my contacts and to myself...
What can be done when you get amss violation notices just for answering a question?

2007-12-17 03:47:15 · 9 answers · asked by Anonymous

2007-12-17 03:45:18 · 9 answers · asked by Curlyc+ 3

I suggest that Christians rethink their religion and decide if Jesus was pulling their leg. Did Jesus rescue Christians from eternal Hell or not?

2007-12-17 03:40:21 · 13 answers · asked by Anonymous

Okay so really before anyone knew the world was round, people thought it was flat. So at the time (before this discovery) essentially what your saying is that flat believers had nothing to prove? So it was those who thought the world was round that had to prove that the world wasnt flat?

Isnt that the same cop out atheists say, God believers have to prove, yet we atheists have nothing to prove?

This is what I dont understand, atheists haven't proved anything...both sides are playing on a matter of faith. So am I saying you're absurd for being an atheist...NO! But I am saying its absurd that you think you have nothing prove.

You have your existance to prove...to say we are just here is a cop out, to say we (as in this universe or matter) existed forever is fine...though its not fact...in fact Hawking doubts any infinite values in matter. Thermodynamics does not say matter or energy existed forever, its that when it began to exist its remains infinite.

So explain?

2007-12-17 03:39:35 · 23 answers · asked by Murfdigidy 4

You believe that God will be glorified whether that person was written into the book of life or not. Will you tell a child that you don't know whether their loved one was taken into the arms of God, or condemned to an eternity of hell because this is what they deserved?

They need an answer, and a good one. What will you tell them when they ask where Mommy or Daddy is?

2007-12-17 03:38:50 · 10 answers · asked by ccrider 7

I am Robot. Hi there. It is an interesting fact that many
Atheists, are highly intelligent human beings. Even I would
agree with that. But of course I can stump them, like
I have in the past..... No need for the mind games though.
Was just wondering, does being a super intellectual,
put you further away from God ? If you are bombarded
with what the Bible calls, worldly wisdom. Some people
of that statue, or class, have what you call the dip stick
syndrome. Like they got hit by one. In other words I go
back and check certain errors, and find that Atheists
often go over the line of logic. It is called a Neo Wall,
where they deem everything they say to be right, and
politically correct. Like telling me about mispelled words.
When many of you, have no knowledge of Old English,
and realize that some words have 2 spellings, with the
same meaning. But stupidity comes into play. Is that
considered over analystic intelligence ? And do Atheists
worship..

2007-12-17 03:37:56 · 54 answers · asked by Anonymous

Saint Nicholas of Myra was a 4th century Catholic (i.e. Christian) bishop of Myra in Lycia, a province of the Byzantine Anatolia, now in Turkey. Nicholas was famous for his generous gifts to the poor, in particular presenting the three impoverished daughters of a pious Christian with dowries so that they would not have to become prostitutes. He was very religious from an early age and devoted his life entirely to Christianity. In Europe (more precisely the Netherlands, Belgium, Austria and Germany) he is still portrayed as a bearded bishop in canonical robes. Long after his death, the relics of St. Nicholas were transported to Bari in southern Italy.

Do I believe in Santa Claus? Yes. Why? I believe in Santa Claus, because he is real. He lives in heaven, as do all who have died in God's friendship. This is a truth of the Christian faith.

CHRISTIANS: Why do you sit back - and even occasionaly join in - when this great saint is mocked and reduced to some children's fairy tale?

2007-12-17 03:36:47 · 16 answers · asked by Anonymous

Not to start a war here, just hear me out. Christmas and Easter holidays are called Winter and Spring celebrations and have been for several years. There is nothing about Jesus or anything religious about a 'holiday' celebration at public elementary school. I am totally cool with that because I don't think the school has any business educating my children on any religion. As a parent, that is my job 100%. The issue I have is that they DO try and educate in a matter of a week, my child on the "main" religious activities of the holiday season. I happen to be christian/baptist btw. My kids always come home singing Kwanzaa, Hanukah songs etc. Especially my son in 1st grade-I feel like HOW DARE YOU teach my kid these things? He is way to young to get persepctive of other religions right now. Perfect example is that he told me he wants to be jewish and celebrate hanukah because they get to open presents every day instead of waiting for Christmas morning. It makes me so mad. (cont)

2007-12-17 03:35:38 · 16 answers · asked by colley411 4

Like there won't be enough water and food for all of us one day. And also do you think we'll run out of space to burry the dead? Like seriously do you think this is possible? In all honesty I could see it happening but not in our life time. Yeah I know I got a pretty crazy mind.

2007-12-17 03:34:34 · 33 answers · asked by Anonymous

My name is Idrissa and I need someone to pray for my soul. I am scared of the afterlife and I have lived a life of wickedness. I know I deserve hell but I don't want to grit my teeth in pain for all of eternity. Please, can someone seriously pray for me?

*No offense to the gesture, but I don't need advice just prayer.

2007-12-17 03:31:31 · 18 answers · asked by origen01 3

I mean relations among Sikhs, Hindus, Buddhists and Jains are not as bad as the relations among Muslims, Christians and Jews. What is it about Dharmic religions that allow this?

2007-12-17 03:29:15 · 8 answers · asked by Cookie 2

am I understanding this correctly or is it going in one ear and out the other?

2007-12-17 03:28:43 · 27 answers · asked by Potatoe Plague 2

Do you think it is Cute when you Lie to others about Santa Clause? Do you think it is healthy for people to believe in a person with God Like Attributes (Eternal, Know when you are Good and Bad, Has God Like Speed that can go to every home in one night). And later on realize that if Santa is not True then God must also not be True. Don't you think this atitude reinforces a Secular(Athiestic) Nation? Or is it that you like to see Kids Happy with Lies having a Fake view(Imaginary) of this world? Do you think it is healthy to live with Lies? Or Is it because you have a serious Doubt in the Existence of God that you have to take it out on him with this deciet?

2007-12-17 03:28:17 · 12 answers · asked by Seeon 1

I mean, is it possible that the refusal to consider many points of view in establishing an opinion is not a choice for some people?

2007-12-17 03:22:12 · 20 answers · asked by Anonymous

In John 20:17, Jesus told mary Magdalene to tell his followers: " I ascend unto my Father and your Father: and to my God and your God."
Does it not tell clearly that Jesus Christ pbh did not claim divinity.

2007-12-17 03:21:00 · 18 answers · asked by jafar sheikh 3

I know Frankinsense is used in ritual to help the Magi focus his will, and Gold at least is the end product of the great Alchemical question. (Lead to gold) Does Myrr have a hidden (occult) significance?

2007-12-17 03:20:06 · 13 answers · asked by Anonymous