Religion & Spirituality - 18 December 2007

Isnt it logical to believe our spirits would go to the same place when we die?

2007-12-18 08:34:55 · 3 answers · asked by Anonymous

Should you believe in the Trinity?

Trinitarians say that God is composed of three persons and all are Almighty God.
The Bible doesn’t use the terms “God-Man” TriUne God, Trinity, Three Persons in One God , Three in One God , TriUne characters of God, and other terminologies that Trinitarians invented. Why do you think you can’t find the word “reincarnation” in the Bible? The reason why you can’t find the word “reincarnation” in the Bible is the same reason why you can’t find the word “Trinity” in the Bible.

They use the following verses to prove the Trinity?
1. John 1:1, notice though how many persons are involved in John 1:1, Only TWO. And notice it says “the Word WAS…” Why do you think it is in PAST tense?

2. They also use Gen 1:26
Gen 1:26 states “Then God said, “Let Us make man in Our image, according to Our likeness..”

Does this verse make God composed of THREE persons? Does it say anything about THREE PERSONS?

Please notice this.

2007-12-18 08:34:48 · 8 answers · asked by trustdell1 3

I was raised Roman Catholic although not strictly. I just had a baby girl 7 months ago and am getting pressured into baptizing her.
Now that I am an adult, I feel that I no longer share the same beliefs as the Roman Catholic religion and dont believe in Baptisim.
I work full time and am a full time mother, I dont have time to plan a baptisim and a party to make other people happy. What to do?

I would imagine that I am going to get some negitive responses but, honestly, save it. I have my beliefs and dont push my beliefs on others. Please dont push your beliefs on me.

2007-12-18 08:34:19 · 7 answers · asked by Anonymous

2007-12-18 08:33:52 · 4 answers · asked by Anonymous

Should someone who does not believe in any gods waste what little precious time they have left with a loved one praying? Personally, I find that suggestion to be absolutely disgraceful. However, Earnest suggests they do just that: http://answers.yahoo.com/question/index?qid=20071218132019AA7XMdM&r=w&pa=FZptHWf.BGRX3OFMiDxVUeVBH_OArtqLMVaNp1SGLKa2HvIGvA--&paid=answered#QsFIIEHdVEZboJUiOwiU If you are given a limited amount of time with a loved one, shouldn't you do something that is meaningful to you - like share memories or talk them through their feelings? Would YOU suggest anyone waste time praying if they feel it is useless? Or would you suggest they get and give the most in those final fleeting moments?

What is the compassionate option?

2007-12-18 08:32:12 · 23 answers · asked by Phoenix: Princess of Cupcakes 6

What are the twelve scales of Leviathan?

2007-12-18 08:31:39 · 7 answers · asked by butterfly 3

2007-12-18 08:31:13 · 33 answers · asked by Anonymous

how is it logical for a more powerful deity to be here before us less complex human, or even cells, or rocks or air?

2007-12-18 08:27:57 · 17 answers · asked by Anonymous

Recently, our church has done a series on miracles and the power of prayer. Well, I've been praying for the strength and perseverance to lose weight. I've been over 60 pounds overweight for quite some time. Anyway, I prayed about this all the time...all day. Everytime I wanted to eat something. I felt frusterated, but I know I was cutting back on the amount of food I was normally eating. On top of that, I have been making a point of going out and really playing with my kids (running, tag, walks, etc). OK, so here's my question....I know weight loss isn't instant. I don't expect to wake up 68 pounds lighter tomorrow (though it'd be nice). And I know God doesn't always answer prayers. BUT, in the past few weeks, I gained 7 pounds which puts me at my heaviest ever. I feel exhausted. I'm frusterated. Could someone who believes in miracles and prayer and God please help me to not get discouraged. What's happening?

2007-12-18 08:26:49 · 30 answers · asked by Wendy B 5

As far back as there are records humans have believed in a god and prayed to a god. Theological evidence shows that most religions actually pray to the Sun. Even the Abrahamic religions i.e Judaism, Christianity and Islam. Watch the movie zeitgeist to see what i mean. What if the Earth is a living organism with a spiritual consciousness? What if we humans evolved from the Earth? What if the Earth instilled into us this consciousness to praise the Sun for the life giving energy that it transmits to the Earth? Without the Sun life as we know it would not be possible!

2007-12-18 08:26:33 · 12 answers · asked by Anonymous

this has me really worried, but my right hand just doesn't work they way it should

2007-12-18 08:26:11 · 10 answers · asked by negaduck 6

The argument would run something like this:

1) Evolution predicts we should all be heterosexual.
2) We're not all heterosexual.
3) Homosexuals must have been designed.
4) There must be a designer (i.e. God).

OK, so the first premise doesn't work, and point 3 is a bit of a non sequitur... but it's no worse than plenty of other arguments on this kind of topic. And yet we never hear fundies say, 'My son is a homosexual, and if that ain't the strongest evidence for the existence of Almighty God, I don't know what is!'

Why not? What am I missing?

2007-12-18 08:25:22 · 28 answers · asked by garik 5

My husband and I were raised in diffrent beliefs. Church is very important to us, and we want a strong spirtual family enviorment for our kids. Unfortuantly neither of us know very much about other religions outside of the ones we were raised in. Any info would be helpful, about any religion, I just named the ones I could think of off the top of my head.

2007-12-18 08:24:45 · 13 answers · asked by yoda 2

The bible says he is described as an angel of light.
Or a master at deception. doesn't it also say that he controls the governments of the world?
So do the wicked angels divide up the countries and say you can rule here and I will rule there. and it is the wicked angels who cause wars. My people against your people? Kind of thing? or are humans really that cruel on their own?

2007-12-18 08:23:34 · 23 answers · asked by Anonymous

2007-12-18 08:21:05 · 19 answers · asked by Anonymous

Hello,

I am Catholic and was having a discussion with a good friend of my who is a born-again Christian evangelical. He kept insisting that the Bible -- and only the Bible -- is the sole source of Christian teaching. However, in the Catholic Church we also recognize that Tradition plays a central role in Christian teaching; St. Paul himself wrote, "So then, brethren, stand firm and hold to the traditions which you were taught by us, either by word of mouth or by letter. [2 Thess. 2:15]"

Additionally, it seems odd to contend that the Bible alone can be used for the transmission of Christian teaching -- after all, the first several generations of the Early Church did not have a Bible; they had to rely primarily on the oral traditions handed down to them by their predecessors.

I'm curious to know other people's thoughts, especially those like my friend who contend that the Bible is the sole source of teaching.

Have a Merry Christmas!

2007-12-18 08:20:49 · 15 answers · asked by Chris D 2

would the AM and PM be like day and night, and become embroiled in a bitter turf war,

or would they be like ligth and dark, Science and Mystery?

2007-12-18 08:20:28 · 18 answers · asked by bad tim 7

Is there a term, or terms, for people who believe fully in a religion (any religion) but disagree with it?
For instance, if someone accept that Christianity is truth, and fully believe in God, Moses, Jesus, etc - but for some reason chooses to dislike those they are supposed to worship? I don't mean if someone worships the Devil, just simply a rejection of religious convention on grounds of morality rather than disbelief?

2007-12-18 08:17:44 · 14 answers · asked by Z 1

What do you think was the earliest form of religion?
a) mythical
b) animism
c) monotheism
d) totemism

2007-12-18 08:16:21 · 13 answers · asked by cyber_caper 2

We all know that the Jewish Temple was destroyed by the Romans in 70 AD, and that this was foretold by Jesus? Right? Christians, we all agree on this?

Okay: Here is my question: Where is the destruction of the Temple by the Romans recorded in the Bible?

Oooh oooh, Mr. Kotter, can I answer? The answer is: ITS NOT !!
Why? Because NOT EVERYTHING PERTAINING TO THE CHRISTIANS FAITH IS FOUNF IN THE BIBLE. "Sola Scriptura" is a false tradition of MEN which nullifies the word of God.

(Pretty good, eh?)
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2007-12-18 08:16:18 · 17 answers · asked by Anonymous

Ill tel yew Later when i get back on Because I have alot of stuff to do :(



Happy Yule!!

2007-12-18 08:13:59 · 5 answers · asked by ? 5

The Book of Daniel, chapter 9: shows the most Holy arrives at 77, and first year of the English Church was in 1534 add 77 brings you to 1611

http://www.geocities.com/thecarpenterfiles/7.htm

2007-12-18 08:13:03 · 30 answers · asked by Anonymous

2007-12-18 08:12:58 · 14 answers · asked by Peanut Butter 5

How can you explain Jupiter having to moons moving in different direction?

2007-12-18 08:11:32 · 24 answers · asked by Cody™ 3

when i start to think about the real reason for our christian mass to which we celebrate his birth, then look around and see such meaness and hate to wards mankind,I wonder what a waste of a good person...and all he did was teach love and to care about each other...i get choked listening to carols..
do you...?

2007-12-18 08:09:32 · 27 answers · asked by ♥ 2

I'm curious... What happens when the atheists have personal conflict and can not solve their own "problem" (being that you can't fix the "problem" with the "problem") and no person can fix the "problem." When people of faith turn to God, who do atheists turn to?? I had problems I've had to turn to God for and a miracle happens.

2007-12-18 08:08:23 · 26 answers · asked by JK 2

Sounds like God is blackmailing me... he KNOWS well that I don't want to go to hell so that's his sick little way of making me love him. Quite sadistic isn't it... how many christians "love" god because they're scared of going to hell? If I had people I would give them a chance to love me without saying "Oh by the way if you don't love me, you're going to be tortured forever". How many people would still love God if nothing was in it for themselves, ie. non-believers still go to heaven.

2007-12-18 08:08:10 · 28 answers · asked by Anonymous

Yes, it's hilarious and horrendous at the same time but it needs a good caption. Now accepting suggestions.

http://www.ronleon.com/bush/Praying%20for%20Peace.jpg

2007-12-18 08:07:08 · 45 answers · asked by Rachel loves lasagna 4

Since most Christians believe that non christians will go to hell, do Jews, Muslims, Buddhists, etc also believe that not believing what they believe constitutes eternal damnation (or their religious equivalent) for others?

2007-12-18 08:07:03 · 8 answers · asked by s7e28w81 5

1) Who is represented in the two statues in front of St Peters Basillica?

2) What is the meaning of the Keys held by one statue, and the sword held by the other?

HINTS:
http://catholic-resources.org/Images/Vat_St_Peter.jpg
http://catholic-resources.org/Images/Vat_St_Paul.jpg

2007-12-18 08:04:04 · 11 answers · asked by Anonymous