Religion & Spirituality - 19 December 2007

I'm not talking about Russia, or China or othe communist countries because they did/do have many believers in them. I am asking for a society that was purely atheistic and held no believe in a god whatsoever. I have looked and not seen one.

2007-12-19 16:25:28 · 12 answers · asked by John H 4

Nature-based.
Belief that "All Gods are One God." and "We are all children of the same Universe."
Mother Earth should be revered.
Respect for all living creatures.
Belief in reincarnation.

Now, I know most of this sounds like Wicca.
The main part is "All Gods are One God." I guess my question is, Being Wiccan, is it ok to consider going to a Christian church a form of showing respect to Mother Earth (whom I consider my Goddess), because of that "All Gods are One God" belief? The way I see it, the good message is there, and I take the sermon and interpret it to fit my beliefs. I was wondering if some would consider that hypocritical or degrading to one religion or the other. Any opinions on that?

Thanks! ~Sorry if that sounded confusing....

2007-12-19 16:25:13 · 15 answers · asked by Anonymous

2007-12-19 16:23:21 · 4 answers · asked by Mariam 2

People are putting the number 666 on there body because of this man. He wants people to follow him. I am not!! I only follow God! http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=B-SC_xtXIJw&feature=related
Here is the 666 video http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=I15wsrNBxbI&feature=related

2007-12-19 16:22:17 · 21 answers · asked by Angel 3

That's ridiculous. You don't talk about Chuck roundly house kicking your mom.

2007-12-19 16:19:39 · 3 answers · asked by Anonymous

I hear so many say I need to be saved from sin. What sin? A 6000 year old mistake I had no part of? Okay here is the thing. I don't believe in Original Sin. I don't think the sins of the father should fall on the son. If God is all knowing and loving WHY would be he blame me for something two people did 6000 years ago? So with out Original Sin why do I need to be saved? There is no "nice" way to ask this, but don't Christins ever sick of being told they are worthless sinners for something they had no part in? What is the appeal of being a part of this?

2007-12-19 16:18:58 · 27 answers · asked by ~Heathen Princess~ 7

how would u react if I adopted 7 children and raised them each a different religion. not just branches of same religion either. completely different like taoism-christanity

2007-12-19 16:18:17 · 10 answers · asked by Anonymous

...Do Muslims have a winter holiday of some sort? If so, what's it called?

2007-12-19 16:16:25 · 8 answers · asked by Rachel the Atheist 4

I`ve heard many atheists say that the four gospels Mark, Luke, John, and Matthew (Correct) are all told in different ways? Do you know what I`m talking about? Whats the difference? Are the differences in Jesus life, testimony, commandments, etc?

This is useful information when debating fundies. Thanks

2007-12-19 16:16:23 · 14 answers · asked by Future 5

in order for "behemoth" to be present in Job's time. Wouldn't there have been more accounts of dinosaurs in other cultures if dinosaurs had been around that recently? Why isn't the Bible full of dinosaurs attacking people?

2007-12-19 16:16:04 · 16 answers · asked by Pull My Finger 7

I've been on here for a while, but it's really getting bad, tons of these questions are non-sense and are only put here to make people feel bad when the questions should help people learn.

2007-12-19 16:14:57 · 28 answers · asked by bryant s 4

is 42 the answer to life
or is it in a bible

2007-12-19 16:13:50 · 9 answers · asked by Anonymous

I know and I am thankful to God for giving me what I have and making me what I am today, but sometimes I do feel like screaming at him... Why me?

I want to know why he made me the way I am, no looks, no money, no physical attributes to die for, no nothing! Just an average non entity type of existence. Why? I feel I am not meant for this kind of life. Most of the time I am thankful for me just living, but sometimes i want to break these shackles and scream........

Am I wrong in feeling to scream? Shud I supress this feeling and go on thanking God? Or should I scream? Will it help?

2007-12-19 16:11:18 · 29 answers · asked by RAKSHAS 5

For example: When I was in Iraq, we often had Iraqi workers come onto the post for work. One day, I was walking by three workers as they were eating, and these two soldiers were just snickering, watching them. I stopped for a closer look (yes, I guess I was being nosy) and saw that the soldiers had given the Iraqi's MRE's-- pork-chow-mein MRE's, in fact, and had not enlightened the Muslims on the fact. I lunged forward and grabbed one of the MRE's, sending noodles and pork bits flying everywhere, while the two soldiers just LAUGHED at the whole thing.

I told the Iraqis what they were eating, which maybe I shouldn't have, because they were horrified-- almost to the point of tears-- that they had been eating pork.

Has anyone else seen this sort of utter degrade for another persons personal beliefs?

2007-12-19 16:11:01 · 10 answers · asked by ? 6

I heard it at church.
It goes like:
And He walks with me and He talks with me and
He tells me I am his own. And the things we shared as we terried there none other will ever know...
Something like that.
Know the song?

2007-12-19 16:06:19 · 22 answers · asked by Little Miss Sunshine 3

I was raised Catholic, and lived a tough life. Beyond my years of drugs, lying, pain and all that I did to continue that lifestyle, I have a belief in God-but unsure of specifics beyond that. My son, who is about to be 9, has a strong interest in God and Jesus (due to mostly my mother's influence). I find this to be fascinating...my mother lives half way across the country, but has this huge influence upon my son's life (as she should).

He reads the children's bible he has on a regular basis and begs to go to church with my mom and I every time she visits. He loves the catholic church and loves reading and learning stories about Jesus.

My question...what do I do with a child that has such a thirst for Jesus? I am not sure whether I believe in him or not, but if my son does then I want to support that. But, obviously I am not the teacher for him. I cannot answer his questions without feeling like a fraud. I want him to believe what I had, and have, such a hard time believ

2007-12-19 16:06:00 · 19 answers · asked by Kari D 3

2007-12-19 16:05:50 · 17 answers · asked by Anonymous

Why not Atheists vs. Jews, Muslims, or Christians vs. Hindus?

Personal experiences? Paranoia? Explain...

Personally, my highschool years left a bad taste in my mouth towards Christians, which I am still getting over. Yet, I still try to get along with everyone...though some still try and shove things down your throat.

2007-12-19 16:05:28 · 18 answers · asked by Josh X 2

what is the meaning of life?

2007-12-19 16:04:18 · 19 answers · asked by SpiderPig 2

Why?

2007-12-19 16:02:36 · 30 answers · asked by Anonymous

God has laser beam eyes and so does Jesus.

2007-12-19 16:00:48 · 13 answers · asked by Anonymous

I want an honest response with some critique and humor if you will?

2007-12-19 16:00:03 · 22 answers · asked by Anonymous

I mean, that is pretty unambiguous isn't it?

2007-12-19 15:59:51 · 7 answers · asked by Anonymous

What you think? Religions all over the world seem to have this message that God will come one day to destroy all evil including his bad evil angels as well as his created evil humans except a few humans God thought is not evil or have a good heart of change.

What will happen in 10,000 years from now without a sign of any supernatural beings on earth??? Will Humans accept religions and God or Gods are men made up inventions or will they continue to invent new religions to worship???

90% of all humans now believe in the existence of some sort of God but what about 10,000 years from today? How many percent would you think will believe in the same God or Gods as today?

2007-12-19 15:59:19 · 25 answers · asked by unabletoplaytennis 5

Please read this article and submit your response before reading the responses of others. I'm curious to hear you feelings about this. I will add my feelings later once I've seen some responses.

http://www.cnn.com/2007/US/12/19/btsc.tuchman.roadsideprayer/index.html

2007-12-19 15:58:43 · 3 answers · asked by Justin H 7

Now we all know this is the case with the United States and Saudi Arabia, But what would all the rest of you Christians do? Would you support the leaders of a country that is so high on Human rights violations and has made your religion illegal? How much money would it take for you to Shake their hands and visit them?

2007-12-19 15:56:39 · 5 answers · asked by Pathofreason.com 5

What happens when I die? What happens if their isn't the stairway to heaven? I firmly believe in God, but what happens?

2007-12-19 15:55:49 · 18 answers · asked by Titanium Bathtub 2

In what ways has learning about world religions influenced the way you think about religion?
Why is it important to learn about other peoples' beliefs?
How can you use this in the future?

2007-12-19 15:55:15 · 3 answers · asked by Anonymous

Does anyone believe in Karma? I mean do you really think that when people do sh*tty things to others out of ill will or gains that, that person will eventually pay for it? Hence the term: "What goes around comes around?". Speaking for myself I'm not too sure if I believe in Karma or not, but I wanted to get other opinions on it.

2007-12-19 15:53:04 · 12 answers · asked by grneyedgrly 4

Besides being able to go on laser beam fishing trips with Jesus.

2007-12-19 15:50:41 · 10 answers · asked by Anonymous