Religion & Spirituality - 19 December 2007

if the christian god is everywhere and everywhen, (supposing he knows the future) then he would know that eve would eat the apple. why would he still say that eating the apple would cause them to die??

why not just get a different punishemnt??

why so harsh?

and i know some of the more lame responses "because they didnt listen to god" "because god is all-powerful"

give me a real reason Yawheh was so hard on adam and eve.

Why does sin cause death??

2007-12-19 15:00:36 · 29 answers · asked by Luzifer 2

2007-12-19 15:00:31 · 5 answers · asked by Anonymous

So, for all of you who don't believe in pursuing the glory of the Creator, what good UNSELFISH reasons do you have for dating and getting married.

Just curious.

2007-12-19 14:58:41 · 32 answers · asked by Anonymous

If God is such a forgiving God, and has a heart, and all this. Then how can he POSSIBLY be SO cruel as to condemn someone to burn for eternity??

2007-12-19 14:57:40 · 49 answers · asked by Phyrekiss 6

What is the denomination of the church you attend?

2007-12-19 14:57:21 · 13 answers · asked by fishslayer 2

2007-12-19 14:56:41 · 11 answers · asked by Enigma®Ragnarökin' 7

In many official government documents, the word God is used many many times. God is on our money, on the seal, used in Court Rooms, etc., etc. But Jesus or Christ is not named officially anywhere in the Constitution, Declaration of Independance or in any official government document. Although Jesus is mentioned in numerous speeches by some of our leaders, these are not official documents. Many of our founding fathers were Masons. George Washington even took his oath on a St James Bible from the New York Masonic Lodge. With the rule that a Mason must believe in the God of Abraham, which would include three great faiths, is this the God that our founding fathers were refering to? How can Christians claim that this country was founded on their values and their values alone? Can't other people who also believe in the God of Abraham claim any responsibility for the founding of this nation?

2007-12-19 14:56:35 · 5 answers · asked by Brad M 5

Do you see any danger in this?

2007-12-19 14:55:18 · 16 answers · asked by Anonymous

So there are LOTS of people in third world countries who have never heard about God, or jesus, or anything like that. Many have died not ever hearing about it. Many in the past, surely, many in the future.

According to the bible, anyone who does not accept christ burns in hell for eternity or something like that.

so are we to assume that ALL THESE PEOPLE are going to (or currently in) hell just because they dont believe in Jesus?

2007-12-19 14:54:15 · 15 answers · asked by Phyrekiss 6

If this is true, do you know if they are called "The LDS Internet Regulators" or something similar?

I'm talking about using contacts and fans to coordinate the removal of questions and answers that they find offensive or in their opinion besmirches their "church".

Further, does anybody know if someone working for Yahoo! is in anyway showing favoritism towards the Mormon's that keep doing all of this reporting. It seems like I get a lot more questions about the Mormons removed than any of my other's that I feel are no more provocative.

2007-12-19 14:53:47 · 15 answers · asked by ? 3

are more persecuted than almost any other group!!??

A poll taken in 1999 asked people whether they would vote for an otherwise perfectly qualified person as president if they were....

a woman (95% would)
Roman Catholic (94%)
Jewish (92%)
Mormon (79%)
homosexual (79%)
or atheist (49%) !!!!!!!!!

Why are so many people offended and put off by the fact that not only do we not share THEIR beliefs, but we have NO beliefs? Atheists are much more persecuted than you think, and I can imagine that if it were physically obvious that someone were an atheist, there would be a lot of hate crimes against us.

2007-12-19 14:53:27 · 16 answers · asked by ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? 3

Thak you for your answers! :)

Have a wonderful night/day! :)

2007-12-19 14:52:03 · 22 answers · asked by Moon :) 7

2007-12-19 14:51:50 · 30 answers · asked by Anonymous

I just got done reading a fascinating email. Its called, "If you can read this, I can prove God exists." The points that the guy brings up seem valid. Essentially the email says that even if matter and galaxies were formed from unintelligent design, it is impossible for languages (such as DNA) to emerge unless there is some kind of "mind" that designs it. This does make sense in my opinion, seeing as how complex of a language DNA is.

2007-12-19 14:51:44 · 36 answers · asked by Anonymous

I often hear fundamentalists say Jesus is the only way into Heaven and that by Jesus only they can be saved, etc...

But how do you know it's Jesus?
You've never met him. You read an account of him in a Book. But even if that book is the perfect word of God, it can't have captured his whole person (a biography is not a full person), nor can it ever be grasped in its entirety. When you do your prayers to Jesus, how do you know the Jesus you have in mind is really Jesus? If Jesus is more than just a word, surely you would need an understanding of who that person is. How do you know?

2007-12-19 14:51:09 · 14 answers · asked by Anonymous

(Thanks to Ecterbob and Rammie)

2007-12-19 14:51:00 · 13 answers · asked by Anonymous

I dont know if God is real or not. Please give me your opinions on if he is or not. Thank you. Bye!

2007-12-19 14:50:15 · 15 answers · asked by Metallica Panic of Fall Out Korn 1

noticed it too? there are a lot of negative vibes out there! it wasn't like this this afternoon! religion and spirituality is on fire!

have you noticed this too?

2007-12-19 14:49:31 · 15 answers · asked by Anonymous

Should a modern cult of the Goddess Athena appear, would it be popular?

Athena was the Goddess of Wisdom, protector of Mankind and Civilisation. She was female, but also a warrior. She defended the weak, rewared righteousness and heroic endeavour. But she would forgive her enemies and those who commited wrongings. She was meant to be a guide and a protector to humanity, which she believed was meant to elevate itself to the level of gods.

She valued knowledge, compassion, courage and strength.

I think she could become very popular again to occidental people, given a good Cult leader. She offers a bit of fantasy (like all greek myths), but good, simple-based values.

In fact, she is present in some recent pagan traditions. She can be seen on some South American coins, on the Seal of California and the symbol of the US Women's Army Corp and many other places and items.

2007-12-19 14:48:17 · 18 answers · asked by Anonymous

Please read before commenting.
this is one writing about the dead sea scrolls.
no comparisons please just how it effected you.
http://www.thenazareneway.com/from_enoch_to_the_dead_sea_scrolls.htm

2007-12-19 14:47:02 · 4 answers · asked by BJ Freeman sic itur ad astra 6

christians said nothing comes from nothing, so who made God?

2007-12-19 14:45:40 · 27 answers · asked by Anonymous

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Something a little more festive and creative than "Happy Solstice."

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2007-12-19 14:44:36 · 19 answers · asked by NHBaritone 7

there are a quite a lot in O.T. and a few in the N.T.
so put the coffee on or drink a monster(not good 4 u ) and start reading. I'll check back tom. have fun

2007-12-19 14:43:52 · 17 answers · asked by JESUSFREAK 3

I recently answered a question and came up with a question of my own.
If you died today, or anytime soon while you hold your currret beliefs, without a boring sermon, would you be burning tomorrow, flying around as an angel, living on a paradise earth, ruling your own universe? Or what religion would you rather have been? A muslim perhaps, and why?
I would feel sorry for some of you people who believe in a burning hell and think you are going to burn in it because of some unforgiveable sin you committed. Your religion has done you no justice if that's the case. I don't personally know of a religion that doesn't realise the extent of God's forgiveness and of course the ultimate sacrifice he made, that of his Son, in order for us to be given forgiveness. Not by anything you physically can do will earn you forgiveness, only by understanding and accepting Jesus sacrifice. Sorry for getting off track, but if anyone wants to discuss that further, email me.

2007-12-19 14:43:44 · 9 answers · asked by Anonymous

Whose personal notes were recently published that revealed that she doubted the existence of Jesus even to the end? She is a famous humanitarian.

What early 1st Century, Christian sect doubted the physical existence of Jesus?

Of the 66 books in the KJV Bible, how many books were originally there to select from? and Why did they choose the books they did?

Name three huge, visible miracles that occurred at the moment of Jesus' death.

How many historians were alive in the Palestine area during the time Jesus was supposed to be alive?

What Christian POP band (late 80's early 90's) Had to change their name from "Pray for Rain" to another name: What was the name changed to?

Which Pope said the following:
"What profit has this myth of Christ not brought us?

What early church historian (father) confessed to "adding" (forging) Jesus to history records to make Jesus seem real?

Which were there more of, martyred Christians or Witches burned at the stake?

See if you can answer b4 looking!

2007-12-19 14:42:24 · 8 answers · asked by The Burninator 1

All Faith In God

2007-12-19 14:39:58 · 7 answers · asked by Anonymous

2007-12-19 14:39:20 · 18 answers · asked by Anonymous

who has more power out of the 3? do they share same thoughts and belief?

2007-12-19 14:37:57 · 10 answers · asked by Anonymous

No Sarcasm please...if you are Atheist, then please do not question the existence of Heaven or Hell...1 word answers please.

2007-12-19 14:34:40 · 26 answers · asked by fishslayer 2

Such thing as a "pope" shouldn't even exist.

2007-12-19 14:34:38 · 20 answers · asked by Anonymous