Religion & Spirituality - 20 December 2007

2007-12-20 08:53:44 · 8 answers · asked by M. 2

2007-12-20 08:53:09 · 6 answers · asked by Anonymous

2007-12-20 08:51:37 · 21 answers · asked by Anonymous

Wouldn't that be the next logical step?

I'm not even saying that's a bad idea, I'm just wondering if you've thought about it.

2007-12-20 08:51:15 · 33 answers · asked by David L 1

2007-12-20 08:51:09 · 10 answers · asked by Anonymous

1) Do you know any Catholics personally, other than those here on R&S?

2) On what do you base your judgment of Catholicism? (Cite specific sources, please: "My pastor," "The book (fill in the title)", etc.

3) Have you ever listened to what Catholics here have told you about the Faith? If so, why do you reject what they have told you?

Thanks in advance. I'll be interested in the answers.

2007-12-20 08:50:38 · 11 answers · asked by Wolfeblayde 7

Mormons claim that Jesus was not from heaven, but was a man that became a god

and we can do the same thing, point out to me any mormon memebers if i am wrong so far

In Mormon theology there are three Priesthoods: the Aaronic Priesthood which is an appendent to the Melchizdek Priesthood, the Melchizedek Priesthood, and the Patriarchal Priesthood.

The bible indicates that there is only one such person who may be given the title Melchizedek:

Hebrews: 7-11:16

And what we have said is even more clear if another priest like Melchizedek appears, 16one who has become a priest not on the basis of a regulation as to his ancestry but on the basis of the power of an indestructible life. For it is declared:
"You are a priest forever,
in the order of Melchizedek."[a]

Mormons offer the same title of priesthood. That from then on is reserved for Jesus alone,

whatsmore, freemasonry offers the same rank to level 19 initiates,

Is this how you become gods yourselves?

2007-12-20 08:50:21 · 14 answers · asked by Anonymous

I've often wondered at the inadequacies that gnaw at us constantly. It would seem that we feel heavily our insecurities and do not trust our own capabilities.

I think people find security in boundaries; it would seem that mankind has the inborn need to know his limits. In all facets of life, we defer to others: we have bosses and governors, and presidents, and ministers...all the way up to God.

It would seem that these superiors are there as required checks, a hold on the idea of our own selves being our guiding lights. We abdicate our independence and also our responsibility. We can claim innocence when we can claim a superior--we can also claim forgiveness, merely for the asking, without restoration or redress of grievances.

What do you think? Are we so unsure of ourselves and unwilling to be responsible for ourselves that we set in place superiors to provide boundaries and absolution? If we were our own God and master, would we also fairly mete out our own justice?

2007-12-20 08:49:15 · 15 answers · asked by Jack B, goodbye, Yahoo! 6

Why don't they have no moral Values?

2007-12-20 08:47:46 · 20 answers · asked by Anonymous

life saving, cancer disappearing, etc...

2007-12-20 08:45:02 · 18 answers · asked by Anonymous

2007-12-20 08:43:43 · 12 answers · asked by Anonymous

Watchtower 1/15/06, pg 25 "Instead of being motivated by “the spirit of the world,” we are led by God’s spirit, which produces in us such qualities as love and self-control. (Galatians 5:22, 23)"

Watchtower 5/15/06, pg 22 "What these observers overlook is that the Witnesses manifest such qualities as love, peace, kindness, goodness, mildness, and self-control because they are led by God’s holy spirit. (Galatians 5:22-25) This should add credibility to their message."

What is the differance between being "inspired" by God and "led" by him? Just exactly how does that work?

2007-12-20 08:43:19 · 9 answers · asked by isnrblogdotcalm 5

2007-12-20 08:43:12 · 15 answers · asked by ben t 3

When God created genders why would God have a gender?

2007-12-20 08:42:20 · 22 answers · asked by Anonymous

A few minutes ago, a million fundies crawled out of the woodwork with their anti-catholic "Call No Man Father" routine. Do I have to correct these people constantly?

Perhaps the most pointed New Testament reference to the theology of the spiritual fatherhood of priests is Paul’s statement, "I do not write this to make you ashamed, but to admonish you as my beloved children. For though you have countless guides in Christ, you do not have many fathers. For I became your father in Christ Jesus through the gospel" (1 Cor. 4:14–15).

2007-12-20 08:41:43 · 18 answers · asked by Anonymous

2007-12-20 08:41:38 · 19 answers · asked by EM 6

Or would you need proof? So if someone says they are a christian do you believe them or do you need proof? Just because some says they are something doesn't make it so...
your thoughts and comments please....

2007-12-20 08:40:52 · 18 answers · asked by Bride of Christ 6

If there is a Christian God, and He relies on Christians to spread the Gospel to those who haven't heard, what would that same Christian God do if Christianity disappeared from the face of the earth. No Christians, No Gospel Message. Would He then be forced to "show" Himself?

2007-12-20 08:40:34 · 18 answers · asked by Gypsy 4

AND FOR SOME RESON, i don't have a spell check,,, why?

2007-12-20 08:39:51 · 30 answers · asked by Anonymous

- Convert to our God or face eternal Hell
- Do not worship any other God
- All other religions are wrong anyway
- "The fool says in his heart, no god" (So you're a fool if you disagree with it lol)

2007-12-20 08:39:22 · 18 answers · asked by Ordin 3

Aren't we risking the possibility of not getting into heaven?

2007-12-20 08:38:46 · 17 answers · asked by ►solo 6

Is Allah a pimp?

2007-12-20 08:36:29 · 17 answers · asked by Traveler 5

I hope that many will be able to see Jesus and put focus on him and not the fat man and posse. Happy Holidays be safe and may you be blessed...Ya prince in the kingdom of God.

2007-12-20 08:36:21 · 10 answers · asked by princecurtis7 2

A simple "For" or "Against" will suffice, or a "Yes" or a "No"...

Or, are many of you so addicted to THIS forum that you simply could NOT abstain from it for 24 hours???

Again, a simple "For" or "Against". Please, NO need for Religious Rants. Let's "keep it simple", Yes?

2007-12-20 08:35:00 · 11 answers · asked by Anonymous

Do they go to hell? I nkow you christians are small minded but even you have to realize that out of several billion people that SOMEWHERE on the planet there are people that go their whole lives without literally ever hearing about christianity or the name jesus christ, granted they are in remote areas but none the less. Do they go to hell?

2007-12-20 08:34:18 · 29 answers · asked by Ordin 3

2007-12-20 08:33:23 · 19 answers · asked by Axel ∇ 5

I would like to one day become a missionary not only to spread God's word but to also help people in other countries and teach English (I'm majoring in english). I am also engaged, but my fiance would love to do this too, at some point in our lives. What websites can i look up? I want to particularly go to the Philippines...I went there a few years ago and it is my second home, but also i would love to be called anywhere. thanks

2007-12-20 08:32:52 · 5 answers · asked by *Tessie* 3

Then they can come together and say praise and thanks to us Christians who created them.Enough of the hating I say then they can love us poor Christians too.

2007-12-20 08:29:56 · 26 answers · asked by Anonymous

Why do they have seperate schools? What are some of the different beliefs?

2007-12-20 08:29:39 · 16 answers · asked by Anonymous

2007-12-20 08:28:11 · 6 answers · asked by Anonymous