Religion & Spirituality - 20 December 2007

I'm 26 yrs old and have been baptised and made my first communion. My sister is having a baby in March and I might need to be confirmed to be the God Father.

How do I do this?

What's involved?

Will I be able to complete the process in time?

Thanks!

2007-12-20 07:52:49 · 5 answers · asked by Anonymous

i don't really take " oh my god" as something bad. i believe its not good to say because it becomes a habit, but i just don't worry about not saying it.
what about you, whats your sinful habit?

2007-12-20 07:49:49 · 28 answers · asked by Anonymous

Be specific in your answer. Crack your brain and let us reason together.

2007-12-20 07:49:08 · 21 answers · asked by Dominus Vobiscum 2

I am Catholic, but frankly I think most Catholics are anti-American and unpatriotic. They pounce on American imperfections while ignoring the glaring faults of foreign despots. Sometimes I think the Church as an institution resents American influence in the world and believes that God cannot work through nations but only through itself.

2007-12-20 07:47:50 · 16 answers · asked by ? 3

If you have a $50 gas station/convenience store gift card and you use it at the pump to pay for $42 of gasoline for your car and then later find that the pump malfunctioned and did not deduct the $42 from your gift card, leaving you with still $50, would you say something or keep the $50? Why would you make your decision and how would you feel about it afterwards?

2007-12-20 07:45:56 · 35 answers · asked by Anonymous

After all, no two lives in this physical manifestation are the same, so isn't it just possible that if there be an afterlife, the experiences of that afterlife will be different?

Think about this for a minute:

Our lives are in large part determined by the culture and society in which we are born and raised. Much of our life is already determined by the circumstance of our birth. In spiritual matters as well, how we relate to spirituality is in large measure dictated by the circumstances in which our life is lived. Each culture has its views on afterlife, just as each culture lives within a different framework in this present, physical life.

Considering this, isn't it possible that the afterlife, if we accept one, will be as varied and marvelous in experience as this present life? I see no reason why there should be no room for different experiences of afterlife, just as there are different experiences of present life. Why must it be one experience?

What do you think?

2007-12-20 07:45:27 · 17 answers · asked by Jack B, goodbye, Yahoo! 6

I have decided that atheism has absolutely nothing to do with whether you believe or disbelieve in any deity. The only true atheists are those who have made a formal study of logic and are capable of providing detailed proofs in the subject. By this definition, I suspect that many of you who consider yourselves atheists are, in fact, not. I hope this doesn't come as a shock to you.

By the way - I'm in the middle of an argument with a purported atheist who has redefined Christianity so that it has nothing to do with Christ, and has therefore concluded that I'm not a Christian. I'm trying to make a point here, so please don't get all huffy. Just tell me - is this a reasonable position to take, or would my insistence on it be adequate proof that I've finally gone completely 'round the bend?

2007-12-20 07:44:50 · 23 answers · asked by Anonymous

I just returned from a shopping venture and, as usual, I couldn't help but drop five bucks in the Salvation Army kettle. That organization has roots deep in Christianity, but throughout my life I've seen the good work they do whenever and wherever a need arises. Do you drop a few bucks in the kettle each year? Just curious. Thanks.

2007-12-20 07:44:34 · 43 answers · asked by Anonymous

Have you ever heard this story of it?


A little boy returned from Sunday school with a new perspective on the Christmas story. He had learned all about the Wise Men from the East who brought gifts to the Baby Jesus. He was so excited he could hardly wait to tell his parents.

As soon as he arrived home, he immediately began, "I learned all about the very first Christmas in Sunday school today! There wasn't a Santa Claus way back then, so these three skinny guys on camels had to deliver all the toys!

"And Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer with his nose so bright wasn't there yet, so they had to have this big spotlight in the sky to find their way around!"

2007-12-20 07:43:35 · 11 answers · asked by . 7

2007-12-20 07:41:26 · 39 answers · asked by Anonymous

it was He who created the sun's elliptical orbit?

2007-12-20 07:40:45 · 5 answers · asked by STFU Dude 6

Why or why not? Does it offend your beliefs? If, so what type of astrology

2007-12-20 07:40:23 · 14 answers · asked by dogwhisperer16 3

2007-12-20 07:38:55 · 25 answers · asked by Bride of Christ 6

...with regards to God?

It seems strange to me that so many believe evolution does anything with regards to faith.

What are your thoughts?
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Merry Christmas!

2007-12-20 07:38:27 · 21 answers · asked by super Bobo 6

2007-12-20 07:37:34 · 7 answers · asked by LA High Rise 5

Two questions for 5 points.

I am Agnostic, and have Bibles, an English Koran, and the book of Mormon.
I will tell you why I have these when I give the best answer.

2007-12-20 07:36:44 · 41 answers · asked by Sprinkle 5

I refuse to prove that I exist," says God, "for proof denies faith, and without faith I am nothing."

2007-12-20 07:34:46 · 12 answers · asked by Patty 2

Ok, I'm really atheist, I admit, but what is with the *drink* thing? I've determined it has something to do with when someone of the fundamentalist persuasion says something silly, but what's the significance behind the drinking? It's pervasive.

2007-12-20 07:34:10 · 8 answers · asked by Mr.Samsa 7

Does anyone know where I can find a nice set for a boy? Thanks.

2007-12-20 07:33:58 · 10 answers · asked by Cupid 6

Sure, I might have told a white lie here or there, and I usually fill a rental car up with regular, but did Jesus really need to die for me to make that right?

2007-12-20 07:33:57 · 41 answers · asked by Anonymous

Ok, not all of them, but in general.

2007-12-20 07:33:31 · 15 answers · asked by Anonymous

From what I understand creationists believe what they believe because the Bible dictates it. When asked about Dinosaurs one creationist says "That's God testing your faith" yet the bible says "God is not like man, He does not deceive" isn't a test like this a deception? Wouldn't that then negate the belief?

2007-12-20 07:29:12 · 26 answers · asked by coreykeizer 2

http://www.telegraph.co.uk/news/main.jhtml;jsessionid=JHPSTTVO4EG5FQFIQMGCFGGAVCBQUIV0?xml=/news/2007/12/20/nwise120.xml&6=7

reactions?

2007-12-20 07:28:22 · 35 answers · asked by BROOOOOKLYN 5

5.9 162 lbs brown hair blue eyes 18 male, I work full time as a waiter and will be going to university next fall. I do believe this is posible through witchcraft, if you want to try please answer and say what you look like.

2007-12-20 07:27:42 · 21 answers · asked by Anonymous

Some People Say I Won Some Say I lose. The problem is when i get off of suspenion people are going to be saying hahah you got beat up , you dont know how to fight and a whole bunch of mess Should i not say one word the whole day of school what should i do i asked before and people said just ignore them but if i ignore them they are going to keep saying it and the dude i got in a fight with is talking about me bad on his myspace what should i do i need advice

And pray that when i go back to school after the holiday break everything goes good

2007-12-20 07:26:08 · 15 answers · asked by Anonymous

2007-12-20 07:26:00 · 20 answers · asked by Anonymous

Please no copy and pastes --- you will not be considered for best answer.

Just explain in your own words what this means, and why it is important.

This is not meant as an attack --- I just don't know much about this and would like to know more.

Thank you!

2007-12-20 07:25:35 · 13 answers · asked by KL 6

My sister and her husband are going to have a baby girl in March and want me to be the Godfather, they are very Catholic and are going ot have her baptized in church. Do I have to be a confirmed member of the Catholic Church to be a Godfather? I was baptized, did first communion, but that's it.

2007-12-20 07:24:19 · 12 answers · asked by Anonymous

Then wouldn't that apply to Hilary Clinton as well as far as being President of The United States?

2007-12-20 07:23:51 · 28 answers · asked by Bride of Christ 6

2007-12-20 07:21:55 · 50 answers · asked by LA High Rise 5