Religion & Spirituality - 20 December 2007

I see the claim that "America was founded on Judeo-Christian principles" constantly here.

Can anyone please tell me what uniquely Judeo-Christian principles formed the foundation for America?

Thanks in advance.

2007-12-20 04:58:00 · 4 answers · asked by Anonymous

Did Jesus claim to be god, is this mentioned in the Bible if yes where ,if not why not?

2007-12-20 04:56:27 · 17 answers · asked by gasp 4

2007-12-20 04:55:37 · 26 answers · asked by Anonymous

I believe that He has always existed and was always GOd.

2007-12-20 04:55:11 · 15 answers · asked by Anonymous

This ? goes to all... regardless of your religion or non-religion.
Hypothetically, if you had to practice a different set of beliefs, which would it be. And why?
Please state what you are changing FROM.

Me?
From Atheism to some kind of Paganism....or maybe Budism
Because it would be more nature-based or philosophical.

2007-12-20 04:53:57 · 38 answers · asked by Yinzer from Sixburgh 7

Some religious friends and/or colleagues say " Oh, I'm going to pray that I get a good job." Or pray for other things that are totally in their control. Why don't people just take responsibilty for their own lives instead of putting it in God's hands?

2007-12-20 04:52:54 · 23 answers · asked by kidfree 4

Ok - what do you think of this:

I was raised a Jehovah's Witness, but my father never really was one. He is a horrible person and I hope he dies, BUT, when I was 11, he verbally abused me so bad it got to the point he told me he hated me, wished I wasn't born (I'm his only daughter and his oldest child - how nice) and told me he never wanted to see me again.
I was an outcast in the church because my dad had left my mom but still lived in the finished basement - so since we still associated and such i was considered "bad association" by them.

So - being 11 and all - I was obviously depressed.

One day after a church session, I had a meeting with Elders (meaning i did something bad). I forget what it was about, but they told me the same thing my Grandfather did.. That I have no reason to be depressed. If I really loved Jehovah, I would be happy.

My grampa actually said "how dare you be depressed when you know Jehovah. Don't you love him?"

Is that horrible or what?

2007-12-20 04:52:47 · 16 answers · asked by LS 3

Today I've seen questions with these links:
http://www.battlecry.com
http://www.holycrusade.net

It seems that some religious believers equate mere disagreement with armed conflict. Someone disagrees with us! Time to fight!

What happened to plain old discussion and logical persuasion? What happened to letting someone be when you can't come to a common conclusion?

I look at the violence in the world, see web sites like this and I conclude that the world would be much better off without religion.

2007-12-20 04:52:00 · 10 answers · asked by DogmaBites 6

As I prepare to eat my disgustingly healthy lunch, pre-holiday gorging. :-P

2007-12-20 04:51:41 · 34 answers · asked by Anonymous

Okay. I try to make my decisions based on a feeling of peace and love (expansion) in my heart (Christians call this the Holy Spirit). Usually, I follow this, but yesterday I did not.

I REALLY wanted to buy a mower with the money my grandma gave me for Christmas (our grass is getting really long, and I usually borrow my friend's mower, but wish I didn't have to). I decided to buy a 2nd hand mower from the old man down the road, who fixes them up and sells them cheap (with no warranty). My heart felt empty with my decision... I knew I was being told, "No, don't do it." But I REALLY WANTED to do it, so I did anyway.

The mower worked really well when he demonstrated it to me. My hubby mowed a swath through our "lawn" about 3 meters wide, then it ran out of fuel. But now it won't start. We tried & tried, to no avail.

This morning I prayed to God to make the mower work. Yet I felt emptiness in my heart when I prayed that prayer.

So what is the lesson that this is teaching me?

2007-12-20 04:49:08 · 38 answers · asked by MumOf5 6

Is history repeating itself with the ultra right wing conservatives, the Islamic extremist ultra conservative Jews?

Why are so many on a race back to the dark ages?

2007-12-20 04:47:35 · 21 answers · asked by Atrum Animus AM 4

I'm New, be Gentle!! I am Learning Here!!

2007-12-20 04:47:30 · 30 answers · asked by ? 4

I know we aren't descended from apes, but share a common ancestor. My question is, if we were created by God, weren't apes and/or that common ancestor also created by God? Define "God's image" for those of you going that route.

2007-12-20 04:47:09 · 11 answers · asked by Anonymous

Does it say we obtain salvation through works? Exact location, please.

2007-12-20 04:46:53 · 7 answers · asked by SpiritRoaming 7

I just got the Zondervan NIV Student Bible Compact Edition a little over a year ago, and it is falling apart. I'm looking at replacing that Bible with a new Student Bible, but I was looking for suggestions.

Right now, I have the Compact Italian Duo-Leather in the Blue/Green. I really love how that Bible is with the Guided tour and everything. My previous Bible was the NIV Teen Bible which I have outgrown.

I need to have a smaller Bible because I keep it with me in my purse throughout the day. Do you have any suggestions on good student Bibles that will withstand a LOT of use and that I will not outgrow in the very near future.

I really like little guided tour information and extra commentaries within my Bibles.

Thanks so much for the help everybody! =]

2007-12-20 04:45:32 · 4 answers · asked by SignsofPoetry 2

my bf and i always argue about religion..i am catholic and he is a born again christian..he is a very strict one..(i dont know why but i think its because his mom and dad used to argue alot about religion too..his mom is jehovah's witness and his dad is born again christian aswell..his mom and dad dont argue anymore these days, i am not sure but thats what he told me)..and they all used to be catholics!

anyway, i am confuse, my entire family is catholic, not very strict though.bapstized catholic..always been in a catholic school since the frst day of school until the last day of highschool..first communion..confirmation..
i still respect our saints and Mother Mary, however i dont pray to them..i mean I only pray to God..
i have forgotten how to pray the rosary..ie the mysteries of the rosary and the prayers after the 5th mystery
sometimes, i have doubts in the bible, the bible contradicts itself?? (pls do correct me if im wrong)
i dont go to church on Sundays regularly.

2007-12-20 04:44:46 · 11 answers · asked by Anonymous

I am disgusted with the true origins of this holiday and how this christmas does not really honor Jesus Christ at all and how the world would rather follow the traditions of men than obey the commandments of Jehovah God.

But I also have a problem. my mother's side of the family chooses to only get together once a year and it's on the pagan christmas day. what do i do?? I also have a young son, i don't want to confuse him for I am going to teach him the truth not pagan stuff. i also don't want him to never see the family either. But would being there make us a participant in the holiday? I don't really know how to go about this. How can I go about this with out offending them and causing them to think that we are just abandoning them?

those who also choose not to celebrate answer only please. thank you.

2007-12-20 04:43:33 · 51 answers · asked by Anonymous

2007-12-20 04:42:14 · 6 answers · asked by inbetweendays 5

I went to a baseball game a few years back and both teams held hands and prayed for god to aid them before going on the field to compete.

When whichever team won, they thanked god for answering their prayers.

So the other team wasn't good enough for this "loving" god that supposedly is not going to judge us until the end?

I would love to have seen them get up there and say "I would like to thank god for aiding our team, as we obviously love him more than the other team."

What a great god you all have!

2007-12-20 04:40:19 · 13 answers · asked by LS 3

I understand that for some being Catholic or Jewish or Mormon or (Insert religion here) is a cultureal heritage rather that a personally chosen belief system but would someone please explain the propensity of so many Catholics in America to personally disagree with fundimental doctrines of their church and still refer to themselves as Catholic?

2007-12-20 04:38:16 · 13 answers · asked by Mike B 5

If you believe a God or Gods is responsible for the creation of humans, why would they be made to die? Also, why the 50-80 general age range? Why don't humans live to be 300? If you don't believe humans were created by God, but believe in a God, what are your thoughts on human death?

Also state your religion.

2007-12-20 04:37:32 · 33 answers · asked by Take it from Toby 7

Suppose your teenage son was a normal kid, had a bit of an attitude, and occasionally did things you forbade him to do like staying out too late - but he wasn't really EVIL, just a normal teenager? And suppose you knew that he was headed for an eternal fire - he'd never be killed, just be horribly burned forever and ever? And suppose further that you had the power to prevent this from happening. Would you do it, regardless of how angry you were? (I mean, eternal fire for coming in after curfew is overkill, don't you think?)

If you would prevent the eternal fire from happening to your disobedient son, then you are more moral and good than the Biblical god.

2007-12-20 04:37:19 · 14 answers · asked by catrionn 6

If so, did Jesus come to save the apes from their sins as well?

This is actually a serious question. But humorous answers are accepted as well (as long as its in good taste). Just behave people. Behave. LOL 8^O

2007-12-20 04:35:59 · 29 answers · asked by Dr. G™ 3

2007-12-20 04:35:45 · 13 answers · asked by Capri 1230 3

I hate nasty monkeys and they don't make a point

2007-12-20 04:32:11 · 13 answers · asked by ? 4

Matthew 11:11

“This is the one about whom it is written:
Behold, I am sending my messenger ahead of you;
he will prepare your way before you.
Amen, I say to you,
among those born of women
there has been none greater than John the Baptist;
yet the least in the kingdom of heaven is greater than he.”


So where does that leave us who also believe in God and Jesus, who don’t even come close to the goodness of John the Baptist.?

I always thought I would be a least in heaven, not deserving of a mansion, I’d settle for a rock by a spring.

Or Are we all considered the least in heaven? ( Except the major saints, who I thought John was). It’s left me a little confused. A little clarification is all I’m asking for.

2007-12-20 04:30:57 · 14 answers · asked by I'm Here 4

2007-12-20 04:30:04 · 15 answers · asked by Anonymous

Quick poll: What is your religion and do you have any idea what I am talking about or why I would be so happy that there will be no official congressional holiday/recess?

2007-12-20 04:27:07 · 12 answers · asked by queen of snarky-yack again 4

Heaven, Hell, on Earth, I mean honestly......

What if your loved ones were in the opposite place?

Maybe it is a good thing that we eventually perish and go from world to world.........

2007-12-20 04:26:43 · 14 answers · asked by Anonymous

2007-12-20 04:26:39 · 7 answers · asked by Anonymous