Religion & Spirituality - 21 December 2007

Why can't you be perfect like your brother Jesus?

2007-12-21 09:03:40 · 15 answers · asked by Beavis Christ AM 6

Not trying to start a holy war, I just want to see how people's minds work in regards to religion.

2007-12-21 08:58:50 · 15 answers · asked by DiDi 1

2007-12-21 08:58:47 · 5 answers · asked by Anonymous

Where in the bible does it say that a man of God must be celibate to believe or teach the word of God to the world????? Please enlighten me........

2007-12-21 08:56:11 · 16 answers · asked by kate 3

Christians are fond of saying that God created Hell because it shows us that there are consequences for our actions.

They continue, and say that it's like our love for our children. If we really love them, we will punish them so they will be better people.

But would we punish them eternally?

And further, would it be love, if we created a place for Lucifer and made it also become a place for our children (whom you created) of eternal torment?

What if our children were rebellious? Would we then, ALLOW them to be tormented, and eternally burned and tortured and eventually annihilated in a lake of fire, because they were rebellious.

Does unconditional love exist? Should it? I've heard some parents say that nomatter what their child did, they would always love them and try to help them.

You say that the child won't accept the help?

But would you then make the only alternative for rebellion, a Hell for your child? Would you kill your child? Did God make this plan or not?

2007-12-21 08:55:56 · 35 answers · asked by John Galt 2

When Joseph was thrown into a well, then sold into slavery, how did God use that for good?

2007-12-21 08:55:08 · 7 answers · asked by JESUSFREAK 3

I just had my second experience with them, I have three,

what does this mean, I actually had a short conversation with one a few nights ago, are they protecting me, do they have a messege, am i a psychic, please only serious answers

2007-12-21 08:51:14 · 7 answers · asked by Anonymous

2007-12-21 08:50:26 · 4 answers · asked by Anonymous

My pastor was the godliest, kindest man I ever knew, but is quitting the ministry because he has learned that Jesus never existed, as well as other things wrong about Christianity.
He was a faithful and loving Christian for sixty years!
How is one supposed to keep believing in something, even when the evidence against it is overwhelming and conclusive?
That seems like intellectual dishonesty! Is a "relationship" with Jesus all the proof we need? I've been telling people that for years, but now I'm not so sure.
People sincerely believe many things that are just plain wrong: Jim Jones, Muhammad, Paul, Joseph Smith, The Flat Earth Society... are they all right because of their perceived relationships with their God?
Believing things that are unfounded seems, to me, to be potentially dangerous, or at best, it slows down progress!

I know about the parable of the sower, but it seems like a convenient explanation/addition to scripture to cover their bases/to just provide any answer

2007-12-21 08:50:15 · 18 answers · asked by John Galt 2

Or were they just "living in sin" all that time?

2007-12-21 08:50:04 · 20 answers · asked by Beavis Christ AM 6

2007-12-21 08:49:46 · 8 answers · asked by STFU Dude 6

So why are Christians getting so upset about people calling the Christmas tree a Holiday tree? The Christmas tree was originally used to celebrate the winter solstice in pagan religions, not Christmas. It was after Constantinople merged the two celebrations that the tree became a symbol for Christmas. Funny how people don't do their research.

2007-12-21 08:49:43 · 14 answers · asked by s7e28w81 5

If Jesus was born in the middle east, why are we bombarded with visions of a white man with golden coloured hair? How could christianity get it so wrong?

2007-12-21 08:49:28 · 25 answers · asked by hello_its_only_me 4

If bible is the word of god, how come there are so many different bibles.

2007-12-21 08:47:57 · 24 answers · asked by abcdefgh 2

Which of you can understand and possibly even relate to this?

2007-12-21 08:46:31 · 5 answers · asked by pwwatson8888 5

What proves mankind / atheism cannot be trusted?
The existence of the Bible.
(Eat your heart out I just proved you wrong.)
What's that? I'm a what? I can't hear you, my victory dance music is too loud !!!
Humans they never learn. (Learn from your mistakes, that's like asking a blind man which way is North?)

Can thou unscramble scrambled eggs?
True wisdom is in knowing you know nothing.- Socrates
Never proven wrong.

“I am not unintelligent, you are not unintelligent, I’m akin to the Bible, therefore unintelligible.”- Exousia Skotos

2007-12-21 08:45:59 · 22 answers · asked by Exousia Skotos 3

2007-12-21 08:45:10 · 41 answers · asked by ? 6

How come atheists get married when marriage is a holy matrimony between man woman and God dating back to the creation of humans? I mean I don’t see Christians picking up no atheist traditions (if you have any) and implementing them into their life.
And please dont say its a new age tradition cause its not.

2007-12-21 08:44:20 · 34 answers · asked by LA High Rise 5

Disclosure: I already asked this in the politics area of YA, trying it in the religion area to see what the difference in responses might be.

The establishment clause of the first amendment to the US constitution is generally interpreted to give freedom of religion. How does that apply to atheists? Generally speaking, religious discrimination has been condemned as illegal in theory, if not in practice, as long as a specific religion’s beliefs do not cause them to violate some other US law (e.g. fundamental Mormons and polygamy). But atheists are rarely given the same regard. Do you think atheists face discrimination? If the establishment clause guarantees freedom of religion, does it guarantee atheists freedom from religion? If not, why not?

For reference:
"Congress shall make no law respecting an establishment of religion, or prohibiting the free exercise thereof; ..."

2007-12-21 08:43:32 · 11 answers · asked by norm. 4

Would you say you like it more, or less than others, or just treat them all the same? Why?

2007-12-21 08:42:51 · 7 answers · asked by Anonymous

...still let your kids go to school if you think what they teach in school is wrong, why not yank them out and leave it to god and church to educate them?
They will be smarter if they're educated by god right?

2007-12-21 08:42:51 · 13 answers · asked by Anonymous

I've seen a lot of questions asking where the energy came from to perform the "big bang". I'm an atheist, I really don't know if the big bang happened or not I'm not sure what happened but I do know that the big bang makes tons more sense than a floating bearded man snapping his fingers.

So here's my question for you, Where did god come from?

2007-12-21 08:41:20 · 17 answers · asked by Frankenchrist 3

Just because they are men of God doesn't mean they should deprive themselves from having a wife and kids.

2007-12-21 08:40:59 · 33 answers · asked by Bachata Mouse 4

Maybe you get an inheritance. How much money do you need to retire on?

Is there a ministry you want to do, or a business you dream of starting?

Do you have family far flung, as I have, all over North America and Europe, that I know by email. Do you have distant family or friends you would visit?

Would you be satisfied living just like you do now?

Or does a world tour tempt you?

2007-12-21 08:40:18 · 4 answers · asked by Anonymous

You say you want a world without law, or with no religious type law.
What promises do you offer to me that you won't get greedy? What promises will I hear from those who know so much? Atheism sounds interesting, how can I be sure, it's not a trick? Do you really think humans can be trusted?
All humans?
Look around you, do you lock your doors at night?
Do you have secrets?
Tell me, wise and intelligent atheist, what promise do I have that another Hitler won't be born through atheism?

Don't fix what isn't broke, boys and girls.
Yes, I dare call life as is, perfect.
Deny, defy it, I promise it's a million times better than a world with no foundation for it's moral.
Prove God wrong, you'll only be proving him right.
God knows why.
Do you?

2007-12-21 08:40:02 · 21 answers · asked by Exousia Skotos 3

"Seven maids a' milking"?

2007-12-21 08:39:57 · 8 answers · asked by Anonymous

Again I have a lot of reasons that make me believe that I can live sinless.
1.Becuase once I accepted Christ I had never disobey God's commandment.
2.Every time I get temped,God guides me.
3.I have faith in God and he answer my prayers when I'm
Now do you believe that I'm sinless?
4.The Lord is my shepherd.
5.I could go on and on,but I'll end before it happen.

e-mail me if you want to commit about this and my believes.

2007-12-21 08:38:55 · 12 answers · asked by Anonymous

i only listen to christian music. i think a lot of the music out there today is really bad and has demonic spirits in it so i don't listen to it. but anyway. can someone list a lot of christian rock bands? here's some i like.

skillet
family force 5
pillar
jonah 33
subseven
switchfoot
12 stones

2007-12-21 08:38:11 · 15 answers · asked by crj624 1

The Bible talks about how Jesus (when he robed himself in flesh) was created lower than the angels.

Hebrews 2:9 (NLT)
"What we do see is Jesus, who "for a little while was made lower than the angels" and now is "crowned with glory and honor" because he suffered death for us. Yes, by God's grace, Jesus tasted death for everyone in all the world.


Then the Bible talks about the body of believers, those saved (the church)
Ephesians 5:23 (NLT)
For a husband is the head of his wife as Christ is the head of his body, the church; he gave his life to be her Savior.

Then the bible calls the CHURCH Christ's bride
Ephesians 5:27
He did this to present her to himself as a glorious church without a spot or wrinkle or any other blemish. Instead, she will be holy and without fault.

So my question is: when we, the body of believers (the church) arrive in heaven for eternity, will we still be outranked by the angels? Or will we ( as Christ's bride) out rank them.

2007-12-21 08:38:08 · 10 answers · asked by Cherub 3

2007-12-21 08:35:59 · 22 answers · asked by STFU Dude 6