Religion & Spirituality - 22 December 2007

For anyone who has studied early Christianity with open eyes it is known that all the information we have on the life of Jesus is hearsay, and not very good hearsay at that. What is clear however, is that many teachings supposedely credited to Jesus seem to be taken directly from the Buddha who lived 400 years earlier. This could of course be coincidence, but his use of exact sayings coined by the Buddha could not. Jesus exact words can be found in the Buddhist Somadeva, which of course predates Christianity. What if Jesus was just a Buddhist teacher whos teachings were used by literary artists(already who most think wrote the gospel's, read the Jesus Papers and the Jesus Party by religion professors at top colleges), in the aid of a theological movement.

2007-12-22 05:26:17 · 15 answers · asked by Jett 4

2007-12-22 05:20:11 · 30 answers · asked by The Loiterer 3

The second commandment "Thou shalt not take the name of the Lord thy God in vain".

To some its just fun and God as our friend, should be mentioned (even in a light harted way) often as a way to honor Him. Is it a sin (4th) to use God's name in trivial matters or thoughtless repetition of His name?

2007-12-22 05:19:53 · 10 answers · asked by Mark 7 1

2007-12-22 05:19:07 · 5 answers · asked by Anonymous

2007-12-22 05:17:56 · 12 answers · asked by Lancaid 3

Why is it that most terrorist activities are usually taking place in Muslim majority countries and terrorism in non Muslim countries is done by Muslims in those countries ? What is the thread between Muslims performing terrorist activities and Islam ?
I hear from Muslims on bulletin boards that Islam condemns that killing of innocents, then what explains the killing of 50 people while praying in a mosque in Pakistan yesterday ?

2007-12-22 05:17:28 · 8 answers · asked by Anonymous

That God had you in His perfect plan? And that all of us are divine and that the universe cannot be complete until each of us realizes our full potential as children of the cosmos?

Awesome responsibility there, isn't it.

2007-12-22 05:16:58 · 16 answers · asked by Fancy That 6

This question is directed at religious parties but all answers are welcome here.

2007-12-22 05:14:14 · 7 answers · asked by Anonymous

If god loves all his children, he should love atheists too??

I am a hindu and hinduism dont condemnt athests to hell?
many of our saints and sages were atheists..they refused to believe in a personal god, kind or cruel

What you say ???

2007-12-22 05:11:49 · 29 answers · asked by ۞Aum۞ 7

How big of a scar would it leave,,,I'm bettin Christians would have a smaller incision.....

2007-12-22 05:09:52 · 31 answers · asked by Anonymous

Do you sense a spritual "Civil War"?

Can you see that because of the Church's comprimise to the call of Jesus Christ that many have fallen victim to spiritual slavery? Do you see how man has introduced institutions and doctrines that keep many in bondage to the law?
Did Jesus come to set the captive free?(whom the son sets free is free indeed).
Slavery vs. Freedom
Law vs Relationship (Love)
As the American Civil War looked as if it was the end of a nation it actually resulted in a nation that unified and became the strongest nation on the Earth. This battle was not avoided but in many cases involved brother vs. brother.

Also, please remember Eph 6:11 Put on the full armor of God so that you can take your stand against the devil's schemes. For our struggle is NOT AGAINST FLESH AND BLOOD, but against the rulers, against the authorities, against the powers of this dark world and against the spiritual forces of evil in the heavenly realms.
To those with ears to hear?

2007-12-22 05:03:52 · 7 answers · asked by A Voice 5

It seems that many agnostics are confused for atheists, or even miscategorize themselves as such. It's been my experience that most "atheists" don't believe that there is definitely no god, they just have no idea, which really makes them agnostics.

2007-12-22 05:03:42 · 15 answers · asked by Anonymous

2007-12-22 05:03:35 · 7 answers · asked by Lancaid 3

2007-12-22 05:02:47 · 18 answers · asked by hermit 4

2007-12-22 04:57:55 · 13 answers · asked by eliot3454 1

I am thinking about converting to Islam, and if there is any ex-Muslims or Muslims, give me a good reason to or not to convert. I live in Minnesota, USA.

2007-12-22 04:57:21 · 21 answers · asked by Anonymous

Is he really a Christian or should he resign?

2007-12-22 04:55:47 · 17 answers · asked by Anonymous

2007-12-22 04:53:08 · 25 answers · asked by Anonymous

Now in order to really answer this question u have to really know your bible........

If Jesus is God why did he just say so when here on earth?
One thing I have noticed as a continual thing is that Jesus never claimed to be God himself and never ever stated that he had his own powers, he stated they were from God and again when Satin tempted him he refered to God not himself........And as for beign our Lord yes he is but why does the Bible say that God gave him the Keys to Heaven and the authority to rule ...........hummmmmm dosent seem like he is god to me what is your opinion......Oh and one thing dont give me those same tired old scriptures that everyone always give like (if u have seen me u have seen the lord) I want more .......

2007-12-22 04:52:53 · 14 answers · asked by Kitty Kat 2

What is better, taking accountability for your own actions and living an honorable life on this planet, or heaping your sins upon a poor tortured Jew who died two thousand years ago so that your god can stand the miserable sight of you?

2007-12-22 04:51:57 · 20 answers · asked by Anonymous

science, or religion or socieity ??

or police ???....LOL

2007-12-22 04:47:51 · 62 answers · asked by ۞Aum۞ 7

If God gave us the tools, why should it be wrong to enjoy their full range of functionality?

2007-12-22 04:47:12 · 27 answers · asked by Anonymous

There are scriptures that support both ideas, so what's the consensus?

2007-12-22 04:44:49 · 6 answers · asked by Joao 3

but they are the only ones doing the talking. now they asked if they could come by and talk and I would like to talk with them if they also will listen. does any one have any good topics we can discuss that will make them have to open up the bible and read for themselves. Praise the Lord for any opertunity to open ;up our bibles

2007-12-22 04:39:46 · 9 answers · asked by mairszee 3

I read a book that said Mormons do believe that animals go to heaven when they die since they were creations of God made for devotion upon us. Do Catholics agree with this? If no, why?

2007-12-22 04:38:58 · 9 answers · asked by Joyful Days 3

where Jesus said something like those who were not against Him were for Him. It involved teachers of other sects teaching about Jesus.

2007-12-22 04:38:48 · 5 answers · asked by gismoII 7

We closely adhere to the bible in all our teachings and we preach bible truth from door to door as Jesus himself told his disciples to do.

Why does that scare people so much?

2007-12-22 04:38:44 · 23 answers · asked by Adamantium 4

Are all these the seven deadly Sins? or Am I wrong?

2007-12-22 04:36:15 · 11 answers · asked by Anonymous

Isn't there always one that you'd just love to be able to deduct 10 points from, plus all the thumbs down.

2007-12-22 04:35:24 · 21 answers · asked by cmw 6

2007-12-22 04:35:11 · 24 answers · asked by Nautilus 2