Religion & Spirituality - 22 December 2007

2007-12-22 03:54:16 · 8 answers · asked by S i r i 1

the people that commit suicide will enter heaven...there are mentally challenged,we all come short of the glory of God...and who could say that our last breath could not be in repentance

2007-12-22 03:53:52 · 13 answers · asked by loveChrist 6

2007-12-22 03:53:20 · 1 answers · asked by S i r i 1

Ok, I have seen this question asked a lot and I know the answer as to what Jehovah's Witnesses believe about the number 144,000 (Rev 7:4, 14:1)

But what do other religions believe? As a Catholic no one ever told me about this verse, I found it one day in the Bible and years later the JWs explained it to me.

So, what do YOU believe this number (and the verses) means??? (and please tell us whether that is the official stance of your religion or your personal opinion, thank you)

A kind request to the answerers and all interested to return to this question once in a while to "hear" what everyone else as to say too. We could all learn from this. :-)

2007-12-22 03:52:49 · 16 answers · asked by Anonymous

Drunk and always happy like a child, or sober, adult and know the truth?

2007-12-22 03:52:39 · 20 answers · asked by NONAME 3

My friend invited me to her baptism at her church and I went and she was wearing clothes and I told her baptism was about becoming clean and you can't become clean if you have your clothes on, you know??

2007-12-22 03:52:33 · 6 answers · asked by Little Angel 1

Archbishop of Wales, Dr Barry Morgan, has made some comments that have offended some of us atheists. Read this short article and see what you think. Is this an attack our views? I pray to scientists that its not.

http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/wales/7156783.stm

2007-12-22 03:51:43 · 18 answers · asked by skullpicker 3

I am a Wiccan, and i believe in the Three Fold Law, but if someone is purposely destroying your life, is it bad to send some of that negativity back at them, like a karma spell? i dont mean like kill them, just bounce it back.

2007-12-22 03:51:07 · 11 answers · asked by Toby S 2

It seems, at least in some people's eyes, hordes of us are on the march. Unstoppable, unreasonable, not open to debate...

From a BBC news article.
Dr Barry Morgan [The Archbishop of Wales] said: "All of this is what I would call the new "fundamentalism" of our age. It allows no room for disagreement, for doubt, for debate, for discussion.

http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/wales/7156783.stm

Does he mean us?

But then he is also against "Biblical fundamentalism":
"God is not exclusive, he is on the side of the whole of humanity with all its variety."
Is that recognisably Christianity? Biblical Christianity?

Comments from atheists, athiests, Christians and others are welcome.

2007-12-22 03:51:02 · 5 answers · asked by Pedestal 42 7

my family has a tradition at christmas of having a candle in the window-it represents a light for all that arent home to have a way of finding it-with so many of our soldiers overseas would it be good to put out a light to remember them by----

any thoughts-thanks for any answers-smile and enjoy the day

2007-12-22 03:50:35 · 4 answers · asked by lazaruslong138 6

Is this a common position maintained by many? That

a) Christians object if stores do not wish ALL their customers "Merry Christmas," and

b) Christians object if non-Christians have celebrations that - for all intents and purposes - are a recognition of Christmas.

I know many people do not hold both of these opinions, but I'm interested in your comments regarding this appearance of hypocrisy.

Can someone help me understand?

2007-12-22 03:46:13 · 13 answers · asked by Anonymous

trisigima 337, I agree that it is no harm in knowing the truth. I think it is hypocracy to teach your kids about a false Santa when the bible says thou shalt not lie or have any false God's before me. We know Christ was NOT born on Christmas, and this holiday is simply about commercialism, so go shopping until you're broke, over-eat, and complain to whomever will listen afterwards! (ha-ha)

2007-12-22 03:44:44 · 11 answers · asked by p0eticwoman 1

why the no. 6?

2007-12-22 03:36:27 · 17 answers · asked by Anonymous

2007-12-22 03:35:51 · 16 answers · asked by Kiltie Man 2

Pastor Fred W. Phelps stated this and my son read it:

"THANK GOD FOR 20000 DEAD SWEDES, WISH IT WERE MORE".

We sincerely hope and pray that all 20,000 Swedes are dead, their bodies bloated on the ground or in mass graves or floating at sea feeding sharks and fishes or in the bellies of thousands of crocodiles washed ashore by tsunamis. These filthy, ****** Swedes have a satanic, draconian law criminalizing Gospel preaching, under which they prosecuted, convicted and sentenced Pastor Ake Green to jail - thereby incurring God's irreversible wrath - Westboro Baptist Church

Now my son doesn't attend church and refuses to pray to God.

He is still a good boy and all but I don't want my son to go to hell when Jesus come.

I don't know what to tell him since we are Swedish people and that pastor is real and really said that.
My son says that if Christian leaders are such ... then that's pretty much the religion.

Some advise please.

2007-12-22 03:35:39 · 17 answers · asked by Anonymous

2007-12-22 03:33:45 · 3 answers · asked by Anonymous

1. Pay your taxes too, for these same two reasons. For government workers need to be paid so they can keep on doing God’s work, serving you. Pay everyone whatever he ought to have; pay your taxes and import duties gladly, obey those over you, and give honor and respect to all those who it is due.
-Romans 13:6-7

2."For Christ died for sins once for all, the righteous for the unrighteous, to bring you to God. He was put to death in the body but made alive by the Spirit..." -1 Peter 3:18

3. "We also know that law is made not for the righteous but for lawbreakers and rebels, the ungodly and sinful, the unholy and irreligious; for those who kill their fathers or mothers, for murderers, for adulterers and perverts, for slave traders and liars and perjurers--and for whatever else is contrary to the sound doctrine that conforms to the glorious gospel of the blessed God, which he entrusted to me."
Timothy 1:9-11

2007-12-22 03:32:51 · 7 answers · asked by Anonymous

The First: “Causes create this.”
The Second: “It forms itself; it comes into existence and later ceases to exist.”
The Third: “It is natural; Nature necessitates and creates it.”
I have to know

2007-12-22 03:28:40 · 17 answers · asked by chavundur 2

It is now against most company policies in the customer service field for employees to wish someone Merry Christmas. It is said that if you say this to someone you are forcing your religion on someone. I don't myself see the problem, if someone came to me and said Happy Hanukkah or Happy Kwanzaa, I would tell them thank you and the same to you! Why is it that we have to be so guarded about what we say? Do you agree with this or disagree? Why?

2007-12-22 03:27:14 · 33 answers · asked by sabby 1

God is tired and rests
Ex 31:17
God is never tired and never rests
Is 40:28

First of all both versus contradict themselves.
If you say that each verse were meant for different events then you are mislead. The key word "never" means that God will and can not be tired and rest in any event or situation. Yet the first verse says God is tired and needs rest.

Secondly, how come the almighty God feel tired?
Is God like a human being that needs rest and feel fatigue?

NOTE:
I have not studied the Bible thoroughly and I will not.
I don't care whether I am taking it out of context or not.
So don't bother giving me those replies.

You Chrisitans know the Bible thoroughly and takes nothing out of context so that is why I am asking you to explain it to me.
If I knew I wouldn't ask now would I?

Please explain what you know without bashing or trying to avoid my question. If you do I consider you cornered.

2007-12-22 03:26:45 · 17 answers · asked by Anonymous

Is there something you would like me to pray for this Christmas season?

2007-12-22 03:25:59 · 17 answers · asked by Pooky 4

Let me rephrase: Since you believe that an omniscient, omnipotent God inspired the writings of the OT and the NT, there CANNOT be any fallacies and/or contradictions, because then it means that the whole book might be fallible and therefore not a good basis for a "true" religion.

Is this why you feel the need to smooth out any weird, backward contradictions or paradoxes that can easily be found in many parts of the Bible? Or do you view it as an imperfect historical record written by humans, but generally conveys a true message?

2007-12-22 03:24:42 · 17 answers · asked by Alex H 5

was newton part of them and why is it only great minds that are in the organisation

2007-12-22 03:22:50 · 23 answers · asked by danny f 1

Why would heaven and hell be neccessary when choices have their own natural consequences? Why do humans have a sense of justice when if justice is only supposed to be up to God? If I lived my life perfectly according to the "laws" of God, I don't think any reward could replace the fact that I didn't have my own experience in life, but instead just went along as a puppet. Don't get me wrong, I'm not saying bad is good and good is bad. I'm just saying that I seriously doubt that life is a test. I think it's an experience for the sake of experience, and it's about the journey, not the destination.

2007-12-22 03:22:49 · 12 answers · asked by Lancaid 3

There is alway constant controversy about Christians stealing Christmas and how they use the day to celebrate Jesus' birth.
I am just wondering if anyone really cares about this...seeing as as individuals we can celebrate the day any day we wish and for whatever reasons we wish.
So tell me do you really care when Christians celebrate Jesus' birth?

2007-12-22 03:22:22 · 25 answers · asked by queen of snarky-yack again 4

2007-12-22 03:21:57 · 17 answers · asked by skeptic 6

I want some pretty good answers on this one, not the tired old "choose my god or die".

2007-12-22 03:20:09 · 11 answers · asked by Anonymous

One of my favorite movies is "Man on Fire"... i def. can relate to gracy and the pressure that comes from the haunting of mistakes and old demons.... but children are innoncent and full of love... they dont know hate or color just the difference between happy or sad..


I can truly say with all my heart Id gladly Lay down my life For the protection and life of a child.,.,.,Jj


Would YOU?

2007-12-22 03:20:02 · 9 answers · asked by King J 2

Matthew 27

50 Then Jesus shouted out again, and he released his spirit. 51 At that moment the curtain in the sanctuary of the Temple was torn in two, from top to bottom. The earth shook, rocks split apart, 52 and tombs opened. The bodies of many godly men and women who had died were raised from the dead. 53 They left the cemetery after Jesus’ resurrection, went into the holy city of Jerusalem, and appeared to many people.

2007-12-22 03:19:37 · 3 answers · asked by Davinci22 3

I have tried to make a statement on these issues raised by several of the questioners, about the sanctity of the Jewish faith and of His word, in the Tanach, called by gentiles the "old testement". Yahoo delited my commets, so I am trying this one last time.
Judaism is a faith based on His word, Oral and written. The New Testement is not part of the Bible as Jews see it.
Reasons are:1.Deu. 4:39 states it well;"Be sure you know and take it to heart that I, the L-rd, am G-d in the heavens above, the earth benieth and in the seas, and there exists none else. (Translations as the KJV has the words wrong}
2.Idolitry is told us, by G-d, to be the worship of anything created, Thus, the pagan idea of a god come to earth to save the day is good for Mighty Mouse, but not for one who belives what He says.
3.As shown by the Tanach, you are as "saved" as we, if you do His will. Here, you may wish to look up the Noahchide
covenant, not distroy His people. Amen!

2007-12-22 03:18:39 · 13 answers · asked by searcher 2