Religion & Spirituality - 23 December 2007

Just imagine it. The world would be so much better.

2007-12-23 02:13:33 · 29 answers · asked by Anonymous

PLEASE GIVE LINKS!

I have had someone tell me that gentiles weren't allowed to convert to Judaism and be accepted as a Jew until modern times. Is this true?

Also where in the Torah does it say gentiles can be considered a Jew through conversion?

Like I said please provide some evidence in your comment. Links, books or something!

Thanks

2007-12-23 02:12:50 · 9 answers · asked by Boomer 3

do u believe in so called fate??? i would rather believe and have confidence in my actions than in something that is meant to happen.

2007-12-23 02:12:24 · 7 answers · asked by in_love_with_him 2

my freind was like that she could but sometimes it was the past.i belive in stuff like that do to a lot of resons.but some people have this goft some have others i can always point out a spicific spot where something has happend and if i try i can find out exaxtly what happend and almost see it happening.and theres other weird things like i can pin point where some one is and things like that.my freind had (not any more)realy realy good hearing she could hear someones tv in a house when shes down the street.its wierd
now me and my freind are both christens.so why can we do all this and is there any thing else we might beabl to do

2007-12-23 02:11:39 · 8 answers · asked by Anonymous

2007-12-23 02:08:39 · 47 answers · asked by anil m 6

So doesn't that mean breathing is what makes a human alive?
So if a person wasn't breathing they would not be alive?
True or false?

2007-12-23 02:08:32 · 14 answers · asked by Steven 6

(ps... I'm sure my Christian Troll will delete this question, as they have my past 3 questions on YA)

2007-12-23 02:04:16 · 15 answers · asked by Anonymous

...do things that are clearly forbidden in the OT?

I do understand the food issue (e.g. the Bible talks about not eating shrimp), as something that Paul had a vision that told him to eat whatever he wanted.

But the Bible also makes rules like not wearing clothing made of two fabrics.

I have heard some Christians say things like, "Jesus fulfilled the OT." But I really don't understand what they mean by that, because Jesus also said that he did not come no do away with the law.


Thanks in advance

2007-12-23 01:59:16 · 22 answers · asked by skeptic 6

Hello I was just wondering about the satanist and what they believe in. I read somewhere that it is in self indulgence and not abstinence.
So what do they believe in? Tell me about it. I am curious to see what it is.
They dont even believe in Satan or God do they?
I read somewhere that a Satanist biggest "sin" is ignorance. Is that true?

2007-12-23 01:56:04 · 12 answers · asked by Anonymous

If you must believe (at a minimum) to be saved - how many of all humanity that ever lived will actually qualify to pass through the pearly gates?
We can exclude everyone who hasn't heard about Jesus.
We can exclude everyone who has heard and find this exclusive message just to humanistic to believe.
Possibly everyone before Jesus who didn't even know (If you say everyone who had the hope of Jesus thats pretty exclusive too).
All of Asia for thousands of years is out.
I think 2% of all humanity is a ridiculously high percentage. I expect 0.02% of all humanity may possibly have the opportunity to qualify for the fundamentalist Christian heaven.

2007-12-23 01:55:28 · 15 answers · asked by johnatplayct 3

2007-12-23 01:53:13 · 18 answers · asked by anil m 6

This is a test of your faith to see what you know and to see what kind of solid foundation it has. Do not quote scriptures from your faith, just give me facts based on proof that your religion or beliefs on evolution are correct. There are no wrong answers. Before I close this question out I will comprise a list of bad and good answers based on my oppinion.

2007-12-23 01:51:59 · 23 answers · asked by Joox 3

I just saw someone ask if the movie "I am Legend" is a metaphor for religion with Will Smith's character being god. When will this new trend end? It's tiring to hear how every movie that comes out is some sort of religious metaphor, either positive or negative.

2007-12-23 01:51:30 · 9 answers · asked by Two quarters & a heart down 5

2007-12-23 01:48:56 · 20 answers · asked by Buke 4

Yule is the celebration of the re-birth of the Sun after Winter Solstice. Early christians simply changed it a bit and said that it was to celebrate the birth of the son of god.
And when you look into history, the "census" of King Herod (that made the mythological Joseph and Mary go to bethlehem) was held in the summer to facilitate the whole affair. So even the date of the supposed birth of jesus is highly suspect. (as is Luke's assertion that the duo had to travel to Bethlehem because they were of the house of David. An assumption that is also very highly suspect)

So christians, since this IS a pagan holiday, please take your iconography out of it once and for all, Ok?
Thanks.

2007-12-23 01:47:31 · 13 answers · asked by Anonymous

There are so many horrible things happening to people all over the world.

People suffering the effects of famine, living in third world countries - what are they being punished for? Explain the deaths of babies?

If there truly is a god - it appears he lacks empathy.

Can somebody prove me wrong?

2007-12-23 01:40:47 · 36 answers · asked by Anonymous

I am a disfellowshiped JW. I decided to go back a little while ago . It has been the best choice of my life.
Please tell me if you are disfellowship and what is holding you back ?
Can i help you , i know it's hard but if i can do it so can you .

2007-12-23 01:40:22 · 7 answers · asked by pestie58 the spider hunter 6

why do sincere questions get answers from christians that more or less amount to punditry and proselytism?

2007-12-23 01:39:44 · 5 answers · asked by voice_of_reason 6

2007-12-23 01:34:14 · 18 answers · asked by Anonymous

2007-12-23 01:32:25 · 13 answers · asked by robert h 1

To All Christians everywhere:

Christ may not have been actually born on December 25th,
However,
His wonderful conception took place
about this time, December 25 5 B.C.-
as history suggests His actual birth
around September 29th, 4 B.C.

We have much to be Merry about,
as Christ came down to this earth,
and was conceived by the Holy Spirit,

This is what we celebrate!
Let's Keep Christ in Christmas
and Our Joy!

2007-12-23 01:25:35 · 10 answers · asked by good day 4

Because even if you believe that it is all God's word, and I don't think it all is, there is no doubt that it's people who translated it, and people make mistakes. You might be doing something badly wrong because of something being translated wrong.

2007-12-23 01:25:25 · 24 answers · asked by Josie L 2

2007-12-23 01:24:27 · 9 answers · asked by Anonymous

tell me if i have misunderstood but...

Jesus died on the cross for all of our sins.
In the bible it says that the way to get to heaven is believe in jesus.
so , If I commit murder or adultery ect because jesus died for all sins does that mean i will go to heaven still for i still believe in jesus christ and becuase he died for us all all our sins are forgiven...

I know im probably not making any sence but I just dont understand...please help...

2007-12-23 01:23:26 · 19 answers · asked by Anonymous

ive decided i want 2 find out about the soul and always wanted to know what would happen if a little child said he or she would say they would sell there soul from an early age and picked seven as it was the first number that came into my head. please tell me the truth as its a question what i want to know also if there was a heaven, hell or after life what would happen to there soul or would they just float in time and space or if the contract would be null and void. many thanks

2007-12-23 01:22:34 · 28 answers · asked by Anonymous

Did something happen to make you decide to be religious, Agnostic, Atheist, or something other than what you were?

2007-12-23 01:22:10 · 13 answers · asked by Incognito 7

Now according to the bible, after the big dookeroo between god and the devil, man will live on the earth in total peace and harmony, with all the animals etc. theres one problem with this. in 3.5 billion years time the sun becomes a red giant, and will engulf everthing in its path this side of venus, in which case all life on earth will be extinguished. so any idea how any kind of deity could prevent its ever so faithfull flock and all life on earth from becoming BBQ

a whole 10 points for the best expalnation, and by this i dont mean scripture quotations

sensible answers only please

2007-12-23 01:21:36 · 14 answers · asked by atheist crusader 4

You have the undivided attention of George Bush.....
Off him 3 pieces of advice..........
Please do not be rude or offensive in any way but please let him know what really is important and needs to be done.
1?
2?
3?

2007-12-23 01:21:08 · 4 answers · asked by AS 2

Women in power positions is butch to me and I don't like it. My aunt has a female boss at work and she tells me how moody she is and how she doesn't like it. I want more women to be feminine!!! Plus, it says in the Bible that men are supposed to be the elders!!! Its so frustrating in this country b/c they don't go by the Bible.

2007-12-23 01:18:03 · 31 answers · asked by Little Angel 1

the beginning of Mark chapter 9 is odd in that it simply ends the previous scene at the end of chapter 8. There weren’t any chapter or verse divisions in the ancient manuscripts, but why did the person(s) who inserted the divisions not do a better job in this case? At the same time, this ending also has a lot to do with events in the current scene.

Meaning of Jesus’ Transfiguration

Jesus shows something special to the apostles, but not all of them — just Peter, James, and John. Why were they singled out for special, insider information that they couldn’t even reveal to the other nine apostles until after Jesus had risen from the dead? This story would have given a boost in prestige to whomever was associated with those three in the early Christian church.

2007-12-23 01:16:51 · 5 answers · asked by voice_of_reason 6