Religion & Spirituality - 24 December 2007

2007-12-24 23:57:49 · 35 answers · asked by Anonymous

Be honest.
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2007-12-24 23:51:52 · 39 answers · asked by miller 5

what did you get Jesus for his birthday?

2007-12-24 23:46:59 · 19 answers · asked by hot carl sagan: ninja for hire 5

than in either the new testament or the tanakh?

2007-12-24 23:43:11 · 21 answers · asked by synopsis 7

if he didnt why are we?

2007-12-24 23:42:43 · 22 answers · asked by sajad 1

I went to a small town Presbyterian Church on Christmas Eve.

When it came time to say the Lord's Prayer, I said, "forgive us our trespasses," because that is what Methodist people say.

But, they said something like, "debts" and debtors in the prayer instead.

Why do they say this?

Also, they said a prayer of confession and the minister said, you all are forgiven through the glory of Jesus.

I thought Presbyterians think only certain people get to heaven though, like predestination.

These people did not seem to believe that way though, which was nice and inclusive (just so you are sorry and ask for forgiveness, you're okay).

Also, we had communion and I think they said it was the bread of heaven and gave me enough of a big chunk to have a small snack, dipped in wine.

Why is it this way?

I enjoyed the service and it was beautiful, but I wondered about these differences.

2007-12-24 23:40:50 · 5 answers · asked by KAR36 6

is it permitted? what does christianity say

2007-12-24 23:30:11 · 19 answers · asked by sajad 1

It (along with the other dharmic religions of India - sikhism, Buddhism and jainism) seems to be the only religion wherein science and religion co-exist in peaceful harmony. It is the only religion that condones the Big bang and, although it is regarded as being suprstition, has strong scientific underpinnings.

2007-12-24 23:26:10 · 22 answers · asked by Anonymous

This is open for all, but am really interested in hearing from the atheist on this.
Here is my opinion (1)Wicca/ Paganism first then (2)Churches of Christ, then (3)Jehovah's Witnesses, then the(4) Mormons.

This is just my opinion based on experience with these people.

This is a positive question wanting positive answers this is asking which ones produce the most positive people not the other way around please.
This is a chance to say something nice about those in your life.

If Atheism was a religion it would have been third on my list.

2007-12-24 23:26:09 · 25 answers · asked by Anonymous

2007-12-24 23:18:52 · 19 answers · asked by MoPleasure4U 4

2007-12-24 23:17:56 · 5 answers · asked by Anonymous

2007-12-24 23:16:24 · 33 answers · asked by Anonymous

Why?

2007-12-24 23:08:51 · 12 answers · asked by reverendrichie 4

Jewish lady named Mrs. Rosenberg many years ago was stranded late one night at a fashionable resort - one that did not admit Jews. The desk clerk looked down at his book and said, "Sorry, no room. The hotel is full."

The Jewish lady said, "But your sign says that you have vacancies."

The desk clerk stammered and then said curtly, "You know that we do not admit Jews. Now if you will try the other side of town..."

Mrs. Rosenberg stiffened noticeable and said, "I'll have you know I converted to your religion."

The desk clerk said, "Oh, yeah, let me give you a little test. How was Jesus born?"

Mrs. Rosenberg replied, "He was born to a virgin named Mary in a little town called Bethlehem."

"Very good," replied the hotel clerk. "Tell me more."

Mrs. Rosenberg replied, "He was born in a manger."

"That's right," said the hotel clerk. "And why was he born in a manger?"

Mrs. Rosenberg said loudly, "Because a jerk like you in the hotel wouldn't give a Jewish lady a room for the night!"

2007-12-24 23:03:14 · 14 answers · asked by Anonymous

If Jesus said "I am the way, the truth and the life. No one can come to the Father except through me.", why then do Catholics pray to angels and the saints?

2007-12-24 23:01:17 · 16 answers · asked by Anonymous

2007-12-24 23:00:40 · 9 answers · asked by mario v 1

Are Mormons and Jehovah's Witnesses Christian? They follow the bible and stuff, but I know they are much more different and I am pretty sure they aren't included in the Protestant side of Christianity. Is this right?

2007-12-24 23:00:30 · 19 answers · asked by Me 2

I know that they all basically believe we were born into sin and that Jesus died for our sins. But what makes them unique and different from one another? I think having answers to this might help me decide which Church I would like to belong to.

2007-12-24 23:00:04 · 14 answers · asked by Me 2

2007-12-24 22:56:11 · 18 answers · asked by reverendrichie 4

Asking the top two questions above, I am doubtful I will find a reasonable answer to these questions. Spare me the answer of it is up to me to decide because I already know that. It is a question with a point. How can mankind say that one God is right and the other one is wrong? How the hell would you know, really how would you know...?

2007-12-24 22:55:04 · 25 answers · asked by Anonymous

2007-12-24 22:49:41 · 6 answers · asked by rashid274 4

This is directed towards any variety of christian really, (and yes, this includes catholics, mormons and jehovas witnesses)

What would you say if someone came up to you and said that they were part of a group that was a "perfected" variety of your kind of christianity (lutheran, baptist, catholic, ect, whichever applies to you) and that they were Jewish and believed in the same things you did, except that they did not believe that Jesus was the Son of God, or the Messiah or a prophet or anything remotely like that. that in fact, they did not believe he ever even actually existed.

how would you react? remember that in this hypothetical, they are going around teaching that it is acceptable to be as you believe, but minus giving Jesus any signifigance or recognition?

2007-12-24 22:44:42 · 12 answers · asked by Anonymous

does God allow this?

2007-12-24 22:43:03 · 6 answers · asked by Anonymous

Jesus was raised by the Father Jahovah. Reference
Act 2:24,2:32 and soon

2007-12-24 22:41:42 · 11 answers · asked by mad 5

Like I have a general idea of what being a baptist means and a methodist after reading around online, but I'm not sure what being Presbyterian means. Like what is unique to that group?

2007-12-24 22:41:16 · 5 answers · asked by Me 2

Can you direct me to any JW literature that applauds the Puritans for their nation-wide stance against pagan customs, especially those connected to Christmas? In 1644 the Puritan group in Britain's Parliament brought in laws to ban Christmas. They objected to the binge-drinking and debauchery, even to Christ'mas' - changing it to Christ tide. The immorality of wassailing and wenching were thrown out along with decking the halls with holly. Soldiers patrolled London to seize supplies of suspect festive fare being hoarded. For 18 years, Britain had no Christmas, and that was official!

Surely the JWs see the hand of God at work in the Puritans? Surely God blessed them and the nation for this immense governmental stance against unholy practices? Do any JWs reading this agree?

2007-12-24 22:40:58 · 10 answers · asked by Annsan_In_Him 7

2007-12-24 22:38:53 · 5 answers · asked by Labible P 1

I was just wondering how do Messianic Jews feel about the apostolic council of Jerusalem emntioned in the books of Acts that states Christians don't need to keep things Kosher?

2007-12-24 22:33:55 · 3 answers · asked by Anonymous

It would be good, if you could share your experience. So we could know how great the God is.

2007-12-24 22:33:13 · 20 answers · asked by Anonymous

My husband converted to Messianic Judaism after we separated. We are still very close. I think the religion is the only healthy thing he has aver done. But I feel stupid when I ask questions. I left him because of his arrogance:

What is a Messianic Jew?
Do they celebrate Christmas or Hannuka?

2007-12-24 22:26:42 · 15 answers · asked by Anonymous