Religion & Spirituality - 24 December 2007

2007-12-24 03:36:50 · 7 answers · asked by Anonymous

since we know he wasnt born Christmas day... (that being a date only used by early Christians trying to erase the popular holidays of Yule and Saturnalia...) I have heard reasonable proof that Jesus was born either mid April or late September...
I am wondering about Easter.. ok I know it was chosen because they were trying to rid all traces of the popular holiday EASTRE but when was Jesus actually crucified??

2007-12-24 03:36:30 · 10 answers · asked by Anonymous

ie, sunday shopping, gay rights, abortion,
They want to take away peoples free choice on these subjects.....doesn`t that remove free will....

2007-12-24 03:34:18 · 8 answers · asked by stewart t 5

extend some Holiday wishes to one amongst us,our very own Mr. Scrooge...The Thumbs Downer? I think he/she needs some cheer. :)
Happy Holidays!

2007-12-24 03:33:32 · 9 answers · asked by mrs O 6

When individuals die, do they go to heaven or do they rest in the ground? I recently lost my mother, and want to know where she may be.

2007-12-24 03:32:41 · 5 answers · asked by Anonymous

First one to name all without looking at anything gets 10 points :-)

2007-12-24 03:31:31 · 11 answers · asked by Anonymous

2007-12-24 03:27:56 · 16 answers · asked by Tanya Pants 2

2007-12-24 03:27:43 · 19 answers · asked by Anonymous

And if not, is your behaviour consistent, meaning that you didn't do the presents thing and are not celebrating christmas?

2007-12-24 03:26:33 · 15 answers · asked by innocentANDpc 2

Anybody who has visited the Hindu Sun Temple in Kajuraoo (In India) will relize that homosexuality (lesbianasim) not only existed and was extensively practised in early India and will also relize that it was not considered a sin.It was only after the laws introduced by the British and the advant of Christian preaching that the concept was changed.

Holy GEETA says,
We are all samsaras we believe and identify ourselves with this materialistic body and this bodily senses and so the spirit is covered by the material birth after birth until it realizes that it is the spirit and not the body. for example every action has equal and opposite reaction.Spirit believes in the material existence,we identify ourselves with this material body.It is the same with other senses too, including sex.Sex should be done if one desires to have children.But if we have sex in in order to get pleasure, that means we are samsaras (we just identify ourselves with this body).They are driven by their senses.

2007-12-24 03:25:48 · 7 answers · asked by Neel Jaikar 2

2007-12-24 03:25:48 · 22 answers · asked by anil m 6

I need confidence so I can fight to live.

Pray that I get my confidence...I need to absorb your prayers and grow strong.

Please feed me prayers!

2007-12-24 03:23:54 · 3 answers · asked by Anonymous

((((HUG))))

Namaste

Peace and Love

2007-12-24 03:21:58 · 7 answers · asked by digilook 2

2007-12-24 03:20:12 · 14 answers · asked by grandma 4

Will you sing them unto the Lord Jesus , out loud and in your heart all day long today and tomorrow to show him your loving praise, your worship and faithful devotion?

Psalms 150:6 Let every thing that hath breath praise the LORD. Praise ye the LORD.!!!!!!!!!!

Merry Christmas brothers and sisters, God bless you

2007-12-24 03:19:59 · 6 answers · asked by Anonymous

a. Energy
b. force
c. power
d. vibrations
e. None of the above hence your opinion please

2007-12-24 03:08:19 · 6 answers · asked by KrishanRam(Jitendra k) 3

2007-12-24 03:03:41 · 4 answers · asked by KrishanRam(Jitendra k) 3

That Santa is on his way?
Here's the Norad Santa tracker link for those who do..
http://www.noradsanta.org/en/home.htm

2007-12-24 02:58:38 · 9 answers · asked by Kallan 7

2007-12-24 02:50:04 · 5 answers · asked by April 5

Remember thou shall not steal.

Happy Holidays

Love and blessings Don

2007-12-24 02:35:51 · 10 answers · asked by Anonymous

“For six years sow your field and gather in what it produces. But in the seventh year let it rest, and do not harvest anything that grows on it. The poor may eat what grows there, and the wild animals can have what is left. Do the same with your vineyards and the olive trees.” (Exodus 23:10-11)

AND

"When you are trying to capture a city, do not cut down its fruit trees, even though the siege lasts a long time. Eat the fruit, but do not destroy the trees are not enemies." (Deuteronomy 20:19)

How to Christians use these Quotes in there daily life today?

Thanks

2007-12-24 02:32:50 · 17 answers · asked by Anonymous

http://www.alertnet.org/thenews/newsdesk/JAK47194.htm

Are the Christians doubt that God will save them from terrorism by asking the help from policemen?


O holy night, O silent night,
but the believers are in fright.
Where's the God with all His might?
Without the police will it be alright?

Happy Winter Solstice Everyone~!

2007-12-24 02:25:57 · 26 answers · asked by Anonymous

or tell me links to find them

2007-12-24 02:25:49 · 6 answers · asked by Anonymous

2007-12-24 02:23:31 · 20 answers · asked by April 5

how does this love differ to human love

2007-12-24 02:19:29 · 7 answers · asked by gasp 4

"Always keep your eye on the President of the church, and if he ever tells you to do anything, even if it is wrong, and you do it, the lord will bless you for it but you don't need to worry. The lord will never let his mouthpiece lead the people astray."
LDS President Marion G. Romney (of the first presidency), quoting LDS President (and prophet) Heber J. Grant "Conference Report" Oct. 1960 p. 78

"Any Latter-day Saint who denounces or opposes whether actively or otherwise, any plan or doctrine advocated by the prophets, seers, revelators' of the church, is cultivating the spirit of apostacy. One cannot speak evil of the lord's annointed... and retain the holy spirit in his heart. This sort of game is Satan's favorite pastime, and he has practiced it to believing souls since

http://www.lds-mormon.com/thinking.shtml

2007-12-24 02:19:05 · 19 answers · asked by Anonymous

im a Jewish girl at a public school of all Christians, several of the teachers are also Jewish, but i hear ppl saying "you Jew" and "omg i HATE mrs.w/e, shes such a jew" i understandably take offense to such talk. But why should it be looked on as a bad thing, im a proud "Jew" and know for a fact that without it Christianity could not have been formed without the help of my people!

2007-12-24 02:18:37 · 13 answers · asked by myself :) 2

i am filling out a book to give to my daughter tonight for christmas.one of the things in it is to give her a bible verse or verses.she is 20 years old and married and a good girl...any help would be appreciated...thanks

2007-12-24 02:18:19 · 9 answers · asked by Anonymous

2007-12-24 02:16:27 · 11 answers · asked by ? 4

Bc it makes the atheist teacher look stupid?

Subject: Science vs. God

This is an excellent question and answer about science vs. faith.



"Let me explain the problem science has with Jesus Christ." The atheist professor of philosophy pauses before his class and then asks one of his new students to stand.



"You're a Christian, aren't you, son?"



"Yes sir," the student says.



"So you believe in God?"



"Absolutely."



"Is God good?"



"Sure! God's good."



"Is God all-powerful? Can God do anything?"



"Yes."



"Are you good or evil?"



"The Bible says I'm evil."



The professor grins knowingly. "Aha! The Bible!" He considers for a moment.



"Here's one for you. Let's say there's a sick person over here and you can cure him. You can do it. Would you help him? Would you try?"



"Yes sir, I would."



"So you're good...!"



"I wouldn't say that."



"But why not say that? You'd help a sick and maimed person if you could. Most of us would if we could. But God doesn't."



The student does not answer, so the professor continues. "He doesn't, does he? My brother was a Christian who died of cancer, even though he prayed to Jesus to heal him How is this Jesus good? Hmmm? Can you answer that one?"



The student remains silent.



"No, you can't, can you?" the professor says. He takes a sip of water from a glass on his desk to give the student time to relax.



"Let's start again, young fella Is God good?"



"Er...yes," the student says.



"Is Satan good?"



The student doesn't hesitate on this one. "No."



"Then where does Satan come from?"



The student : "From...God..."



"That's right. God made Satan, didn't he? Tell me, son. Is there evil in this world?"



"Yes, sir."



"Evil's everywhere, isn't it? And God did make everything, correct?"



"Yes."



"So who created evil?" The professor continued, "If God created everything, then God created evil, since evil exists, and according to the principle that our works define who we are, then God is evil."



Without allowing the student to answer, the professor continues: "Is there sickness? Immorality? Hatred? Ugliness? All these terrible things, do they exist in this world?"



The student: "Yes."



"So who created them?"



The student does not answer again, so the professor repeats his question. "Who created them? There is still no answer. Suddenly the lecturer breaks away to pace in front of the classroom. The class is mesmerized.



"Tell me," he continues onto another student. "Do you believe in Jesus Christ, son?"



The student's voice is confident: "Yes, professor, I do."



The old man stops pacing. "Science says you have five senses you use to identify and observe the world around you. Have you ever seen Jesus?"



"No sir. I've never seen Him"



"Then tell us if you've ever heard your Jesus?"



"No, sir, I have not."



"Have you ever actually felt your Jesus, tasted your Jesus or smelt your Jesus? Have you ever had any sensory perception of Jesus Christ, or God for that matter?"



"No, sir, I'm afraid I haven't."



"Yet you still believe in him?"



"Yes."



"According to the rules of empirical, testable, demonstrable protocol, science says your God doesn't exist. What do you say to that, son?"



"Nothing," the student replies. "I only have my faith."



"Yes, faith," the professor repeats. "And that is the problem science has with God. There is no evidence, only faith."



The student stands quietly for a moment, before asking a question of his own. "Professor, is there such thing as heat?"



"Yes," the professor replies. "There's heat."



"And is there such a thing as cold?"



"Yes, son, there's cold too."



"No sir, there isn't."



The professor turns to face the student, obviously interested. The room suddenly becomes very quiet. The student begins to explain.



"You can have lots of heat, even more heat, super-heat, mega-heat, unlimited heat, white heat, a little heat or no heat, but we don't have anything called 'cold'. We can hit up to 458 degrees below zero, which is no heat, but we can't go any further after that. There is no such thing as cold; otherwise we would be able to go colder than the lowest -458 degrees. Every body or object is susceptible to study when it has or transmits energy, and heat is what makes a body or matter have or transmit energy. Absolute zero (-458 F) is the total absence of heat. You see, sir, cold is only a word we use to describe the absence of heat. We cannot measure cold. Heat we can measure in thermal units because heat is energy. Cold is not the opposite of heat, sir, just the absence of it."



Silence across the room. A pen drops somewhere in the classroom, sounding like a hammer.



"What about darkness, professor. Is there such a thing as darkness?"



"Yes," the professor replies without hesitation. "What is night if it isn't darkness?"



"You're wrong again, sir. Darkness is not something; it is the absence of something. You can have low light, normal light, bright light, flashing light, but if you have no light constantly you have nothing and it's called darkness, isn't it? That's the meaning we use to define the word. In reality, darkness isn't. If it were, you would be able to make darkness darker, wouldn't you?"



The professor begins to smile at the student in front of him. This will be a good semester. "So what point are you making, young man?"



"Yes, professor. My point is, your philosophical premise is flawed to start with, and so your conclusion must also be flawed."



The professor's face cannot hide his surprise this time. "Flawed? Can you explain how?"



"You are working on the premise of duality," the student explains. "You argue that there is life and then there's death; a good God and a bad God. You are viewing the concept of God as something finite, something we can measure. Sir, science can't even explain a thought. It uses electricity and magnetism, but has never seen, much less fully understood either one. To view death as the opposite of life is to be ignorant of the fact that death cannot exist as a substantive thing. Death is not the opposite of life, just the absence of it."



"Now tell me, professor. Do you teach your students that they evolved from a monkey?"



"If you are referring to the natural evolutionary process, young man, yes, of course I do"



"Have you ever observed evolution with your own eyes, sir?"



The professor begins to shake his head, still smiling, as he realizes where the argument is going. A very good semester, indeed.



"Since no one has ever observed the process of evolution at work and cannot even prove that this process is an on-going endeavour, are you not teaching your opinion, sir? Are you now not a scientist, but a preacher?"



The class is in uproar. The student remains silent until the commotion has subsided.



"To continue the point you were making earlier to the other student, let me give you an example of what I mean."



The student looks around the room. "Is there anyone in the class who has ever seen the professor's brain?" The class breaks out into laughter.



"Is there anyone here who has ever heard the professor's brain, felt the professor's brain, touched or smelled the professor's brain? No one appears to have done so. So, according to the established rules of empirical, stable, demonstrable protocol, science says that you have no brain, with all due respect, sir. So if science says you have no brain, how can we trust your lectures, sir?"



Now the room is silent. The professor just stares at the student, his face unreadable.



Finally, after what seems an eternity, the old man answers. "I guess you'll have to take them on faith."



"Now, you accept that there is faith, and, in fact, faith exists with life," the student continues. "Now, sir, is there such a thing as evil?"



Now uncertain, the professor responds, "Of course, there is. We see it everyday. It is in the daily example of man's inhumanity to man. It is in the multitude of crime and violence everywhere in the world. These manifestations are nothing else but evil."



To this the student replied, "Evil does not exist sir, or at least it does not exist unto itself. Evil is simply the absence of God. It is just like darkness and cold, a word that man has created to describe the absence of God.



God did not create evil. Evil is the result of what happens when man does not have God's love present in his heart. It's like the cold that comes when there is no heat or the darkness that comes when there is no light."



The professor sat down.

2007-12-24 02:16:13 · 27 answers · asked by ding-a-ling 3