Religion & Spirituality - 24 December 2007

Who are you really? Are you anybody???

2007-12-24 13:27:19 · 12 answers · asked by -skrowzdm- 4

Jesus was born - that much we know. However, the celebration of Christmas on Dec 25th is really a Mithraen (pagan) festival. But, do we know the real date, and if so, how reliable is the evidence supporting it?

Initially I heard he was born in 6BC which recently changed to 7BC (due to a numerical error in earlier calculations). OK, fine. But what about date? I've heard a lot of support for a date in June, but also for dates in February and Sept.

What is thet evidence supporting any of these claims? Is there anything solid (how about placing it accurately within a certain month)? How authoratative are the sources who quote these other dates?

I am an atheist already so don't really need to hear "he didn't exist" - I personally think he did (based on other hisorical evidence falling outside the bible; vis Josephus).

2007-12-24 13:24:11 · 24 answers · asked by Anonymous

whats the paryer 1 should do to keep oneself from being depressed and lonely..........to avoid negastive thought overtaking positive thought and to maintain faith in god.....

2007-12-24 13:23:44 · 16 answers · asked by evil_dead 1

LoL...does that mean Heaven looks down on us?
LoL....does that mean what I think I know it means?
LoL....I love this place, I belong here and so do you.

2007-12-24 13:23:36 · 10 answers · asked by Exousia Skotos 3

2007-12-24 13:22:05 · 9 answers · asked by Anonymous

Mickey Mouse
Tom Cruise
God

"If you believe it to be true, then it is real as long as I agree."
-livE (colors)

"Realism is a belief shared by more than one person."-Exousia Skotos (Santa Clause)

"Existence is the greatest illusion you'll ever know."- DarkLight

(Perfectly balanced and imperfectly imbalanced, plus its
reflection, equals imperfectly balanced and perfectly imbalanced)


"In a world so artificial and vain, you can only trust that nothing is yours to keep."- Adversity (death keeps it all)

"Heaven looks down on us, babe."- old religious people / E.S.

"All I know is that I know nothing"- Socrates
(A flawless mind) - a pure statement neither false nor true

"You better hope trees and plants don't feel pain, but I'm sure they exist as much as we "think" we do. Rene Descartes was no Einstein."
(i doubt, i "think", therefore i am) = (i live in assumptions)

"anyone in the mood for some 69 ct sandwich?!!"

-first to get it right will win 10pts

2007-12-24 13:21:41 · 7 answers · asked by Exousia Skotos 3

I am split on this. I think it would be good because if you bring a non-member, they can hear many testimonies. At the same time it's bad because, unless described what is happening and that it doesn't happen every week, they might think that is what happens all the time.

When I first started coming, it was on fast and testimony, and I was like........ugh, why do they all just keep talking? No one had explained to me prior what would be happening.

2007-12-24 13:20:28 · 10 answers · asked by Anonymous

2007-12-24 13:20:04 · 10 answers · asked by ashik h 1

It's not that hard to understand.

Self-replicators exist and occasionally make "mistakes" in replicating themselves called mutations. Usually mutations are harmful but sometimes they can benefit an organism.

Organisms best fit for their environment have a higher chance of surviving and passing along their DNA to the next generation.

So why are people still listening to these Kent Hovind types who think that Evolution = Humans coming from rocks?

2007-12-24 13:17:45 · 14 answers · asked by Defunct 5

just because I believe in Jebus, but if I'm not a believer, I have to live with them for eternity?

Isn't this just a cop out that a lot of xtians use to justify their immoral behavior?

2007-12-24 13:17:10 · 19 answers · asked by Anonymous

Use physical evidence and scripture to support your answer.

P.S: I asked this question in science section they said I need to ask this question in science and spirituality section to get a better answer.
Thanks guys in advance for answering this question.

2007-12-24 13:14:43 · 11 answers · asked by Anonymous

Or did he finally listen to scientific evidence

2007-12-24 13:11:44 · 14 answers · asked by Darth Nihilus 5

if you didnt what message would you be sending to the rest of the flock

2007-12-24 13:03:37 · 23 answers · asked by dumaguetejoe 3

Has Christmas been commercialized in detriment of Christianity?

2007-12-24 13:03:12 · 7 answers · asked by Anonymous

What religion does it sound like I am?, I am not a believer of God, and I dont go to church. What I do believe in is earthly things, being animals, nature, colour, crystals, positivity!

2007-12-24 13:03:06 · 12 answers · asked by Anonymous

2007-12-24 13:01:22 · 15 answers · asked by Anonymous

My answer is: I have no life. However, tomorrow morning I will be at my son's.

2007-12-24 13:00:36 · 26 answers · asked by frenzy-CIB- Jim's with Jesus 4

2007-12-24 12:59:08 · 23 answers · asked by Slug 3

The Second Vatican Council was the 21st Ecumenical Council of the Catholic Church that took place from 1962 to 1965. The documents decreed from this council were mainly over the Liturgy, the nature of the Church, the college of bishops, Scripture, and divine revelation. There were many changes done to the Catholic Church in doctrine and worship after the closing of the council. There were extreme criticisms about the changes and the council itself from traditionalists, those who retained the doctrines and practices, refuting the changes. The aftermath caused confusion with traditional Catholics themselves. Some traditionalists believe that there has not been a valid Pope since 1958 while other traditionalists elect their own Pope. Catholics and non-Catholics, what are your opinions about the Second Vatican Council?

2007-12-24 12:57:51 · 5 answers · asked by Anonymous

2007-12-24 12:56:12 · 21 answers · asked by Defunct 5

would it be wrong religiously for a Christian to date a Mormon if they are both pretty strong religiously? i might ask a girl out but the only thing holding me back is her religion and i don't know if it would be religiously wrong to do so. help!

2007-12-24 12:54:12 · 15 answers · asked by mixalot2008 1

And one of the elders saith unto me, Weep not: behold, the Lion of the tribe of Juda, the Root of David, hath prevailed to open the book, and to loose the seven seals thereof. - Revelation 5:5.

2007-12-24 12:53:58 · 16 answers · asked by NJ Gold 5

Before he begin His Ministry...what say you ?

2007-12-24 12:41:44 · 17 answers · asked by Anonymous

There seems to be some contraversy over which one is most "accurate". I've just been using biblegateway.com but I wanted to buy my own. Which Bible is most "accurate" so I can purchase and refer to?

2007-12-24 12:37:05 · 22 answers · asked by Anonymous

Let's take a short survey...what holidays do you celebrate and what is your country and religion?

To answer, please answer with the greeting for your chosen holiday.

In my case...Merry Christmas to you all!

2007-12-24 12:36:02 · 9 answers · asked by Searcher 7

2007-12-24 12:34:20 · 11 answers · asked by Kristi R 1

what does it mean what is it?

2007-12-24 12:33:28 · 17 answers · asked by Anonymous

this sun gods name in the old testament was the sun god Baalim? That the Israelites forsook the Lord (EL is lord in hebrew and represents the planet Saturn.)

The old testament was based upon the worship of the old sun Saturn, and based upon the Jewish Torah.. The old testament says our current sun Jesus was named Baalim and his mother is Ashtaroth in the Old Testament, Ishtar in other ancient belief systems, and Mary the virgin in Christianity. So we have this Sun god being Baalim/Baalder/Jebus being reborn tomorrow morning when the sun begins its return to the northern hemisphere after Winter Solstice. Have christians been duped into worshipping a false god just like their bibles say they will be?

2007-12-24 12:29:53 · 6 answers · asked by Anonymous

really that pathetic that we have nothing better to do on xmas eve then to be on yahoo answers, or you just waiting for the little ones to go to sleep, so you can wrap their presents and put them under the tree? i must admit it is a little bit of both in my case.

2007-12-24 12:29:41 · 19 answers · asked by Anonymous

Just saw this when I logged back into yahoo. All I could do was shake my damn head. I'm sure someone will explain it away. But doesn't this seems a bit greedy? If a person doesn't have cash, shouldn't that end the matter?

CINCINNATI - No cash for the collection basket at church? No problem. The Roman Catholic Archdiocese of Cincinnati has made online giving an option for its 230 parishes and 110 parochial and diocesan schools in its 19-county region.

"It's a way to make things a little easier for people and for them to be a little more regular in their giving to the church," Archbishop Daniel Pilarczyk said.

The new way, he said, won't replace the old: the collection basket during Mass.

2007-12-24 12:29:40 · 2 answers · asked by phree 5