Religion & Spirituality - 25 December 2007

faithful adherents of these three religious groups have so much trouble getting along? I would think they would all believe in basically the same things. Is it as simple as rich, greedy religious and corporate leaders manipulating simple, religious folk into hating each other so the leaders can gain power and profit? Or could the Creator of the Universe really be concerned over whether or not a woman covers her face or falls in love with another woman? How can some seem so sure of what the Creator of all things would approve or disapprove?

2007-12-25 08:00:06 · 11 answers · asked by socrates 6

Here is a basic sketch of My beliefs
I am a born again Christian..I believe in God and Jesus beyond any doubt and I don't believe the creation of the Universe could have possibly been an accident.
i do not particularlry believe in Organized religion, I think most religions do just as much harm as good.
I beieve in prayer and i do so all the time.
However
I also listen to Hevy Metal Music...to Me it making a joyful noise unto The Lord
I drink, i'm drinking Jack Daniels right now actually.
i curse...I have read the bible 13 Times all the way through..I don't recall a verse saying "That shalt not use Harsh Language"
I believe that's a societal thing which has been imprinted into religion
I had all kind of premarital sex, i know that's a no no but I don't think God expects anyone to be 100% perfect
Oh, and I don't believe in forcing My beliefs down anyone's throat...If you're a Pagan, Wiccan, Atheist, Whatever..That's Fine
So...Am i going to Heaven or Hell..according to You?

2007-12-25 07:59:11 · 29 answers · asked by Anonymous

That church stuff sure keeps them vaginas chaste.

2007-12-25 07:55:06 · 8 answers · asked by Yahoo Answers 1

How doth the earnest atheist
Cope sans God, faith, or Soul,
And pass up the baptismal font
And Heaven as a goal?

How worthily he lives his life
Yet never fears to pause
To search the skies for Jesus' arms
Or duck old Satan's jaws!

2007-12-25 07:54:26 · 7 answers · asked by Anonymous

Is it un-Christianlike of me to be amused and think this is cheap?

My cousin is a dentist who makes probably $200,000 a year, at least. I make less than half of that.

His wife buys the gifts. They gave me ONE bar of soap.
Granted, it is a decorative bar....not Ivory or anything, but still....

I have almost no family.
I would have thought they could have sprung for something a bit more....you know.

(I gave them some nice kitchen towels and potholders.)

I know I ought to be thrilled with any gift, but this seems chintzy.


I am more amused than anything else.

2007-12-25 07:48:53 · 30 answers · asked by batgirl2good 7

October is the time of dates to be mature and ready to eat,Mariam had been asked to eat from dates when she was in labour.

2007-12-25 07:48:44 · 7 answers · asked by abeneissa 2

i think those people should GET OVER IT! its a WORD! I dont get offened if I hear "Happy Hannukah or Happy Kwanza"! so why do you muslims and jews have to get all offened when I say "Merry Christmas" ? go cry me a river. and then drown in it. i have had enough of this "Happy Holidays" bull s***. does anyone agree?

2007-12-25 07:48:22 · 21 answers · asked by Anonymous

...communion waffer actually turns into the body and blood of jesus christ.

2007-12-25 07:41:21 · 44 answers · asked by curious 3

2007-12-25 07:40:10 · 9 answers · asked by bigjon5555 4

God himself ?!and attribute every good action happens in life to only him!

just a wonder!

2007-12-25 07:35:57 · 27 answers · asked by Anonymous

Can we trace it to it's first roots or how it began? If so, was Peter the first Pope?

2007-12-25 07:32:33 · 12 answers · asked by Anonymous

I know what the bible says about them, but where else can I find information on them?

2007-12-25 07:31:42 · 5 answers · asked by Illuminessa V 2

out of all the families in america who celebrate christmas, how many do you think only celebrate it for the presents?

who else thinks that materials have sucked out the religion?

2007-12-25 07:25:55 · 6 answers · asked by vanity fair 1

So many in the religious world calm evolution to be unproven. What is the strongest argument you have against evolution?

2007-12-25 07:24:13 · 18 answers · asked by sarah_smiles 3

God's creation of Earth, God's creation of Hell, or God's wrath in general?

Seriously I think someone needs to save us from the OT God.

2007-12-25 07:20:28 · 17 answers · asked by Anonymous

I am a christian, an no I'm not sayng these two are the same, I'm just wondering WHAT they are. explain?

2007-12-25 07:18:58 · 15 answers · asked by Kathryn 3

to discuss some thing we should give ourselvs chance to feel free specialy the spritual questions ,.if we follow others then must follow who follow himself.thanks hope you take it deeply and respectfuly.thanks again.

2007-12-25 07:17:57 · 3 answers · asked by Anonymous

To make this a question, your opinion please!

In my youth, quoth the geezer, I took so much dope
That I frequently talked to the wall
I'm now in the habit to think that I see
What's not really there at all.

You are old, said the kid, one would hardly suppose
that your senses are keen as ever;
Still you balance a Bible on the end of your nose--
What has made you so feckingly clever?

I answered your questions, and that is enough,
You attack and offend me with glee!
You and all pagans are reported to Yahoo
By good Christian trolls like me!

To all of you from Fundie to atheist to Buddhist to FSM devotee, MERRY CHRISTMAS TO ALL, and you all a good day.

2007-12-25 07:17:56 · 5 answers · asked by Anonymous

What does religion have to do with politics, I mean their current president is both a conservative Christian and a major screwup.

Why is religion is important in U.S. politics?

2007-12-25 07:16:53 · 20 answers · asked by Anonymous

What is happening in the brain when we believe something to be true or to be false?

Not, Why do we believe.

And, not, What a particular belief is about?

But, what is belief. What is it?

Not in any imaginary sense of that word, but what is occurring when the faculty of mind of belief is in operation?

Am I making myself clear?

2007-12-25 07:13:36 · 4 answers · asked by David P 2

some questions regarding it :

what do they actually BELIEVE in?

what gods do they have?

what kind of rituals do they do?

what kind os witchcraft do they do?

where do they find the witchcraft and rituals? i mean, how do they know what they're supopsed to do?

and generally any useful info on wiccans plz, it interests me

2007-12-25 07:10:28 · 10 answers · asked by BabyDoll 4

what Bible verse says that God will never leave us--

or something close to that

2007-12-25 07:07:58 · 8 answers · asked by Anonymous

May he Rest In Peace!

Not that I don't like the new one but I just got used to John Paul II. He seemed so peaceful.

2007-12-25 07:02:10 · 12 answers · asked by Anonymous

Why would this girl do these things?
She (iranian) came with her friend(or boyfriend)(iranian culture)?and her brother at to the gym, they went to workoout in a different section,when she saw me walking in her area,she primped and looked in the mirror.Also,when i went back to my machine,i saw her sneak a peak in my direction. I

2007-12-25 07:00:42 · 16 answers · asked by Anonymous

Every Christian question there you are, giving your argument. Why? Are you that insecure about it?

You might say us Christians do the same - but you are always challenging us. You ask questions that ask us to give rebuttle. But we don't - we don't challenge the athiests. And if we do it's okay, but when were not referring to you why do you need to come and state your beliefs?

Just be happy with your religion and stop trying to prove others wrong please? At least on Christmas for heaven's sake?

2007-12-25 06:57:50 · 35 answers · asked by Kathryn 3

Does anyone have any good resources for introducing young children into the Wiccan faith?

I practice as a Solitary Wiccan and wish to keep the introduction as simplistic as possible right now. I have two daughters, 5 years and 1 year.

Any good books/websites that have worked for you?

Blessings

2007-12-25 06:57:07 · 20 answers · asked by AuroraLn, LMT 2

This question is to other Catholics who might be of assistance. My boyfriend of 2 years is agnostic. He has no education of even the most fundamental Christian teachings let alone the more complex Catholic beliefs. He recently told me that he feels a void and really wants to learn about Catholicism. While he intends to go to mass with me and I will teach him the best I can, I was also wanting to buy him a good "introductory" book. I dont want anything too heavy that would confuse him. Perhaps a true life conversion story, or an uplifting encouragement of faith. So while I intend to scout out the books stores on my own any easy to ready suggestions would be appreciated. He seems very interested and said he knows that my faith is the most important thing in my life, so he wants to know it as well.

God bless and Merry Christmas! :)

2007-12-25 06:56:33 · 13 answers · asked by NoWittyName 2

When people are supposed to consummate their marriage while Mary was a virgin?

2007-12-25 06:52:51 · 10 answers · asked by ♥Me♥ 1

I've come across a lot of people that proudly proclaim their devotion toward their own religion and know nothing about others. Are you one of those people that are happy being told what to do by religious scriptures and boast of a large following of the religion you follow (as if You were the leader) or have you questioned your faith and beliefs and either have come back to your religion or concluded that there is no God (or maybe just followed another faith)

2007-12-25 06:37:37 · 31 answers · asked by Purple 2

Being crucified is not a pleasurable experience and crosses probably scare the shitt out of Jesus

2007-12-25 06:36:00 · 16 answers · asked by Anonymous