Religion & Spirituality - 25 December 2007

My in-laws are Jehova's Witnesses. Interestingly I never hear them say "I volunteer to go to work for "Joe" so he can spend the day with his family" . Also the kids never say "Mr. Principal, I don't have anything to do for that week anway. Why don't you give me extra home work'?"

Interresting!

2007-12-25 06:32:44 · 29 answers · asked by Anonymous

2007-12-25 06:32:31 · 8 answers · asked by Anonymous

Therefore the first philosophical order of business in justifying Christianity is to demonstrate the inadequacy of the atheist's worldview. But "atheism" is simply the absence of belief in God and the atheist, like everyone else, needs an entire worldview in order to function. In the West the most common atheistic worldview is called "naturalism," which includes the doctrines of materialism (only matter exists), empiricism (all knowledge is obtained by inductive reasoning from data provided by our senses) and moral subjectivism (morality is not objective and fixed, but is created and modified by individuals or societies).

As D'Souza shows, the atheist's worldview is fundamentally inadequate for two reasons: it is illogical, and it cannot account for the facts of reality, chiefly the facts of the origin of the cosmos, the existence of rationality, and the existence of objective morality. Therefore atheistic naturalism must be rejected, and the way is clear to examine the evidence for God and draw the proper conclusions.

Consider, for example, D'Souza's refutation of Hume's alleged proof that miracles are impossible. Hume's argument in a nutshell is that a miracle would be a violation of scientific law, but scientific laws are more certain than miracle stories, so we should reject these stories. But Hume himself supplies his own refutation: according to Hume induction never gives us certain knowledge, because it's always possible that we will observe a violation of the pattern that has held so far. Therefore scientific laws, which are all based on induction, are not absolutely certain, and miracles are possible.

At a deeper level, this argument demonstrates that atheistic naturalism is self-refuting, and therefore false. Consider the principle that all knowledge is obtained by induction applied to sensory data. Call this the epistemological principle of induction, that is, induction as a general theory of knowledge. But it is clear that induction applied to sensory data can never prove the epistemological principle of induction itself. How could it, when induction only draws probable conclusions of a statistical nature, whereas the epistemological principle of induction makes a statement about all knowledge?

Therefore if the epistemological principle of induction is true, then it must also apply to itself, in which case it is false because it cannot be validated inductively. If it's true, then it's false. And if it's false, then it's also false. Therefore the epistemological principle of induction is simply false. Not all knowledge is obtained inductively from sensory data. Knowledge of God is therefore possible.

Similar arguments can be made against the other principles of naturalism, since they are all based on the belief that man is the Supreme Being and therefore man determines what is true, good and beautiful, based only on data provided by his senses. But sensory data can never validate abstract general principles of logic, mathematics and morality, and so naturalism fails to satisfy its own criteria. Being self-contradictory, it must be rejected.

2007-12-25 06:29:51 · 25 answers · asked by C.o.l.d 2

I am dying so hard to give my tithe to my Father in Heaven-THE ALMIGHTY GOD.
However, i am at the same time not sure how to do so, harbouring a strong feeling that my offerings to GOD, are likely to be misappropriated by say; church pastors if given directly to them (pastors or the likes).
Please, suggest to me some of the ways i could really see my offerings benefit the intended, or to make me feel my tithe is well received by GOD.
Thanks.

2007-12-25 06:27:51 · 13 answers · asked by Kiruga 2

2007-12-25 06:24:17 · 14 answers · asked by Anonymous

2007-12-25 06:23:39 · 10 answers · asked by zaneomatic 1

i really dont mean to insult ur beliefs, nor am i questioning u etc, but i was wondering...do u think theres the slightest possibility that the bible contains simply what the church wants us to read, to believe? isnt it possible that there are in fact , gospels and documents which are records of a more man-like jesus which the church has purposely not shown us? a jesus who so firmly believed in his own teaching 'love ur neighbour' that he actually fell in love himself? isnt loving a woman, and having a child with her, the ultimate form of love?? why do some people find it an insult to think tht jesus fell in love with mary magdalene? is it really tht bad to think tht he felt love for a woman??didnt he call himself 'the son of man?' man falls in love, marries, haves children....well, that what i think....share ur opinions

2007-12-25 06:10:59 · 28 answers · asked by BabyDoll 4

The bible makes it quite clear of the importance of His birth

2007-12-25 06:06:30 · 32 answers · asked by AdoreHim 7

I have been around religious folks, including my parents all of my life, and now I find myself questioning my religion. I feel so horrible, now since my mother has passed on. I feel that I will never ever see her again, and I am starting to question whether or not there is a God. I know this would devastate her, but I can't help feeling what I am feeling. Who can I talk to? I just don't feel comfortable worshipping God for selfish reasons. That's what I have been taught about religion... if you do for God, God will do for you. Help me?

2007-12-25 06:06:18 · 27 answers · asked by Anonymous

2007-12-25 06:02:45 · 17 answers · asked by common sense 2

2007-12-25 06:01:23 · 32 answers · asked by G.xi 1

1. Does God exist?
2. Do all religions lead to God?
3. If God is good, why is there evil and suffering?
4. Is Jesus God?
5. What will happen to those who never hear about Jesus?
6. Is there really right and wrong?
7. What about all the wars that have been caused in the name of Christianity?
Link: http://myspace.com/lordas

2007-12-25 05:59:08 · 41 answers · asked by Anonymous

I'm interested to see the opinion from people in R&S, please don't report this question, you know...I want to see whether religion/atheism can be a huge factor in your own opinion =D

Please state your reasons clearly, thank you.

2007-12-25 05:57:15 · 18 answers · asked by Anonymous

Were will America be at these times? with them or with Israel ?

The word of the LORD came to me: 2 "Son of man, set your face against Gog, of the land of Magog, the chief prince of [a] Meshech and Tubal; prophesy against him 3 and say: 'This is what the Sovereign LORD says: I am against you, O Gog, chief prince of [b] Meshech and Tubal. 4 I will turn you around, put hooks in your jaws and bring you out with your whole army—your horses, your horsemen fully armed, and a great horde with large and small shields, all of them brandishing their swords. 5 Persia, Cush [c] and Put will be with them, all with shields and helmets, 6 also Gomer with all its troops, and Beth Togarmah from the far north with all its troops—the many nations with you.

2007-12-25 05:50:30 · 7 answers · asked by shermy1203 1

2007-12-25 05:48:13 · 24 answers · asked by Hi 1

i hear some churches put on clown masses...i find that sacrilegious...what does the catholic church think of clown masses?

2007-12-25 05:42:01 · 7 answers · asked by S i r i 1

Besides the obvious fact that the James bible was written by king James and the other was written by theologens or something

2007-12-25 05:41:04 · 14 answers · asked by Anonymous

2007-12-25 05:37:46 · 16 answers · asked by Anonymous

is he the son of god like children r to parents..or is he son of god like... he was created by god? im confused..i mean, like u kno how ppl have sex to have children? well christians- is this how u think god has a son? or do u think he is son of god b/c he was created by god?

2007-12-25 05:35:21 · 20 answers · asked by Al Qiyamah{top lawyer inshAllah} 5

2007-12-25 05:34:28 · 7 answers · asked by Unoptrid1aq 4

Without Christianity Judaism would be a small group of people only 11 million not the 2 billion who follow it called Christians

So are the Jews grateful to Christianity and Jesus Christ?

2007-12-25 05:34:03 · 17 answers · asked by Anonymous

My sister is a Jehovah's Witness and I'm not. One of the first things she was taught was not to celebrate any holidays except easter. Does anyone know why, and furthermore, where is it written in the bible?

2007-12-25 05:28:37 · 14 answers · asked by Matt L 1

2007-12-25 05:24:04 · 14 answers · asked by Al Qiyamah{top lawyer inshAllah} 5

2007-12-25 05:20:35 · 10 answers · asked by Evil Atheist Conspirator 4

My husband and I have been married for a little over four months. We are struggling emotionally and financially. We even got into a physical fight. We had no Christmas and cant afford food...would you be will to pray? We love each and want a strong marriage, but we are young and neither of know how to make a marriage strong.

2007-12-25 05:20:07 · 36 answers · asked by GodsGrl4Real 3

Anyone is free to answer this question, but I'd really appreciate contributions from well-read Christian theologians.

2007-12-25 05:13:46 · 21 answers · asked by Nature is the ultimate force 3

2007-12-25 05:09:59 · 15 answers · asked by Hi 1

2007-12-25 05:09:57 · 29 answers · asked by Anonymous

concerning muslim and atheists criticizing Christians? How appropriate, on Christmas. PC strikes again! Next time leave out the "moron" comment, King. The offending is only allowed on the other side. It's called selective censorship.

2007-12-25 05:08:35 · 8 answers · asked by Anonymous

Why do you credit Him with atrocities? That is not a logical pattern of thought. If a being is not, then it cannot. People have always been atrocious and always will be. Since God does not exist you must now admit that this is truth.

2007-12-25 05:05:34 · 26 answers · asked by Que bella 3