Religion & Spirituality - 27 December 2007

2007-12-27 02:31:16 · 12 answers · asked by Anonymous

Obviously, it was not a Muslim that killed her, correct? Or was she not a true Muslim herself?

2007-12-27 02:27:24 · 17 answers · asked by Fred S - AM Cappo Di Tutti Capi 5

2007-12-27 02:27:02 · 15 answers · asked by Anonymous

Is this another one of Islam's finer moments?

2007-12-27 02:26:57 · 25 answers · asked by colder_in_minnesota 6

2007-12-27 02:25:40 · 14 answers · asked by MoPleasure4U 4

why dont theists, instead of saying "i have faith that god exists", say "i think that god exists."

calling an opinion, faith, does not promote it into some higher unquestionable form of idea

2007-12-27 02:23:21 · 10 answers · asked by Anonymous

Consider Matthew 24:36 on Jesus’ proprietary theme of end of the world: “No one knows the day or hour. The angels in the heaven don’t know, and the son himself doesn’t know. Only the Father knows.” Jesus here admits that he does not know when the world is going to end up. But his words in Matthew 24:44 are to the contrary: “The son of man will come at an hour when you are not expecting him.” If he does not know the when of it, he cannot in truth say at the same time that it will only occur at an unexpected hour. Since the two statements cannot be true at the same time, Jesus is lying in both instances.
Moreover, Jesus says in John 10:30 that he and his father are the same. How then can he say that the date and time of day when the world will come to a stop is known to his father but not to him? What Jesus says in Matthew 24:36 contradicts with what he says in John 10:30. Self contradiction is the hallmark of falsehood.

2007-12-27 02:22:05 · 18 answers · asked by Anonymous

i suggest.....absolutely nothing

2007-12-27 02:20:42 · 15 answers · asked by Anonymous

If you have an experience with this, please share your story. I'm reading Joel Osteen's new book, "Become a Better You." In it, he talks about how God shuts doors forever and doesn't want them reopened. I guess I'm confused because I think of people like my parents who have broken up and gotten back together, and eventually had a wonderful marriage.
Insight please :) Thanks!

2007-12-27 02:18:21 · 30 answers · asked by UT_VOLS 2

almost over, and its toiling time is through, Is there anyone to utter now a kindly word of you? Can you say tonight, in parting with the day that's slipping fast, That you helped a single brother of the many that you passed? Is a single heart rejoicing over what you did or said: Does the man whose hopes were fading, now with courage look ahead? Did you waste the day, or lose it? Was it well or sorely spent? Did you leave a trail of kindness, or a scar of discontent? As you close your eyes in slumber, do you think that God will say,
Now here is the part I have a problem with-------
"You have earned one more tomorrow by the work you did today". written by John Hall
We don't get to heaven by works. Can you put an ending on this for me please? Mmm

2007-12-27 02:16:13 · 6 answers · asked by ? 6

2007-12-27 02:13:57 · 35 answers · asked by Anonymous

2007-12-27 02:10:30 · 24 answers · asked by Anonymous

2007-12-27 02:10:14 · 22 answers · asked by Analytical Thinker 1

2007-12-27 02:09:13 · 19 answers · asked by Anonymous

Since religious establishment like churches,mosques,hindus temples etc.
preaches negative things about each other
religion.All this start to happen since 911 occur.

2007-12-27 02:01:14 · 8 answers · asked by Anonymous

I've noted that 9 questions about Jehovah's Witnesses have been removed over the last few days. A couple deserved to be removed and I've spotted one today (Thursday 27 Dec) that should be removed because it insults the intelligence of Jehovah's Witnesses. However, I am at a loss to understand why the question asked by 'Top Contributor' has disappeared. From what I can remember of the answers, it was an honest exchange of views. I've even written down my answer but I fail to see how anything I said could have broken community guidelines. What say you?

2007-12-27 01:57:27 · 21 answers · asked by Anonymous

My faith in the R&S community is faltering this morning. I have found almost no questions that inspire me to contribute my 2 cents. Suggestions?

2007-12-27 01:57:07 · 9 answers · asked by Murazor 6

2007-12-27 01:54:40 · 15 answers · asked by Anonymous

in which chapter the bible says the homosexual is not allowed and which words ?

2007-12-27 01:49:54 · 19 answers · asked by curiousity 1

John 14:6 (English Standard Version)
English Standard Version (ESV)

Jesus said to him, "I am(A) the way, and(B) the truth, and(C) the life. No one comes to the Father except through me.'



The Catholic Church teaches respect for all religions, including Judaism and Islam. As a non-Catholic Christian with many Jewish and Muslim friends, I've always admired the Church's teachings about other faiths.

Still, doesn't this verse, often quoted by our more conservative Christian friends, say the Jesus is the only way? Or is there another interpretation?

Peace be with you.

2007-12-27 01:48:57 · 16 answers · asked by Colin 5

I know Christian relief organizations do it everyday, 365 days a year.
Are there any atheist charities out there that benefit humanity that I am not aware of? Not animals, not trees, not artists, I mean directly benefit humans in need.

2007-12-27 01:40:31 · 34 answers · asked by Anonymous

Hello,
I never really went to church but I'd like to however there are so many denominations that I am lost.
I believe in God. I believe in Jesus Christ not necessarily as God's incarnation... but more as a son of God (like us) who had great leadership skills and showed us God's greatness.
I believe in Heaven/Hell but not in a literal sense and that to reach salvation we don't have to only accept Christ but that the judgment is based on our actions/choices made during life (being a good person, good husband/father, ... making the right decisions) To me our whole life is an interview that will decide what will happen next...
I refuse to believe in the Bible as the word of God in a literal sense. It needs to be interpreted in historical contexts, and also some messages are more picture like than literal meaning. I don't believe in genesis or again not in a literal sense. I definitely believe in the Big Bang and the evolution theory.

What denomination am I?
Thanks for your help..

2007-12-27 01:40:21 · 19 answers · asked by Wayne 2

2007-12-27 01:37:04 · 7 answers · asked by Anonymous

2007-12-27 01:34:09 · 2 answers · asked by dreary 1

There are millions upon millions of Christians who are not catholic and would never bow down to the Roman dictator. Still, the news media gives the catholic church and the pope such power. This is funny considering that the catholics I have known are the least religious on a daily basis, the most foul-mouthed and sinful in their daily habits. I am tired of hearing that the Pope did this or the Pope said that...

2007-12-27 01:33:22 · 17 answers · asked by lillegman46 1

I am writing a paper on abortion and I would just like to know your opinions on the subject. I don't just want to know your opinions, I also want to know the reasons why you believe what you do. If you could just help me out that would be great.

Thank you,
Kirsten

2007-12-27 01:29:20 · 36 answers · asked by kirsten 1

If you were to debunk the Jesus story, why would you want to stop someone from believing in Him if whoever believes in Him lives a productive and deceit life?

Even if the Bible is false,

Why deny the positive affects it has in positive Church-going people lives? Why not just shut up and live and let live?

And so on….

2007-12-27 01:19:34 · 19 answers · asked by Anonymous

2007-12-27 01:17:48 · 15 answers · asked by columbiarulz89 1

Nicole the atheist who used to be slutty but is now dating a Mormon?

Seems a little long to me. LOL!

2007-12-27 01:09:21 · 18 answers · asked by Nicole the atheist angel 2

2007-12-27 01:06:40 · 28 answers · asked by Analytical Thinker 1