Religion & Spirituality - 28 December 2007

that hasn't used animals or humans as a sacrafice to it's god?

Not to be demeaning to any religion.
Just curious is all.........

2007-12-28 09:11:40 · 11 answers · asked by Ella 7

I feel dumb quite often. There are many college educated people answering in R&S, and since I only have a high school education, I sometimes wonder how I think I can come up with answers that can compete (although that is not my reason for being here).

Who else gets this feeling sometimes?

2007-12-28 09:08:20 · 45 answers · asked by frenzy-CIB- Jim's with Jesus 4

2007-12-28 09:07:03 · 32 answers · asked by Anonymous

2007-12-28 09:06:01 · 22 answers · asked by . 3

plz give details if possible

2007-12-28 09:03:13 · 9 answers · asked by Anonymous

Sometimes "LORD" is used and other times "Lord" (both I found to be referring to The Lord). Same goes for "Him" and "him". Also does the rule apply when speaking of Jesus?

2007-12-28 08:59:55 · 6 answers · asked by Kake 1

I asked a question earlier about whether religous people would prioritize the interests of church or state more highly in a situation where a conflict of interests arose, and the response was that in such a situation religion would win. So can these people, who have an alternative agenda be trusted to act as true citizens or patriots?

2007-12-28 08:58:38 · 24 answers · asked by Anonymous

Someone was trying to explain scientology to me, and said that they beleive humans were put on earth by aliens.

This is supposedly their answer to how humans came to be, but what is their answer for how the aliens came to be?

2007-12-28 08:57:59 · 17 answers · asked by Bomb_chele 5

what do you think would cause me to be a hypocrite?
I think it is the human inability to keep from all sin.
Try as we may, we can not be perfect or even come close, and we should never expect any one else to either.
Only jesus is without sin or error. What do you think?

2007-12-28 08:54:21 · 21 answers · asked by Jewel 5

2007-12-28 08:53:37 · 28 answers · asked by Anonymous

can someone explain in details wht is Al Zena?

2007-12-28 08:52:39 · 3 answers · asked by Anonymous

Untold billions believe mary's story would you believe someone if they told you a child not yours is the work of God ?

2007-12-28 08:51:36 · 18 answers · asked by steven b 3

Most specificaly once saved always saved. I dont think anyone really believes this. Do they,

Because they say that if you are saved then you are saved forever but if someone follows christ and then turns his back on God and doesnt even think about him for 20 years then they say that the person was never really saved to begin with.

But then surely that means when you look at a church you cant say who is saved or not because anyone could fall away.

2007-12-28 08:50:44 · 10 answers · asked by Anonymous

I'm not saying that universal salvation is or isn't possible, just that I hope that it is. I think God can do whatever God wants. Is there anything wrong with hoping that God will bring all people into God's kingdom?

I'm confused by the Christians who seemingly rejoice at the thought that some will go to hell. That isn't worth celebrating. I know all the passages about "way to the Father...", "the way, the truth, the life...". I understand that. Again, what seems to be the big deal in expressing hope that God will bring all into his kingdom? I'm not saying it's going to happen...just hoping it were so.

Lastly, all you Christians (which I profess to be one, myself), one of our faith's freedoms is that we don't have to judge whether or not another makes the cut. That happens to be Jesus' job. Thankfully, he is the one making the judgment call and not some of you.

2007-12-28 08:48:01 · 17 answers · asked by Matchin' Hatches 5

2007-12-28 08:45:53 · 65 answers · asked by Anonymous

Do religious administrators believe in religion or are they privvy to alleged truth of it being fake on some level?

Are there books, organizations, www resources where I can learn more about this theory?

I don't want to slam religion here. I just want to grasp how the system supposedly works as I hear vague references to religion being faked for sake of controlling people but I don't recall ever hearing any details.

Peace and many thanks.

2007-12-28 08:45:08 · 27 answers · asked by No Chance Without Yo Mama 6

and apparently they found more scriptures from the original Bible.

Do you ever think the real Bible will ever be published?
I mean the actual words?
We all know the King James version was more a "guesstimation" in translation.

2007-12-28 08:42:18 · 13 answers · asked by Ella 7

2007-12-28 08:40:58 · 44 answers · asked by Anonymous

2007-12-28 08:40:45 · 35 answers · asked by nicka 1

1. Christianity's belief systems and how they interpret the bible.

2. Scientific belief systems and how they interpret their data.

Not asking for you to provide proof, just interested in your opinion - perception, after all, is everything. Thanks.

2007-12-28 08:39:51 · 17 answers · asked by Anonymous

2007-12-28 08:39:06 · 1 answers · asked by allenwilson25 1

Why dont believers pray for world peace and the end of human suffering? I only see rants about the power of prayer when it comes to positive experiences the believers had.
Are those in 3rd world countries or hostile environments not entitled to miracles?

2007-12-28 08:38:33 · 12 answers · asked by Anonymous

Often, religious contentions are historical contentions in tandem....For example, many hindus and Buddhists disagree about the role of atheism in Buddhism. Some say that Buddha did not confirm the existence of a deity and thus Buddhism is an atheist religion...Others will say that Buddha never denied the existence of a God either and this it is wrong for us to put words in his mouth...In this instance the key factor is what exactly did Buddha say.

Other examples include: Jesus in India; the Sunni/Shia divide; etc etc.

Do you ever feel that the historical context is often overlooked when religious debates are underway???

2007-12-28 08:37:14 · 12 answers · asked by Anonymous

Can I have the passage to give to my friend? She says that I'm going against the bible because I eat meat (I'm not Christian so I don't care either way, I just want to prove her wrong xD), and the bible says 'Thou shalt not kill'. But I know that somewhere in the bible it says that animals were placed here for food... can you people who know the bible well please give me the passage/s?

2007-12-28 08:37:10 · 13 answers · asked by Cheez Doodle 3

The 1st brother died and left a widow. The 2nd brother didn't want to marry the woman, so God killed him. The 3rd brother spilled his seed upon the ground before taking her, so God killed him. The 4th brother took her into his household, and God blessed him. I remember this story from a Sunday School lesson, but I can't remember where it is.

2007-12-28 08:34:46 · 6 answers · asked by cheesemonkeyms 1

2007-12-28 08:33:44 · 35 answers · asked by genaddt 7

2007-12-28 08:32:34 · 20 answers · asked by Anonymous

2007-12-28 08:32:10 · 28 answers · asked by Anonymous

Give technical answers and expect some thumps up and down (I believe religion is a sensitive matter).

What makes your religion true (proofs of any kind)?

From how many religions have you had a chance to choose from(only the ones you knew about equally at the time(s) count)?
If just one, will you ever check other ones out?

Do you follow your religion strictly, just the idea or do you do it for others(to belong to a group or make others act nicer towards you)?

2007-12-28 08:32:02 · 8 answers · asked by Anonymous

why did he cause a flood to kill every living thing - apart from noah and family.

why didnt he just let them be like he does today?

what was the purpose of the flood?

2007-12-28 08:30:04 · 20 answers · asked by Anonymous