Religion & Spirituality - 30 December 2007

Hypothetical situation. If a girl came to your church one night, and looked in need of spiritual help, but was inappropriately dressed, how would you react, and how do think your priest/pastor/imam/rabbi etc. should react. Would you turn her away, or let her stay?

2007-12-30 22:35:05 · 10 answers · asked by Jerusalem Delivered 3

Ralph Waldo Emerson [19th century] writes of the mild nature of the Anglican Church, which in my experience is very present today. There is a diversity of opinion in various matters; some might say too much diversity, but at least no one is told what to think.
But what did the Anglican Church do with previous dissenters, such as the Quakers? And when did it start to get its mild reputation?

2007-12-30 22:29:38 · 6 answers · asked by Jerusalem Delivered 3

2007-12-30 22:16:28 · 11 answers · asked by Anonymous

2007-12-30 22:16:26 · 13 answers · asked by Ťango 3

I've heard many Christians say that if a person never hears about Jesus while they're alive, then they will not have to go to Hell because of it. Wouldn't it be better not to tell anyone about Jesus so that all people may have the benefit of salvation when they die on an unconditional basis, the way it was supposedly given? After all, so many Christians say that Jesus’ sacrifice was given unconditionally and willingly because He loves us exactly as we are: imperfect. People have a hard time believing things that they cannot see for themselves and Jesus knows that too. It only seems logical that it would be better to let someone go without knowing about Jesus so that when they meet him face to face in death, they can see He is definitely real and make a truly informed decision based on something that is obviously fact (the evidence would be right there looking at them).

The moment you tell someone about Jesus, you open up the possibility of that person going to Hell. Why do that?

2007-12-30 22:13:19 · 16 answers · asked by Tea 6

come from? Not the theory itself, the event.

2007-12-30 22:12:07 · 13 answers · asked by sunshine 4

Is that just a joke from Saturday Night Live, or is that a real belief?

What do the women think will be waiting for them when they commit murder/suicide?
Do they expect the same reward, 72 virgin men?

Is this belief written anywhere?

2007-12-30 22:11:00 · 15 answers · asked by Anonymous

I hear this question from Christians to atheists a lot... I would like to hear from anyone.

Mine is that i'm in the conservative south, and i don't get to hear from any people who are not hard core bible thumpin except on here :)

2007-12-30 22:06:34 · 26 answers · asked by Anonymous

i wahnt to know what do they say exactly ....

2007-12-30 22:04:02 · 5 answers · asked by Anonymous

We know "Knowledge and Wisdom" and abilities 'to do' or 'not able to do' are purely the attributes of Human beings! This is also inclusive of many other elaborative attributes which are found in person we live with on our daily bases.

Also when we talk about Supernatural abilities, strength comparisons, laws of nature or science, and other attributes we could define here, are just explainable because have something to do with people. We derive them from our fellow human being's nature, daily abilities, performances and any other sorts of credibilities.
This means explanation about any being is originating from its sources. We describe people whom we live with in contrast with others, 'haves' and 'have not' concept. This means we describe anything within the levels of our own understanding and environment we live in and the people we live with.
How strong can we really get to the right answer about Who is GOD and How GOD is!

2007-12-30 22:03:44 · 10 answers · asked by Paul S 1

and how about muslims? Are they dangerous like people said

2007-12-30 22:00:07 · 14 answers · asked by minusazre 2

Okay i really need your advice..

I've been going to church since when i was little...and been going since then..but now i havent gone to church since september 2006..my mom is always pressuring me to go but i dont want to..shes so religius... and i dont know about you but i find Church too boring(NO OFFENSE) to those who go to church..i dont think im ever going to church ever in my life...
DOES THAT MAKE ME AN ATHEIST? ..
CAN I STILL CALL MYSELF A CHRISTIAN?
SHOULD I GO TO CHURCH(My mom would be very plessed if i do)...But like i said its boring

2007-12-30 21:49:43 · 24 answers · asked by BeSeeingYou 4

When will the religion and spirituality section be sub divided to sections, like Islam, Christianity, Mormanism, BUdhism, Sufism, etc?

2007-12-30 21:48:54 · 6 answers · asked by Ahmad 5

I, frankly, don't know--but I think it's possible.

2007-12-30 21:47:42 · 15 answers · asked by David S 5

2007-12-30 21:44:25 · 7 answers · asked by Anonymous

2007-12-30 21:43:46 · 18 answers · asked by Anonymous

Thoust on earth as it is in heaven? How can this concept be real when it is real as you and me?

2007-12-30 21:43:41 · 4 answers · asked by Anonymous

Couldn't I just live a good life?, Wouldn't that please GOD?

2007-12-30 21:41:37 · 25 answers · asked by chapel247 3

I did a little research on the beliefs of Muhammad and the teachings of Jesus Christ,and both were quite similar. Could they be talking of the same loving God? Most people who are quick to judge Islam are not well knowledged in that category anyway. If we misjudge Islam, could we also be misjudging the Bible?

2007-12-30 21:28:17 · 10 answers · asked by Anonymous

Is it possible to evolve back into one? Is it possible that the apes that exist now are just people like us who evolved back into one?

What if one day, we will evolve into nothing? If turning back into an ape is all that I have to look forward to, then I am glad that believe in God.

2007-12-30 21:27:13 · 19 answers · asked by sunshine 4

Needs are limited but desires are unlimited. if one really know the difference between needs and desires he or she will be the happiest and the richest person of the world.

2007-12-30 21:20:19 · 30 answers · asked by meenu k 2

2007-12-30 21:17:03 · 29 answers · asked by Anonymous

According to a Watchtower article... some practices that are "unclean" can become a serious sin when they become gross. If christian married couple slip and engage in an unclean act one time... have they done this?

2007-12-30 21:12:06 · 7 answers · asked by ezlayedback 1

2007-12-30 21:10:30 · 75 answers · asked by Anonymous

A. Four world empires to arise: Babylon, Medo-Persia, Greece, and Rome (Daniel chapters 2, 7, 8).
B. Cyrus to be the warrior to capture Babylon (Isaiah 45:1-3).
C. After Babylon's destruction, it would never be inhabited again (Isaiah 13:19, 20; Jeremiah 51:37).
D. Egypt would never again have a commanding position among the nations (Ezekiel 29:14, 15; 30:12, 13).
E. Earth-shaking calamities and fear toward the end of time (Luke 21:25, 26).
F. Moral degeneracy and decline of spirituality in the last days (2 Timothy 3:1-5).

2007-12-30 21:10:20 · 10 answers · asked by Anonymous

2007-12-30 21:10:05 · 10 answers · asked by javy 5

I am a believer in God

2007-12-30 21:06:29 · 7 answers · asked by Anonymous

God if It exists is, arguably, like the pre-Genesis universe, "void, and without form".

You, reading this, are certainly not void (thougjh mindlessly quoting Scripture will challenge this assertion), and some of you have exquisite form (giggity).

You have a brain, you have power over yourself and power to think and make decisions based upon information. You have conceptually a heart and a mind, and depending upon which you tame you might be swayed in your beliefs more by hard facts than what your heart tells you, or vice versa.

Why is it that so many think it impossible for an individual to grow into a good, caring, moral person without God? Is it because they simply haven't tried choosing this path themselves?

2007-12-30 21:03:23 · 8 answers · asked by Anonymous

2007-12-30 20:51:24 · 11 answers · asked by April 5

I'm watching a talk show on EWTN (Eternal World Television Network) it's catholic, by the way, a person wrote in saying their grandchild was baptized catholic, but the parents switched to protestant (Baptist) and the hosts are acting like it's an abomination of God.....every religion has the mind set.

2007-12-30 20:51:11 · 7 answers · asked by Montesa 3