Religion & Spirituality - 31 December 2007

where do u think god is? is he in heaven or next to u?

2007-12-31 11:31:09 · 26 answers · asked by Anonymous

I hear that a lot.

2007-12-31 11:29:55 · 29 answers · asked by Anonymous

I follow Tibetan Buddhism and have seen a website that says that the dalai lama had slaves in Tibet and their Skin was Peeled off, Organs ripped out, etc...
I want to know if this is true, also i was told that the Temple Drums Were made from Slave Skin.
It was a Chinese website and i suspect that it is full of chinese communist lies, what does everybody think?

2007-12-31 11:29:01 · 1 answers · asked by Taddo 2

What is your opinion on this

2007-12-31 11:28:07 · 29 answers · asked by Anonymous

Is it because they don't want to be held accountable to his laws?

By saying "I don't believe in Odin" aren't they implicitly acknowledging his existence by using his name?

If Odin came from Scandinavia, why is there still Scandinavia?

2007-12-31 11:28:04 · 18 answers · asked by Anonymous

after u die what do u think is going to happen, are u going to heaven?hell, nowhere, ur ganna turn into something else, what do u think?

2007-12-31 11:26:14 · 56 answers · asked by Anonymous

It is a bit long, sorry but a good read.

By Haterproof:

ok. let's start off with morality. if you're talking about relative 'morality' then you're not really talking about morality at all.. you're just talking about SUBJECTIVE STANDARDS. morality MUST address ALL THINGS. not just those you are applying it to otherwise how would you ever have any basis to refer to anything as "immoral" if nothing is ever compared?

science and philosophy are not based on morality anymore than a shovel is based on work or a screwdriver is based on achievement. they are simply TOOLS of investigation, not agents of morality or even a basis for it. the example hardly applies. and **** plato. plato asked questions. he didn't accomplish 'morality' or even define it properly. he made his investigation into it and made some stabs at it and that's about it. morality demands an absolute standard otherwise the definition of morality is too subjective to apply to anyone without being hypocritical in the application.

and it is an oxymoron because religion is a source of great immorality (referring to those who speak "in the name of God" yet hold arbitrary criteria for doing so and apply that arbitrary criteria to others.)

and you can argue that atheists can be moral, but i would simply refute it by saying they have no set criteria that would be considered 'moral' and they certainly couldn't live up to that criteria if they did offer a definitive moral standard.

also regarding the "exception" to the rule, in this case, there is none. i didn't mean to imply that there was an exception. i simply meant that that's the only way one could provide an exception. but since that isn't possible, there really ISN'T an exception to the rule.

when we say there's always exceptions to the rule, usually we're referring to our own waffling standards, practices and ideals. like men and women not having the possibility of friendship, that is a rule with exceptions because it's not a principle. it's not a natural law, it's a rule of thumb. a GIST. a succinct composition of understanding which allows for relatively minor interpretational disputes. just like our justice system. it's not a principle or a natural law. it's an ideal, thus subject to various exceptions. morality is not subject to such exceptions at any time.

and morality shouldn't be an individual exercise because it doesn't simply apply to one individual. it applies to everyone. it does not exist in one particular individual's context.

and **** everyone else, i happen to be a "pundit" (as long as you're not making any hindi references).. education curses a man that way. so such questions will ALWAYS interest me.

and as far as hypocrites go, you're wrong there too. EVERYONE is a hypocrite. you couldn't name one person who isn't a hypocrite in some way, shape or form.

and as for many "good" people, i'd disagree there too. i have yet to meet a 'good' person. i've met RELATIVELY good people but NEVER a good person. they don't exist.

2007-12-31 11:25:19 · 7 answers · asked by Anonymous

2007-12-31 11:23:06 · 18 answers · asked by Anonymous

My beliefs seem to shift back and forth, I dont mean to offend anyone at all but I just have trouble with finding faith in him sometimes. I'd like to believe there was a god but I dont know what to believe anymore, I'd like someone to help me, I'm a bit confused right now about life and religion.

2007-12-31 11:21:54 · 34 answers · asked by Anonymous

What will it take to believe in Christianity? What do Christians need to change about themselves. What should be done in order for people to believe the truth? These are just question not an offense.

2007-12-31 11:21:52 · 17 answers · asked by Ashley N 2

2007-12-31 11:20:59 · 14 answers · asked by Jake C 1

2007-12-31 11:15:20 · 16 answers · asked by vicki f 2

sometimes more obvious than others...

2007-12-31 11:13:57 · 19 answers · asked by beachbum 1

im not atheist, but i dont understand the statement "i dont believe in God." how can you not believe in something that is not there?obviously, there has to be God for you to not believe in Him, right? you cant not believe in something non-existent, thats like me saying "I dont believe in the Internet" or something... there is God. just b/c u dont believe in Him doesnt mean He doesnt exist... thats what i believe about atheism, but i just wanted an explanation on the different views. im not trying to be offensive or anything. just curiosity. Happy New Year!! Jai Shree Radhey!

2007-12-31 11:12:00 · 17 answers · asked by fsh 3

I think it would be great if we got to see other peoples version of the bible, and if all the books where included. Dont you?

2007-12-31 11:10:43 · 12 answers · asked by Anonymous

2007-12-31 11:10:24 · 8 answers · asked by conundrum 7

Hello, all:

As we count down the last hours of 2007 (at least in my part of the world), I was wondering what you consider to be the most significant religious event of 2007? It could be a personal event, a national event, or international event -- or you could describe one personal event and one wider-ranging event.

For me, the personal event was the decision by my full moon group to form an "inner court" for more advanced Wiccan study, with the goal of forming our own Tradition after a year and a day. In Wiccan terms, this is a bit like building a church. :-) The national event was the decision of the VA to allow Wiccan pentacles to be carved into the headstones of soldiers who have died in the line of duty.

Thank you to everyone who takes the time to respond.

2007-12-31 11:09:07 · 11 answers · asked by prairiecrow 7

Genesis - This book is rated R for nudity, sexual situations, fratricidal violence, incest, disturbing imagery, multicolored coats, flooding, and extended scenes of warfare.

Job - this book is rated R for gambling, graphic depictions of disease, fantasy violence, bad advice, and violent weather.

Song of Solomon - This book is rated R for nudity, sexual situations, and fruit-related metaphors.

What would the other books of the Bible be rated?

2007-12-31 11:09:04 · 12 answers · asked by Doc Occam 7

I think it's all bs. These people are out to make money, and nothing more. They know that this is a natural trend. They also know the average god-fearing citizen doesn't have the slightest clue what the facts are. Nobody even considers the fact that global warming killed out the saber tooth cats, wooly mammoths, and sloth bears long before humans could make any impact. Humans didn't cause it, aren't going to stop it, and all the prayers to whatever invisible friend they happen to believe in won't make a bit of difference. What do you think?

2007-12-31 11:07:12 · 20 answers · asked by Enigma®Ragnarökin' 7

if we put prayer back in schools, would we get his protection back?

And if we carried it even further, so that the ONLY thing those kids ever did in school was pray, would God bless the USA's socks off? No more storms, murder and infant death rates go down?

In short, using that "logic" couldn't we use the public schools as a blessing factory? Forget about reading, writin and 'rithmatic. Get enough school kids praying and our average life expectancy would be 100?

What actual real changes do you think would happen if we "returned to Jesus"?

2007-12-31 11:05:50 · 15 answers · asked by Laptop Jesus 3.9 7

Various documents written by them prove otherwise. Also, if they were Christian, why bother leaving theocratic England in the first place, much less making clauses about freedom of and from religion and seperation of church and state? That goes against what a Christian would do if in charge.

2007-12-31 11:01:50 · 19 answers · asked by Anonymous

I realize that most atheists will say that there's no such thing, but I also know that everyone is different, so I'm not looking for any unified answer. That being said, what do you (personally), as an atheist, think about ghosts, spirits, residual energies, auras, etc?

2007-12-31 11:01:18 · 22 answers · asked by That Guy Drew 6

There have been some really poor answers to this question in the past.

For the record. Manchester united is one team but consists of several members. This is just a hint and no, Manchester United is not God. Despite their apparent desire to be considered as such.

2007-12-31 11:01:06 · 50 answers · asked by Anonymous

2007-12-31 11:00:57 · 10 answers · asked by Anonymous

I don't truly believe that Allah exists, nor do I believe that ALL the info in the Quran are facts... But I am still want to be a bit cautious INCASE Allah exists... I don't think that my prayers and fasts will be valid if I don't truly believe in God... I am also a bit lazy to cover my hair, not listen to music etc....

Can anyone please >>>Suggest the bare minimum<<< that I can do so that I can avoid spending a lot of time in HELL..., I will try to get in a Hajj in the next 20-30 years... (I am only 13)

I will also appreciate it if someone can tell me a free website that I can try to make myself believe in Allah....

2007-12-31 11:00:22 · 6 answers · asked by Seeker 2

Mine is to find true love.

2007-12-31 10:59:55 · 15 answers · asked by posttk421 3

how many books are in the bible?

2007-12-31 10:58:35 · 24 answers · asked by Patty W 3

Then he laughs and says, "if you give me $1000. I won't tell your wife." Is this how a preacher should interact with a member of the congregation?

2007-12-31 10:57:22 · 16 answers · asked by Anonymous

money = happiness

2007-12-31 10:56:12 · 36 answers · asked by Antonio 3

2007-12-31 10:55:02 · 17 answers · asked by Thop ite 2