Who has had a decent Easter?

We had a religious service (extremely early in the morning, after which I fell asleep again), dinner and an outing, riding around the countryside. Bright sun, cold, still some snow on the ground but much of it gone; I took some digital pix but mostly I left that up to the real photographers — I’m [...]

What does egg have to do with Easter day ?

I don’t get it. Every year when it comes to Easter day, eggs will be there. What does egg got to do with Easter day? Isn’t Easter day celebrated to remember the resurrection of Jesus after he died on the cross ? Where does egg come in ? Please explain this for me.

To Prove or disprove God exists…

I have seen many attempts to prove God exists… This is a great explanation why I believe there is no God. Just trying to level the playing field with the creationists…What would happen if we get down on our knees and pray to God in this way: Dear God, almighty, all-powerful, all-loving creator of the [...]

Do you forbid or encourage your kids to read "Banned Books"?

You know, like these: http://www.ala.org/ala/oif/bannedbooksweek/bbwlinks/reasonsbanned.cfm

What do you think of the remarks by the Judge who asked Miss California her opinon on gay mairrage?

I think the judge was wrong for saying hateful things about the model. If he didn’t want her opinion, then why in the world did he ask her?? People should be free to say their opinion without fear of retaliation. It’s called free-speech, and freedom of religion. I say good for [...]

Does anyone else find the recent McCain’s ad about Obama not visiting the wounded troops deceiving?

McCain should be ashamed! So much for the straight talking express! This man has the nerve to say Obama found time to go to the gym and not visit the wounded? The pictures of Obama in that gym where taken by the Department of Defense in a gym visiting troops! What a liar this guy [...]

Would you vote for an atheist president? If yes or no, please explain why.

Our personal beliefs, particularly the religious ones, do greatly influence our actions in practically everything, and so I have always wondered if a president who is free from specific beliefs would tend to be more objective and more tolerant to the beliefs of others due to the lack of prejudice coming from her or his [...]

Could supernaturals be naturals that we cannot yet explain.

Ghosts, Divinity etc. Are they yet to be explained rationally as to how they fit into the network of those we understand and for which we have universally accepted explanations, science and mathematics.

Do you believe in the separation of religion and state? Why? Why Not?

What about the freedom of religion?http://www.au.org/site/PageServer?pagename=issues
"Church-state separation has worked very well in practice. Americans freely support an array of houses of worship and other religious institutions, our nation is religiously diverse and many faiths exist side by side with remarkably little sectarian conflict." – AU.org

What is a Christian?

what does it take to be considered a real christian? what do Christians do? I just want to let people know that I have a relationship with God, although that relationship is personal & only I would really understand it, I want to know if that is even legit. to be a christian do you [...]

Christian Nation and Torture. Are these two ideas in conflict?

My point is not to say that we are a Christian Nation because I don’t believe that to be the case. Some of the same people who proclaim the USA to be a Christian Nation are now also defending the Bush administration torture practices. Just curious what others think about this. Is it Christian to [...]

What is meant by speaking in tounges?

Among evangelicals this has become a heated debate. Some believe that it is just knowledge of a different language, while others believe that it is "Spirit" talk. What is tounges?In Love,Jeremy Tong

Mormon Religion

Hi i have been mormon since i was 9 and all i ever hear is people running this religion down…honestly what makes this religion so bad to most people? I don’t want responses from bible thumpers who just condemn people to hell for not believeing what they believe, i want good people to answer [...]

Do you believe the Genesis creation "days" were long periods of time?

I believe the creation "days" were long periods of time spanning billions of years. Science affirms biblical creation and refutes darwinian evolution. The Hebrew word yom, translated as "day" can also mean "an indefinite period of time" as in Genesis 2:4. Boqer for "morning" can also mean "beginning", and ereb for "evening" [...]

Since no one else will ask the question , are you sickened at the sight of those little children

singing to and for Obama. These were songs of praise. When these children are older they will need counseling. I’ve only ever seen this in dictatorships.

Will life go on? Doesn’t look like it.

How is it possible to claim to be a Christian and be ignorant of this?
"Barack Obama was elected president despite the fact he supports abortion into the fourth trimester….
Either the 63 million people voting for him didn’t know about his radical record, which includes abandoning abortion survivors to die, didn’t care, or didn’t believe [...]

If the Bible is to be viewed as historically accurate, where are advancements noted?

IE Discovery of fire, first use of hand tools, discovery of the wheel…… Were these just given to man? If we say that recording these advancements was not done due to its lack of importance, why would it record much more mundane things such as the wieght of Absolam’s hair after it was cut? Was [...]

If a person has no religious affiliation but leads an exemplary life where does he go after death?

Would they go to heaven (admitted because of the life, not because of God) Would they go to hell (even though they lead a great life, but didn’t believe in God) or would they be stuck in Pergatory (for all reasons listed above?)

Creation vs Evolution vs Intelligent Design… What is it you believe and why?

Creation says that everything that ever existed in the past, present and future of this world was created during Genesis.
Evolution says time and environment influenced genetic changes in both plants and animals over the course of centuries.
Intelligent Design says it is a mixture of both.
I believe that to say there is no such thing as [...]

where in the bible does it say that you shouldn’t have sex until marriage?

i always thought that it was in the commandments when it said that you can’t commit adultery, but the word adultery wasn;t exact and it was just lost in translation, because adultery means don’t have sex with anyone but your wife, but i’m not sure. anybody know?

Soldiers give their blood for freedom…Christ gave his for Completeness…Why do people debate?

Speaking as a veteran, I hold total respect for every veteran who has sacrificed their life and "Some Gave All". For the most part, everyone of their country hold high respects for their soldiers that serve. I Peter Chapter 1 Verse 19 speaks of the precious blood that Christ gave to reunite mankind with God. [...]

Can you explain why the holy Quran says this?

I am not quite sure what these verses mean, can you please give me your interpretation?
Quran 8:12 "I shall terrorize the infidels. So wound their bodies and incapacitate them because they oppose Allah and His Apostle."
Quran 33:26 "Allah made the Jews leave their homes by terrorizing them so that you killed some and made many [...]

What is your favorite Bible Verse? Why?

For those who don’t believe in the Bible, please don’t answer with something about the fictitious book or imaginary stuff or whatever. Please leave this question to those who believe what the Bible says. Thanks.

What is your favorite Bible verse?

I don’t have a favorite, b-cuz I haven’t read all of it yet… but one I really like is when Jesus said, "Give to Ceaser’s What is Ceaser’s, and give to God what is Gods.

Who preached the Gospel of Jesus Christ?

Which of these sounds right to you?
1. Jesus preached the "Kingdom Gospel," and Paul preached the "Gospel of Jesus Christ."2. Paul wrote some letters, and Jesus preached the Gospel of Jesus Christ.
I ask this question because it was Paul who said: "Christ died for our sins." On the other hand, Jesus raised the subject of [...]

Do you understand the significance of numbers in the Jewish and Christian religions?

The following numbers correspond to the meanings found in the Bible. This Biblical tool, Numerology, in its purest sense, brings forth and clarifies that which is written:
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Have you heard of the document entitled "A Scientific Dissent From Darwinism"?

As of 2007 more than 700 scientists from major universities around the world have signed a document entitled "A Scientific Dissent From Darwinism", stating that they are skeptical of claims that random mutation and natural selection can account for the complexity of life. In other words, these scientists think that Darwin was wrong.

Have you heard of the new movie… "Expelled – No Intelligence Allowed!" ?

Have you seen it? Will you go see it? What are your thoughts on the movie?Here’s a link http://www.expelledthemovie.com/home.php
I have just seen this movie, I HIGHLY recommend it to anyone that has any question about life, religion, evolution, Darwinism, Science, politics, God, Creation, Origins of life, Freedom for the American people! This movie covers all [...]

Evolutionists, how do you know that the pre-human hominids weren’t created by God before humans?

I believe that the pre-human hominids(bi-pedal primates) were ape-like creatures that God created before He created Adam and Eve. There is no evidence that humans evolved from the hominids. I am an old-earth creationist.

Is there any evidence………….

behind the davinci code theory? Do you believe Magdaline appears in the last supper painting? Did davinci hide any other clues in the painting about his religious theories/beliefs? Are there any other theories that you believe suppliment this theory?
Also has anyone read ‘The Last Supper’ about the painting of the the last supper by [...]

Has any member had an experiance that led them to believe 100% that God does exsist ?

Forget about all the stuff that goes with it such as religious traditions. I want to know if anyone has had an experience that led them to believe in God does not matter to me what religion they are.

What are some reasons why Buddhism will/will not continua to increase in popularity, especially in the West?

I currently have an assignment which focuses on Buddhism’s recent popularity increase in the West. But, it also asks to debate whether or not Buddhism will continue to increase in popularity and why or why not. Also, if anyone knows any websites with information regarding this question, i would greatly appreciate it.

Okay, a two pronged theological question here for people who believe in the Christian God. If Jesus died for our sins, shouldn’t we try to minimise them during our lifetime?

And the second part, at what level do sins become so bad that you would be refused entry to heaven? Does it need to be huge great sins, or would a lot of smaller sins blow your chances?
I call myself a christian (with a little ‘c’) because although I am undecided on the whole [...]

Inspired by Duffy’s theology question – If a non-christian accepts christianity does that wipe away the persons previous sins?

Ok to make a few things clear:a) not meant to offend anyone (and I don’t want offensive answers either)b) I am non-christian and have no plans to convert its just a question c) I ask because I have been approached by people who have tried to convert me and the impression they gave is that [...]

I am perplexed. How can the jews,Christians and Sabians be described as Infidels and non believers if this is what is written in the Qur’an?

"Rest assured that the believers(Muslims),Jews,Christians and Sabians-whoever believes in Allah and the last day and performs good deeds-will be rewarded by their Lord;they will have nothing to fear or regret"

Can you think of one single Absolute Truth?

This springs off a question Pointdexter posted about the Pope.
Or, more accurately, it comes off a ‘different opinion’ that Rainchild posted.
It’s about believing in Absolute Truth.
I’d always subscribed to the idea of an Absolute Truth, one that does not change over thousands of years, even though our society and social ways change out of all [...]

Is this lawsuit making a mockery of the US judicial system(and should Lucifer be called to testify?)?

God has apparently replied to a terror lawsuit against him in the States – by claiming he is immune to Earth’s laws.God ’says’ he is immune from our lawsGod ’says’ he is immune from our laws
A lawyer in Omaha, Nebraska, has filed an injunction against the supreme being – claiming he has made terrorist threats [...]

How did Henry VIII decide which abbeys and churches would be dissolved when he set up the Church of England?

Many strong abbeys were destroyed in the Dissolution, but how did the king determine which should be destroyed and which should stay? Who made the decision within each church of whether it should join the new Protestant church, or whether it should remain Catholic, and face destruction?
Countries mentioned in this Post: United Kingdom

What Gods were there in England before Christianity?

We went to a museum this week and it said on one of the plaques that Christianity was not the predominant religion in England until around the 4th century. What Gods did people worship before this?
Countries mentioned in this Post: United Kingdom

Purgatory?

Everyone knows of the concept of heaven vs hell/good vs evil, but what is the story behind the theory of purgatory? From what I understand it is supposed to be some sort of staging area for the soul where is stays in flux for some reason. Please enlighten me!

Do you believe in Voodoo and do you think its an acceptable religion? If so why, if not why not?

I think if you believe in Voodoo it then has power over you,Voodoo is a mixture of most of the worlds religions but then moulded deperately, and spells and curses play an important part.

Why does the ancient symbol for peace and goodwill strike terror into the hearts of people?

I’m talking about the swastika. I know about people equating it with Naziism, but isn’t it time that this false use and correlation was relinquished and the proper interpretation reinstated? The reason I ask is because I put it up to be my avatar(in all innocence), and had my profie, questions and answers temporarily revoked.

This may be a dumb question but what are the latter day saints?

In an idle moment this question popped up, the Jehovahs witnesses are more correctly known as the church of Jesus Christ and the latter day saints.
What or whom exactly are the latter day saints?
I am not particularly religious but this query is begining to bug me a bit.

people think ( wongly) crosses inverted really mean there is evil about or to represent evil?

would an inverted star of david or ankh inverted represent evil? how does inverting a thing make people think of evil? what other inverted things have this bad reputation either rightly or wrongly?

what percentage of superstitions are based in/on religion, and what percentage are based on real life consequences?

eg, "touch wood" is meant to be of christian origin, and walking under ladders seems to be common sense perhaps derived from a tragic accident…
is there anything to read up on in order to find the rest out?

Survey Question

This is for a Science Fair Project, I would like honest answers and i will use all input in my findings. I NEED 100 responses. Send friends! Thanks for your help and input.
Do you believe in God or a Supreme Being / Creator? (Expound)
How many times do you go to church? (Weekly, monthly, yearly) Why?
Do [...]

science vs religion

I’m in the middle of a school project and I can’t find anything about the "war" between science and religion. I dont know where to look. Can you help me?I would like to, if it’s possible, get some information about how Dan Brown uses fact and fiction in his novels. Thaks

Is Science and critical thought the religion of the future?

Will we be able to reach a point where the Encyclopaedia (or something like that) is the key text on which to live by and immortality is acquired by the knowledge discovered and the art created?
Please back up your claims some tasty evidence and you will receive more points for your trouble.

Is the quran litteraly recitelled bij Allah?

So Allah said every sentence in the Quran?
Plus isn’t it true that Mohammed was the perfect muslim and if you look like him you’re a better muslim?
Then when Mohammed said : thou shall not touch a women that is not yours, it is logical that muslim men should not shake a womens hand?
Thereby [...]

Britain and Canada have begun giving welfare to the other wives in polygamous marriages. Is this O.K. to you?

Both countries require the marriages to be legal and valid in Muslim countries. This is official government recognition of the institution of polygamy within their borders.http://209.85.129.104/search?q=cache:xfwVI37SwWUJ:refugeeresettlementwatch.wordp…
Countries mentioned in this Post: Canada, Britain