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Is it possible to practice Christianity without going to church? Yes, if you are stranded on a desert island. We should not absent ourselves from the assembly, as some do, but encourage one another; and this all the more because you see that the Day draws near (Hebrews 10:25). Christianity is not a spectator sport. Christianity (among other things) requires that you: • Worship your creator • Develop your relationship with God • Help build...

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"Then God said, 'Let [us] make man in our own image, according to our likeness...'" (Genesis 1:26) Who's God talking to? Who's "US"? Christians say this is God, a Holy Trinity of three equal persons in perfect relationship conversing. The doctrine of the Holy Trinity states there is one true God who is made up of three separate but equal persons, the Father, the Son (Jesus Christ), and the Holy Spirit. The Bible does not contain the word Trinity. However, the Holy Trinity is hinted at repeatedly in both the Old and New...

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Christians: Should churches reimburse its volunteers for expenses related to their service? It depends. Most volunteers do not want any reimbursement. Their expenses are part of their ministry. A few volunteers cannot afford any expenses and these should be reimbursed if the church can. All of this should be discussed and agreed to beforehand. With love in Christ.

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What religious belief are you? I am a Catholic Christian. With love in Christ.

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Does anyone else find it ironic that most Athiests seem to know more about the bible than some Christians? No. Knowledge is important and should be sought by those who have been given that gift. But faith is more important than book learning. It was the heresy of Gnosticism, which taught that Salvation comes from knowledge (gnosis means knowledge). Christianity teaches salvation comes from grace and not merit (or knowledge). What I find ironic is how many Atheists claim to know about...

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What is the Bible's view of the use of Alchohol? Jesus told them, "Fill the jars with water." So they filled them to the brim. Then he told them, "Draw some out now and take it to the headwaiter." So they took it. And when the headwaiter tasted the water that had become wine, ... (John 2:7-9) Wine is used throughout both the Old and New Testaments. The first recorded miracle of Jesus was to turn water into wine at the...

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Can you sum up the bible in two words? God loves. Here is the Bible in 50 words: God made. Adam bit. Noah arked. Abraham split. Joseph ruled. Jacob fooled. Bush talked. Moses balked. Pharaoh plagued. People walked. Sea divided. Tablets guided. Promise landed. Saul freaked. David peeked. Prophets warned. Jesus born. God Walked. Love talked. Anger crucified. Hope died. Love rose. Spirit flamed. Word...

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Was Jesus (1) a liar (2) a lunatic or (3) who he said he was? The closest would be (3) but Jesus is much more than He said He was. Christians believe that Jesus was completely God and completely Man. The incarnation, God and man, is one of the wonderful Christian paradoxes. The Church thus confesses that Jesus is inseparably true God and true man. He is truly the Son of God who, without ceasing to be God and Lord, became a man and our brother. ...

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Do you think infinite punishment for a finite crime is immoral? Human Law: It takes about one minute to murder a person but society will punish the guilty with life in prison. Is this immoral? I do not think so. Not only does society has a responsibility to protect all human beings, the killing of one human being has reprecussions that can last forever. Or are you hinting at hell? Hell is not a punishment. Hell is a personal free will choice. ...

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How many religions/Gods did you try out before you settled for your current religion/God? I grew up in a normal Catholic family. When I was old enough to think for myself, I looked around at all of my spiritual options and then realized that Catholicism: + Answered all my questions + Satisfied both my faith and reason + Inspired both great learning and great spirituality With love in Christ.

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Do you consider atheism a belief system, just like religions? The English word cult comes from the Latin cultus meaning worship. In one definition, any religion can be considered a cult. However the most common current definition of cult is a religion or religious sect generally considered to be extremist or false, with its followers often living in an unconventional manner under the guidance of an authoritarian, charismatic leader. According to...

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Why do Christians have such a hard time admitting that they REALLY don't know if there is a God/Heaven? Does your mother love you? I could ask, "Why do you have such a hard time admitting that you REALLY don't know if your mother loves you?" but I won't. I know that you have faith that your mother loves you and if that faith is enough for you then it is enough for me. If you think about it, there is more proof that God exists that there is that any of the following...

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Why would someone find it offensive when I say Fuck People? It just goes to show how close minded we are as well... God gave humans the gift of language. Language should build relationships with others, and enable people to share their lives intimately with each other. We also hear people use four letter words like f*** to speak profanely about the goodness of human sexuality and the holiness of marital love. Such language is not only negative, vulgar, impolite and offensive, but also debases the...

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Have you ever seen a angel? Not to the best of my knowledge. St. Augustine says: "'Angel' is the name of their office, not of their nature. If you seek the name of their nature, it is ‘spirit'; if you seek the name of their office, it is ‘angel': from what they are, ‘spirit,' from what they do, ‘angel.'" With their whole beings the angels are servants...

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If Jesus appears right before you what will be your first reaction? I would probably blurt out, "Oh, my God!" but not in vain. With love in Christ.

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Religion is bullshit, agree or disagree and why? I disagree. The desire for God is written in the human heart, because each person is created by God and for God; and God never ceases to draw each person to himself. In response to this desire, most religions are humanity sincerely reaching out for God. In Judaism and Christianity, God is reaching out for humanity and we respond. Religion is a set of beliefs and practices followed...

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If all religious differences were reconciled or if there were no such thing as religion, what impact would that have on the wars that engulf our world? Very few wars are really about religion. Most wars are about power, greed, ambition, fear, hate. and ignorance. "If all religious differences were reconciled" then there would hopefully be less lust for power, greed, ambition, fear, hate. and ignorance in the world and, in consequence, less war. "If there were no such thing as religion" then there would sadly be more...

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Should the people who ask questions in the Catholic beliefs and customs section just buy the Catechism of the Catholic Church since it describes in detail every belief about the Catholic Church? No. Anyone can read the Catechism of the Catholic Church online for free at: http://www.usccb.org/catechism/text/index.shtml Or: http://www.vatican.va/archive/ENG0015/_INDEX.HTM With love in Christ

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How do you define a 'miracle'? Have you ever seen one? A miracle is a sign or wonder, such as a healing or the control of nature, which can only be attributed to divine power. I witness miracles all the time. I participate in Mass where bread and wine is changed into the body and blood of Jesus Christ. Then I consume Him and become one with Him and a billion other Catholics. I am forgiven my sins even though I am weak and will sin again....

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What's a miracle to you? A miracle is a sign or wonder, such as a healing or the control of nature, which can only be attributed to divine power. http://www.usccb.org/catechism/text/glossary.shtml#m With love in Christ.

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What is a miracle? Which is the greatest miracle you have witnessed? A miracle is a sign or wonder, such as a healing or the control of nature, which can only be attributed to divine power. I witness miracles all the time. I participate in Mass where bread and wine is changed into the body and blood of Jesus Christ. Then I consume Him and become one with Him and a billion other Catholics. I am forgiven my sins even though I am weak and will sin again....

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What is your view of this quote of this favorite Eckhart quotation? The eye with which I see God is exactly the same eye with which God sees me. My eye and God’s eye are one eye, one seeing, one knowledge and one love. I am not as spiritually mature as Meister Eckhart and although my spiritual journey is continuing, at ths point in my life I believe that: + God sees me with better eyes than I see Him + God knows me better than I know Him + God loves me better than I love Him With love in Christ.

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Why do people put dogs and other animals out of their respective miseries but let humans live through tortures of unimaginable pain? Modern medicine provides effective treatments for pain so there is no reason why people have to "live through tortures of unimaginable pain." As Christians, we believe that human life is a sacred gift from God to be cherished and respected because every human being is created in the image and likeness of God (Genesis 1:26). In heeding God’s command, "Thou shall not...

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What is the best way to start the road to Christ? Talk to Christ (pray). Talk to people who are already on the road. Join a faith community (a church). Read the Bible. With love in Christ.

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What comes to mind when i say "The Pope" A gift from Jesus Christ. John 21:15-17 states: When they had finished breakfast, Jesus said to Simon Peter, "Simon, son of John, do you love me more than these?" He said to him, "Yes, Lord, you know that I love you." He said to him, "Feed my lambs." He then said to him a second time, "Simon, son of John, do you love me?" He said to him,...

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Am I breaking one of the Ten Commandments when I download music without paying for it? Yes. You shall not steal. You are stealing from more than just the main artist who may already be very rich. There are hundreds of people whose efforts go into publishing a song. All of these people have families to raise and bills to pay. Surely you can go to iTunes or elsewhere and pay 99 cents for a song. With love in Christ.

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Do Christian’s memorize the holy bible? Some memorize more than others. I don't know anyone who has memorized the whole thing. Some Christian denominations emphasize memorization more than others. The Catholic Church emphasizes knowing what the Holy Bible says and means over rote memorization. All Catholics are encouraged to read the Bible. The Catholic Church teaches: The Church forcefully and specifically exhorts...

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If religion and reality differ, which of the two is right? It is a fact (reality) that most people are religious, therefore religion and reality do not differ. Denying that religion is real is denying reality. With love in Christ.

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Is theory of evolution against God or not, and why No. Small groups of Atheists and Creationists are trying to make us believe that we have to choose between God and Science. This is not true. Most Christians do not take the stories of creation in the Bible literally. Catholics believe the book of Genesis tells religious truth and not necessarily historical fact. One of the religious truths is that God created everything and declared...

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I have heard many people claim that the bible contains many contradictions. Can you name any for me? Please cite chapter and verse so I can look up your reference. Thank you. God did not change between the Old and New Testaments but our understanding of who and what God has developed dramatically over the centuries. Even a close look between the early and later writings of the Old Testament show a growth in our understanding of God. For example: 2 Samuel 24:1: The LORD'S anger against Israel flared again, and he incited David against the Israelites by...

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Do you consider poverty something to strive for? The more abject the better? No. Poverty is something to fight against. If, as Jesus taught, we truly loved our neighbor as much as we loved ourselves then there would be no poverty in the world. With love in Christ.

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Has God corrupted thy seed and spread dung upon thy face? You quote Malachi 2:3. Read the rest of the second chapter of Malachi to find out why: http://www.usccb.org/nab/bible/malachi/malachi2.htm With love in Christ.

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What is God/What is Awareness? God is: • The infinite divine being • One in being yet three Persons: . • Father . • Son . • Holy Spirit God has revealed himself as: • The "One who is" • Truth • Creator of all that is • The author of divine revelation • The source of salvation And, of course, God is love. For more information, see...

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Which is the holiest place in the world? In the heart, mind, and soul of any Christian. The Bible states that anyone who possesses the Holy Spirit is holy. The Bible speaks of a holy man of God, holy ones, a holy people, a holy nation, and holy brothers. That is why Mary is blessed (holy). The angel Gabriel called her, "Full of grace" and, "The Lord is with you." With love in Christ.

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Has any atheist ever converted to a theist? Yes. Here is a nice list of former atheists and agnostics: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_former_atheists_and_agnostics With love in Christ.

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Are you a member of the same religion as when you were brought up? Yes. I grew up in a normal Catholic family. When I was old enough to think for myself, I looked around at all of my spiritual options and then realized that Catholicism: + Answered all my questions + Satisfied both my faith and reason + Inspired both great learning and great spirituality With love in Christ.

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Does God love us all equally, or does he have his favourite chosen few? Both. God loves all equally but approves of the actions of some more than others. God loves all people unconditionally. This means there are no conditions needed to be met to merit His love. God loves the worst sinner just as much as He loves the best saint. Being Love, God can do nothing else. This does not mean that He approves of all of our actions. There is a fundamental...

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It seems that religion is a guessing game, none have evidence, how do I guess which one is true? Do not guess. Study the main religions to get to know what each one believes. Listen to the testimonies of a few believers. Find which one best answers your questions and satisfies both your faith and your reason. With love in Christ.

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I'm a divorcee and I've taken a vow of chastity until marriage (or at least definite commitment). Is this a normal or even healthy thing? sidenote: Certainly it has helped with my emotional state, but men are men. Yes. This is both normal and healthy. God is concerned with how we treat each other. We have been instructed to love + Our neighbor as we love ourselves + One another as Jesus loved us When we treat each other like sex objects, when sex is taking instead of giving, we damage the human dignity of both our partner and ourselves. True giving of yourself to another in a...

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Wafer in Church in holy mass / communion! Why does it taste so plain? How about different flavours? What can you suggest? How about red hot Mexican chilli or something more interesting? Just like the bread Jesus used during Passover at the Last Supper, the bread used in the Eucharist is unleavened. The General Instruction of the Roman Missal, section 320 states: The bread for celebrating the Eucharist must be made only from wheat, must be recently baked, and, according to the ancient tradition of the Latin Church, must be unleavened. ...

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I am doing a persuasive essay for my English class, and was wondering if someone might direct me to sites that offer support as Christianity being the most detrimental thing to happen to religion/humanity in general. Why do you want to support a lie? A few things where the Catholic Church has made the world a better and brighter place are: + Relief from the Barbarian invasions of the early middle ages + Rescued Christian and pre-christian literature + Spread agricultural and animal husbandry knowledge + Started and protected universities + Sponsored and supported science and medicine + Created...

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Wheen was chist born About the year 1 CE. No one really knows what time of year. It probably was not on Christmas but most Christians celebrate the birthday of Jesus Christ, God the Son, on Christmas. The angel said to them, "Do not be afraid; for behold, I proclaim to you good news of great joy that will be for all the people. For today in the city of David a savior has been born for you who is...

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If Jesus was God in the flesh, who resurrected God when he died? God the Father resurrected God the Son after God the Son died. The doctrine of the Holy Trinity states there is one true God who is made up of three separate but equal persons, the Father, the Son (Jesus Christ), and the Holy Spirit. The Bible does not contain the word Trinity. However, the Holy Trinity is hinted at repeatedly in both the Old and New Testaments. For many biblical...

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How does the pope earn money to pay for food and electric bills? He doesn't. The Pope is 82 years old, works long hours, earns no salary, has no personal fortune, and cannot retire. He lives alone in a small rent-free apartment in the middle of a museum. Money for his food, clothing, etc. are donated to him by the free will offerings of Catholics all over the world. http://www.cwnews.com/news/viewstory.cfm?recnum=15948 With love in Christ.

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Carry Prejean the nice Chrisitan girl who claimed she was attacked for her views on same-sex marriage admitted to making and distributing child porn! Why isn't she being prosecuted? Hypocrites with double standards..are you sick of them yet? If Ms Prejean was a child when the video was taken then she was the victim of child pornography and not the perpetrator. Since when is the child in the child pornography prosecuted? If Ms Prejean was not a child when the video was taken then there was no child pornography. With love in Christ.

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Catholics: How do you feel when other Christians claim you are not Christians? Mostly disappointed. Most non-Catholic Christian denominations accept Catholics as Christians. A very few do not. The World Council of Churches which brings together more than 340 churches, denominations and church fellowships in over 100 countries and territories throughout the world, representing some 550 million Christians accepts the 1.1 billion Catholics as Christians....

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Do you know where there is a portal to the spirit realm? Prayer. Prayer is the elevation of the mind and heart to God: + In praise of his glory + In petition for some desired good + In thanksgiving for a good received + In intercession for others before God Through prayer the Christian experiences a communion with God through Christ in the Church. "For me, prayer is a surge of the heart; it is a simple look turned toward heaven, it...

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Why is Halloween so bad for christian? my husband recently started going to a christian churh and he doesnt want our 2yr old son to go out trick or treating. What should i do i wanted to take my son tricker treating for his 1st time to have fun. It isn't. Halloween is actually like Christmas Eve. The night before a Christian holy day. It is the eve of All Saint's Day or All Hallows Eve or Halloween. Just like "hallowed be Thy name." But just like Mardi Gras (Fat Tuesday, the day before Ash Wednesday), Halloween has taken on a life of its own. Christians including Catholics do not fear death, evil, or...

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What is the origin of Evil in the world? Will it continue forever? "But deliver us from evil." The last petition to our Father is also included in Jesus' prayer: "I am not asking you to take them out of the world, but I ask you to protect them from the evil one." (Jn 17:15) In this petition, evil is not an abstraction, but refers to a person, Satan, the Evil One, the angel who opposes God. The devil is the one who...

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Why do christiyans pray to "IDOLS"? No Christians pray to idols. This practice would break the First Commandment. Do you have pictures of your loved ones? Have you ever looked at the picture of someone while talking on the phone to them? Statues and pictures of people we love are not idols. Statues and paintings of Jesus and the saints are just like pictures of the people we love and respect. The King James Version...

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Why are Christians so scared of questions. I do not understand. If Christians are so scared of questions then why do we answer so many of them? With love in Christ.

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Is there a special place in heaven for a serial killer that repents. There is a place in heaven for every repentent sinner. Remember most serial killers are mentally insane and may not even be responsible for their actions. With love in Christ.

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If its hard for the righteous to be saved what about the ungodly and sinners? It is impossible for anyone to save themselves. But Jesus Christ can and will save anyone and everyone. Here is the Joint Declaration on the Doctrine of Justification by Catholics (1999), Lutherans (1999), and Methodists (2006): By grace alone, in faith in Christ's saving work and not because of any merit on our part, we are accepted by God and receive the Holy Spirit, who renews our...

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Would you accept holy water from an electronic dispenser? Sure, why not? Holy water is holy water. With love in Christ.

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Mankind created in the image of God.. so if evolution is true does that mean God was an ape Then God said: "Let us make man in our image, after our likeness. Let them have dominion over the fish of the sea, the birds of the air, and the cattle, and over all the wild animals and all the creatures that crawl on the ground." God created man in his image; in the divine image he created him; male and female he created them. (Genesis 1:20-21) Man resembles God in several ways:...

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Now that the movie '2012' is out, how long will it take for people to stop asking "is the world going to end in 2012" questions? Unfortunately, I think things are going to get a lot worse before they get better. If you want a bit more information on the 2012 hoax, try: http://www.2012hoax.org With love in Christ.

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What was your last incident that you regarded as spiritual? My family and I thanked God before we ate dinner. With love in Christ.

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Which biblical characters are also polygamists? Abraham had only one wife, Sarah. Abraham did have an illegitimate son by Hagar but he was not married to her. Jacob is a bit more complicated. He neither listened to nor obeyed God. Through Laban's deceit and his own selfishness, Jacob became a polygamist with two wives. Then Jacob became a believer (Genesis 32:24-30) and put idolatry out of his household (Genesis 35:2-4). Then God...

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Is sex a sin if you're not making a baby? No. Many married people have sexual relations when there is little or no probablity of pregnancy. A woman is only fertile for a few days a month. Married couples who do not want children at this time may have sexual relations on every day except those days on which the woman is fertile. This is a very simple explanation of Natural Birth Control. In addition: + Married couples where...

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I got this as a text, and want to make some people think. Wouldn't you rather live your life as if there was a God, and die to find out there isn't than live like there wasn't and die to find out there is? This is another version of Pascal's wager which is an argument for skeptics: God exists or He does not exist, and we must of necessity lay odds for or against Him. If I wager for and God is -- infinite gain (heaven); If I wager for and God is not -- no loss. If I wager against and God is -- infinite loss (hell); If I wager against and God is not -- neither loss nor gain. ...

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What is the value of silence? Trappist monks have been practicing the discipline of silence for centuries: http://www.trappist.net/index.htm Here is a nice article on the theology of Silence: http://www.newadvent.org/cathen/13790a.htm And some articles on silence in prayer: http://www.americancatholic.org/news/report.aspx?id=789 http://www.americancatholic.org/Newsletters/YU/ay0595.asp ...

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Is enviromentalism a religion? They have gods (Mother Earth), dietary restrictions(vegetarianism), and the apocalypse(global warming). It can be for a few. For Christians, environmentalism is just being a good steward of God's gift of the world and nature. "Long before the current ecological movement developed, Christian saints taught respect for all of God's Creation." The Catholic Church has supported "Environmentalism" for centuries. The Environmental Justice Program (EJP) of the...

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Is it wrong to challenge other peoples religious believes. What do you want? Do you want people to reject what you have to say? Or do you want people to listen to you? I would expect that you want people to listen to what you have to say. This will not happen by insulting them or their beliefs. Debating also does not work very well. A debate is a formal contest of argumentation in which two opposing people or teams defend and attack a given...

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Who would go to heaven: an atheist who accomplishes great good, or the Christian who commits terrible crimes? It depends. Both or one or neither. + The Atheist + The Catholic Church believes that those who die never hearing of Christ but have sought the truth and does the will of God as they understand it will be saved. This is based on Romans chapter 3: For it is not those who hear the law who are just in the sight of God; rather, those who observe the law will be justified. For when the...

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If we're asked to believe that Jesus is God then we're entitled to ask, did he ever say "I am God"? If "yes" where, and if "no" why not? During Christ's trial, the chief priests asked Him point blank, "Tell us if you are the Christ, the Son of God." And He said, "I am." (Mark 14:60-62) "Yes, it is as you say." (Matt. 26: 63-65) "You are right in saying I am." (Luke 22:67-70) These are all ways of saying the same thing, written by different authors. In Exodus 3:14, God...

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Are there any denominations that believe Jesus was Jehovah? If so how do they show/prove this belief scripturally? The doctrine of the Holy Trinity is shared by most Christian denominations including Roman and Orthodox Catholics, Lutherans, Anglicans, Baptists, Methodists, Presbyterians, Pentecostals, Episcopalians, and the Salvation Army. The doctrine of the Holy Trinity states there is one true God who is made up of three separate but equal persons, the Father, the Son (Jesus Christ), and the Holy...

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Please give me one word to describe your Soul? Immortal. Catholics believe that the soul is the spiritual part of a human. The soul is the essential nature of human consciousness and freedom. Soul and body together form one unique human being. Each human soul is individual and immortal, immediately created by God at the moment of conception. The soul does not die with the body, from which it is separated by death, and with...

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Are all sins equal to god? No. Before the sacrifice of Jesus Christ, any one sin would keep you from heaven and everyone sinned at least once. After the sacrifice of Jesus Christ, there is no sin that can bar you from heaven. This is not, of course, automatic. Your sins are not forgiven if you have not repented of them and asked God for forgiveness. And Catholics do not believe in once saved, always saved....

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If Mary is the mother of God and Jesus is the Son of God, wouldn't that make Mary the grandmother of Jesus? Is your mother the mother of your human body or your soul or both? Or is she just your mother? Even though you were ultimately created by God (both body and soul), your mother is still your mother. This is because your mother gave birth to a person, who has both a body and a soul. In the same way, the Blessed Virgin Mary is the mother of Jesus Christ. Christians believe that Jesus...

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Are the accepted creeds (Nicean Creed, Athenasian creed, Apostles Creed) considered scripture equal to the Bible in Protestant Christianity? Why or why not? No. The Creeds are just brief summaries of belief and doctrine. They are not considered equal to Holy Scripture. Similarly, the Catechism of the Catholic Church is just a book giving a summary of the basic principles of Christianity with hundreds of references back to Holy Scripture. Here is a link to the Catechism of the Catholic Church: http://www.usccb.org/catechism/text/index.shtml ...

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Do you believe that there is a God who created the universe? If not, why not? Yes. Georges Lemaître (1894–1966), a Belgian Catholic priest and professor of physics and astronomy, proposed what became known as the Big Bang theory of the origin of the Universe. http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Georges_Lema%C3%AEtre Here is a nice simple explanation of the Big Bang Theory which is currently the most accepted scientific theory of the origin of the universe:...

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How can people believe the Catholic faith is the true faith of God after the church has been involved in torture thru the inquisitions, pope atrocities, sale of indulgences, not allowing the people to read the bible, etc,etc,etc? You list quite a few "charges" and it will be difficult to refute each one in this small space. The Church has never prohibited anyone from reading the Bible. She has condemned a few very bad translations so that the faithful would not be led into heresy, for example, John Wyclif's translation. Modern historians have long known that the popular view of the Inquisition is a...

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Where does the Vatican's wealth come from? In 1981, Pope John Paul II ordered annual financial disclosures to debunk the idea that the Vatican is rich. Here is an article on the 2008 annual financial report from the Vatican: http://www.foxnews.com/wires/2008Jul09/0,4670,VaticanFinances,00.html And 2007: http://www.cbc.ca/world/story/2008/07/09/vatican-finances.html With love in Christ.

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Have you come across people who have changed thier religion? Yes, quite a few. I am a part of the RCIA (Rite of Christian Initiation of Adults) team at my parish. This is the process all adults go through to join the Catholic Church. The pastor of my parish is even a convert. With love in Christ.

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For those who say fetuses have souls, how soon after fertilization do they have souls? I am asking from egg fertilization on up, including embryogenesis. Link to wiki on embryogenesis (I am lazy today). Each human soul is individual and immortal, immediately created by God at the moment of conception. Catholics believe that the soul is the spiritual part of a human. The soul is the essential nature of human consciousness and freedom. Soul and body together form one unique human being. The soul does not die with the body, from which it is separated by death, and with which it will...

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Is Christian a danger on society? Yes. Popular culture will not give up its immoral values easily and sees Christianity as a danger to society. Christianity's goal is to completely change society into a place where people love their neighbor as much as they love themselves. Popular culture is constantly bombarding us with intensive, not-so-forcible indoctrination, aimed at setting up worldly convictions and...

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Breaking news,there was a shooting on fort Hood army base.12 Dead and 31 wounded.Christians wil you pray for those wounded and the families of those dead? I will pray for the dead and the wounded and all of their families. Why do you only ask Christians? With love in Christ.

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Are there any "signs of the end days" that you are observing that have NOT been happening since forever? Not that I can see. "But of that day or hour, no one knows, neither the angels in heaven, nor the Son, but only the Father. Be watchful! Be alert! You do not know when the time will come." (Mark 13:32-33) Jesus told us in no uncertain terms that we were not to know when the end of the world would come but that we were always to be ready. Each new Christian denomination seems...

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How do I evangelize people effectively? I'm trying to save people on my campus, any tips? Remember Catholics evangelize, we do not proselytize. Proselytism has come to mean the use of unfair and coercive methods, --that is to say, those which apply pressure--to convince a person to leave his/her religion and join another. Evangelization, on the other hand, is giving witness to God as revealed through Jesus Christ in the Holy Spirit in a simple and direct manner. It includes...

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Is it OK to be angry with God? Yes. Nikos Kazantzakis tells this story in his memoir, "Report to Greco": As a young man, Kazantzakis spent a summer in a monastery during which he had a series of conversations with an old monk. One day he asked the old monk: "Father, do you still do battle with the devil?" The old monk replied: "No, I used to, when I was younger, but now I have grown old and...

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True or false, there were many messiahs wandering around Judea around 2BC and 70AD. Jesus was but one of them. False. There were a few false messiahs wandering around Judea but there was only one true Messiah, Jesus Christ. With love in Christ.

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Could the Antichrist be the Pope? Biblical apocalyptic literature predicts the coming of "the" Antichrist, the name given to the one who will be Christ’s chief enemy. This will be just one person. It is not uncommon for fundamentalist writers or preachers to attach the label to a currently living person. By calling a second (or third or fourth) person "the" Antichrist, they show that they were wrong...

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Would you ever change your religion to advance spiritually? Fortunately I do not need to. Some of the most spiritual people in all of history were Catholic Christians. One of the reasons I love the Catholic Church is that it inspires both great learning and great spirituality. With love in Christ.

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Today is All Saints' Day, but tomorrow is All Souls day and a day of obligation. So, do you plan to go to church tomorrow? All Souls' Day is not a holy day of obligation in the United States. Holy Days of Obligation are feasts on which Catholics are required to assist at Mass. In the United States these are: • Christmas, the Nativity of Jesus, December 25 • Mary Mother of God, January 1 • Ascension of the Lord, forty days after Easter • Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary,...

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Catholic Church in Spain, with Vatican backing, has condemned the parents who allow their kids to participate in Halloween due to it being "un-Christian" and the devil's work. What is your take? That is a bit of an exageration. Halloween is actually like Christmas Eve. The night before a Christian holy day. It is the eve of All Saint's Day or All Hallows Eve or Halloween. Just like "hallowed be Thy name." But just like Mardi Gras (Fat Tuesday, the day before Ash Wednesday), in England and the U.S., Halloween has taken on a life of its own. People from outside of...

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People would say that animals were created by God to be eaten, how true is this in your opinion? Partly. God blessed Noah and his sons and said to them: "Be fertile and multiply and fill the earth. Dread fear of you shall come upon all the animals of the earth and all the birds of the air, upon all the creatures that move about on the ground and all the fishes of the sea; into your power they are delivered. Every creature that is alive shall be yours to eat; I give them all to you...

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Should God be more realistic? :) God became a human being in the person of Jesus Christ. He was born as a human being, grew up as a human being, worked as a human being, and suffered and died as a human being. What could be more realistic than that? With love in Christ.

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Do you have any good things you can say about The Creator Grand Father of us all? Hallelujah! Praise God in his holy sanctuary; give praise in the mighty dome of heaven. Give praise for his mighty deeds, praise him for his great majesty. Give praise with blasts upon the horn, praise him with harp and lyre. Give praise with tambourines and dance, praise him with flutes and strings. Give praise with crashing cymbals, praise him with sounding cymbals. Let...

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Christian: What is your preferred hermeneutic (method of Biblical interpretation)? The Catholic Church uses three criteria for interpreting Scripture: + Be especially attentive "to the content and unity of the whole Scripture" + Read the Scripture within "the living Tradition of the whole Church" + Be attentive to the analogy of faith In addition, the four senses of Scripture insure that we receive all its richness. These senses are: + Literal -...

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What exactly is the "soul"? Is the soul is immaterial and spiritual, then how can it exist? Surely it must be existing in some sort of "physics". If souls in Heaven can move around, then it's physical? Catholics believe that the soul is the spiritual part of a human. The soul is the essential nature of human consciousness and freedom. Soul and body together form one unique human being. Each human soul is individual and immortal, immediately created by God at the moment of conception. The soul does not die with the body, from which it is separated by death, and with which it will...

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Does God give a chance to repent after death? Not to the best of our knowledge. The Catholic Church teaches that the particular judgment is the eternal retribution received by each soul at the moment of death, in accordance with that person's faith and works. For more information, see the Catechism of the Catholic Church, sections 1021-1022: http://www.nccbuscc.org/catechism/text/pt1sect2chpt3art12.shtml With love in Christ.

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How did Rome become Christian? Through evangilization and very slowly over several centuries. Peter and Paul arrived in the late first century. Christianity was illegal and persecuted until 313. After that Christianity seemed to spread like wildfire. http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Edict_of_Milan With love in Christ.

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Could God ever be tangible? Yes. Jesus was God and was tangible. Christians believe that Jesus was completely God and completely Man. The incarnation, God and man, is one of the wonderful Christian paradoxes. The Church thus confesses that Jesus is inseparably true God and true man. He is truly the Son of God who, without ceasing to be God and Lord, became a man and our brother. The Son of God worked with...

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What should heaven be like, if you really were to live there for an eternity? No one really knows. I trust God totally and don't really give it much thought. Heaven is eternal life with God; communion of life and love with the Trinity and all the blessed. Heaven is the state of supreme and definitive happiness, the goal of the deepest longings of humanity. Of all things to which Jesus could have compared heaven, He chose to compare it with a great feast....

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Is there any common ground between Christianity and Science? Much. The Catholic Church has sponsored and supported science in the discovery of God's creation for hundreds of years. One example of this sponsorhsip and support is the Pontifical Academy of Sciences. The Academy and its membership are not influenced by national, political, or religious factors and represent a valuable source of objective scientific information which is made...

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Is there really such a thing as "sin" nowadays? Yes. Sin is a deliberate thought, word, deed, or omission contrary to the eternal law of God. In other words, sin is anything that hurts your relationship with God. For more information, see the Catechism of the Catholic Church: http://www.usccb.org/catechism/text/pt3sect1chpt1art8.shtml With love in Christ.

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What action could possibly be called 'Devilish'? Demon possession. Catholics have been casting out demons ever since Jesus and the Apostles did it. Modern psychology says that most of the people who had demons cast out of them were probably miraculously cured from schizophrenia and other mental illnesses. But their cures were still miracles. The Catholic Church believes that real demonic possessions are rare but possible, so they...

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The origin of our world is creation, not evolution. What are your thoughts? Once again the small groups of Atheists and Creationists are trying to make us believe that we have to choose between God and Science. This is not true. Most Christians do not take the stories of creation in the Bible literally. Catholics believe the book of Genesis tells religious truth and not necessarily historical fact. One of the religious truths is that God created everything and...

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What religion (or lack of religion) do you follow and why? I am a Christian who worships in the tradition of the Catholic Church. With love in Christ.

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This is for those of you who follow christ..so im 16 years old and i was really on track and close to god. but than a lot of stuff happened in my life and im really starting to lose faith and it sucks. i really need help. Every person of faith has occasional doubts. Some say that people with the most faith sometimes have the most doubts. Mother Teresa of Calcutta had many doubts. But Mother Teresa was not an Atheist. Atheists do not write honestly to their spiritual guides things like, "In my soul, I can't tell you how dark it is, how painful, how terrible -- I feel like refusing God." ...

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Do you agree that the religious are morally superior and the atheists are intellectually superior? I have no opinion on that, btw No. Both Theists and Atheists can be moral or immoral or intellectual or not very intellectual. Calling Theists "morally superior" and Atheists "intellectually superior" is stereotypical, prejudicial, and incorrect. With love in Christ.

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Can anyone think of any U.S laws that contradict the Christian Religion? Many, here are just a few. U.S. law permits the killing of human beings by allowing + The President to enter into offensive or unjust wars + The use of nuclear arms + Abortion + Embryonic stem cell research + Assisted suicide and euthanasia (in certain areas) + (Until recently) the use of torture + The death penalty Catholics believe that human life is a sacred gift from God and...

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Why can't atheists respect people's religious beliefs? I find that most Atheists respect other people's religious beliefs. There are also a few religious people that do not respect other people's religious beliefs. Even so, there is too much disrespect on either side. With love in Christ.

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Is there such thing as a "Good" Cult? Because I always hear horrible things about them, but not sure if all are bad. It depends on which definition you use. The English word cult comes from the Latin cultus meaning worship. In one definition, any religion can be considered a cult. However the most common current definition of cult is a religion or religious sect generally considered to be extremist or false, with its followers often living in an unconventional manner under the guidance of an...

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What does Psalm mean I hear about It alot in the bible. Does it stand for something? A psalm is a prayer or hymn in the Book of Psalms of the Old Testament, assembled over several centuries. Here is Psalm 150: Hallelujah! Praise God in his holy sanctuary; give praise in the mighty dome of heaven. Give praise for his mighty deeds, praise him for his great majesty. Give praise with blasts upon the horn, praise him with harp and lyre. Give praise with...

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Did St. John the Baptist go to Heaven? Yes, but not until after Jesus opened the gates of heaven for us by dying on the Cross. The Catholic Church believes that those who die never hearing of Christ but have sought the truth and does the will of God as they understand it can be saved. See Romans 2:13-16. If they died before Jesus died for our sins and opened the gates of heaven for us, then they waited in what is called in...

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Is the seal of confession binding if the penitent is not Catholic? Interesting question. This is a bit of a gray area and I am not sure. + Non-Catholics + Non-Catholics may not legitimately receive any Catholic Sacraments except under extreme circumstances like danger of death. Prior to receiving Confirmation and Eucharist in the process of coming into full communion with the Catholic Church, baptized persons do receive the sacrament of...

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What day is Gods Birthday? + Eternal + God is eternal and does not have a birthday. Revelation 1:8 states: "I am the Alpha and the Omega," says the Lord God, "the one who is and who was and who is to come, the almighty." Alpha is the fist letter of the Greek alphabet. Omega is the last letter. God is revealing the truth that He (or She) is eternal. He has been here from before the...

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I am a theist. What do you have to say to me? I am a Theist too. I am also a Monotheist. I am also a worshiper of the God of Abraham. I am also a worshiper of the God of Moses. I am also a worshiper of the God of Israel. I am also a Christian. I am also a Trinitarian. So many labels. Sometimes they do get in the way. How about? God is great! With love in Christ.

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What is an evil person ..? A person is neither good nor evil. A person's thoughts, words, deeds, or omissions can be either good or evil. Evil is the opposite or absence of good. Moral evil results from humankind's free choice to sin. Sin is a deliberate thought, word, deed, or omission contrary to the eternal law of God. The seven Deadly Sins are: • Lust (inappropriate desire) •...

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Who went to hell and came back wet? 2;2jo Is hell the same as being in the belly of a fish? With love in Christ.

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Do you really believe that God cares if someone is gay? No. Created in the image of the one God and equally endowed with rational souls, all men have the same nature and the same origin. Redeemed by the sacrifice of Christ, all are called to participate in the same divine beatitude: all therefore enjoy an equal dignity. The Catholic Church believes there is nothing sinful about being homosexual. But all unmarried people (homosexual, bisexual,...

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Do Jehovah's Witnesses believe that Jesus is not God? Yes. Jehovah’s Witnesses are a non-Trinitarian Christian group. They believe Jesus Christ is Michael the Archangel. http://religiousmovements.lib.virginia.edu/nrms/Jwitness.html The doctrine of the Holy Trinity states there is one true God who is made up of three separate but equal persons, the Father, the Son (Jesus Christ), and the Holy Spirit. The Bible does not contain the...

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At what age should a young person be allowed to choose whether or not they attend church? Every child is different. Every relationship between child and parent is different. No one age can possibly work for all. However, a child's legal guardian can (and should) make this decision as part of their parental responsibilities. A child should respect the decision of the parents in the process of living their life in accordance with the Ten Commandments which require us...

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Which is the best way to the gate of heaven? The easy answer: + Accept Jesus Christ as our Lord and Savior + Be baptized and spiritually born again + Follow the teachings of Jesus Christ + Do not commit mortal sin The complicated answer: We are already saved: + For in hope we were saved. (Rom 8:24) + For by grace you have been saved through faith, and this is not from you; it is the gift of God. (Eph 2:5-8) We are being...

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Since the bible in Deutoronomy says "You shall not make for yourself an idol, whether in the form of anything that is in heaven above, or that is on the earth beneath, or that is in the water under the earth." Why do catholics keep statue of Mary, Angels Do you have pictures of your loved ones? Have you ever looked at the picture of someone while talking on the phone to them? Statues and pictures of people we love are not idols. Statues and paintings of Jesus and the saints are just like pictures of the people we love and respect. The King James Version of the Bible states in Exodus 20:4: "Thou shalt not make unto thee any graven...

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Most Christians believe that Jesus was a divine, perfect man. But he also had a human mother. Wouldn't he have inherited human imperfections through her? God prepared the Blessed Virgin Mary for her role so that this inheritance would not happen. Catholics believe in the Immaculate Conception of the Blessed Virgin Mary. When the angel Gabriel called Mary, "Full of grace," Mary was already full of grace. No one else in the entire Bible is ever call "Full of grace." And this is God's messenger stating the fact and...

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Why do so many say hell is an eternal seperation from God?When the lake of fire is God's wrath for eternity. "Lake of fire" is a term used in some translations of the book of Revelation. In the Gospels, Jesus usually describes hell as being shut out from the feast which is another way of saying "eternal seperation from God." No one really knows what hell is like. It has been described by people who have not been there as everything from flames to a frozen lake (Dante). The...

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Honestly, Has anyone you know of,(including yourself) kept all the the Ten Comandments? The Blessed Virgin Mary. When the angel Gabriel called Mary, "Full of grace," Mary was already full of grace. No one else in the entire Bible is ever call "Full of grace." And this is God's messenger stating the fact and not a human stating an opinion. When the angel Gabriel said, "The Lord is with you," the Lord was already with her. The Blessed...

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When Satan runs out of fuel for his hell-fires how will he torture sinners? No one really knows what hell is like. It has been described by people who have not been there as everything from flames to a frozen lake (Dante). Hell is the state of complete and final self-exclusion from communion with God and the blessed, reserved for those who refuse by their own free choice to believe and be converted from sin, even to the end of their lives I like to think of it...

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If Jesus was on earth today, what kind of reception would he be getting? We believe in one Lord, Jesus Christ, ... He will come again in glory to judge the living and the dead, and his kingdom will have no end. -- From the Nicene Creed, 325 C.E. Jesus will come in GLORY. There will be great rejoicing. For more information, see Catechism of the Catholic Church, sections 668 and following: http://www.nccbuscc.org/catechism/text/pt1sect2chpt2art7.shtml With...

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What is the difference between pentecostal and evangelical An Evangelical is someone who lives their life in accordance with the Christian gospel. A Pentecostal is someone who seeks to be filled with the Holy Spirit, in emulation of the Apostles at Pentecost. By these definitions, Catholics are both Evangelical and Pentecostal Christians. Feel free to look the words up. Some groups like to redefine words into much narrower terms and claim...

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How do I know if I or someone else is a "fundamentalist Christian"? A few Muslims are fundamentalists. A few Christians are fundamentalists. A few Jews are fundamentalists. Fundamentalism is a religious movement or point of view characterized by a return to fundamental principles, by rigid adherence to those principles, and by intolerance of other views. This is the same trap that the Pharisees of Jesus' time had fallen into. WWJD? What would...

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Pope John Paul says hell is not a real place but Pope Benedict XVI says hell is a real place. Since both are supposed to get their info straight from God - is God himself waffling on the issue? See my answer for references. While the Pope is miraculously protected by God from making errors in doctrine, they are entitled to thier own opinions where doctrine does not matter. + Hell + There is a hell. Whether is is physical or spiritual or something else does not really matter. No one really knows what hell is like. It has been described by people who have not been there as everything from flames to a frozen...

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I watched a comedian who first thing said "I want to thank God for his blessings" then went on to curse for over 2 hours. Could this have anything to do with why people are not interested in God? They see it all as hypocritical? Yes, it can but it shouldn't. Two points. 1. No one should make decisions based on a couple of bad examples. This is how fear, prejudice and hatred begin. 2. Your loaded question "Could this have anything to do with why people are not interested in God?" has an incorrect presupposition. Statistics clearly show that more people are religious today than at any time in...

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Which of the following do you believe in: God, Angels, Afterlife, Ghosts, Psychics, Nostradamus' Predictions, The Secret, Magic(k), Curses, Ouija Boards, Telepathy, or Astrology? I'm not judging, I'm just curious as to what people believe in. I believe in God, the Father Almighty, Creator of Heaven and earth; and in Jesus Christ, His only Son Our Lord, Who was conceived by the Holy Spirit, born of the Virgin Mary, suffered under Pontius Pilate, was crucified, died, and was buried. He descended into Hell; the third day He rose again from the dead; He ascended into Heaven, and sitteth at the right hand of God,...

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If god did not need a woman to 'create' Adam, why did He need to impregnate Joseph's wife Mary to beget Jesus, effectively by divine adultery? God does not "need" to do anything. He (or She) chooses to do what He wills. To the best of my limited knowledge, God has not yet revealed why He chose to be born of the Virgin Mary. With love in Christ.

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Should we hate Judas Iscariot? No. We should not hate anyone. English is a weak language for talking about different kinds of love. The Greek of the New Testament is much better: • Eros: Romantic love • Philia: Brotherly (or sisterly) love • Storge: Parental love • Agape: Godly love Eros and philia are based on emotions and storge is almost an instinct. But Agape is a decision to wish for...

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Why do people consider themselves Christian when they ignore most of the Bible's teachings (Obama, Clinton, Michael Moore, Bush, Cheney, every American politician ever)? The unfortunate acceptance of Cafeteria Christianity in popular culture. The term "Cafeteria Christians" refers to people who view Christianity like a cafeteria where one picks and chooses only those beliefs that appeal to them and reject a genuine interpretation of Christian doctrine and the teachings of Jesus. With love in Christ.

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Does Obama's Nobel Peace Prize prove he is the antichrist? There have been about 90 Nobel Peace Prize Laureates since 1901. What makes you think that being 1 out of 90 proves President Obama is the Antichrist? Is the 90th Nobel Peace Prize Laureate mentioned in the Bible somewhere? http://nobelprize.org/nobel_prizes/peace/laureates/index.html With love in Christ.

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Spiritually speaking-what is your true identity? Spiritualy speaking, I am an eternal being (with a beginning but no end) temporarily spending time in a temporal body. When this "life" ends, I will join God, my creator, in heaven forever. With love in Christ.

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Do Catholics not believe in judging others? Pretty much. As a Catholic, I choose to not to judge others. I do not think that God needs my help in the matter. "Stop judging, that you may not be judged." (Matthew 7:1) This is followed by "You hypocrite, remove the wooden beam from your eye first; then you will see clearly to remove the splinter from your brother's eye." (Matthew 7:5) Put together this...

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What is the diffrence between catholic and baptist religion? "What separates us as believers in Christ is much less than what unites us." (Pope John XXIII) Almost all important doctrine is completely agreed upon between Catholic Christians and other Christians. Here is the joint declaration of justification by Catholics (1999), Lutherans (1999), and Methodists (2006): By grace alone, in faith in Christ's saving work and not...

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Do you hold the same basic religious beliefs as your parents? Yes, by choice. I grew up in a normal Catholic family. When I was old enough to think for myself, I looked around at all of my spiritual options and then realized that Catholicism: + Answered all my questions + Satisfied both my faith and reason + Inspired both great learning and great spirituality With love in Christ.

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In your opinion are prays meant to worship god, ask for something, or just have a talk? Yes. Yes. Yes. Prayer is the elevation of the mind and heart to God: + In praise of his glory + In petition for some desired good + In thanksgiving for a good received + In intercession for others before God Through prayer the Christian experiences a communion with God through Christ in the Church. "For me, prayer is a surge of the heart; it is a simple look turned toward...

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Do you believe Tel-Evangelists are good people or crooks just looking for money? Some are good people and some are crooks. I believe that Bishop Fulton Sheen was probably the best televangelist of all time. http://www.fultonsheen.com/Archbishop_Fulton_Sheen_biography.cfm With love in Christ.

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How does the bible explain neanderthal man? The Bible is not a science book. Most Christians do not take the stories of creation in the Bible literally. Catholics believe the book of Genesis tells religious truth and not necessarily historical fact. One of the religious truths is that God created everything and declared all was good. Catholics can believe in the theories of the big bang or evolution or both or neither. On...

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Where do cavemen fit in relation to what is said in the Bible? The Catholic Church believes in Evolution and Adam and Eve. The account of the Creatio in Genesis uses figurative language, but affirms a primeval event, a deed that took place at the beginning of the history of man. Revelation gives us the certainty of faith that the whole of human history is marked by the original fault freely committed by our first parents. If we assume that Evolution...

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Jesus taught us (in Matthew) to pray for God's Kingdom to come so that God's will will be done here on earth as in heaven. What is God's Kingdom? From the Lord's Prayer: Thy Kingdom come, thy will be done, on earth as it is in heaven. In the Lord's Prayer we pray that God's kingdom come, that God's will, which is for our good, be done on earth as it is in heaven. The Kingdom of God: + Lies ahead of us. + Is brought near in the Word incarnate (Jesus Christ) + Is proclaimed throughout the whole Gospel + Has...

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Have you read the Hebrew Bible? I have read most of the Hebrew Scriptures (the Old Testament) in English but not in the original language. With love in Christ.

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Where did Adam and Eve live after being banished? When he (God) expelled the man, he settled him east of the garden of Eden. (Genesis 3:24) http://www.usccb.org/nab/bible/genesis/genesis3.htm With love in Christ.

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Do Christians of one denomination generally believe that Christians of other denominations are sinners? No. Christians generally believe that all human beings are sinners (including themselves). With love in Christ.

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Jesus was born in February and therefore is not related to Christmas. True or False? False. Christmas is the celebration of the birth of Jesus Christ, God the Son. The angel said to them, "Do not be afraid; for behold, I proclaim to you good news of great joy that will be for all the people. For today in the city of David a savior has been born for you who is Messiah and Lord. And this will be a sign for you: you will find an infant wrapped in swaddling clothes...

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Is it a sin to lift weights? Like most things in life, it depends. If you are lifting weights for health and strength then, no, it is not a sin. If you are lifting weights because you are vain and want to even look better then, yes, it may be a sin. Or if you are lifting weights to the point you are disregarding other responsibilities then, yes, it may be a sin. With love in Christ.

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Do you pray before each meal? Yes. My family prays before our evening meal. With love in Christ.

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Why does it seem like some many Christians are also Republicans, would Jesus have been in favor of pre-emptive war, cutting welfare programs, tax cuts for the wealthy, and not making sure all citizens have healthcare? Unfortunately no political party has a platform in line with Catholic moral and social teaching. The Catholic Church is pro-life in the widest sense. This is often called a "Consistent Ethic of Life." This pro-life stance stresses the highest regard for dignity of human life including that of: • All people in objecting to unjust war and nuclear arms. (closer to...

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John 10:26,Jesus said you donot believe because you are not of my sheep.Notice He didn't say you are not of my sheep,because you donot believe.What is Jesus saying there? The New American Bible translates it a bit differently: Jesus answered them, "I told you and you do not believe. The works I do in my Father's name testify to me. But you do not believe, because you are not among my sheep. My sheep hear my voice; I know them, and they follow me. I give them eternal life, and they shall never perish. No one can take them out of my hand." (John...

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When does the good part of the Bible start? I keep trying to read it, but always fall asleep when I get to the part listing all those names of people who never did anything on page 4. Right at the beginning: In the beginning, when God created the heavens and the earth, the earth was a formless wasteland, and darkness covered the abyss, while a mighty wind swept over the waters. Then God said, "Let there be light," and there was light. God saw how good the light was. God then separated the light from the darkness. (Genesis 1:1-4) This is beautiful. I...

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Does it appear to you that "Mainstream" Christianity seems to be based on Traditions? Like eggs at Easter and trees for Christmas. No. Mainstream Christianity is based on Jesus Christ. The great feast of the Resurrection of Jesus Christ was celebrated long before the unchristian English word "Easter" was first used. And the celebration of the Resurrection of Jesus Christ is directly related to the Jewish feast of Passover going back to about 3,000 BCE. Christmas is the celebration of the birth of Jesus...

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Christians, do you think it is fair to exclude men that have had surgery because of prostate caner from entering the house of the lord? No. A person may exclude themselves by their own sinful actions but I cannot see any reason for any human being to prevent another human being from entering the House of the Lord. With love in Christ.

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Do you fear hell? No. I have rejected hell and chosen to dwell in heaven with God forever. No one really knows what hell is like. It has been described by people who have not been there as everything from flames to a frozen lake (Dante). Hell is the state of complete and final self-exclusion from communion with God and the blessed, reserved for those who refuse by their own free choice to believe and be...

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Do you consider your Christianity a religion or a relationship? Both. The desire for God is written in the human heart, because each person is created by God and for God; and God never ceases to draw each person to himself. In response to this desire, most religions are humanity sincerely reaching out for relationship with God. In Judaism and Christianity, God is reaching out for relationship with humanity and we respond. Religion is a set of...

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Patrick White quoted in his book "Voss" basically that Atheists refuse to see their own magnificence, so therefore refuse to believe in a divine being. What do you think about this? I disagree. Theists clearly see that they are magnificient, not through their own actions, but as Creations of God, even as a kind of self portrait of the artist. Atheists also clearly see that they are magnificient, not through the action of God but through their own actions. With love in Christ.

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Are there any written hieroglyphic in Egypt, about Moses freeing the Isrealites. Not to my knowledge. Egyptian hieroglyphics almost always tell only the good things that happened to Egypt. Just like most other people, they would rather forget about the bad things that happen. With love in Christ.

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When I listen to a friend's CD of my favorite worship songs, a rush of euphoria flows through me. Yet when I listen to the exact same music downloaded from Kazaa, onto my PC, I don't feel the same feelings at all. Why is this? Your friend purchased the CD legally. You have stolen the songs. Your conscience knows the difference. I suggest you purchase the songs from iTunes or something similar for about $1 per song. With love in Christ.

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I've seen it suggested that there is a "faith gene" to help us believe in ourselves enough to try new things. If this were the case, could religious faith be seen as a runaway growth of said faith? A sort of "faith cancer"? If there is a Faith or God gene then it would be Atheism that goes against nature, not religious belief. Catholics have taught for centuries that the desire for God is written in the human heart, because each person is created by God and for God; and God never ceases to draw each person to himself. For more information, see the Catechism of the Catholic Church, section 27:...

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Can Christians be good parents? Of course. Mary and Joseph, the first Christians who accepted Jesus Christ as their Lord and Savior while He was still in the womb, were wonderful parents. With love in Christ.

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Do you need someone between you and God? If not why we need priests and popes and missionaries? No. Without people to tell us about God, we would be rather lost. Priests and Popes and missionaries (which include our family and friends) are teachers who teach us about God and guide our steps on our spiritual journey. It is also rather impolite to discard a gift from God as is the office of the Pope. John 21:15-17 states: When they had finished breakfast, Jesus said to Simon...

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Why are Muslims and Christians producing children when Judgement Day could happen at any time? "But of that day or hour, no one knows, neither the angels in heaven, nor the Son, but only the Father. Be watchful! Be alert! You do not know when the time will come." (Mark 13:32-33) Jesus told us in no uncertain terms that we were not to know when the end of the world would come but that we were always to be ready. Each new Christian denomination seems to worry about the end...

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If you are a member of a church, what percentage of your income does your church require you to pledge? Is 10% the norm for most denominations? None. The Catholic Church does not teach giving 10% to the Church. Tithing is the part of the Mosaic Law that covers temple worship. Jesus fulfilled the Law of Moses. Christians are not held to the ceremonial parts of the Mosaic Law concerning of dietary purity and temple worship. Christians are held to the moral law of God, some of which is expressed in the Ten Commandments. ...

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Are all religions cults? Def. by Princeton.edu Cult: followers of an exclusive system of religious beliefs and practices. What makes a bad cult and a good cult? The English word cult comes from the Latin cultus meaning worship. In one definition, any religion can be considered a cult. However the most common current definition of cult is a religion or religious sect generally considered to be extremist or false, with its followers often living in an unconventional manner under the guidance of an authoritarian, charismatic leader. According to...

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How come I can't get over the doctrine that says all people that aren't Christian, and maybe some people who honestly profess themselves as Christians, will go to hell? What doctrine is that? The Catholic Church believes that those who die never hearing of Christ but have sought the truth and does the will of God as they understand it will be saved. This is based on Romans chapter 3: For it is not those who hear the law who are just in the sight of God; rather, those who observe the law will be justified. For when the Gentiles who do not have the law...

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Have you changed your religion from the one you were raised? No. I grew up in a normal Catholic family. When I was old enough to think for myself, I looked around at all of my spiritual options and then realized that Catholicism: + Answered all my questions + Satisfied both my faith and reason + Inspired both great learning and great spirituality With love in Christ.

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Which prayer do you like to say at bedtime? Compline, the Night Prayer prayed by millions of Christians. Liturgy of the Hours is the preferred term in the Latin rite for the official liturgical prayers sanctifying the parts of each day. It is also known as the Divine Office and is made up of: + Lauds, or Morning Prayer + Vespers, or Evening Prayer + Compline, or Night Prayer, is the final prayer for the day Here is an online...

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It doesn't mention aliens in the bible so if they are discovered what will creationists do? I would not hazard a guess. The Catholic Church (which is not Creationist) acknowledges the possibility of other intelligent life in the universe. Here are a couple of articles on the subject: Vatican: It's OK to believe in aliens: http://www.breitbart.com/article.php?id=D90KSE100&show_article=1 and http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/europe/7399661.stm Do space aliens have souls?:...

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The bible is pretty clear that 'thou shalt not worship graven images', then why does everybody worship the image of Christ on the cross? Does this mean that people who do are not following the teachings of the bible? Can they still claim to be followers? A statue of Jesus on the cross is an image but not a "graven image" and we worship the risen Jesus and not His image. Do you have pictures of your loved ones? Have you ever looked at the picture of someone while talking on the phone to them? Statues and pictures of people we love are not idols. Statues and paintings of Jesus and the saints are just like pictures of the people...

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When can you become baptized (time such as month) if you were not as a baby? Anywhere from 3 months to as long as you need. Exceptions are made when there is a danger of death. If you are interested in joining or just learning more about the Catholic Church, contact your local parish and ask for information about their RCIA Inquiry group. You can go and ask any questions you want. This is the first step in RCIA (Rite of Christian Initiation of Adults) but you...

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Is Enlightenment and Salvation the same? No. Enlightenment is spiritual or intellectual insight. Salvation is the forgiveness of sins and restoration of friendship with God. With love in Christ.

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Must you be a Catholic to attend a Catholic church? No, all are invited to attend any Catholic liturgy. Please: • Dress in business casual or better • If you feel comfortable then pray and sing with the rest of the congregation. • Sit and stand when everyone else does. • If you feel comfortable kneeling during the Consecration then do so, otherwise sit. • Out of respect do not to receive Communion, according to...

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In the Catholic faith, what is the definition of a Saint? Saints are people in heaven or on their way to heaven. All Christians dead and alive are saints. The Catholic Church selects some of the most extraordinary examples, does in-depth research, and canonizes them. "By canonizing some of the faithful, i.e., by solemnly proclaiming that they practiced heroic virtue and lived in fidelity to God's grace, the Church recognizes the power...

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What was Jesus' main message? Matthew 22:36-39 states: "Teacher, which commandment in the law is the greatest?" He said to him, "You shall love the Lord, your God, with all your heart, with all your soul, and with all your mind. This is the greatest and the first commandment. The second is like it: You shall love your neighbor as yourself." With love in Christ.

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Does the Pope claim that God talks directly to him? No. The Pope communicates with God the same way you and I do, although he has probably had more practice and education. However the Catholic Church believes that the Pope is infallible at closely defined times. This miracle only happens when the Pope, in union with the body of bishops, solemnly teaches that a doctrine as true. This is called "ex cathedra", literally meaning...

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Do you believe zombies are real? Do you believe Jesus was a zombie? A zombie is defined as a reanimated human corpse with no soul, intelligence, or free will. The Resurrected Jesus + Was not a zombie + Was brought back to a fully human life. Most even believe that He was brought back in a glorified manner, even better than before + talked and ate with with friends and family + Continued his mission to teach us about the Kingdom of God With love in...

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Would you want to still be alive at the moment the world finally ends? It does not really matter to me. I will accept whatever God has planned for me. "But of that day or hour, no one knows, neither the angels in heaven, nor the Son, but only the Father. Be watchful! Be alert! You do not know when the time will come." (Mark 13:32-33) Jesus told us in no uncertain terms that we were not to know when the end of the world would come but that we were...

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Have you heard of anyone seeing Satan or an equivalent? No. But this does not mean that Satan and his demons are not active in the world. Catholics have been casting out demons ever since Jesus and the Apostles did it. Modern psychology says that most of the people who had demons cast out of them were probably miraculously cured from schizophrenia and other mental illnesses. But their cures were still miracles. The Catholic Church...

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How could it be true that God created the Earth and man if science is discovering the origins of the universe, the days of the dinosaurs and the ice age? Once again the small groups of Atheists and Creationists are trying to make us believe that we have to choose between God and Science. This is not true. Most Christians do not take the stories of creation in the Bible literally. Catholics believe the book of Genesis tells religious truth and not necessarily historical fact. One of the religious truths is that God created everything and...

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Which Saint should be approached in getting job quickly How about: Saint Cajetan, patron saint of the unemployed http://www.newadvent.org/cathen/03145a.htm http://saints.sqpn.com/saint-cajetan/ Or: Saint Joseph, the Worker: http://www.wf-f.org/stjoseph.html http://saints.sqpn.com/saint-joseph/ http://www.catholic.org/saints/saint.php?saint_id=4 With love in Christ.

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What does Charismatic mean to you? The Charismatic Renewal is a movement within the Church emphasizing the release of more of the power and gifts of the Holy Spirit in a continuing and New Pentecost for all Christians. There is a Charismatic Renewal movement within the Catholic Church which aims for renewal by being attuned to the power of the Holy Spirit working in the lives of individuals and communities. With love in...

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Why would an Almighty God need angels? God "needs" neither angels nor human beings. The universe was made for the glory of God. St. Bonaventure explains that God created all things "not to increase his glory, but to show it forth and to communicate it." (St. Bonaventure, In II Sent. I, 2, 2, 1) God has no other reason for creating than his love and goodness: "Creatures came into existence when the...

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Are animals inferior species to the human race due to having no soul hence deserving to be tortured? Well that is what SOME people say who abuse their animals, people who hunt, circus perfomers, etc. (not every pet owner, circus perfomer, hunter, etc.) Yes and no. Animals are inferior to human beings due to having no soul. However this does not mean that animals deserve to be tortured. God blessed Noah and his sons and said to them: "Be fertile and multiply and fill the earth. Dread fear of you shall come upon all the animals of the earth and all the birds of the air, upon all the creatures that move about on the ground and all the...

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Would you consider the Dalai Lama an anarchist? No. Anarchism is the theory or doctrine that all forms of government are oppressive and undesirable and should be abolished. The Dalai Lama only wants Tibet to re-establish it's own government as it was before the latest Chinese occupation. http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tibet With love in Christ.

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Christians, if life was found on other planets would it shake your faith? The Catholic Church acknowledges the possibility of other intelligent life in the universe. Here are a couple of articles on the subject: Vatican: It's OK to believe in aliens: http://www.breitbart.com/article.php?id=D90KSE100&show_article=1 and http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/europe/7399661.stm Do space aliens have souls?: http://www.catholicnews.com/data/stories/cns/0506301.htm ...

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Is God real? If so, then what is He? Yes. God is: • The infinite divine being • One in being yet three Persons: . • Father . • Son . • Holy Spirit God has revealed himself as: • The "One who is" • Truth • Creator of all that is • The author of divine revelation • The source of salvation And, of course, God is love. For more...

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What i don t understand here on AB is that i find a lot of people insulting muhammad and islam (non muslims) but never heard any muslim insult jesus or any other prophet,what does that tell you? I never knowingly insult Muhammad (May Allah bless him and grant him peace) or Islam. However our viewpoints of Jesus Christ are so different, I expect we unintentionally insult each other a bit. Muslims call Jesus Christ a prophet (as you did in your question). This can be taken as an insult to the Christian belief of God being a Holy Trinity, one God in three persons, the Father, the...

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What is the funniest Bible verse? I love where God swears by himself in the Bible: "I swear by myself, declares the LORD, ...'' (Genesis 22:16) "But if you do not obey these commands, I swear by myself, says the LORD: this palace shall become rubble." (Jeremiah 22:5) I swear by my own great name, says the LORD, in the whole land of Egypt no man of Judah shall henceforth pronounce my name,...

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Did Adam sin, when he partook of the forbidden fruit? Yes. The state of Original Sin surrounds and affects every human being in the world. We do not inherit Original Sin by blood nor are we guilty of it. The Catholic Church talks about the Fall in this way: The account of the fall in Genesis chapter 3 uses figurative language, but affirms a primeval event, a deed that took place at the beginning of the history of man. Revelation gives us...

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Why does the Book of Daniel have more to it in the Catholic bible than in the Protestant bible? When was part of Daniel added or deleted and why? Protestants have fully accepted each and every one of the 27 books that the Catholics selected for the New Testament over 1,500 years ago. The difference in the Old Testaments actually goes back to the time before and during Christ’s life. At this time, there was no official Jewish canon of scripture. The Jews in Egypt translated their choices of the Hebrew Scriptures into Greek in...

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To teach one's kids that there is a god from early on or not and let them decide as adults? What's your choice and why? A proper exposure to God and religion can help to counteract the real brainwashing that popular culture is constantly throwing at all of us in books, movies, TV, songs, advertisements, and even video games. Popular culture is constantly bombarding us with intensive, not-so-forcible indoctrination, aimed at setting up worldly convictions and attitudes. Popular culture comes at us from all...

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Where was your God yesterday at 11pm EST? Where can I hide from your spirit? From your presence, where can I flee? If I ascend to the heavens, you are there; if I lie down in Sheol, you are there too. If I fly with the wings of dawn and alight beyond the sea, Even there your hand will guide me, your right hand hold me fast. (Psalm 139:7-10) Most Monotheists including Jews, Christians, and Muslims believe that God is...

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Favorite Bible verse? (sincere answers, please. Thanks) Matthew 22:36-39: "Teacher, which commandment in the law is the greatest?" He said to him, "You shall love the Lord, your God, with all your heart, with all your soul, and with all your mind. This is the greatest and the first commandment. The second is like it: You shall love your neighbor as yourself." With love in Christ.

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'Religions die when they are proved to be true. Science is the record of dead religions' Oscar Wilde. What are your thoughts on this? It sounds like something an ignorant Atheist would say. It also insults the purpose and aims of Science. The ancient Egyptian, Greek, and Roman religons did not died because they were proved to be true. The Catholic Church has sponsored and supported Science in the discovery of God's creation for hundreds of years. One example of this sponsorhsip and support is the Pontifical...

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Do most continue to beleive in religions and gods because they cannot admit they have been cheated for so long ?so the beleifs goes on till death. No, most continue to believe in God because this is the truth. Catholics believe the desire for God is written in the human heart, because each person is created by God and for God; and God never ceases to draw each person to himself. For more information, see the Catechism of the Catholic Church, section 27: http://www.usccb.org/catechism/text/pt1sect1.shtml#chpt1 With love in Christ.

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If we are going to teach "alternative theories" to evolution in school, can we include mine which is that we are really pieces of magical dog poop? This is why the Flying Spaghetti Monster (FSM) was created in 2005, by Bobby Henderson in an open letter to the Kansas State Board of Education prior to the Kansas evolution hearings as an argument against the teaching of intelligent design in biology classes. Here is the letter: http://www.venganza.org/about/open-letter Mr. Henderson explained, "I don't have a problem with...

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If God came down and said, "This is the true religion." and no religion was right, what would you do or how would you feel about this? If this improbable occurance happened, I would say, "Oh, well. I tried my best." With love in Christ.

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From where the 1st matter of the universe came The Big Bang. Georges Lemaître (1894–1966), a Belgian Catholic priest and professor of physics and astronomy, proposed what became known as the Big Bang theory of the origin of the Universe. http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Georges_Lema%C3%AEtre Here is a nice simple explanation of the Big Bang Theory which is currently the most accepted scientific theory of the origin of the...

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Should christians say 'f*ck'? No. Profanity is wrong even when it does not involve the name of God. God gave humans the gift of language. Language should build relationships with others, and enable people to share their lives intimately with each other. We also hear people use four letter words like f*** to speak profanely about the goodness of human sexuality and the holiness of marital love. Such language is...

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Have you seen a women Pope or Imam ?why is there no equality in religions? Sexism is against the teachings of Jesus Christ and the Catholic Church: Created in the image of the one God and equally endowed with rational souls, all men have the same nature and the same origin. Redeemed by the sacrifice of Christ, all are called to participate in the same divine beatitude: all therefore enjoy an equal dignity. The equality of men rests essentially on their dignity...

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God: Who should I trust to learn about Him and why (Goal=Heaven OK)? Talk to people who you trust who believe in God. Have them suggest people who they trust. With love in Christ.

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How can religons that are lies last so long ?there is no gods so get used to it! It is logically more difficult to prove that God does not exist than to prove that God does exist. And neither has actually ever been accomplished. Please show a little respect for the Freedom of Religion of your fellow human beings. The entire world agreed to include freedom of religion in the United Nations' Universal Declaration of Human Rights. See Article 2:...

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If the Bible says, Thou shall not judge, why do I always get Christians hating on me? First, hating people is against the principles of Christianity. Are you confusing hate with disagreement? The Bible actually says: "Stop judging, that you may not be judged." (Matthew 7:1) This is followed by: "You hypocrite, remove the wooden beam from your eye first; then you will see clearly to remove the splinter from your brother's eye." (Matthew 7:5) ...

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If I try to believe in God with all my heart, I go to church, read the bible and do good, but I can't hear him or feel him, do I go to hell? Any points for trying? All points for trying. Every person of faith has doubts. Some say that people with the most faith sometimes have the most doubts. Mother Teresa of Calcutta had many doubts. But Mother Teresa was not an Atheist. Atheists do not write honestly to their spiritual guides things like, "In my soul, I can't tell you how dark it is, how painful, how terrible -- I feel like refusing...

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What does the Bible say about how one should dress up for Church? Paul's first letter to the church of Corinth in chapter 11 states: But any woman who prays or prophesies with her head unveiled brings shame upon her head, for it is one and the same thing as if she had had her head shaved. This section of Paul's letter is devoted to regulation of conduct at the liturgy and, in particular, with the dress of women in the church assembly. Women...

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Christians, is it possible to lose salvation? Once you have belief in Yeshua as the savior, can anything terminate being sealed in the Lord? Lose, no. Reject, yes. Here is the Joint Declaration on the Doctrine of Justification by Catholics (1999), Lutherans (1999), and Methodists (2006): By grace alone, in faith in Christ's saving work and not because of any merit on our part, we are accepted by God and receive the Holy Spirit, who renews our hearts while equipping us and calling us to good works. ...

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Is anti-religionism the new antisemitisim? (credit to Stronghart for this question.) Sometimes it feels like it. I find it sad that people of faith invented, fought for, died for, and established the freedom of religion that enables Atheists to live without persecution and now anti-religion Atheists are trying to take that same freedom away from people of faith. The entire world agreed to include freedom of religion in the United Nations' Universal Declaration of...

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Would you agree The very nature of religion means that those that fundamentally disagree about what constitutes 'the truth' must always be at war? Not at all. Most religious people live peacably side by side and have done so for hundreds of years. Most wars are fought for power and greed, not religion. With love in Christ.

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Why is Jesus a Capricorn? He probably isn't. No one knows the exact day when Jesus was born. Legend tells us a date close to the winter solstice was chosen for Christmas to make conversion of pagans to Christianity easier. With love in Christ.

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The three greatest people to ever live: any suggestions? How does one measure greatness? Jesus Christ John the Baptist The Blessed Virgin Mary With love in Christ.

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If one says Allah, most recognize it as referring to the Moslem God where if you just say God, many will think of Christendom's Trinity. Are these comments making "exclusive associations" or is it showing that the interpretation may vary by audience? No, this is just the English word "God" in a couple of different languages. Jews, Christians, and Muslims all worship the one true God of Abraham. "Allah" is just the word "God" in Arabic. The language does not matter: • Allah in Arabic • God in English • Dieu in French • Theos in Greek • Dei in Latin • Dios in Spanish ...

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What would Christians believe if there were no Councils and no Creeds? It is impossible to guess how the last 16 centuries might have played out if the Holy Spirit would have guided the Church without the Councils or Creeds. I do not understand how proposing circumstances like "If this alternate reality happened then what ..." are of any real value to people seeking God and spirituality. With love in Christ.

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If Jesus is so great how come he is dead I am afraid you missed the best part of the Gospel. Christ has died. Christ has risen. Christ will come again. With love in Christ.

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Why did Jesus never actually write anything, like a Gospel or scripture, himself? We do not know. No known writings of Jesus exist. The Gospels clearly tell of Jesus reading from the Jewish Scriptures in the synagogue. The story of the woman caught in adultery in John 9:1-11 speaks of Jesus writing on the ground: http://www.nccbuscc.org/nab/bible/john/john8.htm With love in Christ.

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If everybody were an Atheist, do you believe there would be less or more violence? More. Consider four of the largest Atheistic experiments in history: • The executions and repression of the Reign of Terror following the French Revolution • The Soviet Union • Communist China • North Korea With love in Christ.

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What's the greatest way to compel someone to come to a Bible Study that your teaching? One should not compel people to learn about God. This is Proselytism which has come to mean the use of unfair and coercive methods, --that is to say, those which apply pressure--to convince a person to leave his/her religion and join another. One should invite and encourage. This is Evangelization, which is giving witness to God as revealed through Jesus Christ in the Holy Spirit in a simple...

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Do you think that we are in the last days? Probably not. "But of that day or hour, no one knows, neither the angels in heaven, nor the Son, but only the Father. Be watchful! Be alert! You do not know when the time will come." (Mark 13:32-33) Jesus told us in no uncertain terms that we were not to know when the end of the world would come but that we were always to be ready. Each new Christian denomination seems to...

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Why did catholics come to the americas in the 1600's? The same reason many immigrants came to America, to excape religious persecution of Catholics in England. With love in Christ.

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Do you think angels always being good and demons always being bad is cliche? No. A cliché is a trite or overused expression or idea. Revealed religious truth is never trite or overused. With love in Christ.

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Should the bible say "fiction" or "open to interpretation " on the cover? Neither. There is a fundamental difference between truth and fact. It is true that God exists but I cannot prove it. It is a fact that President Bush said he invaded Iraq because of weapons of mass destruction but it is not true. Catholics believe that the Bible teaches truth about God but it is not historically factual at all times. The Bible's primary purpose is to teach...

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What does ''faith in a holy cause is to a considerable extent a substitute for the lost faith in ourselves mean? The author of this quote, Eric Hoffer, in 1951 wrote a book called "The True Believer: Thoughts On The Nature Of Mass Movements." Hoffer recognized the importance of self-esteem to psychological well-being. Hoffer thought that the consequences of a lack of self-esteem led to the rise of totalitarian governments, like those of Adolf Hitler and Joseph Stalin. He suggested...

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Does it bother anyone that to be elected to higher office in the US one has to be seen as a religious person? Can this be considered philosophical intolerance? It is not true that to be "elected to higher office in the US one has to be seen as a religious person." So far, it is true that to be elected to higher office in the US one has to be seen as a Christian person. Atheists and people of any non-Christian faith have rarely been elected. I think this might be considered philosophical intolerance if viable non-Christian candidates...

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How many can say that they went to church today? Hundreds of millions, possibly billions, including me. With love in Christ.

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Do you believe that complex animals have souls that live on into the next life? Only humans. God blessed Noah and his sons and said to them: "Be fertile and multiply and fill the earth. Dread fear of you shall come upon all the animals of the earth and all the birds of the air, upon all the creatures that move about on the ground and all the fishes of the sea; into your power they are delivered. Every creature that is alive shall be yours to eat; I give them all to...

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Does tattooing have any spiritual connection ...what is your take on this? I guess it would depend on your spiritual traditions. I can find no Catholic teaching for or against tattoos. However a point to ponder: You are a masterpiece work of art, created in the image and likeness of the artist, God. Would you go up to Leonardo Da Vinci's painting "The Last Supper" and try to "improve" it by adding your own touches here and there? ...

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Which of these could provide us with greater level of happiness? Religion or spirituality? For most people in the world, you cannot separate the two. The desire for God is written in the human heart, because each person is created by God and for God; and God never ceases to draw each person to himself. In response to this desire, most religions are humanity sincerely reaching out for God. In Judaism and Christianity, God is reaching out for humanity and we respond. ...

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Why don't Catholics eat meat during Lent The Catholic Church follows the Biblical practice of Jesus Christ and the Jews in setting aside days where the entire Church fasts and prays as one in a attitude of constant renewal. The Days of Penance are described in the Code of Canon Law (1249-1253): Divine law binds all the Christian faithful to do penance each in his or her own way. In order for all to be united among...

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Why don't Christians practice the Bible-specified rite of circumcision? Matthew 19:17-78 states: Now someone approached him and said, "Teacher, what good must I do to gain eternal life?" He answered him, "Why do you ask me about the good? There is only One who is good. If you wish to enter into life, keep the commandments." For Christians, Jesus fulfilled the Law of Moses. Christians are not held to the ceremonial parts of the...

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Should loud religious noise be banned as it is noise pollution? What would you classify as a "loud religious noise"? Church bells chiming the hour? Or angels singing? And suddenly there was a multitude of the heavenly host with the angel, praising God and saying: "Glory to God in the highest and on earth peace to those on whom his favor rests." (Luke 2:13-14) And why are you segregating "loud religious noise" from...

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You have an old woman in horrid pain begging to "God" to die or a convicted criminal locked behind bars. Who gets to die painlessly and humanely? Why? + Assisted Suicide and Euthanasia + As Christians, we believe that human life is a sacred gift from God to be cherished and respected because every human being is created in the image and likeness of God (Genesis 1:26). In heeding God’s command, "Thou shall not kill" (Exodus 20:13), we recognize that we cannot end of our lives or the lives of others as we please. We must...

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Do you have any religious object in your home? Yes. I have: + A Crucifix + Several Bibles + The wedding rings of my spouse and me + Christmas decorations (currently put away) + Easter decorations (currently put away) With love in Christ.

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What is your definition of evil? Evil is the opposite or absence of good. Moral evil results from humankind's free choice to sin. Sin is a deliberate thought, word, deed, or omission contrary to the eternal law of God. The seven Deadly Sins are: • Lust (inappropriate desire) • Gluttony (over-indulgence) • Greed (avarice) • Sloth (laziness) • Wrath (anger) • Envy...

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Do you find that Atheists more or less angry than non-Atheists? (BTW, the video is one Atheist's "take" on the question - the title is a bit misleading) Neither. I find that the average Atheist is no more and no less angry than the average Theist. I do find that people who have changed religions or were Theists who became Atheists or vice versa usually have a bit of an axe to grind about the group they left. With love in Christ.

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Is symbolically eating Christ's flesh and drinking his blood symbolic cannibalism? No. Cannibalism is humans eating the flesh of other humans. In the Eucharist, Catholics eat the flesh and blood of Jesus Christ, God the Son, the second person of the Holy Trinity. Humans eating God at God's command is not cannibalism. It also does not injure God in any way. At the Last Supper, Jesus said, “Take this bread. It is my body.” Then he said, “Take...

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When i was one year old a lady in the park told my mom that i would go to hell because i was not baptised is this true? and if it is what kind of god would fail to show mercy on a baby I have never heard of this being the teaching of any Christian Church. The Catholic Church has pondered the suggestion of Limbo for a few hundred years and has decided that it is not a good idea. Limbo was never official doctrine. Jesus said, "Go into all the world and preach the gospel to the whole creation. He who believes and is baptized will be saved." (Mark 16:15-16) For...

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Why aspire for heaven when the place seems so dull? I never thought that heaven seemed dull. Of all things to which Jesus could have compared heaven, He chose to compare it with a great feast. (Matthew 22:1-14, 25:10, Luke 15:23) Heaven is pictured as a wonderful banquet (probably with cookies), filled with happy guests, and filled with the warmth of love and friendship. "Behold, I have prepared my banquet, my calves and fattened...

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Do you think there will be mass suicide within the 24 hours before 12/12/12 because of the supposed, "doomsday"? Considering people who believe in it, some may not want to experience it. I hope not. One 16 year old girl committed suicide over hyped up fears about the start up of the Large Hadron Collider. These predictions are scare tactics, conspiracy theories, and chances to make money from books and movies. Ever since the Y2K and 6/6/6 (June 6, 2006) End of the World scenarios did not pan out, the scare mongers, conspiracy theorists, book sellers, and television...

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Will God be happy when he throws people into the lake of fire? Will he ever look into hell once everyone is there or will he be too busy enjoying himself to think about these people? I like to think of it this way. The only way a person will go to hell is if they want to. God in His (or Her) unlimited love has given us free will to choose. Our most important choice is to freely decide to accept or reject God's constant offer of spending eternity with Him in heaven. With great sadness, God will respect the choice to reject Him. "You can check out any time you...

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Why is hell a bad place when heaven dont sound no better? You need to listen a little bit better. • Heaven • Heaven is eternal life with God; communion of life and love with the Trinity and all the blessed. Heaven is the state of supreme and definitive happiness, the goal of the deepest longings of humanity. • Hell • Hell is the state of complete and final self-exclusion from communion with God and the blessed,...

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Why do Catholics have to follow so many darn rules? Just two. Matthew 22:36-39 states: "Teacher, which commandment in the law is the greatest?" He said to him, "You shall love the Lord, your God, with all your heart, with all your soul, and with all your mind. This is the greatest and the first commandment. The second is like it: You shall love your neighbor as yourself." The entire eternal Moral Law of God is...

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What passage did you read in the Bible today? In one sentence, what was it about? Every Catholic in the world who celebrated Mass today heard the following Bible readings proclaimed: Dt 4:1-8 Ps 15:2-5 Jas 1:17-27 Mk 7:1-23 In brief, Jesus is more concerned with what is inside a person than how a person outwardly follows laws. http://www.usccb.org/nab/today.shtml With love in Christ.

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What's your definition of "heaven on earth"? Wherever we help bring about the Kingdom of God. From the Lord's Prayer: Thy Kingdom come, thy will be done, on earth as it is in heaven. In the Lord's Prayer we pray that God's kingdom come, that God's will, which is for our good, be done on earth as it is in heaven. The Kingdom of God: + Lies ahead of us. + Is brought near in the Word incarnate (Jesus Christ)...

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What is one thing Jesus said? Most Bible scholars believe that the few New Testament phrases in Aramaic (rather than Greek) may have been the exact words that Jesus spoke: Mark 5:41: And taking the hand of the child, he said to her, "Talitha kum", which is translated, "Little girl, I say to you, get up". Mark 7:34: And looking up to heaven, he sighed and said to him, "Ephphatha", which...

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For those of you that believe in a god. Does he/she/it like you, if so why? Yes. God loves all people unconditionally. This means there are no conditions needed to be met to merit His love. God loves the worst sinner just as much as He loves the best saint. Being Love, God can do nothing else. This does not mean that He approves of all of our actions. There is a fundamental difference between love and approval. Some people call this "love the...

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Why is ejaculation a sin? I'm an 18-year old Catholic, why is this wrong? Ejaculation is a normal body response and is not a sin. Nocturnal emissions (wet dreams) are normal bodily functions and are not sins. Marital relations are actually very holy and part of the Sacrament of Marriage. But sex outside of marriage is sinful, including masturbation, fornication, and adultery. Masturbation is contrary to the human dignity of the person, anyone about whom...

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We know that God gave Moses the power to turn his staff into a snake. Where did Pharaoh's priests get the power to do the same? (Ex 7:8-13) Satan and the other fallen angels (demons) though not even close to the power of God probably have at least that much power. With love in Christ.

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Christians what are your thoughts on this?Do you agree?I like the ESV,KJV,NASB,NKJV,but this version is false.What do you think? The following English Bible translations are approved by the Catholic Church for personal use: • Douai-Rheims http://www.drbo.org/ • Confraternity Edition • Revised Standard Version (RSV) - Catholic Edition • New American Bible (NAB) http://www.nccbuscc.org/nab/bible/ • Jerusalem Bible • New Revised Standard Version (NRSV)- Catholic Edition • New...

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Does hell exist? Yes. No one really knows what hell is like. It has been described by people who have not been there as everything from flames to a frozen lake (Dante). Hell is the state of complete and final self-exclusion from communion with God and the blessed, reserved for those who refuse by their own free choice to believe and be converted from sin, even to the end of their lives I like to think...

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Why does god not want to be seen? This has allways been a mystery to me. If he is the creator of the universe what has he to fear from being seen? I would really like to know. I would argue that proof of God's existance screams at us from all directions. And God, of course, is not afraid of anything. I think that there is no actual proof of God because God does not want there to be proof. It is a challenge to our (God-given) faith and reason. Jesus said to him (Thomas), "Have you come to believe because you have seen me? Blessed are those who have not...

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What is Proper defination of God According to your Religion? God is: • The infinite divine being • One in being yet three Persons: . • Father . • Son . • Holy Spirit God has revealed himself as: • The "One who is" • Truth • Creator of all that is • The author of divine revelation • The source of salvation And, of course, God is love. For more information, see...

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Christian: If you do not preach the law of God, then how can anyone appreciate the gospel of God? Is it cheap grace if you preach the love and salvation of God without discussing the wrath of God against sin? Why or why not? Sanctifying grace is not cheap or expensive. It is free. "Once saved, always saved" Christians might fall into this trap but the Catholic Church does not. Here is the Joint Declaration on the Doctrine of Justification by Catholics (1999), Lutherans (1999), and Methodists (2006): By grace alone, in faith in Christ's saving work and not because of any merit on our part, we...

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I want to belive in the bible, but science has the upper hand and keeps disprooving the bible. i want to belive in the biblical storys but the scientific side makes a more sence. dinosaurs are proven but it says nothing bout them in the bible, helpme plz You can believe in the religious truth of the Bible AND scientific facts. There is a fundamental difference between truth and fact. It is true that God exists but I cannot prove it. It is a fact that President Bush said he invaded Iraq because of weapons of mass destruction but it is not true. Catholics believe that the Bible teaches truth about God but it is not historically...

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Why do evangelists talk to Catholics about "becoming a Christian"? I mean, Catholics believe in Christ, aren't they Christians already? Mostly ignorance. Most non-Catholic Christian denominations accept Catholics as Christians. A very few do not. The World Council of Churches which brings together more than 340 churches, denominations and church fellowships in over 100 countries and territories throughout the world, representing some 550 million Christians accepts the 1.1 billion Catholics as Christians....

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I say "afterlife"... you say? Heaven and hell. With love in Christ.

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Is global warming going to kill us in 2012 Probably not. One of several Mayan calendars is the Long Count calendar, which is reset to day 0 every 1,872,000 days or 7057.5 years. The next reset date, by some calculations, is December 21, 2012. This is not a prediction of the end of the world. These predictions are scare tactics, conspiracy theories, and chances to make money from books and movies. Ever since the Y2K and 6/6/6...

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Do you think blasphemers should have their tongues cut out? Why or why not? No. I believe in freedom of speech. However, many countries are enacting hate crime legislation and blasphemy can be categorized as another hate crime. By the way, Ireland has a new blasphemy law which states that a person publishes or utters blasphemous matter if: + He or she publishes or utters matter that is grossly abusive or insulting in relation to matters held sacred by any...

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Do you think that if Jesus is really the son of God that he would let a repented liar go to heaven? Of course, this is what salvation is all about. This also helps explain that God is Love. Dualism is the view that two fundamental concepts exist, which often oppose each other, such as good vs evil, light vs dark, or male vs female. Christianity is very non-dualistic. God absolute and infinite. The devil is an opposing character, but is subordinate to God. The Christian faith...

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I don't ridicule you for believing in God so why do yo ridicule me for not believing? I try not to ridicule anyone. I usually am successful in this goal. With love in Christ.

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Was Steven Weinberg right in saying "With or without religion, you would have good people doing good things and evil people doing evil things. But for good people to do evil things, that takes religion."? No. First no human being is totally good or totally evil. No one does all good or all evil. So good and evil actions are done by good and evil people in varying degrees. In my opinion, religion helps people to: + Recognize the difference between good and evil actions + Encourages people to be good + Discourages people to be evil With love in Christ.

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Is there a Christian religion that admits that the Bible may have errors but does not try to correct or explain them? Errors in scientific or historical facts, sure. Errors in religious truth, no. There is a fundamental difference between truth and fact. It is true that God exists but I cannot prove it. It is a fact that President Bush said he invaded Iraq because of weapons of mass destruction but it is not true. Catholics believe that the Bible teaches truth about God but it is not historically...

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Why are tattoos looked down on by some religions? I cannot speak for other religions. But I can find no Catholic teaching for or against tattoos. However a point to ponder: You are a masterpiece work of art, created in the image and likeness of the artist, God. Would you go up to Leonardo Da Vinci's painting "The Last Supper" and try to "improve" it by adding your own touches here and there? If you are a...

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Could Déjà vu be God sharing Himself with one in a split second? Anything is possible with God. The Catholic Church teaches that God can reveal the future to his prophets or to other saints. http://www.nccbuscc.org/catechism/text/pt3sect2chpt1.shtml#2115 With love in Christ.

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How did the writer of Genesis know 3,500 years ago that the earth was once completely covered by water during its development? (before life emerged) There is a fundamental difference between truth and fact. It is true that God exists but I cannot prove it. It is a fact that President Bush said he invaded Iraq because of weapons of mass destruction but it is not true. Catholics believe that the Bible teaches truth about God but it is not historically factual at all times. The Bible's primary purpose is to teach us the truth...

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Why is it a sin for Catholics to masturbate? Not only that but only have an orgasm when they are married, no birth control, etc. It sounds almost impossible (i'm only 19) so can someone explain this? Also: it's a sin to even glance at a girl? WHY? Judeo-Christian tradition has taught for thousands of years: 1. Single people should be celibate. 2. Married people should be faithful to each other (adultery is wrong). The Catholic Church recognizes the power of sex when it teaches, "Sexuality affects all aspects of the human person in the unity of his body and soul." Chastity means the successful integration of sexuality...

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To get an idea of ratios on AB... Are you religious? Atheist? Agnostic? I am a religious Catholic Christian. With love in Christ.

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Is God's will really done on earth as it is in heaven? Not always but this is what what we pray for. Our Father "desires all men to be saved and to come to the knowledge of the truth." (1 Tim 2:3-4) He "is forbearing toward you, not wishing that any should perish." (2 Pet 3:9; cf. Mt 18:14) His commandment is "that you love one another; even as I have loved you, that you also love one another." (Jn 13:34; cf....

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Why is the FSM so great? The Flying Spaghetti Monster (FSM) is great satiric fiction. The FSM was created in 2005, by Bobby Henderson in an open letter to the Kansas State Board of Education prior to the Kansas evolution hearings as an argument against the teaching of intelligent design in biology classes. Here is the letter: http://www.venganza.org/about/open-letter Mr. Henderson explained, "I don't...

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If God made Eve out of Adam's rib, why don't human males have an uneven number of ribs? If you lose an arm, your children are not born with one arm. Men (and women) were created to have two arms and an even number of ribs. With love in Christ.

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Zombie Jesus or Raptor Jesus? Resurrected Jesus. A zombie is defined as a reanimated human corpse with no soul, intelligence, or free will. The Resurrected Jesus + Was not a zombie + Was brought back to a fully human life. Most even believe that He was brought back in a glorified manner, even better than before + talked and ate with with friends and family + Continued his mission to teach us about the Kingdom of...

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If we were to get some of Jesus' DNA, and clone him, would you consider this playing God, or bringing about the second coming as described in the Bible? (elaborate) Wow! I just realized another reason why God decided that Jesus's resurrected and glorified body should rise to heaven. God's wisdom is amazing. With love in Christ.

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Do you agree or disagree with the following statement: "Church [mosque/temple] is a total waste of an otherwise perfectly good weekend morning." (State your reasons, please.) I disagree. We should not absent ourselves from the assembly, as some do, but encourage one another; and this all the more because you see that the Day draws near (Hebrews 10:25). Christianity is not a spectator sport. Christianity (among other things) requires that you: • Worship your creator • Develop your relationship with God • Help build up the Church, the Body...

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Bible, Fiction or Non-Fiction A bit of both and filled with truth. The Bible is a collection of many writings by many authors over a period of hundreds of years. There are stories, histories, biographies and letters and political commentary. There are songs, poems, wise sayings, laws, and commandments. There are lessons about life and love and God. Jews believe the authors of the Jewish Scriptures (Old Testament) were...

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Should Christians fear God? If so, in how should it differ from the unbeliever's fear of God? Great and wonderful are your works, Lord God almighty. Just and true are your ways, O king of the nations. Who will not fear you, Lord, or glorify your name? For you alone are holy. All the nations will come and worship before you, for your righteous acts have been revealed. (Revelation 15:3-4) In biblical language "fear" does not coincide with dread, but is the recognition of the...

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Okay, so this has been bothering me for a long time. Christianity is a religion about love, patience, forgiveness, and what do you know, more love...then why do so many people hate the religion? Christianity calls men and women away from their sins. Many people are too attached to their sin and do not like being reminded that they are not living as God would wish so they attack and hate the Church. With love in Christ.

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NOW DO YOU TRAIN A PASTOR TO BECOME A BISHOP AND WHAT IS THE JOB OF A BISHOP IN THE CHRISTIAN CHURCH The hierarchy of ordained ministers in the Catholic Church mirrors how Jesus and the Apostles set up the original Christian Church. There are three levels of Holy Orders, Deacon, Priest, and Bishop. Bishops are the Apostles of today. Each one leads a diocese, a group of parishes centered around a large city. Special types of bishop are archbishop, cardinal, and pope (who leads the whole...

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What is the role of the Pope in the Church? I don't know of any reference to the pope in scripture. Can you clarify his position, authority and relationship to the trinity and believers? Is his word infallible? John 21:15-17 states: When they had finished breakfast, Jesus said to Simon Peter, "Simon, son of John, do you love me more than these?" He said to him, "Yes, Lord, you know that I love you." He said to him, "Feed my lambs." He then said to him a second time, "Simon, son of John, do you love me?" He said to him, "Yes, Lord, you know that I...

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Why are more people intolerant of the Christian God than other religions? Mostly because popular culture lets them. At this time, being anti-Christian or anti-Catholic is not considered politically incorrect. If people said some of the same mean things about Muslims or Jews what they say about Christians then they would be in big trouble. With love in Christ.

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Atheists: How do you believe in love without any objective measurable data to prove it? What about pain? Depression? Aren't there a lot of things we take on faith? I see where you are going. If you think about it, there is more proof that God exists that there is that any of the following exist: • Love • Friendship • Patriotism • Duty • Community • Fidelity • Courage • And the like You know they are there, but can you prove it? With love in Christ.

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The pope declared he'd like to have dinner with an ordinary American tomorrow, and your name was picked out of a hat. Are you up for that? Yes. I would be honored. With love in Christ.

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Regardless of religion, is there a particular prayer or meditation you use when you feel void of all hope? What is it? No. As a Christian, I have never felt void of all hope. However, when I feel a bit hopeless, Psalm 85 (86) is good. http://www.athanasius.com/psalms/psalms3.html#86 With love in Christ.

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What are the biggest benefits to believing in god? Living in truth and reason in addition to faith, hope, and love. With love in Christ.

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Why do so many people cling to a belief in a god when there is no evidence at all he exists? First, absence of proof that God exists is not proof that God does not exist. Actually modern astrophysics is getting closer and closer to proving that God does exist. Newton's Third Law of Motion states "For every action there is equal and opposite reaction." Every action in the universe was caused by a prior equal and opposite reaction. If we logically follow each...

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What name is shared by a Pope and a Star Wars character? Lando was Pope in 913 and 914. http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Pope_Lando Ben Obi-Wan Kenobi might share the name of the 16 popes named Benedict. With love in Christ.

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Do you think heaven is real? Do you believe in it? Yes. Belief in heaven is basic Christianity. Heaven is eternal life with God; communion of life and love with the Trinity and all the blessed. Heaven is the state of supreme and definitive happiness, the goal of the deepest longings of humanity. For more information, see the Catechism of the Catholic Church, section 1023:...

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If it weren't for your belief in Satan would you still belief in god? No reason then. Without evil there is no point to believing in good old god now is there? Of course. God created the Universe and gave human beings free will and responsibility. Satan is just a bad angel who goes around creating a bit of trouble. God is everything. Satan is a minor distraction. With love in Christ.

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The thief on the cross at first was mocking &cursing Jesus.A little later on he repented & asked Jesus to remember him.Jesus took the sins that had him on the cross and bore them for the thief.What would anyone else have said to the thief?What a Savior. There were two separate criminals. Luke 23:39-43 states: Now one of the criminals hanging there reviled Jesus, saying, "Are you not the Messiah? Save yourself and us." The other, however, rebuking him, said in reply, "Have you no fear of God, for you are subject to the same condemnation? And indeed, we have been condemned justly, for the sentence we received corresponds to...

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The pope says I am the way the truth and the life,no man cometh to the Father but by me.Isn't that blasphemous and totally rejecting what Jesus said in John 14:6?Jesus said I am the way,and didn't say anything about a pope.So isn't that blasphemous? Why are you bearing false witness against your neighbor, the Pope? No Pope over the last 2,000 years has ever said this in reference to himself. In fact, in his new encyclical, Pope Benedict XVI wrote: Without God man neither knows which way to go, nor even understands who he is. In the face of the enormous problems surrounding the development of peoples, which almost make us yield to...

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Creation Museum says black people are the descendants of Ham, father of Canaan, whom Noah cursed to be “servant of servants”. Does it bother you that this kind of racism is embraced and promoted by creationists? Assuming what you state is true, yes, it does bother me. Racism is against the teachings of Jesus Christ and the Catholic Church: Created in the image of the one God and equally endowed with rational souls, all men have the same nature and the same origin. Redeemed by the sacrifice of Christ, all are called to participate in the same divine beatitude: all therefore enjoy an equal dignity....

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What is the prayer asking God to be forgiven for our sins? One is the Act of Contrition: My God, I am sorry for my sins with all my heart. In choosing to do wrong And failing to do good, I have sinned against you whom I should love above all things. I firmly intend, with your help, to do penance, to sin no more, and to avoid whatever leads me to sin. Amen. With love in Christ.

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Why do people say I found Jesus?Jesus wasn't lost you were.So shouldn't it be,Jesus found me? "I found Jesus" is a very Protestant way of thinking. Protestant Christians are very me and Jesus. Catholic Christians, on the other hand, are very Jesus and the Church (being the assembly of the People that God has called together from the ends of the earth) which includes me. Jesus does indeed find many people who are lost and searching. I am fortunate that I grew up in a...

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What are the differences between Priests, Vicars and Preachers? A preacher is anyone who spreads the Good News of Jesus Christ. A priest has been ordained in the name of Jesus Christ. One of his most important duties is to be a preacher. A vicar is a priest who has been appointed by the bishop to act as his deputy. With love in Christ.

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Do you think that's it's wrong for any religion to say that another religion is false? It seems that every religion has their own facts and (proof) that what they believe in is true. No. The freedom of speech and freedom of religion are not wrong. Over history, millions have been led away from false religions because people have spoken out with faith and reason. This is why the old Greek and Roman religions are now classified as mythology. It is also not wrong to condemn immoral activities that are part of some false religions including human sacrifice. With...

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Why is the website "www.God.com" a Christian website? When did they get the exclusive rights? Internet domain names are usually licensed on a first come, first served basis. No exclusive rights to the word or concept of God is inferred by the licensees of www.God.com. With love in Christ.

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Do you think you have to believe in heaven to believe in hell? (or other way round.) if you just dont believe in one then doesnt that kinda delete the other? No. There are plenty of people who believe in heaven but not in hell and vice versa. However basic Christianity believes in both. • Heaven • Heaven is eternal life with God; communion of life and love with the Trinity and all the blessed. Heaven is the state of supreme and definitive happiness, the goal of the deepest longings of humanity. • Hell • ...

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Are phophets liers? False prophets are liars. True prophets are inspired by God and are not liars. With love in Christ.

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So many questions about God on AB. What does that tell you? Only that many people have many questions about God. The desire for God is written in the human heart, because each person is created by God and for God; and God never ceases to draw each person to himself. With love in Christ.

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If there is life on other planets? Did Jesus go to die for them too? Maybe. The Catholic Church acknowledges the possibility of other intelligent life in the universe. Here are a couple of articles on the subject: Vatican: It's OK to believe in aliens: http://www.breitbart.com/article.php?id=D90KSE100&show_article=1 and http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/europe/7399661.stm Do space aliens have souls?:...

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Why do people find it so hard to not believe in an afterlife? Because then we would have to not believe in the one true God of Abraham and we will not deny our Creator. With love in Christ.

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Do you think we will see the come of Jesus soon? Probably not but you never know. "But of that day or hour, no one knows, neither the angels in heaven, nor the Son, but only the Father. Be watchful! Be alert! You do not know when the time will come." (Mark 13:32-33) Jesus told us in no uncertain terms that we were not to know when the end of the world would come but that we were always to be ready. Each new Christian...

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What's one thing you'd never hear God say? God would never say "I hate [this or that group of human beings]." God loves all people unconditionally. This means there are no conditions needed to be met to merit His love. God loves the worst sinner just as much as He loves the best saint. Being Love, God can do nothing else. This does not mean that He approves of all of our actions. There is a fundamental difference...

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Why is the Bible the most important book? The Bible is a collection of many writings by many authors over a period of hundreds of years. There are stories, histories, biographies and letters and political commentary. There are songs, poems, wise sayings, laws, and commandments. There are lessons about life and love and God. Jews believe the authors of the Jewish Scriptures (Old Testament) were inspired by God. Christians believe...

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If your grandparents gave you the Holy Bible would you read it and treasure it? The entire Christian faith including the Bible was handed down to us by our grandparents and I do treasure it. With love in Christ.

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We know that there are many clear mentions of Allah in the Bible and we're told there are many veiled references to Jesus in the OT. Are there ANY veiled references to Mohammed anywhere in the Bible, give quotes pl.? I do know know of any references (clear or veiled) to Muhammed (May Allah bless him and grant him peace) in the Bible. Muhammed was not born until about 570 C.E., about 500 years after the Bible was written. With love in Christ.

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If you read the bible,what were your thoughts? I think it is beautiful. The Bible is a collection of many inspired writings by many authors (and one Author) over a period of hundreds of years. There are stories, histories, biographies and letters and political commentary. There are songs, poems, wise sayings, laws, and commandments. There are lessons about life and love and God. The Bible's primary purpose is to teach us the...

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At my church there’s a coffee shop and bookshop. Would Jesus be angry about business being done in church like he was about the temple? It depends. If the coffee shop and bookstore take away from the worship and community of the Church then, yes, I think Jesus would not approve. If the coffee shop and bookstore make profit for individuals then, yes, I think Jesus would not approve. But if the coffee shop and bookstore add to the worship and community of the Church and are run in either a non-profit manner or where...

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I love how China outlawed christianity,yet God is doing such a wonderful work there.People are being saved left and right in China.Christians havebeen put to death for two thou.years.Yet the church of Christ keeps marching forward.What are your thoughts? There is little or no freedom of religion in China. The neighborhood Catholic Churches in China are under the authority of the Chinese government, not the Pope. The Chinese Patriotic Catholic Association is a division of the People's Republic of China's Religious Affairs Bureau to exercise state supervision over mainland China's Catholics. The Communist Party of China wants...

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If Jesus Christ had been given the 'electric chair' would you wear the same symbol on a chain around your neck? Very possibly. The MOST important thing that Jesus did for us was die for our sins to give us the gift of everlasting life. He did rise from the dead but rising from the dead did not open the gates of heaven for us, dying for our sins did. The crucifix in no way denies the Resurrection of Jesus Christ. The Crucifixion of Jesus Christ is the MOST important point in all of history. ...

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God is...? God is: • The infinite divine being • One in being yet three Persons: . • Father . • Son . • Holy Spirit God has revealed himself as: • The "One who is" • Truth • Creator of all that is • The author of divine revelation • The source of salvation And, of course, God is love. For more information, see...

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If children weren't forced to go to church by their parents, would there be less Christians? Yes. A proper exposure to God and religion can help to counteract the brainwashing that popular culture is constantly throwing at our children in books, movies, TV, songs, advertisements, and even video games. Popular culture is constantly bombarding us with intensive, not-so-forcible indoctrination, aimed at setting up worldly convictions and attitudes. Popular culture comes at us...

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To Christians .. Didn't Jesus cry and beg to be saved according to the Bible?! ..".."My God, my God, why have you forsaken me?" {Matthew 27:46}.. If Jesus's intention was to be a sacrifice, why would he "Beg" and "Pray" to God to be saved !!!? If a Christian was dying and said, "Our Father, who art in heaven" then every other Christian who heard her would have know that she was reciting the Lord's Prayer. In the same way, when Jesus cried out on the cross, "My God, my God, why have you abandoned me?" He was reciting a prayer. These are the first words of the 22nd psalm, one of the lamentation psalms....

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If an act of God is called a miracle what is the opposite called? A miracle has no opposite. Opposites imply dualism. Christianity is very nondualistic. Dualism is the view that two fundamental concepts exist, which often oppose each other, such as good vs evil, light vs dark, or male vs female. Christianity is very non-dualistic. The God absolute and infinite. The devil is an opposing character, but is subordinate to God. The Christian faith...

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I don't believe in God yet I have a fascination with angels, esp. Archangels such as Raphael, Gabriel, Michael, Uriel etc. Does this mean that I believe in them? Probably. St. Augustine says: "'Angel' is the name of their office, not of their nature. If you seek the name of their nature, it is ‘spirit'; if you seek the name of their office, it is ‘angel': from what they are, ‘spirit,' from what they do, ‘angel.'" With their whole beings the angels are servants and messengers of God....

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Could God be a woman? Catholics believe that God transcends the human distinction between the sexes. It is traditional and scriptural to address God as He or Him. However, if you wish, it would not be wrong to address God as She or Her. Remember immediately after describing God as a shepherd looking for his lost sheep, Jesus describes God as a woman looking for her lost coin (Luke 15:8-10). For more...

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Do you care about betaying God,or making him mad? Not really. But I worry about hurting my relationship with Him (or Her). Sin is a deliberate thought, word, deed, or omission contrary to the eternal law of God. In other words, sin is anything that hurts your relationship with God. With love in Christ.

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What is the Christian standpoint on masturbation - ie is it considered a sin or not? Judeo-Christian tradition has taught for thousands of years: 1. Single people should be celibate. 2. Married people should be faithful to each other (adultery is wrong). The Catholic Church recognizes the power of sex when it teaches, "Sexuality affects all aspects of the human person in the unity of his body and soul." Chastity means the successful integration of sexuality...

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Will I be able to get Jesus' autograph at the second coming? I hope so. But it will probably depend on what side you end up on. With love in Christ.

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Do you think it`s okay for Christians to believe in Karma? Believing that your good or bad actions affect all those around you is basic Christian doctrine. And although sin may be forgiven by God, you will have to live with its affects for the rest of your life. Other parts of Karma is not in tune with Christianity. The part that how you live in this life will affect future lives. Christians do not believe in reincarnation. How we get to heaven...

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Do you believe in karma, and why? No. Believing that your good or bad actions affect all those around you is basic Christian doctrine. And although sin may be forgiven by God, you will have to live with its affects for the rest of your life. Other parts of Karma is not in tune with Christianity. The part that how you live in this life will affect future lives. Christians do not believe in reincarnation. How we get to...

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Those confused people who think Jesus=God, how do they figure a peace-loving Jewish guy was burning entire cities down just a few years earlier (Sodom, Gomorrah, etc...) That doesn't sound very prince-of-peace-ly. God did not change between the Old and New Testaments but our understanding of who and what God has developed dramatically over the centuries. Even a close look between the early and later writings of the Old Testament show a growth in our understanding of God. For example: 2 Samuel 24:1: The LORD'S anger against Israel flared again, and he incited David against the Israelites by...

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Is god a superstition, concept, illusion or just a delusion? God is much more than any of the above. God is: • The infinite divine being • One in being yet three Persons: . • Father . • Son . • Holy Spirit God has revealed himself as: • The "One who is" • Truth • Creator of all that is • The author of divine revelation • The source of salvation And, of course,...

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Christians, is it possible to lose one's salvation? Please explain and tell by what authority you maintain your belief. Catholics do not believe in once saved, always saved. Saved Christians have the freedom to fully reject God and their salvation. We call this mortal sin. 1 John 5:16-17 - If anyone sees his brother sinning, if the sin is not deadly, he should pray to God and he will give him life. This is only for those whose sin is not deadly. There is such a thing as deadly sin, about which I do not say...

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Do you think someone who didn't believe in god could run the USA better ,worse or not at all? Yes. An Atheist could be a better or a worse president than other presidents. The real question is: Would the people vote for an Atheist candidate? Or a Jewish candidate? Or a Muslim Candidate? With love in Christ.

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How long (years) do you think God has been around? All of them and then some. Revelation 1:8 states: "I am the Alpha and the Omega," says the Lord God, "the one who is and who was and who is to come, the almighty." Alpha is the fist letter of the Greek alphabet. Omega is the last letter. God is revealing the truth that He (or She) is eternal. He has been here from before the beginning (the alpha) and will be...

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Catholics: Would you consider altar serving to be a vocation or a minister of the altar or something of the such? Serving at the alter of God is a liturgical ministry. With love in Christ.

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If a being were all-powerful, with the self-confidence that comes with omnipotence, would it make any sense at all for it to demand that lesser beings worship it? Yes. We were created to "love the Lord, your God, with all your heart, with all your soul, and with all your mind." You might say it is in our DNA. When we do not direct our love to our Creator then we have a bad tendency to direct it toward false gods. The First Commandment forbids idolatry. Man commits idolatry whenever he honors and reveres a creature in place of God, whether...

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What is the significance of the transfiguration of Jesus Christ? The Transfiguration was a foretaste of the Kingdom. For a moment Jesus discloses his divine glory, confirming Peter's confession that Jesus is the Christ, the Son of the living God. Jesus also reveals that he will have to go by the way of the cross at Jerusalem in order to "enter into his glory". The Byzantine Liturgy of the Feast of the Transfiguration includes this...

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What do you think about the first commandment: "You shall not have any other gods before me."? Do you feel that God is acknowledging the existance (or the possibility) of other Deities? The First Commandment forbids idolatry. Man commits idolatry whenever he honors and reveres a creature in place of God, whether this be gods or demons (for example, satanism), power, pleasure, race, ancestors, the state, money, etc. In the lands that surrounded Israel, there were many who worshiped false gods including the Egyptians. Later the Jews had to deal with the Greek and Roman gods...

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What do you think of people who go to worship only on major religious holidays? Although not ideal, it is better than not attending at all. They should be welcomed and encouraged when they come to worship, not lectured or shunned. With love in Christ.

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If Jesus Christ was real then how come in school we do not learn about him.( public school ) Good question. This is a serious breakdown in education in the United States. Real history has religion woven through and through. Real current events has religion woven through and through. A certain amount of religious literacy needs to be taught to the citizens of a country just so they will know what is going on in the world and more importantly why it is happening. It is...

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For both believers and non believers; if you believe in Satan, what do you think he looks like? If you don't believe, imagine you do for two seconds, what do you come up with? Satan is "a liar and the father of lies." (Jn 8:44) He is a fallen angel and can probabaly appear however he wishes. "But deliver us from evil." The last petition to our Father is also included in Jesus' prayer: "I am not asking you to take them out of the world, but I ask you to protect them from the evil one." (Jn 17:15) In this petition, evil is...

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Why do some people waste their time going to church when they clearly don't learn anything from it and become better? Who are we to judge what people get out of going to church? We should not absent ourselves from the assembly, as some do, but encourage one another; and this all the more because you see that the Day draws near (Hebrews 10:25). Christianity is not a spectator sport. Christianity (among other things) requires that you: • Worship your creator • Develop your relationship...

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Can you accept the possibility that God might just be female? Catholics believe that God transcends the human distinction between the sexes. It is traditional and scriptural to address God as He or Him. However, if you wish, it would not be wrong to address God as She or Her. Remember immediately after describing God as the Good Shepherd, Jesus describes God as a woman looking for her lost coin (Luke 15:8-10). For more information, see the...

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Does the world really need Religion? Yes. The desire for God is written in the human heart, because each person is created by God and for God; and God never ceases to draw each person to himself. In response to this desire, most religions are humanity sincerely reaching out for God. In Judaism and Christianity, God is reaching out for humanity and we respond. Religion is a set of beliefs and practices followed by...

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"Be submissive to your husband" So says the Bible. In these parts where I live, some women aren't allowed to share their views and opinions. Its considered rude, where and when the man is present. Is that right or is that wrong? The husband should fulfill his duty toward his wife, and likewise the wife toward her husband. A wife does not have authority over her own body, but rather her husband, and similarly a husband does not have authority over his own body, but rather his wife. (1 Corinthians 7:3-4) This sounds like equality to me. Also in a Catholic marriage, the bride and groom pronounce the same vows with no...

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Do you believe in fate or freewill? Free will. When God, in the beginning, created man, he made him subject to his own free choice. (Sirach 15:14) God created man a rational being, conferring on him the dignity of a person who can initiate and control his own actions. "God willed that man should be 'left in the hand of his own counsel,' so that he might of his own accord seek his Creator and freely attain...

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Did God in creating man overestimated his ability? No, God is all knowing and does not need to estimate anything. However mankind overestimated their ability when they turned away from God and committed the Original Sin. We still have a bad habit of overstimating our ability to get along without God. With love in Christ.

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Does anyone believe that loved ones spirits can watch over us? How about not so good spirits? This is a common Christian, especially Catholic, belief called the Communion of Saints. Catholics share the belief in the Communion of Saints with many other Christians, including the Eastern Orthodox, Anglican, Episcopal, and Methodist Churches. The Communion of Saints is the belief where all saints are intimately related in the Body of Christ, a family. When you die and go to heaven,...

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Think about this and answer honestly. Does your religeon or belief system encourage you to be judgemental and/or hateful? No. The Catholic Church emphasizes personal responsibility and a strong sense of right and wrong but the direction is inward, not outward. "Stop judging, that you may not be judged." (Matthew 7:1) This is followed by "You hypocrite, remove the wooden beam from your eye first; then you will see clearly to remove the splinter from your brother's eye." (Matthew...

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So I am going on a retreat this weekend, and we are going to go to Confession there, I have never been to Confession there, and I usually confess face to face, should I go ahead and confess face to face? Receive the forgiveness of God in whatever way feels best to you. With love in Christ.

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Are Men are more intelligent than women?as religions claim! What religions claim that men are more intelligent than women? Sexism is against the teachings of Jesus Christ and the Catholic Church: Created in the image of the one God and equally endowed with rational souls, all men have the same nature and the same origin. Redeemed by the sacrifice of Christ, all are called to participate in the same divine beatitude: all therefore enjoy an equal...

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How would you tell your parents that you were going to go into the religious life? Because I am seriously thinking about becoming a nun, how would I break the news to my parents if ever I decide to become a nun? Be honest and firm but respectful. Ask them to support you and pray for you as you follow God's call. God bless. With love in Christ.

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How do you confess face-to-face? Catholic confession. Reconciliation is a sacrament meant to be a healing encounter between God and the penitent, and there is no need to worry about exactly what to say or do. This is one way how to go to Confession • Get yourself ready by making your examination of conscience. You enter the confessional. You can choose to talk to the priest face to face or anonymously behind a screen. •...

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Matthew 21:43 ((Therefore say I unto you, The kingdom of God shall be taken from you, and given to a nation bringing forth the fruits thereof)) what is this nation? The New American Bible translates the line this way: Therefore, I say to you, the kingdom of God will be taken away from you and given to a people that will produce its fruit. The people that will produce its fruit are believing Jews and Gentiles, the church of Jesus Christ. With love in Christ.

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Which sins are forgivable by the Pope? None. The Catholic Church believes that "Only God forgives sin." When a penitent person asks God for forgiveness, his (or her) sins are immediately forgiven. Catholics also believe that when someone sins they not only hurt their relationship with God, they also injure the entire church, the body of Christ. Jesus said to them again, "Peace be with you. As the Father...

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If God was one of us, would he have to go to church to talk to himself? I love the song "One of Us" by Joan Osborne. Yes, God was one of us in Jesus Christ who is God the Son. God the Son did go to synagogue and Temple to talk to God the Father. God being a holy Trinity is a bit complicated. With love in Christ.

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What does the bible say about pork? The Mosaic Law in the Old Testament had many dietary guidelines including not eating swine (pork). For Christians, Jesus fulfilled the Law of Moses. Christians are not held to the ceremonial parts of the Mosaic Law concerning of dietary purity, temple worship and sacrifices. Jesus said, "It is not what enters one's mouth that defiles that person; but what comes out of the mouth...

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What does the H stand for in Jesus H. Christ? The "H" stands for "Harold," from the Lord's Prayer, "Our Father, who art in heaven, Harold be thy name." (just kidding) Actually nobody knows what the "H" stands for. But the most reasonable theory seems to be "Holy" as in Jesus Holy Christ. This is a common blasphemy in the South which was then shortened to "H" by...

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Only some people take the Bible literally. How do other Christians read it? Please give examples. The Catholic Church uses three criteria for interpreting Scripture: + Be especially attentive "to the content and unity of the whole Scripture" + Read the Scripture within "the living Tradition of the whole Church" + Be attentive to the analogy of faith In addition, the four senses of Scripture insure that we receive all its richness. These senses are: + Literal -...

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Do you think it's wrong to merge different spiritual beliefs? Most of the time, yes. How do you merge the Catholic and Orthodox belief that Christ is really present in the Eucarist with the Protestant belief that Communion is just a symbol? Any merging will damage both beliefs. With love in Christ

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Does anyone know when the raptur will happen for sure Yes. Only God the Father knows. "But of that day or hour, no one knows, neither the angels in heaven, nor the Son, but only the Father. Be watchful! Be alert! You do not know when the time will come." (Mark 13:32-33) Jesus told us in no uncertain terms that we were not to know when the end of the world would come but that we were always to be ready. Each new Christian...

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Is it true that Jesus didn't eat food for 33 years? No. The Bible records Jesus sharing meals many times during his 33 year life on Earth. But he did fast for 40 days in the desert at the beginning of His ministry. I suggest you read the Bible and find out for yourself. With love in Christ.

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Do you think regardless of what kind of life they live, Gays and Lesbians will automatically go to hell? Of course not. Created in the image of the one God and equally endowed with rational souls, all men have the same nature and the same origin. Redeemed by the sacrifice of Christ, all are called to participate in the same divine beatitude: all therefore enjoy an equal dignity. The Catholic Church believes there is nothing sinful about being homosexual. But all unmarried people (homosexual,...

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Isn't spirituality another form of religion? Spirituality is how one applies and lives out her or his religious beliefs and practices. The desire for God is written in the human heart, because each person is created by God and for God; and God never ceases to draw each person to himself. In response to this desire, most religions are humanity sincerely reaching out for God. In Judaism and Christianity, God is reaching out for...

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Why does "the flying spaghetti monster" have it's own sub-category? The Flying Spaghetti Monster (FSM) is satiric fiction and should not be confused with real religion. The FSM was created in 2005, by Bobby Henderson in an open letter to the Kansas State Board of Education prior to the Kansas evolution hearings as an argument against the teaching of intelligent design in biology classes. Here is the letter: http://www.venganza.org/about/open-letter Mr....

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Brainstorming time.. How can we bankrupt the churches? I like turning in everything they do to raise funds to the IRS no matter how mundane even if it's a kiddie carwash for gawd. Make em account for every penny. Other ideas? In 1819, John Marshall, Chief Supreme Court Justice of the United States, wrote "The power to tax involves the power to destroy". If the government had the power to tax churches then the government would have an enormous power to interfere with the freedom of religion of all citizens. Recent events where Congress, in just a day ot two, increased the taxes of the AIG bonuses to...

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Is idol worship a primitive practice? Yes, it is also a modern practice. The First Commandment forbids idolatry. Man commits idolatry whenever he honors and reveres a creature in place of God, whether this be gods or demons (for example, satanism), power, pleasure, race, ancestors, the state, money, etc. In the lands that surrounded Israel, there were many who worshiped false gods including the Egyptians. Later the Jews had...

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Does God have an immediate/extended family; is God one-of-a-kind? God is complicated. First, God is a Holy Trinity, three persons in one true God, the Father, the Son, and the Holy Spirit. This is a kind of immediate family. Next, God is one-of-a-kind. There is no other like Him (or Her). So God is also alone. Finally, God has allowed human beings to become HIs adopted sons and daughters, an extended family. With love in Christ.

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Why do people who call themselves Christians believe in capital punishment? Catholics believe that capital punishment is only permissible when there is no other way to defend human lives. From a Catholic point of view: Jesus, John 8:1-11, spares a women guilty of adultery whom the Mosaic Law said should be stoned to death. If the guilty person's identity and responsibility has been fully determined then non-lethal means to defend and protect the...

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Where do dead angels go? Often read of great battles, St Michael slaying the dragon... if an angel is killed in battle, while in Heaven, where does he/she go? Angels do not die. Like human souls they have a beginning but no end. Satan and the other fallen angels were defeated and cast out of heaven but they were not killed or destroyed. St. Augustine says: "'Angel' is the name of their office, not of their nature. If you seek the name of their nature, it is ‘spirit'; if you seek the name of their office, it is...

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"False gods": A. don't exist B. are servants of THE ONE TRUE GOD C. are overmatched competitors against THE ONE TRUE GOD? C. The First Commandment forbids idolatry. Man commits idolatry whenever he honors and reveres a creature in place of God, whether this be gods or demons (for example, satanism), power, pleasure, race, ancestors, the state, money, etc. In the lands that surrounded Israel, there were many who worshiped false gods including the Egyptians. Later the Jews had to deal with the Greek and Roman...

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"As to the damned, there is no hope; no prayer can help them and we can't pray formally for those in Hell" - why not? What about the chance of "Infinite Mercy"? God will not force his mercy onto anyone who does not want it. I like to think of it this way. The only way a person will go to hell is if they want to. God in His (or Her) unlimited love has given us free will to choose. Our most important choice is to freely decide to accept or reject God's constant offer of spending eternity with Him in heaven. God will respect the choice to...

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" it is easier for a camel to go through the eye of a needle, than for a rich man to enter the kingdom of God." (Matthew 19:24). Why do you think jesus feel this way about the rich? This was not a dislike of the rich but pity for them. Their wealth tends gets in the way of their relationship with God and their fellow human beings. Remember Christians believe that no one (rich or poor) can earn or deserve to enter heaven. All are saved by the grace of God. With love in Christ.

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What does "Repent" mean? Feeling sorry means feeling sympathy, pity, or regret. This can be at any amount from true repentance to just being sorry you got caught. Repentance, or contrition, is sorrow of the soul and hatred for the sin committed, together with a resolution not to sin again. Contrition is the most important act of the penitent, and is necessary for forgiveness Here is a common Catholic prayer of...

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I thought Scientology is something to do with science? Is that so? Maybe thier creed will shine some light on your question: 98% of the Nicene Creed (from the year 325) of the Catholic Church talks about our belief in God: We believe in one God, the Father, the Almighty, maker of heaven and earth, of all that is seen and unseen. We believe in one Lord, Jesus Christ, the only Son of God, eternally begotten of the Father, God from God, Light from...

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What's the point of prayer? Prayer is the elevation of the mind and heart to God: + In praise of his glory + In petition for some desired good + In thanksgiving for a good received + In intercession for others before God Through prayer the Christian experiences a communion with God through Christ in the Church. "For me, prayer is a surge of the heart; it is a simple look turned toward heaven, it is a cry of...

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Did the Jesus story come from pagan beliefs, such as Mithraism? No. Mithraism is a pagan religion consisting mainly of the cult of the ancient Indo-Iranian Sun-god Mithra. The similarity between Mithra and Christ struck even early observers, such as Justin, Tertullian, and other Church Fathers spoke of in their writings. In recent times, some have suggested Christianity is but an adaptation of Mithraism. Against these erroneous and unscientific...

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Regardless of your religion, does anything make you more uncomfortable than a complete stranger saying "I'd like to talk to you about Jesus"? Yes. How about a complete stranger saying "I'd like to talk to you about Satan"? With love in Christ.

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What if I told you that in the Bible it says that Jesus drank wine (not grape juice) and ate fish he caught in the Sea of Galilee? I would say the Catholic Church has thought that for about 2,000 years. Jesus told them, "Fill the jars with water." So they filled them to the brim. Then he told them, "Draw some out now and take it to the headwaiter." So they took it. And when the headwaiter tasted the water that had become wine, ... (John 2:7-9) Wine is used throughout both the Old and New...

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What religeon or belief system causes the most harm to this world and its inhabitants? Consider four of the largest Atheistic experiments in history: • The executions and repression of the Reign of Terror following the French Revolution • The Soviet Union • Communist China • North Korea With love in Christ.

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What has God given you? Everything. Humility is the virtue which acknowledges that all we have and all we accomplish is God's work not ours. The opposite of humility is the sin of pride. Pride in yourself is undue self-esteem or self-love, which seeks attention and honor and sets oneself in competition with God. Pride in things like your heritage, your nation, and your children are just being thankful...

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Do you pray to the Lord? Yes. Prayer is the elevation of the mind and heart to God: + In praise of his glory + In petition for some desired good + In thanksgiving for a good received + In intercession for others before God Through prayer the Christian experiences a communion with God through Christ in the Church. "For me, prayer is a surge of the heart; it is a simple look turned toward heaven, it is...

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Why is it so easy for everyone to believe in evolution but when it comes to believing in God everyone questions God but they don't question the bacteria and the monkey's that they claim we come from? Almost 90% of the world believes in God. This does not sound like everyone questioning the existance of God to me. The small populations of Atheists and Creationists keep trying to convince the rest of the world that we have to choose between God and Science. But this is not true. Most Christians do not take the stories of creation in the Bible literally. Catholics believe the book of...

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When is Jesus expected to return? At any moment between now and the end of the world. "But of that day or hour, no one knows, neither the angels in heaven, nor the Son, but only the Father. Be watchful! Be alert! You do not know when the time will come." (Mark 13:32-33) Jesus told us in no uncertain terms that we were not to know when the end of the world would come but that we were always to be ready. Each...

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Does prayer work? Yes, but not necessarily in ways you expect. Prayer is the elevation of the mind and heart to God: + In praise of his glory + In petition for some desired good + In thanksgiving for a good received + In intercession for others before God Through prayer the Christian experiences a communion with God through Christ in the Church. "For me, prayer is a surge of the heart; it is a...

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Why *WOULD* thousands of scientists carry out a 150 years hoax anyway? Good question. The small populations of Atheists and Creationists keep trying to convince the rest of the world that we have to choose between God and Science. But this is not true. Most Christians do not take the stories of creation in the Bible literally. Catholics believe the book of Genesis tells religious truth and not necessarily historical fact. One of the religious truths is...

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What, to you, is prayer? Prayer is the elevation of the mind and heart to God: + In praise of his glory + In petition for some desired good + In thanksgiving for a good received + In intercession for others before God Through prayer the Christian experiences a communion with God through Christ in the Church. "For me, prayer is a surge of the heart; it is a simple look turned toward heaven, it is a cry of...

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I believe that prayer changes things. Do you? Yes. Prayer is the elevation of the mind and heart to God: + In praise of his glory + In petition for some desired good + In thanksgiving for a good received + In intercession for others before God Through prayer the Christian experiences a communion with God through Christ in the Church. "For me, prayer is a surge of the heart; it is a simple look turned toward heaven, it is...

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Why should I respect your religion? Yes, within reason. We need not respect religions that condone things like human sacrifice. Created in the image of the one God and equally endowed with rational souls, all men have the same nature and the same origin. Redeemed by the sacrifice of Christ, all are called to participate in the same divine beatitude: all therefore enjoy an equal dignity. We should respect every human being...

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Can God dance? If yes, what style of dance would God prefer?Can God feel self-doubt? Can God have sex? Can God catch a cold or get sick? Can God dance? Yes, Jesus, God the Son, would have danced with his Jewish family and friends. If yes, what style of dance would God prefer? I would guess dances that show joy but that is just a guess. Can God feel self-doubt? Not really. God knows everything and therefore self-doubt would be a bit of a contradiction. Can God have sex? Jesus could have had sex but chose...

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"Fix reason firmly in her seat, and call to her tribunal every fact, every opinion. Question with boldness even the existence of a God; because, if there be one, he must more approve of the homage of reason, than that of blindfolded fear." WDYT? Thomas Jefferson was a Deist. A deist rejects revelation or authority as a source of belief, believing in God purely on rational grounds. The deists of the 17th and 18th century generally viewed God as the original creator of the universe and its laws but rejected the concept of God’s continuing involvement in creation. I prefer the use of faith and reason. Human reason is the spark...

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Can You Prove GOD Is Not Real? No. Trying to prove a negative is a logical fallacy called argumentum ad ignorantiam ("appeal to ignorance") which claims either a premise false only because it has not been proven true. However modern astrophysics is coming close to proving that God exists. Newton's Third Law of Motion states "For every action there is equal and opposite reaction." Every...

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"Satan is the best friend the Church has ever had, as he has kept it in business all these years." --A. S. LaVey. Discuss. I disagree. The devil has been the enemy about whom we were told. The Church would have a much easier time of things without the influence of Satan. "But deliver us from evil." The last petition to our Father is also included in Jesus' prayer: "I am not asking you to take them out of the world, but I ask you to protect them from the evil one." (Jn 17:15) In...

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If jesus died for all our sins why is there a hell Some of us do not want to accept Jesus' gift and want to continue forever without God. I like to think of it this way. The only way a person will go to hell is if they want to. God in His (or Her) unlimited love has given us free will to choose. Our most important choice is to freely decide to accept or reject God's constant offer of spending eternity with Him in heaven. God...

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Why does it seem so much that Mary is the catholic churches God?It seems you hear them talk about Mary more than Christ Himself.Why is this? Mostly because people listen to anti-Catholics instead of Catholics. If you ever went to a Catholic Mass or Baptism or Marriage or Funeral then you would know that we believe that God is God and the Blessed Virgin Mary is a Saint, one of God's creations. One example, in the Pope's new encyclical "Caritas in Veritate", the Virgin Mary is mentioned once at the end,...

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In Genesis, God told Adam and Eve not to eat from the tree of knowledge. However, until they ate from it, they could not distinguish good and evil so they couldn't know that disobeying God was wrong. So why is it considered a sin? The account of the Creation in Genesis uses figurative language, but affirms a primeval event, a deed that took place at the beginning of the history of man. Revelation gives us the certainty of faith that the whole of human history is marked by the original fault freely committed by our first parents. If we assume that Evolution is true, the scenario might happen like this. A manlike being...

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To all Christians...(Question on Christian Metaphysics) ....... Why did God sacrifice Himself to Himself in order to correct a situation he started Himself !? Out of love. Out of love, God gave us free will and responsibility so that we can freely choose to love Him (or Her). We chose to reject God. Out of love, God sacrificed Himself in order to correct the situation. Out of love, would you not give your life for your children? With love in Christ.

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What, to you, might be considered a sin? Sin is a deliberate thought, word, deed, or omission contrary to the eternal law of God. In other words, sin is anything that hurts your relationship with God. For more information, see the Catechism of the Catholic Church: http://www.usccb.org/catechism/text/pt3sect1chpt1art8.shtml With love in Christ.

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Is the Flying Spaghetti Monster a sufficiently 'jealous' god that He demands to be the only god worthy of worship? Am I, in other words, free to worship other deities in addition to Him? The Flying Spaghetti Monster (FSM) is satiric fiction. The FSM was created in 2005, by Bobby Henderson in an open letter to the Kansas State Board of Education prior to the Kansas evolution hearings as an argument against the teaching of intelligent design in biology classes. Here is the letter: http://www.venganza.org/about/open-letter Mr. Henderson explained, "I don't have a...

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Can someone become a christian without reading the bible or going to church? Of course. Most new Christians become Christian because of evangelization and not reading the Bible or going to church. (Although reading the bible and going to church is strongly encouraged after you become a Christian.) Evangelization is giving witness to God as revealed through Jesus Christ in the Holy Spirit in a simple and direct manner. It includes the renewing of humanity, witness,...

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Were you born into a religion or did you choose one? Both. I am a lifelong Catholic. When I was old enough to think for myself, I looked around at all of my spiritual options and then realized that Catholicism: + Answered all my questions + Satisfied both my faith and my reason + Inspired both great learning and great spirituality With love in Christ.

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Why there is so many contradicting verses in the holy bible? The Bible is a collection of many writings by many authors over a period of hundreds of years. There are stories, histories, biographies and letters and political commentary. There are songs, poems, wise sayings, laws, and commandments. There are lessons about life and love and God. Jews believe the authors of the Jewish Scriptures (Old Testament) were inspired by God. Christians believe...

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If my father was jewish could choose to become catholic? Wouldn't that be disrespecting both religions then? Anyone can choose to become a Catholic Christian and, if done with sincerity, without disrepecting the Catholic Church. I am not Jewish and will not attempt to answer their part of the question. With love in Christ.

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So, if I believe in Jesus, Allah will damn me but If I believe in Allah, then Jesus won't save me. What to do? Jews, Christians, and Muslims all worship the one true God of Abraham. "Allah" is just the word "God" in Arabic. Arabic speaking Christians pray to Allah. The language does not matter: • Allah in Arabic • God in English • Dieu in French • Theos in Greek • Dei in Latin • Dios in Spanish Remember God is the title or role and not...

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How many angels do you have watching over you? I do not actually know. Some Bible verses that reference "guardian" angels are: See that you do not despise one of these little ones, for I say to you that their angels in heaven always look upon the face of my heavenly Father. (Matthew 18:10) When the poor man died, he was carried away by angels to the bosom of Abraham. (Luke 16:22) The angel of the LORD, who encamps with...

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Atheist think hitler&stalin are christians,who are in hell according to the bible.& all unbelievers go to hell according to the bible,& true christians who are described by 1 John are in heaven.Who are hitler & stalin more like?True Christian or atheist? Stalin, a confirmed Atheist, was the leader of the Soviet Union, one of the most bloody Atheistic experiments in history. Although Hitler was raised in a Catholic family, he turned away from Christianity at an early age. Automatic excommunication happens when Catholics commit certain offensives. This happens as soon as the offense is committed. Adolf Hitler committed the following...

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Satan believes in God,so would that make atheist more evil than satan? No. Atheists just ignore God. Satan actively works against God. "But deliver us from evil." The last petition to our Father is also included in Jesus' prayer: "I am not asking you to take them out of the world, but I ask you to protect them from the evil one." (Jn 17:15) In this petition, evil is not an abstraction, but refers to a person, Satan, the Evil...

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What do you think heaven looks like? Of all things to which Jesus could have compared heaven, He chose to compare it with a great feast. (Matthew 22:1-14, 25:10, Luke 15:23) Heaven is pictured as a wonderful banquet (probably with cookies), filled with happy guests, and filled with the warmth of love and friendship. "Behold, I have prepared my banquet, my calves and fattened cattle are killed, and everything is ready;...

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Muslims just blew up two hotels in Jakarta?Killing 9 and hurting 50.Thoughts? To be fair you should say "Radical Fundamentalist Muslims ..." So-called Christian terrorists like those who blow up abortion clinics and assassinate abortion doctors are not really Christians. They are acting against all Christian principles. In the same way, mainstream Islam declares that so-called Islamic terrorists are not really Muslims. With love in Christ.

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Are you most deterred from Christianity because you don't feel like you could fit in with the people at church? No. I am not deterred from Christianity at all. With love in Christ.

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Do you think people can be possessed by a demon or is it just them going mental? The Catholic Church believes that real demonic possessions are rare but possible, so they keep a few exorcists around just in case. Catholics have been casting out demons ever since Jesus and the Apostles did it. Modern psychology says that most of the people who had demons cast out of them were probably miraculously cured from schizophrenia and other mental illnesses. But their cures...

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If your religion is popular and considered mainstream, and is rarely spoken against, is that evidence that the teachings of your Church are Biblical? Yes, there are over one billion Catholics. Yes and no, some consider the Catholic Church mainstream and some do not. No, the Catholic Church is frequently spoken against. The evidence that Catholic teachings biblical is in the Bible and not necessarily in the actions of those who disagree with us. With love in Christ.

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Christian: Is your church pre-dominantly of one race? Why might other ethnic groups feel welcomed only to visit but NOT to stay and join your church? No. For example, the 270 million Catholics of African descent in more than 59 countries represent about 25% of the one billion Roman Catholics throughout the world. Most Black Catholics are in Africa. However there are about 3 million in the United States. Black Catholic statistics: http://www.nbccongress.org/black-catholics/worldwide-count-black-catholics-01.asp and...

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Why do missionaries try to convert everybody to their religion? Haven't they ever considered that maybe somebody doesn't want to be converted or doesn't like their religion? Jesus, God the Son commanded us to: Go, therefore, and make disciples of all nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the holy Spirit, teaching them to observe all that I have commanded you. (Matthew 29:19-20) The mission of the Church is to proclaim and establish the Kingdom of God begun by Jesus Christ among all peoples. For more information, see the...

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Are Elijah and Jesus the same person? "Elijah went up to heaven" -2 Kings 2:11 and "None but Christ ever ascended into heaven" - John 3:13 No. Elijah was taken up to heaven. Jesus ascended. The actions are a bit different. Also Elijah and Moses stand on either side of Jesus at the Transfiguration. See Matthew 17:1-9, Mark 9:2-8, Luke 9:28-36. With love in Christ.

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Did death and sin supposedly enter the world through one man? Original sin is the sin by which the first human beings disobeyed the commandment of God, choosing to follow their own will rather than God's will. As a consequence they lost the grace of original holiness, and became subject to the law of death; sin became universally present in the world. Besides the personal sin of Adam and Eve, original sin describes the fallen state of human...

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Marriage is a religious ceremony, so what is your view of non-religious people getting married? Is it insulting to the religion to cherry-pick the parts that suit? The desire for God is written in the human heart, because each person is created by God and for God; and God never ceases to draw each person to himself. In response to this desire, most religions are humanity sincerely reaching out for God. In Judaism and Christianity, God is reaching out for humanity and we respond. Even people who are not religious feel the pull of their Creator...

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If Jesus was God ... Then why Jesus said (speaking to God): [ Jn:17:3 ]- [ And this is life eternal, that they might know thee the ONLY true God, and Jesus Christ, whom thou hast sent. ] ... This states that Jesus was a MESSENGER NOT GOD! We have been saying that Jesus is God since the Apostle Thomas said, "My Lord and my God!" (John 20:28) And John 1:1 "In the beginning was the Word, and the Word was with God, and the Word was God." and John 1:14 "And the Word became flesh and dwelt among us, and we beheld His glory, the glory as of the only begotten of the Father, full of grace and truth." ...

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Do people that beleive in evolution beleive in god as well Yes. Most people who believe in Evolution are Theists. The small populations of Atheists and Creationists keep trying to convince the rest of the world that we have to choose between God and Science. But this is not true. Most Christians do not take the stories of creation in the Bible literally. Catholics believe the book of Genesis tells religious truth and not necessarily historical...

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Are God and Jesus the same person? No. They are one God in three persons. The doctrine of the Holy Trinity states there is one true God who is made up of three separate but equal persons, the Father, the Son (Jesus Christ), and the Holy Spirit. The Bible does not contain the word Trinity. However, the Holy Trinity is hinted at repeatedly in both the Old and New Testaments. For many biblical references, see:...

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What would you give the Pope? How about a few dollar for Peter's Pence? Peter's Pence is the name given to the financial support offered by the faithful to the Holy Father as a sign of their sharing in the concern of Successor of Peter for the many different needs of the Universal Church and for the relief of those most in need. ...

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Do you think Atheist really should be called Atheist? They say they "Don't believe in God" but saying you don't believe in "him" is pretty much making a point that there is a God. Don't you think? I find it interesting that Atheists do not want Atheism classified as a religion but they do want the legal protections that comes from the Freedom of Religion to not believe in God. Have you ever seen Atheists thank Theists for inventing the concept of Freedom of Religion, including the freedom in our Constitution, and fighting and dying to protect that freedom so that they have the legal...

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Why would Jesus want us to eat his body and drink his blood? Jesus said: "I am the living bread that came down from heaven; if any one eats of this bread, he will live for ever; ... he who eats my flesh and drinks my blood has eternal life and ... abides in me, and I in him" (Jn 6:51, 54, 56). At the Last Supper, Jesus said, “Take this bread. It is my body.” Then he said, “Take this and drink. This is my blood. Do this in...

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If you were born, abandoned and grew up alone on a deserted island, and never knew anything of Jesus or God's existence, and died alone a number of years later... would that mean that because you never followed God's path you would go to hell? No. The Catholic Church believes that those who die never hearing of Christ but have sought the truth and does the will of God as they understand it will be saved. This is based on Romans chapter 3: For it is not those who hear the law who are just in the sight of God; rather, those who observe the law will be justified. For when the Gentiles who do not have the law by nature observe...

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Do you believe one religion (or no religion) is true and all the rest are false? Not. I believe that + One religion is the truest + Most of the others have different amounts of the truth + A few, like Satanism, are completely false. The desire for God is written in the human heart, because each person is created by God and for God; and God never ceases to draw each person to himself. In response to this desire, most religions are humanity sincerely reaching...

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I'm protestant but I want to confess my sins in confession to a Priest, I was raised protestant so I think that I would have to become a Catholic to do a confession, is this right? Also is there a certain age you have to be before a confession? Yes. Unfortunately non-Catholics may not receive legitimately receive any Catholic Sacraments except under extreme circumstances like danger of death. However a non-Catholic may talk to a priest about any issue in their life without receiving absolution. Young Catholics usually receive the sacrament of Reconciliation for the first time at the age of seven. If you are interested in...

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How can any one with a brain believe in god? Biologically, all humans beings, theists and atheists, have brains. But I think you might mean intelligence. Here is a very short list of just a few of the many scientists who believed in God: Fr. Roger Boscovich - the father of modern atomic theory Nicolaus Copernicus - the Heliocentric Universe Leonardo da Vinci - Artist, Inventor, Scientist Rene Descartes - mathematician,...

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Who do you say prayers to Jesus or God? Most of the time I talk to God or God the Father. Sometimes I talk to Jesus, my Lord and Savior. Occassionally, I even ask the Holy Spirit for a bit of inspiration. Prayer is the elevation of the mind and heart to God: + In praise of his glory + In petition for some desired good + In thanksgiving for a good received + In intercession for others before God Through prayer the...

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I think I might want to start my own cult. How would I get started? According to the Cult Information Centre, every cult can be defined as a group having all of the following five characteristics: 1. It uses psychological coercion to recruit, indoctrinate and retain its members. 2. It forms an elitist totalitarian society. 3. Its founder leader is self-appointed, dogmatic, messianic, not accountable and has charisma. 4. It believes 'the end...

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My dad gave me a speech today about how the world is going to end soon and that I have to have faith. He talked about how he had a sign from God and I need to believe in him. I'm agnostic and I felt extremely awkward. He doesn't approve. What do I do? Although you and I disagree about the world ending soon, eventually you and I will die. Our worlds will end. Are you ready for that? There is a difference between love and approval. Even if your father does not approve of your agnosticism, he still loves you and cares about what happens to you. Even it you do not agree with him, you should still show him the honor that is due to him simply...

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Do I need to know about Jesus in order to go to heaven? No, but it helps. The Catholic Church believes that those who die never hearing of Christ but have sought the truth and does the will of God as they understand it will be saved. This is based on Romans chapter 3: For it is not those who hear the law who are just in the sight of God; rather, those who observe the law will be justified. For when the Gentiles who do not have the law by...

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According to the Bible, where is the "third heaven" located? The term "heaven" is used in Scripture in three ways: + The atmospheric realm of the birds + The stellar realm of the the sun, moon, and stars + The supernatural realm of God When Paul refers to being in "the third heaven" (2 Cor. 12:4), he is probably referring to the supernatural realm of God. But he may be referring to a "level" within the supernatural...

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Why do some religious people think that Atheists have no morals, values, or decency? What makes them think these things can only be attained through religious belief? And they're not supposed to be judging people anyway, right? An atheist is one who believes there is no God. As a Christian (monotheist), I know where other monotheists like other Christians, Jews, and Muslims are coming from. I know at least the basis for their standards of morality. I even know somewhat where Hindus, Buddhists, and other "Eastern" religions are coming from. But this is not the case with Atheists. Each one has to...

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Is a cross hanging around your neck or in your home considered an idol? It depends. If you worship the cross or a crucifix then it is an idol. I have never met anyone who worshipped a cross. The MOST important thing that Jesus did for us was die for our sins to give us the gift of everlasting life. He did rise from the dead but rising from the dead did not open the gates of heaven for us, dying for our sins did. The crucifix in no way denies the...

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Do you believe Jesus died on the cross for you and me? No. Jesus died on the cross for all of humanity. As the Nicene Creed (from the year 325) proclaims: We believe in one Lord, Jesus Christ, the only Son of God, ... For our sake He was crucified under Pontius Pilate; He suffered, died, and was buried. With love in Christ.

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Will you go to Hell for stealing a Bible? It depends. Not just any sin will send you straight to hell. Only mortal sins can do that. Sin is a deliberate thought, word, deed, or omission contrary to the eternal law of God. A mortal sin is a grave infraction of the law of God that destroys the divine life in the soul of the sinner (sanctifying grace), constituting a turn away from God. For a sin to be mortal, three conditions...

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Why did God create the vast majority of the universe that is not Earth? The universe was made for the glory of God. St. Bonaventure explains that God created all things "not to increase his glory, but to show it forth and to communicate it." (St. Bonaventure, In II Sent. I, 2, 2, 1) God has no other reason for creating than his love and goodness: "Creatures came into existence when the key of love opened his hand." (St. Thomas Aquinas,...

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If a small child dies before understanding the concept of God will he/she go to Hell? What about mentally ill people who can't comprehend God? No. The Church has pondered the suggestion of Limbo for a few hundred years and has decided that it is not a good idea. Limbo was never official doctrine. Jesus said, "Go into all the world and preach the gospel to the whole creation. He who believes and is baptized will be saved." (Mark 16:15-16) For centuries, people have wondered about children who died before they were...

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What religion do you follow (or at least try to follow) and why? Be respectful. I am a Christian who worships God in the Tradition of the Catholic Church. When I was old enough to think for myself, I looked around at all of my spiritual options and then realized that Catholicism: + Answered all my questions + Satisfied both my faith and my reason + Inspired both great learning and great spirituality With love in Christ.

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Why do so many pictures of Jesus make him look white bread Caucasian, with a straight nose and symmetrical face like a daytime drama star, when he was a Jewish laborer? Artistic license. The Catholic Church affirms the Jewish heritage of both Jesus and Christianity, "To the Jews belong the sonship, the glory, the covenants, the giving of the law, the worship, and the promises; to them belong the patriarchs, and of their race, according to the flesh, is the Christ.' For more information, see the Catechism of the Catholic Church, sections 839 and...

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True or False, God is known by his visible works? True. God can be known through His (or Her) visible works, Creation but only up to a certain level. There is still much more. With love in Christ.

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Are you or do you know anyone who is a born again AND Catholic? Yes, most Catholics are. Catholics are spiritually born again (and again and again) through: • Belief in Jesus Christ as our Lord and Savior • Living the Gospel to the best of our ability • Daily rededicating ourselves to Jesus Christ • Receiving new life in Baptism • The forgiveness of sins through the Sacrament of Reconciliation • The infusion of the...

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Do you really think Karma really exist? Kind of. Believing that your good or bad actions affect all those around you is basic Christian doctrine. And although sin may be forgiven by God, you will have to live with its affects for the rest of your life. Other parts of Karma is not in tune with Christianity. The part that how you live in this life will affect future lives. Christians do not believe in reincarnation. How we get...

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What happens when you put a Muslim imam, a Christian priest, a rabbi and a Buddhist monk in a room with 10 atheists? A lot of interesting conversation. With love in Christ.

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If God really loves me, why would he throw me into Hell and torture me forever if I don't accept him? If my boyfriend threw me off a bridge, people would think he was a psycho. What makes God not a psycho if he's even worse than this? God does not throw you into hell. You throw yourself into hell. No one really knows what hell is like. It has been described by people who have not been there as everything from flames to a frozen lake (Dante). Hell is the state of complete and final self-exclusion from communion with God and the blessed, reserved for those who refuse by their own free choice to believe and be converted...

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What is the purpose of statuary in a Roman Catholic church? The same purpose of you having photographs in your home. Do you have pictures of your loved ones? Have you ever looked at the picture of someone while talking on the phone to them? Statues and pictures of people we love are not idols. Statues and paintings of Jesus and the saints are just like pictures of the people we love and respect. The King James Version of the Bible states in...

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If you have already been 'saved', why bother other people about your religious beliefs? Obedience to the command of Jesus Christ. Go, therefore, and make disciples of all nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the holy Spirit, teaching them to observe all that I have commanded you. (Matthew 29:19-20) The mission of the Church is to proclaim and establish the Kingdom of God begun by Jesus Christ among all peoples. For more information,...

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I am thinking of doing a dramatic recitation from memory of some Bible verses in Church. What passage do you think I should recite? I am thinking ~20 verses or so. Psalm 23 is always good: The LORD is my shepherd; there is nothing I lack. In green pastures you let me graze; to safe waters you lead me; you restore my strength. You guide me along the right path for the sake of your name. Even when I walk through a dark valley, I fear no harm for you are at my side; your rod and staff give me courage. You set a table before me as my...

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If the God of the Bible were real, would you forgive him? The Bible tells us a bit about the one true God of Abraham. There is nothing for which I need to forgive God. On the contrary, I frequently ask God to forgive me for my sins. With love in Christ.

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Why do u respect a pope is he saint or non sinner? All human beings are sinners including the Pope. Some sinners (like the Pope) are also saints. Saints are people in heaven or on their way to heaven. All Christians dead and alive are saints. I respect every human being, every sinner, and every saint (including the Pope) because all were created in the image and likeness of God. I also respect the Pope because God selected him for a...

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Who or what knows? Is it you? Personally, I don't think so. Do you? Who or what knows about: • Love? • Friendship? • Patriotism? • Duty? • Community? • Fidelity? • Courage? • God and religion? We believe in and know about these things but can you prove them scientifically? Human reason is the spark of the divine within us. It is our capacity to know the truth of things. One thing that make us human is...

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Who are you talking to if you talk to yourself? Could this ever be like prayer? Who are you talking to if you talk to yourself? Yourself. Could this ever be like prayer? Yes, if you worship yourself which is not a good thing to do. Real prayer is the elevation of the mind and heart to God: + In praise of his glory + In petition for some desired good + In thanksgiving for a good received + In intercession for others before God Through prayer the...

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If a non-catholic who is divorced (civil marraige before), finds their soul mate who is a practising catholic (never been married), they decide to get married can they have a catholic church service? Would there be a problem with the previous divorce? Yes, if the first marriage is declared null. All previous marriages, civil or religious, have to be dealt with before someone can be married in the Catholic Church. The Catholic Church believes that God does not recognize civil divorces. Jesus said, "Therefore what God has joined together, no human being must separate." (Mark 10:9) However there may be hope of a...

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Why shouldn't we replace the Dome on the Rock with a new Temple of Solomon? As a Christian, I see no reason why God would want us to build a new Temple of Solomon. Jesus said to her, "Believe me, woman, the hour is coming when you will worship the Father neither on this mountain nor in Jerusalem. But the hour is coming, and is now here, when true worshipers will worship the Father in Spirit and truth; and indeed the Father seeks such people to worship...

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Which Church should I join and why? Only you can answer that question. If, in your exploration, you are interested in joining or just learning more about the Catholic Church, contact your local parish and ask for information about their RCIA Inquiry group. You can go and ask any questions you want. This is the first step in RCIA (Rite of Christian Initiation of Adults) but you can stop at any time. There is no...

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Recently, I have been attending a Chruch that requires members to pay tithes of 10% of everything you earn. Do you agree with this practice? No. The Catholic Church does not teach giving 10% to the Church. Tithing is the part of the Mosaic Law that covers temple worship. Jesus fulfilled the Law of Moses. Christians are not held to the ceremonial parts of the Mosaic Law concerning of dietary purity and temple worship. Christians are held to the moral law of God, some of which is expressed in the Ten Commandments. ...

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Christians, Theres alot of scriptures in the bible that seems to prove the 3 in 1, but then it seems theres scriptures that say there are 3 distinct beings. I have read and reread these scriptures. Which is correct? The doctrine of the Holy Trinity states there is one true God who is made up of three separate but equal persons, the Father, the Son (Jesus Christ), and the Holy Spirit. The Bible does not contain the word Trinity. However, the Holy Trinity is hinted at repeatedly in both the Old and New Testaments. For many biblical references, see: http://www.cwo.com/~pentrack/catholic/Trinity.txt ...

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Can the Bible ever be wrong about how life was created? Most Christians do not take the stories of creation in the Bible literally. Catholics believe the book of Genesis tells religious truth and not necessarily historical fact. One of the religious truths is that God created everything and declared all was good. Catholics can believe in the theories of the big bang or evolution or both or neither. On August 12, 1950 Pope Pius XII said in...

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If a woman has had a baby out of wed-lock, can she still convert to catholicism? Yes. The Catholic Church welcomes everyone sincerely wants to join the assembly that God has called together from the ends of the earth. With love in Christ.

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Should there be a set age limit before someone can join a religion? No. First, this would be a serious injury to the fundamental human right of the freedom of religion. Second, by whatever age limit was set, most people would be too brainswashed by popular culture to be saved. A proper exposure to God and religion can help to counteract the real brainwashing that popular culture is constantly throwing at all of us in books, movies, TV, songs,...

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Why do so many people believe in god there is no way he can actually exist but peple still believe "There is no way he can actually exist." Wow! Do you have any proof of this statment. I have always thought that there was no way He could not exist. Let's try science: Newton's Third Law of Motion states "For every action there is equal and opposite reaction." Every action in the universe was caused by a prior equal and opposite reaction. If we...

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What is the middle name for Jesus? We know that he is referred to as "Jesus H. Christ," so what does the "H" stand for? Jesus H. Christ The "H" stands for "Harold," from the Lord's Prayer, "Our Father, who art in heaven, Harold be thy name." (just kidding) Actually nobody knows what the "H" stands for. But the most reasonable theory seems to be "Holy" as in Jesus Holy Christ. This is a common blasphemy in the South which was then shortened to...

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Do you think God is a real person? Yes. God is: • The infinite divine being • One in being yet three Persons: . • Father . • Son . • Holy Spirit God has revealed himself as: • The "One who is" • Truth • Creator of all that is • The author of divine revelation • The source of salvation And, of course, God is love. For more...

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Should bad people not be considered to be part of the religion they once claimed as their own? For example, most Christians will say that Adolf Hitler was not a Christian even when he said "I am now as before a Catholic and will always remain so," in 1941 This question goes much farther than just "bad people." There are Catholics in full communion with the Pope and the Catholic Church and there are "cafeteria Catholics" who pick and choose what they want to believe and practice. A couple of examples are "Catholics" who are pro-abortion and "Catholics" who refuse to accept the teachings of Vatican II. ...

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Do you believe in reincarnation and if so do you believe suicides are reincarnated? No. Just as it is appointed that human beings die once, and after this the judgment ... (Hebrews 9:27) Catholics and most other Christians believe there is no "reincarnation" after death. Death is the end of man's earthly pilgrimage, of the time of grace and mercy which God offers him so as to work out his earthly life in keeping with the divine plan, and to decide his...

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Why do you think God created life? Catholics believe that God created the world according to his wisdom. It is not the product of any necessity whatever, nor of blind fate or chance. We believe that it proceeds from God's free will; he wanted to make his creatures share in his being, wisdom, and goodness: "For you created all things, and by your will they existed and were created." Therefore the...

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Where is God during the tough times Footprints in the Sand by Mary Stevenson, 1936 (probably) One night I dreamed I was walking along the beach with the Lord. Many scenes from my life flashed across the sky. In each scene I noticed footprints in the sand. Sometimes there were two sets of footprints, other times there was one only. This bothered me because I noticed that during the low periods of my life, when I was...

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Christians have you seen what China is doing to Christians?With throwing them into prison and beating them all because they preach Christ.If you ever buy something that was made in China will you stop and pray for the christians over there,who made it? Yes, it is very sad. There is little or no freedom of religion in China. The neighborhood Catholic Churches in China are under the authority of the Chinese government, not the Pope. The Chinese Patriotic Catholic Association is a division of the People's Republic of China's Religious Affairs Bureau to exercise state supervision over mainland China's Catholics. The...

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Do you know anyone who became a nun? One of the girls who lived next door when I was growing up became a nun. She is still a really cool nun. With love in Christ.

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How often do you attend mass or church? Weekly and for special occasions. With love in Christ.

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Do you think "heaven" is just Xmas presents from Santa Clause for grownups? No. Heaven is eternal life with God; communion of life and love with the Trinity and all the blessed. Heaven is the state of supreme and definitive happiness, the goal of the deepest longings of humanity. For more information, see the Catechism of the Catholic Church, section 1023 through 1029: http://www.nccbuscc.org/catechism/text/pt1sect2chpt3art12.shtml#1023 With love in Christ.

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Will Jesus Christ come a second time to this world of ours? Yes, this belief is basic Christianity. From the Nicene Creed (from the year 325): We believe in one Lord, Jesus Christ, ... He will come again in glory to judge the living and the dead, and his kingdom will have no end. With love in Christ.

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Christians, how do you keep pride from fouling up your life? We work on humility. Humility is the virtue which acknowledges that all we have and all we accomplish is God's work not ours. The opposite of humility is the sin of pride. Pride in yourself is undue self-esteem or self-love, which seeks attention and honor and sets oneself in competition with God. Pride in things like your heritage, your nation, and your children are just being...

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Why do you believe in Bible? Because it's God's word. And why do you believe in God? Because Bible says so. Please help me solve this conundrum. I believe in God and in the Bible because the Church teaches that God exists and the Bible is God's Word. The Church was founded by Jesus Christ in about 33 C.E., years before members of the Church wrote the documents that the Church would later gather together as the Bible. Church is the assembly of the People that God has called together from the ends of the earth. With love in...

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What do you think of the notion of faith? Don't associate this with religion. What is faith of its own accord? Faith is too wrappen up with God to not associate it with religion. Faith is both: • A gift of God • A human act In faith, the believer: • Gives personal adherence to God • Freely assents to the truth that God has revealed It is this revelation of God which we • Profess in the Creed • Celebrate in the sacraments • Live by right conduct ...

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Fellow Christian: if you do not "judge lest you be judged," then do you not abdicate your responsibility to "test all things and hold fast to that which is good"? Why? Why not? + Judge not + "Stop judging, that you may not be judged." (Matthew 7:1) This is followed by "You hypocrite, remove the wooden beam from your eye first; then you will see clearly to remove the splinter from your brother's eye." (Matthew 7:5) Put together this is not a prohibition against recognizing the faults of others, but against passing judgment in a spirit...

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If god is real, which I highly doubt then why are all the dumbasses in charge of representing him? Unfortunately, active sinners and recovering sinners are all God has with which to work, that includes you and me. With love in Christ.

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If God told you to come to Him now, would you kill yourself? Fortunately God would never ask me to break one of His moral laws. God can easily bring me to Himself without confusing me with conflicting commands. With love in Christ.

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Why does Satan tempt humanity? Satan is the one who "throws himself across" God's plan and his work of salvation accomplished in Christ. "But deliver us from evil." The last petition to our Father is also included in Jesus' prayer: "I am not asking you to take them out of the world, but I ask you to protect them from the evil one." (Jn 17:15) In this petition, evil is not an...

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Is racism (the assertion of racial superiority) an expression of the sin, pride? Is genderism an expression of pride? Why or why not? Sometimes, and especially by those in power who promote prejudice of one kind or another to stay in power. But I think the prejudice of most people is based on simple fear and ignorance. The Catholic Church teaches: Created in the image of the one God and equally endowed with rational souls, all men have the same nature and the same origin. Redeemed by the sacrifice of Christ, all are...

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Who is more tolerant to stress and pressure of life, believers or unbelievers? These studies seem to show that believers handle stress better: http://www.medindia.net/news/Faith-in-God-Reduces-Anxiety-and-Stress-In-Believers-48317-1.htm http://www.umm.edu/altmed/articles/spirituality-000360.htm With love in Christ.

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Is religion a mental illness, an opinion or a fact? Religion exists, so it is a fact. Different religions exist, so they are opinions. Unfortunately, religious mania exists, so, in rare instances, it can be a mental illness. http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mania = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = The desire for God is written in the human heart, because each person is created by God and for God; and God never ceases to...

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Should "Atheism" really be a category in the "Religions" section? I mean, atheism is no more a religion than "bald" is a hair color, or NOT collecting stamps is a hobby... Do you reject the legal protection to be an Atheist that the Freedom of Religion guarantees? The entire world agreed to include freedom of religion in the United Nations' Universal Declaration of Human Rights. See Article 2: http://www.un.org/Overview/rights.html The citizens of the United States think this freedom is just as important as the freedoms of speech or the press. All are...

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What religion have you embraced in life, and is different than how you were brought up? I am a Christian who worships God in the tradition of the Catholic Church. I grew up in a normal Catholic family. When I was old enough to think for myself, I looked around at all of my spiritual options and then realized that Catholicism: + Answered all my questions + Satisfied both my faith and reason + Inspired both great learning and great spirituality With love in Christ.

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If god told you to murder your own child, would you? No. Context. Context. Context. Abraham lived hundreds of years before the Ten Commandments were given to Moses and the Jewish people. Abraham lived in a society where human sacrifice and child sacrifice was the normal thing to do. God was just beginning to reveal himself to mankind and Abraham did not have the Bible or much of anything else to go on. Abraham knew that his son was...

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With all the proof that the scientific method works, and the benefits it's brought, hoe can anyone beleive Biblical stories when they directly contradict science? Once again, the small groups of Atheists and Creationists keep trying to convince the rest of the world that we have to choose between God and Science. But this is not true. Most Christians do not take the stories of creation in the Bible literally. Catholics believe the book of Genesis tells religious truth and not necessarily historical fact. One of the religious truths is that God...

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Should the cross (or crucifix) be prominently displayed in every church's sanctuary? Why or why not? Yes. The guidelines of the National Conference of Catholic Bishops "Built of Living Stones: Art, Architecture, and Worship" paragraph 91 states that: The cross with the image of Christ crucified is a reminder of Christ's paschal mystery. It draws us into the mystery of suffering and makes tangible our belief that our suffering when united with the passion and death of...

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Is it just me or has anyone else had an overwhelming desire to jump up and slap the pastor when he keeps on talking past the closing time of the church service? Church services are not a store with a closing time. They are more like a baseball game with nine innings that may go quickly or slowly and once in a while even need to go into extra innings. With love in Christ.

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As we Christians engage in our lively debate with the non-believers, consider this. Non-believers generally deny the existence of anything "supernatural". God is supernatural, as are dreams. What are other supernatural realities for discussion? How about things like: • Love • Friendship • Patriotism • Duty • Community • Fidelity • Courage • And the like You know they are there, but can you prove that they exist? With love in Christ.

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If no sin is too big for us to overcome then why is it that we seem to 'not' be able to cope with some? You have it a bit wrong. Many sins are too big for us to overcome by ourselves but no sin is too big for God to forgive. With love in Christ.

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Is this what it looks like when Christians form the "body of Christ"?(see answer) No, It looks more like this: http://www.johnaugustswanson.com/ImagesUpload/JASProcession500.jpg With love in Christ.

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Has anybody given the thought to the possibility that the person destined to become the antichrist has already been born? Yes. Over the last 500 years, thousands of people have accused hundreds of people of being the Antichrist. All have been incorrect (so far). Biblical apocalyptic literature predicts the coming of "the" Antichrist, the name given to the one who will be Christ’s chief enemy. This will be just one person. It is not uncommon for fundamentalist writers or preachers to...

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Why do you choose to worship the devil or god? i am a satanists myself though i want to know why other people choose to worship satan or god? i see the devil as an etentiy though as spiritual not physical. why do you worship satan or god? God is the only being who deserves to be worshipped. God is: • The infinite divine being • One in being yet three Persons: . • Father . • Son . • Holy Spirit God has revealed himself as: • The "One who is" • Truth • Creator of all that is • The author of divine revelation • The source of salvation ...

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Do you really think the Pope is infallible? Sometimes. The Catholic Church teaches that the Pope is infallible at closely defined times. This miracle only happens when the Pope, in union with the body of bishops, solemnly teaches that a doctrine as true. This is called "ex cathedra", literally meaning in Latin "from the chair". This comes from the words of Jesus to Peter (the first Pope) and the Apostles...

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What are you counting on at lifes end? The same person I count on every moment of my life, God. With love in Christ.

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What is the largest Mind Control Cult in the world? Popular Culture. Religion runs a distant second to the power of brainwashing of popular culture. A proper exposure to God and religion can help to counteract the real brainwashing that popular culture is constantly throwing at all of us in books, movies, TV, songs, advertisements, and even video games. Popular culture is constantly bombarding us with intensive, not-so-forcible...

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Do we all get what we deserve in the end? Karma says yes. Christianity says no. Believing that your good or bad actions affect all those around you is basic Christian doctrine. And although sin may be forgiven by God, you will have to live with its affects for the rest of your life. Other parts of Karma is not in tune with Christianity. The part that how you live in this life will affect future lives. Christians do not believe...

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I wake up at exactly 3:03 in the morning every day. I've heard that 3AM is the demonic witching hour. Should I be worried or seek spiritual help? No, that is how alarm clocks work. If you want to wake up later then you should probably reset your alarm for a later time. With love in Christ.

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Does praying have any effect on... well anything? is praying to one god even a good idea? wouldn't you think there would be a better chance of "effective" praying if you prayed to every god you can think of? Yes. Prayer is the elevation of the mind and heart to God: + In praise of his glory + In petition for some desired good + In thanksgiving for a good received + In intercession for others before God Through prayer the Christian experiences a communion with God through Christ in the Church. "For me, prayer is a surge of the heart; it is a simple look turned toward heaven, it is...

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According to 1 of the ten commandments: thou shalt not kill, does this go for all living creatures, and if so, do Christians kill mosquitoes or cockroaches? No. Properly translated from the original Hebrew, the phrase is: You shall not murder. Look at a Jewish version of the Ten Commandments: http://www.hebrew4christians.com/Scripture/Torah/Ten_Cmds/ten_cmds.html The commandment "You shall not kill" forbids direct and intentional killing as gravely sinful. The murderer and those who cooperate voluntarily in murder commit a sin that...

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Religion or spirituality.......which side are you on and why? Both. Religion is a set of beliefs and practices followed by those committed to the service and worship of God. Spirituality is how one lives out their religious beliefs. With love in Christ.

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Revelations 22:20 says that Jesus will come quickly ("surely I come quickly"). Did the world somehow miss it, did this prophecy fail, or is 2000 considered "quick"? Remember in God's view, a day is like a thousand years and a thousand years is like a day. We may have to wait another 2,000 or 4,000 or even 8,000 years before Jesus comes in glory. "But of that day or hour, no one knows, neither the angels in heaven, nor the Son, but only the Father. Be watchful! Be alert! You do not know when the time will come." (Mark 13:32-33) Jesus...

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If there was a hell, would burning a church full of nuns automatically cause me to go there or could I just pray for forgiveness and get away with it? You may be forgiven but you will not get away with it. God can and will forgive any sinner who is truly repentent and he knows your innermost heart. Could you sincerely say this Act of Contrition? My God, I am sorry for my sins with all my heart. In choosing to do wrong And failing to do good, I have sinned against you whom I should love above all things. I firmly intend, with your...

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What animal(Includes humans)do you think is the most evil? God has given only humans the free will to chose between good and evil, virtue and sin. With love in Christ.

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Religion is just nothing more than a "man-made thing" that a lot of people have been led to practice and follow, with no basis in a Higher power. True or False? Atheists will say true and Theists will say false. Catholics believe that the desire for God is written in the human heart, because each person is created by God and for God; and God never ceases to draw each person to himself. In response to this desire, most religions are humanity reaching out for God. In Judaism and Christianity, God is reaching out for humanity and we respond. ...

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Don't the bible forbid, the pope character? John 21:15-17 states: When they had finished breakfast, Jesus said to Simon Peter, "Simon, son of John, do you love me more than these?" He said to him, "Yes, Lord, you know that I love you." He said to him, "Feed my lambs." He then said to him a second time, "Simon, son of John, do you love me?" He said to him, "Yes, Lord, you know that I...

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Did Jesus claim to be God?What about John 10:33 The Jews answered him.saying,for a good work we stone thee not;but for balsphemy;and because that thou,being a man,makest thyself God.See the Jews saw him as claiming to be God.Thoughts? Yes. During Christ's trial, the chief priests asked Him point blank, "Tell us if you are the Christ, the Son of God." And He said, "I am." (Mark 14:60-62) "Yes, it is as you say." (Matt. 26: 63-65) "You are right in saying I am." (Luke 22:67-70) These are all ways of saying the same thing, written by different authors. In Exodus 3:14,...

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How do I know that Jesus and God are real? Yes. Newton's Third Law of Motion states "For every action there is equal and opposite reaction." Every action in the universe was caused by a prior equal and opposite reaction. If we logically follow each and every action and reaction back to the beginning then logically there has to be a first action without a prior equal and opposite reaction. Modern astrophysicists...

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Do you believe in Ghosts? From a religious standpoint? Not really. To the best of my knowledge the Catholic Church has no official position on ghosts. The doctrine of heaven and hell would seem to negate any reason for ghosts to be the souls of dead people. However paranormal phenomena seems to exist. These phenomena may come from sources other than the souls of people in heaven, hell, or purgatory. We simply do not know. The Church is...

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I have learned that creationist are Bible thumpers that really don't know how to read the Bible to prove creation. Scientist do prove the Bible!!! Can I get an Amen? I think I know what you are trying to say. Georges Lemaître (1894–1966), a Belgian Catholic priest and professor of physics and astronomy, proposed what became known as the Big Bang theory of the origin of the Universe. http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Georges_Lema%C3%AEtre Here is a nice simple explanation of the Big Bang Theory which is currently the most accepted scientific...

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For those of you familiar with this reference: "..If a women does not cover her head, she should have her hair cut off or shaved off, she should cover her head." (I Corinthians 11:6-7), then why don't Christian women wear a headscarf too? Paul's first letter to the church of Corinth in chapter 11 states: But any woman who prays or prophesies with her head unveiled brings shame upon her head, for it is one and the same thing as if she had had her head shaved. This section of Paul's letter is devoted to regulation of conduct at the liturgy and, in particular, with the dress of women in the church assembly. Women...

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Where will you be when Armageddon happens? Probably in heaven with God. "But of that day or hour, no one knows, neither the angels in heaven, nor the Son, but only the Father. Be watchful! Be alert! You do not know when the time will come." (Mark 13:32-33) Jesus told us in no uncertain terms that we were not to know when the end of the world would come but that we were always to be ready. Each new Christian...

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Do you believe christians can have devils why or why not? Yes, Christians have been known to be possessed. Catholics have been casting out demons ever since Jesus and the Apostles did it. Modern psychology says that most of the people who had demons cast out of them were probably miraculously cured from schizophrenia and other mental illnesses. But their cures were still miracles. The Catholic Church believes that real demonic possessions are...

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Don't ya just love the world sometimes? Yes, I love the world as one of God's creations. "Long before the current ecological movement developed, saints taught respect for all of God's Creation." The Catholic Church has supported "Environmentalism" for centuries. The Environmental Justice Program (EJP) of the United States Conference of Catholic Bishops (USCCB) began in the fall of 1993....

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I don't believe in God or religion in general, but i partially believe in ghosts. Are they real? To the best of my knowledge the Catholic Church has no official position on ghosts. The doctrine of heaven and hell would seem to negate any reason for ghosts to be the souls of dead people. However paranormal phenomena seems to exist. These phenomena may come from sources other than the souls of people in heaven, hell, or purgatory. We simply do not know. The Church is very suspicious of...

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If you really believe the bible then you also obviously believe the earth rests on pillars, is flat and the sun revolves around the earth. How can you believe this stuff? Be honest. Most Christians do not take the stories of creation in the Bible literally. Catholics believe the book of Genesis tells religious truth and not necessarily historical fact. One of the religious truths is that God created everything and declared all was good. Catholics can believe in the theories of the big bang or evolution or both or neither. On August 12, 1950 Pope Pius XII said in...

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What do you think of the constant arguments between Christians and Atheists on AB? Dialog is always preferable to the alternative. With love in Christ.

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Why is it that Christians on Answerbag go around downrating other users answers/questions (humorous or serious) about God or religion? I do not know if that is true or not. Personally, I either give out plus points or none at all. With love in Christ.

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How much benefit do you feel that you derive from the community/communal aspect of your religion (the contrast being to only worship privately in your own home)? Although I am spiritually fed by participating in communal and Liturgical rites like the Mass, Christianity is not really about "me" or "I". Christianity is about being part of the Church, the Body of Christ, the Communion of Saints. We should not absent ourselves from the assembly, as some do, but encourage one another; and this all the more because you see that the...

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If or when asked, who do you say Jesus is or was? From the Nicene Creed (325 C.E.): We believe in one Lord, Jesus Christ, the only Son of God, eternally begotten of the Father, God from God, Light from Light, true God from true God, begotten, not made, one in being with the Father. Through Him all things were made. For us and our salvation He came down from heaven: by the power of the Holy Spirit, He was born of the Virgin Mary, and became...

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Do you believe that the Ark of the Covenant exists and is kept in Axiom in Ethiopia as many Ethiopians believe? Probably not but I keep an open mind about it. I think thing like this sometimes hinder peoples spiritual maturity instead of encourage it. With love in Christ.

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Do you think that it is right or fair to make children under the age of 16/18 attend church or allow them to have instruction in a particular religion before they are of an age when they can reasonably make up their own minds about their faith? Yes. Religion can and does counter the brainwashing of popular culture. A proper exposure to God and religion can help to counteract the real brainwashing that popular culture is constantly throwing at our children in books, movies, TV, songs, advertisements, and even video games. Popular culture is constantly bombarding us with intensive, forcible indoctrination, aimed at setting up...

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Christianity is just an abreviated form of the Hebrew Judeo Religion. Christianity is really just another Greek Religion, isnt it? The Catholic Church officially teaches: When she delves into her own mystery, the Church, the People of God in the New Covenant, discovers her link with the Jewish People, "the first to hear the Word of God. The Jewish faith, unlike other non-Christian religions, is already a response to God's revelation in the Old Covenant. To the Jews "belong the sonship, the glory,...

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This question is rhetorical, because I know that NO human being can answer it, but I'll ask, just the same: What kind of a Gawd ALLOWS a 10-year-old girl to die, and what the Hell did she DO to "deserve" death? (See the link.) I doubt she did anything to deserve death. You seem to think that death is a bad thing. Death for a 10 year old girl, while tragic for her family, will send that girl to spend eternity in heaven with God. She truly is in a better place. With love in Christ.

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How do you determine if your church's worship service is Christ-centered? Catholics celebrate the Mass which is centered on the Real Presence of Christ in the: + Eucharist, the consecrated Body and Blood of Jesus Christ + Word of God proclaimed + Priest ordained in the name of Jesus Christ + Congregation, the Body of Christ With love in Christ.

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Are you pre tribulation rapture,or Post?I'm starting to lean toward Post.Here is a good sermon that backs post,if it will work. I do not really care about the "rapture" very much. "But of that day or hour, no one knows, neither the angels in heaven, nor the Son, but only the Father. Be watchful! Be alert! You do not know when the time will come." (Mark 13:32-33) Jesus told us in no uncertain terms that we were not to know when the end of the world would come but that we were always to be ready....

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Do you believe you have a right to choose my religious beliefs? No. I believe in the Freedom of Religion. The entire world agreed to include freedom of religion in the United Nations' Universal Declaration of Human Rights. See Article 2: http://www.un.org/Overview/rights.html The citizens of the United States think this freedom is just as important as the freedoms of speech or the press. All are part of the 1st Amendment of the U.S....

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Should you tithe if you are poor? The Catholic Church does not teach giving 10% to the Church. Tithing is the part of the Mosaic Law that covers temple worship. Jesus fulfilled the Law of Moses. Christians are not held to the ceremonial parts of the Mosaic Law concerning of dietary purity and temple worship. Christians are held to the moral law of God, some of which is expressed in the Ten Commandments. However...

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Did you hear about that Christian store owner who was getting robbed,and drew a bat and was going to beat the robber,and the robber said please don't,my family is starving,and he gave him $40,and refused to press charges?What would you have done? I hope that I would have the courage to do the same. Theft is usurping another's property against the reasonable will of the owner. The Catholic Church teaches that there is no theft if consent can be presumed or if refusal is contrary to reason and the universal destination of goods. This is the case in obvious and urgent necessity when the only way to provide for immediate,...

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Do you have to go to church if your a christian? You should. We should not absent ourselves from the assembly, as some do, but encourage one another; and this all the more because you see that the Day draws near (Hebrews 10:25). Christianity is not a spectator sport. Christianity (among other things) requires that you: • Worship your creator • Develop your relationship with God • Help build up the Church, the Body...

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Do you believe that, after you die, you will be either tempted or tested, as a way of determining where you will spend all of eternity? Take a look at the attached video, before posting your opinion, please. No. Just as it is appointed that human beings die once, and after this the judgment ... (Hebrews 9:27) Death is the end of man's earthly pilgrimage, of the time of grace and mercy which God offers him so as to work out his earthly life in keeping with the divine plan, and to decide his ultimate destiny. For more information, see the Catechism of the Catholic Church, section 1013...

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Has it occurred to you that "God" and "Satan" are two sides of the same entity? No. Dualism is the view that two fundamental concepts exist, which often oppose each other, such as good vs evil, light vs dark, or male vs female. Christianity is very non-dualistic. The God absolute and infinite. The devil is an opposing character, but is subordinate to God. The Christian faith thus does not consider the duality of good and evil to be two equal and opposing...

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I prefer to practice the essential principles of different religions, so I don't go to any place of worship, since there is a bias in favor of a particular religion in that place of worship. How can I encourage more people to be more open-minded? If everyone was as "open-minded" as you, no one would go to any place of worship and there would be no "essential principles of different religions" to practice. Is that what you really want? With love in Christ.

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William Tyndale is probably my biggest hero of the faith,for giving his life so that we may have the Word of God in english.Who are your's. Saint Peter is my favorite saint. Anyone who can mess up by denying Jesus three times, be forgiven, and go on to lead the early church is alright with me. + Tyndale + Tyndale's translation was so bad that it could lead believers into error. What would you do to save people's souls? The Catholic Church condemned Tyndale's English translation because Tyndale had...

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I haven't been dedicated to reading Gods word like I should,and the Pastor tonight said we need to cherish the bible like those of old.Like William Tyndale who layed his life down so we could have the bible in english.So do we take Gods word for granted? Tyndale's translation was so bad that it could lead believers into error. What would you do to save people's souls? The Catholic Church condemned Tyndale's English translation because Tyndale had mistranslated the texts in order to promote heretical views. Here is an interesting article about the subject: http://www.catholic.com/thisrock/2002/0212fea3.asp Tyndale was tried...

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Why we dont compete in ethics like competition in work and sport? Wouldn't hoping that your fellow human beings fail ethically be a bit unethical? We should encourage each other to be ethical so that we are all winners. With love in Christ.

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Does anyone know how I could get in touch with God, I'd like to ask him a couple of questions? Humans have been in touch with God through prayer for thousands of years. Prayer is the elevation of the mind and heart to God: + In praise of his glory + In petition for some desired good + In thanksgiving for a good received + In intercession for others before God Through prayer the Christian experiences a communion with God through Christ in the Church. "For me, prayer is a...

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What is the purpose of kneeling in a church? Catholics kneel in the worship of God, the Creator of the Universe. The Pope has written a nice paper on the theology of kneeling: http://www.adoremus.org/1102TheologyKneel.html With love in Christ.

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Why do Catholics have crucifixes with Jesus Christ still hanging on the cross? Didn't Christ rise from the dead and doesn't He now sit at the right hand of God the Father in heaven? The MOST important thing that Jesus did for us was die for our sins to give us the gift of everlasting life. He did rise from the dead but rising from the dead did not open the gates of heaven for us, dying for our sins did. The crucifix in no way denies the Resurrection of Jesus Christ. The Crucifixion of Jesus Christ is the MOST important point in all of history. The crucifix reminds...

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Since satan is the father of lies if he says hes real won't that be a lie? No. The best liars mix truth and lies. Satan's biggest victory has been to convince most of the world that he does not exist. "But deliver us from evil." The last petition to our Father is also included in Jesus' prayer: "I am not asking you to take them out of the world, but I ask you to protect them from the evil one." (Jn 17:15) In this petition,...

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Christian,what would you think if someone called the apostle Paul a fraud? I would think that person was very mistaken and discounted the Holy Spirit's inspiration of the Bible. With love in Christ

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My advice to God: When a woman gives birth to a baby, the man concerned should bear the ‘pain’. -Your comments? I think it is very impolite and unwise to offer advice to the Creator of the Universe. With love in Christ.

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Does the Bible teach against Homosexuality or not; yes or no? So what does Jesus think about those who approve of Homosexuality? Created in the image of the one God and equally endowed with rational souls, all men have the same nature and the same origin. Redeemed by the sacrifice of Christ, all are called to participate in the same divine beatitude: all therefore enjoy an equal dignity. The Catholic Church believes there is nothing sinful about being homosexual. But homosexuals like all unmarried people are called to...

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When did Pope Benedict XVI become pope? Pope Benedict XVI was elected on 19 April 2005 in a papal conclave. http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Pope_Benedict_XVI with love in Christ.

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God Created Man in His Own Image - True Or False? Almost right. Then God said: "Let us make man in our image, after our likeness." (Genesis 1:25) Christians believe that God's "Our" is an early reference to the Holy Trinity. "Man" means human beings and not just males. In the divine image he created him; male and female he created them. (Genesis 1:27) With love in Christ.

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Do you believe in the salvation of your soul? Yes, this is what Christianity is all about. We are already saved: + For in hope we were saved. (Rom 8:24) + For by grace you have been saved through faith, and this is not from you; it is the gift of God. (Eph 2:5-8) We are being saved: + He will keep you firm to the end, irreproachable on the day of our Lord Jesus. (1 Cor 1:8) + For we are the aroma of Christ for God among those who...

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Jesus is the son of god. We are Gods children. We are also conisidered Jesus's children. I get confused here because i don't want to call myself a son of God. It sounds like i am placing myself as Jesus's equal. Can anyone help clear this up for me? How about calling Jesus God's only begotten Son and we are God's adopted children? With love in Christ.

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Where did God come from? God has always been there. Everything else comes from Him. Revelation 1:8 states: "I am the Alpha and the Omega," says the Lord God, "the one who is and who was and who is to come, the almighty." Alpha is the fist letter of the Greek alphabet. Omega is the last letter. God is revealing the truth that He (or She) is eternal. He has been here from before the...

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If our life is per-destined according to our fate, then why does a person should pray? Will prayers change your destiny or will help you bear your destiny easily? No. When God, in the beginning, created man, he made him subject to his own free choice. (Sirach 15:14) God created man a rational being, conferring on him the dignity of a person who can initiate and control his own actions. "God willed that man should be 'left in the hand of his own counsel,' so that he might of his own accord seek his Creator and freely attain his...

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Irrespective of whether it is actually genuine or not - why does there seem to be far more evidence for the existence of Satan, demons etc through cases of demonic possession than there does for the existence of God, Jesus and angels? Satan is desperate and does not plan as wisely as God. "But deliver us from evil." The last petition to our Father is also included in Jesus' prayer: "I am not asking you to take them out of the world, but I ask you to protect them from the evil one." (Jn 17:15) In this petition, evil is not an abstraction, but refers to a person, Satan, the Evil One, the angel...

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Did God actually pre-plan every sin, every act of immorality and every crime that has ever been committed? Is God the author of every war—every act of civil disobedience—every divorce—every suicide—every murder? No. When God, in the beginning, created man, he made him subject to his own free choice. (Sirach 15:14) The Catholic Church teaches: • The All-Knowing God • God is omniscient. He possesses the most perfect knowledge of all things. In the first place He knows and comprehends Himself fully and adequately, and in the next place He knows all created objects and beings fully....

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What does Heaven look like according to Christianity? We do not really know. • Heaven • Heaven is eternal life with God; communion of life and love with the Trinity and all the blessed. Heaven is the state of supreme and definitive happiness, the goal of the deepest longings of humanity. • Hell • Hell is the state of complete and final self-exclusion from communion with God and the blessed, reserved for those...

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If you are religious, are you offended by those who call themselves atheists? I am religious and I am not offended by Atheists unless they do something offensive. I believe in freedom of religion including the freedom to not believe in God. The entire world agreed to include freedom of religion in the United Nations' Universal Declaration of Human Rights. See Article 2: http://www.un.org/Overview/rights.html The citizens of the United States think this...

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Are there any former Muslims who have since concluded Islam is a false religion? Yes. Do a search on Sam Solomon, a former Muslim scholar and Imam. With love in Christ.

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Do you believe that demonic posessions are real or a mental break/illness/hysteria? Real but rare. If you are going to believe in God and His angels then you probably should believe in the fallen angels, demons. Catholics have been casting out demons ever since Jesus and the Apostles did it. Modern psychology says that most of the people who had demons cast out of them were probably miraculously cured from schizophrenia and other mental illnesses. But their cures were...

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Why do most scientist have problems with having a Creator (God) of the universe? Most scientists don't. The percentage of scientists who are Atheists is a little higher than the general population but most scientists are Monotheists who have no problem with having a Creator God of the Universe. Georges Lemaître (1894–1966), a Belgian Catholic priest and professor of physics and astronomy, proposed what became known as the Big Bang theory of the origin...

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Your belief is on the creator or the big-bang theory? Both. Georges Lemaître (1894–1966), a Belgian Catholic priest and professor of physics and astronomy, proposed what became known as the Big Bang theory of the origin of the Universe. http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Georges_Lema%C3%AEtre Here is a nice simple explanation of the Big Bang Theory which is currently the most accepted scientific theory of the origin of the universe:...

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Would god send someone to Hell for getting a hair transplant? It depends. Probably not. But if the hair transplant is the last step in a lifetime of pride and vanity then it may be the step that cuts one totally off from God. Catholics do not believe in once saved, always saved. 1 John 5:16-17 - If anyone sees his brother sinning, if the sin is not deadly, he should pray to God and he will give him life. This is only for those whose sin is not...

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Is it possible for a christian to be possessed by a demon? Yes. Catholics have been casting out demons ever since Jesus and the Apostles did it. Modern psychology says that most of the people who had demons cast out of them were probably miraculously cured from schizophrenia and other mental illnesses. But their cures were still miracles. The Catholic Church believes that real demonic possessions are rare but possible, so they keep a few...

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Does the spirit of man descend into matter from higher spiritual realms, or has it evolved from matter? Each human soul is individual and immortal, immediately created by God at the moment of conception. Catholics believe that the soul is the spiritual part of a human. The soul is the essential nature of human consciousness and freedom. Soul and body together form one unique human being. The soul does not die with the body, from which it is separated by death, and with which it will...

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Do you think the word "god" should be capitalized? What about references to god, like "He"? When discussing the one true God of Abraham then the word "God" should be capitalized. Pronoun references to God like He, Him, and His should also be capitalized. When discussing Roman or Greek gods or making money or status into a god, the the word "god" should not be capitalized. With love in Christ.

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At the end of our life our questions are simple: Did I life fully? Did I love well? Thoughts anyone? Then the King will say to those at his right hand, ’Come, O blessed of my Father, inherit the kingdom prepared for you from the foundation of the world; for I was hungry and you gave me food, I was thirsty and you gave me drink, I was a stranger and you welcomed me, I was naked and you clothed me, I was sick and you visited me, I was in prison and you came to me.’ ...

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What is the difference between faith and blind faith? Human reason is the spark of the divine within us. It is our capacity to know the truth of things. One thing that make us human is our ability to think our way through to convictions (or strong beliefs). So reason and faith cannot be in conflict. True faith • Is reasonable faith • Makes sense • Can be proposed as reasonable to others Faith and reason are like two...

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Jesus never called himself God but loved to call himself the "SON OF MAN" and Numbers 23:19 clearly tells us that “God is NOT A MAN, … NEITHER THE SON OF MAN”. So why go against both and call Jesus God? During Christ's trial, the chief priests asked Him point blank, "Tell us if you are the Christ, the Son of God." And He said, "I am." (Mark 14:60-62) "Yes, it is as you say." (Matt. 26: 63-65) "You are right in saying I am." (Luke 22:67-70) These are all ways of saying the same thing, written by different authors. In Exodus 3:14, God...

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Does anyone here worship the Flying Spaghetti Monster? What are some of your rituals/practices? The Flying Spaghetti Monster (FSM) is satiric fiction. The FSM was created in 2005, by Bobby Henderson in an open letter to the Kansas State Board of Education prior to the Kansas evolution hearings as an argument against the teaching of intelligent design in biology classes. Here is the letter: http://www.venganza.org/about/open-letter Mr. Henderson explained, "I don't have a...

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If, by all reasonable opinions, a woman is beautiful, and she admits as much, does that make her refreshingly self-aware or an obnoxious wench? A lot would depend on her attitude. Is she vain or humble about her beauty? Admitting a fact or general opinion is not enough to make a determination. Humility is the virtue which acknowledges that all we have and all we accomplish is God's work not ours. The opposite of humility is the sin of pride. Pride in yourself is undue self-esteem or self-love, which seeks attention and...

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Christians: Can any of you recommend a good apologists that don't rely primarily on circular reasoning? Not trying to mock. Just looking for good resources that go beyond the standard arguments. Have you tried Saint Augustine? I also like G.K. Chesterton. With love in Christ.

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Why are catholics sometimes Liberals? Aren't they the very ones who are very outspoken on abortion, and other topics they consider assaults on life? Because Catholics are consistly pro-life. Liberals and conservatives are not. Unfortunately neither liberals not conservatives are in line with Catholic moral and social teaching. The Catholic Church is pro-life in the widest sense. This is often called a "Consistent Ethic of Life." This pro-life stance stresses the highest regard for dignity of human life including that of:...

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Do you think God is religious? No. Religion is a set of beliefs and practices followed by those committed to the service and worship of God. God does not worship Himself (or Herself). With love in Christ.

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Know your Christian Bible? There was one single man that was told before hand, to his face, that he would make it to Heaven...who? (hint: the Bible never mentions his name) He replied to him (the penitent thief), "Amen, I say to you, today you will be with me in Paradise." (Luke 23:43) With love in Christ.

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Do you believe we should outlaw the Bible? No. That would destroy our freedoms of religion, speech, and press. These are the reasons that people came to America and fought for our freedom. And you ask this question on the anniversary of D-Day where once again our parents and grandparents wnet to war to protect these freedoms. http://news.yahoo.com/s/ap/20090607/ap_on_go_pr_wh/obama With love in Christ.

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Who is better than god? No one is better than God. God is: • The infinite divine being • One in being yet three Persons: . • Father . • Son . • Holy Spirit God has revealed himself as: • The "One who is" • Truth • Creator of all that is • The author of divine revelation • The source of salvation And, of course, God is love. ...

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Since we are told not to make Idols for ourselves, why to people wear cross's and pray to them? If you had a son and he shot himself, would you wear a gun around your neck? Isn't it hypocritical and insulting to Christ? Crosses are not idols and we do not pray to them. We pray to Jesus Christ. Do you have pictures of your loved ones? Have you ever looked at the picture of someone while talking on the phone to them? Statues and pictures of people we love are not idols. Statues and paintings of Jesus and the saints are just like pictures of the people we love and respect. The King James Version of...

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Do you believe we each have a "soul"? What does it mean to you? Yes. Catholics believe that the soul is the spiritual part of a human. The soul is the essential nature of human consciousness and freedom. Soul and body together form one unique human being. Each human soul is individual and immortal, immediately created by God at the moment of conception. The soul does not die with the body, from which it is separated by death, and with which...

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Christians+Atheists: Do you know what real evil is? "But deliver us from evil." The last petition to our Father is also included in Jesus' prayer: "I am not asking you to take them out of the world, but I ask you to protect them from the evil one." (Jn 17:15) In this petition, evil is not an abstraction, but refers to a person, Satan, the Evil One, the angel who opposes God. The devil is the one who...

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How do you define god? what makes god, god? God is: • The infinite divine being • One in being yet three Persons: . • Father . • Son . • Holy Spirit God has revealed himself as: • The "One who is" • Truth • Creator of all that is • The author of divine revelation • The source of salvation And, of course, God is love. For more information, see...

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Do some of you think that the problem with what I call as "bible thumpers" take the bible too literal and it should just be used as a guide. I think I just lost a friend because they are quoting from the bible every other word. I think there is a middle ground between taking the Bible too literally and just using it as a guide. WWJD? What would Jesus do? Jesus did not take the Jewish Scriptures (Old Testament) literally like the small minority of Pharisees did. In fact, Jesus chided the Pharisees over this too literal interpretation. There is a fundamental difference between truth and fact. It is true...

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Christians: Hate or Envy? The Christian way embraces Love and Charity, not hate or envy. With love in Christ.

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God never had a beginning, why did he take so long before he started making us But do not ignore this one fact, beloved, that with the Lord one day is like a thousand years and a thousand years like one day. (2 Peter 3:8) God exists outside of time so it does not seem to long to Him (or Her). This is where the whole "one day is like a thousand years and a thousand years like one day" concept comes from. With love in Christ.

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What religion (or lack of religion) do you follow and why? Yes. I am a Christian who woships God in the Tradition of the Catholic Church. With love in Christ.

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If you had to choose what religion would you rather be out of all the ones today? I am perfectly happy with Catholic Christianity. With love in Christ.

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The bible is plain on drunkeness,so why even fool with alcohol? Jesus told them, "Fill the jars with water." So they filled them to the brim. Then he told them, "Draw some out now and take it to the headwaiter." So they took it. And when the headwaiter tasted the water that had become wine, ... (John 2:7-9) Wine is used throughout both the Old and New Testaments. The first recorded miracle of Jesus was to turn water into wine at the...

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Why is main stream media so mournful of this doctor tiller and not for the babies who were late term murdered?He is as guilty of murder as the man who shot him.They are both murderers,but he is guilty of multiple murders.Thoughts? The choice to kill is not and never has been part of the pro-life movement. "If anyone has an urge to kill someone at an abortion clinic, they should shoot me. ... It's madness. It discredits the right-to-life movement. Murder is murder." -- John Cardinal O'Connor, Catholic Archbishop of New York, 1994 Catholic Christians and most other "pro-lifers" believe...

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The faithful Jews from Moses on, used God's name and declared his name to others. Why did Jesus have to make his name known to the Jews in the first century when they should have already known it and been using it? (Jn 17:6,26; Acts 15:14-17 Mt6:9) I am afraid that I have to disagree with you. The Jews took, and still take, great pains to not say the name of God. The Hebrew Tetragrammaton YHWH is only part of God's name and in both Jewish and Christian tradition is almost never spoken aloud. Out of great respect for the Name of God, Jews reading the Scriptures will say "Lord" instead of God's name. In the...

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Why do many creationists reject the possibility that the universe has always existed (in some form) but claim that a god has always existed? The idea that the universe is not eternal is one idea that Creationists and modern astrophysists agree upon. Both groups agree that the universe has NOT always existed but was created at one point in history. Georges Lemaître (1894–1966), a Belgian Catholic priest and professor of physics and astronomy, proposed what became known as the Big Bang theory of the origin of the...

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Do you ever wonder if there really is a Heaven and Hell? Not really. Heaven and hell are basic Christianity. • Heaven • Heaven is eternal life with God; communion of life and love with the Trinity and all the blessed. Heaven is the state of supreme and definitive happiness, the goal of the deepest longings of humanity. • Hell • Hell is the state of complete and final self-exclusion from communion with God and...

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Why is it that most rich people think their better than everyone else?That God owes them something.That God will be honored to meet them? Mostly pride. Humility is the virtue which acknowledges that all we have and all we accomplish is God's work not ours. The opposite of humility is the sin of pride. Pride in yourself is undue self-esteem or self-love, which seeks attention and honor and sets oneself in competition with God. Pride in things like your heritage, your nation, and your children are just being thankful...

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When a Jehovah's Witness ministry team knocks on your door, what do you do? I discuss God with them civilly and invite them to my Catholic parish. With love in Christ.

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Religion. Good or Bad? Religion is either human beings reaching out for God or God reaching out for humanity and our response. This is all good. A few people use religion for their own ends and then bad things happen. For example, a few things where the Catholic Church has made the world a better and brighter place are: + Relief from the Barbarian invasions of the early middle ages + Rescued Christian and...

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Religion vs. morals: who is the "better person"? the man who does something good simply because it seems like the right thing to do, or the man who does it because he is religious and doesn't want to go to hell? (or suffer other consequences) You have a very stereotypical view of religion. Very few people of faith are spiritually immature enough to actually do good out of fear. Most people of faith do good out of pure love of God and the certainty that it is the right thing to do. There are six levels of spiritual maturity: + Information (lowest) + Knowledge + Intelligence + Understanding + Wisdom + Transformation...

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I believe that several gods are more descriptive than one....... how do you feel about it? The one true God of Abraham is enough for me. With love in Christ.

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Does God still do miracles today? Yes. I witness miracles all the time. I participate in Mass where bread and wine is changed into the body and blood of Jesus Christ. Then I consume Him and become one with Him and a billion other Catholics. I am forgiven my sins even though I am weak and will sin again. I see couples promise to love each other forever in marriage. I see parents bring children into the world. I...

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Does a man have to be authorized to perform baptisms? What about blessing the sacrament or communion? If yes, where does he get his authority? + Baptism + In Catholicism, the ordinary ministers of Baptism are the bishop, the priest and the deacon. In case of necessity, anyone, even a non-baptized person, with the required intention, can baptize, by using the Trinitarian baptismal formula: [name], I baptize you in the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Spirit." For more information, see the Catechism...

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Do you believe it is possible for a true church to exist-one that can answer every question-one that has proper authority to baptize? + Do you believe it is possible for a true church to exist? Yes. I believe the Catholic Church is this church. + One that can answer every question? No. No one on Earth knows the answer to every questions. Our puny human minds cannot possibly comprehend God's answers to every question. + One that has proper authority to baptize? God has authorized anyone, with the proper...

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What's The Shortest Version Of The Bible Ever Written? Six Days; I hate you, I love you, The End. I'm sure there is some stuff in between, but that's about how I see it. How about you? I like the "Bible in 50 Words": God made. Adam bit. Noah arked. Abraham split. Joseph ruled. Jacob fooled. Bush talked. Moses balked. Pharaoh plagued. People walked. Sea divided. Tablets guided. Promise landed. Saul freaked. David peeked. Prophets warned. Jesus born. God Walked. Love talked. Anger crucified. Hope died. Love rose. Spirit flamed. Word spread. ...

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C.S Lewis said If the gospels are fictional,that would be a miracle in itself,since that kind of realistic prose fiction would not be invented for 16 centuries.What are your thoughts? C. S. Lewis was a Professor of Medieval and Renaissance English at the University of Cambridge. http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/C._S._Lewis#The_scholar Who am I to argue with the likes of him? With love in Christ.

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What sexual orientation had Jesus Christ? The Bible does not mention it. Most people assume that like most people, he had a heterosexual orientation. Holy Scripture and Holy Tradition tell us that Jesus was celibate for his entire life so His sexual orientation does not really matter. With love in Christ.

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What would the world be like without christians? Consider four of the largest Atheistic experiments in history: • The executions and repression of the Reign of Terror following the French Revolution • The Soviet Union • Communist China • North Korea A few things where the Catholic Church has made the world a better and brighter place are: + Relief from the Barbarian invasions of the early middle ages + Rescued...

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You should know the words on the entrance gates to Hell, but what words do you think are on the exit gates? (Be very creative, people) "These gates must remain locked at all times" or "No Exit" or "You can check out any time you like but you can never leave" -- Hotel California, the Eagles, Songwriters Don Felder, Don Henley, and Glenn Lewis Frey With love in Christ.

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Is belief in God fear-based? (Please search your soul before answering.) Some is but not much. Fear-based belief belongs to only the most spiritually immature. There are six levels of spiritual maturity: + Information (lowest) + Knowledge + Intelligence + Understanding + Wisdom + Transformation (highest) Some Christians never progress past the legalism of the stages of Information and Knowledge. Many others progress much further. As Paul...

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Why is religon a hot topic? Why does it make you burn when someone says something about God and criticizes your Church? Is your soul darkened or do you have one at all.. I like sharing about God and stuff. I do not "burn when someone says something about God and criticizes your Church." If I did then I would have spontaneously combusted long ago. I view Answerbag as one of my ministries. I am here to answer questions about God, Christianity, and Catholicism. I am not here to argue, rant, call people names, or spread hate. I hope I meet...

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What is a Holy Spirit? The doctrine of the Holy Trinity states there is one true God who is made up of three separate but equal persons, the Father, the Son, and the Holy Spirit. God, as the Holy Trinity, has always existed. We know the least about the Holy Spirit. Most of what we know is through His (or Her) actions. He is never at rest. Symbols of the Holy Spirit are a flame and a flying dove. "No one...

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In your own words, what is the Holy Bible? There is a fundamental difference between truth and fact. It is true that God exists but I cannot prove it. It is a fact that President Bush said he invaded Iraq because of weapons of mass destruction but it is not true. Catholics believe that the Bible teaches truth about God but it is not historically factual at all times. The Bible's primary purpose is to teach us the truth...

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Where is Jesus From? As in city of origin? It said he was born in an "inn" somewhere near jarusalem? what was the cities name? When Jesus was born in Bethlehem of Judea, in the days of King Herod, behold, magi from the east arrived in Jerusalem, saying, "Where is the newborn king of the Jews? We saw his star at its rising and have come to do him homage." (Matthew 2:1) With love in Christ.

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Is teaching children about God, without any proof of his existence, basically a form of child abuse? Why do children have to be indoctrinated anyway, is it because they're less likely to fall for it when they're adults? No. Is teaching about any of the following child abuse because there is not proof of thier existance? • Love • Friendship • Patriotism • Duty • Community • Fidelity • Courage • And the like A proper exposure to God and religion can help to counteract the real brainwashing that popular culture is constantly throwing at all of us in books,...

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Paul Washer said In Peru they sneak around to have church,cause they would be killed if caught.Yet they still worship for hours.Why is it in america if the Pastor goes over 12:00,he is on their time,and they get mad?How sad is american christianity? People who do not live with a bit of persecution sometimes do not appreciate their freedoms. However, the U.S. Department of State disagrees with Mr Washer in its International Religious Freedom Report for Peru in 2007: http://www.state.gov/g/drl/rls/irf/2007/90264.htm With love in Christ.

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Do you believe Jesus Christ is the son of God, died for your sins, and rose the third day? Yes. I believe in God, the Father Almighty, Creator of Heaven and earth; and in Jesus Christ, His only Son Our Lord, Who was conceived by the Holy Spirit, born of the Virgin Mary, suffered under Pontius Pilate, was crucified, died, and was buried. He descended into Hell; the third day He rose again from the dead; He ascended into Heaven, and sitteth at the right hand...

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Do you believe in eternal security? (one saved always saved) No. Catholics do not believe in once saved, always saved. Saved Christians have the freedom to fully reject God and their salvation. We call this mortal sin. 1 John 5:16-17 - If any man see his brother sin a sin which is not unto death, he shall ask, and he shall give him life for them that sin not unto death. There is a sin unto death: I do not say that he shall pray for it. All...

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Do you think that believing in Santa as a kid prepares the mind to believe in Jesus at an older age? No. Children brought up in a Christian home learn much more about Jesus and the celebration of his birthday on Christmas. It is nonreligious families who concentrate on the peripheral things of popular culture like Santa Claus. By the way, Santa Claus is based on St. Nicholas of Myra, in Lycia, in Asia Minor (now Turkey), a fourth century bishop in the Catholic Church. The most...

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Do you think that dating is good if you are a Christian? Do you think God is ok with it. I don't. Do you? Yes, if done with honor and respect. God wants most people to marry. In our society, dating is used to find the best person to marry. With love in Christ.

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In some religions women are mot alloowed to speak in church. Is this true of your religion? No In the Catholic Church, lay women and men proclaim the Word of God (read from the Bible) and participate in all congregational prayers and songs. Only ordained deacons, priests, and bishops give the sermon. WWJD? What would Jesus do? The Catholic Church currently teaches: The Lord Jesus chose men to form the college of the twelve apostles, and the apostles did the same when...

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What is your view of the bible? There is a fundamental difference between truth and fact. It is true that God exists but I cannot prove it. It is a fact that President Bush said he invaded Iraq because of weapons of mass destruction but it is not true. Catholics believe that the Bible teaches truth about God but it is not historically factual at all times. The Bible's primary purpose is to teach us the truth...

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Does the Bible say Mary was sinless? If not, why do Catholics believe it? Do Protestants care one way or the other? Why is it so important to Catholics? What about Orthodox? When the angel Gabriel called Mary, "Full of grace," Mary was already full of grace. When the angel Gabriel said, "The Lord is with you," the Lord was already with her. The Blessed Virgin Mary was in a state of grace before she says "yes" to the angel's question and before the Holy Spirit came upon her for a different purpose. When did Mary's...

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Islam regards Jesus as a great prophet; what is the official position of the major Christian churches on the prophet Muhammad? Christians regard Muhammad (peace be upon him) as the great prophet of Islam and a sincere worshipper of the one true God of Abraham. The Catholic Church teaches, "The plan of salvation also includes those who acknowledge the Creator, in the first place amongst whom are the Muslims; these profess to hold the faith of Abraham, and together with us they adore the one, merciful God,...

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Is there a way to summon an angel to protect you? Just ask: Angel of God, my guardian dear, To whom God's love commits me here, Ever this day, be at my side, To light and guard, Rule and guide. Amen.Some Bible verses that reference "guardian" angels are: See that you do not despise one of these little ones, for I say to you that their angels in heaven always look upon the face of my heavenly Father. (Matthew...

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Do you believe your religion to be the one "true" religion? (I'd appreciate it if you also would list your religion.) Most Christian denominations believe that each of them is the fullest version of the Church of Christ. While the Catholic Church also believes that she is "the highest exemplar" of the mystery that is the Church of Christ, she does not claim that non-Catholic Churches are not truly Christian. The Catholic Church teaches: Furthermore, many elements of sanctification and of truth...

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If your church said it was time to declare a holy war on everyone else, shut down schools except religion classes for kids, behead infidels, etc. would you follow like the blind fools in other parts of the world? I do not understand how proposing circumstances like "If this alternate reality happened then what ..." are of any real value to people seeking God and spirituality. With love in Christ.

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What was Jesus's last name since he was born of an earthly mother who was married? Last names were not really used at the time but Jesus could have been called "Jesus son of Joseph" or "Jesus son of Joseph of the house of David" or "Jesus of Nazareth". With love in Christ.

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People tell me I can't believe in God unless if I believe Jesus, is that true? No. There are millions and millions of people in the world who believe in God but not in Jesus. But Christians believe it is best to believe in God AND Jesus. With love in Christ.

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The Pope has caused more deaths from HIV than anyone else in the world from opposing the use of condoms. Catholics, what is your opinion on this? I question your science and your source. The experts say: Last year, Edward C. Green, director of the AIDS Prevention Research Project at the Harvard Center for Population and Development Studies, wrote: "In every African country in which HIV infections declined, this decline has been associated with a decrease in the proportion of men and women reporting more than one sex partner...

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How many books are in the Bible? In the Catholic Church: Old Testament = 46 Books 1. Genesis 2. Exodus 3. Leviticus 4. Numbers 5. Deuteronomy 6. Joshua 7. Judges 8. Ruth 9. 1 Samuel 10. 2 Samuel 11. 1 Kings 12. 2 Kings 13. 1 Chronicles 14. 2 Chronicles 15. Ezra 16. Nehemiah 17. Tobit 18. Judith 19. Esther 20. 1 Maccabees 21. 2 Maccabees 22. Job 23. Psalms 24. Proverbs 25....

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Do i really have to go to church in order for me to grow spiritually? No, but it helps. We should not absent ourselves from the assembly, as some do, but encourage one another; and this all the more because you see that the Day draws near (Hebrews 10:25). Christianity is not a spectator sport. Christianity (among other things) requires that you: • Worship your creator • Develop your relationship with God • Help build up the Church, the...

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Name three prominent women from the Old Testament. All of these women have an Old Testament book named for them: + Ruth http://www.nccbuscc.org/nab/bible/ruth/ruth1.htm + Judith http://www.nccbuscc.org/nab/bible/judith/judith1.htm + Esther http://www.nccbuscc.org/nab/bible/esther/esthera.htm With love in Christ.

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Do you raise your hands in worship to God? Sometimes. Some stand in the orans posture, the gesture of praying with uplifted hands, during the Lord's prayer. We kneel during the Eucharistic prayer as the bread and wine are changed in the Body and Blood of Jesus Christ. In private prayer, you can use whatever postion most helps your prayer. You can: + Stand with hands uplifted and open, looking up with eyes open. This is...

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Is there any real benefit from trying to bring science and religion together? If yes, what? Except for a few Atheists and a few Creationists, Science and Religion have always gone hand in hand with just a few bumps in the road. The small populations of Atheists and Creationists keep trying to convince the rest of the world that we have to choose between God and Science. But this is not true. Most Christians do not take the stories of creation in the Bible literally. Catholics...

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If an atheist asked you, "What do you believe in?" would you answer truthfuly? I believe in God, the Father Almighty, Creator of Heaven and earth; and in Jesus Christ, His only Son Our Lord, Who was conceived by the Holy Spirit, born of the Virgin Mary, suffered under Pontius Pilate, was crucified, died, and was buried. He descended into Hell; the third day He rose again from the dead; He ascended into Heaven, and sitteth at the right hand of God,...

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A survey recently came out that showed christians were more likely to support torture, is this hypocritical, and does it upset you? I wonder if they counted Catholics as Christians because the Catholic Church teaches against torture and has been actively trying to stop torture: The Catechism of the Catholic Church states: Torture which uses physical or moral violence to extract confessions, punish the guilty, frighten opponents, or satisfy hatred is contrary to respect for the person and for human dignity. Pope...

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I saw part of frightening show on A&E called "Jesus Camp" They were brainwashing kids, speaking in tongues, and teaching them that this is a Christian country. I think that is child abuse, do you? If you truly believe child abuse is happening then you have a moral responsibility to contact the authorities. I know nothing of what happens in the real "Jesus Camp" or the show. But I do know that you can edit hours and hours of recordings into a one or two hour "documentary" to show just about anything you want, good or bad. You don't really believe that...

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How can god be both father and son? Everthing about God is a miracle. The doctrine of the Holy Trinity states there is one true God who is made up of three separate but equal persons, the Father, the Son (Jesus Christ), and the Holy Spirit. The Bible does not contain the word Trinity. However, the Holy Trinity is hinted at repeatedly in both the Old and New Testaments. For many biblical references, see:...

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How would you sum up the Bible? Here is the Bible in 50 words: God made. Adam bit. Noah arked. Abraham split. Joseph ruled. Jacob fooled. Bush talked. Moses balked. Pharaoh plagued. People walked. Sea divided. Tablets guided. Promise landed. Saul freaked. David peeked. Prophets warned. Jesus born. God Walked. Love talked. Anger crucified. Hope died. Love rose. Spirit flamed. Word spread. God...

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What are the scriptural texts that support the idea of free will? When God, in the beginning, created man, he made him subject to his own free choice. (Sirach 15:14) For freedom Christ has set us free. (Galatians 5:1) With love in Christ.

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If technology eventually provides immortality, will it spell the end of religion? No. Religion is about a person's relationship with God, fellow human beings, and the rest of God's creation. In the highly inlikely event that technology provides immortality, these relationships would be even more important. With love in Christ.

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Should parents influence their children's views (e.g. ethical, political, economic, religious (or non-religious), etc.) or let them develop their own views without parental influence? Influencing children is what parenting is. If parents do not influence their children then the world all around them will. A proper exposure to God and religion can help to counteract the real brainwashing that popular culture is constantly throwing at all of us in books, movies, TV, songs, advertisements, and even video games. Popular culture is constantly bombarding us with...

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Do children need religion? Yes. A proper exposure to God and religion can help to counteract the brainwashing that popular culture is constantly throwing at all of us in books, movies, TV, songs, advertisements, and even video games. Popular culture is constantly bombarding us with intensive, not-so-forcible indoctrination, aimed at setting up worldly convictions and attitudes. Popular culture comes at us from...

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Einsteins theroy of relativity,says the universe cannot be eternal,and nothing cannot create something.So what else can there be?There had to be a creator right?Science realizes the universe could not be eternal,so why not just realise there is a God? Georges Lemaître (1894–1966), a Belgian Catholic priest and professor of physics and astronomy, proposed what became known as the Big Bang theory of the origin of the Universe. http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Georges_Lema%C3%AEtre Here is a nice simple explanation of the Big Bang Theory which is currently the most accepted scientific theory of the origin of the universe:...

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When is sabbath?is it to honor the 7th day of god where rested or the rise of jesus spirit after he was crucified.isnt the 7th say sat and who changed it to sunday worship?isnt sunday the 1st day? The Sabbath is the 7th day of the week, Saturday. For Christians, the Resurrection of Jesus Christ on the first day of the week (Sunday) replaces the Sabbath as the day of ceremonial observance of the Commandment to keep the Lord's Day holy. Here is the link: http://www.nccbuscc.org/catechism/text/pt3sect2chpt1art3.shtml The Catholic Church is Apostolic and therefore follows the...

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Are your spiritual beliefs/practices different from those you were taught from childhood? What brought about your shift in thinking? I was raised Methodist; however, my beliefs & ideas about religion drastically changed after studying mythology&art hist When I was a child, I used to talk as a child, think as a child, reason as a child; when I became a man, I put aside childish things. (1 Corinthians 13:11) I was raised a Catholic and am still a Catholic but my beliefs and practices are a bit more mature than they were when I was a child. When I was old enough to think for myself, I looked around at all of my spiritual options and then...

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The bible says that being gay is wrong. But surely if you can't help being gay then thats just the way god made you so it's not your fault? thoughts You are misquoting the Bible a bit. Created in the image of the one God and equally endowed with rational souls, all men have the same nature and the same origin. Redeemed by the sacrifice of Christ, all are called to participate in the same divine beatitude: all therefore enjoy an equal dignity. The Catholic Church believes there is nothing sinful about being homosexual. But homosexuals...

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What do you think of (the christian) God? Good guy? Bad guy? Non-existent? Omnipotent? God is Great! God is: • The infinite divine being • One in being yet three Persons: . • Father . • Son . • Holy Spirit God has revealed himself as: • The "One who is" • Truth • Creator of all that is • The author of divine revelation • The source of salvation And, of course, God is love. For more...

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Are there any ANGELS out there? Of course. St. Augustine says: "'Angel' is the name of their office, not of their nature. If you seek the name of their nature, it is ‘spirit'; if you seek the name of their office, it is ‘angel': from what they are, ‘spirit,' from what they do, ‘angel.'" With their whole beings the angels are servants and messengers of God....

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What do Christians believe happens to babies who are aborted or miscarried? The Bible does not tell us but we trust in God that they go to heaven. The Catholic Church has pondered the suggestion of Limbo for a few hundred years and has decided that it is not a good idea. Limbo was never official doctrine. Jesus said, "Go into all the world and preach the gospel to the whole creation. He who believes and is baptized will be saved." (Mark 16:15-16) For...

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What can you tell me about the "Secret" Gospel of Mark? Not much. The Holy Spirit did not inspire the early Christian Church to include it in the group of writings that became the New Testament. The 27 books of the New Testament were widely accepted by the members of the early church long before the leaders got around to proclaiming them the canon. Just like today there were all kinds of pseudo-Christian groups coming up with...

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Is there a name for someone who completely lacks any religion? Not an atheist, but one who just does not include religion at all in their life. So whether or not they believe in a "god" would not be an answerable question for them. I think Agnostic would fit your discription. Agnosticism assumes a number of forms. In certain cases the agnostic refrains from denying God; instead he postulates the existence of a transcendent being which is incapable of revealing itself, and about which nothing can be said. In other cases, the agnostic makes no judgment about God's existence, declaring it impossible to prove, or even...

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Does the bible state that god created life on other planets, or just earth? If we found proof of alien life, would that disprove that god ever existed? The Bible does not mention God creating life on other planets. This neither proves nor disproves that God might have done so. The Catholic Church acknowledges the possibility of other intelligent life in the universe. Here are a couple of articles on the subject: Vatican: It's OK to believe in aliens: http://www.breitbart.com/article.php?id=D90KSE100&show_article=1 and...

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If your best friend gave you the Holy Bible,would you accept it? Yes, even though I already have a couple. With love in Christ.

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What is a common Christian prayer people say before they sleep that goes along the lines "If I do not awake from my sleep tonight may the Lord take my soul..."...something like that, where can I find the rest of it? Now I lay me down to sleep, I pray the Lord my soul to keep; Should I die before I wake, I pray the Lord my soul to take. This prayer is first found in print in Thomas Fleet’s New England Primer in 1737. This prayer is a shorter version of ancient Celtic Christian prayer “Matthew, Mark, Luke, and John” which was once the best known prayer in England, used more often...

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What is the fundamentalists folly? Fundamentalism is a religious movement or point of view characterized by a return to fundamental principles, by rigid adherence to those principles, and by intolerance of other views. This is the same trap that the Pharisees of Jesus' time had fallen into. WWJD? What would Jesus do? Jesus did not take the Jewish Scriptures (Old Testament) literally like the small minority of...

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Christians: Have you ever seen a naked adult person (pictures count), not your spouse, who was so beautiful that the sight touched you and made you feel just wonderful or touched by the divine? Vatican City and Saint Peter's Bascilica are filled with pictures and statues of naked adults who are so beautiful that you feel touched by the divine. Here is just one view of Michalgelo's Sistine Chapel: http://mv.vatican.va/3_EN/pages/x-Schede/CSNs/CSNs_G_Giud_big.html Pope John Paul II on nudity: The human body can remain nude and uncovered and preserve intact its...

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What is the best external evidence (outside of the Bible) for the existence of apostles Paul, Peter and John? There are dozens of non-biblical early Christian writings that speak of the Apostles: Irenaeus in 189 C.E.: "The very ancient, and universally known Church founded and organized at Rome by the two most glorious apostles, Peter and Paul; ... The blessed apostles, then, having founded and built up the Church, committed into the hands of Linus the office of the episcopate." (Against...

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Why do Christians believe that God requires you to have faith in his existence when the Bible doesn't say this and is actually a long of examples of God specifically not requiring people to have faith in his existence? The Catholic Church believes that those who die never hearing of Christ but have sought the truth and does the will of God as they understand it will be saved. This is based on Romans chapter 3: For it is not those who hear the law who are just in the sight of God; rather, those who observe the law will be justified. For when the Gentiles who do not have the law by nature observe the...

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How do you feel about people that say God isn't real I personally think Atheists are people of great faith. They believe the entire wonderful universe came into being all by itself from the smallest subatomic particle to the most immense galaxy and from the amazing complexity of the human mind to the love between a mother and child. I find it much easier to believe that an all powerful and all loving God is behind it all. "To be...

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Is it a sin to have premarital sex with your sister? Yes. Since it is illegal to marry your sister, all sex with her would be considered premarital. God is concerned with how we treat each other. We have been instructed to love + Our neighbor as we love ourselves + One another as Jesus loved us When we treat each other like sex objects, when sex is taking instead of giving, we damage the human dignity of both our partner and...

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Why is it considered normal and healthy to have relationships with pretend religious entities, but considered insane to have relationships with imaginary friends who are not recognized by popular religion? This loaded question is a logical fallacy, like the old unjust leading question, "Have you stopped beating your wife?" This type of fallacy is called Plurium Interrogationum, which in Latin means "many questions" and is a question with a false, disputed, or question-begging presupposition. For more information on loaded questions, see:...

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Are there any christians who are actually offended by The Di Vinci Code? Yes. The Da Vinci Code is filled with lies and half truths about Christianity, the Catholic Church, and even Leonardo Da Vinci. How would you like it if someone wrote a book about your deceased and revered grandparents and said that they were mass murderers? Then when you complained, they said, "Well, it is just a book of fiction." Many people are taking this fictional book...

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A friend of mine is wanting to convert, but she has some hesitation due to her marriage. She is married to her cousin, and was not married in a church. Would the Church be willing to bless her marriage so that she may have her marriage seen as valid? It depends on how close of a cousin. Marriage to first cousins is not legally allowed in most countries. But marriage to second cousins is. First, all U.S. states allow the marriage of second cousins. http://marriage.about.com/cs/marriagelicenses/a/cousin.htm The Catholic Church also allows second cousins to marry. See this link:...

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God created everything including satan. knowing satan would rebel(why would god create evil and put it into the form of a rebelious angel and give it the power to overthrow him? Satan does not have anything close to the power required to overthrow God. "But deliver us from evil." The last petition to our Father is also included in Jesus' prayer: "I am not asking you to take them out of the world, but I ask you to protect them from the evil one." (Jn 17:15) In this petition, evil is not an abstraction, but refers to a person, Satan, the...

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The New Testament story “The Feeding of the Multitude” is so obviously inspired by the Old Testament “2 Kings 4:42-44” and not God. So why is it in the New Testament at all? I disagree. Both the Old and New Testaments are inspired by God. The New Testament stories about the "Feeding of the Multitude" may have been prophecied by 2 Kings but it was based on eyewitness reports by people who were there. And the thousands of witnesses to these miracles had decades to protest them being false before and after they were finally written down in the...

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Is the Spirit / Soul 'Asexual'? Pretty much. At the resurrection they neither marry nor are given in marriage but are like the angels in heaven. (Matthew 22:30) With love in Christ.

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Christians : Why do critics of Christianity keep trying to say that Christianity is just trumped up Mithraism? I don't really see what it is that they keep saying is similar at all between the two religions, can you? I agree. Mithraism is a pagan religion consisting mainly of the cult of the ancient Indo-Iranian Sun-god Mithra. The similarity between Mithra and Christ struck even early observers, such as Justin, Tertullian, and other Church Fathers spoke of in their writings. In recent times, some have suggested Christianity is but an adaptation of Mithraism. Against these erroneous and...

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A falsehood about Catholics is they cut parts from the KJV version. If this is true why does the Catholic bible have 2 more books than the KJV bible and wasn't was the Catholic bible written before the KJV bible? Protestants have fully accepted each and every one of the 27 books that the Catholics selected for the New Testament over 1,500 years ago. The difference in the Old Testaments actually goes back to the time before and during Christ’s life. At this time, there was no official Jewish canon of scripture. The Jews in Egypt translated their choices of the Hebrew Scriptures into Greek in...

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Why do some people think Catholics aren't Christians? The Catholics were the ones who established the Church of Jesus Christ. They assembled the Christian Bible. AB even puts them under Christianity. So how could they not be Christians? Mostly ignorance. Most non-Catholic Christian denominations accept Catholics as Christians. A very few do not. The World Council of Churches which brings together more than 340 churches, denominations and church fellowships in over 100 countries and territories throughout the world, representing some 550 million Christians accepts the 1.1 billion Catholics as Christians....

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Under what conditions is not NOT okay to take the Eucharist? Isn't there somewhere in the Bible where it says that if you do or don't do something, you take the Lord's supper in vain or take it to your damnation? To receive First (or second or third) Communion, people + must be baptized. + must have reached the use of reason. + must have sufficient knowledge and careful preparation so that they understand the mystery of Christ according to their capacity and are able to receive the body of Christ with faith and devotion. + must made sacramental confession (required for first time or when in mortal...

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Is this for real? A teen was suspended for going to a prom and dancing and holding hands with his girlfriend? Isn't that a little archaic? http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/30669405/?GT1=43001 Yes. No, this is not archaic. This is called Freedom of Religion. The teen and his parents agreed to a set of rules when they enrolled him in a private Christian school. They could have transferred the teen at any time if they decided that they disagreed with any rule. A few weeks before graduation, the teen and his parents decide to break the rules and then are upset that the school...

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How popular is the pope It depends what you mean by popular. He is known by most people of the world. He is the spiritual leader of about 1/6th of the world's population. The spiritual and moral values that he represents are loved by most but dispised by many. It is rather unfair to compare him to Pope John Paul II: + Pope John Paul II, born in 1920, was elected in 1978 at the very young age of 58...

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Has the Bible changed and become corrupted? Does archaeology support the Bible? Are there contradictions in the Bible? + Has the Bible changed and become corrupted? Protestants changed the Bible by removing some of the books from the Old Testament. For the Old Testament, we have the Dead Sea Scrools for verification. The Dead Sea Scroll contain, among other writings, all of the books of the Old Testament (Hebrew scriptures) except Esther. There are many duplicates. Fourteen copies of Deuteronomy have...

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Know your Bible? When did God say He would get back? "But of that day or hour, no one knows, neither the angels in heaven, nor the Son, but only the Father. Be watchful! Be alert! You do not know when the time will come." (Mark 13:32-33) Jesus told us in no uncertain terms that we were not to know when the end of the world would come but that we were always to be ready. Each new Christian denomination seems to worry about the end...

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Is just saying that god has always existed just a way to avoid the question? No. Just because you do not like the answer does not make the answer incorrect. Revelation 1:8 states: "I am the Alpha and the Omega," says the Lord God, "the one who is and who was and who is to come, the almighty." Alpha is the fist letter of the Greek alphabet. Omega is the last letter. God is revealing the truth that He (or She) is eternal. He has been...

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Do you believe that goths/emos/punks can be Christians? I believe that everyone can be a Christian. With love in Christ.

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Why are you on answerbag? I view Answerbag as one of my ministries. I am here to answer questions about God, Christianity, and Catholicism. I am not here to argue, rant, call people names, or spread hate. I hope I meet these goals at least most of the time. With love in Christ.

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Why is god love and love not god(human love) English is a weak language for talking about different kinds of love. The Greek of the New Testament is much better: • Eros: Romantic love • Philia: Brotherly (or sisterly) love • Storge: Parental love • Agape: Godly love Eros and philia are based on emotions and storge is almost an instinct. But Agape is a decision to wish for the best for someone. Christians...

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Jesus Christ owes me some money. How do I get him to pay me back? Actually Jesus Christ, God the Son, has given you life and every good thing that you: + Have ever had + Have + Will ever have This is what Thanksgiving is all about. I wouldn't worry about the money. With love in Christ.

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I seen on Fox news where in sweden,you can have an abortion if the baby isn't the gender you wanted.What has come of this world?The thing is it's coming to america soon.Does that make you sick,or are you ok with this? In the U.S., a woman can legally have an abortion for any (or no) reason. Catholics believe that from the moment of conception until natural death, each human being is endowed by God with dignity and rights. Therefore abortion is viewed as the murder of an innocent and defenseless human being. You shall not kill. (Ex 20:13; cf. Deut 5:17) Before I formed you in the womb I knew you, and...

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Christians: What do you personally believe purgatory is like? Who goes there? Do you believe in purgatory and hell, or is it one or the other? I am interested, not critical! A bit of purgation before going to heaven is like taking a shower before going to a party. "But if someone's work is burned up, that one will suffer loss; the person will be saved, but only as through fire." (1 Cor 3:15) "So that the genuineness of your faith, more precious than gold that is perishable even though tested by fire, may prove to be for praise, glory, and...

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Why is Mary so revered in Catholicism when surely that attention should be for Jesus - the one who actually saved us? Non-Catholics seem to exaggerate the importance of the Blessed Virgin Mary in the Catholic Church a bit. Mary is the most important saint but she is still just a human being. The Blessed Virgin Mary is important to Catholics because the Bible says she is important to God. • Mary is the handmaid of the Lord (Luke 1:38), a servant of God just like us. • Mary was the first...

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What does the Bible say about marriage? "For this reason a man shall leave his father and mother and be joined to his wife, and the two shall become one flesh'? So they are no longer two, but one flesh. Therefore, what God has joined together, no human being must separate." (Matthew 19:5-6) "Husbands, love your wives, as Christ loved the church and gave himself up for her, that he might sanctify her, for this...

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Who do you rely on the most when your sick, the hands of god or the hands of medicine? The hands of Medicine are gifts from the hands of God. With love in Christ.

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If the church requires a 'donation' of $75 dollars do you have to donate all of it if you cant? Who can possibly speak for all churches? In the Catholic Church, no one is ever turned away because they are poor. With love in Christ.

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Would you give up your "salvation" to save another? Fortunately no one will ever have to make this decision. While the concept of giving up your life to save another is thoroughly Christian, the concept of giving "up your 'salvation' to save another" is totally unchristian. I do not understand how proposing circumstances like "If this alternate reality happened then what ..." are of any real value to people...

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Know your Bible? The plague of darkness in Egypt. . .what specifically did God say would be the effect? Darkness that could be? Then the LORD said to Moses, "Stretch out your hand toward the sky, that over the land of Egypt there may be such intense darkness that one can feel it." So Moses stretched out his hand toward the sky, and there was dense darkness throughout the land of Egypt for three days. (Exodus 10:21-22) With love in Christ.

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When does Religion become brain washing? Almost never. Religion runs a distant second to the power of brainwashing of popular culture. A proper exposure to God and religion can help to counteract the real brainwashing that popular culture is constantly throwing at all of us in books, movies, TV, songs, advertisements, and even video games. Popular culture is constantly bombarding us with intensive, not-so-forcible...

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Can you go to heaven if you are homosexual but still have a deep loving relationship with God? Yes. Created in the image of the one God and equally endowed with rational souls, all men have the same nature and the same origin. Redeemed by the sacrifice of Christ, all are called to participate in the same divine beatitude: all therefore enjoy an equal dignity. The Catholic Church believes there is nothing sinful about being homosexual. But all unmarried people (homosexual, bisexual,...

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Do all roads lead to God? No. Some roads lead to God and some lead away from God. We have the free will and responsibility to choose which road we will journey. With love in Christ.

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What is the difference between choosing to have faith and choosing to be delusional? Delude means to deceive the mind. Faith is a confident belief in the truth, value, or trustworthiness of a person, idea, or thing. Without choosing to have faith there would be no: • Love • Friendship • Patriotism • Duty • Community • Fidelity • Courage • And the like None of these things are considered delusional. From a religous point...

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Pope urges religious reconciliation between Christians and Muslims. Do you think Benedict XVI can sell this message? See LINK: To some, yes. To all, no. A complete reconciliation will take a miracle. Fortunately, both Muslims and Christians believe in miracles. With love in Christ.

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Is the word God a name or a word to describe somthing? The word "God" is the title or role of God and not God's name which is an entirely different discussion. Jews, Christians, and Muslims all worship the one true God of Abraham. "Allah" is just the word "God" in Arabic. The language does not matter: • Allah in Arabic • God in English • Dieu in French • Theos in Greek • Dei...

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Doesn't Heaven sound alot like "Club Fed" style minimum security prisons? No. I think heaven sounds like a big party that just gets better and better. Of all things to which Jesus could have compared heaven, He chose to compare it with a great feast. (Matthew 22:1-14, 25:10, Luke 15:23) Heaven is pictured as a wonderful banquet (probably with cookies), filled with happy guests, and filled with the warmth of love and friendship. "Behold, I have...

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Is there any Christians in here that believes marriage is till death do you part? Yes, I do. There are also over a billion Christians in the world that believe it. At the resurrection they neither marry nor are given in marriage but are like the angels in heaven. (Matthew 22:30) • Catholic Marriage Vows • I (...), take you (...) to be my husband/wife. I promise to be true to you in good times and in bad, in sickness and in health. I will love...

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Should a kid be suspended for going to a prom? LINK: http://news.yahoo.com/s/ap/20090508/ap_on_re_us/us_school_dance_flap In this case, yes. In this country with freedom of religion, the school and its faculty, students and families have the right to have its own religious beliefs on dancing and rock music (even if you or I disagree with them). New parents and students know the school's positions before they start at the school and sign an agreement to abide by their beliefs. If any parent or student...

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What are your favorite quotes from the Holy Bible? Matthew 22:36-39 states: "Teacher, which commandment in the law is the greatest?" He said to him, "You shall love the Lord, your God, with all your heart, with all your soul, and with all your mind. This is the greatest and the first commandment. The second is like it: You shall love your neighbor as yourself." With love in Christ.

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Why don't Catholics pray to and worship Peter? After all, Jesus never gave Mary the keys to Heaven. Catholics only worship God. But Catholics can pray to Peter and any other saint in heaven and ask him to pray for us. Catholics share the belief in the Communion of Saints with many other Christians, including the Eastern Orthodox, Anglican, Episcopal, and Methodist Churches. The Communion of Saints is the belief where all saints are intimately related in the Body of Christ, a family....

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What is a Quasi-Catholic? Is it someone who believes the fantasical elements of Catholism, like beliefs on life, death, heaven, hell and purgatory, but not the strict rules of no abortions, being against gays etc. Sounds like a Cafeteria Catholic. Cafeteria style dining means to pick and choose what food to take from a cafeteria line. The term "Cafeteria Christians" refers to people who view Christianity like a cafeteria where one picks and chooses only those beliefs that appeal to them and reject a genuine interpretation of Christian doctrine and the teachings of Jesus. The term...

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What chapter and verse mention Jesus giving Peter a big hat and the title "Pope"? There are a lot of Christian words like "Pope" that are not in the Bible: • Adventist • Anglican • Beatitude • Catholic • Christmas • Easter • Congregational • Creed • Epiphany • Eucharist • Hell • Incarnation • Lutheran • Martyr • Mennonite • Methodist • Orthodox • Protestant ...

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Assuming a literal Hell, but different degrees for different sins, how would those degrees be measured? Different temperatures for different sections(if car companies can do it, why not God?), or SBO/pm(skin burn offs per minute)? Dante's Inferno addresses this question: http://www.divinecomedy.org/divine_comedy.html Here is a virtual tour of Dante's version of hell: http://web.eku.edu/flash/inferno/ With love in Christ.

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Using only 3 words, how would you describe God? Father, Son, and Spirit. With love in Christ.

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Do you think Catholic priests should be allowed to marry? Why or why not? Priests, religious brothers and religious sisters (nuns) as part of their vocation choose not to marry following: + The practice recommended in the Bible + The example of Jesus Christ, John the Baptist, and the Apostle Paul. +++ Scripture +++ + In Matthew 19:12, Jesus says, "Some are incapable of marriage because they were born so; some, because they were made so by others; some,...

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Is Hell our literal fire? No,cause the bible say's satan and his angels will be cast into the lake of fire and be tormented day and night.The bible says angels walk through our fire and doesnt get burned, can you see hell's fire is much greater than ours? Sounds reasonable. No one really knows what hell is like. It has been described by people who have not been there as everything from flames to a frozen lake (Dante). Hell is the state of complete and final self-exclusion from communion with God and the blessed, reserved for those who refuse by their own free choice to believe and be converted from sin, even to the end of their lives I...

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Where do church and state separate, and how sheltered are religious institutions from secular equal oppurtunity laws? Specifically I'm asking if a private school that called itself "Christian" could get away with not "suffering a woman to teach". The U.S. Government does not actively endorse any one particular religion. Remember the constitutional precept of separation of church and state only goes in one direction, from the state to the church. There is no precept that the members of a church can work for the state, vote in elections, run for office, or (legally) influence our elected leaders. If one were to enforce a...

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If there really is a god then why won't he help us out with the really important stuff like too much nose and ear hair? God gave us eyes and hands and scissors and even barbers to help deal with these important challenges. With love in Christ.

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Do you think religion is addiction, more so than to drugs? No. I think religion is part of what makes us human. Catholics believe the desire for God is written in the human heart, because each person is created by God and for God; and God never ceases to draw each person to himself. For more information, see the Catechism of the Catholic Church, section 27: http://www.usccb.org/catechism/text/pt1sect1.shtml#chpt1 With love in Christ.

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Why are christians againt gay marriage The Catholic Church believes that God himself is the author of marriage and has created it for one man and one woman. The Church further teaches that being homosexual is not a sin but that all single people (heterosexual, bisexual, and homosexual) are called to celibacy. What civil governments decide to do is up to their citizens and the constitution of the country. But the Church has...

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Why do people assume that God is a male? Most do not. Catholics believe that God transcends the human distinction between the sexes. It is traditional and scriptural to address God as He or Him. However, if you wish, it would not be wrong to address God as She or Her. Remember immediately after describing God as the Good Shepherd, Jesus describes God as a woman looking for her lost coin (Luke 15:8-10). For more...

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Atheists look for answers, the faithful are certain they've already found them. Agree or disagree? I disagree. Atheists and Theists continue to look for answers for their entire lives but their questions are just a bit different. With love in Christ.

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I recently heard this quote and loved it: “Catholicism teaches an infallible Pope, yet few Catholics seem to believe it; Mormonism teaches a fallible prophet, yet few Latter-day Saints seem to believe it.” What are your thoughts? I cannot speak for the LDS, but Catholics believe that the Pope is infallible only at closely defined times. This miracle only happens when the Pope, in union with the body of bishops, solemnly teaches that a doctrine as true. This is called "ex cathedra", literally meaning in Latin "from the chair". This comes from the words of Jesus to Peter (the first Pope) and the...

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I know the world turns by day, and turns by night, but is it also black and white? Not really. The world is much more of a rainbow of colors. With love in Christ.

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Anyone here a member of that recent church that actually believes the world is flat? The myth of that anyone in the last 2,000 years seriously thought that the earth was flat is well established but false. This myth is not even very old. Washington Irving (1783-1859) wrote novels of historical fiction but claimed they were real history. In 1828, Irving wronte a "history was of Christopher Columbus who as a "simple mariner" appeared before a group of Catholic...

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Assuming you follow a religion, what is the real reason that you believe that that religion is the truth? I am a lifelong Catholic. When I was old enough to think for myself, I looked around at all of my spiritual options and then realized that Catholicism: + Answered all my questions + Satisfied both my faith and my reason + Inspired both great learning and great spirituality With love in Christ

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Christians, have you protested outside Red Lobster lately? Have you prayed for the individual souls of everyone you saw enter and leave this den of iniquity? Matthew 19:17-78 states: Now someone approached him and said, "Teacher, what good must I do to gain eternal life?" He answered him, "Why do you ask me about the good? There is only One who is good. If you wish to enter into life, keep the commandments." For Christians, Jesus fulfilled the Law of Moses. Christians are not held to the ceremonial parts of the...

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Is there anywhere where religious proselytizing would be appropriate? Not as I understand proselytism. Proselytism has come to mean the use of unfair and coercive methods, --that is to say, those which apply pressure--to convince a person to leave his/her religion and join another. Evangelization, on the other hand, is giving witness to God as revealed through Jesus Christ in the Holy Spirit in a simple and direct manner. It includes the renewing of...

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Is your religious belief a result of your up bringing or did you make your own decision on which religion to be a part of? I am a lifelong Catholic. When I was old enough to think for myself, I looked around at all of my spiritual options and then realized that Catholicism: + Answered all my questions + Satisfied both my faith and my reason + Inspired both great learning and great spirituality With love in Christ.

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Why do women beleive in the Bible, when all it does is show that god really doesnt want to have anything to do with them? Not only is the Bible pro-woman, frequently it even describes God as a woman. God transcends gender and can be referred to as He or She. The Jewish male-dominated society influenced the tradition of referring to God as male. However, the same Jewish tradition refers to the Wisdom of God as female (all through the book of Wisdom). Christians would call Her the Holy Spirit. The Bible...

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In Luke 4:34 when a demon possessing a man recognizes Jesus why does he refer to him as "Jesus of Nazareth". Was Christ also called 'Jesus of Nazareth' in the heavenly realm prior to the fall of the angels? "Ha! What have you to do with us, Jesus of Nazareth? Have you come to destroy us? I know who you are--the Holy One of God!" "Jesus of Nazareth" was what Jesus was called by people (and other beings) on Earth. I am sure that Jesus was not called "of Nazareth" "in the heavenly realm prior to the fall of the angels." With love in Christ.

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Would you send your worst enemy to Hell if you were given the chance? Why or why not? No. I would not wish hell only even my worst enemy. No one really knows what hell is like. It has been described by people who have not been there as everything from flames to a frozen lake (Dante). Hell is the state of complete and final self-exclusion from communion with God and the blessed, reserved for those who refuse by their own free choice to believe and be converted from sin,...

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Is God a Jesus freak, and/or is Jesus a God gobber? The doctrine of the Holy Trinity states there is one true God who is made up of three separate but equal persons, the Father, the Son (Jesus Christ), and the Holy Spirit. The Bible does not contain the word Trinity. However, the Holy Trinity is hinted at repeatedly in both the Old and New Testaments. For many biblical references, see: http://www.cwo.com/~pentrack/catholic/Trinity.txt ...

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In Luke 4 when Satan is tempting Jesus, why does Jesus respond with "It is written.......". This is the prince of darkness talking to one part of the being that created the universe itself (including Satan) what relevance is human scripture to these two? If Scripture was only of human origin then you would have a point. But Holy Scripture is inspired by God and both Jesus and Satan were quoting from this revelation. All scripture is inspired by God and is useful for teaching, for refutation, for correction, and for training in righteousness, so that one who belongs to God may be competent, equipped for every good work. (2 Timothy 3:16-17)...

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What would God think of 'Nuclear Weapons? approve / disapprove. I think God disapproves of nuclear weapons. While God allows people to defend themselves against offensive attacks, innocent bystanders should not be included in the carnage. Nuclear weapons kill everybody indescriminently without regard for who is a combatant and who is a noncombatant. Did you know that the atom bomb that fell on Nagasaki on August 9, 1945 detonated only 500m from...

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Christians do you think that all these extreme churches that do nothing but conform to the lost,are doing Gods will?The bible say to preach the word,That is it.1John says not to conform to this world.So aren't they all disobeying God? Whatever "extreme churches that do nothing but conform to the lost" are, they are probably not what God wants. The Bible was written when Christians were a small minority of the country and the world. It does not say how the Church should behave when over 90% of a country or a third of the world are Christians. Billions of Christians have worked for almost 2,000 years to help...

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Which religion's followers have had the most difficulty evolving? Any fundamentalist religion, including: + Fundamentalist Jews + Fundamentalist Christians + Fundamentalist Muslims + Fundamentalism + Fundamentalism is a religious movement or point of view characterized by a return to fundamental principles, by rigid adherence to those principles, and by intolerance of other views. This is the same trap that the Pharisees of Jesus' time had...

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Why is ritual so important to most religions? Rituals are all around us. Humans are ritualistic beings. We make rituals out of everything. In our everyday lives, kissing your spouse hello and goodbye, shaking hands with friends and strangers, prayers before meals and bed, celebrating holidays the "family" way, even doing your morning toilette. Rituals also give reassurance to children, adding a sense of confidence through...

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I am doing a paper on catholics and there religion and belief i need some help on finding the right information on my paper i need something thats not to long Here are a few good Catholic websites: Official Sites: • The Vatican: http://www.vatican.va/phome_en.htm • The US Conference of Catholic Bishops: http://www.usccb.org/index.shtml • Catholic Bible: http://www.usccb.org/nab/bible/ • Catechism of the Catholic Church: http://www.usccb.org/catechism/text/index.shtml • Code of Canon Law:...

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If the bible was written by man, how can one believe in it so tenaciously? I mean there has to be some biased scriptures.Back then there was no modern science, people believed in Alchemy. The Bible is a collection of many writings by many authors over a period of hundreds of years. There are stories, histories, biographies and letters and political commentary. There are songs, poems, wise sayings, laws, and commandments. There are lessons about life and love and God. Jews believe the authors of the Jewish Scriptures (Old Testament) were inspired by God. Christians believe...

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Are condoms considered contraband in the Vatican? Not really. Most of the people who live in the Vatican are celibate and would never need condoms. With love in Christ.

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Is it ever proper as a non-Catholic but a baptized Christian to cross yourself? Yes. Any Trinitarian Catholic can pray the Sign of the Cross. I open my hand and touch my brow, and say, "In the name of the Father" Then I touch my heart with my hand, and say, "and of the Son." I touch my shoulders left and right, and say, "and of the Holy Spirit" I say, "Amen." The Sign of the Cross is + A statement of...

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What does Jesus look like to you? ( And please don't just quote Scripture I want your description, Thanks :) ) The Catholic Church affirms the Jewish heritage of both Jesus and Christianity, "To the Jews belong the sonship, the glory, the covenants, the giving of the law, the worship, and the promises; to them belong the patriarchs, and of their race, according to the flesh, is the Christ.' For more information, see the Catechism of the Catholic Church, sections 839 and following:...

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Does the Satan really spew green gunge & swivel his head, whilst cursing? Probably not but that does not mean that demonic posession does not happen. Catholics have been casting out demons ever since Jesus and the Apostles did it. Modern psychology says that most of the people who had demons cast out of them were probably miraculously cured from schizophrenia and other mental illnesses. But their cures were still miracles. The Catholic Church believes that...

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What is your religion if any & why?(just curious to see how many of what on AB) I am a lifelong Catholic Christian. When I was old enough to think for myself, I looked around at all of my spiritual options and then realized that Catholicism: + Answered all my questions + Satisfied both my faith and my reason + Inspired both great learning and great spirituality With love in Christ.

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What are you when you're not athiest, but not anything else either? Probably an Agnostic. Agnosticism assumes a number of forms. In certain cases the agnostic refrains from denying God; instead he postulates the existence of a transcendent being which is incapable of revealing itself, and about which nothing can be said. In other cases, the agnostic makes no judgment about God's existence, declaring it impossible to prove, or even to affirm or deny. ...

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Are the masons a cult? The English word cult comes from the Latin cultus meaning worship. In one definition, any religion can be considered a cult. However the most common current definition of cult is a religion or religious sect generally considered to be extremist or false, with its followers often living in an unconventional manner under the guidance of an authoritarian, charismatic leader. According to...

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Do you have trouble accepting certain realities of the world just because they seem evil to you? Yes. There are many evil "realities' in this world that I find hard to accept that people would do to other people. Maybe this is why some people do not believe in the Shoah (Holocaust). They just cannot believe that the Nazis would really do that. I have heard it discussed that one of the reasons that Pope John Paul II did not respond faster to the clergy molestation scandal...

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Christians, do you believe that the Abrahamic Covenant was broken by either party (the Jews or God) when Jesus was rejected as Messiah by New Testament Israel? If so, what scripture do you base this on? The Jews broke their portion of the Covenant over and over again throughout Old Testament history. God does not break his promises, ever. The Catholic Church officially teaches: When she delves into her own mystery, the Church, the People of God in the New Covenant, discovers her link with the Jewish People, "the first to hear the Word of God. The Jewish faith, unlike other...

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Shouldn't the phrase with God who can be against us,be changed to with God it doesn't matter who is against us? That sounds pretty good but you just cannot top a classic: If God is for us, who can be against us? (Romans 8:31) With love in Christ.

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What exactly is confirmation and what should I do for a young man who is getting confirmed? Card, money, What? Thanks. Confirmation is one of the seven sacraments, namely Baptism, Confirmation, Eucharist, Reconciliation, Anointing of the Sick, Matrimony, and Holy Orders. Confirmation is one of the three sacraments of initiation, namely Baptism, Confirmation, and Eucharist. A person who has received all three of these sacraments is considered a fully initiated Catholic. The priest or bishop lays their...

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What Else Did Noah Do While He Was Building the Ark and Gathering the Animals? "Moreover, you are to provide yourself with all the food that is to be eaten, and store it away, that it may serve as provisions for you and for them." (Genesis 6:21) With love in Christ.

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Christians, without looking in ANY way paper, internet or otherwise: Is "A bird in the hand is worth two in the bush." in the Bible? No. "A bird in the hand is worth two in the bush" is not in the bible but Ecclesiastes 9:4 is similar: Indeed, for any among the living there is hope; a live dog is better off than a dead lion. With love in Christ.

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In what ways do sects and cults differ from each other? A sect is just a subgroup of a religion. Cults are a bit different. The English word cult comes from the Latin cultus meaning worship. In one definition, any religion can be considered a cult. However the most common current definition of cult is a religion or religious sect generally considered to be extremist or false, with its followers often living in an unconventional manner under...

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Does your religion prohibits you from eating certain food? No. But we abstain from eating meat eight days a year, Ash Wednesday and the seven Fridays of Lent. We can eat meat every other day of the year. The Catholic Church and many other Christians Churches follow the Biblical practice of Jesus Christ and the Jews in setting aside days where the entire Church fasts and prays as one in a attitude of constant renewal. By the solemn forty days...

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What are some helpful Bible verses for a struggling Christian who keeps falling back into old habits? I have always found the Psalms are helpful for just about everything. Have you tried the Liturgy of the Hours? Try praying Night Prayer: http://www.universalis.com/-800/compline.htm With love in Christ.

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In simple terms, what does it mean to be a christian? Christian is a name derived from that of Christ himself. The name refers to all those who have been anointed through the gift of the Holy Spirit in Baptism; hence, the followers of Christ, the members of the Christian Church. According to Acts 11:26 "it was in Antioch that the disciples were first called Christians." Mary and Joseph believed that Jesus was the Messiah even...

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I was told that it's evil and demonic to wear emo/scene/goth type clothing and that I have to realize that are ppl watching me (like little kids, that I know) but I like the goth/emo/scene style. Do many X-tians think that way about those who wear it? I would suggest that wearing black clothes can be a very spiritual practice, look at Catholic priests. Catholic priests wear black as a symbol of: + Poverty, giving up bright colors and thus giving up what the world brings, its glittering, honors and entertainment + Dying to to the world every day and being immersed in eternity + Dying to oneself to rise and serve the Lord as well as...

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Which paraphrases of the Bible convince you that God was a woman? Catholics believe that God transcends the human distinction between the sexes. It is traditional and scriptural to address God as He or Him. However, if you wish, it would not be wrong to address God as She or Her. The Jewish male-dominated society influenced the tradition of referring to God as male. However, the same Jewish tradition refers to the Wisdom of God as female (all...

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Tell me the original name and meaning of AMEN! Will you? The last book of the Bible ends with the Hebrew word amen. This word frequently concludes prayers in the New Testament. The Church likewise ends her prayers with "Amen." In Hebrew, amen comes from the same root as the word "believe." This root expresses solidity, trustworthiness, faithfulness. And so we can understand why "Amen" may express both God's...

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What are the differences in beliefs between Catholics & Greek Orthodoxs? The Orthodox and Catholic Churches were one and the same until they separated from one another in 1054 mainly over the role of the Pope. There are very few theological differences. The main difference is that the Orthodox Churches (http://www.newadvent.org/cathen/11329a.htm) use the Byzantine Rite (http://www.newadvent.org/cathen/04312d.htm) and the Catholic Church use the Roman or Latin...

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As a catholic, is it a sin to disobey your parents by running off for a while without telling them and causing them to worry about you, even if what you were doing during this time on your own wasn't illegal or immoral? Yes. Honor your father and your mother, that your days may be long in the land which the Lord your God gives you. (Exodus 20:12; Deuteronomy 5:16) It requires children to have honor, affection, and gratitude toward their father and mother. Respect for parents (filial piety) derives from gratitude toward those who, by the gift of life, their love and their work, have brought their...

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How can you be saved just by believing, doesn't the Bible teach more on the issue of salvation? It is rather miraculous isn't it. If you were to die just after being "saved" then you would go to heaven. However, if you live any amount of time then your life must refect that faith. Here is the joint declaration of justification by Catholics (1999), Lutherans (1999), and Methodists (2006): By grace alone, in faith in Christ's saving work and not because of any...

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I was at a Buddhist temple and followed the natural custom of burning incense & I did bow to foreign statues. It seemed customary, but as a Catholic, is hell now in my future? Pope Benedict XVI prayed in a mosque. http://www.boston.com/news/world/middleeast/articles/2006/11/30/pope_visits_blue_mosque_in_istanbul/ Catholics believe God is everywhere and we are encouraged to pray at all time and in all places. I really would not worry about it but if you still feel uncomfortable about the episode then talk to your priest. With love in Christ.

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What does Pentecostal apostolic mean? + Pentecostal + A Pentecostal is someone who seeks to be filled with the Holy Spirit, in emulation of the Apostles at Pentecost. By this definition, Catholics are Pentecostal Christians. Feel free to look the word up. Some groups like to redefine words like Christian and Pentecostal into much narrower terms and claim that Catholics are neither Christian nor Pentecostal. +...

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Know you Bible? What day of the week did Jesus rise on? (numbered day) The 1st day of the week, now commonly referred to as Sunday. After the sabbath, as the first day of the week was dawning, Mary Magdalene and the other Mary came to see the tomb. And behold, there was a great earthquake; for an angel of the Lord descended from heaven, approached, rolled back the stone, and sat upon it. (Matthew 28:1-2) With love in Christ.

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If the only thing you're allowed to pray for is that God's will be done, which would be done anyway, isn't it similar to voting for Kim Jong Il or some other dictator? Praying is much more than just asking for stuff. Prayer is the elevation of the mind and heart to God: + In praise of his glory + In petition for some desired good + In thanksgiving for a good received + In intercession for others before God Through prayer the Christian experiences a communion with God through Christ in the Church. "For me, prayer is a surge of the heart; it...

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Know your Bible? How did the devil ask Jesus the second temptation? With a joke or a comment or a proverb or what? I think you are looking for the third temptation in the Gospel of Luke: Then he led him to Jerusalem, made him stand on the parapet of the temple, and said to him, "If you are the Son of God, throw yourself down from here, for it is written: 'He will command his angels concerning you, to guard you,' and: 'With their hands they will support you, lest you dash your foot...

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I believe in Christianity but I don't believe in and certain Denominations[such as Lutheran,Baptist,Catholic,etc] of Christianity how can I explain this to my family? I think you have to explain it to yourself first then you can explain it to others. Try writing down and organizing your thoughts as if you were answering a question on Answerbag. With love in Christ.

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Know your Bible? What did the "?" follow to find baby Jesus? (2 answers) When Jesus was born in Bethlehem of Judea, in the days of King Herod, behold, magi from the east arrived in Jerusalem, saying, "Where is the newborn king of the Jews? We saw his star at its rising and have come to do him homage." (Matthew 2:1-2) With love in Christ.

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Does anyone know why Jesus did not inherit any sin from his mother Mary?.... (I got the explanation from the Bible) Because God, in a miracle we call the Immacalate Conception, made sure that Mary did not inherit any sin to pass along. Catholics believe in the Immaculate Conception of the Blessed Virgin Mary. When the angel Gabriel called Mary, "Full of grace," Mary was already full of grace. When the angel Gabriel said, "The Lord is with you," the Lord was already with her. ...

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Do nuns drink coffee? Yes. Some nuns might give up coffee for Lent. Catholics have no dietary restrictions except when we fast and pray during Lent. With love in Christ.

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Do you believe religion will survive forever? Yes. Catholics believe the desire for God is written in the human heart, because each person is created by God and for God; and God never ceases to draw each person to himself. For more information, see the Catechism of the Catholic Church, section 27: http://www.usccb.org/catechism/text/pt1sect1.shtml#chpt1 With love in Christ.

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According to "traditional Christianity" God created the universe, stars, earth and moon. Do you believe that's what the Bible says? The Bible's primary purpose is to teach us the truth about God and His (or Her) love for us and how we should love each other, not to teach facts about history or science. All scripture is inspired by God and is useful for teaching, for refutation, for correction, and for training in righteousness, so that one who belongs to God may be competent, equipped for every good work. (2 Timothy...

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Does God exist without religion?. If yes, why do we need a religion to know her. If no, how many Gods exist for the infinite religions in world. Yes, God existed before He (or She) created human beings and before human beings lived in relationship with Him. Religion is defined as how human beings know and relate to God. So anyone who knows and relates to God is practicing religion whether they want to or not. With love in Christ.

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What are diffrent types of angels or demons I do not know about demons but the heirarchy of angels is believed to work like this: First Sphere • Seraphim (Isaiah 6:1-7) • Cherubim (see below) • Thrones (or Ophanim) (Colossians 1:16) Second Sphere • Dominions (Colossians 1:16) • Virtues (1 Peter 3:22) • Powers (Colossians 1:16, 1 Peter 3:22) Third Sphere • Principalities (Colossians...

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If people go to heaven or hell when they die, why does the preacher say, "rest in peace" at Church ceremonies? Are they resting or are they alive in the spirit realm? RIP is the acronym for the English prayer "Rest in Peace" and the Latin original "Requiescat in pace" and typically occurs on headstones. The full prayer for the repose of the souls of the dead would be translated as "may he/she rest in peace." This prayer is concerned with the deceased person's ultimate journey and destination. + A soul in heaven is...

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Has enyone ever heard Satan or an Angel? There are many stories in the Bible of people conversing with Satan and angels. With love in Christ.

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How many people died before entering the promise land No one knows for sure but most Bible scholars believe that, with the exception of Aaron, just about everyone who left Egypt died before the Israelites arrived at the Promised Land. The average life span of people at the time was less than the 40 years that they spent in the desert. With love in Christ.

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What are your thoughts on the full gospel churches that speak in tounges, promote healings and fall by being slain in the Spirit? I appreciate their faith and fervor. There are even Catholic Charismatics who are likewise into the gifts of the Holy Spirit. God and the world are big enough for many different types of worship. I do not appreciate those that say that this is the only way to practice Christianity or those that want to separate themselves from the rest of the Church. With love in Christ.

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Is Hell above or below? Probably neither. No one really knows what hell is like. It has been described by people who have not been there as everything from flames to a frozen lake (Dante). Hell is the state of complete and final self-exclusion from communion with God and the blessed, reserved for those who refuse by their own free choice to believe and be converted from sin, even to the end of their lives I...

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What is good about your religion? You mean besides being created in the image and likeness of my Creator and having the promise of eternal life in heaven? A few things where the Catholic Church has made the world a better and brighter place are: + Relief from the Barbarian invasions of the early middle ages + Rescued Christian and pre-christian literature + Spread agricultural and animal husbandry knowledge + Started and...

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Would you like to debate abou religions? No, thank you. I think dialog (where all are winners) is much more important than debate (where both parties think that they have won and their opponent has lost). With love in Christ.

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To the Christian,are you for Arminianisim or Calvanisim? Neither, both Arminianism or Calvanism are schools of Protestant thought and I am a Catholic Christian. With love in Christ.

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If you get married Catholic, get divorced, get married to another person not catholic, get divorced, then go back to the first marriage is it okay to have sex and live with that person because the marriage was never anulled? Probably. A discussion and even confession with your parish priest is also needed in the story. With love in Christ.

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Does God has a body? If yes, what is it? Christians believe that Jesus was completely God and completely Man. The incarnation, God and man, is one of the wonderful Christian paradoxes. The Church thus confesses that Jesus is inseparably true God and true man. He is truly the Son of God who, without ceasing to be God and Lord, became a man and our brother. The Son of God worked with human hands; he thought with a human mind. He...

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People like to ask each other what it will be like after death, I like to reply -- what was it like before they were born? Can you answer the question? Before we were conceived, we did not exist. After we were conceived and before we were born, we were developing human beings, innocent and defenseless and needing protection from those who might kill us. After we die, we will face God and our decision to accept His (or Her) invitation to spend eternity in heaven with Him or not. With love in Christ.

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Do you think the bad economy that we're in now is going to draw people further away or closer to God? History clearly shows that, generally, people draw closer to God during bad times and drift away from God during good times. With love in Christ.

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“Truly I tell you today, you will be with me in Paradise.” “Truly I tell you, today you will be with me in Paradise.” ------ the comma position makes all the difference ------ Which is correct? There is no comma in the Greek original. All English Bible translations that I was able to look up agree with the second interpretation, "Truly I tell you, today you will be with me in Paradise." Including the following Bible translations: + King James Version: And Jesus said unto him, Verily I say unto thee, To day shalt thou be with me in paradise. + American Standard...

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Has your God ever sinned? (and please state your belief system/religion/sect/etc. in your answer so we understand WHICH Deity you're talking about) No. Sin is a deliberate thought, word, deed, or omission contrary to the eternal law of God. By definition, God cannot sin. I worship the one true God of Abraham in the Tradition of Catholic Christianity. With love in Christ.

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How many of you out there feel that the time grows near to the return of Christ? Don't really know, don't really care. We should live our lives as if each day is our last. "But of that day or hour, no one knows, neither the angels in heaven, nor the Son, but only the Father. Be watchful! Be alert! You do not know when the time will come." (Mark 13:32-33) Jesus told us in no uncertain terms that we were not to know when the end of the world would...

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What is your take on suicide? If you are a christian...do you think that it is the only sin that is without forgivenss? Do you believe you go to hell if you succumb? If not... What happens after you do and what's from stopping you then? Catholics believe suicide when committed in full knowledge and deliberate consent is a complete turning away from God (a mortal sin) and will send a person to hell. There are 3 conditions of a mortal sin: grave matter, full knowledge, and deliberate consent. While suicide (or any kind of murder) is always a grave matter, people who commit suicide may not always have full knowledge of...

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Who do you think has more rights Gays or Christians? Actually each human being has exactly the same amount of rights. So Homosexuals, Christians, and homosexual Christians all have the same amount of rights. With love in Christ.

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How religious are you to celebrate Easter? A lot of people only go to church on Christmas and Easter. They are not very religious. With love in Christ.

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Do you observe the sabbath day? Kind of. For Christians, the Resurrection of Jesus Christ on the first day of the week (Sunday) replaces the Sabbath as the day of ceremonial observance of the Commandment to keep the Lord's Day holy. Here is the link: http://www.nccbuscc.org/catechism/text/pt3sect2chpt1art3.shtml The Catholic Church is Apostolic and therefore follows the teaching and practice of the Apostles. In...

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What are you not supposed to do on Good Friday? Have you ever done it? The Catholic Church follows the Biblical practice of Jesus Christ and the Jews in setting aside days where the entire Church fasts and prays as one in a attitude of constant renewal. The Days of Penance are described in the Code of Canon Law (1249-1253): Divine law binds all the Christian faithful to do penance each in his or her own way. In order for all to be united among...

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Do you listen to hymns? :o) Not really. Hymns are to be sung by us (and not just listened to) as part of our worship of God. Christianity is not a spectator sport. We should not absent ourselves from the assembly, as some do, but encourage one another; and this all the more because you see that the Day draws near (Hebrews 10:25). Christianity (among other things) requires that you: • Worship your...

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Does anyone believe that everything on Earth was created and put there by God? I believe that Jews, Christians, and Muslims believe this. That's over half of the population of the world. With love in Christ.

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Is God an eye witness? Kind of. God knows all that happened, is happening, and will happen but He (or She) is much more than just a witness. God is not a clockmaker who after making the clock sits back and just watches it run. He is a personal God and is actively and lovingly involved in the universe and each person's life and spiritual journey. With love in Christ.

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What do you think is the most controversial scripture in the bible and why? But I say to you, love your enemies, and pray for those who persecute you (Matthew 5:44) This is advanced Christianity and is virtually impossible to do with God's help. Can you love the terrorists who flew airplanes into the World Trade Center? With love in Christ.

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Do you think there will ever be peace on earth? Yes. But not until Jesus Christ returns in glory. Even though we may never see this moment during our lifetimes, we still need to work toward establisth peace and justice in the world. With love in Christ.

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Does anybody know of a free bible study that i can download? Try: http://www.catholic-pages.com/dir/bible_study.asp http://catholicism.about.com/cs/biblestudy1/index.htm http://www.cathtruth.com/catholicbible/ http://www.cin.org/guide.html With love in Christ.

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Some people may doubt the existence of God, then allow themselves to become brainwashed until they feel secure in being a true believer; that was my experience- and when that eventually failed I became ok with being agnostic-atheistic. Your opinion? I personally think Atheists are people of great faith. They believe the entire wonderful universe came into being all by itself from the smallest subatomic particle to the most immense galaxy and from the amazing complexity of the human mind to the love between a mother and child. I find it much easier to believe that an all powerful and all loving God is behind it all. "To be...

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Do you think everyone from Adam till the end of the Mellennium, has a knowledge of Jesus &had a chance to accept him? How could his work be finished? God would be unjust if He condemned millions of His children to Hell through no fault of their own.? No. The Catholic Church believes that those who die never hearing of Christ but have sought the truth and does the will of God as they understand it can be saved. See Romans 2:13-16. This is called the Baptism of desire. (1) If they died before Jesus died for our sins and opened the gates of heaven for us, then they waited in what is called in the Old Testament Abraham's bosom or...

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Where are some good sites and books to learn about angles and angelology? Try the Catechism of the Catholic Church, sections 328 and following: http://www.usccb.org/catechism/text/pt1sect2chpt1art1p5.shtml#328 St. Augustine says: "'Angel' is the name of their office, not of their nature. If you seek the name of their nature, it is ‘spirit'; if you seek the name of their office, it is ‘angel': from what they are,...

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To Christians .. Didn't Jesus cry and beg to be saved according to the Bible?! ..".."My God, my God, why have you forsaken me?" {Matthew 27:46}.. If Jesus's intention was to be a sacrifice, why would he "Beg" and "Pray" to God to be saved !!!? Jesus cried out on the cross, "My God, my God, why have you abandoned me?" This was not a plea to be saved but the first line of a prayer. These are the first words of the 22nd psalm, one of the lamentation psalms. But the psalm ends on a positive note with, "And I will live for the LORD." Read the whole psalm for yourself:...

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Why do people know God as a father? + Our Father, who art in heaven + When Moses approached God on Mount Sinai, he heard a voice saying, "Do not come near; put off your shoes from your feet, for the place on which you are standing is holy ground." An infinite chasm separates us from the transcendent God. In the Lord's Prayer, Jesus invites us to draw near to God who is beyond human understanding, who dwells...

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What do people mea when they say God is a power? For with you great strength abides always; who can resist the might of your arm? Indeed, before you the whole universe is as a grain from a balance, or a drop of morning dew come down upon the earth. But you have mercy on all, because you can do all things; and you overlook the sins of men that they may repent. (Wisdom 11:21-23) Most Monotheists including Jews, Christians, and...

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What do people mean when they say,''God Is Light''? Jesus spoke to them again, saying, "I am the light of the world. Whoever follows me will not walk in darkness, but will have the light of life." (John 8:12) With love in Christ.

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Why do some people think God is truth? This has been revealed to us by God in Holy Scripture: The sum of your word is truth; and every one of your righteous ordinances endures forever." (Psalm 119:160) "And now, O LORD God, you are God, and your words are true." (2 Samuel 7:28) This is why God's promises always come true. (Deuteronomy 7:9) God is Truth itself, whose words cannot deceive. This is why...

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What are some good sites and books to learn about demons and Demonology? The Catechism of the Catholic Church, section 2116: http://www.nccbuscc.org/catechism/text/pt3sect2chpt1.shtml#2116 Catholic Church teaches: All forms of divination are to be rejected: recourse to Satan or demons, conjuring up the dead or other practices falsely supposed to "unveil" the future. Consulting horoscopes, astrology, palm reading, interpretation of omens and lots,...

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What is the definition of salvation? Salvation is the forgiveness of sins and restoration of friendship with God, which can be done by God alone. http://www.nccbuscc.org/catechism/text/glossary.shtml#s With love in Christ.

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Christians, how does it feel that you worship a Jew and Jews don't? No problem. We worship God as a Holy Trinity, the Father, the Son (Jesus Christ), and the Holy Spirit. The Catholic Church affirms the Jewish heritage of both Jesus and Christianity, "To the Jews belong the sonship, the glory, the covenants, the giving of the law, the worship, and the promises; to them belong the patriarchs, and of their race, according to the flesh, is the...

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Does anyone know if there are any Christian churches that believe OT law is still valid? Which Old Testament Law? + The Moral Law of God is eternal + The Mosaic Law concerning of dietary purity, temple worship and sacrifices was fulfilled by Jesus Christ Matthew 19:17-78 states: Now someone approached him and said, "Teacher, what good must I do to gain eternal life?" He answered him, "Why do you ask me about the good? There is only One who is good. If you...

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"How many Methodists does it take to screw in a light bulb?" Interrupting: "My grandmother donated that light bulb 40 years ago. We are not changing it!" A Methodist friend of mine told me this joke, but I don't get it. Do you? If so, is it funny? It probably is referring to tradition. As a Catholic, a 40 year tradition seems barely a tradition at all. Q. How many Catholics does it take to change a light bulb? A. None. Catholics still use candles. With love in Christ.

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What does the Word of God say about women preachers or teachers? WWJD? What would Jesus do? The Catholic Church currently teaches: The Lord Jesus chose men to form the college of the twelve apostles, and the apostles did the same when they chose collaborators to succeed them in their ministry. The Church recognizes herself to be bound by this choice made by the Lord himself. For this reason the ordination of women is not possible. For more...

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Are you saved by God's grace, or was it your choice? (Please give bible verses to back-up your answer). A bit of both. God's saving grace is there for everyone. But we have the free will choice to accept or reject God saving grace. Here is the Joint Declaration on the Doctrine of Justification by Catholics (1999), Lutherans (1999), and Methodists (2006): By grace alone, in faith in Christ's saving work and not because of any merit on our part, we are accepted by God and receive...

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What is the correct procedure for confession in church? Reconciliation is a sacrament meant to be a healing encounter between God and the penitent, and there is no need to worry about exactly what to say or do. This is one way how to go to Confession • Get yourself ready by making your examination of conscience. You enter the confessional. You can choose to talk to the priest face to face or anonymously behind a screen. •...

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Do you think priests will be ticked if they get to Heaven or whatever and realize that a "r" was dropped somewhere and it was supposed to be celebrate instead of celebate?(I'm aware that is misspelled) Not really. Priests, religious brothers and religious sisters (nuns) as part of their vocation choose not to marry following: + The practice recommended in the Bible + The example of Jesus Christ, John the Baptist, and the Apostle Paul. +++ Scripture +++ + In Matthew 19:12, Jesus says, "Some are incapable of marriage because they were born so; some, because they were made so by...

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Does it matter to you what color your deity was during his/her incarnation on earth (if he/she had one)? If so, why? No. The Catholic Church affirms the Jewish heritage of both Jesus and Christianity, "To the Jews belong the sonship, the glory, the covenants, the giving of the law, the worship, and the promises; to them belong the patriarchs, and of their race, according to the flesh, is the Christ.' For more information, see the Catechism of the Catholic Church, sections 839 and following:...

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Was Jesus the worlds first Zombie, just not in the "BRAAAAINS" sense? I do remember something about Ezekiel maybe raising an army of the dead but is that before or after Jesus? A zombie is defined as a reanimated human corpse with no soul, intelligence, or free will. The Resurrected Jesus + Was not a zombie + Was brought back to a fully human life. Most Christaians even believe that He was brought back in a glorified manner, even better than before + talked and ate with with friends and family + Continued his mission to teach us about the Kingdom of God With...

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Are angels real? Yes. St. Augustine says: "'Angel' is the name of their office, not of their nature. If you seek the name of their nature, it is ‘spirit'; if you seek the name of their office, it is ‘angel': from what they are, ‘spirit,' from what they do, ‘angel.'" With their whole beings the angels are servants and messengers of God....

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Why do people think of God as a spirit? Because God is spirit and truth. God is: • The infinite divine being • One in being yet three Persons: . • Father . • Son . • Holy Spirit God has revealed himself as: • The "One who is" • Truth • Creator of all that is • The author of divine revelation • The source of salvation And, of course, God is...

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Why do people think of God as a spirit? Because God is spirit and truth. God is: • The infinite divine being • One in being yet three Persons: . • Father . • Son . • Holy Spirit God has revealed himself as: • The "One who is" • Truth • Creator of all that is • The author of divine revelation • The source of salvation And, of course, God is...

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As a youngester in a methodist church we were given a list of churches in order that had branched off the catholic church. I was hopimg that someone out there would have such a list and forward it on to me. I want to share it with others.Thank-you This chart seems to show what you are looking for: http://www.scborromeo.org/images/fig1.jpg With love in Christ.

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What did Jesus mean at John 3:13 when he told Nicodemus: “No man has ascended into heaven but he that descended from heaven, the Son of man”? Christians believe that the sin of Adam and Eve closed the gates of heaven to all human beings so no one up to the time of Jesus Christ went to heaven. Then Jesus Christ, God the Son, descended from heaven, became a human being, and ultimately died for our sins. Now we can be admitted to heaven. With love in Christ.

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What does it mean by god being part of our soul? Catholics believe that the soul is the spiritual part of a human. The soul is the essential nature of human consciousness and freedom. Soul and body together form one unique human being. Each human soul is individual and immortal, immediately created by God at the moment of conception. The soul does not die with the body, from which it is separated by death, and with which it will...

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Why do some people think of God as a father? This is what Jesus Christ taught us about God. "Teach us how to pray," the disciples said to Jesus. (Luke 11, 1) He answered by teaching them the prayer we call the Our Father or The Lord's Prayer. Our Father, who art in heaven, hallowed be thy name. When Moses approached God on Mount Sinai, he heard a voice saying, "Do not come near; put off your shoes from your...

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Why does the catholics and mormans believe in a book written by men of their own churches and who have never seen Jesus,instead of a book written by men who walked with Christ,24hours and 7days a week? I do not understand your question in relation to Catholics. The Catholic and Protestant New Testaments contain exactly the same 27 books. In fact, it was the Holy Spirit inspired Catholic Church that selected these 27 documents from the dozens that were circulating at the time. 1. Matthew 2. Mark 3. Luke 4. John 5. Acts 6. Romans 7. 1 Corinthians 8. 2 Corinthians 9....

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In the Torah, is marriage actually required? Or could people that laid down together still be viewed as "husband and wife" without there ever having been a ceremony or vows in (some) instances? Yes. Here are some Scriptures that teach against premarital sex: Exodus 22:16-17: An man had to marry the woman with whom he had premarital sex, if the father approved of the marriage, or pay a high price. Deuteronomy 22:13-21: Premarital sex is viewed as evil and a disgraceful thing. Proverbs 5:15-21: A man is to be a virgin when he takes his wife. In addition to these...

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Is Jesus in the New Testament the same person as Jehovah in the Old Testament? Kind of. The doctrine of the Holy Trinity states there is one true God who is made up of three separate but equal persons, the Father, the Son, and the Holy Spirit. The Bible does not contain the word Trinity. However, the Holy Trinity is hinted at repeatedly in both the Old and New Testaments. For many biblical references, see: http://www.cwo.com/~pentrack/catholic/Trinity.txt Under...

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If they found scientific proof for the existance of God, who would that upset the most? I have heard that some of the world's leading astrophysicists will soon be claiming that the Big Bang is a proof of the existance of God. Modern astrophysicists have proven that the universe has a moment of creation and a power outside of this universe made the Big Bang go bang. With love in Christ.

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What do you personally think of God and why? God is: • The infinite divine being • One in being yet three Persons: . • Father . • Son . • Holy Spirit God has revealed himself as: • The "One who is" • Truth • Creator of all that is • The author of divine revelation • The source of salvation And, of course, God is love. Here are a couple of quotes...

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What is the supposed relationship between Jesus Christ and God? The doctrine of the Holy Trinity states there is one true God who is made up of three separate but equal persons, the Father, the Son, and the Holy Spirit. The Bible does not contain the word Trinity. However, the Holy Trinity is hinted at repeatedly in both the Old and New Testaments. For many biblical references, see: http://www.cwo.com/~pentrack/catholic/Trinity.txt Under the influence...

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Know your Bible? Has God ever tempted man? You claim that God tempted Abraham in Genesis 22:1, I disagree. Genesis 22:1 states: Some time after these events, God put Abraham to the test. He called to him, "Abraham!" "Ready!" he replied. This is a test of devotion and not a temptation to sin. Context. Context. Context. Abraham lived hundreds of years before the Ten Commandments were given to Moses and...

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One more,because i find this amazing...what are the "perfect" numbers of the Bible and which goes to which:a)divine perfection,b)spiritual perfection,c)ordinal perfection, d) governmental perfection.... Many of the numbers in the Bible have deeper significance: 1 – Represents absolute singleness and unity (Ephesians 4:4–6; John 17:21, 22.) 2 – Represents the truth of God’s Word, for example, the law and prophets (John 1:45), two or three witnesses (2 Corinthians 13:1), and a sword with two edges (Hebrews 4:12). See Mark 6:7 and Revelation 11:3. It is also used 21...

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This is a weird question but in the bible it says Jesus rose on the third day and it was the beginning of the week. i understand that the time and months and all were different so did he raise on monday or sunday? Genesis tells us that God created the world in six days and then rested on the seventh day, the Sabbath (Saturday). If Saturday is the seventh day of the week then Sunday is the first day of the week. But at daybreak on the first day of the week they took the spices they had prepared and went to the tomb. They found the stone rolled away from the tomb; but when they entered, they did not...

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This is a weird question but in the bible it says Jesus rose on the third day and it was the beginning of the week. i understand that the time and months and all were different so did he raise on monday or sunday? In Judaism, God created the world in six days and rested on the seventh day, the Sabbath (Saturday). If Saturday is the seventh day of the week then Sunday is the first day of the week. But at daybreak on the first day of the week they took the spices they had prepared and went to the tomb. They found the stone rolled away from the tomb; but when they entered, they did not find the body...

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So any particular reason why we all celebrate jesus' death? and whilst on the subject why is easter either in April or March?? I mean come on at least know what month he died in and have some sympathy for a fiction character :) + Good Friday + Good Friday has the most understated name for a Holy Day. For our sake He was crucified under Pontius Pilate; He suffered, died, and was buried. (from the Nicene Creed in 325 C.E.) The MOST important thing that Jesus did for us was die for our sins to give us the gift of everlasting life. The Crucifixion of Jesus Christ is the MOST important point in all of human...

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My colleague revenged his son’s death by killing the culprit. He says he knew before he killed “the bastard” (that’s how he calls the other guy) that God will forgive him. Is he right, will God forgive him? God can forgive anything, but will He? One of the requirements for being forgiven by God is truly feeling sorry for the sin. At this time, it does not sound as if your colleague could say a prayer like this and mean it: My God, I am sorry for my sins with all my heart. In choosing to do wrong And failing to do good, I have sinned against you whom I should love above all things. I...

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Why do you suppose God didn't make "man" androgynous so no one could be "labeled"? One thought is that God's glorious gift of sex lets us experience just a bit about what is is like to be God. We become lovers, givers, and creators. With love in Christ.

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Do you believe the nonsense about the boogieman you can sell your soul to for riches? I can't even find a price tag on me. Not really. I think most people who go hell, gave away their salvation for practically nothing. No one really knows what hell is like. It has been described by people who have not been there as everything from flames to a frozen lake (Dante). Hell is the state of complete and final self-exclusion from communion with God and the blessed, reserved for those who refuse by their own free...

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Is it dangerous to use faith as an excuse for ignorance? Yes. That is why the Catholic Church stresses faith and reason. Human reason is the spark of the divine within us. It is our capacity to know the truth of things. One thing that make us human is our ability to think our way through to convictions (or strong beliefs). So reason and faith cannot be in conflict. True faith • Is reasonable faith • Makes sense • Can...

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I want to wish all my brothers and sisters a happy Easter.Will we all who love Christ,honor what he did,for us on Calvary? Alleluia! He is Risen! Happy Easter! With love in Christ.

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What is your definition of God? God is: • The infinite divine being • One in being yet three Persons: . • Father . • Son . • Holy Spirit God has revealed himself as: • The "One who is" • Truth • Creator of all that is • The author of divine revelation • The source of salvation And, of course, God is love. For more information, see...

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Do you believe theres a heaven and hell? Yes. Heaven and hell are basic Christianity. • Heaven • Heaven is eternal life with God; communion of life and love with the Trinity and all the blessed. Heaven is the state of supreme and definitive happiness, the goal of the deepest longings of humanity. • Hell • Hell is the state of complete and final self-exclusion from communion with God and the...

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Do you believe theres a heaven and hell? Yes. Heaven and hell are basic Christianity. • Heaven • Heaven is eternal life with God; communion of life and love with the Trinity and all the blessed. Heaven is the state of supreme and definitive happiness, the goal of the deepest longings of humanity. • Hell • Hell is the state of complete and final self-exclusion from communion with God and the...

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Would it be possible to have an argument with Jesus Christ, about something, if not why not? Of course. The Gospels record several people debating with Jesus Christ, including Satan. The Bible also records many people arguing with God. Nikos Kazantzakis tells this story in his memoir, "Report to Greco": As a young man, Kazantzakis spent a summer in a monastery during which he had a series of conversations with an old monk. One day he asked the old monk:...

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Christians: Was your church established by Christ in Jerusalem or some other city on earth? Yes. According to the four Gospels and the Acts of the Apostles, about the year 33 C.E., the structure of the Church was set up by Jesus Christ before His Ascension and then the early Christian Church was born on Pentecost when the Holy Spirit descended upon the Apostles and disciples. This same Church has referred to itself as the “Catholic Church” at least since 107 C.E....

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Does anyone want to debate about religion? No, thank you. This is Answerbag, not Debatebag. A debate is more of an argument with a winner and a loser. I prefer civil dialog where people share ideas and beliefs and there are no losers. With love in Christ.

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Christians, how do you feel about those that have left your local congregation and/or left Christianity? Do you maintain a relationship with them and call them friend? Or do you spurn them and call them "an enemy of the church"? And please explain why. There are Catholic parishes just about everywhere in the world. Catholics who move from the local congregation to another are just part of our family who live a bit farther away. Those who leave Christianity are lost sheep. We maintain our relationship with them and call then friends. We never spurn them or call them "enemies of the Church." They need love and friendship not...

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Isn't this a good verse that states Jesus Is God?John 20:28 where Jesus was telling Thomas,whom doubted to touch his wounds,and Thomas said My Lord and my God.Jesus said blessed are they that have not seen me and believe. Yes. During Christ's trial, the chief priests asked Him point blank, "Tell us if you are the Christ, the Son of God." And He said, "I am." (Mark 14:60-62) "Yes, it is as you say." (Matt. 26: 63-65) "You are right in saying I am." (Luke 22:67-70) These are all ways of saying the same thing, written by different authors. In Exodus 3:14,...

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If one helps oneself who-adding to that- helps one? The Good Samaritan? "God helps those who help themselves" is not in the Bible and is not a Christian belief. Aesop (mid-sixth century B.C.E.) who said, “The gods help them that help themselves.” Euripides (ca. 480 BC–406 B.C.E.), a Greek philosopher, said, “Try first thyself, and after, call on God.” George Herbert in the 17th century...

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Why do so many use John 3:16 as there proof that they are saved?You can't use that verse for salvation.The devil believes in Jesus,he knows him better than anyone.If 1John doesn't describe you,then according to Gods word you are not saved. I admit that I am a Catholic but I have never heard John 3:16 used as proof that any particular person is saved. John 3:16 teaches that our salvation is ready and available. Catholics believe: We are already saved: + For in hope we were saved. (Rom 8:24) + For by grace you have been saved through faith, and this is not from you; it is the gift of God. (Eph 2:5-8) We are being...

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Felipe Coronel once said "Hell is not a place you go if you're not a Christian; it's the failure of your life's greatest ambition." What are your thoughts on this lyric? I always find double negative statements confusing. No one really knows what hell is like. It has been described by people who have not been there as everything from flames to a frozen lake (Dante). Hell is the state of complete and final self-exclusion from communion with God and the blessed, reserved for those who refuse by their own free choice to believe and be converted from sin,...

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What actually is faith? And does it work both ways? How do we know that God has faith in us? Faith is both: • A gift of God • A human act In faith, the believer: • Gives personal adherence to God • Freely assents to the truth that God has revealed It is this revelation of God which we • Profess in the Creed • Celebrate in the sacraments • Live by right conduct • Respond to in our prayer of faith Faith is both • A...

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Is God the character we think of, or is it something inside each and everyone one of us, that can only be realised when we are in unison? (i.e. is it a story, and we, all together, are the God) Do not confuse God with His Creation. God is: • The infinite divine being • One in being yet three Persons: . • Father . • Son . • Holy Spirit God has revealed himself as: • The "One who is" • Truth • Creator of all that is • The author of divine revelation • The source of salvation And, of course, God...

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What book in the Old Testament tells that "cursed" people were hung on trees as a symbol that they were cursed? How about Deuteronomy 21:22-23: If a man guilty of a capital offense is put to death and his corpse hung on a tree, it shall not remain on the tree overnight. You shall bury it the same day; otherwise, since God's curse rests on him who hangs on a tree, you will defile the land which the LORD, your God, is giving you as an inheritance. With love in Christ.

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Is god the ultimate voyeur? No. A voyeur is a person who derives sexual gratification from observing the naked bodies or sexual acts of others, especially from a secret vantage point. A voyeur knows little about love. God is love. God is: • The infinite divine being • One in being yet three Persons: . • Father . • Son . • Holy Spirit God has revealed himself as: ...

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Do You Feel Like No Matter How Hard You Pray God Does Not Hear Your Prayers? .... I Have Some Comfort For You (Serious Replies Please) No. Prayer is the elevation of the mind and heart to God: + In praise of his glory + In petition for some desired good + In thanksgiving for a good received + In intercession for others before God Through prayer the Christian experiences a communion with God through Christ in the Church. "For me, prayer is a surge of the heart; it is a simple look turned toward heaven, it is a...

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What are some responses to the question,''What is God?'' God is: • The infinite divine being • One in being yet three Persons: . • Father . • Son . • Holy Spirit God has revealed himself as: • The "One who is" • Truth • Creator of all that is • The author of divine revelation • The source of salvation And, of course, God is love. For more information, see...

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If you'r a thiest what do youthink of agnostics and athiests. Why? Explain I personally think Atheists are people of great faith. They believe the entire wonderful universe came into being all by itself from the smallest subatomic particle to the most immense galaxy and from the amazing complexity of the human mind to the love between a mother and child. I find it much easier to believe that an all powerful and all loving God is behind it all. "To be...

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If Jesus said the only way to heaven or god or whatever is through me then why do Catholics pray through Mary? Im a begining catholic and im trying to figure all this out and what you're sapposed to do to to be Catholic.. • Saints • Catholics share the belief in the Communion of Saints with many other Christians, including the Eastern Orthodox, Anglican, Episcopal, and Methodist Churches. The Communion of Saints is the belief where all saints are intimately related in the Body of Christ, a family. When you die and go to heaven, you do not leave this family. Everyone in heaven or on their way...

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Arent their certain things you have to do to be Catholic?? Like arent their days you can only eat certain things or something like that? Yes. Just like there are certain thing you have to do to be a Baptist, or a Methodist, or a Mormon, there are certain things you have to do to be a Catholic. The Catholic Church follows the Biblical practice of Jesus Christ and the Jews in setting aside days where the entire Church fasts and prays as one in a attitude of constant renewal. Fridays were chosen because Jesus died for us...

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I will become a confirmed catholic on april 11 after going thur the rcia process, but I have been told I need to go to confession before completing this, and don't know what to say. Can you help me? I am almost at the point of dropping out . Thank you. Reconciliation is a sacrament meant to be a healing encounter between God and the penitent, and there is no need to worry about exactly what to say or do. This is one way how to go to Confession • Get yourself ready by making your examination of conscience. You enter the confessional. You can choose to talk to the priest face to face or anonymously behind a screen. •...

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Why does the word "proselytizing" have such a negative connotation? When I use that word when talking to my Jehovah Witness friend, she is quick to correct me saying it isn't that - they are doing what Jehovah commands. What's the diff? Proselytism has come to mean the use of unfair and coercive methods, --that is to say, those which apply pressure--to convince a person to leave his/her religion and join another. Evangelization, on the other hand, is giving witness to God as revealed through Jesus Christ in the Holy Spirit in a simple and direct manner. It includes the renewing of humanity, witness, explicit proclamation,...

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In the Bible, the Greek name for John is Johannes, Matthew is Mathaios, Luke is Loukas, but what is the translation of Mark into Greek? Matthew = Ματθαῖον = Matthæus Mark = Μᾶρκον = Marcos Luke = Λουκᾶν = Loukas John = Ἰωάννην = Johannes Here is a nice online Greek New Testament: http://www.greeknewtestament.com/index2.htm With love in Christ.

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What do you know about the world ending in 2012? There is basically nothing to know. There are only vague signs and prophecies that have been bent to point to another end of the world scenario. Here is also what NASA thinks about the 2012 End of the World scenario: http://pwg.gsfc.nasa.gov/stargaze/StarFAQ18.htm#q306 One of several Mayan calendars is the Long Count calendar, which is reset to day 0 every 1,872,000 days or 7057.5 years....

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Are all the people who call Yeshua Jesus going to Hell for worshipping the wrong guy? I do not think that possibly calling the Messiah the wrong name because of ignorance is the same a worshipping the wrong guy. Jesus is just one way to translate Yeshua into English, Joshua is another. The Messiah, the Christ, God the Son, is the same no matter what name you call Him. With love in Christ.

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Do you believe in faith healing? And do you believe that the ones you see in tents and on TV are the real deal? I believe God can and does heal people miraculously. I do not believe that most of those shown on TV are the real deal. I believe this is a real miracle: http://www.vicariatusurbis.org/Beatificazione/English/Testimonies/SisterMarieSimonPierre.asp?ID=127 With love in Christ

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What ALL do you have to do to be catholic? If you are interested in joining or just learning more about the Catholic Church, contact your local parish and ask for information about their RCIA Inquiry group. You can go and ask any questions you want. This is the first step in RCIA (Rite of Christian Initiation of Adults) but you can stop at any time. There is no obligation to become a Catholic. Some resources:...

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Which religion has the best reputation for followers not being the cause of war or agression? I would say the Quakers, the Religious Society of Friends, who use the motto: Quakers: Religious Witnesses for Peace since 1660. http://www.quaker.org/ With love in Christ.

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How would you define the love of God Here are a couple of quotes about God as Love from C. S. Lewis that I really like: "He [God] has paid us the intolerable compliment of loving us, in the deepest, most tragic, most inexorable sense. .... Love, in its own nature, demands the perfecting of the beloved; ... mere "kindness" which tolerates anything except suffering in its object is, in that respect, at the opposite...

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Is there a difference in a Catholic and a Holy bible or the christian bible (or whatever)? Protestants have fully accepted each and every one of the 27 books that the Catholics selected for the New Testament over 1,500 years ago. The difference in the Old Testaments actually goes back to the time before and during Christ’s life. At this time, there was no official Jewish canon of scripture. The Jews in Egypt translated their choices of the Hebrew Scriptures into Greek in...

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Why does believing in God entail believing in the existence of evil? Evil can be defined as the opposite or absence of good. Just believing in God does not necessarily mean believing in the existance of evil. But believing in God AND free will entails believing the ability to choose between good and bad (evil). In Judeo-Christian belief, moral evil results from humankind's free choice to sin. Sin is a deliberate thought, word, deed, or omission...

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Theists......have you ever felt your praying as like talking to yourself? Never. Prayer is the elevation of the mind and heart to God: + In praise of his glory + In petition for some desired good + In thanksgiving for a good received + In intercession for others before God Through prayer the Christian experiences a communion with God through Christ in the Church. "For me, prayer is a surge of the heart; it is a simple look turned toward heaven, it...

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Christians why should they keep prayer in schools? I am a Christian and I don't think there should be institutionalized prayer in schools. People try to look for simple ways of solving complicated problems but sometimes just create more problems. Some people think that school prayer will make children better or nicer or more Godly. Most people think school prayer will infringe on the students' freedom of religion. What kind...

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Is god real if so why would he make us choose if we wanna follow him or not when he already know what were gonna choose Love and respect. When God, in the beginning, created man, he made him subject to his own free choice. (Sirach 15:14) The Catholic Church teaches: • The All-Knowing God • God is omniscient. He possesses the most perfect knowledge of all things. In the first place He knows and comprehends Himself fully and adequately, and in the next place He knows all created objects and...

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If God has full knowledge of our deeds and controls our destiny...why is then suicide considered a sin? God has full knowledge of our deeds but does not control our destiny. Catholics believe suicide when committed in full knowledge and deliberate consent is a complete turning away from God (a mortal sin) and will send a person to hell. There are 3 conditions of a mortal sin: grave matter, full knowledge, and deliberate consent. While suicide (or any kind of murder) is always a grave...

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Confessions to a Priest; Can I 'pre- confess' to potential sins, knowing I'll surely be committing them throughout the week? No, that would not show the proper sorrow for your sin which is one requirement for forgiveness. The Catholic Church believes that "Only God forgives sin." When a penitent person asks God for forgiveness, his (or her) sins are immediately forgiven. Catholics also believe that when someone sins they not only hurt their relationship with God, they also injure the entire church,...

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Was God ever a child? Yes, Jesus Christ, God the Son, was a child. This is what Christmas is all about. Christians believe that Jesus was completely God and completely Man. The incarnation, God and man, is one of the wonderful Christian paradoxes. The Church thus confesses that Jesus is inseparably true God and true man. He is truly the Son of God who, without ceasing to be God and Lord, became a man and our...

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If you ever had a chance to talk to God what would you say to him? I talk to God all of the time. This is called prayer. Prayer is the elevation of the mind and heart to God: + In praise of his glory + In petition for some desired good + In thanksgiving for a good received + In intercession for others before God Through prayer the Christian experiences a communion with God through Christ in the Church. "For me, prayer is a surge of the heart;...

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So you think the US was founded on Christian values, huh? explain this:"I have recently been examining al the known superstitions of the world, and I do not find in our particular superstition (Christianity) one redeeming feature. (continued) A few things where the Catholic Church has made the world a better and brighter place are: + Relief from the Barbarian invasions of the early middle ages + Rescued Christian and pre-christian literature + Spread agricultural and animal husbandry knowledge + Started and protected universities + Sponsored and supported science and medicine + Created International Law theory + Developed and...

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Looking at the map of the religions of the world, would you be a christian if you lived in Northern Africa, the Middle East, or Far East? http://www.mapsofworld.com/world-religion-map.htm Yes. Most countries have freedom of religion and there are Christians (including Catholics) in just about every country of the world: Here are Catholics by country: Brazil = 145,446,000 México = 123,393,000 Philippines = 69,630,000 USA = 64,621,000 Italy = 57,665,000 France = 44,499,000 Colombia = 38,406,000 Spain = 37,165,000 Poland = 35,010,000 Argentina = 34,480,000...

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Where does the story of Esther take place? The Persian Empire. Here is an introduction to the Book of Esther: http://www.nccbuscc.org/nab/bible/esther/intro.htm With love in Christ.

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What is the one quote from the bible that gives you wisdom in your everyday life? Matthew 22:36-39 states: "Teacher, which commandment in the law is the greatest?" He said to him, "You shall love the Lord, your God, with all your heart, with all your soul, and with all your mind. This is the greatest and the first commandment. The second is like it: You shall love your neighbor as yourself." With love in Christ.

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Is there a faith that considers it sinful for an infertile couple to have sex since they cannot procreate that way? Probably, somewhere in today's world with over 10,000 Protestant denominations. But not the Catholic Church. The Catholic Church believes that prior AND permanent impotence is a barrier to a true Christian marriage. Doubtful or temporary impotence, difficulties in conceiving, and even sterility are not barriers to a true Christian marriage. In other words, the Church believes...

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Muhammad and Jesus who claimed to be Massiahs died ill, suffering and hoping against hope, Buddha announced his death and died without suffering, what does that say? This says that Jesus, the Lamb of God, died for our sins and Buddha did not. The next day he (John the Baptist) saw Jesus coming toward him and said, "Behold, the Lamb of God, who takes away the sin of the world." (John 1:29) The Lamb of God is the • The victorious apocalyptic lamb who would destroy evil in the world (Rev 5-7; 17:14) • A remembrance and fulfillment...

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Know your Bible? What does the color Blue represent in the Bible? The word "blue" only appears once in the New American Bible in Revelation 9:17: Now in my vision this is how I saw the horses and their riders. They wore red, blue, and yellow breastplates, and the horses' heads were like heads of lions, and out of their mouths came fire, smoke, and sulfur. In this verse, "blue" literally means "hyacinth-colored". ...

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With new evidence to suggest that the Turin Shroud is earlier than what the Carbon Dating suggested, who thinks that the image on the shroud is that of Jesus? I keep an open mind about it. I think proofs of things like God sometimes hinder peoples spiritual maturity instead of encourage it. The Shroud of Turin presumably the winding sheet of Jesus' burial. There is a clear tradition of authenticity of the shroud that has been traced to the seventh century. It has produced a whole science, sindonology (Lt: sindo, shroud), dedicated...

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Is God under attack in the US? Indirectly, yes. God has revealed to us many truths: + Life is sacred from conception to natural death. This moral truth is being trod upon by supporters of abortion, euthanasia, physician-assisted suicide, embryonic stem cell research, the death penalty, torture (now stopped by President Obama, thank God), and unjust war. + Marriage was created by God for one man and one woman. ...

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Christ said Zacharias,John the Baptist Father, was the last martyr under the old covenant. How did he Die? The Zechariah mentioned by Jesus in Matthew 23:35 and Luke 11:51 is the Old Testament prophet Zechariah and not the father of John the Baptist. An Old Testament book is even named for him: http://www.usccb.org/nab/bible/zechariah/zechariah1.htm Zechariah's murder is recounted in 2 Chronicles 24:20-22. http://www.usccb.org/nab/bible/2chronicles/2chronicles24.htm#20 With love in Christ.

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What is your definition of a scientific God rather than a religious one? God is the supreme being and is neither scientific nor religious. Religion is how humans relate to God. Science is how humans discover God's Creation. God is: • The infinite divine being • One in being yet three Persons: . • Father . • Son . • Holy Spirit God has revealed himself as: • The "One who is" • Truth ...

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Is it possible that in the spirit world they might view us here as the dead and they are the living? Interesting thought. Those in heaven may not consider us dead but maybe not yet totally alive and not yet safe from death (hell). With love in Christ.

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Christian's would you agree with this statement :- I don't have to like you: I definitely don't have to condone your actions or your lifestyle: But I am commanded by my Christ to love you! This means I will treat you with all due dignity and respect. Pretty much. English is a weak language for talking about different kinds of love. The Greek of the New Testament is much better: • Eros: Romantic love • Philia: Brotherly (or sisterly) love • Storge: Parental love • Agape: Godly love Eros and philia are based on emotions and storge is almost an instinct. But Agape is a decision to wish for the best for someone....

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I saw a funny T-shirt today that said "It's your Hell. You burn in it." Thoughts? That reminds me of a child who thinks she is invincible, runs out into the street without looking, and gets hit by a car. Just because you do not know about or believe in something does not mean it does not exist and cannot affect your life. With love in Christ.

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How would you answer a question like 'Is Jesus your saviour' by someone who was preaching while i was travelling on public transport? I would say: Yes, Jesus is my savior. He is the savior of the entire human race. For I handed on to you as of first importance what I also received: that Christ died for our sins in accordance with the scriptures (1 Corinthians 15:3) With love in Christ.

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Why would a God want to be worshipped? For our own good. God does not need our worship but He does deserve it. God wants to be worshipped by us so that our priorities are correct, thus He gave us the first Commandment. Our lives will be better and happier if we put God first and not make other things into gods like money, status, self, power, etc. With love in Christ.

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I wonder when all religions will be declared a fraud? Atheists already declare all religions frauds. I do not think this minority idea will ever become generally agreed upon. The desire for God is written in the human heart, because each person is created by God and for God; and God never ceases to draw each person to himself. In response to this desire, most religions are humanity reaching out for God. In Judaism and Christianity,...

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If abortion is so wrong, why didn't Jesus mention it or preach against it? It was widespread in the Roman Empire at the time. Because abortion was not widespread in Judea and Galilee. The Jews knew that abortion was the murder of the most defenseless and innocent human beings. Catholics believe that from the moment of conception until natural death, each human being is endowed by God with dignity and rights. Therefore abortion is viewed as the murder of an innocent and defenseless human being. You shall not...

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Did North Dakota legalize gay marriage? No. In fact, using the democratic process, North Dakota banned homosexual marriage in 2004 73% to 27%. http://www.usatoday.com/news/politicselections/vote2004/2004-11-02-nd-initiative-gay-marriage_x.htm With love in Christ.

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Did North Dakota legalize gay marriage? Sorry, accidental duplicate answer.

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What is the difference, if any, in angels and aliens? I guess you can say that angels are a type of alien. Aliens are anyone who does not come from here. Aliens can come from other countries, planets, or even heaven. St. Augustine says: "'Angel' is the name of their office, not of their nature. If you seek the name of their nature, it is ‘spirit'; if you seek the name of their office, it is ‘angel': from...

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If Jesus is an alien. Do you still believe Jesus? I do not understand how proposing circumstances like "If this alternate reality happened then what ..." are of any real value to people seeking God and spirituality. With love in Christ.

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Some bloke took the trouble to answer a philosophical Q of mine to inform me that there's only one God. But most Christians I know say there's three Gods. And many eastern religions believe in a slew of Gods. So how many Gods are there? "Most Christians" will tell you that they believe in only one God. The doctrine of the Holy Trinity states there is one true God who is made up of three separate but equal persons, the Father, the Son, and the Holy Spirit. The Bible does not contain the word Trinity. However, the Holy Trinity is hinted at repeatedly in both the Old and New Testaments. For many biblical...

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Christians, in ur own personal knowledge and reasoning, do u recognize any false prophecies or false prophets of today. or Pharisee type sects?..what or who and why?...we have to be able to discern by the WORD,God, the HOLY SPIRIT at HIS WORD.... The Pharisees and Sadducees were two competing groups of Jewish Fundamentalists. Both groups based their beliefs and practices on a strict and literal interpretation of the Hebrew Scriptures and like different groups of Christian fundamentalists today, they disagreed on the interpretation of the Scriptures. Both groups did agree on the strict observance of: + The Sabbath rest + Purity...

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How did the first Christians know what to believe before there was a new testament bible? The teachings and tradition of the Apostles. I have much more to tell you, but you cannot bear it now. But when he comes, the Spirit of truth, he will guide you to all truth. He will not speak on his own, but he will speak what he hears, and will declare to you the things that are coming. (John 16:12-13) Therefore, brothers, stand firm and hold fast to the traditions that you were taught,...

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What's the difference between a friar and a monk (Catholic)? None. A monk, or friar, is a man who belongs to one of the monastic orders in the Church, such as Basilians, Benedictines, Cistercians and Carthusians. A monk can be a religious brother or an priest. Both take vows of celibacy, poverty, and obedience but only priests are ordained. If the monk is an ordained priest then he can celebrate a Mass. Monks can have many different jobs in...

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Have you ever thought religion was detrimental to society? Religion can be blamed for a lot of bad in this world. But most of that is people going against what the religions believe like: + Abortion bombings + Terrorism Religion has done a lot more good in the world than bad. For example, a few things where the Catholic Church has made the world a better and brighter place are: + Relief from the Barbarian invasions of the early middle ages +...

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Is Science more important than Religion to you? No. God comes first, then my loved ones and my fellow human beings, and then Science's discovery of God's Creation. The Catholic Church has sponsored and supported science in the discovery of God's creation for hundreds of years. One example of this sponsorhsip and support is the Pontifical Academy of Sciences. The Academy and its membership are not influenced by...

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If God loves us all, why isn't His love strong enough to save us all from hell? Is our freewill stronger than His love? Do you think that God might have a much greater and loving plan than we realize? Our free will would not mean a thing if God did not respect our wishes. I like to think of it this way. The only way a person will go to hell is if they want to. God in His (or Her) unlimited love has given us free will to choose. Our most important choice is to freely decide to accept or reject God's constant offer of spending eternity with Him in heaven. God will respect the choice...

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Where are the Garden of Eden and The Tower of Babel located? The Garden of Eden is located in Genesis chapter 2 and 3: http://www.nccbuscc.org/nab/bible/genesis/genesis2.htm The Tower of Babel is located in Genesis chapter 11: http://www.nccbuscc.org/nab/bible/genesis/genesis11.htm With love in Christ.

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Muslims around the world celebrate Eid al-Adha to mark the end of the Haj by slaughtering sheep, goats, cows and camels - any problem with this? Not as long as they eat them. God blessed Noah and his sons and said to them: "Be fertile and multiply and fill the earth. Dread fear of you shall come upon all the animals of the earth and all the birds of the air, upon all the creatures that move about on the ground and all the fishes of the sea; into your power they are delivered. Every creature that is alive shall be yours to eat; I...

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What is the Christian standpoint on killing animals for meat? God blessed Noah and his sons and said to them: "Be fertile and multiply and fill the earth. Dread fear of you shall come upon all the animals of the earth and all the birds of the air, upon all the creatures that move about on the ground and all the fishes of the sea; into your power they are delivered. Every creature that is alive shall be yours to eat; I give them all to you as I did...

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Why is it OK to teach our kids in school about leprechauns easter bunny and not God?jesus?" In the US, this is because of the First Amendment of the Constitution states that "Congress shall make no law respecting an establishment of religion". Fairy tales like leprechauns and the Easter bunny do not establish one religion over another. This is why our kids need religious education in our homes and in our church communities. With love in Christ.

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Do you hope they serve beer in Hell? No, I hope they serve beer in heaven. Here is a prayer by Ireland's Saint Brigid: The Heavenly Banquet I would like to have the men of Heaven In my own house With vats of good cheer Laid out for them I would like to have the three Marys Their fame is so great I would like people From every corner of Heaven I would like them to be cheerful In their drinking I...

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Who is caleb Caleb was the son of Jephunneh of the tribe of Judah and a leader of the Israelites as they entered the land of Canaan. He is mentioned in the Bible over 40 times. http://www.vatican.va/archive/ENG0839/1/NY.HTM With love in Christ.

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Do you go to work and tell your boss,that i think we should get a longer break,so i'm going to take an extra hour?Probably not.So why do you think you can tell God what is right or wrong,about how he runs his own creation? God is much easier to talk to than my boss. Nikos Kazantzakis tells this story in his memoir, "Report to Greco": As a young man, Kazantzakis spent a summer in a monastery during which he had a series of conversations with an old monk. One day he asked the old monk: "Father, do you still do battle with the devil?" The old monk replied: "No, I used to, when I...

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Is it okay for a Christian to eat shrimp, lobsters, crabs or oysters if Deuteronomy 14 says they're unclean? Yes. Matthew 19:17-78 states: Now someone approached him and said, "Teacher, what good must I do to gain eternal life?" He answered him, "Why do you ask me about the good? There is only One who is good. If you wish to enter into life, keep the commandments." For Christians, Jesus fulfilled the Law of Moses. Christians are not held to the ceremonial parts of...

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Who asked Jesus where the "true place of worship is?" and HE responded that it was "everywhere in TRUTH and SPIRIT, God is SPIRIT? HE also told HE was the Messiah.. The Samaritan woman at the well in the 4th chapter of John: The woman said to him, "Sir, I can see that you are a prophet. Our ancestors worshiped on this mountain; but you people say that the place to worship is in Jerusalem." Jesus said to her, "Believe me, woman, the hour is coming when you will worship the Father neither on this mountain nor in Jerusalem. You people...

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Is there anything who is greater than god? No. God is: • The infinite divine being • One in being yet three Persons: . • Father . • Son . • Holy Spirit God has revealed himself as: • The "One who is" • Truth • Creator of all that is • The author of divine revelation • The source of salvation And, of course, God is love. For more information,...

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If god suppose to forgive to forive us for our sins why is there's is an hell. Some people do not want to ask for forgiveness and would rather be separated from God forever. I like to think of it this way. The only way a person will go to hell is if they want to. God in His (or Her) unlimited love has given us free will to choose. Our most important choice is to freely decide to accept or reject God's constant offer of spending eternity with Him in heaven. God...

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Why does the Christian "God" always try to make people feel guilty so that he can show his "love"? Why is he incapable of showing his love in other ways? You have an unusual concept of both guild and God's love. How can you claim that God creating the entire universe including humanity out of love should make us feel guilty? Guilt is actually a rather important emotion. Guilt is supposed to happen when someone knowingly does wrong (sins). This is your conscience telling you to go back to God. There would be something wrong with...

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Why did the agnostic cross the road? *Funny answers appreciated* He didn't. He got to the middle and then could not commit one way or the other. With love in Christ.

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Why did you convert to Christianity? I am looking for a single realization or event or person or etc., if possible. There may well have been a long process but I am looking for the major factor. I am a lifelong Catholic. When I was old enough to think for myself, I looked around at all of my spiritual options and then realized that Catholicism: + Answered all my questions + Satisfied both my faith and my reason + Inspired both great learning and great spirituality With love in Christ.

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Who is MOSES in the bible? I strongly suggest you read the book of Exodus in the Bible which tells the story of Moses: http://www.nccbuscc.org/nab/bible/exodus/exodus1.htm With love in Christ.

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I was married in the catholic church and was divorced in 5 yrs due to alcohol abuse. i then married a non catholic 18 yrs ago by justice of the peace.i just came back to the church.may i recieve communion due to my mistake.she attends mass with me Not yet. First receive the sacrament of Reconciliation, tell the priest your story and then do as he recommends. I suggest you look into having your first marriage declared null. With love in Christ.

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Should you kill to defend a religion that forbids the killing of others? I do not beleive that religion needs to be protected by killing. However I do believe in self defense. For example, the Crusades: Muslim armies had conquered much of northern Africa, Egypt, Palestine, Syria, and Spain, which had been some of the most heavily Christian areas in the world. Thousands, and possibly millions, of Christians died during this drive to eventually bring the...

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Can you prove to me something doesn't exist? You know; magic... fairies... dragons.... GOD???? Lets find out shall we give it your best shot!!!! Yes, you can prove that there are no: + Monsters in the closet or under the bed + Leaking pipes in your house + Weapons of mass destruction in Iraq http://www.skepticwiki.org/index.php/%22You_Can't_Prove_a_Negative%22 With love in Christ.

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If you have one, what is your religion? I am a Christian who worships God in the Tradition of the Catholic Church. With love in Christ.

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Christians- what has God done for your life other than salvation. What has he delivered you from, blessed you with, or made happen for you? God has given me everything I have, including my: + Life + Family + Friends + Career With love in Christ.

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Why do i feel I am being looked down upon whenever I go to a Christian church? I am openly agnostic, and, for the most part, people ignore me at church, or think Im some kind of heathen. A church is a family, a body of believers, a group in union and communion with God. Anyone is invited to come and worship God at any time but if you keep coming and choose not to join the family then the family gets a bit concerned and a bit confused about why you are there. By the way, if you do not acknowledge the God of Abraham, then by definition, you are a heathen....

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Christians only please: What are your honest, deep down feelings or opinions of atheists? I love Atheists. I personally think Atheists are people of great faith. They believe the entire wonderful universe came into being all by itself from the smallest subatomic particle to the most immense galaxy and from the amazing complexity of the human mind to the love between a mother and child. I find it much easier to believe that an all powerful and all loving God is behind it...

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Has any1 ever seen god? Yes. Christians believe that Jesus was completely God and completely Man. The incarnation, God and man, is one of the wonderful Christian paradoxes. The Church thus confesses that Jesus is inseparably true God and true man. He is truly the Son of God who, without ceasing to be God and Lord, became a man and our brother. The Son of God worked with human hands; he thought with a human...

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What 4-legged mammal is acceptable to the Catholic church for consumption on meatless fast days during Lent? All of these interesting stories that I have found so far do not note official documents or even the Pope's name. So until documented I shall refer to then as legend. Legend has it that Church authorities declared species that were not fish but spent a lot of time in the water as fish including: • Beavers • Capybaras • Muskrats • Sea turtles • Iguanas ...

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Did God give Job a new wife, to go with the new kids(who were sooooo much better than the first ones anyway), or was he stuck with the bitch? Remember, she wasn't very supportive. The Bible does not tell us. The Book of Job is an beautiful dramatic poem which teaches us about the problem of human suffering, and of retribution. Job is a parable, a story that tells religious truth but not historical fact. Job and his family were probably fictional and not real. http://www.nccbuscc.org/nab/bible/job/intro.htm With love in Christ.

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They say there are millions of galaxies.Can you imagine how big and powerful God is.To those who believe,dont you think it is a joke that,some say they cant wait till they can give God a piece of their minds? No. God is so great that I cannot imagine how big and powerful He (or She) is. At the same time, God is also a personal God with whom we frequently wrestle. Nikos Kazantzakis tells this story in his memoir, "Report to Greco": As a young man, Kazantzakis spent a summer in a monastery during which he had a series of conversations with an old monk. One day he asked the old...

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Is Cthulhu the Pastafarian counterpart of the Devil? No. Cthulhu is monster created by horror fiction author H. P. Lovecraft in 1926. Pastafarianism is based on the Flying Spaghetti Monster (FSM). The FSM is satiric fiction. The FSM was created in 2005, by Bobby Henderson in an open letter to the Kansas State Board of Education prior to the Kansas evolution hearings as an argument against the teaching of intelligent design in biology...

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Why does christianity say we should repent for our sins as jesus died for them when it was two thousand years ago, i wasn't the one who sacrificed jesus Because Jesus tells us to repent. But I tell you, if you do not repent, you will all perish as they did!" (Luke 13:5) With love in Christ.

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Why does christianity say we should repent for our sins as jesus died for them when it was two thousand years ago, i wasn't the one who sacrificed jesus Because Jesus tells us to repent. But I tell you, if you do not repent, you will all perish as they did!" (Luke 13:5) With love in Christ.

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I think most religions were based on persecution in one form or another. Which religion breeds the most fanaticism? Fundamentalism A few Muslims are fundamentalists. A few Christians are fundamentalists. A few Jews are fundamentalists. Fundamentalism is a religious movement or point of view characterized by a return to fundamental principles, by rigid adherence to those principles, and by intolerance of other views. This is the same trap that the Pharisees of Jesus' time had fallen into. ...

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Do you believe there is more than one dog? I am not sure what this question has to do with religion but, yes, I believe there are many dogs. http://www.akc.org/breeds/ With love in Christ.

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Are you a liberal Christian? I do not think that Christians (or Catholics) can be conservative or liberal. If they get too off center then they are no longer Christians. The term "Cafeteria Christians" refers to people who view Christianity like a cafeteria where one picks and chooses only those beliefs that appeal to them and reject a genuine interpretation of Christian doctrine and the teachings of Jesus. ...

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Does anyone know what rank of angel Cassiel is supposed to be? i have read that he is one of the 7 archangels and i have read he is one of the powers :S We are not sure. The angel Cassiel is not mentioned in the Bible and what we know is mostly legend. He is usually described as an archangel. http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cassiel With love in Christ.

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That was'nt fair! I have to re word it now! How do they come up with the three days He spent in the tomb not how he spent it! lol sorry... Jonah's sojourn in the belly of the whale for three days and three nights (Jonah 1:17) is a prefigurement of Jesus' sojourn in the abode of the dead and of his resurrection and is not intended to be a minute by minute prediction. (Matthew 12:40) 1. Jesus died and was buried on Friday before sundown. 2. Jesus was in the tomb for the entire Sabbath, Friday sundown to Saturday...

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Is God whatever you make Him (Her/It)? No, we are what God made us. God is: • The infinite divine being • One in being yet three Persons: . • Father . • Son . • Holy Spirit God has revealed himself as: • The "One who is" • Truth • Creator of all that is • The author of divine revelation • The source of salvation And, of course, God is love....

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If I told you I'm Wiccan, would you still love me? Of course. As a Christian, I endeavor to love my neighbor and you are my neighbor. With love in Christ.

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Do you believe in different planes of existence? Living in heaven forever with God and the blessed is a different plane of existance. With love in Christ.

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Is Jesus God or the son of God? Christians including Catholics believe Jesus is true God. Christians believe that Jesus was completely God and completely Man. The incarnation, God and man, is one of the wonderful Christian paradoxes. The Church thus confesses that Jesus is inseparably true God and true man. He is truly the Son of God who, without ceasing to be God and Lord, became a man and our brother. The Son of...

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Should we really believe what the bible says? whos to say people didnt change the actual words of matthew mark luke and john? Yes. The Dead Sea Scrolls testify to the accuracy of the people who copied and recopied the Scriptures over the centuries. Despite minor errors, they show us that the Old Testament has not changed since it was compiled. We have second and third century manuscripts of all the New Testament writings to which we can check our modern Bibles. Many believe that some of the bits of manuscripts...

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Don't you think eternal life could be boring? Maybe in hell but not in heaven. • Heaven • Heaven is eternal life with God; communion of life and love with the Trinity and all the blessed. Heaven is the state of supreme and definitive happiness, the goal of the deepest longings of humanity. • Hell • Hell is the state of complete and final self-exclusion from communion with God and the blessed, reserved...

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I'd like to challenge anyone to tell where EXACTLY in the Bible it says word for word that homosexuality is wrong/a sin. im very christian but i cant find this anywhere. i dont believe that it is a sin. Created in the image of the one God and equally endowed with rational souls, all men have the same nature and the same origin. Redeemed by the sacrifice of Christ, all are called to participate in the same divine beatitude: all therefore enjoy an equal dignity. The Catholic Church believes there is nothing sinful about being homosexual. But homosexuals like all unmarried people are called to...

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What is the good thing in Satan? A wise person once told me, "No one is completely useless, they can always be used as a bad example." Satan shows us the folly of pride and jealousy. With love in Christ.

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Is it good to be a Christian? Of course. Christian is a name derived from that of Christ himself. The name refers to all those who have been anointed through the gift of the Holy Spirit in Baptism; hence, the followers of Christ, the members of the Christian Church. According to Acts 11:26 "it was in Antioch that the disciples were first called Christians." Mary and Joseph believed that Jesus was...

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Is Satan as powerful as God? Not even close. "But deliver us from evil." The last petition to our Father is also included in Jesus' prayer: "I am not asking you to take them out of the world, but I ask you to protect them from the evil one." (Jn 17:15) In this petition, evil is not an abstraction, but refers to a person, Satan, the Evil One, the angel who opposes God. The devil is the...

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Would God be able to create something even more powerful than himself? No, God cannot use his power to do something illogical. Since God is all powerful, there cannot be "something even more powerful than himself." For with you great strength abides always; who can resist the might of your arm? Indeed, before you the whole universe is as a grain from a balance, or a drop of morning dew come down upon the earth. But you have mercy on all,...

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Why does God need a starship? God does not need a starship. Where can I hide from your spirit? From your presence, where can I flee? If I ascend to the heavens, you are there; if I lie down in Sheol, you are there too. If I fly with the wings of dawn and alight beyond the sea, Even there your hand will guide me, your right hand hold me fast. (Psalm 139:7-10) Most Monotheists including Jews, Christians,...

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If the Bible is the answer for everything, Why has it been revised and rewritten so many times throughout its history? The original Hebrew and Greek documents have been neither revised nor rewritten. For example, the Dead Sea Scrolls testify to the accuracy of the people who copied and recopied the Scriptures over the centuries. Despite minor errors, they show us that the Old Testament has not changed since it was compiled. We do have second and third century manuscripts of all the New Testament writings...

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If a guy can come back from the dead as a ghost what is to stop the armies of Satan from coming back and literally screwing this world over?? What is stoping him? How did the ghosts come back and not Satan? Confusing. "But deliver us from evil." The last petition to our Father is also included in Jesus' prayer: "I am not asking you to take them out of the world, but I ask you to protect them from the evil one." (Jn 17:15) In this petition, evil is not an abstraction, but refers to a person, Satan, the Evil One, the angel who opposes God. The devil is the one who...

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Even though I'm agnostic I sometimes really crave for afterlife. I fantasize about a place of complete bliss & wish there (indisputably) was afterlife. When I think logically everything fades away and I feel desperate and empty. what do you think I do? Catholics believe the desire for God is written in the human heart, because each person is created by God and for God; and God never ceases to draw each person to himself. I think you feel the way you feel because you keep trying to ignore this desire for God. For more information, see the Catechism of the Catholic Church, section 27:...

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Do E.T. the Extra-Terrestrials, have a God? If they exist then probably yes. The Catholic Church acknowledges the possibility of other intelligent life in the universe. Here are a couple of articles on the subject: Vatican: It's OK to believe in aliens: http://www.breitbart.com/article.php?id=D90KSE100&show_article=1 and http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/europe/7399661.stm Do space aliens have souls?:...

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What is your favorite Chick Tract? I'm sorry but I cannot take anything that Chick Publications says seriously. If we were to believe all that Chick Publications claim then we would believe the the Catholic Church: • Started Islam • Instigated the American Civil War • Assassinated Abraham Lincoln • Formed the Ku Klux Klan • Was responsible for the "Inquisition known as the WWII Jewish...

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Do you think the media tends to portray atheism as "a bunch of radicals" rather than a mainstream issue? No. I think the media tends to portray both Atheists and Thiests as out of the mainstream when in actuality they are the mainstream. The media has never been comfortable with religious beliefs or lack thereof and, therefore, tries to ignore it as much as possible. When was the last time you saw either an Athiest or a church-going Christian portrayed positively on an ongoing series?...

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Irish saints-doing quiz all answers are irish saints -clue is-Rita lost her head from the beginning.any answers? How about St. Rita of Cascia? She received a chronic head wound that appeared to have been caused by a crown of thorns, and which bled for 15 years. http://www.aquinasandmore.com/index.cfm/saintName/Rita-of-Cascia/fuseaction/store.PatronSaintPage/Saint/71/ With love in Christ.

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What is the diffence in Oneness and The Trinity? Oneness Pentecostals and similar churches reject the doctrine of the Holy Trinity. The doctrine of the Holy Trinity states there is one true God who is made up of three separate but equal persons, the Father, the Son, and the Holy Spirit. The Bible does not contain the word Trinity. However, the Holy Trinity is hinted at repeatedly in both the Old and New Testaments. For many biblical...

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Who is catholic? because i am and the churches in myrtle beach are not true catholic if you are in myrtle beach or somewhere who has this false church where they live what do you do I am a Catholic. If you think a parish is not truely Catholic then you should let the bishop know. It is the bishop's responsiblity to take care of his parishes. With love in Christ.

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Have you ever witnessed a miracle? How did it affect your life? I witness miracles all the time. I participate in Mass where bread and wine is changed into the body and blood of Jesus Christ. Then I consume Him and become one with Him and a billion other Catholics. I am forgiven my sins even though I am weak and will sin again. I see couples promise to love each other forever in marriage. I see parents bring children into the world. I see...

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Although there are many things in the Bible we are taught as wrong such as murder, adultery, homosexuals, abortion, etc. Do you think that if a person is gay, has an abortion, etc. and doesn't ask for God's forgiveness that they will go to hell? + Homosexuality + Created in the image of the one God and equally endowed with rational souls, all men have the same nature and the same origin. Redeemed by the sacrifice of Christ, all are called to participate in the same divine beatitude: all therefore enjoy an equal dignity. The Catholic Church believes there is nothing sinful about being homosexual. But all unmarried people...

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Why do we keep saying America is a Christian nation?We have a president who is pushing the using an embryo for science to study on helping others?Kill them to help others get well.53 million babies aborted/murdered since'73.Does that sound christ like?NO! I don't think we should describe countries as Christian or non-Christian. Reasons: - Christianity transcends nationality. - Is everyone a Christian in a Christian country? Probably not. - Does the Christian country only have laws based on Christianity? Probably not. - I believe in freedom of religion. There would not be freedom of religion in a Christian country. Can you name...

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How can you prove God is real? Newton's Third Law of Motion states "For every action there is equal and opposite reaction." Every action in the universe was caused by a prior equal and opposite reaction. If we logically follow each and every action and reaction back to the beginning then logically there has to be a first action without a prior equal and opposite reaction. Modern astrophysicists call this...

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So if a husband beats his wife, God's take is "Fine, leave him if you must, but I still consider you married, so if you get lonely get a cat or 2 or 20, besides, you'd probably just find another abuser anyway. Now, if he'd cheated on you..."? Kind of. The Catholic Church believes that God does not recognize civil divorces. Nothing can dissolve a true sacramental marriage bond. That includes violence and infidelity. Jesus said, "Therefore what God has joined together, no human being must separate." (Mark 10:9) However there may be hope of a declaration of nullity. The term "annulment" is a misnomer...

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Has anyone ever considered if God is a boy or girl rather than a man or woman? Christians do all the time, especially at Christmas. Most Christians, including all Catholics, believe that Jesus was all human being and all God (divine). This mystery is called the Incarnation. Jesus was all God and all human at the point of conception, at birth, at the age of twelve, and at every point in His life. According to the Bible, it is completely legitimate to worship...

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I need to make my confirmation before August, does anyone know how/where i can do this? i live in Valencia, CA and am Catholic. I have heard of classes in LA that are short. Call your local parish, tell them your story, and they will point you in the right direction. Here is a list of all the Catholic parishes in your area with links to each one: http://www.archdiocese.la/directories/parishes/index.php?search=1&region_id=8 With love in Christ.

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Name a passage in the bible which you think may have been misinterpretted causing problems? "Call no one on earth your father." Matthew 23:6-9 reads, "They (the scribes and the Pharisees) love places of honor at banquets, seats of honor in synagogues, greetings in marketplaces, and the salutation 'Rabbi.' As for you, do not be called 'Rabbi.' You have but one teacher, and you are all brothers. Call no one on earth your father; you have but one...

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What are the big dangers of stem cell experimentation? The big danger of embryonic stem cell experimentation is the illusion that something good can come from destroying human life. Catholics believe that life is a sacred gift from God and needs to be treated with all human dignity from the moment of conception to the point of natural death. For this reason, the destruction of human embryos to harvest embryonic stem cells is immoral. •...

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If your religion were to explain itself in one sentence, what would that one sentence be? (And what is your religion) Go, therefore, and make disciples of all nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the holy Spirit, teaching them to observe all that I have commanded you. (Matthew 29:19-20) The mission of the Catholic Church is to proclaim and establish the Kingdom of God begun by Jesus Christ among all peoples. For more information, see the Catechism of the Catholic...

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Christians, who reasons as I , that God's Plan/Purpose of the Tribe of Judah was Accomplished and no longer necessary ,through Mary(woman's seed,Gen.3)...of Jesus? How can a whole people be no longer necessary? What is that supposed to mean? The Catholic Church officially teaches: When she delves into her own mystery, the Church, the People of God in the New Covenant, discovers her link with the Jewish People, "the first to hear the Word of God. The Jewish faith, unlike other non-Christian religions, is already a response to God's...

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Doing quiz and all answers are to do with st patrick or st patricks day-clue is-A diagonal mover-any help appreciated Here is some background on Saint Patrick: Saint Patrick was born about 385 in Scotland. His parents, Calpurnius and Conchessa, were Catholic Romans living in Britain in charge of the colonies. This might even make Saint Patrick an Italian. At the age of fourteen, raiders captured Patrick and took him as a slave to Ireland, a land of Druids and pagans. Patrick learned the Irish language...

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What do you think Jesus would have said to you if you lived during the time he walked the earth (and you met him)? Come and follow me. With love in Christ.

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If you don't follow God's rules, but you have been a good person, will you go to heaven or hell? Being a "good" person means to follow God eternal moral law. How can someone who doesn't follow God's rules to love and not to hate be called a "good" person? The Catholic Church believes that those who die never hearing of Christ but have sought the truth and does the will of God as they understand it can be saved. See Romans 2:13-16. This is called the...

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Do you think the theory of evolution would mean that God is non-existent? No. Most Christians do not take the stories of creation in the Bible literally. Catholics believe the book of Genesis tells religious truth and not necessarily historical fact. One of the religious truths is that God created everything and declared all was good. Catholics can believe in the theories of the big bang or evolution or both or neither. On August 12, 1950 Pope Pius XII...

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Did it ever occur to Isaac to try to escape or resist being sacrificed by Abraham? We do not know. Maybe he did. We not know how old Isaac was at the time. If he was under the age of 10 ten he might not have even realized what was happening until it wa too late. If he was between 10 and 20, Abraham may have been able to subdue him. Abraham lived hundreds of years before the Ten Commandments were given to Moses and the Jewish people. Abraham lived in a society...

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The Jewish priests in Israel have declared the beginning of "Jacob's Trouble" do you thing the economic turn of events has begun the "End Time" and the "Trib"? Probably not. "But of that day or hour, no one knows, neither the angels in heaven, nor the Son, but only the Father. Be watchful! Be alert! You do not know when the time will come." (Mark 13:32-33) Jesus told us in no uncertain terms that we were not to know when the end of the world would come but that we were always to be ready. Each new Christian denomination seems to...

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Did Abraham know where God was gonna lead him?(HIS PLANS?) did Isaac,Jacob,Moses,the Apostles? even Jesus had to grow and understand&Mary ..i don't think my Faith & Obediance are as theirs...ur thoughts? Not really. Abraham, Isaac, Jacob, Moses, the Apostles, and the Blessed Virgin Mary did not know where God was going to lead them but they had faith and trust in God. I don't know where God is going to lead me but I try to have faith and trust in God. Faith is both: • A gift of God • A human act In faith, the believer: • Gives personal adherence to God ...

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Is God "Our absentee father, who art in Heaven"? Not really. Where can I hide from your spirit? From your presence, where can I flee? If I ascend to the heavens, you are there; if I lie down in Sheol, you are there too. If I fly with the wings of dawn and alight beyond the sea, Even there your hand will guide me, your right hand hold me fast. (Psalm 139:7-10) Most Monotheists including Jews, Christians, and Muslims...

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To all the religious folks out there what is religion? and why don't we all have only one god that we call god why so many different names for god? shouldn't god be a easy name to pronounce? The desire for God is written in the human heart, because each person is created by God and for God; and God never ceases to draw each person to himself. In response to this desire, most religions are humanity reaching out for God. In Judaism and Christianity, God is reaching out for humanity and we respond. Religion is a set of beliefs and practices followed by those committed to the...

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Is there any incidence of Atheists calling on strangers to attempt to recruit people in the same way as Jehovah's Witnesses? Do advertisements for Atheistic propaganda like "The God Who Wasn't There" that pop up when I answer questions count as incidents of Atheists calling on strangers to attempt to recruit people? With love in Christ.

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Why believers need god? Catholics believe the desire for God is written in the human heart, because each person is created by God and for God; and God never ceases to draw each person to himself. For more information, see the Catechism of the Catholic Church, section 27: http://www.usccb.org/catechism/text/pt1sect1.shtml#chpt1 With love in Christ.

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Who is Jesus' chief apostle? The Bible states that Jesus singled out Simon, who he renamed "Peter" which means "Rock" as the shepherd of His Church and the rock upon which it was built. John 21:15-17 states: When they had finished breakfast, Jesus said to Simon Peter, "Simon, son of John, do you love me more than these?" He said to him, "Yes, Lord, you know that I love you."...

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Does belonging to a church make you a Christian? No, but all Christians are members of the Christian Church. Christian is a name derived from that of Christ himself. The name refers to all those who have been anointed through the gift of the Holy Spirit in Baptism; hence, the followers of Christ, the members of the Christian Church. In other words, being a Christian make you Church. According to Acts 11:26 "it was in...

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Do believe in praying? Yes, I believe in prayer. Prayer is the elevation of the mind and heart to God: + In praise of his glory + In petition for some desired good + In thanksgiving for a good received + In intercession for others before God Through prayer the Christian experiences a communion with God through Christ in the Church. "For me, prayer is a surge of the heart; it is a simple look turned...

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What is your opinion on God? Is he real but the bible just stories passed down from generations? I believe there is a greater power, but is it God, the one we know from the bible? I believe God is real. God is: • The infinite divine being • One in being yet three Persons: . • Father . • Son . • Holy Spirit God has revealed himself as: • The "One who is" • Truth • Creator of all that is • The author of divine revelation • The source of salvation And, of course, God is love. ...

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How do people know whether or not Jesus has already returned to earth? Could he be currently living among us but just be in a different form? We believe in one Lord, Jesus Christ, ... He will come again in glory to judge the living and the dead, and his kingdom will have no end. -- From the Nicene Creed, 325 C.E. Jesus will come in GLORY. There will be no confusion. For more information, see Catechism of the Catholic Church, sections 668 and following: http://www.nccbuscc.org/catechism/text/pt1sect2chpt2art7.shtml With...

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Do religions make the world worse? No. for example, a few things where the Catholic Church has made the world a better and brighter place are: + Relief from the Barbarian invasions of the early middle ages + Rescued Christian and pre-christian literature + Spread agricultural and animal husbandry knowledge + Started and protected universities + Sponsored and supported science and medicine + Created International Law...

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How often does ur denomination REMEMBER Christ's blood/drink and body/bread , Sacrifice? who partakes? Every day. Catholics may celebrate Mass and receive the Eucharist every day if they wish. At the Last Supper, Jesus said, “Take this bread. It is my body.” The he said, “Take this and drink. This is my blood. Do this in memory of me.” Catholics believe this was the First Eucharist, that through some miracle the bread and wine actually became the body and blood...

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Is God a false prophet because he told Adam and Eve that if the ate the fruit of the tree of the knowledge of good and evil "In the day thou eatest thereof thou shalt surely die." But after eating it they lived nearly a thousand years! No, "in the day" does not mean "on the day", "in the day" just means "in the time". The New American Bible translates Genesis 2:16-17 as: The LORD God gave man this order: "You are free to eat from any of the trees of the garden except the tree of knowledge of good and bad. From that tree you shall not eat; the moment you eat from it you are...

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Are there musical instruments in ur house of worship? Yes, we have an organ and a piano. Our musicians also bring in other portable instruments. In his letter to the Church in Ephesus, Paul wrote: But be filled with the Spirit, addressing one another (in) psalms and hymns and spiritual songs, singing and playing to the Lord in your hearts, giving thanks always and for everything in the name of our Lord Jesus Christ to God the Father....

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Is there music in ur house of worship? Yes. In his letter to the Church in Ephesus, Paul wrote: But be filled with the Spirit, addressing one another (in) psalms and hymns and spiritual songs, singing and playing to the Lord in your hearts, giving thanks always and for everything in the name of our Lord Jesus Christ to God the Father. (Ephesians 5:18-20) The Catholic Church teaches: The musical tradition of the...

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Any different betwen an organisation and a ministry It depends on which definition of ministry you use. A ministry can be a governmental department presided over by a minister, like a country's prime minister. Or a ministry can be any act of serving others (like answering questions). There are many Catholic liturgical, educational and social ministries. Liturgical ministries include • Cantors • Lectors • Alter...

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Where does it say in the bible that our medicine will be our food? I am not sure. Do you mean Ezekial 47:12? Along both banks of the river, fruit trees of every kind shall grow; their leaves shall not fade, nor their fruit fail. Every month they shall bear fresh fruit, for they shall be watered by the flow from the sanctuary. Their fruit shall serve for food, and their leaves for medicine. With love in Christ.

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After transubstantiation, how long do Catholics believe that the communion bread remains Jesus? Does it remain Jesus as we undergo various unpleasant digestive processes? Pretty much, but I am not sure it has ever been defined down to the exact moment. Do not worry. God (Jesus Christ, God the Son) being digested in a process created by God does not harm God in any way. Remember, the whole thing was His idea. At the Last Supper, Jesus said, “Take this bread. It is my body.” Then he said, “Take this and drink. This is my blood. Do this in...

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Is there any official statistics showing the percentage of each relegion in the world? See Adherents.com at http://adherents.com With love in Christ.

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I would like to know where in the Bible, Jesus says Do not celebrate my birth but rather my death. The Bible does not record Jesus saying something like, "Do not celebrate my birth but rather my death." Catholics follow Jesus' example of celebrating often and celebrates Jesus' entire life from His Annunciation to His Ascension and most points in between including His Birth, Death, and Resurrection. With love in Christ.

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How does one justify capital punishment in the bible? In the Bible the following crimes deserved the death penalty: • Murder (Gen 9:6, Ex 21:12, Numb 35:16-21). • Abuse of father or mother (Ex 21:15). • Speaking a curse over parents (Ex 21:17). • Blasphemy against God (Lev 24:14-16,23). • Breaking the Sabbath (Ex 31:14, Numb 15:32-36). • Practicing magic (Ex 22:18). • Fortune telling and practicing sorcery...

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Do you agree with the statement that an educated athiest knows more about the Bible than "most Christians?" Yes and no. An educated Athiest may know more facts about the Bible than most Christians. But Atheists miss the entire truth of the Bible which is to teach us about God and His (or Her) love for us. With love in Christ.

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What, ,is the answer to the problems of corruption and oppression? Created in the image of the one God and equally endowed with rational souls, all men have the same nature and the same origin. Redeemed by the sacrifice of Christ, all are called to participate in the same divine beatitude: all therefore enjoy an equal dignity. Social Justice is the respect for the human person and the rights which flow from human dignity and guarantee it. Society must...

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You hear people saying that these are the last days, spoken of in the Bible. What indicates that we are living in the last days? Nothing has happened recently that has not been happening for the last 2,000 years. "But of that day or hour, no one knows, neither the angels in heaven, nor the Son, but only the Father. Be watchful! Be alert! You do not know when the time will come." (Mark 13:32-33) Jesus told us in no uncertain terms that we were not to know when the end of the world would come but that we...

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Is anyone else on a spiritual journey like i am? If so how is your journey developing? To truly know, love and accept yourself, to intergrate all the parts of you and sense that everything we need is inside us.. It's not easy.xxx Everyone is on a spiritual journey. Everyone's journey is unique to themselves but can be similar to many others. You are correct. Truly knowing, loving and accepting yourself as God does is not easy. But if we are to love our neighbors as much as we love ourselves then we do need to love ourselves too. With love in Christ.

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Are comets God and Jesus having a father son game of catch, and the real reason Jesus died for our sins was to make up for throwing one through the ozone layer? Cute idea, but no. With love in Christ.

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What verses in Torah have the same meaning of (a life for a life, an eye for an eye, a nose for a nose, an ear for an ear, a tooth for a tooth, and for wounds is legal retribution. But whoever gives [up his right as] charity, it is an expiation for him)? I can find no mention of the second part of your verses in the first five books of the Bible, the Torah. Jesus describes something like this in Matthew 5:38-40: "You have heard that it was said, 'An eye for an eye and a tooth for a tooth.' But I say to you, offer no resistance to one who is evil. When someone strikes you on (your) right cheek, turn the other one to him as...

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Are you sectarian towards other religions? What do you mean by sectarian? 1. Of, relating to, or characteristic of a sect. 2. Adhering or confined to the dogmatic limits of a sect or denomination; partisan. 3. Narrow-minded; parochial. By definition, all religions are sectarian, that is they are sects and adhere to their own beliefs. I never like the open-minded/narrow-minded terms. It sounds like anyone who as any kind of...

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To those who believe in an afterlife: Since there's an afterlife, is there a beforelife? No. Catholics believe that each human soul is individual and immortal, immediately created by God at the moment of conception. The soul is the spiritual part of a human. The soul is the essential nature of human consciousness and freedom. Soul and body together form one unique human being. The soul does not die with the body, from which it is separated by death, and with which...

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What is meant by "I am that I am"? The Name of the One, True God of Abraham. The Hebrew Tetragrammaton YHWH is only part of God's name and in both Jewish and Christian tradition is almost never spoken aloud. Out of great respect for the Name of God, Jews reading the Scriptures will say "Lord" instead of God's name. In the same spirit of supreme respect, most English translations of the Bible...

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Is it correct to say that today most unsolved wars/confilts are caused by religions ? give the year religion involved number of casualties. how to solve the issue No. The current conflicts with over 1,000 deaths a year are: + Sri Lankan Civil War - political + Kivu conflict in the Congo - tribal + Afghanistan - political + Darfur - ethnic and tribal + Iraq - political + Samali Civil War - political + Israel & Palistinians - political and religious http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_ongoing_conflicts I am not wise enough to know how...

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Do you believe that Christians are arrogant? Just like non-Christians, some Christians are arrogant but most are not. With love in Christ.

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What is world without religion?good?or bad? History says not so good. Consider four of the largest Atheistic experiments in history: + The executions and repression of the Reign of Terror following the French Revolution + The Soviet Union + Communist China + North Korea With love in Christ.

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Do you respect to other religion too? Yes, I respect other religions, within reason. The entire world agreed to include freedom of religion in the United Nations' Universal Declaration of Human Rights. See Article 2: http://www.un.org/Overview/rights.html The citizens of the United States think this freedom is just as important as the freedoms of speech or the press. All are part of the 1st Amendment of the U.S....

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Is security a cause too for practicing religion by peoples? Yes, for a few. But it is not a mature reason for practicing religion. There are six levels of spiritual maturity: + Information (lowest) + Knowledge + Intelligence + Understanding + Wisdom + Transformation (highest) Some Christians never progress past the legalism of the stages of Information and Knowledge. Many others progress much further. As Paul encourages in Hebrews...

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Have animals any religion? We really do not know. Most Christian religions are either rather quiet on the subject or believe that animals do not have souls and cannot experience God. However the book of Revelation chapter 5 verse 13 states, "Then I heard every creature in heaven and on earth and under the earth and in the sea, everything in the universe, cry out: "To the one who sits on the throne and to...

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Religion is for man ?or man is for religion? The desire for God is written in the human heart, because each person is created by God and for God; and God never ceases to draw each person to himself. In response to this desire, most religions are humanity reaching out for God. In Judaism and Christianity, God is reaching out for humanity and we respond. Religion is a set of beliefs and practices followed by those committed to the...

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If I adopted a kitten and named it God, would I have to stop being an atheist? No, but it would be a step in the right direction. With love in Christ.

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Are we living in the last days? Probably not. "But of that day or hour, no one knows, neither the angels in heaven, nor the Son, but only the Father. Be watchful! Be alert! You do not know when the time will come." (Mark 13:32-33) Jesus told us in no uncertain terms that we were not to know when the end of the world would come but that we were always to be ready. Each new Christian denomination seems to...

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Do Catholics accept Jesus Christ as their lord and savior? Yes. This belief is clearly proclaimed in the Nicene Creed (from the year 325), See LORD and SALVATION (in CAPS) below: We believe in one God, the Father, the Almighty, maker of heaven and earth, of all that is seen and unseen. We believe in one LORD, Jesus Christ, the only Son of God, eternally begotten of the Father, God from God, Light from Light, true God from true God, begotten,...

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What If Jesus was an Alien? Not little mouth Sigourney Weaver Alien but like totally intelligent cool alien. I do not understand how proposing circumstances like "If this alternate reality happened then what ..." are of any real value to people seeking God and spirituality. With love in Christ.

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What do you find to be the most convincing argument for the existence of God? Over 5,000 years of witnesses to God's actions in the daily lives of billions of people. I find these testimonies more convincing than the millions of miracles that happen all around us every day. With love in Christ.

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Are there any current religions (or denominations) that espouse the heresy known as modalism? Not to my knowledge. Sabellianism denied that the Father, the Son, and the Holy Spirit are separate Persons of the Godhead. It claimed instead that they are modes, aspects, energies, phases, or offices of a single divine Person. The heresy was also called Modalism or Monarchianism. http://www.catholic.com/thisrock/1994/9401hotm.asp With love in Christ.

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Is nudity in art porn? No. Some of the best nudity in art is found on the walls and ceilings of Catholic churches. Take a gander at the Sistine Chapel: http://mv.vatican.va/3_EN/pages/x-Pano/CSN/Visit_CSN_Main.html Pornography consists in removing real or simulated sexual acts from the intimacy of the partners, in order to display them deliberately to third parties. Catholics believe that pornography...

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According to Christianity, must one be Christian to go to heaven? If so, are you telling me Buddha went to hell? If not, will a nice, kindhearted, honest, hard-working atheist have a better chance of getting into heaven than an aggressive, mean Christian? The Catholic Church believes that those who die never hearing of Christ but have sought the truth and does the will of God as they understand it can be saved. See Romans 2:13-16. For more information, see the Catechism of the Catholic Church, sections 1257-1261: http://www.usccb.org/catechism/text/pt2sect2.shtml#art1 With love in Christ.

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Do you think the laws of the old testament should still apply? The Moral Law still applies. Matthew 19:17-78 states: Now someone approached him and said, "Teacher, what good must I do to gain eternal life?" He answered him, "Why do you ask me about the good? There is only One who is good. If you wish to enter into life, keep the commandments." For Christians, Jesus fulfilled the Law of Moses. Christians are not held to...

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Would a person who has never even considered whether there is a God or not be an atheist or an agnostic? Some who has not and does not want to consider the existance of God is a Agnostic. An Atheist has considered what she or he thinks and has committed to something. An Agnostic refuses to even consider committing to anything. With love in Christ.

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Why are indulgences making a comeback in the Catholic church? Please do not use Time magazine to teach you about the Catholic Church. The media almost always gets it wrong. Indulgences are neither "making a comeback" nor declining in the Catholic Church. Their status has not changed recently. • Purgatory • To discuss indulgences, first we have to talk about Purgation (or Purgatory). Are you perfect now? Most people would...

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Is belief taught? Is atheism taught? Both. Catholics believe the desire for God is written in the human heart, because each person is created by God and for God; and God never ceases to draw each person to himself. Children are born as pagans thinking that their parents are gods. Because of the desire for God, Theism (including Christianity) is easily passed along and Atheism, also taught, is much harder. Each new...

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When an attractive and well dressed female starts flirting, should I shout "GET THEE BEHIND ME SATAN," or just smile sheepishly and say "Sorry, trying not to burn in Hell here"? If you are already married then just tell her that you are already taken. If you are not already married then looking for a spouse should not someone to hell. With love in Christ.

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GOD, some think GOD is male, I also think the same way, because all things are done in our body by male parts, like right hand, even in female body she uses her right hand, what you think, is he male/female or mix of both. Catholics believe that God transcends the human distinction between the sexes. It is traditional and scriptural to address God as He or Him. However, if you wish, it would not be wrong to address God as She or Her. Remember immediately after describing God as the Good Shepherd, Jesus describes God as a woman looking for her lost coin (Luke 15:8-10). For more information, see the...

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