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Why is life important?

Because it is your one chance to do anything. You can use you body and go to amazing places and see amazing things. Life is a...


Does God really heal people?

Yes, God does heal people. There are numerous cases of people being ill, deciding to put their faith in God and being healed....


Should you go to the person who needs you more or the person you love?

friends with the person that needs you. Try to tell them in a nice way and not break their heart. If they need you they will be...


Does the discovery of life on other planets contradict with religions?

No, if life is discovered on other planets then it will not contradict with religions. Below are opinions from view points of...


Does the First Amendment mean there is to be a separation of church and state?

The First Amendment states the following: "Congress shall make no law respecting an establishment of religion, or prohibiting the...


Where were the religious leaders during World War 2?

Jesus, knowing the hearts of men, gave prophetic warnings as given in Matthew 24:6: 6And ye shall hear of wars and rumours of...


Did fear of being alone in the Universe result in the creation of a god to fight one's fears?

Certain facets of God's personality are revealed by his creative works even prior to his creation of man. (Romans 1:20) The very...


How successful can a marriage between people of different religions cultures and languages but similar personalities be?

A Christian should not marry a non Christian (2 Corinthians 6:14). However, if a man and woman are already married and one of...


What are secular beliefs?

Secular - pertaining to worldly things not regarding the spiritual, (often not regarding what's moral) or sacred things; no...


What is proof that God exists?

Here are some opinions: It depends how you define "proof." There are plenty of people who are _convinced_ of a god's existence...


Does God exist?

Opinions on God's existence: Yes: There is no proof needed to have faith. According to the Bible, one must first have faith,...


Why don't our loved ones contact us or try to stay in touch with us after they've passed away?

From beyond the grave One can read in Mark 12:26-27 But concerning the dead, that they rise, have you not read in the book of...


What does 3 stars on the wrist mean?

yeah, nautical stars go back to the navy.... i was told they meant " to protect and guide" Answer "to protect" that is the...


What is the concept of the 'Oneness of God'?

Oneness Means there is only one being here and each where...as you have done on to one you have done on to yourself Answer...


What are the most important questions about life and the universe and everything?

The most important thing in life is your family. Some people think money is life when it isn't. What would happen if you did not...


Why is Fundamental religion in any form associated with so much negativity?

(I wish you meant Fundamental Religion and not the 5 fundamentals of the christian faith.) Typically Fundamental Religion...


How do people select which religion is best for them?

If you believe in a transcendant God you must admit that no religion can perfectly convey the Infinite One, or Truth. All...


Why do people continue to be devoted to their religions in this age of science?

Why... "Why" has never been what modern science is dealing with. Modern science looks for the "HOW", while philosophy/religion...


Do Muslims hate Christians?

Generally, no. Islam teaches that Christians are people of the Book, and are to be respected. There may be a small minority of...


What does Cómo te llamas mean?

Como te llamas means What is your name, and then you say "Me llamo Belinda".


What is the relationship between meditation spirituality and religion?

Religion Relationship with a God or Gods Beliefs Metaphysical or Supernatural Reality Faith Dogma Ritual Prayer Salvation...


Who is Swami Prakashanand Saraswati?

His Divinity Swami Prakashanand Saraswati (Shree Swamiji) was born in a respectable brahman family in 1929 in Ayodhya (India)....


Does your spirituality affect the way you dress?

Spiritual Dress Code It has one of the most immediate and significant effects! [Untrue and possibly insulting remark about...


Why do dying people see their loved ones who departed before?

They are there to bring them comfort and give them proof that their lives will continue albeit in a different form. They will...


What degree would include study of both Christian and pagan religions?

Theology would cover those to religions and some others.  AnswerSome kind of comparative religions...


Does the idea of reincarnation or heaven and hell make more sense?

There are so many mysteries out there. It is natural for people to "make-up" Heaven and Hell as a way to calm them in life, so...


Should minor children be allowed to decide for themselves if or not to attend religious services or should their parents decide?

Does the New (or Old) Testament recommend proselytizing to three, four and five year olds? What about 8 year olds? Did Jesus...


Why do people believe God is real?

Opinions: As a young adult, I was trapped by the logical fallacy of a false dilemma, caught between the cold hard oblivion of...


Do narcissists believe in God if so how can that be reconciled by them since they are God?

narcissists don't necessarily believe they are God. they are self centered and feel superior to other people and feel they should...


Does it make a difference if there is or isn't a God?

First Answer Many people would say 'If there is no god, no creator, then humans and everything would not exist'. I will now...


Would the world be more peaceful if there were no religions to influence people's hold judgment allowing them to make their hold unbiased decisions?

AnswerYes and No. Yes, the world will be peaceful with religion provided it is too possible for each preachers and believers to...


Can a Muslim girl marry a nonMuslim?

A Under Islamic belief, you must convert to Islam to be able to marry a Muslim girl. If you do have feelings for this person,...


What are the artistic representations of death commonly associated with Day of the Dead?

Skulls and sketelons all the way.


Who first decided that we need a God to worship and die for anyway?

AnswerAre we after truth? If we are then we need to first consider that ALL of us have a religion. If we truthfully and honestly...


What is the difference between religion and spirituality?

Before we explore the difference between religion and spirituality, we must first define the two terms. Religion can be defined...


Which religions do not believe in rebirth?

If by rebirth you mean reincarnation, then Christianity, Islam, Judaism, Sikhism.. most of these do not believe in...


How many gods and goddesses are there?

According to Wikipedia, the definition of a god is: "supernatural creator and overseer of the universe". Included in this...


If what we understand as happiness is brought by the senses tasty food beautiful music beautiful sunset a warm caress the smell of fresh flowers and memories then What will make us eternally happy in heaven?

HappinessAll our enjoyable pursuits and states of happines may be derived from physical objects or sensations, but they are...


What religion is Gackt?

While Gackt wears a cross at all times it's said to have been a gift from a friend. I never encountered anywhere where there was...


If the present day clash between Arabs and Jews is a religious conflict why and how does it carry over to affect America?

Thinking of it as a religious conflict only confuses things. Israel is an attempt by the Jews as a people to have their own...


Is religion part of mankind's evolution?

To understand why evolution would favour the natural preference for easily believing things without any proof, you need only look...


If you had many wives and each had died and gone to heaven and then you die and go to heaven who will be your wife in heaven?

Scripture says "The same day Sadducees came to him, who say that there is no resurrection; and they asked him a question, saying,...


Do all religions require the faithful to follow a minister or priest?

The Society of Friends (Quakers) don't and there may be others. The Bahá'í Faith has no priests. Many religions I understand about...


Will God show your ex that you never cheated on them?

AnswerGod doesn't job that way. Your ex may someday figure it out, but if he doesn't, then it is one thing that happens to test...


How did enacting laws that forbid prayer or any reference to God affect public schooling?

Yet Another Answer: The California state curriculum framework. "acknowledges the importance of religion in human history. When...


How long does it take for something to become a habit?

Every person is diffrent. So, it can take diffrent amounts of time to grow on and off a habit for diffrent people. It also...


What does a dove symbolize?

In some religions, the dove represents the Holy Spirit. A dove can too symbolize peace.


What entitles someone to perform a marriage ceremony?

In SC, FL and Maine a notary can perform a marriage ceremony. Generally to perform a legal marriage the person needs to be a...


Do religions share usual beliefs?

I think that there's one usual teaching in most and that is to "to love thy neighbor....," although it seems that most select to...


How can you understand when someone is trying to convert you?

    It is not necessarily a wrong thing that someone is trying to convert you. Some conversions can be good, eg convert...


Can you believe in God and science?

Opinion God is one thing and science is another. They do not match. I chose not to believe in God for the time being because its...


What is the word for believing in more than one god?

Believing in more than one god Polytheism is the belief in multiple gods. A modern example would be Mormons who believe in...


Why did God make homosexuals?

Please note that this question asks about why God made homosexuals, so it assumes that the person asking and answering the...


If a Catholic intends to marry a Hindu does the Hindu have to convert to have a Christian wedding?

3rd June 2009 Conversion: There Catholic Church is clear that it teaches there is absolutely no compulsion for anyone marrying...


Can ghosts be guardian angels?

Note: The Category Supervisor has closed this answer from further edits due to the topic becoming a point of discussion and...


What is the definition of thankfulness?

Thankfulness is when for instance you are caught in a car crash, gas is leaking out of your car, and there could be a fire, but...


Why do some people blindly follow unseen powers such as God or angels and perform horrible acts in their names?

Superstitious behavior causes all types of aberrant behaviors. Many people feel insignificant, and when they feel that they are...


What is the meaning of sacred?

anything offered in the service to God. It can be a song, land, or artifacts.


What should a religious man do if he is attracted to a boy?

It doesn't matter if you are religious or not. If you are an adult, you have no right to act upon any feeling that may harm a...


What is the definition of eternal?

Answergenisis chapter 1: in the begining god created the heavens and the earth, and the earth was without form and void; and...


Is Barack Obama a Muslim?

Barack Obama's Faith According to Barack Obama, straight from the President's mouth, he is a Christian. The controversy lies in...


What are the obligations of an employer to sponsor an alien for a job visa?

http://www.workpermit.com/us/employee.htm


What are the uses of computers in various fields of science and technology in India?

It is applied in next fields. Education Railway Military Earth science Research


When was La Sainte-Chapelle built?

While the exact dates of the start of the building are unknown a Papal Bull of Innocent IV in May 1244 implies that construction...


What is Pascal's wager?

Pascal's wager is touted to be one of the best argument for belief in God's existence. It says that if one believes in God and in...


What does monotheistic mean?

Mono means one and theistic means god.Therefore, someone who is monotheistic follows monotheism, i.e. the belief that there is...


Do people consider anarchy a religion?

Anarchy is a sociopolitical view. A note on the previous answer: it is not simply a 'lack of order', but the belief that we can...


Are the Twelve Tribes communities a cult?

The definition of a cult is highly controversial. Some people do believe that The Twelve Tribes Communities are a cult or...


If you had to go to a funeral for someone you loved is it normal to want to see them alone to say your goodbyes and for the deceased to say their goodbyes and that they love you?

Yes it is normal and it's done all the time. It doesn't matter what other people think. Some people think you are born, live,...


How old is the Grim Reaper?

Since the Grim Reaper is a symbolic character for death, then he is probably as old as life. It all depends on what you...


How and why are atheists stereotyped?

For one thing, some people think they don't have any morals. Well, I'm an atheist, and try to make this world a tiny better...


What is a chinese sage?

A Chineses age is a man of usual sense. Sage mean wise. So; simple: A wise man. Complex: Someone who is educated and...


What do you say to parents in the death of a friend?

Speaking as a parent who recently lost a son, the best way to approach the parents is a simple hug and the mention of something...


What were most religions in the concentration camps?

The only concentrated group was the Jews,(and it was a massive concentrated effort by the NAZI's) the balance were just whatever...


What religions were the settlers of New York?

They were either Puritans, Quakers, Protestants, or Lutheran


Is religion just a state of mind?

There is an old saying, "There are no athiests in a foxhole." That means that once we start facing our hold mortality, most of us...


If God can heal people then why are doctors needed instead of prayer only?

In 2005, the John Templeton Foundation conducted a carefully designed, double-blind trial of the effect of intercessary prayer on...


What is the difference between pro-choice and pro-lifer's view about the beginning of life?

At the center of the pro-choice / pro-life debate is the prioritization of values.. The pro-life perspective believes that life...


What was the name of the angel who appeared to Mary?

Mary's Angel The angel Gabriel visited Mary in Nazareth. She was engaged to Joseph. Gabriel told Mary she would give birth to the...


When did Christianity begin?

Since the question did not ask where, how, or why, the specific answer to the specific question is that Christianity came into...


Why is patience a virtue?

Patience is a virtue because it makes us better people. The definition of the word is to tolerate delay. This implies self...


Is there a cause why spirits appear to us?

A ghost will show themselves for multiple reasons. One of the main reasons is to ask for help. They often need assistance and...


What are the benefits of going on pilgrimage?

Great Question !!! You study about the Saint you are worshipping, eat different types of food, meet all sorts of interesting...


Does the devil have a wife?

Nowhere in the Bible is it mentioned that Satan has a wife. Presumably, angels do not have gender because they do not reproduce,...


Should kids have the same religion as their parents or should they have a choice of what religion that they want to be?

Should Children Have The Same Religion As Their Parents? If you want children to have firm beliefs and allow spirituality into...


What do Agnostics believe?

Agnostics do not understand if there is an ultimate cause or cause for the Universe. They may believe that it is unknown or...


What was The Index of Forbidden Books?

AnswerThe principle of a list of forbidden books was adopted at the Fifth Lateran Council in 1515, then confirmed by the Council...


Are the illustrations of the Kamasutra copyrighted or are they public domain if there is no known artist?

The answer to it is "No Copyright" The Kama Sutra, as well as other Sutras, are not, of them-selves copyrighted and are public...


What evidence supports the existence of God?

There are many opinions: It depends how you define "proof." There are plenty of people who are convinced of God's existence and...


What is oak tag?

Oak tag paper is similar to poster board except it is thicker and holds up better


Are gods real?

Yes, to the people who believe like me. But if you do not it is ok because when we die we will either go to heaven or hades. who...


How would you define a cult?

You asked an excellent question and one that we must all be extremely careful of dubbing "a cult."There are good cults and bad. A...


Where is Sandra Scream?

She is a spiritual healer in Colorado. Her true name is Zorena.


What religion did Hitler say he was if any?

Quotes from Hitler himself are hardly trustworthy on anything at all, as he is known to have been a notorious liar. The known...


Is it moral if a tribe kills people that are not part of their tribe?

Morality is dependent on what you use to measure it. For instance, if you measure it against the word of God, as most people do,...


Who was Daniel Winter?

He is the founder of the Orange Institution which is a Protestant and anti-catholic fraternal group.


What are 'sheaves'?

In mathematics, a sheaf F on a topological space X is something that assigns a structure F(U) (such as a set, group, or ring) to...


Are there good people living on earth?

but what I mean is there is no good or wrong people, just different situations..which bring out our good and wrong sides essentially....


How do you print in omni-graph?

From Omnigraph website: Use print preview to print on a full sheet of paper


What does an 'OHM' tattoo symbolize?

OHM Om ekaksharam idham Brahmam: Om itself stands for Brahmam ( Paramatma)


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