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  • Does God hear and answer your prayers?
    AnswerHe hears them and answers, even if you don't like the answer.Sometimes the answer is "yes." Sometimes the answer is "no."...
  • How does reason control spirit and appetite?
    We all have to see the ugly side of life because that is what makes us know right from wrong. If we don't control our mind and...
  • Does the notion of natural law ascribe limitations to God?
    The more we understand natural law, the less we believe in God.Because the idea of God's power are against all natural...
  • What is Chi?
    Chi - also spelled Qi, ch'i, ki, khi, or gi - is a word used to describe the natural energy of the universe. Followers of Eastern...
  • Is Deepak Chopra in AA?
    AA is supposed to be anonymous. This is a question that should not be asked. However a person in AA can freely volunteer this...
  • Why are you not a Christian?
    I have learned over time that the church does not follow the bible I was taught, the one where people are instructed to love...
  • Is Jeff Fenholt divorced?
    Jeff and Reeni Fenholt are divorced. www.reenifenholt.com - Reeni describes herself as going through a divorce, and a single mom....
  • What are creation stories and why are they significant?
    I assume that this question is about creation stories in the Abrahamic religions, rather than the many other religions of the...
  • What does so mote it be mean?
    This is usually said at the closing of a spell, or ritual, and means "so as I will it, so shall it be done." In other words, it...
  • Why did the Puritans want to create a city upon a hill?
    The expression "city upon a hill" was used by the Puritan leader John Winthrop to describe the fact that the colony was being...
  • What are the Shaker religious lifestyle?
    The Shakers lived as family units, practicing a celibate, protestant, conservative and communistic form of life.
  • What is a Muslim birth ceremony called?
    It's called an aqiqah. At the aqiqah, the child is given his or her name.
  • A sentence for mischief?
    Mischief can mean many things...one, being to draw attention to illegal acts...
  • What is the Quakers belief on serving in the military?
    They didn't like war because they were for peace.
  • Why do you have dreams with someone stabbing you in the eye with a knife and the pain is still there?
    well, you sure came to the write person! I'm a dream sychiratis. (a person who studys dreams) its because when your asleep, your...
  • Explain how the argument from causation may lead to belief in god?
    Causation may lead to belief in God because people who believe in God believe he does not need a cause so he started the cause...
  • What god do the danish people worship?
    The majority religion in Denmark is Lutheran Protestant Christianity.
  • What is the nationality of imam feisal rauf?
    Imam Feisal Abdul Rauf (Ground Zero Mosque) is a naturalized American citizen born in Kuwait of Egyptian parents.
  • How do you say god in Telugu?
    Devudu.
  • Are there any colors or symbols associated with Hanukkah?
    No. There are no traditional colors for Hanukkah. But because of Influence by Christmas (namely the fact the Christmas has...
  • What is the main religion in Alaska today?
    In Alaska today, Catholicism holds a 69 percentile, with the Protestants close behind at 47%.Please see the related link below...
  • What are some similar teachings in the major world religions with that of catholic religion?
    Catholics practice giving things up during lent. Buddha taught that desire is the root of all suffering. Lent asks people to look...
  • Who was the comander-in-chief of king dasarath?
    sumant
  • Does the Vatican charge commission for exorcisms?
    Abdul Muttalib
  • What is the difference between a cult and a religion?
    Cults can occur inside of and outside a 'mainstream' religion (here I take it that the question is referring to the classical...
  • Is metaphysics a religion?
    Why is there something rather than nothing? Is there free will or is every action determined by causes? Was the universe created...
  • What does magenta significe?
    Magenta is a metro station en route Saint Lazare.... Magenta is a metro station en route Saint Lazare in Paris...
  • When did Guru Nanak Dev die?
    Guru Nanak Dev died on September 22, 1539 at the age of 70.
  • Where can you find a listing of all churches in Mingo County?
    In the phone book for Mingo County, go to the Yellow Pages or business section and then look up the word churches. All the...
  • What is the difference between infinity and eternity?
    educated guessI think infinity is a mathematical term, whereas eternity is a measurement of time.
  • What religion is Michael W Smith?
    Michael W. Smith is a Christian. He is a Christian recording artist who has some songs playing on secular radio.
  • What is the great doxology?
    The greater doxology is another name for the ancient poem "Gloria in excelcis deo", in English it is called the Gloria, and...
  • What is massari's religion?
    massari is Muslim sunni but he changed himself into shiite.
  • Who are the Quakers and what do they believe?
    Quakers are also called the Religious Society of Friends. They were founded in England in the 17th century by people who did not...
  • Do Goths believe in Satan?
    if you are wondering what REAL goths are check this page out http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Goth_subculture
  • How does religion affect the Egyptian daily life?
    Egyptian daily life - If their heart was heavy with sin, the people could not pass on to the after life, so the egyptians tried...
  • Is it God Delusion or is it scientist's delusion?
    If god did not exist man would find it necessary to create him... Answer That is easy. Science is based on measurable,...
  • Is religious tolerance and religious pluralism a good thing in your opinion?
    Answertolerance is oxygen created by the heart breathed by the soul  AnswerasdasdsAnother answer: In my opinion we...
  • Is there an afterlife?
    When dealing with afterlife/eternal life Christian doctrine has to take into account three distinct periods (1) from the fall of...
  • What are some examples of unholy living?
    Fornication, adultry, murder and mayhem, manslaughter, pornography, theft, fraud, lying, drunkeness, dope, vandalism, not paying...
  • Who uses spreadsheets?
    Accountants Accountants need to keep track of all of the money coming into the business and all of the payments going out. They...
  • What do Zoroastrians believe?
    The Zoroastrian religion is remarkably similar to Christianity, although almost two thousand years older. It is a monotheistic...
  • Why was religion so important to the Puritans?
    Religion was extremely important to the Puritans. Puritans were followers of the teachings of Calvin and believed, like the...
  • What is the ideal symbol for being religious?
    Because there's not ONE religion ppl believe in there can't be one symbol. Every religion have their own.
  • What do Chinese wear on Christmas?
    Chinese people don't celebrate Christmas. Unless, of course, their Christian or any part of the Christian religion branch.
  • What is the definiton of apocalypse?
    i think, it means 'the end of the earth' but you might already know that...
  • Which religions believe in the ten commandments?
    Easy, the Christians, or any religion that believes in the Christian God believe in his 10 commandments. Answer 2: The Ten...
  • Highest population in terms of religion?
    Christianity 2.1 billion Islam 1.3 billion Irreligious/Agnostic/Atheist 1.1 billion Hinduism 900 million Chinese folk...
  • Why are most of the religions in Indiana Protestant Christians?
    Different non-native peoples chose to travel to and reside in differing parts of the U.S. to flee religious persecution and wars....
  • Where can you find adult baptism clothes that are not catholic style?
    In my church, it's just an old pair of your own Jeans and a T shirt. The church I got baptized in had rubber baptism suits. I'm...
  • What is the significance of arrow in the transistor symbol?
    The arrow - in transistor diagrams or diagrams of other electronic pieces - shows the direction of conventional current flow -...
  • What is the holy book for voodooism called?
    There is NO HOLY BOOK voodooism is completely and totally evil. The bible is holy and is the only book that is. You need to look...
  • What are some religious explanations for the existence of evil in the world and What are some non-religious explanations?
    AnswerAccording to traditional Christian belief: God is perfectly good; God's power is unlimited (he is omnopotent); God is...
  • Does the shamash stay lit on the last night of Hanukkah?
    Yes
  • What did Luke record that no one else did?
    AnswerWhile scholars do say that Luke's Gospel was largely based on Mark's Gospel and the hypothetical 'Q' document, there is...
  • Where is God?
    Pray and ask Him. He'll tell you. What holds a plane in the air? can you see it? No ... but you see its effects - it makes a...
  • What are the main points of the Koran?
    Ritual worships rules good morals call for worshiping God as the one and only one God with no partner, no son, no father, no...
  • Who is the person responsible for assisting your parents in guiding and inspiring you to be a good christian?
    Well,any spiritual leaders,like pastors,deacons,elders, and most important,God.
  • What are the differences and similarities between non religious music and religious music?
    religous is a family tradition or item pasted down and religion music is music your ancesters listened to
  • How are Judas attitudes towards Christians today?
    Good but Christians on the other hand lusally think if your snything bit Christian your evil
  • Are there people who still believe in the Greek gods?
    Yes. Many people believe in Greek Gods/Goddesses. I believe in them.
  • What is one common element of major religions?
    One of the more common elements that is noticed is that each religion has a devotion to either god(s) and/or goddess(es). ...
  • If Lucifer is second only to God in intelligence why wouldn't he simply refuse to play God's game he would surely know that following his assigned game plan would equal defeat?
    From my understanding this question shows a lack of comprehension. Lucifer, or Satan, is refusing to play God's game. That's...
  • Record of deeds- What is meant by it is time to read to you your record of deeds?
    "(Allah Swears an oath of great consequence) By the passage of time, all of the humankind are in a state of great loss (meaning...
  • What is a belief system?
    All cultures develop a system of values that are applied to meet a culture's needs. Our understanding of the values of a culture...
  • What was the predominant religion in the South during the US Civil War?
    Religion and Culture in Illinois and the North During the Civil War By Drew E. VandeCreek, Ph.D. In the decades preceding the...
  • Does a belief that you create your own destiny contradict a belief that everything is as it was meant to be?
    This is certainly a philosophical question. Are we really in control of our own destiny, or are we meant to feel we are in...
  • Who were Philosophers behind western religious philosophy?
    AnswerThe major philosophers are Thomas Aquinas, St. Augustin, St. Paul, and John Calvin of Geneva and Martin Luther, the key...
  • Are gays acceptable to God?
    Are Gays Acceptable To God? According to the Bible, though, anyone (except those who blaspheme against the Holy Spirit) is...
  • What is divine right?
    The belief that the god or a gods has appointed the monarch as ruler.
  • Did Rev Al Sharpton ever attend a seminary school?
    No, but according to him, he did give sermons at a very young age.
  • What is exorcism?
    an exorcism is when a priest takes out an evil spirit from a person and/or a creature. Exorcism is the ritualistic practice...
  • What is esoteric science?
    The philosophy of Esoteric Science attempts to unify science and religion, generally by postulating that a spiritual world...
  • Does spirituality cure illness?
    Diabolical, nefarious, monstrous, terror, scary, and also fiend
  • Are modern day channellers con artists?
    See the Related Links for "Chanelling" to the bottom for the answer. I don't really think so. The responsibility is still ours...
  • What beliefs do people invoke to try to justify racism?
    Some beliefs used as an excuse include "the [holy book] says so" (seen in various texts, depending on interpretation), "they're a...
  • How to free mind?
    be loyal...in your work...! to free your mind all you need to do is know that did a good deed ro make something or someone...
  • Venacure Diosmin 95 What are the side affects how long do they have to be taken to get results and is this a continuous consumption to keep veins from returning?
    I had the same question. Found the answer on their website: Will I need to take Venacura™ forever? You will see great...
  • What was religion of the British Isles in 4th century?
    In the 4th century, it is likely that the religion of the British Isles would have been a mixture of both Christianity, and...
  • What are the advantages of religion?
    Religion is centered on beliefs outside of oneself and the natural world, and includes beliefs in gods, angels afterlife and...
  • Is suicide an unforgivable sin?
    We all murder, lie, steal, commit adultry, if we hate a a little we hate a lot, all sin is covered by the blood of Christ. The...
  • What is a traditional English festival?
    May Day was celebrated on May first. Some events included dancing around the the pagan festival Beltane of the Celtics. Aaliyah...
  • How do science and religion differ from each other?
    Science is based on facts but religion is more than likely just made up stories. Religion was invented to give people something...
  • Who is ambrose j tomlinson from Indiana?
    Ambrose j tomlinson was a former quaker in the "church of god" under the leadership of bishop James c. Nabors. for more info...
  • What are rites of passage?
    Rite of passage often refers to a formal period of testing for young men and women, the successful completion of which allows...
  • Is salvation by faith alone?
    Salvation is by faith, which is repentance (a change of mind) to trusting in the person and sacrificial work of the Lord Jesus...
  • What is family pride?
    Family Pride is your family as a whole and their pride. Example: If my father was a very respected owner of a large and famous...
  • What religions were started in south-west Asia?
    the religions that started in south-west asia are: Islam Buddhism Christianity
  • What is the spiritulist view on afterlife?
    That the spirit doesn't cease to exist after we die. The proof of that is mediumship. Mediums provide communication with spirits...
  • What is diji?
    Diji is a slang used for digital like in digital signage, Diji Sign is a leader in Digital Signage.
  • What is the value of a leather bound bible from 1881-1884?
    It depends how much the book cost in the first place. Multiply that with how old it is and you got your answer. It might be more...
  • Identify the holy books of the major western religions?
    The Bible is the holy book for Jews (Old Testament) and Christians (New Testament) and the Koran is the holy book for Muslims.
  • What does it mean when your hands are always hot?
    It has to do with your genes. It has nothing to do with spirituality.
  • How does the belief in Resurrection affect Christian views about life after death?
    When Christians believed that Jesus was resurrected he told them that they would have eternal life. They could only have eternal...
  • What is the biblical meaning of Jehovah?
    Jehovah is the name of a Deity which was in charge of humanity spiritual development before Jesus the Christ took out the same...
  • How many times did prophet Muhammad performed pilgrimage in his lifetime?
    once
  • What types of religious ceremonies did the Chippewa perform?
    The Chippewa performed sweat lodges, sun dances etc.
  • What is a genuine relationship with God?
    A genuine relationship with God is one where you have complete faith and confidence in him. Such a relationship is not one sided...