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Does God really heal people?
Medical science is rapidly discovering that emotional health can govern physical health. Those who believe that Spiritual health...
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If life were discovered on another planet what would be the religious explanation?
Here are opinions: There's nothing in my Bible that says God created life only on this planet. Doesn't even rule out other...
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Where in a human body is the soul located?
Physical Location Of A Human Soul: Your soul is your conscience. Your conscience is energy which has no form or location. This...
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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...
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Where were the religious leaders during World War 2?
Jesus said or warned unfortunately Matthew 24.6 6And ye shall hear of wars and rumours of wars: see that ye be not troubled: for...
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How successful can a marriage between people of different religions cultures and languages but similar personalities be?
ANSWERNo matter what believe system people have, all can agree that marriage involves equal amounts of work, cooperation, and...
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Is there a website that provides protection classes listed by zipcode?
ISO Insurance Sevices Office website www.iso.com They are the people resposible for setting codes.
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What are secular beliefs?
Secular - pertaining to worldly things not regarding the spiritual, (often not regarding what's moral) or sacred things; no...
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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" "to protect" that is the...
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Why don't our loved ones contact us or try to stay in touch with us after they've passed away?
One can read in Mark 12:26-27 But concerning the dead, that they rise, have you not read in the book of Moses, in the burning...
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Does God really exist?
There is no proof needed to have faith. According to the Bible, one must first have faith, then they can see. However, many...
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What is the concept of the 'Oneness of God'?
Means there is only one being here and every where...as you have done on to one you have done on to yourself The Oneness of...
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Why is Fundamental religion in any form associated with so much negativity?
(I hope you meant Fundamental Religion and not the 5 fundamentals of the christian faith.) Typically Fundamental Religion...
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How do people choose 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...
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What is the relationship among meditation spirituality and religion?
Religion Relationship with a God or Gods Beliefs Metaphysical or Supernatural Reality Faith Dogma Ritual Prayer Salvation...
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Why do people continue to be devoted to their religions in this age of science?
Because deep down we know that we didn't come from apes. Not only that, we really don't want to feel that we did either. Science...
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Where can you find information on being agnostic?
Read the Book "The God Delusion" By Richard Dawkins. He has put together a fantastic book answering all the questions of the...
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Will you be bored in Heaven?
Those who believe in heaven believe that it is so wonderful that nobody can ever get bored. Heaven is supposed to be so divine...
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How do we find inner peace?
Inner peace can only be achieved when we let go of anger, disappointments and regrets - all our negativity. All the while we...
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Does your spirituality affect the way you dress?
It has one of the most immediate and significant effects! [Untrue and possibly insulting remark about Buddhists deleted.]...
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Does the idea of reincarnation or heaven and hell make more sense?
I think that it would be a bit of both, because I believe in god and stuff but I don't believe that you could stay in one place...
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Where was God before he created earth?
basicly he is everywhere.While the Genesis account tells of the beginning of the earth and humans, God's activities before he...
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Is it possible to pray with false intentions?
The way i was taught in a CATHOLIC school at a university level in Canada is as follows: Prayer does work but only for one...
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Should minor children be allowed to decide for themselves whether 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...
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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...
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What degree would include study of both Christian and pagan religions?
Theology would cover those to religions and a few others. Some kind of comparative religions degree. None worth having a...
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Why do people believe God is real?
As a young adult, I was trapped by the logical fallacy of a false dilemma, caught between the cold hard oblivion of Atheism and...
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Would the world be more peaceful if there were no religions to influence people's own judgment allowing them to make their own unbiased decisions?
Yes and No. Yes, the world will be peaceful with religion provided it is also possible for every preachers and believers to not...
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Does it make a difference if there is or isn't a God?
Many people would say 'If there is no god; no creator, then humans and everything would not exist'. I will now explain the...
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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...
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What are the artistic representations of death commonly associated with Day of the Dead?
Skulls and sketelons all the way.
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Where did drama begin?
Obviously the idea of "drama" as human beings producing a performance symbolizing something else has been around for almost as...
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Who first decided that we need a God to worship and die for anyway?
You ever notice a feeling inside, like a hole that you can't quite fill up? You buy cool stuff, a nice car, house, etc., you get...
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Who was the first Guru of the Sikhs?
Sikhism was established by Guru Nanak over the period of 1469 to 1708. Guru Nanak, was the first Guru & was born in modern day...
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What happens to bodies after death?
Depending on your family, it will probably be either buried or cremated. But really, your spirit continues on bodiless until...
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What religion endorses the eightfold path?
The eightfold path is a central concept in Buddhism. The eightfold path consists of right understanding, right thought, right...
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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...
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How can you know when someone is trying to convert you?
By Author Unknown http://studentorgs.utexas.edu/cjso/untitled_folder/Watchout.html If someone asks you any or all of...
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Will God show your ex that you never cheated on them?
God doesn't work that way. Your ex may someday figure it out, but if he doesn't, then it is one thing that happens to test your...
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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...
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How many gods and goddesses are there?
One can read in 1 Corinthians chapter 8 verse 5 For even if there are so called gods, whether in heaven or on earth (as there...
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What can you do to energize your faith in God?
The best way to "energize" your faith in God is to '''practice''' it. Trust His wisdom in more and more things. To do this,...
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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,...
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Where do animals go after they die?
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Do religions share common beliefs?
I think that there's one common teaching in most and that is to "to love thy neighbor....," although it seems that most choose to...
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Can you believe in God and science?
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...
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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...
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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 know about...
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Since religions have a God with a set of rules to base sin upon then the reasons for the commandments cant be God-Created so who created morality in the first place?
Let's back up a little first. There is a difference between eternal laws and God. The eternal laws simply are. They are the laws...
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How is the Aboriginal Dreamtime similar to other cultures or beliefs?
I believe that you will find the Aboriginal Dreamtime is quite similar to the Native American Indian's quests, ie the dreamtime...
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What does a dove symbolize?
In some religions, the dove represents the Holy Spirit. A dove can also symbolize peace.
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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...
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How did enacting laws that forbid prayer or any reference to God affect public schooling?
In the U.S. and Canada it took away some of our culture. When I went to school there were several races and when we sat with head...
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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...
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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...
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Why do Arabs and Jews fight?
This goes way back to World War 2. Jews were living all over the world. Jews in Germany were being killed by Hitler. After World...
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Do you believe in the theory of evolution?
The following are the opinions of some of our Contributors, along with summaries of their reasons: Various pressures...
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What is 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...
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If what we know 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?
All our enjoyable pursuits and states of happines may be derived from physical objects or sensations, but they are actually the...
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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...
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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...
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What is the word for believing in more than one god?
Polytheism is the belief in multiple gods. A modern example would be Mormons who believe in multiple gods because they teach that...
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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...
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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,...
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Do people consider anarchy a religion?
No. Anarchy is complete lack of order and organisation. Moreover, it does not define any specific deity, has no set of morals...
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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...
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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...
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What is an Israelite?
Jew: a person belonging to the worldwide group claiming descent from Jacob (or converted to it) and connected by cultural or...
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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...
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What are the pros and cons of stem cell research?
What are Stem Cells? There has been much controversy in the press recently about the pros and cons of stem cell research. What...
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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...
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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...
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What is the meaning of sacred?
anything offered in the service to God. It can be a song, land, or artifacts.
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What was the name of the angel who appeared to Mary?
The angel Gabriel visited Mary in Nazareth. She was engaged to Joseph. Gabriel told Mary she would give birth to the Son of God....
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What is eternal?
Jesus Christ is eternal. The words in the holy scriptures says: Ecclesiastes 12:11-14, "The wise man's words are like goads that...
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Is there a reason why spirits appear to us?
They might be trying to tell you something
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Where is Sandra Scream?
She is a spiritual healer in Colorado. Her real name is Zorena.
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Are the illustrations of the Kamasutra copyrighted or are they public domain if there is no known artist?
The Kama Sutra, as well as other Sutras, are not, of them-selves copyrighted and are public domain. This is because, basicly,...
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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...
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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...
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What is the difference between pro-choice and pro-lifer's view about the beginning of life?
The two extremes of view as to the beginning of life are that (1) life begins at birth; (2) life begins at conception. An...
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What evidence supports the existence of God?
There is absolutely NO evidence to support the existence of a 'God' the reason for this is most probably the fact that there is...
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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,...
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If an irresistible force meets an immovable object what is the result?
There is no such thing as an irresistable force or immovable object. The two are contradictions; you cannot have an object that...
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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 own mortality, most of us...
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Are all beings Divine Beings?
That's a religious question, not necessarily something that can be asked reasonably of someone who doesn't adhere to your...
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What is Nirvana?
Nirvana is the state of eternal happiness. Eternal happiness could be achieved by giving up worldly desires for things such as...
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What are the benefits of going on pilgrimage?
Great Question !!! You learn about the Saint you are worshipping, eat different types of food, meet all sorts of interesting...
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What is the predominant religion in New York?
The predominant religion is almost certainly Catholicism. The original European settlers of New York were Dutch protestants but...
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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....
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How far does time go back?
We don't know. We can go back to within nanoseconds of the Big Bang, around 14.6 billion years ago, but that event makes it...
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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...
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What is a chinese sage?
A Chineses age is a man of common sense. Sage mean wise. So; simple: A wise man. Complex: Someone who is educated and...
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What is the spiritual meaning of sex?
It can mean whatever you want it to mean. Some religions build quite a bit of mistery around sex so that it becomes more...
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Can a person be reborn?
Suggested Answer Our ancient scriptures vehimently proclaims the atma is not subject to destruction. The birth cycle carries on...
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Are there good people living on earth?
but what I mean is there is no good or bad people, just different situations..which bring out our good and bad sides essentially....
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Are gods real?
God is real to those who believe in him. No one really knows for sure, but they find out when they die. If someone does not...
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Who was Daniel Winter?
He is the founder of the Orange Institution whch is a Protestant and anti catholic fraternal group.
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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...
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What does an 'OHM' tattoo symbolize?
OHM Om ekaksharam idham Brahmam: Om itself stands for Brahmam ( Paramatma)
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