Where in the bible does it say blasphemy will be forgiven?
Q. I comitted blasphemy on Christ before I'm only 14. I have asked on yahoo answers before saying yes and no. My Sunday school teacher said god will forgive anything. It says in the bible god won't forgive blasphemy on Christ. But I'm receiving answers saying I will get forgived. Where does it say god will forgive blasphemy in the bible or what makes you think god will forgive blasphemy not that I'm disagreeing I'm just asking. Also this isn't my main question but if your a non Christian aren't you comitting blasphemy.
Asked by - Sun Jan 13 19:20:07 2013 - Religion & Spirituality - 7 Answers - Comments

A. It seems pretty clear to me... Mark 3 'Assuredly, I [Jesus] say to you, all sins will be forgiven the sons of men, and whatever blasphemies they may utter; but he who blasphemes against the Holy Spirit never has forgiveness, but is subject to eternal condemnation. In Matthew 12:31-32, Jesus says to the Pharisees, "Therefore I say to you, every sin and blasphemy will be forgiven men, but the blasphemy against the Spirit will not be forgiven men. Anyone who speaks a word against the Son of Man, it will be forgiven him; but whoever speaks against the Holy Spirit, it will not be forgiven him, either in this age or in the age to come" That doesn't really fit with modern day Christianity though, so best we forget that one.
Answered by Regwah - Sun Jan 13 19:27:57 2013

What is the difference between Christian and Christian Orthodox?
Q. I was baptised as a Christian Orthodox but I have not been practicing for the last 9 years since I have left my home country. There aren't any Christian Orthodox churches nearby but I feel it's time to learn more about religion and let God in my life. My university has Christian worship nights and I would like to go to them. I also feel that I would be more welcome with them than with the Romanian Orthodox church. I'm confused what the difference between Christian and Christian Orthodox?
Asked by Corina - Mon Apr 16 14:55:33 2012 - Religion & Spirituality - 7 Answers - Comments

A. There are many sects of Christianity that do not hold to the teachings of the ancient Christian Church. Among these are all the Protestants. The Orthodox Church has held steadfastly to the doctrines it received from the early church, with out addition or deletion. Primarily, most of the Protestant churches reject several points of the creed, if not all of it, and do not have sacraments ("mysteries", in the Orthodox Church) at all. University for Orthodox Christian students can be a lonely time. Keep the faith; say your prayers, read the scriptures and study Orthodox spiritual works. Blessings. /Orthodox More on Orthodox Christianity:
Answered by OPsaltis - Mon Apr 16 23:23:14 2012

Christians, how is an unbeliever supposed to join you when you are so fragmented amongst yourselves?
Q. Thousands and thousands of sects and the moment one jumps into the system each will be tugging you to themselves and threaten that if you dont adhere to their brand of Christianity you are likely to go to hell etc... You have Christians witnessing to fellow christians... Jehovah's witnesses, seventh day adventists, Baptists, church of Christ etc etc... Is it acceptable to be christian without getting involved in this mayhem? Without involving oneself in sectarian theological divisions?
Asked by enrique - Sat Mar 10 18:54:00 2012 - Religion & Spirituality - 8 Answers - Comments

A. Fragmentation comes from a disalignment from God's Word. Jehovah's Witnesses teach that a person cannot understand Biblical truth, simply by reading it, the verses have to be interpreted through the context of their Watchtower Organization's publications. Cults will find a way to bypass the Bible, or put their own teachings above the Word of God. The Roman Catholic church does this. Even Mormons have additional so-called Holy Scriptures, which contradict God's words in the Bible. If you want to know what a true follower of Christ is, then read His words in the Bible. Someone who follows Jesus, follows His teachings. God says we are either for Him or against Him - and He will not accept those who are lukewarm (or indifferent). God says He… [cont.]
Answered by Real Hero - Sat Mar 10 19:00:19 2012

How Mormons can call themselves Christians when they do not believe in the holy trinity?
Q. The holy trinity is the core of the Christianity. And those that do not believe in it shouldn't be called Christians. How can someone call him self a Muslim when he does not believe in the Qur'an or Muhammad? I mean how can you call a device a mobile phone if it does not make calls? Right?
Asked by Amer - Sun May 6 02:49:25 2012 - Religion & Spirituality - 21 Answers - Comments

A. Actually, the holy trinity is not at all the core of Christianity. Many Christians do not believe in the trinity. The Bible itself does not define the word trinity, nor did Jesus say you have to believe that to be Christian. And for every verse that you think supports the concept, you find verses that do not. The trinity is a man-made doctrine that was invented in the second century, clarified during the third century, and declared doctrinal during the fourth century. Early Christians did not understand the nature of God the Father, Jesus the Son, and the Holy Ghost. Some believed in two Gods (one for the OT, one for the NT), some believed in seven Gods, one for each day of the week, and some believed in 365 Gods, one for each day of the… [cont.]
Answered by Bork - Sun May 6 10:59:17 2012

How can Christians say they are the religion of peace when Republican Christian politicians destroy?
Q. Was Christianity the religion of peace during the crusades when hundreds of thousands of Jews were murdered in the name of God? Was Christianity the religion of peace during the spanish inquisition when once again hundreds of thousands of Jews were murdered when they refused to convert to that peaceful religion? Was Christianity the religion of peace in Russia when the Czar declared "Pogrom day" and cossacks went into Jewish villages to murder, rape and plunder in the name of God? Was Christianity the religion of peace when Hitler and the Germans systematically exterminated 6 million Jews? If Christians lived as Christ wanted, it would have been the religion of peace, but wake up, Christianity is anything but the religion of… [cont.]
Asked by Live and let Live - Mon Dec 26 19:09:27 2011 - Politics - 13 Answers - Comments

A. New rule: if you re a Christian who supports killing your enemies and torture, you have to come up with a new name for yourself. Last week, as I was explaining why I didn t feel at all guilty about Osama s targeted assassination, I made some jokes about Christian hypocrisy and since then strangers have been coming up to me and forcing me to have the same conversation. So let me explain two things. One, I m not Matthew Mc Conaughey. He surfs a long board. And two, capping thine enemy is not exactly what Jesus would do. It s what Suge Knight would do. For almost 2,000 years, Christians have been lawyering the Bible to try and figure out how love thy neighbor can mean hate thy neighbor and how turn the other cheek can mean screw you I m… [cont.]
Answered by jrrose - Mon Dec 26 19:11:38 2011

How did people relate to God before the bible was released?
Q. How were their christians before the bible? Was God just in their face more? Or was it all word of mouth from adam & eve? People seemed to be getting along just fine before, so is their too much emphasis put on the bible? I'm not saying anything negative whatsoever against the bible. I love it, but just wondering why there isn't equal emphasis on other things like praying and talking to God, and whatever they did before the bible came out.
Asked by Atascadero - Fri Apr 2 01:43:40 2010 - Religion & Spirituality - 9 Answers - Comments

A. from the creation god gave man laws to follow men started to rebel after cain killed his brother cain's line became unbelievers and turned from following go d top rejection of god men became eventually wicked on all the earth except for noah and his family god destroyed mankind and saved noah and his family they refilled the earth but men once again turned from god and followed what they deemed best. god brought his word to israel and through the centuries he worked with israel. jesus came to provide salvation for all mankind jesus started christianity it did not exist before him. jesus called followers and he had them witness who he was and what he did the apostles then told others causing them to believe in jesus for salvation those… [cont.]
Answered by Gregory - Fri Apr 2 02:10:55 2010

Opinion: How has Christianity lasted the ages and the persecution?
Q. Despite the trouble we Christians face we are still here, and despite the naysayers and false-Christians there are still some true Christians and truth in the original message of Christ. Is faith why Christianity has lasted the ages, or love and faith? This sentence has been a question many ask as to how the faithful though at once few have blossomed. Could the answer be of faith, love, both faith and love, by a belief in grace and mercy, and or the truth of the Bible? If you disagree with what I said, fine, you are entitled to your opinion as I am to mine. I only ask that if you answer in either agreement, or disagreement please keep things civil and in decency. Thank and God Bless!
Asked by Christopher - Wed Jan 23 19:58:51 2013 - Religion & Spirituality - 7 Answers - Comments

A. it is strange how they always manage to think that christians wiped out other human beings, but that isnt not necessarily so. No true christian would kill another human being unless in self defense. as they believe in the commandment. "Thou shalt love the Lord thy God will all thy heart and thy neighbour as oneself." as this is the law and the prophets as Christ our Lord spoke these words. Also Elijah when persecuted cried out to God, that he was the only one left, and the Lord God told him. "Not so, I have reserved for myself 7,000 men who have not bowed their knee to Baal." see even then those who believed in the Lord God of Israel, were few in number. The Lord looks at the heart and the deeds of mankind, whether they… [cont.]
Answered by sylvia c - Thu Jan 24 01:41:02 2013

My Muslim brothers: What is the difference between repenting in Islam and Christianity?
Q. In Christianity, All christians are under His salvation, whether bad or good. When they die, they have no sin because Jesus was crucified to salvage all his believers. I hope I am not mistaken. To my knowledge, In Islam, sin fits hell unless you repent. I like it. Would any of you give fair answer?
Asked by . - Sat Oct 15 05:28:14 2011 - Religion & Spirituality - 8 Answers - 1 Comments

A. All sins are forgivable in Islam if the person sincerely repents to Allah. Conditions of repentance are these: 1. Regretting the sin 2. Determining not to commit the same sin again 3. Returning things to their rightful owners if the sin is related to wronging people. What cannot be forgiven if the person does not repent of it before dying is shirk or taking partners with Allah. Allah says 'Allah forgiveth not that partners should be set up with Him; but He forgiveth anything else, to whom He pleaseth; to set up partners with Allah is to devise a sin most heinous indeed." [Qur'an 4:48]. Salvation in Islam is in beleving in Allah and then working and worhiping according to the Quran, But salvation in Christianity is when you believe… [cont.]
Answered by Btwn Fear N Hope - Sat Oct 15 05:34:08 2011

How do you interpret separation of church and state in the USA?
Q. The way I see it is that Christianity and church are different. So when we say there is a separation of church and state that doesn't mean there is a separation of Christianity and state. Clerics are not part of the Christian religion, and in Europe they created a lot of problems, because all they cared about is money and material things, not about God. Vatican and other clerical institutions are just that - institutions, and they do not represent Christianity. Christianity was not meant to be so institutionalized and clerical. And because of their evil there was a lot of church-led persecution of different people. That's why when we established America as a bunch of European refugees we said separation of church and state. That does not… [cont.]
Asked by Lover - Wed Mar 30 08:29:04 2011 - Religion & Spirituality - 10 Answers - Comments

A. church = religion its to seperate religion from politics which unfortunately didnt happen in england which resulted in the persecution of most of the founding fathers. they escaped from a place where the King sat in a position of power with the church and used both religion and politics to persecute. to prevent this or anything similiar ever from happening seperation of church and state was needed. first brought up by the french revolutionaries who disliked the monarch system due to the monopoly of power granted to kings + church. if you look into the history, its quite clear what it means.
Answered by I AM A TROLLey -LOL- - Wed Mar 30 08:35:04 2011

Why do many Christians try to convert other people to this faith? How is this missionary activity different fr?
Q. Christianity talks a lot about "sin" and the "grace of God" in providing "redemption" through Christ. Christianity is also known as a "missionary" religion. Why do many Christians try to convert other people to this faith? How is this missionary activity different from not only the Asian religions, but also Judaism?
Asked by Emily r - Thu Jun 11 17:15:49 2009 - Religion & Spirituality - 7 Answers - Comments

A. We christians do this because we are told to by God in the Bible. God doesnt want anybody to go to hell, so he tells us christians to witness to them and teach them the truth so they may go to heaven.
Answered by Leah - Thu Jun 11 17:29:20 2009

why do some people think Christianity condones hate and murder?
Q. I see so many questions and answers on here (especially in R&S and LGBT) where people blame war, murder, hate, and bigotry on Christianity. Christianity is based on LOVE, there are so many examples in the Bible where God says to love thy neighbor, don't judge, and that he loves all people. When a Christian condemns another person or hurts them for believing something different this angers God! He encourages Christians to unconditionally LOVE everyone. So why do you blame God and Christianity for crimes Christians commit? That is the MAN not the religion being hateful.
Asked by michelle - Tue Mar 23 11:22:31 2010 - Religion & Spirituality - 25 Answers - Comments

A. Christianity itself may be based upon Love, but ...there are many "alledged" Christians who are liars/hypocrits & lukewarm as foretold and some perhaps do not even recognize they are amongst the group, they are that deluded/decieved, and they shall be known by their fruits...rotten to the core...they are the peoples who give Christianity the bad name...not all Christians fall into this category however...that is the Good News...Peace/Love & God Bless
Answered by Susanna - Tue Mar 23 11:56:39 2010

What makes you feel that Christianity is not a believable religion?
Q. What makes you feel that Christianity is not a believable religion? If you believe in a god but are not Christian, what makes Christianity difficult to believe, or what about Christianity don't you like?
Asked by The British are coming! - Mon Apr 18 12:12:50 2011 - Religion & Spirituality - 14 Answers - 2 Comments

A. In a word: "history". Crucifixions were not allowed to be removed from crosses. They were left up there to rot as an added insult after death showing that it was not a good idea to go against the Romans. If Jesus was never buried how did he rise up from the grave that he was never put in? Also, it wasn't until 325 C.E. that it was decided by a committee that Jesus was divine, i.e., God. I don't think God would need a committee to decide that. Further, according to the prophecies Jesus didn't fulfill about 28 of what was foretold. The "messiah" was supposed to be the "warrior king" who would liberate Israel from Roman occupation - Jesus did NOT do that, therefore he could NOT have been the "messiah" -… [cont.]
Answered by Paul Hxyz - Mon Apr 18 12:23:06 2011

Why is Christianity a great religion for many people but harmful to others ?
Q. I listen to the "Unshackled" radio program and it seems Christianity delivers many people from drugs and crime, and they never get in trouble again. But I hear some former Christians say the religion was harmful to them, which is why they left. How can it be great for one person and harmful to another?
Asked by Sherry - Wed Nov 4 09:47:02 2009 - Religion & Spirituality - 16 Answers - Comments

A. Many Christians get hurt at churches by the people or the pastor. Sometimes they have set the pastor up to a certain standard and when he fails, they feel disillusioned and disappointed. That is why we should never follow man, but only look to Jesus. I have been hurt at church before, actually my family was asked to leave a church for questioning the pastor on a doctrinal issue. However, no matter how many churches I leave or get pushed out of, I would never leave Christianity. Being a Christian, for me, is following Jesus. It is not following a pastor, attending a certain building, or going to be with friends. It is about Jesus.
Answered by JP (Jan) - Wed Nov 4 09:56:59 2009

Is there a Christian church that doesn't judge others based on the church they've chosen to worship at?
Q. I'm an open-minded individual. I believe that if a person is morally good, for the most part, throughout their life and feels remorse for the bad things they have done.. They have nothing to fear in the afterlife - whatever that may be. My problem is finding a Christian church that believes the same. Every church I've tried I can't get through a few months before the pastor tells us all that he feels sorry for the followers of other religions because they're all going to hell. One pastor even told everyone that followers of different sects of christianity were going to hell! Come on! Does anyone feel the way I do? Is there a church out there for me?
Asked by Moonshine - Sun Nov 18 03:19:37 2012 - Religion & Spirituality - 13 Answers - Comments

A. While there are a wide range of styles among congregations, you might look for a Christian Church (Disciples of Christ) church around you. They tend to be pretty tolerant of other faith traditions, Christian and otherwise, though, because the churches are governed locally, you may find a variety of shadings. You can find out more at www.disciples.org.
Answered by Cherilyn - Mon Nov 19 08:53:58 2012

When was the first Christian Bible developed, including the Old Testament and the New Testament?
Q. By Christian Bible, I don't mean when was the first English Bilbe developed, but the very first Christian Bible as we know today. If possible, please provide citations.
Asked by Kaun - Wed Oct 24 14:10:47 2007 - History - 2 Answers - Comments

A. The New Testament as we know it was created at the Conference of Nicea (hence the Nicene Code). When Constantine the Great declared Christianity to be the official religion of Rome, there was no standardized Bible, but many books which were used by different churches. Constantine ordered the bishops of the church to gather at Nicea to determine not only what books were to be included in the New Testament, but even the nature of Jesus himself. Before that, there were varying beliefs about his divinity. Some believed that he was God incarnate, some that he was the Son of God, and some that he was merely a great Rabbi, or teacher. Needless to say, there was a great deal of debate, not only in the meeting, but even spilling out into the… [cont.]
Answered by cross-stitch kelly - Wed Oct 24 15:51:18 2007

Christians and Catholics do you think the upsidedowncross necklace is satanic?
Q. Ok imagine a necklace of a metal ring.That ring has 10 beads and at the bottom of the ring is the upside down Jesus nail on the cross. For 2 years I have researched on all forms of symbolism(not because im interested in these kind of stuff but a curious person whos trying to stop research addiction) Ive never incountered a necklace like that before. Research tells me that one satanic symbol is upside down cross representing anti Christ used in satanism. Ok ill get deaper into this. If your an Athiest and you have nothing better to say then dont make an answer. Im asking a question to other christians. The war between athiesm and christianity is so pointless. Christians cannot proove christianity to athiest neither can athiest proove… [cont.]
Asked by unknown - Sun Jan 20 07:38:56 2013 - Religion & Spirituality - 7 Answers - Comments

A. First, Catholics are Christians whether they want to admit it or not. Second, depending on the ritual performed over the necklace will depend on whether it has evil influence but the upside down cross by itself has no influence. Indeed prayer, fasting and the Word of God (The Tree of Life and Light) are indeed much better ways for protection. A prayer was lifted up for your friend and his brother. Remember what you allow yourself to think, see, hear, say and do literally set into motion Almighty God s creative powers that form the matrix of life s reality you find yourself now walking whether good or bad; so knowing this practice each day focusing your whole attention on your movements whether thoughts, sight, sounds, words or deeds, doing… [cont.]
Answered by God's Messenger - Sun Jan 20 07:53:50 2013

How many different christian denominations are there?
Q. Why are there different denominations within Christianity? Isn't it against God to divide his church?
Asked by Matthew - Sat Sep 3 10:35:07 2011 - Religion & Spirituality - 7 Answers - Comments

A. #"Why are there different denominations within Christianity?" Keep in mind that in the bible the man and the woman are sometimes a picture for Christ and the Bride (i.e. the church). In this light, I find the best answer for your question is given by Jesus in Mat 19:9. "He said to them, Moses, because of the hardness of your hearts, permitted you to divorce your wives, but from the beginning it was not so." For me, the answer to your question is pretty clear: "because of the hardness of our hearts". Christ has only one bride. I hope that, in the Spirit, you will also see the same. ##"Isn't it against God to divide his church?" For us people, dogmas, doctrines, interpretations are so important. If we… [cont.]
Answered by darksurveyour - Sat Sep 3 11:47:42 2011

What is it about Christianity that Christians find so believable?
Q. For something to be believable, there must be evidence for it or a logical explanation. But there is neither of these in Christianity. But Christians have invested their entire lives on the assumption that all that Christian mumbo jumbo is true. Am I missing something? Is there something at least plausible in Christianity?
Asked by - Mon Nov 8 18:14:07 2010 - Religion & Spirituality - 12 Answers - Comments

A. I think it is their hope for a heaven. Someone they loved probably died and it's easier for them to think they will see that person in an afterlife. I guess it gives them hope then invest in the fact that they will never see them again. Sad, but the only thing to get them to heaven is that thing they call God. Sad. sad. sad.
Answered by Earth - Mon Nov 8 18:19:39 2010

Why are atheists always pointing at selective Christian histories to denounce Christianity?
Q. Christianity has had its share of violence in the past, but how does that suggest violence = Christianity? Christians persecuted Jews, yes, but Jesus himself was a Jew. Christianity has also produced civilization and art. It has also produced people like Mother Theresa. Clearly, one can see the world isn't as black and white as atheists think it is when they constantly like to bring up selective histories to back up their futile arguments. Donna, you're doing it again. You completely missed the train, didn't you?
Asked by rubeinstein - Sun Apr 8 17:07:56 2012 - Religion & Spirituality - 11 Answers - Comments

A. Why do christians always point to Mother Theresa as though that makes them all like her.
Answered by The Lord of Misrule - Sun Apr 8 17:14:38 2012

In what regard does Islam hold devout Christians and Christian sects?
Q. I'd like to ask a question in all sincerity about Islam and it's relationship with Christianity. Are devout Christians, particularly Christians along the line of the Amish and Jehovah's Witnesses, or the very religious Russians and Polish peoples, considered "infidels" because their interpretation of "Allah" and "Mohammad" are not aligned with that of Islam. Does Islam not recognize their Faith and good deeds as worthy of respect and study and dialogue?
Asked by SpeeddegMadnessdegFlying Saucers - Fri Jul 24 23:04:10 2009 - Religion & Spirituality - 4 Answers - 1 Comments

A. Christians and Jews are not considered infidels at all because they are also "believers". And all believers are also judged based on deeds.
Answered by schism - Fri Jul 24 23:08:54 2009