Am I going to Hell for having a miscarriage?
Provided that you are a Christian, you can only go to hell if you commit a mortal sin and don't repent of it.
A mortal sin has 3 parts, all of which have to be present in order for it to be a mortal sin. If any one of the three is missing, then it ...
What is God's name?
Moses asked this very same question, but he did it in a different context. He asked God for his name, because he was going to speak with Egyptians who believed in many gods. That makes God's answer very interesting.
He said his name was "Yahweh" (...
What religion are you?
I believe in One God. I believe in his Son Jesus Christ. I believe that Christ came to earth to establish the kingdom of God on earth. I believe that he suffered, died and was buried. I believe that he rose from the dead and ascended into heaven.
...
How to get my best friend to stop bugging me to follow her beliefs?
I see that you're walking a tight rope. If I were you, I would thank your friend's mother for her invitation. You may politely decline if you want, but I would give her the benefit of the doubt and think that she really wants to do what's best for yo...
Who is best for this Country?
I am not sure about Obama. He says that he wants to change the way things work, but the government's structure is designed to resist change. I have the feeling that he is either saying what he really wants (but can really bring about because of ignor...
God truly does exist!(66.67%)
Some time ago, I realized that I cannot convince people who are not ready to be conviced. People can only believe when they are ready to believe. Faith itself is a gift of the Holy Spirit ("No one can say, 'Jesus Christ is Lord' except by the Holy Sp...
Something I've wondered about Athiests...
I don't know how often it happens.
Your question made me think of the parable of the master who looks for workers for his vineyard. He sends people out to look for workers every hour or so all day long, and each time they bring more people. At the...
Can you Prove God?
St. Thamas Aquinas came up with 5 logical proofs for the existence of God. Some are better than others, but I will list them all anyway from strongest to weakest. Also, Joseph Cardinal Ratzinger (aka pope Benedict XVI) wrote on Christianity as a reli...
Where was the Holy Trinity when God created everything?
After reading your question again, I just realized two other things that might help you.
First, at the ascension, Christ commissions the Apostles to go out into the world "baptizing them in the name of the Father, Son and Holy Spirit." He does NOT ...
Where was the Holy Trinity when God created everything?
The Trinity is the central mystery of the Christian faith. As Christians, we assert that the Trinity always has been, and always will be. It is through the Holy Trinity, that creation came into existence.
The Bible begins "In the beginning, God cr...
Would you classify abortion as murder?
For some reason the link wouldn't go through.
The challenge is to look at the pictures on this site
http://www.priestsforlife.org/images/index.htm
Would you classify abortion as murder?
The unfertilized egg or sperm would eventually die if left alone. However, a fertilized egg will begin cellular mitosis (the process of splitting) almost immediately. Additionally, it has seperate DNA from the parents.
There is no definative mom...
Was God living in the dark?
I think I might be able to clarify the Christian position.
The bible begins with the words: "In the beginning, God created the heavens and the earth. The earth was without form and void, and the darkness was upon the face of the deep; and the Spiri...
What are good songs to dance to?(100.00%)
if you're into classic rock, foreignor has some songs that are good, Journey has some nice slower ones, and Steve Miller had some good pop songs in the 70s witha good beat. Bob Seager did too. Sorry I don't listen to modern music that much
Which Saint should I choose for my class project?
St. Clare is neat. She was locked in her cell in the convent, and couldn't get out for mass. (sometime in the 13th Century) She miraculously saw the whole service in her cell. She's the patron St. of television.
She also did a whole bunch of oth...
What is your position on married men becoming priests?(100.00%)
I tread lightly around this issue. Celibacy is a long-standing dicsipline of the Church, and there are many good things to say about it. St. Paul encouraged celibacy among as many believers as possible (provided that they were not already married) as...
How can I befriend someone who doesn't tolerate my religion?
The best thing you can do is be patient with him. If you treat him with patience and kindness, he will be more likely to respect you whatever your beliefs are.
Learn your faith, and if he asks you what you believe be ready give an answer with gentl...
Would you classify abortion as murder?
Abortion stops a beating heart.
if you really want my full opinion and arguments, there are several posts in the "related questions" box at the top of the page.
Does anyone else think abortion is murder?
The fact remains that there is no definative moment that life can begin other than conception. In high school my Spanish teacher delivered a baby 5 months premature (roughly 20 weeks in the womb). He was born and lived outside the mother without "eno...
How much jail time for abortion?
I am pro-life, but I am not sure if there should be jail-time involved for the woman. She is probably in extreme emotional stress and shouldn't be held legally culpable, however I think that there should defintely be a period of counselling and possib...
If we're all in God's image, why are we so different?
"And God said, 'let us make man in our image, after our likeness... So God created man in his own image, in the image of God he created him; male and female he created them." (Gen 1:26, 27)
God created man and woman in his image, because God himself...
Is it stupid to want a baby when I'm 15?
Wanting a baby is perfectly natural; it's one of the things that has kept the species alive. Baby's are a real blessing, but there are some things you should really consider.
If you have a baby, you will be responsible for that child's well-being e...
What should I do if I'm 16 and pregnant?
1(800) BABY-DUE
You said that you don't believe in abortions, so I would not recommend going to see Planned Parenthood. They are in the bussiness of recommending abortion patients, so they might care more about the $ than your beliefs.
Good Luck
What's the proper usage of effect and affect?
affect is always a verb; it means "to influence".
effect can be a noun or a verb. As a noun it means "a result"; as a verb it means "to bring about." (thus the terms "effective" and "efficacious")
What are some good Christian scriptures about peace in the Bible?
In the quotes above, I tried to include everything that I could think of that included the word as I looked at my bible. The one that I forgot and couldn’t find is from Isaiah 11 (the wolf shall lie down with the sheep etc.).
I included the Jesus...
What are the pros and cons of Stem Cell Research?
The controversial issue is embrionic stem-cell research. Stem-cells can be taken from adults, amniotic fluid, placentae & umbillocal (sp) cords.
Pros of stem cell research in general:
1.stem cells have the ability to grow into any cell in the bo...
Is abortion wrong:
Abortion stops a beating heart. Taking the life of an innocent person is always wrong. That does not mean that everyone who has an abortion is a bad person, but the act in itself is intrinsically evil. I do have a sister who was sexually assaulted, ...
Should I stay with him if he's not always the best?
You're friends say that he is hurting you. If he is abusing you physically, verbally or mentally, then you should break off your relationship. You have the responsibility to protect yourself, your dignity isn't something worth sacrificing for a boyfr...
Does anyone else think abortion is murder?
it's true that some people would still have abortions if it were illegal, but the governments should not base laws on what people will do, but protecting people's rights. It's illegal for drive drunk, but people still do it. It shouldn't be legal jus...
What's a money tree?
There are also presents that you can buy for people called money trees. They are basically small fake trees about the size of a vase that don't have any leaves on them, so you tie money (bills) to the branches. They're good for like graduations and s...
Is socialism in the future ?
For some reason I can't type two "I"s next to each other on this computer. That was a letter from John Paul 2
Is this perspective true or false?
Sorry, you're right it was the dude.
He was betting that they didn't thump bibles 100-500 years ago. I'm saying that since the Reformation didn't start until the 1520s, those were their prime bible thumping years. (Ex the Puritans rebelled againts...
Is socialism in the future ?
Many religious orders do take vows of poverty, such as Franciscans and Dominicans. However, that consists of people freely choosing to give up their right to private property, much as they choose to give up their right to have a spouse.
The Exhor...
God and love is same thing or different?
In trying to understand the relationship between God and Love, you need to think about what God and love are in their essense.
In recent times people have understood love as an emotion, but it is much deeper than that. Someone who loves desires t...
What are some good Christian scriptures about peace in the Bible?
Isaiah 9: 6,7 prophecy of the coming messiah
"For unto us a child is born, unto us a son is given; and the government will be upon his shoulder and his name will be called 'Wonderful Counselor, Mighty God, Everlasting Father, Prince of Peace.' Of the...
The Creationism versus Evolution debate(50.00%)
There are several things to consider, and this internet simply isn't big enough to condiser all of them (yes, there are that many). Here are a few things:
Science's job is to explain the world around us, as best it can. It conducts experiments acc...
How can I get help for my suicidal thoughts?(100.00%)
If you are seriously having suicidal tendencies, RUN to the phone and call a suicide crisis hotline. (National Hotlines: 1-(800)784-2433 or 1(800)723-8255) They are available 24/7 and are toll free.
In the long run, I would definitely tell you to ...
Why wasn't the court system used ?
I am an Eagle Scout from Chester County Council, which is just West of Cradle of Liberty, and I have many friends in that council.
The Scouts (the organization, not the kids) donated that particular property to the city of Philadelphia shortly after...
Is socialism in the future ?
The US will probably move in the Socialist direction in the future, but the nation will not ever get to be a totally socialist state as you describe it above. Marx himself described the movement towards socialism as a gradual phenomena that would occu...
Is this perspective true or false?
Should such a thing happen, that a godless society convince their children that premarital sex is ok and ineffective parents not convince them otherwise, that would indeed be a real mess. However, I am not quite sure that that is what we have today, a...
Does anyone who KNOWS about the Church help me with my conversion?
I hope that the original poster is still paying some attention to this thread. Three brief things to say:
1. There are answers for all the objections to the Catholic Church that have been raised here. Unfortunately, this is not the place to examin...
aarthur001's Advice page 4
Provided that you are a Christian, you can only go to hell if you commit a mortal sin and don't repent of it. A mortal sin has 3 parts, all of which have to be present in order for it to be a mortal sin. If any one of the three is missing, then it ...
Moses asked this very same question, but he did it in a different context. He asked God for his name, because he was going to speak with Egyptians who believed in many gods. That makes God's answer very interesting. He said his name was "Yahweh" (...
I believe in One God. I believe in his Son Jesus Christ. I believe that Christ came to earth to establish the kingdom of God on earth. I believe that he suffered, died and was buried. I believe that he rose from the dead and ascended into heaven. ...
I see that you're walking a tight rope. If I were you, I would thank your friend's mother for her invitation. You may politely decline if you want, but I would give her the benefit of the doubt and think that she really wants to do what's best for yo...
I am not sure about Obama. He says that he wants to change the way things work, but the government's structure is designed to resist change. I have the feeling that he is either saying what he really wants (but can really bring about because of ignor...
Some time ago, I realized that I cannot convince people who are not ready to be conviced. People can only believe when they are ready to believe. Faith itself is a gift of the Holy Spirit ("No one can say, 'Jesus Christ is Lord' except by the Holy Sp...
I don't know how often it happens. Your question made me think of the parable of the master who looks for workers for his vineyard. He sends people out to look for workers every hour or so all day long, and each time they bring more people. At the...
St. Thamas Aquinas came up with 5 logical proofs for the existence of God. Some are better than others, but I will list them all anyway from strongest to weakest. Also, Joseph Cardinal Ratzinger (aka pope Benedict XVI) wrote on Christianity as a reli...
After reading your question again, I just realized two other things that might help you. First, at the ascension, Christ commissions the Apostles to go out into the world "baptizing them in the name of the Father, Son and Holy Spirit." He does NOT ...
The Trinity is the central mystery of the Christian faith. As Christians, we assert that the Trinity always has been, and always will be. It is through the Holy Trinity, that creation came into existence. The Bible begins "In the beginning, God cr...
For some reason the link wouldn't go through. The challenge is to look at the pictures on this site http://www.priestsforlife.org/images/index.htm
The unfertilized egg or sperm would eventually die if left alone. However, a fertilized egg will begin cellular mitosis (the process of splitting) almost immediately. Additionally, it has seperate DNA from the parents. There is no definative mom...
I think I might be able to clarify the Christian position. The bible begins with the words: "In the beginning, God created the heavens and the earth. The earth was without form and void, and the darkness was upon the face of the deep; and the Spiri...
if you're into classic rock, foreignor has some songs that are good, Journey has some nice slower ones, and Steve Miller had some good pop songs in the 70s witha good beat. Bob Seager did too. Sorry I don't listen to modern music that much
St. Clare is neat. She was locked in her cell in the convent, and couldn't get out for mass. (sometime in the 13th Century) She miraculously saw the whole service in her cell. She's the patron St. of television. She also did a whole bunch of oth...
I tread lightly around this issue. Celibacy is a long-standing dicsipline of the Church, and there are many good things to say about it. St. Paul encouraged celibacy among as many believers as possible (provided that they were not already married) as...
36 inches in a yard. I'm pretty sure that 36 squared is 1,296
The best thing you can do is be patient with him. If you treat him with patience and kindness, he will be more likely to respect you whatever your beliefs are. Learn your faith, and if he asks you what you believe be ready give an answer with gentl...
Abortion stops a beating heart. if you really want my full opinion and arguments, there are several posts in the "related questions" box at the top of the page.
The fact remains that there is no definative moment that life can begin other than conception. In high school my Spanish teacher delivered a baby 5 months premature (roughly 20 weeks in the womb). He was born and lived outside the mother without "eno...
I am pro-life, but I am not sure if there should be jail-time involved for the woman. She is probably in extreme emotional stress and shouldn't be held legally culpable, however I think that there should defintely be a period of counselling and possib...
"And God said, 'let us make man in our image, after our likeness... So God created man in his own image, in the image of God he created him; male and female he created them." (Gen 1:26, 27) God created man and woman in his image, because God himself...
Wanting a baby is perfectly natural; it's one of the things that has kept the species alive. Baby's are a real blessing, but there are some things you should really consider. If you have a baby, you will be responsible for that child's well-being e...
1(800) BABY-DUE You said that you don't believe in abortions, so I would not recommend going to see Planned Parenthood. They are in the bussiness of recommending abortion patients, so they might care more about the $ than your beliefs. Good Luck
affect is always a verb; it means "to influence". effect can be a noun or a verb. As a noun it means "a result"; as a verb it means "to bring about." (thus the terms "effective" and "efficacious")
In the quotes above, I tried to include everything that I could think of that included the word as I looked at my bible. The one that I forgot and couldn’t find is from Isaiah 11 (the wolf shall lie down with the sheep etc.). I included the Jesus...
The controversial issue is embrionic stem-cell research. Stem-cells can be taken from adults, amniotic fluid, placentae & umbillocal (sp) cords. Pros of stem cell research in general: 1.stem cells have the ability to grow into any cell in the bo...
Abortion stops a beating heart. Taking the life of an innocent person is always wrong. That does not mean that everyone who has an abortion is a bad person, but the act in itself is intrinsically evil. I do have a sister who was sexually assaulted, ...
You're friends say that he is hurting you. If he is abusing you physically, verbally or mentally, then you should break off your relationship. You have the responsibility to protect yourself, your dignity isn't something worth sacrificing for a boyfr...
it's true that some people would still have abortions if it were illegal, but the governments should not base laws on what people will do, but protecting people's rights. It's illegal for drive drunk, but people still do it. It shouldn't be legal jus...
WTH! this computer won't let me type two "I"s nest to each other. I meant JP2
There are also presents that you can buy for people called money trees. They are basically small fake trees about the size of a vase that don't have any leaves on them, so you tie money (bills) to the branches. They're good for like graduations and s...
For some reason I can't type two "I"s next to each other on this computer. That was a letter from John Paul 2
Sorry, you're right it was the dude. He was betting that they didn't thump bibles 100-500 years ago. I'm saying that since the Reformation didn't start until the 1520s, those were their prime bible thumping years. (Ex the Puritans rebelled againts...
Many religious orders do take vows of poverty, such as Franciscans and Dominicans. However, that consists of people freely choosing to give up their right to private property, much as they choose to give up their right to have a spouse. The Exhor...
I'm sorry, I typed that it was Pope John Paul I that said that. It was actually Pope John Paul II (aka "the Great")
In trying to understand the relationship between God and Love, you need to think about what God and love are in their essense. In recent times people have understood love as an emotion, but it is much deeper than that. Someone who loves desires t...
Isaiah 9: 6,7 prophecy of the coming messiah "For unto us a child is born, unto us a son is given; and the government will be upon his shoulder and his name will be called 'Wonderful Counselor, Mighty God, Everlasting Father, Prince of Peace.' Of the...
There are several things to consider, and this internet simply isn't big enough to condiser all of them (yes, there are that many). Here are a few things: Science's job is to explain the world around us, as best it can. It conducts experiments acc...
If you are seriously having suicidal tendencies, RUN to the phone and call a suicide crisis hotline. (National Hotlines: 1-(800)784-2433 or 1(800)723-8255) They are available 24/7 and are toll free. In the long run, I would definitely tell you to ...
I am an Eagle Scout from Chester County Council, which is just West of Cradle of Liberty, and I have many friends in that council. The Scouts (the organization, not the kids) donated that particular property to the city of Philadelphia shortly after...
The US will probably move in the Socialist direction in the future, but the nation will not ever get to be a totally socialist state as you describe it above. Marx himself described the movement towards socialism as a gradual phenomena that would occu...
Should such a thing happen, that a godless society convince their children that premarital sex is ok and ineffective parents not convince them otherwise, that would indeed be a real mess. However, I am not quite sure that that is what we have today, a...
I hope that the original poster is still paying some attention to this thread. Three brief things to say: 1. There are answers for all the objections to the Catholic Church that have been raised here. Unfortunately, this is not the place to examin...