The answer is actually in your indiana jones analogy....the reason that was the right cup wasnt because it was the poor cup, but because it showed that he had a good heart and was not greedy or selfish etc.
The importance lies in the heart of the person with the money, not the money itself...
But if they do that, Santa wont win the court battle on Its a miracle 34th Street...:eek: as its the money which saves him!
But seriously, I dont think money should have anything which is biased to one belief...but the you americans have always been so far behind with the rest of the world....:p
Welcome to the forums...we have many faiths here and I am sure you will find someone who can help you with your confusion! :)
The most important thing to remember is just be yourself.
One of the sisters gave a wonderful talk on her testimony. She has had a very difficult time this year and has had many trials..yet she has remained strong..she is a true inspiration to myself..it put my problems in prespective a bit actually :o
One of the things she mentioned is when a...
I hope you find the place where you will be trully happy!
One piece of advice I would give as a new convert to a religion myself (although not Islam i admit), is take things slowly...one step at a time!
You have come a long way since you joined RF...I was reaing your very first introduction...
You shouldnt regret it, 30years ago many parents spanked their kids. To this day, I think some parts of America still allow it (am I wrong, americans will have to tell me?)...you obviously felt it was the right thing to do otherwise you wouldnt have done it.....all parents make mistakes, all...
I GOT TO GO TO CHURCH TODAY!!! :shout
Sorry I needed to shout that from the roof top...I think my friends from Church may be a little bored of my hyperactivity whenever I go to Church, so I thought I would irritate you guys instead! :p Dont you just love me..;)
My parents and whole family...
Thanks for the replies guys!
Thats really interesting..I didnt know that it was thought the Spirit World is located here on earth..that makes everything fit into place and make sense!
The activity which is going on at my residential home I am in at the moment - they are not being harmful...
But by that line of thought...I wouldnt be able to have sex with my future husband (when I find him...:rolleyes:)
A woman and a man doesnt have to have sex with sodomy...so I restate why does it specifically state your mother, but not your father....
Or are these rules specific for males?
Well the first one says your mother...so why does it not say your father?
I know why you can do anything with your father or mother? what I am asking is why does it specifically state your mother, but not your father? or your mothers husband etc...
Interesting...I must say I have never heard of your religion before...
So basically you believe in Judaism but you are not a jew...persumably because non of your family are Jews..
I have a couple of questions..
Why does it have to be the mother to be a Jew, why not the Father?
Also I...
Is there official teachings on ghosts, angels, spirits (whatever you would like to call them) in the Church? I have been trying to figure out how they would fit in to the Churches teachings on the afterlife...
The reason I ask, one of the homes I work in has had some interesting activity going...
Thanks - yeah I am feeling OK - not great - I love my job as a healthcare assistant and I am currently in the middle of a 87 hour work week, which sounds a lot, but I am loving it and it is keeping me busy and knowing that I have my residents who rely on me is keeping me going as well..
I have...
Yeah I am in the healthcare industry and I know how it works - i really dont want a mental health record...I am considering nursing or medicine, although i think the latter will be too much strain for me...I think I put myself under too much pressure. Anyway, either will not look favourably on...