The purpose is to remember and commemorate a significant event.
I don't like the way most religious holidays have become so commercial. I do buy presents, and Easter eggs etc, but I do try and focus on what it actually means. I guess this is what I would consider a good holiday celebration -...
I have, many times, put myself through all of this, and I very much doubt they did the same. It's part of life, however, and although at the time I wished I didn't feel that way - it wasn't really something I could control.
As the old saying goes - it is better to have loved and lost, then...
For someone who has faith, then God does define morality. I do have faith, although cannot say, hand on heart, that my definitions of right and wrong, come wholly from God.
I tend to use my own judgements, the majority view, law, history.
I don't think you can have just one definition...
I know that this has probably been covered on here before, so do forgive me. I wanted a chance to ask this.
I have just started going to a new church, which is fairly pentecostal. I love everything about it - the people, the atmosphere, the way they preach, the worship. Although the speaking...
I have had a brief look on the internet, but am getting a lot of confusing info.
If a person does a bad act in a past life, will this bad karma still affect him in the next life? The same goes for good acts.
I've read that it does on some sites/ books, and that it doesn't in others...
To me it depends where it is. If it is right in front of me when I am waiting to pay for something it annoys me. If it is on the beach or somewhere outside like that then, no it is fine.
I believe that everyone is born good. I do not see myself as better than anyone else, I cannot hate anyone when I do not know them.
I would not say that I love everyone - I save love for people close to me, but I definitely do not hate people. It is sad that people would.
When it comes to...