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If Man was created in GOD's image does that mean GOD is capable of cruelty and saddism?

Why do we hate? Why do we seperate ourselves into groups and face off against one another? Is conflict just a part of what we are as human beings? If so, can we overcome this flaw before it destroys us?

Do Humans have souls? What is a soul? Can it die/be destroyed? What verses in the Bible specifically mention spirits/souls?

Why should I or anyone else believe in the supernatural let alone a God? To me the Bible, Koran and other religous texts are just books of myths and superstitions. Also, what makes some of you take it seriously?

Why did God set a flaming sword and angels "to keep the way of the tree of life"? What is God AFRAID of? Where is this tree of life? Where is Eden? This confuses me.

If you were an all-knowing and all-powerful God how would you justify all the misery and sufferring in the world?

Who should have authority to determine who can and cannot be married? The Goverment, certain religous groups? Does anyone really need the institution of marriage? If a couple (or more, polygamists) love each other, want to live together, start a family together can't they take resposiblity for...

I was just reading in Genesis, Genesis 1:28 where God creates Man and Woman and it reads "And God blessed them, and God said unto them, Be fruitful, and multiply, and REPLENISH the Earth..." What does the replenish part imply? Does my Bible have typos in it or something?

I've brought it up before in another thread but Genesis says the Serpent was a cunning beast of the field. Where in the bible does it specifically refer to that Serpent as Satan? If someone could give me a Bible reference for that so I can read it I'd appreciate it.

I have heard that Mormons believe that Jesus and the Devil are brothers. That the Devil tried helping mankind. That there are many Gods and men can become Gods themselves after they die. Is there any truth to this or have I been misinformed?

Would it contradict anything in the Bible to believe in aliens? Do you believe in aliens?

What convinced you Christians out there to believe in and accept Jesus Christ as your savior? Just wondering.

I hear Christians talk about free will alot. Where is free will specifically mentioned in the Bible?

The title of the thread says it all. Can someone educate me on this?

I do not know much about Islam. I have heard Muslims do not consider Jesus the messiah or their savior only a prophet. So how do Muslims attain salvation?

If we have the tools to remove unfavorable traits and enhance useful ones to make ourselves and our society healthier, stronger, smarter and more peaceful, would it not be our responsibility as reasoning, sentient beings to do so?

Do most Christians take the creation of Adam and Eve as it is described in the Bible literally? If so we are all products of severe inbreeding, yes?

Everyone is a sinner regardless of what they believe or say or do, right? People go to Hell because they sin, right? If Jesus sacrificied himself to pay for our sins we should be covered, right? Salvation complied with. However, if there is a catch to his sacrifice. Such as his sacrifice is only...

When and why did God create Angels? I do not see Angels mentioned in Genesis. Genesis refers to the Serpent (Satan, right?) as a beast of the field. Since man was given dominion over beasts then Man has dominion over the Serpent, right? Please clarify some of this for me.

Hello All, I am an ex-Christian and long time Agnostic looking for constructive discussion on the discussion of religion. I have recently decided to use the internet to seek out others to help me with the many questions I have. I was originally an Atheist (but did not tell my family or...