Polls: Religion & Spirituality

I don't think there is. Both fields revolve around questions who answers we can never really really be sure of, despite what some people think. Here are some examples:

Is there one god? No god? Lots of gods? (Religious question)

Do we have free will or are our actions determined by outside forces? (philosophical question)

What happens when we die? (religious question)

What is the nature of reality? (philosophical question)

Are all people created equal, or are some people naturally superior to others? (philosophical question)

Should we all submit to Allah? (Religious question)

PLEASE NO INTELLIGENT DESIGN, CREATIONISM OR "GOD WORKS IN MYSTERIOUS WAYS". STICK TO THE SCIENCE!

https://www.azolifesciences.com/article/What-is-the-Panspermia-Hypothesis.aspx

https://youtu.be/e9R-2VnC53s

The article and video above give more background.

The main theories on the origin of life on Earth include: the Oparin-Haldane theory (primordial soup), the hydrothermal vent theory, the panspermia theory, the RNA world hypothesis, the "life began in clay" theory, and the theory that life originated in deep-sea vents; all of which propose different environments and conditions where the first life forms could have emerged from non-living matter through a process called abiogenesis.

Key points about each theory:

Oparin-Haldane theory (Primordial soup):

This theory suggests that life arose in a shallow ocean where simple organic molecules, formed from atmospheric chemicals by UV radiation, accumulated in a "primordial soup" and eventually combined to form life.

Hydrothermal vent theory:

This theory proposes that life originated near deep-sea hydrothermal vents, where hot, mineral-rich fluids from the Earth's mantle interact with cold ocean water, providing energy and chemical building blocks for early life forms.

Panspermia theory:

This theory suggests that life on Earth came from space, with microorganisms traveling on meteorites or comets and landing on Earth.

RNA world hypothesis:

This theory proposes that RNA molecules, which can both store genetic information and act as enzymes, were the first life forms and later evolved into DNA-based life.

"Clay" theory:

This recent theory suggests that clay minerals provided a surface for the necessary chemical reactions to occur, concentrating and organizing organic molecules to form early lifes tructures.

"But mark this: There will be terrible times in the last days. People will be lovers of themselves, lovers of money, boastful, proud, abusive, disobedient to their parents, ungrateful, unholy, without love, unforgiving, slanderous, without self-control, brutal, not lovers of the good, treacherous, rash, conceited, lovers of pleasure rather than lovers of God— having a form of godliness but denying its power. Have nothing to do with such people."

A philosophical question/puzzle for you

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Here_is_one_hand

Let's be real everyone is a proponent of science and technology. Even devout Muslims try to say modern science that never would've existed without irreverence for Islam, a religion that claims to already know it all, somehow confirms what Islam says

Jewish temples often distribute tickets for high holy day services to MEMBERS and then sale for non-members

Churches pass around a collection plate and donations are voluntary even for holiday services which could prevent regular parishioners from attending due to occupancy limits.

Is there a better "third way" other than donations or memberships?

Met this girl on a Christian dating app. She only lived 1mile away. She even sent the first message which rarely happens and actually kept th conversation going. We talked for two days off and on. She would go to prayer meets with friends and bible study and therapy. Claimed to have been abused by her ex. Said she stopped being Christian and had sex with him but regretted it and now says that God has forgiven her. She's apparently all about bodily autonomy. Claims to not want kids until after marriage. I honestly don't want kids at all but I told her after marriage because I knew not having kids at all would have been a deal breaker. Long story short, she ends up texting me saying she prayed on it and decided she couldn't trust anyone she met online and that it wouldn't work out between us. I told her I understood but there's still a dull ache. I had asked God if she was the one he held onto for me and to give me a sign. I guess that was the sign. I'm honestly glad though because if being touched triggers her to the point of panic attacks, I don't think it would have been a healthy relationship. Thought Christians weren't supposed to live in fear. Was she a true Christian? Because I don't think she is...