All categories - 19 February 2007

if you’re wondering if there are Biblical passages which condemn homosexuals and homosexual acts, the answer is NO.

Most people, even priests and scholars, are unaware that the passages about homosexuality have been either misinterpreted or misunderstood.

The story of Sodom and Gomorrah? That’s a warning against rape and inhospitality. The reason for Sodom’s destruction is made clear in Ezekiel 16:48-50. According to Ezekiel, the sins of Sodom were pride, laziness, being inhospitable, neglecting the needs of the poor, greed, and idolatry (the worshipping of idols). Nothing about homosexuality is mentioned.

Leviticus? Those passages were part of the Holiness Code which has been done away with and is no longer binding to modern-day Christians.

1 Corinthians? Mistranslation - the word malakee in this passage is used elsewhere in the Bible to mean someone who lacks discipline or one who is morally weak, and never is it used in reference to sexuality or gender.

1 Timothy? Also a mistranslation. 1 Timothy was an admonishment against male prostitution, not committed, loving same sex relationships.

Romans? In the passage the Greek words physin and paraphysin have been translated to mean natural and unnatural respectively. Contrary to popular belief, the word paraphysin does not mean “to go against the laws of nature”, but rather implies action which is uncharacteristic for that particular person. An example of the word paraphysin is used in Romans 11:24, where God acts in an uncharacteristic (paraphysin) way to accept the Gentiles. When the scripture is understood correctly, it seems to imply that it would be unnatural for a homosexual to live as a heterosexual and vice versa.

2007-02-19 21:56:30 · 10 answers · asked by Anonymous in Religion & Spirituality

a few weeks ago i felt i was on top of everything but since then i feel like im having a nervous breakdown,im in huge debt with bills coming from everywhere,i broke up with my boyf broke up with me last night even though he was the one in the wrong and i caught him out i thought we could work through it but he says he wants to be friends and take it from there,i feel so low im in a place where i dont know anyone,all i do is go and work and come home,i have no friends here,i do speak to my family back home and my friends but they have no idea how i feel,i feel lost and depressed and feel i cant cope,im givivng up on myself and its not me,what can i do.

2007-02-19 21:56:22 · 11 answers · asked by ViXoNvEe 2 in Singles & Dating

Hi, i dont know why but transferring through middle banks arent really trustful for me.. And i always require my buyers to pay upfront and make sure the goods money is in my bank account before shipping it.. Do u think its a bit too much to ask on ebay?

I really dont want to get conned..besides, i sell hightech laptops/PDA/Ipods and stuff...

Its too risky for me too...

2007-02-19 21:56:20 · 4 answers · asked by Anonymous in Internet

What would you do about Economic Poverty?
If you were a global leader, how would you push the limits and conventions of business and technology, alone or in combination, to reduce or eliminate economic poverty?

2007-02-19 21:56:08 · 2 answers · asked by thescorpionking 1 in Economics

2007-02-19 21:56:06 · 4 answers · asked by rasher 1 in Toronto

if you’re wondering if there are Biblical passages which condemn homosexuals and homosexual acts, the answer is NO.

Most people, even priests and scholars, are unaware that the passages about homosexuality have been either misinterpreted or misunderstood.

The story of Sodom and Gomorrah? That’s a warning against rape and inhospitality. The reason for Sodom’s destruction is made clear in Ezekiel 16:48-50. According to Ezekiel, the sins of Sodom were pride, laziness, being inhospitable, neglecting the needs of the poor, greed, and idolatry (the worshipping of idols). Nothing about homosexuality is mentioned.

Leviticus? Those passages were part of the Holiness Code which has been done away with and is no longer binding to modern-day Christians.

1 Corinthians? Mistranslation - the word malakee in this passage is used elsewhere in the Bible to mean someone who lacks discipline or one who is morally weak, and never is it used in reference to sexuality or gender.

1 Timothy? Also a mistranslation. 1 Timothy was an admonishment against male prostitution, not committed, loving same sex relationships.

Romans? In the passage the Greek words physin and paraphysin have been translated to mean natural and unnatural respectively. Contrary to popular belief, the word paraphysin does not mean “to go against the laws of nature”, but rather implies action which is uncharacteristic for that particular person. An example of the word paraphysin is used in Romans 11:24, where God acts in an uncharacteristic (paraphysin) way to accept the Gentiles. When the scripture is understood correctly, it seems to imply that it would be unnatural for a homosexual to live as a heterosexual and vice versa.

2007-02-19 21:56:04 · 3 answers · asked by Anonymous in Religion & Spirituality

spring in the UK going to Finally start?

because am sooooooooo sick of the cold!

2007-02-19 21:56:00 · 9 answers · asked by jasmine D 3 in Other - Society & Culture

they could have taken aashish nehra or balaji.

2007-02-19 21:55:57 · 17 answers · asked by Anonymous in Cricket

i just finished my book go ask alice. and now i'm looking for a new one. does anybody have any suggestion's as to anything that might be good. nothing to out there. this question's probaly more for the girl's. unless any of you guy's read book's you know you're girl friend's would read.

2007-02-19 21:55:46 · 11 answers · asked by monogamyislove 2 in Books & Authors

testing connections and MTU failed.. what does MTU mean and how can i fix it?

2007-02-19 21:55:43 · 2 answers · asked by jake 1 in Video & Online Games

can my boss keep my tips incase the till is down or up - i work in a bar with other bar people so it may not be my mistake, but he is keeping the tips, is this o.k or even legal

2007-02-19 21:55:38 · 12 answers · asked by Anonymous in Careers & Employment

2007-02-19 21:55:35 · 26 answers · asked by Anonymous in English Football

How many immigrants do you think Australia should take every year? do you think it should be more? or less? whats a good number? should we be allowed to pick where they come from? or should we abolish immigration all together? any thoughts or opinions?

2007-02-19 21:55:06 · 9 answers · asked by rihannsu 2 in Immigration

Who does Phoebe stalk and end up getting a restraining order from in Friends?

2007-02-19 21:54:57 · 9 answers · asked by Fuzzy Donna 2 in Television

if you’re wondering if there are Biblical passages which condemn homosexuals and homosexual acts, the answer is NO.

Most people, even priests and scholars, are unaware that the passages about homosexuality have been either misinterpreted or misunderstood.

The story of Sodom and Gomorrah? That’s a warning against rape and inhospitality. The reason for Sodom’s destruction is made clear in Ezekiel 16:48-50. According to Ezekiel, the sins of Sodom were pride, laziness, being inhospitable, neglecting the needs of the poor, greed, and idolatry (the worshipping of idols). Nothing about homosexuality is mentioned.

Leviticus? Those passages were part of the Holiness Code which has been done away with and is no longer binding to modern-day Christians.

1 Corinthians? Mistranslation - the word malakee in this passage is used elsewhere in the Bible to mean someone who lacks discipline or one who is morally weak, and never is it used in reference to sexuality or gender.

1 Timothy? Also a mistranslation. 1 Timothy was an admonishment against male prostitution, not committed, loving same sex relationships.

Romans? In the passage the Greek words physin and paraphysin have been translated to mean natural and unnatural respectively. Contrary to popular belief, the word paraphysin does not mean “to go against the laws of nature”, but rather implies action which is uncharacteristic for that particular person. An example of the word paraphysin is used in Romans 11:24, where God acts in an uncharacteristic (paraphysin) way to accept the Gentiles. When the scripture is understood correctly, it seems to imply that it would be unnatural for a homosexual to live as a heterosexual and vice versa.

2007-02-19 21:54:54 · 4 answers · asked by Anonymous in Religion & Spirituality

I Havent Seen any new episodes and i think der is no more simpsons expect for there new movie .. any idea?

2007-02-19 21:54:46 · 6 answers · asked by Anonymous in Television

2007-02-19 21:54:46 · 8 answers · asked by rulethisworldman 2 in Government

2007-02-19 21:54:40 · 7 answers · asked by miska 2 in Geography

Why are the enthusiasts soooo enthusiastic?

2007-02-19 21:54:39 · 9 answers · asked by ? 5 in Other - Society & Culture

i know about

2007-02-19 21:54:36 · 3 answers · asked by Anonymous in Celebrities

I and my friend, something happen between us. He removed his penis before something explode inside me. I saw he masterbated it and I saw he orgasm. Is there any chance that I get pregnant?

2007-02-19 21:54:14 · 1 answers · asked by Anonymous in Pregnancy

it is a somewhat a personal question.. but I'm just really curious about it.. sorry.. ...

2007-02-19 21:54:13 · 9 answers · asked by kaidoh3173 1 in Religion & Spirituality

and why shouldn't people wear religious totems about their persons at work?

2007-02-19 21:54:13 · 8 answers · asked by CHEESUS GROYST 5 in Religion & Spirituality

how many times can you take 2 from fifty????

2007-02-19 21:53:55 · 10 answers · asked by Anonymous in Jokes & Riddles

I am always like clockwork, never late, and its always the same- Day 1, spotting, day 2 and 3, heavy flow, day 4 medium, and day 5, back to spotting then its over. Ok this month, I started 5 days early, it was just pink spotting for 3 days, on the fourth, it was a little heavier and more red, but it only lasted an hour, then stopped and back to spotting, same thing on days 5 and 6, then day 7, 8, and 9 back to really light spotting and now I am not bleeding @ all. Now after thats all over my breast started becoming tender etc... through this whole time, I have been sick to my stomache, but none of the PMS symptoms, and no cramping, or clotting, or anything with this. anyone been here in this situation?

2007-02-19 21:53:33 · 6 answers · asked by ambientwinter 2 in Trying to Conceive

I have a boyfriend, and I can see us being together forever he is soo perfect. but when i'm with him and his friend. I really seem to like his friend a lot too. I talked to his friend and he likes me to. My boyfriend does get on my nerves sometimes and hates some of my actions. his friend likes everything about me, but i think he might just want sex. what should I do??

2007-02-19 21:53:27 · 15 answers · asked by clev 1 in Singles & Dating

because i smells the leather seats in my cadlilac thats she sits on after i drop her off to work then i smell a wiff of stanking *** booty as she gets up out my car its like a breeze off cheese curls hitting your face

2007-02-19 21:53:20 · 10 answers · asked by Anonymous in Singles & Dating

i can do that? is not bad?

2007-02-19 21:53:12 · 9 answers · asked by slentdeath 2 in Other - General Health Care

2007-02-19 21:53:08 · 13 answers · asked by FaceFullofFashion 6 in Movies