All categories - 16 June 2007

I’ve not been a Christian for many a year nor have I converted to another faith, but religion haunts me still. I am not normally bothered by people being religious, but it seems strange when they could or would consider me an immoral person as opposed to them. I must consider the moral implications of their faiths, mainly that of the Jews, the Christians and the Muslims whose religions are interrelated and ones that I know more about. What seems exceedingly strange to me is how these faiths consider that eternal damnation as a justified punishment for either not knowing God or knowing and not obeying. Does this god love his children as they profess? I would have to say that this god is not one of love, but of cruel vengeance. They follow for fear of damnation, but claim love for the father. I couldn’t burn my worst enemy for an eternity and say that is just, but this triad of faiths sees that as acceptable punishment. It makes me wonder if these believers truly know what love is if their loving father would do this to them if they are disobedient children. If our god can do this to us what are we capable of doing onto others?

I don’t go around and try to disprove God and there may well be one, but I doubt he, she or it, is anything like what Humans claim. At least I hope not. A believer cannot say the inverse that maybe there is not a god for that type of claim is against the teachings. They will not question God’s moral platform, but feel free to do so to any other faith. I’m caught in the middle of these religious disputes and it sickens me in the knowledge that each one believes the other is Hell bound and that it is just regardless of their devotedness to God. This is truly horrible. A man could spend his whole life praying to God and would do anything in the service to God, but would go to Hell because he didn’t do it correctly. I just can’t figure that out. A god of love ought to be understanding and if he not then he is uncompassionate and generally evil. I would want to believe in a god that is good and compassionate and would not burn people for an eternity and would not meddle in our lives, but would reward those in the Hereafter and leave the remainder to dissipate as if they never were.

2007-06-16 07:28:37 · 11 answers · asked by Mr. Dangles 1 in Philosophy

of the week, What would you call it?

2007-06-16 07:28:19 · 28 answers · asked by Maccie 2 in Polls & Surveys

2007-06-16 07:28:19 · 17 answers · asked by Anonymous in Religion & Spirituality

The speech delivered by Robert Shaw refers to something which I do not understand " An Ol big fat PBY stars picking us, waiting for my turn, thats when i was most frightened, I won't put on a life jacket again"

PBY what is he refering to?

2007-06-16 07:28:17 · 7 answers · asked by Jamie79 3 in Movies

The color of love is how i'll begin
Discribes the tone of your beautiful skin
Deep hazel are your watchful eyes
Illuminating darkness in your saddened cries
Whats the matter? I comfort you with a hug
Your affections are returned a very well felt
A smile that moves me i sometimes hallucinate
If you were mine reality would be so great
A brief discription of what many can't see
Or even touch, so luck me......................................

2007-06-16 07:27:59 · 8 answers · asked by Sirius 1 in Poetry

If you don't know what it is -- look into it.

2007-06-16 07:27:54 · 27 answers · asked by * 4 in Religion & Spirituality

2007-06-16 07:27:45 · 9 answers · asked by Anonymous in Other - Entertainment

24 yrs. my husband and i have been together since 14, married for 6 years, and we still have stares everywhere we go. I am white, he is spanish ( and muy caliente'), he is very proffesional and we are pretty well to do, but people still stare like we are the scum of the earth. will this ever be accepted?

2007-06-16 07:27:33 · 12 answers · asked by Anonymous in Singles & Dating

Im thinking something like the Red Dawn movie?
I think not very far, because so many Americans have guns, but just wanted to see what others thought.

2007-06-16 07:27:18 · 12 answers · asked by Recil D 1 in Military

Does anybody else find her annoying? I am tired of the Oprah endorsed no talents. Don't even get me started on her Dunkin Donuts commercials :(

2007-06-16 07:27:16 · 16 answers · asked by kimcat7 1 in Celebrities

Consider this,

After 9/11, this administration declared a war on Terrorism...

the sum of it's war is a destroyed Iraq, with more terrorists and insurgents than EVER existed or would have existed...

A resurgent Taliban in Afghanistan which is winning the war of hearts and minds in that country,

Palestinians were encouraged to hold Democratic elections in the belief that Hamas would be obliterated, the reality is that Hamas won the elections conclusively and fairly... Sum result was to try and starve the people of Palestine in the hope of Hamas being kicked out.... sum result again, Hamas has now taken over the governance of the country, ousting the more moderate Fatah movement.

Can any sane person come to the conclusion that this is an administration fit for purpose.... Everything it does becomes a calamity.

2007-06-16 07:27:15 · 13 answers · asked by Anonymous in Politics

anyone knows where to crabbing in NY or NJ or in Long Island? thank you!

2007-06-16 07:27:09 · 2 answers · asked by ahma914 1 in Fishing

i was thinkin about lifting weights one day and doin cardio the next. idk if tht would work. im 5'5 175 male. what else can i do to gain mucle? i lift weights and its not goin no where. ive been liftin since about march. but yea

2007-06-16 07:26:56 · 7 answers · asked by Anonymous in Diet & Fitness

2007-06-16 07:26:56 · 9 answers · asked by Olivia G 2 in Other - Pets

2007-06-16 07:26:21 · 19 answers · asked by maggie 4 in Psychology

2007-06-16 07:26:07 · 11 answers · asked by Your Mom 6 in Polls & Surveys

Say you're preppy and you wear a floral blouse and a pink denim skirt and matching chinese slippers! Would fishingnet stockings ruin it and make it look victorian goth instead of just plain girly! I'm not prep i just asked this question because women find them elegent and i think they're punk like me and i'm not sure which style it falls under and please don't say 'eclectic' because it's so predictable it's annoying. I really want to look unique while looking glam and sweet.

2007-06-16 07:26:07 · 11 answers · asked by Anonymous in Fashion & Accessories

For those of you who go by your middle name... would you have rather had your parents switched your name when you were a baby or do you like having it as your middle name? Ex.... My son is Robert Nicholas, but we have been calling him Nicholas. Should we just leave it and continue to let him use his middle name or should be change it to Nicholas Robert.... OR should we call him Robby? My husband's name is Robert so the only option we really have with his first name right now is Robby. I am very confused on what to call him... he is 9 months old and my husband's whole family calls him Nicholas because they said Robby is too confusing. My husband wanted to use his first name because our other two sons have R names too and he thought it would be cute, but it has just caused too many problems and confusion for the family. Any sugestions???????

2007-06-16 07:25:56 · 15 answers · asked by HaileyR 2 in Baby Names

My fiance is a tattoo artist and I want him to draw me a full back piece with really pretty exotic flowers and leaves. Where can I find some pictures online? Would I be better off just getting a book from the library? Thanks!

2007-06-16 07:25:52 · 4 answers · asked by Anonymous in Photography

2007-06-16 07:25:38 · 24 answers · asked by remus_queen 1 in Languages

http://news.yahoo.com/s/ap/20070616/ap_on_go_pr_wh/bush

2007-06-16 07:25:09 · 6 answers · asked by Frank S 3 in Current Events

someone said he ate excrement or something?

2007-06-16 07:25:03 · 8 answers · asked by immiemiami 2 in Movies

ok im in highschool and all my friends are like flat with like maybe an aa bra size which is like the smallest size and some of them cant even use a cup size cuz their to small and i just wana fit in cuz im a b(cup) and ya i just want them tiny

2007-06-16 07:24:54 · 7 answers · asked by boxofjoy 2 in Women's Health

2007-06-16 07:24:40 · 5 answers · asked by Anonymous in Etiquette

I know that it's not available in OR, is there a website? Or maybe someone is willing to ship it to me? My friend is turning 30 and all he wants is to relive our teen drinking days one last time :p

2007-06-16 07:24:36 · 4 answers · asked by radioactivecupcake 2 in Beer, Wine & Spirits

man u or milan?
footie or wrestling?
zidane or materazzi?
team usa or germany?
beer or wine?
rap/hiphop or rock?
winter or summer?
rain or snow?
touzours or frihah?
nancy or mrs c. ronaldo?
kasper or sasan?
pinky or golden angel?
kutless or me?

2007-06-16 07:24:26 · 19 answers · asked by Anonymous in FIFA World Cup (TM)

2007-06-16 07:24:12 · 52 answers · asked by The Unknown Soldier 6 in Polls & Surveys

I make $26 dollars an hour, work 80 hours every 2 weeks. my check is 2080 . i am single and have no dependents and all my medical benefits are given to me at no charge? how much is my check supposed to be?(after federal & regular taxes)

2007-06-16 07:24:11 · 6 answers · asked by Anonymous in United States

2007-06-16 07:24:09 · 11 answers · asked by Gypsy Gal 6 in Religion & Spirituality