All categories - 25 July 2007

I love my boyfriend, but we've definently had some ups & downs. I find my eye wandering a lot... and i almost feel guilty about it. but he's done things to me that i don't really think were right at all, so maybe i take interest in other guys as revenge? i don't know.

one night, he was talking to a girl on messenger. he left it up, and i saw it. he said something about 'come lay back in my bed' to her.... she doesn't live around here, but that made my temper shoot up. he said they talked before but it never got like that and that the situation got out of hand. it's been a few months since that happened but it still pisses me off.

and when i've confronted him about porn, he tells me he's not gonna quit looking at it. and even though it hurts my feelings, it doesnt make him want to stop looking at it.

maybe i'm worrying about it all too much, but i feel the trust has kind-of dwindled here. and my eye is wandering....

so, am i justified? how would u handle my situation??

2007-07-25 18:45:22 · 14 answers · asked by *TiNK* 3 in Singles & Dating

2007-07-25 18:45:08 · 20 answers · asked by fanodabuff 3 in Politics

really need help my sisters have real blackmail on me if you read my other qustions and today i was going to tell but they grabed me first and put in a gerta, bra, panties a pink mini skirt and a tangtop. then they did my makeup and hair. they tied me to the bed face down and said if i ever tell they will chop of my you know what and i will really be a girl. then they made me say my name is jenifer and want to be a girl. then they said alright and they won't stop calling me jenifer and won't let me get undressed what should i do

2007-07-25 18:45:03 · 4 answers · asked by chicago21 1 in Family

2007-07-25 18:44:56 · 16 answers · asked by Anonymous in Football (American)

my father just re married my mother and hes been gone a while since i was 7 and we have been doing alright by our selfs he says i can no longer go over my sisters house becouse of her husband hes says hes a pedafile. he has been very nice to me and never touched me. what do you think?

2007-07-25 18:44:31 · 11 answers · asked by neverb407 2 in Weddings

I have a large scrape on my leg. I fell running around a corner into an end table while running to my car for a fire call. i had it covered for 4 days with a large square bandaid when i took it off it SMELLED horrible and my scrape wasnt as big as the banage but the hole bandage was a yellow collor and was dampish. what is this yello stuff , why does it stink, what should i do is it infected?

2007-07-25 18:44:26 · 3 answers · asked by Anthony V 1 in Injuries

Or what's the ultimate cure to heal the world?
Am I dreaming? NO! I'm just praying.....

2007-07-25 18:44:22 · 12 answers · asked by Anonymous in Philosophy

What did you do to deserve that?

2007-07-25 18:44:20 · 10 answers · asked by Mo 7 in Polls & Surveys

2007-07-25 18:44:13 · 6 answers · asked by Anonymous in Diet & Fitness

There is a way to tell. Do you know how?

“HOW am I to know for sure that my religion is the true one?” you may ask. “There are hundreds of different religions, and each one claims to be true. I don’t have time to study every religion.”

Is that the way you feel? It is understandable that you may. However, since the many different religions teach conflicting doctrines, it is obvious that not all of them can be true.

The Bible, too, indicates this, for it speaks of “one faith,” and encourages: “Keep testing whether you are in the faith, keep proving what you yourselves are.” (Eph. 4:5; 2 Cor. 13:5) The Bible also warns about being misled by false ministers, who “keep transforming themselves into ministers of righteousness.” (2 Cor. 11:14, 15) Jesus Christ himself said that many persons would be misled into taking the broad road to destruction, and so warned: “Be on the watch for the false prophets.”—Matt. 7:13-15.

It is natural that you should desire not to be misled. But how can you avoid it? How can you know for sure that your religion is the true one? It can be done by finding out whether its teachings are supported by God’s Word, which Jesus said is the truth. (John 17:17) Also by determining the kind of fruitage the religion produces. Fine, wholesome fruitage is an indication that the religion is the true one, whereas bad fruitage is an indication that it is false.—Matt. 7:16-23.

So the test is a relatively easy one to make. If a religion is not in accord with what the Bible teaches, then it is not in harmony with truth. It is not the true religion. (Rom. 3:4) You have nothing to fear in examining your beliefs by the standard of God’s Word, for if you have the true religion you can only be reassured. And if what you believe is not in keeping with the Bible, then you should welcome the truth, because it leads to eternal life.—John 17:3.

MAKING THE TEST

Following are a few questions that should help you to see whether your religion adheres to the Bible. Answer the inquiries as you read them. Then ponder what the Bible has to say. If yours is the true religion it will be in harmony with the Bible. Since the King James Version is perhaps the Bible most commonly used in English-speaking countries, all references will be from it in making this doctrinal test, though you will find the same truth in any other Bible translation.

First, does your religion teach the “Trinity” doctrine, which claims that Almighty God and Jesus Christ and the holy spirit are three persons combined to make one God? Does it say that the Son, Jesus Christ, is coeternal and coequal with the Father, Jehovah God?

Now consider what the Bible says on this matter: “There is one God, and one mediator between God and men, the man Christ Jesus.” (1 Tim. 2:5) Thus, God is one person, and Jesus is no part of God but is the mediator between God and man. Jesus, too, said: “Hear, O Israel; the Lord our God is one Lord.” (Mark 12:29) And of himself Jesus said: “I am the Son of God.” (John 10:36; see also Luke 1:32.) So rather than Jesus’ being God or a part of God, the Bible speaks of him as the Son of God.

Are Jehovah God and Christ Jesus coeternal, as the “Trinity” doctrine claims? Of Jehovah the Bible says: “From everlasting to everlasting, thou art God.” Also, it calls him “the high and lofty One that inhabiteth eternity.” (Ps. 90:2; Isa. 57:15) Hence he was not born, was not created; he had no beginning. But note that the Bible calls Jesus Christ “the firstborn of every creature,” and “the beginning of the creation of God.”—Col. 1:15; Rev. 3:14.

And what about their being coequal? Those who teach the “Trinity” believe that they are. But Jesus said: “My Father is greater than I.” (John 14:28) And the Bible, at Mark 13:32, says that the Father has knowledge of important information of which the angels and the Son are ignorant. Obviously, then, Jesus and the Father are not equal. How does your religion compare with what these scriptures teach? It should agree with them if yours is the true religion.

Make the test on another fundamental teaching. Does your religion teach that the soul is immortal, which means it cannot die? Note what the Bible says: “None can keep alive his own soul.” (Ps. 22:29) “He hath poured out his soul unto death.” (Isa. 53:12) “Every living soul died.” (Rev. 16:3) “The soul that sinneth, it shall die.” (Ezek. 18:4, 20) The Bible answer is obvious. It teaches that souls are mortal, that they can and do die. Does your religion teach that? It should if it is the true one.

Try another question. Does your religion teach that only the wicked go to hell, that hell is a place of fire and that none are resurrected from hell? The Bible says that Jesus Christ was in hell three days and was resurrected from there. In a prophecy concerning him, it explains: “Thou wilt not leave my soul in hell [sheol]; neither wilt thou suffer thine Holy One to see corruption.” (Ps. 16:10; Acts 2:31) Also, Jonah was a man that was as in hell and got out alive. When swallowed by a big fish, Jonah said: “Out of the belly of hell [sheol] cried I.” (Jonah 2:2) Where was Jonah? In the fish’s belly, and there was no fire there!

What, then, is hell? Let us see from the Bible. At Genesis 37:35 Jacob, one of Jesus’ forefathers, when mourning for his son Joseph, whom he thought to be dead, lamented: “I will go down into the grave [sheol] unto my son mourning.” Here the American Standard Version leaves the Hebrew word sheol untranslated; the King James Version renders it “grave,” but the Catholic Douay Version renders it “hell.” Obviously sheol, or hell, is mankind’s common grave. And note that the Bible says: “Death and hell delivered up the dead which were in them.” (Rev. 20:13) Yes, all those in hell are to be resurrected! Does your religion teach this? Since the Bible does, so will the true religion.

Now for another question. Does your religion teach that the dead are conscious? The inspired Scriptures say: “For the living know that they shall die: but the dead know not any thing.” (Eccl. 9:5) “The dead praise not the LORD, neither any that go down into silence.” (Ps. 115:17) So, according to the Bible, the dead are not conscious. However, they have the grand prospect of being raised from unconsciousness by means of a resurrection from the dead.—John 5:28, 29; Acts 24:15.

You can also very easily make the test in connection with other teachings. For example, does your religion teach that Christians are still under the Mosaic law, and that the observance of a weekly sabbath day is therefore binding upon them? (Rom. 6:14; Col. 2:16, 17) Does your religion permit any praying or bowing before images in worship? (Lev. 26:1; 1 Cor. 10:14) Does it allow the eating of blood? (Lev. 17:12-14; Acts 15:28, 29) Does it have a clergy class upon which it bestows titles such as “Father” and “Reverend”? (Matt. 23:9; Job 32:21, 22) The scriptures here cited show that the true religion does not teach or practice any of these things.

It is important that you make such a test. If you are not certain what your religion teaches, then, by all means, find out. Then examine its teachings in the light of God’s Word. See if these are supported by the Bible. If they are not, reject that religion. Locate the religion whose teachings are in harmony with the Bible. Yes, heed the Bible admonition: “Prove all things; hold fast that which is good.”—1 Thess. 5:21.

EXAMINING THE FRUITAGE

The true religion can also be identified by the fruitage it bears. Jesus Christ explained that there is one outstanding feature by which it can be recognized, saying: “By this all will know that you are my disciples, if you have love among yourselves.” (John 13:35) Does your religion produce this fruitage of love? Does it inspire its people genuinely to love one another, regardless of the race or nationality to which they belong?—1 John 4:20.

Is it not obvious that, instead of bearing the fruitage of love, the major religions of the world have condoned and even encouraged their members to hate and war against persons of another race or nationality? During wartime millions of persons belonging to the same religion have slaughtered one another on the battlefields, with each side supported by their respective clergy who are also of the same religion! Religions that produce such unloving fruitage are not pursuing the way of love and of true religion. By the fruitage they bear you can identify them to be false.—1 John 3:10-12.

Examine further. Whether the religion that you have been taught is the true one can also be determined by its attitude toward the world. Jesus Christ showed the proper position of true worshipers when he said: “They are no part of the world, just as I am no part of the world.” (John 17:16) And his disciple James wrote: “Do you not know that the friendship with the world is enmity with God?”—Jas. 4:4.

The true religion, therefore, obeys these Scriptural instructions and keeps separate from the world. Does your religion do so? Or is it an integral part of the world and its politics? Does it, for example, encourage participation in political elections? If you really desire God’s blessing, you cannot afford to maintain connections with a religion that disobeys Christ’s instructions on these matters.

Continue to examine. Whether the religion that you have been taught is the true one or not can also be determined by its attitude toward God’s name, Jehovah. (Ps. 83:18; Isa. 12:4, 5) Jesus Christ set the proper example in this connection by publicizing God’s name, explaining in prayer to his Father: “I have made your name manifest to the men you gave me out of the world.” (John 17:6) Does your religion bear this fruitage? Is it particularly noted for its making known God’s name and purposes? The true religion is.

Examine yet further. The true religion can also be identified by its imitating Jesus’ example of giving an important place to God’s Word. It firmly believes that “all Scripture is inspired of God and beneficial for teaching, for reproving, for setting things straight.” (2 Tim. 3:16) Therefore, it is particularly noted for its activity of teaching others God’s Word. Is yours? Does your religion provide free home Bible instruction at the convenience of interested persons? The true religion does.

Continue the examination, for there is yet another outstanding feature of the true religion. That is its preaching of the message of God’s kingdom. Jesus Christ also set the example in bearing this fruitage. The Bible explains: “He went journeying from city to city and from village to village, preaching and declaring the good news of the kingdom of God.” (Luke 8:1) He also instructed his disciples. (Matt. 10:12-14) And when giving the commission for Christians living in these “last days,” Jesus said: “This good news of the kingdom will be preached in all the inhabited earth for a witness to all the nations; and then the end will come.”—Matt. 24:14.

How does your religion measure up? Does it take the Kingdom message to the homes of the people, performing the ministry in the way Jesus and his apostles did? Can its ministers say, as did the apostle Paul: “I did not hold back from telling you any of the things that were profitable nor from teaching you publicly and from house to house”? (Acts 20:20) The ministers of the true religion can, for this is the principal way they perform their ministry.

THE TRUE RELIGION

So there is a way to identify the true religion. First, it can be recognized by its teachings. The true religion does not teach the “Trinity” doctrine; it does not say that man has an immortal soul; nor does it teach that humans will suffer everlasting torment in a hellfire after death. Rather, it teaches that the Father, Jehovah God, is greater than the Son; it says that the dead are unconscious, and it explains that they are resting in their graves until the resurrection. Really, does not the Scriptural truth on just these matters help greatly to identify the true religion?

How helpful, too, is the examination of fruitage! We have seen that the true religion bears the fruitage of love, and that those who practice it refuse to slaughter fellow believers during wartime, regardless of their race or nationality. They keep completely free from worldly politics. They regularly speak about God, and frequently use his name Jehovah. They are outstandingly noted for conducting Bible studies free of charge in the homes of interested persons. And the ministers of the true religion call regularly from house to house preaching about God’s kingdom.

Are you familiar with the religion that fits this description? Is it your religion? If it is not, then it is vitally important that you search to find the true religion.

This will require some personal study on your part. But it is not difficult. God has provided his Word, the Bible, which outlines what is true religion. Study the Bible. Prove what is false and reject it. Prove what is true and hold it fast. After learning what God’s will is, do it. The apostle John revealed how important it is for you to do this, writing: “The world is passing away and so is its desire, but he that does the will of God remains forever.”—1 John 2:17.

2007-07-25 18:44:08 · 21 answers · asked by Keith 2 in Religion & Spirituality

Would it be racist to have a white college fund? African Americans have one. Isn't that racist?
Don't talk to me about the past. We all know what happen. So tell me why it is ok for african americans to have one but not ok for whites to have their own too. There are poor whites too.

Also if you think that asking this question makes me racist than your Answer is meaningless to me. and don't even wast your time Answering.

2007-07-25 18:43:55 · 19 answers · asked by Anonymous in Other - Cultures & Groups

Your Life's Account:
Your happiness is your profit
Your sorrows are your losses
Your soul is your goodwill
Your heart is your fixed asset
Your duties are your outstanding expenses
Your friendship is your hidden adjustment
Your character is your capital
Your knowledge is your investment
Your patience is your interest
Your mind is your bank balance
Your bad thinking is your depreciation
Your behavior is your journal entry
Your wife is your partner
Your child is your long term goal and
Your death is your closing stock"

2007-07-25 18:43:54 · 1 answers · asked by shami742003 1 in Singles & Dating

That somehow this ruins some bearings in the transmission? How long is too long?

2007-07-25 18:43:51 · 7 answers · asked by Anonymous in Maintenance & Repairs

I'm looking for activities in Toronto or the GTA that don't require car travel. Myself and my girlfriend are both teens, under 19 (not by much..) and rely on the GO train/TTC.

So far the only things I can think of is the CN Tower or a Jays game. She's not from here and is only visiting for a month.

Cheers.

2007-07-25 18:43:10 · 6 answers · asked by Senshi 1 in Toronto

I'm a fairly young adult (27) and I enjoyed finally having the chance to learn ballet and hip hop while in college. I am hoping to start taking dance classes again in the future. I have no ambitions to be a professional dancer--just want to dance for the shear fun of it. For those who started dance a bit later on in life, what have been your experiences?

2007-07-25 18:43:07 · 5 answers · asked by jfluterpicc_98 5 in Dancing

2007-07-25 18:43:02 · 7 answers · asked by Anonymous in Do It Yourself (DIY)

I used to like this guy who my mom thought looked liked Charlie Brown. He deciced to be a jerk to me on the last day of school say "she keeps calling my house!" even though i called only once. So i have been trying to get over him but my parents keep making fun of me saying "What u still like Charlie Brown" then my mom goes buys me Charlie Brown stickers and magnets and she almost bought me a a giant Charlie brown PEZ thing. So i get so mad saying "no, i don't like him and start saying stuff about him like hes a pathetic loser. Then my friends start to say you still like him. Its driving me nuts...please help!

2007-07-25 18:42:45 · 4 answers · asked by elloh world:) 2 in Singles & Dating

"hypersperical universe" "pocket universes" hypersaddle universes" "space/time warp" etc.....i'm tired, All I want is a "grand theory" of everything, do you have it?

2007-07-25 18:42:24 · 10 answers · asked by Anonymous in Religion & Spirituality

2007-07-25 18:42:09 · 22 answers · asked by >D_ConTradictor< 4 in Religion & Spirituality

2007-07-25 18:42:06 · 1 answers · asked by Master M 1 in Singles & Dating

I think there are certain things on there that are okay, but I wouldn't allow my girl to watch the ones with all the feminist ideals being promoted such as women leaving their husbands or standing up to them and saying they don't have to obey them. It's just teaching women the wrong thing.

2007-07-25 18:42:06 · 16 answers · asked by Anonymous in Polls & Surveys

i love the last american virgin

2007-07-25 18:42:00 · 13 answers · asked by RocKsTaR 6 in Polls & Surveys

2007-07-25 18:41:33 · 5 answers · asked by Anonymous in Other - Health

I don't mean just a verse or two that happens to be germane to the discussion at hand. No, I mean you Holy Spammers who cut and paste several dozen verses that have nothing to do with the topic. Do you really think your mindless spamming achieves anything other than convincing others that you're a dim-wit?

2007-07-25 18:41:27 · 9 answers · asked by crypto_the_unknown 4 in Religion & Spirituality

I need to know the exact number by 8/1, what should I do?

2007-07-25 18:41:25 · 21 answers · asked by *Duke*my*baby* 1 in Weddings

well-known speaker started off his seminar by holding up a Rupee 500 note.
In the room of 200, he asked, "Who would like this Rupee 500 note?"

Hands started going up. He said,"I am going to give this note to one of you but first let me do this." He proceeded to crumple the note up.He then asked, "Who still wants it?"
Still the hands were up in the air.
"Well,"he replied, "What if I do this?" And he dropped it on the ground and started to grind it into the floor with his shoe. He picked it up, now all crumpled and dirty."Now who still wants it?"
Still the hands went into the air.

"My friends, you have all learned a very valuable lesson.No matter what I did to the money, you still wanted it because it did not decrease in value. It was still worth Rupee 500/-.

Many times in our lives, we are dropped, crumpled, and ground into the dirt
by the decisions we make and the circumstances that come our way. We feel as though we are worthless. But no matter what has happened or what will happen, you will never lose your value.

You are special. Don't ever forget it! Never let yesterday's disappointments overshadow tomorrow's dreams.

"VALUE HAS A VALUE ONLY IF ITS VALUE IS VALUED"
...Give to the world the BEST you have,the BEST will come back to you!!
Have a great week ahead

2007-07-25 18:41:18 · 1 answers · asked by shami742003 1 in Singles & Dating

I am letting it go after this....I just want to all to know that I AM NOT...this Lia girl is harrassing me and telling everyone I threatened to burn her house and church because she is black.....the proof she is lying is on my 360...please go see it before you judge me.

2007-07-25 18:41:01 · 4 answers · asked by ? 6 in Polls & Surveys

School is starting soon, and I want to know some ideas for a good filling breakfast that will keep me full until lunch time.

Also, what would be some healthier lunch choices at my school. Since we all know school lunches can't be THAT healthy for you.

Yes I am trying to loose weight, and trying to eat healthy.

Thanks guys! [:

2007-07-25 18:40:57 · 10 answers · asked by Anonymous in Diet & Fitness

2007-07-25 18:40:42 · 9 answers · asked by GATOR 210 1 in Other - Music

i wanted to reduce my sleep to 2 hours a day
so is there any way i caneduce my sleep
please help

2007-07-25 18:40:38 · 3 answers · asked by Anonymous in Other - General Health Care