Arts & Humanities - 21 October 2006

Suppose there is an atheist scientist who always works hard and dedicates his/her life to public service, helping others, and living by the highest moral standards. Perhaps he/she even discovers the cure for cancer or HIV. Still, this person staunchly refuses to accept any religion, as it has no place in his/her life.

Suppose also that there is a person who believes unquestioningly in the Christian God and the tenets of the religion, attends regular services, and accepts Jesus Christ as his/her saviour. This person, however, floats through life never doing more than what is needful to make ends meet for him/herself alone.

Who of these two people is a 'better' person? How should they be seen by society, and how do you think they are viewed by God? What can they expect after death? In short, is it better to be Godly or Goodly?

2006-10-21 18:50:45 · 13 answers · asked by GrishaGrozi 2 in Philosophy

2006-10-21 18:48:28 · 3 answers · asked by D T 1 in Books & Authors

2006-10-21 18:43:55 · 7 answers · asked by Anonymous in Books & Authors

Currently, in the study of quantium physics, there are schools of thought that promote exactly this, that it is our thoughts, our beliefs, and the emotions behind them that create each individual reality. Therfore, reality is unique and transient to each. How then do we exist sharing the belief that we are all experiencing a common reality?

2006-10-21 18:43:10 · 18 answers · asked by cosmicshaktifire? 5 in Philosophy

Why are there so many religious questions in this section, when there is already a Y!A section devoted to religion and spirituality? Don't people realize that philosophy is about the search for truth, not the search for faith?

2006-10-21 18:39:17 · 24 answers · asked by lenny 7 in Philosophy

2006-10-21 18:36:43 · 4 answers · asked by manishbns 1 in Theater & Acting

Can you decide you don't love someone and just leave the thought? Or do you think if you love someone and leave them that you'll always have them in your heart?

2006-10-21 18:35:42 · 17 answers · asked by The Young Philosopher 2 in Philosophy

2006-10-21 18:35:31 · 14 answers · asked by butterbeansprout 1 in Philosophy

2006-10-21 18:33:50 · 13 answers · asked by dscpleone 1 in Philosophy

What if they are three seperate and distinct beings, being one in purpose not one person. Who was Jesus talking to when he was on the cross and said" Father ,forgive them for they know not what they do"..........( himself in another form???) also Does God have a body?

2006-10-21 18:29:50 · 19 answers · asked by J DUB 2 in Philosophy

I am curious to know this, as I have never really known a serious atheist or agnostic believer.

For me as a Christian my faith in Christ and the here after keep me going in life when things go bad. My faith is the reason I do good and my purpose in life for being a good mother, friend, and person.

For an atheist, what is your purpose to do good in life if you believe it is all over after you die? When things are bad in life for you what keeps you going? How do you percieve your life and the reason for living? I have always wanted to ask this but have not known anyone to ask. Heartfelt and serious answers only please...Thanks!

2006-10-21 18:28:45 · 30 answers · asked by polarviolet 2 in Philosophy

2006-10-21 18:27:31 · 14 answers · asked by Anonymous in Philosophy

2006-10-21 18:23:11 · 10 answers · asked by Anonymous in Philosophy

Like my other questions this ones meant to make you think. Please try to hold the flaming to a minim. ( I am dyslexic so please forgive any spelling error my spell check did not catch )

2006-10-21 18:22:39 · 13 answers · asked by Lady Death 3 in Philosophy

2006-10-21 18:22:16 · 8 answers · asked by Anonymous in Drawing & Illustration

2006-10-21 18:19:26 · 4 answers · asked by shaheen 1 in Painting

Christianity, Islam, etc.

2006-10-21 18:19:13 · 33 answers · asked by James R 2 in Philosophy

Do you believe that a higher power does not exist, or do you believe that it is impossible for a higher power to exist?

2006-10-21 18:18:32 · 22 answers · asked by Shinkirou Hasukage 6 in Philosophy

2006-10-21 18:12:25 · 31 answers · asked by Paley Pale 5 in Philosophy

2006-10-21 18:07:37 · 48 answers · asked by Pierrette M 1 in Philosophy

I'm the one who usually fights, but I've been taking some anger management courses with my parents and it seems to be helping. Recently my husband went for a week with his mom, aunt and uncle to a "naturalist" to help him with his knee problems. When he came back last Wednesday, he used anything to pick a fight with me, and naturally I fought back. But I tried once in a while to stop, but he kept at it. His aunt hit her grandson for the first time when she came back too (he is 4). My mom says that they went to a place that is filled with witchcraft, but I don't know if he's just exploding after a year of putting up with me or if they were jeolous of him having residency to the states and pshyqued him out or what. PLEASE HELP!!!

2006-10-21 18:05:03 · 6 answers · asked by T-girl 3 in Other - Arts & Humanities

See, I love writing stories because I have an imagination that just won't stop producing ideas for stories. I'd really like to write and actually finish writing it. I have a problem with taking to long and editing in the process of outlining. As I'm writing the sorty/outlining I just keep adding details and then the plot changes in my mind.
Does anyone have advice on outlining and writing a teen novel?

2006-10-21 18:03:09 · 10 answers · asked by ♫musicLIFE love ♥ 3 in Books & Authors

Poeple say that a religion is when one believes in a god or theology the pertains to spirtiual life. Well since atheism is the belief that ther is no god and that there is no spiritual life, then doesn't that mean that it is still a belief. Therefore could it be classified as a religion?

2006-10-21 18:02:39 · 47 answers · asked by Anonymous in Philosophy

Faith is the belief in something that transcends what can be proven scientifically. Scientific thinkers need proof. Is "God" taking this into consideration?

2006-10-21 18:01:54 · 46 answers · asked by TodboT 3 in Philosophy

My g/f and I are having this debate. She says I'm always negative and cynical, but I don't see it that way. I see it as "not counting my chickens before they're hatched" and focusing on achieving small goals, but not getting my hopes up, so that if I don't acheive those goals, I'm not terribly disappointed, and also, it makes it that much MORE enjoyable when life suprises you with good things.
She on the other hand believes in motivational speakers and metaphysics, and said, "as a man thinketh...if you expect the worse, you will get bad stuff, it's what you expect & it's the Law of Atrraction...Metaphysics" and also "no matter where you go, there you are" and "bloom where you've been planted" ect...
She argues with me that I must be immune to positivity. I said "so, if you don't like me to much, why do you continue to talk to me? I think you LIKE the debate I bring to the table with you, because I open up your mind to new ideas, just as you do to me."

2006-10-21 17:55:45 · 41 answers · asked by Anonymous in Philosophy

2006-10-21 17:53:48 · 12 answers · asked by jj t 1 in Philosophy

people say they are good enough cause they haven't done anything as bad as stealing, but the truth is, if I ask you if you ever lied, steal, fornicated, adulterated,etc; truth is that if you said yes that you commited 3 or 4 or all of them, (Rom. 6:23) that for the wages of one sin is death, before God tell me, tell me if you will pass if you don't believe the salvation plan through Jesus is the way.

2006-10-21 17:53:01 · 31 answers · asked by Christian A 1 in Philosophy

2006-10-21 17:52:14 · 32 answers · asked by jj t 1 in Philosophy

America is based on capitalism, yet most people's religious beliefs are closer to (if not completely) socialism or communism. With the increasing influence of religion in our government what will happen to our Land of the Free?

2006-10-21 17:50:56 · 10 answers · asked by Answer 1 in Philosophy

Please, nothing about the afterlife, I am just curious as to what rules you follow in order to make the world a better place?

2006-10-21 17:50:48 · 16 answers · asked by Shinkirou Hasukage 6 in Philosophy