Society & Culture - 1 July 2006

why have i, as long as i can remember liked men? I mean my earliest memory(about 3y/o) is of getting spanked for touching another kids ding dong. I don't ever recall "choosing" to be gay. God made me this way so why does he decide the way he made me is wrong? that i'm not supposed to have sex with men or like them? Christians, enlighten me. By the way my dad is a preacher, God is unfallable (so i heard), and never have i felt attracted to women, i do mean never. And yes i accepted christ is my saviour and if god makes mistakes why does she/he judge me?

2006-07-01 19:43:28 · 25 answers · asked by brabus600 1 in Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, and Transgender

thinking of getting a tattoo for the meaning of i've been hurt
of celtic style cross ive seen the design family is irish and scottish

2006-07-01 19:43:23 · 8 answers · asked by Ding 1 in Other - Society & Culture

Why is obedience important to my spiritual life?

Today I am giving you the choice between a blessing and a curse! You will be blessed if you obey the commands of the Lord your God that I am giving you today. You will receive a curse if your reject the commands of the Lord your God and turn from his way by worshipping foreign gods. -Deuteronomy 11:26-28 NLT

If you will obey me and keep my covenant, you will be my own special treasure from among all nations of the earth; for all the earth belongs to me. -Exodus 19:5 NLT

"Those who obey my commandments are the ones who love me. And because they love me, my Father will love them, and I will love them."-John 14:21 NLT
(God's Daily Promises Newsletter)

---I think that obedience in today's society is something that is almost frowned upon because so many people are trying to be completely independant. Accept responsibility for your actions and give others the respect that they deserve! Especiallly Jesus!

What do you think?

2006-07-01 19:42:58 · 10 answers · asked by SarahJane 3 in Religion & Spirituality

2006-07-01 19:42:27 · 15 answers · asked by stacianastacia 2 in Other - Society & Culture

I masturbate, curse, and don't go to church. I try my best to stop though, but I keep failing :(

2006-07-01 19:38:59 · 14 answers · asked by Stephen H 3 in Religion & Spirituality

I am 15 years old. I recently, like one month ago, came out to my best friend, then my parents and a few other close friends. As a gay. I mean, I had had feelings for guys for like four years at least... And I had only got one erection from a girl. Yet in the last few weeks, I've gotten multiple erections from girls, id say about 6, and also have masturbated to fantasies with only girls twice. So, idk wut is going on with me. And my parents are Christian, and believe i can "change" thru prayer, which i dont believe in, but i AM changing, but i still like guys. Is it possiblt I just havent quite fully developed or something? I've read stories of teens changing from bi to gay and gay to bi in their mid to late teens. So wut do u guys think? I'm really confused, and it'll also be weird recoming out....

2006-07-01 19:36:56 · 21 answers · asked by Anonymous in Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, and Transgender

2006-07-01 19:34:28 · 37 answers · asked by ANyone but you 2 in Other - Society & Culture

i love god but i dnt understand him..ever since i had my 3 rd child i was diagnsd with bipolar and mania and anxitey..i havent been feeling right physically or mentally. i have prayed everynight almst for god to make me feel better mentally but i still feel bad and suicidal...why wont he help me?

2006-07-01 19:34:21 · 28 answers · asked by Anonymous in Religion & Spirituality

2006-07-01 19:31:23 · 11 answers · asked by Anonymous in Other - Society & Culture

Im anti, because we are one of the richest nations, and we should be helping people not killing civilians. Thats just the simple reason, I have many. But war is inevitable. I think this question regards our inner moral code/religous or otherwise.

2006-07-01 19:29:45 · 15 answers · asked by ? 3 in Religion & Spirituality

2006-07-01 19:28:13 · 6 answers · asked by Anonymous in Other - Society & Culture

2006-07-01 19:24:38 · 3 answers · asked by Jack H 3 in Religion & Spirituality

2006-07-01 19:23:59 · 14 answers · asked by alvaroernesto19 3 in Other - Cultures & Groups

2006-07-01 19:21:26 · 5 answers · asked by ? 4 in Other - Society & Culture

They seem to believe anything that has a suffix as Dr, or a famous name. In an article named Readers are the Best Thinkers there was some research done in which a scientist called Dr. Burnswick found that two out of three dentist recommend that you stop believing everything just because of the person’s title such as Dr. or a famous name. Opera also stated?????

2006-07-01 19:20:00 · 11 answers · asked by kasar777 3 in Other - Society & Culture

2006-07-01 19:19:27 · 9 answers · asked by ANyone but you 2 in Religion & Spirituality

Is there anyone out there that has the same birthday...

2006-07-01 19:17:13 · 53 answers · asked by Anonymous in Other - Holidays

So I manage a team of 10 people, and the one that has been there for 27 years... is not changing with the times. I have tried different ways to help that individual retain information and give the individual the training and tools to keep up with the peer group... Sadly, all my efforts have not made a dent in the problem. Alhough I value this individuals input, as a leader I feel that I must keep the right people on my team so that everyone is equally contributing. How would you address this situation? Is there a rock that I have left unturned? I value retention more than turnover, but ultimately it is my job on the line if my team does not perform. Is it fair to keep an individual on who does not pull their weight and expect the others to pull it?

2006-07-01 19:16:54 · 10 answers · asked by Brooklyn 3 in Etiquette

You've all seen it, hair twisting, nail biting, foot and leg tremors...but is there more? What have you seen that is the most different habit?

2006-07-01 19:16:37 · 11 answers · asked by magnamamma 5 in Etiquette

I think anyone that truly reads their bible can see the signs are pointing to the fact that we are in the last days, but as the scriptures states, "...no one knows the hour..." and I guess my question is subjective, but I would like to know what other people think and feel... who is right in the debate of religion? How can you have so many people believe different things when we all read the same bible??

Everyone believes that if they are "saved" that will take them through the judgement hour, per se. But what do you think?? Do you think there are requirements that we must meet and the type of person that will gain GOD's favor for life?

2006-07-01 19:15:14 · 28 answers · asked by Anonymous in Religion & Spirituality

2006-07-01 19:14:26 · 8 answers · asked by Anonymous in Other - Society & Culture

2006-07-01 19:14:06 · 8 answers · asked by oOtanglordOo 3 in Other - Society & Culture

that there are 3 parts of god. God the creator (the unmoved mover)and male part of god Anza female part to god, the emotion and nature, and the love between them is the holy spirit. I know it sounds weird but this could make sense. Think..........everone and everything has male and female aspects. In every relationship of love one is feminine and one is masculine. Can you please give feedback and try to think about it from a SPIRITUAL point of veiw?

2006-07-01 19:14:02 · 10 answers · asked by loreerocks 2 in Religion & Spirituality

why spend the time to answer questions on this website?

2006-07-01 19:13:53 · 39 answers · asked by Anonymous in Other - Cultures & Groups

If only a prophet recieves devine revelation than by what revelation do you determine that said prophet is of God/Allah?

2006-07-01 19:12:05 · 14 answers · asked by Anonymous in Religion & Spirituality

2006-07-01 19:10:06 · 5 answers · asked by Anonymous in Other - Society & Culture

From the looks of it, religious people of all kinds and beliefs seem to disagree more than a republican and a democrat!! And then people who think religion is silly have to put their sense in to cause another dispute.

But okay people, we get it, you love your religion, but that doesn't make you better than everyone else, especially to the point of telling them they are going to hell. You might believe you're right, so what? Every other religions believes they are right too, so what makes you better? You could all be wrong, why not just let everyone live in peace, that is what you advocate, right? None of you seem to be following your own teachings if that's the case.

I say nothing as to my beliefs here, it shouldn't affect answers. I want straight answers, not bible quotes and what not.

2006-07-01 19:09:53 · 28 answers · asked by Carolina Kitten 6 in Religion & Spirituality

2006-07-01 19:08:47 · 13 answers · asked by mar4u103 2 in Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, and Transgender

Scene is like so...plane crash, two or more survivors..no food. dead and dying...starvation is likely..do you keep your morals and die, or eat of the dead? Be honest now! lol

2006-07-01 19:08:23 · 17 answers · asked by ? 3 in Religion & Spirituality

If god has a plan for everything, if everything is predetermined, then, god wants me to be an atheist. Which means, god created me simply to send me to his hell??

Thats kinda harsh....dont you think..???

2006-07-01 19:07:09 · 20 answers · asked by Anonymous in Religion & Spirituality