Society & Culture - 2 July 2006

I know there's not much emphasis on Black people in the Bible. However, I've been told that Moses was a Black man was this true?

2006-07-02 23:59:47 · 20 answers · asked by Shawn J 2 in Religion & Spirituality

2006-07-02 23:58:40 · 8 answers · asked by Tina B 3 in Religion & Spirituality

Do we all consider ourselves slightly odd and what is 'normal' anyway? Answers on a postcarde

2006-07-02 23:58:03 · 18 answers · asked by Anonymous in Other - Society & Culture

i believe that it should be legalized. This will keep the dealers at bay and the addicts will get a chance of legally seeking medical treatment for their addiction.
am i right?

2006-07-02 23:57:14 · 15 answers · asked by s21181 1 in Religion & Spirituality

2006-07-02 23:55:11 · 24 answers · asked by mohamed.kapci 3 in Religion & Spirituality

keep the money or hand it in to police station?

2006-07-02 23:54:12 · 38 answers · asked by Anonymous in Etiquette

2006-07-02 23:52:12 · 10 answers · asked by Anonymous in Religion & Spirituality

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2006-07-02 23:51:58 · 12 answers · asked by Tense 1 in Religion & Spirituality

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Dr. campbell is an MBBS dr. for 22 years and has been preaching Christianity since then. If you really are looking for truth you will find more than enough in that video talk. My v dear friend, there's much much more.....just remain consistant and sincere, wish u best of luck!
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2006-07-02 23:50:23 · 7 answers · asked by Anonymous in Religion & Spirituality

I love my girlfriend alot.We r together from each other from 2 years n in future i wanna marry her but she dont allow me to touch her n when i try to get close to her she always stops me by saying after marriage..But we not gonna marry b4 5-6 years..Upto that time I just want to touch her,kiss her notthing more than that..M i wrong??

2006-07-02 23:44:04 · 41 answers · asked by Anonymous in Other - Society & Culture

Britons see Americans as cruel, arrogant: poll
London: Britons see America as a cruel, vulgar, arrogant society, racially divided, crime-ridden, obsessed with money and led by an incompetent president, according to a newspaper poll published today.

As Americans prepare to celebrate the 230th anniversary of their independence tomorrow, the Briton's opinion about them has touched an all time low.

Only 12 per cent of Britons trust Americans to act wisely on the global stage, 'The Daily Telegraph' poll revealed. This is half the number who had faith in the Vietnam-scarred White House of 1975.

A massive 83 per cent of those questioned said that the United States doesn't care what the rest of the world thinks.

US President George W Bush fared significantly worse, with just one per cent rating him a "great leader" against 77 per cent who deemed him a "pretty poor" or "terrible" leader.

More than two-thirds who offered an opinion said America is essentially an imperial power seeking world domination. And 81 per cent of those who took a view said Bush hypocritically championed democracy as a cover for the pursuit of American self-interests.

US policy in Iraq was similarly derided, with only 24 per cent saying they felt that the US military action there was helping to bring democracy to the country.

A spokesman for the American embassy said that the poll's findings were contradicted by its own surveys. "We question the judgment of anyone who asserts the world would be a better place with Saddam still terrorizing his own nation and threatening people well beyond Iraq's borders.

2006-07-02 23:41:26 · 7 answers · asked by gentileworld 3 in Etiquette

I hate my enemies well you know who they are, they rape, lynch, kill, and steal. Like Malcolm X said "That's not intelligent" I told God that I do not love my enemies do you think he still accepts me?

2006-07-02 23:39:20 · 26 answers · asked by Orlando J 1 in Religion & Spirituality

if you could make someone disappear from your life forever, who would that be , and why?

2006-07-02 23:33:50 · 42 answers · asked by lily 5 in Religion & Spirituality

100 Truths About Jesus

Jesus claimed to be God - John 8:24; 8:56-59 (see Exodus 3:14); John 10:30-33
Jesus is called God - John 1:1,14; 20:28; Col. 2:9; Titus 2:13; Heb. 1:8
Jesus is the image of the invisible God - Heb. 1:3
Jesus abides forever - Heb. 7:24
Jesus created all things - John 1:1-3; Col. 1:15-17
Jesus is before all things - John 1:1-3; Col. 1:17;
Jesus is eternal - John 1:1,14; 8:58; Micah 5:1-2
Jesus is honored the same as the Father - John 5:23
Jesus is prayed to - Acts 7:55-60; 1 Cor. 1:2 with Psalm 116:41; (John 14:14)
Jesus is worshipped - Matt. 2:2,11; 14:33; John 9:35-38; Heb. 1:6
Jesus is omnipresent - Matt. 18:20; 28:20
Jesus is with us always - Matt. 28:20
Jesus is our only mediator between God and ourselves - 1 Tim. 2:5
Jesus is the guarantee of a better covenant - Heb. 7:22; 8:6
Jesus said, "I AM the Bread of Life" - John 6:35,41,48,51
Jesus said, "I AM the Door" - John 10:7,9
Jesus said, "I AM the Good Shepherd" - John 10:11,14
Jesus said, "I AM the Way the Truth and The Life" - John 14:6
Jesus said, "I AM the Light of the world" - John 8:12; 9:5; 12:46; Luke 2:32
Jesus said, "I AM the True Vine" - John 15:1,5
Jesus said, "I AM the Resurrection and the Life" - John 11:25
Jesus said, "I AM the First and the Last" - Rev. 1:17; 2:8; 22:13
Jesus always lives to make intercession for us - Heb. 7:25
Jesus cleanses from sin - 1 John 1:9
Jesus cleanses us from our sins by His blood - Rev. 1:5; Rom. 5:9
Jesus forgives sins - Matt. 9:1-7; Luke 5:20; 7:48
Jesus saves forever - Matt. 18:11; John 10:28; Heb. 7:25
Jesus discloses Himself to us - John 14:21
Jesus draws all men to Himself - John 12:32
Jesus gives eternal life - John 10:28; 5:40
Jesus resurrects - John 5:39; 6:40,44,54; 11:25-26
Jesus gives joy - John 15:11
Jesus gives peace - John 14:27
Jesus has all authority - Matt. 28:18; John 5:26-27; 17:2; 3:35
Jesus judges - John 5:22,27
Jesus knows all men - John 16:30; John 21:17
Jesus opens the mind to understand scripture - Luke 24:45
Jesus received honor and glory from the Father - 1 Pet. 1:17
Jesus reveals grace and truth - John 1:17 see John 6:45
Jesus reveals the Father - Matt. 11:27; Luke 10:22
Jesus bears witness of Himself - John 8:18; 14:6
Jesus' works bear witness of Himself - John 5:36; 10:25
The Father bears witness of Jesus - John 5:37; 8:18; 1 John 5:9
The Holy Spirit bears witness of Jesus - John 15:26
The multitudes bear witness of Jesus - John 12:17
The Prophets bear witness of Jesus - Acts 10:43
The Scriptures bear witness of Jesus - John 5:39
The Father will honor us if we serve Jesus - John 12:26 see Col. 3:24
The Father wants us to fellowship with Jesus - 1 Cor. 1:9
The Father tells us to listen to Jesus - Luke 9:35; Matt. 17:5
Everyone who's heard & learned from the Father comes to Jesus - John 6:45
We come to Jesus - John 5:50; 6:35,37,45,65; 7:37;
The Father draws us to Jesus - John 6:44
The Law leads us to Christ - Gal. 3:24
Jesus is the Rock - 1 Cor. 10:4
Jesus is the Savior - John 4:42; 1 John 4:14
Jesus is the King - Matt. 2:1-6; Luke 23:3
In Jesus are the treasures of wisdom and knowledge - Col. 2:2-3
In Jesus we have been made complete Col. 2:10
Jesus indwells us - Col. 1:27
Jesus sanctifies - Heb. 2:11
Jesus loves - Eph. 5:25
We sin against Jesus - 1 Cor. 8:12
We receive Jesus - John 1:12; Col. 2:6
Jesus makes many righteous - Rom. 5:19
Jesus sends the Holy Spirit - John 15:26
Jesus offered up Himself - Heb. 7:27; 9:14
Jesus offered one sacrifice for sins for all time - Heb. 10:12
The Son of God has given us understanding - 1 John 5:20
Jesus is the author and perfector of our faith - Heb. 12:2
Jesus is the Apostle and High Priest of our confession - Heb. 1:3
Jesus is preparing a place for us in heaven - John 14:1-4
Jesus is the Light of the world - Rom. 9:5
Jesus has explained the Father - John 1:18
Jesus was crucified because of weakness - 2 Cor. 13:4
Jesus has overcome the world - John 16:33
Truth is in Jesus - Eph. 4:21
The fruit of righteousness comes through Jesus Christ - Phil. 1:11
Jesus delivers us from the wrath to come - 1 Thess. 1:10
Disciples bear witness of Jesus Christ - John 15:27
Jesus died for us - 1 Thess. 5:10
Jesus died and rose again - 1 Thess. 4:14
Jesus was a ransom for many - Matt. 20:28
The Christian dead have fallen asleep in Jesus - 1 Thess. 4:15
Jesus rendered the devil powerless - Heb. 2:14
Jesus is able to save completely - Heb. 7:25
Jesus came to serve - Matt. 20:28
Jesus came to be a high priest - Heb. 2:17
Jesus came to save - John 3:17; Luke 19:10
Jesus came to preach the kingdom of God - Luke 4:43
Jesus came to bring division - Luke 12:51
Jesus came to do the will of the Father - John 6:38
Jesus came to give the Father's words - John 17:8
Jesus came to testify to the truth - John 18:37
Jesus came to set us free from the Law - Rom. 8:2
Jesus came to die and destroy Satan's power - Heb. 2:14
Jesus came to fulfill the Law and the Prophets - Matt. 5:17
Jesus came to give life - John 10:10,28
Jesus came to taste death for everyone - Heb. 2:9
Jesus came to proclaim freedom for believers - Luke 4:18

2006-07-02 23:33:36 · 24 answers · asked by Billy B 2 in Religion & Spirituality

Any place in America that could be guaranteed to be shipped right to your house!

2006-07-02 23:33:34 · 14 answers · asked by mr.huh 1 in Religion & Spirituality

For the past two months, I have been performing an experiment of sorts. I have gone to Church, I have prayed to God, and asked Jesus into my heart.

People state free will is something that we all have. I disagree. Regardless of the amount of time I have prayed, or despite spending 5 + hours a week with other religious people I feel nothing.

You can say I am not trying but that would be a lie on your part. I honestly want a relationship with God, and have put forth effort in an attempt to have one. I will continue to do so but honestly it seems pointless at times.

So do you think faith is something anyone can have? Do you think those of us that do not have it are not trying hard enough? Do you think if I spend more than the hour of prayer I spend every day begging for some sign of faith I will receive it.

I eagerly anticipate any answers. Keep an eye out for me. I plan to keep up this search, and will ask questions monthly along the way.

2006-07-02 23:32:37 · 9 answers · asked by Anonymous in Religion & Spirituality

on fryday and i ask her why and she says she feels like god feels happy .what do you think about that

2006-07-02 23:32:29 · 8 answers · asked by zone 3 in Religion & Spirituality

My nan is 92 and still going strong. My great aunt got to 93, but sadly died last year.

2006-07-02 23:31:00 · 26 answers · asked by R.I.P. 4 in Other - Society & Culture

2006-07-02 23:30:24 · 24 answers · asked by XYZ 7 in Mythology & Folklore

What is the Trinity?

The word "trinity" is a term used to denote the Christian doctrine that God exists as a unity of three distinct persons: Father, Son, and Holy Spirit. Each of the persons is distinct from the other, yet identical in essence. In other words, each is fully divine in nature, but each is not the totality of the Trinity. Each has a will, loves, and says "I", and "You" when speaking. The Father is not the same person as the Son who is not the same person as the Holy Spirit who is not the same person as the Father. Each is divine, yet there are not three gods, but one God. There are three individual subsistences, or persons. The word "subsistence" means something that has a real existence. The word "person" denotes individuality and self awareness. The Trinity is three of these, though the latter term has become the dominant one used to describe the individual aspects of God known as the Father, the Son, and the Holy Spirit.
Included in the doctrine of the Trinity is a strict monotheism which is the teaching that there exists in all the universe a single being known as God who is self-existent and unchangeable (Isaiah 43:10; 44:6,8). Therefore, it is important to note that the doctrine of the trinity is not polytheistic as some of its critics proclaim. Trinitarianism is monotheistic by definition and those who claim it is polytheistic demonstrate a lack of understanding of what it really is.

The Trinity
God is three persons
Each person is divine
There is only one God.
Many theologians admit that the term "person" is not a perfect word to describe the three individual aspects/foci found in God. When we normally use the word person, we understand it to mean physical individuals who exist as separate beings from other individuals. But in God there are not three entities, nor three beings. God, is a trinity of persons consisting of one substance and one essence. God is numerically one. Yet, within the single divine essence are three individual subsistences that we call persons.

Each of the three persons is completely divine in nature though each is not the totality of the Godhead.
Each of the three persons is not the other two persons.
Each of the three persons is related to the other two, but are distinct from them.
The word "trinity" is not found in the Bible. But this does not mean that the concept is not taught there. The word "bible" is not found in the Bible either, but we use it anyway. Likewise, the words "omniscience," which means "all knowing," "omnipotence," which means "all powerful," and "omnipresence," which means "present everywhere," are not found in the Bible either. But we use these words to describe the attributes of God. So, to say that the Trinity isn't true because the word isn't in the Bible is an invalid argument.

Is there subordination in the Trinity?

There is, apparently, a subordination within the Trinity in regard to order but not substance or essence. We can see that the Father is first, the Son is second, and the Holy Spirit is third. The Father is not begotten, but the Son is (John 3:16). The Holy Spirit proceeds from the Father (John 5:26). The Father sent the Son (1 John 4:10). The Son and the Father send the Holy Spirit (John 14:26; 15:26). The Father creates (Isaiah 44:24), the Son redeems (Gal. 3:13), and the Holy Spirit sanctifies (Rom. 15:16).
This subordination of order does not mean that each of the members of the Godhead are not equal or divine. For example, we see that the Father sent the Son. But this does not mean that the Son is not equal to the Father in essence and divine nature. A wife is to be subject to her husband but this does not negate her humanity, essence, or equality. By further analogy, a king and his servant both share human nature. Yet, the king sends the servant to do his will. Jesus said, "For I have come down from heaven, not to do My own will, but the will of Him who sent Me" (John 6:38). Does this mean that the one sent must, therefore, be of different nature than the one who sent him? Of course not.
Critics of the Trinity will see this subordination as proof that the Trinity is false. They reason that if Jesus were truly God, then He would be completely equal to God the Father in all areas and would not, therefore, be subordinate to the Father in any way. But this objection is not logical. If we look at the analogy of the king and in the servant we certainly would not say that the servant was not human because he was sent. Being sent does not negate sameness in essence. Therefore, the fact that the Son is sent does not mean that He is not divine any more than when my wife sends me to get bread, I am not human.
Is this confusing?

Another important point about the Trinity is that it can be a difficult concept to grasp. But this does not necessitate an argument against its validity. On the contrary, the fact that it is difficult is an argument for its truth. The Bible is the self revelation of an infinite God. Therefore, we are bound to encounter concepts which are difficult to understand -- especially when dealing with an incomprehensible God who exists in all places at all times. So, when we view descriptions and attributes of God manifested in the Father, the Son, and the Holy Spirit, we discover that a completely comprehensible and understandable explanation of God's essence and nature is not possible. What we have, however, done is derive from the Scripture the truths that we can grasp and combine them into the doctrine we call The Trinity. The Trinity is, to a large extent, a mystery. After all, we are dealing with God Himself.
It is the way of the cults to reduce biblical truth to make God comprehensible and understandable by their minds. To this end, they subject God's word to their own reasoning and end in error. The following verses are often used to demonstrate that in the doctrine of the Trinity is indeed biblical.
Matt. 28:18, Go therefore and make disciples of all the nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father and the Son and the Holy Spirit,
1 Cor. 12:4-6, Now there are varieties of gifts, but the same Spirit. 5And there are varieties of ministries, and the same Lord. 6And there are varieties of effects, but the same God who works all things in all persons.
2 Cor. 13:14, The grace of the Lord Jesus Christ, and the love of God, and the fellowship of the Holy Spirit, be with you all.
Eph. 4:4-7, There is one body and one Spirit, just as also you were called in one hope of your calling; 5one Lord, one faith, one baptism, 6one God and Father of all who is over all and through all and in all. 7But to each one of us grace was given according to the measure of Christ’s gift.
1 Pet. 1:2, "according to the foreknowledge of God the Father, by the sanctifying work of the Spirit, that you may obey Jesus Christ and be sprinkled with His blood: May grace and peace be yours in fullest measure."
Jude 20-21, "But you, beloved, building yourselves up on your most holy faith; praying in the Holy Spirit; 21keep yourselves in the love of God, waiting anxiously for the mercy of our Lord Jesus Christ to eternal life."
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Sources:
Baker's Dictionary of Theology, Everett Harrison, ed. Baker Book House, Grand Rapids, Michigan, 1960.

Berkhoff's Systematic Theology, Wm. B. Eerdmans Publishing Company, Grand Rapids, Michigan, 1988.

Grudem, Wayne, Systematic Theology: An Introduction to Biblical Doctrine, Zondervan Publishing House, Grand Rapids, MI, 1994.

Hodge's Systematic Theology, Wm. B. Eerdmans Publishing Company, Grand Rapids, Michigan, 1981.

2006-07-02 23:29:01 · 7 answers · asked by Billy B 2 in Religion & Spirituality

Basic Christian Doctrine

There is only one God - Isaiah 43:10; 44:6,8; John 17:3; 1 Cor. 8:5-6; Gal. 4:8-9
God is a Trinity - 2 Cor. 13:14; 1 Pet. 1:2
There are no Gods before or after God - Isaiah 43:10
God knows all things - 1 John 3:20
God is all powerful - Psalm 115:3
God is everywhere - Jer. 23:23,24
God is sovereign - Zech. 9:14; 1 Tim. 6:15-16
God is spirit - John 4:24
God created all that exists - Gen. 1:1; Isaiah 44:24
Spirit does not have a body of flesh and bones - Luke 24:39
God has always been God - Psalm 90:2
Jesus is God - John 1:1,14; 10:30-33; 20:28; Col. 2:9; Phil. 2:5-8; Heb. 1:8
Jesus became a man - Phil. 2:5-8
Jesus has two natures: divine and human - Col. 2:9; 1 Tim. 2:5
Jesus was sinless - 1 Pet. 2:22
Jesus is the only way to God the Father - John 14:6; Matt. 11:27; Luke 10:22
The Holy Spirit is God - Acts 5:3-4
The Holy Spirit is not a force. He is alive - Acts 13:2
The Bible is inspired by God - 2 Tim. 3:16
All people have sinned - Rom. 3:23, 5:12
Man did not evolve, he was created - Gen. 1:26
Adam and Eve were real people - Gen. 3:20; 5:1; 1 Tim. 2:13
Death entered the world because of Adam's sin - Rom. 5:12-15
Sin separates us from God - Isaiah 59:2
Jesus died for all our sins - 1 John 2:2; 2 Cor. 5:14; 1 Pet. 2:24
Jesus' sacrifice was a substitution, for us - 1 Pet. 2:24
Jesus rose from the dead in His physical body - John 2:19-21
Those who reject Jesus will go to Hell - Rev. 20:11-15
Hell is a place of fiery punishment - Matt. 25:41; Rev. 19:20
Hell is eternal - Matt. 25:46
The unsaved go to hell forever - Rev. 21:8
Salvation is a free gift of God - Rom. 4:5; 6:23; Eph. 2:8-9
The Bible is the Word of God - 2 Tim. 3:16
Jesus will return visibly to earth - Acts 1:11
Christians will be raised from the dead when Jesus returns - 1 Thess. 4:14-17
There will be a rapture (being caught up into the clouds with Jesus) -
1 Thess. 4:14-17
There will be a final judgment - 2 Pet. 3:7
The damned will be thrown into a lake of fire - Rev. 20:15
Satan will be cast into the lake of fire - Rev. 20:10
There will be a new heavens and a new earth - 2 Pet. 3:13; Rev. 21:1

2006-07-02 23:27:07 · 8 answers · asked by Billy B 2 in Religion & Spirituality

2006-07-02 23:25:55 · 16 answers · asked by kelly lock 1 in Religion & Spirituality

Hello,

People just wanna know what you all

Think of our generation are we good or worse?

Than the previous one or anything you may like to state

Cheers!!

(I love my generation, truly I do)

2006-07-02 23:24:17 · 25 answers · asked by East Bay Punk 4 in Other - Society & Culture

I am not asking symbolically, but as true prople, i.e. reincarnations I mean.

2006-07-02 23:19:18 · 8 answers · asked by rani 1 in Religion & Spirituality

Then what about itching, foot odor, Psoriasis, farting?

2006-07-02 23:15:53 · 10 answers · asked by Anonymous in Religion & Spirituality

LoL... Anytime I heard this Story that Jesus died for the Humanity, I laugh till I get down on my knees...

How can someone, claim by christains to be God, die for Humanity, this is a fiction written by the ignorants of the 1st to 5th Centuries... If you are looking for the truth, then check the Qur'an, Jesus is not God, nor son of God, God is One, Powerful, Almighty, Supreme, and never have a Son, nor someone who will help Him.

Jesus is the Messenger of God, sent to the Jews... Muhammad is the Messenger of God sent to the whole Mankind...

"Only those with the purest and honest minds can Understand
what I said above..."

(http://www.thetruereligion.org)
(http://jesus.prophet.googlepages.com)

2006-07-02 23:14:56 · 16 answers · asked by Anonymous in Religion & Spirituality

I am true christian struggling with the women I married. she loves my money and sex never tried to live as a average christian wife's part of life. we were seperated for 4 years because of her worst behaviour (humiliating me of my status) still I forgave her and took her back.but she never realise her faults where as always points me and my family to excuse her sin.We are working in diferrent place and are able to meet only 45days per year that too she is not willing to live as a average wife(except Sex)as a believer I couldn't divorce her as I didn't find any adultery in her (can't see her all year). What shall I do should I suffer mentally and physically (controlling my sexual desire which I suppose to relieve with my legal wife) I'm 41 now my (so called) is also in the same age I have one son.living with her is like living in a hell but I loved her for 6 years before marrieage(she never showed her real self during that years) every thing afer marriage, Belivers Please advice me...

2006-07-02 23:13:53 · 9 answers · asked by Anonymous in Religion & Spirituality

does one need to be part of a religion to lead a good life or go to heaven? isn't it enough that we keep to ourselves and go some good? whaty does religion offer that makes it worth it?

2006-07-02 23:13:05 · 13 answers · asked by relatively absolute 1 in Religion & Spirituality

2006-07-02 23:11:51 · 14 answers · asked by Narayan H 2 in Other - Society & Culture

Christians assume their right without question or finding out the facts.

I just think you should find out about your religion before you blindly follow what you are tought.

And someone give me a logical answer of why you believe what you believe. Not just the have faith without thinking about it crap. Know your facts before even trying to start a religious fight with me.

2006-07-02 23:11:21 · 9 answers · asked by Anonymous in Religion & Spirituality