Society & Culture - 4 July 2006

2006-07-04 16:41:58 · 21 answers · asked by solipsist 1 in Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, and Transgender

what's that supposed to mean?

2006-07-04 16:40:04 · 9 answers · asked by me 3 in Other - Society & Culture

if they want to feel pain, then why not eexercise..and get so tired and then that's it..also do these people die from doing what they do?

2006-07-04 16:38:22 · 11 answers · asked by Anonymous in Other - Society & Culture

Parts of the bible originate less from divine influence and more from human influence. What parts were obviously inserted to further someones cause?
I think one likely candidate would be the idea that it's necessary for one to accept Jesus as your savior or you go to hell. The is so obviously a control mechanism. It allows for some really evil things to happen in the name of Christ. For instance:

1. It creates a position of percieved superiority, which in itself opens to door to corruption.
2. It creates a weapon of fear to weild against the ignorant and unwitting.
3. It is an edict that requires complete submission or suffer horrors worse than you can imagine.
4. It creates an egotistical side to religion, which greatly increases the likelihood of bloodshed.

"Believe it, or else!!" is essentially what that means.

My God does not need to stoop to petty threats to gain popularity.

2006-07-04 16:37:47 · 22 answers · asked by l00kiehereu 4 in Mythology & Folklore

please make answers thoughtful 10 points for most informative answer

2006-07-04 16:37:28 · 5 answers · asked by cloud 1 in Religion & Spirituality

I’m a Christian and I understand the words Jesus and Paul stated about submitting to authorities and how the testmony as believers is important, but what about something that surpasses all of that? What about mercy, forgiveness, opportunity to live a better life? From my understanding this country was rooted on Biblical principles. Did Jesus not work on Sabbath against the law at the time and question the lawmakers? Did Jesus not cross the borders in the case of the oppressed Samaritan at the well? I sit and wonder what would Jesus do in this case. Would he have received the people or sent them back home when all they wanted to do is work for a better life for their children. I recall a passage where Jesus said to the people of the law to throw the first stone at the prostitute if they found themselves blameless, so in terms of this case doesn’t everyone break the law not just “illegal” immigrants?

2006-07-04 16:35:21 · 14 answers · asked by Anonymous in Religion & Spirituality

My church is interested in attracting more younger families. Our worship service is very traditional and only has very traditional organ and choir music. So, I am particularly interested in what Christians younger than age 40 prefer. Do you like traditional music? Do you like more contemporary music? A combination of both? Let me know what type you prefer and what age category you are in. (Example: 20's, 30's, etc.)

BTW, I my screen name is the mascot of Wake Forest University where I attend divinity school. If I went to Duke University Divinity, my screen name could be Blue Devil.

2006-07-04 16:35:09 · 22 answers · asked by MacDeac 5 in Religion & Spirituality

2006-07-04 16:34:37 · 3 answers · asked by lav3nderlover 1 in Other - Society & Culture

Example: If I knowing refuse to take a medicine that would cure my life threatening illness. Knowing that it is 100 percent effective and without it I will die. Am I commiting suicide?

2006-07-04 16:33:58 · 28 answers · asked by Anonymous in Religion & Spirituality

Hi..me and my gf are about to have our first child and we are wondering which country is better please give me some names cuz we really have no clue O(^_^)O

2006-07-04 16:31:01 · 20 answers · asked by Anonymous in Other - Society & Culture

Is it 私は私がであるかだれである。?

Or is there a more simple or correct way?

(My coworker needs to know for a tattoo I am going to design)

2006-07-04 16:29:58 · 3 answers · asked by Anonymous in Other - Society & Culture

2006-07-04 16:29:57 · 7 answers · asked by Anonymous in Religion & Spirituality

2006-07-04 16:29:40 · 11 answers · asked by angelmp11 2 in Religion & Spirituality

If God has low self esteem does that make him an atheist?

2006-07-04 16:28:13 · 23 answers · asked by Anonymous in Religion & Spirituality

II have seen a lot of hateful comments on both sides. Don't you guys know every fool has a story to tell? In other words, other than hate, there are elements to each others world views that may indeed be true. For example maybe there is a higher power but it is not necessarily how some fundamentalists envision it. Learn to see some nuance. And also what is wrong focusing on the good passages? Love thy enemy. Judge not lest ye be judged. Mercy triumphs over judgment. No one should be able to say boo about this. & Christians even if you recognize an atheist why not recognized that the mind cannot proof the existence of God? This is not a bad thing. Faith is what you go by so please do not attack them indicating that some day the cosmic boogie man is going to get them. In short be kind to each other. No good is going to come out of attacking each other. At best you will get a sick joy, and at worse you will just feel sick. Personally I'm sick of it all so kiss & make up.

2006-07-04 16:27:26 · 14 answers · asked by Love of Truth 5 in Religion & Spirituality

I don't subscribe to any religion really, and don't really care, but I'm just curious why so many have accepted that "2006" is supposedly 2,006 years since the birth of Jesus Christ.

Why is this accepted so widely, even from non-Christians?

2006-07-04 16:25:28 · 7 answers · asked by CJP 3 in Other - Society & Culture

I can't stand it. In some ways I see it as emotional teasing- it screws with your head to try and figure out if a comment is heartfelt or not.

2006-07-04 16:24:53 · 58 answers · asked by C. S 4 in Etiquette

Can't they renew their life without leaving their religion?
Or do you see those people in Born Again denominations to be oppurtunistic of the situation?

2006-07-04 16:24:39 · 19 answers · asked by Anonymous in Religion & Spirituality

I can't stand it. In some ways I see it as emotional teasing- it screws with your head to try and figure out if a comment is heartfelt or not.

2006-07-04 16:24:36 · 13 answers · asked by C. S 4 in Etiquette

And should not freedom of worship and right to beleive the way one chooses be of paramount importance rather than the concept of organized religion since some in the world feel it is a violation of human rights?

2006-07-04 16:23:56 · 10 answers · asked by Larry L 1 in Religion & Spirituality

For those of you who are not Christians, what would you need to see in Christians to know that having a relationship with Jesus and having him as your Lord and Savior, would make a difference. We all know that no religion has perfect followers and yes there are a lot of hypocrites, but no matter how much we try, we cannot get everyone to exemplify Christ every day.

So, if you could only meet one Christian, what would you need to see or hear from that person to convince you that Jesus is real and that following Christ will be the best decision you could make?

2006-07-04 16:20:56 · 27 answers · asked by Searcher 7 in Religion & Spirituality

where do you work? what do you do?

2006-07-04 16:20:24 · 14 answers · asked by Anonymous in Mythology & Folklore

2006-07-04 16:19:09 · 14 answers · asked by Anonymous in Other - Society & Culture

2006-07-04 16:19:05 · 27 answers · asked by Lusty God 2 in Religion & Spirituality

I was referring to in our own lives......whether it be going up against drug dealers, standing up to nasty bosses & saying you won't commit the unethical act they ask you too for the sake of the job or churches that preach fear, guilt & control? Now what do you all have to say?

2006-07-04 16:18:57 · 5 answers · asked by kerrie 1 in Other - Society & Culture

Preachers kids, missionary kids, and deacons kids can especially understand my question. If you did not grow up gowing to church at least 3 times per week then you are probably not qualified to answer this question. A hatred towards the church is not the point. Especially by those who have never really been inside the church. I am looking for those who grew up in loving families but who have a hard time reconciling the zealous life inside the church with a life a peace.

2006-07-04 16:18:31 · 11 answers · asked by Denise A 1 in Religion & Spirituality

2006-07-04 16:17:58 · 19 answers · asked by Anonymous in Other - Holidays

there all day long and just answer yes, no, or maybe so, no?

2006-07-04 16:17:31 · 7 answers · asked by Anonymous in Other - Society & Culture

2006-07-04 16:17:03 · 6 answers · asked by Anonymous in Religion & Spirituality

If you're already married or engaged, how old were you when it happened? I'm just curious... my boyfriend and I have talked about it and I'm just wondering what the rest of the world thinks about the issue. Merci d'avance!

2006-07-04 16:16:58 · 28 answers · asked by Anonymous in Other - Society & Culture