Society & Culture - 13 July 2006

Deuteronomy 12 If thou shalt hear say in one of thy cities, which the LORD thy God hath given thee to dwell there, saying,
13 Certain men, the children of Be'li-al, are gone out from among you, and have withdrawn the inhabitants of their city, saying, Let us go and serve other gods, which ye have not known;
14 then shalt thou inquire, and make search, and ask diligently; and, behold, if it be truth, and the thing certain, that such abomination is wrought among you;
15 thou shalt surely smite the inhabitants of that city with the edge of the sword, destroying it utterly, and all that is therein, and the cattle thereof, with the edge of the sword.
16 And thou shalt gather all the spoil of it into the midst of the street thereof, and shalt burn with fire the city, and all the spoil thereof every whit, for the LORD thy God: and it shall be a heap for ever; it shall not be built again.

And don't give me any of that 'god would never tell us this' nonsense. He's done it before.

2006-07-13 04:10:15 · 28 answers · asked by Biggest Douche in the Universe 3 in Religion & Spirituality

Human beings wrote the bible but when you question some of the basic tenets, the answer is always you have to have faith. We cant prove its wrong and they cant prove its right. It came up in the pub last night. Is this the ultimate con?

2006-07-13 04:10:08 · 10 answers · asked by Anonymous in Religion & Spirituality

What if I sincerely believe that the story of Jesus is made up, and that God became incarnate as a man named Frank, and that Frank was killed and that Frank is the savior of mankind.

If I pray to God in Frank's name, for some thing I lost to be found, say, I lost a pen, and I say God in Frank's name I pray, that I find my pen, and what if I find my pen. Did God answer my prayer, since I asked for it in Frank's name?

What if we statisically analyze prayers made in Franks name with those made in Jesus's name. Is it possible that they would be statisically about the same?

2006-07-13 04:09:05 · 15 answers · asked by Anonymous in Religion & Spirituality

I do this all the time...even when i KNOW its going to happen...
when i call someone and their message machine says "HI (long pause) leave a message"
i always try to talk to the person during that long pause because i think they are answering the phone...and i feel like an idiot becuase im just randomly talking to no one.

have you ever done this!!

2006-07-13 04:08:53 · 40 answers · asked by redsox luvaah 2 in Other - Society & Culture

As far as I know there are no ape prostitutes. But apes groom each other constantly, so wouldn't hairdressers be the oldest profession? Or is this something uniqely human?

2006-07-13 04:07:56 · 29 answers · asked by scooby 2 in Mythology & Folklore

2006-07-13 04:06:44 · 3 answers · asked by bird 1 in Religion & Spirituality

i hope and pray that priests will be allowed to marry.

2006-07-13 04:06:28 · 17 answers · asked by zandra zenaida G 1 in Religion & Spirituality

Why do anti-Islamists make their bigot remarks about Islam online? Is it safer, or is it Cowardice in plain sight?

If the "Crusade" to stop the "Islamic plague" is such an important mission, why not be active, do it in NYC or a bigger, LIVE stage, not the internet, behind your proxies.

I'm not condoning violence, but GROW SOME BALLS! At least have the guts to do this AROUND Muslims, don't do it online, where only about 3% of users are possibly Muslim.

Why do you overgeneralize without Sources? Why do you make bullcrap assessments and assumptions, and try to spread it to the ignorant?

I just don't get it, you're bold enough to come against a very large religion, big guts, but you do it online, COWARDS!

Be a martyr to your cause, and hand out leaflets outside of mosques, see the reception you get!

How many Muslims do you see attacking the Christian faith? Its as if you KNOW the TRUTH (Islam) and losers like you and Pat Robertson do ANYTHING to stop it, even a show

2006-07-13 04:05:59 · 38 answers · asked by acpropulsion 1 in Religion & Spirituality

2006-07-13 04:05:56 · 8 answers · asked by myus 3 in Other - Society & Culture

I was having a problem last year financially, meaning I couldn't stop spending money on things I didn't need. I prayed that God would show me a way to stop wasting my money. Now, I don't spend money on things I don't need and I never have any money. I have no money even though my husband and I both make good money. Is God trying to humble me and get me on the right track by taking what money we have and making us live paycheck to paycheck? Can you give me some bible verses to read?

2006-07-13 04:04:41 · 22 answers · asked by brandiwhine 4 in Religion & Spirituality

2006-07-13 04:04:29 · 12 answers · asked by Armaggedon_Amateur 1 in Religion & Spirituality

I hear alot of people say that they have given themselves to Jesus or God. How does one go about just doing that? how do you ask him to come into your life? To take control, to help you? I ask but it feels like I'm doing it wrong, as if he is standing back waiting for me to do it the correct way. Is there a correct way? Please help.

2006-07-13 04:04:00 · 6 answers · asked by astrosartgirl7 2 in Religion & Spirituality

I want tips on how to be popular in school and have an 'explosive' personality. I'm sick of being shy and quiet.

2006-07-13 04:04:00 · 8 answers · asked by Anonymous in Etiquette

I practically can't find the verb "shiteru" in ANY online Japanese-English dictionary.

I'm guessing that "shiteru" has something to do with "suru" but I can't point my finger on it.

The "ru" in "shiteru" seems to refer to a base form, which is even MORE perplexing, because the base form of "suru" is, well, "suru"!

And finally, do
"Nani o shiteru no" and
"Nani o shite iru no"
have the same meaning?

The "shite" in the second sentence is obviously a form of "suru", and "iru" is a base-form verb. How about "shiteru"?

Thanks a lot for your help!!! ^_^

(Note: If you think that this has anything to do with certain English swear words, then you are wrong, and please don't answer this question.)

2006-07-13 04:03:48 · 4 answers · asked by Flo Chen 2 in Languages

Ephesians 1

1:4 According as he hath chosen us in him before the foundation of the world, that we should be holy and without blame before him in love:
1:5 Having predestinated us unto the adoption of children by Jesus Christ to himself, according to the good pleasure of his will.

2006-07-13 04:03:48 · 5 answers · asked by PicassoInActions 3 in Religion & Spirituality

Why do non-believers take things from the Holy Bible out of context and twist it to justify their way of thinking?

2006-07-13 04:02:51 · 36 answers · asked by Yoda Green's Hope 3 in Religion & Spirituality

2006-07-13 04:01:36 · 30 answers · asked by Anonymous in Religion & Spirituality

some athiest say that they cant see god so why bother beliving in it but love is a feeling which u cant see so do u guys belive in love?

2006-07-13 04:01:19 · 10 answers · asked by sabrina 3 in Other - Cultures & Groups

2006-07-13 04:01:06 · 9 answers · asked by Hakon 1 in Mythology & Folklore

Whatever happened to proper English, anyway?

2006-07-13 04:00:51 · 20 answers · asked by Cassie 3 in Other - Society & Culture

.....should he have to pay the bill for 18 years?

2006-07-13 04:00:10 · 18 answers · asked by goose1077 4 in Other - Society & Culture

2006-07-13 03:59:35 · 7 answers · asked by Chapparo 2 in Other - Society & Culture

I looked at some of the answers I’ve given of late and I am not happy with myself. Ok; so people ask what I consider to be ridiculously stupid questions. And so some of them can’t spell “cat” or use complete sentences. So what? Am I the friggin grammar police?

My apologies to all those I may have insulted or hurt. I am sorry. In the future I will try and just hold my tongue. Please feel free to ask if there are aliens living in Lake Michigan and go ahead and write “se dog ma gf cus se b wt sm dweeb.” It’s a free country. God bless america.

2006-07-13 03:58:45 · 19 answers · asked by perfecttiming1 4 in Etiquette

As a Christian, I've seen and been part of many miracles. From instant healings, to prophetic words, to seeing gold-dust and feathers falling from heaven. I know these are just a tiny tiny glimpse of what's happening. What have you seen or experienced?

2006-07-13 03:58:43 · 19 answers · asked by David 3 in Religion & Spirituality

My wife is beatiful and I don't want to lose her. I'm really so jealous so frustrated. Although I did't caught her on the act,but I Know for sure she betrays me while I'm a way in some business. I don't want to discuss it with her coz I' afraid I would lose her! Pls, Whjat should I do?

2006-07-13 03:58:06 · 20 answers · asked by Roman R 1 in Other - Society & Culture

tell me your opinion about it. Why do they remain singles, and how the world view them?

2006-07-13 03:57:18 · 8 answers · asked by questioning 1 in Religion & Spirituality

Knowledge or understanding of the death? Eve choice was made only by using Knowledge or she had full understanding what exactly death means before she eat the fruit?
Was her free will 100% pure and intelegent or it was some way limited. Things to coneder: THere was not a single death or example of that in Eden. There was tree of life in the midst of the Eden. ( eating fruit of tree of life would make them ethernal, than eat fruit of Knowledge).
I am looking what does ppl think on this. I am not interesting in answers that says you have to have a faith. Faith is based on Knowledge not on understanding.

2006-07-13 03:56:35 · 8 answers · asked by PicassoInActions 3 in Religion & Spirituality

Do you think it possible to do a mini Bible study via this site? anyone interested? What subject would interest you? Which books in the Bible would interest you?

2006-07-13 03:56:13 · 5 answers · asked by Gardener for God(dmd) 7 in Religion & Spirituality

my man is living with his family far from where i am. but he used to visit me every month for one week to be with me. he loves his family. because i want him to feel that way to them. because i will feel the pain if his family will feel bad about him. lately i tried to keep away from him becoz of a priest's advice, but as if i cant stand keeping away from him. for me its never a sin to love him, anyway i didnt grab him away from his family i still want him loved by them..

2006-07-13 03:55:12 · 29 answers · asked by zandra zenaida G 1 in Religion & Spirituality

I think that's a very cool saying.

2006-07-13 03:54:19 · 6 answers · asked by Anonymous in Religion & Spirituality