Society & Culture - 14 July 2006

I'm just curious if Jesus or his followers were more likely to be quoted as declaring wars in the name of God. I know that one of the 10 commandments is Thou shalt not kill, but I assume there are some examples of wars being declared in the Bible. I am curious whether Jesus in particular was quoted for these.

2006-07-14 08:07:50 · 3 answers · asked by phishycoding 4 in Religion & Spirituality

I just formed an LLC. I'm the only member, and so taxes are only paid once, through me. It seems to make sense to treat tithes the same way, and just take 10% off the top, BUT all of the gross revenue isn't to be treated as personal income, of course--some money stays with the business, and some comes to me as pay. I supposed I could tithe once for the business, and then again on what I take home. What's the right thing to do?

2006-07-14 08:06:45 · 11 answers · asked by estaples 1 in Religion & Spirituality

Old wive's tale? Some truth? Please explain if you can.

2006-07-14 08:06:28 · 19 answers · asked by Belle 6 in Other - Society & Culture

2006-07-14 08:05:57 · 22 answers · asked by Anonymous in Religion & Spirituality

What do you think? This is the way they taught according to a quote from St Ignatius of Antioch (a student of the apostle, John, who also traveled some with Sts. Peter and Paul and was appointed Bishop of Antioch by St. Peter, himself);

"See that ye all follow the bishop, even as Jesus Christ does the Father, and the presbytery (priests)as ye would the apostles; and reverence the deacons, as being the institution of God. Let no man do anything connected with the Church without the bishop. Let that be deemed a proper Eucharist, which is [administered] either by the bishop, or by one to whom he has entrusted it. Wherever the bishop shall appear, there let the multitude [of the people] also be; even as, wherever Jesus Christ is, there is the Catholic Church. It is not lawful without the bishop either to baptize or to celebrate a love-feast; but whatsoever he shall approve of, that is also pleasing to God, so that everything that is done may be secure and valid."

2006-07-14 08:05:51 · 25 answers · asked by Shaun T 3 in Religion & Spirituality

I recently meet someone who will not work on Monday because he is Mormon. When I was a child I lived amongst a few Mormons and I don't remember any such think. But I was a child...... AND IT'S BUGGING ME TO KNOW!!

2006-07-14 08:04:53 · 9 answers · asked by shikk79 3 in Religion & Spirituality

I have always, for my whole life and to the best of my ability, been the good little Catholic girl. Catholic education, church every week, I even lector. The worst sin I think I ever committed was stealing candy from a grocery store when I was young.

But then something terrible happened. I met a man, we fell in deep, spiritual, life-changing love. We got engaged, we will be married next year. And, unfortunately, we were a little too impatient to wait around until the honeymoon. I'm now 6 months pregnant. Invariably, this has affected my status in my parish. I recieved a letter from my pastor asking me to cease my lectoring until I was in a valid Catholic marriage.

...Marriage? What does marriage have to do with anything to do with it? It will not change the fact that I had sex before marriage, nor will it alter the fact that this child was concieved out of wedlock. We were planning to be married anyway, but can someone explain that logic to me?

2006-07-14 08:04:53 · 24 answers · asked by Robin J. Sky 4 in Religion & Spirituality

fellas choose ya ladies or men if your bread is buttered that side and same for the ladies.

2006-07-14 08:03:14 · 12 answers · asked by eezy2please 1 in Other - Society & Culture

2006-07-14 08:03:14 · 36 answers · asked by Anonymous in Religion & Spirituality

2006-07-14 08:02:38 · 34 answers · asked by Anonymous in Religion & Spirituality

This is one of my biggest pet peeves...I have seen four parking spaces in a row un-usable because of people not having the courtesy of taking their shopping carts to a return or back to the store. I have seen wind blow a cart into a parked car. Why the laziness?

2006-07-14 08:02:11 · 24 answers · asked by kojak0527 4 in Etiquette

If I believed in god, he would be gangsta. Look how many people he kills each day. Poor children in Africa. What god would let that happen and if you say it's people doing it, why would god make a people that let others starve ?

2006-07-14 08:02:11 · 20 answers · asked by el diablo sexy : ] 2 in Religion & Spirituality

Does it make sense that I can speak to God through the flesh of any person that is in surrender to God?
If God speaks to us from with in and confirmation comes from the spoken and written word then is God avalible for converation at any time out of "Christians, since He is alive and well in each of us?"

2006-07-14 08:02:07 · 3 answers · asked by happylife22842 4 in Religion & Spirituality

It would seem to me that if we protect the unborn of other species, we would protect our own. Why can a drunk driver be charged with the killing of a fetus in an accident? Isn't the fetus a life then, if a drunk driver can kill it.

Do all fetuses become humans when they come to term?

So a fetus, if you can kill it, is alive. And a fetus is (in the womb of a human, and.. being) begun by two humans and can only be a human because we don't reproduce species other than our own (hence the phrase "reproduce").

Therefore abortion is the killing of a human being.

Isn't that logical?

2006-07-14 08:01:51 · 12 answers · asked by Anonymous in Other - Society & Culture

How do you define racisim? For my whole life I've heard African Americans talk about white people being racist. In some cases they are correct and in others they are wrong but immediately assume someone is racist if they do not get what they want. You can take the exact same circumstances with a white person and you are just a butthole but if the person is black you are automatically labeled "racist" Do all black people like each other? No, of course not but why (not always but often) is a white person labeled racist if they have a personality conflict with a black person? Personally, I think it is a very serious word with serious implications and it is thrown around to losely. I've been in businessess where I was the minority and was treated very differently than other customers. Are black people racist? If racisim is simply a matter of being treated differently due to color then millions of white people are discriminated against by blacks everyday. What are your thoughts?

2006-07-14 08:01:07 · 8 answers · asked by tcb396 2 in Other - Society & Culture

Can sum1 be referred to a Muslim if they don't pray 5 times a day?Answers referring to the hadith and Qur'an plz Jazakallah Khairun in advance

http://www.myislamweb.com/forum/showthread.php?t=7822

2006-07-14 08:00:52 · 8 answers · asked by Anonymous in Religion & Spirituality

2006-07-14 07:58:06 · 4 answers · asked by sweetangl737 1 in Mythology & Folklore

Someone just proposed this to me, " If there were no God, there would be no atheists". But why are there still atheists that deny it?

Im not being a smart-aleck here or trying to bash people who dont belive, I enjoy a good argument and like to see all opinions. So PLEASE keep the "bashing" down, this includes my fellow Christians. Lets try to be respectful.

2006-07-14 07:57:53 · 38 answers · asked by Anonymous in Religion & Spirituality

Shark fin in Japan, Rhino horn in Africa, religion in the middle east (and the rest of the world for that matter)...all scientific evidence points in the opposite direction than what these things promise.
Horoscopes and Astrology are in the same boat...why do we believe in such silly things, even when proof says otherwise?

2006-07-14 07:57:46 · 11 answers · asked by Anonymous in Other - Society & Culture

2006-07-14 07:56:31 · 24 answers · asked by Anonymous in Religion & Spirituality

How about Jesus? I bet angels are, except for Lucifer.

2006-07-14 07:56:23 · 26 answers · asked by Anonymous in Religion & Spirituality

We Had a letter sent to my place of work recently, was hand written and sent by unknown person. Was a bit worrying as to why it was sent really.

2006-07-14 07:56:16 · 12 answers · asked by Anonymous in Religion & Spirituality

I want to say that I like the way everyone answers these questions. A question I have is do you see how some answers are getting to the point of frustration towards the questions? Would you think it to be wise to always maintain the mild spirit? No matter how frustrated we become with the unknowledgable or those who slander our religion, we still realize we all are imperfect... mind you I am not an elder or ms or what have you, but I err on the side of caution with the world. If I overstepped my bounds, please feel free to say so..

2006-07-14 07:56:16 · 4 answers · asked by shortymaciam 3 in Religion & Spirituality

What are your experiences with it?

2006-07-14 07:56:12 · 14 answers · asked by Nanjadufrance 2 in Religion & Spirituality

2006-07-14 07:55:39 · 30 answers · asked by Anonymous in Religion & Spirituality

Little Johnny watched, fascinated, as his mother smoothed cream on her face. "Why do you do that, mommy?" he asked. "To make myself beautiful," said his mother, who then began removing the cream with a tissue. "What's the matter?" asked Little Johnny. "Giving up?"

2006-07-14 07:54:46 · 33 answers · asked by jon 3 in Religion & Spirituality

Does this mean I have to stop persecuting christians and start telling them what to do?

2006-07-14 07:54:31 · 9 answers · asked by Anonymous in Religion & Spirituality

its is out ov order and rude

2006-07-14 07:54:27 · 33 answers · asked by x No.1 Prison Break Fan x 4 in Other - Cultures & Groups

""""""What will be the Dream fo the Dream for Devil?"""""""
Personaly i would say Devil wants became a GOD. Is it possible? sure it is Since GOD at any point can make Devil GOD. ( we hope that will never happened but its possible.)
Second best dream of the devil would be WIpe out the humanity. And look who did it? GOD did him self during Great flood what Devil could only dream of( and who cares for what reason anyway). Wow. Are we sure we are not confusing who is who ?
ANyway Q is what do you think will be best wish for Devil?

2006-07-14 07:54:22 · 14 answers · asked by PicassoInActions 3 in Religion & Spirituality

2006-07-14 07:54:01 · 10 answers · asked by swot 5 in Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, and Transgender