Society & Culture - 18 July 2006

Based on this, How do you think Jesus feels about the war in Iraq?
Matthew 5
38"You have heard that it was said, 'An eye for an eye and a tooth for a tooth.' 39But I say to you, Do not resist the one who is evil. But if anyone slaps you on the right cheek, turn to him the other also. 40And if anyone would sue you and take your tunic,[g] let him have your cloak as well. 41And if anyone forces you to go one mile, go with him two miles. 42Give to the one who begs from you, and do not refuse the one who would borrow from you.

2006-07-18 13:45:58 · 35 answers · asked by arvis3 4 in Religion & Spirituality

I have always assumed "hawk" was the correct spelling, but recently read in a novel "Hock".

2006-07-18 13:45:48 · 12 answers · asked by elaine_classen 3 in Languages

I am very curious as to what your belief system is. Why do you have to pay money to be a scientologist? Pretty much explain the whole thing to me.

2006-07-18 13:42:54 · 11 answers · asked by Tanja J 1 in Religion & Spirituality

official religion?

Note: The US does NOT have a official religion as a state recognized religion.While there is a predominately Christian religion, there are also many many other religions and so the nations separation of church and state has it's purpose in protecting those of other faiths from having a government that only officially recognizes one faith.

But if they did recognize one, which would you thin would be the best?

2006-07-18 13:41:15 · 23 answers · asked by BuckFush 5 in Religion & Spirituality

2006-07-18 13:40:50 · 20 answers · asked by Anonymous in Other - Society & Culture

Why to so-called Christian pick and choose what they want to follow?

For example, they always quote Leviticus when beating up on gays, but I never hear anyone condemn divorce. Jesus says divorce is a sin. (see below) Why do so-called Christian churches refuse to perform gay marriages but they will perform second marriages that Jesus says are sinfull?

Matthew 5: 31"It was also said, 'Whoever divorces his wife, let him give her a certificate of divorce.' 32But I say to you that everyone who divorces his wife, except on the ground of sexual immorality, makes her commit adultery. And whoever marries a divorced woman commits adultery.

2006-07-18 13:40:14 · 20 answers · asked by arvis3 4 in Religion & Spirituality

Jews and Muslims have a "personal" relationship with God? Is it only Christians that are afforded this opportunity?

Maybe I should just ask all of you- Can you define "Personal relationship"?

Do You believe Moses never had a personal relationship with God? Elijah, Elisha, Solomon,? Any of the Old Testament Prophets? John the Baptist?

I really wanna understand this from your point of view...

2006-07-18 13:40:03 · 7 answers · asked by toyoyo 3 in Religion & Spirituality

Like today, met someone on here who claimed to be a christian and was being rude like anyone else. I've also been to churches where some people like to gossip about one another.

2006-07-18 13:39:45 · 26 answers · asked by Dreamyeyes 1 in Religion & Spirituality

What aspects of technology do you feel have been extraordinarly impacted in the 19th abd 20th centuries??

besides, communication medicine, science, transportation, engineering??

2006-07-18 13:39:11 · 1 answers · asked by Anonymous in Other - Society & Culture

Does it mean you are gay if you look at pornos and you rather see two people of the same sex having sex rather than opposite sexes?

2006-07-18 13:38:44 · 26 answers · asked by Anonymous in Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, and Transgender

i'm a Catholic, my bf is a Baptist...we love each other...but do u think its time to consider our religion differences and should i move out?but i love him and im sure he does too..any advice?no rude comments pls...

2006-07-18 13:37:58 · 18 answers · asked by michelen d 1 in Religion & Spirituality

I wanted to get it done before it got too hot; my neighbor had a hissy fit!

2006-07-18 13:36:11 · 24 answers · asked by Janet K 4 in Etiquette

In Revelation chapter 12, the woman is described as "clothed with the sun, and the moon under her feet, and on her head a crown of twelve stars" (Revelation 12:1). Note the similarity between this description and the description that Joseph gave of his father Jacob (Israel) and his mother and their children (Genesis 37:9-11). The stars refer to the twelve tribes of Israel. So, the woman in Revelation 12 is Israel.

2006-07-18 13:35:57 · 18 answers · asked by Anonymous in Religion & Spirituality

There is PLENTY of evidence that there WAS one, but people I guess are just ignorant. They should read the Bible and it would prove them wrong!

2006-07-18 13:35:38 · 45 answers · asked by Anonymous in Religion & Spirituality

I don't know the exact scripture (maybe someone can quote it), but you know when the bible said that gay people won't get to heaven.... Then what if your friend is in denial and you keep questioning their sexuality and he/she finally admits it and you are happy for them, are you going to hell? Also if you think a gay couple looks good together are you part of the scripture that is going to hell, and does it necessarily mean you are gay even if you don't have felings for the same sex whatsoever?

2006-07-18 13:35:15 · 22 answers · asked by Anonymous in Religion & Spirituality

I do, because it teaches them that they have to respect authority, who the main authoritative figures are in their life, it teaches them right from wrong so they'll know what to do and what not to do. I've also found that it helps tame those wild, rebellious children. I've always heard that there is a direct line from the butt to the brain in a figurative sense, and it won't kill them either. It will keep them out of prison or winding up dead someday because of the healthy respect they learn. I've seen that they also love you more for caring enough to discipline them in the long-run.

2006-07-18 13:33:35 · 28 answers · asked by McReynolds 3 in Other - Society & Culture

2006-07-18 13:32:56 · 5 answers · asked by Anonymous in Languages

Does anyone know what Theophostic is? If so, what are your thoughts about it? Do you think it works? And why?

2006-07-18 13:32:51 · 1 answers · asked by Kansas 3 in Religion & Spirituality

An animal spirit who is supposed to guild you through your life. Examples are a white rabbit or a black cat.
If it is an orange monkey (unlikely) you may see one repetidly and think of one often? Any rings in the bells?

2006-07-18 13:32:47 · 6 answers · asked by morpher2go 2 in Mythology & Folklore

why do u think alot of ppl hate arabs!? is it bcos the wrong idea some ppl gave about islam!? or is it bcos they know nothing about them? why do they think that arabian ppl still living in tents and riding camels? (thats what alot of ppl i chat with tell me)

2006-07-18 13:32:44 · 7 answers · asked by kuwaiti_poet 1 in Other - Society & Culture

I know it's immature and I should be the better person and move on, but she is being a total b*tch and she needs what's coming to her. Any advice?

2006-07-18 13:32:39 · 17 answers · asked by Bladez 3 in Other - Society & Culture

2006-07-18 13:32:32 · 10 answers · asked by Anonymous in Other - Society & Culture

2006-07-18 13:32:07 · 16 answers · asked by ChiefNickNameadvancer 3 in Religion & Spirituality

if a female to male was gay and was hitting on you at the club and you were not aware of anatomy if you took them home with you would you be able to follow through or would you be angry at the trans person?

2006-07-18 13:31:56 · 17 answers · asked by lady heather 3 in Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, and Transgender

In the Old Testament of the Bible, Rahab told the enemy soldiers that the Israelite spies had left her house when, in fact, they were upstairs. She is honored for her faith in the 11th chapter of the New Testament book of Hebrews.

Does the Bible condone a form of "situation ethics" here?

2006-07-18 13:31:16 · 7 answers · asked by Kidd! 6 in Religion & Spirituality

I mean in some way other then spiritual fulfilment which is a state of mind anyway. Some tangeable reward that is visible, measurable or in some way provable.

2006-07-18 13:30:47 · 16 answers · asked by marc k 2 in Religion & Spirituality

That always wants to take pictures of you and the family everytime you turn around. Like at a get together or something. You cant even mingle for one minute w/o having your pic taken! You know.

2006-07-18 13:29:51 · 7 answers · asked by Anonymous in Other - Society & Culture

why do people in Europe & America think that muslims r
terrorists although the 9/11 attackers has also attacked some places in arab & islamic countries is it true that people think all muslims r like that (I am a muslim & i think these attacks were totally unjustified &so does everybody I know)

2006-07-18 13:29:28 · 19 answers · asked by Anonymous in Religion & Spirituality

Why? I have..I'm just curious to see what others have 2 say.

2006-07-18 13:28:47 · 8 answers · asked by jewishamericanprincess61992 1 in Religion & Spirituality

If "no man knows the day or hour", then why is everyone trying to figure out when the "end of days" is coming, and relating current events to it?

And if you say "I just wanna be ready", aren't you already behind?

And wouldn't you already be outta here anyways?

So shouldn't live our Lives as He would have us do, and not worry about it?

2006-07-18 13:27:04 · 14 answers · asked by toyoyo 3 in Religion & Spirituality