Society & Culture - 22 July 2006

John 3:16 is probably the most popular, most memorized, and most quoted verse in the Bible, but really - what does it say or mean? (For God so loved the World that he gave his only begotten Son...)

1. The verse says that God "GAVE" his son to the World. Well, Jesus was only here for 33 years - just a drop in the infinite sea of time. God Knew Jesus would come back to heaven and they were in constant contact via prayer. Was this supposed to be an emotionally challenging time apart for God/Jesus?

2. What does the word "Begotten" mean anyway?

3. The verse also refers to Jesus as God's "ONLY" son. Well, being God he can presumably have as many sons as he wants. As a Father if I let my son drive my ONLY car that would be one thing, but if I had 10 and could buy 100 more if I wanted, the gesture wouldn't mean as much.

Anyway, millions of people die horrible deaths and most live on Earth for more than 33 years. Why is it such a big gift or sacrafice that Jesus did it?

2006-07-22 14:54:39 · 21 answers · asked by Anonymous in Religion & Spirituality

2006-07-22 14:53:53 · 13 answers · asked by Anonymous in Other - Society & Culture

I ask questions to figure them out and they slam me,..why?

2006-07-22 14:53:48 · 37 answers · asked by Simms 2 in Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, and Transgender

1. Name the college and professional football team that Roger (The Dodger) Staubach was on.
2. Who wrote,"A Cellar Full Of Noise."?
3. What did George Harrison's dad do for a living?
4. Can you name 3 medical shows from the past or present, on t.v.?
5. What are the name of ALL of Paul McCartney's kids.
6. What city and state is the United States Naval Academy in?
7. Name the famous song that John Denver wrote about his wife.
8. Who performed the first heart transplant?
9. Name 4 bands, besides the Beatles, that were a part of "The British Invasion."
10. What American professional football team was the last to integrate?

2006-07-22 14:53:44 · 4 answers · asked by I am Sunshine 6 in Other - Society & Culture

are a fan of Yanni? And isn't he so sexy?

2006-07-22 14:53:30 · 10 answers · asked by Anonymous in Other - Society & Culture

*waves to all* greetings, im needing a little help..solitary wiccan here looking for a coven (Canton, Ny or Ny ny) or even a companion to share to even talk to..its kinda lonely being alone *smirks* and i need a few tips from an expierenced wiccan. Thanks to all *waves and huggs*

2006-07-22 14:52:45 · 10 answers · asked by Anonymous in Religion & Spirituality

2006-07-22 14:52:39 · 4 answers · asked by veena 1 in Other - Society & Culture

I think a girl wearing a strap-on is very erotic. Especially when she wears it under a skirt or dress or even jeans and shows it as a surprise. I fantasize about her using it on a guy more often than on a girl. What do you think? Is it a turn on for you?

2006-07-22 14:50:39 · 28 answers · asked by debbysfemail 3 in Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, and Transgender

2006-07-22 14:50:39 · 9 answers · asked by Anonymous in Religion & Spirituality

I suppose scrubbing down an elephant with a toothbrush would be tedious, but I don't know if it would be as bad!

2006-07-22 14:49:59 · 23 answers · asked by keepitsafe2think 2 in Religion & Spirituality

2006-07-22 14:49:22 · 9 answers · asked by Janosamagyar 1 in Religion & Spirituality

From what I've heard it was compiled at Nicaea in 325. Was there any formal process for decided what should be a part of Christian Scripture?

2006-07-22 14:48:45 · 7 answers · asked by Nowhere Man 6 in Religion & Spirituality

Ancient Jews, Christians, and Muslims all used marijuana religiously when they worshipped, and the bible supposedly says that it was given to man for use with all ailments, and was translated wrong originally. (Not going to look up which word, verse, etc. - its a waste of time.) But as a whole, it does way more good than it does negative, especially if used religiously or in moderation. What do you all think. And I'm not talking about what Jesus, Moses, or Abraham would say.

2006-07-22 14:48:42 · 28 answers · asked by gaybobbarker 2 in Religion & Spirituality

is there any stoners out there?

2006-07-22 14:48:10 · 7 answers · asked by Anonymous in Etiquette

2006-07-22 14:47:35 · 5 answers · asked by kari 2 in Other - Society & Culture

2006-07-22 14:47:13 · 23 answers · asked by keepitsafe2think 2 in Religion & Spirituality

mines would be "shoot me in the head, not the chest pls"

2006-07-22 14:46:51 · 30 answers · asked by Anonymous in Other - Society & Culture

Seems like there are two separate masses going into the bra as well, but we don't say "a pair of bras". Why not? Is this more proof that women have some kind of agenda, outside of cooking cleaning, and child rearing?

2006-07-22 14:46:30 · 3 answers · asked by Anonymous in Other - Society & Culture

smell like onions 24/7... or smell like peanut butter 24/7?

2006-07-22 14:45:52 · 14 answers · asked by Anonymous in Etiquette

2006-07-22 14:45:43 · 8 answers · asked by keepitsafe2think 2 in Religion & Spirituality

If only 144,000 are to be saved, why do those morons keep showing up at my door?

2006-07-22 14:45:27 · 15 answers · asked by Path Girl 3 in Religion & Spirituality

Jesus was praying to a God called Allaha. this is ur God.

why don't u direct ur prayers to Allah alone?

http://www.boboz.us/oldweb/readme/pagethree.htm

http://www.vivopublish.com/print_version/05_HistoricJesus.php

http://writeonpress.blogspot.com/2005/11/sunday-school.html

2006-07-22 14:45:09 · 10 answers · asked by Anonymous in Religion & Spirituality

The Balaam Network (TBN) has really been raking in the cash lately. With The Omega Code movie in the top ten of money making movies (thanks to discerning Christians everywhere) and their regular Praise-A-Thon, they are rolling in dough. So much so that they can now afford to beam utter heresy, like what you are about to read, to all of China. I have been watching their fund raising antics the last three nights. I never thought they could top John Avanzini's "Jesus and the disciples were rich", "one hundred fold return" and "the widow's mite" (she "wonted" something) ploys, but R.W. Shambach has just hit a new low. This e-mail confirmed what viewers heard Shambach say the other night raising funds for TBN. He has been on solidly for the last three days.



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Time: Wed, 03-Nov-1999 16:50:58 GMT

I flipped over to the Praise-A-Thon last night and R.W. Shambach prophesied that if people make the 2000 dollar faith pledge to TBN, not only will God give them the 2000 dollars before the year 2000 but he will also make them totally debt free AND their WHOLE family will be saved before the year 2000. I just felt sick. I can only imagine all the people saying, "Wow, this is the answer I've been waiting for!" and sending in money they probably need for their own family to survive. I don't know but it seems these false prophets are getting bolder and bolder!

R.



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And this just in 11/8/99 in response to this article:



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Dear (DITC):

I was just reading some of the new installments on your website. I read the one "Salvation sold for a donation to TBN." (My husband) and I have caught that program the past two nights (we've only been able to stomach a few minutes of it), but that is exactly what he is claiming. If people give him "$2,000 before the year 2000 they will have all their debts cancelled (and people are e-mailing in to him that they owe amounts like $150,000, etc.) and all their family and relatives will be saved." I was appalled. What in the world is he going to tell all these people when Jan. 1st hits? He even told people if they don't have the money (which most don't because they're in debt) to take out a loan or borrow the tithe on the $2000 and give him $200 to start with. It is just shocking. He said everything he said (last night) was "annointed" and was a prophetic message directly from God. What gall! It really made me sick, and everytime I heard the audience clap and cheer, I wondered, who are these people? Do they have brains? What are they thinking? I just can't fathom it. It is all so demonic and deceptive.

Anyway, I'm glad you put that on your website.

A.



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Do these new "prophets" and "apostles" really believe they can confer salvation on people by virtue of how much they donate to TBN? Does this or does this not smell like Catholic "indulgences"? Only this is worse. Surely R.W. doesn't mean they will be saved from debt, as he is calling them to give a gift most people can ill afford (especially after they spent their hard earned money on tickets to go see The Omega Code). Is salvation by grace alone through faith alone in Christ alone ... or not? I guess all Christians need to rethink their definition of salvation now, just like Jack Deere did a number of years ago. That's got me wondering ... did Jack ever find out what the gospel was after all? It has been a number of years since he told an interviewer that he no longer understood what the gospel meant but would in five or ten years. Perhaps Shambach has just answered his questions for him.

And that answer is ... to be saved just send in (via cash, personal check, money order, Visa or Mastercard) only $2000. That's right, for a low, low $2000. you and your whole family can be debt free and enjoy the benefits of salvation before the year 2000. All this without ever having to go through a messy, tearful admission that you are a sinner, and without even having to believe in the Lord Jesus Christ. Just put your faith in your faith and in TBN. They'll do all the work for you. They'll interpret the Bible for you, pray for you, have faith for you, speak God's Word to you directly (actually, no need to interpret Scripture at all anymore, come to think of it!) and spread the gospel for you.

No muss, no fuss. Now wasn't that easy?



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2006-07-22 14:44:50 · 9 answers · asked by Anonymous in Religion & Spirituality

You hear it every day, more and more criminals are busted, and then just slapped on the wrist and set free. Why? In Chicago last week a man was arrested for his, get this, ELEVENTH DUI. He was fined and let go. Two nights later he was caught again DUI, and again he was fined and let go. Why do we as a society tollerate this? This man should be in jail for years.

2006-07-22 14:44:32 · 13 answers · asked by Anonymous in Other - Society & Culture

2006-07-22 14:43:41 · 14 answers · asked by *** The Earth has Hadenough*** 7 in Religion & Spirituality

2006-07-22 14:43:18 · 3 answers · asked by Anonymous in Community Service

that would be bad if it was the other way around and women didn't show anything but the guys did

2006-07-22 14:42:54 · 12 answers · asked by dale098764 2 in Other - Society & Culture

2006-07-22 14:42:42 · 28 answers · asked by Ann Tykreist 3 in Religion & Spirituality

How do we know when we are supposed to die. Do you know when you are supposed to die.

2006-07-22 14:42:28 · 9 answers · asked by Corey R 1 in Other - Society & Culture

2006-07-22 14:42:20 · 8 answers · asked by Iwanna know 1 in Religion & Spirituality