Society & Culture - 24 July 2006

We hear so much these days of religious leaders (vicars, priests etc) molesting children, especially innocent young boys, one wonders how much is still swept under the carpet to keep up the illusion “God is good” or “the Bible is the truth” or you name it.

The truth is, there are far too many child abusers in privileged religious positions, whether it’s sexual or physical abuse. The percentage of religious abusers is just way higher than the normal per capita ratio. Why is this so?

Would you forgive a vicar or priest if he sexually abused your young son or daughter?

2006-07-24 18:55:24 · 33 answers · asked by Brenda's World 4 in Religion & Spirituality

I, myself, try for "romantic", but in actuality usually look as if I had just spent a long day in a hot studio...which is often the case.

2006-07-24 18:53:05 · 7 answers · asked by silvercomet 6 in Other - Society & Culture

2006-07-24 18:52:46 · 68 answers · asked by ♥♥chocolate♥♥ 1 in Religion & Spirituality

2006-07-24 18:51:43 · 31 answers · asked by Anonymous in Religion & Spirituality

I have yet to find where a person in the New Testament after the death of Christ was told to pray to God for salvation. I understand this passage that is taken out of context.

Rom 10:13 For whosoever shall call upon the name of the Lord shall be saved.
Rom 10:14 How then shall they call on him in whom they have not believed? and how shall they believe in him of whom they have not heard? and how shall they hear without a preacher?
Rom 10:15 And how shall they preach, except they be sent? as it is written, How beautiful are the feet of them that preach the gospel of peace, and bring glad tidings of good things!
Rom 10:16 But they have not all obeyed the gospel. For Esaias saith, Lord, who hath believed our report?

Also, I would like to add calling on the Lord is not merely saying, "Lord, Lord"

Luk 6:46 And why call ye me, Lord, Lord, and do not the things which I say? ::THIS GOES ALONG WITH THE IDEA-->

2006-07-24 18:51:13 · 3 answers · asked by Anonymous in Religion & Spirituality

wouldn't that depress and sadden the students who feel that summer has just barely started, that they have just begun this short and brief breather from tiring and strenous work and pressure coming from school?

2006-07-24 18:50:55 · 25 answers · asked by jessicaaaaaaa 2 in Other - Society & Culture

2006-07-24 18:50:34 · 34 answers · asked by ♥♥chocolate♥♥ 1 in Religion & Spirituality

I noticed every song has that word... I'm curious to know what it means..

2006-07-24 18:49:04 · 14 answers · asked by sweetgirl78228 2 in Languages

If a clean nation is consisted by same blood-language and religion, can we have today countries of one nation habitats and is it true that multiculture countries are like ''Bustard'' childs?

2006-07-24 18:48:58 · 3 answers · asked by olaola 2 in Other - Society & Culture

Isn't banning gay marriages just a need for the Christian right to force others into their definition of the "proper" way to live?

Is that was the "pursuit of happiness" is all about?

I guess telling others how to live is what makes them happy?

2006-07-24 18:48:49 · 18 answers · asked by GobleyGook 3 in Other - Society & Culture

The existence or absence of "God" is irrelevant. The purpose of "science" is to establish grounds for all things testable and falsifiable. Whether or not "God" exists is not testable or falsifiable thus the question isn't applicable in the realm of science.

"Science" is not the enemy of Christianity or any other religion. On the other hand, religious zealots are the enemy of science only because various well-established scientific principals may cause them to question their faith.

Faith is belief. Science is knowledge. These are two entirely different principals. If your faith is true and strong, scientific postulations, findings, equations, theories, etc.........shouldn’t bother you in the least.

2006-07-24 18:47:34 · 28 answers · asked by Anonymous in Religion & Spirituality

What did you do to choose heterosexuality? Just curious because I've read on here that homosexuality is a lifestyle choice so I was wondering if heterosexuality is also a choice?

Could Christian please clarify the struggles they went thru in choosing to be straight?

2006-07-24 18:45:15 · 27 answers · asked by GobleyGook 3 in Religion & Spirituality

2006-07-24 18:42:36 · 6 answers · asked by Anonymous in Other - Society & Culture

2006-07-24 18:39:32 · 41 answers · asked by jennikay32 2 in Religion & Spirituality

why, is it a quiz that is too hard?

2006-07-24 18:38:46 · 41 answers · asked by cool nerd 4 in Religion & Spirituality

I was filling something out today and it asked if I was "Mr.", "Mrs", "Miss", or "Ms.". I always thought that "Miss" and "Ms." meant the same thing, like an unmarried woman. What is the difference?

2006-07-24 18:37:43 · 20 answers · asked by Gorgeous 5 in Languages

I am just curious.

How do Caucasion women feel about Chinese men? I mean the modern, yuppy kind? I also mean Chinese from all over the world ano not just China. What kind of impression do you have on them? Do you think they are okay or do you despise them?

2006-07-24 18:36:48 · 4 answers · asked by Anonymous in Etiquette

When?

2006-07-24 18:35:55 · 29 answers · asked by *** The Earth has Hadenough*** 7 in Religion & Spirituality

This questions for ALL religion that believes in GOD or whatever you call them.

2006-07-24 18:34:58 · 31 answers · asked by 2006flu 2 in Religion & Spirituality

2006-07-24 18:33:37 · 12 answers · asked by sovereign 2 in Religion & Spirituality

I have questions in my profile I know she answered, but they don't have her on them anywhere. Does anyone know?

2006-07-24 18:33:13 · 8 answers · asked by benbobbins 3 in Other - Society & Culture

That feeling you have is NOT God

1. A belief can trigger a feeling
2. A belief can cause excitement which causes a feeling
3. A feeling is no evidence that God exist

STOP FOOLING YOURSELVES

2006-07-24 18:32:39 · 16 answers · asked by Black Atheist 1 in Religion & Spirituality

By legal i mean legal to have sex.

P.S i'm 19, and not a perv.

2006-07-24 18:31:45 · 15 answers · asked by Anonymous in Other - Cultures & Groups

I heard on the radio today, a so-called Christian was heard saying, "Just nuke all the Arabs and let God sort them out." The announcer asked us if we had that attitude? I immediately thought, Not me, but then he said if you are thinking they should be killed because they want to kill everyone else, you have the same attitude as this man. Instead, he said how God wants to send them a message of love through us.

I want to love them, but I would like them allow me to freely express my love and belief in Christ and I will allow them to express their love and belief in their God and prophet. As long as they swear not to use terrorism, I think we could talk about anything. We could agree to disagree, but we could also agree about being loving, forgiving, without prejudice, and we could all be free to worship whomever we want.

Does anybody think this could work?

2006-07-24 18:31:15 · 18 answers · asked by mustangsilver456 3 in Religion & Spirituality

IF YOU ARE RIGHT ... CAN YOU PROVE THAT JESSUS IS SON Of GOD ..
I SUPPOSE YOU WILL SAY THAT MARY HAS NO HUSBAND .
THEREFORE JESSUS IS THE SON OF GOD ..
WHAT ABOUT ADAM WHO DO NOT HAVE FATHER AND MOTHER AS WELL . IS HE SON OF GOD TOO ..

2006-07-24 18:28:33 · 26 answers · asked by u&me 3 in Religion & Spirituality

Or is it just someone else?

2006-07-24 18:27:49 · 14 answers · asked by SADFHorde 5 in Other - Society & Culture

I was recently there myself and had a good one and was wondering what yours was.

2006-07-24 18:27:12 · 4 answers · asked by Loved By Someone Above 4 in Other - Cultures & Groups

2006-07-24 18:24:54 · 13 answers · asked by Nasir 2 in Religion & Spirituality

2006-07-24 18:24:00 · 8 answers · asked by Jay 2 in Royalty

keep in mind that this is ahypohetic question.

2006-07-24 18:23:55 · 19 answers · asked by hawkeyes 3 in Religion & Spirituality