Society & Culture - 31 July 2006

I know it says you aren't supposed to judge others in the bible, I need the actual verse. Anyone know? Thanks

2006-07-31 06:34:06 · 10 answers · asked by Mithrandir_black 4 in Religion & Spirituality

1.Satan represents indulgence instead of abstinence!
2. Satan represents vital existence instead of spiritual pipe dreams!
3. Satan represents undefiled wisdom instead of hypocritical self-deceit!
4. Satan represents kindness to those who deserve it instead of love wasted on ingrates!
5. Satan represents vengeance instead of turning the other cheek!
6. Satan represents responsibility to the responsible instead of concern for psychic vampires!
7. Satan represents man as just another animal, sometimes better, more often worse than those that walk on all-fours, who, because of his “divine spiritual and intellectual development,” has become the most vicious animal of all!
8. Satan represents all of the so-called sins, as they all lead to physical, mental, or emotional gratification!

2006-07-31 06:33:34 · 33 answers · asked by wittster 3 in Religion & Spirituality

5:14 Is any among you sick? Let him call for the elders of the assembly,
and let them pray over him, anointing him with oil in the name of the Lord,
5:15 and the prayer of faith will heal him who is sick, and the Lord will raise him up.

James 5:14-15

2006-07-31 06:33:08 · 25 answers · asked by 自由思想家 3 in Religion & Spirituality

2006-07-31 06:33:07 · 22 answers · asked by monkeypower777 2 in Religion & Spirituality

So what's every one doing for Lammas? I'm not really celebrating so to speak, but I'm casting a communication spell for myself to help me to explain how I feel when I see my counsillor (I've got anxiety issues). It was given to me a while ago from a friend, but I've been waiting until my first appointment to cast it. Still, I'll probably still bake some bread tomorrow to make the whole thing seem a bit more Lammasy! Let me know what you're doing?

ALSO, IF YOU'RE NOT PAGAN, WICCAN, OR FOLLOW ANYTHING OF THIS NATURE, OR PLAN ON CRITIZING MINE OR SOMEONE ELSES' BELIEFS, THEN PLEASE DO NOT LEAVE A MESSAGE - SOME OF THE THINGS PEOPLE SAY ARE REALLY OFFENSIVE. THANK YOU ;-)

2006-07-31 06:32:26 · 18 answers · asked by Anonymous in Religion & Spirituality

Isn't it a requirement of believing in God that you have to take a leap of faith? How almighty could any God possibly be if you could prove or disprove His/Her existence with science or philosophy?

I would prefer that you not quote any scripture, I am well acquainted with many holy writings thank you very much. I also would prefer that you treat this as a thought-provoking discussion rather than an opportunity to convert. Thanks.

2006-07-31 06:31:25 · 10 answers · asked by BabyBear 4 in Religion & Spirituality

between Jews, Catholics and Christians?

2006-07-31 06:31:13 · 7 answers · asked by K 3 in Religion & Spirituality

I don't see it like I do with Gay men and straight women. I'm sure not all Lesbians think every straight man wants to see you and whoever doing what you do? Thats just a generalization. my natural inclincation as a straight man is. There is a line drawn between the two of us IE straight men and Gay women. Is there? I would assume we'd get along fine but does our testorone vs your version of it clash or what?

2006-07-31 06:31:02 · 8 answers · asked by Anonymous in Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, and Transgender

They can move in next to Bush!!!

2006-07-31 06:30:58 · 38 answers · asked by theagitator@sbcglobal.net 2 in Religion & Spirituality

2006-07-31 06:30:41 · 15 answers · asked by Axel ∇ 5 in Religion & Spirituality

lest anyone boast? What sacrifice is for the remission of our sins?

2006-07-31 06:30:38 · 4 answers · asked by t a m i l 6 in Religion & Spirituality

I should've known it was too good to be true

2006-07-31 06:29:53 · 15 answers · asked by lachiquitabonita1988 1 in Languages

I know that there are people who can't take no for an answer.

In my opinion, people should sometimes(not always) take no for an answer. These people need to understand that others have their own limits, especially emergencies.

I think that saying no is very useful because it frees oneself from a lot of stress, overcommittment, anger, frustration, sadness, guilt, and regret. I mean saying "no" in a polite and non-offensive way.

My question is....
Why won't they accept "no"?

2006-07-31 06:29:06 · 5 answers · asked by caltam84 3 in Other - Society & Culture

It's up to you to prove that god does exist

If you can't prove the tooth fairy doesn't exist, Does that mean she does exist?

2006-07-31 06:28:12 · 22 answers · asked by Black Atheist 1 in Religion & Spirituality

Any christian guys here? where I live, there's few. Are you fully devoted, including abstinence until marriage, or are you on the fence? I'd like to know what Christian Guys think.

2006-07-31 06:28:10 · 10 answers · asked by Blonde ambition 1 in Religion & Spirituality

I know that it is in the New Testament, and later in the verse I think it says that we are aliens in a foreign land. I just can't remember where it's found. It sounds like something Paul or Peter would have said,but I can't find anything. Any help is greatly appreciated.

2006-07-31 06:27:09 · 14 answers · asked by silmarwen_legolas 1 in Religion & Spirituality

2006-07-31 06:26:43 · 25 answers · asked by beardedoctopus 4 in Religion & Spirituality

WHY DON'T THE JEWS SACRIFICE ANIMALS ANYMORE?

2006-07-31 06:26:42 · 24 answers · asked by Anonymous in Religion & Spirituality

Or their own, for that matter?

Using human sheilds of non-combatants was also a Saddam Huisein tactic. Will Hezbollah apologize for keeping thier own people hostage?

2006-07-31 06:25:58 · 26 answers · asked by Anonymous in Religion & Spirituality

2006-07-31 06:25:57 · 16 answers · asked by Anonymous in Mythology & Folklore

What was the first thing Adam and Eve realized when they ate the forbidden fruit?

2006-07-31 06:25:56 · 38 answers · asked by pretty_brown_eyes 6 in Religion & Spirituality

2006-07-31 06:25:07 · 9 answers · asked by Anonymous in Etiquette

2006-07-31 06:24:52 · 6 answers · asked by Kojo322 1 in Other - Society & Culture

I've been dating the same man for 2 years. We're in the stage in our relationship where we're looking towards our future together. I am Lutheran and I consider my religion to be extremely important to me. My boyfriend was raised Catholic and since his mom died when he was 17, he has drifted away from church and God. I've tried talking to him about it and he thinks he isn't ready yet to go back to church. I'm frustrated because we've talked about getting married, and he knows that I want my kids to be raised in church, baptized Lutheran and have a dad that will share and raise them in a Christian enviroment. I pray for him every night and I have been for 2 years now, but I'm afraid that it's just not going to work for him, he won't even try to talk about it with me. He says he does believe in God, but I want someone who will share my faith with me for the rest of my life. i love him so much, but I'm becoming more and more insecure about us?? Any advice??

2006-07-31 06:24:51 · 19 answers · asked by Anonymous in Religion & Spirituality

Many times the answers I get are "Jesus is truth" or "Trust in God" or "God works in mysterious ways". The majority of the time these answers do not even fit the question asked. Is it too much to ask that rather than get parroted back the same old statements on a repeated basis we get thought out answers? There are many believers that do this, but there are more that just use the same old rhetoric.

2006-07-31 06:24:46 · 6 answers · asked by Anonymous in Religion & Spirituality

I have broken off my relationships with EVERY WOMAN who has ever passed gas, even in her sleep, and all these women were otherwise perfect (beautiful face and body, educated, kind, generous, considerate etc.). What about you?

2006-07-31 06:24:41 · 16 answers · asked by rogue_philosopher_69 1 in Other - Society & Culture

If not, then why not?

2006-07-31 06:24:24 · 5 answers · asked by Anonymous in Religion & Spirituality

I've seen alot of Christian bashing and I don't understand why the hatred for them is so strong. Tell me your view please. Serious answers only please. Thank you.

2006-07-31 06:23:54 · 20 answers · asked by tessababyboo 2 in Religion & Spirituality

There is a story told by most Muslim scholars about prophet Muhammed had an argument with his companions about what should they do with the captives of war (Badr Battle) and he finally decided to release them for ransom (money). The story tells that god did not agree on what prophet Muhammed did and he revealed a verse [8:67] that says no prophet would release any war captives until he has thoroughly subdued the whole earth and killed all pagans first!

That story makes me think of two questions:
1- Was it appropriate from prophet Muhammed to release captives of war for ransom (money)? was not this exactly what pirates used to do? Does this fit a prophet with wonderful teachings?
2- How come god orders Muslims to kill pagans and not to capture (or free) them? Should not god be more tolerant and leave it to people to accept Islam or not?

2006-07-31 06:23:21 · 9 answers · asked by Bionimetiket 2 in Religion & Spirituality

EEEWWE you people are disturbing on so many levels. Blood sacrifices? again, your God is gorey and so are you.

2006-07-31 06:22:45 · 19 answers · asked by Anonymous in Religion & Spirituality