Society & Culture - 2 August 2006

If you had YOUR WAY...who would you disallow entry into your church? No special powers here...you gotta figure out who is who on their FIRST visit. And how would you do that? What if they "slipped in undetected" and you found out later...would you make them leave then? What "proof" would you need? Is word of mouth good enough? Or is it simply not worth the risk to allow some multi-pierced, hair-colored, black-coat wearin' teenager with an attitude in for fear he might be sportin' a uzi under there and came to "deliver" you all personally?

What about the suit and tie guy with his wife, 2.5 children and mini-van? Even if he is a convicted sex offender (and yes, they can attend church legally and can be in the presence of theirs -- and sometimes others' -- children)?

2006-08-02 13:21:25 · 7 answers · asked by brussellstuff 2 in Religion & Spirituality

im wiccan acalyte but learning from books and the internet but want a few opinions on how to do things before i do them

2006-08-02 13:20:57 · 15 answers · asked by callum_collins 2 in Religion & Spirituality

I've got a lot of answers to a lot of my questions that lead me to believe that some of you are pure. Stand up and be counted here's you chance to crow!

2006-08-02 13:20:56 · 17 answers · asked by Anonymous in Other - Society & Culture

2006-08-02 13:20:28 · 14 answers · asked by Anonymous in Religion & Spirituality

St. Matthew 6:24 says
24) No man can serve two masters: for either he will hate one, and love the other; or else he will hold to the one and despise the other. Ye cannot serve God and mammon.
So what must we do to serve God. Give examples.

2006-08-02 13:19:26 · 29 answers · asked by Brother Marland H 3 in Religion & Spirituality

2006-08-02 13:18:43 · 5 answers · asked by kim 2 in Religion & Spirituality

for instance business men and there suits Is a man in a tee shirt just as professional

2006-08-02 13:16:59 · 16 answers · asked by Anonymous in Etiquette

Is it proper to send money in the envelope when declining a wedding invitation or should the gift be sent with a more formal wedding card?

2006-08-02 13:16:00 · 18 answers · asked by sheskiistoo 3 in Etiquette

That you once had and then lost, that you know you could never get it back again...no matter how much money you make or wealth you acquire.

2006-08-02 13:15:11 · 6 answers · asked by Anonymous in Other - Society & Culture

My Grandparents have told me this is true. Both of there parents died at least by 100's. it is also consider good luck , but I don't know.........what do you think?

2006-08-02 13:14:22 · 16 answers · asked by ^__^ 2 in Mythology & Folklore

Why is it that the West always portray Islam Muslims and Arabs bad when many famous muslims like Saladin and Akbar helped many non-muslims and co-existingly lived with them while the West is kind of ignorant and portray not only All muslims terrorists but Islam and its teaching itself?

2006-08-02 13:13:35 · 17 answers · asked by Suliman 3 in Religion & Spirituality

Just a slob like one of us

2006-08-02 13:13:06 · 38 answers · asked by Anonymous in Religion & Spirituality

Okay I am not trying to make anyone mad. I know religion makes people upset when questioned sometimes and I apologize incase I do upset anyone. Okay
Hell? Usually when we hear the word hell, we think burning toture and so on? Alot of agony for eternity right?
My question is when Armageddon the final battle between good an evil take place. God will the rid the world of satan and the demons right?
So, who is going to torture the people in hell after Armageddon takes place and there is no evil in the world if we are supposed to be totured for eternity?

2006-08-02 13:12:28 · 18 answers · asked by Scarlet 2 in Religion & Spirituality

We had a raft of folks over for a Lammas feast the other night and we got into an interesting discussion. The question was...

What is the difference between erotic art and pornography?

In a weird sort of way this question belongs in religion and spirituality because it seems like ones religious persuasion will have an affect on ones answer.

Pax,
Pabs

2006-08-02 13:11:50 · 17 answers · asked by Pablito 5 in Religion & Spirituality

2006-08-02 13:11:39 · 8 answers · asked by friendlyguy4ya 1 in Etiquette

In Luke 1:28, why did the archangel Gabriel greet Mary by the title "kecharitomene" which, translated from the Greek, literally means "one who has been made full of Grace" or "one who has always been full of grace"? This was BEFORE she was to be overshadowed by the Holy Spirit.

2006-08-02 13:11:32 · 8 answers · asked by Anonymous in Religion & Spirituality

is he allowed to do anything he likes on his own property or are there any kind of laws he has to adhere to?

2006-08-02 13:11:11 · 6 answers · asked by Julie H 1 in Community Service

I live in the East Bay San Fransico. and have Alot of Great Items collected from a House being sold. The Owner is living in a asst. Home now and needs a Reciept for her Taxes. Mostly Kitchen Stuff but also Cloths Womans. All is in Great Contition and clean! I need to have it picked up asap!! Need #'s to contact.

2006-08-02 13:11:01 · 3 answers · asked by rpm5150365 3 in Community Service

For me, I belive that we are the ones who hold our destinies, but God is the one who see's the future a few seconds,hours and days faster than we will experiance. Personally, I do belivive that God watches us and if we sin its never too late to ask for forgiveness. When my mind is in trouble , worried, or afraid, I pray........I notice the "Youth" today don't go to church, pray or even talk about good things about the "Lord". Do you think in the Future that many will forget about God and just trying to live life as they please?

To all people who are not under Christianity, I respect your beilives and hoping whats your point of view too.

2006-08-02 13:10:05 · 54 answers · asked by ^__^ 2 in Religion & Spirituality

Where are you now? If you had to move, to which country would that be? Why?

And what country would be your last choice?

2006-08-02 13:09:48 · 14 answers · asked by Bloed 6 in Other - Society & Culture

I'm looking for sits that focus on being an Atheist.
I've already found Atheist.org and AmericanAtheist.com but I need more.

2006-08-02 13:09:07 · 9 answers · asked by Patient Paws 5 in Religion & Spirituality

Do you know of a spell that I can use to get someone to repay money that I lent to them?

2006-08-02 13:08:52 · 10 answers · asked by Me-as-a-Tree 3 in Mythology & Folklore

2006-08-02 13:08:44 · 10 answers · asked by chris 1 in Other - Cultures & Groups

2006-08-02 13:08:12 · 1 answers · asked by Anonymous in Other - Society & Culture

coz of the pramiyds

2006-08-02 13:06:57 · 13 answers · asked by hertju 1 in Other - Society & Culture

When today in reality Milwaukee, WI is the most segregated city in the Nation and the most segregated school system in the New York City schools and the largest and most prolific skin head group(s) is in Illinois. I'm not saying the South has not had its problems but at least be honest here as Atlanta is one of the most racially diverse city in the U.S. So when you start making assumptions about an area or a people at least do so honestly and back it up with the truth. Otherwise aren't you just being bigoted?

2006-08-02 13:06:13 · 9 answers · asked by Anonymous in Other - Society & Culture

If so, how long did it take him to collect ALL of the non aquatic animals? How did he travel the ENTIRE WORLD to find ALL of them? Does it mean that all animals are inbred? And all people are too? First from Adam and Eve, then Noah? Why does Herculese and Thor seem more likely to have happened than that b.s.?

2006-08-02 13:06:02 · 39 answers · asked by Anonymous in Religion & Spirituality

2006-08-02 13:05:54 · 3 answers · asked by meistermeister 1 in Religion & Spirituality

2006-08-02 13:05:51 · 11 answers · asked by Anonymous in Other - Society & Culture

2006-08-02 13:05:07 · 8 answers · asked by friendlyguy4ya 1 in Etiquette