Society & Culture - 3 August 2006

According to the Buddha, "All things appear and disappear because of the concurrence of causes and conditions. Nothing ever exists entirely alone; everything is in relation to everything else."

This doctrine of dependent origination was a component of the Buddha's enlightenment. It's an oversimplification, but it has been formulated as "With condition A, B will occur. Without condition A, B will not occur."

This sounds like an early opening to the study of conditions that lead to change, and by extrapolation, evolutionary processes.

What role could Buddhism play in helping those who seek a spiritual life but feel pushed away by those who insist on creationist interpretations of the Bible? Is there rationality in Buddhism that Christianity lacks?

2006-08-03 02:32:58 · 4 answers · asked by NHBaritone 7 in Religion & Spirituality

A purply blue aura with a yellow halo that has a gold rim specifically. Any explanation would be appreciated.

2006-08-03 02:31:51 · 14 answers · asked by Anonymous in Religion & Spirituality

I read the bible and saw that there's many stories of incest in there, like Lot and his 2 daughters (Genesis 19:32-35), Judah and Tamar, his daughter in law (GENESIS 38: 15-18), Reuben and his step-mother (GENESIS 35:22), brother and sister (2 Samuel 13:5-14 ), Absalom with his mother (2 SAMUELS 16:22 ) and many others.

My question is these stories are mentioned in the bible with detail. Even Prophets commited incest according to the bible. So why should incest not be allowed according to the bible? What is the moral of these stories in the bible? Like what is the moral of Judah having sex with Tamar (his daughter in law) for the price of a young goat, and then Tamar getting pregnant with twins (Phares and Zarah) who became destined to become the great grand father of Jesus (Matthew 1:3)? Bastards as Jesus's great grandfather?

Can true Christians plz explain.

2006-08-03 02:31:48 · 22 answers · asked by Anonymous in Religion & Spirituality

Is this Q & A thing addictive.....

What do you think ?

2006-08-03 02:31:47 · 31 answers · asked by junio130 3 in Other - Society & Culture

I'm kind of new to this. So info is good. Rite?

2006-08-03 02:30:30 · 3 answers · asked by Anonymous in Other - Society & Culture

and what was the male (Gay) Population of Sodom?

any Idea

2006-08-03 02:30:00 · 16 answers · asked by Sarah E 1 in Religion & Spirituality

She woke up to it and just said "stop" and rolled over.

2006-08-03 02:29:40 · 11 answers · asked by Anonymous in Other - Society & Culture

I have been reading a lot about these experiences and would ask if i could have your thoughts and even personal experiences on this please?

2006-08-03 02:29:21 · 9 answers · asked by happyflamepepper 4 in Religion & Spirituality

If my elders in my family were not very respectful to me as a child, and did not model good behaviour, and my childhood had many gaps of socialization lessons -- what kind of crash course may I take so that I can learn how to trust elders and be more humble? I'm asking this only from people who come from countries where the elders are still honoured.

2006-08-03 02:29:19 · 7 answers · asked by magnamamma 5 in Etiquette

2006-08-03 02:27:04 · 17 answers · asked by Anonymous in Etiquette

2006-08-03 02:27:02 · 16 answers · asked by Anonymous in Other - Society & Culture

2006-08-03 02:26:08 · 12 answers · asked by Habesha 1 in Religion & Spirituality

so what do you think i should do you celebrate??!! i have been on it now for 2 years, and i get released today. and if you get bored, check out my 360 and tell me what you think. it is a work in progress thou, so be nice.

2006-08-03 02:25:30 · 11 answers · asked by <3King Julian :-) 4 in Other - Society & Culture

2006-08-03 02:24:23 · 8 answers · asked by Your Downfall 1 in Religion & Spirituality

How many poor folks do you know who live better than you? I see so many people on the side of the road with signs saying will work for food. I have handed them applications to different jobs like, McDonalds, Wendys, etc.. Are they really wanting a job or just a hand out? I think America is lazy and wants hand outs. There is many I know who are driving better cars than we do, and eat steaks alot cause they have food stamps. I dont know one pastor in my community who drives a Cadaliac. I think the person who asked that must watch to much tv.

2006-08-03 02:24:04 · 18 answers · asked by Anonymous in Religion & Spirituality

2006-08-03 02:21:39 · 13 answers · asked by berto 1 in Other - Society & Culture

2006-08-03 02:21:30 · 30 answers · asked by fame4000 3 in Religion & Spirituality

I personally do not believe in interracial marriage, but that does not mean that it should be illegal. Just because a group of people (Christians for example) do not believe in gay marriage does not mean that it should be illegal either. It is not fair to homosexuals that just because a group of people do not agree with their decision, that they may not be allowed to get married. There are plenty of people who don't agree with interracial marriage, but it is allowed. To me, that is a double standard. Thought and opinions?

2006-08-03 02:21:08 · 24 answers · asked by Anonymous in Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, and Transgender

I know some of you must have some thoughts and cogitations on this ...:

http://answers.yahoo.com/question/index;_ylt=ArCS3iz0dxo.kFMBW5PSPrrsy6IX?qid=20060803053351AAmC6ts

2006-08-03 02:19:47 · 5 answers · asked by Anonymous in Religion & Spirituality

Note: I am a student but don't like to be a student. But I am sure when I am 40, I will miss the life I had as a student. Which tense should I use? Should I use two just because I am still a student now? Or should I use one just because one day I won't be a student anymore. Do you see my point?
One: One day I will miss the time I had as a student.
Two: One day I will miss the time I have as a student.

2006-08-03 02:19:10 · 10 answers · asked by immonen33 1 in Languages

I believe miracles (big and small) do happen everyday: such as the birth of a child, being alive, healthy and breathing, etc. Please share your experiences.

2006-08-03 02:17:29 · 16 answers · asked by ???*.Catarina.*??? 2 in Religion & Spirituality

2006-08-03 02:16:22 · 26 answers · asked by basisdnb 1 in Languages

2006-08-03 02:15:45 · 18 answers · asked by sim 1 in Mythology & Folklore

I was swimming pretty far from shore in Pensacola, FL and a wild dolphin came up to me and started nudging at my hands and feet. It was a very special interaction and left me changed for the better. Anyone else ever have an experience like this?

2006-08-03 02:15:42 · 5 answers · asked by a_delphic_oracle 6 in Religion & Spirituality

If ALL the worlds religions are right and the rest of them are wrong, is it time to ban the external voicing of any religion? If you went to church or sat on a rug for your own benefit then thats fine. But to be allowed to argue about the unprovable in public?
If you need religion, why cant you just keep it to yourself?

2006-08-03 02:15:30 · 17 answers · asked by andy2kbaker 3 in Religion & Spirituality

I don't mean that Jesus didn't live 20 centuries ago, but I just wish to know the scientific proofs found about his life.

Please tell me what you refer to in your reply. Thx! :-)

2006-08-03 02:14:43 · 26 answers · asked by Axel ∇ 5 in Religion & Spirituality

Can anyone help me explain its-
1.Countries of origin
2.Historical figures and events
3.Central Beliefs
4.Nature of God
5.Texts
6.Ritual and practices
7.Ethics and morality

2006-08-03 02:12:34 · 13 answers · asked by **LIBERTY** 1 in Religion & Spirituality

Examples:
What does it mean if someone says they
-Believe in God?
-Believe in UFO's?
-Believe in themselves?
-Believe in evolution?
-Believe in Science?
-Believe in kindness?

And when someone says that everyone 'believes in' something, in which sense do they mean? To believe something exists or to believe that something is good? Or to believe that you should devote your life to something?

How is it distinguished from 'believing that'--as in believing that the earth is spherical?

People say they 'believe in' things all the time and never really explain what they mean. So what do you think?

2006-08-03 02:12:16 · 5 answers · asked by mikayla_starstuff 5 in Religion & Spirituality

Lots of youngsters like to take the p out of old people but I saw a group of them run to help an old man who tripped up and his shopping went everywhere. They gathered all the apples and milk and stuff, helped him up and made sure he all right before they left. I hust wanted to tell old people that.

2006-08-03 02:12:02 · 31 answers · asked by Spotlight 5 in Other - Society & Culture

see what will happen if you digg to deep!?

2006-08-03 02:11:32 · 3 answers · asked by beantown10955 3 in Religion & Spirituality