Society & Culture - 4 August 2006

I'm getting a tattoo, and i want the tatto to be dark, somthing unknown to most, and for it to have meaning. Its going to be in hieroglyphics, to give it more originality. Any comments would be apprciative!!

2006-08-04 14:22:23 · 1 answers · asked by Anonymous in Mythology & Folklore

El-Shaddai - Almighty God
"Let everything that has breath praise the Lord." Psalm 150:6

"Praise The Lord! Praise The Lord, O my soul! I will praise The Lord as long as I live; I will sing praises to my God while I have being." (Psalm 146:1-2 RSV)
"Praise The Lord! For it is good to sing praises to our God; for He is gracious, and a song of praise is seemly. The Lord builds up Jerusalem; He gathers the outcasts of Israel. He heals the brokenhearted, and binds up their wounds. He determines the number of the stars, He gives to all of them their names." (Psalm 147-1-4 RSV)

"Praise The Lord! Praise The Lord from the heavens, praise Him in the heights! Praise Him, all His angels, praise Him, all His host! Praise Him, sun and moon, praise Him, all you shining stars!" (Psalm 148:1-3 RSV)

Baruch atah Adonai Eloheynu
melech ha-olam
ha-motzi lechen min ha-eretz

2006-08-04 14:22:13 · 9 answers · asked by Anonymous in Religion & Spirituality

2006-08-04 14:21:57 · 20 answers · asked by Whitey 2 in Other - Society & Culture

Well i havent but i know someone who has they describe it as "they take all your energy out of you, which makes you feel tried"? Is it true?

2006-08-04 14:21:07 · 32 answers · asked by Anonymous in Mythology & Folklore

Yes or no? Explain?

2006-08-04 14:21:06 · 3 answers · asked by SS 1 in Religion & Spirituality

2006-08-04 14:21:05 · 15 answers · asked by Anonymous in Other - Cultures & Groups

2006-08-04 14:21:01 · 38 answers · asked by oh kate! 6 in Mythology & Folklore

I have tried LSD, Mushrooms and Peyote several times and many of my experiences could be classified as spiritual in nature.

Being part Native American, I got involved with these substances after learning about my families heritage and ancient religious practices. I admit I have also used these substances in a recreational fashion.

I am curious to hear from others who have experienced the same thing and if the experiences have strengthened or weakened your spiritual beliefs..particularly Christian folk.

My experiences brought me to the conclusion that western religions are a complete fabrication by man and has no basis in reality. I have however gained a respect for the way our brains work. Everyone should obliterate reality at least one time in their life.

2006-08-04 14:20:45 · 11 answers · asked by Anonymous in Religion & Spirituality

I've seen a couple of questions about why atheists ask questions here? Is there some reason that this forum would exclude certain ideals, for lack of a better word?

2006-08-04 14:20:22 · 9 answers · asked by mightyart 2 in Religion & Spirituality

When He says “come up hither”, in Revelation 4:1. But you can't find the word "rapture" in the Bible? Ah, but I can in the Catholic Bible. In the Latin Vulgate by Jerome who when he got to I Thessalonians 4:17 talks about the dead in Christ rising first and then we which are alive and remain shall be caught up with the dead to meet the Lord in the air. And there he used the word “rapiamore” – which is “raptured”. BUT THE SECOND COMING AND RAPTURE ONLY CAN HAPPEN AFTER THE YEAR 2000, WHY?...BECAUSE...GOD CREATED THE WORLD IN 6 DAYS AND RESTED ON THE SEVENTH, A DAY IN GODS EYES IS LIKE A THOUSAND YEARS...WHICH MEANS THAT CHRIST WILL RETURN AFTER 6 DAYS OR 6 THOUSAND YEARS...FROM ADAM UNTIL CHRIST- FOUR THOUSAND YEARS OR 4 DAYS
CHRIST TO YEAR 2000- TWO THOUSAND YEARS OR 2 DAYS
SO THAT WOULD EQUAL 6 DAYS AND COULD GO ANYWHERE FROM THE YEAR 2000- 20012..And the final year of the millennial week would be the 1000 year reign of Christ with the saints..= THE 7TH DAY OR 7,000 YEARS

2006-08-04 14:20:11 · 10 answers · asked by justin 1 in Religion & Spirituality

how do we know its the only way? what if another religion is the right way? and if god loves us so much, than why does he allow sin and pain in the world? and why do some people worship the devil?

2006-08-04 14:18:29 · 14 answers · asked by Anonymous in Religion & Spirituality

I'm a liberal Christian, in the sense that I do not adhere to any particular denomination, because I've seen the brain washing effects of organized religion first hand. Therefore, I do not practice what I believe just because the doctrine of the church I go to states it.

Now, with that being said, I admit that I once had some prejudice feelings towards homosexuals in the past. I won't lie to you or myself. The issue I'm most focused on is gay marriage. Homosexuals can have a marriage ceremony anytime they would like, they would just not be accepted as legally married. Here are my thoughts on that. I've recently realized that it's senseless and ignorant for me to automatically choose to deny friendship to a person, simply because they are gay. After all, it doesn't affect me in any way. So, I'm tired of Christianity=unacceptance. I have friends that are gay, and it hasn't bothered me. But about gay marriage, I thought I might be able to shed some light as to why society doesn't...

2006-08-04 14:18:23 · 11 answers · asked by Rockstar 6 in Other - Society & Culture

They turn their noses up at black and white films and miss out on lots of great music. I loved old stuff when I was a kid, but today's youth seems to hate it.

2006-08-04 14:17:29 · 6 answers · asked by the_mojo_wire 3 in Other - Society & Culture

Why do all the religions' leaders have funny hats, think about this: Catholics, Jews, Indians, Zulus, and Cowboys...

2006-08-04 14:16:40 · 13 answers · asked by SlapADog 4 in Religion & Spirituality

2006-08-04 14:16:16 · 4 answers · asked by Boulos 1 in Religion & Spirituality

Why does it seem that more people in America are more depressed, mentally ill, or on medication than any other country. I have friends from different countries and they have made this comment before, but I never payed attention until recently and now I see where they are coming from.

WOW!!! It is kind of creepy!

2006-08-04 14:16:09 · 10 answers · asked by Nikki 2 in Other - Society & Culture

Heterosexual ,then bisexual ,then in a relationship with a man for many years and now not knowing what he wants or what he is ,he is trying to change his life.Is that possible and how can someone help him?

2006-08-04 14:15:49 · 30 answers · asked by Mac 3 in Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, and Transgender

im a goth (a real one not some dork who cries and shops at hot topic) i just what to know how what you guys think

2006-08-04 14:15:32 · 14 answers · asked by Doomsday 3 in Other - Cultures & Groups

Im sorry to any of you gays out here tonight,but until two people of the same sex can create an offspring of there DNA im against gay marriage.Because if the whole world turned gay,who would be around to reproduce? Everyone would just die off one by one till no one on this planet is left. Thats why man and woman are designed to be together because they create babies. Untill a sperm and a sperm and an egg and a egg can create a baby,my word is final. But that could never happen until hell freezes over or till the cows come home.In other words that could never happen.

2006-08-04 14:15:08 · 49 answers · asked by Anonymous in Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, and Transgender

2006-08-04 14:15:06 · 43 answers · asked by Mana 5 in Religion & Spirituality

2006-08-04 14:14:05 · 1 answers · asked by rehena s 1 in Community Service

I am not talking about only one denomination or style of worship. I am speaking of accepting that we are all part of the Christian Community. Can we not accept that although we have our differences we are ONE in CHRIST? I truly hope and pray so.
Peace Be With You,
Debra

2006-08-04 14:13:12 · 17 answers · asked by Debra M. Wishing Peace To All 7 in Religion & Spirituality

Seriously, not to make fun or anything, but someone told me that Noah, I think, lived for 700 years or something. Do people really believe that?

2006-08-04 14:12:18 · 43 answers · asked by mightyart 2 in Religion & Spirituality

2006-08-04 14:12:08 · 27 answers · asked by Mitchell B 4 in Religion & Spirituality

have you ever been on the dreamscape? what happened while you were there. serious answers only please

2006-08-04 14:10:51 · 2 answers · asked by storm_magus3 2 in Mythology & Folklore

Alcoholics Anonymous is about abstaining from the use of drugs. Alcohol is a drug... If alcohol is an addictive drug and AAers profess to be clean from drugs and addiction, why then do they profusely all smoke cigarettes before and after their cult like meetings? I am a "new comer" and wish to be accepted. I said that I believe in their god. Should I start smoking cigarettes too? Do I have to love Clancy as well?

2006-08-04 14:09:54 · 20 answers · asked by Anonymous in Other - Cultures & Groups

2006-08-04 14:09:53 · 17 answers · asked by Doomsday 3 in Other - Society & Culture

i have reason to believe that i have lived more than one life. i have knowledge of times and places i shouldn't have. i have memories of event's not of this lifetime. my husband has them too. is it possible?

2006-08-04 14:09:32 · 15 answers · asked by storm_magus3 2 in Mythology & Folklore

Each of us will one day wake up in our bed, and not go back to sleep in it.

Why? Because we'll have died that day.

If you don't believe me, ask anyone born before 1890. Oh wait, you can't, because they're DEAD!

I'm not putting down those who believe in the Rapture, but aren't you more afraid of the day your heart will stop beating, and you'll lose feeling in your body, from your feet, and slowly right on up to your eyes? Just like Socrates (and others) described?

That's enough of a rapture in my book. . .who really cares about the rest of the world. . .what did they ever do for ANY of us?

Does anyone else believe that even if the rapture is a fact, death is a far, far more relevant fact for each of us to prepare for?

If you disagree, tell me this: If I die tonight, what will a Rapture next month do for me?

Thanks in advance!

I wasn't hostile to you, show me the same courtesy.

2006-08-04 14:09:28 · 18 answers · asked by ThatGuy 4 in Religion & Spirituality

I grew up in a small town. About 10,000 in habitants. In this town we had many different peoples and cultures. Among us we had a smattering of Jews. As a group these Jews were probably the most respected of all. Why? Because they were hard-working, helpful, intelligent, tolerant and generally an example to the others. When I got older I went to high school in a bigger city where there a small group of Jews too. I became close friends with one of them and I can honestly say that he taught me many good things. Gentle things. Not in a sissy way, but in a manly way. (He died in his twenties of multiple schlerosis, which was NOT FAIR) One thing I remember very clearly is that he once took on three of the 'school bullies' single-handedly, and after a battle that Rambo could not win, beat the living sh*t out of them.
Then I went to university in a big city, and there they were. More gentle, cultured, nice, honest people.

2006-08-04 14:06:19 · 13 answers · asked by Anonymous in Other - Cultures & Groups