Society & Culture - 11 August 2006

2006-08-11 01:48:20 · 13 answers · asked by Mr Toooo Sexy 6 in Religion & Spirituality

In our Judeo-Christian society, the documents collectively known as the Bible serve as the primary guide on most issues. It is interesting that many Christians take literally the references to homosexual acts, while interpreting other text with great flexibility. One person reported listening to a nationally-known woman speak in her campaign against homosexuality. She spent quite a bit of time quoting impressively from Leviticus. The listener accepted much of what the speaker said until he realized that, by Levitical standards, the crusader herself had broken many biblical laws – she spoke in church (1 Corinthians 14:34), she taught men (1 Timothy 2:12), she was wearing a dress made of cotton and polyester (Deuteronomy 22:11), and others of which he was probably unaware.

What does the Bible really say about homosexuality? Actually, very little. Most significantly, Jesus said nothing at all. Considering the relatively small amount of attention the Bible pays to the subject, we must ask ourselves why this is such a volatile issue. Other subjects about which the scriptures say a great deal (e.g. judgment, pride, hypocrisy) receive much less passionate attention. Before looking at specific passages, it is important to note that everyone understands the scriptures based on, and through, the light of what they have been taught. The Bible was not written in a cultural void, and many of its instructions and laws are simply classified as less relevant today (e.g. prohibition against eating pork).

Nowhere does the Bible actually address the idea of persons being lesbian or gay. The statements are, without exception, directed to certain homosexual acts. Early writers had no understanding of homosexuality as a psychosexual orientation. That truth is a relatively recent discovery. The biblical authors were referring to homosexual acts performed by persons they assumed were heterosexuals.

2006-08-11 01:48:02 · 15 answers · asked by ☺Everybody still loves Chris!♥▼© 6 in Religion & Spirituality

ok, so she has been working the total opposite hours i work, so when she come home im sleep, when i wake up she sleep. i felt i needed attention, so i called my ex one day. we were just talking, im telling her how much i love my gf blah blah. well that turned into more of an intimate convo. and she saw it. now its like she doesnt trust me at alll now. i didnt di anything other then talk. i had the chance to go there with her, but i didnt. so what can i say to prove it was just all talk???????

2006-08-11 01:47:26 · 14 answers · asked by lez_fem69 2 in Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, and Transgender

I mean 'Khane ke liye Jina Ya Jineke liye Khana' which is true.

2006-08-11 01:47:26 · 13 answers · asked by Hiren 1 in Other - Society & Culture

2006-08-11 01:47:23 · 14 answers · asked by Anonymous in Royalty

2006-08-11 01:47:22 · 6 answers · asked by 100Hertz 2 in Religion & Spirituality

Specially due to the pathetic state of woman in their region, and all of Caste related politics going on.But Amitabh Bachchann is from UP!

2006-08-11 01:45:56 · 17 answers · asked by ishaagarwall 1 in Other - Society & Culture

Hold on a minute If Adam and Eve were the start of mankind and christians and muslims both believe we came from Adam and Eve why are we fighting amongst ourselves.
So give your views on this, Coz I can't figure out why we both believe practicly the same but are ready to kill one another.

2006-08-11 01:45:16 · 37 answers · asked by Osh Aka Oisinmagic 3 in Religion & Spirituality

among those speaking in tongues is pencostal, babtist,catholics and methodists. If holy spirit would guide you to the truth then why do they all do it? I mean that doesn't make any sense.
This one report said that it is characteristic of pencostal and
voodoo religions in Africa? So how does that lead you to Christ?

2006-08-11 01:44:54 · 14 answers · asked by Anonymous in Religion & Spirituality

I am a Christian and do not believe it. I just wanted to know how are the Muslims are deceived by that false claim. How can sex with numerous women be a sin here on earth, then be acceptable and rewarded in heaven? It not mentioned in the bible,so it cannot be both!

2006-08-11 01:42:21 · 14 answers · asked by isbros 3 in Religion & Spirituality

Please share a serious answer for the question and pick out an example from the area, state or country u are from..........

2006-08-11 01:42:11 · 5 answers · asked by doable_rods 5 in Other - Cultures & Groups

2006-08-11 01:42:07 · 16 answers · asked by 100Hertz 2 in Religion & Spirituality

2006-08-11 01:41:22 · 18 answers · asked by Anonymous in Religion & Spirituality

I haven't had so much fun since tights were invented!!

2006-08-11 01:37:33 · 36 answers · asked by Anonymous in Other - Society & Culture

I don't know how to make this question more clearer. But, is it actually possible to speak to a person for more than ten minutes - and not remember the colour of their skin?? All you can remember is the language you used and the content of what you spoke about and the rest you cannot recall. Is this possible???

2006-08-11 01:37:29 · 33 answers · asked by RealArsenalFan 4 in Other - Cultures & Groups

according to an article in today's daily mail, they might?

2006-08-11 01:35:13 · 18 answers · asked by Anonymous in Other - Society & Culture

he's been the target of all my anger and the cause of all my misery for months now

2006-08-11 01:34:55 · 37 answers · asked by overseas and broke 2 in Religion & Spirituality

2006-08-11 01:33:30 · 8 answers · asked by Pravallika 2 in Other - Society & Culture

2006-08-11 01:33:18 · 14 answers · asked by Anonymous in Religion & Spirituality

I am grateful that my loved ones are safe and I am okay. I have enough to eat and a place to live. I have friends and the sun is shining. I have a job. I am drinking a really good cup of coffee. What are you grateful for today?

2006-08-11 01:32:33 · 37 answers · asked by Theresa Rose 2 in Religion & Spirituality

think whites are:
1.are ugly,but they think they have nice bods
2.hairy
3.rude
4.stupid
5.annoying
6.evil
7.manipulative
8.they make sick
.greedy
10.weak
11.needy for:
a.friends
b.power
12.very effeminate
13.lustful

2006-08-11 01:32:25 · 64 answers · asked by Anonymous in Other - Cultures & Groups

This is how I try to do it:

Take time to think...
it is the source of power.
Take time to play...
it is the secret of perpetual youth.
Take time to read...
it is the fountain of wisdom.
Take time to pray...
it is the greatest power on earth.
Take time to love and be loved...
it is a God-given privilege.
Take time to be friendly...
it is the road to happiness.
Take time to laugh...
it is the music of the soul.
Take time to give...
it is too short a day to be selfish.
Take time to work...
it is the price of success.
Take time to do charity...
it is the key to heaven.


Let's take it one day at a time.

Peace and Love

2006-08-11 01:32:20 · 4 answers · asked by digilook 2 in Religion & Spirituality

Does your philosophy stipulate that the universe is nothing more than a collection of matter and energy, and that everything is explained as just chemical processes including life and human consciousness, or does it encompass more than that? I'm not trying to debate anything. I'm just curious as to what you believe about the nature of the universe.

Theists are also welcome to chime in, but please stick to answering the question at hand only. Thanks in advance.

2006-08-11 01:31:56 · 10 answers · asked by Ѕємι~Мαđ ŠçїєŋŧιѕТ 6 in Religion & Spirituality

2006-08-11 01:30:33 · 26 answers · asked by Anonymous in Religion & Spirituality

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2006-08-11 01:29:21 · 26 answers · asked by Anonymous in Christmas

I know she kind of disgraced herself, but we all make mistakes. And, as the head of the church, should the queen show some christian foregiveness? OK she may be different, but vive la difference! And does Andrew still love her?

2006-08-11 01:29:21 · 15 answers · asked by Anonymous in Royalty

Did you experience something similar in your life?

2006-08-11 01:28:22 · 19 answers · asked by hitmejust1nce 1 in Other - Society & Culture

1. Does money make happy? Or is happiness defined by other things?

2. Money only makes happy because it is "necessary" in life/to live.

2006-08-11 01:28:22 · 44 answers · asked by Anonymous in Other - Society & Culture

2006-08-11 01:28:07 · 17 answers · asked by Anonymous in Other - Cultures & Groups

2006-08-11 01:26:58 · 11 answers · asked by Anonymous in Etiquette