Society & Culture - 19 August 2006

Is there a probability that they were mentally handicapped?

2006-08-19 14:09:38 · 9 answers · asked by ? 6 in Religion & Spirituality

Who country haven't unlegaly economy, drugs, prostitutes, thefts, murders...

2006-08-19 14:08:55 · 31 answers · asked by Denicia 6 in Other - Society & Culture

or the "restroom"? or the "bathroom"? or the "dunny"? or the "lav"? anything else?

2006-08-19 14:08:06 · 15 answers · asked by lisa s 2 in Other - Society & Culture

He wouldn't be able to do anything to you, and you could humiliate him and stuff.

2006-08-19 14:06:04 · 16 answers · asked by Suit of Flames 2 in Etiquette

Africans in America, and African Americans, and Black people why do we all seemingly have issues with one another? Why does it seem like we don't like one another? Why do African people seem to segregate themselves even from Black Americans? And why do black Americans feel it necessary to demean everyone, including Africans? Whats up with this hate within the ethnicity?

2006-08-19 14:05:50 · 11 answers · asked by strong_beautifulqueen 2 in Other - Cultures & Groups

2006-08-19 14:05:42 · 6 answers · asked by Anonymous in Other - Society & Culture

2006-08-19 14:05:08 · 22 answers · asked by Anonymous in Religion & Spirituality

2006-08-19 14:04:38 · 32 answers · asked by klunk 3 in Religion & Spirituality

a). Let them out
b). Give them the "straight ahead," effectively ignoring them
c). Give them the finger and say "baa-haa-haaaa, you're stuck!

2006-08-19 14:02:48 · 20 answers · asked by Suit of Flames 2 in Etiquette

For history shows man is wicked, and man is good.
For science shows creation is wicked, and creation is good.
For religion shows everything is wicked, and everything is good.

Why destroy everything we have created?

2006-08-19 14:01:50 · 33 answers · asked by Anonymous in Religion & Spirituality

It's for a class project. Links to good sources will be greatly appreciated. Thank you in advance for your time.

2006-08-19 13:59:57 · 10 answers · asked by Keyring 7 in Religion & Spirituality

"Do you think you are going to go to Heaven when you die?"






The Good News - How to be saved from Hell. Answer

How do you know the Bible is true? Answer


Response to 'Do you think you are going to go to Heaven?' How does your response compare?

* Yes (55%)
* Hope so - Not sure (35%)
* Going to hell (4%)
* There is no heaven (6%)

If you know you are going to Hell, or if you deny there is any Heaven or Hell, we strongly urge you to consider your situation very carefully. We are convinced that Hell is a very real place. See why, and learn why you will want to avoid it at all costs. We know the topic is unpleasant, but this issue is much too important to ignore.

* Is there an actual place called “Hell”?
* Why was Hell made?
* Is there anyone in Hell today?
* Will there literally be a burning fire in Hell?
* What should you be willing to do to stay out of Hell?
* How can a God of love send anybody to Hell?
* What if I don't believe in Hell?

Beware, although most people say “yes” or “I think so” when asked “Are you going to Heaven?”, many are sadly incorrect about their ultimate destination. Most believe they qualify for Heaven because of one of the following wrong reasons.

I'm basically a good person "I'm basically a good person" (60%)
When you say you believe you are a pretty decent person, keep in mind that it is because you are comparing yourself on man's scale, not on God's. If you compare yourself to Hitler or Charles Manson, certainly you seem to be "good". But what if you compared yourself to Mother Teresa? Most people fall somewhere in the middle of these two extremes.

The Bible teaches that no one is good (Romans 3:10). Not you. Not me. Not Mother Teresa. Not the Catholic saints. Not even the Prophets God sent to earth in centuries past. Only God is good. (Luke 18:18-20)

Do you realize that it is impossible for a good, holy, perfect, truthful God to have in His presence anyone who has even made one mistake? Since that is the case, we have a problem: how can we come to live with a Holy God?

I haven't harmed anybody "I've never hurt anyone" (2% response)
Are you sure you've never hurt anyone? Have you considered the things you speak to others? Jesus warns in Matthew 5:21-22 that even being unjustly angry with someone puts you in danger of judgment. Also, how many people have you hurt because of things you failed to do?

I try to keep the 10 Commandments "I've tried to keep the 10 Commandments" (5%)
First, take a look at this before answering:
What does God expect of me?

Now can you honestly say you've never lied--even a "little white lie"? Never stolen--even just a paper clip? Perhaps you've never committed adultery in the physical act, but did you know that Jesus said that lusting after someone is the same to God?

If you've broken even just one law one time, that makes you a lawbreaker. If you will listen, your own conscience will tell you that you are certainly a law breaker.
See: Am I good enough for heaven?

I go to church "I go to church" (8%)
Going to church is a good thing. (See >> Why should Christians go to church? and >> How can I find a good church?) But if you think that just going to church is good enough to earn your way to heaven, take a look at Romans 3:27 and Ephesians 2:8. These passages are clear that nothing we can do on earth (like trying to go to church to gain merit with God) can make us righteous in His never-failing sight.

Jesus had strong words for the Pharisees of His day. They tried to merit favor with God by acting religious. But Jesus called them "a brood of vipers". See also Matthew 9:11, 12:39, 16:1-4; Luke 7:39, 18:11.

I believe in God "I believe in God" (10%)
Perhaps you think that belief in God is good enough to get you to heaven. But consider this: since Satan and his demons believe that God is real, does that mean they too will be in heaven? (James 2:19) See also Romans 1:20.

I've done the best I could "I've done the best I could" (15%)
Maybe you have tried to do the right thing for the most part. You've made some mistakes, and if God weighs your good deeds vs. your bad deeds, you hope you will come out ok. Again, we have the problem that if you have only sinned once in your life, you've still broken God's law and are a lawbreaker. God sees our righteousness as "filthy rags". When we think of God's standard of holiness, we don't even come close! (See >> How good is good enough?)

We have all broken God's laws and stand guilty before a holy God.

Just as a human judge must enforce justice and punish evildoers, God, who is completely just, holy and righteous, must also punish sin.

2006-08-19 13:59:37 · 50 answers · asked by Anonymous in Religion & Spirituality

Is there a tendency towards religious belief that is inherently strong in some people and weak or non-existent in others, or are our worldviews influenced largely by the environment we grow up in - family, society, the media and so on?

2006-08-19 13:57:59 · 21 answers · asked by Anonymous in Religion & Spirituality

2006-08-19 13:57:06 · 22 answers · asked by Anonymous in Other - Society & Culture

2006-08-19 13:56:54 · 35 answers · asked by fresh2 4 in Mythology & Folklore

I'm just curious about where does this book come from. Who compile everything. And as we know there is so many version which one are true?

We have the book of each religion. How can we know which one is true? Such as 'Taurat, zabur, Injil and qur'an.'

2006-08-19 13:56:39 · 15 answers · asked by Khairitz 2 in Religion & Spirituality

2006-08-19 13:56:09 · 2 answers · asked by Anonymous in Religion & Spirituality

that any question I ask I only get an intelligent answer from non-tub-thumpers?

2006-08-19 13:55:44 · 18 answers · asked by wilf69 3 in Religion & Spirituality

2006-08-19 13:55:37 · 13 answers · asked by strong_beautifulqueen 2 in Other - Cultures & Groups

coke, soda, soft drink, or pop?
I live in the south and i usually hear coke.

2006-08-19 13:54:07 · 15 answers · asked by Mrs J 3 in Other - Society & Culture

2006-08-19 13:53:02 · 17 answers · asked by Anonymous in Religion & Spirituality

The son of an old family friend has written a novel, and paid for it to be published. He's given me a copy, and it's really not very good at all -- I can see why no commercial publisher was interested.

What do I say to him about it, though? I'm sure I can find some bit of it to praise, or at least tell him was 'very interesting', but I'm worried about what happens if -- as I fear he will -- he wants me to discuss it in some greater detail. I really don't want to hurt the poor chap's feelings.

2006-08-19 13:52:05 · 16 answers · asked by SteveG 1 in Etiquette

2006-08-19 13:51:58 · 70 answers · asked by Anonymous in Other - Cultures & Groups

a). Thank them again
b). Nod and smile
c). Slam their head in the second set of doors while yelling, "stop being so polite, you tool"

2006-08-19 13:50:29 · 23 answers · asked by Suit of Flames 2 in Etiquette

why does santa live at the northpole when the southpole is colder and santa likes the cold?!?!?!?!?!? lol i wanna no

2006-08-19 13:50:22 · 20 answers · asked by Krispy™ 2 in Christmas

Ok, here's what happened. I live in the southern states where we're born and raised very patriotic and thats just how it is. I mean, I may not agree with everything my government leaders do and think that they are total a** holes sometimes but I LOVE my country (USA). Anyway, I was at my boyfriends house (he lives w/ his mom) and he has several generations living in his house. His mom was born and raised here, but his step-dad is a big city slicker from New York but had rather be living in some European country and thinks its completely better over there. Well, at the dinner table he was talking politics and was really putting the US down and I just couldn't help quoting Merle to him.....
"I hear people talkin' bad,
About the way we have to live here in this country,
Harpin' on the wars we fight,
An' gripin' 'bout the way things oughta be.
An' I don't mind 'em switchin' sides,
An' standin' up for things they believe in.
When they're runnin' down my country, man,
They're walkin' on the fightin' side of me."
lol, was that wrong of me? I made his grandpa crack up because he's a country boy through and through and I think he was getting annoyed at his son in law also. I even made my bf's mom laugh, and the only person who didn't was his step-dad. But I couldn't help it. Would you have quoted Merle to? I just wanted to get my point across in a funny way....do you think I did?

2006-08-19 13:49:15 · 27 answers · asked by Led*Zep*Babe 5 in Religion & Spirituality

Or does he prefer you use dinosaur and plant corpses?

2006-08-19 13:48:48 · 9 answers · asked by Nerdly Stud 5 in Religion & Spirituality

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2006-08-19 13:48:40 · 17 answers · asked by Anonymous in Religion & Spirituality

Would you look at it as gift from God, or Satan trying to tempt you?

2006-08-19 13:46:51 · 21 answers · asked by Casper 3 in Religion & Spirituality

I have beel looking at places such as spirit quest and anotyher one also, can't remember name, but i was wondering of any people who have done this for advice....one thing that worries me, is the money. it is not the amount, it is the principle, that this pure religion would accept payment, would the true shamans not do this? any advice appreciated, looking for a year long vegetalista diet, a life changing experience is what i have heard and seem to understand....

2006-08-19 13:45:01 · 8 answers · asked by skeptiologist 1 in Religion & Spirituality