Society & Culture - 19 August 2006

Easter was the celebration of Ishtar the Goddess of sex.
Christmas was Winter Solstice.
Not saying it's not what it is now...Just saying admit what it was and DON’T REFUTE THIS WITHOUT CHECKING IT OUT FIRST or you embarrass yourselves and other Christians.

2006-08-19 03:02:02 · 31 answers · asked by imdumm2 2 in Religion & Spirituality

We "sin" because we're "disobedient to the will of God"? And who gave us the power to disobey? Omniscient God, all-knowing, all-seeing, the God who knew whether we would disobey or not before He created Adam?

And if he hates disobedience so much that he'd promise to throw the disobedient into the lake of fire and brimstone (Rev 21:8), and has promised the obedient an eternity of worshipping Him directly in heaven, why did he create Adam with the power to disobey?

If He wanted an eternity of worship from obedient creatures (which he created specifically for this purpose), why permit disobedience?

2006-08-19 02:59:58 · 13 answers · asked by bobkgin 3 in Religion & Spirituality

2006-08-19 02:59:56 · 17 answers · asked by Anonymous in Other - Society & Culture

I am no spring chicken and have a close friend who has given me every indication he is either gay or bi (probably bi). Neither one of us are young any more. It sort of irks me how he can't tell me flat out about his orientation. I'm not going to announce it to the world. It's his constant hiding and avoidance of the issue that really gets to me. Yes, I came out to him and that did not change our friendship at all.

2006-08-19 02:59:11 · 9 answers · asked by Anonymous in Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, and Transgender

2006-08-19 02:58:53 · 41 answers · asked by overseas and broke 2 in Religion & Spirituality

Someone is trying to ask a valid question, and you have to smart mouth with your comments, get a life!!!!!

2006-08-19 02:56:59 · 45 answers · asked by shiralee_white 1 in Community Service

You must be Kosher to be at the great eating of carrot cake.

2006-08-19 02:56:18 · 9 answers · asked by Anonymous in Religion & Spirituality

if GOD EXISTS and if he has to send a literature for all of us to follow ( written by human ), WHY didnot he has any sort of litereture of other living beings???
If God created us he should have preprogrammed us to follow and why a bare literature on which we fight??????????

2006-08-19 02:56:02 · 8 answers · asked by senthil r 5 in Religion & Spirituality

Many throughout history have "used" the name of
Christianity to further their cause, be it military, polictical etc. Some attempt to make a reference to these historical figures to somehow prove the lack of credibility of Christanity. Jesus said you shall know them by their fruits. Many go as far as to say Adolph Hitler was a good Christian who is typical example of a Christian. Of course that's not being intellectually honest.
Hitler said Christanity was the cancer of humanity on Oct 13 1941. At the same time I believe he is not the typical example of an atheist or agnostic...the truth is, he was a pure evil. It would seem to me that the test of a true Christian would be the fruits...if we see murder, mass killing, war, rape, a fallen pastor etc...we must ask ourselves if they are really a typical example...or a convienent excuse to cast stones at "ALL" Christians. I don't believe your being honest or fair. We could find examples in history of all beliefs..is this fair?

2006-08-19 02:55:31 · 18 answers · asked by Anonymous in Religion & Spirituality

discuss your racist views with me face to face? Don't you think it would be better to let someone know where you're coming from instead of fronting?

2006-08-19 02:54:52 · 13 answers · asked by Anonymous in Other - Society & Culture

and you crash into a ______ going 20 over the speed limit. A ______ cop stops to help you and ___________. The cop says "_________" and then you _________. You learn that you have to replace_________ and it gets you angry but there is nothing you can do about it!....you just have to laugh at _________ and slowly__________.
What is the moral of the story!?? lol!

2006-08-19 02:54:39 · 9 answers · asked by Anonymous in Other - Society & Culture

How can you tell someone they are an annoying eater, and ask them to not be so annoying without making them mad?

2006-08-19 02:54:31 · 13 answers · asked by Anonymous in Etiquette

How many mormons does it take to change a light bulb?

I got this joke in an email the other day, and I thought it was hilarious...especially since I'm an LDS because the idea behind it is so true! LOL!

I originally posted this in the Jokes & Riddles category, but nobody there can seem to get it...so I wanted to see if anybody could get it if I posted it here. 10 pts. to the correct answer, or the one closest to it.

2006-08-19 02:53:58 · 6 answers · asked by EarthAngel 4 in Religion & Spirituality

2006-08-19 02:52:04 · 10 answers · asked by overseas and broke 2 in Religion & Spirituality

What if a person accepted Jesus as their Lord and personal savior. Went to church and was very active. Then one day they decided that they were gay and started to live the life of a gay person. They still believe in the Word of God. Will they go to heaven? The Word says that once we have accpeted Jesus we have eternal life. Life that exists everlastingly.

2006-08-19 02:51:57 · 69 answers · asked by colleyshey 3 in Religion & Spirituality

2006-08-19 02:51:34 · 11 answers · asked by Naomi 4 in Other - Society & Culture

2006-08-19 02:50:37 · 21 answers · asked by madhuri 1 in Other - Society & Culture

what does islam say about killing other muslims.i just heard that in iraq these shiite pilgrims were shot down, by sunni muslims

2006-08-19 02:50:13 · 8 answers · asked by rocky 3 in Religion & Spirituality

2006-08-19 02:49:34 · 24 answers · asked by Anonymous in Religion & Spirituality

It is said that Haman will one day rule the Kosher people and bring about a time of darkness and evil. If his evil helper Garth trapped me in a conch shell, would you destroy it to set me free?

2006-08-19 02:49:31 · 5 answers · asked by Anonymous in Religion & Spirituality

think of how many child molestors and pedifiles that you may have encountered. especailly people with alot of points on here. its just kinda weird huh, dont you think?

2006-08-19 02:48:01 · 16 answers · asked by bigbob33 3 in Other - Society & Culture

I am going to an event in October and the requirement is evening dress-the men will be in Dinner Jackets (tuxedos). Does this mean I will have to wear a floor length dress, or would it be ok to wear an A-line dress where the end of the dress is below the knee and sweeps to the ankle?

2006-08-19 02:47:44 · 28 answers · asked by loopylooloo 3 in Etiquette

I know Easter was originally the celebration of Ishtar and that is why the symbols of fertility (bunnies, eggs, spring, etc) are all a part of it.

2006-08-19 02:47:05 · 14 answers · asked by imdumm2 2 in Religion & Spirituality

2006-08-19 02:46:58 · 52 answers · asked by Hitomi Love 1 in Etiquette

2006-08-19 02:46:31 · 12 answers · asked by Anonymous in Other - Society & Culture

2006-08-19 02:45:57 · 45 answers · asked by Anonymous in Other - Society & Culture

I am a Japanese but don't like Japanese all foods.
that is disgusting.
raw fish,, octupos,, boiledfish,.. many other stupid and dirty animals..
I hate it ewww

2006-08-19 02:45:51 · 11 answers · asked by Hitomi Love 1 in Etiquette

2006-08-19 02:42:43 · 23 answers · asked by 4me2no&u2findout 3 in Etiquette

2006-08-19 02:41:49 · 19 answers · asked by smokindoggy 2 in Languages

normatively or symbolically, or both?

This survey question is for a Bible class I'm taking.

Please indicate if you are a Christian or not in your answer.

2006-08-19 02:39:55 · 24 answers · asked by mSTREAMS 2 in Religion & Spirituality