Society & Culture - 22 August 2006

His presence is everywhere, but is there any place where you feel it more strongly than any other place?

2006-08-22 08:12:18 · 21 answers · asked by kcussbil 3 in Religion & Spirituality

y arnt we allowed test god if God gave every1 a sign they wud believe in him its not like he has anything better 2 do, hes not exactly saving da poor and da ill on earth is he.

im gonna test him now he has 10mins 2 get a bird fly in2 my room da window is open so it shudnt b 2 hard 4 da powerful God,if it doesnt happen it proves God doesnt exist,its 8:15pm now

2006-08-22 08:12:15 · 19 answers · asked by jimmythebullstromboni 3 in Religion & Spirituality

I attend a mainline Protestant church, and I know people of a lot of different denominations, but I know any real fundamentalists. Normally I wouldn't ask a religious question on here, but I'm hoping that I might get a decent answer, because this is something we've been talking about in Sunday school.

Now, I don't mean this as a rhetorical question, but how do you reconcile the narrative contradictions in the Bible? Such as the differences between the two creation stories in Genesis 1 and 2, the many contradictory versions of the same story found in different Gospels, the extreme differences between John and the synoptics, and the differences between what Paul writes and what Luke says in Acts.

It might be easy to say that people who believe the Bible literally are idiots, and I'm sure that most of the people who believe that haven't actually read the Bible, but I'm sure there must be people out there who have read the Bible, who know much more about it than I do, and can explain.

2006-08-22 08:11:38 · 5 answers · asked by Stylus Happenstance 3 in Religion & Spirituality

Islamic history tells that when prophet Muahmemd conquered Mecca, he gave a list of 10 names for people whom should be killed wherever they were found, even if they were inside the Ka'aba (the most holy place for Msulims). Among those people was Abdullah Ibn Sa'ad. The only reason prophet Muhammed wanted to kill that guy for was because he used to be a Msulim and then he converted back to Paganism.

The history also tells that Abdullah ran to his cousin Osman Ibn Affan (one of the richest Muslim persons and a very good friend to prophet Muahammed) and that Osman brought him to prophet Muhammed asking for forgivness. After keeping silent for a few minutes, prophet Muhammed forgave him and he blamed his companions later because they did not KILL the man right away while prophet Muhammed was silent!

That story raises many questions in my mind:
1- Is converting back from islam is a crime that should be punished by death?

2006-08-22 08:11:18 · 6 answers · asked by Bionimetiket 2 in Religion & Spirituality

wondering where i can get a hot halloween costume for this year, i would like to get it early because last year i waited to long. What are either some places i can buy one at or order online and what are some ideas on costume...want to look HOT for my b/f but like a total whore...i dont consider dressing up as a whore a costume..PLZ help me out!! thanks

2006-08-22 08:11:00 · 9 answers · asked by manda 3 in Other - Holidays

Mine would be : Tact is making your visitors feel at home when you wish they really were.

2006-08-22 08:10:27 · 12 answers · asked by Anonymous in Other - Holidays

read the bible and all will make since

2006-08-22 08:10:11 · 28 answers · asked by Anonymous in Religion & Spirituality

2006-08-22 08:10:02 · 7 answers · asked by Anonymous in Mythology & Folklore

Mine would be : Tact is making your visitors feel at home when you wish they really were.

2006-08-22 08:09:36 · 10 answers · asked by Anonymous in Other - Society & Culture

Mine would be : Tact is making your visitors feel at home when you wish they really were.

2006-08-22 08:08:53 · 15 answers · asked by Anonymous in Etiquette

SiciliaPalestina

2006-08-22 08:07:57 · 18 answers · asked by ? 3 in Other - Cultures & Groups

Lol we looked stupid with those things in our mouths.

2006-08-22 08:07:01 · 13 answers · asked by Anonymous in Other - Society & Culture

2006-08-22 08:06:15 · 10 answers · asked by Anonymous in Mythology & Folklore

Whenever I poop I sit facing the water tank or the flusher? What does this mean?

2006-08-22 08:05:43 · 13 answers · asked by wisdumb 2 in Etiquette

If God gave us free will, then why didn't we choose to be born or die? Also on that note, is it possible that "free will" is only virtual free will, seeing that our choices are truly limited in life. And if we had free will, then that pretty much cancels out God's will, which is the overall will to be carried out, no? And why is God such a psychopath in the Old Testament, killing everyone all the time. Could it be possible that the "mark of Cain" white Christians give for the reason people have dark skin be attributed entirely to living in environements that require, darker, thicker skin? Did Samson really kill 30,000 Philistines with only the jawbone of an ***? Is it possible human life was influenced by an extra-terrestrial presence (El Astronauto in Chile, the pyramids; Egyptian, Cambodian, and Aztec, Easter Island, the Legend of Quezzoqawatl, etc.)? Was Jesus maybe just a jew who saw and understood all the corruption present in the church during that time;a rebel in thought?

2006-08-22 08:05:42 · 10 answers · asked by spanky 2 in Religion & Spirituality

if u got brain u must answer it

2006-08-22 08:05:17 · 8 answers · asked by Anonymous in Other - Society & Culture

screaming or crying kids in a movie theater? Why do they let this happen?

2006-08-22 08:05:15 · 19 answers · asked by Anonymous in Etiquette

Lets see, 4 wives per husband and they have an average of 5 kids per wife. Look at the countries with the highest birth rates. They are almost all Muslim run countries. Are they trying to breed an army or are they just trying to increase the world's poverty level?

2006-08-22 08:04:55 · 49 answers · asked by Anonymous in Religion & Spirituality

Is there a god of dog?

2006-08-22 08:04:23 · 13 answers · asked by Anonymous in Religion & Spirituality

2006-08-22 08:03:59 · 3 answers · asked by Amir 1 in Other - Society & Culture

This question may sound stupid but I am asking this out of true sincerity.

If I was muslim and ate pork today or commited some other sin against Allah, how would I get forgiveness?
Would I simply pray and ask for forgiveness or would I have to go through some process?

2006-08-22 08:02:55 · 21 answers · asked by Just Me 3 in Religion & Spirituality

The Book of Enoch says the angels fell to earth for their lust of the daughters of men. Their offspring are the evil spirits ranging the earth. Angels appeared in human form to Abraham and Lot.

2006-08-22 08:02:48 · 5 answers · asked by lindylooo@btinternet.com 1 in Religion & Spirituality

Im english ,when i went on a trip to new york the tour operater told us it is expected that you tip the bartender a dollar when you buy a beer .I think this is a little generous but i ended up paying it anyway. is it the norm for americans to tip this much or was i miss guided .I mean if myself and my Husband had a skinful then the bartender could be $20 up ,ten others do the same hes $200 up on top of what he gets paid .in one evening.

2006-08-22 08:01:43 · 20 answers · asked by Anonymous in Other - Society & Culture

or were they just born stupid?

2006-08-22 08:01:36 · 34 answers · asked by Moses_Santos_ii 2 in Religion & Spirituality

Lets say someone makes up a religion. And in this religion you have to kill seven people in order to become a priest or something. Would congress have to do something about it? I mean, it IS killing. Yet it's all a part of this religion. Can congress intercede for the person getting killed?? Or do they have to step back b/c of their freedom of religion and freedom to practice it??

Just curious and unsure.....

God bless you.

2006-08-22 08:00:45 · 10 answers · asked by ac28 5 in Religion & Spirituality

Is it because the Bible is full of so much crap?

In every other area of life, critical thinking, and thinking independently help tremendously. Why is it when it comes to God Himself I have to supress my brain's natural functions, lest I burn in Hell?

All of this Biblical crap is quite bitter for the ol' noggin to take in.

2006-08-22 07:59:53 · 27 answers · asked by overseas and broke 2 in Religion & Spirituality

2006-08-22 07:59:45 · 42 answers · asked by allow my nudity 1 in Other - Society & Culture

I appreciate your responce to my question "why baptize infants?I also want to clarify that I don't hate catholics.When I was a child my parent would correct me when I did wrong , at that time I thought they hated me.That attitude follows us today . When someone says your wrong that means they hate you?No,Isaiah did well when the lord moved him to say "Learn to do well;seek judgement,relieve the oppressed;judge the fatherless,plead for the widow."Isaiah 1:17 Its just not are nature to do well and in a world where everyone thinks your not to judge someone hast to come forward and say thats NOT RIGHT . I thank you for the reproof I need help from all my brothers and sisters in Christ.However I will continue to remind people of the truth.Peter said ;I will not be negligent to put you always in remembrance of these things, though you know them,."Timothy was charged to preach the word;be instant in season,out of season;REPROVE,REBUKE,EXORT,WITH ALL LONSUFFRING and DOCTRINE 2Tim.4:1a-2

2006-08-22 07:58:55 · 5 answers · asked by don_steele54 6 in Religion & Spirituality

When I was very young, I thought I was the only boy who wanted to be a girl. For many years I thought I was the only one who adored women's shoes. It appears that I make up about 0.4% of the population.

2006-08-22 07:58:47 · 7 answers · asked by Anonymous in Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, and Transgender

Why do we even bother answering---for the points?

2006-08-22 07:58:30 · 24 answers · asked by George A 5 in Other - Society & Culture