Society & Culture - 29 August 2006

Why do so many people believe in the bible even though it was written by man? I get that "god" told them what to write but it was still written by man. And we all know man(as in mankind) has a way of putting their own perspective on things...

And don't you dare call me ignorant...I'm just asking a question.

2006-08-29 15:30:58 · 58 answers · asked by ... 6 in Religion & Spirituality

What does everyone think? There must be some great reasons why we are all here together on this planet in this world society in this Universe. What is going on? Please share your insights!

2006-08-29 15:30:21 · 13 answers · asked by LifeQuestions 1 in Other - Society & Culture

The war in Iraq, Israel vs Palestine, Israel vs Lebanon ... All my life I have been made highly aware of the tension and violence in the Middle East. I know that since one small sliver of land is held sacred by three separate religions, there's fight over territory. I know that since the area sits atop the world's largest oil reserve, what happens on the surface matters to us. But for YEARS I have tried to understand, though with not much devotion, the fundamental conflict in the Middle East, and I just don't get it. Why are we there? Why the suicide bombings? What is Hesbollah's purpose? Why do Palestinians want their own state? If you run out of room, email me at williamsbeckiv@yahoo.com. Thanks

2006-08-29 15:29:49 · 8 answers · asked by Anonymous in Other - Society & Culture

I love the international flavor on here including the different parts of countries. I'm curious about people, and like to see more here than just gay sex/politics in LGBT since we're all into so many other things. So, here's my question if you feel like answering....

For YOUR OWN country, what are the:
* 3 things you like least, and
* 3 things you like most?

Oh yeah, and what country-state/province/ territory/etc are you from?

2006-08-29 15:28:59 · 15 answers · asked by Alex62 6 in Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, and Transgender

I'm dating this really awesome guy and his religion is a very big part of his life. I have never been baptized. I think this may pose a problem in the future. What do you think you would do in this case if you were me or him. I really am interested in being baptized but dont know what to do about it. I have my own beliefs but am interested in his as well. I really think that a relationship is possible with him on all the other levels but this level is very important as well.

2006-08-29 15:28:17 · 23 answers · asked by Shana 2 in Religion & Spirituality

There are no right or wrong answers, and I'm sure many of you out there have discovered what's right for you. Please share! THANKS!

2006-08-29 15:27:34 · 22 answers · asked by LifeQuestions 1 in Other - Society & Culture

Your talking about different religions... not all are Christians... Catholics are Roman Catholic NOT Christian... Jehovah's Witnesses are NOT Christian, Apostolic is NOT Christian... and so on... Christians agree with each other just not other Religions... Christians don't argue about God or Jesus...

2006-08-29 15:26:20 · 35 answers · asked by October 7 in Religion & Spirituality

1. Something has always existed (not personal something - i.e. no personal God)
2. God has always existed (personal something)
3. Either of the above came into being at a point in time past from nothing.

2006-08-29 15:24:02 · 16 answers · asked by nobodiesinc 1 in Religion & Spirituality

2006-08-29 15:24:01 · 14 answers · asked by no1ne_2 1 in Religion & Spirituality

I have been aware of my past lifes over the last few years and at first I thought I wasn't being true to myself whenever the type of people my past life is drawn to differ from those I am drawn to.
They 're not too different( they seem to more into acting,etc when the type of people I am drawn to are more regular semi artsy people who happen to have great wit) but in order for me to get anything done, he has to be happy. The thing is though, if I was my true self, I wouldn't get along with them as much as my past life and so my true self and my past life friends can ever meet and I also have to not make my past life aware that he is one when I am hanging out with them, so how do I live properly?

2006-08-29 15:23:45 · 7 answers · asked by a_aramirez 1 in Religion & Spirituality

dont you just love it? especially the feeling that you experience every single day of not consuming innocent animals and actually can make a difference in saving their lives? I LOVE IT :oD

2006-08-29 15:23:11 · 3 answers · asked by Anonymous in Other - Society & Culture

What about Goldilocks sleeping around in beds of big hairy beasts( Tramp) or Ole King Coel being a merry old soul( was he gay)

SnowWhite wasn't so snow white living with 7 men she didn't know plus they worked in a diamond mine( Gold Digging whore)

2006-08-29 15:23:03 · 15 answers · asked by itspink22@sbcglobal.net 6 in Mythology & Folklore

2006-08-29 15:22:28 · 25 answers · asked by Anonymous in Religion & Spirituality

2006-08-29 15:22:22 · 4 answers · asked by Niyah 1 in Other - Society & Culture

Hi ,
Im looking for a document I once downloaded for free.
It is about Jung (psychastrist) and a story about 4 characters, a king , a magician a warrior and another one..
was meant to be a picture of the many facets we have in life..
(the bossy being the king...but good hearted,.)...
and Please dont tell me to get it from my history in IE coz I dont have it.
Please help.
thanks a lot.

2006-08-29 15:21:24 · 2 answers · asked by vbpierre 2 in Religion & Spirituality

Atheist only need to defend themselves against theist. On the otherhand believers have their hands full against atheist and believers who contradicted their faith.

2006-08-29 15:21:09 · 12 answers · asked by Anonymous in Religion & Spirituality

Is it that it involves love and women are more suseptible to sins involving love than men? Wasnt the way that Satan tricked Eve was becasue he convinced her that God loved her too much to let anything bad happen to her if she sinned against God?

Its seems that power is Satans ultimate lore for men and love is what is used for women.

2006-08-29 15:20:49 · 22 answers · asked by h nitrogen 5 in Religion & Spirituality

im christian and i will never change

2006-08-29 15:20:38 · 47 answers · asked by St. John Bosco 6 in Religion & Spirituality

First of all, We ARE NOT A theocracy! why can Christians see that?! Abortion is based on choice. I also understand the side of pro-life people but come on. If you "truely" lived the Christian Life, you would be died. Amazing, the pope is "now" considering condoms for Christians. Everyone knows that condoms protect diseases but the pope feels that that's interrupting conception. COME ON! I think it's another to control women's sexuality in my opinion. Adoption won't work in all situations.First example: being underage, raped and impregnated. My sister worked as a rape counsler and HAS SEEN 11 YEAR OLDS PREGNANT BY THEIR FATHERS!
Second example: Incest by a family member. Oprah was a incest victim and her baby came out stillborn. Most incest babies are mentally challenged.
Third example: Violation of personal rights. People don't like being told what to do. Most feel like it's their body, their choice.
Fourth example: Violation of women's rights?
Fifth example: Mother's life endanger

2006-08-29 15:19:51 · 19 answers · asked by ¡El lobo del norte del fuego! 1 in Other - Cultures & Groups

2006-08-29 15:18:52 · 10 answers · asked by Anonymous in Religion & Spirituality

I have been a Jaycee for almost 10 years now. I love this organization and am frequently suprised by people that have never heard of it. Have you- if so, what have you heard. (Besides the fact that we drink- which is not neccesarily true)

2006-08-29 15:18:37 · 7 answers · asked by Lady in Pink 3 in Community Service

With regard to the applicability of Old Testament Laws to modern christianity, this answer seemed most honest to me:

"I'll just answer the best I can, I'm no expert... Yes, we disagree on it, that's why there are sub-sections of Christianity. The only explanation is that people believe what they believe, and that's that... It's the same reason that there are different religions, I guess." by pseudonym [sic]

This strikes me as a very honest answer, and one that makes a lot of sense to me.


Christians, is she correct?

If so, why did people attack me for asking about the contradictions between christian belief systems and just openly and honestly acknowledge them the way that pseudonym did?

Instead of killing the messenger, wouldn't honesty have been the best policy?

Wouldn't that have been the Christ-like thing to do?




PS: pseudonym, you have the Best Answer, once i can credit you with it.

2006-08-29 15:18:00 · 11 answers · asked by Anonymous in Religion & Spirituality

Just tell me you want me!

2006-08-29 15:17:27 · 4 answers · asked by okay. 2 in Languages

2006-08-29 15:16:55 · 4 answers · asked by Anonymous in Languages

2006-08-29 15:16:54 · 7 answers · asked by ELA 2 in Religion & Spirituality

Even if it involves hamsters and animal cruelty?

2006-08-29 15:15:26 · 29 answers · asked by Anonymous in Other - Society & Culture

2006-08-29 15:15:21 · 10 answers · asked by raininmyshoe 3 in Community Service

i'm a monkey girl too like the intelligent ones on this site:) The missing link, no cut and paste thats like 5000 words that i'm not going to read anyways, one sentence will be enough, ty.

2006-08-29 15:15:10 · 26 answers · asked by Nikki 5 in Religion & Spirituality

Cinderella, Snow White or Little Red Riding Hood?

Maybe Snow White for me because she lived with guys who not only took care of her but worked in a diamond mine

2006-08-29 15:14:18 · 10 answers · asked by itspink22@sbcglobal.net 6 in Mythology & Folklore

Why is New Orleans called the BIG EASY? I've always heard it refered to it as that- but have never actually understood why...

2006-08-29 15:14:15 · 1 answers · asked by Lady in Pink 3 in Other - Society & Culture