Society & Culture - 1 September 2006

I've been agnostic for years, but I keep it to myself most of the time. I'm not fond of it, but it's a personal necessity for me to be this way-- blind faith and atheism both contradict my ideals and values.

Anyway, most of my friends are Christian, and we occasionally discuss religion. However, every time the subject comes up, they seem to agree with me a little more. Some of them have come completely around to my point of view.

The problem is, I like Christians. I may not always agree with them, but I'm very attracted to their faith and hope and morality. I know what a pain it is to be agnostic, and I wouldn't wish it on the people I love. Also, if Christianity is true, I'm more or less doing the Devil's work.

So what do I do? Just tell them that, actually, I don't have any good reason for being the way I am? That I'm trying to avoid heaven because there are certain people I don't want to bump into there?

2006-09-01 15:48:32 · 15 answers · asked by ? 5 in Religion & Spirituality

I had a NDE yesterday but I rose from the dead and I'm still alive and just as sexy (maybe sexier) than ever.

How about you? What do you think about NDE's.

2006-09-01 15:48:14 · 12 answers · asked by Ask Donna 3 in Religion & Spirituality

A simple yes, no, or don't know is fine, but I'd appreciate any sources, too.

2006-09-01 15:48:13 · 32 answers · asked by sdraterasbil 2 in Religion & Spirituality

Is "African American" still the correct term? Why? I think that unless your family has come to the U.S. within three generations--you, your parents, or your grandparents--or if you can trace (specifically) your complete heritage back to Africa, then you shouldn't be considered "African American." What do you think? If you are black/African American, which do you prefer? And why can't we all be just plain Americans?

2006-09-01 15:48:06 · 27 answers · asked by Crys H. 4 in Other - Cultures & Groups

consider their lives pointless. I don't. I consider my life A whole lot more meaningful b/c I do stuff to change the way the known world is and help the future generation not try to 'get by' life to get to a mythological place that has about as much a chance of existing as a Flying Spaghetti Monster that created the earth or any other religion for that matter. What I live is a life with a point b/c I know I will help others, what you Christians live is a life only with meaning b/c you think you will benefit urselves. Is that why you can't understand why Atheists can have meaning to their lives, b/c it doesn't end with a benefit to them? Plz don't answer with 'YOU ARE HELL, U B PUNISHED FOR BBB BURN HELL'. Or ..'You are so ignerent.' but try to destroy the basis of my point with evidence so I might be confused into thinking there are some intelligent Christians who know how to debate a point..Ty.

2006-09-01 15:48:02 · 25 answers · asked by Anonymous in Religion & Spirituality

After all God allowed Jesus to go through do u really think all you have to do is believe in him.. Biggest lie that was ever told. In that case we can do what ever we want to do and just believe in Jesus and we will be ok. we can lie cheat, fonicate,commit adultry, sleep with as many people we want to and we could still get into heavan. Doesn't that sound foolidsh to you?
Through out the entire bible the law is spoken of and keeping his commandments new and old testament. Both of them are inspired by the same God becasue he changes not. So for all you grace believers learn what the truth is before your fate is sealed.
Gen 26:5 Because that Abraham obeyed my voice, and kept my charge, my commandments, my statutes, and my laws.
Rev 14:12 Here is the patience of the saints: here [are] they that keep the commandments of God, and the faith of Jesus

2006-09-01 15:46:09 · 17 answers · asked by Anonymous in Religion & Spirituality

I recently asked the question "what turns you off about Christians?" I was surprised to see how angry so many of the responses were. I understood it to be a good venting session for some, which is great (partially the reason people use this site - no one to vent to in person) but I was surprised to see how many angry Christians there were too. Some were angry that I (a devout Christian) would even dare ask such a question. Christians... how do you communicate the gospel without a sense of respect and love for others. Non-Christians... how can one call themselves liberal and have closed off their minds to the religion that founded the country we live in?

2006-09-01 15:45:32 · 13 answers · asked by Lee V 1 in Religion & Spirituality

2006-09-01 15:45:18 · 16 answers · asked by Anonymous in Mythology & Folklore

Ok, many of you had some value added responses to my previous question . But most didnt really answer it. I really didn't ask if I should consider an interracial relationship. Nor did I make any comments about the perceived inadequacy of black men. What I am looking to gain insight into is how to make the interracial thing happen with out being race conscious when I don't see any available non black men during my daily routine or even when I go out. I welcome your reponses to the posed question.

2006-09-01 15:44:25 · 7 answers · asked by Ruff_and_stuff 2 in Other - Society & Culture

2006-09-01 15:44:17 · 12 answers · asked by allan john b 2 in Mythology & Folklore

Do you value their contributions?

2006-09-01 15:43:23 · 8 answers · asked by bobkgin 3 in Religion & Spirituality

Which 'hero' do you like best, Batman, Spiderman, Superman, or other, and Why?

2006-09-01 15:43:08 · 25 answers · asked by Anonymous in Other - Society & Culture

Jesus said no man comes to Him unless the Father draws him.I believe in predestination, what say you?

2006-09-01 15:42:43 · 18 answers · asked by Anonymous in Religion & Spirituality

live in Utah?

2006-09-01 15:42:34 · 14 answers · asked by Atheist Eye Candy 5 in Religion & Spirituality

i personally believe that if the bible is true, the Antichrist will be an empire and not a person!!!
what do you think?

2006-09-01 15:41:57 · 17 answers · asked by Anonymous in Religion & Spirituality

Asian guys seem to be catching hell keeping their women.

2006-09-01 15:41:36 · 9 answers · asked by Anonymous in Other - Cultures & Groups

If you had to choose one person of the 3 choices to eat dinner with who would it be?

1. A Italian Mobster that robs from the rich, and gives to the rich?

2. A multimillionaire televangelist that robs from the poor and gives to his rich self?

3. Or Newt Gingrich-that wants tax cuts for suppsedly oppressed rich, and cut social programs for the poor?

2006-09-01 15:40:18 · 45 answers · asked by Villain 6 in Religion & Spirituality

2006-09-01 15:39:42 · 14 answers · asked by 99CLOUD99 3 in Religion & Spirituality

If you haven't read the entire Bible don't you think you should hear both sides?

2006-09-01 15:38:20 · 17 answers · asked by Anonymous in Mythology & Folklore

do arab christians also say Allah when they pray ?

u know when people sometime say "oh...Jesus" especially after long day work. well this woman does not say this. enstead she says "yaa .... Allaaah" . such as "oh Allah". or "Allah helps me" by her own language.

so do they use the word Allah also when refer to God? is the word Allah mentioned in the Arabic Bible?

2006-09-01 15:36:53 · 26 answers · asked by commonSense 1 in Religion & Spirituality

I'm from a Roman Catholic family, but personally I haven't been to church in almost 5-7 years since confirmation. I just don't get spiritual satisfaction from this religon. I pretty much steer into atheism, although wonder about Eastern religions. What does Buddhism say about how you should live, the afterlife, reincarnation, spirituality, etc. How is it different from Catholicism? Does anyone feel like they feel more fulfulled after converting to Buddhism? Where should I go to learn more about Buddhism?

2006-09-01 15:36:36 · 15 answers · asked by nickp 4 in Religion & Spirituality

2006-09-01 15:36:33 · 4 answers · asked by Person 1 in Other - Society & Culture

i am just asking this ? i have already made my decision to do so

2006-09-01 15:36:20 · 13 answers · asked by jim 2 in Religion & Spirituality

i innocently called a chinese girl oriental once, and she went all bruce lee on me, saying "oliental is rike furniture, or food you round eye!"
while she kick boxed my ears in.

2006-09-01 15:35:32 · 11 answers · asked by bakbiter 3 in Other - Cultures & Groups

personally i can survive on about 4 hours, but 6 is better for me, i just wondered how many people need loads of sleep. In total my sis-in-law has about 14 hours!!!!!

2006-09-01 15:35:22 · 27 answers · asked by Levi 2 in Other - Society & Culture

With an insulting answer we damage ourselves, stoop to a level that humiliates our ability to reason and respond to others.

Isn't no answer a better course to take?

2006-09-01 15:34:24 · 29 answers · asked by bobkgin 3 in Religion & Spirituality

Notice the word: ANOTHER?

John 14:16
And I will pray the Father, and he shall give you another Comforter, that he may abide with you for ever;

if the comforter is the holyspirit as John has claimed, then why would Jesus call the holyspirit with another different name? ... the comforter is a name of a person who will come to compelete the message of God.

2006-09-01 15:34:17 · 15 answers · asked by Anonymous in Religion & Spirituality

I was never evangelized, except for one occasion.

This was because I lived in a broken down trailer on the back of my employers lot, and so nobody knew I was there to be ministered to.

Anyway the one time I did get evangelized it was by ________?

Fill in the blank.

2006-09-01 15:33:17 · 12 answers · asked by Anonymous in Religion & Spirituality

2006-09-01 15:31:43 · 49 answers · asked by Anonymous in Religion & Spirituality

I am against polygamy.What are your thoughts on this topic?Do you think the FLDS will eventually crumble?

2006-09-01 15:30:53 · 14 answers · asked by Celebrity girl 7 in Religion & Spirituality