Society & Culture - 18 September 2006

When christians pick and choose parts of the bible to believe and not believe. Does that make the bible more of a book on philosophy Than a book of facts given by god.
It seems like christianity is very amorphous. Some of its adherents saying one thing others saying something else. Do they believe the bible is fact given by god or simply a book of philosophy to study. And if they don't believe all of the bible then in essence wouldn't that make them god. Giving them the power to choose what is said by god or not. Furthermore if you had a belief in the christian god wouldn't you be frightened to say that his book isnt all true.
And for the record I have read the bible. I have studied the bible. I used to be a christian. I have consulted with theologists and I continue to study. So please don't respond advising me to do any of the above. I already am.

2006-09-18 06:59:47 · 18 answers · asked by NumberCruncher 2 in Religion & Spirituality

Okay...Shouldn't halloween be for all ages?

I know that trick or treating should be for the little kids....but teens and adults should have their own way of celebrating right?

What do teens and adults do to celebrate?

2006-09-18 06:59:26 · 23 answers · asked by mortician 3 in Other - Holidays

2006-09-18 06:59:23 · 13 answers · asked by Anonymous in Etiquette

people make religion violent?

2006-09-18 06:59:17 · 8 answers · asked by Swordsman 3 in Religion & Spirituality

Discussed organ donation with your family members?

Do you want to donate your own organs after you are deceased?

Do you feel torn at the thought of donating a loved ones organs?

2006-09-18 06:57:15 · 15 answers · asked by ? 4 in Religion & Spirituality

they hate so much? Guess you could say it would serve 'em right.

2006-09-18 06:56:40 · 4 answers · asked by Anonymous in Religion & Spirituality

Consider this, If yo take a human and put him/her on a desert island and take a tiger out of the jungle and put him in a city who will live longer?

2006-09-18 06:53:53 · 4 answers · asked by psiboy13 2 in Other - Society & Culture

2006-09-18 06:52:09 · 24 answers · asked by Anonymous in Religion & Spirituality

I am very big on holidays and I can hardly contain myself from decorating for halloween. But everyone keeps telling me it's too early and telling me it would be pretty retarded to decorate in september. what's your input? is it too soon?

2006-09-18 06:52:06 · 30 answers · asked by Anonymous in Other - Holidays

2006-09-18 06:51:52 · 5 answers · asked by Anonymous in Religion & Spirituality

Are they violent by nature?

2006-09-18 06:51:10 · 7 answers · asked by Rajan S 1 in Religion & Spirituality

A friend or mine, has a cousin who showed him and his family some of his friends who... where well orb aliens. I completely trust my friend and I know he has no reason to lie to me about this. well anyways he was 12 and his cousin was 15 (happened 7 years ago) his family was over at his cousins house and his cousin called him into his bedroom, and introduced him to the aliens. There where about 5 of them floating around the room. His cousin talked to the aliens through some sort of tapping language kinda like morse code. My friends family asked the aliens questions through his cousin, and they answered. the alien even showed them his/her/its home planet through the window of the bedroom somehow... if you know anything about these orbs plz let me know. :)

2006-09-18 06:51:00 · 2 answers · asked by michaeln_2006 2 in Other - Society & Culture

my fiance and i would like to try to keep our rehersal dinner low-key because the reception will be pretty elaborate. also, we'd like to invite the out-of-town guests to come because we are having it in a function room in the hotel where everyone is staying. my mom is not too keen on our "menu". but fiance and i feel that its really a waste to spend a ton of money on the rehersal dinner, especially since we are serving filet mignon and lobster tail for the reception the following night. opinions/advice please?

2006-09-18 06:49:43 · 32 answers · asked by skykinz3 2 in Etiquette

such as Halloween?

2006-09-18 06:49:07 · 4 answers · asked by KiMM CHEE 3 in Other - Society & Culture

answer a research / survey question?

When you have the time to really write down what you believe in...

can you give your own personal belief system.
can you itemize the "truths" you believe in.
can you give a reason for your confidence or unbelief.
can you list things that you know that only your "religion" practice & try to explain why you do it.

note: there is no right or wrong answer, each individual has their own belief system. no reply will be used against you in a court law.

2006-09-18 06:48:55 · 20 answers · asked by 4x4 4 in Religion & Spirituality

My friends Mum is having a 16 hour operation tomorrow for mouth cancer, I need a prayer for her. Can anyone suggest one.

2006-09-18 06:48:51 · 31 answers · asked by Anonymous in Religion & Spirituality

In 1989, the Ayatollah Khomeini pronounced a fatwah sentencing to death Salman Rushdie for his book The Satanic Verses.

Americas best known christian evangelist, Rev Pat Buchanan, sprang to the Ayatollahs defence without hesitation, damning the book as `a blasphemous assault on the faith of hundreds of millions.`

George Carey, Archbishop of Canterbury, said `I can well understand the devout Muslims reaction, wounded by an attack on what they hold most dear and would die for.`

Salman Rushdie has since insulted Christian Creationsim, in the Toronto Globe and Mail:

`we now have General Relativity, the Hubble Telescope and all the imperfect but painstakingly accumulated learning of the human race, and, on the other hand, the Book of Genesis. In (the USA) the scales balance.`

Isnt reactionary Islam clearly preferable to left wing Christianity and vastly preferable to secular atheism?

Shouldnt we be joining forces with Islam in a Christian Fatwah against Rushdie?

2006-09-18 06:46:18 · 16 answers · asked by Pastor Sauce 3 in Religion & Spirituality

The muslims can call America the great satan and infidels, but no body beter even make a cartoon about them?

2006-09-18 06:45:12 · 22 answers · asked by ? 7 in Religion & Spirituality

on Euthanasia?

Would you be able to end a loved ones suffering? Why or why not?

2006-09-18 06:44:47 · 25 answers · asked by ? 4 in Religion & Spirituality

Not all Christians, Muslims etc are violent. Some people in general are violent and will "become" religious so that they can put a cause to their violent nature. Shouldn't we condemn the violent people not the religions they hijack? We all have to love each other.

2006-09-18 06:44:32 · 36 answers · asked by Swordsman 3 in Religion & Spirituality

http://news.yahoo.com/s/nm/20060918/wl_nm/pope_islam_dc_22

Can we finally get the civilized world to drop the religion of peace crap and lets all lock and load.

2006-09-18 06:42:28 · 16 answers · asked by Anonymous in Religion & Spirituality

I think it is stupid...............what makes them so special .Everyone deserves common courtesy

2006-09-18 06:41:40 · 50 answers · asked by Buda B 3 in Etiquette

with the house,and what not. but, he is sooo good to me. WHAT CAN I DO FOR HIM? PLEASE HELP.

2006-09-18 06:41:37 · 16 answers · asked by greeneyes 1 in Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, and Transgender

Artists in our country profit with pictures of Christian figures with elephant dung on thier face, and people continually mock and make fun of the Christian faith. However when cartoons of the islamic prophet muhammed come out very few in the press show it. They claim sensitivity but the bottom line is that they feared the violence that may brought upon them by the "religion of peace". The pope recently made a stand and made remarks about how violent Islam was and muslims protested with what? Violence, thus supporting the Pope's assersion. My question is this: Why in our country, Comedy Central is completely comfortable making fun of Jesus and Christianity, but pull anything that makes fun of Islam? Why do people wear t-shirts everyday that make fun of Jesus, but none would dare wear a shirt poking fun at muhammed? Why do we see the virgin Mary covered in dung in an art gallery but never muhammed? Do we fear violence from the followers of muhammed? If not...

2006-09-18 06:41:32 · 15 answers · asked by chuck3011 3 in Religion & Spirituality

2006-09-18 06:41:10 · 16 answers · asked by Mr. Christian 2 in Religion & Spirituality

Not a Billy Goat though.

2006-09-18 06:40:46 · 45 answers · asked by Perseus 3 in Other - Cultures & Groups

Are you all seeking the approval of the firm believers. I believe in the Lord and I also believe in the Bible and I try to live by it. I practice the 10 commandments and I know where to find them in the Bible. I pray and I worship. If we offend you Non-Believers so much why on earth do you all prowl arond this section and put us down? Wouldn't the simple thing to do is maybe pick another section and discuss what you all DO NOT belive in? I really like to answer questions that true believers have and feel like you all just try to push your non-beliefs upon them...

2006-09-18 06:40:44 · 34 answers · asked by Anonymous in Religion & Spirituality

it's a halloween party. guests will be between 18 and 23. there will be a little bit of drinking but i mostly want them to have fun with cool games and.... i don't know! i was going to have a jumping balloon but the party will be @ night and we can't be way too loud for the risk to get rated.... also; it has to be afordable.....

any ideas?

2006-09-18 06:39:47 · 4 answers · asked by Alexandra 3 in Other - Holidays

Recently the pope had dilevered a speach where he quoted words from a Byzantine emperor. Many TV news networks, and news website had mentioned it and mentioned that he had anger Muslims all over the world. But I didn't find a copy of his speach. I want to know what did he say, and what was the point he was trying to make

2006-09-18 06:39:16 · 5 answers · asked by Investor 5 in Religion & Spirituality

I think it is stupid...............what makes them so special .Everyone deserves common courtesy

2006-09-18 06:38:30 · 18 answers · asked by Buda B 3 in Other - Society & Culture