Society & Culture - 23 September 2006

i just wonder...

2006-09-23 04:33:12 · 13 answers · asked by Inquirer 5 in Religion & Spirituality

If God did not create the universe, how did it come into existence? The 2nd law of thermodynamics disproves the big bang theory, and even Darwin recanted his own theory on his deathbed. But if God didn't create everything, then WHO did? You can't get something from nothing...SOMEONE had to have created all the matter in the universe....

2006-09-23 04:33:04 · 20 answers · asked by ♥Mira♥ 5 in Religion & Spirituality

We can't call it a blackboard any more, it might offend someone.

2006-09-23 04:32:57 · 13 answers · asked by bandit 3 in Etiquette

Is there any situation in which it's okay to truly hate someone?

2006-09-23 04:32:37 · 18 answers · asked by Smiles 4 in Religion & Spirituality

Jeremiah chapter 1 verse 5 says:

I knew you before I formed you in your mother's womb.

Psalm 139 v 15 says: You watched as I was being formed in utter seclusion, as I was woven together in the dark of the womb.



Isn't it amazing!

2006-09-23 04:32:24 · 15 answers · asked by Anonymous in Religion & Spirituality

2006-09-23 04:32:07 · 6 answers · asked by Issam B 1 in Religion & Spirituality

for non muslims , what do you know about it ?
plz no rude answers
for muslims ,happy ramadan too you all ,try to do your best so allah will in shaa allah accept and mercy us

for more information about ramadan

http://www.ramadan-islam.org/

2006-09-23 04:31:33 · 9 answers · asked by SARAH 3 in Religion & Spirituality

Lord Shiva is mostly worshipped in the form of a Black Stone. The rotation that people take in reverence of Lord Siva in ShaivaTemples include Anti Clockwise walk around the Deiti. In Northern Parts of India people kiss the Black Stone (The Siva in the Linga form) to nullify their bad deeds, otherwise called sins. Also many a place these Black Stones representing Lord Siva is said to have come from Heaven. Is there a connection with the 4th Veda of Hindu scriptures ie 'Atharva Veda' and Islam ... and Before answering please check the following link also

http://answers.yahoo.com/question/index;_ylt=Ag64DawpwSW3XbADJbYEHuXsy6IX?qid=20060906231751AAiZ1SS

2006-09-23 04:31:19 · 5 answers · asked by jayakrishnaathmavidya 4 in Religion & Spirituality

Programed

I'm not going for popularity on this one so thumbs down all you like Christians. I'm being straightforward and honest as to how you are being seen. I'll list not only what it is, but why you are seen this way.

Most Atheists have been confronted with Christianity in their life one way or another. There are many Atheists who came from a religious background and saw through the manipulation process that the churches go through.

1.Religiously Dogmatic - Christians spout passages like it's going to mean something to an Atheist. We're not looking for answers as to what the book says. It's not going to convert us or change our pespective. When you find yourself cut and pasting onto message boards. You're wasting your time.

2. Fearful - Primary motivation of most Christians that I have spoken to as to why I should believe is due to the consequenses of me not believing. HELL HELL HELL! What they fail to understand is that belief isn't a choice.

More coming.

2006-09-23 04:30:13 · 21 answers · asked by Anonymous in Religion & Spirituality

by most Muslim countries and Muslims themselves? Please quote the Quaran (sp?) on this if you can on this. Thank You....Serious answers only, PLEASE!

2006-09-23 04:29:37 · 5 answers · asked by mitch 4 in Religion & Spirituality

When is each one used and how can I remember which one to choose? I'm in second year spanish at University and we're just learning this concept. I'm not required to take this class, I really do want to learn Spanish so if anyone knows the difference between the 2 in a way that I will remember how to use them in real life it woud be so helpful. ~Thanks~

2006-09-23 04:28:49 · 6 answers · asked by Katie 4 in Languages

White 'Christian' Americans celebrate war and conquest of the Muslim nations
Black American celebrate gangs faction violence
Hispano-European Americans celebrate wars between two dugs or two chickens.
The White Americans, that are known as Liberal celebrate unborn child murder (Abortion).
Because, The satanic Government and Clerics support and enourage war, rape, drug abuse, abuse to children and women, abortion, alcoholism.

Americans are disgusting and disturbing, I want to stay out of your land, and you keep your flith in your land.

2006-09-23 04:28:41 · 6 answers · asked by Anonymous in Other - Society & Culture

provide a sound definition with respect outside of your own sacred text to prove own view (can't use self, need other occuring examples)

tr.v. re·spect·ed, re·spect·ing, re·spects
1. To feel or show deferential regard for; esteem.
2. To avoid violation of or interference with: respect the speed limit.
3. To relate or refer to; concern.
n.
1. A feeling of appreciative, often deferential regard; esteem. See Synonyms at regard.
2. The state of being regarded with honor or esteem.
3. Willingness to show consideration or appreciation.
4. respects Polite expressions of consideration or deference: pay one's respects.
5. A particular aspect, feature, or detail: In many respects this is an important decision.
6. Usage Problem Relation; reference. See Usage Note at regard.

2006-09-23 04:27:49 · 11 answers · asked by Anonymous in Religion & Spirituality

In 6 sentences or less, what are you willing to spend on? What you not willing to spend on?

2006-09-23 04:27:42 · 6 answers · asked by wayfarstar 2 in Other - Society & Culture

History shows that the catholics have murdered, lied, cheated and maimed their way to the worlds largest fortune. If that fortune was redistributed, the worlds poorest and neediest people could have a chance at survival. What purpose does that massive wealth serve, other than to remind the poor and dying that god doesnt love them?
I believe that, if the church was to be tried by a jury, they could be charged and convicted of;
Obtaining goods by deception.
Demanding money with menaces.
Murder in the 1st, 2nd and 3rd degree. (En mass)
Torture
Child molestation.
Incitement to riot, kill and abuse and a whole lot more.

As an aetheist it offends me that a crime syndicate like the catholics are allowed to continue. The head man is a nazi and his henchmen are dispicabal perverts with no more love for their fellow man than the ss of world war 2.

We wiped out the nazis and we have been fighting the mafia for years. When do we put a stop to the catholic world menace?

2006-09-23 04:27:26 · 16 answers · asked by andy2kbaker 3 in Religion & Spirituality

I cant think of any popular manmade places in China, not like lakes or anything. actual buildings or places. thanks.

2006-09-23 04:27:06 · 4 answers · asked by kaelyn 2 in Other - Cultures & Groups

I have a few teachers in my family and they are teaching the middle and high school levels. We were having a discussion about the things the kids were doing now days and how their behaviors are compared to what we used to do in school. All of them said that suddenly there is a big thing going on where kids that are as young as 10 years old are saying they are gay and actually having same sex relationships.

When I was in school, being gay was not cool and people would laugh and kids would get beat up for being gay which I think was wrong but it was socially unacceptable at that time. But now days kids find it to be cool and they don't seem to have a true understanding of what being gay is all about. How can they say they are gay when they have little to no understanding of how their bodies work and how their sexuality works? Do you think this is a fad or are they born like this or are we as a society making being gay the cool thing to do?

2006-09-23 04:26:47 · 22 answers · asked by chocolatebabycakes 4 in Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, and Transgender

Is it well with your SOUL?
It is well with my Soul! I have turned from my sinful, lustful ways and have been saved by God's grace!
Praise the Lord!

2006-09-23 04:26:36 · 11 answers · asked by Spookshow Baby 5 in Religion & Spirituality

2006-09-23 04:26:18 · 33 answers · asked by Anonymous in Christmas

Havent these foolish people read the bible? no where in the bible does it state that mary was a woman of ill repute. it only says that she was a very beautiful woman. she not only became the best friend of jesus, she was the first person to have seen jesus and spoken to him after he rose from the dead.
why do some christian chruches brand this great woman as a whore? is it because they want to keep women from becoming ministers of jesus, or are these people under the impression that all beautiful women are of ill repute?

(i ask this question as i am a proud christian woman)

2006-09-23 04:26:12 · 4 answers · asked by s21181 1 in Religion & Spirituality

I know that a xylon is dead wood from a tree, like a piece of wood. But I was told that a xylon can also be a tree that's lviing. Does anyone know if that's true? And if so, are there any Scriptures that say so?

Please, no arguments about whether Jesus died on a stake or a cross. I just want to know if a living tree in the Bible is ever called a xylon.

2006-09-23 04:25:45 · 5 answers · asked by Anonymous in Religion & Spirituality

And no, I'm NOT implying that they shouldn't date black men in any way. I just seem to notice loads of white women with black partners and vice versa, but rarely with Asian (or even Chinese) men.

i) Is it down to looks..?
ii) cultural differenes...?
iii) Are some white women actually attracted to Asian men but don't feel they can approach them as easily as they can a black man...?

Am very curious from a social perspective, so welcome all answers. Racists preferably need not apply, unless you have a valuable insight to contribute.

2006-09-23 04:25:09 · 47 answers · asked by aquadevante 2 in Other - Cultures & Groups

hi i would like to ask you people what do you think about islams and muslims are they good bad nice mean .........
give me a true answer

thanxxxx

2006-09-23 04:24:51 · 19 answers · asked by a muslim guy 1 in Religion & Spirituality

For Rashashanna, the Jewish holiday, what do they do to celebrate the day and also is it true that they have to stay in at night or something?? Im not Jewish, so someone who is please explain as im interested.

2006-09-23 04:22:53 · 8 answers · asked by hersheybar99 1 in Yom Kippur

They look part *******. That tells me a lot. Most portuguese are muds and it is a fact they are 12% black on average.

2006-09-23 04:20:05 · 16 answers · asked by Anonymous in Other - Cultures & Groups

Is it based on ethnicity largely.
(only in special circumstances, an old soul may choose to re-incarnate among younger souls to guide them as one of them)

2006-09-23 04:15:44 · 14 answers · asked by dasalvager 1 in Religion & Spirituality

2006-09-23 04:15:18 · 12 answers · asked by Markin Gomez 3 in Other - Society & Culture

I stay i Singapore and one early morning woke up with shock after having dream that my Dad was dead. When I quickly made oversea call to my home country, my sister said my Dad died just few minutes ago. Why ??

2006-09-23 04:15:06 · 9 answers · asked by Anonymous in Religion & Spirituality

He had 16008 wives, He flirted with all those Gopies in Vrindavan including the matured wives of others, He was the Heartthrob of all women of that time ... probably because of that a lot of those people who did not understand His Divinity were jealous of Him. Any thoughts conflicting or confirming these lines? Lord Krishna's story probably you can read from the following link on Bhagavatham

http://www.srimadbhagavatam.org/

2006-09-23 04:14:50 · 7 answers · asked by jayakrishnaathmavidya 4 in Religion & Spirituality

I'm gonna answer my own question here.

I often hear Christians say that we should respect their religion and refrain from questioning it or mocking it.

Well, I say no. Christianity has been responsible for terrible atrocities throughout history. It set science back hundreds of years (by harrassing people like Galileo and Copernicus). And they're still up to their tricks today. Just look at the televangelists taking advantage of the poor. Christians are still getting in the way of progress today. It took them hundreds of years to accept that the Earth rotates round the sun. Now they refuse to believe in evolution and try to block research in stem cells, which may revolutionalise medicine. And worst of all, they cause people to have false hope. What's more, the religion emphasises weakness and subservience (turn the other cheek) rather than dignity and personal strength.

So I see no reason to respect Christianity, no.

And Christians, rather than give insults, show I'm wrong.

2006-09-23 04:13:29 · 35 answers · asked by Anonymous in Religion & Spirituality