Society & Culture - 11 October 2006

2006-10-11 17:05:30 · 30 answers · asked by dudette 3 in Religion & Spirituality

In most things, it's generally easy to know who is responsible for proving something. Religion is different. Burden of proof lies with the one making the extraordinary claim. To atheists, the theist makes an extraordinary claim by saying an omnipotent god exists yet cannot be seen. To the theist, the atheist makes the extraordinary claim by going against the long held belief that there is no god or gods. To me, it seems that in religion burden of proof and who it lies with depends on your stance. If you're theist, it lies with the atheist and vice versa. What do you guys think? Who has to prove to the other side that they are right with empirical evidence?

2006-10-11 17:03:57 · 16 answers · asked by whosyodaddy3030 2 in Religion & Spirituality

Honestly judging people based on an f***ing avatar, thoughts please!

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2006-10-11 17:02:57 · 21 answers · asked by A_Geologist 5 in Religion & Spirituality

Have you accepted Jesus as your personal saviour, regularly read the Word of God (Bible of 66 books), and regularly go to church? If so, respond here :) I'm just curious about how many fellow believers visit and post on this site. Please, no flaming, but if you aren't a Christian and would still like to respond with a "no", feel free to do so.

2006-10-11 17:02:48 · 28 answers · asked by Crono 3 in Religion & Spirituality

Track suits or Mu Mu's? What colour? What would your title be? etc..

2006-10-11 17:01:57 · 11 answers · asked by soulgirl76 4 in Other - Society & Culture

2006-10-11 17:01:26 · 8 answers · asked by Mrs J 3 in Other - Society & Culture

i lost my drivers licensed and need another one right away what do you think dmv willl aske for maybe money but will they asked for my bith certificate

2006-10-11 17:01:23 · 4 answers · asked by p7thsign@sbcglobal.net 1 in Community Service

2006-10-11 16:59:53 · 6 answers · asked by ANIRBAN B 2 in Other - Society & Culture

Please mention the serial number of your answer.
1 what is an abstract card in Masseilles tarot deck?
2 what is the use of a crystal piller and a crystal ball?
3 any site to get good portions?
4 what is the use of Indian ink?
5 where should the crystal be on the wand ,the edge or the handle?
6 can we travel from one country to another with a small knife used in the craft?
thank you.

2006-10-11 16:58:50 · 5 answers · asked by raoul 2 in Religion & Spirituality

I remember as a kid in school we're taught that Prophet Muhammad (pbuh) was the founder of Islam and that Islam is the youngest of all religions.

But by and by, I'm begining to learn that Islam is a very old religion, and also the fact that Prophet Ibrahim (pbuh) was the first propagator of Islam.

This is very very confusing to me. Conventional academic books portray Prophet Muhammad (pbuh) as the founder of Islam and devout Muslims claim that he's only one of the many prophets.

Therefore, if Islam is such an old religion then from where did Judaism and Christianity spring up?!?!

Also, if Prophet Jesus (pbuh) is a prophet of Islam as many Muslims claim then I'd like to know whether Prophet Muhammad (pbuh) celebrated Christmas and Jewish festivals?

2006-10-11 16:57:38 · 18 answers · asked by The Maulvi Who Sold His Maruti 3 in Religion & Spirituality

Would you rather have the gift of wisdom or the gift of laughter? What would you do with it?

2006-10-11 16:56:40 · 4 answers · asked by Retarded Genius 4 in Other - Society & Culture

My mother keeps telling me that she is a witch (meaning the true sense of the word) and talks often of spells that she got off the internet and says that she is a Wiccan - however, when asked about the Pentacle, and what the 5 points mean, she corrects me to pentagram and says that each point is for the wounds inflicted on christ's hands and feet and the crown of thorns.
She said she wanted me to explore Wicca, and gave me Bucklands guide to Wicca. I read the history in the front of the book which outlines the Wiccan version of Christian history. They seem to directly oppose one another. When questioning mom about it, we got into such a heated debate about it that I wasn't able to get any further in my explorations of the religion, but I must confess to being interested in learning more. Please help mom and me put this debate to rest. Sources would be VERY helpful too.

2006-10-11 16:56:21 · 17 answers · asked by Timberwolf 3 in Religion & Spirituality

2006-10-11 16:56:17 · 13 answers · asked by brandy t 3 in Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, and Transgender

I bought two bags of gravel for an art project but only used a tiny bit. Now I don't know what to do with the rocks. There is a beach forty steps from my house however....

LITTERING or NOT LITTERING?!

2006-10-11 16:56:07 · 20 answers · asked by rgbsj 2 in Etiquette

2006-10-11 16:54:50 · 8 answers · asked by starbright 2 in Religion & Spirituality

2006-10-11 16:54:28 · 18 answers · asked by Anonymous in Other - Society & Culture

what state is it.

2006-10-11 16:53:26 · 6 answers · asked by Anonymous in Other - Society & Culture

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2006-10-11 16:53:25 · 16 answers · asked by I give you the Glory Father ! 6 in Religion & Spirituality

I missed an opporitunity because I was scared and can't decide if it is meant to be this way or if everything is random and I just missed out. All the time I wonder if I'm doing the right things w/ my life... is there any way to know? What are your alls thoughts on this?

2006-10-11 16:53:04 · 5 answers · asked by mismatch 2 in Other - Society & Culture

I had asked all here to offer a prayer for me a few weeks ago and I have just had the most awesome answer to those prayers. Now, anyone want to tell me God doesn't hear, care, answer??? Thank you so for believing and for praying. You are great!!!

2006-10-11 16:51:49 · 23 answers · asked by reformed 3 in Religion & Spirituality

Some MF'ers picked a best answer that was BS so i'll rephrase... Truely knowledgeable people of science believe in a higher intelligence, how else could they continually search for new knowledge. Truely religous people believe there is a point to Life, and value no life over other life. My faith is in both of these and therefor my belief is that GOD is the Intelligence that was before Life as we know it and shall be there after. The Infinite Intelligence, if you will. What say you Athiest? What say you 'Christian? Ethical Fundamentalist? Do I have the Idea of GOD figured, can EVERYONE move on to something else? or would That call for too much faith?

2006-10-11 16:51:47 · 10 answers · asked by Snap J 2 in Religion & Spirituality

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2006-10-11 16:51:41 · 14 answers · asked by I give you the Glory Father ! 6 in Religion & Spirituality

I need suggestions for man, woman and 9 year old child. Not too complicated or requiring a lot of $$. Happy Halloween!

2006-10-11 16:51:20 · 13 answers · asked by p.c. 2 in Halloween

What are some advantages of being Wiccan?

2006-10-11 16:50:07 · 16 answers · asked by blondie331209 2 in Religion & Spirituality

2006-10-11 16:49:45 · 24 answers · asked by WhyNotAsk Holy Ghost 1 in Religion & Spirituality

2006-10-11 16:49:31 · 6 answers · asked by NHBaritone 7 in Religion & Spirituality

2006-10-11 16:49:21 · 21 answers · asked by Daisy mae 2 in Other - Society & Culture

that Jen ross question was a joke between friends relax ppl....Dam!

2006-10-11 16:49:15 · 11 answers · asked by Anonymous in Religion & Spirituality

If a guy is gay but sleeps and has full sex with a member of an opposite sex, meaning girl, what it make him straight or no? Let's say a gay guy is pressured from society that he has to be with a girl and have sex with her just like heterosexuals do, or when men and women do, does it change his gay feelings or sexual arousement to his say sex?

2006-10-11 16:49:12 · 16 answers · asked by Yoguide 2 in Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, and Transgender

I know not much, but please take a stab at it. maybe do's and don''ts, salvation, whatever you can think of that is not likely to be a source of disagreement

2006-10-11 16:47:36 · 8 answers · asked by icheeknows 5 in Other - Society & Culture