Society & Culture - 15 October 2006

How come we're not walking around with King Henry V111 or the stone-age people? Do we get older in heaven and if not, don't children ever grow up?

2006-10-15 08:52:36 · 15 answers · asked by Anonymous in Religion & Spirituality

a friend of mine said thats what he thinks. I personaly think if there is a god he was not doing anything because soon alot of people would die and be with him, but they were all jews so in christian retrospect they would go to hell. just wondering.

2006-10-15 08:52:11 · 19 answers · asked by Anonymous in Religion & Spirituality

I've been Christian, Agnostic (rather more a Deist because I retained a belief in a "higher being") and now I find myself studying the Bible and going to Church again, although there is some lingering doubts, but my life has meaning! I mean seriously, if there's no God, then why shouldn't we be totally self serving individuals? Right now, I'm finding it hard to believe that an Athiest cannot be anything but a selfish individual (because there's nothing else to serve but himself). I'm not trying to indict or judge the individuals themselves, just judge or understand the ideologies. I can certainly see why someone might not believe in a God because in some lines of reasoning that makes sense given the current condition of the World... But I want to understand why some people feel their man-made ideologies work to serve a better purpose, and are not just some random charade. Or do you just not give a flip?

2006-10-15 08:51:38 · 15 answers · asked by Jay 3 in Religion & Spirituality

Just an excerpt:

"My choice of Muhammad to lead the list of the world's most influential persons may surprise some readers and may be questioned by others, but he was the only man in history who was supremely successful on both the religious and secular levels."

"Of humble origins, Muhammad founded and promulgated one of the world's great religions, and became an immensely effective political leader. Today, thirteen centuries after his death, his influence is still powerful and pervasive."

The 100: A Ranking of the Most Influential Persons in History (Paperback)

http://www.amazon.com/exec/obidos/ASIN/0825303281/qid=1001992912/sr=1-7/ref=sr_1_2_7/102-4476142-0760952

2006-10-15 08:51:23 · 11 answers · asked by Noms 2 in Religion & Spirituality

I think a person is gay because they where supposed to be born the oppisite gender, like a gay guy was really supposed to be born a girl and that explains why he has the same likings of women, and vice versa for lesbians. It just makes more sense doesn't it? Not the christian theory that a person was turned gay and can therfore turn back. Or the homophobic theory that gayness is a disease. Or even the Republican theory that a person is gay by choice.

2006-10-15 08:51:02 · 23 answers · asked by RainKid 2 in Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, and Transgender

2006-10-15 08:49:59 · 15 answers · asked by posture 3 in Other - Cultures & Groups

If so, cool for you!
If not, read this:-http://www.santorosario.net/english/promises.htm it's really awesome.

2006-10-15 08:49:20 · 4 answers · asked by Anonymous in Religion & Spirituality

I'm thinking about learning it just for the hell of it, and I was wondering how long it would take. I know it's different from learning, say, Italian (which I also tried, but found it was too hard because it was so different from English)... but this might be different because it's just visually corresponding with verbal English words. Anybody have any insight on this?

2006-10-15 08:47:28 · 7 answers · asked by Meredith B 2 in Languages

One explorer said that he had found it in Iran in some Mountainous rock formations and now there is a big argument about it! I dont know what to say about it really, buggered if I know where it is.

2006-10-15 08:47:27 · 10 answers · asked by Latin Techie 7 in Religion & Spirituality

Let's be honest, when there are people out there who are undecided or are willing to convert, and they see Creationists who basicaly say "deny science and reason so you can believe as we do," don't you think it turns rational people off?

Most rational people will just say, "hey, these people will just believe whatever they want, weather it is true or not. Have they used the same methods to arrive at their belief in God as well?"

Are there Christians out there who see the Creationists and think, "Hey, you're not helping our cause." (This is kind of how I feel when I see 9/11 conspiricy wackos out there trying to get the Bush administration out of office. Worthy cause, bad argument).

Your thoughts?

2006-10-15 08:46:32 · 7 answers · asked by skeptic 6 in Religion & Spirituality

No, seriously. Where are they?

2006-10-15 08:46:15 · 7 answers · asked by Strange Design 5 in Other - Society & Culture

Have you felt loved ones who have passed on have sent you signs?

2006-10-15 08:45:24 · 15 answers · asked by Anonymous in Religion & Spirituality

2006-10-15 08:44:52 · 8 answers · asked by JabbaTheButt 2 in Other - Cultures & Groups

Please note, that even thou we are all reasonable adults with lots of intelligence, I am asking this question and excluding all the non-Atheists.

Thanks! (Do you think anyone is getting my point, or should I ask about cell phones)

2006-10-15 08:44:47 · 12 answers · asked by Anonymous in Religion & Spirituality

feel the need to make others feel bad ?
i refer to the question below
http://uk.answers.yahoo.com/question/index?qid=20061015123533AAndeYI&r=w&pa=FZptHWf.BGRX3OFMhzRcVIfym_yZLGveIwl5qf5aySXmSEPiksCNHMceJb49JlNObX1kKMKzncRwBkuDlQ--#F8EoUjbvUGWpcuLGZJ2viVKZB18o7K_mOeTx9ptBr.A_L_tNbRha
it is very obvious that this person is grieving and yet is to be told , that if her father wasnt good , he will be burning in hell

if this truly is your belief .. then please please please ... learn when it is not appropriate to say such things ... like in that question

2006-10-15 08:43:03 · 13 answers · asked by Peace 7 in Religion & Spirituality

According to the christian religion the first humans on earth(Adam and Eve) were white. Then from there where did the different races come from, white families offspring couldn't just magically turn out to be a different race. Evolution? That might be the answer, but the christian religion does not accept that there was evolution in the world. So where did all these different races come from?

2006-10-15 08:42:14 · 12 answers · asked by quamlam360 1 in Religion & Spirituality

I´m from Venezuela, let me know your opinion about my country, specially as a touristic destination and about our people.

please avoid the political issue

2006-10-15 08:41:34 · 9 answers · asked by Septunio 1 in Other - Society & Culture

They are all involved in killings , like turkey for a large christmas feast or goats for a ramadan feast. They want a higher volume of other religious people. So my question is .. why did GOD is not taking Mr. Hussain for his contribution to Islam by wiping off the Kurds.
I'm sorry but i'm still trying to improve my spellings and grammer.

2006-10-15 08:41:12 · 12 answers · asked by Anonymous in Religion & Spirituality

We all know they are heroes, but the non-christian ones didn't believe Jesus was Lord.

Can you confortably say they are in hell now?

And don't say they all asked forgiveness before death, just asnwer the question.

http://flushaholybook.com - where antiquated beliefs belong.

2006-10-15 08:39:29 · 17 answers · asked by Anonymous in Religion & Spirituality

I understand it is also used by Muslims, but what does it mean? It sounds so much like a fake swear word we used as a child -- poobah -- that it has me laughing, but what does it really stand for?

2006-10-15 08:38:27 · 11 answers · asked by auntb93again 7 in Religion & Spirituality

Sky News reported that the national carrier of England, British Airways, has suspended, pending dismissal, a flight attendant for wearing a crucifix.

As a demonstration of solidarity, should Christians refrain from flying British Airways until they offer apologies to the Son of the living God, Jesus Christ, His Church and the flight attendant.

But whosoever shall deny me before men, him will I also deny before my Father which is in heaven. (Mat. 10:33)

2006-10-15 08:36:42 · 10 answers · asked by d man 3 in Religion & Spirituality

I lost my parents last year, but my father was very special to me. I think somtimes that I feel him with me, does anyone know if this is just my mind or is it true that he is still with me

2006-10-15 08:35:33 · 34 answers · asked by Sandy 1 in Religion & Spirituality

Should i must keep on praying to sky?

2006-10-15 08:34:54 · 20 answers · asked by Anonymous in Religion & Spirituality

I'm will specify. For the intent of getting someone else to pay for you because you know guys will buy you dirnks to try and pick you up or they want your company.

I don't mean those who go out with friends because it's their turn to pay.

2006-10-15 08:34:48 · 21 answers · asked by elliott 4 in Etiquette

2006-10-15 08:34:48 · 5 answers · asked by pharoah_the_midget 1 in Other - Society & Culture

2006-10-15 08:34:00 · 1 answers · asked by Anonymous in Other - Society & Culture

2006-10-15 08:33:43 · 11 answers · asked by Anonymous in Other - Cultures & Groups

2006-10-15 08:32:55 · 1 answers · asked by Anonymous in Other - Society & Culture

2006-10-15 08:32:26 · 2 answers · asked by Anonymous in Other - Cultures & Groups

I have met a turkish man who i really like, he has asked me to go to istanbul for xmas but you hear that many horror stories that i dont know what to do? Can anyone give me any advice- it would be much appreciated...

2006-10-15 08:32:17 · 23 answers · asked by ndr111111111 1 in Religion & Spirituality