Society & Culture - 17 October 2006

eted translation of an interpreted story passed down through generations of interpreted story telling which might be symbolic or poetic or just a parable or even somebody's dream. Then YOU have to interpret THAT into both or either ancient and modern context.
If you read this question to the end and can honestly answer... I'm sure somebody will... "what was the question?" ... how on EARTH are you gonna get the end product of all those interpretations in any perspective whatsoever? PLEASE don't say with the help of the Holy Spirit as He has a miserable record, even inciting some to torture heretics and unbelievers and 'witches'.

2006-10-17 18:15:00 · 11 answers · asked by eantaelor 4 in Religion & Spirituality

why would god want you to starve yourself does fasting make him happy with you? if not for a disiplin reason i dont get it, explainations?

2006-10-17 18:14:59 · 18 answers · asked by Wednesdays child 1 in Religion & Spirituality

Is life truly a gift?

I think of birthdays, christmas and other occasions when we are given gifts. If we don't like the gift, we can return it to the store.

If that is the case, why is suicide frowned upon so much. Is it not just a way of returning a gift that you don't want.

I am not for suicide as I know it has horrible effects on family members that live, but as a philosphical question, if one wanted to return the gift of life, should they not be allowed to?

I've heard stories where no person on earth didn't come to earth before telling God that yes indeed he/she wants to come to earth...in other words it was our free will. That may be, but how many times have you been asked what you want as a gift and after you receive it, you realize it's not that great and want to return it.

I don't consider life a gift. I do consider it a chore, a burden that I have to deal with.

Would love to hear some thoughts on this.

Thank you

2006-10-17 18:14:17 · 7 answers · asked by Anonymous in Religion & Spirituality

I wondered...

2006-10-17 18:10:30 · 8 answers · asked by Tree of Jesse 3 in Religion & Spirituality

I know it may be funny and of course it is great to have openly gay characters on T.V., but do you think it is a hardcore stereo type? Will this show be frowned upon and an embarrassment in the future? I don't understand why there are not any guy characters on TV who are guy but do not make a stereo type mockery of being guy. Who on TV is a good guy role model?

2006-10-17 18:10:05 · 23 answers · asked by nice to know 2 in Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, and Transgender

And if so, would you be willing to do something about it by making an effort to ask questions that embrace instead of divide?


(((I'm not claiming to have a perfect record on this issue. Not at all. But it came to me today as I was asking questions that all this fighting isn't getting us anywhere.)))

2006-10-17 18:09:27 · 27 answers · asked by Dysthymia 6 in Religion & Spirituality

Jealousy and greed are two of the biggest personal problems which hinder personal devlopment and spiritual progress.

2006-10-17 18:09:00 · 10 answers · asked by bdinesh123 1 in Religion & Spirituality

There is the White Horse
(Bow and a Crown was given unto him) i

There is the Red Horse
(Power was given to Him, took Peace from Earth) Given a GREAT SWORD

There is the Black Horse (Balances in his hand) Wheat for a penny,

Then there is the Pale Horse ( Sat on him Death and Hell followed Him) 1/4 part of the earth to kill with sword and with hunger, and with death, from the Will of the Beast of the Earth.

Then There is the

2006-10-17 18:08:33 · 8 answers · asked by ? 4 in Religion & Spirituality

i know what i would do but i cant say it here because id get reported

2006-10-17 18:06:02 · 41 answers · asked by Anonymous in Religion & Spirituality

Why have you chosen Wicca over all the other religions?

2006-10-17 18:05:39 · 16 answers · asked by Anonymous in Religion & Spirituality

As for mine, A digital camera, new and better cell phone, clothes, dvds, cds, etc...

2006-10-17 18:03:22 · 18 answers · asked by ? 2 in Christmas

(((This is a question about love and respect between religions. If you can't handle that then please don't answer it.)))



What are possitive aspects about the other group's religion?



I'll start: I love the devotion that Muslims give to God by praying five times a day every day.

2006-10-17 18:02:36 · 21 answers · asked by Dysthymia 6 in Religion & Spirituality

In quite into the Greek Mythology and i can help but wonder.
Do people or most people in greece believe in them and is there a religion of that?

I'd love to hear it from actual people from greece.

2006-10-17 18:02:28 · 11 answers · asked by tommy_c 2 in Mythology & Folklore

What the Christians say about all other prophets that God sent for humans.
Why is it Jesus is so unique that no other prophets since Adam had become one like Jesus. Do Christians aware that Moses spoke directly with God the time he received Torat? But Moses is not God.

Why should Jesus be a God in the form of human?

2006-10-17 18:02:27 · 21 answers · asked by azarrie 1 in Religion & Spirituality

Examples: Fruits, Snacks, Money, Etc...

2006-10-17 18:01:42 · 18 answers · asked by ? 2 in Halloween

If you knew something about other people that you felt wasn't right but didn't tell anyone do you think you should tell others?

2006-10-17 18:01:21 · 4 answers · asked by phaegmoristic 2 in Other - Society & Culture

Christians???? Why Bible incidents are so filthy?
I am a born Christian...but when I read Old Testament, I read all about people marrying many wives including their maids. Laying with own mother, father-in-law and sister-inlaw. Masturbation. Murder, jealousy, cheating etc.,....why all these things happened though God was close with them?
I don't want to hurt Christians....I like to know about it.

2006-10-17 18:01:14 · 21 answers · asked by Anonymous in Religion & Spirituality

WORD

2006-10-17 18:00:17 · 19 answers · asked by Medicine Eddie 2 in Religion & Spirituality

The Bombardiar Beetle does it, the fire comes out of it's butt ! Dragons did exist, archaeologists have discovered their bones over the years. St. Leonard's Forest Dragon in England really existed. Do dragons exist today, in some distant land we don't know about?

2006-10-17 17:59:24 · 17 answers · asked by ZORRO 3 in Mythology & Folklore

2006-10-17 17:58:51 · 9 answers · asked by buffalobo 2 in Other - Society & Culture

2006-10-17 17:57:56 · 3 answers · asked by Aspurtaime Dog Sneeze 6 in Religion & Spirituality

I am going through a hard time. the job I had went under I do have 3 other ones that called. the one that I want to go with makes you go for one and half week for oreintation,I dont think I can wait that long. the oreintation does not pay. the other one says I can be hired in two days, it pays less money situation is bad right now, i dont know what to do. if i wait on the other one I could lose everything, so please pray for guidance and that whatever happens will be gods will and that it be a good job. thank you for your kindness

2006-10-17 17:57:49 · 22 answers · asked by mystical s 3 in Religion & Spirituality

My previous post on this topic was deleted as "Not being in the form of a question."
Here is the Toast I would propose.Those who feel uncomfortable with this may leave the room if they so desire.

" Here's to us Lasses and Lads, to those we love, especially those who have passed on but remain in ever fonder memory, to those who support us and those who let us get on with our lives.
To those who wish or would cause us harm, may your lives be saved by Gay surgeons and your life support betended by Gay {or very happy} Nursing staff.
May the Earth Mother bless and care for us now and in the future." Chairperson Rose.

To those who replied previously, please gain another two points, especially zea m who reminded me of those no longer with us.
Kind regards, Rose P.

2006-10-17 17:57:31 · 17 answers · asked by rose p 7 in Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, and Transgender

If I were to tell you that you could make miraculous changes in your life and the world around you, simply by dwelling on the positive - peace, love, prosperity and happiness - could you? Will you, please? From this moment to the end of the day - I would really appreciate it.

Peace!

2006-10-17 17:56:50 · 3 answers · asked by carole 7 in Other - Society & Culture

(because i think its getting boring every year..it's quite fun while i was young but now..?)

2006-10-17 17:56:38 · 8 answers · asked by zeren0509 1 in Ramadan

2006-10-17 17:56:34 · 5 answers · asked by Anonymous in Other - Society & Culture

I mean, the 30 million strong evangelical movement in this country preaches (correctly) that you are nothing but a cult! That must smart!

2006-10-17 17:55:23 · 6 answers · asked by keepitsafe2think 2 in Religion & Spirituality

2006-10-17 17:54:07 · 21 answers · asked by Anonymous in Mythology & Folklore

My 5-year old daughter asked me this the other day.

One of our cats died and she told me - it's OK Daddy, he's in cat heaven now. There's a people heaven for people, and a cat heaven for cats.

She thought for a while, then she remembered that earlier in the day we'd squished a bug, so she asked me - Daddy, is there a bug heaven too?

I said - I don't know, honey.

In truth, I don't believe there's a bug heaven. I find it difficult to believe there's a cat heaven. So my real question is - what makes you think there's a people heaven?

2006-10-17 17:53:36 · 10 answers · asked by hot.turkey 5 in Religion & Spirituality

I saw something very disturbing to me the other day at Wal-Mart. A young girl about six years old was complaining to her mother that she needed to go to the bathroom. I was hearing this from the next row over. The mother told the child NO that she was going to have to wait until they got home. The little girl complained that she had to go bad and had to go for a while. The monther after a few more words told her that if she did not shut up she would not get to go when they got home. I was in absolute horror hearing this. They left and I lost track of them in the store. I wondered if she made it or if she made her mother mad and was made to hold it even longer after getting home. I also wondered if this was the first time. Having this happen to me as a child I felt for the little girl and it brought back some old memories. I was wondering if anyone else has ever seen this or had it done to them.

2006-10-17 17:51:28 · 14 answers · asked by momof2crazykids 2 in Other - Society & Culture