Society & Culture - 22 October 2006

Most Christians claim that the devil is not omnipresent and not everywhere at the same time. To get around this problem, a network of demons is proposed who do the devil's bidding. How many demons are there?

If there aren't enough demons to go around, could some people be uninfluenced by the devil?

Do demons take breaks?

Maybe when someone goes to sleep, a demon moves on to another person that wakes up! This would maximize efficiency, and maybe decrease the number of necessary demons! Maybe only 4 billion demons are necessary.

My point is that when I think "impure" thoughts about sex, drugs, or even punching someone in the face, it has nothing to do with demons or the devil.

It's neurology. When I think about sex, it's due to hormones. When I think about punching someone in the face, it's because of anger and the aggressive part of the limbic system in my brain.

For the devil to influence me, he'd have to be part of my brain structure.

2006-10-22 18:25:19 · 14 answers · asked by doogsdc 2 in Religion & Spirituality

how many people out there, non Indians that is, know about diwali festival. ever heard about it?

2006-10-22 18:24:30 · 4 answers · asked by SUNIL Raj 3 in Other - Society & Culture

John 20
24Now Thomas (called Didymus), one of the Twelve, was not with the disciples when Jesus came. 25So the other disciples told him, "We have seen the Lord!" But he said to them, "Unless I see the nail marks in his hands and put my finger where the nails were, and put my hand into his side, I will not believe it."
26A week later his disciples were in the house again, and Thomas was with them. Though the doors were locked, Jesus came and stood among them and said, "Peace be with you!" 27Then he said to Thomas, "Put your finger here; see my hands. Reach out your hand and put it into my side. Stop doubting and believe."
28Thomas said to him, "My Lord and my God!"
29Then Jesus told him, "Because you have seen me, you have believed; blessed are those who have not seen and yet have believed."

2006-10-22 18:22:23 · 16 answers · asked by Anonymous in Religion & Spirituality

That's taking things a little too far... Only 3.5% of the registry is considered dangerous... That means 96.5% are no threat... What is the government doing to it's own citizens?

2006-10-22 18:22:10 · 8 answers · asked by dww32720 3 in Community Service

You're more likely to die at the hands of a drunk driver than get molested by a sex offender. I found that on the Department of Justice website... Wow, that's hard core man...

2006-10-22 18:20:00 · 10 answers · asked by dww32720 3 in Community Service

Listen, I am a christian and I believe it is a sin to be gay which is why my friends and I do whatever we can to stop these gay pride parades. We are out there with our megaphones preaching the word of Christ, handing out bibles, carrying signs, and if we see these homos making inappropriate contact with eachother we shoot them with paintball guns and douse them with holy water. Yes this sounds a bit extreme but its nothing compared to the eternal damnation that awaits them for their acts of sodomy. Its not that I hate them, its just the sin I hate which is why I feel the need to take extreme measures. I usually wind up getting arresting while I am only exercising my right to freedom of expression. Whats wrong with this country anyways?

2006-10-22 18:19:46 · 24 answers · asked by Joe S 1 in Religion & Spirituality

2006-10-22 18:19:26 · 7 answers · asked by esoreinna 2 in Religion & Spirituality

There are tons of scripture describing Jesus as God. I just don't get why my friend won't go the full mile to say he is Lord, but only the son and therefore is nothing special in her mind.
TIT 2:13 while we wait for the blessed hope--the glorious appearing of our great God and Savior, Jesus Christ. (amongst many others!!

2006-10-22 18:16:49 · 17 answers · asked by lovel art 2 in Religion & Spirituality

2006-10-22 18:15:58 · 13 answers · asked by Anonymous in Other - Society & Culture

I want to see a talking flaming bush, people that get swallowed by whales and come out alive to tell the story, a boat big enough to contain two specimen of every species on earth, people turning into salt, two fish and a cup of wine become a feast for thousands and yeah, I wouldn't mind hearing the voice of God or some angel -not that "he speaks through your heart" stuff, but an actual voice!
Anyone else?

2006-10-22 18:15:37 · 27 answers · asked by Anonymous in Religion & Spirituality

2006-10-22 18:15:18 · 18 answers · asked by Help Needed 3 in Other - Cultures & Groups

2006-10-22 18:14:29 · 12 answers · asked by Amenah 2 in Religion & Spirituality

2006-10-22 18:14:18 · 22 answers · asked by John G 5 in Religion & Spirituality

what kind, size and placement?

2006-10-22 18:13:17 · 17 answers · asked by Anonymous in Religion & Spirituality

2006-10-22 18:12:59 · 6 answers · asked by Asilos Magdalena 1 in Religion & Spirituality

can someone give an unequivocal verse in the Bible of Jesus(pbuh) saying worship me?
I want the sentence to contain the elements of Jesus talking about himself and ordering his people to worship him(key words: worship, me)

2006-10-22 18:11:55 · 11 answers · asked by Anonymous in Religion & Spirituality

2006-10-22 18:10:10 · 15 answers · asked by pacificwaves8 2 in Religion & Spirituality

2006-10-22 18:10:05 · 12 answers · asked by vipul g 2 in Religion & Spirituality

2006-10-22 18:10:00 · 1 answers · asked by Anonymous in Other - Society & Culture

Am I over reacting? I know he likes me, but I'm very traditional in the sense that I won't hold hands w/ a guy unless he's my boyfriend. But he just won't ask directly. What should I do?

2006-10-22 18:09:12 · 2 answers · asked by Joy 1 in Other - Society & Culture

I believe they do. Genesis first uses the word for soal (nephesh) for creatures. Then it is used for man. So why do people not think animals go to heaven?
http://www.antipas.org/books/soul/soul_2.html

2006-10-22 18:08:23 · 25 answers · asked by BABY 3 in Religion & Spirituality

Could you describe?

2006-10-22 18:06:19 · 15 answers · asked by Asilos Magdalena 1 in Religion & Spirituality

1st Cor 6:9-11
9 Know ye not that the unrighteous shall not inherit the kingdom of God? Be not deceived: neither fornicators, nor idolaters, nor adulterers, nor effeminate, nor abusers of themselves with mankind,
10 Nor thieves, nor covetous, nor drunkards, nor revilers, nor extortioners, shall inherit the kingdom of God.
11 And such were some of you: but ye are washed, but ye are sanctified, but ye are justified in the name of the Lord Jesus, and by the Spirit of our God.

Repent! and turn to a loving God through His son that paid your fine for the sins that you've commited.

Please keep reading I don't want to offend you but only warn you to flee from a wrath to come !
Rom 3:23
23 For all have sinned, and come short of the glory of God;
God will judge the wicked and the just.
John 3:16 For God so loved the world, that he gave his only begotten Son, that whosoever believeth in him should not perish, but have everlasting life.

Ask God to forgive you. Trust Jesus!

2006-10-22 18:06:11 · 15 answers · asked by Anonymous in Religion & Spirituality

They are associated with archangels Gabriel and Michael...

2006-10-22 18:05:00 · 3 answers · asked by Mom to Jewels and Edward! 1 in Languages

well it wasnt scary for us but it was scary for the people who were in the chruch. My friend and I open the back door when everyone was silent in prayer and blew an air horn inside. I think every single person inside screamed outloud. It was so funny we couldnt run away without falling. Do you think it was funny.

2006-10-22 18:02:23 · 26 answers · asked by Anonymous in Religion & Spirituality

Do you have a soul and what is it?

2006-10-22 18:02:21 · 14 answers · asked by Anonymous in Religion & Spirituality

2006-10-22 18:02:21 · 7 answers · asked by Anonymous in Religion & Spirituality

That wasn't actually God. Like did you see a movie or read a book that gave you peace and understanding close to God's presence during prayer?

2006-10-22 18:01:34 · 9 answers · asked by Anonymous in Religion & Spirituality

"Reward yourself" as in a demand or order. In this case, is récompenser seen as a reflexive verb? (se récompenser)? Thanks for your help in advance..

2006-10-22 18:01:15 · 6 answers · asked by WiseWisher 3 in Languages

I know a man (both in the intimate and every-day sense) who thinks that he can tell by looking at another man if that man is hetero or homosexual. Can you tell by their dress, hairstyle, manner of speech, etc? Is this a man thing? A man may look completely average to me and this man insits that he can tell. He has taken a class on homophobia for his field of work substance abuse counseling), but I dont think that qualifies him, although there was a majority of the course population was homosexual.

2006-10-22 18:01:01 · 17 answers · asked by my2cents 3 in Other - Cultures & Groups