Society & Culture - 25 October 2006

all my friends are Muslims now , but they used to be Christians or Jews

2006-10-25 23:59:36 · 12 answers · asked by Donets'k 5 in Religion & Spirituality

2006-10-25 23:58:23 · 16 answers · asked by Steph :-) 3 in Religion & Spirituality

Many Christians believe that God is the basis of morality. In fact it is one of their arguments for the existence of god. Christians claim that without God, man will not know what is evil moral and not. Without God, then genocide like what Hitler did cannot be classified as evil as we do not have any standard to refer to. What is your take on this issue?

2006-10-25 23:57:59 · 11 answers · asked by the_talking_donkee 2 in Religion & Spirituality

(This is taken from an answer. And it made me wonder)
I often wonder why people don't. Is it because of the etho's that to declare oneself non-monogomous means that (and this in no way is my personal opinion, in fact so far from it its not funny) a person is "easy", "a man-whore" etc, or any other of the so-called mainstream's controlling language to denigrate people who have chosen to not be monogomous. Or is it something, to do with gay and lesbian people trying to advertise to the world, that they are moral upstanding citizens? And why, is a person who chooses to have more than one sexual partner somehow labelled immoral or wrong?

2006-10-25 23:56:54 · 3 answers · asked by Orditz 3 in Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, and Transgender

On December 10, 1948 the General Assembly of the United Nations adopted and proclaimed the Universal Declaration of Human Rights...
....
Article 18:
Everyone has the right to freedom of thought, conscience and religion; this right includes freedom to change his religion or belief, and freedom, either alone or in community with others and in public or private, to manifest his religion or belief in teaching, practice, worship and observance.
....

My question are does it happen in practical?
Can we arrest people who break this declaration?

i.e - a Muslim woman converted (change her religion). She is then 'forced' by another Muslim to return. She refuse them and keep her new faith. They were then attack her, and threat her life.

(note: this is a common example of what the reality have)

2006-10-25 23:54:53 · 7 answers · asked by freedom 1 in Religion & Spirituality

2006-10-25 23:53:44 · 10 answers · asked by Steph :-) 3 in Religion & Spirituality

Suppose a Man came and claimed to be God. To prove his claim, he moved mountain, stopped the storm and resurrected some of the dead people. He also walked on water and converted some of it into wine.

However, this Man has proclaimed that Islam is the one true religion. He told you that all along, you are practicing a wrong religion. And in order to be saved, you must convert to Islam.

The question now is;
1) Will you believe him and convert to Islam, or
2) Will you be steadfast and proclaim that he is a fake and that Satan will do anything to sway you from Christianity?

2006-10-25 23:52:45 · 15 answers · asked by the_talking_donkee 2 in Religion & Spirituality

I was brought up as a catholic but it was forced down my throat so i gave it up. I dont believe in God and what I think is people do believe in God to protect them from the knowledge that theres no divine plan for them, that theyre pretty much on their own. What do you think?

2006-10-25 23:51:42 · 10 answers · asked by Eoin B 2 in Religion & Spirituality

have you so-called "christians" been reporting me? it's not a good idea to report the son of god. you've awaited my return for 2000 years, now that i'm back this is how you treat me?

2006-10-25 23:50:53 · 10 answers · asked by Anonymous in Religion & Spirituality

Was it the experiance of being baptised, a spiritual connection with god, saving someone unexpected, helping someone or falling in love?

2006-10-25 23:49:27 · 4 answers · asked by Steph :-) 3 in Religion & Spirituality

what do you believe is good about it?

What do you believe is bad about it?

Do you feel we need Religion?

Can we combine all Religions as one, is it possible?

2006-10-25 23:47:56 · 4 answers · asked by inteleyes 7 in Religion & Spirituality

2006-10-25 23:47:48 · 9 answers · asked by Steph :-) 3 in Religion & Spirituality

2006-10-25 23:47:27 · 8 answers · asked by Anonymous in Religion & Spirituality

2006-10-25 23:46:04 · 5 answers · asked by Steph :-) 3 in Religion & Spirituality

What is hinduim? What type of religon is it? Is it really a religon? What is the history of it? Who are the leaders? In what region is it? What is the population today? What are the practices and belifs? any other interesting things about hinduism?

2006-10-25 23:45:55 · 6 answers · asked by Anonymous in Religion & Spirituality

On 9/11 as we all know, the Muslims crashed into the Twin Towers on purpose. Do they not know the difference between right and wrong. Is this what "alah" teaches???

2006-10-25 23:44:52 · 18 answers · asked by Anonymous in Religion & Spirituality

I have been reading the bible as part of a uni module and the KJV doesn't meantion the fruit in the tree of life being an apple, but it does say it is "good for food."

So how do people, or you know its an apple?

2006-10-25 23:44:11 · 22 answers · asked by JennyPenny 5 in Religion & Spirituality

2006-10-25 23:43:56 · 11 answers · asked by byrnesport 1 in Halloween

I thought there would be no need, if I called him, he wouldnt have come to me anyway
lol

2006-10-25 23:43:01 · 17 answers · asked by Happy Halloween 4 in Other - Society & Culture

I have had some experiences with my own growing awareness, but it is something that is progressing slowly, which is fine, but do you know of any techniques that will help myself be more open and understanding to the energies that come to me and others of like experience?

Please feel free to share your own genuine experiences if you think it will help others..I'm very interested in reading them.

2006-10-25 23:42:46 · 6 answers · asked by *JC* 4 in Mythology & Folklore

Would you compromise your beliefs/faith/values to attain success?
Some of our friends or even relatives have done some sort of unacceptable behaviors to maintain their status symbol in the society. But we are not one of them, right?

2006-10-25 23:36:33 · 17 answers · asked by maconsolviaa 5 in Other - Society & Culture

As an adult have you ever cried because of physical pain?
I had never cried because of physical pain and I thought I would have never till sometime ago (at 38) after stubbing my toes against a hidden stone: the pain was sudden, unexpected and excruciating! I hate to show my weakness in front of other people, especially if younger then me, so I tried very hard to fight back the tears. For some moments I succeeded, really fighting very hard, but after a while the pain became more then excruciating and I couldn't help bursting into tears. Result: three toes and some small bones broken... but I felt ashamed to look such a crybaby!

Let me know if you had similar experiences and what do you think of my reaction, please.

Melany

2006-10-25 23:34:18 · 17 answers · asked by Melany 1 in Other - Society & Culture

This hypothetical religion would know FULLY WELL that they are works of fiction, even probably know all about J.K. Rowling, but still decide to make them the basis for their beliefs. What would such a religion teach? Aiding minorities? Being loyal to one's friends? Community? Personal choice?

2006-10-25 23:33:46 · 13 answers · asked by Shay Guy 2 in Religion & Spirituality

I'm looking for a change of career, to an institution/organisation that is helps people internationally like Amnesty International

2006-10-25 23:31:55 · 3 answers · asked by Anonymous in Other - Society & Culture

A Bullsh*t!! lmao

2006-10-25 23:31:17 · 9 answers · asked by Happy Halloween 4 in Other - Society & Culture

Also, does anybody know when and how flamenco originated? I know it was in Andalucia, but I would like to know a bit more. Thanks

2006-10-25 23:31:14 · 5 answers · asked by Swoosh 2 in Languages

2006-10-25 23:28:52 · 17 answers · asked by Anonymous in Religion & Spirituality

2006-10-25 23:26:54 · 27 answers · asked by Steph :-) 3 in Religion & Spirituality

When the cashier ignores you and carries on a conversation with another employee while checking you out half as fast as she could if she wasn't having that conversation.

2006-10-25 23:23:11 · 22 answers · asked by super stud 4 in Etiquette

When the cashier ignores you and carries on a conversation with another employee while checking you out half as fast as she could if she wasn't having that conversation.

2006-10-25 23:22:47 · 11 answers · asked by super stud 4 in Etiquette