Society & Culture - 27 October 2006

Or from Greek to English (New Testament). I am wanting to investigate other translations of the Hebrew words that were translated into a particular word, to hopefully gain more insight into the original meaning of what was written.

For example - In Genesis 1:28 it talks about Adam and Eve "replenishing" the Earth. So it baits the question ...was the Earth "plenished" before and had to be "re" plenished.
But going to the Hebrew word "Mole" - it doesn't mean to replenish, but rather "to fill".

I am not trying to bash the Bible - I love the Bible, I am just seeking a deeper understanding of particular words.

2006-10-27 07:40:05 · 8 answers · asked by Anonymous in Religion & Spirituality

Say suddenly your spouse decides to change religions. Would you tell them you could no longer be with them because they don't believe in the same imaginary person as you? Sorry for the atheistic point of view, but that's really what it seems like. I love you, but my imaginary friend comes first.

2006-10-27 07:39:36 · 9 answers · asked by Anonymous in Religion & Spirituality

forcing them to believe? If you don't want to you have every right not to.

2006-10-27 07:39:35 · 12 answers · asked by CuriousGirl 4 in Religion & Spirituality

Don't you think it is rather convenient that whole "Do not tempt the Lord." is written in the bible. It's like a backup. If ever you seek help from God, and nothing happens, Religious people simply say, "Oh well you tempted him, that is why!!"

It's like covering one's behind. Since God doesn't exist, praying for his help does nothing anyway, but believers think by praying something will happen. And since prays go unanswered, they can simply shrug their shoulders, flip open the bible and snap their fingers “OH! I must have tempted the Lord, that is why he didn’t answer my prayers!”

Come on! Prayers, daring God etc… it’s all the same. If nothing happens despite the waving a huge red flag, calling out to God,etc maybe it’s because you are wasting your time.

What do you think (And religious people, try to answer with something OTHER than, "god exists! he is all around us!" Try to broaden your horizons and don't use the knee jerk response.)

2006-10-27 07:39:12 · 12 answers · asked by ηιgнт ѕтαя 5 in Religion & Spirituality

:) aside from a style of music.

Generally speaking, I consider it a being's non-physical energy that encompasses the totality of thought, emotion, morality, and interconnectedness with others. In other words, I believe all animals have one, I just make no assumptions about the degree to which it is determined by biology/chemistry/etc or whether it is limited to the length of one's physical life.

FYI, a christian just posted a Q implying that atheists either don't believe ppl have souls or don't have one of their own - which got me wondering how ya'll define the concept of soul.

2006-10-27 07:39:09 · 8 answers · asked by Alex62 6 in Religion & Spirituality

2006-10-27 07:39:01 · 6 answers · asked by Dr. Lee 1 in Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, and Transgender

2006-10-27 07:38:57 · 10 answers · asked by mjhnbgfvc 1 in Other - Holidays

Okay, for a goth:

Black dress
Black wig
Black nail polish
Black lip stick
Black boots
Black tights
Black Choker
Silver Bat Necklace

Think that's good?

2006-10-27 07:38:34 · 9 answers · asked by Anonymous in Halloween

2006-10-27 07:38:29 · 7 answers · asked by jaqui m 1 in Religion & Spirituality

We are aware of Christianity, and how in that belief it has formed many sects, such as the methodists, baptists, so on and so on,which is to be atheist(to denie the current conception of the divine.) Jews and Christians although they have faith in god has been called atheists, because they denie the pagan notions of divinty, such as Marduk the creator of humanity. Paganism was known as the first, or true religion. It created the first holistic belief that man and god shared the same nature, and derived from the same divine substance(the primal wasteland) Of course this all changed when Moses liberated his people (Israelites) from the Egyptians in the name of the god Yahweh, in which was a brutal and partial god. Not at all like the god who shared a meal with Abraham as his friend. When Moses came up on the burning bush and asks his name, the rebuttle is "I am who I am". When the bible uses a phrase like they went where they went it means I havent the faintest idea where they went.

2006-10-27 07:37:14 · 15 answers · asked by fryedaddy 3 in Religion & Spirituality

Are you in one? Do you like it? Does it work for you? Pro and cons?

2006-10-27 07:36:56 · 11 answers · asked by That 70's girl 4 in Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, and Transgender

2006-10-27 07:36:54 · 14 answers · asked by vanebubu21 1 in Community Service

2006-10-27 07:34:36 · 24 answers · asked by Anonymous in Other - Society & Culture

this isnt philip it's his daughter

2006-10-27 07:34:29 · 16 answers · asked by Anonymous in Religion & Spirituality

2006-10-27 07:34:17 · 30 answers · asked by Anonymous in Royalty

2006-10-27 07:34:17 · 22 answers · asked by joeg 1 in Religion & Spirituality

religion is based on heresay, common basic knowledge, friends, family exposure, remarks of few, OR actual self experienced or researched?

2006-10-27 07:33:53 · 19 answers · asked by maybe 3 in Religion & Spirituality

Mexicans in the USA work very hard, and they make... almost no money

2006-10-27 07:33:32 · 17 answers · asked by evano 4 in Other - Cultures & Groups

2006-10-27 07:32:45 · 21 answers · asked by buffman316 2 in Religion & Spirituality

I have two types...the grease makeup and a cream that's supposed to have a powder soft finish...and I plan on using both, but I've heard that if you sort of mix it in with foundation it stays on better...any hints or tips?

2006-10-27 07:32:21 · 7 answers · asked by BaileyLou 2 in Halloween

I do

2006-10-27 07:32:00 · 23 answers · asked by ? 4 in Religion & Spirituality

Essentially, although not a member of the CIU, we are a Members' Club which is very similar to the traditional working men's clubs. As you will see, we are only 2 years short of our sesquicentenary (150th anniversary).

If anyone is a member of or knows of an older one I would be obliged if they could let me know.

2006-10-27 07:31:55 · 2 answers · asked by Essex Ron 5 in Other - Cultures & Groups

Don't ask, just answer.

2006-10-27 07:31:46 · 11 answers · asked by Anonymous in Languages

I am not going trick or treating and I'm too scared to go see Saw 3, so what should I do instead on Halloween?

2006-10-27 07:31:29 · 2 answers · asked by LaVidaLohan 3 in Halloween

What happens to people when they acheive Nirvana? Can anyone acheieve Nirvana?

2006-10-27 07:31:23 · 13 answers · asked by Anonymous in Religion & Spirituality

Jesus said: I am the way and the truth and the life. No one comes to the Father except through me.

2006-10-27 07:30:59 · 22 answers · asked by Moriahho 2 in Religion & Spirituality

I understand that this is something out of Hamlet but I may have been misinformed.

2006-10-27 07:30:44 · 5 answers · asked by Anonymous in Religion & Spirituality

Especially in the winter time wouldn't u think church would be a nice place to hang out, to get out of the could for a while.

2006-10-27 07:30:08 · 20 answers · asked by BrownMorristown 2 in Religion & Spirituality

Does anyone have any ideas of what kind of halloween-party food/ treats I could make? Also, does anyone know any websites that have any good ideas for a halloween party? And what are some good decorations I could buy from?


Any-ideas would be great!! :]

2006-10-27 07:29:42 · 7 answers · asked by Anonymous in Halloween

If you do, would you also celebrate Ramadan, Hannaka or some other non-christian festival if the Roman Catholic Church put a "Christian" spin on it?

2006-10-27 07:28:20 · 30 answers · asked by passerby 2 in Religion & Spirituality