Society & Culture - 2 November 2006

I was raised as a Christian, and I think my religious education was very thorough. I also have done a lot of independent reading as an adult to expand my knowledge, but surprisingly I have met many Christians who do not know what the Council of Nicea was, who don't know about the political and social conditions of the world during the lifetime of Jesus and things I would think any well-informed religious person should know about their faith.

My question to you all is, what do you actually learn about the history of the Church from your religious education? Do you only study scripture? How does church history influence your beliefs?

Please keep this civil. It's a genuine question, not meant to be malicious or attacking.

2006-11-02 03:06:24 · 19 answers · asked by E D 4 in Religion & Spirituality

i just want to know some of the reasons why people my migrate - and where to.
i am from malawi and moved to england cause my mum works here.
you??

2006-11-02 03:06:22 · 1 answers · asked by Cynthia S 3 in Other - Society & Culture

how is it meant to feel. i really wanna know before i do it. is it as good as people say

2006-11-02 03:04:49 · 14 answers · asked by Aaliyah 1 in Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, and Transgender

2006-11-02 03:03:58 · 19 answers · asked by mychemicalromancelover 3 in Thanksgiving

why is it so many people believe in all this rubbish that some cave man made up and that has been spun out of proportion over thousands of years.
arguing over rubbish "ooooh my gods better than yours, my god will get me in to heaven"
"heaven" what the "hell" is that? heaven, its that couple of seconds just before you empty your load in your girlfriend. o and most of you religious people wouldn't even know what that is like would you.

2006-11-02 03:03:37 · 14 answers · asked by tjpimpin 2 in Religion & Spirituality

There is so much evil in the world, so much envy, jealousy, bitterness, and hatred, all radiating like ripples in our pond, called life, creating a muddy shoreline where nothing grows, that smells foul and is unpleasant for any journey.

What then if evil can multiply through the course of cause and effect in this manner might we do to cultivate kindness and smiles?

THINK WHAT YOU MIGHT DO TODAY FOR SOMEONE that might turn the tide and begin to mend the shores of our existence?

What will you do this day?


And for those who didn't like the way I asked above:

What can you do on this day to cultivate happiness, joy and peace?

EX:
1) Pay for a person's bridge toll?
2) Pay for someone's gas that is obviously scraping up change from the floor of their car?
3) Let the person who has been trying to merge into traffic, merge safely and without a scowl on your face?
4) Open a door for someone?
5) Smile, sincerely?
6) Carry groceries
7) Rake your neighbor's leaves-They are from your tree!

2006-11-02 03:03:27 · 15 answers · asked by NONAME 4 in Religion & Spirituality

I am a Christian, but I don't understand how Christians can say that to be a Christian you must be a republican. Here are a few reasons:
-Peace centered teachings like Jesus' would obviously be against war, but we have Iraq
-If God created the world we should love it and take care of it, but the republicans are obviously not a pro-environment party
-Repbulicans often get elected because they say they will push "morality." But abortion is still legal (for example), and the whole Foley incident happened. So it might be logical to conclude that republicans merely USE morality.
So really this question is possed to Christians who think that you can not be a Christian if you are not a republican. Why do you think that?

2006-11-02 03:03:16 · 12 answers · asked by darvinwallis 2 in Religion & Spirituality

2006-11-02 03:01:42 · 8 answers · asked by Anonymous in Religion & Spirituality

pictures how did they look how did they feel what colors were they

2006-11-02 02:59:50 · 1 answers · asked by widowmaker 1 in Other - Cultures & Groups

that person or Jesus?

2006-11-02 02:59:35 · 19 answers · asked by Midge 7 in Religion & Spirituality

we, borg pet just spend time with doctors of the happiness theory. what do you good folks think?

2006-11-02 02:59:13 · 8 answers · asked by BorgPet6of10 2 in Religion & Spirituality

2006-11-02 02:58:22 · 10 answers · asked by RIA 1 in Languages

so if you dont know goths are more devil worshiper like that load on the eyeliner and mascara but emos are like cutters and have serious EMOtional problems neither of them talk much but emo can be like christian and still be suicidal goths arent really the ideal christian at all. emos can be prep and still have issues and goths wear a lot of chains and black. which one are you more afraid of?

2006-11-02 02:57:42 · 3 answers · asked by Anonymous in Other - Society & Culture

2006-11-02 02:56:21 · 22 answers · asked by KatieJ 3 in Thanksgiving

2006-11-02 02:56:21 · 10 answers · asked by big sexy 1 in Religion & Spirituality

The signs and symptoms of the different emergency conditions and how these may differ in relation to an individuals age and for people from different ethnic groups? severe bleeding, cardiac arrest, shock, faints, epileptic seizure, choking, falls with potential fractures, burns and scalds, poisoning, electrocution, and substance abuse. How would these be treated according to age and ethnic groups.... any difference?

I've looked in books, asked in my school and looked on the internet but am not any closer to finding the info i need. Can anybody help.

I have spent time searching myself so i wouldn't have thought i was cheating, lol....x Thank you for any help offered.

2006-11-02 02:56:18 · 1 answers · asked by Debs H 1 in Other - Society & Culture

The pope and some high ranking clergymen wear a head covering while officiating a church function but other laymen are not so free to wear a head covering of their choice-why? There is a big divide between the liberal wing and the conservative wing in christendon as regards the woman wether she should cover or not- please without bias and with authoritative scriptural explanation may i know what is God's mind irrespective of primitive or civilised concept

2006-11-02 02:56:01 · 5 answers · asked by flourish green 2 in Religion & Spirituality

I have no religion that I believe in, because I find all beliefs valid.
But what I have seen on this forum is many christians contradicting the words of Jesus. They call people evil, and filled with the devils touch if they do not believe the way they do. I see hateful suggestions, and comprimised judgement. from the christians replys. But from the atheists who have no god to believe in they seem to not judge, and offer you the right without ridicule to believe whatever makes you happy. So please Christians tell me that today will be the day you will love your fellow atheist, because he is a man, and you are too. Tell me from your heart not from some pasted scripture. Tell me, tell them, that you are not above, and hold some exclusive key to heaven. Dont preach or be condescending. Just tell your atheist brother, or the wiccan who lives next door to you that they too deserve heaven. And that in the end man, and god will create one with acceptance and love. I wish you well

2006-11-02 02:55:39 · 16 answers · asked by fryedaddy 3 in Religion & Spirituality

As my son ( 12 ) asked: " Father, what's is the closest thing to Heaven ? "

...eh...strange magic... or what ?

2006-11-02 02:55:05 · 14 answers · asked by Wortho 4 in Religion & Spirituality

My mom says it all the time in reference to homosexuality, and I think it would be rather hurtful if anyone said it about me, so I was wondering how it makes you feel.

2006-11-02 02:54:12 · 22 answers · asked by mountain_laurel1183 5 in Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, and Transgender

You lived with a fals fear ; but at last you found out the truth :
It's a fals fear !!!
What ? how ?

2006-11-02 02:52:57 · 1 answers · asked by citizen high 6 in Other - Society & Culture

is anyone in here "into" working in funeral homes or seeing autopsys?

2006-11-02 02:52:19 · 3 answers · asked by molly_c21 1 in Other - Society & Culture

2006-11-02 02:52:12 · 1 answers · asked by Anonymous in Other - Society & Culture

Le premiere gare du monde?
Le gare de tout le monde un?

2006-11-02 02:51:53 · 5 answers · asked by Timothy P 1 in Languages

2006-11-02 02:51:35 · 13 answers · asked by Taco Bomber Baby 2 in Etiquette

There are multiple thousands of Christian denominations. There are many factions of Catholicism. There are Muslims, Buddhists, Jews, and literally hundreds of "religions". There are Athiests. My question is simple - If there is one God, and, depending on your religion, the text you base your religion on tells you specifically the manner in which worship is acceptable, and these definitions vary from religion to religion, who has it right? Does any religion on the planet have the correct manner of worship and conduct to please God?

Feel free to quote religious texts. In context, please.

2006-11-02 02:51:14 · 25 answers · asked by Anonymous in Religion & Spirituality

Do you take pride in your religion?
Why is it that some times we hide our bibles from people ?
Dont pray out load for our food around non christians?
And feel like we have to very carefull about wroking our beliefs into coversation?
Why is it so easy to not pray on a daily basis?
Not shair our faith for weeks?
Are we still headed to heaven if we live this way?

2006-11-02 02:51:06 · 19 answers · asked by kalik 2 in Religion & Spirituality

is a Seminarian Professor they have to be right in their assumptions?

2006-11-02 02:49:19 · 14 answers · asked by Midge 7 in Religion & Spirituality

do u prefer the sheet facing u or facing the other way when u put ur roll on????

2006-11-02 02:48:53 · 19 answers · asked by Anonymous in Etiquette

WHAT DO U THINK THE BIBLE SAYS ON deuteronomy 22:5
AND ON 6john 3:1-13

2006-11-02 02:48:13 · 6 answers · asked by Anonymous in Religion & Spirituality