Society & Culture - 10 November 2006

I want to downlaod the text of the New Testament.
I mean the original translation (in Engilsh) of the gospels and
not comments or explanation JUST THE TEXT.
Can you give me a site for free download?

2006-11-10 07:01:00 · 9 answers · asked by George 2 in Religion & Spirituality

2006-11-10 07:00:13 · 5 answers · asked by John L 1 in Thanksgiving

Refs:

http://interiordec.about.com/od/cmasartificial/a/upsidedowntree.htm

http://easyweb.easynet.co.uk/aburnham/eng/seahenge.htm

2006-11-10 06:59:56 · 9 answers · asked by Perseus 3 in Religion & Spirituality

How are these two types of Vodou practice different? How are they similar? Are the same lwa served in both? How does the regleman differ?

2006-11-10 06:59:40 · 4 answers · asked by Nelly 4 in Religion & Spirituality

2006-11-10 06:59:08 · 7 answers · asked by jo_raz_1 2 in Religion & Spirituality

Yesterday I asked Christians if they engaged in critical thinking when they were reading the Bible. The resounding answer was, “No.”

So, does that mean if I want to have any hope of “understanding” the Bible I need to turn off my brain when I read it?

2006-11-10 06:58:48 · 21 answers · asked by The Chaos Within 3 in Religion & Spirituality

In Las Vegas?

2006-11-10 06:58:35 · 14 answers · asked by GodLess American 2 in Religion & Spirituality

2006-11-10 06:58:02 · 28 answers · asked by teo_dua 2 in Religion & Spirituality

If so, could you tell me why?

2006-11-10 06:57:39 · 13 answers · asked by Byron A 3 in Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, and Transgender

2006-11-10 06:56:06 · 17 answers · asked by lily b 2 in Other - Society & Culture

If so, could you tell me why?

2006-11-10 06:55:26 · 11 answers · asked by Byron A 3 in Religion & Spirituality

Or am I wrong to say that he isn't a Catholic cradle in the 1st place?

2006-11-10 06:55:07 · 6 answers · asked by Anonymous in Religion & Spirituality

In Alcoholics Anonymous, the seasoned drunks or wannabe superior alcoholics attempt to indoctrinate the "newcomer" into their cult by "suggesting" (coercion) to believe they are powerless over their behaviour. After cleverly, and with acceptable public speaking skills, they also tell the newcomer that if they are to succeed with overcoming a problem with drugs (alcohol is a drug) they need a God or Higher Power to get sober. Self will or using ones brain to change a problematic behaviour is discouraged in AA. Thinking is known in AA as "intellectualizing", and using human thoughts will only lead to using your drug of choice, and trying to expose the AA cult is seen as blasphemy; they hide the Truth.

If the "group think" that is found in the many worldwide Alcoholics Anonymous meetings was used globally to solve social problems, and stop the suffering of millions of people, would their cult doctrine be a success? Are humans as "powerless" as AA suggests?

2006-11-10 06:55:01 · 4 answers · asked by Anonymous in Other - Cultures & Groups

Does anybody know the traditional time
or acceptable date to start sending Christmas Cards in Australia.

2006-11-10 06:54:52 · 4 answers · asked by jo 2 in Etiquette

2006-11-10 06:53:49 · 12 answers · asked by cyrusf2002 1 in Religion & Spirituality

What did He sound like? Did he have an accent, was his voice booming and powerful?
So many Christians have professed that they have a 'personal relationship with God', so they must have a scoop on how The Creator sounds.

Or is it not really a voice, and the message is just 'imagined'?

And if it's just imagined, is it possible that the belief that it was God who was speaking to you was a case of wishful thinking?

Or is He just a good listener?

I'd really love to hear from someone who has actually heard Him speak, and so can answer the first parts of my question.

2006-11-10 06:52:48 · 15 answers · asked by Musicol 4 in Religion & Spirituality

We are the generation that controls the destiny of our planet itself, yet those in power the world over, aren't doing it! Why are they so ignorant of the consequences of their actions. Don't they realize they are setting the scene for the destruction of earth and all its inhabitants in what is termed, "the last days"? How can we change their minds? Is it worth it to us to do so?

2006-11-10 06:50:32 · 9 answers · asked by ZORRO 3 in Religion & Spirituality

I am doing a project which requires me to do an 'analysis of religious extremism in the context of the british defence policy' so any heads up on religious extremism would be a bonus.

2006-11-10 06:49:07 · 17 answers · asked by campi102 1 in Religion & Spirituality

2006-11-10 06:48:23 · 10 answers · asked by d dawg 1 in Languages

My mother is wanting to have someone 'read' her and see if they can talk with others she knows that have passed on. Is it in the Bible that this is wrong? What book is it located in?

2006-11-10 06:46:23 · 20 answers · asked by Question Addict 5 in Religion & Spirituality

we can call each other names, condemn each other and report stupid comments, but hey, we don't hate - right? I mean, that's what's wrong with the world - am I right?

2006-11-10 06:46:17 · 6 answers · asked by Dr. Brooke 6 in Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, and Transgender

Because of his pride Herod, though deeply sorry, could not decline the request; thus, as Saint Augustine says, "an oath rashly taken was criminally kept." He sent a soldier of the guard to behead John in prison. Thus, the "voice crying in the wilderness" was silenced. The head was placed on a platter and taken to Salome, who gave it to her mother.

1st century. Shortly after he had baptized Jesus, John the Baptist began to denounce Herod Antipas, the tetarch of Galilee. Herod had divorced his own wife and taken Herodias, the wife of his half- brother Philip and also his own niece. John the Baptist declared, "I is not lawful for you to have her," so Herod threw him into prison.

Not only did Herod fear John and his disciples, he also knew him to be a righteous man, so he did not kill him. Herodias determined to bring about John's death. From prison John followed Jesus's ministry, and sent messengers to question him (Luke 7:19-29). One day Herod gave a fine banquet to celebrate his birthday. His entire court was present as well as other powerful and influential Palestinians. Herodias's daughter Salome so pleased Herod when she danced to entertain the company that he promised her whatever she would ask--even half of his kingdom. Salome asked her mother for counsel and was told to request the head of the Baptist (Matthew 14:1-12).

St. John the Baptist – STATUE – ROMAN CATHOLIC CHURCH

Donatello, signed and dated 1438
(cleaning and restoration, 1973,
Professor and Mrs. John McAndrew)
The completion date of the wooden sculpture of St. John the Baptist, executed by the Florentine master Donatello, had been under dispute for many decades. The 1973 restoration revealed a signature and date of 1438, at last putting to rest the scholarly debate. The date confirms that Donatello carved the sculpture in Florence for the Venetian confraternity of the Florentines. They commissioned a master from their home town to create this sculpture of their patron saint. Donatello rewarded them with a work remarkable for its naturalism and human pathos. It must have greatly impressed and influenced Venetian artists and audiences.
Photos: Mark Smith

Commentarys on the Gospel of Saint Mathew–22—by Swami Nirmalananda Giri


Jerusalem and Judaea represent the higher reaches of our consciousness which respond to the inner call to prepare for Christhood. In one way of looking at it, they are the only ones who can respond. The others just do not have the “ears to hear.”

Baptism

The ultimate Jordan is Divine Consciousness: God. And the ultimate baptism is immersion in God. “For as many of you as have been baptized into Christ have put on Christ.”1 The supreme mystic of the Eastern Church, Saint Simeon the New Theologian, says that unless we know Christ intimately through union we have not really been baptized in Christ, but only made wet by water.

In meditation our “confessing” of sins occurs when they float up to the surface of our consciousness and are beheld by us and dissolved in the light invoked by meditation. The Revelation of Saint John refers to this symbolically when it says: “And the sea gave up the dead which were in it; and death and hell delivered up the dead which were in them: and they were judged every man according to their works.”4 The confessing of sins at the baptism of Saint John also represents our letting go of them. For when we are addicted to negativity in any form we clutch on to it. In India they use the simile of the camel who keeps on chewing the nettles even though they pierce its mouth and make it bleed. So the inner baptism is also the letting go of sin.

2006-11-10 06:43:55 · 9 answers · asked by Soul saviour 4 in Religion & Spirituality

If the latter, they have reserved a special place in Hell for you.

2006-11-10 06:42:49 · 27 answers · asked by Anonymous in Etiquette

2006-11-10 06:42:46 · 11 answers · asked by Raja Krsnan 3 in Religion & Spirituality

If so, where? And by whom?

... Or is it an ancient language?

In what situations is Latin spoken, besides the Church, or in naming new species?

What is the 'use' of learning to speak Latin in today's world, for the average person?

2006-11-10 06:42:24 · 15 answers · asked by heathersak 2 in Languages

I am concerned at the need to pray so often unless you have done alot wrong OR lost

2006-11-10 06:42:22 · 24 answers · asked by Anonymous in Religion & Spirituality

2006-11-10 06:42:10 · 14 answers · asked by ♥ Lady in Pink ♥ 2 in Other - Cultures & Groups

So basically im 16 and i have the opportunity to study abroad in Costa Rica with my school. Im in spanish 3 so i know quit a bit of spanish but im not at all fluent. I would want to go this summer to live with the homestay and be exposed to learn the language completly. But the drawback is it costs A LOT of money and Its only for one month. And that includes the school or whatever to study language more. Or i have another option, i could go to italy not with any sort of program and live my aunt that recently moved there. She doesnt speak italian and either do i. I mainly want to go to learn a language but that wouldnt be including any sort of classes like the costa rica trip. Im thinking that it might be possible to find a small job like a corner deli market of some sort just for the summer and possible communicate with the people. I would be able to stay longer because its not with any program and so i could stay for up three monthes. Which is better? How is it possible to get a job?

2006-11-10 06:41:55 · 5 answers · asked by Ben10 3 in Languages

I need to purchase Christmas gifts for my father, brother, grandmothers, mom, and friends. What are some great and personal Christmas gift ideas that won't cost me a fortune? I also need to bring them by plane so they need to be fairly unbreakable and transportable. Thanks so much for your help and Merry Christmas!

2006-11-10 06:41:30 · 6 answers · asked by Anonymous in Christmas

I mean come on he spends his whole birthday whizzing around leaving presents for us (well I expect some of you have been naughty boys and girls) aren't you gonna get him something to thank him for all he's done for us.

2006-11-10 06:41:30 · 8 answers · asked by Rhapsody 5 in Other - Holidays