Society & Culture - 14 November 2006

People on here always get upset at religious people for pushing their beliefs but have you ever thought to look at things through their eyes? Nonreligious and debasing beliefs and practices are on almost every television show, radio station, commercial and is the general theme of most casual converstions in the street.

I hear the word '***' at least 7 times a day from shows and conversations but if you even mention the word God once you are all of a sudden pushing beliefs.

2006-11-14 15:34:06 · 17 answers · asked by h nitrogen 5 in Religion & Spirituality

I nominate myself of course, but do atheists rally behind one person or their ideals. Darwin perhaps? Sagan? Dawkins?

2006-11-14 15:34:04 · 12 answers · asked by Seth 4 in Religion & Spirituality

PLEASE READ ALL OF THIS BEFORE ANSWERING! DON'T MAKE YOURSELF LOOK STUPID BY NOT READING THE WHOLE QUESTION!
I would truly like to know your reasons for believeing in your God. This is not one of those haughty, stuck up remarks actually trying to get the opposite answer, but rather an encouragement of a discussion of what makes us believe what we believe. Please give a personal reason. NO "because the Bible says so" answers: anyone can read the Bible, why do YOU believe it? And if you are going to use a common reason like "how else would we have been created" please expand and make it personal. I am not looking for any kind of tangible proof, I understand the faith based nature of this matter. Thank you!

2006-11-14 15:33:28 · 12 answers · asked by queen42anne 2 in Religion & Spirituality

This is a old testament bible question, that i really need help with...

2006-11-14 15:33:21 · 1 answers · asked by iu_hoosier20 4 in Religion & Spirituality

2006-11-14 15:32:47 · 4 answers · asked by da dude 4 in Religion & Spirituality

By that I mean, would do anything illegal, unethical, unorthodox, at any cost whatsoever (no money involved). Anyone know what that religious artifact would be?

2006-11-14 15:32:27 · 11 answers · asked by ZORRO 3 in Religion & Spirituality

Not all but most of the american guys I talk to treat us like if we were ho's and no not all of us dress that way, just cuz we got curves don't mean we have to dress and act like 'm. Can't we be treated like respectful women, I know that there are some ho's but not all!!! Every race has their's so why does it reflect so much on us????

2006-11-14 15:32:21 · 5 answers · asked by Anonymous in Other - Society & Culture

2006-11-14 15:31:31 · 14 answers · asked by Anonymous in Other - Cultures & Groups

2006-11-14 15:30:56 · 19 answers · asked by Anonymous in Christmas

...and have to deal with the "eye of a needle" problem?

2006-11-14 15:30:55 · 4 answers · asked by Randy 2 in Religion & Spirituality

discovered that they can make little playdoh people and breathe life into them?

2006-11-14 15:30:06 · 8 answers · asked by Anonymous in Religion & Spirituality

my mother is a very religious person, im wondering if there is any way i could tell her the truth with out hurting her emotionally, im only 16, thus it will be difficult for her to understand.....

here is a bit of info-
-she goes to a bible study every thursday, has done so for 15 years
-attends church regularly
-is the leader of the local chapter of a national prayer group called "Moms in Touch", the leader and founder of the local group
-reads books on how to pray
-and tries to prove shes a better christian than everyone else
-very republican
-uses scripture in every other sentance
-has been through the emmaus program
-and again multiple times as a table leader

what is my best option to tell her im an athiest,
while not hurting her in any specific way
i dont want to hurt her feelings but i dont want to lie anymore on how i believe in a "god"
thanks

2006-11-14 15:29:09 · 24 answers · asked by Cartman 1 in Religion & Spirituality

2006-11-14 15:28:59 · 9 answers · asked by dunric 1 in Religion & Spirituality

How do we know what's God's will? How do we know if the choices we make are the right thing, God's will? Is there a way or is it just by faith?

2006-11-14 15:28:47 · 17 answers · asked by frustrated 3 in Religion & Spirituality

That poor, poor little spider... :(

2006-11-14 15:28:24 · 10 answers · asked by Whatever 5 in Religion & Spirituality

When they do not violate anything in the entire community guidelines ?
Are they determining the violations based on the community guidelines or from thier personal belief's ?

Serious Questions. i have now recieved three different emails stating that my answers are somehow in violation to the community guidelines, read them three times now and still do not see or understand why they were deleted, when i emailed them and asked to them explain it to me why they were deleted, i get nothing back, but a letter saying thankyou blah blah blah.
you know if a person breaks the community guidelines then by all means delete, but if it does not not break them why are they deleting, maybe they should improve on the guidelines instead of falsely deleting materials that are not against the guidelines, but against what they believe.

2006-11-14 15:27:47 · 15 answers · asked by DiscipleDave 2 in Religion & Spirituality

I think it's just sexual objectification of woman, since men seem to not care if they're actually lesbian or not; just as long as they hook up with each other. But I'm interested in what fellow Yahoos! have to say.

Please, no ignorant, testosterone-intoxicated responses.

2006-11-14 15:26:56 · 3 answers · asked by Mari 2 in Other - Society & Culture

2006-11-14 15:24:42 · 20 answers · asked by GODZILLA 3 in Religion & Spirituality

Never mind that the person chose to spend eternity in hell (still don’t get that one). The fact that a Creator would allow his creation to suffer for all eternity for 100 years of evil acts makes no sense. I don’t care if he is Hitler the math dose not equal eternity. My only conclusion is that G-d is sadistic or that eternal damnation dose not exist.
- I mean if the guy is a Hitler make him suffer than end his existance.

but what are your thoughts?

2006-11-14 15:24:06 · 14 answers · asked by Gamla Joe 7 in Religion & Spirituality

i mean, its not cool. im in high school and im a snowboarder, and i know im using cliques. but still, whats up with? do they think it's cool to wear baggy clothes and act like an idiot? or do they think it's cool to be "living the life," are you kidding me? i mean do they actually think "living the life" is to be homeless with a gun? oh and whats with the XXXXL shirts? and putting a wrist band or something like to hold your pants up to show your socks? and why are they so full of themselves? i know some of you guys might think im being ignorant, but i dont care. tell me your opinions.

2006-11-14 15:22:56 · 10 answers · asked by Anonymous in Other - Society & Culture

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For appreciating my answers when you liked them, putting up with them when you don't. Even those who didn't like some of them still helped. Constructive criticism!

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Thank you! Thank you!

2006-11-14 15:22:47 · 1 answers · asked by smoothsoullady 4 in Other - Society & Culture

Is it even in the Bible?

2006-11-14 15:22:30 · 17 answers · asked by Nowhere Man 6 in Religion & Spirituality

I know a few of you are... LOL It'll be one HOT party, don't ya think?

2006-11-14 15:17:47 · 29 answers · asked by Whatever 5 in Religion & Spirituality

Hi,
Is there a website or a list of movie, cartoons or fairy tales that have magical empty boots that walk about on their own accord? its been done in alot of movies and cartoons as im fasinated with the idea since i was a little girl but dont know where to look,

and I promise this will be the last time i post as its been the fourth time but nobody had a clue and there was lots of bad feedback so i was worried about other people seeing the evil things people said about me, im only human and can be hurt very easly, Ive always liked slapstick fairytales and so does my 40 year old sister.

2006-11-14 15:17:46 · 9 answers · asked by Anonymous in Mythology & Folklore

2006-11-14 15:17:31 · 9 answers · asked by LIZ 1 in Languages

Im doing a debate on who are heroes in society. For example how people who are materialistic, arrongant, and try to be rebels are more often viewed as heroes rather those who are compassionate and respectable. Any ideas for main points, people, or subjects that can be used would be much appreciated.

2006-11-14 15:16:32 · 1 answers · asked by gabby14424 2 in Other - Society & Culture

This ? is for my own benefit. I have been pondering and talking to family members- so i am know asking for other opinions- if you have something sarcastic to say please kep it to yourself.

Jesus was a Jew, fact! If we are to follow in His footsteps...
Shouldn't we be Jewish? In the true religion sense. We know there are false religions, but how does someone know what religion is the true religion. Just wanting different points of view.
Thank-you!

2006-11-14 15:16:27 · 30 answers · asked by mominshoe 5 in Religion & Spirituality

2006-11-14 15:16:14 · 2 answers · asked by coretta b 1 in Other - Society & Culture

I totally understand that not everyone feels the same way or believes in the same thing, but why do people feel the need to push their views onto others that don't agree with what they were raised on? I personally feel that everyone has to realize you're entitled to have your own view on things and shouldn't try to make people feel differently, what's your take?

2006-11-14 15:15:36 · 15 answers · asked by Lola 3 in Religion & Spirituality

The heroes saved lived, kept families from suffereing, and gave their lives for their fellow american. They don't believe Jesus is God because they have no evidence, and they live good lives.

The pedophile rapes dozens of little kids, ruining their entire lives, and hurting dozens of families. So 100's of people are harmed by his assault. Yet he believes Jesus will save his soul.

Who goes to heaven? The hero or the pedophile?

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2006-11-14 15:14:51 · 21 answers · asked by Anonymous in Religion & Spirituality