Society & Culture - 26 November 2006

Suppose someone today made up a religion. This person declared himself a prophet and started a new cult. Heres all you know about this man:

* Hes a warlord.
* He owns slaves.
* He had 800 jewish prisoners beheaded.
* He lead 26 battles of war.
* In his fifties, he married and bedded a child of 9.

This warlord's religion also declares that everything the warlord has done (see list above) is the perfect standard of behavior for all followers to emulate for all time.

Given the above, is there enough here to reject the authenticity of the religion or is it at least possible that God would appoint such a man to be his main representative?

2006-11-26 08:24:49 · 9 answers · asked by Anonymous in Religion & Spirituality

hello, i am a young teenager who is a strong faithfull member. But i struggle from same-sex attraction. i want to live as faithfull as possible what should I do?

2006-11-26 08:24:20 · 7 answers · asked by lkfan 1 in Religion & Spirituality

I went to McDonalds this morning to get a McGriddle, and the chick that was taking my order asked me what I wanted. I said "You're McDreamy."

2006-11-26 08:24:06 · 8 answers · asked by Anonymous in Other - Society & Culture

To what extent is this attitude shaped by knowledge of the teachings of Muhammad and the Quran, and to what extent is it based on lack of knowledge of the religion?

2006-11-26 08:24:02 · 16 answers · asked by Dustin G 2 in Religion & Spirituality

2006-11-26 08:23:55 · 6 answers · asked by Ni-Nee 1 in Religion & Spirituality

2006-11-26 08:23:25 · 3 answers · asked by Faith A 1 in Other - Society & Culture

Numbers 31:19
And do ye abide without the camp seven days: whosoever hath killed any person (nephesh), and whosoever hath touched any slain, purify both yourselves and your captives on the third day, and on the seventh day.

Revelation 16:3 And the second angel poured out his vial upon the sea; and it became as the blood of a dead man: and every living psuche died in the sea.

That pretty much settles it, no?

2006-11-26 08:23:22 · 2 answers · asked by Life Rocks 1 in Religion & Spirituality

2006-11-26 08:21:55 · 5 answers · asked by primmy 1 in Languages

2006-11-26 08:20:41 · 27 answers · asked by burbank 2 in Religion & Spirituality

If God blesses you with a spiritual gift and it's not something you are comfortable with is it wrong to ask him to take it back? I.E. speaking in tongues ,prophesying?

2006-11-26 08:19:55 · 14 answers · asked by Stand 4 somthing Please! 6 in Religion & Spirituality

........ states otherwise. Let us not forget that this treaty was written not long after the founding of the US nation when many of the main players in the founding of the nation were still in power.

Art. 11. As the Government of the United States of America is not, in any sense, founded on the Christian religion; as it has in itself no character of enmity against the laws, religion, or tranquillity, of Mussulmen; and, as the said States never entered into any war, or act of hostility against any Mahometan nation, it is declared by the parties, that no pretext arising from religious opinions, shall ever produce an interruption of the harmony existing between the two countries.

The mottos "In God we Trust" on coins came in 1861 after an appeal by Rev. M. R. Watkinson, Minister of the Gospel from Ridleyville

The "under God" phrase was added to the pledge in 1954 after a campaign by the Catholic fraternal society the Knights of Columbus.

2006-11-26 08:19:50 · 15 answers · asked by Carpe Diem 1 in Religion & Spirituality

Exodus 21:6 Then his master shall bring him unto the judges; he shall also bring him to the door, or unto the door post; and his master shall bore his ear through with an aul; and he shall serve him for ever

Jude 1:7 Even as Sodom and Gomorrah, and the cities about them in like manner, giving themselves over to fornication, and going after strange flesh, are set forth for an example, suffering the vengeance of eternal fire.

2006-11-26 08:19:42 · 2 answers · asked by Life Rocks 1 in Religion & Spirituality

then it really isn't free will, is it? if we are punished for making "wrong" choices isn't that more like a dictatorship than freedom?

2006-11-26 08:19:18 · 6 answers · asked by zentrinity 4 in Religion & Spirituality

I am very interested in hearing people thoughts. I want to hear awnser that have at least some logic. I don't want things like, "Christianity because Jesus told me." I also am not in search of "The big bang theory." Please awnser.

2006-11-26 08:19:12 · 14 answers · asked by Mike 2 in Religion & Spirituality

when in 7 states atheists are not allowed to hold public office nor be a witness in court.

Is it a case of freedom of religion as long as you have a religion

In the United States, some State Constitutions require a religious test as a qualification for holding public office. For instance The Bill of Rights of the Texas Constitution provides that an official may be "excluded from holding office" if he does not "acknowledge the existence of a Supreme Being." Similarly, North Carolina, South Carolina & Tennessee all have mandatory disqualifications in their State Constitutions from public office for those who deny God

2006-11-26 08:18:39 · 20 answers · asked by Carpe Diem 1 in Religion & Spirituality

If you've had one - what does it feel like to you? What does it make you think about? What consists a spiritual/religious experience to you?

2006-11-26 08:18:31 · 6 answers · asked by lady_s_hazy 3 in Religion & Spirituality

We have been together for 8 months. He was a student here. His visa runs out in a few weeks but he is applying for a work visa now. We love each other a lot. We talked about children but I refused to bring a child up in the muslim faith. I am non-religious, not even sure about God. I don't know if I am being to stubborn or if I should stick with my guns. I already have one male child age 10. any advice please.

2006-11-26 08:18:01 · 31 answers · asked by Buffy 1 in Religion & Spirituality

is this sentence was mentioned in bible yes or no only.

2006-11-26 08:15:34 · 14 answers · asked by sarah5 3 in Religion & Spirituality

Hi. I"m 16 years old and I haven't done my christmas shopping yet. But I do have in mind what I want to get half the people in my family. So here it goes, I wanted to hear what you all had to say. I'm just curious.

Mom:A Gospel CD and a Bath Set(Lotion, Shower Gel, bath beads, etc)
Father:His B-Day is on the 25th so I thought I would get him a Card and one of those Pratice Golf Mat things. He loves Golf.
9 Year Old Niece:I told her I would get her a Bratz Diamonds next year because I don't have the extra change. So I thought I would get her Barbie Toys
11 year old nephew:Mario Kart GBA and The All American Rejects CD
6 Year old Nephew: I don't know what to get him so my mother is getting him something
Brother and My Sister in Law:His and Her Something(Any Suggestions?)

And for my question,
1)What are some good His and Her Products at Walmart?

And for myself, I'm just going to Get The Janet Jackson CD "20 Y.O." and The New Ciara CD "Ciara: The Revolution" I'm not sure.

2006-11-26 08:15:29 · 8 answers · asked by Anonymous in Christmas

i have been on JSA (job seekers allowance) for 3 months, IT IS THE FIRST TIME IN MY LIFE I HAVE BEEN ON IT. and i swear the reception i am getting from certain people (especially on here) is horrible, they think i am a dole dossing, layabout who does nothing all day and doesnt want to work, i am DESPERATE to find a job. I have a partner and a child to support, what else do they think i should do???

2006-11-26 08:15:20 · 22 answers · asked by cadippoz 1 in Other - Society & Culture

http://news.yahoo.com/s/afp/20061126/sc_afp/indiaspacemarsmission


what i dont understand is why is that every country has competition. dont we all live on the same planet? and whatever india finds on mars will affect us all equally. if all the countries are working together then probably right now you would see the title on the news "earth mulls unmanned mission to venus by 2013". i'm not only targeting india, but every other country that has launched or will launch a shuttle .
just a thought. is there competition because if you find petrol or gold etc on mars ,the country will get it all??? or will there be a HUGE WAR on who will get those untouched minerals and jewels?

2006-11-26 08:15:18 · 6 answers · asked by lauren 4 in Community Service

Explain why Hektor could be compared to a soldier of the 21st century... what events happened. etc.

2006-11-26 08:14:17 · 3 answers · asked by crochetcliche 1 in Mythology & Folklore

2006-11-26 08:13:16 · 22 answers · asked by andreea elena g 2 in Other - Society & Culture

2006-11-26 08:12:54 · 23 answers · asked by psalmstress73 1 in Religion & Spirituality

2006-11-26 08:12:24 · 2 answers · asked by solisue 2 in Other - Society & Culture

It would be interesting to hear other peoples ideas on this subject.

2006-11-26 08:11:54 · 14 answers · asked by Monica B 1 in Etiquette

are the spam rules? Out the window since she is a rich and powerful celebrity? Why can't Oprah quietly use her money to help the needy? Why does she need all of this attention? I challenge you all to do community service WITHOUT the publicity and recognition.

2006-11-26 08:11:41 · 17 answers · asked by Anonymous in Community Service

Some guys only look for the looks of women they dint look for the most important things they have in life. I think that guys need to look deeper into women then just their looks. I'm not saying that all guys do that just a lot of them do. That is so sad. Every one has their own sexy in sidde them, you just have to look.

2006-11-26 08:11:40 · 9 answers · asked by Anonymous in Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, and Transgender

I find all this agro about Christianity very interesting. It shows lost souls are searching for the truth. We must be quite annoying but we're not all high and mighty, we've found something and want everybody to get it too - it's free. I know I'll get some stick about this but thats what I believe. A nieghbour always teased me about church whenever he got the chance but he asked me to pray for him when he got ill. Says it all.

2006-11-26 08:11:37 · 19 answers · asked by Anonymous in Religion & Spirituality

Muslims recognize Jesus as a prophet....
What gives?
No Im not Muslim But I do respect their Right to be one.

2006-11-26 08:09:54 · 37 answers · asked by Anonymous in Religion & Spirituality