Society & Culture - 2 December 2006

If I was a Christian or a Muslim, I would be terribly ashamed.

So happy to be an Atheist

2006-12-02 14:20:12 · 23 answers · asked by Anonymous in Religion & Spirituality

Is it still possible for a child to have a certain innocence in their upbringing or is the bombardment of images of war,famine, terrorism, global warming etc. causing higher levels of anxiety and depression in our young?

2006-12-02 14:19:05 · 9 answers · asked by lizzie 5 in Other - Cultures & Groups

We all know the seven deadly sins. Which are Pride, Envy, Anger, Sloth, Greed, Gluttony, and Lust. Why do you insist on taking matters in to your own hands when it comes to gays, lesbians, and transexuals? If they are truely sinners shouldn't you let God be the judge of that?

2006-12-02 14:18:36 · 21 answers · asked by wedding5_26_07 2 in Religion & Spirituality

I am going to the NYCGMC Christmas show. I have no clue what is appropriate to wear. Help!

2006-12-02 14:17:35 · 8 answers · asked by Jude M 3 in Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, and Transgender

That would be at this time over $36,000.00. The guide lines for use of the money could be from a census of the answers or perhaps by vote of the contributors. Perhaps Yahoo could select the top ten different ideas and put them up for vote. It's a crazy thought, but what if?

2006-12-02 14:17:08 · 9 answers · asked by joyo 3 in Community Service

im a 13 year old girl

2006-12-02 14:16:17 · 6 answers · asked by Anonymous in Christmas

How 'bout when we all decide to ask a question we actually look at the previously asked questions that appear in the window below it, and click on those and read them before posting a question that's basically the same as several dozen others? Or even two others?

Sometimes I see the same basic question asked over 10 times within 24 hours.

2006-12-02 14:15:40 · 6 answers · asked by Praise Singer 6 in Religion & Spirituality

2006-12-02 14:15:02 · 8 answers · asked by don_steele54 6 in Religion & Spirituality

like this in your pub or let alone your house?

2006-12-02 14:13:51 · 7 answers · asked by Mr Hex Vision 7 in Religion & Spirituality

2006-12-02 14:13:31 · 5 answers · asked by badferret 3 in Religion & Spirituality

I think it would be a good thing at first but after a month or so I think the company or corporation could get corrupt assuming it isn’t all ready corrupt.

2006-12-02 14:12:12 · 7 answers · asked by Anonymous in Other - Society & Culture

I need help making a Christain Screen Name. Any Ideas?

2006-12-02 14:12:00 · 8 answers · asked by Anonymous in Religion & Spirituality

I'm from Canada. What do ppl from the UK and Ireland think of North America? In general.

2006-12-02 14:11:38 · 20 answers · asked by Anonymous in Other - Cultures & Groups

2006-12-02 14:11:04 · 8 answers · asked by toplessone19700 1 in Other - Society & Culture

If you're a Christian, were you anything else before that? If you are an atheist, were you anything before that? etc.

If yes, then what made you change your beliefs?

2006-12-02 14:10:40 · 20 answers · asked by I'm Still Here 5 in Religion & Spirituality

Every Mexican girl I've been with is hot to the touch. Is it the food they eat? Or is it a biological thing? I'm serious.

2006-12-02 14:08:55 · 17 answers · asked by flip4it 4 in Other - Cultures & Groups

2006-12-02 14:08:28 · 30 answers · asked by Tofu Jesus 5 in Religion & Spirituality

Should I be concerned?

2006-12-02 14:08:24 · 9 answers · asked by Anonymous in Religion & Spirituality

A cylinder whose radius is 2 inches and whose height is 5 inches is used as model to produce a cylinder with dimensions 25 times larger than the ones from the model. How many times greater is the volume of the larger cylinder than the smaller cylinder?

2006-12-02 14:07:23 · 5 answers · asked by SweetnSpiceyBrown 2 in Other - Cultures & Groups

2006-12-02 14:06:28 · 45 answers · asked by stardust 2 in Religion & Spirituality

she is nice sometimes and mean sometimes. it kind of seems like she likes to yell :) she likes tea and coffee, getting massages, a clean house, and perfume. The perfume she likes is really expensive and tea and coffee seem so boring. I can't afford burke williams, but i want to get her something she'll like. I just cant afford anything! Im only 13 years old so you may see why this is hard. Please help!!!

2006-12-02 14:06:19 · 6 answers · asked by t dawg 2 in Other - Holidays

I remember once in my callow years when I did not pay attention to a call for help from a friend in the US. He asked me if I would give him a copy of the Holy Quran. When I asked why, he said something to this effect, "The Bible doesn’t make sense to me. It’s too mythical. I want to read the Quran and see if it’s any different." I never gave him a copy of the Holy Quran. I was too busy being selfish! I was busy playing! Now, I sincerely regret my inaction, and hope I can someday reach him again.
I feel sorry because people like him are hard to find. It is very hard to find people who are self motivated to look for the truth. People who need very little direction in order to make serious decisions about their future. People who have an open mind!

And this is why I present these pages to you. I present them to you so you would seize the opportunity. After reading these few pages surrounding Jesus Christ (P.B.U.H.) you should take more steps to find the truth about the Bible and the Quran. I guarantee if you keep an open mind, and make some effort in searching for the truth, God will come to your aid and help you. I guarantee you will find Islam to be your choice for your "hereafter" investment.

People on a daily basis invest money and time towards their well being in this short life of seventy years or so. What about your infinite life that starts right after death? Are you willing to invest in it?

2006-12-02 14:06:08 · 5 answers · asked by MUHAMMAD 3 in Religion & Spirituality

I was raised Southern Baptist and I have prayed and prayed for faith, but I just don't believe in all of it. I would like to because I do have a fear of "what if I am wrong" but I can't just say I believe just to be safe. I don't think that is authentic. I continue to read the Bible and many things concerning religion. I attend many churches seeking answers. I do appreciate spirituality, but i just don't buy the whole Jesus thing. Anyone else have any ideas???

2006-12-02 14:05:51 · 11 answers · asked by Anonymous in Religion & Spirituality

2006-12-02 14:05:11 · 7 answers · asked by yankeezfansju 2 in Religion & Spirituality

I have bipolar and am a Christian. I just got medicated for the first time yesterday. I got diagnosed a month ago. I am married and have had a turbulent relationship so far (three years) I have put a lot of it down to bipolar but my husband has some faults too. Since I got diagnosed he will not acknowledge his behaviour and continually tells me that I am not thinking straight. Previously he had come to the place of seeing he was wrong some times and saying sorry. Now he thinks he is never wrong and hurts me a lot. He never trys to see my point of view and cuts me with his words.
I take marriage very seriously and know that if I divorce him I will never be able to remarry because no adultery has been committed. However I am thoroughly sick of the way that I am being treated, so I am seriously considering divorcing him and going home to England. I have been here since march and I have noone but him. It is scary to think of going but I cannot cope anymore. My life is a mess. Kind advice

2006-12-02 14:04:29 · 21 answers · asked by JAM 3 in Religion & Spirituality

Why party for the birthday of someone you say didn't exist? Shouldn't you go to work and refuse the holiday pay? If not, aren't you in fact a hypocrite? And you better give back those great gifts you got.

2006-12-02 14:04:18 · 34 answers · asked by ? 3 in Religion & Spirituality

One of the fundamental beliefs in Christianity is the literal sonship of Jesus Christ to God. This belief comes from the verse in John 3:16 "For God so loved the world, that he gave his only begotten Son, that whosoever believeth in him should not perish, but have everlasting life." Also in I John 5:1 "Whosoever believeth that Jesus is the Christ is born of God: and every one that loveth him that begat loveth him also that is begotten of him." these verses clearly state that Jesus is the only begotten, and born Son of God.
Let us look at other verses from the Bible to find out whether Jesus was the only begotten son of God, or that there were more than one. Also let us investigate whether Jesus was the only one born of God. Finally, let us investigate whether the word begotten is to be taken literally.

Was Jesus the only begotten son of God?

In the book of Psalms 2:7 we find "I will declare the decree: the LORD hath said unto me, Thou art my Son; this day have I begotten thee." David, in this verse, is saying that God had told him he was the son of God and God has begotten him. Clearly Jesus is not the only begotten son of God.

Of course, one could say that although Jesus was not the only begotten son of God, he had no human father in contrast to David who had a human father. That is true! Since Jesus had no human father it makes the relationship between him and God a closer one. The question is what about Adam? Adam had no human father nor a human mother, and according to the Bible he too was the son of God. The Bible says, "And Jesus himself began to be about thirty years of age, being (as was supposed) the son of Joseph, which was the son of Heli." (Luke3:23) The Bible goes on to mention the supposed genealogy of Jesus Christ. At the end of this genealogy the Bible comes to Adam, and it says, "Which was the son of Enos, which was the son of Seth, which was the son of Adam, which was the son of God." (Luke 3:38). So Adam is also the son of God. According to the assumption: "because Jesus had no human father then he is closer to God than David who had a human father," we can safely conclude that Adam is better than Jesus because he did not have a human father or mother.

The truth is Jesus and Adam do not differ in God’s sight. They were a mere creation of God. The Holy Quran says in clear terms, "Verily, similitude of Jesus with God is as the similitude of Adam; He created him out of dust then said He unto him BE, and he became." (Ch 3: Vr 59).

Was Jesus the only born son of God or the only son of God?

The verse in I John 5:1 says, "...Jesus is the Christ is born of God...." This indicates that Jesus was born of God, but was Jesus the only born son of God? Let us look at what the Bible says:

God talking to Moses:

Exodus 4:22 And thou shalt say unto Pharaoh, Thus saith the LORD, Israel is my son, even my firstborn:

Exodus 4:23 And I say unto thee, Let my son go, that he may serve me: and if thou refuse to let him go, behold, I will slay thy son, even thy firstborn.

Also, God talking about David:

Psalms 89:27 Also I will make him my firstborn, higher than the kings of the earth.

In both Exodus 4:22-23 and Psalms 89:27 Israel and David, respectively, were regarded as the first born sons of God. This means that Jesus was not the only born son of God. This means that the word "born" does not mean conception. It’s just a form of expression God used to show the closeness of people to Him.

Finally, there were many other people mentioned in the bible as sons of God, and one of them was Solomon:

I Chronicles 22:9 Behold, a son shall be born to thee, who shall be a man of rest; and I will give him rest from all his enemies round about: for his name shall be Solomon, and I will give peace and quietness unto Israel in his days.

I Chronicles 22:10 He shall build an house for my name; and he shall be my son, and I will be his father; and I will establish the throne of his kingdom over Israel for ever.

Also, remember that some of these verses are taken from the Old Testament, and that this book was originally written in Hebrew. Had the word born or son meant born or son in a literal sense then the Jews would have been ahead of everyone else in claiming their literal sonship to God, or in claiming the literal sonship of Solomon to God. The Jews know their language, and they know what son means. They know that the word "son" should not be taken literally.

The Quran says in chapter 112 "In the name of God the Beneficent the Merciful. Say: ‘He, God, is ONE (alone). God, the Absolute, He begetteth not, nor is He Begotten, And there is none like unto Him.’" God does not beget, and does not need to beget. He is ONE and only ONE, and nothing is equal to Him.

What does begotten mean?

If Jesus is not the only begotten son of God and not the only born son of God, then what does begotten or born mean? Should the two words be taken literally? The only way we can justify these words is by looking at the Bible again. In I Peter 1:3 the Bible says, "Blessed be the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, which according to his abundant mercy hath begotten us again unto a lively hope by the resurrection of Jesus Christ from the dead." The word begotten is also used here. God can beget us unto lively hope. Does the word "begotten" here mean conception? No. It is a form of expression. This word means "gave rise to" or "brought".

Also in Job 38:28 the Bible says, "Hath the rain a father? or who hath begotten the drops of dew?" Can the drops of dew be begotten? No. It’s just a form of expression. Rain does not have a father nor are drops of dew begotten in a literal sense.

If we cannot take the word begotten in literal sense with David, the drops of dew, or "us unto a lively hope" then why should we take Jesus as the literal begotten son of God?

Finally, in the book Revelation 1:5 says, "And from Jesus Christ, who is the faithful witness, and the first begotten of the dead, and the prince of the kings of the earth. Unto him that loved us, and washed us from our sins in his own blood." Why is it that when Jesus is mentioned as being begotten of God it is taken literally, and when he is mentioned that he is begotten from the dead it is not taken literally? The truth is because the word begotten here does not mean any one could be conceived of the dead; it is a form of expression. The same thing with God, He begets not, and this word "begotten" is only a form of expression.

Who was Jesus if not the literal son of God?

According to the Bible in Matthew 21:11 "And the multitude said, This is Jesus the prophet of Nazareth of Galilee." This was Jesus. He was a prophet of God. He was sent like other prophets to deliver the message of his ONE and only ONE God (glory be to Him). Also, in Luke 24:19 the Bible says "And he said unto them, What things? And they said unto him, Concerning Jesus of Nazareth, which was a prophet mighty in deed and word before God and all the people."

Jesus was a true messenger of God Almighty. He was sent by Him to deliver His will. The Bible says in John 5:30 "I can of mine own self do nothing: as I hear, I judge: and my judgment is just; because I seek not mine own will, but the will of the Father which hath sent me." These are the true characteristics of a prophet. They do as they are commanded. They are sent to deliver a message, and the only difference between them and other humans is their utmost righteousness, "mighty in deed and word" (Luke 24:19). They are the best of all the people of their time. They are the only ones who could bear and act upon the commandments of God completely and fully. They are loved by God because of that, and their nearness to God comes from that.

The same applies to all other prophets. Adam, Noah, Abraham, Ismael, Isaac, Jacob, Jonah, Moses, Jesus, Jonas, Muhammad and all the other prophets shared the same qualities. The qualities of those who could withstand all forms of tribulations in God’s name. They all fully abided by what God has commanded them. The Quran says, "Say: (O’ Our Apostle Muhammad!) (unto the People) ‘We believe in God, and what hath been sent down to us, and what hath been sent down to Abraham and Ishmael, and Isaac, and Jacob, and the Tribes, and what was given to Moses, and Jesus and the Prophets from their Lord, we make no difference between any of them, and we unto Him are muslims’" (CH 3: Vr 84). (Note that "what was given to Moses, and Jesus" is not the same as the current Bible written by Paul, John, Luke, Matthew, and so on. Rather they were the true books of Moses and Jesus. These are not to be found today.)

2006-12-02 14:03:29 · 22 answers · asked by MUHAMMAD 3 in Religion & Spirituality

i was just wondering. it is facinating how different peoples veiws on the spirit of christmas is.

2006-12-02 14:03:12 · 9 answers · asked by MaculaMaster 3 in Christmas

them that I will toast them with a drink in the pub tonight so that they can see the error of there ways?

2006-12-02 14:03:07 · 7 answers · asked by Mr Hex Vision 7 in Religion & Spirituality

2006-12-02 14:02:33 · 6 answers · asked by plaplant8 5 in Religion & Spirituality