Society & Culture - 2 December 2006

In spite of the singularity often shown, The Church has several doctrinally defensible stances on the infallibility of scripture:

1. The Bible is entirely the word of God, that every word is written as God inspired it to be, and that Jesus is the culmination of God's work in bringing human beings to him.

2. The Bible is the inspired word of God, and through it we learn how God has worked through thousands of years. Jesus is the culmination of God's work, and the Bible provides a reliable resource for learning what Jesus taught. However, some parts of the Bible reflect what humans thought more than what God thought.

3. The Bible describes how people have perceived God in their culture and may through metaphor help us learn about God. Jesus is God's ultimate communication with humans, and the 4 gospels teach a lot about Jesus, but he may be largely unknowable. The Bible, therefore, must be tempered by personal experience, reason, and tradition.

All are widespread in Christianity.

2006-12-02 10:13:22 · 5 answers · asked by NHBaritone 7 in Religion & Spirituality

I'm looking for serious answers here. Nothing along the lines of "duh" or "of course".

I'm just wondering, because I haven't been able to find a woman who thinks that it's important for a man to live his life with integrity. Most women that I know think that it's great when a man is unfaithful, lazy, bullying, and dishonest in general. They view him as being a "bad boy" who has "edge" and is a "challenge".

On the other hand, a man who is confident, mentally and physically healthy, a community leader, intelligent, romantic, honest, and would be a devoted husband and father, is seen as "boring" and "too nice".

Why is this? Do these women have low self-esteem and think that they don't deserve better . . . or, do men of integrity have to start being losers in order for women to appreciate them?

I look forward to your intelligent and well-thought-out answers.

2006-12-02 10:12:39 · 19 answers · asked by Anonymous in Other - Society & Culture

2006-12-02 10:12:24 · 24 answers · asked by Anonymous in Christmas

hi going to lapland to see santa with my daughter through wish upon a star. is there anybody been b4 and is there anyone going on the 19 december 2006

2006-12-02 10:12:15 · 5 answers · asked by ELAINE F 3 in Christmas

A special Mumbai court Monday pronounced Ejaz Pathan, a former aide of mob boss Dawood Ibrahim, guilty for his complicity in the 1993 Mumbai blasts that killed 257 people and injured hundreds.
The court also held Pathan’s close associate Mohammad Dawood Khan guilty in the same case.
Pathan, the one-time Dawood gang’s western Indian operation-in-charge and close confidante of the absconding blast accused created a ruckus in the Terrorism and Disruptive Activities (Prevention) Act (TADA) court by making “critical” remarks against the prosecuting and defence lawyers.
The March 12, 1993 serial blasts also destroyed properties worth Rs.300 million.
After a long-drawn trial, which started in January 1994, the TADA court has been pronouncing verdicts since Sep 12. It has so far found 79 of the 123 accused on trial guilty.

Are these guys in colusion with the terorists and the ISI (Pakistani secret service)?
Are the punishments enough to deter these guys?

2006-12-02 10:10:33 · 3 answers · asked by Anonymous in Religion & Spirituality

2006-12-02 10:10:28 · 13 answers · asked by mon mon mon 1 in Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, and Transgender

2006-12-02 10:09:52 · 16 answers · asked by Imperfection At Its Finest. 4 in Other - Holidays

New York City has a special high school for gay, lesbian, bisexual and transgender teens - do you think this is a good idea? Should other school districts set up schools like this for their gay students? Why or why not?

2006-12-02 10:09:36 · 24 answers · asked by Anonymous in Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, and Transgender

2006-12-02 10:09:29 · 14 answers · asked by Dave 4 in Religion & Spirituality

What do they believe?

2006-12-02 10:09:27 · 8 answers · asked by Kimo 4 in Religion & Spirituality

I've encountered many people who get mad when I respond with "I don't want to talk about that right now " or "i dont really want to want to share that story with you" or "Its not the right time to talk about that." Is there any alternate response I can give to nosy people asking about my personal life??

2006-12-02 10:09:22 · 14 answers · asked by Anonymous in Etiquette

2006-12-02 10:09:19 · 23 answers · asked by Sally Pepsi 4 in Religion & Spirituality

2006-12-02 10:08:44 · 2 answers · asked by John S 3 in Religion & Spirituality

Anyone have any meaninful thoughts to share regarding to anything in life? Whether it be God, love, frienships, relationships, relatives, nature, etc...Any meaninful thoughts you'd be willing to share? Thank you....

2006-12-02 10:07:53 · 3 answers · asked by Kiara 5 in Other - Society & Culture

What is your favorite holiday decoration(mine is snowmen)?

2006-12-02 10:07:35 · 4 answers · asked by dizzy76 3 in Other - Holidays

Anyone have any meaninful thoughts to share regarding to anything in life? Whether it be God, love, frienships, relationships, relatives, nature, etc...Any meaninful thoughts you'd be willing to share? Thank you....

2006-12-02 10:07:23 · 11 answers · asked by Kiara 5 in Religion & Spirituality

And most Jews to not believe in Jesus, so do they go to heaven? And if you say yes, then that means muslims do too! huh..?? And most pagans also! I'm I right..?? It's just that some christians that I know say that the Jews ( the ones that don't believe in Jesus) are going to be in heaven with them..but I mean how can they..???

2006-12-02 10:06:56 · 13 answers · asked by *~SoL~ * Pashaa del Ñuñcaa. 4 in Religion & Spirituality

2006-12-02 10:06:03 · 19 answers · asked by area52 6 in Other - Society & Culture

How do you think life started? Explain!

2006-12-02 10:05:44 · 23 answers · asked by LizziFishie 3 in Religion & Spirituality

2006-12-02 10:05:12 · 12 answers · asked by xjadeee 2 in Community Service

Their Lord responds to them: 'I will not let the deeds of any doer among you go to waste, male or female - you are both the same in that respect... (Qur'an, 3:195)

Anyone who acts rightly, male or female, being a believer, We will give them a good life and We will recompense them according to the best of what they did. (Qur'an, 16:97)

Men and women who are Muslims, men and women who are believers, men and women who are obedient, men and women who are truthful, men and women who are steadfast, men and women who are humble, men and women who give alms, men and women who fast, men and women who guard their private parts, men and women who remember Allah much: Allah has prepared forgiveness for them and an immense reward. (Qur'an, 33:35)

Corrupt women are for corrupt men and corrupt men are for corrupt women, Good women are for good men and good men are for good women. The latter are innocent of what they say. They will have forgiveness and generous provision. (Qur'an, 24:26)

2006-12-02 10:04:26 · 21 answers · asked by Anonymous in Religion & Spirituality

I have never been to Europe yet and see all of these Christmas specials on cable from Europe and it seems as though Christmas would be much less commercialized than it is in the US...

2006-12-02 10:03:33 · 6 answers · asked by pologuy74 1 in Christmas

2006-12-02 10:03:31 · 11 answers · asked by Anonymous in Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, and Transgender

I accidently posted my last question under "gay" and "lesbian" categories ,I just have to say that I feel much better with the awnsers Ive reseived,from you guys thank you!!!!!!would any of you like to be my pen-pal?? I know I sound desperate but I am feeling very lonely lately and it would be nice to chat with some one as down to earth as you guys!!!! I would also like some guy advice if possible!!!!

2006-12-02 10:02:51 · 9 answers · asked by Anonymous in Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, and Transgender

The entire idea that "God answers prayers" is it an illusion created by human imagination?

2006-12-02 10:01:52 · 24 answers · asked by psych0bug 5 in Religion & Spirituality

Assuming 2 on 2

2006-12-02 10:01:32 · 14 answers · asked by isthisinuisetoo 2 in Mythology & Folklore

And do catholics practise it at all?
Also how is it different to those people who sew up the girls vagina?

2006-12-02 10:01:27 · 16 answers · asked by Anonymous in Religion & Spirituality

I don't have any money. I don't want to ask dad for money to buy his own presents. I don't get allowance. We have a mailman and I can't mow grass because of snow. Everybody shovels thier own driveway. Elderly people get the city to do thier driveway.

2006-12-02 10:01:02 · 15 answers · asked by Jake M. 1 in Christmas

I have, like, no budget. (No money... :() Anyway, if I do get money, what can I get a 13 year old guy that can be sent in the mail??? And if I don't get money, what can I send him? I really want to get him something for Christmas. :)

2006-12-02 09:59:58 · 15 answers · asked by ? 3 in Other - Holidays

2006-12-02 09:59:54 · 7 answers · asked by BeautyMark 2 in Other - Cultures & Groups