Society & Culture - 4 December 2006

Have you ever noticed how atheists congregate in spiritual forums? Especially ones where christians hang out? Maybe I'm biased because I am a christian. I'm not sure but I suppose I have never really spent a great deal of time in forums of other faiths before. But I do find it interesting and it makes me wonder why they are here. I was thinking of some possible reasons...
1. They wish to understand.
2. They wish to enlighten.
3. They wish to collect information for a paper?
who knows. All 3 of these are negated when they mock and ridicule someone for having a belief they adhere to that differs from there own.
possible 4th...
They have egos hungry for validation that can only be filled by continually surrounding themselves by those they perseive as inferior. If they really wanted enlightenment, they'd go to a room of superiors and glean knowledge from those they perceive as superior in intellect. Just a thought. Any other possibilities?
*ducks and covers*

2006-12-04 05:48:37 · 17 answers · asked by sheepinarowboat 4 in Religion & Spirituality

me and my boyfriend first had sex afta the skool disco, but when me and my mates sneeked into club 69 i swore i saw him chatting up a guy, and when i went over to talk to him he just ignored me and then i couldn't wait for him outside because we got chucked out for being underaged what should i do???

2006-12-04 05:47:27 · 14 answers · asked by Carmel Loveitt 2 in Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, and Transgender

Okay, I asked a question earlier about why the UK has a queen, just out of curiosity. But a few people seemed to be insulted by this, saying it was none of my business. One person (you know who you are) asked if I was jealous. Jealous of what? I didn't realize it would offend people. But why did it offend people? Please explain it to me.

2006-12-04 05:47:17 · 28 answers · asked by Skippy 5 in Royalty

We have done a secret santa and I have to get a female, age 24 a present that starts with the letter "R". Any suggestions? Thanks!

2006-12-04 05:47:04 · 7 answers · asked by Corey 2 in Christmas

i want to know all things/situations to which it applies and its complete scope

2006-12-04 05:46:49 · 1 answers · asked by Rishabh Singla 2 in Other - Cultures & Groups

Perhaps you and your family have special traditions?
Are you making new traditions starting this year?

2006-12-04 05:45:56 · 10 answers · asked by lookn2cjc 6 in Religion & Spirituality

He who turns away his ear from listening to the law, Even his prayer is an abomination. - Proverbs 28:9

Unless it is a prayer of repentance and turning to Jesus, wouldn't praying to God simply make their future punishment even worse for bringing Him and abomination?

What right do unbelievers have in coming before a holy God unless he is covered in the righteousness of Christ?

2006-12-04 05:45:28 · 8 answers · asked by 5solas 3 in Religion & Spirituality

OK, I have nothing against people being gay and I'm heterosexual, all I want to know is...
OK, people who are homophobic answer this one...why are you homophobic and why do you care about what other people do with their lives?

Nice answers please, I'm straight!

2006-12-04 05:45:16 · 17 answers · asked by Cass 3 in Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, and Transgender

when the concept is so repugnant in Judaism and amongst Jews?

2006-12-04 05:44:55 · 21 answers · asked by Quantrill 7 in Religion & Spirituality

I am going to buy one today, and have used artificial for years.

2006-12-04 05:44:51 · 20 answers · asked by Anonymous in Other - Holidays

Most Christians believe that God is one eternal being who exists as three distinct, eternal, and indivisible persons: the Father, the Son (Jesus Christ the eternal Word), and the Holy Spirit.

2006-12-04 05:44:23 · 27 answers · asked by hoor 2 in Religion & Spirituality

I want to get ma grl something nice for christmas but i dont have alot of money this year what are some good ideas for christmas gifts? i took her on tha spirit of philadelphia for her birthday so tha is out( a cruise down the delaware river with diner and a show). can some one help me?

2006-12-04 05:43:42 · 9 answers · asked by asherman215 1 in Other - Holidays

Is black and white (gay and straight, nothing else)? or falls along a scale?

2006-12-04 05:43:37 · 13 answers · asked by Anonymous in Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, and Transgender

that masturbating is a sin..is this true and if so,where in the Bible does it say this?

2006-12-04 05:42:41 · 17 answers · asked by prettypalmbeacher 2 in Religion & Spirituality

brainwashed about the truth of marijuana? Dont beleve the gov. numbers! If you want the truth,Smoke some.

2006-12-04 05:42:31 · 4 answers · asked by Anonymous in Other - Society & Culture

2006-12-04 05:41:33 · 17 answers · asked by drinksomemilk101 1 in Religion & Spirituality

I went to a Christian school in Pre-K through the 8th grade.

In the 2nd grade, my now step-mother came into the picture. She wanted me to be taken out of that school, so that I may come up with my opinions by myself, and not to have it shoved down my throat.

Well, she went to go talk to my teacher about how she felt.
What was my teacher's response?
"Oh don't worry, by the time she is in high school, she'll be brainwashed anyway."

That comment really bugs me, is that the way that Christians are? Brain-washing their children into believing everything that the bible says so that they don't know anybetter?

I'm thinking about going to talk to her about it, but I'm still really close with everybody from that school (I'm a freshman now), and I don't want them to all be mad at me. What should I do?

2006-12-04 05:41:30 · 8 answers · asked by SydneyS 2 in Religion & Spirituality

2006-12-04 05:41:25 · 15 answers · asked by Anonymous in Religion & Spirituality

im tryin 2 find anything out about hauntings or ghost sightings in temple ewell please help

2006-12-04 05:41:09 · 3 answers · asked by STUART S 1 in Mythology & Folklore

2006-12-04 05:40:39 · 11 answers · asked by Anonymous in Religion & Spirituality

I was in the mall yesterday and well most of the black men wear their pants REALLY low, but there was this one guy in particular who had them almost down to the floor! i've seen this before. This style does NOT look good i'm sorry it just looks messy, i mean the guy was literally waddling because his pants were so low! me and my husband were laughing at him because of this, we couldn't help it! now i'm not saying ALL black guys because i know i'm going to get a lot of "how dare you generalize" but this is something i see a lot of,i just don't get it, i mean you can't look professional in these clothes, i just don't see how they are functionial, and then i see black guys that dress well and don't have to hold there pants up, so why is this? it looks like a frump fest to me?
i'm 24 by the way i'm not some old granny screaming "these kids nowadays"

2006-12-04 05:40:30 · 10 answers · asked by AFwife 2 in Other - Cultures & Groups

2006-12-04 05:39:46 · 9 answers · asked by CHEESUS GROYST 5 in Religion & Spirituality

okay, I asked the question did the vatican institustion seperate itself from the Catholic church by signing the documents of Vatican ll.
I gratefully acknowledge the answers received, perhaps my question was too vague so, Vatican ll was called as a pastoral council which would define no dogma but would interpret Catholiscism in the light of the modern era.
I cannot give a lot of examples here as it would take up to much space but let me site the example of Atheistic communism.
All the Popes from Leo Xlll to Pius Xll have condemned this with Papal bulls and pronounced it Anathema, and this is an everlasting pronunciation of Papal authority,and unchangeable, and yet Pope John XXlll authorized the infamous Metz agreement which promised not to mention Communism at His forthcoming council against the wishes of the majority of the assembled Bishops and signed the decree to accord with the representatives of Atheistic communism.
did this not in fact, go against those previous Popes

2006-12-04 05:39:39 · 3 answers · asked by Sentinel 7 in Religion & Spirituality

why does society need legal rules to function effectively

2006-12-04 05:38:43 · 11 answers · asked by Toni B 1 in Other - Society & Culture

are there anymore prayer books similar for kids? this one is prayers to say for others, prayers for mealtimes, prayers for sickness, all in a child's words. i'm a selfish prayer and don't really know words to use when praying for others and problems in everyday life. i'm in need of teaching my children the "correct way to pray", i know there is no truly correct way to pray, but i want them to be able to pray effectively and learn to communicate with God and not just ask wants. any books out there like that?

2006-12-04 05:38:16 · 10 answers · asked by ? 6 in Religion & Spirituality

i'm not sure what 2 wear 4 a friends islamic wedding

2006-12-04 05:38:00 · 7 answers · asked by Anonymous in Other - Cultures & Groups

2006-12-04 05:37:19 · 7 answers · asked by Anonymous in Christmas

When looking at the Christian Heaven I am confronted with visions of pearly gates, streets of gold, angels, prime real estate, and a stair case with God at the top. And the Christians will arrive and praise him for all eternity.

Sorry but I think I might be happy for about two hours before I looked around and said "This is it! I'm bored already and have to do this for all eternity?!"

The Islam paradise, full of sex, women, and booze, seems more like something I would like to do for eternity. I can kind of see why the fanatics are so apt to blow themsleves up for Allah.

So what is heaven and why do you subscribe to you doctrinal vision.

NOTE: When I was still a believe-whatever I used to struggle with this idea. Now as an atheist I find it comical. This is not meant to be offensive I am merely curious. And if you find yourself offended... get over it.

2006-12-04 05:36:55 · 25 answers · asked by gatewlkr 4 in Religion & Spirituality

For those who practice magick, I ask that you forgive my ignorance. But have you ever heard or experienced if teleportation is possible with a spell? Even if it is only very powerful or high ranking witches who have been able to do it...has it been documented that it can be done? Thank you.

2006-12-04 05:36:42 · 11 answers · asked by Guvo 4 in Religion & Spirituality

2006-12-04 05:36:31 · 12 answers · asked by Anonymous in Other - Society & Culture