Society & Culture - 7 December 2006

IF my brother and I discovered a fire and we were safely outside could my brother come with me when I pulled the fire alarm to stay together? Could my brother help me to make sure I'm pulling the alarm? How would my brother offer assistance to get the alarm activated?

2006-12-07 18:30:10 · 3 answers · asked by Anonymous in Other - Society & Culture

A Christian believes in Christ right?

2006-12-07 18:29:29 · 16 answers · asked by Anonymous in Religion & Spirituality

because of our sins it is possible that god will reject us on judgment day,hope that everybody will not experience that moment

2006-12-07 18:29:04 · 14 answers · asked by shane27 1 in Religion & Spirituality

The USA is made up of people all over the world, a multiverse of cultures - why can't the rest of the world see this?

2006-12-07 18:28:46 · 8 answers · asked by Anonymous in Other - Cultures & Groups

Questions for Muslims

Dear Muslim, I do not post these questions as a "proof" that Islam is false. I do not believe that is possible with a simple list of questions. Nevertheless, they are here to encourage discussion that the truth may be known.
The Qur'an says "To those who believe and do deeds of righteousness hath Allah promised forgiveness and a great reward" (Surah 5:9).
Question: Are you doing enough good deeds to receive salvation on the Day of Judgment?
Question: Are you doing all you can or are you relaxing in your dedication to Allah?
The Qur'an says, "O ye who believe! Turn unto Allah in sincere repentance! It may be that your Lord will remit from you your evil deeds and bring you into Gardens underneath which rivers flow, on the day when Allah will not abase the Prophet and those who believe with him. Their light will run before them and on their right hands; they will say: Our Lord! Perfect our light for us, and forgive us! Lo! Thou art Able to do all things," (66:8-9). Notice how it says if you are sincere you may receive forgiveness.
Question: How do you know you are sincere enough to be forgiven of Allah?
Question: Does it give you peace to know that even if you are very sincere that at best, you may receive forgiveness?
Question: If you say that you know you are sincere enough in your repentance before Allah, how do you know you are not deceiving yourself?
Question: Is your heart really good enough to muster enough sincerity before a Holy and Righteous God?
Question: If you say yes, I honestly and humbly ask you, "Are you being prideful?"
Question: If you say you are not being prideful, then are you boasting in your sincerity?
In Christianity, Jesus is God in flesh who paid for our sins on the cross (1 Pet. 2:24). Because of that, we Christians are secure in Him and do not have to worry about doing enough good works to please God since we are saved by grace through faith in Him, (Eph. 2:8-9).
Question: Why should we Christians give up our guarantee of salvation in Jesus for the requirements of your Qur'anic law when you yourselves don't even know if you have done enough good deeds to be saved on the Day of Judgment?
The Bible says that God is love (1 John 4:16) and that He loves all people (Matt. 5:43-48; John 3:16). The Qur'an never says that "God is love." In fact, the Qur'an says that Allah does not love unbelievers (2:98; 3:32).
Question: If Allah does not love unbelievers, can you say that Allah is love, especially if the Qur'an does not say it?
Question: If you say yes, that Allah is love, then why does he only love the Muslims and not all people?
Question: If you say Allah is love, is he more loving than the God of the Bible who loves all people?
In the Bible, Jesus said in John 15:13, "Greater love hath no man than this, that a man lay down his life for his friends." In Christianity, the greatest act of love is performed by God Himself -- since Jesus is God in flesh (John 1:1, 14; Col. 2:9). Jesus is the one who fulfilled His own words on this. He laid His life down for us.
Question: What is the greatest act of love performed by Allah?
Question: If what Jesus said is true, then hasn't someone besides Allah performed the greatest act of love?
Question: Why do you, as a Muslim, want me to give up such a great love performed by God Himself (from a Christian perspective) for your belief in Allah who only loves people if they are Muslims?
Islam teaches that the Holy Spirit is Gabriel. In the Bible, the Holy Spirit lives in the Christians.
Question: If the angel Gabriel is the Holy Spirit, how can he dwell in us? (Note: According to the Nestle Aland Greek New Testament Textual Apparatus, there are no textual variations any of the following biblical references. They are recorded and transmitted to us accurately.)
"Guard, through the Holy Spirit who dwells in us, the treasure which has been entrusted to you," (2 Tim. 1:14, NASB).
"Do you not know that you are a temple of God, and that the Spirit of God dwells in you?" (1 Cor. 3:16, NASB).
Lying is okay?
Question: Was Muhammad wrong for advocating lying? Is Lying okay? "Muhammad bin Maslama got up saying, "O Allah's Apostle! Would you like that I kill him [Ka'b bin Al-Ashraf]?" The Prophet said, "Yes," Muhammad bin Maslama said, "Then allow me to say a (false) thing (i.e. to deceive Kab). "The Prophet said, "You may say it," (Hadith Vol. 5, Book 59, #369).
Question: Who is more holy, Allah or Yahweh?
In the above quote from the hadith, Muhammad advocated lying. The Christian God would never approve of lying. Does the god of Islam approve of lying? If not, then wasn't Muhammad wrong? If he was not wrong, then Allah approves of lying. Which God is more holy? The God of Christianity is far more holy.

2006-12-07 18:28:39 · 11 answers · asked by revulayshun 6 in Religion & Spirituality

whats a good gift for someone thats in a relationship for over a year

2006-12-07 18:28:10 · 12 answers · asked by Anonymous in Etiquette

Congratulations

Dear Lucky winner We are delighted to inform you of
your prize release on the 7th Of December 2006 from
the Australian International Lottery programme...................Fu... more your
details(e-mail address) falls within our "African"
representative office in Owerri , as indicated in your

Then there is another mail that states one of my "relatives" based in Nigeria has died, leaving me $30 million dollars in inheritance which I have to go and claim.

There is another mail that comes from Charles Oboyo, son of Prime Minister of Nigeria about transferring excess funds from exchaneg rates in a US petrochemical project in Nigeria.

Obviously, they need my BANK ACCOUNT and CREDIT CARD details.

How seriously should we take these emails - of course I know they are hoax, but aren't they supposed to be illegal. Shouldn't we report to some authorities and law enforcement.

I am serious about making a complaint against such organizations. Whom to contact?

2006-12-07 18:27:44 · 5 answers · asked by quilm 3 in Other - Society & Culture

Or VHEMT? Do you think this is a good idea?

2006-12-07 18:25:51 · 9 answers · asked by enslavementality 3 in Religion & Spirituality

I know of no other remotely possible word, other than "Nietschze", and "Ashkenazi" is much more likely, it seems.

2006-12-07 18:25:07 · 9 answers · asked by sincere12_26 4 in Languages

If the Davinci code is right, and jesus is not immortal, and just a regular human, and it was all a lie, and the bible was edited to exclude any parts that portrayed jesus in less than divine way, how would that change you people who reaaaallly believe in it???

2006-12-07 18:24:56 · 18 answers · asked by RED MIST! 5 in Religion & Spirituality

I'm not here to offend anyone. I'm just curious. I was watching an episode of South Park earlier tonight about Stan's dog exploring it's sexuality. The show was funny and all, but it got me thinking.... Can animals really be homosexual?

All negative answers and flames will be either laughed at or ignored.

2006-12-07 18:24:51 · 16 answers · asked by Anonymous in Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, and Transgender

2006-12-07 18:22:22 · 12 answers · asked by STFU Dude 6 in Religion & Spirituality

2006-12-07 18:21:44 · 14 answers · asked by Zifikos 5 in Religion & Spirituality

I found it in the words of my fellow yahoo ppl:

"The theory of evolution has NEVER contributed positively to ANY field of science whatsoever." -Christo


"The whole evolution scenario is ultimately Satan's diversion from belief in God"

"I wish evolution wasn't discussed on R&S, it really has no place." -d_chino_m

" Yes, I do believe in every single word in the holy Quran."-Yellow!

"Some people in the Bible lived to be 900+ years old"-Pamela

"you do not believe in GOD and what you believe is satan"-Jesus M
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No wonder the church wants to ban evolution in school !!!!!!!!

2006-12-07 18:21:11 · 20 answers · asked by Anonymous in Religion & Spirituality

2006-12-07 18:19:49 · 10 answers · asked by The S 1 in Mythology & Folklore

i seriously need help...
i don't wanna give him money.
he plays football and baseball
he doesn't use his ipod that much
he doesn't play video games

2006-12-07 18:19:35 · 6 answers · asked by Anonymous in Other - Holidays

2006-12-07 18:18:51 · 6 answers · asked by Anonymous in Religion & Spirituality

how the governments are allowing or the society is mum.

2006-12-07 18:17:05 · 4 answers · asked by k r 1 in Community Service

My grandparents were italians and I would like to make a surprise for my family.

2006-12-07 18:16:27 · 7 answers · asked by Anonymous in Languages

2006-12-07 18:15:59 · 32 answers · asked by Anonymous in Religion & Spirituality

It seems like the vast majority of posted questions are either not serious questions or are questions to provoke an argument. If you post questions, how often are you looking for a serious answer?

2006-12-07 18:13:35 · 25 answers · asked by Anonymous in Religion & Spirituality

2006-12-07 18:12:58 · 15 answers · asked by Zifikos 5 in Religion & Spirituality

When Pepe's taco stand in Fresno was attacked by an El Camino driven by a crazy Arab

2006-12-07 18:12:14 · 9 answers · asked by burbank 1 in Religion & Spirituality

Hey does anyone know what is the difrence between wicca and dianic wicca and can you tell me some sites about dianic wicca. What kinda of magic do they use and something about their spells and rituals i would be greatful

2006-12-07 18:12:07 · 8 answers · asked by Anonymous in Religion & Spirituality

I know all the basics of Wicca,but can anyone give me a synopsis of the faery tradition?

2006-12-07 18:11:23 · 5 answers · asked by ? 5 in Religion & Spirituality

I hope somebody out there knows about navigation!

2006-12-07 18:10:45 · 6 answers · asked by Barabas 5 in Religion & Spirituality

Note: a rod is designated for foolishness, never use the rod out of control or when mad

2006-12-07 18:10:35 · 8 answers · asked by Thebronx 5 in Other - Society & Culture

(http://www.wisegeek.com/what-is-megalomania.htm )

2006-12-07 18:10:18 · 4 answers · asked by Anonymous in Religion & Spirituality

Not because the movie was blasphemy but because the movie gobbled goat balls and so does he.

2006-12-07 18:09:01 · 16 answers · asked by burbank 1 in Religion & Spirituality

Just curious.

2006-12-07 18:08:41 · 16 answers · asked by Anonymous in Religion & Spirituality