Society & Culture - 9 December 2006

If he watches himself naked in the mirror,is he aroused..

or they play opposites sexes

2006-12-09 05:22:46 · 15 answers · asked by robin 3 in Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, and Transgender

First, I'm not hateful towards Christians. If they are respectful and not pushy, I respect them. I'm not Christian, and I came to that decision after years of questioning and pondering. So, please respect that. (No trying to convert me! :D )

With that out of the way . . . I've repeatedly heard the phrase, "Judge not lest ye be judged." That may not be exactly what the Bible says, but I think it's close.

I've also repeatedly heard Christians tell others that God will "punish" them for doing this or that. For example, a woman here asked if God would punish her for having an abortion. Many answered in mean-spirited and judgmental ways including telling her she "should be punished."

Isn't that judgment? I'm not trying to be rude; I'm looking for a reason to this problem that isn't supported with Bible verses. I want a well-thought out explanation to help me understand why this happens. It will help me respect Christianity more.

Thank you for your time.

2006-12-09 05:22:32 · 12 answers · asked by Anonymous in Religion & Spirituality

I know Goliath needed to be stoped but killing him didn't seem right. Did God not care about Goliath. I wouldn't feel loved if God wanted me to die. Goliath was a human being after all.

2006-12-09 05:20:40 · 10 answers · asked by Anonymous in Religion & Spirituality

2006-12-09 05:19:46 · 5 answers · asked by amie g 1 in Community Service

If before why does the Qur'an call it holy? If after then why is it the same as copies that predate Muahammed?

2006-12-09 05:17:27 · 9 answers · asked by djmantx 7 in Religion & Spirituality

2006-12-09 05:16:57 · 11 answers · asked by Anonymous in Etiquette

We all know that there are things that are obviously indecent-adult clubs, adult stores, pornography on the internet, etc. But what about other things in life? The Bible can be interpreted more than one way: 1 Timothy 2: 9-10 can be interpreted as meaning not to wear excessive jewelry and expensive clothes during worship. 1 Corinthians 12:22-25 can be interpreted with context in mind (are swimsuits wrong? How about shorts and skirts? Spaghetti-strap shirts? Cheerleader uniforms?) Just what exactly makes a movie or video game or magazine indecent if it is not an "adult " movie, game, or magazine? The Bible does not give a Ten-Commandments type list as to what exactly is modest and what isn't. I believe that God gave us freedom to judge what is decent and what isn't (How high does a skirt have to be to be indecent? 2 inches above the knee? 3 inches? 4 inches?) as long as we don't go after the extreme. Are nude statues/paintings that are classical art, are they wrong in God's eyes?

2006-12-09 05:16:16 · 10 answers · asked by Anonymous in Religion & Spirituality

As many religions as detailed as possible. Indepth kinda stuff.

2006-12-09 05:16:13 · 6 answers · asked by Anonymous in Religion & Spirituality

Malak Ghorbany is one of many Muslim women who have been sentenced to death for "adultery" under local Muslim law. Adultery in Iran, e.g., is defined as any intimacy outside of marriage (not always involving intercourse).

Miss Ghorbany will be stoned to death for her "crime". Rape victims are often sentenced to death. "Immodest" women and girls have been severely beaten for showing a wrist or an ankle, or for going out without a male relative, under Muslim extremists.

So in your opinion does this represent religious freedom which should be respected, or is this a violation of human rights? And how should other governments respond to this type of thing, or should we all look the other way?

More on Ghorbany, including a petition to protest her death sentence:
http://www.westernresistance.com/blog/archives/002484.html
http://www.petitiononline.com/Malak/
http://www.villagevoice.com/news/0638,hentoff,74473,6.html

2006-12-09 05:15:37 · 24 answers · asked by Charlevoix Blue 2 in Religion & Spirituality

Looking specifically for a CHRISTIAN answer, but anyone can answer.

Why is the creation story in Genesis diffrent in two diffrent chapters?

I am a Christian, so Im not looking to disprove christianity or the Bible, but this is the ONLY Bible discrepancy that bothers me, and Im wondering about it.

2006-12-09 05:15:27 · 9 answers · asked by sweetie_baby 6 in Religion & Spirituality

Is it like a warress or a wartress? What is it?

2006-12-09 05:14:06 · 14 answers · asked by Anonymous in Mythology & Folklore

2006-12-09 05:13:55 · 7 answers · asked by Brianna T 3 in Other - Holidays

I do not know what I want to ask for christmas.... I have a laptop, ( and case )... an iPod with all the accessories....I have a ps2 and dont want any other game consoles.... I am going to be a police officer... What gifts are you getting your teens? Any ideas???


15 year old male

2006-12-09 05:13:24 · 10 answers · asked by Nate K 2 in Other - Holidays

2006-12-09 05:12:50 · 18 answers · asked by Anonymous in Religion & Spirituality

" With hurricanes, tornados, fires out of control,mud slides, flooding,severe thunderstorms tearing up the country from one end to another, and with the threat of bird flu and terrorist attacks, " Are we sure this is a good time to take God out of the Pledge of Allegiance?"

2006-12-09 05:12:25 · 9 answers · asked by kayboff 7 in Religion & Spirituality

??????(the bible)

2006-12-09 05:11:45 · 8 answers · asked by Naomi S 1 in Religion & Spirituality

if so could you give a example ?
would you tell your story ?
Does he tell you wrong is right?

2006-12-09 05:11:23 · 9 answers · asked by jamnjims 5 in Religion & Spirituality

tell me one of your theories that you have discovered throught out your life.

2006-12-09 05:09:39 · 18 answers · asked by Anonymous in Religion & Spirituality

2006-12-09 05:09:31 · 2 answers · asked by ibap63 1 in Religion & Spirituality

I tried using the hoover for a BJ, and now I'm stuck! Anyone got any ideas how to get it off. I'm serious - no jokes please.

2006-12-09 05:08:30 · 13 answers · asked by Anonymous in Other - Society & Culture

I think it was Abraham, but it doesn't sound fair to me that God would do that. I wouldn't feel like God loved me if He commanded someone to sacrifice my own life.

2006-12-09 05:08:26 · 27 answers · asked by Anonymous in Religion & Spirituality

well too many to be given a "godliness" anyway

its more like an old set of laws for people scared of lightning

2006-12-09 05:06:27 · 32 answers · asked by Anonymous in Religion & Spirituality

I've had mental retardation since the day I was born. People been saying I will never be able to take of myself for the rest of my life and I would always need a guardian over me to take of me. I'm 21 years old, male. I'm worried about the future. Some people say since I have mental retardation, in the near future I would have to stay in group homes for the rest of life. I stay with my aunt in Augusta, Ga. I just need some encouragement and can y'all guys find me a scripture to encourage me about mental retardation. I just want God to heal my mind from mental illness.I also desire to live on my own. Please help me What should I do?

2006-12-09 05:06:14 · 15 answers · asked by Randy S 1 in Religion & Spirituality

..would that mean it's Christ mass any time we gather in love?

2006-12-09 05:05:17 · 14 answers · asked by Joy_Brigade 3 in Christmas

please help me. i have 2 do a 5 paragraph report in history on the ethnic groups migrating to the US in the 21st century

2006-12-09 05:05:07 · 5 answers · asked by Anonymous in Other - Cultures & Groups

2006-12-09 05:03:43 · 14 answers · asked by Anonymous in Mythology & Folklore

or do you simply give them information that support & deny your claim

2006-12-09 05:03:17 · 19 answers · asked by Anonymous in Religion & Spirituality

I think its suka (sukah) or something like that,right?
Also, i hear the japanese don't say "i love you" like we do all the time, so what do they tell their parents, friends, lovers? I hear aishiteru is not really the same as i love you, more sexual or something? Anyone?

2006-12-09 05:03:15 · 8 answers · asked by kiiroi_monkii 2 in Languages

Thats a really disgusting thing, isn't it?

2006-12-09 05:03:10 · 11 answers · asked by bob j 3 in Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, and Transgender

You know, with birthdays and stuff.

2006-12-09 05:02:18 · 7 answers · asked by The Mad Shillelagh 6 in Other - Society & Culture