Society & Culture - 15 December 2006

Listen, you can be old earth and still be Christians, but some of you are starting to scare me. There is absolutely no way a global flood would be possible. A flood, however, centered in the only populated area of the world at the time, the middle east, would be very possible. And if you think about it from the perspective of Noah, who sailed for so long without finding land, it must have certainly looked like the flood was global.

The rock records disprove the possibility of a global flood. The sentiment could not possibly have formed the way it had if the flood was global. Plus, if the flood were global, it would have destroyed all trees and plants, along with animal life. This would leave Noah and all of the animals absoluetely nothing to eat when they reached land. It would be a baren wasteland.

There is a point of having faith, but also looking at interpretations and viewpoints of the authors of such stories.

2006-12-15 06:31:11 · 24 answers · asked by James 1 in Religion & Spirituality

Surely you cannot have a relationship with God if you are frightened of him

2006-12-15 06:31:03 · 28 answers · asked by cloudbunny 1 in Religion & Spirituality

Living in Sweden, I have a bit of a problem with relating to just why intelligent design is even something that gets discussed in the USA. It really seems ridiculous.

Yeah and while I'm at it.. just why do people accept that the court can order you to participate in faith-based programs (concerning addiction and so on)?

2006-12-15 06:30:44 · 7 answers · asked by jonas e 1 in Religion & Spirituality

2006-12-15 06:29:52 · 5 answers · asked by Pam G 1 in Religion & Spirituality

Hello! I was told by a friend that your church is always coming up with a year that armeggedon will begin, is this true. just wondering.

2006-12-15 06:29:50 · 4 answers · asked by Jesus junkie 3 in Religion & Spirituality

13:5. And that prophet or forger of dreams shall be slain: because he spoke to draw you away from the Lord your God, who brought you out of the land of Egypt, and redeemed you from the house of bondage: to make thee go out of the way, which the Lord thy God commanded thee: and thou shalt take away the evil out of the midst of thee.

Is it saying that anyone who tries to turn someone away from Christianity should be murdered?

2006-12-15 06:29:46 · 5 answers · asked by cloudbunny 1 in Religion & Spirituality

Why did he want to exterminate Canaanites? It was not their fault that they happened to live in the promised land. They worshiped wrong gods? But so were 99% of earth population, and again, how was it their fault if he did not reveal himself to them?

2006-12-15 06:28:21 · 8 answers · asked by Anonymous in Religion & Spirituality

and is there anyone I can talk to about teen nudisam?

2006-12-15 06:27:39 · 7 answers · asked by The teenage nudist! 1 in Other - Cultures & Groups

IMAO...I have seen it posted on here but I don't know what it stands for...guess I'm uncool. =(

2006-12-15 06:27:34 · 9 answers · asked by zeus2quincy 3 in Languages

2006-12-15 06:27:28 · 3 answers · asked by MJ 6 in Other - Society & Culture

I know that my mother-in-law is into black magic. I am now aware that she is using it to cause problems in my life. What can I do to stop her from causing me any more problems? I just want peace.

In case your wondering, my husband has no idea what is going on..and I doubt he would ever believe it.

Thanks.

2006-12-15 06:26:02 · 19 answers · asked by beanburritogirl 1 in Mythology & Folklore

i have commited several evil sins on yahoo answers, specialy towards two people, can you people pls forgive me for my sins, and i want to wish you all a happy christmas, ohh and i did cheat by point gameing,godbless and thanks.

2006-12-15 06:25:28 · 14 answers · asked by the_reporter 2 in Religion & Spirituality

It has been accurately pointed out that violence can arise from both religion (i.e., the Crusades and 9/11/01) and atheism (i.e., violent oppression from communist USSR and China).

The common elements of all of these phenomena are ideologies that carve reality to fit into their unyielding frames of reference. Both Communism and Religion develop a self-righteous justification for strong oppression of "non-believers." (The US war in Iraq was intended to "spread freedom," seemingly no matter how many Iraqis died in the process.)

Instead of religion, is blind adherence to an ideology the true problem of the 21st century? How are we to deal with ideologies that become more important than human beings? Is it the role of skepticism to raise questions whenever someone develops an unquestioning allegiance to ANY ideology, relgious or athestic?

2006-12-15 06:25:18 · 7 answers · asked by NHBaritone 7 in Religion & Spirituality

$40 max (Christmas time budget low)

2006-12-15 06:24:23 · 14 answers · asked by zoldemayo 2 in Etiquette

dont understand at all...

2006-12-15 06:24:11 · 3 answers · asked by merrymermaid 1 in Languages

Even if it is not towards your religion or culture, but towards others? I do, I think it's rude and inappropriate. Let people follow the religion they believe in, whats their' problem? And why should they have a problem with your culture? I think cultural diversity it what makes the world interesting. We all learn new things from one another.

2006-12-15 06:23:33 · 21 answers · asked by Anonymous in Etiquette

I bought some christmas gifts yesterday some christmas gifts for my boyfrineds 12 year old sister and 8 year old brother . I bought his sister a teddy bear , a neckles , and a movieand candy. . I bought the boy a movie , some candy . But dont know what elese to get the boy. Please help me out . I dont want no one to be left out .Thanks and have a merry christmas.

2006-12-15 06:22:33 · 10 answers · asked by kitty 6 in Christmas

2006-12-15 06:22:04 · 12 answers · asked by Mondschein! 5 in Languages

2006-12-15 06:21:33 · 10 answers · asked by J R 1 in Christmas

2006-12-15 06:19:57 · 18 answers · asked by Anonymous in Other - Holidays

yo pienso la chica alta y gordo es muy fascil y una idiota! tambien, yo pienso cerveza es bien y me gusta beber io mucho. yo quiero ir a mi casa mas, y salgo con tu mucho mas. en el verano que es mas divertido porque yo estoy aque.

2006-12-15 06:19:56 · 14 answers · asked by ranz12 2 in Languages

2006-12-15 06:19:40 · 9 answers · asked by angelaanderegg 1 in Other - Holidays

millions have died defending what they believe the bible says.........there should be no argument

2006-12-15 06:19:24 · 36 answers · asked by bush deathgrip 2 in Religion & Spirituality

In France, when someone critizise United stades, everyone applause. BUT when you critizise Arabian, you are considerated as Nazi, faschist, and other. French peoples are so fear, they shut their mouth before arabians.

American, what do you think of this french behavior ?

2006-12-15 06:19:00 · 1 answers · asked by Las Vegas 007 5 in Other - Cultures & Groups

Do you think The First Evil from the show 'Buffy the Vampire Slayer' really exists? To me it seemed like an accurate representation of evil.

-Can't really harm, but it's always there.
-It's effectiveness is based on the envrionment around it. It can tempt, manipulate, entice- but the ultimate choice is almost always on the victim's hands.
-Can 'merge' with those who are soulless, giving them super-strength.

Buffy was such a smart show lol I thought The First was a great villain where does Joss get his ideas man?

2006-12-15 06:18:37 · 8 answers · asked by Anonymous in Mythology & Folklore

2006-12-15 06:18:03 · 18 answers · asked by Anonymous in Religion & Spirituality

2006-12-15 06:17:42 · 17 answers · asked by preppy 1 in Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, and Transgender

Does it mean happy holidays

2006-12-15 06:17:39 · 2 answers · asked by A T 1 in Other - Holidays

im really into faeries and dressing up and would love to go to a faerie festival or convention,im wondering if there are any upcoming ones in the los angeles area?

2006-12-15 06:17:16 · 3 answers · asked by harvest_goddess 1 in Mythology & Folklore

What should I stuff in his stocking? I have never done this. Nothing too expensive. He isn't a big fan of candy and I don't wanna be cheesy.

2006-12-15 06:16:27 · 8 answers · asked by beach_bummet 3 in Christmas