Society & Culture - 29 December 2006

A common question put to Christians is 'If 'Thou shalt not Kill' why is the Death Penalty justified?'

The response is almost invariably, 'Because it is inaccuratly translated, when translated correctly, it says 'Thou shalt not do Murder', which is legitametly different.

There's just one problem.

This argument admits that the Bible is a translation and therefore not completely accurate and cannot be taken literaly, word-for-word.

So, statisticly speaking, if you're an Evangelical Christian who believes the Bible is the literal word of God.. how can you support the Death Penalty?

Which is wrong, The Bible or the Death Penalty?

2006-12-29 16:17:12 · 14 answers · asked by socialdeevolution 4 in Religion & Spirituality

2006-12-29 16:16:46 · 8 answers · asked by Atlas 6 in Religion & Spirituality

Isaiah 55:8-9 says

"For my thoughts are not your thoughts, neither are your ways my ways," declares the LORD. "As the heavens are higher than the earth, so are my ways higher than your ways and my thoughts than your thoughts".

I think this is right.

Think of the capacity and limitations of the human brain. We expand our minds greatly just to figure out some basics of the earth.

Would you want a G-d that is fully comprehendible to you? One that can be fully understood by a human? Does that sound like a very powerful G-d?

I like one that is SO far ahead af a human, I can barely understand a thing. We DO need faith to believe, as he is so ahead of us.

Any thoughts on this??

Blessings to y'all
David T

2006-12-29 16:16:32 · 15 answers · asked by ? 4 in Religion & Spirituality

...WE DONT KNOW IF SADDAM WENT TO HEAVEN OR HELL!

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

Just a question. If you were born, and your parents never told you about -it-, neither did anyone else, would you believe?

This is no trick question. You can fill it out yourself - if you want.

2006-12-29 16:16:02 · 5 answers · asked by beatlegrl 2 in Other - Society & Culture

2006-12-29 16:15:33 · 15 answers · asked by lensladee@sbcglobal.net 2 in Royalty

I just thought I would ask this question being it has been on my mind. Thank you and God bless you:)

2006-12-29 16:14:42 · 19 answers · asked by encourager4God 5 in Religion & Spirituality

If so, tell me about it....

2006-12-29 16:14:19 · 5 answers · asked by Make a wish 2 in Religion & Spirituality

If not heaven or hell, what happens after death?

2006-12-29 16:13:56 · 54 answers · asked by seapc_laos 3 in Religion & Spirituality

I am relocating in a few days.

After serving in a very difficult and hard ministry for 13 years I feel it is time to move on and go forward and my husband feels the same way.

I have had some bad experiences with this church and some people have exhausted my resources including some people in spiriutal authority.

How can I move forward with this and what are godly ways I can aviod badmouthing this church when I move?

2006-12-29 16:12:26 · 7 answers · asked by encourager4God 5 in Religion & Spirituality

2006-12-29 16:11:35 · 5 answers · asked by Anonymous in Other - Society & Culture

And when will the mark of the beast come into play because it says in the bible that no man or woman will be allowed to eat buy things, sell or trade unless they have to mark of the beast. Will you take the mark?

2006-12-29 16:09:56 · 19 answers · asked by deborah_012003 3 in Religion & Spirituality

Her bio says she was an Adventist. Which Seventh-day Adventist Church in Lexington, KY did Shirley Ardell Mason (aka "Sybil") attend?
Does anyone remember attending church with her in Lexington, KY? I have family who are SDA in the area and they don't remember Shirley Ardell Mason. The Adventist community is pretty small, and I'm positive someone out there knows the answer to this.

Just curious. Thanks for your help

2006-12-29 16:08:42 · 1 answers · asked by Mr. S 1 in Religion & Spirituality

I just thought I would ask this question in a world and society of materialism and discontent?

2006-12-29 16:08:18 · 9 answers · asked by encourager4God 5 in Religion & Spirituality

Do all men like porn?

2006-12-29 16:07:38 · 2 answers · asked by José A 2 in Other - Society & Culture

Why am I being treated bad because of my relgion?? Im a muslim and nice,peacful,understanding...Most of the places I go, people are racist to me because I am a muslim! They always rip on me for being a muslim! Why do they do this because of my relgion and belifs? Im getting sooooo sick and tired of it, and I hope the people who are gana post on this question wont use racial slurs and stuff on me. so,why do people treat me bad because of my relgion?

2006-12-29 16:07:28 · 21 answers · asked by Anonymous in Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, and Transgender

I mean its wrong religously and sientifaically does not make sense
plus it is morally wrong so what do gay people offer our society other than corruption and wrong influence to little kids
anwers with reasons please

2006-12-29 16:06:39 · 18 answers · asked by MURSAL A 1 in Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, and Transgender

Could i convince you there is a lord god and that he loves us more than anything??? if your answer is no why

2006-12-29 16:06:28 · 47 answers · asked by lalona 1 in Religion & Spirituality

Have you chosen not to have children? Why was this the best decicion for you? What are ways that God blessed you because you dont have any kids?

2006-12-29 16:06:11 · 16 answers · asked by encourager4God 5 in Religion & Spirituality

I'm really getting tired of all this snow!!! Is anyone else a prisoner of their house?

2006-12-29 16:06:08 · 4 answers · asked by unicornfarie1 6 in Other - Cultures & Groups

Why do you come to this conclusion?

2006-12-29 16:04:27 · 16 answers · asked by Anonymous in Other - Society & Culture

2006-12-29 16:03:44 · 3 answers · asked by Anonymous in Religion & Spirituality

I feel bad that I wasted so much of my life being angered that the wicked and sinful prosper see Psalm 73.

I never knew what it was truly like to be a christian until I was severly tested by trials and I said wait a minute I love the Lord, I read my bible and I pray How could God do this to me I was angry at God for 2 years.

Instead of being mature and accepting the hard time I fought God How could I have been so misguided? How can I make certain that I follow the good Lord and never walk away from Him again?

I just feel badly that I wasted so much time on worthless things instead of growing in Christ, Has this ever happened to you?

2006-12-29 16:03:04 · 26 answers · asked by encourager4God 5 in Religion & Spirituality

2006-12-29 16:02:52 · 25 answers · asked by SusieeQ 3 in Religion & Spirituality

2006-12-29 16:02:41 · 6 answers · asked by docKnowitall 2 in Religion & Spirituality

I thinks it's more than obvious...

2006-12-29 15:59:52 · 25 answers · asked by Sifting 1 in Religion & Spirituality

Whatever your religious beliefs are now, they'd be different if you were born in another area of the world where those beliefs aren't readily taught. Christian vs. Islamic nation, for example. You'd be the same person with different beliefs. Or am I wrong?

2006-12-29 15:58:03 · 28 answers · asked by Anonymous in Religion & Spirituality

2006-12-29 15:57:29 · 2 answers · asked by prof_mina_adel 1 in Religion & Spirituality

These people who dont die act as Publicity billboards promoting smoking as a safe choice. Why don't they die ? how can we speed up the process.

2006-12-29 15:55:34 · 12 answers · asked by John C 1 in Other - Society & Culture

I seek to become a Mambo and learn how to perform correct, authentic initiation ceremonies, and Ito do divination (readings), work charms, prescribe herbal baths, and assist people to construct altars, make food offerings, and other ritual activities. I am already able to lead Vodou dances and ceremonies of any sort. The power of voodoo is astounding.

2006-12-29 15:54:20 · 12 answers · asked by Anonymous in Other - Cultures & Groups