Society & Culture - 1 January 2007

Why are some christians claiming Jesus was not God incarnate? John 1:1 clearly states In the beginning was the Word (Jesus) and the Word was with God, and the Word WAS God. If Jesus is your Lord, why are you claiming He is not? I am confused. In another question people are reffering to Jesus as an angel in the old testament. Jesus is NOT an angel, He's God in the flesh, He is immanuel "God with us"

2007-01-01 18:36:19 · 34 answers · asked by Emmeline 1 in Religion & Spirituality

I work with food and noticed that the majority of black people drink Sprite. Is there a reason behind that? No one knows, and I was just curious.

2007-01-01 18:33:43 · 27 answers · asked by Anonymous in Other - Cultures & Groups

2007-01-01 18:31:55 · 3 answers · asked by Anonymous in Other - Holidays

I find the concept of spirit free from the bonds of oppression from some superior a much more appealing idea than the commonly accepted god-created spirit. I don't like the idea of a god who plays the witness, judge, and jury after this spirit is done inhabiting a body for the fate of this 'spirit', when it is the human mind the spirit was inhabiting that gathers evidence, and makes a decision.

Personally, I would rather cease to exist and live in this eternal freedom than serve some god for eternity, who just happens to exist as some all-powerful being for no reason or cause.

opinions?

2007-01-01 18:31:46 · 16 answers · asked by Poo 3 in Religion & Spirituality

Does anyone know of a website, or other source, that will teach a person old irish as well as the ogham alphebet in conjunction with it? I am not just looking for the ogham alphebet, but the ability to translate the ancient writing. My library sucks, by the way, so that method is out. They are anything but helpful, and ordering a book from another library is a real pain. The name of a book I could order, however, would be helpful if you do not know of a site. Thanks!

2007-01-01 18:31:44 · 2 answers · asked by Captain Socialism 2 in Languages

How was your first New Years day ? Goodnight to you. Hope your new years is successful and heart embracing .
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2007-01-01 18:30:46 · 5 answers · asked by onelight 5 in Other - Holidays

I might come out this year to my parents and friends....how was life after you came out? were things different? did you feel like the people you told acted different towards you? I know I'm gay but I still don't accept it, its weird, like I'll probably still remain unhappy after I tell everyone. And if I ever decide to adopt kids, will they abandon me and maybe my partner....I feel like I'll end up lonely in the end. I'm a good guy and I don't deserve this right now. I sound real pessimistic but that's not how I am. I always try to look for the brighter side in life.

2007-01-01 18:30:36 · 14 answers · asked by surferdude0222 1 in Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, and Transgender

It is OT law. Why do people quote Levitical law but only when it suits them? Do you know what the difference between a hypocrite and a Christian is? No, seriously...

2007-01-01 18:30:22 · 17 answers · asked by Anonymous in Religion & Spirituality

where can I meet a serious woman that would be the perfect match for me?

2007-01-01 18:30:14 · 8 answers · asked by sackman95 3 in Religion & Spirituality

What will happen to them? What about those who died never hearing either old or new testament, such as the generations of American Indian or far Easterners? Whatever you answer, where does it say say this?

2007-01-01 18:29:54 · 9 answers · asked by christopherryan_lt 2 in Religion & Spirituality

I don't feel my soul.

2007-01-01 18:29:43 · 14 answers · asked by Anonymous in Religion & Spirituality

They sure seem to be. This is from their website:

"In Scientology no one is asked to accept anything as belief or on faith. That which is true for you is what you have observed to be true. An individual discovers for himself that Scientology works by personally applying its principles and observing or experiencing results."

http://www.scientology.org/

2007-01-01 18:29:29 · 17 answers · asked by N/A 2 in Religion & Spirituality

What if you had conjoined twins? One believed in god, lead a wholesome life etc. etc etc., the other one was an atheist that drank, had prostitutes, pulled the wings off of flies, and was generally a scumbag all his life. Would the atheist have get into heaven because he had connections?

2007-01-01 18:28:11 · 14 answers · asked by Anonymous in Religion & Spirituality

The Orthodox Churches and Temples have not, but they are accused as well as the rest as being too monetary. What is your philosophy? And is it true the Orthodox and the Liberals are growing further apart just like the Rich and Poor?

2007-01-01 18:27:27 · 5 answers · asked by Anonymous in Religion & Spirituality

i was in san diego and my friend (who is black and tall) said "asian girls got freak! they're hot. they've got more freak then black women" (no offense)

since i'm asian,i was kinda shocked. i never knew people thought asian girls were like that.

do YOU think asian girl got freak?

2007-01-01 18:27:19 · 23 answers · asked by somethingcompletelyrandom 3 in Other - Cultures & Groups

Ive got something to ponder on. Lets call religion X to be the most right religion in the world. Why is that, that only a group of ppl in this world are borned under that religion? Is God being unfair? Then ppl of the religion X may claim that God is trying to test the rest. The rest has to pass the test by believing in that religion X. Why is this God of religion X so unfair? Given, everyone are equal during birth(unless you believe in karma, which most religions don't), its really unfair when some ppl alone are given the straight ticket to go heaven at birth itself. About converting to the religion X: If ppl of this religion X claim their God to be the truest, it is this God of religion X that wanted me to be an aethist or believer of another religion, so who are these mere humans, believers of religion X to change their own God's will? Think bout it, come with a conclusion...Does God exist?If he does, you think he gives a damn bout religions created down in mother earth?Thx.Nesh

2007-01-01 18:27:11 · 6 answers · asked by Anonymous in Religion & Spirituality

2007-01-01 18:26:06 · 10 answers · asked by Anonymous in Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, and Transgender

2007-01-01 18:24:46 · 8 answers · asked by Legant 3 in Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, and Transgender

Ok, heres the story.on friday he came home and told me he just came back from the local bar and had a beer before he came home. I was upset because he took my car and had a beer in his system while driving. He wasnt drunk or anything but I was still upset. He got mad at me and said that he has his own life and will go there whenever he wants. I took a nap and later in the evening I woke up and suggested that we go to the same bar. I said OK I will meet you there, so I got ready and got there about an hour later. While I was walking inside I became INFURIATED becuase he was at the bar and talking to another woman. I just snapped, and as I got between them I said "who the f--- is this?" He was drunk at then and I was just so mad. I told him to go home with his new girlfriend, and preceded to tell him that I would rip the dead rat off the top of his head, and I grabbed his shirt. He started talking smack, saying I was psycho, etc, and he got the tab so he could leave.I wanted to look at..

2007-01-01 18:24:40 · 16 answers · asked by Anonymous in Etiquette

Seriously, was he just hanging out in the background or was "partitioning" of God something that happened later?

2007-01-01 18:23:27 · 15 answers · asked by christopherryan_lt 2 in Religion & Spirituality

I have Jewish blood (what you would call "heritage") and this question has always intrigued me. So, from the Christian standpoint, will the Jewish people enter Heaven, or are they clumped with the fate of all other non-believers?

2007-01-01 18:23:17 · 21 answers · asked by Nowhere Man 6 in Religion & Spirituality

2007-01-01 18:21:48 · 14 answers · asked by Anonymous in Religion & Spirituality

2007-01-01 18:21:44 · 3 answers · asked by Kolorus 2 in Mythology & Folklore

I am pentecostal, I'm 17 and I' m the only one left in my house that has not back slidden, My parents, are gone(out of church) and I have no one to keep me strong. I watched how they began to question standard and I am starting to question them now too, not all of them certain ones....I attend an awesome church preaching is great. We just had our first service in our brandnew building! its beautiful! but It does not feel the same...

I was wondering if there are any pentecostals out there. list your city and state (if you want list your pastor) and tell me your standards....;

1. sacramento, ca
2. Pastor Myles Young
3. No cutting or coloring your hair! (totally agree)
4. No make up (i dont know about clear nail polish)
5. no jewlery. ( I think that if your mariied a simple little band is okay depending on what church your at. its not okay at mine so I would respect that.) only jewlery i would ever were is watch and wedding bands

2007-01-01 18:21:41 · 6 answers · asked by Angela G 1 in Religion & Spirituality

Input to overcome the past violence in man's history to accomplish better sysytem and relationship from Micro and Macro stand point.

2007-01-01 18:21:03 · 2 answers · asked by peacemakers3000 3 in Other - Society & Culture

also pork is forbidden because consumption of pork causes several diseases. A person can have various helminthes like roundworm, pinworm, hookworm, etc. Pork has fat building material which gets deposited in the vessels and can cause hypertension and heart attack. And also because pig is a filthy & shameless animal

2007-01-01 18:18:29 · 42 answers · asked by Anonymous in Religion & Spirituality

I can define my soul as follows.

I gained weight over the holidays. To take it off I have to keep my calories at around 1000 a day. I always have a sweet tooth at night. My brain says feed me ice cream. My soul or my consciousness says NO! My willpower is my soul.

If I don't eat a lot of fruit and veggies during the day and keep food in my system, my brain will want to shut down my metabolism because it thinks that I am going to starve. I can fool my brain by eating certain foods that will make my brain think other wise, like grapefruit, and it will increase my metabolism. My brain is my body. My will and my consciousness is my soul.

2007-01-01 18:16:06 · 33 answers · asked by Gorgeoustxwoman2013 7 in Religion & Spirituality

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And. . . do you like how your feet are ?
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2007-01-01 18:15:24 · 6 answers · asked by onelight 5 in Other - Cultures & Groups

I know its against thier religion but can you tell me the story and exact reasoning? I know most other things but this one eludes me.

2007-01-01 18:15:23 · 6 answers · asked by dnt4get2luvme 4 in Religion & Spirituality

Please provide some of the rationale you apply in order to arrive at your conclusion to the question: "Who made God?"

(i.e., What process of thinking prompts you to conclude this question the way you do?)

2007-01-01 18:15:20 · 19 answers · asked by Anonymous in Religion & Spirituality