Society & Culture - 1 January 2007

Whoever corrects a mocker invites insult. Whoever rebukes a wicked person incurs abuse. Do not rebuke a mocker or they will hate you. Rebuke a wise person and they will love you. Proverbs 9:7-8


Please interpret the meaning of this in daily life.

2007-01-01 19:33:14 · 9 answers · asked by Socinian F 3 in Religion & Spirituality

As the chances of a couple having boy or girl is 50%, how does a society end up with equal number of both the sexes? also what happens in countries like china where there is single child policy?

2007-01-01 19:32:38 · 6 answers · asked by vpsingh88 1 in Other - Society & Culture

usually i have this one

"Atheism: The Logical Choice"

but a few questions ago this one popped into my head

"keep thy religion to thyself and ye shall never suffer an Atheist scorn"

should i drop the first one for the second one? or use them both at the same time?

2007-01-01 19:32:31 · 8 answers · asked by johnny_zondo 6 in Religion & Spirituality

According to the Christian tradition, we carry the sin of Adam and Eve to this day, a sin from generations ago. Will parents be punished for the sins of their children? Say that there is a particular family. They have always been very pious and humble. However, one son in this family completely rejects the religion. His parents sent him to a good Christian school, brought him to church every week, and tried to instill Christianity into him with all of their hearts. They did everything they knew how to do but still failed. The parents atone for their failure and continue to try but eventually die, while the son continues his life of sin. Will the parents be judged for the actions of their child? What about his grandparents? Great-grandparents?

I'm guessing some of you will say that this isn't a possible scenario, that if the parents had done everything their son would be a Christian. I appreciate this sentiment but would like to hear from those who consider this a viable situation.

2007-01-01 19:32:01 · 7 answers · asked by Phil 5 in Religion & Spirituality

What tricks / Miracles do you think he would perform to convince the world that he is the second coming of jesus. How do you think the False Prophet would hoodwink everyone into giving up religion and following this new doctrine?

Thanks!

:o)

2007-01-01 19:27:08 · 15 answers · asked by urbanrt 3 in Religion & Spirituality

Does this crack you up like it does me. Get real!

There are many roads to God. He does not care which road you take. He does not care if you take no road.

Do you think thaT God wants his people to be brainwashed zombies or open minded independent thinkers?

Who would you rather spend eternity with? I choose independent thinkers.

Not all religious people are brainwashed, there are many open minded intelligent Chrisitans for example. I have not seen too many on here tonight however.

2007-01-01 19:25:42 · 20 answers · asked by Gorgeoustxwoman2013 7 in Religion & Spirituality

be creative.
assume the miracle happened this morning and the media was carrying it as a breaking news.

2007-01-01 19:25:34 · 2 answers · asked by Omar 1 in Religion & Spirituality

their beautiful mind?

2007-01-01 19:23:19 · 14 answers · asked by frenzy-CIB- Jim's with Jesus 4 in Religion & Spirituality

fat and all the men are homosexuals?

is this what they have achieved from breaking away from the catholic church?

filthy life style now and eternal hell later?

thank God i'm catholic at least i know i'm saved

2007-01-01 19:23:02 · 9 answers · asked by Judith 1 in Religion & Spirituality

2007-01-01 19:21:03 · 20 answers · asked by STFU Dude 6 in Religion & Spirituality

How do you suppose you can get to Heaven? since that we are sinners, God will "NOT" let a sinner into his presence that is pure and Holy. Who made attonment for your sins? The bible said our good works are like filthy rags to God. If you break one commandment, God says you are guilty of breaking them all. A sin is a sin to God. So you guys are in trouble then. You cannot tell me that you have never sinned in your life. If you get angry with someone and hate the person, God said you have already committed murder in you heart, and Jesus said if you look at another person with lust you have committed audoltry in you heart. I am covered by the blood of Jesus, who are you covered by? You too were died for, but since you do not believe Jesus died for your sins, just curious on how you will get into Heaven, since like I said God will not let sinners in, infact he will punish them in Hell. God created Hell for Satan and his angels, but anybody who disobeys him will go there.

2007-01-01 19:19:45 · 23 answers · asked by Anonymous in Religion & Spirituality

let's all remember the good ol days.

2007-01-01 19:19:42 · 3 answers · asked by Anonymous in Other - Society & Culture

Simplest logic of knowing you can not exist, colliding with obvious overwhelming evidence that you DO exist, gathered by this existance. Which is real? Do you exist?!?

Think: YOU CAN NOT EXIST!

Why? Everything, fit appropriately to your belief system has to be created by an intelligent designer or caused by a natural event.

God does not have to be created, always is, always was doesn't work.
Original event with same rules doesn't work either.

If god/event was not created, even if it is eternal it would have to be caused. He could not spring into existance without cause, because existance doesn't play by those rules. EVERYTHING HAS A CAUSE! It wouldn't go back to some original existance like god, or some original existance like w/e caused the big bang theory or atheistic theories that is natural.

The only conclusion you can come to in that debate with yourself is:
YOU DON'T EXIST! ...but obviously, you do. So, were back at the beginning.
Plz...someone guide my brain somewhere.

2007-01-01 19:19:09 · 7 answers · asked by Poo 3 in Religion & Spirituality

What is the difference between miracles and magick? Aren't miracles and magick basically the same thing?

2007-01-01 19:18:33 · 7 answers · asked by Anonymous in Religion & Spirituality

And if so, who is the spiritual leader (like the pope)

besides George Lucas.

2007-01-01 19:17:42 · 9 answers · asked by Anonymous in Religion & Spirituality

Think about it, just about every war ever fought was in gods name... Has there ever been a greater killer in this world than "God"?

2007-01-01 19:17:33 · 12 answers · asked by eldeeder 3 in Religion & Spirituality

would you please introduce me a site where I can find some theories about translation(from top linguists).

2007-01-01 19:16:15 · 3 answers · asked by mahdiayyar 1 in Languages

We have been together for almost 2 years, and I am trying to learn spanish, but it is very limited. He speaks english very well, and so do his children. My question is, whenever he talks to his kids (they speak perfect english) he frequently talks in spanish. it gets old always asking what he is talking about, and sometimes I feel he thinks I am invading his privacy when I try to follow the conversation or ask him what he said. He doesnt think he should have to talk to them in english when I am around, which is always since we live together. How would you handle this? Do you think he is correct, or am I just being difficult?

2007-01-01 19:13:32 · 21 answers · asked by Anonymous in Etiquette

Does one should believe in zodiac compatibilty while getting married?Do the features resemble any relevant facts inside them?My sign is pisces,though I am creative and imaginative but I am not a day dreamer and have a belief in hard work

2007-01-01 19:13:28 · 11 answers · asked by saurabh s 1 in Religion & Spirituality

How much booze/illegal substances did you consume?

2007-01-01 19:11:32 · 4 answers · asked by Anonymous in Other - Holidays

Why do some preach that God promises Christians health and wealth? The scripture they use goes something like "My heart's desire is for you to prosper". That verse was not spoken by God but by the author of a letter to one of the churches. Jesus told us to be content with what we have. And christians get sick and die like everybody else. Makes me feel like bad because I'm not wealthy and my health ain't that great either.

2007-01-01 19:11:09 · 11 answers · asked by Anonymous in Religion & Spirituality

2007-01-01 19:10:52 · 14 answers · asked by truthseeker 1 in Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, and Transgender

2007-01-01 19:10:37 · 9 answers · asked by deborah_012003 3 in Religion & Spirituality

Hi,

I live in the US but my biggest dream in life is to live and study in Brazil. The reason for this could take many pages to explain because it's a long story and also, in my opinion, a very beautiful one. Basically, I am not comfortable living in the United States because of the materlistic culture and lack of old-fashioned customs and values. I have been to Brazil and have fallen in love with what I consider the most human, fun, kind, sweet and civilized people in the world (my very personal opinion and without offending anyone). Unfortunately, I wasn't able to stay there longer since I didn't have enough money and there is no way that as a foreigner I could get a job there. I felt like if I had reached paradise and then brought back to reality and my reality, the place where I live (the US) now looks worse after having touched heaven once. Is there a way I can get some organization to sponsor my studies and living expenses there for at least a year?? Thanks a lot!

2007-01-01 19:10:30 · 3 answers · asked by reuben 1 in Other - Cultures & Groups

What do you think this means, not your opinion of it, but what is this statement saying? regardless of your opinion of its worth.

2007-01-01 19:09:35 · 6 answers · asked by Socinian F 3 in Religion & Spirituality

lbrtjason@yahoo.com

2007-01-01 19:08:31 · 10 answers · asked by Albert J 1 in Other - Society & Culture

2007-01-01 19:07:50 · 14 answers · asked by Don D 1 in Religion & Spirituality

From spiritual point of view .

2007-01-01 19:07:03 · 4 answers · asked by darmensengayen 1 in Religion & Spirituality

And to have your glass on the left side...?

2007-01-01 19:07:01 · 25 answers · asked by aloe 4 in Etiquette

Imagine being stranded on a deserted island with either a "Born Again" Christian OR a Muslim Terrorist with a gun - who would you prefer and why ?

2007-01-01 19:06:56 · 23 answers · asked by Anonymous in Religion & Spirituality