Society & Culture - 25 May 2007

I have a professor. He is really a goof professor, but he has something against Christians, particularly Catholics. I've had teachers like this before. I usually just let them spill their hearts out and avoid confrontation; however, this teacher actually will ask students specifically, for instance he’ll ask: "Johnny, are you a Christian." Then he will define what a Christian is, and if Johnny disagrees then he says: "You are not really a Christian you just have never questioned what you were told to believe.” Now I really don't mind if a professor doesn’t like a political party, religion, and so on, but I do have a problem when one gets personal. He told one student that he really doesn't worship God, but only the God of himself. Whether one believes it is true or not is irrelevant. I would not mind if he had said: “people in general only….” It bothers me that he gets personal. The other day I think he noticed my cross, and I’m afraid he might have it out for me. I’m pretty soft spoken, and I’ve only gotten A’s from him. I don’t want to rock the boat. I just want to know the proper way to deal with this without making a big deal of it.

2007-05-25 13:07:09 · 7 answers · asked by pinacoladasundae 3 in Etiquette

Examples: Why aren't you married? How come you don't gain/lose weight? Why do you date him/her? Why do you date people who are black/white/asian etc.....

2007-05-25 13:04:50 · 23 answers · asked by Sweetgal 4 in Etiquette

2007-05-25 13:04:08 · 7 answers · asked by Anonymous in Etiquette

i believe it real cause it show what kind of power hate and unknowness, can be motive people to do most horrible things.

2007-05-25 13:03:49 · 24 answers · asked by Creek S 3 in Other - Society & Culture

in the interest of equal religious treatment, a day put down in all the calenders? And no, Halloween isn't it.

2007-05-25 13:03:30 · 18 answers · asked by Anonymous in Religion & Spirituality

I can't believe people think this song is good. It talks about getting rid of religion. How could that possibly be a good thing? You need religion as a moral compass. Think about all the good that has come from religion.

John Lennon was nothing but an overdrugged self-righteous moron.

Agree?

2007-05-25 13:01:58 · 44 answers · asked by Anonymous in Religion & Spirituality

Jerusalem and the greater Jerusalem area is international land. Israel claimed the land in 1967 and it is now under Israeli control. Did the UN ever give a statement or even say anything about this?

2007-05-25 12:58:43 · 10 answers · asked by Anonymous in Religion & Spirituality

Que tienes que hacer (do) hoy??

2007-05-25 12:55:59 · 9 answers · asked by Angel 1 in Languages

Well CHRISTmas is the celebration of Jesus's birthday, But people who do not believe in him still celebrate it.

2007-05-25 12:55:29 · 27 answers · asked by MissTT 3 in Religion & Spirituality

what type of stuff do they sell there?
is it for adults only?
what type of bags do they use after you buy stuff? is it plastic with their logo on it or a plain brown bag?
i'd like to know, thanks.

2007-05-25 12:54:46 · 27 answers · asked by Sister Matylda 3 in Religion & Spirituality

i really just want to read some rants on one side or the other. its healthy to get things out.

2007-05-25 12:53:56 · 19 answers · asked by SHELLTOE BISCUITS 3 in Religion & Spirituality

Im ashamed to say ive smoked throughout two pregnancies (both children healthy and happy) but Im at the point now where I really want to stop, for health, social and financial reasons but I find the whole concept of not smoking really hard, and more so because I think I couldnt even do it for my children

I only want replies from people who understand the addiction, no anti smokers please

2007-05-25 12:52:10 · 17 answers · asked by julia goodwin 1 in Other - Society & Culture

Christian funerals are almost always held at church, but I have never once been to a funeral held in a temple. Is it something that the Jewish religion prohibits? I'm just curious

2007-05-25 12:49:08 · 7 answers · asked by meeee 2 in Religion & Spirituality

Pascal's wager states that one should believe in God because if you believe and are right, you win everything (heaven)... but if you don't believe and are wrong, you lose everything(hell). Meanwhile if you believe and are wrong, you still lose nothing.

I've read this argument several times on these forums and my question is: Is that really 'belief'? Wouldn't God have a problem if your 'faith' was really just a way to 'hedge your bets'?

2007-05-25 12:47:20 · 13 answers · asked by Fretless 6 in Religion & Spirituality

Does anyone know of one who lives/ed in Bury?

2007-05-25 12:45:16 · 2 answers · asked by Foxy Chick 3 in Other - Society & Culture

Leggo my waffle, biatch.

2007-05-25 12:44:32 · 3 answers · asked by Anonymous in Religion & Spirituality

Saving money for their kids education. From my personal experience it seems like something that the african amerian community needs to invest in. Less time and money on rims and baby phat and more saving money for USC. I want to hear what people have to say about this

2007-05-25 12:43:44 · 7 answers · asked by Kevin C 2 in Other - Society & Culture

Could it be that because many responses from Christians
just are not logical or even reasonable, that people (many of whom may be very sincere with thier questions) are drifting more and more toward Atheism?

Should Christians try to be more educated and thus give more astute answers to them that inquire as to a certain belief?

As an example, the answers Jesus gave to his detractors by citing scripture, using stunning logic, and speaking with the autority of totally educated man.

In other words, Does Christianity share the blame for the rise of Atheism?

2007-05-25 12:42:44 · 16 answers · asked by kazmania_13 3 in Religion & Spirituality

"It is harder for a rich man to get into heaven than a poor man"?

Do these televangelists seem to forget/ignore this verse?

2007-05-25 12:41:20 · 15 answers · asked by Fatty 2 in Religion & Spirituality

2007-05-25 12:41:11 · 7 answers · asked by ♥ LUN3Y*{iMA GOOFy GOOBA}R0Q!j♥ 3 in Languages

2007-05-25 12:40:40 · 14 answers · asked by Anonymous in Etiquette

When you feel like you have given all that you have and can give no more?

Peace Be With You,
Debra

2007-05-25 12:40:30 · 14 answers · asked by Debra M. Wishing Peace To All 7 in Religion & Spirituality

heres what i understand:

The moment we die our "SPIRIT" is judged and sent to heaven or hell. Our physical bodies are awaiting ressurection on earth. When the saved are ressurected and raptured they go to the new heaven and new earth (said in revelation)

Ok.....heres what i don't get. Is the hell the spirit sent to directly after death the same hell the physical body is sent to for the unsaved at the white throne judgement?

please help.

2007-05-25 12:38:50 · 11 answers · asked by Anonymous in Religion & Spirituality

Does not beleiving in god give you bad luck..???

How many of you have very bad luck???

Im Catholic and when i or someone close to me questions God we tend to have bad luck...

2007-05-25 12:36:07 · 24 answers · asked by Anonymous in Religion & Spirituality

2007-05-25 12:32:52 · 20 answers · asked by Annabella Stephens 6 in Other - Cultures & Groups

Most Christians think that just because you dont believe in God, you do not have any morals, you are cruel and inconsiderate.. why? Atheists aren't like that, why do you judge when it is against your religion?

2007-05-25 12:31:34 · 28 answers · asked by Anonymous in Religion & Spirituality

When their country is behind the murder of civilian population in the other country? Is it justified in keeping neutral and not getting involved with the war?

This is a general question and I want some good answers. Thanks.

2007-05-25 12:31:22 · 3 answers · asked by smallbluepickles 5 in Other - Society & Culture

I have found this to be a highly dubious source of information, since they let anybody edit listings. I know it has overseers that are surposed to check and authorise any altered listings, but I have found them wanting.

2007-05-25 12:30:53 · 15 answers · asked by Puck 4 in Mythology & Folklore

i want some advice, i keep having thoughts of hunky men and they turn me on and i guess my body likes them thoughts but when i think of women my mind tells me that it is wrong/unnatural to think of women, however i am not comfortable with these thoughts as my family are against gays (though i am on the verge of admitting that i am one-im not 100% sure just yet). is there anything i can do.

2007-05-25 12:28:46 · 11 answers · asked by gekko137 1 in Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, and Transgender

Or is there a difference?

2007-05-25 12:28:23 · 7 answers · asked by nadesico612 2 in Religion & Spirituality