Society & Culture - 25 May 2007

and hinge on what others think of their beliefs?

Just look at how angry "Chloe" got.She became defensive and volatile when a basic question was asked.Sure it had some sarcasm to it.But the question was reasonable.
http://answers.yahoo.com/question/index;_ylt=Ao5MXtprb9y11iYTicHOt2_sy6IX?qid=20070525133547AA4tubz

Are responses like that proof that faith is held as a shaky belief system that could fail at any moment?

2007-05-25 10:09:54 · 11 answers · asked by Demopublican 6 in Religion & Spirituality

2007-05-25 10:08:59 · 14 answers · asked by Bipolar Bear 4 in Religion & Spirituality

My brother received a one-page brochure for a "Camp Quest", basically a summer camp for atheists and "freethinkers" in his elementary school. A few weeks earlier, we got two others like this, one promoting a Christian church, and the other one some sort of Wiccan organization.

Is this legal as long as all fliers are accepted, or is it illegal b/c it ties in religion with government too much (like letting teachers lead prayers of their religion) ?

2007-05-25 10:07:02 · 27 answers · asked by Anonymous in Religion & Spirituality

I'm kinda glad that Christians can't logically prove that God is there. That is what FAITH is about. You have to believe and have faith.

I'm also glad that evolution cannot be proved (or some would say comlpeted).

Maybe it sounds weird that i'm glad God cannot be proved logically to us, but I feel that the fact that we can't prove either side will test personal faith.

2007-05-25 10:07:02 · 12 answers · asked by Anonymous in Religion & Spirituality

2007-05-25 10:05:33 · 25 answers · asked by sultan.murat 3 in Languages

I need some really sound and thorough advice involving my relationship. I dont wish to post it here because i dont feel like dealing with the trolls response, so who can i trust to email the question to?? Who gives really good advice in the answers here?

2007-05-25 10:05:06 · 8 answers · asked by SoOoFem 1 in Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, and Transgender

This is a pretty much a redo of a question where the asker ended up picking the answer of "higher a stripper" So I just think it is worth asking again.

For those who would give short answers to this redo: probably don't bother…because I've taken my training from wayofthemasterradio.com...a radio show that talks about presenting the gospel the way Jesus did.

Now if Jesus was the most intelligent person who ever lived then can an idiot follow that method? A lot of atheists listen to the show, btw, which I think is amazing!

Again, this is a redo of a question where the asker picked a disconnected answer. Btw, I do, in fact, want to use rational thought and argument so I took that out of the question. But, maybe the first asker has something that works good despite whatever else.

This time the question is said tongue and cheek…Whereas for the original asker it was just a joke or whatever.
Don't forget the email link to me if you want ask something or even give me a hard time

2007-05-25 10:05:02 · 19 answers · asked by Ear GW 2 in Religion & Spirituality

people are rude,mean and judgemental because THEY are unhappy

2007-05-25 10:04:27 · 17 answers · asked by loveChrist 6 in Religion & Spirituality

It was invented in 1954 by taking bits and pieces from old Druid type religions.

2007-05-25 10:03:17 · 13 answers · asked by Anonymous in Religion & Spirituality

Is Benny Hinn or Oral Roberts the best and holiest and most honest minister the Christian religion has ever had?

2007-05-25 10:02:49 · 7 answers · asked by ? 3 in Religion & Spirituality

I was just contemplating the christian religion and it crossed my mind that Jesus says that to even look upon a woman with lust is a sin that requires you to repent and even to gouge your eyes out. Well, since god has a pre-ordained time for everyone to die, what if you just happen to have a sinful thoughts when it happens. God doesn't seem to like blemishes, and Jesus' blood only covers you while you're living, one last sinful thought and it's off to the lake of fire with you. If you've been a good little christian terrorist all your life, slaughtered the non-believers as Jesus asked, stoned your kids and the whole nine yards of the OT, but at the end of your life you just happen to judge someone or think about sex, doesn't that mean you get to spend eternity in the lake of fire with all of the other sinners? Or can you ask for forgiveness after you die?

2007-05-25 10:02:49 · 11 answers · asked by Anonymous in Religion & Spirituality

can anyone send me links to anything thats proves evolution or disproves the bible or proves the bible and disproves evolution, im having trouble believing in god, but evolution really hasnt convinced me either. thank you

2007-05-25 10:02:19 · 2 answers · asked by Anonymous in Religion & Spirituality

a little upset?I have never been able to make friends so yeah I would feel a little upset myself if they are being plain ole rude.

2007-05-25 10:02:14 · 6 answers · asked by Anonymous in Etiquette

Salam..i'm not really sure where to begin as i am a conver or what i believe a revert..from a sikh to now a muslim!
However, although i truly in my heart do believe that converting was the right path for me..deep down inside i still wish i was able to do the stuff i once did!!! for instance drink alcohol. i understand i will be jugdef for this but i am at turmoil as although i have not drank since converting my friends etc all do..and at times i miss the times we had!!! i am only 18 years old soo it is difficult for me to change my life soo suddenly..what should i do?? how bad will it be if i drank being a muslim..will i get punished..help please..thank you..inshallah i will be guided on the right road!!!xx

2007-05-25 10:01:06 · 21 answers · asked by Anonymous in Religion & Spirituality

I asked a question about the meaning of a Pagan's comment about Christianity, and I was told by a couple people that I should not concern myself with such things.

I am reading a book on the history of Christianity, which happens to be written by a Christian. The chapter I'm on is about the persecution of the early Christians, and how they were treated and viewed by non-Christian Romans.

Why shouldn't I learn about this?
Why shouldn't I learn all that I am driven to want to know?

2007-05-25 10:00:41 · 23 answers · asked by Heron By The Sea 7 in Religion & Spirituality

I believe in the Elephant God (Tikitampawampalooloo) . Tikitampawampalooloo created the Earth (in fact all the planets) using the medium of dance (damn! that elephant can move!) combined with gravitational forces and his twelve magical helpers of Antioch. The magical helpers of Antioch each wore special hats (with two or sometimes three daisy's in them) to signify their love for Tikitampawampalooloo, and followed his messenger Chipoopoo unquestioningly.

Chipoopoo communicates with Tikitampawampalooloo in his sleep and communicates His will whilst in the "waking world". He spreads a message of love and peace, and a doctrine that includes several rituals. Every Tuesday, Thursday and Sunday I wear a blue hat (with a fresh daisy in it) to prove to how much I love Tikitampawampalooloo. He loves us more when we perform these rituals.

I have built several shrines around the world and currently have several hundred thousand followers, we are always looking for more followers ;-)

2007-05-25 10:00:39 · 28 answers · asked by yeahiknow987 1 in Religion & Spirituality

When is an apology not an apology?

2007-05-25 10:00:28 · 7 answers · asked by Anonymous in Other - Society & Culture

I often see answers alluding to drinking to certain R&S questions. So what are you all drinking to? What's the rule?

2007-05-25 09:58:59 · 15 answers · asked by Anonymous in Religion & Spirituality

Well then why don't Mormons drink it?

Maybe if LDS allowed Coffee and Wine then more of us would become Mormons.

2007-05-25 09:58:48 · 15 answers · asked by Momma K 1 in Religion & Spirituality

"It is a religion after all!"

2007-05-25 09:58:24 · 18 answers · asked by Anonymous in Religion & Spirituality

freecycle web site. i had to get rid of my old sofa because the new one was coming, it was in good condition as a 3 2 1 seater & foot stool.
Somebody offered to take it from us after i posted it on the freecycle web site as they had moved into a new hse & were sitting on deck chairs & they turned up at 8pm last night & my husband dismantled the sofas & helped the bloke carry it all out to the van which they got into & drove away.
My question is - would you have offered a bit of cash, as a thank you? New sofa came tonight & we gave the driver £10, after all he lugged it all in etc - what do u think?

2007-05-25 09:57:57 · 23 answers · asked by K W 3 in Etiquette

i know many wiccans personally and know many online, and so many use aspects of the wolf in their magickal name, or imagery like their avatars. why is this?

i'm pagan (eclectic witch with some wiccan flare) and tend to identify with the dragon myself

2007-05-25 09:57:39 · 14 answers · asked by Anonymous in Religion & Spirituality

does anyone know why the christians seem to be the most judgmental, and hypocritical at the same time. im not bashing chritianity, but am i the only one that has noticed this?

2007-05-25 09:57:26 · 14 answers · asked by jason a 3 in Religion & Spirituality

you think your life is all about, just that you live and die...nothing else. Don't you believe life is more than that. More than just living and rotting.

2007-05-25 09:56:53 · 3 answers · asked by Amanda F 4 in Religion & Spirituality

I've learned in this R&S section that the sky, the trees and the birds are proof of God. It seems to be impossible to deny that proof.

I'm 27, have been an atheist all my life. I must have seen thousands of different skies, at least 10,000 trees and even more birds.

Are there any statistics on how long it usually takes for people to understand this undeniable proof of God?

2007-05-25 09:56:36 · 13 answers · asked by ? 6 in Religion & Spirituality

The alternative German word is "Stechkarre"

2007-05-25 09:55:48 · 12 answers · asked by Hippie 5 in Languages

My mate,s son has told him that he is gay.
My mate's wife and him have thrown him out and dissowned him.
Personaly, i think they are in the wrong.
What do you think?

2007-05-25 09:55:38 · 36 answers · asked by ? 4 in Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, and Transgender

You have three wishes you cant involve money or luxary items or you 'cant say more wishes' what would they be?

2007-05-25 09:55:29 · 11 answers · asked by Anonymous in Mythology & Folklore

2007-05-25 09:54:35 · 40 answers · asked by CHEESUS GROYST 5 in Religion & Spirituality

2007-05-25 09:54:24 · 18 answers · asked by Anonymous in Religion & Spirituality