Society & Culture - 9 June 2007

Seems that Christianity is getting destroyed from the inside and the outside.

From the outside:

Fewer people identify themselves as Christian.
All elements of Christianity from prayer to holidays to traditional family set ups to 10 commandments have been banned from the public society. Halloween is becoming the most looked forward to holiday and Christmas is nothing more than a capitalistic, depression and debt causing joke.

Meanwhile here is the church timeline:

1960's - Church common everywhere. Bible was loved and the gospel was taught. Reverence and holiness was found throughout

1990's - Bible optional and use of Self-Help books common. Jesus taught but details not important. Dress how you want, live any lifestyle you want.

2020's - Jesus/God/Church too offensive - Spirit guide term is now used. Bible banned. Bars, clubs, and JayZ concerts replace traditional service.

2007-06-09 01:38:00 · 39 answers · asked by h nitrogen 5 in Religion & Spirituality

2007-06-09 01:35:40 · 4 answers · asked by TD Euwaite? 6 in Religion & Spirituality

1 Timothy 2:11-15

"A woman should learn in quietness and full submission. I do not permit a woman to teach or have authority over a man; she must be silent. For Adam was not the one deceived; it was the woman who was decieved and became a sinner. But women will be saved through childbearing - if they continue in faith, love and holiness with propriety" (NIV)

I'm stumped. Any suggestions? What about female ministers and women who can't have children? Finally, for that Adam and Eve thing, if you read Genesis, you will see that Adam was standing right there when Eve took the fruit. So he has no responsibility for not intervening? What's up with that?

Thanks

2007-06-09 01:35:14 · 9 answers · asked by babeedoll_05 2 in Religion & Spirituality

some can say Jesus doesnt exist, of is just a prophet, while others know him personally as savior and best friend.

Why is there such a difference?

worked for me=as a Jew when Messiah who it was predicted would be "Rejected" showed me he still loved me Isaiah 52:13- 53rd chapter, I let him into my heart to be my best friend and savior=and have never been sorry about it!

you will never be let down by Jesus= I prayed-Jesus, I am sorry I have let you down-even with one lie, come into my heart and help me do better, be my friend, amen.
in amazing grace that saved me Revelation 3 (verses 19&20) He loves each of us & knocks on our heart door to come in and forgive sin when we repent-even of one lie, and Jesus says then I will begin a fellowship with you as my friend, when you ask me in. praying for you,

you may not believe Jesus, yet do you have a right to say because you reject his words, that those that believe him are wrong to have come to know him personally? David

2007-06-09 01:32:18 · 15 answers · asked by Anonymous in Religion & Spirituality

Again!
As always! I am not only an adult, I'm a person! My questions aren't meant to offend anyone, but if they do, I'm sorry that you were offended. If you do respond, PLEASE, no matter how you may feel or what you may think, do not label me as someone else you may know with extremist views, and do not insult me.
Peace and Infinite Blessing!

2007-06-09 01:31:49 · 16 answers · asked by meuw_two 2 in Religion & Spirituality

mine would be
"assembler"

2007-06-09 01:30:24 · 33 answers · asked by vici 4 in Other - Society & Culture

I see people sayiny the trolls are out tonight and stuff like that but other than Aesop's Fables I am unfamiliar with the term.

2007-06-09 01:30:00 · 10 answers · asked by Anonymous in Mythology & Folklore

I am so sick of celebs thinking they are so much better than the working class of people and therefore shouldn't have to face the consequences of their actions! I say screw that they are all just like the rest of us only we don't get to parade around and act all selffish and spoiled-hey Paris get a life!

2007-06-09 01:29:36 · 11 answers · asked by sun_and_moon_1973 5 in Other - Cultures & Groups

i know some gay men and they are just like anybody else, why is it that if a gay man is on tv then he has to sort of "act" gay
for example the man on the friday night project, alan carr he hsa been chosen because he is a stereotype of what people would assume to be gay,
can a gay man still be funny if he dosent act so camp

thank you for your answers


xxx

2007-06-09 01:28:16 · 22 answers · asked by vici 4 in Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, and Transgender

Have you ever considered conversion or converted to a different religion from your current/former religion?
(not for atheists)
If yes,
What was/is your former religion?
What is your religion under consideration of conversion?Which religion outside yours do you find most influential?
How long have you studied other religions?
......just curious, no offense meant to anyone. have a nice day

2007-06-09 01:20:25 · 6 answers · asked by rEVOLution 3 in Religion & Spirituality

2007-06-09 01:20:24 · 17 answers · asked by Anonymous in Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, and Transgender

"Jesus saith unto him, If I will that he tarry till I come, what is that to thee? Follow thou me. Then went this saying abroad among the brethren, that that disciple should not die: yet Jesus said not unto him, he shall not die; but if I will that he tarry till I come, what is that to thee?"

In your view, what exactly does this mean?

2007-06-09 01:09:41 · 13 answers · asked by CosmicKiss 6 in Religion & Spirituality

in conclusion of an e-mail, something like.... "until our next time, kisses...." or, "hope to seeing you soon, kisses...", or " big hug"... something like that... thanks

2007-06-09 01:08:59 · 6 answers · asked by blade 1 in Languages

2007-06-09 01:08:32 · 4 answers · asked by scaaarlet :) 3 in Languages

Does that mean he actually likes a touch of evil?

2007-06-09 01:05:53 · 25 answers · asked by Anonymous in Religion & Spirituality

Ex: comio' or estara'
thanks!

2007-06-09 01:05:33 · 3 answers · asked by Anonymous in Languages

2007-06-09 00:59:35 · 14 answers · asked by carl 4 in Religion & Spirituality

2007-06-09 00:59:04 · 27 answers · asked by x 2 in Religion & Spirituality

see, hear, speak NO evil...

Can I have an AMEN, people ???

2007-06-09 00:57:50 · 9 answers · asked by Anonymous in Religion & Spirituality

Jesus died to save us all and for thet i hold him the outmost respect and gratitude but his father, he let his son die just to glorify himself. Jesus represents pure goodnes and god, is selfish... i rather go to hell then give my allegiance to him!
and all people who "love" god you dont love him you are just afraid of him. love have no conditions the only true love is between a man and a woman, think of that why allmighty god needs your love to him why dose he need you us as believers.
how can you follow him, he killd his son!

2007-06-09 00:56:02 · 21 answers · asked by Anonymous in Religion & Spirituality

2007-06-09 00:55:07 · 11 answers · asked by Anonymous in Religion & Spirituality

im starting to feel that there is something lacking in me... and i think i know what the answer is.... breakfast...

enjoy your day people.

2007-06-09 00:51:37 · 31 answers · asked by lnfrared Loaf 6 in Religion & Spirituality

down to where the vultures feed.

2007-06-09 00:49:26 · 3 answers · asked by Anonymous in Religion & Spirituality

2007-06-09 00:46:54 · 14 answers · asked by Anonymous in Religion & Spirituality

Although i was born as a muslim girl and later rejected islam and became an agnostic , i strongly believe that jesus and buddha are the best examples any humanbeing can emulate

i am not religious in anyway but i have to admit this and it comes from my heart

when anyone converts to christianity or buddhism that means they have made a move towards the right direction

comments?

Ex muslim/free thinker/humanist

2007-06-09 00:45:44 · 13 answers · asked by sen b 1 in Religion & Spirituality

I was born over seas and moved around ALOT! In conversations, I am always asked where I am from. Does that mean where was I born, where I live now, or where I lived for the longest??????HELP!!!!!!!!!!!!

2007-06-09 00:41:50 · 9 answers · asked by Di G 1 in Etiquette

IRAQ
Islamic group in Baghdad: “Get rid of the cross or we will burn your Churches”.
In the Dora quarter threats continue to be made against Christians. In the last two months Christian parishes have been forced to give in to extremist pressure, only the Church of Sts Peter and Paul has withstood so far. A fatwa forbids the practice of Christian ritual gestures. The US army occupies Babel College, property of the Chaldean Patriarchate.

http://www.asianews.it/index.php?l=en&art=9026&dos=108&size=A

2007-06-09 00:41:13 · 23 answers · asked by Anonymous in Religion & Spirituality

2007-06-09 00:39:47 · 10 answers · asked by Anonymous in Religion & Spirituality

I had to make that dicision today, either I was creep or I had a gas problem. What would you have done?

2007-06-09 00:38:38 · 3 answers · asked by Anonymous in Etiquette

2007-06-09 00:37:34 · 9 answers · asked by Anonymous in Religion & Spirituality