Society & Culture - 12 June 2007

i'm exploring different churches. I'd like to join a church with some traditional aspects such as communion, etc. I am intrigued by the Catholic church, but there might be a little too much ritual for me. i'm also considering the Episcopal church, but they may be a little too liberal/leftist for me. What can you tell me about the ELCA? What do they have you do if you are not already a church goer/baptized?

2007-06-12 14:00:08 · 4 answers · asked by KellyKapowski 3 in Religion & Spirituality

like the greeks have their mythology of gods and godesses, of hurcules etc.... so couldnt the bible been the same sort of thing.... tales of being swallowed by a whale and a parting of the sea... etc etc?
what do you think and why?

2007-06-12 13:58:50 · 19 answers · asked by Anonymous in Religion & Spirituality

for all the arguments creationists have put forth, none have really motivated these scientist to think that evolution is a weak theory. do you think there are underlying reasons why scientists choose to not believe in creationism as valid science? I mean, for god sakes, these people are scientist for a living. this is their trade. They don't feel that creation has made any worthwhile claims against evolution. Are these scientist gravely intellectual dishonest becuase the just "want" evolution to be true? When they denounce creationist/I.D. as junk science, are they sinfully inclining themselves towards evolution? Are they falling for satan's trap?

2007-06-12 13:58:24 · 27 answers · asked by Anonymous in Religion & Spirituality

Even though i am Religious and believe in God, I am asking, How did God get such an incredible power and create the universe and how does Noah get all those animals on his boat... They would have not fit.... Just imagine 2 hippos, elephants, and giraffes on the boat... that would take a tremendous amount of room... So yeah... plz answer that

2007-06-12 13:57:57 · 20 answers · asked by Club Penguin rawks! 3 in Religion & Spirituality

I am trying to locate a German organization which would have members in upper east Tennessee (Kingsport, Gate City, Va., Johnson City, Bristol, etc.) for my homesick neighbour who has immigrated from Germany. Thank you.

2007-06-12 13:57:42 · 1 answers · asked by SpongebobRoundpants 5 in Community Service

Is stripping amoral because of the sexual entertainment aspect, or the fact that one is manipulating another for money?



I'm a former stripper, and have always been flummoxed by others' view on the morality of stripping (as if any of them have ever stripped and understand). Right now I'm between a c*ck and a hard place, and can't determine how and why people think stripping (not hooking) is amoral.

I mean, we've all had sex and manipulated others (esp. in retail) for money. What's the big difference? We don't FORCE men to come in.

2007-06-12 13:55:54 · 10 answers · asked by Anonymous in Religion & Spirituality

that all of the girls these days allllll look the same ....theres the goths and these preppy girls (not trying to lable) ....doesnt any one out there want to be original?????? are any of you guys different from the typical cookie cutters? if so how?thx
luv ya lots
~Carrie~
<3

2007-06-12 13:54:44 · 13 answers · asked by Anonymous in Other - Cultures & Groups

good looking americans .vs. good looking mexicans....good looking mexicans win by a lot.....
if you dont believe there isnt good looking mexican check out this teen pop mexican band it has good rythm and its in english so all u ppl can understand...after checkin the vid do the comparison and believe you'll say that city mexicans are much better looking than americans

2007-06-12 13:54:05 · 18 answers · asked by sergio a 1 in Other - Cultures & Groups

I'm not asking you who you are voting for or for any political statements. I just want to know what the average person is going to be looking for in our next leader?

2007-06-12 13:52:12 · 4 answers · asked by kayboff 7 in Other - Society & Culture

what does soy mean?

2007-06-12 13:51:45 · 9 answers · asked by marissas aunt 1 in Languages

what do you do to become a jehovahs witness?
they used to come by but my parents told them to never come back
I really want to be one
i have read some of the magaziens and i believe they are right
I want to go to the meating
but my parents are against them (they are catholicts)
and what are the meating times?
how do i contact them?

2007-06-12 13:50:33 · 29 answers · asked by Anonymous in Religion & Spirituality

2007-06-12 13:49:28 · 13 answers · asked by Anonymous in Religion & Spirituality

on the Soap called Passions? I know it's early to think of Halloween but I bet most stores are doing just that! In order to get stock in time for Halloween! I do have a website and that's a reason for thinking of halloween! I got most of the stuff for me to dress up as a Geisha Girl but I don't have the wig yet! Well Halloween is a fun time isn't it? Life is about having fun without hurting anyone! Right? Maybe U got some better Halloween costume ideas? Any good ideas are welcomed! this is early but have a booo-tiful Halloween! U might want to visit my website! See my blog on 360 page for website details!

2007-06-12 13:49:01 · 6 answers · asked by Anonymous in Halloween

I'm of the opinion that there are a lot of people in this country (UK) who complain and moan when everything isn't 'just so'. The health service, taxes, public services... the attitude seems to be 'I deserve better'. A case in point - I was at a train station yesterday, at about half seven in the morning. A woman was 'disgusted' that the ticket office wasn't open and she had to use the machine - she was genuinely livid, as though her life had become quite unbearable. So I thought to myself 'No, it's not disgusting, it's mildly inconveinient. Poverty is disgusting, people being massacred is disgusting'.
So my point is - when you feel like you're being treated like a prince rather than a king, just remember how lucky you are.

2007-06-12 13:48:11 · 9 answers · asked by Anonymous in Other - Society & Culture

I'm thinking that I'll probably sleep in a minutes, because it's already 02.48 am in here, and I'm sooooo sleppy that I could probably sleep for 12 hours.

2007-06-12 13:46:58 · 7 answers · asked by Anonymous in Other - Society & Culture

2007-06-12 13:43:17 · 15 answers · asked by Anonymous in Religion & Spirituality

If I understand him this is a paraphrase of the 'proof' CS Lewis offered for God's existence. Any correction or elaboration welcome.


Humans assume their thoughts have 'meaning'; there are only two options concerning meaning:

1) If there is no God the universe is an accident and therefore meaningless. If it started out meaningless it remains meaningless as meaning can't evolve or derive from non-meaning.

2) God created the universe and therefore there is some ultimate foundational meaning of which our human meaning (or reason) is subsidiary.

No one can argue against meaning because their arguing assumes meaning.

Therefore, God exists.


I'm no logician: assuming I've fairly stated his position, does this 'prove' God exists? Why or why not?

2007-06-12 13:42:36 · 19 answers · asked by thundercatt9 7 in Religion & Spirituality

Is the female body considered more offensive? If so, why?

2007-06-12 13:39:38 · 18 answers · asked by Graciela, RIRS 6 in Religion & Spirituality

if a husband sugests to the wife to wear hijab at home, and the explanation is because the angels will stay also at home with wife, is it had to do also that he wants her to wear it when he is not home? I am new muslimah and I am trying to learn, I obeyed and wear the hijab at home as well I just want to know

2007-06-12 13:39:10 · 9 answers · asked by Anonymous in Religion & Spirituality

give me any ideas , tips, sites, study plans, something that will get me closer to god.

2007-06-12 13:39:03 · 16 answers · asked by sheenna lee 1 in Religion & Spirituality

One thing i hate about religion is that they r all trying to contral people. they wont leave them alone and let them beleive what they want to beleive. You are not supposed to say the word God, well scew that GOD GOD GOD GOD GOD!!!!! I hate it when people say that. Does anybody BELIVE ME!!!!!

2007-06-12 13:38:53 · 20 answers · asked by Anonymous in Religion & Spirituality

It is a non-native English speaker, and they wrote me an email, and I'm clueless. I don't know how to politely respond and say I have no idea what you are asking!

2007-06-12 13:38:13 · 16 answers · asked by Heron By The Sea 7 in Etiquette

(whether self-chosen or you were compelled for)

2007-06-12 13:36:13 · 4 answers · asked by ManhattanGirl 5 in Religion & Spirituality

2007-06-12 13:34:45 · 11 answers · asked by Anonymous in Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, and Transgender

These are counter arguments for the most commonly heard arguments against gay marriage.

"it's a sin." "God condemns gays." "the bible says its wrong.": By far the most common one and in response I have a simple phrase "seperation of church and state". This means that laws cannot be made on the basis of religious doctrine, this includes the bible.

"it's not natural": Second most common. If that's the case then should we outlaw cell phones? Those aren't natural. What about books, computers, cars... those aren't natural. Should they be outlawed too. Plus scientists have actually found members of many different animal species who are homosexual. And there is a lizard species comprized entirely of females. In order for them to reproduce they have, yep, gay sex. Are these lizards "unnatural?"

"it would destroy the sanctity of marriage." 50% of marriages in this country already end in divorce. Not much "sanctity" there is there. Plus if the two love eachother how could it

2007-06-12 13:34:41 · 16 answers · asked by MoonWater 3 in Religion & Spirituality

without a translator, from spanish to english please?
"latigazo" by daddy yankee

2007-06-12 13:31:50 · 1 answers · asked by Anonymous in Languages

Why is it that when I go to questions that ask the simplest theological questions I find that most people don't know what they are talking about? I just heard someone say that all good people go to heaven and all bad people go to hell no matter what religion they believe in. Are they people who only hope that certain things about the Bible are true? Are they not Christians who pervert the scriptures to fit what they think about life? It makes me mad sometimes. Just read the Bible and find out what it says. Serious answers only.

2007-06-12 13:29:00 · 32 answers · asked by Joel 2 5 in Religion & Spirituality

i see a lot of children crying and running, wonder if its best to be in church or not for the parents and the child.

2007-06-12 13:27:53 · 32 answers · asked by brk 4 in Religion & Spirituality

2007-06-12 13:27:32 · 26 answers · asked by JesusFan 1 in Religion & Spirituality

For the past couple of months, I have found myself questioning my belief in God. I do not believe that he is not real, but I can't get myself to accept that he is. Is there a name for people who are not sure if God really does exist. And I don't want atheism, because I do not yet think that is true either.

2007-06-12 13:26:26 · 14 answers · asked by Frank Gardenar 1 in Religion & Spirituality