Society & Culture - 16 June 2007

some religious groups just can't handle the truth.

2007-06-16 07:22:02 · 8 answers · asked by like a BOSS 6 in Religion & Spirituality

Like those guys from the x-files?
John Fitzgerald Byers as the prophetic voice between the AI and the masses?

2007-06-16 07:21:56 · 5 answers · asked by Anonymous in Religion & Spirituality

of Prophet Abraham. They distorted the facts, invented Trinity, gone astray, abused Prophets, inserted lewd stories, incest, in place of holy verses in their holy books. When finally Muslims adhere to the true teachings they began to torture them. Is this justified.? Don't they think they are answerable to God, where an atom weight of good deed is awared and atom weight of bad deed is punished.

2007-06-16 07:21:42 · 12 answers · asked by feroz k 2 in Religion & Spirituality

If you read Luke 1:2-3, you will learn, as I did, that Luke (who was not one of the 12 disciples and never met Jesus) said that he himself was not an eyewitness, and the knowledge he gathered was from eyewitnesses, and not as words inspired by God. Incidentally, why does every "Gospel" begin with the introduction According to. Why "according to?" the reason for this is because not a single one of the gospels carries its original author’s autograph! Even the internal evidence of

2007-06-16 07:21:30 · 6 answers · asked by Anonymous in Religion & Spirituality

Eg. "When i was hungry you fed me..." Does that mean we should only feed people, go see them in prison, clothe them etc. But if they need extra towels, the bible didn't say give them any... Who can decide how it's interpretted... so how can god leave us a book with no clear interpretations...

2007-06-16 07:21:20 · 4 answers · asked by Anonymous in Religion & Spirituality

with a note that says "Because you're such a huge asshole."

What do you guys think about this idea? I think it's really good, because he'll be offended, but he can still use the TP

2007-06-16 07:20:31 · 7 answers · asked by succubus 5 in Etiquette

People talk about it all the time, but what can we DO?

Organizations like NORML tend to hide behind its medical uses, but why can't the nation's recreational pot smokers come out of the closet? A lot of people here on YA mention that pot is bad because it can "ruin your life" because you'll be in jail or you won't be able to get a job. If it were legalized that would not be a problem. It's not as bad for you as alcohol and given the nation's obesity problem you would think it's actually the better recreational choice. It does not lead to the use of other drugs for a person with self control. And, a great amount of money could be made in taxing it instead of giving that money to street thugs. I realize that the government has better things to do, but many people are being arrested unnecessarily because of their lack of action on this matter.

2007-06-16 07:20:24 · 8 answers · asked by Anonymous in Other - Society & Culture

I am someone who enjoys a good discourse (discussion) on all topics, so why do people answering/sharing their idea and opinions do so with anger? Questions are a way to stimulate ones mind and to challenge you personally to find an answer that corresponds with your frame of reference. My question is if you are answering a question that goes contrary to what you personally believe, why do you feel the need to put both the question and the person asking the question down? Can’t you attract more people to your side of a belief by stating your answer politely and not condemning the questioner for just asking a question?

I put this in R&S because religion tends to be un-debatable and people tend to take the offensive very quickly when it comes to religion.

2007-06-16 07:16:50 · 24 answers · asked by humanrayc 4 in Religion & Spirituality

ok so i dont want to go to church bc im not a christan anymore but my mom said i have to and we had a big fight about it but i said ok i'll go tomorrow bc my little brother is being baptised and i love my little brother even tho i dont think he should get batptised im going to go anyway. my mom wants me to dress a certan way but i want to wear what i want to wear but she thinks its inapropriate or wahtever. does it even really matter i mean at least im going right???

2007-06-16 07:15:09 · 26 answers · asked by Anonymous in Religion & Spirituality

I like Scifi, and I'm a Christian, I liked the Hulk, the Matrix, Lord of the Rings, Spidy, Superman, (Batman begins was not what I thought) The Fantastic Four, Star Trek, I Robot, X-men, The Transformers, etc I like them all.

However with all the great CGI and effects now available to movie makers why not remake Mr DeMills epic The 10 Commandments. Or how about a triogy called "The acts of the Apostles, Starting with the 40 days Jesys returned and stayed with the Apostles thru the Day of Pentecost, and follow the building of the Church. Reasearch the historical accounts of what happened to the original 12, and just make a great epic movie of Gods goodness, as these 12 men took this message to what is now 2000 years later the ends of the earth.

I hope someone like Speilberg, or Gibson reads thios and gets busy as the financial success of The Passion would prove the worth of these types of movie projects.

Any thoughts???? Any producers????

2007-06-16 07:11:32 · 19 answers · asked by ImJstBob 4 in Religion & Spirituality

I am a practicing catholic and am going to a wedding at a United church. Am I suppose to recieve commnunion? What should I expect?

2007-06-16 07:10:03 · 6 answers · asked by Anonymous in Religion & Spirituality

I'm just wondering people's opinions.

When you eat out, how much does the appearance of the server make you want to tip. Of course, keep in mind the service was excellent.

Say you go into a restuarant, each week. Each week, you order the same food, get the same drinks and have the same WONDERFUL services.

One week, plain jane is your server. Again, she provides great service, but is a little less attractive. She's short and overweight. Her hair is neat, but just not attractive. She's got no makeup on and her features are a bit sharp. She's not someone you would find cute or attractive, but she's nice and gives good service.

The next week, you receive the same WONDERFUL service, this time by a very attractive young girl. She's got nice, well groomed blonde hair, flattering makeup, she's tall and lean.

How do you react to each server. If you're bill is $30, would you leave server A $5, but maybe give server B $6

2007-06-16 07:09:31 · 12 answers · asked by Answer Girl 2007 5 in Etiquette

When I went on holiday to Greece, we went to Turkey aswell. I noticed that alot of the older women and alot in other mediterranean countries (Spain, Italy) wear all black including black hair wraps like the grandmother in My Big Fat Greek Wedding, I think (don't know what they're called!) My spanish teacher told me it's because they are in mourning but it seems to be just part of everywhere dress in some places. Does anyone know why this is the traditional dress?

2007-06-16 07:09:07 · 8 answers · asked by Anonymous in Other - Society & Culture

when he was asking for forgiveness for the romans... What's all the "In the name of the father (AND) the son...

2007-06-16 07:08:54 · 23 answers · asked by Anonymous in Religion & Spirituality

2007-06-16 07:07:27 · 3 answers · asked by addicted2candi 2 in Mythology & Folklore

Matt. 12:31, 32, RS: “Every sin and blasphemy will be forgiven men, but the blasphemy against the Spirit will not be forgiven. And whoever says a word against the Son of man will be forgiven; but whoever speaks against the Holy Spirit will not be forgiven, either in this age or in the age to come.” (If the Holy Spirit were a person and were God, this text would flatly contradict the Trinity doctrine, because it would mean that in some way the Holy Spirit was greater than the Son. Instead, what Jesus said shows that the Father, to whom the “Spirit” belonged, is greater than Jesus, the Son of man.)
John 14:28, RS: “[Jesus said:] If you loved me, you would have rejoiced, because I go to the Father; for the Father is greater than I.”
Please let me know the name of syrup being drunk by christians while arguing?

2007-06-16 07:07:04 · 8 answers · asked by Anonymous in Religion & Spirituality

Bono, seriously how does your Faith affect your music?? You seem to be a person that when I look at you, you are bathed in the purest white light.. It seems to create a real peace for anyone who can see that white light. I don't know how any one couldn't see this light as it so bright. I am not messing with you at all. It is just one of the gifts I have been given and that is how you appear in my visions.

2007-06-16 07:06:57 · 3 answers · asked by sherry 5 in Religion & Spirituality

2007-06-16 07:05:46 · 17 answers · asked by Anonymous in Religion & Spirituality

In otherwords, most people who attend church regularly will make you feel bad, condemned and seem perverted for enjoying masturbation, looking at nude bodies of the opposite sex, and other "carnal" pleasures.

However, you know that these same people fantasize about these things, as well as think and behave differently in private when their "church friends" do not see them and know what they are thinking. However, Jesus said our thoughts are equally as important but we all seem to lie to each other about enjoying pleasure. Why can't we just admit that we enjoy stimulation through sex, masturbation, and visual pleasure without making both single and married people in the church feel like dirt or scum if they openly admit it?

Married people seem to be particularly arrogant and condescending about this subject to the single members in the church.

2007-06-16 07:04:15 · 14 answers · asked by Mystique 5 in Religion & Spirituality

To be more specific...The idea of a SINGULAR creation deity is illogical to me. I do see similarities between mammal and primate behavior and anatomy. And a few similarities between mammal and reptiles/birds. Not very many though. Even with millions of years to consider, primates seem to be relatively 'new' on the scene and don't seem to have that much in common with reptiles or birds. (Also, I thought I saw in an Archeology magazine, of the 'current' homo sapien skeleton's found, none are older than 6,000 years. Any info on this?)

2007-06-16 07:04:01 · 13 answers · asked by strpenta 7 in Religion & Spirituality

I started with a bible that just said Catholic bible and now i follow the K.J.V. (King James Version) no comments about Book of Mormon

2007-06-16 07:03:20 · 14 answers · asked by Anonymous in Religion & Spirituality

Ever since my friends found out i was a lesbian, many didnt want to be my friend anymore. And a lot of people at school that i dont even know started to ****** me out just because i like girls. Is it really any of there business? I dont get why people go out of there way to make me feel bad. I did nothing to them.

2007-06-16 07:01:22 · 21 answers · asked by Anonymous in Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, and Transgender

One of the person's I used to work for found my profile on myspace, and has been messaging me ever since. He helped me get through a tough situation I was going through - this was a year ago. Now he emails me asking how I am and making small conversation. His last emailed included this: "When I get back, I'm going to LET YOU take me to dinner."

I'm not attracted to him, he's married, and he is my former boss.

2007-06-16 07:00:46 · 6 answers · asked by Anonymous in Etiquette

I was watching ‘Wired on Sex’ on the G4 channel, and I it sorda surprised me to hear what they had to say about the reasons for the Japanese having a baby bust( opposite of a baby boom). This is weird. I would like to hear people’s theories on this matter.

Thanks.

2007-06-16 06:56:56 · 9 answers · asked by K C M J 3 in Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, and Transgender

2007-06-16 06:54:55 · 4 answers · asked by FIST 1 in Languages

Like 80% of america believes in God so sayith some poll, but the internet is quickly spreading the knowledge of known science. Unfortunately we still have a long way to go. Most of the republican candidates don’t believe in evolution much less the invalidity of the supernatural world. And yes religion is the most powerful tool for controlling people (Bush did say God told him to invade Iraq). So how long do you think before an atheist is the next president elect...20, 50, 100 years?

2007-06-16 06:54:18 · 20 answers · asked by Anonymous in Religion & Spirituality

What do you think of the trooping of the colour for the queen?

2007-06-16 06:51:49 · 14 answers · asked by Anonymous in Royalty

Not to many people are cool with the idea. From Black people, to Latinos, to Asians. A lot of people have a serious problem with it (especially black people). How much longer do we have to wait until that type of thing is completely accepted as normal?

2007-06-16 06:49:52 · 11 answers · asked by DeLeon Leon 2 in Other - Cultures & Groups

i think not!

2007-06-16 06:49:22 · 27 answers · asked by Anonymous in Religion & Spirituality

2007-06-16 06:48:32 · 16 answers · asked by twopewsback 5 in Religion & Spirituality