Society & Culture - 16 June 2007

2007-06-16 20:52:18 · 35 answers · asked by Anonymous in Religion & Spirituality

Genesis 5:1 When God created man, he made him in the likeness of God. (2) He created them male and female; at the time they were created, he blessed them and called them "man."

(3) When Adam had lived 130 years, he had a son in his own likeness, in his own image; and he named him Seth.

The verse of concern is Genesis 5:3. What does it mean that Adam had a son is his own image? It seems to be saying that Seth was in Adam's image, as opposed to God's. It's as if it is putting the two in contrast right there. I don't recall that it said that Cain or Abel were in Adam's image.

What exactly does this mean? I really appreciate everyone's help with my questions. I'm trying to study and understand the Bible on my own and forget everything I've been told is true by people. I'm trying to read everything as if for the first time and come up with my own understanding. It's not working so well. I'm having some trouble and appreciate everyone answering my questions all the time.

2007-06-16 20:51:15 · 24 answers · asked by blooming chamomile 6 in Religion & Spirituality

2007-06-16 20:48:17 · 13 answers · asked by Girl3000 2 in Religion & Spirituality

My Mom and my sister left the church. My grandma won't talk to my mom they will hang up when see her name on caller id. her brothers are the same way. Her aunt won't talk to her. because don't believe in the doctrine of the mormon church. My mormon friend says this pure evil.

2007-06-16 20:43:23 · 13 answers · asked by Tinkerbelle2007 3 in Religion & Spirituality

The person I would like to put an hex on has tried to break up my best friend's marriage on numerous occasions, and poison others against her. She continually makes hurtful remarks when my friend has done nothing to her.

2007-06-16 20:42:45 · 13 answers · asked by Cisco 1 in Religion & Spirituality

2007-06-16 20:39:31 · 15 answers · asked by Anonymous in Etiquette

birthday or 1 gift?

2007-06-16 20:35:20 · 24 answers · asked by Pixxxie 4 in Etiquette

2007-06-16 20:26:30 · 14 answers · asked by nandhu 1 in Languages

I have read quite a few stories of demons that did good things, and it's hard for me to understand why they are called "demons." I come from a Western background, so in my thinking, demons have always been considered all-bad. But this does not seem to be the case in Hinduism.

I'd like to understand this better. Is there a good website or book on the subject? Can you offer an explanation?

Thanks!

2007-06-16 20:25:54 · 11 answers · asked by Heron By The Sea 7 in Religion & Spirituality

Man should have started talking long after he appeared on this earth.But the first book of Mosses ,Genesis found in the Bible says that god said, let there be light , let there be earth , let there be man etc .That means that god talked even before world appeard .That is long before the Big Bang . Mosses did not report god as sayng let there be a Big Bang . All scientists agree that there shoud have been a Big Bang and common sense also tells us that no creature could have been created in a jiffy like magic .Does it ment that the Genesis is a figment of the imagination of Mosses at level of intelligence that existed at his time ?.Could God have talked even before man began to talk and understand ? Was Mosses present when god said all these and created the world and all
things?
How could man have understood whatever god talked , even at the moment of creating man and what language did he talk and if god talked one language how is that we have thousands of languages now ?

2007-06-16 20:24:13 · 14 answers · asked by Infinity 7 in Religion & Spirituality

prohecy
The servant of the lord
" Here is my servant . whom I uphold. my chosen one in whom I delight; I will put my spirit on him and he will BRING JUSTICE TO THE NATIONS . He will not shout or cry out . or raise his voice in the sreets. A bruised reed he will not break , and a smouldering wick he will not snuff out. In faithfulness he will he will bring forth justice; he will not falter or be discouraged till he establishes justice on earth . In his law the island will put their hope ".......
LET THE DESERT AND ITS TOWNS raise their VOICES;LET THE settlements Where Kedar lives rejoice.Let the people of Sela sing for joy;let them shout from the mountaintops. Let them give golry to the Lord ......
BUt those who trust in idols, who say to images `you are our gods ` will be turned back in utter shame . ( Isaiah 42 :1-17 )
COMMENTARY
THe word Kader` confirms that this servant is prophet Muhammed ( pbuh ) because he is the only prophet who descended from Kader the son of Ismael

2007-06-16 20:21:58 · 16 answers · asked by seven seas 3 in Religion & Spirituality

Israel seems to hold a special significance for you guys. From what I understand, Israel looms large in your bible's predictions concerning the end of the world. My question is, do fundamentalists and evangelicals vote with Israel in mind? And if so, why? If the Christian bible is true, Armageddon's gonna happen anyway - right? Why the push (via votes) to help it along? Why shouldn't we have a fair foreign policy as applies to the Middle East?

Could it be that you are looking to bolster your beliefs by causing the 'fulfillment' of your bible's 'prophecies'?

2007-06-16 20:18:38 · 17 answers · asked by I WALK FUNNY 4 in Religion & Spirituality

Okay here's a crazy question. If you were a dragon and you had as many caves as you want what would some of the rooms be called? Other than the treasure room, kitchen and library as those as standard for all dragon homes. (I know totally weird question but humor me.) What would you call some of the rooms? And there's no wrong answer. I'm just curious what you think. :)

2007-06-16 20:16:57 · 11 answers · asked by ~*Byrdie*~ 2 in Mythology & Folklore

Many times I see comments such as "Why do you hate God" or "All atheists are angry".
Just because we disagree with your view doesn't make us full of anger and hate.
Yes some atheists post nasty comments but so do people from all groups but at the end of the day,we don't feel hate or anger for something we don't believe exists.

2007-06-16 20:13:43 · 11 answers · asked by rosbif 6 in Religion & Spirituality

My Mom and my sisters left the chruch. My grandma won't talk to my mom. she will hang up on her. Also her brothers are the same way. Her aunt won't talk her as well.
I have Mormon friend that knows I left the church and is okay with this. Said what my family is doing is pure evil

2007-06-16 20:10:54 · 11 answers · asked by Tinkerbelle2007 3 in Religion & Spirituality

specifically the summer and winter solstices and the spring and fall equinoxes

2007-06-16 20:10:24 · 6 answers · asked by Anonymous in Religion & Spirituality

2007-06-16 20:08:33 · 12 answers · asked by Anonymous in Languages

So, Joseph Smith claims that he was visited(in person or by vision, I am not sure which) by God the Father, and by Jesus Christ, and told not to join any church... and eventually he was instructed to form a church. If you believed that God and Jesus, or GodJesus for those of you who think they are one, or Allah, or Jehova, or whoever your supreem being is, directed you to found a church instead of Joseph Smith, would you have done it? and Would you do it now , knowing that Joseph Smith was killed for it? (assuming of course that you Joseph Smith was killed for being the Prophet of the Mormon Church and not for some other reason, like treason say.)
The question is not if you believe Joseph Smith, or that the Mormon Church is "the only true and living church in which I am well pleased".

2007-06-16 20:07:24 · 16 answers · asked by blakeallanmasters 2 in Religion & Spirituality

So why do I feel that God is so disappointed with me right now? I haven't done anything that I am ashamed of, God has done nothing that I feel anger or disillusionment about. Yet tonight I feel he isn't happy with me. Why am I feeling this way.

2007-06-16 20:04:20 · 5 answers · asked by The PENsive Insomniac 5 in Religion & Spirituality

When most normal people would take that offensive?

2007-06-16 20:03:56 · 12 answers · asked by Wutz it worth 2 ya? 6 in Other - Cultures & Groups

2007-06-16 20:03:38 · 4 answers · asked by Lover of God 3 in Religion & Spirituality

And if you aren't born in Ireland then why are you celebrating it?

2007-06-16 20:02:52 · 10 answers · asked by Anonymous in St. Patrick's Day

If you've made a career out of saving animals' lives, why would you want to go kill them for fun on your days off?
Maybe it's more of a Texas thing? Are they like that everywhere?

2007-06-16 20:00:23 · 3 answers · asked by bollywoodturtle 4 in Other - Society & Culture

2007-06-16 19:54:59 · 17 answers · asked by Lover of God 3 in Religion & Spirituality

i'm referring to the veil worn by muslim women.

Do most people realize that in Muslim countries women must go to the back room of the restaurant, because only men can sit in the front of the restauraunt. That is just the tip of the ice berg.

2007-06-16 19:51:59 · 9 answers · asked by TheAmberOtter 3 in Religion & Spirituality

I know i asked a question about this a while ago, but i still don't understand what im doing wrong, my friends are Jahova's Witnesses, and im worried about them, Im christian and i just feel like im not doing enough to try and steer them into the right path. Im worried about them because i love them. What should i do or what can i do to help?

2007-06-16 19:49:18 · 18 answers · asked by Anonymous in Religion & Spirituality

2007-06-16 19:48:12 · 4 answers · asked by Mr. iWonder 2 in Valentine's Day

2007-06-16 19:47:44 · 9 answers · asked by Imperial Knight 1 in Other - Society & Culture

And is there a church for that. This is probably a stupid question, but I'm very confused about my religion and the older I get the more I feel like I need a set religion and people around me who believe the same thing.

2007-06-16 19:41:36 · 15 answers · asked by Tommy-Marie 2 in Religion & Spirituality

It seems many christains accept with blind faith the teaching of ministers or those who chose how to put the bible together.Do you think it is important for a person to take responsibility for their salvation and to explore the basis of their religion.For me the more I explore christianity the less I believe in it.I do not deny there is a god I just believe there is no way for me to find the truth about who god is till I die.I have researched the bible and how it was formed in 300 ad and I have started reading the nag hammadi(gnostic beliefs)They are the oldest books of early christianity pre bible.The more I look the more danger I see in organized religion.What do you think.

2007-06-16 19:41:31 · 8 answers · asked by Amy m 6 in Religion & Spirituality