Society & Culture - 18 June 2007

How exactly do you pray "hard" as opposed to praying "soft"? I always found the word "hard" completely unnecessary when referring to prayer.

Thoughts?

2007-06-18 08:44:20 · 11 answers · asked by Amy 4 in Religion & Spirituality

But I will fight to the death for your RIGHT to say it! How many of you on here disagree with this statement? It seems by the number of reported questions and answers that we have many control freaks and communists aboard. You think you are fair individuals but do not allow free speech if what is said is against your own opinions and beliefs! Why can't you all take a look at yourselves and see the light - Yahoo Answers is becoming controlled and boring because of you. - Agree or Disagree with the right to free speech?

2007-06-18 08:41:47 · 43 answers · asked by Anonymous in Religion & Spirituality

I can't stand when I go into a public bathroom and

a. the toilet is full ONLY because someone was to damn lazy to flush &

b. Women leave their "leftovers" behind. Also, an occassional "mercy flush" would be nice ( that's when you flush with each "deposit" to have mercy on the next one walking in. People, when using public bathrooms, take a minute to flush/wipe(seat) when through.Does this bother anyone else or am I the only one???

2007-06-18 08:41:07 · 21 answers · asked by To live is to learn 3 in Etiquette

They even use the fork as a knife, what have they got against knives?

2007-06-18 08:39:20 · 36 answers · asked by A True Gentleman 5 in Etiquette

Mine is when the person on the speaker can't speak English. I have nothing against immigrants believe me but it really annoyes me when I'm getting late and trying to place an order and the person asks me a question and I can't understand the mumble jumble and I feel bad that they have to repeat it but it really annoys me.

2007-06-18 08:37:10 · 27 answers · asked by Luv Peace 4 in Etiquette

I'm renovating the garage at a Newman House into a new chapel and want to make sure I don't break any rules.

2007-06-18 08:36:18 · 6 answers · asked by lthurm_65265 1 in Religion & Spirituality

I know it was not Christianity, as the idea of a human emodiment of God or gods is a much older idea.

2007-06-18 08:35:56 · 12 answers · asked by Anonymous in Religion & Spirituality

lol

2007-06-18 08:35:36 · 18 answers · asked by Fearfully & wonderfully made 4 in Other - Society & Culture

I may be moving to Jacksonville with my girlfriend in about a year. I would like to move into a gay friendly community. Any info would be appreciated.

2007-06-18 08:34:26 · 5 answers · asked by cokenbourbon 1 in Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, and Transgender

My neighbor is an older woman and her husband in their 50s and since I moved here, she's been harassing me and my husband. When I moved here, she left me a bag of spoiled garbage and a note accusing me and my husband of being "fake" Christians because we steal things from little children, which is totally false I have never stolen from anybody (we make pretty good money). She goes around telling other neighbors lies about us and just making up stories about us. She flips me the finger when she sees me in front of my kids and she stares me down to the point where I feel uncomfortable. She makes false complaints about us to our landlord. I had company over at about 8:00pm on a Friday and we were watching a funny movie..we started to laugh and she banged on the wall! I am a Christian so I don't want to stoop to her levels but I am running out of patience!

2007-06-18 08:34:14 · 3 answers · asked by amasmomma05 4 in Other - Society & Culture

The mistake made by christians when debating evolution vs. creationism is that they assume that scientists have not sincerely and earnestly considered any evidence showing that evolution might be a weak theory and that creation is more plausible.

99% of scientists feel that evolution is true and they HAVE taken in consideration the claims of creationists.

these people are scientist for a living, for christ's sake.
This is what they do.
this is their trade.
how can you feel that you have seen all the evidence you need to see that evolution is junk science, while these people have devoted their entire lives to studying these things and will testify that it is perverse to say that evolution simply does not exist?
could it be that you don't really know that much about the complex of subjects of microbiology and macrobiology and you are basically just taking the word of other people who are affirming what you want to hear?

2007-06-18 08:33:39 · 25 answers · asked by Anonymous in Religion & Spirituality

2007-06-18 08:32:55 · 12 answers · asked by Anonymous in Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, and Transgender

After talking to a few people I have found that the best way to witness to an atheist and others is not to debate them, but to live your lives like you profess. The real power of Christ's light makes itself known when it shines forth in life's darkest hours. Thats why in the bible it refers to "A Tree and Its Fruit" in Mathew 7. So many Christians today profess Christianity, but you wouldn't be able to tell it if you spent a day with them. I'm not here to judge or critisize, but to let you know if you profess salvation and Christianity live it accordingly and people will be influenced by your actions. Everyone can debate all day over disputable matters, but to walk a Christian life will truly shine bright. I know we are all humans and make mistakes, but no matter what our situation may be, there will always be a profound way to represent our Lord.

Question: Who agrees?

2007-06-18 08:32:54 · 25 answers · asked by Anonymous in Religion & Spirituality

man, its damn hard for me to say the "r" sound in spanish. hard to vibrate my tongue. how du do it?

2007-06-18 08:32:44 · 6 answers · asked by ۞_ʞɾ_۝ 6 in Languages

Is he THAT important?? I think it is a little self-centered and conceited of him to have everyone capitalize "he" and "his" when talking about the dude. I vote that we get rid of the capital "H" when talking about him. WHO DOES THIS GUY THINK hE IS??

2007-06-18 08:29:53 · 12 answers · asked by Mr. Luva Luva 4 in Religion & Spirituality

Well, I know I'm a MILLION times as humble as thou art.

2007-06-18 08:27:16 · 29 answers · asked by Anonymous in Religion & Spirituality

This morning, I asked a question, and I snapped at his response. I wasn't Christ-like, and I failed to act as a true Christian. For this, I am sorry, my brother.

2007-06-18 08:25:10 · 16 answers · asked by THE HUMAN GALAXY 1 in Religion & Spirituality

for those of you who didn't know what a " boobtube" was.. im sorry. im south african.. im not american so i don't know what you call it. Uhm.. a top without sleeves? How do i cut a t-shirt into a tube top? does that help????? a top with no sleeves.

2007-06-18 08:24:45 · 5 answers · asked by Meg 1 in Etiquette

As for me, I don't agree with it at all. What would be the point? I mean, if that were the case, then everybody could truly repent and then do whatever they wanted. Atheists/agnostics/other religions could say well I believe and then do what they want. If you asked them, do you still believe, they could easily still say yes.

What would be the point of God asking for obedience? He gave us His Word to obey and it didn't say "live how you want to live." Jesus wasn't out doing what He wanted, living the way He wanted to live. He was doing the will of His Father as I think we should do.

Now, please don't get offended if you are a "once saved, always saved" person. This is my opinion and I want to hear other people's opinions.

2007-06-18 08:23:59 · 33 answers · asked by insidious_22 2 in Religion & Spirituality

Your "sacred" text says its immoral and what not, but it also says homosexuals should be executed? Why not go the whole 10 yards and fulfill god's word and be a proper bigot?

2007-06-18 08:23:14 · 19 answers · asked by ddust102 2 in Religion & Spirituality

when we're teaching our children right from wrong, we are actually teaching them how to behave within a community. our "sinful" nature is only a survival instinct.

i could go on and explain my point, but i don't think it will matter to most christians, so i won't bother, but i'll post the question so, agree or not?

2007-06-18 08:22:03 · 28 answers · asked by Anonymous in Religion & Spirituality

2007-06-18 08:21:14 · 4 answers · asked by Anonymous in Other - Society & Culture

My answer would be me.

2007-06-18 08:21:04 · 13 answers · asked by Anonymous in Religion & Spirituality

Athiests and Fundamentalists can't prove their theories as to how the earth was created/whether there is a god etc. So, we should just stop fighting and pretending like we have all the answers. Because, each side has its blanks and faults, and if you dont think so, then you must not be very informed. The only way to know what happened is to be there, and until we make time machines, we can only go on what we have. So, why dont we all have a cup of coffee? Hot Chocolate? Tea? Who wants ice cream? How about one group say something nice to the other?

I'll go first: I am a christian and I admire Athiests free thinking that has spawned many great discoveries and theories.

Now you go??

2007-06-18 08:18:50 · 17 answers · asked by Lauren. 4 in Religion & Spirituality

condem it as un islamic, and that the people calling for his head are more anti-islamic than he is?
Not just the one by Iran, but also condem religious affairs minister Mohammed Ijaz ul-Haq of Pakistan as a blasphemer who insults the prophet?
including this statement:
"If someone exploded a bomb on his body he would be right to do so unless the British government apologises and withdraws the 'sir' title."


http://www.dailymail.co.uk/pages/live/articles/news/worldnews.html?in_article_id=462779&in_page_id=1811&ito=1490

2007-06-18 08:17:43 · 8 answers · asked by YahooAnswersIsFun 3 in Religion & Spirituality

Unless your business is illegal or harmful to others, shouldn't people just work on trying to take care of themselves and leave you alone?

2007-06-18 08:16:55 · 9 answers · asked by delujuis 5 in Other - Society & Culture

Now how many people knows that verse and chapter in the scriptures. After the flood when God gives us the rainbow and promises that a pot of gold would be waiting at the end when you reach heaven. Can some one please help me? My boyfriend says there is no Pot of Gold waiting for me.
Kisses BB

2007-06-18 08:16:02 · 12 answers · asked by Anonymous in Religion & Spirituality

2007-06-18 08:10:36 · 25 answers · asked by Firenutts226 ♥ Analyzing Bible 1 in Religion & Spirituality

http://www.dailymail.co.uk/pages/live/articles/news/worldnews.html?in_article_id=462779&in_page_id=1811&ito=1490

Really....what is the big deal?

2007-06-18 08:10:15 · 5 answers · asked by YahooAnswersIsFun 3 in Other - Society & Culture

It seems that some people treat "Sin" is a tangible thing that needs to be feared. Why do people act and deny themselves pleasures and living based on something that does not exist. So why is it a sin to use our minds, freedoms and free will to do whatever it is that brings us hapiness and pleasure, (provided it doesn't abridge or interfere with someone else's liberties)

2007-06-18 08:09:24 · 37 answers · asked by Anonymous in Religion & Spirituality