Society & Culture - 18 June 2007

Also, is it mentioned in the Jehovah's Witness Proclaimers history book? If so, what is the page number?

2007-06-18 02:14:46 · 5 answers · asked by steervase 2 in Religion & Spirituality

All of you soothsayers and astrology folks."Pluto is no longer a planet."You have been telling people for years that "when the planet Pluto lines up with Venus you will find true love".So whats going to happen to all of these poor people who have put their trust in your devinations?

2007-06-18 02:14:14 · 5 answers · asked by don_steele54 6 in Religion & Spirituality

2007-06-18 02:12:32 · 23 answers · asked by Graciela, RIRS 6 in Religion & Spirituality

How would you translate sentences beginning with "if only..." in German? For example:
If only it wasn't that hard to do it.
If only I had enough money for another holiday abroad.
If only I spoke fluent German....

2007-06-18 02:12:21 · 3 answers · asked by Alexander T 2 in Languages

She thinks it is, but I have my doubts. It just started when she stopped taking her medication from the last time she heard voices. Should we pray or call 911?

2007-06-18 02:06:44 · 23 answers · asked by RealRachel 4 in Religion & Spirituality

2007-06-18 02:06:36 · 9 answers · asked by Anonymous in Languages

It has been demonstrated time and time again that we, as humans, are drawn to tragedy. The longevity of Shakespeare is a great example of this.

Every night on the news, tragedy sells over good news. There is hardly room for any uplifting or inspirational stories.

We watch the public meltdowns of celebrities with significantly more interest than we pay to their careers.

Even movies like 'Titanic', in which pretty much everyone knew the tragic ending before they bought their ticket, became one of the most successful movies of all time. During it's theatrical run, many people paid to see the movie over and over again.

Bottom line : we love tragedy.

One could argue that the Bible is the original tragedy. If the Bible had presented a happier ending, would it have become as significant piece of writing as it has?

2007-06-18 02:05:54 · 22 answers · asked by Anonymous in Religion & Spirituality

I read someone's answer to an earlier question about evolution and this person honestly seemed to believe that there were no Transitional Fossils. Is that right? Are there really people this willfully ignorant in the world?
I mean the evidence is irrefutable. There are literally THOUSANDS of transitional fossils. Here is just a small example;
http://www.talkorigins.org/faqs/faq-transitional.html
Now this is highly condensed and the author has tried to simplify it to the point that someone with an average education can understand it.
Here is another one but this one is highly technical;
http://www.asa3.org/asa/resources/Miller.html

So you see that not only are there literally thousands of transitional fossils, they each give us a great deal of information about the fossil record and the lines of descent they took part in.
Anyone who denies the existence of transitionals is either; willfully ignorant, or brainwashed to the extreme.
Either way, they have my pity.

2007-06-18 02:04:19 · 20 answers · asked by Yoda Green 5 in Religion & Spirituality

2007-06-18 02:02:05 · 30 answers · asked by rey 1 in Religion & Spirituality

Anyone else notice how a portion Protestant Evangelicalism attacks the Catholic priesthood yet Evangelicals are turning ministry or "shepherding" into a family business which take in vast amounts of money? Does it only go into literature and TV broadcasting fees? How many hospitals have these men built? How many orphanages? How many soup kitchens?

examples the Olsteins, Haggees, Grahams, Roberts, Schullers etc etc.. can anyone provide fiancial statements for these family run churches/ministries.

2007-06-18 01:57:40 · 11 answers · asked by Anonymous in Religion & Spirituality

I am surrounded by churches of all denominations - Roman Catholic, Anglican, Protestant, Presbytarian, Seventh-day Adventist, Methodist, Episcopalian, and the independent charismatic churches. Which should I enter and why?

2007-06-18 01:57:39 · 25 answers · asked by Sandy 7 in Religion & Spirituality

That headline was just an attention getter. When Christians marry, it is supposed to be for life, no matter what, right? What if they lose their love for each other? Doesn't that lessen the meaning of marriage? I don't know, tell me what you think.

2007-06-18 01:57:36 · 9 answers · asked by danashelchan 5 in Religion & Spirituality

2007-06-18 01:53:15 · 16 answers · asked by Anonymous in Religion & Spirituality

http://news.yahoo.com/s/ap/20070618/ap_on_re_eu/britain_pedophile_ring

2007-06-18 01:52:10 · 5 answers · asked by Anonymous in Religion & Spirituality

Is it allowed for a christian to drink any alcohol?
If not where does that says in the bible, and what is a christian more not allowed too?And where does thats stand in the bible?


Thnx

Peace and Love

2007-06-18 01:52:07 · 29 answers · asked by Anonymous in Religion & Spirituality

I'm a practicing Christian, but a few years ago was an agnostic. It has never bothered me when people had beliefs that didn't agree with mine.

I have had friends who were Muslim, Shinto, Buddhist, Hindu, and I have had many friends who were atheists. Disagreement is not a basis for fear, hatred or distrust.

Why are some people so unwilling to accept religious beliefs or ideas that differ from their own?

By the way, nobody forced me to become a Christian. I believe God opened my heart and mind to what I perceive to be the truth.

2007-06-18 01:50:41 · 24 answers · asked by Warren D 7 in Religion & Spirituality

Such as Voodoo equated with Satanism and black magic, and the Shamans in warcraft and shaman king, etc.

2007-06-18 01:50:28 · 9 answers · asked by goatman 5 in Religion & Spirituality

As far as I understand it, the main positions are:

1. Neither divorce nor remarriage are allowed -- described below. (A conservative Protestant view)
2. Divorce is OK, but not remarriage. (A second conservative Protestant view)
3. Divorce is OK in cases of adultery or desertion; remarriage is OK. (A conservative/mainline Protestant view)
4. Divorce is OK for many reasons; remarriage is OK. (A mainline/liberal Protestant view)
5. Divorce is impossible, unless the marriage never existed. (Roman Catholic)
6. Divorce is OK in cases of marriage breakdown; remarriage is OK. (Religious liberal and secular view.)

2007-06-18 01:48:08 · 9 answers · asked by   2 in Religion & Spirituality

When will you wake up and see the truth? Why do you have faith in unproven theories? How can you deny the creator who is ultimately responsible for your existence in this world today? How can you be so confused? Why do you choose darkness, and uncertainty in debatable scientific theories over FAITH IN GOD? Genesis 1:1 "In the beginning God created the heaven and the earth".

2007-06-18 01:46:12 · 35 answers · asked by Anonymous in Religion & Spirituality

If so, is there a link to the site talking about it?

I thought a friend of mine had said this.

Thanks.

2007-06-18 01:44:42 · 16 answers · asked by nunnayo b 2 in Religion & Spirituality

I HEARD THEY'RE NOT CHRISTIANS, AAAAAGGGHHHH!!!!

2007-06-18 01:43:43 · 29 answers · asked by Marguerite 2 in Religion & Spirituality

I love being an exhibitionist... though on a very, very limited scale and in places where I would not offend anyone. Sometimes I attract sexual attention and the thrill leaves me breathless as if I was back in my teens.
Is any small part of you an exhibitionist?
Thanks.

2007-06-18 01:42:47 · 11 answers · asked by Anonymous in Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, and Transgender

With all the stess I have been going through would it be a sin if I went donw to the bottle shop on Saturday and brought 1-2 cans of suthern comfort or burbon with coke to chill out and relax and talk to an old friend of mine on the phone just to get away from the stress of live for awhile. I will not be getting drunk, it will not be live I am going to buy a slab(24 cans in aussie launguage) I just want to have a drink or tow to relax. Is that a sin to you christians, if it is you need to wise up. Jesus drank on the earth, but did not get drunk. I just want to chill out a bit, that is all.

2007-06-18 01:42:17 · 32 answers · asked by Anonymous in Religion & Spirituality

Can the two marry? What do u think

2007-06-18 01:41:06 · 36 answers · asked by Anonymous in Religion & Spirituality

On national geographic, they can show the entire bare breasts of women for minutes at a time and call it "indigenous nudity."

Yet, when Janet Jackson momentarily showed a star covered nipple , there was a big uproar.

Children have as much access to National Geographic as the superbowl, and it's not as if they show these documentaries late at night.

I believe I know the answer, but I'm wondering if other people will also notice the implications of this double standard that the western world has.

2007-06-18 01:39:34 · 7 answers · asked by Anonymous in Other - Cultures & Groups

Doubt is a normal human response to supernatural claims.

2007-06-18 01:34:31 · 8 answers · asked by Graciela, RIRS 6 in Religion & Spirituality

or at least the yahoo gods exist. i rencently had a question not posted and received a violation notice instead. i emailed them back demanding that they give me the reason it was a violation, and for the first time, THEY REPLIED! they said they would investigate it!!!

do you think the yahoo gods really exist? is this proof?

p.s. here's the question that got a violation

Question: If we're all sinners, then doesn't that mean nobody is going to heaven?

Question Details: we're born sinners (according to christianity) we can repent, but ultimately we're sinners and we'll die sinners. sinners don't go to heaven, plain and simple, so why try? (non christian)

2007-06-18 01:34:18 · 15 answers · asked by Anonymous in Religion & Spirituality

Do you think it's the end times??!
With all this stuff about terrorism it seems like it's just getting worse! Do you think Jesus could come in the next few years?
I would love to here what you guys think. And know what maybe to expect!

2007-06-18 01:33:24 · 28 answers · asked by *City_Chic* 2 in Religion & Spirituality

:D

2007-06-18 01:33:17 · 11 answers · asked by Anonymous in Religion & Spirituality

That would make more sense in the reading of Levitcus, but what about condemnation of heterosexual pederasty? were sexual relationships with underage girls considered quite acceptable in Bible times unlike today when we consider it an abusive crime?
Why is there no clear condemnation of either same-sex or different-sex pederasty in the Bible or Quran?

2007-06-18 01:30:59 · 11 answers · asked by CHEESUS GROYST 5 in Religion & Spirituality