Society & Culture - 19 June 2007

(2) What Makes It A Parable / Reality?

In Luke 16:19-25 we read; There was a certain rich man, which was clothed in purple and fine linen, and fared sumptuously every day: And there was a certain beggar named Lazarus, which was laid at his gate, full of sores, And desiring to be fed with the crumbs which fell from the rich man's table: moreover the dogs came and licked his sores. And it came to pass, that the beggar died, and was carried by the angels into Abraham's bosom: the rich man also died, and was buried; And in hell he lift up his eyes, being in torments, and seeth Abraham afar off, and Lazarus in his bosom. And he cried and said, Father Abraham, have mercy on me, and send Lazarus, that he may dip the tip of his finger in water, and cool my tongue; for I am tormented in this flame. But Abraham said, Son, remember that thou in thy lifetime receivedst thy good things, and likewise Lazarus evil things: but now he is comforted, and thou art tormented.

2007-06-19 15:37:28 · 16 answers · asked by n_007pen 4 in Religion & Spirituality

When you have a conversation with a girl who you feel like blowing up at because when you were mean to each other in the past,but instead you try to restrain your temper, focus on the good things about her(how hard of a worker she is etc...)are gentle with her,and give her the space she needs afterwards.She responds favorably giving you a sign of warmth peacefulness and with a bit of a smile on her face.Is this respect or integrity you showed/also is her reaction a good thing?

2007-06-19 15:36:10 · 8 answers · asked by Anonymous in Etiquette

2007-06-19 15:36:06 · 25 answers · asked by Anonymous in Religion & Spirituality

You have a son/daughter that chooses to inform you that he/she is a homosexual
-OR-
You have a son/daughter that chooses to inform you that he/she is a murder, rapist, or pedophile.

My question to you is how you would treat your child upon receiving this information – would you continue to love and support them?

In the case of the murder, rapist, pedophile, would you turn them in?

Honest answers please.

2007-06-19 15:33:42 · 24 answers · asked by Anonymous in Religion & Spirituality

Congress shall make no law respecting an establishment of religion, or prohibiting the free exercise thereof; or abridging the freedom of speech, or of the press; or the right of the people peaceably to assemble, and to petition the government for a redress of grievances." 1st amendment

2007-06-19 15:32:59 · 12 answers · asked by Dark Angel 3 in Religion & Spirituality

The following are the sentences appearing in an American film "Charade". What does "a" before people's names mean? Thank you.

I have never seen a Rothschild before.
Is there a Mr. Lampert?
Is there a Mrs. Joshua?

2007-06-19 15:31:58 · 2 answers · asked by Taro K 1 in Languages

Think carefully before you answer.

2007-06-19 15:31:46 · 27 answers · asked by RSS 2 in Religion & Spirituality

Star This Question If it Is a Challenging One!

Ain't Atheists More God-Dependent for Their Very Existence & Survival Than Believers?

This Is A Quote From, "Where All Roads Lead, 1922"

Conclusion: There are Atheists & So, There is God!


It follows like the Day Following the Night.

Who Can Refute this?

Believers & Non-Believers: Have Your Say !

Let there be More Light & Less Heat in What we say!

Over to You All,

2007-06-19 15:30:36 · 21 answers · asked by Anonymous in Religion & Spirituality

The reason I ask it like I do is because I feel a person can follow one and/or the other as well as all three aspects of religion.
I lost faith in the church because of my lose of trust. I'm still learning about the others.

2007-06-19 15:29:53 · 32 answers · asked by Sean 7 in Religion & Spirituality

According to some intense research.. it validates that black people are the most ancient and they lived on Earth thousands of years before any other race did. It also states that every race somehow originated from blacks.
Is there a reason for this perhaps?

2007-06-19 15:29:50 · 12 answers · asked by Anonymous in Religion & Spirituality

crazy. I say I'm ahead of the game. And will be able to sit back and Enjoy the Christmas season when it gets here. What do you think?

2007-06-19 15:28:36 · 23 answers · asked by Anonymous in Christmas

2007-06-19 15:26:34 · 11 answers · asked by Anonymous in Religion & Spirituality

I know of three answers, and there may be more.

2007-06-19 15:26:26 · 10 answers · asked by Uncle Wayne 3 in Religion & Spirituality

I am an ex-christian. I have fought for a bout a year now to keep my faith, yet I never felt the joy of christ.I wanted it more then ANYTHING. But it never came. I had a s**tload of faith. But it went away, just dissapeared! And all of a sudden I see a pentogram on the internet and sarted reading. And... um I really enjoy satan. After 5 min of chanting his name in pitch dark, I could I have sworn I was possesed! I felt I had a 3rd eye and all of a sudden I felt POWER!!! And I was depressed b4, after this, I am actually happy fo the first time in life! BUT! I dont want to leave christ...SO HELP! WHAT SHOULD I DO!?

2007-06-19 15:24:51 · 33 answers · asked by Anonymous in Religion & Spirituality

As we are all claiming position in the new R&S hierachy, I am now declaring myself the Queen of R&S. I see the Prime Minister and Mayor have already announced themselves.

I just need a King...

2007-06-19 15:24:49 · 13 answers · asked by Sarcasma 5 in Religion & Spirituality

2007-06-19 15:24:42 · 19 answers · asked by Anonymous in Religion & Spirituality

We can not be generals as "God" or any higher power we believe in is our General, and you can not be neutral. As Edmond Burke once said "All that is needed for evil to prevail is that good men do nothing" So, what side of the line are you on?

2007-06-19 15:24:19 · 10 answers · asked by Spark of Insanity 7 in Religion & Spirituality

2007-06-19 15:23:34 · 15 answers · asked by september 2 in Other - Cultures & Groups

2007-06-19 15:22:12 · 17 answers · asked by Anonymous in Religion & Spirituality

Whom was Jesus referring to when he said to Pilate that someone above has sinned in allowing Pilate to have the authority to decide Jesus fate?

2007-06-19 15:22:11 · 16 answers · asked by Super G 2 in Religion & Spirituality

2007-06-19 15:21:21 · 4 answers · asked by Anonymous in Religion & Spirituality

Who is to say it is unnatural? People do what is natural for them. Just because something seems unnatuaral to a homophobic person does not mean it is to a homosexual person. So why should the homophobic person's have more value?

2007-06-19 15:20:47 · 28 answers · asked by Lindsey G 5 in Religion & Spirituality

2007-06-19 15:17:41 · 15 answers · asked by Anonymous in Religion & Spirituality

2007-06-19 15:17:31 · 19 answers · asked by Anonymous in Religion & Spirituality

2007-06-19 15:16:58 · 8 answers · asked by Anonymous in Religion & Spirituality

2007-06-19 15:16:49 · 32 answers · asked by Anonymous in Religion & Spirituality

2007-06-19 15:16:36 · 13 answers · asked by Anonymous in Religion & Spirituality

From this day on the state of R&S is no more a liberal democracy, but a authoritarian absolute monarchy. Any objections? (Too bad, I say what goes).

Now everyone, laptop will be my gay husband. (flirts with laptop Jesus)

2007-06-19 15:14:58 · 32 answers · asked by DEPRESSED™ 5 in Religion & Spirituality

My daughter starts school this year. I have nothing against her learning about Christianity but it will be on my terms and with out judgement and hell. She is four she doesn't need to hear that sort of thing. But I also don't want her to feel ostrasized. So I've been wondering, if it happens, what do I do?

2007-06-19 15:14:18 · 20 answers · asked by ~Heathen Princess~ 7 in Religion & Spirituality

Who is to say something is unnatural? People do what is natural for them. Just because something seems unnatuaral to one group of people does not mean it is to another group.

2007-06-19 15:13:23 · 18 answers · asked by Lindsey G 5 in Religion & Spirituality