Society & Culture - 19 June 2007

What do you think of the attitudes towards subjugated nations in this book? They appear somewhat patronising to me, but certainly not as insulting as references to Jewish people in early English literature [e.g. Chaucer and Marlowe]
which do you think is generally more offensive: colonial literature or medieval literature? and why?

2007-06-19 05:41:30 · 2 answers · asked by Jerusalem Delivered 3 in Religion & Spirituality

My Grandma belongs to the Episcopal Church. I am not against homosexuality outright – free county 'n all. How can we have an outwardly spoken homosexual Bishop leading spiritual leaders, while in the bible they teach from specifically speaks against homosexuality in the Book of Leviticus (“If a man lies with a man as a man lies with a woman, he hath committed an abomination and shall surely be put to death” – specifically.)?

2007-06-19 05:39:44 · 11 answers · asked by Bobby 2 in Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, and Transgender

2007-06-19 05:39:29 · 20 answers · asked by Micah 6 in Religion & Spirituality

Hi! =) I'm a choir member looking for the background stories of two songs, eg. why, when and in what context they were written. The two songs are "All Things Bright and Beautiful" by John Rutter, and One Way by Hillsong United. I would really appreciate it if someone could tell me more about these songs (aside from the names of their writers). Stories behind the songs would be really helpful =). Thanks for your time!!! =P

2007-06-19 05:38:47 · 1 answers · asked by Silver 2 in Religion & Spirituality

Or confirmation? So how does one join the church or religion of Catholicism?

2007-06-19 05:38:31 · 15 answers · asked by Anonymous in Religion & Spirituality

Just to get it out there, I haven't. But I've honestly come close.

2007-06-19 05:38:31 · 36 answers · asked by socmum16 ♪ 5 in Religion & Spirituality

having a common ancestor with apes?
When people say " if you're okay with descending from a monkey, then believe in evolution", I don't see what's so weird or unbelievable about it? I mean, you're human now so what's the problem?
We share 98% of our DNA with them, and we can vaguely see some physical and behavioral similarities...
It really is harder for you to think we might have a common ancestor ( NOTE: WE DON'T COME FROM APES, WE SHARE A COMMON ANCESTOR) than it is to think that a man sprung up from dust and got his rib taken out to make a woman????

2007-06-19 05:37:35 · 32 answers · asked by Anonymous in Religion & Spirituality

2007-06-19 05:35:26 · 15 answers · asked by skateboardboi 5 in Languages

John 17:15 (JESUS praying to The Father) "I pray NOT that thou shouldest TAKE THEM OUT OF THE WORLD, but that thou should keep them from evil."

http://www.demonbuster.com/rapture

and also this site teaches that there is a rapture but look at this:

http://www.heavensgate.com/misc/member.htm

2007-06-19 05:35:18 · 18 answers · asked by Anonymous in Religion & Spirituality

Take a look at society-the world`s greatest scientists, musicians, artists, philosophers, and notorious leaders have all been men.
The artisits: Bach, Beethoven, Mozart, Picasso, Monet, Van Gogh...
The scientists and philosophers: Einstein, Homer, Socrates...
Leaders/politicians: Hitler, Stalin, Egypt`s pharaohs, every president of the US..
The world has always been dominated by men and men have always made the most significant accomplishments. Sure, there have been women like Marie Curie and you could probably name a lot others, but the most famous names that stick out are always of males.
What is it about men that makes them so overriding? It`s a scientific fact that the average woman has more intelligence than three average men put together.

Is testosterone a factor? Is it some biological characteristic that all men have, such as the way a man`s brain is wired? I know that testosterone is connected with a better understanding of math and science, but still.
Why men ???

2007-06-19 05:35:00 · 12 answers · asked by Anonymous in Other - Society & Culture

2007-06-19 05:34:30 · 7 answers · asked by Midge 7 in Religion & Spirituality

I know this isnt a question so I am going to get the usual grief. but I have just seen the first Christmas card in the shops. I thought I would get my Christmas wishes in early,

2007-06-19 05:34:05 · 30 answers · asked by ? 7 in Christmas

2007-06-19 05:33:37 · 25 answers · asked by Anonymous in Religion & Spirituality

Then we could turn some spare farmland into a Barney Amusement park.

2007-06-19 05:30:31 · 4 answers · asked by Anonymous in Religion & Spirituality

2007-06-19 05:30:07 · 8 answers · asked by Anonymous in Other - Cultures & Groups

I was just watching a news clip he was talking about where Christians are being so abused in Iraq. The clip was obviously Catholics receiving Communion. He never once mentioned Catholics but, any other time when it suits him he seperates us. Why?

2007-06-19 05:29:49 · 17 answers · asked by Midge 7 in Religion & Spirituality

Please tell me

What is your favorite band that you think most people have never heard of?

Supply a link to their site, if they have one.

Mine is Sub Level 03 - http://www.sublevel3.us/

2007-06-19 05:29:15 · 13 answers · asked by Tegarst 7 in Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, and Transgender

2007-06-19 05:29:07 · 37 answers · asked by aLVaRo 2 in Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, and Transgender

2007-06-19 05:27:19 · 18 answers · asked by Anonymous in Religion & Spirituality

2007-06-19 05:27:16 · 16 answers · asked by Anonymous in Religion & Spirituality

2007-06-19 05:25:26 · 15 answers · asked by Anonymous in Religion & Spirituality

I mean really. Sure this sounds stupid but if what people say is true that people are born to be homosexuals, then why can't doctors detect this at birth? As far as I know there isn't a person born to be labled as homosexual on their first day. Is this not so? Does anybody actually know of a case where a woman had a baby and the doctor said "congradulations on your new baby homosexual?".

2007-06-19 05:24:24 · 30 answers · asked by Anonymous in Religion & Spirituality

Can you put it into words...?

Peace and Love!

2007-06-19 05:19:07 · 13 answers · asked by Anonymous in Religion & Spirituality

2007-06-19 05:19:04 · 30 answers · asked by Anonymous in Religion & Spirituality

I do it all the time. Yes it makes your hand hard and red, but it's worth it. Besides, I am 30. My parents shouldn't care. If you do that, then you don't sleep around. Basicly, I don't need a girlfrend if it do this.

2007-06-19 05:16:43 · 26 answers · asked by Anonymous in Religion & Spirituality

2007-06-19 05:16:18 · 23 answers · asked by NIHIL VERUM NISI MORS 2 in Religion & Spirituality

Matt. 16:1-3 (KJV)
1 The Pharisees also with the Sadducees came, and tempting desired him that he would show them a sign from heaven.
2 He answered and said unto them, When it is evening, ye say, It will be fair weather: for the sky is red.
3 And in the morning, It will be foul weather to day: for the sky is red and lowring. O ye hypocrites, ye can discern the face of the sky; but can ye not discern the signs of the times?

Luke 21:25: And there shall be signs in the sun, and in the moon, and in the stars; and upon the earth distress of nations, with perplexity; the sea and the waves roaring;

Arctic Ice Meltdown Continues With Significantly Reduced Winter Ice Cover
Vegetation Growth Quickly Raise Arctic Temperatures
Arctic Sea Ice Continues Decline As Temperatures Rise
Future Volcanic Eruptions May Cause Ozone Hole Over Arctic
In other words, Luke may (or may not) be saying that ‘climate change’ is to be expected with signs of Jesus's inniment return
Thoughts

2007-06-19 05:16:00 · 13 answers · asked by Anonymous in Religion & Spirituality

How do your religious and/or spiritual beliefs define you? Do they define your personailty, your actions, your likes, your dislikes?

Do your beliefs determine who you spend time with, who you date, who you marry, and who you are friends with? In what way?

Sometimes we allow how we feel about certain things such as religion and spirituality define us. Sometimes we allow other people to define us based on the same thing(s). My question is do you let it define you?

2007-06-19 05:15:09 · 10 answers · asked by Anonymous in Religion & Spirituality

Reading the headlines before coming on I saw another horrible bombing of a mosque killing 78 HUMAN BEINGS. When will we learn that all any of us really wants is to be happy and safe and free. I'm a Buddhist. So what? I don't wish anyone dead because of it.......I don't understand.....does it put anyone's thoughts into perspective about their faiths/or none at all......all thoughts welcome. I am heartsick.

2007-06-19 05:14:20 · 14 answers · asked by Yogini 6 in Religion & Spirituality

2007-06-19 05:13:21 · 4 answers · asked by Anonymous in Other - Holidays