Society & Culture - 20 June 2007

The people of the U.S. are the least healthy that they have ever been...obesity is a major problem, and a drain on our medical care and expenses...most eat fast food on a regular basis and do not exercise.

So, aren't obese people, pushing their "sin" of gluttony to the forefront? Why don't the fundamentalists strike out at gluttons as much as homosexuals...

Homosexuals are only 10% of the population...but a good 60% of the population is obese...I want to hear some good ol fire and brimstone sermons about the fat.

Of course the fundies say one can turn from their sin and find salvation...However, with all of the obese people out there...most are not turning from their sin...look at Jerry Falwell...he died fat..so, never turned from sin...

And please don't tell me people are born with a fat gene...if people are not born gay, they are not born fat...can't have it both ways folks.

2007-06-20 10:21:14 · 14 answers · asked by G.C. 5 in Religion & Spirituality

Ok, I work in a large corporate office building with ample bathrooms for all its employees. However, my issue is this. Those that do not FLUSH the toilets. Bathrooms are already quite disgusting, is there a reason why the toilet cannot be flushed? Oh..you don't want to touch the handle..ok well use your foot then...oh..your barefoot...ok...well then touching the handle is the least of your problems if your barefoot in a public restroom.

2007-06-20 10:20:55 · 10 answers · asked by terrorfex01 5 in Etiquette

2007-06-20 10:19:55 · 22 answers · asked by Anonymous in Religion & Spirituality

What page in the bible can I find this picture:

http://www.boingboing.net/2007/06/18/jesus_cradles_baby_d.html

What type is it? Would you call it a Veloci-"rapture"?

What do you think he named it?

2007-06-20 10:17:58 · 12 answers · asked by Anonymous in Religion & Spirituality

2007-06-20 10:17:46 · 14 answers · asked by Anonymous in Religion & Spirituality

2007-06-20 10:13:36 · 14 answers · asked by Anonymous in Religion & Spirituality

2007-06-20 10:11:23 · 52 answers · asked by ♥ inkythecutie ♥ 2 in Religion & Spirituality

SUCH A COOL GUY ??? JUST THE BEST !

2007-06-20 10:10:45 · 4 answers · asked by DON'T ARGUE W/ FOOLS 3 in Other - Society & Culture

2007-06-20 10:09:59 · 12 answers · asked by Don't Fear the Reaper 3 in Religion & Spirituality

if you people preach faith...why do you spout PROOF? has anyone read "the god questions?" it was pathetic...if you are going to talk about proof...talk about something better than the banana. seriously....

2007-06-20 10:09:23 · 24 answers · asked by Anonymous in Religion & Spirituality

I have asked about one side of the argument, now to the other side: why should we have prayer in public schools? I would like to hear complete and thought out answers, because I am trying to figure out my stance on the issue.
P.S. If you do not support school prayer, please do no flame this question, leave the spaces open for people who want to give helpful answers to their cause...

2007-06-20 10:06:52 · 12 answers · asked by Big Macs R Heaven 1 in Religion & Spirituality

I want to say this to someone who only understands Malayalam, so it must be said correctly. Please spell it out phoenetically.

2007-06-20 10:06:08 · 4 answers · asked by male in the USA 1 in Languages

Life on earth appeared abruptly and in great diversity. This fact definitely refutes the claim that living things emerged in an evolutionary process.

When we look at the fossil record, we see that the oldest stratum of earth that contains fossils is that of the Cambrian. A great number of invertebrates appear in the Cambrian age, which is estimated to date back 500 million years. The interesting thing however, is that not a fossil has ever been found belonging to the pre-Cambrian Ages. This means that the living things that lived in the Cambrian Age emerged "abruptly".

The situation definitely debunks the theory of evolution, which maintains that living things evolved progressively. The abrupt appearance of living things without any ancestor means that they were created. The living beings that emerged in this period called the "Cambrian Explosion" are invertebrates like jellyfish, sponges, snails, and trilobites. These living things have very complex organisms. For example, trilobites have very complex eyes. Since such complex structures could not have been instantaneously evolved, they constitute strong evidence for creation. All these demonstrate that the Cambrian Explosion points to the "outset of creation".


Could this be a blow To The Claim Of The Evolution?

2007-06-20 10:05:38 · 44 answers · asked by Anonymous in Religion & Spirituality

Quote from another post.

"God's Word, the Holy Bible says that homosexuality is a sin, and we are ALL BORN IN SIN." I would be simply telling you what God's word says"

Do you fundamentalists not see the error in the above statement?

You are not telling me what "God's word says"...you are simply telling me your opinion of interpretation of the scripture.

Remember there are many religions in the world...and among them even, many fundamentalist, protestant religions. Each one of these religions will look at one exact same scripture and interpret it differently...come to completely different conclusions.

How, then can one use the phraseology..."I'm telling you what God's word says"... If even the studied theologians who know the original texts cannot agree on the interpretation of what eactly, God's word says.

I remind you...there is only one ultimate authority on scripture..that is not you...it is God...

Your thoughts?

2007-06-20 10:05:04 · 15 answers · asked by G.C. 5 in Religion & Spirituality

I'm not sure if this is allowed, but I am very p*ssed off right now so I really don't care! Someone was asking about paganism beliefs and (no names, but I'm sure you can figure it out) someone else had the audacity to say that paganism is turning their back against God! I then saw a little "quote" that they had put: "If we DO NOT JUDGE - we lose the ability to decide what is good and what is evil." I'm sorry, but WTF! If you're so religious then you would know that in the Bible it says: "Judge not lest ye be judged!" The only person that can judge others is God!

I'm somewhat a religious person, my dad is a pastor so I grew up in church. So don't think that I'm against God or illiterate about the Bible! I just HATE it when people judge other people. Jesus, who is God, didn't even judge others while He was on this earth. He rescued a WHORE from judgment! Read the Bible more often! Perhaps you could learn something!

Done ranting. I appreciate your reading this. ;)

2007-06-20 10:03:21 · 15 answers · asked by Angela 3 in Religion & Spirituality

2007-06-20 10:02:44 · 5 answers · asked by Anonymous in Religion & Spirituality

Hello. I am interested in and am doing research on Icelandic youth, street and college slang. What are Icelandic slangs for "Tough guy" besides:

hadding
magnus
nagli

Please let me know, and please list as many slangs as possible. Thank you. :D

2007-06-20 10:02:36 · 1 answers · asked by Anonymous in Languages

2007-06-20 10:01:46 · 30 answers · asked by NHBaritone 7 in Religion & Spirituality

...take things too seriously? The world won't stop spinning if you take a moment and laugh.

2007-06-20 10:00:56 · 15 answers · asked by ? 3 in Religion & Spirituality

nudism

2007-06-20 10:00:19 · 18 answers · asked by Grom 3 in Other - Holidays

Are there any other historical references of Jesus besides the bible because when reading some answers to an old question someone stated that as fact

2007-06-20 09:58:08 · 14 answers · asked by Anonymous in Religion & Spirituality

I beleive that once you have been saved, that you can not lose your salvation. But I have heard that some denominations don't believe this way. What do you believe and what denomination are you.

2007-06-20 09:57:52 · 31 answers · asked by Melissa V 2 in Religion & Spirituality

Namaste ~
An article I was reading caught my imagination ....that (something) was a direct reflection of the Atma Shakti ... but I lost the quote ......however, still lingering on is the wish to know about the Atma and its functions ...

Does it have an effulgence that it may reflect something .....?

Thank you

2007-06-20 09:57:23 · 4 answers · asked by Anonymous in Religion & Spirituality

Please tell me it annoys other non-muslims too...

2007-06-20 09:57:18 · 9 answers · asked by Jeteon B 3 in Religion & Spirituality

When did sliced bread come into existence? Was it pre or post Jesus?

2007-06-20 09:56:29 · 18 answers · asked by Anonymous in Religion & Spirituality

and is not now, accepted by the Hebrews as the Messiah. His 'adoption' by Joseph, if in fact that happened, was not what the Hebrew scriptures called for. That would not have made him a direct descendant. When Mary, according to later writers, claimed she was a Virgin, there was not proof of her lineage to King David either. It appears that the stories in the New Testament were twisted to try to meet the Messianic requirements of the Old Testament. Also, did Paul in all his wisdom, ever put it in writing that Mary was a Virgin?

2007-06-20 09:55:45 · 16 answers · asked by Anonymous in Religion & Spirituality

2007-06-20 09:55:19 · 5 answers · asked by Anonymous in Religion & Spirituality

I have no problem with people having absoulte certainity in their belief. Having conviction is a good thing, "what would be without passion?" I agree to disagree, and have no problem with people saying I`m destined for eternal damnation b/c I dont believe what they believe.....but its the ones that say.
" I`m going to pray for you, and ask God that u be saved! "

(Ahhhhhhhhhhhh!) I wish they would just say I`m going to burn hell for all eternity. When I come across people like this I usually put up my indexes fingers in the form of a cross and say,

" I Rebuke thee Satan, I rebuke the Satan! "

2007-06-20 09:55:01 · 12 answers · asked by Future 5 in Religion & Spirituality

2007-06-20 09:54:02 · 9 answers · asked by Anonymous in Religion & Spirituality

Jesus said :
Matt 12:30-31

30 "He who is not with me is against me , and he who does not gather with me scatters.
NIV
If your not for Jesus then your for Satan

2007-06-20 09:53:04 · 8 answers · asked by e 2 in Religion & Spirituality