Society & Culture - 21 June 2007

two girls studying in the same class are very "close" friends and like each other and when have chance they make it out...are they "just" or "permanent" lesbians. i mean when they get seperated after school will they remain attached to other girls or become bi, or even sr8...?

2007-06-21 12:29:19 · 13 answers · asked by Anonymous in Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, and Transgender

Obviously worship of a deity would not make sense for an Atheist. But I was wondering something: what about "worship" of nature, or a loved one? Is there anything wrong, according to Atheists, with having a very strong adoration of, say, a spouse, or a sunset?

If you sprinkled flower petals before the walkway of your spouse, wouldn't this almost be a form of worship? Is there anything wrong with that?

What if you sat in awe at the beauty of nature, and in amazement at evolution having great joy that you evolved to experience this?

I think that the difference between admiration and worship is a matter of degree, perhaps. If so, then what could be wrong, from the Atheist's standpoint, of having intense admiration ("worship") for someone or something?

Not meant to be a divisive question by the way! Just interesting for discussion.

Thanks.

2007-06-21 12:28:03 · 26 answers · asked by Heron By The Sea 7 in Religion & Spirituality

I have heard of one, Life Purpose Driven, any good? After leaving the LDS/Mormon church, I took a "spiritual journey" and have concluded that I am a Christian and wish to join a Christian church, when I find one...but for now I want to further develop my spirituality, discover what Christianity is all about. I currently am reading the book " Christianity, everything your parents didn't teach you" Which I love, but I want something a little deeper. Also I don't even know what bible to read, I have the KJV but it is an LDS bible with Joseph Smith translations and all that, I have also seen a NIV bible, the one with Jesus' words in red? Does it matter which one? Thoughts, thank-you so much! As you can see I have no one else to talk to!

2007-06-21 12:28:03 · 30 answers · asked by divinity2408 4 in Religion & Spirituality

Please don't get me wrong, I'm not trying to start any flame war here, I'm just curious and wanted to hear some opinions

Anyway

I say the Middle East, Africa and some Asian countries.

2007-06-21 12:24:07 · 16 answers · asked by Anonymous in Other - Cultures & Groups

Curious. Any religious zealot please answer. Is it better to cherry pick from various parts of your holy book to fit the argument (even if the quoted part may be from something that is unrelated) or do you rather use the work as a whole.

For example, if you came to the biology board and said Goddidit. I would refute it by using the Theory of Evolution. Not just part and parcel, but all of it. I don't like to cherry pick. How about you?

2007-06-21 12:21:50 · 2 answers · asked by Anonymous in Religion & Spirituality

did you hear about the guy that was caught with a bomb at the gay pride parade in israel!? luckily he was caught b4 he could detinate his bomb.

"police arrested a 32-year-old haredi resident of the city's Mea She'arim neighborhood who was found carrying a homemade explosive device"

http://www.jpost.com/servlet/Satellite?cid=1182409606778&pagename=JPost%2FJPArticle%2FShowFull

2007-06-21 12:21:45 · 10 answers · asked by Anonymous in Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, and Transgender

2007-06-21 12:21:37 · 17 answers · asked by NHBaritone 7 in Religion & Spirituality

thank you!

2007-06-21 12:21:12 · 11 answers · asked by Anonymous in Religion & Spirituality

Are Catholics worshipping the men and women that G-d himself created? Then worshipping their images and Idols?

I am a Christian, and I appreciate any denomination.. but this question has always been in the back of my mind.

2007-06-21 12:20:49 · 14 answers · asked by John W 6 in Religion & Spirituality

Are Catholics worshipping the men and women that G-d himself created? Then worshipping their images and Idols?

I am a Christian, and I appreciate any denomination.. but this question has always been in the back of my mind.

2007-06-21 12:20:19 · 15 answers · asked by John W 6 in Religion & Spirituality

In truth, each person possesses a capacity for thought of which even he himself is unaware. Once man begins to use this capacity, facts he has not been able to realise until that very moment begin to be uncovered for him. The deeper he goes in reflection, the more his capacity to think improves, and this is possible for everyone. One just has to realise that one needs to reflect and then to strive hard.

The purpose of this question is "think as they should" and show ways of "thinking as they should". Someone who does not think will remain totally distant from truths and lead his life in self-deception and error. As a result, he will not grasp the purpose of the creation of the world, and the reason for his existence on the earth. Yet, God has created everything with a purpose. This fact is stated in the Qur'an as follows:

We did not create the heavens and the earth and everything between them as a game. We did not create them except with truth but most of them do not know it. (Quran)

This fact is stated in the Bible as follows:

Genesis 5:2
He created them male and female and blessed them. And when they were created, he called them "man. "

Therefore, each person needs to ponder the purpose of creation, first as it concerns him himself, and then as it pertains to everything he sees in the universe and every event he experiences throughout his life. Someone who does not think, will understand the facts only after he dies, when he gives account before God, but then it will be too late. God says in the Qur'an that on the day of account, everybody will think and see the truth:

That day Hell is produced, that day man will remember; but how will the remembrance help him?
He will say, "Oh! If only I had prepared in advance for this life of mine!" (Quran)


Did you suppose that We created you for amusement and that you would not return to Us? (Quran)

While God has given us a chance in the life of this world to reflect and derive conclusions from our reflections, to see the truth will bring us great gain in our life in the hereafter. For this reason, God has summoned all people, through His prophets and books, to reflect on their creation and on the creation of the universe:

Have they not reflected within themselves? God did not create the heavens and the earth and everything between them except with truth and for a fixed term. Yet many people reject the meeting with their Lord. (Quran)

2007-06-21 12:19:49 · 3 answers · asked by Anonymous in Religion & Spirituality

Do you think God went "$h!t I made a mistake and I'll start again"? If so I thought God was perfect and wouldn't make mistakes? Do you think he was covering his tracks?
He is the one that made the world and then he went and wiped everybody out that he created?

2007-06-21 12:19:46 · 7 answers · asked by soundofsettling 2 in Religion & Spirituality

Anyone could say anything at any time to question anything I believe or think and I will think and consider what they have said because I am open minded. Why do I NEVER see a christian, despite dozens of reasons seen on this website, ever answer with a reasinable 'oh I never thought about it like that' type response? Do you think this is a healthy mindset to have in life on any subject?Is it not best to think why so many people have so many things to say on your beliefs, whether right or wrong-why do you seem to not want to think?

2007-06-21 12:19:24 · 12 answers · asked by thethinker 2 in Religion & Spirituality

It is utter nonsense, that people in this day and age still agree with that line of reasoning.

Are they saying that anything that is behavioral is a choice? Like for instance you chose to be an introvert or an extrovert, you chose to have an interest in music or the arts, you chose to be of average intelligence, etc..

2007-06-21 12:19:09 · 35 answers · asked by smallbluepickles 5 in Religion & Spirituality

2007-06-21 12:19:05 · 2 answers · asked by Anonymous in Religion & Spirituality

2007-06-21 12:18:16 · 6 answers · asked by Anonymous in Religion & Spirituality

A) To be in a dark ally in a big city in the middle of the night
B) To be in the woods in the middle of nowhere in the middle of the night

2007-06-21 12:18:06 · 35 answers · asked by Anonymous in Other - Cultures & Groups

For example, I know Christianity and Islam teach their is hell. Judaism doesn't have a place of eternal torment.

2007-06-21 12:17:57 · 11 answers · asked by Daniel C 1 in Religion & Spirituality

Ridding ourselves of everything that weighs us down
--Have you tried Fasting ?
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A) Burdensome Legalism
B) Video Games
c) Endless pursuit of PLEASURE
D) Television on Mondays Wednesdays and Sundays
E)SLAVERY to sinful passions ?? ?? ??

2007-06-21 12:17:50 · 7 answers · asked by jon 2 in Religion & Spirituality

In Holland we have two proverbs: (well we have more of course, but still)

1. If two religions share a bed, the devil lies in the middle
2. The truth lies in the middle

Can I mix those?

2007-06-21 12:16:36 · 12 answers · asked by ? 6 in Religion & Spirituality

It seems like if you watch TV you can watch someone's head get blown off in graphic detail but you can't see a boob lest you damage the children for life. Is this OK?

2007-06-21 12:14:58 · 4 answers · asked by LG 7 in Other - Society & Culture

I always hear this term being used but i'm not sure exactly what it is
is it a piece of crap?
lol

2007-06-21 12:14:12 · 12 answers · asked by :) 2 in Languages

2007-06-21 12:13:32 · 21 answers · asked by Anonymous in Religion & Spirituality

And does this include the Devil the Beast and the false Prophet?

2007-06-21 12:12:45 · 5 answers · asked by Anonymous in Religion & Spirituality

be the defendant or defendants in your opinion?Consider that the trial would have to reflect the religion or religions entire history from inception in order to make a valid case against the religion or religions.Who would make a good prosecutor?

2007-06-21 12:10:52 · 11 answers · asked by Demopublican 6 in Religion & Spirituality

in a world where people are starving , children are orphaned , wars , droughts , murders , bombings etc etc etc

why is hatred directed at people who just happen to love the same sex ?
this is so tiresome and just goes round and round in circles
people are who they are

if you are so filled with passion and making this world a good place....
there are better ways of doing so than trying to sort out peoples relationships, especially when said people are quite happy in an adult loving relationship
dont you agree ?

2007-06-21 12:10:45 · 43 answers · asked by Anonymous in Religion & Spirituality

"300million (yes, that many) 'gods' that they supposedly worship are simply different faces of God"

Very ,very precisely---You have very correctly understood-Now it has gone to near about 6 Billion!!!!Your face (Tat Twam Asi)and my face (Aham Brahaasmi)are also included there--

2007-06-21 12:08:02 · 7 answers · asked by ssrvj 7 in Religion & Spirituality

that is, all interaction between any level of government and the american people, must be conducted in english.

2007-06-21 12:05:31 · 31 answers · asked by Anonymous in Other - Cultures & Groups

I know when I turned 18, but I want to perform a ritual. I've read about these, sometimes dangerous rituals, to celebrate my transistion from boyhood to manhood. I am still feeling like a boy and I want to perform like a ritual or gathering cermeony to commence my transistion into adulthood. Do you have any suggestions?

2007-06-21 12:03:34 · 23 answers · asked by Anonymous in Religion & Spirituality

There were no laws against anything no worries. Do whatever just know there is good and evil thats the extent of things right?

2007-06-21 12:01:27 · 5 answers · asked by Anonymous in Religion & Spirituality