Society & Culture - 21 June 2007

Isnt the truth of the matter that none of us KNOWS anything, we each just choose what to BELIEVE based on our life experience and accumulated knowledge. I can say I believe/disbelieve that somewhere in the universe there is a planet with silicone based lifeforms, but I cant say I know that to be true. I can say based on current knowledge its unlikely or it is likely, but I cant say I know.. Unless or until there is proof undeniable.. only then can I say I know. Now Atheists say the lack of evidence is the proof need to say they know god doesnt exist, Christians say the bible is the proof they need to say they know god does exist.. But isnt the truth of the matter that neither claim has any real evidence to back it up, or for that matter to call it anything more than an opinion or belief? It is my opinion that if more people admit thier ignorance there would be alot less strife. It is my belief that no god/s exist, but I am not arrogant enough to claim that I know that to be true.

2007-06-21 07:34:01 · 43 answers · asked by Kelly + Eternal Universal Energy 7 in Religion & Spirituality

if it's "though shall not kill" means that all the killing god told israelites to do are against his own commandments.
if it means" you should not kill anything whatsoever" would mean that all christians and jews should be vegans,
if it means" you shall not murder" it doesn't really help much, because murder is killing without justification, and justification gets really fuzzy depending on times and local customs, what's just in one society may be regarded as unjust in another one.
Are there other translations?

2007-06-21 07:31:58 · 24 answers · asked by Anonymous in Religion & Spirituality

2007-06-21 07:31:31 · 5 answers · asked by Anonymous in Religion & Spirituality

What you think?

2007-06-21 07:29:56 · 2 answers · asked by royaleug 3 in Religion & Spirituality

2007-06-21 07:29:06 · 20 answers · asked by Anonymous in Religion & Spirituality

comes from the bible and your religion? Athesits don't constantly walk around negatively saying that 'man is sinful' and 'we are not worthy' and all this other invented nonsense to make you believe! It is like me injecting you with a disease then offering you the cure as salvation and calling that a religion. Surely you can see that it is all in your mind?!!

(Wonder if this one will fall on deaf ears..)

2007-06-21 07:28:14 · 17 answers · asked by Anonymous in Religion & Spirituality

im curious. sometimes it feels like im hated by religious people. but i dont care. i move on. i will follow my heart, my instincts and that little voice inside my head instead of the crowd!!!!!!

2007-06-21 07:26:07 · 22 answers · asked by ILoveGreen ZipZapZop 4 in Religion & Spirituality

If you haven't heard what these languages sound like, click on the samples and just listen (no need to download anything, everything is on the website). Just keep clicking next or play...

for Italian
http://www.bbc.co.uk/languages/italian/lj/train/slideshow/index.shtml

for Greek
http://www.bbc.co.uk/languages/greek/directions/

2007-06-21 07:24:42 · 9 answers · asked by green_e_zeleno 1 in Languages

"The worst government is the most moral. One composed of cynics is often very tolerant and humane. But when fanatics are on top there is no limit to oppression."

2007-06-21 07:23:58 · 16 answers · asked by NHBaritone 7 in Religion & Spirituality

2007-06-21 07:23:46 · 7 answers · asked by Midge 7 in Religion & Spirituality

It was axed a couple of days ago. But I dont think there were enough answers.

2007-06-21 07:23:42 · 14 answers · asked by Anonymous in Other - Cultures & Groups

That is apples and oranges. Not the same thing at all, yet if I think of some thing 'bad' or 'sinful' according to the bible I have to pray for forgivness and hope that God won't send me to hell.

2007-06-21 07:21:58 · 18 answers · asked by Anonymous in Religion & Spirituality

2007-06-21 07:21:43 · 27 answers · asked by Anonymous in Religion & Spirituality

It's a humanitarian fund raising idea from a group out of New Mexico. Its idea is to have artists (I'm doing one) produce and donate cradles with sponcers for an installation (and sales) for orphans in Africa-a great idea. Just wanted to pass it on-
thecragleproject.org

2007-06-21 07:21:25 · 1 answers · asked by ARTmom 7 in Other - Cultures & Groups

Or what culture do you find fascinating? Why?

2007-06-21 07:20:03 · 17 answers · asked by Zsa 3 in Other - Cultures & Groups

2007-06-21 07:20:00 · 4 answers · asked by melisweetz 1 in Religion & Spirituality

All i want is to know if there are any other wiccans out there that know summer solstice projects for kids. I Was put in charge of that and i can't hink of anything. I know today is the normal solstice but we are doing it on the weekend. Thanks

2007-06-21 07:18:45 · 7 answers · asked by ScoobyLover 2 in Mythology & Folklore

http://www.prophecyheadlines.com/?p=1182

SANTIAGO, Chile (AP) -- A five-acre glacial lake in Chile's southern Andes has disappeared -- and scientists want to know why.

Park rangers at Bernardo O'Higgins National Park said they found a 100-feet-deep crater in late May were the lake had been in March. Several large pieces of ice that used to float atop the water also were spotted.

"The lake had simply disappeared," Juan Jose Romero, head of Chile's National Forest Service in the southernmost region of Magallanes, said Wednesday. "No one knows what happened."

A group of geologists and other experts will be sent to the area 1,250 miles southeast of Santiago in the next few days to investigate, Romero said.

One theory is the water disappeared through cracks in the lake bottom into underground fissures. But experts do not know why the cracks would have appeared because there have been no earthquakes reported
How many clues do you want!

2007-06-21 07:17:55 · 27 answers · asked by Anonymous in Religion & Spirituality

The obvious ones are the elves and runes, but there must be others, since he was an expert in Old Norse.

2007-06-21 07:17:35 · 3 answers · asked by jenesuispasunnombre 6 in Mythology & Folklore

has anyone tried?

2007-06-21 07:15:56 · 12 answers · asked by megaherzfan 4 in Etiquette

Did she tell you the world must yield to your will or did she tell you that you must learn how to adjust and deal with the world?

2007-06-21 07:13:53 · 15 answers · asked by Anonymous in Religion & Spirituality

She was moved to France? Where exactly did she leave from?

2007-06-21 07:12:37 · 10 answers · asked by WriterMom 6 in Royalty

Currently a Congregationalist; looking to find something that is traditional in service and music. Strong Christian Ed for two young boys important. Not having much luck with the larger churches around. OK with going to another denomination; just not sure which one is right for us. Thanks!!

2007-06-21 07:12:28 · 11 answers · asked by Diane W 1 in Religion & Spirituality

...Christians who believed in Armageddon and Judgment Day thought during World War I? Or World War II? Or the Great Depression? Or Korea? Or Vietnam? Or the FIRST time we went to Iraq? Hmmm?

What about all the times in the past when we've had war, famine, and disease? Do you think people thought the world was ending then?

Are they any different than those who think it's ending now?

2007-06-21 07:12:17 · 22 answers · asked by Anonymous in Religion & Spirituality

I have been in a situation where someone close to me was injured badly (gun shot), and was about to die. He was a confirmed non-believer and in the end all he could do was say please god help me i promise i will be good.
Is this how you will beg when you see death coming for you?

2007-06-21 07:10:30 · 38 answers · asked by Anonymous in Religion & Spirituality

I mean really in your heart and soul. What are you truly passionate about?

2007-06-21 07:09:34 · 16 answers · asked by Anonymous in Religion & Spirituality

2007-06-21 07:08:33 · 2 answers · asked by Rocole080404 1 in Languages

I live in the OC, many men have stereotyped me for it.. I grew up in the country, I'm not materialistic or anything like that, I'm nice for the most part unless you disrespect me.. But why do men always seem to love to put me down when I make a valid point in a debate? I know I'm not stupid, but it makes me so angry!

2007-06-21 07:08:12 · 21 answers · asked by ☆Bombastic☆ 5 in Other - Society & Culture

I don't kiss him anymore but he doesn't even notice.

2007-06-21 07:07:40 · 12 answers · asked by Fashionista23 3 in Etiquette

There are sounds in other languages that are hard to discriminate from other sounds. At what age does a child's first language acquisition stop him from making the distinction. Ex. Many Japanese people have a hard time distinguishing between the r and l sounds.

2007-06-21 07:07:39 · 5 answers · asked by flyable penguin 1 in Languages