Society & Culture - 24 June 2007

can we consider this a dissociative disorder

2007-06-24 13:12:27 · 9 answers · asked by Mercury 2010 7 in Religion & Spirituality

I've seen responses saying basically "I began studying, then doubting, then became a non-Christian". What I'd like to know is, while you were studying did you bother studying with a strong Christian who could answer your questions or did you just decide for yourself that Christianity was wrong? If the latter, is that really a valid method to make a determination?

For those that had the following type of experience:

" I went to church weekly, heard the hellfire and brimstone sermons, went to Sunday school and questioned questioned & again questioned. The questions weren't taken too kindly. I was told that I was just supposed to believe and have faith. I never did."

Did you bother to find someone who would answer your questions? Is it fair to just give up searching for answers?

Most answers I've seen seem to be of the type that the person just decided Christianity was wrong. I'm wondering why these people think that's a realistic method of determining truth?

2007-06-24 13:09:06 · 21 answers · asked by Machaira 5 in Religion & Spirituality

By Christ I mean a verse in the Bible that generally would appear in red print indicating that is the words of Christ. Nothing from the Old Testament. That is not valid since Christs return negated the laws of the Old Testament which were in place for people to secure a place in heaven. So the OT won't cut it.

I'd really appreciate it if someone could give me the verse

2007-06-24 13:05:28 · 27 answers · asked by david 1 in Religion & Spirituality

I'm inclined to think that they are.

Recently, a group of Harvard University cardiologists conducted a ten year research project of 1803 heart patients and the found solid evidence that undermined the effectiveness of prayer. Their conclusion was simply that prayer didn't work. A New York Times news article of the of the study included statements like. "...patients who knew they were being prayed for had a higher rate of post-operative complications..." and, "Prayers offered by strangers had no effect on the recovery of people who were undergoing heart surgery..."

Of the millions who pray, will the weakest of believers in the power of prayer, and perhaps millions of them, be persuaded under the pressure of scientifically derived conclusions based on carefully collected data? Won't this cause more than s few people to question their faith in prayer?

Your comments and opinions are welcome, thanks.

2007-06-24 13:05:07 · 9 answers · asked by Anonymous in Religion & Spirituality

Can you please recite the 13th artcicle of faith. And nno going to lds.org!

2007-06-24 13:01:25 · 13 answers · asked by Future S 1 in Religion & Spirituality

if you dont believe in them and you think its fake, please don't answer because i respect your opinion and you should respect mine

2007-06-24 13:00:19 · 17 answers · asked by Anonymous in Mythology & Folklore

Bobby Cutts was apparently a man-whore who had women coming out of the woodwork. I think he hooked up with this Myisha Ferrell (just arrested today as an accessory to the crime) and he didn't realize how unstable she was and SHE committed the murder and he helped HER get rid of the body, but is covering up for her. I think, maybe, he might have wanted to just scare Jesse Davis into leaving him alone or agreeing not to press for child support, but he brought this Ferrell woman with him and things got out of hand. I've read reports from Ferrells neighbors that make her sound like a nutcase...Anyone agree? The man had too much to lose...he was only 30, a cop in good standing with his whole life ahead of him. I think he feels guilty that he brought this Ferrell woman into it and that it was his idea to scare Davis, so he feels its his fault anyway. They took several bottles of bleach from Ferrells apartment....what do you think?

2007-06-24 12:57:47 · 13 answers · asked by Anonymous in Other - Society & Culture

I'm not a Christian but I know that it makes Christians angry when Mormons call themselves Christians. My mother is a Christian and she says that you can't be a Christian unless you follow the teachings of Jesus the Christ and follow the Ten Commandments (or to Mormons the Ten Suggestions).

Christians believe that you should only have sex within marriage to create children while Mormons believe that you can have sex with several women. Brigham Young carried on the foundation of Mormonism after the death of Joseph Smith. Even though it was against the law to commit bigamy Mr. Young defiled the laws of the land and the laws of God by committing adultery. Mormons often try to excuse his sinful behavior by saying that at least he took care of all his women. So some good behavior makes up for a lot of sinful behavior.

Now that is why Christians don't like Mormons pretending to be Protestant Christians.

2007-06-24 12:55:47 · 22 answers · asked by Anonymous in Religion & Spirituality

how many virgin's would the world need in order that the Man;s right to sow his wild oats is falicitated

2007-06-24 12:54:37 · 25 answers · asked by free to see 2 in Religion & Spirituality

and which one of islam or christianity has much in common with judaism conerning beliefs and traditions

plz serious answers only without mocking anyone beliefs

2007-06-24 12:54:23 · 16 answers · asked by SARAH 3 in Religion & Spirituality

2007-06-24 12:52:30 · 10 answers · asked by VA LayD 2 in Other - Cultures & Groups

he or she is killed, usually by a family member. MUSLIMS----how do you explain this? And how do you explain honor killings---killing a female family member for an inproper sexual affair, or even if she is raped. If you all keep claiming your religion is not evil like we think, how do you explain all this. And please--- no "Allah knows best" or death threats towards me. That only reinforces the view that I am trying to change.

2007-06-24 12:52:23 · 13 answers · asked by Anonymous in Religion & Spirituality

2007-06-24 12:52:09 · 16 answers · asked by Daryl H 2 in Other - Society & Culture

I'm from a family that has both atheist and Christians in it. Do you have both in your family? Just curious if your family is like mine? I am a Christian but my cousin is an atheist and his mother is a Christian.

2007-06-24 12:48:12 · 11 answers · asked by dillonl1991 1 in Religion & Spirituality

I have suffered in one way or another all my life. I am 44 years old and have never known happiness for more than a few days at a time and then things always go from bad to worse. I tried to over come the longing for happiness with the joy of christ after I was saved but the longer I stayed around the church the worse that got. I no longer feel any joy inside, just empty and cold. I have ask god to send me spiritual leadership or someone to pray for me, (because I can not longer pray for my self ) or just enough hope to hang on. I get nothing, I feel nothing. I feel like this is the lfe God has given me and no matter what I do I was put on this earth to suffer. Should I stop asking and just suffer in silence?

2007-06-24 12:45:50 · 9 answers · asked by readytogiveup 1 in Religion & Spirituality

I am LDS (Mormon) and I have been reading what people are saying about Mormons. So can u please tell me what u believe Moroms believe? (if that makes sense) Maybe you could tell me what u think we believe where we are going when we die? or tell me about the Word of Wisdom? If u would like to know what we truly beleive u can email me or go to Mormon.com to find out more. Thanks!!

2007-06-24 12:44:52 · 14 answers · asked by wakeupcall 3 in Religion & Spirituality

*Ok please note that this is NOT meant to be an anti-homosexual question by any means.

Why is it that certain unhealthy practices are running rampant in the homosexual community, such as promiscuity, deviant sexual practices, and non-use of protection.

Would it be because of the homosexuality itself, or is it because of societal pressures on a homosexual?

Also, has anyone who is gay been molested as a child? I only ask because most of my gay friends have indeed been sexually abused. Does sexual abuse alter sexual orientation?

Once again, this question is not asked from any certain viewpoint, but rather as a general open question. Respect to all.

2007-06-24 12:43:47 · 17 answers · asked by Anonymous in Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, and Transgender

Like, "I could get into you."
or your c___o.

2007-06-24 12:41:50 · 4 answers · asked by topink 6 in Languages

its is spanish anybody

2007-06-24 12:39:59 · 8 answers · asked by Luvn My Hubby & Family 1 in Languages

Do you believe that everybody has an aura or an energy about them that you can recognize whether the person is here or not? Do you believe that a human can contact you or an aura from your future mate can comfort you in a non sexual manner thus giving you the feeling that you knew them before you met them?
Am I the only one experiencing this?

2007-06-24 12:39:03 · 13 answers · asked by Noree 3 in Religion & Spirituality

(this is in response to a recent question by she who's name...)

jesus was on death row, but he was innocent. in the earlier question you all went on and on about how innocent people get put on death row.

yet you support the death penalty? so this means, had you been living back then, you would have been all for jesus dying right?

2007-06-24 12:37:49 · 17 answers · asked by Anonymous in Religion & Spirituality

For the past 30 odd years I have been to a Baptist church, catholic church, non-denomination churches and the mosque. My grandmother was jehovahs withess and I also attended as a child.

I have begun to study with witnesses again and studying the bible is enlightening. However after several months of attending the kingdom hall I have become bored and to make my eight year old sit through an hour of studying the watchtower each sunday seems cruel. The songs don't move me at all. They also agressively demand a lot of my time. The hope of everlasting life is wonderful.

But what do they give back to their faithful patrons. Other churches have day care centers, help for the poor, activities other than bible study for its members, singles organizations, etc.

All i see is that theor main objective is to recruit more members. But how do you hold the interest of your new recruits should be addressed.

2007-06-24 12:35:37 · 11 answers · asked by Jazz 4 in Religion & Spirituality

I'm still torn about the issue. However, there were two times in my life that I witnessed flying objects that I could not identify. Anyone else seen anything odd?

2007-06-24 12:35:10 · 18 answers · asked by nardo 2 in Mythology & Folklore

2007-06-24 12:34:48 · 9 answers · asked by Anonymous in Mythology & Folklore

Why is it that in alot of answers I read ..................?

there are people who are accusing someone with a black picture or avatar of being white? I know this is sometimes true because it's obvious, but it's also true that white people are not the only racists. As someone from both European and African descent I am all too familiar with the fact that there are also black people who are racist and act just as hateful and childish as white racists.


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My question is very clear. I want to know why so many people accuse whites on this forum of using black avatars [which to me is an indication that alot of people think whites are the only people who do this and that whites are the only racists].

15 minutes ago

Racism comes in all colors.

2007-06-24 12:32:46 · 6 answers · asked by Anonymous in Other - Cultures & Groups

What can I do? He has been on prayer chains for the last 4 years. I am praying for his salvation and have reached a point where I understnad that I need to change my heart so that it is more important that he be saved than it is important that he come back to me (we still live together but he acts very distant and angry). The situation is a series of tragedies.....and he got mad at God and eventually gave up on Him altogether. I drew near to Christ, even though I didn't know what that meant (at the time)....and now there is a wedge between us. My husband makes fun of my need to go to church more than once a week (which is the only way I survive the many financial, physical and emotional burdens we have). I am considering a separation.....I can't just leave---even our pastor said get an agreement first because he isn't paying his bills while we are together and we could dissolve everything in a short time if I jsut leave. Thoughts? Help? Prayers???

2007-06-24 12:30:43 · 22 answers · asked by Anonymous in Religion & Spirituality

2007-06-24 12:27:45 · 24 answers · asked by What'd You Say? 6 in Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, and Transgender

Or is that an oxymoron?

2007-06-24 12:27:37 · 42 answers · asked by Anonymous in Religion & Spirituality

Aside from being old as the hills, I am aphasic, which is a communication disorder. Language is more than a small challenge to me, and I've devoted almost 15 years to recovery. The rub is that language is doggoned important to me. I am always seeking new words, new usage, new ways of saying things. Everybody probably knows this one, but to me it's new--fundamentalists are:

American Taliban

Vocal, well-financed, extreme fundamentalist Christians attempting to legislate the oppression of homosexuals, women and science at the expense of our national schools, national health and U.S. Constitution. The equation of these politically and financially powerful extreme fundamentalist Christians with the Afgani Taliban --violent extreme fundamentalist Muslims-- emphasizes the false patriotism of these American zealots.

(from Urban Dictionary)

2007-06-24 12:26:49 · 9 answers · asked by Anonymous in Religion & Spirituality

2007-06-24 12:26:13 · 6 answers · asked by babegirl_73 1 in Other - Cultures & Groups