Society & Culture - 26 June 2007

I'm just having trouble wrapping my mind around the Christian Republican stance that it is better to throw unwanted Embryos in the trash can, as opposed to using them for stem cell research. Anyone care to elaborate?

2007-06-26 16:42:27 · 6 answers · asked by Anonymous in Religion & Spirituality

I heard it's kind of like giving someone a bad vibe. Is that true?

2007-06-26 16:41:31 · 6 answers · asked by Warren 3 in Mythology & Folklore

who gets sicknesses in the world?

2007-06-26 16:41:17 · 9 answers · asked by Look! 1 in Religion & Spirituality

2007-06-26 16:39:40 · 7 answers · asked by Anonymous in Religion & Spirituality

as he thinks that too much exposure to reality will turn me against him anyways what have i missed tonight?

2007-06-26 16:35:37 · 5 answers · asked by Anonymous in Religion & Spirituality

I was researching some organizations such as Jews For Jesus, when I came across some information suggesting that Roman Catholics believe that Jews already have a covenant with God that they can follow, and do not require conversion to Christianity in order to be saved.

I realise that Jews For Jesus is a highly controversial organization with a mandate that is equally contentious. In looking them up, I found this entry at wikipedia that contains quotes from major Roman Catholic leaders. Here's the link:

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Jews_for_jesus#Christian_opposition_to_Jews_for_Jesus_and_to_efforts_to_evangelize_Jews

What do you think? Do Roman Catholics believe in Dual Covenant Theology? I think it’s a fascinating subject. I'm not saying that I do (or do not) believe it. But I think that if the people of one non-Christian faith can be saved through their own agreement with God, then so can others.

What do you think?

2007-06-26 16:35:03 · 9 answers · asked by Zezo Zeze Zadfrack 1 in Religion & Spirituality

2007-06-26 16:33:45 · 3 answers · asked by Dale B 1 in Religion & Spirituality

450 feet x 75 feet just isn't big enough to carry two of every species, Noah and his extended family, plus food and fresh water enough for all for forty days and nights (?).
Unfortunately for you believers the scribes gave the dimensions of the Ark...and they're not even close. Just look at the African species alone. It would have taken 20 arks, and crews, or more just to carry them.

And what about the dinosaurs?
North & South American species?
Australian?
Asian?
And how did arctic and equatorial creatures survive together?

Just distributing the fodder, meat and water would have been more than a hundred men could do in a day.

I mean really people, doesn't this give you a clue?

2007-06-26 16:33:33 · 17 answers · asked by Anonymous in Religion & Spirituality

I consider myself a christian. I believe that Jesus is the "son" of God, or rather the essence of God. I believe in compassion and selflesness. I accept the fact that I am not perfect and that I sin but I also accept the fact that change is possible and necessary in order for me to "evolve" as a human being.

I dont believe that Jesus saved us from damnation but rather from ignorance. I believe that parts of the old testament were written by jewish priests in order to unite and control the israelites. And therefore should not be taken as the word of God.

I believe that people should not worship a book or be completely guided by one. Specially when it teaches hate and senseless violence as it did for the ancient israelites.

But I do believe that God is in everyone of us and that the purpose of life is to awaken to that truth and by doing so, become as perfect as our inner essence.

I believe that by practicing limitless compassion we will realize the Truth!

2007-06-26 16:27:45 · 33 answers · asked by ANyone but you 2 in Religion & Spirituality

2007-06-26 16:26:49 · 16 answers · asked by JesusismyLight 1 in Religion & Spirituality

WOW!! That's one of the quicker ones. The question WAS - "Is your head having a fine time up your ars*, too?" Because I wanna know, really. Just an answer, please. No reason to report it. I'm' safe, y'all, thanks. Had a colonic earlier this morning and they're hoping to have my head out of there by early next week.

2007-06-26 16:26:41 · 25 answers · asked by Anonymous in Religion & Spirituality

Mars is extremely close to planet earth. The two planets are vastly different in our solar system. One planet is teeming with all kinds of life and the other planet is totally void of life.

The Earth at one time was without form and void just like the planet Mars until a special creation commenced on planet earth by a Creator and master designer. Their is not even one tangible shred of evidence that any life has evolved on Mars. None! Earth on the other hand is teeming with all kinds of intelligent life because of a Creator who put it all together on this one planet. The Earth is not a fluke or blind chance. God created certain planets for reasons other than to harbor life.Mars is a prime example. Evolution in a trillion years will not produce life on any dead planet regardless as to how close it is to the earth and our sun. God declared his special creative acts for planet earth in Genesis 1:1. He spoke the word and it was done. God is Creator.

Have faith dear friends in God

2007-06-26 16:25:55 · 14 answers · asked by Anonymous in Religion & Spirituality

I know of a child that has some of the most phenomanal characteristics that it is unreal. No, one can really explain except for this child is evil. I never seen a child that has the capability of plotting and planning events to turn out a certain way. This child is privledged and lives in a beautiful environment. This child's siblings and other children within the house are very normal. It is almos to the point this child is obsessively possessive and is willing to go out at all cost to get what this child wants. This child has even caused injury to other children and will deny of any wrong doing. I have witnessed this child repeatedly expelled from schools and common children social gatherings. The child's school teacher is afraid and the principal is getting less tolerant. Example: This particular child did not get what she wanted while in day care; So this child banged herself against the wall and blamed the care provider if she didn't get what she wanted; she was ousted.

2007-06-26 16:24:48 · 11 answers · asked by Anonymous in Religion & Spirituality

I was reading in the Bible (the Old Testament) that it is wrong to eat pork. Since then I have not eaten any pork products. Many fellow Christians tell me that it is okay because we dont go by the Old Testament. Can someone tell me if it is okay and where it says in the New Testament. Thanks!

2007-06-26 16:24:37 · 22 answers · asked by itln_stln728 1 in Religion & Spirituality

The biblical one, God coming to destroy those who aren't his people, restore the earth, etc. Most things point to now being the time, but time is relative, is there a chance you think it can drag out another....30, 50, 100 years? Maybe even more?

2007-06-26 16:21:44 · 16 answers · asked by Anonymous in Religion & Spirituality

Have you lost faith in marriage?

Have you ever felt that you'll never going to settle down again...not after what you've been through...

Is it hard to find the one that will love you for who you are and accept your children as their own?

Let alone romance? is it obtainable?

Just wanna know what's your opinion..feel free to share your experience and i'll tell you mine and why i feel this way...

2007-06-26 16:20:27 · 6 answers · asked by ladyjane 2 in Other - Society & Culture

Expenses are always going up, but the mormon church just cut the amount of money the missionaries recieve.

2007-06-26 16:19:07 · 17 answers · asked by Anonymous in Religion & Spirituality

ambience these days? I usually have to bring a little flashlight to see.

2007-06-26 16:18:16 · 13 answers · asked by Anonymous in Senior Citizens

Gosh I only asked if there was such a thing as athiest hypocrisy... Touchy athiests in the house tonight?

2007-06-26 16:18:00 · 15 answers · asked by AlleycatJo 5 in Religion & Spirituality

our being, existence, the material world atoms molecules sup atomic particles....how do you think all this stuff got here, isnt it amazing? i mean if god did make it who made him yada yada yada,,,what are your speculations on this mystery we all live in?

2007-06-26 16:17:49 · 26 answers · asked by NONAME 1 in Religion & Spirituality

2007-06-26 16:17:40 · 2 answers · asked by gordon s 1 in Other - Society & Culture

It would cost $400 to fly in for the party and everyone else is within driving distance.

2007-06-26 16:17:15 · 7 answers · asked by Anonymous in Etiquette

I want to know your opionions and stories if you have any..thanks!

2007-06-26 16:17:07 · 24 answers · asked by ♥Lucy♥ 1 in Religion & Spirituality

This is only for Christians that believe that you will go to hell if you are not a Christian.

I am not a Christian so forgive my ignorance, but if someone were to hypothetically go their entire life without committing a single sin, would they be allowed into heaven even if they weren't a Christian?

It is my understanding that no unclean thing can get into heaven, but if someone was free of sin because they never committed any, would they be allowed in?

Once again, I know this would never happen, I'm just trying to learn what you believe.

Thank you for your answers.

2007-06-26 16:16:33 · 31 answers · asked by Steve A 2 in Religion & Spirituality

You kind of have to feel sorry for those poor bastards riding around in 110 degree weather in long pants, shirt and tie.

2007-06-26 16:15:07 · 17 answers · asked by Anonymous in Religion & Spirituality

I’m doing a survey on current church of Christ members, especially those who were originally members of a denomination (e.g. Catholic, Baptist, Pentecostal, and etc.). What and who convinced you that you should be added to the Lord’s Church (Matthew 16:18, Acts 2:47) or to become a Christian? Please provide detailed answers. I am hoping that the results from this survey will help develop methods that will improve outreach efforts to bring souls to Christ; especially those who are involved in denominationalism.

2007-06-26 16:12:54 · 18 answers · asked by Research Person 1 in Religion & Spirituality

Did Jesus ever exist? Can anyone prove it? Honest answers only please.

2007-06-26 16:12:02 · 33 answers · asked by Bry B 1 in Religion & Spirituality

It's strange, in America if you tell someone you're a Buddhist, Hindu, Wikkan, or Satanist, they laugh at your naive beliefs, why are these religions shunned while others (Christianity, Judaism, Islam) aren't?

2007-06-26 16:05:43 · 22 answers · asked by Vito1964 7 in Religion & Spirituality

He seems like a really nice guy in South Park, but a tad bit gay.

2007-06-26 16:03:57 · 29 answers · asked by Anonymous in Religion & Spirituality

Is it the chocolate chips, or the nuts?

2007-06-26 16:03:18 · 18 answers · asked by Anonymous in Religion & Spirituality