Society & Culture - 27 June 2007

What is it about death or the threat of death and violence that shakes people and causes them to cry out humbly to God? Why does it take such extremes?

2007-06-27 04:55:26 · 15 answers · asked by Jameskan Video 5 in Religion & Spirituality

2007-06-27 04:53:33 · 20 answers · asked by G.xi 1 in Religion & Spirituality

2007-06-27 04:53:23 · 7 answers · asked by Anonymous in Religion & Spirituality

We have someone in our Bible study who is constantly using this phrase to acheive what ever they want done. This person is loveable, and kind, sincere in what they are doing. And I know that God does tell us things. In no way am I suggesting that He doesn't, but its come to the point that something has to be done. I have asked to talk with them and a meeting is scheduled between the two of us. To complicate things this person is an Elder. I have been praying, but would like to have some scripture to base my concern on. I love them and in no way would I want to hurt or offend them, nor do I want to quench what God is possibly doing in them. If you have no advice please pray that God's will is done in both of us.

2007-06-27 04:53:12 · 14 answers · asked by don_steele54 6 in Religion & Spirituality

2007-06-27 04:52:15 · 6 answers · asked by Anonymous in Religion & Spirituality

2007-06-27 04:51:34 · 1 answers · asked by Anonymous in Religion & Spirituality

or is it just reading out of context?

For all of the people that keep citing The Skeptics Annotated Bible as your source, what about the part that are Christians responses to the alledged contradictions on the same cite.

Do you feel like it is a waste of your time to read those as well, or do you actually see what they have to say.

Here is the cite to where you can read all of the responses. One of the cites has been responding to the so called contradictions for like 6 or 7 years.
http://skepticsannotatedbible.com/contra/christian.html

2007-06-27 04:50:45 · 15 answers · asked by The 2 points guy 2 in Religion & Spirituality

There seems to be quite a mix of bigots and just general run of the mill idiots on here today. Now I'll admit some of these people may really be trying to understand homosexuals but gee, some of the questions are just plain ignorant. So I find myself wondering, are these people born stupid or do they "turn" stupid at some point in their lives? Should the government be trying to make sure these people can't marry or adopt? Is there a danger that that they will turn their kids stupid at some point? What can we do to stop the idiot agenda?

Homosexuality is natural. Idiocy however, can be cured once we understand the disease.

2007-06-27 04:50:21 · 11 answers · asked by toff 6 in Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, and Transgender

I am curious because I see from my other questions and answers over time, that it seems a bunch of you out there are interested in learning. Do you do any research? Ask others? How would you like to learn? Perhaps through a Yahoo Group? Any ideas? How could we learn for the sake of learning, without judgement?

2007-06-27 04:48:52 · 15 answers · asked by nottashygirl 6 in Religion & Spirituality

2007-06-27 04:48:17 · 15 answers · asked by Anonymous in Mythology & Folklore

SomeHow I think there would be uproar!!!!

2007-06-27 04:46:25 · 16 answers · asked by Missy 2 in Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, and Transgender

When Christians simply make a blanket statement about what they think that Jesus taught (which is their duty, according to the Bible – to spread the teachings of Jesus), why do many atheists think of it as some type of a personal “threat” if you honestly don’t share the same belief? What makes you even think that a Christian must be talking to you personally, if all that he was doing is standing on the corner speaking to the crowd, or handing out pamphlets about salvation at random to everyone he sees (Or posting a general response to a general question on Y!A? Nobody knows who you are.)?

If you think that I am making this up, here is an example similar to what I see here in R&S every few days or so: http://answers.yahoo.com/question/index?qid=20070627075215AAEXkEo&r=w#QMN4Xzu6UjSTqE6FnLRC7yUFgOkAAkgQKLpakUQ3hiInNilYpo1q


Just curious. Human nature is so funny sometimes.

2007-06-27 04:46:20 · 21 answers · asked by Randy G 7 in Religion & Spirituality

2007-06-27 04:46:04 · 11 answers · asked by andy in greece 6 in Religion & Spirituality

Why only America? Doesn't the entire earth deserve to be blessed by him?

2007-06-27 04:45:52 · 15 answers · asked by Anonymous in Religion & Spirituality

i just wanna know two kinds:
FOR LOVE IN GENERAL(attract girls)
TO GET LOVE FROM SOMEONE SPECIFICALLY
actually i don´t believe 100% in this, but i think it could work
i wanna use it as some aid for myself

2007-06-27 04:45:03 · 14 answers · asked by Anonymous in Mythology & Folklore

"you're going to burn in hell".....which is rude in and of itself-- (and I agree-although I disagree that their intentions is to have you suffer in enternity--but rather their concern for you-) so how does it make you feel then if/when a Christian would say "God Bless you"? Is that offensive? (I am not talking about the Bible Banging stalkers--just the average Joe)--you know like when you sneeze.......or if they do find out you're an atheist and they tell you, I understand --but would you mind if I say a prayer for you anyway?

2007-06-27 04:44:45 · 31 answers · asked by Cherie 6 in Religion & Spirituality

...such things as forums would be nice so i could have a chat with people.

Thanks x

2007-06-27 04:44:18 · 9 answers · asked by Anonymous in Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, and Transgender

surely answering all that much gives rise to a few questions doesn't it?

2007-06-27 04:43:50 · 21 answers · asked by Anonymous in Religion & Spirituality

2007-06-27 04:42:35 · 23 answers · asked by 1saintofGod 6 in Religion & Spirituality

I've seen a lot of young people on here talking about virginity and how they want to wait to give this "precious gift" to their husbands. I have no problem with anyone doing as they please with their sex life, but when you start to hear things about pledges and their fathers giving them purity rings, it all starts to seem a little sus to me. Seriously, what kind of a father would do that?

I've also noticed another recuring trend that these same people tend to get married very young ie. 18,19, 20. There is evidence to suggest that young marriages have less of a chance of working out than older marriages. Why do so few religions recognize this?

As I said eariler, I think people should do as they please, but I would like to be able to understand the logic behind all this.

Any thoughts?

2007-06-27 04:42:07 · 12 answers · asked by Anonymous in Religion & Spirituality

My husnand and I would like to start a web site/blog about people who think the smoking ban is now way over the top!

Why can't there still be areas/rooms in pubs for smokers only (not non smokers) as we are banned from their area.

We do not have the right to choose anymore and no one has done much about it.

My husband has written numerous letter to Parliament etc but to no avail.

There are many, many more objectional things in life. People who smell, noisy badly behaved kids, food wrappers etc left everywhere and anti social behaviour.

I can understand smoking banned in restaurants and in the workplace but to have to smoke a certain distance away, even though you are outside, is going too far!

Please email me if you agree. Lyn and Graham on lyn_flame@ yahoo.co.uk

2007-06-27 04:41:15 · 23 answers · asked by Lyn E 1 in Other - Society & Culture

I was just curious that because you don't believe in God (or unsure of His existance), if you are married or are going to be married, who performes the ceremony? Do you get married in God's name? Thanks for the info.

2007-06-27 04:40:17 · 28 answers · asked by Mrs. Bear 4 in Religion & Spirituality

It is because God, in his infinate wisdom, knew that Adam was in denial of what he had done, was blaming Eve for his sin and what he had done and needed to confess and show himself vulnerable (naked) and personally responsible to God in the midst of his sin. God pursued Adam and disarmed Adam and arrested Adam with the simple question: Adam where are you. Not in what place but in what condition you are. Is this all you have obtained by eating the fruit? This mode of questioning is a gracious pursuit of God in kindness to bring about Adam’s recovery.

This is why it is important to confess to God AND/OR OTHERS our wrong doing. There is something about getting out of denial, stop blaming others, being real and speaking the truth with our own mouth that will set us free. It is a remarkable tool to recovery.

Do you agree?

2007-06-27 04:39:30 · 11 answers · asked by Kaliko 6 in Religion & Spirituality

ive been having de ja vu all my life, and im starting to get courious....
when i dream there is a verry breaf moment when i see something and then i go back to my dream, then a few says later it happenes and i remember what i saw, allso ive been seeing things in my house,ever since i can remember ive had those dreams...........help

please no sarcastic answers


thnx!!!

2007-06-27 04:38:45 · 15 answers · asked by Valentine 2 in Mythology & Folklore

When people tell you that you should be tolerant of other beliefs, how does that make you feel? I think of it as a betrayal to God to tolerate other gods, non-gods, witchcraft, etc. when the Bible instructs us Christians to shield such things. What are your thoughts?

2007-06-27 04:38:21 · 31 answers · asked by Yoda Green's Hope 3 in Religion & Spirituality

What are your impressions of Gordon Brown? -and- will he be friendly with your neighbors here in the colonies?

2007-06-27 04:37:33 · 6 answers · asked by Yowza! 2 in Other - Cultures & Groups

how can we keep terrorists out of the states

2007-06-27 04:36:37 · 12 answers · asked by Anonymous in Other - Cultures & Groups

http://answers.yahoo.com/question/index;_ylt=AvstNAQCMEVGT9KSPIWuTBsjzKIX?qid=20070407143108AAtMt0y

For example, everytime someone asks:

Does it hurt?
Am I gay?
Is it a choice?
Is it a sin?

2007-06-27 04:36:29 · 13 answers · asked by St. Tom Cruise 3 in Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, and Transgender

ive never seen it

2007-06-27 04:35:01 · 40 answers · asked by Anonymous in Religion & Spirituality

http://answers.yahoo.com/question/index;_ylt=Aqyiz_seNuYdXMk1KEyDmy_sy6IX?qid=20070627074230AAsUblN

Synopsis:

Me: Do you realize you are mostly hypocrites?

Them: Waaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaa


P.S. Peanut face, I'm not a Christian either.

2007-06-27 04:34:52 · 11 answers · asked by Creepy 3 in Religion & Spirituality