Society & Culture - 28 June 2007

Someone else had mentioned this idea earlier in one of their answers. The more people you recruit the greater your reward in heaven?

How many until you can get a new laptop or better yet... a new RV?

2007-06-28 16:42:09 · 13 answers · asked by Jadochop 6 in Religion & Spirituality

2007-06-28 16:42:03 · 13 answers · asked by phires 1 in Religion & Spirituality

I'm looking for a verse from New Testament to read at my friend's wedding. I'm not very religious but respect her views, so I'm trying to find something that we can both comprise on. Something about love or marriage that is not overly religious and does not have references to "faithfully submitting", comparing church and Jesus to various things in the relationship, etc. Any ideas would be greatly appreciated!

Here are the ones I suggested that were voted down by the bride:
I Corinthians 13 - apparently everybody picks that one so she wants something different
Mark 10:6-9 - too close to the Old Testament reading they chose
1 Corinthians 16:14 - too short

2007-06-28 16:41:23 · 3 answers · asked by ketchuplover2005 1 in Religion & Spirituality

Who is more excited for the rapture when all the fundamentalists and evangelicals float away?

2007-06-28 16:40:53 · 13 answers · asked by Anonymous in Religion & Spirituality

2007-06-28 16:40:11 · 21 answers · asked by Lost. at. Sea. 7 in Religion & Spirituality

Leviticus 26:22, 29
Deuteronomy 28:53
Jeremiah 19:9
Lamentations 2:20, 4:10
2 Kings 6:28-29, 33
Malachi 2:3
Psalms 137:9
Isaiah 49:26
2 Kings 2:23-24
2 Samuel 12:1, 19
Psalms 137:9
Isaiah 13:16 Hosea 9:16
Hosea 9:16
Isaiah 14:21

2007-06-28 16:39:46 · 19 answers · asked by sammie jane 1 in Religion & Spirituality

Do you feel lost not knowing what to believe? Have you been raised/tried out other religions but still have not found the one in which you belong?

2007-06-28 16:37:02 · 25 answers · asked by Anonymous in Religion & Spirituality

It's mind-boggling to me how God has existed eternally and decided to just create us. I mean, if a man created a world with living beings, and told these beings that they were to worship him, and follow his commands, would you have respect for this man? So I've been told, the human mind simply isn't capable of resulting in a conclusion to questions such as "why are we here"...but frankly sometimes I just get angry with God and interpret him as a being on a power trip. Have you ever had questions like this? Have you come to a resolution? Have you chosen to simply ignore them?

2007-06-28 16:36:48 · 10 answers · asked by Anonymous in Religion & Spirituality

He destroyed New Orleans becasue of the sin there right? He sent the Tsunami to desrtoy heathens right. And he gives sinners cancer and herpes. Isn't that a good reason to beilive?

P.S. I've just heard so much crap about how natural disasters are a sign from god, then isn't cancer and disease his way of punishing people and why did he give grandma cancer, she was nice.

j/k

2007-06-28 16:34:25 · 29 answers · asked by whajd 3 in Religion & Spirituality

I am curious about the Ouija Board and the paranormal. I decided to give a try but before I do that, I need to clear up some things.

1. What are the dangers of the board?
2. What questions should I NOT ask?
3. What should I NOT do at the start, middle, and end of the session?
4. Are the spirits more friendly or evil?
5.What manners should I display at the start, middle, and end of the session?
6. Is it best to do the session alone or with a friend?
7. At what time is it best to do the session?
8. What setting should I create in the room? Can I allow a bible?
9. What is the best way to destroy the the board?
10. If possible please explain an encounter that you or your friend has during the Ouija Board.

Thanks!

2007-06-28 16:33:45 · 18 answers · asked by sameperson247 2 in Mythology & Folklore

I like deat.h metal. My mum thinks its evil. How do I convince her its not?
Okay admittadly, some of it is evil, but the music in question wasnt. The music in question wa sthe "Dunkin hills Coffe Jingle" from dethklok. Just a funny song.
Do you folks like coffee?
Real coffee from the hills of Columbia?
The Duncan Hills will wake you, from a thousand deaths,
a cup of blackened blood, (die die), your dying for a cup!
Guatemalan Blend, Ethiopian, French Vanilla Roast,
(die die), your dying for a cup.
Prepare for ultimate flavor, your gonna get some NOW!
And scrrream for youre crrrream.
Duncan Hills Duncan Hills Duncan Hills COFFEE!!!

Innocent right?

2007-06-28 16:33:41 · 16 answers · asked by goatman 5 in Religion & Spirituality

How is denying same-sex couples the legal right to marry any different than when they used to deny that same right to interracial couples, and thus an utter violation of civil rights?

2007-06-28 16:33:12 · 22 answers · asked by Sarah 2 in Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, and Transgender

I was depressed when me mum died and I was so down I cheated on my partener for no reason!

Its a clusterjunk and I cant stand it now I have to tell and now I have to lose my partener after losing my mom!

I dont know whats happened!

2007-06-28 16:32:46 · 8 answers · asked by girdelmican 1 in Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, and Transgender

Ever wonder if you're practicing the right religion for your beliefs, or if there's a faith out there that's really right for you? It's possible you might be compatible with more than one religion since many religions share similar takes on certain subjects. In fact, it's possible that you're more compatible with religions other than the one you believe in. I just want to know which religion you're most compatible with based on your belief system.

2007-06-28 16:32:37 · 16 answers · asked by Anonymous in Religion & Spirituality

http://www.idmr.net
I was raised all my life to believe in this scientific, metaphysical religion, but everything sounds true & makes sense, but the people who go there are hypocrites & don't practice what they preach. Also, in bible class, the people pop their gum & suck hard on their candy, making it hard for me to pay attention & concentrate. But I'm a grown woman, & everything they see me do, they always run back & tell my former foster mom & waits until she fusses at me to fall out laughing. & they always preach that you should help your bretheren out & if they don't have transportation, then offer them a ride. But if I need a ride, they tell me to go & ask my foster mom. & they laugh at me because of the way I dress & wear my hair & treat me like an outcast. & then because I have a mental disability, they look @ me like I'm crazy & think I want attention, when I don't. I want to go back to bible class, but all these issues are stopping me, & I don't wanna go to hell. Please help

2007-06-28 16:32:17 · 8 answers · asked by Anonymous in Religion & Spirituality

Less fear, less defensivness? Less fear, less anger?

2007-06-28 16:31:40 · 13 answers · asked by Valerie C 3 in Religion & Spirituality

i believe in God and all, though i'll admit i'm not a very religious person.

i dated this guy for a long time, we were each other's first loves. and then even though the relationship ended friendly, we haven't spoken in a year and a half. its painful to see him, but yet i run into him constantly ! at the store, etc. and i keep asking God to please either let me have him back in my life fully, or not at all, because the way things are right now are just too painful.

i know i must be looking at this the wrong way.
can someone please help me?

2007-06-28 16:31:00 · 10 answers · asked by Anonymous in Religion & Spirituality

...want?

2007-06-28 16:30:27 · 17 answers · asked by Anonymous in Religion & Spirituality

it fine to say that "you" would never have an abortion but what makes it okay and acceptable for one person to judge another person for having one it's a choice a personal choice and if it's not your life and it does not effect why are certain individuals so conserned. Is it really a better choice to have a baby when circumstances are bad and that child is coming into the world when it going to sufer and go through needs or is the mature choice of an adult to realize this and make the choice of not brining a life inot this world when she/he knows that is not the best decsion. And to everyone that is going to say then don't get preganant keep ur legs closed or use protection be realistic stuff happens and if everything was planned this world would then be perfect and not have closed minded people.

2007-06-28 16:28:17 · 17 answers · asked by Anonymous in Other - Society & Culture

2007-06-28 16:27:33 · 7 answers · asked by Mr. Bodhisattva 6 in Religion & Spirituality

If so, please go to the following link so we can get as many answers as we can proving and showing that muslims DO condemn it and do not support the actions of those harming innocent people. How do you feel about this?

http://answers.yahoo.com/question/index;_ylt=ArNIhmwRGIQT9WP1lxy1Fc7d7BR.?qid=20070628022919AAYRTzg&cp=2&tp=2&tnu=48#all-answers

2007-06-28 16:26:57 · 13 answers · asked by Anonymous in Religion & Spirituality

I have major hearing problems.

I used to hear perfectly well until age 20. I am now 25 years old.

I gradually lost my hearing, but I hear sounds perfectly well. At least I passed the test that they gave me recently, a test to see if I was hearing sounds. I hear the beep sounds that they gave me just fine...

My problem is: I can't hear when somone is talking, although I can hear their voices...

I would be standing next to a group of people and hear their conversation but can't read what they're saying at all... All I would hear is their voice and no words.

What can be done about this?

Hearing aid is not an option, since hearing aids increase the sound volume, which is not my issue.

I've been checking with my doctors very often lately. Wax is not my issue, either.

2007-06-28 16:26:53 · 10 answers · asked by John 2 in Religion & Spirituality

in public and nobody knows they're a guy. i would like to do this when i get older and move out. i'm only 14 right now and i love to crosdress, mostly in heels. nobody knows about it. i know my parents wouldnt support it. should i tell one ofmy friends who are girls, would they support it. if some one told you they liked to crossdress, would be supportive or not like them any more? its really stressfull not talking to anyone about it so if someone could contact me, it would be nice.

2007-06-28 16:26:40 · 12 answers · asked by Anonymous in Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, and Transgender

2007-06-28 16:26:06 · 34 answers · asked by Anonymous in Religion & Spirituality

Just wondering since he has claimed to talk to God directly.

2007-06-28 16:24:05 · 9 answers · asked by benignmalaprop 2 in Religion & Spirituality

no really how do you? i can nver do it

2007-06-28 16:23:58 · 17 answers · asked by Anonymous in Religion & Spirituality

in a bullet-proof wheel chair?

2007-06-28 16:23:57 · 11 answers · asked by Anonymous in Religion & Spirituality

Check out this website:

http://www.carm.org/bible/prophecy.htm

And let me know what you think. It talks about how there were prophecies about the crucifixion, etc written 1,000 years before Jesus was born. I have never read the Bible all the way through. I am wondering, is it proven fact that parts of the Bible were written 1,000 years before the rest of it? Or, is this just something that Christians assert? Thanks.

2007-06-28 16:23:05 · 15 answers · asked by Linz ♥ VT 4 in Religion & Spirituality

People always ask about the meaning of life. I have an answer.
The meaning of life is the experience of life. Think about it. It's pretty brill. experience changes. The meaning of life changes. Experience is sometimes good sometimes bad. The meaning of life is...etc. Experience is sometimes satisfying and sometimes confusing. The meaning...etc. Whatever your experience is, there is your meaning and whatever your meaning is there is your experience.
WOOOOOAH. Okay God squad go ahead and chime in with some psalms everybody else tell me wht you thinks

2007-06-28 16:22:59 · 12 answers · asked by Anonymous in Religion & Spirituality

I've received different reasons from Christians in three different phrasings of the question.

"You can't prove he didn't eliminate cancer".

Uh, yes I can, as people still get cancer in today's society.

"Eve's sin brought evil into the world and so we have cancer" (Pandora, anyone?)

Immediately: "Anyone who tells you Adam and Eve caused cancer doesn't know the Bible".


I realize there are a ton of denominations, but you should at least solidify how evil came to exist, that would be helpful in the brainwashing process.

2007-06-28 16:22:13 · 33 answers · asked by Anonymous in Religion & Spirituality