Society & Culture - 3 July 2007

What is the official position of The Protestant Episcopal Church in the United States of America (PECUSA) on matters pertaining to abortion and euthanasia?

Can anyone tell me this?

2007-07-03 15:40:21 · 3 answers · asked by Zezo Zeze Zadfrack 1 in Religion & Spirituality

Calvinistic Baptist
or
Arminian Baptist
?

2007-07-03 15:40:09 · 6 answers · asked by Y 1 in Religion & Spirituality

According to the Bible, we christians have to live a life that is pure and be role model for the unbelievers. People call themselves christians but you really see the qualities in those people. So we must be a model by how we talk, how we dress, and how we live our lives.

2007-07-03 15:39:59 · 19 answers · asked by dimitri 3 in Religion & Spirituality

I am just curious as to how you can put all your faith in a God you cannot see. I am not trying to be rude at all so please dont take offense to the question. I used to love God, but over the last few months I have not been able to keep my love and faith in him as I feel I have nothing to base it on. I have not see or felt his presence and there are so many bad things in this world. why would a God create sinners and force the people he should love to endure pain and suffering? I just dont understand it.

2007-07-03 15:38:39 · 43 answers · asked by Jenn ♥Cadence Jade's mum♥ 7 in Religion & Spirituality

2007-07-03 15:36:51 · 12 answers · asked by Sarge 1 in Religion & Spirituality

If you were given the choice of granting gays all the 'privileges/rights' they are demanding in America but it would mean the toppling of the US government as a result, would you find it worth the price?
Looking for honest candid answers.

2007-07-03 15:35:59 · 19 answers · asked by Anonymous in Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, and Transgender

Psalms 82: 6 I have said, Ye are gods; and all of you are children of the most High.
John 10: 34
33 The Jews answered him, saying, For a good work we stone thee not; but for blasphemy; and because that thou, being a man, makest thyself God.
34 Jesus answered them, Is it not written in your law, I said, Ye are gods?
35 If he called them gods, unto whom the word of God came, and the scripture cannot be broken;
Rom. 8: 17
17 And if children, then heirs; heirs of God, and joint-heirs with Christ; if so be that we suffer with him, that we may be also glorified together.

someone on R&S thinks this means he can become a God. how are we, as Christians, to interpret this scripture?

2007-07-03 15:32:43 · 15 answers · asked by KellyKapowski 3 in Religion & Spirituality

2007-07-03 15:31:17 · 21 answers · asked by Anonymous in Religion & Spirituality

i think i can prove there are none. please give me what appear to be contradictions i would like to study up on them.

2007-07-03 15:28:33 · 24 answers · asked by buddy 3 in Religion & Spirituality

What's your opinions?

thanks!

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2007-07-03 15:27:11 · 38 answers · asked by Anonymous in Religion & Spirituality

I have been a devout Christian all my life.My mother raised me that way, and she was raised that way. Well, recently my mother has discovered some things that she has shared with me, such as there is historical evidence that Jesus never existed, and that the Trinity was taken from Egyptian beliefs, as well as the nativity idea, and many others. If Jesus did exist, then why isn't there ANY physical evidence that he did? These are questions that have always plagued me. What about all the many contradictions that the Bible contains? I believe in God, and there is no way that I will EVER stop believing in Him, but I am curious as to if anyone else has heard these claims. Is Christianity possibly the biggest hoax in human history? Please share your perspectives and findings..serious opinions only please.

2007-07-03 15:26:30 · 20 answers · asked by ? 1 in Religion & Spirituality

my evil mom sent me to a convent in england! what do i do?!?!

2007-07-03 15:25:26 · 8 answers · asked by ~@lL!e~ 2 in Mythology & Folklore

if adam and eve and thier offspring populated the earth, how could they get around the inbreeding??? wouldn't thier grandchildren be retarded and have other health issues???

2007-07-03 15:23:59 · 17 answers · asked by grgepley 2 in Religion & Spirituality

... than shooting at tax collectors when thry try & approach my door?

2007-07-03 15:22:15 · 4 answers · asked by Anonymous in Other - Cultures & Groups

When all of the following scripture can be interpreted to mean that we can become Gods

Psalms 82: 6 I have said, Ye are gods; and all of you are children of the most High.
John 10: 34
33 The Jews answered him, saying, For a good work we stone thee not; but for blasphemy; and because that thou, being a man, makest thyself God.
34 Jesus answered them, Is it not written in your law, I said, Ye are gods?
35 If he called them gods, unto whom the word of God came, and the scripture cannot be broken;
Rom. 8: 17
17 And if children, then heirs; heirs of God, and joint-heirs with Christ; if so be that we suffer with him, that we may be also glorified together.

acording to dictionary .com hear are a couple of definations of what an heir is.
a person who inherits or is entitled to inherit the rank, title, position, etc., of another.
a person or group considered as inheriting the tradition, talent, etc., of a predecessor.
As an heir to Christ I can be a god

2007-07-03 15:21:33 · 17 answers · asked by Anonymous in Religion & Spirituality

2007-07-03 15:20:50 · 9 answers · asked by Anonymous in Religion & Spirituality

I am a teacher. If the students have promblens, they have to raise their hands and wait for my hlep. However, Some of the students aren't patient. They would keep calling my name until I help them out. In order to make them quiet , I would say "If you call my name again, I will put you to the last one. "(I will help the student who keeps calling my name as the last one )
I wonder how will you say it as an native English speaker .
If possible , please provide some examples.
Thanks in advance.

2007-07-03 15:20:39 · 31 answers · asked by Stan 2 in Languages

2007-07-03 15:18:47 · 12 answers · asked by Ticlesh 4 in Religion & Spirituality

Why do some people never seem to say "thank you'?

2007-07-03 15:18:18 · 16 answers · asked by Anonymous in Religion & Spirituality

My friends and I want to go to a graveyard tomorrow night and try and do something to "raise the spirits" or something like that, any suggestions on what to do once there?

2007-07-03 15:16:54 · 17 answers · asked by B 2 in Mythology & Folklore

I am a 24 year old light-skinned black woman, who is intelligent,very secure with myself, and a generally good and decent person. I have always wondered why it is always other races that seem to flock to me, but the majority ( not all ) of black women, 9 especially here in Missouri) are so rude, jealous, and just generally don't like me BEFORE they hear me speak 2 words. Some people tell me it's because I'm pretty, and I'm light-skinned, but that doesn't make sense, because their are so many pretty black women out there. I am always one to compliment a black woman when she looks nice, but I bet you'll hardly ever hear a young black woman compliment me. They just look me up and down like " who she think she is". Why are we so insecure, and jealous as black women, instead of loving and accepting each other? Why are so many of us hating on Halle, and Beyonce..is it because they're pretty and talented?? I'd appreciate different perspectives on this issue. Can't we just love each other?

2007-07-03 15:16:00 · 18 answers · asked by ? 1 in Other - Society & Culture

Or are they just nuts? lol

2007-07-03 15:15:08 · 15 answers · asked by s1sm00n 3 in Mythology & Folklore

and if you live in a country other than your race country
what are 1 of your likes and 1of your dislikes
about the country you are in and probably born in

2007-07-03 15:14:12 · 17 answers · asked by Anonymous in Other - Cultures & Groups

Hi Everyone!!!
I am trying to choose what my confirmation name will be and I would like it to be an athlete since I am an athlete. The only one I could find though was Sebastion and that wouldn't work seeing I'm a girl. I also couldn't find any other feminine versions of Sevastion. Any help would be greatly appreciated!!!

2007-07-03 15:13:43 · 4 answers · asked by Anonymous in Religion & Spirituality

I was thinking today that Americans tend to have the attitude that they want to help the less fortunate as long as it doesn't cause them any sort of discomfort. That's why people will just send money to a charity instead of volunteering or doing something constructive. (Which is why a large percentage of the money that charities take in ends up going towards useless things like marketing and corporate perks like luncheons and golf outings.)
That being said, I'm not perfect myself. (I know if I don't say something about myself, someone will say 'well, what are you doing?'blah blah blah) I'm not about to give you my biography, but I do my part to help people, though I could do more.
Anyway, the point I was trying to make was this - isn't the prevailing attitude in America self-indulgence? (And religious people, PLEASE don't try and act like you have the moral high ground. People of all types in this country have this same attitude.)

Or maybe I'm wrong and Paris Hilton is a goddess.

2007-07-03 15:13:34 · 27 answers · asked by Biggest Douche in the Universe 3 in Religion & Spirituality

I am trying to organize my house and would like to find a deity to work with. I know of Hestia, and other goddesses of the hearth/home, but I was wondering if there was a particular one to help with getting and keeping things organized.

Any suggestions?

2007-07-03 15:13:28 · 7 answers · asked by s1sm00n 3 in Mythology & Folklore

I'm interested in seeing the answers on this....lol.

Good luck.

2007-07-03 15:13:06 · 14 answers · asked by redglory 5 in Religion & Spirituality

NO! Well the assumption is that they are! However Arabs were either non existent in the middle East (outside the arabian peninsula) or were small migrant minorities, until the coming of islam and the arab conquest in 7th Century AD. And from this point there was no real conversions to christianity, therefor christians extant in the mid east today, are pre arab in origin, even if they speak arabic(after all nearly all scots speak english, but theyre still scots). As an Assyrian(descended from Ancient Assyrians & Babylonians, and speaking Aramaic), im tired of being labelled an arab by the media, and i know many Egyptian Copts(descended from ancient egypt), Syriacs from Syria(descended from Arameans) and Maronites(descended from Phoenicians/canaanites) from Lebanon who are also! Why does the western media assume mid eastern christians are arabs??

2007-07-03 15:13:05 · 13 answers · asked by Anonymous in Religion & Spirituality

first when i moved in in seteember i was watching TV in my room and my door opend i mean the knob tured and everything then my frien said someone poked her then the other night in the window at bout 12 at night i saw feet and no one was there HELP NO ONE BELEVES ME EXCEPT MT BFF AND I AM SCARED

2007-07-03 15:11:38 · 42 answers · asked by Anonymous in Mythology & Folklore

Recently, I have been conflicted with my life....see Previous Questions..from me...I sat down with Mike (friend) tonight..and over the course of dinner...I have come to the conclusion...That I am Gay. We talked at great Length about it. He told me "that he always suspected" that I was.

Now that you know....And that I know....I would like to apologize for lying to you in a way...by promoting myself as straight. I have always felt that me being straight was just an act so to speak....If that makes sense?

Please forgive me. Please help me to be a better gay person.

Your Friend, (I hope) Nate

2007-07-03 15:09:31 · 27 answers · asked by Anonymous in Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, and Transgender