Society & Culture - 5 July 2007

My parents wont allow me 2 sleep over at my friends houses because they think there are spiritual implications...has anyone else ever heard of this??

2007-07-05 10:33:27 · 31 answers · asked by Anonymous in Religion & Spirituality

just wondering how they substantiate their hypocritical beliefs?

2007-07-05 10:33:14 · 10 answers · asked by Bubbles 4 in Religion & Spirituality

Is there such a thing of a website that can steal your soul, or that has warnings about "caution, proceed at your own risk?" because something bad or evil can happen to you. What do you think?

2007-07-05 10:33:01 · 11 answers · asked by Lina3 1 in Mythology & Folklore

Hello! For those who don't know me, I'm a Christian...but I'm VERY interested in understanding other perspectives better. Right now, I'm working on purchasing books that counter intelligent design. So far I've gotten books by Carl Sagan, I'm rereading Origin of Species (which I own a 1927 edition of), and I'm ordering The God Delusion. I'm also considering Letter to a Christian Nation by Sam Harris.
Can you guys give me a list of books to consider? I can't promise I'll buy ALL of them right this moment, but I am buying a few.
I'd really appreciate a comprehensive list.
And for any Christians who might peek in here, this question can work for you, too. If you know of books that counter the ones the atheists list, I'd appreciate those too.
Thanks in advance!

2007-07-05 10:32:40 · 28 answers · asked by The_Cricket: Thinking Pink! 7 in Religion & Spirituality

if your child becomes an atheist or believes in another religion, will you tell them they are going to hell? can you still love them unconditionally?

2007-07-05 10:32:30 · 7 answers · asked by karen s 4 in Religion & Spirituality

if that is the case then whats judgemtn day about, whats resurrection day abt in Christianity, do the Muslims believe the soul waits then one is judged either to go Heaven/hell when judgement day comes?

2007-07-05 10:30:25 · 13 answers · asked by Anonymous in Religion & Spirituality

Snowball earth, evolution, mass extinction, our moon being a collision then our companion, and it was once closer to earth and is still moving away, but keeps us tilted and steady, molton iron core that gives us a magnetic field, and has and still does move continents and shapes ocean currents. Come on folks.

2007-07-05 10:29:28 · 6 answers · asked by wakemovement 3 in Religion & Spirituality

I am a Christian now although I was brought up Catholic
well..more like forced
anyhow
why can't catholic priests get married? it wasn't like that before was it?
And why do I have to go to confession when it's not like the priests are any better than me. I thought it said that everyone was a sinner so what gives the priest the right to be trusted? And why are there altars people keep telling me that I have to worship this big statue of Jesus and Virgin Mary

2007-07-05 10:27:29 · 26 answers · asked by Yuri ^_^ 5 in Religion & Spirituality

In the comics and movies, there are superheros that are strong, that can fly, that can swim, that can turn into animals, that have esp, that can leap tall buildings in a single bound. But why is there no superhero with superhuman intelligence? Is it because our society does not value intelligence? Is it because writers are not smart or cleaver enough to write a story in which some character uses intelligence to solve a problem? Or is there such a superhero that I don't know about?

2007-07-05 10:25:40 · 5 answers · asked by Jeffrey K 7 in Other - Society & Culture

In the comics and movies, there are superheros that are strong, that can fly, that can swim, that can turn into animals, that have esp, that can leap tall buildings in a single bound. But why is there no superhero with superhuman intelligence? Is it because our society does not value intelligence? Is it because writers are not smart or cleaver enough to write a story in which some character uses intelligence to solve a problem? Or is there such a superhero that I don't know about?

2007-07-05 10:24:47 · 11 answers · asked by Jeffrey K 7 in Mythology & Folklore

I mean i know this a legend/myth, the wadering Jew who was condemened by Jesus to stay in this Earth till his second coming, but does anyone know who has claimd to be this Wandering Jew during the centuries, any brief info on this wud be great, thanks..

2007-07-05 10:23:51 · 14 answers · asked by Anonymous in Religion & Spirituality

I live in the UK. I'm 50 in a couple of weeks and I want my free bus pass and free meals on wheels now, while I am still young enough to enjoy them. (For our friends across the pond, OAP stands for Old Aged Pensioner)

2007-07-05 10:22:52 · 27 answers · asked by kitty 5 in Senior Citizens

Jewish, Muslim, or Christian

2007-07-05 10:20:54 · 39 answers · asked by Anonymous in Religion & Spirituality

If anyone is going to take you R+S Christians seriously, you're going to have to stop posting answers like that.

2007-07-05 10:20:34 · 19 answers · asked by Anonymous in Religion & Spirituality

It's mostly "science & logic" type atheists going at it with lunatic fringe fundamentalists. Am I the only person who gets bored with all this back and forth on idiocies like "creationism"? I had expected it to be dominated by religious minoritities. Rather colorful. All kinds of exotic belief systems. This is like listening to a 14-year-old science buff bicker with a 14-year-old Bible thumper. There are intelligent questions,but they're awfully hard to find. Is anyone else disturbed by this atheist-fundie domination? I've seen a few postings by pagans and Wiccans but not a lot and anyway there is more variety to our category topic than even that. Opinions? Please be courteous.

2007-07-05 10:20:28 · 16 answers · asked by Anonymous in Religion & Spirituality

to earth, mankind, there is no GOD are these the ones we will have to worry about trying to break in our homes steal our stock pile of water, bibles, food, because they have not prepared themselves spritually, emotionally and have no survival gear of any thing, because they just sit back saying NO
NO NO to everything that has to do with GOD or end of days, oor devastating climate crisis?

2007-07-05 10:19:33 · 18 answers · asked by Anonymous in Religion & Spirituality

I'm at work and I need something to entertain me. I have been to tons and tons of scary websites but, not one has ever stucked to my head or even scared me. I need something beyond scary. Whats the scariest website you have been to?????

2007-07-05 10:18:25 · 19 answers · asked by Lina3 1 in Mythology & Folklore

I know the obvios answer is, "NO, not if he's straight". If a straight male see a totally hot male...would he get turned on? what if he tries to get turned on?

Can he force himself to get turned on by a another man...even if its not part of him. Or would he never get erected for another male?

2007-07-05 10:16:45 · 23 answers · asked by Anthony L 3 in Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, and Transgender

Do you always wear them? Does it start when you are baptized or married or what? Do they have to be the closest thing to your body... I didn't think so because then a girl would have a lot of trouble wearing a bra...don't have to answer this one because it is personal? And also, what do they symbolize?

2007-07-05 10:16:32 · 9 answers · asked by Anonymous in Religion & Spirituality

ALL religious writings have male authorship, deny that please. Just ask any woman in Bahgdad'

2007-07-05 10:16:23 · 3 answers · asked by wakemovement 3 in Religion & Spirituality

2007-07-05 10:15:58 · 37 answers · asked by ? 1 in Religion & Spirituality

Always wondered, i mean, Elizabeth is known as Queen Elizabeth. So why isn't Prince Charles known as King Charles. Why is he still a prince?

2007-07-05 10:15:45 · 63 answers · asked by Anonymous in Royalty

Who would you go into the Underworld for?

2007-07-05 10:15:39 · 7 answers · asked by jenesuispasunnombre 6 in Mythology & Folklore

If someone burns a flag in protest, is it more a form of blatant shock and aggression? Or is it a form of expression, letting people know they disagree with the country's present status? And thus be "protected" as a form of expression? I can see both sides and am interested in gaining some other people's opinions. Please be open minded about the question, I'm not trying to offend anyone :)

2007-07-05 10:15:08 · 7 answers · asked by Dani 2 in Other - Society & Culture

2007-07-05 10:14:49 · 6 answers · asked by Dutchess V 1 in Other - Society & Culture

Innocent children and animals to die of cancer, tumors, etc. I mean what do dogs or cats do that they deserve to die horrible deaths? Or infants coming out mutated? Are you telling me God lets this happen for a reason? And what reason would that be? What's his purpose?

2007-07-05 10:13:35 · 27 answers · asked by Anonymous in Religion & Spirituality

Ok,so here's what happened: Back in December I had this car accident in which my car got totaled & my mom is convinced that this happened because I don't read the Bible or pray as much as I should & because one day I didn't go to Bible study because I had some homework to finish, & since I'd decided not to go, I stayed a little while after I got off work at my college to talk to my friend (future boyfriend), plus I wasn't really ready to come home yet & I like to socialize a bit after I get off work. Also, when I started driving I didn't go to Bible study as much because most of the time I just wanted to stay home & relax, & she thinks this is also a reason why my car got wrecked. So, I ended up getting another car like a month ago & I just had another accident (not too bad) yesterday. Now she's saying that if I had prayed & read more, this wouldn't have happened. I dont know what she's trying to say, but it almost sounds as if shes saying bad things wont happen just because you do tha

2007-07-05 10:13:13 · 30 answers · asked by MelloYello 5 in Religion & Spirituality

I mean I understand that God says that were not to hate anybody but this is like different...

someone explain this to me, like and I do not get it how anyone would wanna be a satanist or whatever its called (no offense) it does nothing good for the world.

2007-07-05 10:12:10 · 22 answers · asked by Anonymous in Religion & Spirituality

Hell is not some vacation place. The Bible describes it like this: pain, sarrow, lonelyness, torment, gnashing of teeth, crying and weeping, A fire that is unquenchable.

2007-07-05 10:11:49 · 46 answers · asked by Dark Angel 3 in Religion & Spirituality

If we were made in the Image and likeness of God than God is an UNDERACHIEVER!

2007-07-05 10:10:15 · 8 answers · asked by wakemovement 3 in Religion & Spirituality