Society & Culture - 5 July 2007

Where did the second woman come from? God created eve. Adam and Eve had Cain and Abel. Then they had Seth (right?) Somehow both Cain and Seth managed to get married? I may have a few details wrong in my story but my point is where did the second woman come from?

2007-07-05 05:04:00 · 20 answers · asked by dougness86 4 in Religion & Spirituality

Do you ever think twice about answering a spiritual or relious question for fear of over powering the other person? Have you considered the fact that other people are at the very begining of their spiritual journey and these statements can come across as full on and preachy, possibly putting people off? Has anyone else found this? Constructive feedback puleease!!

2007-07-05 05:02:54 · 11 answers · asked by Anonymous in Religion & Spirituality

Does this seem a stupid thing to do to you?

Even Iran leaders thinks this is funny?

2007-07-05 05:01:41 · 13 answers · asked by t_a_m_i_l 6 in Religion & Spirituality

2007-07-05 04:58:20 · 18 answers · asked by Anonymous in Religion & Spirituality

I was horrified a short while ago when someone's answer included a dictionary definition of atheism that contained a reference of "immorality".

Needless to say I found the suggestion quite offensive.

So looking up some dictionaries on the net, I could find only one that included such a reference. Number 7 on the attached link.

http://www.onelook.com/?w=atheism&ls=a

How can any organisation take it upon themselves to redefine a word in such a way?

Don't atheists have a right to be offended by such a thing being included in a dictionary of all things?

2007-07-05 04:57:46 · 15 answers · asked by Anonymous in Religion & Spirituality

Most people feel it's pompous or egotistical to refer to themselves as experts, but clearly the world is FULL of experts (except in Washington D.C.)

I like to think each of us has expertise in some area, and I think answering this should be a reminder of your self-worth.

2007-07-05 04:57:31 · 12 answers · asked by Anonymous in Religion & Spirituality

Spiritual or worldly?

2007-07-05 04:56:39 · 18 answers · asked by anil m 6 in Religion & Spirituality

1 Peter 3:15"..always be ready to give a defense to anyone who asks you a reason for the hope that is in you......"

Should we take the time to prepare for the next time a Jehovah's Witness comes to our door, to minister TRUTH to them?

freeminds.org.....watchman society....Walter Martin's book, "Kingdom of the Cults".....Wouldn't it Be awesome to see someone come to saving grace at your front door?

2007-07-05 04:55:43 · 18 answers · asked by Anonymous in Religion & Spirituality

2007-07-05 04:54:04 · 4 answers · asked by Anonymous in Religion & Spirituality

I keep hearing about all the violence in the sympony and I'm truly amazed. Normally you would never think of the symphony as a place for violence, that would be more associated with a rock concert.

2007-07-05 04:53:43 · 6 answers · asked by Jameskan Video 5 in Religion & Spirituality

2007-07-05 04:53:01 · 13 answers · asked by Anonymous in Religion & Spirituality

2007-07-05 04:52:41 · 11 answers · asked by Calchas 3 in Religion & Spirituality

2007-07-05 04:52:19 · 19 answers · asked by ? 3 in Religion & Spirituality

2007-07-05 04:51:24 · 9 answers · asked by Calchas 3 in Religion & Spirituality

I don't, I'm an atheist, and the idea of an omnipotent being strikes me as absurd. But hey, I'm an open-minded guy, so feel free to share with me your views and ideas, and where they differ from the usual religious thinkings, if indeed they do.

2007-07-05 04:49:18 · 33 answers · asked by Joker 3 in Religion & Spirituality

Finally make it up there? Do we have the option to just leave? Where else would we go? Don't say hell either. Don't say "why wouldn't we like heaven?" Is there an in-between where we can go?

2007-07-05 04:47:32 · 16 answers · asked by Anonymous in Religion & Spirituality

This is an argument I had with someone recently and I want to hear what you all think.

The lack of attraction is only in physical/sexual aspects and has nothing to do with friendship/professional relationships. This is only dealing with romantic relationships, so please keep comments relevant!

Thanks

2007-07-05 04:47:25 · 9 answers · asked by Jonaskizal 2 in Other - Society & Culture

Why aren't people educated in school about sex, birth control and pregnancy etc? It astonishes me how few people know about this stuff particularly on YA. A moment ago a woman asked could she be pregnant even though her boyfriend 'pulls out'. I thought everyone had the common sense to know that doesn't work.

Are religious groups in America stopping schools from educating their students? Or are the schools not doing their job?

2007-07-05 04:47:16 · 6 answers · asked by Badtemper 3 in Other - Society & Culture

My mother in law was great until we got married. The next day everything changed. She had an event planned with all the groomsmen and I was not invited (the day after my wedding). That is where it all started. She plans every vacation day my family has, She calls me to thank me for gifts I buy my husband, she has stollen some of our wedding presents, she went through my boxes after we got married and took some of the stuff, and she refuses to call or write me by my name. I kept my last name when we got married. I did not know that it was going to be that big of a deal. I just wanted to keep my fathers name. She has sent me checks for my birthday in a differnet name and I am sure you know I cannot cash them. She sends Christmas presents and tells people my name is different than it is. I have been letting this go for years. I am just sick of dealing with the entire matter. I use to be able to let it go, but it has just gotten too much. She isn't respecting me and I am not respecting myself for just taking it. How do I stop it?

2007-07-05 04:46:44 · 16 answers · asked by Kelly790 1 in Etiquette

2007-07-05 04:44:56 · 22 answers · asked by Anonymous in Religion & Spirituality

I am a Christian, however, I have sensed for many years now, that for many Christians the Bible itself had become an "idol."
Believing the LITERAL words of the Bible over very strong scientific evidence. I believe that if it can be scientifically proven, it must have come from God. Yet, most Christians I talk to cannot grasp this.

Scholars have found many mis-translations and errors in the Bible over the years. Why are so many Christians putting more faith in a human crafted book than they are in the God that the book is about?

"Thou shalt have no other gods before me."
"Thou shalt not worship false idols." ...including the Bible itself.

Now, I know many of you other Christians are going to really argue with me, but you also need to take a good long look at yourself and examine whether you have been "worshiping" a book.

2007-07-05 04:44:30 · 17 answers · asked by Aaron H 3 in Religion & Spirituality

He faces three felony drug possession charges and one misdemeanor possession charge.

http://www.cnn.com/2007/POLITICS/07/05/gore.son.arrest/index.html

2007-07-05 04:43:21 · 4 answers · asked by Unknown 3 in Other - Society & Culture

Let me preface by saying that you do not need to be defensive, I am not trying to disprove your beliefs (as I myself am an athiest), I am simply curious about other's opinions on the subject. Let me also say that, christians need not preach here. You are not going to change how I believe.

If you believe that both animals and humans have souls, you don't need to answer.

Do you believe in souls? If not, how do you explain what makes a form made up of muscle, bones, and skin become alive (move, think, breathe, etc)?

If you do believe that we have souls, do you believe that animals have souls as well? If not, how do you explain their existance? Do you believe they have a different type of soul, or do you believe they function completely differently?

Details please.

2007-07-05 04:42:52 · 38 answers · asked by trippystemny 4 in Religion & Spirituality

..there is a *cause* for everything?

eg
- apple falls - cause:gravity
- you and me - cause:conception
- rivers - cause:rain falls at source
- painting - cause: artist
- car - cause:someone assembled it

...and so on.

So what caused the universe to come into being?

Forget the label for the moment - 'God', 'Intelligent Being', 'Creator', 'Higher Power', 'Nature', etc - but there must be a *first cause*, isn't it?

So what caused the universe to come into being?

Answering that 'the Big Bang', 'nobody knows', 'doesn't matter to know', 'give me proof of a God' - isn't an answer, please.

The question is - Atheists, so what caused the universe to come into being?

2007-07-05 04:42:48 · 23 answers · asked by autumnleaves 3 in Religion & Spirituality

I used to work with a Jahova's Witness and he informed me that he wasn't allowed to vote, because of religious reasons. He also said that he couldn't serve in the Military, nor say the Pledge of Allegience. Where I respect everyone's right to freedom of worship, I have a hard time understanding this certain religious practice. What happened during the draft in WWI, WWII, Korea, and Viet Nam? Did they get free reject slip simply because they were Jahova's Witnesses? Please help and I need serious answers, if you know the real reason. And please remember, I am not asking this because of any prejudicial reasons, I really want to know the truth as to why they aren't allowed by their strict religious beliefs to partake in any of these Very Patriotic Practices. Thanks.

2007-07-05 04:42:15 · 10 answers · asked by dougie 2 in Religion & Spirituality

The flying spaghetti monster created us all, bow down and worship fools!

2007-07-05 04:38:23 · 22 answers · asked by Anonymous in Religion & Spirituality

Honestly, you never point out the fact that amputees heal, they just don't regrow their limbs--they aren't running around with blood gushing from a severed forearm, the flesh heals--healing and restoring are two different things--and yet whenever the question gets asked you idiotically respond with "they aren't praying hard enough, sin free will" or any of the other insipid platitudes you all have rote-memorized and rattle off without pausing to THINK

2007-07-05 04:37:46 · 17 answers · asked by Anonymous in Religion & Spirituality

Believers, have you had a situation where Jesus came through for you?

I have been trapped in sin over the last 18 months with a temptress from Korea. A lot of women don't understand the vice like grip they have on a man's libido and heart!

Obviously this hasn't been the best scenario, and has put a tremendous and unfair strain on myself and my marriage. My wife didn't understand that I accepted Jesus Christ into my life five years ago and everything I do in life is basically as a portal for Jesus. So if I was having an affair, it was sanctioned.

Of course it was tough on me! I hate sinning, and felt the burden everyday of carrying two relationships on at once. However, it was out of my control and I had to do what God naturally wanted me to do, which was to have children and give the word of our Lord to the masses.

This weekend, my girlfriends got notice that her work Visa will expire and she is going back to Korea unless I help her file an extension. I've told her I will, but secretely I am not going to. It's time for her to leave, and Jesus has delivered me from this situation!

2007-07-05 04:37:08 · 31 answers · asked by Anonymous in Religion & Spirituality

When I studied the Bible in Latin (not the only time I studied it, but this was in the context of a Roman history course) I was told that certain books were Pauline epistles and the author of them who called himself *I* was PAUL.

Twice today I've seen Christians (well, alleged Christians) call the I in the epistles (letters) JESUS.

Was changing the name of, say, Romans, from Paul's Epistle (letter) to the Romans to Romans responsible for this confusion of authorship?

2007-07-05 04:36:40 · 3 answers · asked by LabGrrl 7 in Religion & Spirituality

2007-07-05 04:34:37 · 5 answers · asked by Anonymous in Religion & Spirituality