Society & Culture - 9 July 2007

I keep watching these "movies", reading blogs, about Horus, Dionysus, and other ancient gods. All claiming how similar they were to Jesus. Saying they were born around December 21, had twelve disciples, born a virgin birth, were killed, and resurrected. I have tried researching a whole lot. Only to find that I can't even begin to see how this information isn't an outright lie. I am not trying to disprove the information, or be negative to the source. It's just that it is very interesting information, and only disappointing to find that it seems to be completely made up. It bothers me, because I keep seeing it all over the internet. Did someone just lie, and everyone copycat, or is there some source that I am not finding?

2007-07-09 20:46:41 · 15 answers · asked by Joshd4 2 in Religion & Spirituality

In English, to express the love between man and woman, or btween parent and children or between siblings, or between people in genral, is the same, "LOVE".
Isn't it better communicated in Indian languages, using different words ?Are we not rich in our language and vocabulary?

2007-07-09 20:44:49 · 10 answers · asked by like m 1 in Languages

Instead of buying that new yacht, or Harley, or going on that vacation to Disney land----why not give to the homeless? Why not make a donation to cancer research? We all could do alot more. The homeless are a reminder, that we are not coming together as God's people and giving of the wealth that he has given us. They suffer because we do not share.
If you are going to blame God for all the suffering, then you should put aside your arrogance and realize that you must blame God for all the love, joy, and happiness as well.
YOur views and comments please?

2007-07-09 20:44:36 · 8 answers · asked by Anonymous in Religion & Spirituality

I came to the conclusion that god doesnt exist for a good reason, i came to this conclusion HONESTLY. Most of us are good, kind people who have done no more harm than any of you christians, so my question to you is:

Does god punish people who are kind AND honest? If not, then why?

2007-07-09 20:44:08 · 19 answers · asked by Anonymous in Religion & Spirituality

And- I hope you have a good day

2007-07-09 20:43:31 · 8 answers · asked by Anonymous in Languages

2007-07-09 20:43:26 · 11 answers · asked by jonny b 3 in Religion & Spirituality

okay so the modern day religions are called correct and blah blah blah. but they cant be proven, what about all of the greek/roman mythology and other mythologies?, who are we to say that it was not correct. we only believe in our religion because our parents told us to and it was drilled into us. Think about it, who are we to say what a real or phony religion is. tell me what you think.
the only freaking reason you even believe in a god, or angels is because you were taught it. if you lived 10,000 years ago would you be monotheistic, no, would you believe in one god and angels and all the bible stories, no!!!! romans studied gods and claimed to have found peace with their gods, so dont play that: you have to study god card on me. I am all fro you practicing your religion and will die for you right to do so, but can you see my point? do you have a retatiation?

2007-07-09 20:42:00 · 15 answers · asked by LT 4 in Religion & Spirituality

And write these verse as I want some different verison.
Please give me what one you have as I am preparing for a 5 to ten minute talk later on. I have N. K.J and an N.I.V.

2007-07-09 20:39:34 · 14 answers · asked by jobees 6 in Religion & Spirituality

2007-07-09 20:38:54 · 15 answers · asked by Ghiacy 2 in Religion & Spirituality

If someone you loved had no chance of living, would you rather have False hope, or know and believe the truth?

2007-07-09 20:36:43 · 15 answers · asked by Anonymous in Religion & Spirituality

So according to thier logic, if some told me unicorns existed, i should believe them? Or does this logic only apply to claims that threaten you for not believing them?

2007-07-09 20:36:15 · 21 answers · asked by Anonymous in Religion & Spirituality

At funerals, the body is buried, the body of bones, tissue, insides,etc. The true soul has left it and is with us for eternity. The soul goes to the most beautiful place, all colors are the brightest, the buildings are the most beautiful, it is serene, we are united with our loved ones; and again we can choose what we want to do.

2007-07-09 20:35:27 · 21 answers · asked by pinkeee 3 in Religion & Spirituality

2007-07-09 20:31:30 · 12 answers · asked by Anonymous in Religion & Spirituality

People who believe in religion, just arent that bright, when compared to those that know its false but if you believe in hell, you are extra extra stupid.

Look, then are many things in High School where a display of incompetence stops you from graduating. If you never ever learn how to multiply, you will never recieve a diploma.

Therefore, It makes perfect sense to me that people who believe in hell, shouldnt recieve a diploma.

Heres how stupid you have to be to believe in hell:

You have to believe in a creator, who created everything and knows everything.......except when it comes to hell, where somehow he has no liablity.

You have to believe that an all-knowing creator creates humans, knowing in advance , before giving life to them, that he will roast them in hell for all eternity

You have to believe in a loving God loves to hear eternal screams of unimaginable pain.

You have to believe in a just God sentencing people to the greatest injustice imaginable.

2007-07-09 20:31:22 · 3 answers · asked by Anonymous in Religion & Spirituality

Justice can be described as an equal punishment or consequence, based on the act commited.

It would be unjust for a j-walker to be sentanced to death for example, as j-walking is not equal to death.

SO, how is it possible that someone could deserve an infinite amount of punishment (Hell = eternity, right?) because a finite amount of sins they have commited?

2007-07-09 20:30:48 · 16 answers · asked by Anonymous in Religion & Spirituality

If christianity is suppose to be the only religion and the right religion then why is it that most of those "good" christians are such hipocrits? The bible says that God is the only judge, then why are so many christians the first ones to judge others, and decide what is right and wrong, when they took most of their beliefs and practices from the pagans centeries ago? And it is those same ones that are always out to "save" everyone's soul instead of worring about their own, Im not judgeing, just curious?

2007-07-09 20:29:21 · 16 answers · asked by charmed1 2 in Religion & Spirituality

I read some of these answers and want to comment on them but I can't. Makes no sense.

2007-07-09 20:27:57 · 4 answers · asked by pinkeee 3 in Religion & Spirituality

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2007-07-09 20:24:32 · 1 answers · asked by cutie_me 1 in Languages

sounds odd don't it, well the bible tells us, so do you know why?

2007-07-09 20:21:16 · 20 answers · asked by Anonymous in Religion & Spirituality

2007-07-09 20:19:10 · 12 answers · asked by Anonymous in Religion & Spirituality

2007-07-09 20:18:41 · 20 answers · asked by Anonymous in Religion & Spirituality

okay so the modern day religions are called correct and blah blah blah. but they cant be proven, what about all of the greek/roman mythology and other mythologies?, who are we to say that it was not correct. we only believe in our religion because our parents told us to and it was drilled into us. Think about it, who are we to say what a real or phony religion is. tell me what you think.

2007-07-09 20:17:28 · 20 answers · asked by LT 4 in Religion & Spirituality

Straight up, what is the difference between someone who has an incestuous affair with a sibling or parent, and people who are bisexual, homosexual, or lesbian, since they all have something in common they can't help who they are attracted to and they can't help who they fall in love with? Birth defects is not an answer, considering some places allow this kind of conduct as long as the incestuous parties consent to becoming sterile. Honest question, Please only respond with legitimate answers. It is not my intention to bash anyone, it is my intention to know if people think there is a difference.

2007-07-09 20:16:55 · 11 answers · asked by Anonymous in Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, and Transgender

Lets assume for a minute that the following two premises are true.

1. God is omnibenevolent, this would mean that it is his up most will to eliminate suffering and harm other people are bearing.
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Omnibenevolence

2. God is all powerful. Omnipotent in other words.
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Omnibenevolence

He therefor has the ability(#2) to stop people from suffering (in Hell), and he wants them to not be suffering (#1).

According Christians, people are in Hell, quite a lot of people in fact, so regardless of free-will * , either #1 or #2 is wrong, if not both, so which is it?

* If you were burning in hell after you "freely choose" to send your self to it, would you be all that upset if god yanked you out?

2007-07-09 20:13:52 · 17 answers · asked by Anonymous in Religion & Spirituality

2007-07-09 20:10:17 · 11 answers · asked by DCKilla 3 in Religion & Spirituality

2007-07-09 20:09:14 · 13 answers · asked by clarkzila 2 in Religion & Spirituality

when you die, and Anubis rips your heart from your chest and begins walking towards the Scales with your heart in his one hand, the Feather of Ma'at in the other hand, you won't know how to recite the 42 Denials, and your heart will be devoured by Ammit, the devourer of hearts and you will be destroyed?

And if not... why do the Pascal Wagerers of you think I'd be any more scared of your particular Hell either?

2007-07-09 20:08:44 · 24 answers · asked by Anonymous in Religion & Spirituality

Why is it not OK to have a whole blood transfusion, yet it is acceptable to have a transfusion of blood fractions?

If blood is sacred, then isn't it still just as sacred when it is split into fractions?

I don't see the logic in this. I was brough up as a JW, so I do know the reasons JW's have for refusing blood. However as far as I can see, either it's acceptable to take blood or it's not. I fail to see how splitting the blood into fractions changes anything.

2007-07-09 20:07:07 · 7 answers · asked by . 6 in Religion & Spirituality

A little extreme. But really the book are about witches and sorcery, pagan rituals and spells and dark arts. Is this the work of Satan targeting young kids to start their own cults?

2007-07-09 20:06:21 · 21 answers · asked by 2nd Commander 1 in Religion & Spirituality

" 'A lot of William's friends are seriously worried that it is for this reason he has decided to get back with Kate. She has always made clear that she would jump at the chance to rekindle their relationship, which has become an increasingly attractive prospect for William,' a source said. "

i got this from an article online. what does this mean and what happens if he does marry kate before his father becomes king?
Thanks :)

2007-07-09 20:02:40 · 12 answers · asked by Elizabeth 3 in Royalty