Society & Culture - 10 July 2007

So does God not listen to prayers, or does he just not care enough about stupid prayer requests...

I've noticed over the years that a lot of people pray for good weather on the weekend... More people pray for good weekend weather than good weather during the work week... so... since statistically the weather is the same for all days of the week, God must be ignoring those requests...??

2007-07-10 19:23:39 · 20 answers · asked by vérité 6 in Religion & Spirituality

2007-07-10 19:22:30 · 11 answers · asked by Landshark 1 in Other - Cultures & Groups

When NAMBLA finally gets protection from the US Government to act out their fantasies with little boys, how will you feel about them then? Will you say "Don't judge them...let's show tolleration"? Don't think it won't happen. It is only a matter of time before them perverts will get their way.

2007-07-10 19:20:30 · 15 answers · asked by Anonymous in Religion & Spirituality

2007-07-10 19:17:43 · 15 answers · asked by Anonymous in Religion & Spirituality

If they believe what the bible says about God who is the only one who can judge a person. Why do JW's constantly try to look at someone's depth of spirituality when you want to be friends with them or join their religion? Like if you pretend to do the JW thing like answer at their church meetings and give public talks you are viewed as super spiritual, while if you don't do those things you are considered a weak JW even if you go to their church on a regular basis! Why is there so much internal judging within the JW's. Why can't witnesses take people for who they are as people rather than what they do for the Watchtower Society?

2007-07-10 19:16:43 · 17 answers · asked by Anonymous in Religion & Spirituality

What do you think and why? Should Mormons be considered Christian in the same sense that orthodox Christianity uses the term Christian? What about Jehovah's Witnesses or Unitarians? Why or why not?

Consider this before answering:

Many people will say that anyone who believes in 'Christ' can be considered Christian. While this is true in the most technical sense, is it true if we're seeking to determine the actual character and sentiment of the term (i.e., the spirit, intent and purpose rather than the 'letter of the law'). In other words, if I claim to be an American simply because I was born in America this would be technically true. But, if I held to beliefs that were overtly unAmerican (e.g., communism, unreasonable search and seizure and other things that go distinctly against the original tenets on which America was founded), should I still be allowed to claim that I am American even if it is 'technically' true?

2007-07-10 19:15:54 · 15 answers · asked by ? 3 in Religion & Spirituality

2007-07-10 19:14:05 · 19 answers · asked by chandru m 1 in Religion & Spirituality

2007-07-10 19:12:03 · 26 answers · asked by lindsey p 2 in Religion & Spirituality

Because really you can believe what ever you want. I am just asking you to stop with the negative comments on something I believe in. Its offensive! And please, no more dumb comments.

2007-07-10 19:07:18 · 11 answers · asked by Gods Property 1 in Religion & Spirituality

2007-07-10 19:05:44 · 17 answers · asked by Judas. S. Burroughs. 3 in Religion & Spirituality

Are Christian beleifs in God stonger than Atheist beleifs that their is no God or is it the other way around?

Which group is more outspoken about their beliefs?

Which group is more likely to judge the other?

2007-07-10 19:01:48 · 14 answers · asked by atomzer0 6 in Religion & Spirituality

What do you think and why? Should Mormons be considered Christian in the same sense that orthodox Christianity uses the term Christian? What about Jehovah's Witnesses or Unitarians? Why or why not?

I'd like you to read the following article before answering:

http://www.ontruth.com/mrm2.html

2007-07-10 19:00:45 · 15 answers · asked by ? 3 in Religion & Spirituality

I nearly everday likely to speak with my ownself only, when I'm alone or in the crowd..... And I like it very much, true! becouse there's no one in this world better than I am and I found that being able to speak with my ownself I truly find someone best to talk with.... That's just me, myself and I. :) .... Hey! I'm not crazy! I'm 25 years. How about you?

And why is it happening to someone to be able to speak with themself only?

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tPdXgpSRUE8 I love this song very much.... Muah! ;>

2007-07-10 18:57:23 · 8 answers · asked by Khamirul Bin Mataree 5 in Other - Society & Culture

I mean most religions have slaughtered enough peoplein the process of establishing themselves...if they really believed in an afterlife I don't think they would kill so casually because those desenters they killed are going to be waiting on the other side you'd think.

2007-07-10 18:55:31 · 12 answers · asked by CHEESUS GROYST 5 in Religion & Spirituality

Is there a way to verify the spelling of the names I have written in English?

2007-07-10 18:52:31 · 3 answers · asked by Hana D 1 in Languages

http://news.yahoo.com/s/ap/20070710/ap_on_re_eu/pope_other_christians
On Divisions in the Church
Brothers, I could not address you as spiritual but as worldly—mere infants in Christ. I gave you milk, not solid food, for you were not yet ready for it. Indeed, you are still not ready. You are still worldly. For since there is jealousy and quarreling among you, are you not worldly? Are you not acting like mere men? For when one says, "I follow Paul," and another, "I follow Apollos," are you not mere men?
What, after all, is Apollos? And what is Paul? Only servants, through whom you came to believe—as the Lord has assigned to each his task. I planted the seed, Apollos watered it, but God made it grow. So neither he who plants nor he who waters is anything, but only God, who makes things grow. The man who plants and the man who waters have one purpose, and each will be rewarded according to his own labor. For we are God's fellow workers; you are God's field, God's building 1 COR 3:1-9

2007-07-10 18:52:25 · 10 answers · asked by Abbasangel 5 in Religion & Spirituality

Can someone refer me to which new testiment passages talk about how old testiment laws should be obeyed (or not)?

Mathew 5:17 seems to indicate that all the OT laws (meaning numbers, duetaronmy, leviticus, exodus?) are still in force post-jesus. But I hear people say that the old laws ended when jesus died for (other people's) sins? What passages talk about that?

Are there different schools of thinking on this issue?

2007-07-10 18:51:09 · 5 answers · asked by IGotsFacts! 4 in Religion & Spirituality

2007-07-10 18:48:49 · 10 answers · asked by Judas. S. Burroughs. 3 in Religion & Spirituality

A women is told that her hair is her covering, and her glory.

It is also said that is it is shame for a man to have long hair.

Do you follow this? Why or why not?

I have long hair, my husband has short. We believe what God says about a women and her glory, and a man having his head uncovered.

2007-07-10 18:46:54 · 13 answers · asked by Bl3ss3dw1thL1f3 4 in Religion & Spirituality

2007-07-10 18:43:48 · 4 answers · asked by Anonymous in Other - Society & Culture

He that hath my commandments, and KEEPETH THEM, he it is that loveth me: and he that loveth me shall be LOVED OF MY FATHER, and I WILL LOVE HIM, and will manifest myself to him [John 14:21]
Paul's writing make it very clear that you don’t have to follow commandments but believe Jesus (p.b.u.h) died for you sins to get salvation while Jesus(p.b.u.h) said BUT IF THOU WILT ENTER INTO LIFE, KEEP THE COMMANDMENTS." The Christians today follow what Paul said and keep what Jesus (P.B.U.H) said to the side.
Old Testament makes circumcision to be an EVERLASTING COVENANT: "He that is born in thy house, and he that is bought with thy money (your slaves), must needs be CIRCUMCISED: and my covenant shall be in your flesh for an EVERLASTING COVENANT." [Genesis 17:13
"And the uncircumcised man child whose flesh of his foreskin is not circumcised, that soul shall be CUT OFF (be killed) from his people; he hath broken my covenant." [Genesis 17:14]
Jesus (pbuh) was circumcised on the eighth day,

2007-07-10 18:42:38 · 13 answers · asked by Anonymous in Religion & Spirituality

Since Bush is a rich man...

Luk 18:25 For it is easier for a camel to enter in through a needle's eye, than for a rich man to enter into the kingdom of God.

Matthew 6:24
'No one can serve two masters. He will hate the one and love the other. You cannot serve both God and money.'


===So Bush hates God according to the Bible itself.===

2007-07-10 18:41:31 · 10 answers · asked by Black Hole Gravity Unleashed 3 in Religion & Spirituality

I dont know about you, but I cant wait. I know it will be a horrible time, yet I wish the time would come.

2007-07-10 18:40:20 · 15 answers · asked by Anonymous in Religion & Spirituality

Sufferings
Genetic disorders
Wars
Calamity

Why do we have Brains
Why do we have a heart ( is it not to help each other)

Do really God come and find solutions for these?

2007-07-10 18:37:37 · 27 answers · asked by The More I learn The More I'm Uneducated 5 in Religion & Spirituality

may i ask u onething. when we sit 4 meditation we r concentrating with intellect or mind or both. pls give a worthful information.

2007-07-10 18:35:52 · 9 answers · asked by MANAVI R 1 in Religion & Spirituality

Is it a sin in the Christian faith to play god?

2007-07-10 18:33:25 · 17 answers · asked by Anonymous in Religion & Spirituality

We have bible studies and my Pastor is always telling us about a big movement for universal church. The big invisible body of believers.

We believe in Local church. We have authority over ourselves, and dont answer to a higher up. Our church is the body of Christ. Each member being a part of the body. Another local church is another body of Christ.

Just wondering how big it is, and how many people are believing it, and why.

2007-07-10 18:32:54 · 6 answers · asked by Bl3ss3dw1thL1f3 4 in Religion & Spirituality

where in the hell is our future going? The story about the 2yr old little that was given x is just a little taste of where our drug war is headed. Does anyone have a clue of how to stop this people from hurting our little ones? God help us.

2007-07-10 18:31:39 · 4 answers · asked by boo 2 in Other - Society & Culture

What an awesome time to be alive! Do you see any prophesy being played out now? I know we do not know the day or hour but do you think the fig tree is in bloom? What say you, brothers and sisters in Christ?

2007-07-10 18:28:53 · 13 answers · asked by Marie 7 in Religion & Spirituality

http://news.yahoo.com/s/ap/20070710/ap_on_re_eu/pope_other_christians;_ylt=AnZPkOL69L8Vn0xkmq6DQzE7Xs8F
"Italy - Pope Benedict XVI reasserted the primacy of the Roman Catholic Church, approving a document released Tuesday that says other Christian communities are either defective or not true churches and Catholicism provides the only true path to salvation."

2007-07-10 18:22:16 · 48 answers · asked by St. Tom Cruise 3 in Religion & Spirituality