Society & Culture - 11 July 2007

Sura (8:12) - I will cast terror into the hearts of those who disbelieve. Therefore strike off their heads and strike off every fingertip of them.

2007-07-11 08:04:26 · 14 answers · asked by NHBaritone 7 in Religion & Spirituality

In what situations do people use god as an excuse for their own antisocial behavior?

2007-07-11 08:00:46 · 14 answers · asked by Dominus 5 in Religion & Spirituality

I found pictures of my father and another man dressed in woman's lingerie. They were in a hotel room wearing pink bunny ears and my father had on a pink nightie and the other guy had on a pink bra? Should I say anything to him? He left them out in the open at his house when he knew I was coming up to visit, I wasn't snooping. Is he trying to tell me something?

2007-07-11 07:59:55 · 20 answers · asked by Anonymous in Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, and Transgender

Man, Ourselves or God?

What's stopping you from getting directly it from the source?

2007-07-11 07:57:47 · 37 answers · asked by Dr. G™ 5 in Religion & Spirituality

does anyone know of a website where they have translations of latin phrases/quotes? i want something in latin tattooed around my wrist but im not sure what phrase i want yet, so i need a website where they have latin phrases and their meanings, can anyone help?? thanks xx

2007-07-11 07:56:54 · 5 answers · asked by Lady Ash 2 in Languages

they r small white and usually come in lil tubs with vinegar

2007-07-11 07:56:36 · 11 answers · asked by dat_mad_monk 1 in Other - Cultures & Groups

Facts only please.

2007-07-11 07:55:33 · 14 answers · asked by Mister Sarcastic 4 in Religion & Spirituality

Pope Benedict Ratzinger...... Here is my opinion.... They want to go back to the latin services as they don't want people to read scriptures or interpret them..because the priests don't want people to know the truth. Benedict is a great name for the guy as he is a trader of the true Christian faith, as he trades truth for deception. For all Catholic's that don't read scriptures, I feel sorry for u, as u can't think for yourselves and let other's dictate and interpret for u. Catholic priests are control freaks. What's your opinion?

2007-07-11 07:55:23 · 18 answers · asked by Third Day 5 in Religion & Spirituality

people that are never exposed to jesus are just lost. what about people living in oppression (like north koreans), where they and their family would be killed if they thought about anyone other than they're dictator. they are completely cut off from the rest of the world and missionaries couldn't get in there if they wanted to. so are the north koreans just going to be tortured in their earthly lives and then tortured in eternity because they don't know jesus?

2007-07-11 07:54:13 · 12 answers · asked by Anonymous in Religion & Spirituality

2007-07-11 07:53:58 · 7 answers · asked by Giggly Giraffe 7 in Royalty

A lot of people are hurting for reason or another. Doesn't matter your beliefs, things sometimes just hurts and that really sucks.

I know I've had my share of hurts. Despite what you rbeliefs, I really do wish that all of your hurts can be wiped away. Then again, I suppose it is the hurt that shapes our characters and makes us stronger or breaks us...

Kind of like working out. The pain in the muscle hurts but after awhile it gets big and strong. So it is the same I think with life and it's hurts.

It may not seem so with a fresh hurt but think about the last time you were hurt. Think about what you learned from that experience. Did you not grow from it?


Without the hurt how can we grow?

How can we progress?

2007-07-11 07:53:31 · 14 answers · asked by Emperor Insania Says Bye! 5 in Religion & Spirituality

2007-07-11 07:53:22 · 11 answers · asked by Anonymous in Religion & Spirituality

2007-07-11 07:52:15 · 25 answers · asked by beesting 6 in Religion & Spirituality

My last name is the name of a very famous city in Australia and I am constantly asked if I'm from there. I'm not, I'm an American.
I was just wondering if anyone else had a city for a last name or any other confusing last name? What crazy things do you get asked?

2007-07-11 07:51:58 · 29 answers · asked by Anonymous in Other - Cultures & Groups

say God does not interfere with our lives when he has commanded people to fight wars eg in the
bible he commanded the Isrealites to take over Jericho

2007-07-11 07:51:23 · 13 answers · asked by Anonymous in Religion & Spirituality

I want something that mite summon the spirits or make them talk! dnt tell me nuttin like the lords prayer!

2007-07-11 07:51:16 · 5 answers · asked by Chelsie A 1 in Mythology & Folklore

Why does this occur ?? Does this really mean ignorance is bliss?

2007-07-11 07:50:10 · 7 answers · asked by Anonymous in Other - Cultures & Groups

Lets say your child got an infection of some kind. What are you going to do. Are you going to pray to God and hope that God cures your childs infection, or are you going to go to a hospital and have them give your child antibiotics which were developed using the scientific process. Who's hands would you put your child in, Religion or science????

2007-07-11 07:49:27 · 36 answers · asked by Anonymous in Religion & Spirituality

Is there a point? Surely he'd get bored sooner or later, seeing as everything is pre-written. Watching man go about his daily life must be like watching a movie you've seen 10 million times before only.. um more often.

2007-07-11 07:49:23 · 8 answers · asked by (notso)Gloriouspipecleaner 3 in Religion & Spirituality

I couldn't make it to my friend's wedding shower a few weeks back...& now I am going to see her this weekend. Should I bring a gift with me? I'm not too familiar w/the proper wedding etiquette. I am also a little hurt for cash these days...but, I want to do what's right.

2007-07-11 07:45:40 · 14 answers · asked by Allison 2 in Etiquette

If you believe in one God?... who created all!
Please would you explain what 'Religion/s' means to you...
Do we need them?

Thank you x

NO offence meant to anyone! x

2007-07-11 07:45:05 · 9 answers · asked by *~☺~* 4 in Religion & Spirituality

I'm looking for any surveys done, such by AARP or some other organization, to identify what criteria Boomers say they use (or will use) when choosing where to live after retirement. By criteria I mean things like warm weather, promixity to health care, affordable housing...that sort of thing. I can guess what the criteria might be, but it would nice to see a survey that validates (or disproves) my thoughts. This is research for a book.

Any suggestions will be greatly appreciate. Thanks to all who contribute.

2007-07-11 07:44:44 · 4 answers · asked by kathy_is_a_nurse 7 in Senior Citizens

Yep the G.O.D.
...the Good Old Days.

Any thoughts on a correlation?

Yes I know I just wasted 5 points, thank you.

The mind is a scary place, what frightful tale has yours to tell?

2007-07-11 07:44:19 · 20 answers · asked by ? 4 in Religion & Spirituality

It seems like most of you would LIKE to say that you DO date people who believe differently BUT I read your q's and a's here and it SEEMS that you have no RESPECT for others. ATHEISTS you call Christians DUMB and CHRISTIANS you think atheists are EVIL so how on earth would you DATE each other???

2007-07-11 07:42:55 · 30 answers · asked by Saved by Grace 3 in Religion & Spirituality

can I be a good guy without worrying about religion's "good vs. evil" all the time?

no matter how hard I try, and even as a child - I can't seem to reduce the infinite invisible to a finite entity.


we are all "audaces solum" (or boldly alone); but can we be OK without any God in our lives? The atheists I've met seem so unhappy, is there any alternative to this?


I'm torn, ALL friendly input welcome.

2007-07-11 07:42:49 · 20 answers · asked by Anonymous in Religion & Spirituality

2007-07-11 07:41:49 · 7 answers · asked by Chelsie A 1 in Mythology & Folklore

William Blake (1757-1827) "abhorred slavery and believed in racial and sexual equality." "He rejected all forms of imposed authority."

' Prisons are built with stones of Law,
Brothels with bricks of Religion and
As the caterpillar chooses the fairest leaves to lay her eggs on, so the priest lays his curse on the fairest joys."

Blake said he had to create a System, or be enslav'd by another Man's."

One of Blake's strongest objections to orthodox Christianity is that he felt it encouraged the suppression of natural desires and discouraged earthly joy.

He did not hold with the doctrine of God as a Lord, an entity separate from and superior to mankind. This is very much in line with his belief in liberty and equality in society and between the sexes.

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/William_Blake

2007-07-11 07:41:12 · 8 answers · asked by Ray Eston Smith Jr 6 in Religion & Spirituality

Yes cause he says that the only church with direct historical links to the original apostles is the Catholic church and that Jesus only founded one church. The torch cannot be passed outside the catholic church so for 500 year or so protestants have been going to Hell or staying in limbo with no ticket to heaven.

2007-07-11 07:40:07 · 51 answers · asked by Anonymous in Religion & Spirituality

What a bunch of nancies!

http://news.yahoo.com/s/livescience/20070711/sc_livescience/studywomenareinchargeathome

2007-07-11 07:38:59 · 18 answers · asked by Toupee 1 in Religion & Spirituality

2007-07-11 07:38:47 · 11 answers · asked by Anonymous in Religion & Spirituality