Society & Culture - 11 July 2007

IF THE BIBLE SAID THE SAME THING would THEISTS just omit that like they omit :
SLAVERY
Exodus 20:20-21
When a slave owner strikes a male or female slave and the slave dies immediately, the owner shall be punished. But if the slave survives a day or two, there is no punishment, for the slave is the owner’s property.
Colossians 3:22-24
Slaves, obey your earthly masters in everything, not only while being watched and in order to please them, but whole heartedly, fearing the Lord. Whatever the task, put yourselves into it, as done for the Lord and not for your masters since you know that from the Lord you will receive the inheritance as your reward; you serve the Lord Christ.
Or WOMEN'S RIGHTS?
1 Corinthians 7:4 For the wife does not have authority over her own body, but the husband does.
Colossians 3:18
Wives, be subject to your husbands, as is fitting in the Lord.

2007-07-11 17:07:15 · 21 answers · asked by Patrick 4 in Religion & Spirituality

In the Old Testament, the Holy of Holies was the central part of Jewish life, and in order to care for it, priests were appointed (Chosen), and from amoung them, a High Priest. So, with Jesus as our tabernacle for the New Testament (He is our Holy of Holies), why does this not hold true today with a heirarchy of priests, bishops, and one High Priest. (ie, the Pope) Does this not seem harmonious to the quote that Jesus made: Matt: 5:17." Do not think that I am come to destroy the law, or the prophets. I am not come to destroy, but to fulfil. 5:18. For amen I say unto you, till heaven and earth pass, one jot, or one tittle shall not pass of the law, till all be fulfilled."

That is to say, even down to the tassels the priests wear, nothing will change.

2007-07-11 17:07:06 · 16 answers · asked by Shinigami 7 in Religion & Spirituality

I have nothing against gay or lesbian people. I was just wondering which state has the most gay or lesbian people?

2007-07-11 17:06:02 · 5 answers · asked by ? 3 in Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, and Transgender

We all know that Jews and Muslims cant eat pig,
in the old testament, it says something about pigs being filthy and not to eat them.
well anyways i was saying this to a Christian friend of mine, and she said that they dont take this literally, because they go by the new testament...
and when i asked why, she said that the old testament was written before "Jesus-God" came down to earth, where he realised that it was too hard for Christians not to eat pig....
Isnt this undermining gods greatness?? like he didnt know that it was "too hard" not to eat pig UNTILL he became human?? And how hard could it be in the first place???

2007-07-11 17:04:54 · 30 answers · asked by Rabia^_^ 3 in Religion & Spirituality

when they are of Hispanic heritage? Hispanic is not a race; it is a linguistic category!

2007-07-11 17:03:19 · 7 answers · asked by destiny 1 in Other - Cultures & Groups

How can I stop these urges to think about sex and to not want to go back to my old "masturbating ways"?

i am a virgin...i just used to watch porn =[ im not proud of this at all, but i have changed.

2007-07-11 17:03:18 · 13 answers · asked by Anonymous in Religion & Spirituality

Just doing my job :) star if you like it.

On the first day, God created the cow. God said, “You must go to the field with the farmer all day long and suffer under the sun, have calves and give milk to support the farmer. I will give you a life span of 60 years.” The cow said, “That’s a kind of tough life you want me to live for 60 years. Let me have 20 years and I’ll give you back the other 40.” And God agreed. On the second day, God created the dog. God said, “Sit all day by the door of your house and bark at anyone who comes in or walks past. I will give you a life span of 20 years.” The dog said, “That’s too long to be barking. Give me 10 years and I will give you back the other 10.” So God agreed. On the third day, God created the monkey. God said, “Entertain people, do monkey tricks, make them laugh. I’ll give you a 20 year life span.” The monkey said, “How boring. Monkey tricks for 20 years? I don’t think so. The dog gave you back 10, so that’s what I’ll do, too. Okay?”

2007-07-11 17:02:31 · 5 answers · asked by Anonymous in Religion & Spirituality

Most religions and theologies believe in some sort of afterlife, yet atheists do not. Therefore, death for an Atheist is the end of all things, so death (which is inevitable) for an Atheist is bleak. Is it not? Why/Why not?

(honest answers to the question, not analyzation or attack of the question or questioner please)

2007-07-11 17:01:31 · 24 answers · asked by Deslok of Gammalon 4 in Religion & Spirituality

the way i see it is all people ;atheist,agnostics,other religions,non-believers etc...there problem really isn't with christians it's with god or jesus christ.change what god said then you change what christians,believe or practice(hopefully).think about it your beef is with what god says.

2007-07-11 17:00:36 · 6 answers · asked by ronbo 7 in Religion & Spirituality

Why?

2007-07-11 16:58:59 · 25 answers · asked by gone 6 in Religion & Spirituality

Seriously. Religious types can be so nosy!

Who cares weather or not two consenting adults have sex in the privacy of their own home, no matter what their gender is? They're not making you watch.

Who cares what someone else does with their own body? They're not forcing you to do it too.

Who cares if someone wants to smoke pot, or get a tattoo, or watch porn, or do whatever, as long as no one is getting hurt?

It's great if you stick to your "moral code" or whatever, but not everyone has the same code, and you shouldn't try and judge everyone based on yours.

Why do fundies feel the need to try and regulate other people's lives for them?

2007-07-11 16:58:34 · 9 answers · asked by Anonymous in Religion & Spirituality

Why?

2007-07-11 16:57:53 · 19 answers · asked by gone 6 in Religion & Spirituality

I recently saw a poll that said 60% of men prefer women in jeans as opposed to a dress or skirt. Being a woman, I assumed the opposite. What are your thoughts?

2007-07-11 16:57:45 · 11 answers · asked by Anonymous in Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, and Transgender

How did it change your outlook or did it?

2007-07-11 16:56:28 · 16 answers · asked by gone 6 in Religion & Spirituality

the house across the road is abandon,,,with a for sale sign on it,,, it's been that way for 2 years,,, mind you there is no eletricity in this house, no water. but every night around 11 p.m.
a light comes on in the up stairs. it's a soft light , like from a lamp.it freakin me out. i wont call the cops, i live in a VERY small town and they would just think i'm ready for the men in the white coats.

2007-07-11 16:55:48 · 35 answers · asked by Anonymous in Mythology & Folklore

First off...I know it is no longer a part of the doctrine....but just humor me...

Since it is no longer practiced, and if a mormon DOES practice it and they are excommunicated could this be a suitable loophole...

just having a bunch of women living with you? Watch big love...it's about a guy who grew up on a compound, he was kicked out and found the truth of the LDS faith, then fell out of faith and went back to polygamy....but I don't think he actually married them, I think he just has kids with them and gives them a home and money....

So, is that still polygamy?

2007-07-11 16:55:33 · 13 answers · asked by Anonymous in Religion & Spirituality

I took this out of God's personal myspace page. I'd hate to take credit for compiling these so the page is www.myspace.com/ godonmyspace
Visit the page for the whole list...here are a two of many more

Remember, virgins are spoils of war!
The plunder remaining from the spoils that the soldiers took was 675,000 sheep, 72,000 cattle, 61,000 donkeys and 32,000 women who had never slept with a man. (Numbers 32-35)

Taking a wife:

If you notice among the captives a beautiful woman and are attracted to her, you may take her as your wife. Bring her into your home and have her shave her head, trim her nails and put aside the clothes she was wearing when captured. After she has lived in your house and mourned her father and mother for a full month, then you may go to her and be her husband and she shall be your wife. If you are not pleased with her, let her go wherever she wishes. You must not sell her or treat her as a slave, since you have dishonored her. (Deuteronomy 21:11-14)

2007-07-11 16:55:20 · 15 answers · asked by ppoker2001 1 in Religion & Spirituality

I was wondering if anyone who reads this could say a little prayer for things to get better for me. Thank You

2007-07-11 16:54:02 · 10 answers · asked by Iwillalwaysloveyou 1 in Religion & Spirituality

i had always thought that the bible was part of the christian religon and all religons that fall under it

is it true that the bible belongs to no religon and its just the bible. by this i mean is there any version of the bible out there that is "pure" and "untouched" by any religon because if there is i want to start reading it asap! also if there is can you please tell me where to get it

i feel god now
GOD BLESS EVERYONE!

2007-07-11 16:52:06 · 22 answers · asked by Anonymous in Religion & Spirituality

lol i want someone to love ........i see my friends having boyfriends and girlfriends and i dont have a gf lol im so tired of not finding the right one ......should i give up on love ? i've had so many opportunities and i never took that chance !!!!!!

2007-07-11 16:50:55 · 12 answers · asked by Anonymous in Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, and Transgender

I'm thinking of planning a monumental birthday for myself and my best friend. We're thinking of going to Greece. Anybody have any suggestions? We've got 1.5 years til the event, so we've got time to plan a great trip. What's the gay scene like?

2007-07-11 16:50:12 · 7 answers · asked by roj 3 in Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, and Transgender

How did you overcome it and how did it change your essence?

2007-07-11 16:50:03 · 13 answers · asked by gone 6 in Religion & Spirituality

I'm defitnely a Moses. I too would of said, please choose someone else. I humble self just like that.

2007-07-11 16:49:40 · 6 answers · asked by Anonymous in Religion & Spirituality

How did it transform your character?

2007-07-11 16:48:59 · 31 answers · asked by gone 6 in Religion & Spirituality

Why?

2007-07-11 16:47:13 · 22 answers · asked by gone 6 in Religion & Spirituality

im so bored....................any one know some kewl chat rooms or some cool websites

2007-07-11 16:46:02 · 3 answers · asked by Anonymous in Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, and Transgender

Why do atheists use this yahoo posting? are they really atheists or they trying to learn? LOL silly people on here,lol

2007-07-11 16:45:51 · 26 answers · asked by Anonymous in Religion & Spirituality

2007-07-11 16:45:10 · 29 answers · asked by Judas. S. Burroughs. 3 in Religion & Spirituality

Name something positive you should add to your routine to make your life more complete or well-rounded...

2007-07-11 16:45:01 · 15 answers · asked by gone 6 in Religion & Spirituality

Really, i'd like to know! can you just not make up your minds or do you not want to make a mistake? What do you do exactly? Is a sermon based solely on the opinions of your preacher based on his personal interpretation of scripture? I'm not being obnoxious, i just don't understand

2007-07-11 16:44:52 · 17 answers · asked by Anonymous in Religion & Spirituality