Society & Culture - 13 July 2007

our society has moved forward since the old and new testaments were written, we dont beat or stone our women anymore, we dont have slaves, we dont kill lambs on an alter for god, we have given equal rights to women, women can now be ministers not allowed back then,, we have changed from what was in the past,,we have moved forward, so why not the attitude about the gays, most are decent honest hard working people,

2007-07-13 06:00:04 · 18 answers · asked by Anonymous in Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, and Transgender

I thought I was 2 years ago, but i didnt want to tell anyone. My brother Kyle thats 11 started noticeing me talking to gay people and lezes on the computer. I told him not to tell and now im afraid to tell my parents about it. But also I have a boyfriend!!! I just dont want anyone to hate me for who I am and im scared for a 13 yr old girl! Can anyone help me find a way to tell them???

2007-07-13 05:59:24 · 11 answers · asked by Brookie Baby 1 in Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, and Transgender

2007-07-13 05:59:24 · 12 answers · asked by Anonymous in Religion & Spirituality

I am not a racist by any means, but how does giving blacks thier own History Month or Television Network make them feel equal? All this does is to prove to them that they're different? Doesn't it kind of defeat the purpose?

2007-07-13 05:58:48 · 31 answers · asked by boinga28 2 in Other - Cultures & Groups

2007-07-13 05:56:48 · 6 answers · asked by ? 4 in Religion & Spirituality

What do mormons believe about dancing
And what does their health code prohibit them from eating or drinking?

2007-07-13 05:56:36 · 15 answers · asked by Anonymous in Religion & Spirituality

I'm not asking for any religious bias here. I'm only looking for facts made in history. Which out of these 5 religions came first and please provide a year? It doesn't have to be right on the dot year but something like 700 AD or 5000BC whichever is right.

Judaism, Norse, Christianity, Hinduism, & Islam.

2007-07-13 05:56:12 · 10 answers · asked by Anonymous in Religion & Spirituality

How do you say wicked in latin?

2007-07-13 05:55:43 · 7 answers · asked by Anonymous in Languages

I know many of you will only respond with "But that's NOT how it is so I can't do it." Very well. If you can't do the thought experiment, just ignore the question!

But for those of you that can and who believe in a literal hell. A place of punishment in the next life. Please imagine with me that instead of setting up a hell, god lets everyone go to heaven. Those who have sinned in this life have the opportunity to learn from their mistakes. Once the lessons have been learned and the mental illnesses cured, they are allowed in the presence of god.

Do you have a problem with things being set up this way? Do you feel uncomfortable if they're not punished forever or do you feel in some way that things are "unfair"? Does this view of an afterlife change your opinion about heaven or god or morality?

Thanks!

2007-07-13 05:54:25 · 27 answers · asked by Laptop Jesus 3.9 7 in Religion & Spirituality

How many Jehovahs Witnesses are on here bantering back and forth counting this time on your time sheets as preaching? I see a few people posting incessantly the watchtower.borg website link with their answers. Is this considered time now?

2007-07-13 05:51:33 · 11 answers · asked by ? 3 in Religion & Spirituality

like us?!!

2007-07-13 05:47:46 · 22 answers · asked by yassinimtiaz 2 in Religion & Spirituality

2007-07-13 05:43:42 · 27 answers · asked by LineDancer 7 in Religion & Spirituality

2007-07-13 05:43:29 · 14 answers · asked by Anonymous in Religion & Spirituality

2007-07-13 05:42:05 · 20 answers · asked by Linz ♥ VT 4 in Religion & Spirituality

2007-07-13 05:39:19 · 23 answers · asked by Anonymous in Religion & Spirituality

I'm 30 years old and I grew up in New York City. I moved to Massachusetts when I was 18 but I don't have a New York accent or a Boston/New England accent. I speak General American English or Broadcaster English as some call it. Am I a freak of nature?

2007-07-13 05:37:15 · 13 answers · asked by Anonymous in Languages

I say to you, this generation will not pass away until all these things have taken place. Heaven and earth will pass away, but my words will not pass away. (Mark 13:30-31)

He also said to them, "Amen, I say to you, there are some standing here who will not taste death until they see that the kingdom of God has come in power." (Mark 9:1)

"Truly I say to you, there are some standing here who will not taste death until they see the kingdom of God." (Luke 9:27)
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He didn't come back Christianity has been destroyed let's all worship the flying spaghetti monster.

2007-07-13 05:36:50 · 18 answers · asked by Anonymous in Religion & Spirituality

a coworker's sister passed away (and she is now the caretaker for her 2 children...in addition to her own 3). we're putting together a card and "collection" for her. keeping in mind i'm extremely broke, what is an ok amount to contribute withouth looking like a cheap-o or jerk??

2007-07-13 05:36:49 · 6 answers · asked by minnow 2 in Etiquette

has anyone ever spoke to god in person? or have him send a message to you?

id love to hear about it

2007-07-13 05:36:43 · 5 answers · asked by guitar fool 2 in Religion & Spirituality

I have always wondered where superstitions come from and what they entail. The most nototrious and common one is that the number 13 is unlucky and that friday the 13th is the most unlucky day. Can anyone elaborate on this and explain where this particular superstition originates?

2007-07-13 05:35:54 · 12 answers · asked by nutty_tart42002 1 in Mythology & Folklore

I have to go to my Boyfriend's Boss's place for a staff BBQ for the first time. All employees are golfing and then arriving at his house, and significant others are showing up for dinner. What do you where to something like this?

2007-07-13 05:35:28 · 11 answers · asked by Kates 2 in Etiquette

XBOX or at least HOOPS?

2007-07-13 05:35:25 · 18 answers · asked by Anonymous in Religion & Spirituality

I'm taking an unscientific poll... 1) Where do you think carriage horses would be if they didn't have a job pulling a carriage? and 2) if it costs $75+ to feed one of them per month would or could you pay that cost?

Thanks in advance!

2007-07-13 05:35:08 · 5 answers · asked by mbk 1 in Other - Society & Culture

so wutt did u think of it? wutt did u think of the last day's symposium that talked about the sermon on the mount!? it was my fav!

2007-07-13 05:34:51 · 11 answers · asked by Anonymous in Religion & Spirituality

Because when the first Hindu prayer opened the Senate yesterday, three "Christian patriots" decided to yell, interrupt, and disrupt it.

""Lord Jesus, forgive us father for allowing a prayer which is an abomination in your sight."

http://news.yahoo.com/s/afp/20070712/pl_afp/uspoliticsreligion_070712205448

And of course, a conservative Christian group tried to prevent it beforehand.

I'm glad Rajan Zed was allowed to proceed, but angry that it had to be made so difficult for him!

What do y'all think of this?

2007-07-13 05:33:26 · 16 answers · asked by GreenEyedLilo 7 in Religion & Spirituality

What are realistic terms that both sides will agree on?

2007-07-13 05:33:07 · 15 answers · asked by Muslim 1 3 in Religion & Spirituality

2007-07-13 05:33:01 · 10 answers · asked by Anonymous in Religion & Spirituality

Christianity:
Mine believes in the golden rule.
Prayer/meditation
some holidays

2007-07-13 05:32:45 · 7 answers · asked by ~Heathen Princess~ 7 in Religion & Spirituality

Ok this question has kept me up some nights and now I want to what you think God Thinks about us. Please don't tell me I don't know anything believe me I've asked and still waiting for the answers to the many questions I have. I would really like honest answers.

2007-07-13 05:32:05 · 25 answers · asked by Okami Ryuu 3 in Religion & Spirituality

I posted earlier this moring and received wonderful answers to my question. I am interested now, in your take please.
I see a lot questions asking about "true" Christians -posed from atheistic thinkers, the agnostic fellowship and those of other faiths.
I like that and understand why so many of the best answers are those that support one's intial theory. What I don't understand though is this:
If you know what a "true" Christian "should" look like or what a "true" Christian is "not", doesn't that say that you know a lot about what a "true" Christian should be, who Christ was, what He taught and His example to us? If this is the case, what is it about Him and His teachings that you reject? If your answer is based on disbelief of His existence or deity what is the reason for this line of questioning? Is it simply to encite division, point fingers or display your scriptural knowledge?

Like "Christians" that attempt to use Christ as a battering ram?

2007-07-13 05:30:42 · 17 answers · asked by Mrs.M 4 in Religion & Spirituality