Society & Culture - 15 July 2007

I use it during puja, but Im scared that the residues put my altar cloth in fire

2007-07-15 13:34:44 · 6 answers · asked by Maheswari 2 in Religion & Spirituality

I'm writing a philosophy paper about theism/atheism. I was wondering if some atheists would answer a few questions. What is at our core/essence of being, or do we have a core (aka avocado vs. artichoke)? (For instance, Plato thought reason was at our core, theists say that we are made in the image of God at our core, etc.) Why are we here? What is our purpose in living? How do we determine what is right and wrong? Thanks!

2007-07-15 13:34:26 · 17 answers · asked by pinkflahippo16 2 in Religion & Spirituality

What criteria will you use to "Rightly divide" what he says? According to Christian Mythology, Satan knows the bible better than anyone, and is very smart, he could fool you easily, right?

2007-07-15 13:34:22 · 28 answers · asked by Anonymous in Religion & Spirituality

I dare you to describe something you've seen that ABSOLUTLEY could only have happened at the hands of an all powerful god-being. As in it is not remotly possible it could have happened naturally.

And keep in mind that improbable does not equal impossible.

2007-07-15 13:34:10 · 13 answers · asked by Anonymous in Religion & Spirituality

Explain, please.

2007-07-15 13:31:17 · 3 answers · asked by Anonymous in Other - Cultures & Groups

I am a spiritual person. I have talked to alot of christians trying to convert me. I will never believe the bible. It has contradictions with in itself. And yes they may be small contradictions but if it were holy shouldn't it be contradiction free? And please don't say there are no condtradictions. There are and I don't have time or effort to list here. Ask people will point them out. Secondly there is rampant bigotry. Kepping slaves, women being inferior, killing people of other religions, etc. So I leave it up to all the christians out there to convince me and everyone else your god is the right god. Without using the bible. Also please don't just use jesus loves me, it's not very convining. I truly am willing to hear this and keep an open mind and heart.

2007-07-15 13:29:36 · 26 answers · asked by Anonymous in Religion & Spirituality

2007-07-15 13:29:10 · 24 answers · asked by Anonymous in Religion & Spirituality

doing it with my god is better since she doesnt make up new absurd theories just to validate their believe.
I noticed that when you ask something to a christian and he/she feels cornered and doesnt find a logical (or pseudo logical) explanation, they just make up something absurd to validate whatever they may believe...At those occasion one feel like giving them a cookie and throwing them a stick and tell them "go for it".

2007-07-15 13:26:05 · 26 answers · asked by Anonymous in Religion & Spirituality

Since scripture makes it clear that this is the one sin that is unforgivable and would keep us out of Heaven don't you think it would be a good idea if we were sure what it is.

Check back here when I close this question out and I will give you my take on it.

2007-07-15 13:24:27 · 22 answers · asked by A Voice 5 in Religion & Spirituality

I see all these "proofs" of how the law applied only to the Israelites. Cool, but I still at least try to live by the Israelite law (I am black, not Hebrew btw...lol). I can't help the "more-than-one-cloth" thing. I DO help the pork thing. I don't have tattoos but fiance has 13. Tattoos are not my brethren and I DO hate them,,,though they can look nice...lol. Out of all of this stuff, I STILL DON'T HAVE PROOF THAT GOD SAYS IT'S OK FOR US TO GET TATTOOS!

-btw, I work cause God told me to, I typed this cause God told me to, I drink because the bible justifies it (John) through the Gospel of eating and drinking. Everything I do is through God's permission...what now?

2007-07-15 13:24:18 · 8 answers · asked by aaronvlee 1 in Religion & Spirituality

Scenario: Two guys at a ball game, both pray for there own team to win, one team wins, the other loses. One's prayers go unanswered, so whats the point?

2007-07-15 13:22:09 · 20 answers · asked by curious_25m 1 in Religion & Spirituality

I have always suffered because of love, is love the answer to why we suffer in life.

2007-07-15 13:20:20 · 14 answers · asked by Sean 7 in Religion & Spirituality

I discovered senior citizens a few weeks ago, right before I retired. You guys (and gals) are great! I wish we could have a big party! Retirement is great; I'm having so much fun. Well, after the first day that is -when I lost my set of car/house keys because I was careless with all my joy! Luckily I found the keys, so everything is okay.

After another couple of weeks of goofing off I'll get serious with some volunteer work that I've been planning for the last couple of years. Also will be playing my piano, guitar and singing more. Also, will be taking more Spanish classes. Was offered a part-time job last week but I'm not seriously giving it much thought! I love my new life! And hey, I just got a cell phone at the request of both my daughters. I said I would get one if they would put me on their plan -haha. It worked. Now I have to get a home computer, so I can yak with y'all. I'm an daughter #1 house right now. Have a great weekend!!!

2007-07-15 13:18:49 · 20 answers · asked by Anonymous in Senior Citizens

if i go to hell in spirit, how am i going to be hurt with physical pain...extreme high temperatures may affect your physical body but i doubt they would affect your soul...so why must i be scared of a lake of fire if i am going to be a spirit???

2007-07-15 13:18:22 · 18 answers · asked by Anonymous in Religion & Spirituality

...if God wanted the couple to have children then they would have them w/o IVF etc. but they don't think there is anything wrong with getting cancer treatment --isn't that odd because if they followed the thought process they had about reproducing they would think you shouldn't get treatment for cancer either; if God wanted you to heal from Cancer He would heal you without treatment. What do you think?

2007-07-15 13:17:09 · 14 answers · asked by MaryHadALittleLamb 2 in Religion & Spirituality

Ask me. Thanks!

2007-07-15 13:17:05 · 12 answers · asked by raphaelgryffindor 2 in Other - Cultures & Groups

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2007-07-15 13:16:56 · 13 answers · asked by Anonymous in Religion & Spirituality

I was just curious if anybody knew what this meant. I know what each of the words translate to, but I'm not sure if there was some saying because the two words meanings together (pray and obtain/get) don't make much sense to me.

2007-07-15 13:13:28 · 2 answers · asked by srv101284 1 in Languages

2007-07-15 13:11:37 · 63 answers · asked by warren w 1 in Religion & Spirituality

Is care the worst thing a human can do. Our cares are what causes us pain, if you don't care you don't care end of story. But if you do care then life will be your hell in one form or another..

2007-07-15 13:11:11 · 14 answers · asked by Sean 7 in Religion & Spirituality

2007-07-15 13:10:11 · 24 answers · asked by Anonymous in Religion & Spirituality

Kings are acceptable by Biblical standards, so why not?

2007-07-15 13:09:18 · 32 answers · asked by Cheshire Cat 6 in Religion & Spirituality

Geeks go through computers pretty fast & frequently upgrade. Are there any established organizations that take "older" computer parts, assemble them into working machines, and donate them to poor kids, etc?

I'd like to volunteer my time/money if so. I'd be particularly interested in groups like this in the Los Angeles area.

2007-07-15 13:09:03 · 4 answers · asked by Bill 2 in Community Service

2007-07-15 13:06:51 · 27 answers · asked by ANyone but you 2 in Religion & Spirituality

they dont slack they bend over and rest their arms on their knees and fold their hands..why?

2007-07-15 13:05:37 · 17 answers · asked by luvstruckteen 1 in Religion & Spirituality

(we're not dating yet) If I tell her i enjoyed talking to her and to have a good night is that enough? If i dont tell her i'll be calling her later, will that give her the wrong impression?

2007-07-15 13:04:37 · 17 answers · asked by Anonymous in Etiquette

Its gonna be amazing, and if you live in the area than i encourage you to go and discover what a vivid relationship with Christ is, if you dont already know!

2007-07-15 13:03:09 · 6 answers · asked by Tasha Marie 3 in Religion & Spirituality

First thing first, i will most likely get flooded by atheists here (pun intended), i have nothing against you but i have a serious question to christian and islams since we are believe the arc. I have seen inrefudable evidence of the existence of the ark and the flood. But it seems that christianity (i am a christian, and islamic as well because i believe these religions are both of the same idea, yet understood differently.) So as i was saying Christianity said that only noah and his family boarded thearc. Now it also says that we are all descendants of noah's family. Yet he had three boys. So that means they repopulated the earth with their mother. But that is against the bible to have "sex" activity with your blood family.
However in the Quran There were 78 humans on board. Noah, 7 of his family, and 70 other people. Now that would be a more realistic view of how the earth could be repopulated.
So how could noahs family repopulate the earth, since famil "sex" is wrong in thebible?

2007-07-15 13:02:37 · 21 answers · asked by Jesus IS REAL 3 in Religion & Spirituality

will a glass cup worf inplace of the other part that comes with the ouija board?

2007-07-15 13:02:35 · 9 answers · asked by Joe B 2 in Mythology & Folklore

2007-07-15 13:01:07 · 12 answers · asked by cnacutie15220 1 in Other - Cultures & Groups