Society & Culture - 16 July 2007

I watched a documentary on the KKK today and they were doing this in the US and also 'Jesus Camp'Do you think it is a good idea to create this sub cultures? What chance do you have of not being a Christian when you are brainwashed like the evangelicals seem to do with their kids? Is it not wrong to force feed kids religion at an age where you KNOW they will not question?!

2007-07-16 07:37:13 · 17 answers · asked by thethinker 2 in Religion & Spirituality

Why should Muslims have to answer for what a tiny minority of people (who are of the Islamic religion) are doing for their own twisted reasons?

That would be like asking every Christian in the world to rise up and answer for what the KKK or the IRA or the ETA does in their country.

The Bible is full of verses exhorting the "believers" to kill the enemies of God. The Crusades give an ending proof to Christian violence but nobody is expecting all the Christians to answer for their history and past violence. How many support the present violence ?

Muslims never appointed the Taliban or Alqaeda as our official representatives so we are not obligated to answer for their crimes.

If people ignore the rest of the 1.5 billion Muslims and blame Islam for the actions committed by this tiny minority then they are only looking to malign Islam and they will not easily find Muslims to join in on their smear campaign.


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2007-07-16 07:36:46 · 20 answers · asked by Anonymous in Religion & Spirituality

best friend when you are mocked? What is that which lets you enjoy the soothing breeze yet sustains you during a tempest?What is that which is stronger than understanding and helps you to retain it at the same time?
I will appreciate brevity in answers

2007-07-16 07:35:53 · 13 answers · asked by Anonymous in Religion & Spirituality

2007-07-16 07:33:25 · 14 answers · asked by Anonymous in Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, and Transgender

Jesus said; "Not every one that says to me; `Lord, Lord,' will enter the kingdom of heaven; but he who does the will of my Father, who is in heaven." (Mt.7:21).

2007-07-16 07:32:18 · 24 answers · asked by Anonymous in Religion & Spirituality

2007-07-16 07:31:53 · 39 answers · asked by Anonymous in Religion & Spirituality

http://answers.yahoo.com/question/index;_ylt=ApwFR9FJSuqywgYAHhCOoNDd7BR.?qid=20070716111932AAcmeYq

or can only anti atheism questions be drinking question?

2007-07-16 07:31:12 · 11 answers · asked by Don't Fear the Reaper 3 in Religion & Spirituality

Religion spells out how you are supposed to live and controls your life, so are atheists out of control?


Personally, out of control. ;)

2007-07-16 07:30:46 · 36 answers · asked by Amy 4 in Religion & Spirituality

Or whats your opinion on it, cause some people think it invites in demonds or think that it betrays God.

Is there any passages in the bible that forbid it in a way.

How does it work anyway. Is it really spirits or ghosts moving it?

I uses it a few times before but then I heard it was bad. I dont really know if its bad but im just kinda superstisious.

2007-07-16 07:29:56 · 20 answers · asked by Jenny 3 in Religion & Spirituality

I was just wondering if there are any youth pastors out there that may have some useful tips regarding the job interview process when moving to another ministry. Thanks

2007-07-16 07:29:11 · 2 answers · asked by Heythere 3 in Religion & Spirituality

what and with whom?

2007-07-16 07:29:02 · 15 answers · asked by Anonymous in Religion & Spirituality

question got removed. Why? What's the matter Christians? Don't like to be exposed as the hypocrites that you are? Truth hurts, doesn't it?

2007-07-16 07:28:26 · 7 answers · asked by Anonymous in Religion & Spirituality

What would you fill in?

2007-07-16 07:28:07 · 13 answers · asked by Anonymous in Religion & Spirituality

......God's message to the world?
"People" seem to want to destroy and corrupt and distort all that Jesus has given us.
I would NOT want to be one in oppsition to God.
"It's a dreadful thing to fall into the hands of the living God." Hebrews 10:31

2007-07-16 07:27:42 · 23 answers · asked by JayDee 2 in Religion & Spirituality

2007-07-16 07:27:33 · 11 answers · asked by Stacy W 2 in Religion & Spirituality

Folks - I know the GOP, for the most part, doesn't want you to be allowed to marry each other.

And I disagree with them on that - I've really never understood why you do or like what you do but it's none of my business and none of the government's business and if you want to marry each other, that would do me no harm, you should be allowed to.

But the radical muslims - not all muslims, the radicals - they want to stone you to death, because the Koran literally translated says that's what should happen to you.

And in the parts of the world where they're in charge, that's what would happen to you.

Hate Bush all you want but the radical islamic terrorists hate America because we're the place where people are free to do what they want - yourselves being a prime example.

Should we ignore this threat?

2007-07-16 07:27:08 · 14 answers · asked by truthisback 3 in Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, and Transgender

Grim Jack asked Christians: What would be tougher to see, a child who is a Christian die or see them abandon Christianity? The number of people that choose death makes me sad and I feel a little sick. I was raised as a fundie and try hard to be open minded but this is dangerous. Keep this cult!

2007-07-16 07:25:37 · 22 answers · asked by ♥Gnostic♥ 4 in Religion & Spirituality

What do you do when you are approaching 50 and have plenty of time to do something good? I am married with 0 Children. Health and attractive......looking for something great to do! Either career wise or with my Non-Profit Charity.

2007-07-16 07:24:35 · 5 answers · asked by TropyWife 1 in Community Service

How do you feel about the Monarchy? Do you think we should still have it? Do you think the Queen plays more of a role in politics than the government says? If we got rid of the monarchy what would you like to see happen to the money they drain from the UK each year? In a changing world what purpose do they serve?

2007-07-16 07:23:12 · 17 answers · asked by krpsky 2 in Royalty

Are they really trying to bring us a message of peace?

2007-07-16 07:22:55 · 11 answers · asked by The Singing President 3 in Religion & Spirituality

Don't tell me-he can do anything! If he can he sure has some long ways round of doing things-almost seems completely and totally man made to anyone outside the bubble of delusion....

2007-07-16 07:22:06 · 18 answers · asked by thethinker 2 in Religion & Spirituality

When you answer a question using direct quotes from Watchtower publications, should you always give credit to them for using their answers instead of your own?

2007-07-16 07:20:56 · 9 answers · asked by Anonymous in Religion & Spirituality

why do you belive in god? how do you belive that jesus "made a blind man see" and "turned water into wine" ? did he want the world to get drunk or anyway WHY?
personally, id have to say its all a bunch of made up junk but why do you belive it?

2007-07-16 07:19:25 · 19 answers · asked by Anonymous in Religion & Spirituality

2007-07-16 07:15:44 · 40 answers · asked by Anonymous in Religion & Spirituality

You are a faithful wife to your husband, 45 years. The past 10 years your hubby had many medical problems, nothing serious, but some tough times. These times, some of them still exist. You have waited on him hand & foot. Your husband does not feel well but he MOVES ALONG with his woodworking hobby. He depends on you for everything. He does not help you with housework, or shopping or bill paying or yardwork or driving.

Now you are getting up in years, and you yourself have chronic medical problems, nothing life threatening, but enough problems that you find it impossible to keep up with things by yourself. You need his help, and he refuses to give it. His explanation is that he does not feel well.

When told that you do not feel well either, but you HAVE to do certain things to keep up with life, and that he does NOT HAVE to do such things, and is waited on, he gets extremely angry, and continues to refuse to help. There's no sympathy for your needs. Think he loves you?

2007-07-16 07:13:40 · 19 answers · asked by Anonymous in Religion & Spirituality

Is there historical proof that it was intact while she was pregnant with Jesus?

2007-07-16 07:13:32 · 18 answers · asked by Anonymous in Religion & Spirituality

" But those enemies of mine who did not want me to RULE over them—bring them here and kill them in front of me. After Jesus had said this, he went on ahead, going up to Jerusalem.” LUKE 19:27-28



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2007-07-16 07:13:24 · 9 answers · asked by Anonymous in Religion & Spirituality

I don't get it do you?... how about Christianity, heterosexuality, paedophilia, murder & adultery?...it sounds impressive doesn't it and considering the Catholic church's recent enormous payout to abuse victims it's maybe closer to the truth?

2007-07-16 07:12:16 · 9 answers · asked by CHEESUS GROYST 5 in Religion & Spirituality

2007-07-16 07:12:16 · 16 answers · asked by simple serenity 3 in Religion & Spirituality

Is this a common practice?

Is this not close to witchcraft or idolatry?

Your thoughts?

2007-07-16 07:11:12 · 20 answers · asked by G.C. 5 in Religion & Spirituality