Society & Culture - 16 July 2007

I am constantly asked by atheists, "Why does god heal people from illnesses, but he doesn't heal amputees"

Because that would be so profound, you would have no choice but to believe in God. God always gives us a choice to believe or disbelieve, God will not force you to believe. That wouldn't be fair, now would it?

2007-07-16 05:16:51 · 26 answers · asked by Anonymous in Religion & Spirituality

For instance, my friend says she used to "wear my sister's handy-downs." (Instead of Hand-me-downs). Another lady I know complained about me seeing her house dirty by saying "what swallow we live in." (instead of SQUALOR).

2007-07-16 05:16:37 · 5 answers · asked by Anonymous in Languages

2007-07-16 05:16:13 · 15 answers · asked by dreamer133 1 in Religion & Spirituality

I have noticed many people outside the church no matter the denomination understand that homesexuality is - wrong - as it is a choice? However, those outside the church and with a lustful heart accept the many excuses for this act. Murder's, Rapist, Homicidal Maniacs and so forth committed theses acts by "choice"; however their is always someone to make excuses for them based on "scientific" research that is apt to change. My question to "you" is where do you divide the line between immoral and morale?

2007-07-16 05:14:53 · 36 answers · asked by Anonymous in Religion & Spirituality

If he knew everything, there's nothing that couldmake him feel emotion, i.e., he couldn't be suprised when the world ends, because he already knew when it was going to happen. there are plenty more examples, so, he can't be both.

2007-07-16 05:14:46 · 9 answers · asked by Anonymous in Religion & Spirituality

This follows on, kind of, from my previous question about the origins of the universe.

A widespread, and often valid, contradiction of religion is that its believers follow it without due consideration - for example, if we take Christianity, they will argue the Bible, and everything contained in it is right.

Whether or not this is true is irrelevant for just now - but people often say in response to this, i've realised on here "where is your proof?"

So it's all about proof, is it. Well, I have to ask about proof of scientific theories too. Ah, now hang on, I know the scientists have done the work. Give me a sec.

Someone replied to a question saying "99.9% of scientists believe in the Big Bang Theory". So it's easy to quote statistics.

But statistics are so easily manipulated. And you may tell me that "mathematical formulae" prove the universe was not created by God.

How many of us, in all honesty, myself included, actually understand the complex physics and maths

2007-07-16 05:14:40 · 7 answers · asked by Anonymous in Religion & Spirituality

"Therefore we are buried with him by baptism into death: that like as Christ was raised up from the dead by the glory of the Father, even so we also should walk in newness of life." -- Romans 6:4 KJV

2007-07-16 05:13:59 · 27 answers · asked by Dr. G™ 5 in Religion & Spirituality

Do not believe in anything simply because you have heard it.
Do not believe in anything simply because it is spoken and rumored by many.
Do not believe in anything simply because it is found written in your religious books.
Do not believe in anything merely on the authority of your teachers and elders.
Do not believe in traditions because they have been handed down for many generations.
But after observation and analysis, when you find that anything agrees with reason
and is conducive to the good and benefit of one and all, then accept it and live up to it.
This is fearlessness, and it is love

2007-07-16 05:08:33 · 29 answers · asked by ANyone but you 2 in Religion & Spirituality

My wife and I are going to have a second wedding for friends and family members; however I have a brother that is a homosexual. Personally I believe he is misguided as he is very young and our father (whom did not raise me) has not given him the guidance in learning how to become a man. Anyway, my wife and I have children and like all children it can be easy to give them an impression. My wife and I raise our children in the Church. I have asked that if my brother does accept our invitation that he comes in with respect and as the man he is to be. It's not a matter of hurting his feelings and their are a lot of things that people feel is right - even though they know it's wrong, i.e. rape, murder, incest and so forth. So hurting his feeling is only not accepting the truth. My question is for those who share the same beliefs how have you dealed with homosexual family members?

2007-07-16 05:08:01 · 16 answers · asked by Anonymous in Other - Cultures & Groups

At least if injustice befalls you, you can hope Achilles will show up and kill some fools. What's Jesus ever done for anyone lately?

2007-07-16 05:06:43 · 10 answers · asked by Anonymous in Religion & Spirituality

Would it be anywhere near as entertaining?

2007-07-16 05:05:54 · 22 answers · asked by Anonymous in Religion & Spirituality

i asked a question a few days ago and it got deleted so i put it up again and it got delted again. what was wrong with it? it was "who else is an emo atheist?". please answer.

2007-07-16 05:05:29 · 6 answers · asked by Anonymous in Other - Society & Culture

male and male female and female

2007-07-16 05:05:15 · 19 answers · asked by babyc 1 in Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, and Transgender

2007-07-16 05:04:28 · 21 answers · asked by ? 4 in Religion & Spirituality

I have received lots of encouragement from all of you, but I still get pretty peeved at some of the things people say on here. I have a tendency of ''investigating'' people that leave hatefilled comments...and I read other comments they make...then I get real mad.
My partner says I should stop using Q&A, but I like being able to help people with questions...and feel like a part of it all....

Do you have any suggestions for what YOU do to not get angry or upset when purely evil people post mean and hurtful comments?

Love you all....Have a GREAT DAY!!!

2007-07-16 05:02:56 · 20 answers · asked by Oberon 6 in Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, and Transgender

"A double minded man is unstable in all his ways." -- James 1:8 KJV

2007-07-16 05:02:29 · 28 answers · asked by Dr. G™ 5 in Religion & Spirituality

Many Christian friends told me that their concept of 'God' was like flesh, soul and the spirit of man. So what happens when flesh is tortured and gets killed? Soul feels the pain and the systems stops functioning, isn't it?.

How can you explain these ideas before someone or any of the Previous Prophets that came before Jesus Christ who never even knew the concept of trinity? At least how will you explain things to an Apostle of Jesus Christ who was unaware of such complex ideas other than worshipping the One God of Prophet Abraham as Jesus Christ (pbuh) taught them? To be honest, do you not find any complication in them?

2007-07-16 05:01:29 · 9 answers · asked by Ismail Eliat 6 in Religion & Spirituality

2007-07-16 05:00:54 · 21 answers · asked by ? 4 in Religion & Spirituality

All concerned:

It seems as time goes by certain things are accepted in society that once were not. I have nothing against homosexuals just their choice of lifestyle but as long as they do not infringe upon my rights and freedom I am okay. What I find insulting is the constant excuses by this community. Often they compare their struggle like that of African Americans. Obviously a difference. First I was born of African Persuasion - and this resulted from my parents and this countries afixiation on categorizing the phenotypes of people - Second, homosexuals made a choice - it seems as though many parents are making excuses and not making a solution - when kids talk about them feeling as though they are gay. Just because a person feels "gay" doesn't mean this perversion is right. My question is when will homosexuals realize that you can't force people to go back on good morales and ethics?

2007-07-16 04:59:53 · 17 answers · asked by Anonymous in Other - Cultures & Groups

I know I never made any choice. I just who I am. I knew what sex I was attracted to even before I knew what orientation means.

If you did have to make a choice, wouldn't that mean that you are actually bi-sexual and are "in denial"?

2007-07-16 04:59:52 · 24 answers · asked by Gorgeoustxwoman2013 7 in Religion & Spirituality

someone said I have no life because all I type is, "god is not real." so I wanted to count how many believe. say no and post comment or say yes and post comment. i go with nay. god does not existed in my mind, but i respect others beliefs.

btw im just bored out of my mind dont be rude. no....wait. give me your everything.

2007-07-16 04:58:25 · 13 answers · asked by <SuRvivE> 3 in Religion & Spirituality

2007-07-16 04:58:04 · 8 answers · asked by Linda D 1 in Etiquette

2007-07-16 04:57:04 · 5 answers · asked by Uncle Wayne 3 in Religion & Spirituality

When atheists ask me, "If God created the universe then who created God?"

The atheists are assuming that God is confined to time in the same way that we are. But the Bible and the equations of General Relativity tell us that the entity that brought the universe into existence is not confined in time like we are, or the way that the universe is.

God can move and operate in at least two dimensions of time. In two dimensions of time, time becomes a plane, like a sheet of paper, length and width. In a plane, you can have as many lines as you want and as many directions as you want.

It would be possible for God to dwell on a time line running through a sheet of paper that's infinitely long, and that never crosses or touches the timeline of our universe. As such, God would have no beginning, no end and he would not be created. Sound familiar?

2007-07-16 04:55:53 · 15 answers · asked by Deslok of Gammalon 4 in Religion & Spirituality

then that all straight men have gay fantasies or a gay sexuality and that they have chosen not to act on it?

2007-07-16 04:55:14 · 12 answers · asked by boxjellÿ 5 in Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, and Transgender

to the church when you die?

2007-07-16 04:54:12 · 18 answers · asked by kirby j 2 in Religion & Spirituality

2007-07-16 04:54:06 · 7 answers · asked by Anonymous in Religion & Spirituality

Moral without following the bible, that is. For example, I've had several Christians say, "Well, if you don't have the bible, how do are you supposed to know what's right and wrong?"

It's really not that hard. It can be summed up in one sentence (which, coincidentally, is the main tenet followed by wiccans. I'm not wiccan but I've always followed this): "An it harm none, do what ye will."

So, if you simply keep in mind that you should not harm others with the intention of delivering ill will physically, mentally, etc. (except in cases of self defense, of course) that is really the only rule you need for life.

I just find it strange that people don't think that atheists, agnostics and other non-religious people are upstanding human beings simply because they don't follow a religion. It's really disturbing to me.

2007-07-16 04:53:35 · 19 answers · asked by spike_is_my_evil_vampire 4 in Religion & Spirituality

Did the RCC say that if you are a Protestant you will go to Hell?

I've seen this a lot lately.

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2007-07-16 04:51:27 · 11 answers · asked by Anonymous in Religion & Spirituality

2007-07-16 04:51:06 · 17 answers · asked by Anonymous in Religion & Spirituality