Society & Culture - 18 July 2007

This is with reference to a map of the world published wherein Pakistan was not shown.

2007-07-18 17:45:20 · 5 answers · asked by tariqmahmoodhashmi 1 in Religion & Spirituality

having to deal with ANY religious dogma, how would I go about it?

2007-07-18 17:43:14 · 30 answers · asked by Amy 4 in Religion & Spirituality

2007-07-18 17:42:35 · 7 answers · asked by Anonymous in Religion & Spirituality

In the 1980's, Mark Hoffman, a member of the LDS Church, came forward with a letter claiming to be an authentic document from the early church. It said, in essence, that Joseph Smith was led by a white salamander, a figure in folk magic, to the Golden Plates, which he eventually translated to be the Book of Mormon. Later, this letter was proven to be a forgery by competent authorities and Hoffman's own admission.

If Gordon Hickney was a true prophet, why was he fooled by this forgery?

2007-07-18 17:42:31 · 11 answers · asked by shadowboxer78 2 in Religion & Spirituality

This is going to sound crazy and I can't even believe it myself but out of nowhere I've discovered this pianist who's been dead since before I was born. I can't stop thinking about this man, I can't get the image of him out of my head, his music is practically haunting me and somehow every single thing I see relates to him.

Does anyone have any experience in this? Or do you know what it could be? It's honestly driving me crazy because as far as I can tell, he was the complete polar opposite of me and his life was entirely classical music -- which mine is not -- so it's hard for me to even delve into caring about him and what he was about or any of the interviews he's done because they're just so technical. And yet, I can't seem to shake this feeling that I've got to know more, I've got to find stuff out. It's so ridiculous.
As a disclaimer, I've never had any "encounters" with ghosts or whatever and don't really believe in it. I just am curious what this could be other than me crazy.

2007-07-18 17:42:00 · 13 answers · asked by onemoreordinaryday 3 in Mythology & Folklore

2007-07-18 17:41:43 · 13 answers · asked by Anonymous in Religion & Spirituality

And can you back your answer up with scripture...??

2007-07-18 17:40:57 · 13 answers · asked by SillyWyl 2 in Religion & Spirituality

Are they the same thing?

2007-07-18 17:40:33 · 19 answers · asked by Anonymous in Religion & Spirituality

2007-07-18 17:40:04 · 14 answers · asked by Spades 1 in Mythology & Folklore

I'm looking for compliments like, "you are unique" or "no one else can do what you do." You know, ones that could apply to anyone.

2007-07-18 17:39:32 · 17 answers · asked by Conrad 4 in Etiquette

Today a random thought popped into my head, I was then contacted by a freind I havent talked to in months who left a message regarding the same random thought. It had nothing to do with the day or time. Ive heard of twins feeling eachother mentally. what is that about?

2007-07-18 17:39:23 · 11 answers · asked by Spades 1 in Mythology & Folklore

seem to interpret others' questions on belief as a judgement or bashing of their religion (or non-religion, as the case may be), when they are just asking for opinions or suppositions?

2007-07-18 17:39:09 · 10 answers · asked by tremonster 4 in Religion & Spirituality

If you lived a life of sin and fell into a coma before you died how would you repent your sins? Would you go to heaven or hell?

2007-07-18 17:38:44 · 5 answers · asked by Anonymous in Religion & Spirituality

After Jesus left He told His disciples to spread the gospel about Him in all the earth. Throughout the ages the message has been preached to millions across the earth. As now the message had reached every continent on the planet, please anyone tell me, where is the last place on earth to recieve the gospel about Jesus Christ?

2007-07-18 17:35:29 · 19 answers · asked by tutu21659 1 in Religion & Spirituality

i told my hubby i was wanting to find some info on it...he said its devil worshiping i dont think thats true....does it involve magic&spells? what do they believe in?

2007-07-18 17:34:32 · 12 answers · asked by misty p 2 in Religion & Spirituality

2007-07-18 17:34:28 · 4 answers · asked by Anonymous in Religion & Spirituality

I hear them say that the do not fear the lord with there love for him......and the begining of wisdom is to fear the Lord.

2007-07-18 17:32:15 · 8 answers · asked by Anonymous in Religion & Spirituality

2007-07-18 17:31:03 · 9 answers · asked by Anonymous in Other - Society & Culture

2007-07-18 17:30:55 · 3 answers · asked by Anonymous in Other - Society & Culture

I am a christain and even though I am content with my life and grateful for many of the things I have I am not happy. I am trying to accept my life for what it is but I find that something is missing which God has not allowed me to have yet which is a husband and father for my two children. Someone to help me carry the load of playing mom, dad, homemaker, breadwinner, and student. Someone to help me raise my kids, to love me and for me to love them. I dont have it now and I know I just have to accept it but is it wrong for me to be an unhappy christain?

2007-07-18 17:30:52 · 35 answers · asked by exceptionallyexceptional 2 in Religion & Spirituality

Speculating whether the universe just comes to a stop at some point out there, it seems a bit like when people thought the Earth was flat and you might sail over the edge of the sea. But an endless universe that just goes on and on is hard for the human mind to grasp also isn't it.

2007-07-18 17:30:18 · 9 answers · asked by CHEESUS GROYST 5 in Religion & Spirituality

Absolute reality has never been establish nor do I think it ever will be. Reality is only as real as the mind makes it. That is why some dreams can seem so real. In a study they found that a man saw an image, they then asked him to imagine the image in his head as he did this the same part of the brain was being used. Shouldnt we try to find are own truths instead of relying on others.

2007-07-18 17:29:42 · 13 answers · asked by Anonymous in Religion & Spirituality

Quite a simple concept: If God knows past, present, and future then obviously the course of our lives is known and, therefore, our free will is a moot point.

To further that, how can God be all-just and all-good if he creates most people knowing full well that they will burn in Hell?

I've asked this before, but have to continue to simplify it for reasons that may be obvious to some of you; that is, most Christians are thoughtless sheep who spit out stock answers. Really, Christians: I want you to THINK about this (even if that is a foreign concept to many of you) and respond with something that may give me a bit to ponder and chew.

Calvinists: I know your answer already. Please don't bother.

2007-07-18 17:29:06 · 9 answers · asked by Anonymous in Religion & Spirituality

Does anybody else see it tearing itself apart from fear?

2007-07-18 17:26:26 · 9 answers · asked by chaves_y_chaves 2 in Other - Society & Culture

for evolutionists who believe we come from animals,

1) do you agree that by believing that we come from animals, that there are certain benefits to the human race?

2) if there are benefits in believing that we come from animals, then would you care to tell your loved ones (your kids, your parents, your friends) to "live like an animal", so that they can also benefit and do good to the human race?

2007-07-18 17:26:03 · 28 answers · asked by Anonymous in Religion & Spirituality

I am looking for more examples of the McGurk effect. I already know the one listed in Wikipedia. Do you have some more?

2007-07-18 17:25:58 · 2 answers · asked by kamelåså 7 in Languages

many thiests consider one of the important points of religion to be the imposition of a set of moral standards, and that those who believe in the God of that religion will be rewarded after death.
While athiests must, and usually do, find a moral compass within themselves, and follow these morals because they are right, with no promise of reward.

2007-07-18 17:25:00 · 24 answers · asked by Anonymous in Religion & Spirituality

That millions of muslims have memorised the whole Qur'an cover to cover?

if you've never heard it's beautiful recitation, you can listen here:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kwEWWkdntmM

2007-07-18 17:24:48 · 7 answers · asked by Anonymous in Religion & Spirituality

2007-07-18 17:24:31 · 11 answers · asked by Anonymous in Religion & Spirituality

OK, I have this theory. I can't prove it because I hate stalkers and I hate people who are so freaking robotic that they just repeat themselves like it wasn't uninteresting enough the first time they said it. My theory is that certain people get encouraged when they say certain things so they simply repeat whatever it is because the people enabling them encourage it. I used to have friends like this and I found it so annoying. Now these same people don't call me. I find it funny now in retrospect however because these same people seem to be like closeted stalkers they could just pick up the phone and call you but stalking is like more dangerous to them so that's why.

2007-07-18 17:23:37 · 3 answers · asked by SweetKisses 2 in Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, and Transgender