Society & Culture - 20 July 2007

2007-07-20 09:32:58 · 14 answers · asked by NHBaritone 7 in Religion & Spirituality

The Bible does not have the words Global Warming nor does it have the Rapture yet we know the Bible speaks of one being left and one being taken, as it also speaks of climatic change in the earth and in the sun and stars and we are seeing all of this take shape.
Fish and Bees dying, massive floods and fires, enormous dust stroms on Mars, 'While the earth remains, seedtime and harvest, cold and heat, summer and winter, day and night shall not cease' (Gen 8.22).
When Pharaoh refused to allow the Israelites to leave Egypt, God instructed Moses to 'stretch out his hand toward the sky, that there may be darkness over the land - a darkness that could be felt' (Exod 10.21). This resulted in 'thick darkness in all the land for three days'.
God has used the weather to influence nations and individuals in the past.
Biblical prophecy says that God will use the weather to influence man's affairs at the close of this age.
Most scientists agree that the world's climate is changing rapidly

2007-07-20 09:32:55 · 6 answers · asked by Anonymous in Religion & Spirituality

Are you an Island" ? Care to Share...

2007-07-20 09:32:32 · 6 answers · asked by EvelynMine 7 in Religion & Spirituality

We have a small family restaurant and planning to open a bigger one. Right now, I just put all the tips in a jar and distribute it evenly to everyone who worked that day.
What is the correct way of doing it?

2007-07-20 09:31:44 · 14 answers · asked by Argentinito 2 in Etiquette

There'a big debate over evolution and Creation, and I've seen some posting that said God could have used evolution in His Creation. Let me point out some of the discrepancies between the two, and show why God couldn't have used evolution. First, evolution took billions of years, with pain, suffering, disease and death. The Bible says that pain, suffering, disease and death were a result of sin. The two are not compatable. Cosmic evolution teaches that the universe came into existance first, and then the Earth. The Bible says that God Created the Earth on day one, and the universe 4 days later. Evolution says that reptiles came first, and then birds evolved. But the Bible says that God Created the birds on day 5, and the reptiles on day 6. So the order of Creation is wrong. Nowhere in the Bible does it say that God used evolution, but Created by the power of His Word. Do any Christians agree with me, that God could not have used evolution in His Creation?

2007-07-20 09:31:22 · 23 answers · asked by theo48 1 in Religion & Spirituality

besides when he was born .............where is his baby book?
and all the cute stories of miracles he performed as a child?

2007-07-20 09:30:46 · 6 answers · asked by slopoke6968 7 in Religion & Spirituality

2007-07-20 09:26:27 · 18 answers · asked by Anonymous in Religion & Spirituality

I mean the whole premise of Wicca is to harm none and do to others as you would want them to do unto you. Also, we are generally accepting, so why can't others accept us?

2007-07-20 09:26:13 · 28 answers · asked by Anonymous in Religion & Spirituality

2007-07-20 09:23:35 · 27 answers · asked by Anonymous in Religion & Spirituality

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2007-07-20 09:23:09 · 5 answers · asked by NHBaritone 7 in Religion & Spirituality

2007-07-20 09:22:39 · 17 answers · asked by SANAT 5 in Religion & Spirituality

Christians unanimously responded to my previous question that God does have a reason for not intervening to save a burning child, but we are not capable of understanding or knowing his reason. Reason tells me that if any mortal has had an opportunity to save my child from burning, but did not at least attempt to do so, I am entitled to an explanation or an apology, or I can conclude that the person is bad. Why does this logic, the same logic that God tells me to use in all other aspects of life, not apply to our thinking about God? We do not get an explanation and we do not get an apology, yet we are still required to consider him great. God can do or not do whatever he wants and we have to accept it as good. We have to look back to primitive civilizations ruled by Kings and Queens to see this type of unquestioning acceptance by massive groups of people. I think it is no coincidence that the text which you base your beliefs on was written by men who lived in such a civilization.

2007-07-20 09:21:33 · 20 answers · asked by Biggus Dickus 3 in Religion & Spirituality

When it is said, "early Christians believed this, early Christians did that, etc.", to what time period does "early" refer?

2007-07-20 09:21:30 · 14 answers · asked by Anonymous in Religion & Spirituality

-1 Corinthians 6:9

"Know ye not that the unrighteous shall not inherit the kingdom of God? Be not deceived: neither fornicators, nor idolaters, nor adulterers, nor EFFEMINATE, nor abusers of themselves with mankind,"

-Notice the King James version states specifically that the effeminate will not inherit the kingdom of God. ...this is separated from "abusers of themselves with mankind" which implies homosexuals.

-so why are there so many girly men that go to church? Have you seen the choir directors, the men in the orchestra, and many of the pastors...these guys are not real butch.

-I bet most men at most of the churches couldn't even change the oil in their car.

So, my point is this....I may be gay, but can run a marathon, I play baseball and rugby, and I can change my oil....so, definitely not effeminate.

Why aren't you fundies railing against the girly men? Obviously, it was important enough to spell it out in this passage.

2007-07-20 09:20:53 · 3 answers · asked by G.C. 5 in Religion & Spirituality

How can you know for sure if you are saved? Consider 1 John 5:11-13 (NLT): "And this is what God has testified: He has given us eternal life, and this life is in his Son. So whoever has God's Son has life; whoever does not have his Son does not have life. I write this to you who believe in the Son of God, so that you may know you have eternal life." Who is it that has the Son? Those who have believed in Him and accepted Him (John 1:12). If you have Jesus, you have life. Eternal life. Not temporary, but eternal. All you have to do is accept Jesus in your life and you will be saved. You will be in his presence for all eternity! What a GLORIOUS prospect!

2007-07-20 09:19:00 · 8 answers · asked by jesus gots my back 2 in Religion & Spirituality

A highly contagious fish disease once limited in North America to the Great Lakes has now jumped to several inland lakes. It is killing thousands of fish from an increasing number of species.

Known as viral haemorrhagic septicaemia (VHS), the gruesome disease can cause internal bleeding and haemorrhaging from open sores.

VHS first appeared in the Great Lakes in 2003, most likely as a stowaway in the ballast water of ocean-going ships. The particular strain of virus found in the Great Lakes is believed to be a mutation of a strain found in the Atlantic Ocean.

The Seven Plagues
1 Land ugly and painful sores broke out on the people who had the mark of the beast and worshiped his image. 16:2
2 Sea it turned into blood like that of a dead man, and every living thing in the sea died. 16:3
3 Rivers &
Springs they became blood. 16:4
4 Sun the sun was given power to scorch people with fire. They were seared by the intense heat and they cursed the name of God,
Thoughts?

2007-07-20 09:18:09 · 14 answers · asked by Anonymous in Religion & Spirituality

i am not christian so apologize in advance, but my question is about Adam and Eve. People say that they committed a crime by eating that apple, i.e had sex or something. If god didnt plan then, how was he planing for us to come on earth? did he only want Adam and Eve on earth and we are all mistakes???

2007-07-20 09:15:28 · 6 answers · asked by Anonymous in Religion & Spirituality

I asked a question trying to get a better idea of what Catholics believe in. Now that I know, Chistianity and Catholicism seem so alike. What is the difference?

2007-07-20 09:14:08 · 13 answers · asked by Anonymous in Religion & Spirituality

okay people come up with facts about YOUR relgion and why i should swap to it and why its the right faith to choose etc

persuade me to your coarse if i burn in hell for the wrong relgion i will hold you responsible ... that is all ... :D

2007-07-20 09:13:41 · 24 answers · asked by Welshy 3 in Religion & Spirituality

Mark and Brian says it does. I was so grossed out when I heard this.

2007-07-20 09:13:38 · 16 answers · asked by 84purpleshovel 2 in Etiquette

It's just not natural. We all know that opposite parts don't go together, it's strictly forbidden. The only thing that's allowed is sword fighting (2 men) and scissoring (2 women). I don't care what they do in thier bedroom, but must they always flaunt their lifestyle in public. I can't even walk down the street without them parading and shoving their unnatural acts down my throat. And how they produce kids is all wrong. We all know it's the job of the magical stork bird to bring a couple a baby. Thier ruining our family values. They need to repent and ask The Wiz for forgivness or else suffer eternal punishment. Do they not realize this?

2007-07-20 09:13:30 · 23 answers · asked by Moxie! 6 in Religion & Spirituality

Give me a good reason why homosexuals shouldn't have their freedom other than bigotry?

2007-07-20 09:12:04 · 7 answers · asked by Anonymous in Religion & Spirituality

i have been confused for many years about my own sense of faith.... i guess i would be called an agnostic? i don't know what i believe, but have often felt that perhaps the pagans know what they are about. rather than hating on everyone else for being this kind of christian of that kind of christian, perhaps it is better to focus that energy on the beautiful planet on which we live. thoughts?

2007-07-20 09:11:06 · 19 answers · asked by Rebekah 2 in Religion & Spirituality

I am so tired of public school kids told the opposite of what is true, the government's new religion of humanism. Examples: evolution is not a fact, it is a theory which many secular scientists don't subscribe to, the Mayflower Compact states that they were coming to spread Christianity, this was left out of school books, families have always had one mommy and one daddy for a reason, it is called survival of the species and no it is not ok to have sex with whoever you want, what is going on? What do you think, and I know all you Christian teachers think that the school system is fine, that is because like a fish doesn't know it is wet, you don't know how anti-Christ the system is. And as to the other popular objection, Christian kids aren't mature enough to evangelize other kids, most Christian kids loose their faith by graduation because of all the lies and darkness. Maybe it is just parents being too selfish to pay for Christian schools or homeschooling? What's your take?

2007-07-20 09:10:52 · 29 answers · asked by IMHis 2 in Religion & Spirituality

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2007-07-20 09:10:35 · 4 answers · asked by Anonymous in Religion & Spirituality

I'm asking this here for a reason, so no griping at me please.

I've been considering posting a link to my "real" blog on my 360 page. So far, I haven't done it because I have personal information on my real blog (like where I work), but I've never stated my name or posted my picture on either blog.

Do you think there is any true safety concern?

(For more info on this, or if you are a contact of mine and are willing to answer a poll on this, please visit my 360 page, if you are so inclined. Thank you.)

2007-07-20 09:10:17 · 2 answers · asked by Anonymous in Religion & Spirituality

A couple of my friends that I grew up with are Jesus freaks. It really irritates me because I am atheist. My parents were atheists and I was raised to be one. Now, my friends and I are 32. They are always saying " Thank You Jesus" " Isn't god great"? They always tell me they hope and pray I can find god and open my heart up. I don't say anything because I don'
t want to be rude. They have invited me and invited me to church, and I say no thanks. How can I tell them to stop and to respect my lack of belief?

2007-07-20 09:10:09 · 39 answers · asked by Anonymous in Religion & Spirituality

Do you really think most people look like their Avitars? The reason I asked is I was just helping my siste rin law make her's earlier today. I showed her all the options and told her it should resemble her as much as possible. My sister in law is Latina. She has long dark beautiful hair and brown eyes. Once she finished she had a cute little avitar only it had blonde hair that wasnt that long and she but blue eyes on it. I thought it was funny b/c she said that's what she want's too look like. LOL! So I was wondering how many people do that? Try to make themselve's look as opposite as their aviatr as possible?

2007-07-20 09:09:07 · 63 answers · asked by A little Southern Comfort 5 in Other - Cultures & Groups

And do you think this is right? I think we NEED to stop this! I mean why should they make millions just to be in a movie or play the sport they love? Don't get me wrong I love to watch movies but the amount is still not right! They would do just fine to make 200,000/movie or a game. I mean I only make $25,000/year and my husband makes $30,000 and we have a child to raise, but we manage. Of course I don't go buy $2,000 shoes or handbags!! I feel this is really a problem in our society and what can we do to make them realize they are out of control? What can we do to stop this? Or do you think it is okay? Thank you for your opinions!

2007-07-20 09:08:00 · 8 answers · asked by Anonymous in Other - Society & Culture

I have heard about this, but I know too little. I'd like it if you could give me some information or a link or two with some information. That would also be useful.

Thank you.

2007-07-20 09:06:08 · 8 answers · asked by Anonymous in Religion & Spirituality