Society & Culture - 23 July 2007

in the Announcement-
Matthew states :In a dream, an angel told Joseph who the father was after Mary found herself pregnant.
Luke States: In a dream, an angel told Joseph who the father was after Mary found herself pregnant.
Time of Birth
Matthew states: 6-4 BC Based on Herods death and his search for a child up to 2 years old
Luke states: 6 AD based on a census in Syria when Quirinius became its governor
(10 year difference there)
Place of Birth
Matthew: states they lived in a HOUSE in bethlehem
Luke: they lived in Nazareth and traveled to bethlem and jesus was born in a manger since there was no room in the Inn
First Visitors
Matthew: Wise men followed a star
Luke: Shepherds after being told by an angel
so which story is the correct story of Jesus' birth?

2007-07-23 12:55:25 · 20 answers · asked by Anonymous in Religion & Spirituality

I understand that there is a lot of contravorsy regarding some aspects of the Runes and Rune Magick. I'm hoping to find some good books that are accurate and don't list contravorsy as fact.

2007-07-23 12:54:05 · 6 answers · asked by Heathen Mage 3 in Mythology & Folklore

1- an American atheist
2- a muslim from Iraq
3- A jew from Israel

2007-07-23 12:52:36 · 16 answers · asked by Anonymous in Religion & Spirituality

I mean, he wasn't a Westerner. I don't know if God was part of his vocab.

2007-07-23 12:49:36 · 47 answers · asked by Paperdoll 1 in Religion & Spirituality

The Bible states inProverbs 18:2, that "Death and life are in the power of the tongue, And those who love it will eat its fruit."

Can you believe that my mom used to read this psalm for my father everytime he hits her. I really dont think she realized what she was doing. But she actually reeked havoc on our family, Literally!

Thank God I escaped through Jesus.

I started reading the same psalm out of curiousity and had to stop because it was very scarey. I certainly wouldnt wish these things on my worst enemy!

Here's a part of it, read and see for yourselves
6Set thou a wicked man over him: and let Satan stand at his right hand.

7When he shall be judged, let him be condemned: and let his prayer become sin.

8Let his days be few; and let another take his office.

9Let his children be fatherless, and his wife a widow.

10Let his children be continually vagabonds, and beg: let them seek their bread also out of their desolate places.

2007-07-23 12:49:19 · 8 answers · asked by ? 5 in Religion & Spirituality

2007-07-23 12:47:59 · 8 answers · asked by Anonymous in Religion & Spirituality

Hint: Jesus' stepbrother gives the answer in James 1:5.

2007-07-23 12:47:58 · 7 answers · asked by Ticlesh 4 in Religion & Spirituality

2007-07-23 12:47:08 · 29 answers · asked by ? 3 in Religion & Spirituality

2007-07-23 12:45:58 · 18 answers · asked by Anonymous in Religion & Spirituality

For example: Mexico and Spain
United states and britian

Do you understand where is this going?

2007-07-23 12:44:34 · 6 answers · asked by ? 4 in Other - Cultures & Groups

Gay taxpayers pay the same State and Federal taxes as a single heterosexual taxpayer, but we do not have the same rights or get the same benefits. Since we are not allowed to marry, we should get a Federal tax credit and a State tax credit in each State which does not allow us to marry. Where we cannot adopt, we should get a State tax credit. Since we cannot serve our country in the military, we should get a Federal tax credit. I'm sure we can all think of other examples. If gay American taxpayers don't have the same rights and benefits as heterosexuals, we should not be required to pay the same taxes. Once we receive equality under the law, we should also have equality under the tax code.

2007-07-23 12:42:59 · 13 answers · asked by Michael B - Prop. 8 Repealed! 7 in Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, and Transgender

I was at the hospital this weekend when a man i had never met before approached me and started to talk with me. The conversation turned toward the Lord and His love. Eventually this man advised me that he was a minister. He said he had come over to talk to me because God had told him that i was his brother in Christ. He said God had told him that I would be a minister, and asked me what I did for the Lord. i said i write poetry with a Christian message and I write and sing my own gospel songs. he said God wants me to persue this and give it to the world so that it may change lives. I was almost in tears. I was amazed that God would send a message to me like this. I need to know where to start, please advise me. What do you think?

2007-07-23 12:42:53 · 40 answers · asked by Anonymous in Religion & Spirituality

2007-07-23 12:42:28 · 60 answers · asked by Radiator 4 in Other - Society & Culture

2007-07-23 12:42:18 · 27 answers · asked by beauty killer 4 in Religion & Spirituality

2007-07-23 12:41:06 · 13 answers · asked by Gypsy Gal 6 in Religion & Spirituality

Gods own heart. Wouldn't it had been awesome if one of us had been the one mentioned? Wow..And Sunny Girl was a girl after Gods own heart...It doesn't sound as good, but I like the concept.

2007-07-23 12:39:44 · 12 answers · asked by ♥Sunny Girl♥ 5 in Religion & Spirituality

I just met a SDA and she told a little about what they believe. They worship on Saturdays, because that is the 7th day. And the seventh day is when God rested and called it the Sabbath. How do we know that our seventh day is the original 7th day? Wasn't it a long time before we started keeping track of time? I genuinely want to know the answer to this question. Thanks for the help!

2007-07-23 12:37:43 · 17 answers · asked by Anna M 1 in Religion & Spirituality

Relax. My dad says they had it in for Harvey comics in the '60's. They published Wendy the Good Witch,Caspar the Friendly Ghost and (worst!) Hot Stuff.Dad still has his whole collection.
Why are atheists so obsessed with fundies? Why would you care if they do or do not like books for kids that have magic stuff in them? So they don't like them,and? What's your point? Are you folks all just a'cravin' the approval of fundies? I'm a Catholic and I couldn't care less what they think. As far as being good copy,that they are,but this stuff comes and goes. Nobody even remembers the stink they made about Hot Stuff. What's your issue on this one/ You think they're obligated to like some kid's book? Why? They like it or not,just like you.

2007-07-23 12:37:06 · 27 answers · asked by Galahad 7 in Religion & Spirituality

*sly smile*

(and I really do, well..did...he died...*sniffle*)

2007-07-23 12:36:55 · 17 answers · asked by † God's Kitty † 2 in Religion & Spirituality

2007-07-23 12:36:28 · 20 answers · asked by Anonymous in Religion & Spirituality

2007-07-23 12:36:22 · 11 answers · asked by raz ma taz 1 in Religion & Spirituality

Please don't state your personal opinions; I would rather have the stances of churches and religions. Is it more important to be part of a specific religion and attend church, or is it more important to just be a spiritual person and have beliefs rather than follow one religion? Is one religion better than another? If so, why is that?

2007-07-23 12:35:12 · 10 answers · asked by Anonymous in Religion & Spirituality

After all everyone hates Satan, so in a way, when you are yourself hated, and the suposedly Christians can't tolerate you either, isn't Satan a very nice bloke after all, someone you can relate to?

2007-07-23 12:34:37 · 39 answers · asked by Anonymous in Religion & Spirituality

2007-07-23 12:34:21 · 15 answers · asked by Anonymous in Religion & Spirituality

The more I read about curch history and look into catholic doctrine the more I get the impression that they are right.

Its difficult because the Catholic Faith is certainly more of the narrow road and not as "easy" as the others.

I am starting to go to Mass and have ordered a study guide on the mass. Further I was raised catholic so I am more returning home.

I went to evangelical churches, read the bible 20 million times etc, but yet I find and I could be wrong, I found the churches very shallow, lacking debth and in some cases I think well meaning people mistake God for too much caffiene.

So are there people who have left the evangelical movement and finaly found God in the catholic church.

And if you are just a fundie then I think you better skip to the next question. Everything you can tell me I already know, every bible verse, every quote, every snippet of information you have I could replay back

Thanks for all the response all "good" advice is needed.

2007-07-23 12:31:44 · 29 answers · asked by Anonymous in Religion & Spirituality

And can tell me what's so bad about it. I know that the original Satanic Verses were actually part of the Koran so why the death sentence?

2007-07-23 12:31:28 · 10 answers · asked by Anonymous in Religion & Spirituality

2007-07-23 12:31:04 · 5 answers · asked by Anonymous in Religion & Spirituality

What dose Reeannu mean in Japanese?

2007-07-23 12:30:45 · 8 answers · asked by Anonymous in Languages

ha...I am part of the UPCI..and was wondering what you think of them...

I've heard thoughts on christians in general..but Pentecostals are very diffrenet...so what do you think of them?

if your going to say something mean, go ahead. But make it intelligent alright?

2007-07-23 12:29:14 · 20 answers · asked by † God's Kitty † 2 in Religion & Spirituality

what do you think my name is? what ethnicity does it sound like it is?
Tereza Gallegos

2007-07-23 12:29:12 · 12 answers · asked by Anonymous in Other - Society & Culture