Society & Culture - 23 July 2007

What purpose is there to pray for people who may be going through a difficult time that will make them a better person. Since I believe God has our best interest at heart anyway then why pray? Is praying for others for them or to make us better in dealing with them. I have trust that no matter what happens God is there to give me comfort. Is that what we should pray about for others that God send His Comforter to them but not necessarily change the situation if it is for their learning. Please help me with this matter. It has beeen on my mind for a long time. Mmm

2007-07-23 09:03:46 · 11 answers · asked by ? 6 in Religion & Spirituality

(as well as atheists and members of other religions that are commonly disparaged on R&S) Are you trying to be good representatives? Do you think you're changing the questioners' minds?

2007-07-23 09:02:43 · 23 answers · asked by Cathy 6 in Religion & Spirituality

about every couple times i get on this site i run across some form of racism, don't these people have anything better to do?
I thought this was a site where people help each other with real problems and questions, why does it matter what color your skin is, we all bleed the same

2007-07-23 08:59:17 · 19 answers · asked by ADAM K 2 in Other - Cultures & Groups

2007-07-23 08:58:21 · 17 answers · asked by Anonymous in Mythology & Folklore

...that it was them that were mistaken for Gods. Would you believe them or would you carry on worshipping your idols?

2007-07-23 08:57:56 · 8 answers · asked by baroni2486 2 in Religion & Spirituality

can you translate this into another language

I love you

you are gorgeous


any language would do and will write which language it is

because I want to say it to someone differently each day
do you think this question deserves a star???

2007-07-23 08:56:02 · 16 answers · asked by Curious M. 3 in Languages

2007-07-23 08:55:45 · 7 answers · asked by Anonymous in Religion & Spirituality

I'm doubting my life, should i worry or not, what does it really means, Leaving things up to God?
Thank you.
Valerie.

2007-07-23 08:55:41 · 14 answers · asked by Ms.Cutiepie 1 in Religion & Spirituality

I would like not to get a ton of different variations back, what is the one most sure fire translation to "Live and Learn" into latin?

2007-07-23 08:55:33 · 6 answers · asked by dcanfield87 1 in Languages

Who do you think our biggest allies are? What issues are most important to you? What obstacles do we still have to overcome? and How can we overcome them?

2007-07-23 08:54:46 · 9 answers · asked by Anonymous in Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, and Transgender

Who will bet that half the racists (all 2 of them with their multiple handles) are actually living in their mom's basement and have created nothing, done nothing, but dream of riding the coat tails of historical figures.

Yay or nay?

2007-07-23 08:54:08 · 10 answers · asked by Anonymous in Other - Cultures & Groups

Gay Bashers please dont answer this...... I have been in a long distance relationship with my girlfriend of 5 months. I cheated on her and feel really bad about it. I know being drunk is no exuse but I wasnt in my right mind. She forgave me for it and I thought that even though she doesnt trust me we were moving on with our relationship. But she now acuses me every day of doing things that I am not doing, over analizes everything I do and say. And makes up exuses and blows things way out of proportion so she has a reason not to come see me. She says she loves me. And I love her more than anything in this world, What do I do??? She was supposed to come up from Brooklyn New York tomarrow to see me for my birthday and now she is saying she doesnt want to see me. Cause she said I ****** UP AGAIN. Do u think she is seeing some one else? Do u think i should move on? She is the only person I have ever loved. I trust her completely and dont want to be with anyone else. HELP ME PLEASE!

2007-07-23 08:52:49 · 11 answers · asked by spidy 1 in Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, and Transgender

2007-07-23 08:52:24 · 32 answers · asked by CHEESUS GROYST 5 in Religion & Spirituality

Holy Spirit instead of what you have?

I know what you DO have, and it is not necessary to tell me that it is the way it is bc it is your God's will. I already know that, and I understand that. It isn't what I am asking. I am asking if, in your opinion, having the Mother and the Daughter instead of the Father and the Son would seem like any form of discrimination, or exclusion of the male principle in divinity?

2007-07-23 08:52:16 · 15 answers · asked by Lady Morgana 7 in Religion & Spirituality

2007-07-23 08:51:51 · 30 answers · asked by Whiskey Tango Foxtrot 4 in Religion & Spirituality

Im just curious cause over the course of months I asked people for help here and with the exception of a couple people gave me really rude remarks. I finally did get help from a university and even a camera crew and it has been documented and will be aired. Why are people such asses? If you cant help why comment

2007-07-23 08:51:09 · 8 answers · asked by Anonymous in Religion & Spirituality

What do you look for when choosing a church home and what do you avoid?

2007-07-23 08:50:18 · 13 answers · asked by blesssedservant 2 in Religion & Spirituality

An article I found at an online news site revealed that some public schools have begun introducing books into early elementary school curriculums that include homosexual behavior (such as same-sex parenthood and mild homosexual romance).

Examples:
A fairy tale called "King & King" about a King who turns down 3 princesses, but falls in love with and marries one of their brothers.

A story called "Spacegirl Pukes" is about a girl who gets sick before she takes a trip to space and is nersed back to health by her two mothers.

I wonder what the general reaction is among all of you at Yahoo! Answers? What do you think about this?

The article here:
http://www.dailymail.co.uk/pages/live/articles/news/news.html?in_article_id=441542&in_page_id=1770

2007-07-23 08:48:33 · 18 answers · asked by Josias B 2 in Other - Society & Culture

2007-07-23 08:48:01 · 6 answers · asked by Anonymous in Religion & Spirituality

Christ received worship as God.

Jesus is worshipped by the angels (Heb. 1:6) and by man (Matt. 14:33), and yet only God is to be worshipped (Ex. 34:14). Christ Himself said that worship is due to God alone (Matt. 4:10), and yet He accepted worship. If Jesus in His pre-existent state were the archangel Michael, how could He have received worship, since angels are not allowed to receive worship (Rev. 19:10)? If Christ were not God, then worshipping Him would be idolatrous.

There are many, many more scriptures that could be quoted in support of the diety of God and Christ..

2007-07-23 08:46:55 · 11 answers · asked by April 1 in Religion & Spirituality

In Islam there is always a concept that no matter how sinful u r u can always change...and well this is not exactly a sin but I don't feel as if I'm as hospitable or kind as other people.

If we have someone for dinner we don't pour them their water or serve their plates. We just sit back and let them do it. I dont wanna make them uncomfortable but I feel like other people r more hospitable and giving than I am (not as in money, but as in guests and friends).

Thanks for the advice. Peace.

2007-07-23 08:46:49 · 6 answers · asked by justmyinput 5 in Religion & Spirituality

I'm looking to find the cuurent statistics on religions of the world. Including Pagans, and Atheists. Percentages of the world for the beleifs and conversions.

Does anyone have an accurate website that could give me this information? (as current as possible)?
Thanks!

2007-07-23 08:46:11 · 7 answers · asked by take me to your leader 3 in Religion & Spirituality

it's my senior year, my class wants to be remembered as the first ever seniors to pull a prank in my school help!!!!!

2007-07-23 08:45:49 · 15 answers · asked by Anonymous in Senior Citizens

If Muhammed Said "You want to Love Allah, love thy creation first" and

"Shall I not inform you of a better act than fasting, alms, and prayers? Making peace between one another: enmity and malice tear up heavenly rewards by the roots. " And

"Do not say, that if the people do good to us, we will do good to them; and if the people oppress us, we will oppress them; but determine that if people do you good, you will do good to them; and if they oppress you, you will not oppress them."


Jesus Christ Said "Do not judge, and you will not be judge yourselves; do not condemn, and you will not be condemned yourselves; grant pardon, and you will be pardoned."

What did they mean , when they said all that, Please decode and help me understand how all of you are practicing these?

2007-07-23 08:45:40 · 12 answers · asked by Anonymous in Religion & Spirituality

I am thinking, "One step at a time"

Dozens of gay and lesbian couples lined up to register as domestic partners Monday as a new Washington state law went into effect.

The secretary of state's office registered the first couple shortly after opening its doors at 8 a.m.

http://news.yahoo.com/s/ap/20070723/ap_on_re_us/washington_domestic_partners_2

2007-07-23 08:43:32 · 18 answers · asked by Tegarst 7 in Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, and Transgender

Namaste

Peace and Love

2007-07-23 08:42:45 · 33 answers · asked by digilook 2 in Religion & Spirituality

Reformed theology's eschatology is quite elegant and nuanced.

The Kingdom of God isn't abstract pie-in-the-sky.

Reformed theology holds that the Kingdom of God was brought to earth and made real at the time of Christ's Passion Upon the Cross.

Simultaneous to Christ's death, the eschaton was immanentized. The Kingdom of God was made real on this earth.

It exists absolutely, an omnipotent potential latent in all things and all people. It is real and is actualized by our obedience to God, love for God, by the kindness and love we show for others, by our forgiveness of others, and by the sincerity with which we ask God to forgive us our sins.

The Kingdom of God Is Here and Now.

Discuss.

2007-07-23 08:42:26 · 26 answers · asked by (notso)Gloriouspipecleaner 3 in Religion & Spirituality

Hi Everyone, it's a roller coster for me today, one moment i know where i'm going and the next I'm doubting my faith.Please help. I need a word of incoregment!!!
Thank you!!!
Valerie.

2007-07-23 08:42:13 · 19 answers · asked by Ms.Cutiepie 1 in Religion & Spirituality

2007-07-23 08:41:42 · 51 answers · asked by Anonymous in Religion & Spirituality

Recently, I have been reading about how some people have been seeing ghosts (?) called Black Eyed Kids, or BEK for short. I guess essentially they look like children, but they have coal black eyes, no pupil or iris. In some instances, they arrive on your doorstep or greet you while you are still in the car and beg to "be let in". Am curious, has anyone here had any experiences with this type of entity?

2007-07-23 08:40:09 · 17 answers · asked by Anonymous in Mythology & Folklore