Society & Culture - 23 July 2007

2007-07-23 02:07:33 · 14 answers · asked by Anonymous in Religion & Spirituality

Sitting here reading the Word I felt compelled to tell those who will read this that we should be encouraged. Why are we to be encouraged?

1) Nothing on this earth can seperate us from the love of God. Romans 8:35-39. We know that God loves us. No matter where we go and what we do God still loves us. That right there is enough to make me want to shout.

2) We have been saved from eternal damnation, and redeemed by Christ.

3) We have a blessed hope. Christ said that if He went He would return. And soon we will see our creator and our blessed saviour.

Now if you are not encouraged by this then you need to take a step back and see whats wrong. This here is what we should live for. I hope and pray that God will be with you today, and that you know that He is with you. I would like to know though, what do believers find peace in? What are you encouraged by? What makes you live every day? God Bless.

2007-07-23 02:06:04 · 10 answers · asked by Joel 2 5 in Religion & Spirituality

For our annual Christmas Party, we will be playing a variation on the game "Family Feud." As you may know, this game requires people to guess at that the results of various public survey's. We thought it might be a good idea to post some of those survey questions here, and see what kind of results we get. So please feel free to respond with a single answer choice; all earnest answers are greatly appreciated.

Today's question is any easy one: "What is your (single) LEAST favorite thing about Christmas?"

Some examples might be that it is too expensive, lasts too long, has become too commercial, etc. All sincere answes are greatly appreciated. Thanks!

2007-07-23 02:05:50 · 21 answers · asked by A_Akes 2 in Christmas

I am not a part of the Catholic faith, but have many respected freinds and collegues who are. My question is this:
With the settlement just made by the Catholic Religion for harms done to children and inappropriate behavior by their priests..etc.. what will be the fate of their individual souls?
Will they recieve absolution for their sins, and therefore being allowed into heaven? Will they still be allowed to carry their place and duties in the church? What type of disciplinary action is taken against the individual offenders?

This is an honest question and concern of mine. I offer no disrespect or judgement.
As usual, no bashing please, only considerate and respectful answers.

Blessings to all
)o(
Trinity

2007-07-23 02:05:05 · 8 answers · asked by trinity 5 in Religion & Spirituality

Nearly all of us have parted ways with a good friend because we (or they) have moved to a different city. We always say that we will stay in touch and/or visit, and say so with the best of intentions, but inevitably, those friendships seem to fall to the wayside. We go from frequent phone calls to infrequent phone calls, to a Christmas card, to sometimes nothing at all.

Usually, these people were very much a part of our everyday lives and routines, and within a relatively short period of time, they aren't on our radar at all anymore.

What are your thoughts on why we allow this to happen?

2007-07-23 02:04:44 · 5 answers · asked by Deke 5 in Religion & Spirituality

2007-07-23 02:04:14 · 12 answers · asked by capekicks 3 in Mythology & Folklore

Sri Lanka is called the "home of the suicide bombers" since it perfected this tactic over 35 years ago.


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2007-07-23 02:02:31 · 7 answers · asked by Anonymous in Religion & Spirituality

can enter into the kindom of GOD. This sentence is correct...it is written in IB LE...or something like that....My Chirstian friends pl. clarify...

2007-07-23 02:01:34 · 11 answers · asked by Renuka Shrivastava 2 in Religion & Spirituality

I testify that there is no deity worthy of worship but Allah (God) and that Muhammad (peace be upon him) is the final messenger of Allah (God) to all mankind!

It would seem that many have taken much aggression towards me because I have made the intelligent choice to worship Allah (God) alone. I believe there is no compulsion in religion. The right path is appearant from the wronge path.

Why is it that some people seem to take great offense to my worship of Allah (God) alone?

2007-07-23 01:57:41 · 31 answers · asked by Red Dragon 2007 {Free Palestine} 4 in Religion & Spirituality

Which is more important? The judgement of the person who does not believe in your faith, or the judgement of the people in your flock?
Is it more important to keep your own in line so that they represent your faith and beliefs in a correct manner?
Or do you feel that it is more important to "spread the word" to non believers, even if there is a flaw in your ways?

No disrespect intended. Just looking for honest answers to an indeed valid question. At least to me. I know that "Mis representation" is a problem for any belief system. Or at least it would appear so. I am just curious as to how you approach this and what the solution is.

Blessings To All
)o(
Trinity

2007-07-23 01:57:20 · 21 answers · asked by trinity 5 in Religion & Spirituality

A: One can obtain eternal life by building great pyramids and having your organs placed in Coptic jars?

B: One can obtain eternal life by believe the correct stories about Jesus and holding to a specific theology devised by bronze aged sheep herders?

C: A good way to start the day is with a spicy breakfast burrito smothered with green chili.

D: A&C

E: Some bits of A that are not ruled out by B but C gives me gas.

Good morning all!

2007-07-23 01:56:46 · 14 answers · asked by Anonymous in Religion & Spirituality

he is ALWAYS winding me up by pulling pranks on me etc which only he can do cuz he has access to my computer. how can i get him back WITHOUT being fired.. ideas..

2007-07-23 01:53:08 · 25 answers · asked by ? 3 in Etiquette

Namaste

Peace and Love

2007-07-23 01:52:26 · 16 answers · asked by digilook 2 in Religion & Spirituality

All religions will pass, but this will remain: simply sitting in a chair and looking into the distance.

-V. V. Rozanov

Namaste

Peace and Love

2007-07-23 01:50:59 · 18 answers · asked by digilook 2 in Religion & Spirituality

Anyone with just a little bit of reading comprehension skills can see they are mutually exclusive so don't throw that BS it won't fly. It.s deciet or just plain dumb. Gtve a straight answer, please

2007-07-23 01:50:38 · 3 answers · asked by capekicks 3 in Religion & Spirituality

once a week...my cell group leader would tell us to meet at the front of my school to pray for the school...... but i was reading the bible and it said that jesus once taught about prayer and he said to not pray in public for people to see... and so on
...my question is...should i tell my cell group leader not to do this anymore/? or should i just ignore it since its no big deal/ TYTY

2007-07-23 01:49:38 · 6 answers · asked by Anonymous in Religion & Spirituality

It's atoms and evolution, not Adam and Eve.

2007-07-23 01:49:19 · 15 answers · asked by Anonymous in Religion & Spirituality

This question is for people who work on mondays.

2007-07-23 01:48:27 · 17 answers · asked by Randall 3 in Other - Holidays

Why you accept a liar as your Pres.
bush is detroying the immage of America.

Where is the Road Map?

Where is the peace in Palestine & Middle East?

2007-07-23 01:48:02 · 5 answers · asked by aslam09221 6 in Religion & Spirituality

When the Book of St Barnabos describes a Prophet will come after Jesus Christ (peace be upon him) which we all know now to be the Prophet of Islam, that being Muhammad (peace be upon him)

2007-07-23 01:46:54 · 25 answers · asked by zooxat 1 in Religion & Spirituality

Are you able to understand why many people across America and throughout the world not only do not subscribe to your belief system, but would like to see it completely abolished?

2007-07-23 01:46:01 · 28 answers · asked by Deke 5 in Religion & Spirituality

Please post links. Thanks...

2007-07-23 01:42:45 · 3 answers · asked by Anaka 2 in Mythology & Folklore

can anyone tell me the real meaning of 1 timothy 2:15? is it talking about man's responsibility(in case of premarital sex)? premarital sex(sin)....then man takes responsibility and marry woman....and she becomes pregnant?(no longer sin????)

2007-07-23 01:41:51 · 4 answers · asked by martha 2 in Religion & Spirituality

I heard that America buys acres of field from Dominica and other caribbean countries and pays the country and the people who work there approx 20 pence per worker a day.
So i guess another thing is hate america's government for, it seems they think they are not rich and selfish enough yet. I pray that america gets a much fairer government soon, maybe the world would but a slightly better place. Anyway is this true?

Support Fair Trade! Look after the envioronment before its too late!

2007-07-23 01:38:24 · 8 answers · asked by Keshoo 2 in Other - Cultures & Groups

INDIA (Newsroom) – Six Christian missionaries participating in a gospel campaign called "Love Ahmedabad" were beaten so savagely in the state of Gujarat last week that one of the men may lose his arms and legs.

Members of the Hyderabad-based Operation Mobilization (OM) were distributing Bibles and religious tracts in Ahmedabad, about five miles from Gandhinagar, the capital of Gujarat, the afternoon of May 5 when they were attacked by members of the Hindu extremist groups Bajrang Dal and Vishwa Hindu Parishad (VHP). Operation Mobilization ships tons of Christian literature around the country. The assailants also burned copies of the Bible and tracts.

http://www.worthynews.com/news-features/newsroom-india-missionaries.html


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Christian missionaries beaten in public for 'converting' Hindus

Television channels showed Hindu activists kicking and punching the two young priests while dragging them through Maharashtra's Kolhapur town.

News footage showed an activist knee one priest in the groin, making him double up in pain. Another kicked the missionary in the head. The crowd accused the priests of forcibly converting poor Hindus, and handed them over to police.

http://archive.gulfnews.com/articles/07/05/09/10123874.html

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The violence of Buddhist extremists it’s being compared to the killing fields of Cambodia. In Sri Lanka religion has become mixed with politics and nationalism - creating a toxic brew of hatred and fear. They are…… forcibly trying to convert people to Buddhism and forcing people to kneel down to declare Buddha is our god! Read about it


http://www.tamilnet.com/art.html?catid=79&artid=20555

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2007-07-23 01:37:55 · 14 answers · asked by Mithrianity 3 in Religion & Spirituality

My husband thinks since he doens t do phsyical he is not cheating but if I were to do the same thing it would be.

2007-07-23 01:37:12 · 21 answers · asked by Lamontslady 2 in Religion & Spirituality

Pharaphased, I wrote that the asker should do the work. For this I was censored and my answer deleted. Was I wrong to write this and why? I feel this site isn't for stuff you can just look up in a book or on the internet. I actually started to answer the question but realized how long England been around. What do think? Be brutely honest (but don't get censored).

2007-07-23 01:35:18 · 6 answers · asked by ta 5 in Other - Society & Culture

our enemies?

2007-07-23 01:33:35 · 28 answers · asked by Anonymous in Religion & Spirituality

Or do you tell people to weigh all the information and act in the best interest of their own conscience? If you tell them what to do, who do you think you are? 'God'?

2007-07-23 01:32:07 · 14 answers · asked by Anonymous in Religion & Spirituality

if all we have to do is "repent our sins" then couldn't we do anything we wanted? just as long as we say sorry before we die?

is it just me or are alot of religons filled with "get out clauses"?

2007-07-23 01:31:52 · 25 answers · asked by Anonymous in Religion & Spirituality