Society & Culture - 27 July 2007

If god, Jesus, Mary are so important, Why is it that you can buy their figurenes and pictures in the cheapest shops imaginable? Like THE REJECT SHOP, THE WARHOUSE, and the best one is OP SHOPS. They can't be that gracious if you can pay up to $5.00 for them. How cheap are they?

2007-07-27 03:11:31 · 21 answers · asked by Anonymous in Religion & Spirituality

From wakeup to leaving for work: change phone plugs, go to loo, shampoo in shower, apply toiletries (deodorent, leave-in conditioner, sunscreen), makeup (eye cream, foundation, blusher), blowdry hair till it's just about dry (while styling with fingers), get dressed (shoes, stockings, skirt, top, jacket), jewellery on, choose what to put in handbag, grab keys, run out the door. No ironing, eating, turning on/off appliances or attending to others.

2007-07-27 03:11:15 · 14 answers · asked by wemblania 6 in Etiquette

it seems by some posts here that some christians decide to take it upon themselves to dictate who is a real christian and who is not, based on comparison of their own prerequisites.
is this a cop out?
these people might aswell admit that they themselves are the 'only' real christian.
is this a result of when self validation goes to far?
or fear?

2007-07-27 03:10:33 · 22 answers · asked by brassmunkiee 3 in Religion & Spirituality

as you all know, islam is facing a problem in the world but especially in the middle east.. i like to call that problem "CULTURE",,, how do we get rid of some of the culture, which is not accepted by islamic law... in other words, how do we integrate our different cultures in islam where we modify THE CULTURE to fit islam not try to integrate islam into culture by modifying islam... as people do now

this question is very open ended and the answer is not simple, let alone the application of the perfect solution

muslims have to embrace islam as their culture, as their way of life, just like the first tribes of arabia that entered islam... they left behind their grudges and their habits (ie. killing new born girls). islam became the new way of life. what i see is a reverse shift now. people's culture is becoming more important that islamic culture.

what i am saying is that culture should be an additive to islam and it should not conflict it's laws?
THOUGHTS/ POSSIBLE SOLUTIONs?

2007-07-27 03:09:17 · 24 answers · asked by Anonymous in Religion & Spirituality

2007-07-27 03:08:21 · 13 answers · asked by Anonymous in Religion & Spirituality

I know its none of our businesses but I don't understand, If your old, then your just old...Its apart of life but i know that you don't want to feel old. Ive noticed that the young women aren't ashamed to tell their age but older or should i say "Mature" women don't tell.

My Grandma kinda got upset at me when i was in 2nd grade because i told one of her friends she was 54.

2007-07-27 03:06:55 · 14 answers · asked by Anonymous in Religion & Spirituality

As technology is advancing as much as it is, everyone will soon be able to do the 'miracles' that Jesus is reported to have done.

Is it not a fair question to ask then, whether Jesus could have been a traveller from the future, who went (or will go) back into the first century on many occasions to try to spread peace and love in order to avert some sort of major incident in his own time. Like perhaps World War 3 for example?

It's an interesting thought.....

2007-07-27 03:03:32 · 23 answers · asked by ? 5 in Religion & Spirituality

When exactly was the "faithful and descret slave" established in your religion? Was it at the very beginning of it or sometime after the start of this religion? What did Christians do prior to this "faithful and descret slave class" come about to your religion.?..1000's of years have went by before your religion came about and started these beliefs of Pastor Russels..I believe is his name..So were all the teaching's prior to this religion for 1000's of years wrong?..Wouldn't God have give the world the Faithful and descret slave class a long time ago if this was the mouth peice of God?

2007-07-27 03:00:56 · 3 answers · asked by ABC 1 in Religion & Spirituality

into the "stero type" they are always complaing about? Someone actually answered that Athiesm was worshiping the devil. I am not sure if they were kidding or not....

2007-07-27 03:00:20 · 8 answers · asked by ~Heathen Princess~ 7 in Religion & Spirituality

This is in Spanish. I keep fighting with these three girls at work and one of the girls sent this for me in a message.
I keep pulling their legs all the time. So i am sure these lines are intended to pull my leg, but unfortunately i dont know spanish. But i know this girl is from columbia, so its columbian-spanish. please help.
This was the whole passage that she messaged me:

Mira Vivek!
Ya sabes si sigues molestando te hablo en espanol para que no entiendas nada!!!!

Reem!!! Joce!!! I luv u guys!!! and do not pay attetion...we just have one ENEMIGO...Mojojojooooooooooooooooo

2007-07-27 02:55:53 · 7 answers · asked by sleek_vivek 1 in Languages

Someone earlier posted a question blaming atheism for the deaths caused by the worst tyrants of the 20th century.

Mugabe was one of those listed..........and he is certainly not an atheist.

Pol Pot was another. While he was an atheist, it was the carpet bombing of Cambodia by "christian" America that led to his rise to power.

Idi Amin was a Muslim

Hitler was a christian.

While Stalin and Mao were responible for a massive amount of death, in broader historical terms, the religious seem to be responsible for much more death and suffering.

It must be remembered that the communist in Russia and China only came to power because of ruthless and brutal rulers that preceded them.

The Tsars in Russia and the Nationalist government in China weren't exactly known for kindness.

Could it not be that with people such as Hitler, Amin, Stalin & Mao, the tyrany has nothing to do with religion or lack thereof, but that it is all about a lust for power?

2007-07-27 02:55:38 · 25 answers · asked by Anonymous in Religion & Spirituality

My philosophy of life has always been to hate the sin but love the sinner. Many of my friends and family members have made lifestyle choices that are in conflict with my Christian values and beliefs. Does my association with them compromise my Christian witness? Should I be talking to them about Christianity or dare to mention sin or what it means to follow Jesus?
I am a mature adult and have worried about this for years. I'm by no means perfect but I do have good, loving relationships with my family members including siblings, cousins, aunts, uncles, in-laws and ex in-laws. I try to be kind and friendly to all my co-workers, neighbors and acquaintences .... no matter their lifestyle.

I would like to hear your answers, Christians or not. "Does my friendship condone lifestyle choices?"

2007-07-27 02:54:58 · 18 answers · asked by Miz D 6 in Religion & Spirituality

Or are you more than a "name brand" in today's society?

We are to be in the world, yet not of the world...

Do you allow today's "world" do define your relationship with Your God with something as simple as a religion..."Christianity"...

Or do you in fact understand the fullness of your faith?

If you do just accept society's outlook on "Christianity", why?

Is it just a religion to you or is it much more than that?

Honestly... Do you settle for being JUST a "Christian?", a label?

I appreciate your honest, sincere answers. God Bless You. Shalom.

2007-07-27 02:52:57 · 19 answers · asked by TRV 3 in Religion & Spirituality

I saw this fight last night. The one guy was a short Italian guy about 5'5 maybe 120 lbs. He got in a fight with some other guy who was 5'11 200lbs. THE SHORT GUY WON! HOW IS THAT POSSIBLE? He droped the bigger guy in a few punches. Right before he got into the fight he yelled at the guy fine buddy lets see how a rich suburban kid who spends all his time at the gym does against someone half his size who group up in the South side of Chicago. What does this mean? What does having come from Chicago and a suburb have to do with anything? Would someone please explain this to me? And howcome after he won like 80% of the people were cheering and saying that he was awsome and giving him highfives. Even some of the black people there that normally make fun of white people were cheering for him and slapping him on the back after he won. Why was this short guy so popular with everyone? How can a big guy lose to a little guy? Someone please explain this to me?

2007-07-27 02:52:35 · 9 answers · asked by Ashely85 1 in Other - Society & Culture

A woman drowned her 5 kids, ONE AT A TIME, in the home bathtub a few years ago. Recall? Then came the FAMOUS psychologists to explain away why this crime was done. I hate it when so-called experts step into the equation to provide their view of what they think took place. I think the woman's name is Yates (not sure).

In the days of the Roman Empire, she would have crucified in public for such a crime. Why defend criminals? Why?

Your view?

2007-07-27 02:50:13 · 10 answers · asked by Anonymous in Other - Society & Culture

there were other generations before Adam and Eve , who made the earth formless?

2007-07-27 02:47:44 · 12 answers · asked by cleopatra 4 in Religion & Spirituality

We would normally have a cake/gathering during the afternoon. But as our co-worker will be fasting. It just doesn't seem right for us to have a cake - that he will watch us eat and then take home to eat by himself after sunset. How can we respect his beliefs but not treat him differently than other employees?

2007-07-27 02:46:56 · 13 answers · asked by Rabbit 5 in Ramadan

If Atheists are so convinced that there is just science out there why do they even come into the section? Maybe, they are not so convinced after all. I think subconciously they are looking for deeper answers about existence or they probably wouldn't waste their time coming here. The sarcasm/hostility I see some Atheists write makes me think they may not be so satisfied with their own views or life at all. Makes me glad to be a Christian, feels wonderful!

2007-07-27 02:46:02 · 23 answers · asked by Cheneysmiles 2 in Religion & Spirituality

Okay, this is a serious question.

The Bible says in the beginning, God created the Heavens and the Earth.
But it does not say anything about creating the Universe, unless that is what the Heavens refers to. Also, the Bible does not mention anything about other planets.
We know there are tons and tons of other planets in other galaxies that we don't even know about, and the odds of life being on those other planets is very possible.

Since people when the Bible was written years ago didn't really know about all the other planets and the Universe, is that why it was never mentioned in the Bible?

Are the other planets mentioned and I just missed it while reading the Bible??
Also, if in the beginning, if creating the heavens actually refers to the universe, and if you die and go to heaven, does that just mean you're spirit is just floating around in the universe??

Serious answers please!!!!!
Thanks in advance...

2007-07-27 02:45:04 · 7 answers · asked by Glitter Berry 3 in Religion & Spirituality

what is your view of God?

2007-07-27 02:41:54 · 15 answers · asked by Anonymous in Religion & Spirituality

I must not be pissing enough people off.

2007-07-27 02:41:51 · 13 answers · asked by ~Heathen Princess~ 7 in Religion & Spirituality

2007-07-27 02:39:41 · 6 answers · asked by Anonymous in Religion & Spirituality

When Madonna used a black man JESUS, in the song Like a Prayer video clip?
and when the crosses where all on fire?
Did any of you find what Madonna did in anything she had done in the 80's offensive?

2007-07-27 02:39:24 · 13 answers · asked by Anonymous in Religion & Spirituality

Think about it,
religion is the one thing that starts
the most controversy and trouble.

Woman becoming less due to Eve eating the Apple.
The whole thing with Israel and all the suicide bombing.

Any input?

2007-07-27 02:35:33 · 30 answers · asked by joeyindie. 2 in Religion & Spirituality

2007-07-27 02:34:05 · 14 answers · asked by Gypsy Gal 6 in Etiquette

How Many Variations Between The 2 Styles Can You Name?

e.g. Chips-Crisps.
Cookies-Biscuits.

2007-07-27 02:32:17 · 24 answers · asked by KittenMcDuck 3 in Languages

proverbs 16

2007-07-27 02:31:26 · 13 answers · asked by Anonymous in Religion & Spirituality

Would Jesus like that?

2007-07-27 02:28:42 · 16 answers · asked by Deke 5 in Religion & Spirituality

2007-07-27 02:23:58 · 5 answers · asked by Anonymous in Other - Society & Culture

I feel the urgent need to know.

2007-07-27 02:23:19 · 3 answers · asked by Alex 5 in Religion & Spirituality