Society & Culture - 29 July 2007

What the heck is he saving you for? Are we just a stamp collection for him?

2007-07-29 05:58:09 · 12 answers · asked by Anonymous in Religion & Spirituality

Has the primary driving purpose of all religions throughout the ages been to try to distract followers from the depressing fact that all that awaits us beyond death is complete oblivion?

2007-07-29 05:58:01 · 15 answers · asked by Anonymous in Religion & Spirituality

2007-07-29 05:58:00 · 12 answers · asked by Christanti 3 in Religion & Spirituality

hi
I have been a member of my church for 4 years. I have been extremely active in my church and I attend regularly. I've also talked to leadership about what I perceive the problems to be are, and they are in complete agreement with me, and they are equally frustrated. Essentially the church is very immature and very self-absorbed. nobody interacts with people outside of church, and they don't interact with people outside their own family when they are AT church. Most people don't look at each other in the eye and they rarely connect with each other. People don't socialize before and after church like they do at most churches. I stand in the back andd i watch, and I stay pretty much until I"m one of the last ones there. I talk to everyone. People pretty much make a bee line for the door. If they have a social or someting like that, almost nobody comes, and the ones that come only communicate with thier own family. The problem for me, is how long do I keep trying and trying

2007-07-29 05:57:18 · 3 answers · asked by art_flood 4 in Religion & Spirituality

2007-07-29 05:54:57 · 21 answers · asked by Anonymous in Religion & Spirituality

Copernicus made us face the probability that we are but a speck in the universe.

Darwin made us question whether we slithered up from the swamps rather got instantly placed here in final-form by the hand of God.

Freud made us ask ourselves whether we are totally motivated by our conscious thoughts.

So what religious revolution has made most of us change our self-view of mankind?

2007-07-29 05:54:50 · 3 answers · asked by Ward 3 in Religion & Spirituality

Yes we know white people (not all) are arrogant. Yes we know black people are angry. We got it. Okay. So why is it that we are all shocked and surprised when white people post stupid questions about black people based on an outdated stereotype and when black people complain about unequal treatment. As a black person you have to admit that you have it waaaaay better then your great grandmother did, and as a white person you have to accept and understand that things could be waaay better for minorities. And as PEOPLE we need to see that by pulling out eachothers hair kicking and screaming and what not we aren't going to get anywhere. So why don't we stop this whole "Whats better, black or white thing?" and try to hammer out the important issues facing us today (like say, Global Warming)

2007-07-29 05:54:27 · 20 answers · asked by MajorCrumpet 4 in Other - Cultures & Groups

2007-07-29 05:54:24 · 15 answers · asked by mody246 2 in Religion & Spirituality

(and it's not worth lying to your God, who knows everything)

2007-07-29 05:53:22 · 14 answers · asked by Dave H 1 in Religion & Spirituality

Please dont answer rumours i want facts from professionals....

2007-07-29 05:52:44 · 13 answers · asked by Anonymous in Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, and Transgender

I want my son to decide for himself what feels right for him, spiritually.

What would you do if your beloved child came to you and said that the bible is the literal 'word of god'?

For all my postulating about giving our children choices, I wonder what would I do if he decided to be a fundamentalist Christian. I shudder to think of that possibility but I wonder what would I do.

I am sorry but I would have a serious discussion with my son and I would lay out all the contradictions found in the bible and appeal to his common sense.

I would love him no matter what but I would have serious doubts about his intelligence if he became a fundie.

Now let me specify that I don't think that all Christians are ignorant fundies. I know that MOST Christians are good, loving people who are capable of independent thought. I can agree to disagree and feel love and respect for many.

2007-07-29 05:52:29 · 25 answers · asked by Anonymous in Religion & Spirituality

1. What 60s group sang the hit song Nashville Cats?
2. Who was vice president to Ike Eisenhower?
3. What year did the first frozen TV dinner appear on the market?
4. What was a memorable event for you in 1957?

I know some will have "senior" moments but do your best!

2007-07-29 05:49:48 · 19 answers · asked by Anonymous in Senior Citizens

Islam says........ Eden is the name of the first heaven which is not on this earth.

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2007-07-29 05:49:33 · 15 answers · asked by Anonymous in Religion & Spirituality

Quit crying Atheist, the word does exist and is in spell check..

Just your personal definitions only.

NO LOOKING IT UP!

2007-07-29 05:48:34 · 16 answers · asked by Christanti 3 in Religion & Spirituality

theres this girl and some of her m8 who always call me...i duno if its classed as bullying but it really hurts my feelings.
*when i go past um sumtimes they try to trip me up or say u cant *** through this door then have a go at me after for pushing past um
*they call me a ***** and a **** then say o i h8 er wen i walk past......i havent even done anything i dont think once i had a fight with one of them but it was years ago..she started it

i have told my mum and she said she wil go into skl or ring if it carrys on when we go bac in 5 week....but i think it wil make it worse...i sumtimes see her round were i live

what should i do it makes me sad and cry

2007-07-29 05:48:19 · 19 answers · asked by Anonymous in Etiquette

"Him that overcometh will I make a pillar in the temple of my God, and he shall go no more out:..."

Revelations 3:12

Any takers?

Peace!

2007-07-29 05:47:23 · 8 answers · asked by Automaton 5 in Religion & Spirituality

2007-07-29 05:47:20 · 16 answers · asked by Scouse 7 in Other - Society & Culture

and was there religion before humans existed?

2007-07-29 05:47:14 · 21 answers · asked by Anonymous in Religion & Spirituality

Can you see how this could ripple into 'change'. If so, what do you see changing and on what levels?

2007-07-29 05:46:37 · 6 answers · asked by shakalahar 4 in Religion & Spirituality

Do you live your life dwelling on the past? Does it affect your life right now or your future? Why do you think you are stuck on the past?

2007-07-29 05:46:06 · 11 answers · asked by caramel_latte 5 in Other - Society & Culture

invention, and noone knows what day the original seventh day was?

2007-07-29 05:44:18 · 10 answers · asked by JiveMan 2 in Religion & Spirituality

Matthew 27:9-10
Then was fulfilled what has been spoken by the prophet Jeremiah, saying “And they took the thirty pieces of silver, the price of him on whom a price has been said by some of the sons of Israel, and they gave them for the potter’s field, as the Lord directed me.”

The problem with this passage is that nowhere in Jeremiah can this prophecy be found. Instead it is found in the book of Zechariah.

Zechariah 11:12-13
And I said unto them, If ye think good, give me my price; and if not, forbear. So they weighed for my price thirty pieces of silver. And the LORD said unto me, Cast it unto the potter...

Did the author of Matthew make a mistake?

2007-07-29 05:43:33 · 21 answers · asked by kimmyisahotbabe 5 in Religion & Spirituality

I'm starting to finally get some wisdom with my years. I have discovered (alert the media) that sometimes having patience along with praying makes all the difference in the world, because God works in His own time. Anyone care to share a positive experience that was a result of having patience?

2007-07-29 05:43:16 · 4 answers · asked by Anonymous in Religion & Spirituality

It's been asked, time and time again, what people are glad they learned here in R&S. But is there something you learned that you wish you hadn't?

2007-07-29 05:42:55 · 22 answers · asked by Anonymous in Religion & Spirituality

I noticed a lot of people have asked on here if Jesus would vote Dem or Rep and the answers are usually he's an obvious liberal who cares for the poor. The only counter has been that Jesus wouldn't vote. I have yet to see someone say he'd be in the GOP. So let's turn it around, would Republicans vote for Jesus since he clearly said we should reject the rich and self-righteous religious leaders?

2007-07-29 05:42:04 · 10 answers · asked by Sharon W 2 in Religion & Spirituality

2007-07-29 05:41:49 · 3 answers · asked by captain janeway 1 in Religion & Spirituality

God created them as two seperate sexes BEFORE THE FALL.

It looks like the Christian notion of their not being "male and females" in Paradise will have to be changed by the Church soon.

It can be shot down by real scripture and theological facts.
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2007-07-29 05:40:44 · 10 answers · asked by Anonymous in Religion & Spirituality

2007-07-29 05:40:16 · 3 answers · asked by Anonymous in Religion & Spirituality

2007-07-29 05:38:35 · 14 answers · asked by Anonymous in Religion & Spirituality

As a wife and mother, I'm searching for a better quality of life. My husband and I were both raised (33 years) near Los Angeles, but recently moved to North Florida. We hate the bugs and humidity! So, we're considering a move to Denver. Having two young boys, I think the outdoor activities would provide a great place to live and play. Plus, I've read the education is top-notch. However, I'm a little concerned at all the negative comments towards Californians. I know there has been several transplants, but what are they doing to create this negative image? Just curious....

2007-07-29 05:34:58 · 6 answers · asked by Mingo Nightingale 3 in Other - Society & Culture