Society & Culture - 30 July 2007

if believing in God makes their lives better and focused why do you really care?

I'm an Atheist who doesn't want to change or "convert" anyone to my way of thinking.

2007-07-30 11:47:25 · 33 answers · asked by daljack -a girl 7 in Religion & Spirituality

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Do you think that most people are good or evil? Sane or crazy?

2007-07-30 11:44:36 · 22 answers · asked by Surf Forever 5 in Religion & Spirituality

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What exactly is "the occult"?

2007-07-30 11:42:37 · 9 answers · asked by Anonymous in Religion & Spirituality

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Prophesies?

Do you think that the bible codes are real?

2007-07-30 11:42:05 · 3 answers · asked by 715 1 in Religion & Spirituality

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Should I Bother Having Manners: Please, Thank You.?

Yes, I was raised to have manners, plz, T.U. Sorry. All that. Now, I am getting upset at the people who DON'T have manners. Please be honest in answering this.

Should I stop being polite, because they say if you do use manners you are wasting your time and rude people don't know what they mean because mom and dad never taught them. Why should I waste my breath and time?

2007-07-30 11:41:23 · 10 answers · asked by Born Valentine's Day 5 in Etiquette

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All have Sinned?

In the Bible, we read that the apostle Paul clearly said that "all have sinned and come short of the glory of God."

I don't know about you, but the word ALL includes the Pope for the Pope is human.

Why do Catholics think the Pope is WITHOUT sin?

I say we are all sinners.

Your view?

2007-07-30 11:40:19 · 29 answers · asked by Anonymous in Religion & Spirituality

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Why don't fat people lose some weight?

2007-07-30 11:39:41 · 27 answers · asked by Anonymous in Etiquette

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Are Italians not white?

I'm Italian and I have pretty dark skin, it sure as hell is not white. I think that Italians should be considered Hispanic if anything because we have a lot more in common with Spanish people than British and the Italian and Spanish languages are very similar. Any1 agree?????

2007-07-30 11:39:27 · 18 answers · asked by Anonymous in Other - Cultures & Groups

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Alright then, kiddies! Can anybody tell me why we all work so hard to die and leave it all behind?

Or to get sick and let the doctors get it all? Why bother?

2007-07-30 11:39:10 · 16 answers · asked by Anonymous in Religion & Spirituality

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Can A Christian Be Demon Possessed?

Can a Christian ( a person filled with the Holy Spirit) ever be demon possessed?

I say NO!

Your view?

2007-07-30 11:35:52 · 24 answers · asked by Anonymous in Religion & Spirituality

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Atheism? Why?

If yur an atheist please explain to me why u dont beleive?

2007-07-30 11:35:42 · 26 answers · asked by Marisol 2 in Religion & Spirituality

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Have you seen a Demon or had a demonic experience? If so what was it like?

have you ever seen a demon ??? had an experience with it?

my aunt saw a devil when she was about 15, i also had a friend who saw one outside her window on several occasions. I, myself, had one pull the covers off of my bed once...

anyone else have similar things happen to them, if so what?

2007-07-30 11:34:45 · 12 answers · asked by JRodriguez 3 in Mythology & Folklore

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A question for atheists, please....?

I've been in this section for a few weeks now and something has been at the back of my mind, waiting for an answer, so I'd appreciate your personal input.

If you are an atheist, you do not believe in God, correct? This is in contrast to agnostics, who aren't sure. So if you are an atheist and do not believe in God, why would you spend any time at all at YA answering/asking questions about God? Or perhaps a better way of asking is, why do you have any interest in these Qs&As at all?

I don't mean to be rude or sound silly, but I was thinking about this last night, and I thought, if I didn't believe in something, for example, Mormonism, then I wouldn't have the first bit of interest in going to a Mormon blogsite and chatting with them. Unless of course, I was trying to learn as much as I could about Mormons in order to convert one....

Just wondering if you could give me some insight. Thanks!

2007-07-30 11:34:07 · 25 answers · asked by lady_phoenix39 6 in Religion & Spirituality

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Are you tolerant?

If so, why, and if not, why not? What does this say to you?

"In the name of God, The Most Merciful, The Most Gracious.
Dear Brothers and Sisters, I greet you with the traditional Islamic greeting, 'Assalamu Alaikum', (Peace be upon you), this greeting represents the sincere effort of the faithful to spread love and tolerance among all people, whatever their language, belief, or social system.

Common misconceptions about Islam and Religious Tolerance
I would like first to begin by dispelling some of the misconceptions that have clouded the understanding of many Christians and westerners alike concerning Islam. Many believe that Islam was spread by the sword, and that Islam is synonymous with oppression, coercion and the denial of basic rights and freedoms. Furthermore, many western nations equate Islam with intolerance and extremism. Even well-educated non-Muslim thinkers, politicians, and clergymen, have persisted in clinging to this negative and erroneous image.

2007-07-30 11:34:02 · 11 answers · asked by Anonymous in Religion & Spirituality

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Should the name of the Religion and Spirituality section be changed to "Religion and Stupidity"?

2007-07-30 11:33:48 · 31 answers · asked by The Singing President 3 in Religion & Spirituality

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Are you supposed to spend more on a wedding gift if you bring a date to the wedding?

What's the etiquette on wedding gifts? Please include your own opinions as well as links to sources (Miss Manners, etc.).

thanks!

2007-07-30 11:33:41 · 12 answers · asked by Ask Mike 4 in Etiquette

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Is it polite to eat a bran muffin in public?

2007-07-30 11:33:28 · 5 answers · asked by Nemo 2 in Etiquette

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Jesus told mark that he is his favorite or beloved disciple.?

so it seems that God/Jesus plays favorites.

2007-07-30 11:32:19 · 11 answers · asked by nobody a 1 in Religion & Spirituality

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Life in the Middle Age was difficult.?

During those time there was 3 divisions within society. Nobility, peasantry and clergy. Do we have those kind of groupings today that people had so many years ago?

2007-07-30 11:29:39 · 15 answers · asked by Anonymous in Religion & Spirituality

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Is Atheism a religion?

I'm new to this being Atheist thing but some people always claim that we're no better than the Religious folk because Atheism is a religion as well. Can anyone help a fledgling Atheist in need?

2007-07-30 11:28:36 · 46 answers · asked by Tom 4 in Religion & Spirituality

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R&S survey please all participate?

Ok here is a link,http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bible_Belt please tell me if you live in the Red area or outside it and what religion/belief system you are. If you are not American please feel free to put in your country of residance, and your belief system.

This is not a whose faith is best pole, just wondering about the georgraphy.

To get the ball rolling I am a Deist from living in Southern England.

I am more interested in what people are using R&S in relation to geography than what faith is popular were.

2007-07-30 11:28:25 · 83 answers · asked by Link , Padawan of Yoda 5 in Religion & Spirituality

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Why did you revert to Islam?

I asked this question earlier, as well as gave my own answer as to why I have decided to revert to Islam. Instead of receiving real answers, I receieved many rude comments and such.

Please spare me the insulting and judgemental "answers" this time. I want the stories of my reverted brothers and sisters! :-)

2007-07-30 11:25:21 · 13 answers · asked by Molly Leandra 1 in Religion & Spirituality

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Do you believe in the true version of Christianity, or the false one?

How can you be so sure? How come the believers that believe in the other versions of Christianity feel the same way? The Catholics (who claim to be the only true church and means of salvation), Baptist, Jesus-only Pentecostals, get rich quick charismatics, Mormons, and Jehovah witnesses can't all be right. They all claim that the others are wrong

2007-07-30 11:23:27 · 24 answers · asked by 自由思想家 3 in Religion & Spirituality

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Did King Henry the eighth practiced polygamy?

King Henry the eighth the founder of the protestant Church in 1500 AD is infamous for having been married six times.

Did they die naturally or he killed one to marry the other or he had them all at once?

Source http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Henry_VIII_of_England

2007-07-30 11:22:44 · 7 answers · asked by Zimrari 1 in Religion & Spirituality

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How can I get a $200,000 grant to purchase a house: I am disabled/can't work/have no benefits...?

2007-07-30 11:22:36 · 18 answers · asked by Celeste 1 in People with Disabilities

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Is accepting Jesus as your lord and savior the only way the only way to make it to heaven? What about?

How about those that never heard. Or like Jesus said,"forgive them for they know not what they do". If some truly know not what they do, even after hearing the Gospel, AND THE GOOD NEWS, then why would God send them to hell? They know not. And if you truly knew then who would turn away, except through not truly knowing? It makes no sense that anyone that knows the truth of what the Bilble means that any one would turn away, UNLESS THEY TRULY DID NOT KNOW! How can anyone judge justly. Even God calls them ignorant. Why send them to hell for not knowing. Or send only some to hell and some to heaven for not knowing. Is that right? To much drama! I can see why people turn away, because Christians do not have an answer for the truth that is in them, just excuses, and the old faithful answer, just have faith brother. No! God gave us a brain and I, like all, have a right to answers. Be like the bereans, study and give a better answer than faith. Please! know your Bible. It sais to have one.

2007-07-30 11:20:07 · 26 answers · asked by Anonymous in Religion & Spirituality