Society & Culture - 1 August 2007

2007-08-01 22:27:57 · 14 answers · asked by pinkwatermelons 1 in Other - Society & Culture

2007-08-01 22:25:11 · 10 answers · asked by countrygirl55 2 in Etiquette

it would make sense, wouldn't it? after all, there's no such thing as bad publicity. i'm christian, and i know lots of christians. none of them really believe any of the ''satanic'' garbage all of these televangelists talk about in reference to the harry potter series. the general opinion seems to be that some people just like to make mountains out of mole-hills. that being said, do you think the author or her agent may have paid some greedy preacher to start all the contraversy as a way to boost sales?

2007-08-01 22:22:00 · 10 answers · asked by That Guy Drew 6 in Religion & Spirituality

Religious people scare the crap out of me, ever since the Dennis Rader fiasco (didn't that guy work at a church or something) now whenever I see religous people they scare me worse than clowns, I mean you could be hanging with them and they are like praise allah, or god, or whatever and then stab you in the gonads with a paperclip, or open up their explosive laden coat and go "LA LA LA" and then blow Cheetos evrywhere, just wondering if the religious are crazier than most in the fruit loopy world.

2007-08-01 22:18:48 · 12 answers · asked by Anonymous in Religion & Spirituality

Random Question.

2007-08-01 22:16:23 · 12 answers · asked by puangee 1 in Mythology & Folklore

I am studying comparative religions and Cabbalah, generally, but, I really desire to know the Hebrew/Jewish specifics in that context as I already have several materials as believed/presented by other traditions. I would like to know which books are best for understanding Jewish Theology and Cabbalah and how many Sephira (sp?) there are and what they are. Thank you.

2007-08-01 22:11:27 · 9 answers · asked by ? 1 in Religion & Spirituality

2007-08-01 22:10:48 · 13 answers · asked by book girl 3 in Other - Holidays

What does Catholic Church teach about Euthanasia?

2007-08-01 22:06:32 · 6 answers · asked by [$] patriick 3 in Religion & Spirituality

2007-08-01 22:05:30 · 13 answers · asked by Anonymous in Community Service

This question shall be reporetd by some, and get deleted soon...

That very day, the past year.. 2006.. The Lebanese war.. Where Muslims in lebanon, from all sects, Sunna, Shia, and more.. stood behind Hassan Nasrullah to fight against mysticism and tyranny and usher in a world brighter than anything we can imagine...

Muslims who understood that the victory against evil cannot be achieved except by unity.. except when we understand that we are Muslims carrying the flag of love and peace to the whole world.. Give thanks, brothers and sisters, to those brave men.. who shared their love and shed their blood to stand against tyranny...

Would we read Al Fatiha "The opening" for the Martyrs of this day?

2007-08-01 22:02:18 · 20 answers · asked by Lawrence of Arabia 6 in Religion & Spirituality

while love in other country is emotional feels build on trast and admire the other , some time only seeing the girl that you love make you feel greate ,from my opnion that truly love , not an animal actions " all animal love each other by doing sex "

2007-08-01 22:01:15 · 7 answers · asked by darkshadow3x 2 in Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, and Transgender

2007-08-01 21:54:40 · 19 answers · asked by nilu 1 in Religion & Spirituality

You cannot please people who are not pleased with themselves.They will find fault with you no matter what you do.That's just the way they are.
And people who are pleased with themselves do not need you to please them,That's just the way they are.

2007-08-01 21:53:08 · 16 answers · asked by Anonymous in Religion & Spirituality

Will any of you come to my funeral when she find out I've spent it all?

2007-08-01 21:51:50 · 13 answers · asked by Anonymous in Other - Society & Culture

I've been seeking what has been called many things. Some call it "universal consciousness" or "atman" or "God" or "supreme truth" etc. It has been described as a state that can not be described. I read that it is not this or that until all things perish and only it remains. I've read many accounts on how to obtain this truth. I've come to realize that it is veiled by some force refered to as "maya" which is neither real nor unreal. I also understand that when the question of the supreme truth is answered, the "questioner" and the "question" cease to exist. So when we are in the act of asking, we are seeking, therefore, in a transitional state of being. When the question is answered, we have no questions, and therfore are in a non-transitional state. Whatever we do to obtain this truth is, by nature, is a transitional state, whether it be meditation, study, or ANYTHING. Likewise, if we are in a non-transitional state, where does the motive come from to seek anything at all?

2007-08-01 21:49:46 · 7 answers · asked by Sage 1 in Religion & Spirituality

As a Muslim I would say that if YOU cant see GOD then dont worship him ?

If I were not able to see ALLAH then I would not have believed in him.

Muslims pray five times a day and this develops the state of "Ihsan".

Ihsan is the state of spirituality where the worshipper can either see GOD or he/she feels God is seeing them.

The heart can see ALLAH and the Islamic prayer (5 times a day +) is the excercise in strengthening that vision.

If YOU cant see GOD then dont worship him.



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2007-08-01 21:48:42 · 25 answers · asked by wwhy 3 in Religion & Spirituality

After you die, What do you believe will happens to all poeple, Do you believe in heaven or hell? Do you believe in spirits and ghosts? What do you believe happens.

2007-08-01 21:46:11 · 16 answers · asked by Michael J 1 in Religion & Spirituality

Exodus 22:20
He that sacrificeth unto any god, save unto the LORD only, he shall be utterly destroyed.

Exodus 22:28
Thou shalt not revile the gods.

Exodus 23:13
Make no mention of the name of other gods, neither let it be heard out of thy mouth.

Exodus 23:24
Thou shalt not bow down to their gods, nor serve them, nor do after their works: but thou shalt utterly overthrow them, and quite break down their images.

Exodus 23:32
Thou shalt make no covenant with them, nor with their gods.

Exodus 34:14
For thou shalt worship no other god: for the LORD, whose name is Jealous, is a jealous God.

Numbers 33:4
Upon their gods also theLORD executed judgments.

Deuteronomy 6:14-15
Ye shall not go after other gods, of the gods of the people which are round about you;(For the LORD thy God is a jealous God among you)

Deuteronomy 10:17
For the LORD your God is God of gods, and Lord of lords.

Deuteronomy 28:14
Thou shalt not ... go after other gods to serve them.

Joshua 24:14
Fear the Lord ... and put away the gods which your fathers served.

Judges 11:24
Wilt not thou possess that which Chemosh thy god giveth thee to possess?

1 Samuel 6:5
Ye shall give glory unto the God of Israel: peradventure he will lighten his hand from off you, and from off your gods.

1 Samuel 28:13
And the king said unto her, Be not afraid: for what sawest thou? And the woman said unto Saul, I saw gods ascending out of the earth.

1 Chronicles 16:25
The Lord ... is to be feared above all gods.

Psalm 82:1
God standeth in the congregation of the mighty, he judgeth among the gods.

Psalm 82:6
I have said, Ye are gods.

Psalm 86:8
Among the gods there is none like unto thee, O Lord.

Psalm 96:4
For the Lord ... is to be feared above all gods.

Psalm 97:7
Worship him, all ye gods.

Psalm 135:5
Our Lord is above all gods.

Psalm 136:2
O give thanks unto the God of gods.

Jeremiah 1:16
I will utter my judgments against them ... who have forsaken me, and have burned incense unto other gods.

Jeremiah 10:11
The gods that have not made the heavens and the earth, even they shall perish from the earth, and from under these heavens.

Jeremiah 25:6
And go not after other gods to serve them, and to worship them, and provoke me not to anger with the works of your hands; and I will do you no hurt.

Zephaniah 2:11
The Lord will be terrible to them: for he will famish all the gods of the earth.

2007-08-01 21:42:03 · 7 answers · asked by G.xi 1 in Religion & Spirituality

Are Atheists bound to the morals of religion? Why should Atheists be faithful to their spouses? Why should Atheists have only ONE spouse? Isn't that going against the laws of nature since we are only animals? Where is it said in the survival manual of animals, that one should not cheat on their spouse because it might 'hurt their feelings'? Why is it that Atheists continue to follow the Bible's guidelines for marriage?
Ooooo, I'm in trouble now. Let's hear it! : )

2007-08-01 21:41:39 · 21 answers · asked by Starjumper the R&S Cow 7 in Religion & Spirituality

My father's 60th birthday is nearing. We want to celebrate "sashtiyathapoorthy"? What is the procedure? Does it has to be celebrated exactly on the day of his 60th birthday? Pls give ur advise. Thanks

2007-08-01 21:41:37 · 5 answers · asked by agp 2 in Etiquette

I have some, but I want to find more. I'm always on the search for new and interesting things, and the more I discover the stronger my faith becomes (if it can get any stronger). So does anyone have some links?

2007-08-01 21:39:07 · 9 answers · asked by Anonymous in Religion & Spirituality

2007-08-01 21:30:07 · 12 answers · asked by mahadavikia 1 in Religion & Spirituality

Lets see the excuse of the muggers, gangs, jukies, chavs, yobs, joyriders and associated scum is that on estates they are all poor, have no jobs, bored etc.

Im sorry so are hippy types living in squats and communies etc.


But unlike the estate scum these poor folk dont fight each other to see who gets to be top dog of respect and rob each other.


They work togehter as a team doing up their squats, operating sustainable living.

Pulling matterials out of skips to fix up the homes, they have community parties with no guns, they look out for each other, share skills, build community centres.

Have raves where they run generators on home made alcohol and cars or methane. Decorate the place on the cheap.

Say have a party where with one UV strip light and flourescent paper and UV string they can produce great effects putting scraps of flourectent material, sting and sticks they mach glow chandelerers.

Trading skills etc.

So why not on estates. They have time & people

2007-08-01 21:27:04 · 6 answers · asked by Joey 3 in Other - Cultures & Groups

Ladies and Gentleman, I received several e-mail asking can a Ghost harm you.. I am telling everyone.. That there is no possible way that a ghost can harm anyone.. Now a ghost can frighten you enough that you could hurt yourself trying to get away.. But a ghost can not hurt a living soul.. Now the same thing can not be said of demons and some other forms of a paranormal creature...... That I won't get into naming.. But if you here something knocking or items in your home are missing or just moved... You can be sure that you have a demons doing those things....... If you see a ghost and you had a fan with you, And you are that close to it.... You can accually fan that ghost and watch peices of it fly off in many different directions.. But when it comes to a demon or other dangerous paranormal creatures.... Not only keep your distance but run away if it is possible for you to do so.. I know that many people do not believe that the devil exist.. Well you are totally wrong.. Period..

2007-08-01 21:25:00 · 11 answers · asked by kilroymaster 7 in Mythology & Folklore

Theres this Holiday decoration called Light Flurries that makes it look like its snowing and stuff outside your house. Does anyone know if this actually works?

found it at this website.
http://www.lightflurries.com/?gclid=CJr99YSx1o0CFQ3YggodDBD-mg

2007-08-01 21:23:08 · 8 answers · asked by Anonymous in Christmas

Adam ordered not to eat the fruit.He did not obey what god said.was it will of god since he knows the the end at the beggining? Did adam sin as god says obidient is better tha sucrifice?

2007-08-01 21:21:25 · 27 answers · asked by Leonida L 1 in Religion & Spirituality

Yes! the peoples entering in Islam not only in America and entire world too!
WHY, the peoples are join themselves in this religion (of Islam), which is most hatred one by the non Islamic peoples that treated, nowadays, as terrorism and spreading, growing a phobia on Islam.

2007-08-01 21:18:11 · 27 answers · asked by K N 2 in Religion & Spirituality

How and why ? or why not ?

2007-08-01 21:17:15 · 11 answers · asked by Larren F 3 in Mythology & Folklore

He is NEVER around! Is anyone else getting the feeling that Imacatholic is really the Pope?

2007-08-01 21:16:24 · 13 answers · asked by Starjumper the R&S Cow 7 in Religion & Spirituality

What is the difference between 2 sentences below?
The data has been created.
The data is created.
Please show me how should they be used.
Thanks,

2007-08-01 21:15:28 · 5 answers · asked by Anonymous in Languages