Society & Culture - 2 August 2007

OK, for one gold star, what Persian King exempted the Levites from taxation?

2007-08-02 14:02:28 · 6 answers · asked by Anonymous in Religion & Spirituality

2007-08-02 14:01:10 · 9 answers · asked by Chock Full O'Nuts 2 in Religion & Spirituality

2007-08-02 13:58:46 · 11 answers · asked by Anonymous in Religion & Spirituality

I've seen a few posts this evening from people that are asking in seeming bemusement why others are "getting at them", and then proceding (or in some cases, preceding) with a statement about how everybody needs to see the light (their light in particular). Some even have a sense of "why are people rejecting/ignoring me when I'm trying to help them", even if they don't actually say it.

Even so, people keep reacting and so creating a situation where people are asking these questions, quite probably due to genuine hurt in some cases.

What is it that people seem unable to grasp and understand that perpetuates this whole situation, and why can people not understand it.

If it's a lack of respect or tolerance for people's beliefs on one side, is it not just the same on the other?

2007-08-02 13:55:43 · 7 answers · asked by krissiepearse 2 in Religion & Spirituality

First of all, my heart goes out to those that were killed or injured in the Minneapolis bridge disaster and to their families.

As in all disasters, those that narrowly escaped injury or death in the bridge collapse, thanked God for sparing them. If God was there to save them, why didn't he save those that were directly behind them and went down with the bridge? And why didn't God keep the bridge from collapsing in the first place, or postpone the collapse until a time when fewer people would be on the bridge?

In a disaster, why does God spare some and allow others to be injured or killed. There is no evidence that the ones that are spared are particularly moral, or that the ones that are injured or killed are particularly evil.

If it's God's will, why is it God's will?
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2007-08-02 13:54:53 · 20 answers · asked by Wise@ss 4 in Religion & Spirituality

Why are us living things here on this earth, if there is a god, like people say there is he must have really thought things through, to give us a world, design us with hair, digestive systems etc. Provided us with living fruits to eat etc.

But what is the point? Why are we here? What purpose are we serving?

Or do you believe, as I do, that we're here, on earth, this time in our life just purely to learn, to experience good and bad things, to prepare us for our next life, or next stage should I say? Anybody else belive what I do? Got anything to back it up with? Or anymore thoughts?

2007-08-02 13:54:49 · 13 answers · asked by Anonymous in Religion & Spirituality

Society ????

2007-08-02 13:54:32 · 10 answers · asked by Gypsy Gal 6 in Other - Cultures & Groups

2007-08-02 13:51:32 · 11 answers · asked by Anonymous in Religion & Spirituality

The dictionary says "good" is to be "morally excellent." Let s look at God s moral standard the Ten Commandments, and see how we do. Is God first in your life? Do you love Him with "heart, mind, soul and strength?" Have you made a god to suit yourself? Have you used His name in vain? Have you always honored your parents? Have you looked with lust and therefore committed adultery in your heart? Have you lied (including "fibs"), stolen (the value is irrelevant), or coveted other people s possessions? If you are honest, you know you will be guilty on the Day of Judgment. God, however, doesn t want to send you to Hell. Jesus Christ suffered and died on the Cross, so you could go free. That s how much God loves you. We broke God s Law, but Jesus took our punishment and died on the cross. He then rose from the grave defeating death. If you repent (turn away from all the things you know are wrong) and trust in Him, God will forgive your sins and grant you everlasting life. Begin by reading your Bible daily and then obey what you read. God will never let you down.

2007-08-02 13:51:15 · 14 answers · asked by Anonymous in Religion & Spirituality

What motivates a kid to join this subculture? Is it merely a more aggressive rebellion than is usually experienced in adolesence?

2007-08-02 13:49:32 · 7 answers · asked by Anonymous in Other - Society & Culture

1. What irritates you the most in real life?
2. What irritates you the most on R/S?

2007-08-02 13:48:01 · 29 answers · asked by Uncle Wayne 3 in Religion & Spirituality

does anyone know where i can find books on angelology and on demonology.

2007-08-02 13:47:01 · 13 answers · asked by Brad 1 in Mythology & Folklore

i was on my computer when a pen flew out of the pen cup why?

2007-08-02 13:44:12 · 12 answers · asked by Keren 1 in Mythology & Folklore

Our bodies work in amazing ways! To read this, your eyes are scanning, your brain is processing and storing data; meanwhile, you continue to breathe, blink, and much more is going on all at once in your wonderfully created body. How have you used your body throughout your life so far? Have you ever used your mouth to lie? Your hands to steal? Your heart to lust (adultery of the heart)? God, who created our bodies has given us His law (the 10 commandments) and we just went through three of them. Statistically, 10 out of 10 people die and 10 out of 10 have also not kept God s law. Your body may stop working at any moment! What happens then? It is appointed for man once to die and after this, the judgment (Heb 9:27). How will you do on judgment day by God s standard? If you are honest, you know you will be guilty on that day, with Hell being the punishment. God, however, does not want to send you to Hell. Jesus Christ suffered and died on the Cross, so you could go free.

2007-08-02 13:42:51 · 17 answers · asked by Anonymous in Religion & Spirituality

Know any good cures?

2007-08-02 13:42:17 · 3 answers · asked by Signilda 7 in Other - Society & Culture

2007-08-02 13:41:18 · 18 answers · asked by WhyNotAskAlice 1 in Religion & Spirituality

Could anyone tell me what these signs are? And please be specific - not something general that has been around mankind for ages like wars or earthquakes, etc.

2007-08-02 13:37:55 · 12 answers · asked by Anonymous in Religion & Spirituality

2007-08-02 13:35:14 · 2 answers · asked by Darling S 1 in Religion & Spirituality

I may be mistaken, but it seems that some of the biggest modern religions do not let women become spiritual leaders. They can become nuns and deacons, but I haven't heard of any priestesses in Catholic churches. I've heard of a few female pastors in Protestant churches, but not many. What do female followers of these religions think of this? Does it not seem a bit degrading that you are not an equal in your religion?

2007-08-02 13:34:14 · 20 answers · asked by Andrea K 2 in Religion & Spirituality

- which one would you choose? I don't mean just follow the rules of that religion; rather, you would actually for that month 'be' a member of that faith.

2007-08-02 13:34:11 · 25 answers · asked by Anonymous in Religion & Spirituality

I can't help it. I'm at my wit's end. I've prayed every night, for a long time. I've asked God to heal my heart, to give me a sign, to give me peace and I'm still a wreck. Even in the toughest spots in my life I've always believed in a divine force. I'm starting to doubt that I have a purpose. Why won't He show me the way? This is the loneliest I've ever felt, there's only emptiness.

2007-08-02 13:31:07 · 35 answers · asked by m_diddy04 2 in Religion & Spirituality

2007-08-02 13:29:48 · 30 answers · asked by ♥ Shane ♥ 4 in Religion & Spirituality

Religion is of man.
There is a way that seems right to a man,
But its end is the way of death. Proverbs 14:12

2007-08-02 13:28:33 · 13 answers · asked by Anonymous in Religion & Spirituality

2007-08-02 13:28:23 · 22 answers · asked by Kids 1 in Religion & Spirituality

The alleged counter argument - "Prove god doesn't exist." is the sign of a weak intellect that is unwilling to put in effort to find answers. They make a claim then go sit on their lazy azz and tell someone else to do the work.

When a person or a party makes claim about something like the existence of god, evolution, gravity or the tooth fairy they are the ones that carry the "burden of proof".

In other words their argument that "Well prove he doesn't exist" is completely contrary to standards of the scientific method and general inquiry.

Let's say I make the claim that I can cure cancer. I bear the burden of proof. It is up to me to publish my findings and evidence so that the skeptics can evaluate my evidence and attempt to duplicate my results.

So, those that claim god does indeed exist are the ones that bear the burden of proof and have to provide to the world their findings and evidence.

2007-08-02 13:26:01 · 25 answers · asked by Atrum Animus AM 4 in Religion & Spirituality

Also, what sins are considered the "mortal" sins that I must be fogiven of and what are the "venial" sins?

2007-08-02 13:22:48 · 32 answers · asked by livestorun 4 in Religion & Spirituality

If not I don't wanna go.

2007-08-02 13:20:03 · 15 answers · asked by Anonymous in Religion & Spirituality

2007-08-02 13:19:08 · 28 answers · asked by WhyNotAskAlice 1 in Religion & Spirituality

Like with different singing styles such as rap, or reagea? To show your realizations of God using modern things, and using modern styles?

2007-08-02 13:19:03 · 16 answers · asked by happy_n_freeone 3 in Religion & Spirituality

I'm super UH right now...[sorry depressed, but I have to borrow your title for a while]

I feel sooo bad..my mom's crying right now..and I feel super bad.....=[[[[[

sorry guys...being online sort of helps me get out of whats going on....is that bad?? using the internet to escape reality?

2007-08-02 13:18:23 · 21 answers · asked by † God's Kitty † 2 in Religion & Spirituality