Society & Culture - 2 August 2007

and don't say because of faith.

faith is a belief not based on logical proof or material evidence.

2007-08-02 09:57:42 · 17 answers · asked by plicketypow 1 in Religion & Spirituality

was having a discussion about pubic hair, now if anyone can remember, did it come in over night fully grown or grow in sowly? i cant remember so sure it just appeared!

2007-08-02 09:57:25 · 20 answers · asked by ucanhelp 2 in Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, and Transgender

2007-08-02 09:56:27 · 7 answers · asked by disco fuck 1 in Etiquette

a birth control pill
or
a pill not to make them gay (if there was such a thing)

2007-08-02 09:55:01 · 6 answers · asked by Anonymous in Religion & Spirituality

I mean simple things like going to each others homes for dinner and things like that.

Do we mostly stay with our own kind?? or do we mix?

2007-08-02 09:54:51 · 26 answers · asked by thunor 5 in Other - Society & Culture

I am again amazed at the answers protestants have given today regarding practices of the Catholic Church. I see this all the time and its always the same old tripe: "it was an invention of the dark ages", or "they follow pagan holidays", or something along those lines. Have you ever studied early Christian writings from the first 3 or 4 centuries, by men such as Clement of Rome, Irenaeus, Tertullian, Ignatius of Antioch, Clement of Alexandria, Origen, and others? Did you know that there are hundreds of protestant ministers (yes, ministers) who say that there conversion to the Catholic faith was cemented by reading the writings of these early christians? Do you study such things, or do you just parrot what you read in poorly written anti-Catholic tracts? If you read these ancient texts, you may be in for the surprise of your life when you find out that the first Christians believe what Catholics believe today.

2007-08-02 09:53:51 · 20 answers · asked by Anonymous in Religion & Spirituality

or would it get worse, and why?

2007-08-02 09:52:40 · 27 answers · asked by Silverwing6700 2 in Religion & Spirituality

If you believe that there is even the most remote "possibility" that God does exist, then isn't it "possible" that the Bible was inspired by God, and is true?

We Christians cannot prove God's existence without any doubt to those who don't believe, because it is by faith in Jesus Christ we are saved, and if by faith in Him we are saved, there will be no absolute proof of God, which would in effect, do away with that need for faith.

What I have learned about the evolutionary theoretical process has simply reinforced my faith in God...and it has also changed the mind of some scientists who were once Atheists.

Part 3. If there is the "possibility" of God existing, and there is the "possibility" that the Bible was inspired by God, then keeping an open mind, have you ever read the Bible while focusing on these possibilities?

Reading the Bible without the premise of the Omnipotent, Omniscient, Omnipresent, and All loving God who is Holy and purely Good inspiring it is counterproductive.

2007-08-02 09:50:16 · 33 answers · asked by Anonymous in Religion & Spirituality

I have an idea, but I am not sure if it is correct. Do you know?

2007-08-02 09:49:08 · 19 answers · asked by NONAME 5 in Religion & Spirituality

That within Islam, Christianity and Judaism, there are varying...yet undeniable degrees of blatent misogyny and contempt for women all throughout the religious texts and teachings?

There is not a man alive that was not born from a woman. There is not a woman alive that has born a child, that did not nourish it from her life force and physical body for so many months until his birth. Such a contribution to life and humanity from the woman, and yet, I see references to women as "dogs", or "like" dogs, in Islam and Christianity.

Does this strike you as improper, disrespectful and cruel in any way?

How do you feel knowing that this stance of looking at the female as a "lesser" creature is well documented in every one of these beliefs, in some way?

Please note, I am not criticizing your beliefs, I am merely pointing out the obvious. If it is not too much to ask, how do you justify your participation in such a belief with little regard for you as a female?

2007-08-02 09:44:47 · 30 answers · asked by Anonymous in Religion & Spirituality

2007-08-02 09:44:00 · 11 answers · asked by tindaloo 1 in Royalty

I've heard various theories on that question and was wondering what your thoughts were.

2007-08-02 09:43:57 · 22 answers · asked by Anonymous in Religion & Spirituality

And to everyone who brought it up in the last question...

Yes of course science changes it's mind on things over time, but it doesn't entirely discard things.

Einsteinian physics don't invalidate Newtonian physics, they just give a more ACCURATE picture.

Science evolves and gets closer and closer to an accurate description of reality with time.

I have no faith. When I sit in a chair I have a hope and a reasonable expectation that the chair won't fall over. This is not faith, it is hope. I don't KNOW that the chair won't fall over, nor do I BELIEVE that it won't fall. I simply think that it is less probable based on my experience with chairs.

This is called the scientific method, not faith.

When I sit beside a dying friend I tell them I hope they will get better. I also tell them I love them. But I don't give them false promises that can't be kept like, "everything will be alright." It would be arrogant and assumptive to say so.

2007-08-02 09:43:04 · 10 answers · asked by The Dog Abides 3 in Religion & Spirituality

2007-08-02 09:42:38 · 8 answers · asked by Gypsy Gal 6 in Other - Society & Culture

I aleays Wantd A Ghostly Friend!

2007-08-02 09:42:30 · 12 answers · asked by Anonymous in Mythology & Folklore

This is in addition to the question of Why Faith? I guess what I'm trying to get at, is why do we have to have faith in god or belief in god (in order to go to heaven)? Why is that the only way to get into heaven? Because he said so? Why isn't being a good person enough? Why has god (or the folks who wrote it down) set it up this way?

I am an atheist. I really don't believe in a god or gods. I am just trying to understand why faith and belief is so important for folks to get into heaven (not that I think there is one, but nonetheless). Or is it that one cannot exist without the other? But then another question arises, if god is an absolute truth, then whether you believe or not doesn't mean anything, because heaven will exist regardless?

Please don't take offense. Sorry for the ramble, I hope that made sense. I am just trying to get some solid answers.

2007-08-02 09:40:40 · 19 answers · asked by Lisa 3 in Religion & Spirituality

If yes, will you all give me presents to welcome me to the club?

2007-08-02 09:39:47 · 37 answers · asked by Anonymous in Religion & Spirituality

Where does it say so?

2007-08-02 09:39:38 · 18 answers · asked by Anonymous in Religion & Spirituality

I know it sounds like I'm splitting hairs, but there can be a big difference between the two sometimes. Please state your line of reasoning also (supported by text preferrably.)

2007-08-02 09:37:27 · 40 answers · asked by glass_commander 2 in Religion & Spirituality

Thanks!

2007-08-02 09:35:55 · 6 answers · asked by Anonymous in Religion & Spirituality

What happens at a Buddhist retreat?

2007-08-02 09:34:47 · 11 answers · asked by *~☺~* 4 in Religion & Spirituality

Each of the Spanish sentences are incorrect in either grammar or meaning. Please help me rewrite them to be correct.

1. El rey que canta esta tocando el tambor.
The king that used to sing is playing the drum.

2. El y ella esta tomando jugo.
He and she are drinking juice.

3. La princesa todavia canta.
The princess used to sing.

4. Con quien llora la reina?
Who does the queen sing with?

5. Como canta la reina?
Where does the queen sing?

Thanks!

2007-08-02 09:32:57 · 8 answers · asked by mama4e 2 in Languages

policing?

2007-08-02 09:32:08 · 20 answers · asked by Anonymous in Religion & Spirituality

2007-08-02 09:31:53 · 31 answers · asked by Anonymous in Religion & Spirituality

the question is so simple,but the answer is not so simple..

2007-08-02 09:31:30 · 35 answers · asked by Anonymous in Religion & Spirituality

What's gonna happen to me? :(

(It was one of those brushless carwashes. Don't know if that makes a difference.)

2007-08-02 09:31:15 · 21 answers · asked by Anonymous in Religion & Spirituality

I think this is Yiddish and means "King of Death," but I would like this confirmed and would like more information. The context I originally read it in was in a fictional book about nuclear war. It was said by an air traffic controller on an Air Force base as they were launching B-52 bombers for an attack on Russia. I also believe the guy saying it knew time was running out and they were about to be killed in the the first strike.

2007-08-02 09:29:54 · 2 answers · asked by pschroeter 5 in Languages

am from india....and a hindu...SO I DONT KNOW ABT UR BIBLE..BUT IS THIS TRUE???IF YES WHY UR GOD'S LAST RESTING PLACE IS SUCH A SMALL THING FOR U...IT SHUD BE A PLIGRIMAGE FOR ALL CHRIATIANS....BUT RATHER ITS A LOST WORLD.....NONE IN INDIA EVEN KNOW ABT THIS...I SAW IT ON YOUTUBE BY A CHANCE...

OR IS IT A LIE??MYTH.....

http://youtube.com/watch?v=9DXCZFRsyl8

http://youtube.com/watch?v=T340DUSq9SY

http://youtube.com/watch?v=8cy8M4VzU-Y

2007-08-02 09:29:30 · 21 answers · asked by METICULOUS 3 in Religion & Spirituality

I was invited by someone to go to their kingdom hall. What kind of things do they talk about? Is there any singing or anything I should know? How long does it last? and most importantly, what do I wear? I don't go to church or anything so I don't have business like attire or anything.

ps. i'm a 17 if that matters.

2007-08-02 09:28:46 · 6 answers · asked by Mrs. DiCaprio 4 in Religion & Spirituality

This isn't antagonistic or anything.
I was wondering how your church is organized and led locally, regionally, and globally.

Thanks in advance

2007-08-02 09:27:48 · 5 answers · asked by Senator John McClain 6 in Religion & Spirituality