Society & Culture - 2 August 2007

give me a reply.

2007-08-02 09:27:02 · 21 answers · asked by ? 6 in Religion & Spirituality

Aaronic Preist sounds like a pretty impressive title especially in light of how Aaron was described in the Bible , yet I see these kids in High School claiming the "Authority of the Aaronic Preisthood". I dont see anything so special about them that would deserve such a title.

2007-08-02 09:25:52 · 6 answers · asked by John 2 in Religion & Spirituality

Melchizedek Preist sounds like a pretty impressive title especially in light of how Melchizedek was described in the Bible , yet I see these kids on bikes barely out of High School claiming the "Authority of the Melchizedek Preisthood". I dont see anything so special about them that would deserve such a title.

2007-08-02 09:23:33 · 6 answers · asked by John 2 in Religion & Spirituality

2007-08-02 09:22:12 · 18 answers · asked by Anonymous in Religion & Spirituality

2007-08-02 09:18:59 · 6 answers · asked by MichaelP 4 in Other - Society & Culture

I refuse to prove that I exist," says God, "for proof denies faith, and without faith I am nothing.

do you like this quote?

2007-08-02 09:18:57 · 42 answers · asked by slopoke6968 7 in Religion & Spirituality

OF THE ABBRIVIATED WORDS A LOT OF PEOPLE USE THESE DAYS? I GET TIRED TRYING TO WORK MOST OF THEM OUT ON THIS FORUM. IS THIS A SIGN OF LAZINESS, IGNORANCE OR BAD TEACHING OR IS IT A TREND WITH THE YOUNG ONES THESE DAYS?

2007-08-02 09:18:54 · 6 answers · asked by BFCP 3 in Etiquette

The phrase "past time is infinite" is false. This is proveable by the definitions of the words. "Infinite" means, according to dictionary.com, "unbounded or unlimited; boundless; endless," "endless" being the key definition. If something is endless, then it obviously does not have an end to reach; it is unreachable; it cannot be achieved. Now the definition of "past" is "of, having existed in, or having occurred during a time previous to the present." The key word in here is "occurred." Past time has occurred; it has been achieved. So, saying "Past time is infinite" is contradictory. It's the same as saying " The achieved is unachieveable." So, the opposite must be true: past time must be finite, there must be a beginning. And there also must have been something or Someone to start it; something outside of time. Time is that which measures change. So whatever started it must not change. God does not change, and He lives outside of time. Can you refute this?

2007-08-02 09:18:08 · 11 answers · asked by ptbc 2 in Religion & Spirituality

2007-08-02 09:17:58 · 50 answers · asked by Anonymous in Religion & Spirituality

2007-08-02 09:17:50 · 14 answers · asked by Anonymous in Religion & Spirituality

In many of the questions that deal with evolution and creationism people respond by saying that evolution should not be accepted or taught in school because it is "just a theory, not a fact."

What about atomic theory? That's a theory, but nobody questions it or objects to it. Besides, the Bible never mentions atoms.



In short:
Why do people object to evolution on grounds that it's a theory, whereas nobody objects to atomic theory?

2007-08-02 09:15:41 · 28 answers · asked by x 5 in Religion & Spirituality

History teaches us that no other cause has brought more death than the word of god.

2007-08-02 09:14:03 · 26 answers · asked by slopoke6968 7 in Religion & Spirituality

Jesus' last words on the cross, "My God, my God, why hast thou forsaken me?" hardly seem like the words of a man who planned it that way. It doesn't take Sherlock Holmes to figure there is something wrong here.

2007-08-02 09:13:19 · 18 answers · asked by slopoke6968 7 in Religion & Spirituality

2007-08-02 09:13:10 · 5 answers · asked by Tracy B 1 in Mythology & Folklore

2007-08-02 09:12:16 · 9 answers · asked by Anonymous in Religion & Spirituality

When I used to think about the Rapture, I would be scared because I was afraid my dad wouldn't be saved. After he got saved, I wasn't as scared as I used to be and now I just want to know what other Christians think about it...

2007-08-02 09:11:36 · 14 answers · asked by Errin 2 in Religion & Spirituality

Who is Hotter of the two. WSIDR or BUSH?

Or does Jack B win by default?

2007-08-02 09:10:47 · 6 answers · asked by Anonymous in Religion & Spirituality

what is your opinion?

2007-08-02 09:10:21 · 15 answers · asked by Anonymous in Religion & Spirituality

I asked a question earlier about my beliefs. I came to the realization that there is no name for a person who lacks belief in a Deity, superstition, and supernatural or magical powers. I pointed out that atheist isn't specific enough because although Buddhism is technically a religion, Buddhists do not believe in a Deity making them atheists. Most of the people responded in anger, claiming things like, "Why does every tiny bit of difference in belief have to have a name." I like very specific language. I like labels. I don't like vague language. I don't like there to be any questions or uncertainties when discussing anything. I like being as clear-cut, flat out, explicit, precise, distinct, and as categorical as possible. Why are labels so hated by so many people?????

2007-08-02 09:09:11 · 10 answers · asked by Anonymous in Religion & Spirituality

2007-08-02 09:08:11 · 4 answers · asked by zoo123hats 1 in Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, and Transgender

I ask this because I have noted that certain religions believe that mankind is inherently bad, and requires atonement. This has always struck me as a strange notion: that a person can be invalidated simply by a lack of belief or agreement with a religion. The example of a person's life, in this way of thinking, is of no consequence, only their religious faith, or lack thereof. By the same token, such beliefs allow for the excusal of atrocious behaviour by the atoning power of cleansing religious belief; also a strange notion to me.

For myself, I believe that we are all pretty much on the same level as far as "goodness" goes. I think that each day we define ourselves by the actions we take, and that this the only account we have to reckon with. A person chooses their goodness through their actions, as it were.

What is your belief on this subject, and is your belief tied into your religious faith?

This contemplative question has been brought to you courtesy of Jack

2007-08-02 09:07:05 · 26 answers · asked by Jack B, sinistral 5 in Religion & Spirituality

DId you know Peter Phillips is marrying girl from Montreal?

2007-08-02 09:04:17 · 8 answers · asked by Anonymous in Royalty

2007-08-02 09:02:56 · 4 answers · asked by Anonymous in Religion & Spirituality

2007-08-02 09:02:06 · 1 answers · asked by cobblejoe 2 in Other - Holidays

WSIDR or BUSH?

2007-08-02 09:01:24 · 24 answers · asked by Anonymous in Religion & Spirituality

strange, but I just watched a study. The states that have passed laws to remove God from schools. Strange, these same schools were the ones were multiple killing took place.
(within a 5 year period)
what's your opinion? please, all rudeness will be reported.

2007-08-02 09:00:13 · 47 answers · asked by the shiz 5 in Religion & Spirituality

I just asked a earlier question a few seconds ago about being a Judge and then it made this question pop in my head? Why do we call them this? Now, I know as a sign of respect, but why? Sir or miss is respectful too. Where did that specific type of addressing Judges come from or originate?

2007-08-02 08:58:19 · 11 answers · asked by Answer-Me-This 5 in Etiquette

Out of all the places you have been to, what would you say was the most beautiful place?

2007-08-02 08:57:05 · 25 answers · asked by Anonymous in Other - Cultures & Groups

-- Monks in question:
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mepkin_Abbey
-- What the Pope says about factory farming:
http://www.goveg.com/f-popebenedictxvi.asp
-- Monks' response:
http://www.mepkinabbey.org/home.htm

Secular, small-scale "organic", "sustainable", "free range" (etc) farmers routinely transcend commercial / industrial standards and ethics. Would it be reasonable to assume clergy would be on par with these secular operators?

Are the monks evading the criticism by attempting to focus public attention on PETA tactics? Are the monks just making excuses by blaming third-party standards?

Is it ironic that the monks are vegetarians?

Disclaimer: I'm not necessarily a fan of PETA practices; this question is NOT about PETA.

(Unsure of best category for this question, so it has been asked in more than one.)

2007-08-02 08:55:46 · 4 answers · asked by . 3 in Religion & Spirituality

do you believe in the possibility of selling your soul?

and if you do wouldnt you think it would take more than saying it to do it?

like not really meaning it but like "i d sell my soul for a doughnut"

randomly but not meaning it..

PS:i am a christian

2007-08-02 08:55:46 · 22 answers · asked by Anonymous in Religion & Spirituality