Society & Culture - 8 August 2007

John 12:31-32 "NOW IS the (loving) judgment of this world;
NOW shall the (evil) prince of this world be cast out.
And I, if I be lifted up from the earth, (HE IS since AD30 !)
I (JESUS CHRIST) will DRAW ALL MEN (Humans!)
to MySelf !"

Since our One God-Man Creator Person Jesus Christ is Spirit Powerful to DRAW ALL Humans to Him, does that mean eventual or immediate universal salvation ?


Are the "many mansions" (higher mansion worlds -- our next higher Heavens, made by Jesus Christ) for our continued rehabilitation, at all similar to any of Catholic's better concepts of "purgatory" ?

Does this also mean that --

with Jesus, here fully in Spirit, (John 16:7-16) and telling us in our Spirit-led souls and minds to "Love your enemies."

--we will have all of our supposed "enemies" up in the next higher Heavens to have to learn how to love and work with in doing God's will ?

Pray and reflect on what Jesus really is telling us on this.

Q is for sincere Christians !

2007-08-08 05:33:50 · 12 answers · asked by ? 5 in Religion & Spirituality

2007-08-08 05:33:08 · 9 answers · asked by tosh 2 in Religion & Spirituality

First, let's assume heaven

a) is sin free
b) allows free will
(I think most christians would agree with both of these)

Therefore, free will can't automatically lead to sin.

If God can create somewhere which allows total free will but still prevents people sinning, why didn't he make earth like that?

2007-08-08 05:32:47 · 17 answers · asked by Tom :: Athier than Thou 6 in Religion & Spirituality

Deuteronomy 30:19
This day I call heaven and earth as witnesses against you that I have set before you life and death, blessings and curses. Now choose life, so that you and your children may live

How can you say, with this scripture that God would not want us to be pro-life?

2007-08-08 05:30:14 · 25 answers · asked by AdoreHim 7 in Religion & Spirituality

2007-08-08 05:29:19 · 8 answers · asked by Nijg 6 in Religion & Spirituality

2007-08-08 05:28:28 · 9 answers · asked by Anonymous in Religion & Spirituality

The original techning of the bible is that he doesnt. People who are seperated legaly (divorced) are not divorced spititualy and as such cant remarry or would be in a perpetual state of adultery and Sin.

I never thought of that because I have family who have divorced and remarried.

How does that work in the Catholic Church if someone is Married originaly there and divorced for whatever reason, marries outside the church and returns.

From my understanding they would never be able to take communion with Christ. But would they be in a perpetual state or mortal sin - how does that work.

2007-08-08 05:28:13 · 14 answers · asked by Anonymous in Religion & Spirituality

So I'm having my sister's baby shower at a restaurant, probably in a private area. Should be about 20 people. My plan is to have it at like 7:30 p.m. and I will order/pay for a selection of appetizers and salads for the group to share, as well I will pay for soft drinks.

How do I word it on the invitation, so that people don't think that they have to pay for their own meal or chip in?

I picked a later time, so that people wouldn't think it was dinner. I plan on telling the waiters not to give out menus. What else can I do to make it clear? Am I better to have it at like 2 pm to reduce the chance that people would order alcohol? I really can't afford to pay for alcohol for everyone.

2007-08-08 05:28:05 · 14 answers · asked by who-wants-to-know 6 in Etiquette

2007-08-08 05:27:15 · 25 answers · asked by faron_jns 1 in Christmas

My boss is having his annual party and expects me to be there. We're a small company and my job is managing the office. I scheduled a vacation over the same weekend that he's having his party and he's been giving me hell about it for two weeks. He claims that not only did I hurt his feelings but our customers expect for me to be there. I feel like parties should be optional not mandatory.

2007-08-08 05:26:55 · 18 answers · asked by Anonymous in Etiquette

2007-08-08 05:26:42 · 11 answers · asked by Anonymous in Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, and Transgender

Like for example during the WWII even if one was a Christian or Catholic, but was found to have Jewish grandparents they were sent to concentration camps.
Today, Jews were given a country in the middle of haters of Jews; Arabs (Israel was established by the brilliant minds of the NATO + Allies). So why give the Jews a country of there own when no other religion has a country of its own?

2007-08-08 05:26:13 · 18 answers · asked by From FarAway 1 in Religion & Spirituality

My 5 year old son has a great little friend who he has regular playdates with. The thing is, his mom always wants to take it further, and is constantly ringing up to go for coffee, shopping etc, when the kids are in school. Ok, I'm honestly not a snob, and I've tried incredibly hard to get to know and like this lady, but I just don't have anything in common with her, and to be honest, I just don't like her that much!
If I'm out, she'll keep ringing my cell until I pick up, so she's pretty persistant.
How do I politely distance myself so we just have a coffee when our sons play together?

2007-08-08 05:26:05 · 9 answers · asked by Sonja 4 in Etiquette

start looking for a house. I work from home & take care of her. At first I wanted to only work part time (which means staying in this tiny apartment or buying a 2 bedroom home). We really could use a 3 bedroom place. We prayed & decided that I would continue working full-time and we would get a 3 bedroom place. We thought it would be possible because we have a really good baby who loves playing alone. Plus, I don't always have work to do. Some days I get paid for nothing. Just Sunday I prayed and got rid of bitterness I had for years.I felt great. Monday it was as if Satan struck me over the head. I started feeling guilty about past. I worked it out w/ husband (nothing like adultery or anything, just some lines I had crossed while dating which he already knew about anyway). Now more confusion. My depression is coming back-called nurse to up MG and she asked me if I get time alone & that got me thinking "we shouldn't get a house" I'm so confused. Satan trying to mess w/me or God?

2007-08-08 05:25:00 · 17 answers · asked by april_hwth 4 in Religion & Spirituality

IScience is continually finding that things in the Word of God are beneficial if followed. Like circumcision being a factor that lowers risk of AIDS in Africa and such


I doubt He said it just do not eat this because he wanted us to live without pork. There had to be a reason. What are your thoughts?

2007-08-08 05:22:58 · 34 answers · asked by Jason W 3 in Religion & Spirituality

why did the Catholic church threaten a girl who couldn't eat wheat? They wouldn't validate her communion because she had a wheat allergy.That can't be right.

2007-08-08 05:21:47 · 13 answers · asked by Anonymous in Religion & Spirituality

to have nocturnial emissions?

2007-08-08 05:20:51 · 9 answers · asked by Anonymous in Religion & Spirituality

2007-08-08 05:20:44 · 6 answers · asked by Cap'n Blood 1 in Mythology & Folklore

me

2007-08-08 05:20:42 · 12 answers · asked by danny 2 in Other - Holidays

I think Atheists should stop attacking Christians. After all they are not trying to convert anyone for quite some time now; they don’t criticize anyone anymore, they are not declaring Crusades anymore and not trying to control our society…

And most importantly they’re not burning anyone on fire to the steak anymore, so lay off!!!

2007-08-08 05:19:40 · 10 answers · asked by Mr. Beef Stroganoff 6 in Religion & Spirituality

2007-08-08 05:19:11 · 52 answers · asked by Anonymous in Religion & Spirituality

2007-08-08 05:18:25 · 16 answers · asked by Anonymous in Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, and Transgender

Please, please just tell me what the hell is up with your cartoon-drawing avatars?

THIS JUST IN: CARTOON DRAWINGS ARE NOT REAL. THEY'RE NOT GOING TO COME TO LIFE.

2007-08-08 05:17:56 · 24 answers · asked by Anonymous in Religion & Spirituality

The last time my friends relations came to visit they asked him to collect them from the airport - a 2 .5 hour drive from where he lives meaning a 5 hour round trip for him. I work about a half hour drive from the airport and make the 2.5 hour drive to our home town at weekends so I offered to collect the visitors. They told me their flight was in at 7.30 pm but they made a mistake and it wasn't in until almost 10 pm which meant I didnt get home until well after midnight. They never apologised for making me wait nor offered me any token of appreciation (this trip was an extra hour's drive for me).

They are coming over again this weekend and have hinted at getting a lift with me again. I'd rather get home much earlier on a Friday night to go out with my friends and besides I think they were rude so why they hell should I put myself out for them. However, if I dont collect them, my friend will have to do the 5 hr journey as busses stop at 8pm.

What would you do ?

2007-08-08 05:17:39 · 34 answers · asked by Anonymous in Etiquette

2007-08-08 05:16:28 · 5 answers · asked by ZEESHAN ALI 1 in Languages

It's financial stability for me, but I'm still plugging away at it.

2007-08-08 05:15:30 · 12 answers · asked by Lady G 6 in Senior Citizens

If not, why not?

Psalm 14.1 "The fool has said in his heart, there is no God."

Does that offer a true and accurate description of atheists, or does it apply to something else?

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fdVucvo-kDU

2007-08-08 05:14:56 · 20 answers · asked by Anonymous in Religion & Spirituality

they don't necessarily believe in family life and having a family and taking care of them and therefore they spend more time in school and go on to get higher degrees?

2007-08-08 05:14:49 · 49 answers · asked by Amber 2 in Religion & Spirituality

2007-08-08 05:13:40 · 5 answers · asked by slow35 2 in Religion & Spirituality

im doing a poll on people's favorite holidays=)

2007-08-08 05:11:33 · 6 answers · asked by =) 2 in Other - Holidays