Society & Culture - 9 August 2007

I went to a Catholic high school where I distinctly remember being taught that only humans have souls to the exclusion of all other animals. I have also seen this assertion repeated on yahoo answers several times (only humans can go to heaven, only humans can sin, etc, etc...).

Now, if you recognize and understand evolution, which many of you do of course, then do you believe that human ancestors did not have a soul? They were much simpler forms of life after all. Also, if you believe they didn't, at what point did humans begin having souls? How human did our ancestors have to get before their soul sprung into existence?

I guess what I'm asking is what criteria does an organism have to meet in order to have a soul? At what point do you think our soul came into existence? Is there an official answer to this from the Catholic church? If other great apes have been proven capable of reasoning does this mean they too can have a soul? I'm curious if the church has a stance.

2007-08-09 02:13:22 · 15 answers · asked by Anonymous in Religion & Spirituality

It just seems that everyone has become wary and distrustful of people around them. I have just moved to a new country that is considered very cosmoplitan and open...but everyone i meet and speak to who also have been living there over a period of time talk about how difficult it is to develop new relationships..despite there being people from over 20 major nationalities living in this country, one ends up meeting with only one's own kind and socialise with the chosen few whom one feels 'safe' with. I find that globalisation hasnt freed the human mind- just made it more unaccepting. Any thoughts?

2007-08-09 02:12:24 · 1 answers · asked by curiousGirl 2 in Other - Society & Culture

I know you atheist don't believe so no use in answering. I would like a detailed answer from all the religions in this room on how you believe you will get to heaven? Please state the religion so I may know some of what your beliefs are.

2007-08-09 02:11:40 · 21 answers · asked by Anonymous in Religion & Spirituality

if so,would the catholics dig her up?

2007-08-09 02:11:22 · 4 answers · asked by Anonymous in Religion & Spirituality

I've been watching some shows online from other countries, like Britain, France, Switzerland, etc. and I realize they have better writing, greater ideas, and aren't focused so much on Reality TV. So why is it that these countries have great tv, and America, with so many companies and budgets, can't produce anything but crap?

2007-08-09 02:10:05 · 10 answers · asked by Anonymous in Other - Society & Culture

If God plans and forms people before conception, then unwed mothers are just doing God's will. This seems true with Psalm 139:16, at least for Christians.

2007-08-09 02:09:05 · 15 answers · asked by Graciela, RIRS 6 in Religion & Spirituality

Well, what if my hypothetical neighbor is gay?

2007-08-09 02:07:25 · 14 answers · asked by Firewheel 4 in Religion & Spirituality

If Gods name isnt Jehovah, and JW's have never seen God in person? Why are they Jehovah Witnesses?

Shouldnt they be like "Creator Gods believers" or "higher power think tank" and so on and so forth.

BTW for all concerned, "Jehovah" is the german word for Yahweh. So unless YHWH was definately Gods spelled out name, and God is German, then Jehovah ISNT his name.

Are they really witnessing for him? Does one who denies the trinity and deity of Christ a good witness? Would they worship Jesus if he walked into the room as the apostles did? Or say "Hi prophet-only Jesus?"

If Im wrong on any of these, feel free to correct almighty God watchtower guards.

2007-08-09 02:06:07 · 17 answers · asked by Anonymous in Religion & Spirituality

http://news.yahoo.com/s/ap/20070808/ap_on_sc/human_evolution;_ylt=AuMYVrisHBQL.P2zIrXajIOzvtEF
Friends why dont we stop believing in the constantly changing opinions and stop being let down by things you can't rely upon and believe the unchanging fact of creation through God and Jesus Christ. I am just showing what some fellow intellectuals have put out here, go take it up with them if you don't like it.

2007-08-09 02:02:29 · 31 answers · asked by disciple 4 in Religion & Spirituality

2007-08-09 02:01:53 · 11 answers · asked by Q.xi 1 in Religion & Spirituality

2007-08-09 02:00:58 · 18 answers · asked by Gypsy Gal 6 in Senior Citizens

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Yahoo cops work against me.... So support all my questions comrades
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2007-08-09 02:00:46 · 6 answers · asked by Anonymous in Religion & Spirituality

Anyone have any ideas.... peripherally free...

2007-08-09 01:58:57 · 5 answers · asked by Gaming_sage 3 in Languages

Do you believe in Abortions?
Should Abortions be legal the entire Pregnancy then?

2007-08-09 01:57:49 · 38 answers · asked by Olivia 1 in Religion & Spirituality

Going through the Q&A on Y!A. I noticed that there is a growing demand for Muslim husbands in the west world communities, regardless the religion of the wives. Some of them are still Christians, some have reverted already and some are yet to revert. Do you have an explaination for this?

2007-08-09 01:56:17 · 19 answers · asked by Salloo7a 3 in Religion & Spirituality

When do you get more spent on you, on your birthday or at christmas?

2007-08-09 01:54:01 · 4 answers · asked by Anonymous in Other - Holidays

Satan was an example, right?

2007-08-09 01:53:26 · 7 answers · asked by Anonymous in Religion & Spirituality

Namaste

Peace and Love

2007-08-09 01:52:44 · 21 answers · asked by digilook 2 in Religion & Spirituality

2007-08-09 01:52:36 · 37 answers · asked by wwf 2 in Etiquette

2007-08-09 01:52:20 · 4 answers · asked by Anonymous in Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, and Transgender

This question was brought up when I was with some friends last night, and I found it to be particularly interesting.

Personally, I say 'no', only the reaction *to* that emotion can be a choice, but I'm interested in other opinions.

2007-08-09 01:52:04 · 21 answers · asked by Deke 5 in Religion & Spirituality

I'm not sure of what the difference is between sentences like the following ones:
I can't wait for the weekend to begin
I can't wait that the weekend begins
or...
I want you to bring me there
I want that you bring me there

Are all correct or not??
If yes, do they mean exactly the same or do you use them in different cases, for example to emphasize some aspects of the request?

2007-08-09 01:51:43 · 15 answers · asked by cynical_edge 4 in Languages

I am taking my boyfriend on a picnic becasue he said he's never been on one and always wanted to. I'm taking him to a live jazz band in a grassy park in a small town in VT at night. I'm planning on taking a nice bottle of wine and a cozy blanket to cuddle on. Any ideas for the food? Men- what would you want in this situation???

2007-08-09 01:48:59 · 8 answers · asked by luvmyarod 1 in Etiquette

think they are big but they really act pathetic, When they slag God and chrisitans off they get on my nerves, they are so stupid and I get sick of listening to their silly arguements and their bitterness at life, alot are not like this they are nice but some are really narrowminded. Does anyone else get tired of them

2007-08-09 01:47:51 · 35 answers · asked by Anonymous in Religion & Spirituality

60 seems the magic number of age to feel "old"

40? Lots of people say life start at 40.
50? I want a new life.
60? " Iam 60, nothing much I can do!"

2007-08-09 01:46:39 · 11 answers · asked by Anonymous in Senior Citizens

Like your at work at your desk a coworker walk in do you say good morning first or should that coworker? i thought that when you walk in a room you speak maybe im wrong

2007-08-09 01:46:37 · 8 answers · asked by Anonymous in Etiquette

2007-08-09 01:43:58 · 22 answers · asked by Naturescent 4 in Religion & Spirituality

2007-08-09 01:42:18 · 13 answers · asked by Anonymous in Religion & Spirituality

http://answers.yahoo.com/question/index;_ylt=Atu8wB0A4xSdwt2.R_7WS.Pd7BR.?qid=20070808160200AACPBfM

This question was asked yesterday, and the first responder's sentiment isn't a unique one. I've seen comments like this before here.

Would someone please explain to me how -- or why -- an atheist would be jealous of a Christian?

2007-08-09 01:40:40 · 18 answers · asked by Deke 5 in Religion & Spirituality

2007-08-09 01:40:35 · 6 answers · asked by Anonymous in Religion & Spirituality