Society & Culture - 13 August 2007

Let's face it. As long as they're exposed to happy joyful Christians they're going to be continue to be full of impotent rage and hate. So, we should find them a place where they won't be bothered by "fundie Christians". A place with wide open spaces. And no "fundie Christians". Saudi Arabia!

I'll chip in for the plane tickets.

2007-08-13 15:53:00 · 37 answers · asked by Anonymous in Religion & Spirituality

is atheist really a religion? and how do u avoid all the stuff about god without offending other people who belive in him? and is it ok to pray with people at the supper table even tho u have no belief in god but to do it out of respect for their beliefs?

2007-08-13 15:52:42 · 28 answers · asked by [LeT's GeT WaStEd] 2 in Religion & Spirituality

Let's try the "Brewster's Millions" question, since it has been a while since it was asked. If you had to spend five million dollars without giving it away (i.e. paying a supermodel a million dollars to spend the night with you), buying any possessions that you intend to keep, give away, or sell, and without investing any of it, how would you do it?

2007-08-13 15:51:40 · 12 answers · asked by hotstepper2100 3 in Other - Society & Culture

2007-08-13 15:50:02 · 18 answers · asked by Anonymous in Religion & Spirituality

Basically the ones who can not deal with the fact that there may be a possibility that when they die there will be nothing at the end.They are not brain washed, i think they are just missing a gene. If there is a gene for having an open mind, an introspective logical thought process. Any religious person in my opinion is missing this for sure. They ask the same questions as others, why are we here?, what happened when we die? etc.... but the firing mechanism of the brain inevitably leads them to a blind ally, which frightens them and leaves them no option but to look for a higher explanation, eventually they will adopt the predominant religion within their community, or any other one that makes sense to them, depending on how much research they put into this task.
In the end they make camp in this blind alley, and do some decorating, awaiting to be rescued some day, This is good for them. If it makes them happy who am i to argue! Just don't try to decorate any of my alleys!!!!

2007-08-13 15:48:53 · 34 answers · asked by Anonymous in Religion & Spirituality

OK, weird question. Does anyone know about the powers of the Hades staff (sometimes depicted as a sceptre or spear)

I've Googled around it they only mention it being able to herd the dead (or shades) to the underworld...

2007-08-13 15:47:39 · 1 answers · asked by Anonymous in Mythology & Folklore

don't tell me what nymphs are and the different types of nymphs because i already know that

2007-08-13 15:47:07 · 8 answers · asked by piercedgal 2 in Mythology & Folklore

I don't need to know the WIkipedia entry. I just need to know if practicing mysticism (which involves communing with supernatural or deified entities, such as GOD) would involve using magic.
If the mystic is in spiritual communion with a godly presence then the mystic would perform magic right?

2007-08-13 15:44:51 · 2 answers · asked by leighofsuburbia 3 in Religion & Spirituality

Which day did Christ and the apostles observe? Which day did Paul teach gentile converts to ovserve? How did the day become changed from the seventh to the first day of the week?

2007-08-13 15:43:44 · 26 answers · asked by flannelpajamas1 4 in Religion & Spirituality

What happens to people who have good morals, live a good life and don't committ any crimes but don't practise any religion and don't believe in god because the overwhelming lack of evidence? What happens to all the people who died not knowing of the existence of Jesus, Mohammed and Moses? This is what originally turned me against religion when I was 13, but the more I though about it the more I knew God doesn't exist (at least not as we know him/her/it) and there is no right religion.

2007-08-13 15:41:50 · 14 answers · asked by Anonymous in Religion & Spirituality

He 'took the sin penalty'? I don't understand why that was necessary. Does that mean everyone who committed sins goes to heaven and Jesus is going to hell FOR us?

But that doesn't make any sense, you Christians preach that sinners go to hell. So if sinners are still going to hell regardless, what did Jesus' death accomplish?

So what does it mean? Jesus being killed has no correlation with anything you claim it was for. It's like saying "I stubbed my toe for your mortgage", There is no correlation.

2007-08-13 15:41:22 · 13 answers · asked by Anonymous in Religion & Spirituality

Why were you born? Why does God allow even dedicated Christians to go through years and decades of trials, test and persecution?

2007-08-13 15:40:46 · 12 answers · asked by flannelpajamas1 4 in Religion & Spirituality

revelation is so close why do witches not believe our bible

2007-08-13 15:40:19 · 23 answers · asked by Anonymous in Religion & Spirituality

Why do we call this Sunday religious observance Easter? Where did the name Easter come from? Is Easter a word which describes a direction? How did this word come into our language and represent the most Sacred day of all?

2007-08-13 15:38:40 · 11 answers · asked by flannelpajamas1 4 in Religion & Spirituality

I don't quite understand it. I think ifs just the Catholics that do that. What I want to know is how do you feel afterwards? Honestly, I was brought up in a different faith, I'm jewish, I just really want to know in honest terms what it's like, thank you for your time.

2007-08-13 15:36:57 · 13 answers · asked by Anonymous in Religion & Spirituality

United Methodist.

2007-08-13 15:35:21 · 32 answers · asked by Servant of God! Live 4 God!!!! 3 in Religion & Spirituality

I was always told that they were the same thing. I know they aren't though. My teacher just told me that Mormon's believe that you got to Heaven and have spirit babies. Is that even true? What are their beliefs? How are they different?

2007-08-13 15:35:15 · 11 answers · asked by Nalawala 3 in Religion & Spirituality

2007-08-13 15:34:37 · 29 answers · asked by Anonymous in Religion & Spirituality

A lot of people seemed confused about the term, so I'm just wondering what people's beliefs or perceptions about it are.

2007-08-13 15:33:39 · 21 answers · asked by melissa 5 in Religion & Spirituality

The good book tells us that we should forgive those that ask for it, and we will be given forgiveness if we ask for it. However, what if someone does us wrong and they do not ask for forgiveness? Should we still forgive them even if they do not acknowledge they have done wrong? Or should be only forgive others when asked for forgiveness?

2007-08-13 15:31:35 · 14 answers · asked by Anonymous in Religion & Spirituality

Or do you keep alittle in reserve as back up or so people cant rely on You more?

2007-08-13 15:30:42 · 9 answers · asked by fxbeto 4 in Etiquette

Do you watch scary movies with friends or by yourself? Do you go trick-o-treating no matter what age you are? Do you dress up and scare kids while giving them candy? Or do you go to haunted houses to get scared and have a good time? I personally do all of the above except going to haunted houses..never been to one before!

2007-08-13 15:29:28 · 8 answers · asked by Anonymous in Halloween

I thought he died for our sins? But how? Right now it seems to me that he just died for others. And can't anyone do that?

Yes, I could look it up, but you all make this so much more pleasant.. (:

2007-08-13 15:29:01 · 20 answers · asked by Anonymous in Religion & Spirituality

i ask these 3 questions because the mormons teach that the holy spirit and the holy ghost is NOT the same thing? what do you say?

2007-08-13 15:28:28 · 27 answers · asked by Priestcalling 3 in Religion & Spirituality

2007-08-13 15:28:28 · 6 answers · asked by im cool 2 in Languages

if there is, could someone please cite it and tell me the book/verse number it is in?

thanks!

2007-08-13 15:27:31 · 7 answers · asked by ailee 2 in Religion & Spirituality

Should you believe the spirit and deny the written word of God?

Gal.1:8 But though we, or an angel from heaven, preach any other gospel unto you than that which we have preached unto you, let him be accursed.

2007-08-13 15:26:54 · 7 answers · asked by djmantx 7 in Religion & Spirituality

2007-08-13 15:25:58 · 23 answers · asked by Priestcalling 3 in Religion & Spirituality

I'm looking for a good name for a guild on a game,
Having a darker name, something to do with "Uprising, Overthrowing, Polluting, rage, Rioting, Sin, etc....

a darker name doesn't have to be too evil just something with a dark meaning, if you can think of any secret society names or anything i will gladly reuse.... but originality will also be greatly appreciated.

Thanks in advance!
-Dave

2007-08-13 15:24:30 · 24 answers · asked by Dave 1 in Mythology & Folklore

& that if you make a wish out loud, it won't come true?

2007-08-13 15:24:02 · 5 answers · asked by Anonymous in Mythology & Folklore