Society & Culture - 14 August 2007

2007-08-14 07:32:28 · 32 answers · asked by Anonymous in Mythology & Folklore

Please try to refrain from being racist or simple minded answers. From what I have gathered their original ideology is outdated, crude at best and completely intolerant of any non-Muslims.

2007-08-14 07:31:51 · 7 answers · asked by Anonymous in Religion & Spirituality

I am very interested to do the Peace Corp, however I think two years would be much too long for me. Does anyone know of an organization where I could volunteer abroad for about a year?? By the way, preferably in Asia, but I am anxious to see the whole world so it doesn't really matter where I go! Thanks!

2007-08-14 07:31:44 · 5 answers · asked by tbkth 1 in Community Service

The latest front in culture wars: Atheists attack

The time for polite debate appears to be over. Atheist writers are making an all-out assault on religious faith and reaching the top of best-seller lists, in a possible sign of resentment among nonbelievers over the influence of religion in the world.

Christopher Hitchens’ book God Is Not Great: How Religion Poisons Everything has sold briskly since it was published last month, and his debates with clergy are drawing crowds at every stop.

Wel Well Well.. Do you see! This is why I post so many End Times Articles because when you start eliminating GOD you know what happens? He goes away! then you know what happens? you are doomed! Life will be 1 million per cent of Pure Hell with all the accomodations.... Please Stay Strong in your faith no matter how many times Satan Knocks at your door, he will go away if you don't answer, because GOD is our rock and salvation..Don't you agree?

2007-08-14 07:31:22 · 32 answers · asked by Anonymous in Religion & Spirituality

2007-08-14 07:31:20 · 4 answers · asked by Anonymous in Religion & Spirituality

In this world of "entitlement", equality will never be realized. Religious people expect certain entitlements based on their religion. Too many minorities expect some kind of entitlement based on their minority status (and more often than not get it). Young people are growing up thinking they are entitled to everything, whether they earn it or not.
My view is, I have earned what I have; I expect and ask for absolutely nothing else. I owe nothing to religion, minorities, or lazy youngsters. If you want something earn it yourself, or deal with not having it. Equality will never be allowed, because someone will come up with a bs excuse as to why they "deserve" something they do not EARN. Feel free to give your opinions, but don't expect others to agree.

"The opinions of others do not affect my conscience, therefore my opinion is the only one that matters"

2007-08-14 07:30:45 · 10 answers · asked by Enigma®Ragnarökin' 7 in Religion & Spirituality

For the longest time, I have been doubting my salvation...this started a while back st my church, we were having a concert, and thid guy was giving a testamony about his Salvation. He was the choir director, and he said that he felt that he was not saved. He ask God to give him a sign, by his wife walking up to the alter after church. If his wife did that then he was not saved. Well, it happen, his wife went up front, he gave his life to Christ. Now, he said make sure you are saved, because you might think you are saved, but you are not. I started to get scared, and I ask myself, Am I saved? I remember that when I was in middle school I gave my life to the Lord, and I was crying, and I was very emtional. But, now as I heard this guy's testamony, I ask myself that question. I have been depress about this subject. This guy was so into church, but yet he claim he was not saved, he was a choir director! But lately through my doubts , can someone give me advice?
Thanks...

2007-08-14 07:30:37 · 24 answers · asked by whiterose3526 2 in Religion & Spirituality

I'm religios but I can still plainly see there is plenty of purpose in life outside the Gods. I have kids and a husband and joys and pains. I have dreams and ambitions. How is that no purpose?

2007-08-14 07:28:24 · 6 answers · asked by ~Heathen Princess~ 7 in Religion & Spirituality

When it comes to having guests over for dinner, what are some ways I can make it a very positive experience? What is the proper etiquette? What would make you feel welcomed in my home?

2007-08-14 07:27:38 · 7 answers · asked by Anonymous in Etiquette

First off, any Religion is susceptible to mind control, money-hoarding, and alienation of its members.

Islam has the Taliban.
Christianity has the money-grubbing televangelists.
Buddhism has the Chinese Government.
Catholics have the covert ring of child molesters.
NeoPagans have had the drug-addled compounds of the 60's and 70's (don't drink the Kool Aid).

So what can we do to prevent our religious beliefs from "going to that dark place"?

2007-08-14 07:26:36 · 31 answers · asked by Anonymous in Religion & Spirituality

... who posits that we live in a virtual world (similar on the surface to, but unlike, "The Matrix"). In particular, he poses the following scenario: There exist a race of advanced humanlike beings - posthumans (probably descendants of humans.) These beings, in order to understand themselves and their ancestry, have created a massive supercomputer in which *we* all live, as virtual humans. The laws of the universe we infer around us, our environment, our past, everything is a virtual existence. Anything we can attribute to natural laws (as we see them) or supernatural phenomena are a part of this virtual reality.

In particular, the NYT article states the following: "It's unsettling to think of the world being run by a futuristic computer geek, although we might at last dispose of that classic theological question: How could God allow so much evil in the world? For the same reason there are plagues and earthquakes and battles in games like (WoW). Peace is boring, Dude."

Thoughts?

2007-08-14 07:26:29 · 7 answers · asked by Anonymous in Religion & Spirituality

I wanted to say Thanks to all those who politely addressed my question concerning Catholic belief that Mary bore no children besides Christ Jesus. I learned some stuff.

My next question is: What are some PRACTICAL things that Catholics and members of good Bible-Believing Soul-Winning Protestant Churches can work together on in an Ecumenical Manner? I'm talking about the grass-roots level. I won't have anything to do with your new America-Hating Pope.

2007-08-14 07:26:27 · 4 answers · asked by Anonymous in Religion & Spirituality

My husband Grew up in California he calls them Tennis shoes. I'm from Wisconsin and call them sneakers. He thinks that the word Sneaker is some old fashioned out of date word or only people from the Mid-West say "Sneakers". I wonder what do most people call them? Also can you tell us where you grew up to determine if it is really where you live that determines what you call them.

Anyone know the history if why we call them Sneakers...It is a wierd word

2007-08-14 07:25:36 · 7 answers · asked by jennifer P 1 in Other - Society & Culture

"Hey, buddy, prove that you were born, I don't believe you."

2007-08-14 07:25:29 · 26 answers · asked by Deke 5 in Religion & Spirituality

des it just happen in a church??? can it be by yourself, i'm sorry i just don;tt know thank you very much

2007-08-14 07:24:50 · 11 answers · asked by southernprideinmyveins420 1 in Religion & Spirituality

Is it for the same reason people apologize to the judge before they are sent to the slammer, sorry to get caught?

2007-08-14 07:24:48 · 35 answers · asked by Go For Broke 3 in Religion & Spirituality

Thanks in advance.

2007-08-14 07:24:44 · 30 answers · asked by Anonymous in Religion & Spirituality

Since he was created not born? Then he is called the Word?
When he says I tell not my things but what god tells me to say?
Why did he come to earth as a man? Why did he perform miracles? What will he do in the future for mankind?

2007-08-14 07:24:25 · 7 answers · asked by cloud 7 in Religion & Spirituality

I ask this because science at least allows for the fact that it could be wrong, and encourages people to test its theories constantly.

Whereas in religion, "my way is right" is the thinking of almost any follower. There is no leeway in religion to allow for anything other than what has been indoctrined for centuries.

If religions were more open-minded about the fact that they could be wrong, would people like the religious followers more?

2007-08-14 07:24:18 · 15 answers · asked by Professor Farnsworth 6 in Religion & Spirituality

The Romans could have him fight againsts lions at the colloseum with thousands of Roman citizens watching.

2007-08-14 07:23:13 · 3 answers · asked by Anonymous in Religion & Spirituality

...your Church, non-church, group, community or faith?

http://www.scientologytoday.org/Common/question/pg72.htm

2007-08-14 07:22:59 · 14 answers · asked by michaeljripley 3 in Religion & Spirituality

2007-08-14 07:22:00 · 2 answers · asked by Anonymous in Etiquette

2007-08-14 07:19:14 · 31 answers · asked by Anonymous in Religion & Spirituality

http://answers.yahoo.com/question/index?qid=20070814110934AA5CxUj&r=w

does anyone know how its racist? or was i just not informed that christianity has become a race rather then a religion?

hmmm...

2007-08-14 07:18:10 · 26 answers · asked by Chippy v1.0.0.3b 6 in Religion & Spirituality

Extended, why is science so capable and knowing about almost any manner of things, except when it involves the bible?

2007-08-14 07:16:09 · 8 answers · asked by David 2 in Religion & Spirituality

FOR NON-BELIEVERS....

I don't like Christians because ......?............AND, I don't believe Jesus is God because...?.....told me so....

FOR BELIEVERS.....

I believe Jesus is God, and I know this because......?..........and .....?........told me so!



fill in the blanks!

2007-08-14 07:14:27 · 12 answers · asked by Call me-C-4-Curious- 6 in Religion & Spirituality

2007-08-14 07:14:17 · 8 answers · asked by Anonymous in Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, and Transgender

I ask this because science at least allows for the fact that it could be wrong, and encourages people to test its theories constantly.

Whereas in religion, "my way is right" is the thinking of almost any follower. There is no leeway in religion to allow for anything other than what has been indoctrined for centuries.

If religions were more open-minded about the fact that they could be wrong, would people like the religious followers more?

2007-08-14 07:13:28 · 12 answers · asked by Professor Farnsworth 6 in Religion & Spirituality

Why would any god inspire a book, which is so easily mistranslated, etc....
Part of the reason there are so many different sects and denominations is simple difference in opinion about how to interpret particular parts of holy books.
Why would any god do that?
It makes much more sense that god would simply have a one on one communion with each individual, distilling the same knowledge in each.

2007-08-14 07:13:26 · 7 answers · asked by Samurai Jack 6 in Religion & Spirituality

Does it make you feel guilty? If so, Why?

2007-08-14 07:12:28 · 3 answers · asked by Sherry 1 in Religion & Spirituality