Society & Culture - 19 August 2007

Yes, I know the greater good that came of it,however, I wonder if others feel gratitude but sadness also when reading the biblical account of the crucification? Its kind of like asking "well, Mrs. Lincoln, other than that ,how did you like the play?"

2007-08-19 15:21:33 · 12 answers · asked by Anonymous in Religion & Spirituality

It seems that nearly every member of Christendom that I have met knows little about the Bible. Aside from what your parents and pastor have told you, most of you are entirely ignorant. Does this bother you? Or do you leave the work of dictating the scriptures in the hands of others so that you can relax and believe as you are told.

2007-08-19 15:20:37 · 18 answers · asked by Kiril 2 in Religion & Spirituality

Hey people! ok, i know some people get really mad/offended about some of this stuff but i'm just bored and i mean no harm!ok you know like if you're in high school or when you used to be in high school what were you considered? and what group or whatever were you in? i.e. skater preps jocks goth/emo etc. etc. and please tell why. im just curious so please don't be rude! thanx!=)

2007-08-19 15:19:58 · 6 answers · asked by darkness in the suburbs... 2 in Other - Cultures & Groups

anyone here have experience with spiritual healing using crystal spheres? I use Rose Quartz spheres during my meditations and surround myself with them in my room as I sleep. I also wear amythist jewelry and amber too. Is there some other crystal I should be using or one that would be better?

2007-08-19 15:16:23 · 7 answers · asked by Praire Crone 7 in Mythology & Folklore

2007-08-19 15:15:56 · 32 answers · asked by Jeffrey b 1 in Religion & Spirituality

2007-08-19 15:15:25 · 7 answers · asked by Maurice H 6 in Religion & Spirituality

Just wondering how they can explain away such facts which go against the idea of a "perfect design (in God's image)" of mankind...

2007-08-19 15:14:15 · 9 answers · asked by freewainwright 2 in Religion & Spirituality

Salam Alaykum...

I'm really curious, what is the Islamic ruling on having big birthday parties and attending them?

Thanks in advance.

And please give serious answers.

2007-08-19 15:11:58 · 11 answers · asked by ♥IslamForever♥ 5 in Religion & Spirituality

The thing is, I never liked the guy, in fact, he was at least at one time very rude to me, and at best acted snobbish around me like he thought he was better than me. My boyfriend only knew him because he was a sound-guy for his old band a year ago. They were friendly, but not "friends". I know that people will expect me to be at his funeral, but it seems wrong to me that I should go when the only feeling I harbor for the guy is distaste (no-one that expects to see me there knows I disliked him, I hid it well). I'm not even sorry he died, I mean, yeah, sucks to be him, but I just couldn't care less one way or the other (I'm sure he has some family that misses him, and I do feel bad for them). So, should I go, and be holding back rolling my eyes when they give his eulogy (cause he was a jerk, and I know they will probably be making him out to be perfect in every way), or should I just stay home and send my boyfriend with a cake or something to give to his family?

2007-08-19 15:11:09 · 74 answers · asked by Phaewryn 3 in Etiquette

It tells me that Christianity is a _ucked up (troubled) belief

How could Christianity be true if it's believers can't even come to a common ground?

My song
"Dont Push Your Belief"
http://www.charliecheckm.com/music.html

2007-08-19 15:09:52 · 30 answers · asked by Anonymous in Religion & Spirituality

Well, everyone has done a prank phone call in their life. And now I'm wondering--if you were to prank EMAIL someone, pretending to be God, what would you say? [Because of course, we all know that things would be much easier if God just sent out emails, instead of all these symbols, and speaking through people, and all that....]

2007-08-19 15:09:51 · 8 answers · asked by [[Princess For The Day]] 2 in Religion & Spirituality

You know, considering that it´s Saul of Tarsus and St Augustine et al that have written the rules of the game, is the jesus incident nothing more than a flag to wave at the faithful?

2007-08-19 15:08:29 · 2 answers · asked by Anonymous in Religion & Spirituality

2007-08-19 15:05:35 · 5 answers · asked by Anonymous in Languages

This is the Bill of rights for the Christian teens and adults who are sick and tired of the world taking advantage of you!! You have to make a battlecry account which is quick, easy and free if you want to sign it.

This is for all other Christians as well! http://battlecry.com/teen_bor.php


Not a Christian? Read it anyway and tell your thoughts!

2007-08-19 15:05:12 · 6 answers · asked by Titus M 4 in Religion & Spirituality

A brand so rooted in habit that it´s now part of what one expects to see in the street and in the people´s speech? Could another brand compete if it started... let´s say... today in some remote corner of the world? What would it need to successfully replace the "jesus top of mind" for the world´s consumers? Should it prepare its market the way McDonalds does with the kids, thinking that they´ll be tomorrow´s customers?

Hey, Isn´t that what religion does already? Hasn´t the catholic church invented McDonald´s marketing techniques?

2007-08-19 15:04:58 · 3 answers · asked by Anonymous in Religion & Spirituality

Personal background of me ... I am agnostic and I believe homosexuality is a genetic pre-disposition. But I'm curious... because I've heard of many things regarding homosexuality in the bible.

I've heard:
1.) Homosexuality isn't mentioned in the bible, but promiscuous sex is... and since the stereotype of homosexuals is that they supposedly have promiscuous sex... it concludes that gays are sinful.

2.) Homosexuality is directly mentioned in the bible and says it is sinful.

Please, no attacks. Serious answers only.

2007-08-19 15:04:39 · 23 answers · asked by h4a5r 2 in Religion & Spirituality

I am just wondering, are you totally closed off to the idea of being a Christian? Or is there some way that you could possibly become a Christian?
I am just trying to see from the atheists point of view.
I think that each person in the world would like every other person to conform to their own way of thinking. I believe this is because it would ease communication among people and each person would feel more secure knowing that everyone else is on the same wavelength. People with radically different beliefs than you become somewhat of a threat to you because you cannot predict the behavior of those whose beliefs differ from yours. Or if you are unsure of the other person's beliefs, then they are momentarily totally undpredictable. Or it could be that another's beliefs disagree with your own and you don't feel safe around them.
This is the way I feel about anyone whose beliefs differ from mine. I'm wondering if you feel this way and if this is the reason for the divisiveness.

2007-08-19 15:03:22 · 35 answers · asked by Anonymous in Religion & Spirituality

im not a lesbian im just asking because i overheard a conversation and the man was saying that people become homosexual and no one is born with it

2007-08-19 15:01:57 · 29 answers · asked by ms.turry 1 in Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, and Transgender

fear their god?
I have never heard of any non christian group here say that they fear theirs. (Except for Atheists, they fear NOTHING ;)~)
I mean no offense, but it seems that if your god is supposed to love you, why fear them?

(and if I am wrong about the other non Christians, please correct me, I just have never seen it.)

Blessed Be )o(

2007-08-19 15:01:07 · 25 answers · asked by Trickster 6 in Religion & Spirituality

2007-08-19 14:59:56 · 25 answers · asked by Anonymous in Other - Cultures & Groups

I am trying to find everyones answers from psycics to pshcologists.

2007-08-19 14:57:26 · 9 answers · asked by J J 2 in Religion & Spirituality

I just can't start a conversation with someone IDK, should I just start off by introducing myself?

2007-08-19 14:56:54 · 5 answers · asked by West Jefferson Alum 3 in Other - Society & Culture

Well my biggest fear is the Lord coming back or me dying.
That sounds awful because I am a 15 yr old christian. I have slacked off from God so much lately but I still pray everynight,I go to church sing in my church choir so why am I am scared?
I have decided tommorow to start changing and getting back into my bible and fixing some problems in my life. I believe in God but what I would like to know is if I read the Bible will my fear go away?
Any scripiture reccomendations?

2007-08-19 14:54:05 · 50 answers · asked by Kiana 3 in Religion & Spirituality

im a Christian, and i dont know about you, but the whole idea of living forever and ever in eternity completely creeps me out.
how do you find comfort and help that thought not to be such an overwhelming one. & i know that it shouldnt be scary because its gunna be heaven, and perfect, and we're gunna be w/ God... but the whole idea scares me. help!

2007-08-19 14:52:59 · 37 answers · asked by Britta 3 in Religion & Spirituality

I know Joseph interpreted dreams in the Bible. What do you make of this dream?

I dreamed that I came a peanut that looked beaten up...almost assaulted! The peanut changed into a ram, which then shed its wool and revealed itself to be a jet. What could this dream mean?????

And NO I was NOT drinking last night!

2007-08-19 14:52:55 · 10 answers · asked by Jack B, sinistral 5 in Religion & Spirituality

Getting to know God is very difficult for me ,I try to seek Him from morning till night with my all ,but the Awe sets me back. Does this make sence to anyone but me?

2007-08-19 14:52:20 · 15 answers · asked by joe a 2 in Religion & Spirituality

Can you think of a reason why they might choose not to confide in you about it?

2007-08-19 14:50:52 · 17 answers · asked by Anonymous in Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, and Transgender

Let´s say that you live in Florida and that some guy knows someone called George, living in Seattle who sells his 2008 Corvette for $7,000. Let´s say that you jump on the opportunity.
You have no proof that George exists or even if he exists, that he has a a 2008 Corvette and that he is selling it for such a ridiculous amount.
Now compare this with Christianism, some guy clothed in black tells you about someone called Jesus that gives immortality and salvation to whom wants to believe in his existence.
You have no proof that a guy named Jesus exists, that he has the power of immortality and that he is willing to give away the secret.

Both cases are a scam.
If you go for the Corvette and get swindled, you can always try to find the guy that stole your money. If the story was true, you´d probably be showing off your Corvette on Ocean Drive.
If you go for the immortality stuff, you can´t go back to complain because there´s no return once you´re dead.
There´d be plenty of immortals

2007-08-19 14:50:42 · 3 answers · asked by Anonymous in Religion & Spirituality

still try to be polite.cordial want your attention and even smile at you even if you have berated each other had problems)her being iranian and me being asian that caused racial conflicts),even if she knows you are a bit of an addict and things ofthat such?This girl at my gym is like thistowards me,and i can't figure it out,but i just ignore her.

2007-08-19 14:47:36 · 1 answers · asked by Anonymous in Religion & Spirituality

and my invisable man in the sky ?

2007-08-19 14:47:22 · 11 answers · asked by Anonymous in Religion & Spirituality