Society & Culture - 20 August 2007

who was a virgin got married to herself?

I'd like to hear your thoughts for real.

2007-08-20 11:27:19 · 5 answers · asked by Born Valentine's Day 5 in Religion & Spirituality

When are the morals supposed to kickin?

2007-08-20 11:26:56 · 28 answers · asked by St. Toad 4 in Religion & Spirituality

i need to know how to say 'during the summer, i go shopping', in spanish, please help asap! thanks!

2007-08-20 11:23:53 · 9 answers · asked by pRiNcEsS 2 in Languages

...A Bit Scary

This is very interesting and just a bit scary ...

The
Muslim religion is the fastest growing religion per capita in the United States , especially in the minority races!!!

Allah or The Lord Jesus Christ? ... By Rick Mathes

Last month I attended my annual training session that's required for maintaining my state prison security clearance. During the training session there was a presentation by three speakers representing the Roman Catholic, Protestant and Muslim faiths, who explained each of their beliefs.

I was particularly interested in what the Islamic Imam had to say. The Imam gave a great presentation of the basics of Islam, complete with a video.

After the presentations, time was provided for questions and answers.

When it was my turn, I directed my question to the Imam and asked: "Please, correct me if I'm wrong, but I understand that most Imams and clerics of Islam have declared a
holy jihad [Holy war] against the infidels of the world and, that by killing an infidel, (which is a command to all Muslims) they are assured of a place in heaven. If that's the case, can you give me the definition of an infidel?"

There was no disagreement with my statements and, without hesitation, he replied, "Non-believers! "

I responded, "So, let me make sure I have this straight. All followers of Allah have been commanded to kill everyone who is not of your faith so they can have a place in heaven. Is that correct?"

The expression on his face changed from one of authority and command to that of "a little boy who had just been caught with his hand in the cookie jar."

He sheepishly replied, "Yes."

I then stated, "Well, sir, I have a real problem trying to imagine Pope John Paul commanding all Catholics to kill those of your faith or Dr. Stanley ordering all Protestants to do the same in order to guarantee them a place
in heaven!"

The Imam was speechless!

I continued, "I also have problem with being your 'friend' when you and your brother clerics are telling your followers to kill me! Let me ask you a question. Would you rather have your Allah, who tells you to kill me in order for you to go to heaven, or my Jesus who tells me to love you because I am going to heaven and He wants you to be there with me?"

You could have heard a pin drop as the Imam hung his head in shame. Needless to say, the organizers and/or promoters of the 'Diversification' training seminar were Not happy with Rick's way of dealing with the Islamic Imam and exposing the truth about the Muslims' beliefs.

In twenty years there will be enough Muslim voters in the U.S. To elect the President! I think everyone in the U.S . should be required to read this, but with the Liberal justice system, liberal media and the ACLU,
there is no way this will be widely publicized.

Please pass this on to all your e-mail contacts.

This is a true story and the author, Rick Mathes, is a well-known leader in prison ministry.

The Man who walks with God always gets to his destination.

If you have a pulse you have a purpose.
ô¿ô JULIUS
PEOPLE ARE KNOWN BY THEIR ACTIONS NOT THEIR WORDS
Be more concerned with your character than your reputation. Your character is what you really are, while your reputation is merely what others think you are.

2007-08-20 11:23:43 · 13 answers · asked by Tammie 4 in Religion & Spirituality

paying language night classes total $275 fee up front, $600 for 10hours and after that another $600 for rest 10hours. Isnt experienve? what you guys? but I think maybe there is another way to improve my language

2007-08-20 11:20:02 · 4 answers · asked by Anonymous in Languages

For example, If God steps in and helps someone, like by helping them get a job or something, then the person who would have gotten the job without Gods help is punished, Many things people ask from Him directly affects someone else negatively.

2007-08-20 11:15:47 · 24 answers · asked by crushinator01 5 in Religion & Spirituality

and he runs out of Water and Falls over.

2007-08-20 11:13:41 · 4 answers · asked by maguyver727 7 in Religion & Spirituality

Atheists believe in things like gay marriage. They believe that if you love something you should be allowed to marry it.

Since atheists love evolution, does that mean that they will try to legalize human-theory marriage?

If this happens, will the Theory of Evolution have to change its last name?

2007-08-20 11:12:45 · 47 answers · asked by Anonymous in Religion & Spirituality

Please dont answer this and say " DONT MESS WITH THOSE THEY'RE CREEPY & THEY INVITE EVIL SPIRITS" and blah blah blah! YES i KNOW.
I'm just curious if anyone has done it without having problems with so-called 'evil' spirits.
I want honest stories of things that actually happened while you were using a ouija board.

Thank you.

2007-08-20 11:10:28 · 6 answers · asked by Anonymous in Mythology & Folklore

like the ones from the movie the descent?
please dont talk about those stupid lizard people.

2007-08-20 11:09:02 · 5 answers · asked by cow man 1 in Mythology & Folklore

When it's the atheists that are wandering around in a religious section of the internet, but you say Christians contradict ourselves? Atheists also say Christians are hypocrites, but meanwhile atheists and skeptics are talking about God in a religion area.

Atheists call Christians delusional for talking to God, but meanwhile, it's the atheists that are in a religion section asking questions about a God they don't believe in.

2007-08-20 11:08:03 · 40 answers · asked by Anonymous in Religion & Spirituality

I have a hard time believing that God loves us so much and he knows we will sin in our life time just to send us to Hell?

2007-08-20 11:06:25 · 15 answers · asked by Sambone 1 in Religion & Spirituality

Even if you didn't, chances are it traveled downward. Similarly, evolution isn't something to "believe in." Incase you are unfamiliar with the basic definition, evolution is the change of allele frequences in a population over time. This occurs unquestionably, and the THEORY of evolution explains how.

Science is about modification, so keep trying to point out holes in the theory. This does not mean spreading misconceptions and repeating lies, but arguments such as irreducible complexity have furthered our knowledge of evolution. Since I am supposed to ask a question rather than rant the entire time - has there been any recent progress in Intelligent Design, creationism, or any other alternative hypothesises? If so I would be greatly interested in reading about it. And by progress I mean something furthering your theory, not attempts of debunking evolution.

2007-08-20 11:06:11 · 16 answers · asked by khard 6 in Religion & Spirituality

At what point should a mom and their crying baby leave the church service? Should they be allowed to stay no matter what, or should a baby not be in church to begin with?

2007-08-20 11:05:09 · 23 answers · asked by amber 18 5 in Religion & Spirituality

On Facebook
there's this group about a teacher they don't like
And they have pictures too
in one of the pictures they out my name next to the teacher's name
I didn't even do anything to this dude and they are making fun of me

2007-08-20 11:04:52 · 4 answers · asked by Inahzi13 5 in Other - Society & Culture

2007-08-20 11:03:22 · 29 answers · asked by Anonymous in Religion & Spirituality

If you were blind and then could see or couldn't walk and suddenly could walk would you believe that God was real. What if a Christian prayed for you and you had a sickness removed from your body. Would you believe?

2007-08-20 11:02:08 · 22 answers · asked by STJC 2 in Religion & Spirituality

Even if they were good, decent, honest people throughout their lives.

If so, what makes you think this way?

2007-08-20 11:00:18 · 29 answers · asked by I'm Still Here 5 in Religion & Spirituality

Okay, let's say you owned a house. And you got this fancy lock that you thought always worked, but apparently, it broke off. And someone that was a complete stranger just sort of moved in. They mooched off all the food in your kitchen, and they kicked you once a day, maybe even more. Now, being that it is /your/ house, you should be able to kick out said stranger even if they cannot survive on their own, correct? I'd say so.

So, how come we can't kick babies out of our bodies? I mean really, it's not /my/ fault they can't survive outside my body on their own. I mean, if they're so 'alive' and such an 'individual', they need to be able to survive on their own. As long as they are dependent on their mothers, I don't consider them alive.

Opinions, opinions. Please, be serious. Unless you plan on using hypothetical situations like I did, because those always give me a kick. Also, feel free to IM me on your opinions also.

OH AND, no, I'm not pregnant. :)

2007-08-20 10:54:59 · 60 answers · asked by :) 4 in Religion & Spirituality

How hypocritical is this?

Why do British people put up with royalty?

2007-08-20 10:54:49 · 14 answers · asked by Anonymous in Royalty

"And when thou prayest, thou shalt not be as the hypocrites are: for they love to pray standing in the synagogues and in the corners of the streets, that they may be seen of men. Verily I say unto you, They have their reward. But thou, when thou prayest, enter into thy closet, and when thou hast shut thy door, pray to thy Father which is in secret; and thy Father which seeth in secret shall reward thee openly." (Matthew 6:5-6)

Shouldn't everyone be praying in secret as Christ suggests?

2007-08-20 10:53:49 · 5 answers · asked by Shawn B 7 in Religion & Spirituality

2007-08-20 10:53:16 · 9 answers · asked by Senator John McClain 6 in Religion & Spirituality

This was an interesting e mail one of my family members sent to me.
http://www.ticz.com:80/homes/users/bob/The-Rope/The-Rope.htm

2007-08-20 10:53:00 · 3 answers · asked by ? 5 in Religion & Spirituality

the half human, half ape

2007-08-20 10:52:59 · 15 answers · asked by Anonymous in Religion & Spirituality

how did people before jesus's day get to heaven? what about the rest of the world? i think it wouldn't make much sense for a loving and merciful god to allow wonderful people who were truly good at heart--or anyone else, for that matter--to go to hell simply because they didn't know or believe in jesus as the son of god and all that.. besides, nobody deserves eternal torment like hell, no matter what he/she has done in life. the idea of doing that to someone for any reason is ridiculous. whatever happened to unconditional love?

2007-08-20 10:51:59 · 17 answers · asked by killer_ballerina 3 in Religion & Spirituality

You say that we are wrong, but if that is true, then we will die and have the same death as you. If you are wrong and we are right, then you will die and end up suffering in hell forever. Why wouldn't you want to become a Christian it seems like a no brainer.

2007-08-20 10:51:25 · 20 answers · asked by STJC 2 in Religion & Spirituality

This question includes books from all religions. I understand a lot of people will say that every book is written by fallible men, so why believe everything we read today either? I really don't, I just take what seems to make sense and from what I've experienced. I do know that if I had a truly religious experience and wrote about it, not many religious people would believe me. Hopefully someone can answer this without smart *** responses. I would really like a good answer as I have questioned and lost my faith over the past several years.

2007-08-20 10:51:08 · 22 answers · asked by James J 3 in Religion & Spirituality

Who would you say is the most "Manly Man" on R & S?

Can "Manly Men" be Aussie pirates who speak with an Irish accent---or would that be "unmanly"??

2007-08-20 10:48:58 · 13 answers · asked by Hawt Richard loves Peace Yo 3 in Religion & Spirituality

Wrath is defined as:
1) strong vengeful anger or indignation
2) retributory punishment for an offense or a crime

If we chose to define wrath as #1 then would that not take away the argument that god is a loving compassionate being
and
If we chose to use definition #2 then would that not take away the argument that we send our selves to hell and that god is punishing us by sending us there

2007-08-20 10:47:54 · 21 answers · asked by Anonymous in Religion & Spirituality

2007-08-20 10:47:44 · 14 answers · asked by Anonymous in Religion & Spirituality