Society & Culture - 21 August 2007

I'm trying not to make this a political issue, but recently, an illegal immigrant was arrested in Los Angeles after claiming sanctuary for the past year in a Chicago church. She was arrested for coming into this country illegally.

What she was trying to do, was to spread the message that illegal immigrants had a right to be in this country.

So again, my question is this: Does the church have the right ot grant sanctuary for those guilty of crimes in the USA?


The woman's name is Elvira Arellano. Go here for the story: http://www.chicagotribune.com/news/local/chicago/chi-elvira_web.1aug20,0,5377709.story

Also, do you support the government in arresting her?

Plus, she has an 8 year old son, who is a legal citizen of the USA.

2007-08-21 04:46:27 · 20 answers · asked by Professor Farnsworth 6 in Religion & Spirituality

what are good ones??

2007-08-21 04:46:04 · 12 answers · asked by slopoke6968 7 in Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, and Transgender

2007-08-21 04:45:58 · 13 answers · asked by Anonymous in Religion & Spirituality

do you believe it literally? why? why not?

2007-08-21 04:44:34 · 14 answers · asked by xiana 2 in Religion & Spirituality

tithing is'nt mentioned in any of the Apostle Paul's letters to the christians, also tithing is'nt one of the reqiurements in Acts 15 in the Jerusalem council. I honestly believe that tithing is an Old testament practise, or even a Hebrew practise according to the law
(OT law).

2007-08-21 04:43:51 · 24 answers · asked by Anonymous in Religion & Spirituality

2007-08-21 04:42:35 · 34 answers · asked by dogma1066 1 in Religion & Spirituality

2007-08-21 04:42:32 · 7 answers · asked by Anonymous in Religion & Spirituality

I think I'm in love with the girl I mentioned in my last question, even though I'm gay. It sucks, she's like my perfect partner, apart from the total lack of penis. I'm also totally in love with a straight guy, who has a girlfriend, who is best friends with one of my best friends, who knows I'm in love with him. Should i just give up now and go get drunk?

2007-08-21 04:42:12 · 18 answers · asked by Anonymous in Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, and Transgender

You were born at a particular place and time steeped in the ideas and values of a particular culture and handed ready-made beliefs.

2007-08-21 04:41:26 · 8 answers · asked by Morg 4 in Religion & Spirituality

2007-08-21 04:40:12 · 2 answers · asked by Anonymous in Religion & Spirituality

ok so i am currently baptist christian..and after attennding a few catholic services,and looking at some catolic ppls lives. i am thinking about converting to catholisism bc it seems to me that there bond with god is stronger and fuller than in any other form of christianity. and i was wondering wat makes a makes a person catholic...like wat r there special view that are different from baptist??pls help :) thx in advance

2007-08-21 04:38:58 · 44 answers · asked by carmeldymond 2 in Religion & Spirituality

What are the mechanics of Faith?

What exactly is happening when one has faith (in anything, anyone, etc.)?

2007-08-21 04:38:12 · 25 answers · asked by Sopwith 4 in Religion & Spirituality

Usually when I'm genuinly interested, I get accused of 'stirring up the pot", whatever that means. Oh well. I grew up in an atheist country, have never seen people pray for example. So, I honestly know only little about your God/Allah, etc.

Anyway, I was wondering: I'm in love. Hugely. That happens. It's up to the point where the rest of the world doesn't matter anymore. Some of you must have experienced that sort of love. The world doesn't matter anymore, you forget things, even the things that truly matter to you. People could tell me I did believe in God yesterday, for example, and I'd even believe them. I'd just think I had forgotten, because my mind is with her, 24/7.

Can a believer be so deeply in love that for a while he/she doesn't matter about his beliefs anymore? Forget God/god/gods for a while?

2007-08-21 04:37:41 · 18 answers · asked by ? 6 in Religion & Spirituality

Let me find the link of the source so i can copy and paste it.

2007-08-21 04:36:54 · 10 answers · asked by Anonymous in Religion & Spirituality

2007-08-21 04:36:38 · 15 answers · asked by ♥dealt with love♥ 4 in People with Disabilities

Happy birthday, squirrel! =0)

2007-08-21 04:33:39 · 15 answers · asked by Anonymous in Religion & Spirituality

Well that shoots that theory "Never speak to strangers"? What is your take on this subject? Enlightment time?

2007-08-21 04:30:41 · 10 answers · asked by Gypsy Gal 6 in Senior Citizens

2007-08-21 04:27:04 · 6 answers · asked by Anonymous in Religion & Spirituality

Al Salamo alaykom ........
i just wanted to know your experiences (and it would be especially from men) the moments you buried in dead people from your relatives or friends.......... How was it like??
What did you feel when you buried someone who was used to talk to you moments ago and share fun with you, but suddenly, you bury him in sand and and cover him with mud, in a hole of about a meter and a half or two ??
Has it changed your life after this or affected it in any way??

please, let us know about these sensitive moments...... for i know that such moments are to change the person to a pious one, or at least a person who contemplates......... after experiencing such difficult situations.

Non-Muslims are more than welcome to share their stories here.
please, from all of you, i need stories that especially made a change in your life after such incident.

thanks and peace.

2007-08-21 04:26:53 · 5 answers · asked by Anonymous in Religion & Spirituality

2007-08-21 04:26:30 · 8 answers · asked by Anonymous in People with Disabilities

2007-08-21 04:26:17 · 15 answers · asked by Anonymous in Religion & Spirituality

If you can your telling you age.

2007-08-21 04:25:31 · 4 answers · asked by Coop 366 7 in Other - Cultures & Groups

2007-08-21 04:24:59 · 2 answers · asked by Anonymous in Languages

.......if yes, why and if no, why not ???.......

2007-08-21 04:24:30 · 17 answers · asked by Anonymous in Religion & Spirituality

Explain:

2007-08-21 04:23:36 · 5 answers · asked by Anonymous in Religion & Spirituality

So, what do you think came before the Big Bang? I simply can't imagine nothing, no God no universe no anything. Maybe there was never nothing, maybe there always was stuff but it's hard to imagine...please help me but please don't say God did it, that won't answer my question, I will just ask where did God come from and it is another unnecessary complication.

2007-08-21 04:23:23 · 3 answers · asked by CHEESUS GROYST 5 in Religion & Spirituality

2007-08-21 04:21:27 · 20 answers · asked by Nemz 2 in Mythology & Folklore

Then it is only fair that Muslims change, otherwise no compromise will be reached, or are Muslims afraid of changing?

2007-08-21 04:20:04 · 18 answers · asked by Green kryptonite 1 in Religion & Spirituality

John 3:19-20

19This is the verdict: Light has come into the world, but men loved darkness instead of light because their deeds were evil. 20Everyone who does evil hates the light, and will not come into the light for fear that his deeds will be exposed.

2007-08-21 04:19:32 · 9 answers · asked by Anonymous in Religion & Spirituality

How can you think God is violent just because he fought for what was right? He fought for what was noble and true. you all fight for whatever you believe in right? that's not a sin. He only fought because He had to, people took advantage of Him. He is love. He fought FOR love.

2007-08-21 04:18:28 · 49 answers · asked by Jonas 6 in Religion & Spirituality