Society & Culture - 22 August 2007

For example, "an eye for an eye" isn't.
Also, I believe there are other rules and beliefs based on the Old Testament which are followed by the Jewish people to this day, but rejected by Christians.
I am not interested in religious debates, or what is right or wrong, I am genuinely interested to know the answer, so please stick to the question and give me facts, thank you.

2007-08-22 20:39:40 · 12 answers · asked by Stamatios D 5 in Religion & Spirituality

my parents moved to the USA when i was only a year old and i was told that i was born in mexico at the age of 9........i dont feel welcomed here....but i feel as if all my life is here....i cant get a decent job and i have a chance to go to mexico and stay with relatives...hopefully try and get a job,maybe start a new life.any opinions......comment.....ideas whateva you got im all ears.

2007-08-22 20:37:37 · 7 answers · asked by Anonymous in Other - Society & Culture

When Christ came upon Pharisees about to stone an adulteress to death he asked them what measure they were judging her by--they answered by the "Laws of Moses"--the word of God--Christ didn't accept that excuse--why do Christians???
Leviticus 20:10 And the man that committeth adultery with another man's wife, even he that
committeth adultery with his neighbour's wife, the adulterer and the adulteress shall surely be put to death.
John 8:3 And the scribes and Pharisees brought unto him a woman taken in adultery;
and when they had set her in the midst,
8:4 They say unto him, Master, this woman was taken in adultery, in the very act.
8:5 Now Moses in the law commanded us, that such should be stoned: but what sayest thou?
8:6 This they said, tempting him, that they might have to accuse him. But Jesus stooped down, and with his finger wrote on the ground, as though he heard them not.
8:7 So when they continued asking him, he lifted up himself, and said unto them, He that
is without sin among you, let him first cast a stone at her.

2007-08-22 20:36:13 · 12 answers · asked by huffyb 6 in Religion & Spirituality

Don't you agree.
Because you can't say, let the Mexicans in, but keep the muslims out. You have to let us ALL in.

2007-08-22 20:35:33 · 7 answers · asked by Aqeeqah 1 in Other - Cultures & Groups

And you keep on letting them, even though you don't like it, what should you do?

[HELL! okay, nothing like THAT had happened to me, I was just wondering because one of my friend's uncles still molest her, and I want to ask some help for her! Thanks!]

2007-08-22 20:35:28 · 11 answers · asked by random girl 2 in Etiquette

im not too sure.....ive always said i don't. I went on the site kasamba where they have some psychics and asked like 6 different ones the same question...and they all had the same answer. I know a lot are prolly frauds....but it was just kinda weird they had the same answer. Are they for real? Do u believe in them or no?

2007-08-22 20:34:18 · 17 answers · asked by Anonymous in Mythology & Folklore

The word "demon" comes from the Greek word "daimon" or "daemon," which originally referred to beings of divine, godly nature; gods, not evil spirits.

Why do people say "demon" is evil?

2007-08-22 20:33:26 · 33 answers · asked by Anonymous in Religion & Spirituality

why doesn't the last chapter(revelations) just begin "In the end..."

2007-08-22 20:30:04 · 26 answers · asked by xfileaddict1969 2 in Religion & Spirituality

driving faster, eating faster, sex in a quicky, etc.

We don't even have patience in even waiting in line anymore. I notice plenty of people frustrated in the little things. Were is this world coming to.

2007-08-22 20:27:40 · 1 answers · asked by jane 2 in Other - Society & Culture

2007-08-22 20:23:51 · 7 answers · asked by Anonymous in Religion & Spirituality

I'm engaged and we meaning my and my fiance are still in the process of telling family and friends.
but I was wondering what is the reply supposed to be when people say congratulations?
cause I have just been saying thank you.
am I doing it right?

2007-08-22 20:23:36 · 10 answers · asked by Anonymous in Etiquette

I mean what is in there that is so cool people don't want to come out? I checked my closet and I didn't find any gay people, just some skeletons! Do you think my workboots are scaring all the gay people away from my closet?Just wondering!

2007-08-22 20:21:48 · 7 answers · asked by maitraya 4 in Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, and Transgender

2007-08-22 20:19:00 · 9 answers · asked by Anonymous in Religion & Spirituality

I love the library because there are so many books and things to learn. However, the librarians alway ruin it for me. I only ask for help when I seriously can not find the book I need. I do know how to use the search engine and I do know how use the net.. I am not stupid.. just help me out!!!

2007-08-22 20:12:55 · 11 answers · asked by ? 2 in Etiquette

From Wikipedia:

"Transhumanism is an international intellectual and cultural movement supporting the use of new sciences and technologies to enhance human mental and physical abilities and aptitudes, and ameliorate what it regards as undesirable and unnecessary aspects of the human condition, such as stupidity, suffering, disease, aging and involuntary death."

So, how do you feel about the subject considering your standpoint on spirituality and religion?

2007-08-22 20:05:13 · 7 answers · asked by dead_elves 3 in Religion & Spirituality

2007-08-22 20:02:45 · 13 answers · asked by Anonymous in Religion & Spirituality

Why is it that you can pick and choose what to believe and not to believe in the bible? How do you decide that this is true and this isn't? I asked a question a couple days ago about the verse in the OT about stoning your daughter if she wasn't a virgin. And I got replies ranging from, thats the old testament, we don't follow that, to that is only jewish law, if you are not jewish, it does not apply. So why do you not follow the old testament, it is all gods law correct? And yes, I know jesus died in the NT for the sins, but that does not change the fact that it is all supposedly gods word, so you need to heed all the advice given to it. So, the question is, how do you chose what to believe and what not to believe in the bible? Is it simply if it makes you look bad, that you deny it?

2007-08-22 19:57:30 · 22 answers · asked by Coma White 5 in Religion & Spirituality

“Men are the maintainers of women because Allah has made some of them to excel others and because they spend out of their property; the good women are therefore obedient, guarding the unseen as Allah has guarded; and (as to) those on whose part you fear desertion, admonish them, and leave them alone in the sleeping-places and beat them; then if they obey you, do not seek a way against them; surely Allah is High, Great.”
- Quran, Sura 4:34

“The male shall have the equal of the portion of two females.” – Quran, Sura 4:11


PS: Please don't deny that Islamic law values men more than women, the proof is in the Quran.

2007-08-22 19:56:24 · 9 answers · asked by John 4 in Religion & Spirituality

For a little change of pace, what is it about you that makes you unique and special? It's easy to find fault with others and with ourselves but a bit harder to find the good things. So what's good about you? My 'special' quality, I think, is my ability to see the humor in just about everything. Hope that doesn't also make me a fool. :) How about you?

2007-08-22 19:52:53 · 20 answers · asked by Meow 5 in Religion & Spirituality

Kinda hard to comphrehend isn't it (like the existense of some creator)

2007-08-22 19:52:23 · 13 answers · asked by Anonymous in Religion & Spirituality

My major inspiration passed on without my knowledge.......I know that that isn't all........but right now it feels horrible. Help me

2007-08-22 19:45:30 · 1 answers · asked by Yogini 6 in Religion & Spirituality

I mean, they all want the "End of the World" to come, so that they can "meet their maker" and be with God.

But do you think that is why they are working towards a One World Government and the Mark of the Beast?
I know any person who doesn't get the computer chip implanted in their hand or forehead will be denied travel, food, purchases, working, etc.

I think they are trying to create a self-fullfilled prophesy. What are your thoughts?

2007-08-22 19:44:17 · 16 answers · asked by Anonymous in Religion & Spirituality

2007-08-22 19:42:49 · 27 answers · asked by lollipop 3 in Religion & Spirituality

I once heard a couple years ago a friend of mine that americans do not like french and vice versa.Is it true? Why?) If it´s true.... well, then why in the world is that?. Make no sense, because France was free from the germans thanks to the allied army during WWII. Well,. and others have failed to recognize the grreatness of such.

2007-08-22 19:41:15 · 4 answers · asked by Manuelon 4 in Other - Cultures & Groups

2007-08-22 19:40:35 · 24 answers · asked by Anonymous in Religion & Spirituality

Is it because misery loves company.

2007-08-22 19:33:01 · 15 answers · asked by Anonymous in Religion & Spirituality

A lot of religious people on answers, answer religious questions about jesus, the bible, god, etc. as if they knew what they were stating was a total fact. Most of those people act as if they absolutely knew those things were true. Just as I would say that 2 plus 2 equals 4 because I know for a fact that it is true. I understand you people being religious, but why do you have to think that your religious beliefs are absolutely factual? Can't you just accept that they are beliefs, and have not been proven? That is part of the problem, you all assume that everything you have been taught is correct. Anyway, any explanations?

2007-08-22 19:25:51 · 29 answers · asked by Anonymous in Religion & Spirituality

On the CNN God's Muslim Warriors special, something very interesting was said. Apparently, when the Imam *Muslim messiah* comes, Christians and Jews will oppose him, but then guess who will come along and tell everyone to follow the Imam? Yours truly- Jesus Christ. Does anyone else find this extremely hilarious? Hilarious and downright SCARY?

2007-08-22 19:23:20 · 14 answers · asked by Meow 5 in Religion & Spirituality

Two young boys were excessively mischievous. Their parents could be sure that if any mischief occurred in town, their boys were probably involved in some way. The mother then heard that clergyman in town had been successful in disciplining children and later asked him for help.

The clergyman agreed to speak to the children and asked to see them individually. The 8 year-old went to meet him first. The clergyman sat the boy down and asked him sternly, "Where is God?"

The boy made no response, so the clergyman repeated the question in an even sterner tone. "Where is God?”

Again the boy made no attempt to answer, so the clergyman raised his voice even more and shook his finger in the boy's face. "Where is God?"

Frightened, the boy ran directly home, slamming his door and hiding in his closet. His older brother followed him into the closet and asked, "What happened?"

The younger brother replied, "We are in big trouble this time. God is missing, and they think we did it!"

2007-08-22 19:17:55 · 17 answers · asked by Slug 4 in Religion & Spirituality

2007-08-22 19:17:45 · 8 answers · asked by Anonymous in Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, and Transgender