Society & Culture - 22 August 2007

Is there a certain type of person who has nothing better to do than whine and complain if they don't like something someone else has said? Personally, I believe in FREE SPEECH, and that includes having the right to answer questions truthfully, and ask them as sincerely . . . without fear that some whiner will report me for it.

So is there a certain type of person who wants to steal away the rights and freedoms of others? Don't they know that by doing so, they will eventually lose their own freedoms? Are they totally stupid or what?

2007-08-22 05:44:14 · 26 answers · asked by Meow 5 in Religion & Spirituality

Do you have proof of reincarnation?
Have you been reincarnated?
Do you know who your former self was?

I am just curious and would like more info. on the subject.

2007-08-22 05:43:14 · 18 answers · asked by FarmerCec 7 in Religion & Spirituality

When you attend weekly services where you are guilt-ed into make a contribution to the church out of your hard earned paycheck. Perhaps even sacrificing a healthy meal for you children to do it. Do you think twice when you drive past the pastor, deacon, etc. in his Mercedes Benz while driving your 1995 Corolla? Doesn't that make you stop and think?

2007-08-22 05:41:19 · 16 answers · asked by Lady Astarte 5 in Religion & Spirituality

Dying is probably going to really suck for each of us, and it will suck for people that love you too. Do you think all that suck will really be worthwhile? Remember, if you never lived, you wouldn't feel bad about it.

2007-08-22 05:41:19 · 6 answers · asked by Anonymous in Religion & Spirituality

So, atheists claim that atheism is the most logical choice, because god cannot be proven to exist. Okay, cool, I get that. But how is that the most logical? You're ruling out a possibility; an unlikely one, possibly, but one that is there still there. More than once throughout history has something thought to be impossible to exist has actually been proven to, like germs, for a good example.

So, why isn't agnosticism the choice for people who wish to be logical about religion? It allows for everything, and for nothing. You really can't be proven wrong with it, because you can just say, 'Hey, I said it was possible.'

So, denizens of yahoo answers who always have enlightening responses, discuss.

2007-08-22 05:41:19 · 21 answers · asked by Jade 4 in Religion & Spirituality

that say otherwise:

http://undergraduatestudies.ucdavis.edu/explorations/2004/clark.pdf
http://w-uh.com/posts/031226a-religion_vs_IQ.html

2007-08-22 05:40:50 · 9 answers · asked by Anonymous in Religion & Spirituality

The ramifications of this are pretty weird and perverted.

GOD decided (yes he did, through "wisdom" and the tree of "good and evil") that our bodies were shameful if not clothed. This being said, if he is watching all our gross moments, isn't he a complete hypocrite? Also a peeping Tom and a perv?

2007-08-22 05:40:28 · 12 answers · asked by Anonymous in Religion & Spirituality

My Friends,
I appreciate assistance for each and every one of you whether you are Muslim, Agnostic, Atheist, Christian, or not. It appears that many who profess to be Christians have an attitude that is no different than any other "Worldly Person". I would like for us to examine this and see what scriptures point us in the "other direction". I have never been as embarrassed as I was a few days ago on YA.
Thank you,
Eds

2007-08-22 05:40:25 · 23 answers · asked by Eds 7 in Religion & Spirituality

why do you beleive in and devote your life to god who tells you that you will never measure up and yet you will spend your entire life doing so?

2007-08-22 05:39:52 · 9 answers · asked by Anonymous in Religion & Spirituality

I posted a question this morning asking if I should share my beliefs as an atheist with my Catholic mother and received many responses that seemed to insinuate that since I am young (20 years old), I may be going through a 'phase' or that I may 'find my way back'. I don't think these answered were meant to be condescending, as I know that the answerer's replies were with good intentions. It simply gave me the impression that since I am young, my beliefs are not always taken seriously.

I may be young but I am not a child and I am perfectly capable of making rational decisions. I bought my first house at 19 and have held a steady career in a high position since the age of 18. I admit I am a little insulted when I am not taken seriously because of my age.

2007-08-22 05:35:28 · 30 answers · asked by Christy ☪☮e✡is✝ 5 in Religion & Spirituality

2007-08-22 05:35:22 · 5 answers · asked by karan 1 in Community Service

I'm sorry to all the people I dropped as my fans. I've been getting a few too many violation email notices and I'm just watching my tail. Thank you for understanding.

2007-08-22 05:35:12 · 3 answers · asked by socmum16 ♪ 5 in Religion & Spirituality

How could the rich man carry on a conversation with Abraham when it's 9,000 degrees ?

2007-08-22 05:34:38 · 18 answers · asked by Sherry 1 in Religion & Spirituality

30 years since Elvis died?

Doesn't anyone know its been 30 years since Groucho Marx died? He is BY FAR better than Elvis.

Anyone else agree?

2007-08-22 05:34:08 · 16 answers · asked by ♥Gillian.. 5 in Other - Society & Culture

2007-08-22 05:31:00 · 14 answers · asked by Anonymous in Religion & Spirituality

not be true i mean come on now

2007-08-22 05:30:19 · 24 answers · asked by nonfacter1 1 in Religion & Spirituality

Speaking generally, there seems to be no shortage of Christians getting animated about aborted fetuses or people in PVS like Terri Schiavo, whom they would keep alive in a mortal existence as long as possible whatever horrible conditions they were in; yet such people seem correspondingly eager to blast people on death row into extinction, often claiming that THAT is their deserved punishment.

If someone's mortal existence is dreadful and they would have gone to heaven anyway without modern medical technology, why would Christians be eager to stall the process? If it's God's place to judge, how can the 6th commandment be overlooked in the name of mortal punishment? Didn't Christ "fulfil" the OT law of "An eye for an eye" (Ex 21)?

This just seems like a contorted accommodation of contradiction. Again, this is a general observation not a sweeping assumption about all Christians: I'm well aware that there are plenty of Christians who differ in these beliefs. Thanks for all answers.

2007-08-22 05:30:10 · 15 answers · asked by Bad Liberal 7 in Religion & Spirituality

2007-08-22 05:29:06 · 39 answers · asked by Anonymous in Religion & Spirituality

2007-08-22 05:24:31 · 19 answers · asked by Anonymous in Religion & Spirituality

this is just a fun question i was wondering..you know how people have a bunch of nicknames for gay people (most aren't nice) well, do you guys have nicknames for straight people? if so, what are they? thanks for answering!

2007-08-22 05:23:40 · 11 answers · asked by ♣swirley_gumdrops♣ 4 in Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, and Transgender

i meant no disrespect or anything, just a simple answer, do you worship One God or three?

2007-08-22 05:23:38 · 12 answers · asked by Anonymous in Religion & Spirituality

where are the evidence? And no references to science which waz written by ppl with reasons.

2007-08-22 05:23:16 · 43 answers · asked by Anonymous in Religion & Spirituality

anybody know where i can find a low income apartment for my parents. they are tired of living with my sister and her 6 kids. they need a place to relax. but everthing is soooo freakin expensive here in the valley, any advise? help?

2007-08-22 05:21:33 · 13 answers · asked by player 69 1 in Senior Citizens

nice respectful guys dont exist anymore.

2007-08-22 05:20:33 · 4 answers · asked by Bootzy 1 in Other - Cultures & Groups

i have been a christian all my life i read the bible i have faith but latly i have been having doubt . every one said christianity is the true religon because it is the only religon that has proficy that has come true can any one tell me what has come true or that their is so much prof .i know about jesus in the old testiment but what if paul made jesus
up . just like mr smith made up the book of morman

2007-08-22 05:19:56 · 5 answers · asked by Anonymous in Religion & Spirituality

i am going to get a job at petco and as a part time waitress while in school. when i go to college i am hopping to be promoted to manager and still be a waitress and do well in my studies. I get A's in all of my classes and have two AP classes right now and this is the first year they are offering AP classes at my school. my friend is doubting me. saying that "they will not let a kid as a manager" well i will not be a kid and i will work hard but she is being a real butt head. I have not asked my family about it and i hope they will support me. My question is do you think i can do it? or should i juct give up?

2007-08-22 05:19:29 · 8 answers · asked by Anonymous in Etiquette

What would happen if religion is removed from the Spirituality section/category?

2007-08-22 05:19:09 · 3 answers · asked by Anonymous in Religion & Spirituality

well just wondering cuz i know how to speak all these languages!!!

2007-08-22 05:16:35 · 4 answers · asked by ♥FeFe BaBii♥ 3 in Languages

2007-08-22 05:13:27 · 7 answers · asked by Anonymous in Religion & Spirituality

2007-08-22 05:11:12 · 14 answers · asked by Don T 1 in Religion & Spirituality