Society & Culture - 23 August 2007

Did Joseph Smith marry Helen Mar Kimball and, if so, did he have sex with her, or did he hold off on that?

Please leave your comments nice or you will be ignored.

2007-08-23 12:06:39 · 7 answers · asked by thinkingforyourselves 1 in Religion & Spirituality

In the movie *A Miracle on 34th St*. Kris Kringle was put on trial for saying he was Santa Claus.. The prosecutor said *thier is no such thing as Santa Claus* but when others spoke of what Kris Kringle did, it was determined he well could be Santa Claus..

OKAY....This was a beautiful fairy tale movie but it had a strong message one we can use to present a case for Jesus Christ..If Jesus did for humanity what he promised and how he changed people lives, if Jesus was put on trial today it would be determined just like Kris Kringle that he is who he says he is..

Now I don't mean to make this sound trivial because it surely isn't but just so Atheists might understand how someone could prove who they are in a court of law based on people's account..
Do you understand?

2007-08-23 12:05:39 · 19 answers · asked by Anonymous in Religion & Spirituality

I have just said that in spiritual matters the authority of the Pope comes before that of the King. In temporal and national mattters, the authority of the King is supreme.

2007-08-23 12:01:14 · 4 answers · asked by flannelpajamas1 4 in Religion & Spirituality

There is a certain ubiquitous Jehovah's Witness poster on Yahoo! Answers who claims you don't have be one to have eternal life. However, I found this printed in a Watchtower magazine:

"A third requirement is that we be associated with God’s channel, his organization. God has always used an organization. For example, only those in the ark in Noah’s day survived the Flood, and only those associated with the Christian congregation in the first century had God’s favor. (Acts 4:12) Similarly, Jehovah is using only one organization today to accomplish his will. To receive everlasting life in the earthly Paradise we must identify that organization and serve God as part of it." —Feb. 15, 1983, p. 12

Did the Watchtower change its teaching, or is this 1983 quote still applicable today?

2007-08-23 12:01:01 · 16 answers · asked by jethrojimbob 2 in Religion & Spirituality

I took my dog for a walk tonight 2 minutes ago
and a man approached me and said,
"i know the meaning of life" at first i was taken aback and to be
honest a little scared as the lighting on our street is poor,
and of course i have my walking stick and am suffering with back pain anyway i stepped back and said "what is the meaning of life then",
and he said to me" is" is the meaning of life.
and i asked what he meant so he told me he had a heart
attack and died for three minutes he was heading towards the light and a voice asked him do you want to live he said yes
and the voice said you are not ready for death yet but before you go back ask one question and i will give you the secret of
life so he asked the voice is there a god and the voice answered "is" is, what do you mean was his next question
and he did not have a chance to ask because he was back in his hospital bed so for the past two years he has been going round answering questions with" is" with amazing results
someone asked h

2007-08-23 12:00:20 · 16 answers · asked by geebob358 2 in Religion & Spirituality

If Jack is comming I will not attend

2007-08-23 12:00:07 · 11 answers · asked by Love Yahoo!!! wannabe a princess 4 in Religion & Spirituality

...for many, you will fall into either of two categories::
1) Insane.
2) On drugs.

That's a pretty limiting way of viewing things, don't you think? I mean, does that mean that ALL wild imaginations -ONLY- come from individuals who are insane or on drugs?


Let's take, for example, the imagination of Charles Lutwidge Dodgson (aka: Lewis Carroll - author of "Alice in Wonderland").

The myth -- that Carroll was on drugs when he wrote the story -- was spread in the 60's by supporters of the then LSD craze. Yet, this is not the case. Carroll just had an amazing imagination, and loved to tell stories! Most of the Alice in Wonderland story was invented when he was on a boat trip with friends; the real Alice and her sisters.

But, maybe I'm wrong... Maybe the only way to have a vivid imagination is to do drugs and/or go insane...

What do you all think?

2007-08-23 11:59:34 · 16 answers · asked by Anonymous in Religion & Spirituality

I was saved not even one month ago (praise God!). I am so excited about learning and striving to live and display a Christian life. I am enthusiastically reading many parts of the bible, and have been studying "Love & Respect" by Dr. Emerson Eggerichs which has just been a miracle for my no-longer-failing marriage.

Next to those books I have read, am re-reading, and trying to understand, "Shepherding a Child's Heart" which teaches you in a biblical way how to raise your children emphasizing on how to deal correctly when your child sins. I love, embrace, and understand that I am not to act out in anger when punishing my 2 yr old daughter but to love her and hold her even tighter when her heart has strayed. The thing I just can't grasp is spanking my child. It breaks my heart to even think about it.

Do I just need to have faith and do it because I am commanded to... will this bring comfort and confidence that I am doing the right thing?

2007-08-23 11:58:57 · 14 answers · asked by THATgirl 6 in Religion & Spirituality

like what will we believe, what our goverment and world leaders will be like? Do you think will still be around? i wanna hear from all religions, beliefs, etc. etc.

2007-08-23 11:57:56 · 28 answers · asked by Anonymous in Religion & Spirituality

i need it for an assignment. thanks!

2007-08-23 11:56:43 · 4 answers · asked by Pawnee 2 in Religion & Spirituality

He beat the crap out of her and then ran from the law. He stomped her, kicked her and beat her so bad she had to go to the hospital. His wife is the well known Juanita Bynum.

2007-08-23 11:54:28 · 46 answers · asked by science rules! 3 in Religion & Spirituality

Why do americans don't like to listen to music they dont understand?..because many people form other foreign countries listen to music in ENGLISH yes in english and they still like it plus they don't understand a word what english songs say...Why are americans so self-centered and never listen to the other wonderful music out there, and it doesn't have to be in english but in spanish, french, italian, portuguese.
Many latinamerican groups try to crossover but they can't beacuse americans don't like foreign language music, whic to make it in the U.S music market they forcely have to sing in english...could this mexican pop group be successul in the american market?...would americans accept them?...is it the type of music americans listen to?..SERIOUSLY MANY GROUPS TRY TO CROSSOVER..could this mexican pop group be a success?
http://es.youtube.com/watch?v=JwaWhT6hxVI

2007-08-23 11:53:56 · 9 answers · asked by Anonymous in Other - Cultures & Groups

How many judgements must we endure? Is there one or two judgments? Do we have to wait until we know that our soul is going to heaven or hell for Christ's final judgment or will we know as soon as we die?

2007-08-23 11:53:50 · 28 answers · asked by Anonymous in Religion & Spirituality

2007-08-23 11:53:09 · 16 answers · asked by Holy Cow! 7 in Religion & Spirituality

I want to know what I can get away with.

2007-08-23 11:52:44 · 15 answers · asked by The Bog Nug 5 in Religion & Spirituality

2007-08-23 11:51:18 · 8 answers · asked by Lord of Chaos 4 in Other - Society & Culture

The next generation may have more knowledge technically in the world we now live in, but it's the core value they seem to lack...

Not all kids today but many many are very lazy maybe that is why you see so many obese kids? that or maybe they have a lazy mother that cannot cook them a healthy meal not sure...

How many times do you see children address men and women as s mam'n or sir, you do if they have been or come from a Military Family.

And if you don't teach them about GOD what one important thing will you teach your child about life?

2007-08-23 11:51:03 · 11 answers · asked by Anonymous in Religion & Spirituality

The dictionary says "good" is to be "morally excellent." Let s look at God s moral standard the Ten Commandments, and see how we do. Is God first in your life? Do you love Him with "heart, mind, soul and strength?" Have you made a god to suit yourself? Have you used His name in vain? Have you always honored your parents? Have you looked with lust and therefore committed adultery in your heart? Have you lied (including "fibs"), stolen (the value is irrelevant), or coveted other people s possessions? If you are honest, you know you will be guilty on the Day of Judgment. God, however, doesn t want to send you to Hell. Jesus Christ suffered and died on the Cross, so you could go free. That s how much God loves you. We broke God s Law, but Jesus took our punishment and died on the cross. He then rose from the grave defeating death. If you repent (turn away from all the things you know are wrong) and trust in Him, God will forgive your sins and grant you everlasting life. Begin by reading your Bible daily and then obey what you read. God will never let you down.

2007-08-23 11:50:48 · 12 answers · asked by Anonymous in Religion & Spirituality

Besides the unknown, what makes things scary? Vampires are scary. Dracula in general. Werewolves.
Death is scary because it's unknown.
But what makes certain things scary?
I know it's a HUGE question, but I'm looking for some interesting results. Nothing stupid, please!
Thanks all!

2007-08-23 11:49:15 · 16 answers · asked by My Name Doesn't Fit Here 4 in Other - Society & Culture

Two extracts from http://www.factnet.org/Scientology/crtquot.htm

''The Government is satisfied that Scientology is harmful. It alienates members of families from each other and attributes squalid and disgraceful motives to all who appose it; its authoriaterian principle and practices are a menace to the personality and well being of those deluded as to become followers; above all, its methods can be a serious danger to the health and well being of those who submit to them....There is no power under the exsisting law to prohibit the practice of Scientology; but the Government concluded that it is so objectionable that it would be right to take all steps within its power to curb its growth'
Keneth Robinson, British Minister of Health


'Scientology is both immoral and socially obnoxious.... It is corupt becasue it is based on lies and deceit and has its real objective money and power from Mr. Hubbard.... 'It is sinister because it indulges in infamous practices, rest to come

2007-08-23 11:49:03 · 13 answers · asked by Eye see! 6 in Religion & Spirituality

however, when I am near a river or other body of water or am in the woods, I feel most at peace. I never feel that way any where else. I'm not even sure what it means to be spiritual...could this be it?

2007-08-23 11:48:29 · 13 answers · asked by gsv 1 in Religion & Spirituality

Are they so insecure that they have to tear another person up in order to feel big and powerful?

2007-08-23 11:48:17 · 28 answers · asked by Gypsy Gal 6 in Senior Citizens

We have already done the Brady Bunch, Gilligans Island and Superheroes in the past.

2007-08-23 11:47:21 · 9 answers · asked by dantenys 1 in Halloween

served a greater purpose in American history,
Martin Luther King or Malcolm X

2007-08-23 11:45:30 · 6 answers · asked by Anonymous in Other - Cultures & Groups

What was the main cause of discrimination?
Have you been discriminated because of your color, religion, belief, nationality, shape etc.?
can you describe a personal incident if you can?

2007-08-23 11:44:59 · 37 answers · asked by ? 6 in Religion & Spirituality

what does this mean?

2007-08-23 11:43:52 · 14 answers · asked by someone 5 in Religion & Spirituality

2007-08-23 11:43:48 · 10 answers · asked by Anonymous in Religion & Spirituality

When you are in the holy spirit - are you aware of what you are doing? Ive heard some churches say that christians who run about churches are full of the devil not God and that the spirit is supposed to be calm. Do different people just react differently. is there anything in the scripture in the upper room to describe how the filling is supposed to be apart from evidence of tongues?

2007-08-23 11:40:43 · 13 answers · asked by GG 3 in Religion & Spirituality

i need a quote to be part of my "coat of arms" project.. one that represents me... aka a 15 year old muslimah....

a verse that can be presented smoothly in front of my honors english class.... without explanation..

can you help?? i'm leafing through the quran right now too.. but your input would be great... thank you!!!

2007-08-23 11:39:55 · 10 answers · asked by iyikka14 3 in Religion & Spirituality

I mean not to eat fish???!!! Yeah sure I can deal with stopping dog fighting and cruelty...but to mess with wut I'm eating is too far. Fish is the cornerstone of asian food aside from rice and noodles(I'm asian, not jsut any asian, I'm filipino)! Where I'm from, fish is the thang!

2007-08-23 11:39:19 · 6 answers · asked by Anonymous in Other - Cultures & Groups