Society & Culture - 24 August 2007

Seriously, why bother if you don't believe in any higher being?

2007-08-24 06:08:36 · 16 answers · asked by Sandra C 2 in Religion & Spirituality

Okay ladies and gentlemen lets try and not be offended by this, I Know its a touch subject. Just to clarify I am very against discrimination of any kind and I respect people form all walks of life.

Lets all asume for a moment that there is no God (higher power) - Lets aslo asume that the bible and all other religious book are a complete work of fiction. Lets all asume that we have complete legitimate proof and evidence of this and that the whole concept of existance and evolution is compltly scientifically explained.

Religion has caused alot of pain and suffering; would the world not benifit without it. Would it not lessen the likelyhood of wars between nations. Would it erase the whole consept of homophobia and racial conflict completly. Would this create world pease.

I'd like to hear your thoughts.

2007-08-24 06:08:19 · 52 answers · asked by keith of keithZworld 6 in Religion & Spirituality

Oh Book-holders dont abuse eachother's religion, If each of you think yours is best then stick to it and wait till the day of judgment comes or wait till you die. Yours comments plz... From a Muslim.

2007-08-24 06:05:51 · 16 answers · asked by Anonymous in Religion & Spirituality

2007-08-24 06:04:52 · 12 answers · asked by dracula22 1 in Religion & Spirituality

I mean, the food chain for starters...drowning...

2007-08-24 06:04:30 · 5 answers · asked by Anonymous in Religion & Spirituality

all of them are equal riches and poor ,kings and citizens, men and women,whites and blacks, Arabs and foreign , old men and young men
is there any similar religion

2007-08-24 06:04:18 · 3 answers · asked by Anonymous in Religion & Spirituality

2007-08-24 06:03:37 · 13 answers · asked by Anonymous in Religion & Spirituality

Need some help with AP World History homework. I need to know the...
1.Historical context of founding
2. Founder, date, place
3. Main teachings or beliefs
4. Who are the clergy? Role of Men and Woman
5. Treatment of men and women based on religion
6. How did it spread?
7. Where did it spread by 1000 CE?
8. Examples of religious art/architecture

...answer the questions based on your religion, doesn't matter what it is and tell me anything else interesting! Thanks you!

2007-08-24 06:01:56 · 11 answers · asked by Anonymous in Religion & Spirituality

I'm asking this question because I heard that what we today call "chemisty" began deep in the dark, idolatrous temples in Acient Egypt, where the unknown was revealed through seers and divination. The ancient Egyptians called this process "khem mysteries."

Similarly today science continues to reveal to us that which exist but is unknown to us; although the process has been refined and confined - is it not the same, revelation of that which exist but is unknown?

Isn't it just the methodologies differ, but the primary and basic function is the same? Revelation of the unknown.

An example may be: If gravity exist, it always did [at least it did as far back as the days of the Ancient Egyptian] and it was found out [revealed] by inquiry, not inquiry to a invisible substance 'god' , but by seeking information from the universe asking it to reveal information about itself [natural law] by another method we call science.

Ok, several questions, but jump right in please. :)

2007-08-24 05:58:47 · 19 answers · asked by LadyB!™ 4 in Religion & Spirituality

Hear me well. The secret of salvation lies not in education, but in REALIZATION!

Without understanding to modify their influence over us, words, become hypnotic.

We spend our entire existence being programmed, and resisting programming, and struggling against the effect words have on us, not only on a psychological level, but on a physiological level as well.

Can this be true, and is this you own life's experience ?
You tell me?

What say you all ?

2007-08-24 05:58:04 · 9 answers · asked by Anonymous in Religion & Spirituality

Jesus says to love your enemies as you do your friend. But in Luke 14:26 he says, the following:

He said to them, "Go into all the world and preach the good news to all creation. Whoever believes and is baptized will be saved, but whoever does not believe will be condemned [to hell].

It sounds like non-baptized or non-believers are enemies of Jesus. Condemning his enemies to a lake of fire does not sound like love.

What about this? Mark 16:15-16:

Whoever comes to me and does not hate father and mother, wife and children, brothers and sisters, yes, and even life itself, cannot be my disciple.

What is the word "hate" symbolic for here? I am unable to fathom another meaning for "hate." Can you?

2007-08-24 05:57:24 · 8 answers · asked by Biggus Dickus 3 in Religion & Spirituality

Supposedly God sends people to heaven or hell depending on wether or not they CHOSE a life of evil or CHOSE not to repent. But why would a person choose these things? One is that they were born willful or with evil tendencies, in which case it wasn't their fault. The second possibility is that one day, presented with the exact situation as someone who accepts God, they just arbitrarally decided to choose evil or not to accept God. If this is true then anyone could have such a random episode. And, once again, it's not really their fault. Now, this doesn't mean we have to like evil or even tolerate it. But the very idea of sending someone to burn in hell for eternity for their actions on earth seems to not make sense to me. Isn't the whole concept of punishment so we can learn from our mistakes? To do better in the future? Eternal punishment would not achieve this end.

2007-08-24 05:55:36 · 20 answers · asked by LG 7 in Religion & Spirituality

2007-08-24 05:55:06 · 47 answers · asked by ஐ♥Nikki♥ஐ 3 in Etiquette

How does religion explain the once existence of dinosaurs?
This is a serious question i once asked a priest and he basically just walked off in a huff. Does anyone who is religious have an answer?

2007-08-24 05:50:54 · 26 answers · asked by Anomalous 1 in Religion & Spirituality

why do catholics pray to mary when it says do not worship false idols it also says in luke 1:46-49 "and mary said my soul glorifies the lord and my spirit rejoices in God my savior for he is mindful of the humble state of his servant from now on generations will call me blessed for the mighty one has done great things for me" when she sais he is her savior what is he saving her from wouldnt that mean she is a sinner just like us

2007-08-24 05:49:48 · 17 answers · asked by Anonymous in Religion & Spirituality

Why do you feel it necessary to say such rude mean , things toward christians? Have you never heard, "my rights end where the other persons begins?"

You must feel very threatened or insecure in your own beliefs to make fun of ours so much. Or maybe you aren't so sure about what you believe in?

Someday I pray you will learn "Do unto others as you would have them do unto you"

I had never been on yahoo answers before, and I didn't realize how critical and down right mean people are about Christians.
Sort of reminds me of reading about another time when people started talking about Jews & others and it wasn't long till we saw the holocaust.

2007-08-24 05:49:46 · 17 answers · asked by grandmotherx41979 2 in Religion & Spirituality

Is God mad because neo- christians committed election fraud while using God's name?

2007-08-24 05:49:06 · 8 answers · asked by capekicks 3 in Religion & Spirituality

2007-08-24 05:47:37 · 9 answers · asked by perincess 2 in Mythology & Folklore

I hope something fun, I'm sure am glad to be off for 3 days

2007-08-24 05:46:51 · 7 answers · asked by Anonymous in Other - Holidays

I would never sentence someone to eternal torture for petty misdemeanors. It's even more unjust if they had no understanding of how what they did was wrong.

I don't think I would even inflict eternal torture on a serious felon. If I had the power, I would simply erase them from existence.

2007-08-24 05:46:26 · 16 answers · asked by Anonymous in Religion & Spirituality

As a Christian I am often accused of arrogance for speaking the truth, but if I sincerely believe that my words or actions are motivated by a love of the truth, a sincere desire to help someone, a spirit led defense of righteousness and truth, a wise plan of setting brushfires in men's minds, a valuable attempt to awaken and relieve the afflicted... AND... if I am not motivated by selfish desires, anger, pettiness, revenge, pride, etc., then I can be assured that I am on the right side of the line between truth and arrogance.

I have learned that in speaking Truth the charge of arrogance is a certainty, because one thing this world cannot stand is someone who is both (a) assured, and (b) correct. The world will accept your word if you are unsure, or if you are incorrect, or if you allow for some other solution, or if you are willing to compromise with untruth.

So anytime you are both right and sure you are right, then you will be charged at some level with arrogance.

2007-08-24 05:43:58 · 19 answers · asked by Notfooled 4 in Religion & Spirituality

their obligation to spread the word on some level--right? Most atheists claim people can believe whatever they want as long as no one tries to "push" their beliefs on them--follow me? Why is it then, 9 out of 10 times this debate comes up-- it's an atheist attempting to "push" his/her belief on Christians? Is this Bizarre-O world or what in here???? Shouldn't it be the other way around?

This is not an attack on either party per say-- it's just an observation about the interaction of both sides-- BOTH of which I think misbehave in this place.

2007-08-24 05:43:43 · 5 answers · asked by Anonymous in Religion & Spirituality

Some of my family is quite religious, and they pray frequently.

As a non-religious person, I often observe that these events ascribed to supernatural forces as a result of prayers are actually the result of actions caused by the person i.e. if a person works hard, obtains a college degree and becomes adept with a certain skillset, he or she will likely be able to obtain a good job. Praying for it becomes irrelevant, in my opinion. No offense to those who pray, but it just seems like a method to absolve oneself from the responsibility to put forth the effort to make his actions successful.

If you are someone who prays, what gives you the assured expectation of the things you hope to receive from your god? If you are not a person who prays, do you know of any articles or material on the subjects of positive reinforcement or the psychological impact of prayers?

2007-08-24 05:40:38 · 9 answers · asked by Anonymous in Religion & Spirituality

I recently bought a book called "The Nations Shall Know That I Am Jehovah." It was published by the Watchtower Bible and Tract Society of New York, but no personal name or author is found in the book.

My question is, who do Jehovah's Witnesses today hold accountable when something untrue is found printed in its pages? (For example, on page 216 it says that "within our twentieth century, the battle in the day of Jehovah will begin." Since the 20th century ended seven years ago, Jehovah's Witnesses now know the author of the book was wrong.)

2007-08-24 05:39:40 · 20 answers · asked by jethrojimbob 2 in Religion & Spirituality

i am going to anyway.

2007-08-24 05:39:21 · 12 answers · asked by witchfinder general 3 in Religion & Spirituality

would you be better than God (pick any god)? or would you have everybody succumb to your evil and twisted will? would you love and be just? Or if anything (small or large) went wrong you would give up and start all over again? Why? How? please tell me how and why you would be better that God????

2007-08-24 05:39:10 · 11 answers · asked by houc3672 2 in Religion & Spirituality

You all (well most) are great and I hope you have a great weekend and week. I'll be gone away on vacation but take it easy and don't tear each other up,at least wait until I get back...

Live your life, don't take it too seriously. Loosen up a bit. Have a sense of humor. Don't let you butt be puckered up about things in R&S.

2007-08-24 05:37:50 · 8 answers · asked by Emperor Insania Says Bye! 5 in Religion & Spirituality

2007-08-24 05:37:44 · 13 answers · asked by TRV 3 in Religion & Spirituality

2007-08-24 05:36:26 · 11 answers · asked by Anonymous in Religion & Spirituality

2007-08-24 05:36:03 · 20 answers · asked by abacus82 1 in Religion & Spirituality