Society & Culture - 27 August 2007

Any day now, I'm sure.

2007-08-27 17:12:55 · 28 answers · asked by heartfelt_atheist 2 in Religion & Spirituality

2007-08-27 17:11:17 · 17 answers · asked by Enigma®Ragnarökin' 7 in Religion & Spirituality

My perception is that many Christians seem to be eager for the world to end. They seem to joyfully point out all the apparent "signs" of the "end times". This is based on my observations of questions/answers posted on R&S by those portraying themselves as "Christian".

My question is this: are Christians really eager for the world to end and if so, why? Is life on Earth really so miserable? I'm looking for perspectives from both Christians and non-Christians. Thanks!

2007-08-27 17:10:06 · 32 answers · asked by 222 Sexy 5 in Religion & Spirituality

I have been taught that it means that some one has changed TIMES and LAWS Can any one tell me different!

2007-08-27 17:10:02 · 6 answers · asked by trinity 3 in Religion & Spirituality

2007-08-27 17:06:11 · 14 answers · asked by Chelsea 2 in Etiquette

We never know our future. Nothing is sure in our future. But worrying is useless. You can try to be a better person instead of just worrying. We just have to work and try hard to not lose what we want to keep and to get what we want.

If you really care if you really are worrying then why not do something that will make the worry much less likely to happen and just be happy because nothing is certain at all. Nothing is gaurunteed.

2007-08-27 17:05:50 · 8 answers · asked by Chris 2 in Languages

My company hired a girl to work with me in development. Shes quite large...overweight should I say? My guess is that she weighs about 200 lbs. She eats at her desk all the time and offers me food that I dont want. I think its cuz she doesnt want to be the only person eating all the time. Shes speaks so loud and always bugs me about things not realated to work. My coworkers give me a hard time and joke about her being fat and loud. I feel bad for her sometimes but most of the time I dont cuz shes imposing and opportunistic. I'd be lying if I said her being fat doesnt bother me too. I'm sorry but it not pleasant seeing her sweat everyday. I think the hardest part is that I feel so restricted I can't talk about dieting (which I do), working out or even say the word "fat" cuz she might take offense at it. If she would at least talk about her weight casually it would make things so much easier. Maybe she's in denial but frankly I think shes selfish. Could you work with a person like this?

2007-08-27 17:05:11 · 6 answers · asked by bananas4breakfast14 2 in Other - Society & Culture

2007-08-27 17:01:38 · 21 answers · asked by Anonymous in Religion & Spirituality

Jesus said:
MATHEW 17:20- For truly, I say to you, if you have faith as a grain of mustard seed, you will say to this mountain, 'Move from here to there,' and it will move; and nothing will be impossible to you.
MATHEW 21:21- I tell you the truth, if you have faith and do not doubt, not only can you do what was done to the fig tree, but also you can say to this mountain, 'Go, throw yourself into the sea,' and it will be done. If you believe, you will receive whatever you ask for in prayer.
JOHN 14- "I tell you the truth, anyone who has faith in me will do what I have been doing. He will do even greater things than these, because I am going to the Father. And I will do whatever you ask in my name, so that the Son may bring glory to the Father. You may ask me for anything in my name, and I will do it."

2007-08-27 17:01:16 · 14 answers · asked by Johnny W 2 in Religion & Spirituality

2007-08-27 17:00:27 · 27 answers · asked by . 3 in Religion & Spirituality

2007-08-27 17:00:17 · 3 answers · asked by DJ JP 1 in Royalty

Serious question, how do biblical literalists reconcile belief in absolute inerrancy with internal contradictions and factual errors in the bible? Not mocking here, I'm fairly new to the topic and want to know what people think as it seems to me that just one instance of inaccuracy would destroy any absolute truth claims...

2007-08-27 16:59:35 · 19 answers · asked by PRGfUSMC 5 in Religion & Spirituality

In reguards to having your child baptised, why? My husband and I got into quite the argument over this, so I am just curious. Thanks!

2007-08-27 16:56:47 · 14 answers · asked by heather 2 in Religion & Spirituality

Or was he a pipe smoker?

2007-08-27 16:55:54 · 17 answers · asked by Anonymous in Religion & Spirituality

My mom pointed this out to me the other day. From Genesis,
"...God said, 'let us create Man in our own image."

Us? Our? I thought there was only one God in Christianity? Any explanations are welcome...even the flamey ones.

2007-08-27 16:53:40 · 15 answers · asked by Anonymous in Religion & Spirituality

2007-08-27 16:51:16 · 11 answers · asked by Anonymous in Other - Cultures & Groups

He would have to create non-perfection, as perfection has already been created in Himself (creating perfection wouldn't be a challenge, He would be recreating, or cloning Himself), so in creating humans, He has created imperfection, as humans are capable of committing sins, so in reality, God, himself, has created sin.
But, we are not to commit sins, or at least we have to seek redemption for them through Confession or other (depending on your particular religion). In conclusion, sins are God's creation, but we are to refrain from committing them. Which brings me to my question- is life one big test?

Also, if you disagree with God being the creator of sins or the Creator in general, I'd like to hear your argument as well.

2007-08-27 16:47:29 · 24 answers · asked by formerlysuspendedguy 4 in Religion & Spirituality

Less than one percent of the prison population are atheists. The overwhelming majority of course being christians.
How do christians explain this?
Since atheists are supposedly immoral heathens.

2007-08-27 16:44:39 · 16 answers · asked by Anonymous in Religion & Spirituality

Obviously, modesty is a given. That being said....

High fashion? Fair trade? Wealthy? Cumbersome? Elegant? Poor?

Provide links to photo examples.

2007-08-27 16:43:31 · 35 answers · asked by Anonymous in Religion & Spirituality

Jesus said several times your prayers in faith will be done for you!?
Id be happy to quote all the verses from the KJV NIV

2007-08-27 16:43:28 · 3 answers · asked by Johnny W 2 in Religion & Spirituality

for the night, to all of you may the Gods keep you safe and grant you your every wish. To all my friends, you know who you are, it's been a pleasure and I'll see ya tommarrow! ; )

2007-08-27 16:42:21 · 9 answers · asked by ? 4 in Religion & Spirituality

Please keep in mind Jesus does not answer in yes-no-wait. You can have an ounce of faith and whatever you ask will be done. Jesus said many times the answer is always yes if you have faith.
Or the other question is did Jesus lie? (No offense to you sensitive ones out there)

2007-08-27 16:40:51 · 6 answers · asked by Johnny W 2 in Religion & Spirituality

2007-08-27 16:38:57 · 13 answers · asked by B 4 in Religion & Spirituality

2007-08-27 16:38:14 · 8 answers · asked by Anonymous in Etiquette

Jesus is the only one that will judge people! Jesus is real and our Savior! Jesus is the only way too heaven! Christians don't judge. If you think they do. Then thats because you can't deal with the truth. Thats your problem! Think it if that makes you feel better. We don't judge! satan is lieing to you makeing you think junk like that.

2007-08-27 16:37:04 · 20 answers · asked by ANGEL HORSE 3 in Religion & Spirituality

This is my beloved son in whom I am well pleased...
Father which art in heaven, hallowed be thy name...
I came to do the will of the Father
Be ye one even as my Father and I are one...
Father forgive them for they know not what they do....
"For I will send unto you a comforter, who is the Holy Ghost"...

So how is it out of those statements, people have allowed their well paid pastors to convince them that Jesus, His father Elohim, and the Holy Ghost, are all the one same person?

Clearly, they are three separate beings.

2007-08-27 16:36:43 · 17 answers · asked by Anonymous in Religion & Spirituality

2007-08-27 16:34:43 · 5 answers · asked by Anonymous in Mythology & Folklore

For some reason I really love old music and old ways of life. I feel so at peace with it.

I believe that I am an older soul


Do any of you believe this in yourselves

2007-08-27 16:33:26 · 11 answers · asked by Anonymous in Religion & Spirituality

If almost everyone has a religious faith, isn't it logical that a God does exist?

2007-08-27 16:32:34 · 25 answers · asked by Lightning 4 in Religion & Spirituality

I will soon be moving there and would like to get pluged in somewhere.

2007-08-27 16:28:48 · 1 answers · asked by patty o 1 in Religion & Spirituality