Society & Culture - 28 August 2007

Gerard Thomas Straub
Writer and TV Executive, former The 700 Club producer

"Here is another example of the way Robertson would mix church and state, rather than keep them separate. Let's say that a Christian thinks God is directing him or her to blow up an abortion clinic or kill a doctor who performs abortions, and this Christian does in fact commit such a crime. In a September of 1984 edition of The 700 Club, Robertson suggested that special church tribunals could be called upon to discern if a believer had in fact received an authentic word from God which compelled him to break a civil law. According to Robertson, if this church tribunal did determine the believer had in fact received an authentic message from God -- how they could reach this conclusion without issuing God a suboena wasn't made clear -- then, Robertson said, the church tribunal would have the civil authority to provide the believer with immunity from prosecution."

Christians, is this a good idea? Why or why not?

2007-08-28 10:21:49 · 16 answers · asked by Anonymous in Religion & Spirituality

2007-08-28 10:20:23 · 7 answers · asked by ? 3 in Religion & Spirituality

So many otherreligions have the right concept and gave their god a name. You christians can't prove that there is only one god. Because if one can exist, so can others. It is like saying that Niagra falls is the only waterfall. True Niagra falls is unique but not the only on on earth. I think you should name your god.

2007-08-28 10:16:38 · 24 answers · asked by iowawarlord 2 in Religion & Spirituality

2007-08-28 10:16:35 · 25 answers · asked by Anonymous in Religion & Spirituality

thanks if you know:)

2007-08-28 10:16:09 · 7 answers · asked by Autumn R 1 in Languages

i like girls, but i only feel that way for certain girls.i had an experience once, but, i dont know if that necessarily makes me one. if ne one can share the first time they knew they were gay with me, maybe it would help me.

2007-08-28 10:14:55 · 14 answers · asked by cosmogurl 1 in Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, and Transgender

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whom would you choose and why?

2007-08-28 10:14:01 · 19 answers · asked by Love Yahoo!!! wannabe a princess 4 in Religion & Spirituality

I am studying lots of different types of religions/beliefs and I am unsure about a couple of things. I hope you do not mind me asking.

I have read lots of differing opinions but could people please clear this up for me. What, in your opinion is the difference between being a Wiccan and being a Witch. Sometimes I think people use Wiccan as a term for a Witch also, but there are differences arent they?

What are you? Wiccan, Witch, or both or something else and why did you choose one over the other, ie why you are a solitary Witch over being a Wiccan or vice versa? Is the rituals. routines etc different and in what way different?

Is it right you can be a Wiccan Witch, but you cannot assume all witches are Wiccans??


And finally - if you arent Wiccan or a Witch or have something relevent to contribute - please dont - you arent helping!!!

2007-08-28 10:13:41 · 27 answers · asked by Anonymous in Religion & Spirituality

My discernment says she is a fake because all she ever does is ask for money and talks about success if you give to her ministry. Im not giving money to people who dont need it and live lavishly. If she sold her shoes she could do away with hunger for a year in one or more african villages.
What kind of example of a godly woman gets a divorce when God hates divorce?

2007-08-28 10:13:35 · 9 answers · asked by Ms DeeAnn 5 in Religion & Spirituality

wanna place your bets now?

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2007-08-28 10:13:05 · 31 answers · asked by Anonymous in Religion & Spirituality

What makes your faith better than ancient greeks' and egiptians'? Why is yours true and theirs not?

faith as a proof, bah, nothing could be as utterly absurd as that

2007-08-28 10:11:34 · 6 answers · asked by Anonymous in Religion & Spirituality

there are the true christians and every other christian. Is there a reason for this?

2007-08-28 10:10:46 · 28 answers · asked by iowawarlord 2 in Religion & Spirituality

Christians what do you do when you are burned out and exhausted? What are godly ways that you find rest, solace, comfort and peace?

2007-08-28 10:08:43 · 19 answers · asked by encourager4God 5 in Religion & Spirituality

I am an African American Man who thinks that racism is becoming boring and passe. I know my opinion will infuriate all of those who still cling to the "free sandwich" 'Race Card" mentality, but I happen to think that the silent majority agrees with me. Racism in this country is nowhere near as extreme as it was even forty years ago and I believe that there is nowhere that we cannot go within reason and that there is nothing that we cannot do, unless it is self-inflicted. Your thoughts?

2007-08-28 10:07:53 · 13 answers · asked by blklightz 4 in Other - Cultures & Groups

I don't mean the "church's" view because I don't know if the church really takes a stance on that...not that I have ever heard. My question is personally, why do you think a miscarriage happens? Body not perfect enough? That spirit didn't have to come to earth, just be in their body for a short time? Maybe they will be raised during the millenium? Maybe that spirit will come at a different time?

2007-08-28 10:04:47 · 7 answers · asked by Anonymous in Religion & Spirituality

2007-08-28 10:04:33 · 11 answers · asked by Love Yahoo!!! wannabe a princess 4 in Religion & Spirituality

it just seems kind of dumb to me, idk. i think it takes a lot more faith to be an athiest than a christian

2007-08-28 10:04:13 · 14 answers · asked by Mace Face 3 in Religion & Spirituality

I must amend my errors and come clean. The aliens obviously can't come from the Inner Earth. They have spaceships, so they must be from Outer Space. I see now the error of my ways and admit to all of you my mistakes. How could I have been so wrong?

2007-08-28 10:02:17 · 10 answers · asked by St. Toad 4 in Mythology & Folklore

2007-08-28 10:00:27 · 6 answers · asked by Anonymous in Religion & Spirituality

Because I really, really want to be where you guys are that write poems in here, or musicals, that stand up for others or other minorities, that cross dress and call me sweety, that have a wicked sense of humour, or are genuine and sweet and caring but are told by others that they will not go to heaven, that are transgendered and softened with mildness.

how can I make sure it is that place I go to ?

I really really would not want to go to that heaven some people talk about.

2007-08-28 10:00:08 · 20 answers · asked by ? 6 in Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, and Transgender

thankssss =)

2007-08-28 09:59:44 · 8 answers · asked by underrock10 1 in Languages

a calander with past christmas for december pictures and each month will have the people pictures whos b-day lands on that month or dvds with past christmas or shot glasses

2007-08-28 09:58:52 · 7 answers · asked by dvcgurl 7 in Christmas

Usually, I just go for a nice Christian girl, but dangit, some of these Atheist girls are just so HOooooooOOOoooooooooOOOt!

2007-08-28 09:58:17 · 9 answers · asked by Anonymous in Religion & Spirituality

You people do not take care of your children. They’re all spoiled brats and heathens!!!!!!! If you were Christian like me and believed in the Bible you would STONE THEM!!!!!! Look how wonderful my children turned out.

2007-08-28 09:57:34 · 25 answers · asked by Mommie Dearest 2 in Religion & Spirituality

is it really because the bible was taken out of the school? or is it because the death penalty and the ability to defend ourselves was removed?

(yes u can defend yourself, but if u dont kill em, you'll most likely get sued)

hmmm? is lack or religion to blame or the lack of a proper justice system?

my answer is the lack of proper justice system, especially when its claimed that 80% of the states are christian.... its obviously not lacking religious teachings.

2007-08-28 09:57:08 · 25 answers · asked by Chippy v1.0.0.3b 6 in Religion & Spirituality

If I say Voodoo, what one word do you think of?
If I say Catholic?
Pope?
Atheist?
Santeria?
Protestant?
Christian?
Hoodooist?
New Orleans Voodooist?
Pagan?
Wiccan?
Baptist?

2007-08-28 09:54:44 · 21 answers · asked by nottashygirl 6 in Religion & Spirituality

are people that insecure?

2007-08-28 09:54:19 · 14 answers · asked by Gypsy Gal 6 in Senior Citizens

My best friend and I have known each other for 4 years, I started falling in love with her 2 years ago. I thought we had something going on (however slowly), but 3 months ago she got together with another girl (briefly) which caused me to tell her about my feelings. They weren't returned.

I didn't understand, and I still don't understand, why she held me and cuddled with me and flirted with me and asked me out on Valentines and gave me a little teddybear with a heart that said 'I love you' and so many many more things like these if she just saw me as a friend.

It took some time but we managed to salvage our friendship, we basically just pretend that nothing's happened...but I feel so angry sometimes, I want to understand why she acted the way se did. I asked her after she had rejected me but her answer was just 'I dunno, I thought we were just messing'. messing? she told me she loved me! I'm so confused.

Should I bring it up after all this time or should I just let it go?

2007-08-28 09:54:03 · 7 answers · asked by loveless_sselevol 3 in Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, and Transgender

when it's the owner having psychological problems?
I have a friend who's husband is (supposedly) Catholic and they record the Discovery show 'Haunting'. When we're over there, they play it and my friend proceeds to tell me how each case is similiar to this or that psychological phenomena. The husband notices each similarity between that story and any others then drinks or cheers each time a certain part is shown.
If my friend can diagnose each case and her husband can see a ton of similarities between stories but the Church only is supposed to get involved when there's not any other explanation, who's misdiagnosing each case?

2007-08-28 09:53:34 · 3 answers · asked by strpenta 7 in Religion & Spirituality

I've worked in so many countries in the Middle East and Africa. It seems that viewing life through a lens is making me realize that life is a cruel joke. Some days I wish I was blind, some days I wish I was dead. My photos capture the emotion and the pain... but now it's having a traumatic effect on my life. I have not sold any of my work. I just look at it and feel the pain and then put it away.

Is it time to cash out? If it is, I'd like to go out in style by getting the ultimate photo in Iraq or Afghanistan... how should it be?

2007-08-28 09:51:33 · 1 answers · asked by Yulik MahBaht 4 in Other - Society & Culture