Society & Culture - 28 August 2007

It seems to me that belief is the result of the combination of desire and knowledge.

If we do not choose what we want or know, should we be held accountable for our beliefs?

2007-08-28 05:14:07 · 5 answers · asked by Eleventy 6 in Religion & Spirituality

Becuase if you can duplicate this method, you've got one!

"The ancients/ Mayans had a means of detecting supernovas the instant they occured, anywhere in the galaxy."

2007-08-28 05:13:43 · 11 answers · asked by Anonymous in Religion & Spirituality

2007-08-28 05:13:33 · 18 answers · asked by Anonymous in Religion & Spirituality

where is this from in the Bible ? I received it in my new subscription as an answer to yesterday's Bible question and I don't have the question nor the verse I want to look it up in my life ap Bible

2007-08-28 05:12:41 · 3 answers · asked by I Love Jesus 5 in Religion & Spirituality

Someone recently posted the above question as an answer ... Are there still people who believe this canard? Why aren't the 14% of atheists in the US going on a murder rampage as we speak?

2007-08-28 05:10:54 · 21 answers · asked by Anonymous in Religion & Spirituality

The Christians on R and S are not out trying to change laws or invade anyone's beliefs. We are here to testify of the good news of salvation and Jesus' precious gift to the world. Christians what does this scripture mean to you?

Isaiah 61
The Good News of Salvation
1 “The Spirit of the Lord GOD is upon Me,
Because the LORD has anointed Me
To preach good tidings to the poor;
He has sent Me to heal the brokenhearted,
To proclaim liberty to the captives,
And the opening of the prison to those who are bound;
2 To proclaim the acceptable year of the LORD,
And the day of vengeance of our God;
To comfort all who mourn,
3 To console those who mourn in Zion,
To give them beauty for ashes,
The oil of joy for mourning,
The garment of praise for the spirit of heaviness;

2007-08-28 05:10:26 · 11 answers · asked by sisterzeal 5 in Religion & Spirituality

Probably yourselves, your family, your jobs, your conscious, and society.

Am I right?

Do you need fear of an imaginary place to do the right thing?

I'll bet you don't.

2007-08-28 05:09:45 · 25 answers · asked by Anonymous in Religion & Spirituality

they believe that the whole world started from the big bang right? but how could the big bang have happened without some one making it happen it's like saying that the gun got triggered all by it's self. They also believe what charles darwin says that we have all have been apes or our ancestors or sumthing had been apes before us. What do u think about all this?

2007-08-28 05:08:50 · 20 answers · asked by Anonymous in Religion & Spirituality

Jesus said "Everyone to your own accord"

2007-08-28 05:07:40 · 23 answers · asked by Anonymous in Religion & Spirituality

Corinne Maier, a French mother of two, has written a book called No Kid: 40 Reasons Not to Have Children. From what the interviewer says about the book, it sounds as though Maier is pretty fierce and truly feels her life was better before kids. In the actual interview though, she seems slightly more humorous (albeit in a dark way).

Maier believes the French Government promotes the idea of family in that country in order to keep the economy running -- more kids equals more consumers to sell goods to after all, and also ups the amount of future earners contributing to the country's pension programs.

But Maier also has plenty of personal reasons not to have kids, 20 of which are listed in the piece. They include:

You will lose touch with your friends.
Your child will kill your desire.
Children sound the death knell of the couple.
You will be duped into thinking there is such a thing as a perfect child.
You will be expected to be a mother before you are a professional or a woman.
Children are dangerous. They will take you to court without a second thought.

2007-08-28 05:07:33 · 1 answers · asked by Hot Coco Puff 7 in Other - Society & Culture

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What do you think?

2007-08-28 05:07:21 · 17 answers · asked by Anonymous in Religion & Spirituality

2007-08-28 05:04:56 · 13 answers · asked by rick y 3 in Other - Society & Culture

THere is a boat I want to donate, and It needs some work. I want to donate it to the Boyscouts or the Sea scouts. how do I do it?

2007-08-28 05:04:42 · 3 answers · asked by -+=#13#=+- 2 in Community Service

2007-08-28 05:04:38 · 13 answers · asked by Muslim 1 3 in Religion & Spirituality

2007-08-28 05:04:17 · 15 answers · asked by Kaliko 6 in Religion & Spirituality

This is GODS book. He supposedly inspired people to write it, and yet when I point out obviously disturbing or wrong passages, some people say, "Well that passage was added to later on after died. He did not mean for this verse to be there."

Ok, this is a very easy cop-out. It brings up the validity of the entire Bible itself, especially if God was only there for the inspiration part. The Bible as you know it could be completely false according to this excuse...

Why would God go to such great lengths to create this book, only to allow men to add and subtract to it at will? I know, man has free-agency, blah blah. Would God allow a single man to change parts of His book that would be around for thousands of years, and lead millions of followers down the wrong path?

2007-08-28 05:04:17 · 30 answers · asked by Anonymous in Religion & Spirituality

Were you given a choice?

If yes, what happened that led you to choose that particular religion?

If no, will you change your religion? What will you do about it?

Thanks for answering ^_^

2007-08-28 05:03:22 · 10 answers · asked by YoherZ 1 in Religion & Spirituality

What do you think of this theory?
"Earth was without form, void; darkness was upon the face of the deep. And the Spirit of God moved upon the face of the waters."
Genesis 1:2-13 depicted in few words vivid images of an early earth, and the slow evolutionary process that went on as the new planet cooled and the new sun began stoking its fires, spewing light and warmth out into the surrounding heavens.
NASA
Scientists believe that supernovae created all the elements, such as iron, gold, and uranium, found on earth and have been detected in objects outside the solar system. Also, there is evidence that some high-energy cosmic rays originate in supernovae

The ancients/ Mayans had a means of detecting supernovas the instant they occured, anywhere in the galaxy. When one happened that was so big it caused *something* to happen on Earth, The trick was the invention of a calendar that began on the year of the supernova (3113BC) and ended on the year it will become visable
to us 2012

2007-08-28 05:02:42 · 8 answers · asked by Anonymous in Religion & Spirituality

Serious answers only please.

2007-08-28 05:02:21 · 17 answers · asked by A True Gentleman 5 in Royalty

Its the world real? or just a physical constuct designed by the powers that be to generate a easier life for them? People work day in, day out for the latest fad, which we really dont need and isnt even permenant as we will eventually die. Is is fair that the world that we were all given, is controlled by the person with the largest amount of paper. Paper which i might add, that in a survival principle is useless except for fire lighters? Is it time for humans to seek more primitive lives as technology is clearly unforfilling?

2007-08-28 05:01:37 · 1 answers · asked by Anonymous in Other - Society & Culture

For example, I recently noticed that the Dalai Lama is called "His Holiness." However, Buddhists do not believe in a deity. What makes him holy if there is no supernatural being to back it up?

What is holiness to you? Where does it come from?

2007-08-28 05:01:32 · 8 answers · asked by Anonymous in Religion & Spirituality

the guys, but a lot of the women avoid me and I think this is the reason. I do an excellent job, and have been promoted. I use this to my advantage...is this wrong..when the other women can't seem to do it.

2007-08-28 05:01:19 · 8 answers · asked by Anonymous in Etiquette

2007-08-28 05:00:09 · 23 answers · asked by G.xi 1 in Religion & Spirituality

My best friends brother is transgender, and he doesn't even look like a boy. And I know this sounds dumb, he has breasts naturally, like maybe between 38a-38b. Well anyway there is this guy who likes him, but that guy doesn't know that my friend's brother is transgender. And my friend's brother won't tell this boy. So what I was wondering is if u were to go out with this girl (who was a boy) and u never found out and u started to fall in love with this ''girl'', and then u found out would u stay with this ''girl'' even though it's a boy cuz u love them, or would u leave because u are more worried about others thinking yur gay? That's my question. PLease give me all yur opinions bad or good.

2007-08-28 04:58:09 · 8 answers · asked by Anonymous in Other - Society & Culture

David praises God, and encourages to trust him.

If we hope to spend eternity in praising God, it is fit that we should spend much of our time here in this work. He never said to any one, Seek ye me in vain. David's prayers helped to silence his fears; many besides him have looked unto the Lord by faith and prayer, and it has wonderfully revived and comforted them. When we look to the world, we are perplexed, and at a loss. But on looking to Christ depends our whole salvation, and all things needful thereunto do so also. This poor

man, whom no man looked upon with any respect, or looked after with any concern, was yet welcome to the throne of grace; the Lord heard him, and saved him out of all his troubles. The holy angels minister to the saints, and stand for them against the powers of darkness. All the glory be to the Lord of the angels. By taste and sight we both make discoveries, and have enjoyment; Taste and see God's goodness; take notice of it, and take the comfort of it. He makes all truly blessed that trust in

him. As to the things of the other world, they shall have grace sufficient for the support of spiritual life. And as to this life, they shall have what is necessary from the hand of God. Paul had all, and abounded, because he was content, Php 4:11 to 18. Those who trust to themselves, and think their own efforts sufficient for them, shall want; but they shall be fed who trust in the Lord. Those shall not want, who with quietness work, and mind their own

business. (Ps 34:11-22)

2007-08-28 04:56:38 · 1 answers · asked by I Love Jesus 5 in Religion & Spirituality

2007-08-28 04:56:24 · 4 answers · asked by CANDIS C 1 in Royalty

Four years ago, my mother in law shamed me for not being a christian. In a way it was a blessing because it made me stronger in my own beliefs. I also went through having resentment towards christianity and feel like I have come out the other side of it having more tolerance, acceptance and understanding for christians and others. That little bit of shame changed my life significantly...

2007-08-28 04:55:59 · 3 answers · asked by NONAME 5 in Religion & Spirituality

I know that there are differen't forms, but I am interested in religious meditation. How do you do it?

2007-08-28 04:55:14 · 2 answers · asked by Anonymous in Religion & Spirituality

Why is it that the so-called conservative Republican party seems to have more "sinful" homosexual behaviors amongst those elected from its party than the Democratic party?

Is this simply my perception or is it objectively correct?

I'm not anti-gay (which is why I put "sinful" in quotes) but the Republican platform is, and I wonder why so many seemingly homo- and bi-sexuals appear to gravitate toward a party that does not support their sexuality.

(Posting this in R&S for two reasons: a) more active responses here and b) the Republican platform is largely based on Christian beliefs/dogma)

2007-08-28 04:53:33 · 18 answers · asked by Anonymous in Religion & Spirituality

2007-08-28 04:52:50 · 9 answers · asked by Anonymous in Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, and Transgender