Society & Culture - 28 August 2007

Religion is a strong influencer in politics these days. George W. Bush claims he prays to God to make his decisions (scary if God is behind his actions). In my research, I discovered these passages in the book of Mormon:

"And he had caused the cursing to come upon them, yea, even a sore cursing, because of their iniquity ... wherefore, as they were white, and exceedingly fair and delightsome, that they might not be enticing unto my people the Lord God did cause a skin of blackness to come upon them. And thus saith the Lord God: I will cause that they shall be loathsome unto thy people". 2 Nephi 5:21-22

"And cursed shall be the seed of him that mixeth with their seed; for they shall be cursed even with the same cursing. And the Lord spake it, and it was done". 2 Nephi 5

Should we feel comfortable having a Mormon who believes in this as our president? Do they do use the same approach Christians use to excuse inhumane, flawed or ignorant references in their bible?

2007-08-28 02:39:03 · 13 answers · asked by pixie_pagan 4 in Religion & Spirituality

Someone in our church doesn't like our pastor and he has gotten a petition to get him out of our church.....is this right....can he do this?

2007-08-28 02:36:05 · 9 answers · asked by Stacy S 1 in Religion & Spirituality

2007-08-28 02:34:25 · 16 answers · asked by Anonymous in Religion & Spirituality

How many of you believe this? Notice I am not taking sides here or stating anything else. Just simply asking how many of you believe this, and what you think of it.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=L-8U81HBjrg

2007-08-28 02:34:17 · 17 answers · asked by Anonymous in Religion & Spirituality

1. Would you consider it cowardly to double team your opponent?
2. Would you consider it cowardly to sucker punch your opponent, or have someone else do the deed?
3. Would you consider a "one on one" fight beyond the idea of a fair fight.

2007-08-28 02:33:20 · 9 answers · asked by Feeling new @ 42 4 in Etiquette

Which would you prefer when you eventually pass away...........

2007-08-28 02:33:03 · 38 answers · asked by Wayne K 2 in Religion & Spirituality

Or the flat earth society?

2007-08-28 02:32:27 · 23 answers · asked by Anonymous in Religion & Spirituality

2007-08-28 02:31:58 · 23 answers · asked by Anonymous in Religion & Spirituality

dont say i never use them, pretend it was an emergency in a busy town and you just cant hold on, what would you do when you look at that seat that has hosted so many other people?

2007-08-28 02:31:01 · 13 answers · asked by Kruger, Freddy Kruger 6 in Etiquette

The Miss Teen USA contestant screwed up the question and answer portion of her contest. See the following: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WALIARHHLII.

Yesterday, her face was plastered all over the cable networks, MSNBC, Foxnews, CNN, and all the morning news programs. I couldn't help but think how callous that was. They were laughing and mocking the poor girl.

Did anyone else find that to be in incredibly poor taste?

2007-08-28 02:30:33 · 16 answers · asked by Anonymous in Etiquette

Does anyone have any evidence (demonstrable evidence) of someone whose incomplete limbs were made whole by faith healing? I have heard arguments against God healing amputees because their limbs were taken because of human choices.

But for people who have a genetic (intelligent?) design faults and have been born without fully formed limbs... isn't that valid for healing, just as Jesus healed the blind who were born that way?

Remember, with God, all things are possible. St. Peter walked on water, simply by his faith.

2007-08-28 02:27:25 · 14 answers · asked by coralsnayk 3 in Religion & Spirituality

2007-08-28 02:27:14 · 2 answers · asked by Anas D 1 in Religion & Spirituality

I didn't. In the sixties as many of you must know it was a bad girl who had a baby before she was married. Yes I admit it! I was that bad girl. Our son was nearly 4 by the time we decided to tie the knot. So we crept away one day and just got married.Because we wanted to, not because people thought we should.
We had so little money at the time, hubby sold his beloved trumpet to pay for my wedding ring and our marriage licence.
He still hasn't replaced his trumpet and I hope he never feels the need to replace me either cos it's coming up to 35 years now ,since that ring was placed on my finger and I've never taken it off.
So my q is tell me about your wedding?

Now I can go and do my chores while you answer me.
(hopefully) lol x

2007-08-28 02:26:55 · 46 answers · asked by ? 5 in Senior Citizens

No chit, as I grow older, I look better and better. Females find me irresistable and I often want to go with them.
To make matters worse, my appetite for physical gratification has increased over the years - it's suppose to wane with age; in fact it did for a while but over the past 5 years, it has increased. My partner however is not into the physical side of the relationship as before.
I so yearn to take up the various invitations but dare not as fornication with females unlawful to me is strictly forbidden.
Why is God testing me this way - it's torture?

2007-08-28 02:25:37 · 13 answers · asked by Qi 3 in Religion & Spirituality

My English teacher told me why, and thats it's actually a load of bull... Does anyone know why?

2007-08-28 02:25:35 · 8 answers · asked by Irish PKMN Trainer 2 in Etiquette

They believe this because they WANT to believe it. It is a form of positive thinking, and sometimes positive thinking works. But to attribute something to a God just because it went right is irrational, and seems a little crazy to the non-believer. And crazy people can be dangerous. Some Christians kill abortion doctors, commit suicide with their followers, attack those of a different sexual persuasion and go on gun rampages. Now most Christians don't do those things, but when they show irrational conduct, one cannot help but react as you react if you meet someone who is drunk or on drugs. It is the instinct for self-survival. The Christians could avoid this situation by keeping their explanation of their positive thinking to themselves. I suspect many are too stubborn and enjoy disturbing people with their eccentricity, so we are stuck with those who insist on thinking that "God" did it, and want to tell the world.But don't complain if people react and think you are dangerous!

2007-08-28 02:25:10 · 11 answers · asked by americanhero_aa 2 in Religion & Spirituality

I stay home with my kids because I think a parent should. Not a woman, a parent. I have had three kids, granted one was a set of twins, but still. I do not plan on doing this forever, but my point is my staying at home has nothing to do with being a "help meet" or a woman or even a Christian (since I'm not) Its a choice as a PARENT. Why do people make it about status as a gender?

2007-08-28 02:25:01 · 22 answers · asked by ~Heathen Princess~ 7 in Religion & Spirituality

2007-08-28 02:24:30 · 2 answers · asked by narendirsingh 2 in Religion & Spirituality

medusa and conan, why is this?
i would never watch a scarface film or any alpachino.....but would love to watch clash of the titans starring 'medusa' and conan films why?
regards

2007-08-28 02:22:58 · 9 answers · asked by Anonymous in Other - Society & Culture

I grew Catholic, and never understood this . . . some of the vestments were kind of silly, but all the ceremonial (non-skull cap) hats worn by bishops, archbishops, cardinals (especially cardinals!) and the pope seem over-the-top silly, not to mention impractical. After all, they are rather easily knocked off by disrespectful hand-slapping, or a sudden gust of wind . . .

(no, I don't know the proper names for those silly hats . . . )

any Biblical justification, for those in the know?

http://www.elftown.com/start.html

2007-08-28 02:21:03 · 16 answers · asked by Anonymous in Religion & Spirituality

Please give reasons for your answer, including any scriptural support you might have.

Blessings.

2007-08-28 02:20:25 · 11 answers · asked by Carlito 3 in Religion & Spirituality

2007-08-28 02:20:24 · 11 answers · asked by raynold jan q 1 in Etiquette

Do you know more than they do?

Does reading a Michael Behe, Duane Gish or a Kent Hovind book make you an expert?

Do you realize that those people have NO respect in the scientific community because they are LIARS who INGNORE FACTS and misrepresent truths?

Does reading a book by a "journalist" (Lee Strobel) give you licence to write off evolution?

Shouldn't we let scientists do science? They don't come to your job and tell you what you're doing wrong. They don't know enough about what you do to criticize.

Serious answers only.

2007-08-28 02:20:03 · 16 answers · asked by Anonymous in Religion & Spirituality

I don't get it. Why are you allowed to skip out on biology class just because you disagree with something they teach. I could say I disagree with algebra based on my religious principals...would that get me out of class too?

2007-08-28 02:19:10 · 21 answers · asked by Smee 1 in Religion & Spirituality

And had a party?
I had the idea after watching a very re-ran, rerun of M.A.S.H.
My concept is simple.
We all meet in another place, Some website or chat room,even some other catergory.
And for 24 hours we all be nice to each other.
No questions about religion.
No calling people moron.
No bad things said about anyones religious orientation or who is right and who is wrong.
No name calling or slander.
For one day I would like to see R&S regulars as people.
We could talk about the weather or sport or flowre picking or favourite beer.
Would you be interested?
After that one day...... The gloves are off and it's a free for all again?
Any takers?
I will email anybody wishing to give this a try .
Please star your friends/ contacts if you think this could be fun or a viable thing.

2007-08-28 02:18:36 · 4 answers · asked by Anonymous in Religion & Spirituality

I am, but I couldn't resist checking my mail, and then I just had to take a peek at what you are all up. It's not posting q's is it? lol
So my first q is why is the uk page so empty again?
Just because there is a bit of sunshine doesn't mean you are allowed to leave your posts! lol x

2007-08-28 02:16:39 · 23 answers · asked by ? 5 in Senior Citizens

2007-08-28 02:15:48 · 9 answers · asked by kimberly k 5 in Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, and Transgender

I didn't realize I was brainwashed , until I reasearch and got out of it..which took many years . I now ask them a lot of question on here trying to get them to see things in a different light..and realize that they are being mislead. My question ..Why do I feel bad about asking them tough questions and start to almost feel guilty again..when I know I am right..How long does it take to let go of the brainwashing..Its like it is always lingering. I don't like it..and I resent the fact that this has happen to me.

2007-08-28 02:15:47 · 22 answers · asked by angel 2 in Religion & Spirituality

why there got to be killing every day why there got to be people judgeing poeple over color or what contry they live in i dont judge what they look like i just be nice and be there friend not caring if there mean or what they do i just ecksept them for how they are and i dont have eney enimies i make friend with every body why there have to be racesed people in the the world i dont care what color they are you cant judge some race or some contry you dont konw all the people that live there i dont judge eney contry or the people that live there why do people have to hate why cant we all just love each other like brothers and sisters i dont hate eney one i threat them with love then hate why do people have to call people names i never call people names i dont care if it is human nature we all just need to get along and work to gether like adults

2007-08-28 02:15:39 · 19 answers · asked by t_bassalay 1 in Other - Society & Culture

GOD created man and woman for seperate purposes. Man is the primary breadwinner, woman is his helpmeet. What is so scary about that? Why do women reject the idea of submission to men if it is in God's plan??

2007-08-28 02:15:26 · 32 answers · asked by Saved by Grace 3 in Religion & Spirituality