Society & Culture - 1 September 2007

I believe in the concept of free will...at least, I'd like to. If God knows everything, from the moment we created the earth to the day the earth diminishes, then he obviously knows what will happen to each and every individual he created before we were ever born. With that said, how do we still have free will if our lives were already 'planned' out beforehand? How do we still have that free will if we are doing what we were intended to do from the very beginning?

2007-09-01 05:48:44 · 26 answers · asked by Anonymous in Religion & Spirituality

I want to know how they should uphold themselves here in Y/A R&S. Is it right to show anger and animosity toward another's belief? Is it right for Christian's to manipulate other's to be cruel to another? People that proclaim they are Christian's but yet behave like this in a open forum is sending what kind of message to seeker's and non believer's? Christian's that are real lover's of Jesus, what would your advice be to your brother's and sister's that behave Un-Christ like.
I thought a seeker could find a religion faith group here, but I don't think so! Non-believer's sure must come here in R&S for good laughs.
I have to add that I am no member of any church, but have been reading and studying the Bible on my own. I am not Baptized yet. I did make up my mind to join a Bible Study. I am a learner still in the flesh and trying to improve myself.

2007-09-01 05:46:01 · 23 answers · asked by Debs 5 in Religion & Spirituality

"long time no/not see".I am not a native english speaker but i speak pure english though. sometimes i just find it weird to say long time not see. My friend told me it is not accepted as a proper english and was commonly used by chinese long time back when they were learning english.

2007-09-01 05:45:57 · 13 answers · asked by Anonymous in Languages

Why do so many people reject Him? He just wants to Love and save us! He wants to save us from eternal punishment-all we have to do is believe, and we're saved and forever loved!
And i MEAN forever! like, zillions and zillions of years! not just like 10 years, or 15... zillions!

2007-09-01 05:44:49 · 37 answers · asked by helloimkellieamber 2 in Religion & Spirituality

2007-09-01 05:44:21 · 28 answers · asked by Page 4 in Religion & Spirituality

Way back in the older days Gay ment to be happy or fun and Queer ment strange or unusual...just who thought of useing these 2 words to call men and women who are now gay and is the word Queer used to insult a person ? just curious

2007-09-01 05:43:45 · 7 answers · asked by Anonymous in Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, and Transgender

Around the Holidays if the people in schools talk about Santa Claus couldn't they just say he's real if you only believe him to respect other very young children of other religions.

2007-09-01 05:43:07 · 18 answers · asked by winter d 3 in Religion & Spirituality

(What Would a Yahoo Admin Do?)

2007-09-01 05:39:22 · 3 answers · asked by Tragic Tapas 2 in Religion & Spirituality

2007-09-01 05:39:09 · 20 answers · asked by Zezo Zeze Zadfrack 1 in Religion & Spirituality

2007-09-01 05:34:58 · 4 answers · asked by Christine-Marie D 1 in Languages

Memories of the past~~or~~ Dreams of the future? How do they differ? Do they truly differ? Could they be one and the same? Is there a spiritual significance to your memories and dreams? How much do they encompass? How far do they expand?

2007-09-01 05:34:30 · 26 answers · asked by CosmicKiss 6 in Religion & Spirituality

I live in california and I wanted to know if the mail is delivered this labor day weekend today.

2007-09-01 05:29:31 · 7 answers · asked by Anonymous in Other - Holidays

This is a serious question, so if you want to make jokes I"m just going to ignore you. I am a christian. I have heard some compelling stories about ufo's. If they do exist, I'm pretty sure they're demonic in nature. What do other christians think about them?

2007-09-01 05:27:58 · 24 answers · asked by Anonymous in Religion & Spirituality

I am trying to get into wicca. this isn't just a fad or anything. I've done some research into it, but need help getting started. can someone please tell me how to cast the circle?

Momtree, where are you? I need your help!!!

2007-09-01 05:27:53 · 11 answers · asked by Anonymous in Mythology & Folklore

2007-09-01 05:26:13 · 17 answers · asked by Anonymous in Religion & Spirituality

you have restored my faith in the senior citizens of this world , hope your having a great weekend,xx

2007-09-01 05:23:25 · 13 answers · asked by Anonymous in Senior Citizens

...according to my classmates in middle school and some high school I am, according to my father I am not, according to myself I'm like I don't really give a darn.

2007-09-01 05:23:18 · 42 answers · asked by Love Chuck!!! wannabe a Norris 2 in Religion & Spirituality

2007-09-01 05:21:30 · 9 answers · asked by gumby 7 in Etiquette

2007-09-01 05:20:44 · 19 answers · asked by Anonymous in Religion & Spirituality

From all the A that I got from My Q about indoctrination. Some people argue that religion has to be present in teachings because it´s part of culture. My argument is that it´s not desirable to burden oneself with out of date references if today´s world asks for more efficient functions.
If there are valid points in the bible, it´s easy to prune the tree, throw away all the superstitious stuff and leave a core of positive philosophy like "thou shalt not kill" and so forth.
Someone Answered asking who gave me the right to decide what to teach, and I´ll answer that that right was stolen from common sense by all the major religions to impose on human beings. It´s time to reassert what´s right and what´s not, and seek balance in choices. There´s no reason that the "right of religion" be abused by christianity or muslims on kids because THEY think it´s the right think to do. It´s time to be able to decide what makes sense for each of us and for our children.
Relgious people, STOP MEDDLING!

2007-09-01 05:19:08 · 7 answers · asked by Anonymous in Religion & Spirituality

just wondering what everyone thought about this question, personally i dont think anyone can predict it, but many sources say many different things

2007-09-01 05:18:15 · 15 answers · asked by Anonymous in Etiquette

2007-09-01 05:15:49 · 17 answers · asked by knoodelhed 4 in Religion & Spirituality

How many of you have been raped. Not date raped. VIOLENTLY raped. If not what makes you think that you can tell another woman to carry to term the child of a man that raped her and what gives you authority over her? Knowing somebody who is raped doesn't cut it.

2007-09-01 05:13:12 · 21 answers · asked by Christina returns 1 in Religion & Spirituality

it there was no reward at death would you still care so much

2007-09-01 05:13:02 · 10 answers · asked by thewanderer 2 in Religion & Spirituality

Just as when we die the spirit continues on so when the rapture happens will the physical body stay here and we will appear dead to those who r left behind here on earth...?

2007-09-01 05:12:09 · 13 answers · asked by Anonymous in Religion & Spirituality

non-religiousness is to Atheism what Catholicism is to Christianity. It is only a part of it. There are many more Atheists than there are non-religious, just as there are many more Christians than Catholics.

I am one of those 'many more'. I am Atheistic, but I have religion.

Atheism is the state of not believing in a Deity of any kind, therefore most (if not all) non-religious people are Atheists.

To believe in a higher force is not the same as believing in a supreme being, although many believe in both.

So cutting a long story short all non-religious are atheists, but not all atheists are non-religious

Can I have views on this?

2007-09-01 05:11:40 · 28 answers · asked by ? 5 in Religion & Spirituality

Do you have any thoughts on how to draw the line between embracing fellowship with other Christians, loving one another, etc....versus being as transparent as possible as Paul was when witnessing about Christ, so as to lead people to Christ, not to us. (As Paul said, "I must decrease so that he may increase.")

Sometimes I find it hard to get just the right balance between these two things...any advice would be much appreciated!

2007-09-01 05:09:32 · 12 answers · asked by whitehorse456 5 in Religion & Spirituality

I have one and I wanna know how many people believe in it

2007-09-01 05:08:03 · 15 answers · asked by Anonymous in Mythology & Folklore

please and thank you

2007-09-01 05:07:15 · 56 answers · asked by †ღChristian♥Girlღ† 2 in Religion & Spirituality

Please don't be rude. State your opinions respectfully, and go in peace.

2007-09-01 05:05:01 · 28 answers · asked by Anonymous in Religion & Spirituality