Society & Culture - 2 September 2007

please no trash talk here. what makes you believe so? why do you even believe? what is past down in your family? do you think you're blind somehow?

2007-09-02 20:35:00 · 21 answers · asked by lelenguyen05 3 in Religion & Spirituality

Is it really needed to hve a fake or real christmas trees at home wd a different lights in order to celebrate completely the spirit of christmas?How about the poor people,how can they celebrate completely the spirit of christmas if they can`t afford to decorate?

2007-09-02 20:34:19 · 12 answers · asked by Anonymous in Christmas

Why are gay people kill themselves over 3 times more often than straight people do?

2007-09-02 20:27:44 · 17 answers · asked by Anonymous in Religion & Spirituality

What is the meaning if u know

2007-09-02 20:27:44 · 10 answers · asked by Pratap H 2 in Other - Society & Culture

2007-09-02 20:26:41 · 5 answers · asked by Anonymous in Religion & Spirituality

i have never been to church. i'm not that into it but it wouldn't hurt to try. whats it like? will it be a positive experience?

2007-09-02 20:26:12 · 28 answers · asked by Anonymous in Religion & Spirituality

Bowling for Columbine did it to the gun culture.

Super Size Me did it to fast food.

Now The God Who Wasn't There does it to religion.

Holding modern Christianity up to a bright spotlight, this bold and often hilarious new film asks the questions few dare to ask.

Your guide through the world of Christendom is former fundamentalist Brian Flemming, joined by such luminaries as Jesus Seminar fellow Robert M. Price, professor Richard Dawkins, author Sam Harris and historian Richard Carrier.

See the movie the Los Angeles Times calls "provocative - to put it mildly."

Hold on to your faith. It's in for a bumpy ride.

http://www.thegodmovie.com

For many years I have always doubted the existence of Jesus or whatever you call him. But no one could answer my questions. I guess this movie will.

What do you guys feel, and have you even heard of this movie. it must at least raise a brow.

2007-09-02 20:25:06 · 11 answers · asked by Anonymous in Religion & Spirituality

2007-09-02 20:22:06 · 24 answers · asked by benji_thomas1980 1 in Religion & Spirituality

Many of us have seen the episode of South Park that mentions this and I'm interested to know if mormons actually believe this. I have brown skin and let me tell ya, it's the way to go if you have a choice.

Obviously i don't take what I see on a cartoon at face value, and anyone can answer but I'm especially interested in the answers of current or former mormons.

2007-09-02 20:21:30 · 11 answers · asked by H M 3 in Religion & Spirituality

What does this statement symbolize 4 U ?

2007-09-02 20:21:06 · 19 answers · asked by Anonymous in Religion & Spirituality

If we are made in the image of god and given the ability to reason and think, how can god then condemn us for using the very faculties we were designed with?

Thus, when a christian will not study his religion outside of his church but will condemn contradictory criticism as blasphemy instead, is not said christian ignoring god-given curiosity and logic?

I open this question also to all religions.

2007-09-02 20:18:26 · 25 answers · asked by http://www.wrightlawnv.com 4 in Religion & Spirituality

2007-09-02 20:17:56 · 7 answers · asked by Anonymous in Other - Cultures & Groups

white or multi-colored lights? my favorite are big, real trees with lots of white lights. what about you?

2007-09-02 20:17:24 · 27 answers · asked by Anonymous in Christmas

Homosexuality is also found in the animal kingdom. So if homosexuality is a matter of choice, then some rodents made the choice to become gay? huh? One rodent woke up and said, "Today I make a concious decision to feel sexually attracted to male rodents!"

P.S. If you accept that rodents are naturally gay, then your theory that homosexualtiy is a matter of choice is thus false.

2007-09-02 20:16:04 · 22 answers · asked by Demon_in_Disguise 1 in Religion & Spirituality

I just want to tell God, "I love you."

What would you like to say?

2007-09-02 20:10:18 · 36 answers · asked by Lover of God 3 in Religion & Spirituality

Can you be a Christian if you don't believe everything mentioned in the Bible is correct??
Can you be a Christian if you believe that part of the Bible is corrupt or unjust??
Can you be a Christian if you prefer others way than the Bible's way of life style or how things should be done??

I ask these questions because I see many people claiming to be Christians, but if you ask them about parts of the Bible, you will see that they disagree, or say that this is unjust, or say this is unfit for this century, or say this is corrupt, or I don't follow this part, etc etc

2007-09-02 20:08:27 · 25 answers · asked by Ahmed A 4 in Religion & Spirituality

2007-09-02 20:08:15 · 8 answers · asked by Anonymous in Religion & Spirituality

There are obviously alot of gay christians out there. But the bible also clearly condemns it. Christians don't care whether it's by choice or not, if you act upon your desires your desire you're condemned. So what do you do? Do you marry a woman despite feeling no sexual attraction towards her, or do you plan to be alone and miserable for the rest of your life? Homosexuality and Christianity cleary cannot co-exist. If you you're a Christian and say homosexuality is alright, then you're not following God's teachings.

P.S. I'm not a Christian, and don't see why there's anything wrong with homosexuality when you're naturally born that way.

2007-09-02 20:07:16 · 27 answers · asked by Demon_in_Disguise 1 in Religion & Spirituality

2007-09-02 20:04:25 · 17 answers · asked by Anonymous in Religion & Spirituality

Ever since I got married and I wear my wedding ring, women are much more flirtatious and often give me more notice. Why is this the case? Do women find married men more attractive? My wife is so beautiful so it doesnt affect me, since no one can compare but for other men, I feel bad for them...

2007-09-02 20:03:16 · 40 answers · asked by Pakm@n86 3 in Other - Society & Culture

Do you make an effort to "connect" with the Lord every day? Do you look at prayer as something you do when you need something from the Lord? How important is it to reserve time to just praise the Lord? How do you see it, Christians?

2007-09-02 20:00:30 · 15 answers · asked by Marie 7 in Religion & Spirituality

Mine came from Ireland....Where did your family's?

2007-09-02 20:00:08 · 17 answers · asked by Anonymous in Other - Cultures & Groups

"There is no other greater science than to study the science of love."

2007-09-02 19:59:33 · 8 answers · asked by arnie 3 in Religion & Spirituality

How can I stop feeling so much pain? My dad died at 11:52 PM. It's 1:54 Am now. I can't sleep or eat anything, and haven't since he had the heart attack two days ago. He went into cardiac arrest while in the hospital recovering from the heart attack. I'm lost. I don't know what to do. I don't want anyone around me, I don't want to do anything. How can I stop feeling so much pain?

2007-09-02 19:55:53 · 118 answers · asked by Anonymous in Religion & Spirituality

How can I believe the words of the Bible if all of it was written by MAN? And over 2000 years I think some people have probably changed a few things in it.

2007-09-02 19:52:51 · 8 answers · asked by FemiKuti 2 in Religion & Spirituality

Athiests, feel free to put your input too. I know that my title just begged for you to do so anyway. Christians... Why do we attack other preachers and let Satan have free reign? Don't we have a job to do? Don't we have an enemy to crush? If a preacher is, in your eyes, a heretic, don't preach about him unless he is threatening your congregation. Preach the bible to teach your people that his teachings are heresy, but don't attack a preacher personally. Why aren't we telling Satan to get his hands off of preachers and begging God to fill them with His Spirit? Why can't we be like Christ who preached hard against the Pharisees who threatened his ministry, but told his deciples to leave alone those who preached repentance who weren't exactly thier stripe? Why can't we mainline on exposing the deciever, the accuser, that old adversary Satan and on uplifting our Savior and his gospel?

2007-09-02 19:48:05 · 22 answers · asked by Matthew P (SL) 4 in Religion & Spirituality

I am a Christian myself and have heard this many times. Is there some biblical basis for this in revelation? Is it a belief because many believe our country was founded on Christian principles? Please no flaming, serious answers if you can, thanks!

2007-09-02 19:46:58 · 22 answers · asked by Loosid 6 in Religion & Spirituality

(cont) couples can't. No hugging, holding hands or kissing in public? I know that men do their thing and women do their thing, but what about married couples that love each other? Is it illegal?

2007-09-02 19:45:20 · 4 answers · asked by ? 6 in Other - Society & Culture

A question for LDS answerers out there. I've been non-religious for several years, though I was raised United Methodist and was a practicing pagan for a few years. I've given some thought as to what my core beliefs are, and I know that there is a greater being than I, but I do not discern Its nature. I know also that prayer is real and works. Recently I've been feeling that pull ... that I need something more in my life. I've been seeking for a church that would be receptive to my past and help guide me to my future, and I am wondering if LDS is that church.

How do I go about figuring out which church (and here I mean the building) to go to? I have heard that there are different "wards" and "stakes", but I don't know what this means for me. Is it permitted to simply attend a worship service "unannounced" as it were? Any help greatly appreciated.

2007-09-02 19:44:46 · 5 answers · asked by Andrea M 3 in Religion & Spirituality

i have a point which is peer pressure but i dunno how to elaborate on it.. can anyone help me?

2007-09-02 19:44:28 · 13 answers · asked by relax_chill3005 1 in Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, and Transgender