Society & Culture - 13 September 2007

With so many more people in the world today and now more Asian people becoming christians and finally arabs being given given a choice to convert to christianity or die how can we increase the number of saints to help out? My only suggestion is for all christians who are saved to lay down their mortal lives to be born as saints to do gods work.

2007-09-13 02:14:19 · 19 answers · asked by larry d 2 in Religion & Spirituality

i heard there are not to many years ...but the first men lived almost 1 thousand of years ...also we are given Jesus 's genealogy..of his earthly parents ...so .some should have counted and apreaciated a date of the begining of the world very closed to the reality...

2007-09-13 02:12:25 · 21 answers · asked by Anonymous in Religion & Spirituality

In Florida, an atheist became incensed over the preparation of Easter and Passover holidays. He decided to contact his lawyer about the discrimination inflicted on atheists by the constant celebrations afforded to Christians and Jews with all their holidays while atheists had no holiday to celebrate.

The case was brought before a wise judge. After listening to the long passionate presentation by the lawyer, the Judge banged his gavel and declared, “Case Dismissed.”

The lawyer immediately stood and objected to the ruling and said, “Your Honor, how can you possibly dismiss this case? Christians have Christmas, Easter and many other observances. Jews have Passover, Yom Kippur and Hanukkah... yet my client and all other atheists have no such holidays.”

The judge leaned forward in his chair and simply said, “Obviously your client is too confused to even know about, much less celebrate, his own atheists' holiday!”

The lawyer pompously said, “Your Honor, we are unaware of any such

2007-09-13 02:12:15 · 11 answers · asked by Zsazsa A 3 in Passover

Greeks and Romans travel in the Mediterranean because they buy and sell their goods
Religious turism became important in the Middle Ages when the pilgrims began visiting places of worship
The name of Chaucer's poem isa the Canterbury Tales
people travel to Spa towns like Bath because had been explaited by Romans for its curatice waters became a croweded prosperous Spa
The places who the English visit on the Gran tour are Franch and Italy
The places did the english visit on the gran tour were franch and italy...these phrases are right or not?i made a mistake? thank you so much....

2007-09-13 02:11:20 · 18 answers · asked by Anonymous in Languages

2007-09-13 02:10:11 · 3 answers · asked by rico 1 in Religion & Spirituality

Is it partly the fact that he was born without a biological father? If so, what about Adam? He didn't have a father OR mother. Shouldn't he be just as special?

2007-09-13 02:09:14 · 14 answers · asked by Khadima 4 in Religion & Spirituality

I just read this in another answer. Can you verify or refute this info?

2007-09-13 02:09:08 · 10 answers · asked by polyman77 1 in Religion & Spirituality

I was reminded in my devotion today that I lean towards a very self sufficient person and am impulsive not in carnal ways but just in making hasty decisions. Some verses or stories from the Bible would help me focus. I got this today and it really helped : VERSE:
But Jehoshaphat also said to the king of Israel, "First seek the
counsel of the LORD."
-- 1 Kings 22:5


THOUGHT:
This verse is from the wonderful story of Micaiah the prophet.
Jehoshaphat knew not to trust the counsel of false prophets. He was
adamant that before they went into battle with anyone, God's people
needed to first seek the counsel of the Lord! This should also be
our approach to life. So often we ask God to bless what we've
already decided rather than spending time in prayer, fasting, and
Scripture seeking our Father's will. Let's not rush our decisions.
God has promised that he would lead us with his Spirit, let's not
rush the Spirit's input, or even worse, ignore it and then ask God
to bles

2007-09-13 02:08:54 · 1 answers · asked by I Love Jesus 5 in Religion & Spirituality

there's a big section on jesus in my 6th grader's world history book. he's atheist, and feels uncomfortable learning about it. i explained to him that they aren't teaching religion, but history, but then i began to wonder how much of it really IS history...

2007-09-13 02:06:35 · 29 answers · asked by Anonymous in Religion & Spirituality

Meaning when you were deep in thought one day about your specific beliefs and all of a sudden it all seemed to make sense, the "Aha! moment" if you will. What caused you to have your breakthrough?

Was it an experience that solidified your current beliefs?

Or did you change your beliefs after that moment (and what were your beliefs before that)?

Thanks in prior for your answers

2007-09-13 02:05:31 · 18 answers · asked by Southpaw 7 in Religion & Spirituality

2007-09-13 02:04:25 · 15 answers · asked by Anonymous in Religion & Spirituality

I'm wondering if the time committment required in this particular parish is standard because it seems like a lot. The ask you to attend mass, then the RCIA class, then complete the assigned reading and attend another mass on Sundays. They also want you to meet independently with your sponsor and attend an occasional off-site retreat (which I think is a day or half day). This is a much bigger time committment than I was expecting. Is this normal or would I be able to find another church that does not require so much? I'm just concerned it will interfere with my job as I would already be missing work just to go to the classes.
Also, the RCIA class is discussion based. How much participation is required or expected because I don't like speaking in front of large groups (there are 15 people).

2007-09-13 02:04:11 · 8 answers · asked by TeddyBear121 3 in Religion & Spirituality

If your friends do evil,why do you join in their feast?

2007-09-13 02:02:50 · 8 answers · asked by Nick Carter 4 in Religion & Spirituality

What has happened in the past 50 years or so that has begun to discredit the beliefs of Christians and their faith? As I view these questions and answers it seems to me there is an increase in expressed disatisfaction with Christianity and what it stands for, or at least a lack of respect or understanding. What has changed in the past few decades to precipitate these negative responses?

2007-09-13 01:57:39 · 13 answers · asked by tbolt63 5 in Religion & Spirituality

and please share what your religion or spirituality is.

This should be quite educational to many, hopefully. Thanks for answering.

Peace and progress in our loving Father God's Light and Life Eternal !

2007-09-13 01:54:28 · 20 answers · asked by ? 5 in Religion & Spirituality

What was the driving force which motivated Mary to follow Jesus so closely everyday ?
Through the better part of his ministry and all the way to the cross she was at his side. Even at his mothers side as I understand it.

And how do we as individuals find that quality of loyalty within ourselves ?

Tell me what it is that causes "you " to love Jesus the way "you do "

2007-09-13 01:54:26 · 26 answers · asked by ? 2 in Religion & Spirituality

and please state your religion.

2007-09-13 01:53:08 · 15 answers · asked by Perceptive 5 in Religion & Spirituality

that proves, this almighty persona is real. I have never seen a question or an answer from the one that sits up high.
I'm of the opinion it is one of the same people that judge my often innocent questions or answers worthy of a violation notice.
Has anyone here had direct contact with this legendary, yet elusive guru?

2007-09-13 01:51:05 · 7 answers · asked by Anonymous in Religion & Spirituality

2007-09-13 01:47:44 · 4 answers · asked by Anonymous in Religion & Spirituality

He has asked everyone to prove God exists. I happen to challenge him and he pulls his question. I think he does not want people to know that the Bible was written before 403 A.D as he claims and he will not answer my questions as to who wrote the pentatauch and when it was written. It is people like this that chicken out of their questions that make it good to stand behind your beliefs. Anyway, doesn't it bother you when people pull their questions?

2007-09-13 01:47:20 · 5 answers · asked by Timothy B 4 in Religion & Spirituality

2007-09-13 01:44:36 · 26 answers · asked by Anonymous in Religion & Spirituality

2007-09-13 01:44:22 · 26 answers · asked by Perceptive 5 in Religion & Spirituality

When you help someone do you expect the favor back?

2007-09-13 01:42:52 · 19 answers · asked by Gypsy Gal 6 in Senior Citizens

lessons on builing for the lord and its rewards

2007-09-13 01:41:53 · 15 answers · asked by njoku f 1 in Religion & Spirituality

Fallen, is from grace to law: Galatains 5:4
Fallen is from hand to hands: Hebrews 10:31
(Allegory: from grace to law vs law)

Baby-lon is twice fallen: "is fallen, is fallen":
Isaiah 21:9...Revelation 14:8...Revelation 18:2
Baby-lon <-- Man vs Man <-- God is not a man

2007-09-13 01:41:38 · 4 answers · asked by Anonymous in Religion & Spirituality

i need to knw some facts about the Islam religion.
1)what is the main difference of the Islam in southeast Asia and in Arabia?
2)who is their god?
3)the bible is_______
4)the followers are called?
thanks!

2007-09-13 01:40:23 · 10 answers · asked by alyssa s 2 in Religion & Spirituality

I am searching for material on spirits, rituals, myths and songlines. More specifically, books or websites that deal with the beliefs of inner Sydney's former owners. I believe these are the Cadigal, Darug or Eora people (I'm uncertain which are considered the traditional owners). I'm not interested in the beliefs of other Aboriginal peoples.

There appears to be a complete absence of such information on the internet. Your help would be much appreciated.

2007-09-13 01:39:58 · 3 answers · asked by Callow Pigeon 1 in Religion & Spirituality

what will happens with the earth and all the animals?

2007-09-13 01:38:57 · 23 answers · asked by Anonymous in Religion & Spirituality

Or does it vary between different countries or sects?
Where it is forbidden, what does the blind person usually use instead?

2007-09-13 01:38:34 · 7 answers · asked by jay58 1 in Religion & Spirituality

2007-09-13 01:38:34 · 27 answers · asked by Anonymous in Etiquette