Society & Culture - 15 September 2007

.... and choices, when does god interfere? when does he help? when does he punish?

2007-09-15 12:11:06 · 11 answers · asked by Paula 2 in Religion & Spirituality

As a skeptic I want to ask this question. If in Eden, which was/is supposed to be paradise no less, and with God right there available as a guide, if given those conditions man could not follow God, what sense does it make that any majority of mankind would follow him now?

2007-09-15 12:06:53 · 15 answers · asked by Anonymous in Religion & Spirituality

I'm an anglophile Irishman, and I've read a lot about Englishness over the years. I just wanted to ask English folk, what do you think are the key traits of Englishness? And if you could name one as the most important, what would it be?

2007-09-15 12:05:49 · 21 answers · asked by Private Erin Coolidge 2 in Other - Cultures & Groups

2007-09-15 12:05:01 · 8 answers · asked by rockinladybug 1 in Mythology & Folklore

Is Yoda in charge of designing US currency?

2007-09-15 12:03:24 · 12 answers · asked by Bad Liberal 7 in Religion & Spirituality

both show you "the truth", both say "you are important", both want/need your money

2007-09-15 12:02:50 · 20 answers · asked by Anonymous in Religion & Spirituality

see an old boyfriend..let's just say you had a bad break up...he is a talker...(in others words likes to tell stuff)...should you just try to AVOID him...or just try to leave the party???...WHAT IS BEST TO DO?....because you are not sure how he will react...he could spread stuff....(remember he was ANGRY)

2007-09-15 12:01:56 · 6 answers · asked by sweet 4 in Etiquette

2007-09-15 12:01:49 · 7 answers · asked by The Asker 4 in Religion & Spirituality

Rivers of Milk and Honey ?

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2007-09-15 11:59:52 · 10 answers · asked by Anonymous in Religion & Spirituality

2007-09-15 11:58:31 · 20 answers · asked by M@M 2 in Religion & Spirituality

Joseph Smith and Bringham Young each had multiple wives, and they believed God called them to celebrate "plural marriages."

Yet today men are not allowed to marry more than one church. In fact, the small number of Mormons today who are polygamous are scorned by the church.

Was Joseph Smith wrong when he said that God called us to marrying more than one? Was it right then, but wrong now? Or was Smith wrong from the beginning?

(I mean no disrespect. In fact, I've never met a Mormon who was not gentle, kind, and commited to doing God's will.

2007-09-15 11:55:17 · 14 answers · asked by Colin 5 in Religion & Spirituality

And do you feel uneasy or uncomfortable when we stare @ your body?....or do you like the attention?

2007-09-15 11:55:14 · 5 answers · asked by absynthenight 2 in Etiquette

I'm assuming that the Christians in question would have to approach science with an open mind to be convinced.


I mean, that's what persuaded me to believe the Bible was a bunch of bologna!

2007-09-15 11:54:58 · 22 answers · asked by Anonymous in Religion & Spirituality

Merry Meet, Brothers and Sisters.

At the entrance to the U.S. Capitol building is Mars, the God of War and Fire.

Themis/Justitia, the Greek/Roman Goddess of Justice resides in Court Houses. In addition to this, the Spirit of Justice, also known as Minnie Lou, is in the Great Hall of Justice department buildings.

Many other examples, including the fact the Constitution has a few Pagan elements reside in this site:

http://www.nobeliefs.com/pagan.htm

May ye all be enlightened.

Merry Part and Blessed Be.

)O( Pagan Fundamentalist )O(

2007-09-15 11:53:59 · 33 answers · asked by Anonymous in Religion & Spirituality

2007-09-15 11:53:49 · 12 answers · asked by 1234 1 in Etiquette

2007-09-15 11:53:18 · 3 answers · asked by hotkctolent 1 in Languages

2007-09-15 11:52:25 · 35 answers · asked by lindsey p 5 in Religion & Spirituality

I have a beatitudes assignment, I want to talk about charity in my assignment, but I'm not sure which beatitude charity falls under. Any help would be appreciated.

2007-09-15 11:52:20 · 2 answers · asked by Anonymous in Community Service

Heres a realy good Question but first let me comment: I was looking up info on the Apocrypha which I am currently reading as a prodestant because I also include the Catholic church as part of the body of Christ. Unfortunately I saw a lot of bickering and arguing on the subject and found it sad. Our body of Christ isn't supposed to be divided to the point of hatred towards different denominations. A kingdom divided cannot stand. I sometimes wonder where we went wrong? Christians are supposed to be open minded and guided by the Holy Spirit. So many churches are trying to be the first church. What ever happened to the last church? Thats the one I want! The real reason why the church is supposed to split is so we can minister to different walks of life not because of arguments and different beliefs. There is only one religion so my question is this and feel free to express yourself... Do you think based on the current division of our body this is realy the church God wanted?

2007-09-15 11:50:14 · 12 answers · asked by Anonymous in Religion & Spirituality

when lucifer is kicked out of heavon.

2007-09-15 11:50:14 · 7 answers · asked by Mighitman 3 in Religion & Spirituality

you, if you push him in return (it is in the bible!!! "the eye thing"), if you gently tell him to push you from the other side (it is in the bible!!! the cheek thing)...
The bible is the best spiritual guide in the world no matter what you do it will be ok, and if you dont understand anything you interpret it as you wish (for sure it is the holy ghost enlightening you) and when someone else (someone who is not you) interprets the bible in "not really convenient way for you" it is the devil in action...
And besides there is a heaven waiting for you and a hell waiting for everybody else...isnt it the best???

2007-09-15 11:48:01 · 7 answers · asked by Anonymous in Religion & Spirituality

Example: I have to get up early 2morrow.
Person: thats gay.

2007-09-15 11:47:18 · 11 answers · asked by Anonymous in Etiquette

Heres a realy good Question but first let me comment: I was looking up info on the Apocrypha which I am currently reading as a prodestant because I also include the Catholic church as part of the body of Christ. Unfortunately I saw a lot of bickering and arguing on the subject and found it sad. Our body of Christ isn't supposed to be divided to the point of hatred towards different denominations. A kingdom divided cannot stand. I sometimes wonder where we went wrong? Christians are supposed to be open minded and guided by the Holy Spirit. So many churches are trying to be the first church. What ever happened to the last church? Thats the one I want! The real reason why the church is supposed to split is so we can minister to different walks of life not because of arguments and different beliefs. There is only one religion so my question is this and feel free to express yourself... Do you think based on the current division of our body this is realy the church God wanted?

2007-09-15 11:44:11 · 20 answers · asked by Anonymous in Religion & Spirituality

2007-09-15 11:43:12 · 17 answers · asked by The Asker 4 in Religion & Spirituality

I am reading an article for my Spanish class, but this word isn't in any of my dictionaries. In context, it is, "El número de inmigrantes cubanos interceptados en altamar que intentan llegar a Florida, Estados Unidos, en lo que va de este año excedió ya el total registrado durante todo el 2006, revelaron cifras oficiales."

2007-09-15 11:41:08 · 6 answers · asked by italia_azure 3 in Languages

.....it's Mac Hine

2007-09-15 11:40:02 · 6 answers · asked by ♥SPARKLES♥™ 5 in Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, and Transgender

I am to speak at this gathering. Sweet Sixteen

2007-09-15 11:39:53 · 5 answers · asked by longgirl 1 in Etiquette

I opened a can of greens for dinner and it was all juice, with no greens. I am not upset. It happens, no biggie. I would however like to have the company send me a coupon for a replacement can. I love the product and will continue to buy it and I told them so in an email request. Now Im wondering, since i was not fussy and threatening to not purchase thier product, do you suppose they will bother to address me, since they know they are in no danger of losing me as a consumer?
The real question I put to you all is which do you think is a more effective approach?
"You catch more flies with honey then with vinegar" or
" The squeaky wheel gets the grease"

I prefer the nice approach myself.

2007-09-15 11:38:16 · 4 answers · asked by ChynaRush 3 in Etiquette

[[Keep in mind, I'm an atheist, but am assuming the role of the Christian in this question, in order for it to be written in a way that people will easily understand.]]

I'm not sure about the rest of you, but in my experience, every young child experiences the fear of a "monster" under the bed, or in the closet.

A child has no proof that it exists.
The child is afraid of it.
The child in question believes, truly and fully, that the "monster" is there.

Now consider this...
We have no proof that God exists.
We fear God.
We believe, truly and fully, that God is there.


Hrm...interesting.

When our children fear the monster under the bed, we help them to understand that it does not exist, and we comfort them.

But when our child fears God, we encourage it.

o.O

2007-09-15 11:37:47 · 24 answers · asked by Anonymous in Religion & Spirituality

2007-09-15 11:37:43 · 18 answers · asked by Anonymous in Religion & Spirituality