Society & Culture - 15 September 2007

They can't use electricity that day or days; not sure. Well, anyway they call us to turn on/off lights, t.v's and open the front door, because it uses an electric key. I'm not racist, but I do hate religion. What I wanted to know was: "isn't this inconsiderate?!" I mean if you have a belief is it right for it to spill into someone elses life? Is this just me?

2007-09-15 07:43:17 · 10 answers · asked by Anonymous in Passover

Luke 23:43 Jesus answered him, "I tell you the truth, today you will be with me in paradise."
If the thief came to faith in Jesus just before he died, then how did he have time to do any good works?
This question is directed to those who believe that we are saved by faith + works verses the grace of God through faith in Christ. Believing in your own works is taking credit for your own salvation and not giving all the glory to Christ who suffered and died to pay the penalty for your sins.
Again I am asking "How did the thief get to Paradise?" By the grace of God through faith in Christ or by faith + works?

2007-09-15 07:41:54 · 38 answers · asked by Freedom 7 in Religion & Spirituality

2007-09-15 07:39:23 · 11 answers · asked by FORMER Atheist Now Praising FSM! 3 in Religion & Spirituality

Even though he created us and KNEW from the beginning how we would turn out. On the other hand, he set up this whole system of eternal torment in the first place, didn't he? Then he allowed thousands of other religions to spring up, punishing people who choose the wrong one.

Is that how it works? If you live a moral life but aren't 100% perfect, you deserve eternal torture because you didnt BELIEVE the right way.

You're actions count for nothing, but your beliefs count for everything? How fair is that? How can anyone deserve eternal punishment to begin with?

God made the rules here (supposedly), believe the right way or you get tortured forever. He created hell, he allows sould to go there, he decides the rules for getting saved.

There are lots of religions in the world, pick the wrong one and you pay for eternity. Sounds fair to me? Where does the love come in?

Oh, free will. Right. "Do as I say or get tortured forever" that sounds like free will.

2007-09-15 07:37:55 · 49 answers · asked by Anonymous in Religion & Spirituality

I live with 16 other people and share a kitchen and fridges. Since a certain person moved in two months ago, things keep dissapearing from the fridge (a six pack of beer etc.). The other day someone nicked my cheese so I wrote a polite note not accusing anyone, asking whoever took it to replace it and ask before they took next time. There is now a note attached to my note saying "suck my balls, *****." While it would be satisfying to write "you'd have to grow a set first" in response, is there anything else I could do to move the problem toward some sort of resolution rather than coming down to this person's level? We don't know who it is (suspicion is based solely on the fact that this didn't happen before this person moved in) and therefore can't accuse them outright.
BTW, I don't like leaving notes as a rule, but it wasn't the first thing they took so someone had to do something.

2007-09-15 07:36:45 · 8 answers · asked by Athene1710 4 in Etiquette

Benjamin Franklin thought so. Could one of the founders of American Liberty be wrong about such a deep and profound matter?

2007-09-15 07:36:33 · 26 answers · asked by Anonymous in Religion & Spirituality

Read the Question box section of this article and explain how the members are being brainwashed:

http://aycu33.webshots.com/image/21912/2001532577224620787_rs.jpg

2007-09-15 07:36:30 · 14 answers · asked by Anonymous in Religion & Spirituality

A few weeks ago, I had a dream that I was at work (I work for Security at a healthcare facility) and was called to a unit. The medical staff mentioned that their patient wasn't staying in his room. He appeared to be heavily medicated. Once he was in bed, his upper body appeared to be "pulled" uppwards. He seemed to be having a vision, as he looked to the sky. Then he looked at me (not appearing to be medicated) and said "God is going to see you." I asked him why and he replied in an evil tone "so that we can be with you." After I woke up, I interpreted the dream that God is going to judge me and I'm going to hell (would be the reason that God is going to see me, and going to hell because of the evil voice.) Last night I had another dream that I was speaking to my mother and we were talking about a problem I had, apparently about my sister. I gave her my answer and she said "just go and see God." Any clue to what the dreams are all about.

2007-09-15 07:34:20 · 5 answers · asked by Anonymous in Religion & Spirituality

are extremely annoying?

2007-09-15 07:32:56 · 25 answers · asked by Summer Dawn 3 in Religion & Spirituality

2007-09-15 07:32:48 · 22 answers · asked by Anonymous in Languages

2007-09-15 07:32:47 · 31 answers · asked by {*Kiterya A.k.A Ms Caramel*} 5 in Other - Cultures & Groups

Because some of you people ask the atheist some pretty specific questions assuming they know. That's like asking an asian to translate chinese for you. They probably don't know it, but you are assuming they do.
You look stupid either way.

2007-09-15 07:31:55 · 22 answers · asked by ~Heathen Princess~ 7 in Religion & Spirituality

Would you visit a certain era? Or moment?

2007-09-15 07:29:42 · 27 answers · asked by its_raining_outside 2 in Other - Cultures & Groups

Do you pray or go to church, especially if you are an agnostic theist.

2007-09-15 07:28:06 · 14 answers · asked by RiS85 3 in Religion & Spirituality

"The good wife's guide" This is an actual article from the Housekeeping Monthly Magazine 13 May 1955

=> Have dinner ready. Plan ahead, even the night before, to have a delicious meal ready, on time for his return. This is a way of letting him know that you have been thinking about him and are concerned about his needs. Most men are hungry when they come home and the prospect of a good meal (especially his favorite dish) is part of the warm welcome needed.
=> Prepare yourself. Take 15 minutes to rest so you’ll be refreshed when he arrives. Touch up your make-up, put a ribbon in your hair and be fresh looking. He has just been with a lot of work-weary people.
=> Be a little gay and a little more interesting for him. His boring day may need a lift and one of your duties is to provide it.
=> Clear away the clutter. Make one last trip through the main part of the house just before your husband arrives.

2007-09-15 07:27:12 · 12 answers · asked by Susie Q 7 in Senior Citizens

And you didn't even know??

2007-09-15 07:27:12 · 7 answers · asked by Ineedyouherewithme 3 in Etiquette

Do you know when you're going to die? Like right before it happens, do you think your body and mind preps itself for what's going to happen? And where do you think your soul goes when you die?

2007-09-15 07:24:45 · 20 answers · asked by bri 3 in Religion & Spirituality

I believe he did

2007-09-15 07:23:27 · 26 answers · asked by b n r 2 in Religion & Spirituality

2007-09-15 07:22:39 · 4 answers · asked by reifguy 6 in Other - Society & Culture

how do u say this in italian?

live with no excuses and love with no regrets

2007-09-15 07:21:59 · 19 answers · asked by Anonymous in Languages

When you ask them to do a simple favor for you, and they say no and kinda laugh, then they walk by you and pat you on the back.

2007-09-15 07:20:31 · 21 answers · asked by Anonymous in Etiquette

This is not meant to belittle or sound condescending.

My family is Jewish but I an not religious and find the whole concept of religion as a money making business scheme.

I'm not saying I'm an atheist but the concept of a single god that created the heavens, etc... is a pretty far fetched. And even if it is true, that there is an afterlife of paradise and bliss, it would be a progressive metamorphasis that all life experiences, not a god "judging us at the Pearly Gates"

Anyway here's the question, actually two questions:

As I understand it, Christian ideology states that anyone who does not accept God and Jesus as their savior will burn in eternal damnation.

1) Does that mean all Jews go to hell? I've been told by some that yes, Jews don't accept Jesus as their savior and therefore go to hell. I've also been told that Jews are "God's chosen" and all Jews go to heaven regardless of their actions on Earth.

2) Is Gandhi in hell, he did not believe Jesus was a savior?

2007-09-15 07:18:53 · 30 answers · asked by Mitchell . 5 in Religion & Spirituality

anything like that??

2007-09-15 07:18:47 · 6 answers · asked by Anonymous in Other - Cultures & Groups

this question is directed to women, obviously. If you had to give reasons for the pro's of being a male, what would you say?

2007-09-15 07:17:44 · 13 answers · asked by violet h 1 in Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, and Transgender

or perhaps just better people and/or better followers of God? your thoughts please...

2007-09-15 07:17:11 · 9 answers · asked by Anonymous in Religion & Spirituality

And I have proof:

Ever heard of "I before E, except after C?". Well, that doesnt apply to atiesths!! So they dont exist. So everyone is a Christian.

"Suck it up FSM. Grammar is my new God!"
-Kathy Griffin

Comments? Repents?

;D Okay, random string of sarcasm is over.

2007-09-15 07:16:50 · 14 answers · asked by DEPRESSED™ Volatile Tempter 3 in Religion & Spirituality

2007-09-15 07:15:13 · 5 answers · asked by FORMER Atheist Now Praising FSM! 3 in Religion & Spirituality

I've been part of the victorian goth culture since i was 14, i'm now 24 and love it to death..

2007-09-15 07:12:32 · 8 answers · asked by its_raining_outside 2 in Other - Cultures & Groups

Do they think that they are above Jesus Christ?
How can you say you are Christ-like, when you strike out at the homosexuals? This is hate!
Christ could even forgive his betrayer...Judas.

2007-09-15 07:12:08 · 36 answers · asked by ♫ Bubastes, Cat Goddess♥ 7 in Religion & Spirituality

2007-09-15 07:11:49 · 5 answers · asked by Anonymous in Other - Holidays