Society & Culture - 15 September 2007

just wondering if there is a counter to born-again christians

2007-09-15 17:28:37 · 15 answers · asked by Anonymous in Religion & Spirituality

Here's an economic reason why I think religion is a bad idea:

Of course I'm assuming religion as superfluous, which of course isn't completely true.

1. Full-time clergy don't help the economy in any way, because they don't work. They just spend the money that is given to them and make a living off of that. In my books, they must as well count as the unemployed.

2. Theists donate money to the church, now I know some of it goes to charity but the other half goes to upkeep, contruction of churches and the paying full-time clergy. It's much better to just donate directly to a charity.

3. The money people donate takes away from people's disposable income. The more disposable income you have the more money you save. The more savings people have the the more money is invested into the bank or businesses. This leads us closer to the Golden Rule savings rate (ie. the consumption per efficiency unit of labour is maximized when we reach the Golden Rule savings rate)

2007-09-15 17:22:52 · 3 answers · asked by Anonymous in Religion & Spirituality

2007-09-15 17:21:15 · 28 answers · asked by Chi Guy 5 in Religion & Spirituality

Luke 23:43 Jesus answered him, "I tell you the truth, today you will be with me in paradise.
2 Cor 12:4 was caught up to paradise. He heard inexpressible things, things that man is not permitted to tell.
Rev 2:7 He who has an ear, let him hear what the Spirit says to the churches. To him who overcomes, I will give the right to eat from the tree of life, which is in the paradise of God.

2007-09-15 17:21:03 · 20 answers · asked by Freedom 7 in Religion & Spirituality

Something that I can recreate at home, is for an art project

2007-09-15 17:20:41 · 11 answers · asked by RogerL 1 in Religion & Spirituality

I understand the symbolism behind it, but if it were to be taken literal as well, what tree would it be? If it existed then it surely is still around?

2007-09-15 17:20:21 · 12 answers · asked by pljohnson2 1 in Religion & Spirituality

People saying that God is a mean guy who lets his creations burn up in hell because they didn't repent and thats why I don't believe in him. So I am going to tell you this right now. THERE IS NO SUCH THING AS HELL. Bad people or people who didn't believe just cease to exist after judgment day. No they don't teleport to some other place. And there is no question of well where can they go? HES GOD FOR DAMN'S SAKES. HE CAN FRIGGIN DO ANYTHING AND SO HE CAN MAKE YOU DISAPPEAR IF YOU'RE AN ATHIEST.

2007-09-15 17:18:59 · 21 answers · asked by Walter 5 in Religion & Spirituality

Don't you think it's kind of strange that you're hanging out here in the R&S section of Yahoo Answers?
Are you looking to see if anyone can prove God exists?
And if someone does are you then going to believe?

2007-09-15 17:16:51 · 55 answers · asked by Anonymous in Religion & Spirituality

There are obviously some serious parallels between Horus/Jesus and Gilgamesh/Noah, but I haven't heard much from the Christian view of these events. I suppose one could say that these are the "false gods" that are talked about in the Bible, but these stories predate their respective counterparts, so there are some roadblocks to that theory.

Also - what are some similar shared stories? Reading through history books, it looks like just about every religion is just borrowed parts from past ones, but I haven't heard much of an argument for this on the Christian side, even though it seems like it should be a bigger topic of discussion. If anyone has any books that address these topics, I'd love to hear them, too. I'm reading "The Bible Unearthed" now, it's a very interesting read. So, any thoughts?

2007-09-15 17:15:57 · 13 answers · asked by camof2009 2 in Religion & Spirituality

Okay, I've posted a couple of times, on how bad this b itch is. I haven't talk to this person in 5 years! We haven't said more than 2 words to each other! Well atleast I haven't mainly because he's a negative person, that makes everybody around him life a living hell! Yesterday, He told my mom that he was looking for our dogs( 2 dogs), with a belt intending to hit the hell out of them. He then got his evil hand on them, and threw them out side, when I came home, I saw that they we're hot and hungry, so I let the poor things in. This devil comes in my room, and starts yelling at me, remember we don't even talk to each other, he's calling me a *****, and everything, I swear I was about to start swinging, we've fought before! Than he gets his hands on them, hits them and put him out again, with no food might I add. Than my mom lets them inside, to go to sleep with her, and at 3 A.M, he goes to her room, and start yelling at her, calling her a *****, and threathing her! What can we do???

2007-09-15 17:14:50 · 8 answers · asked by West Jefferson Alum 3 in Other - Cultures & Groups

I thought it was, but it seems like most don't that...
Isn't the white dress suppose to symbolize purity?
D=

I'm an Atheist, and I think that sex AFTER marriage makes more sense..

2007-09-15 17:12:55 · 32 answers · asked by Anonymous in Religion & Spirituality

I just got hired (yahoo!) to work for a local special recreations program. The program is designed for students who are disabled in some way to become productive members of the community through learning basic life skills. I do not know what types of disabilities my students have, but will be assisting with planning and executing activities for the students.

So my question is if anyone has suggestions for their favorite activities that they have used in this situation. If you can also give me some ideas on activities that are NOT good for specific conditions (autism for example), please feel free to let me know about this too.

Thanks!

2007-09-15 17:12:44 · 5 answers · asked by jfluterpicc_98 5 in People with Disabilities

Ok, yeah, I have larger lips. Yet, people can't seem to comprehend that I can't help it that I have big lips. It's like when they look at my lips they get really annoyed. Like I'm doing it on purpose. Just please explain to me why people think my lips are annoying!! And yes, I have been personally told my lips are annoying. Yet, they didn't explain why. Some people mock my lips after I annoy them when I talk to them, and some just point out say " you have really big lips", when I am annoying them.

2007-09-15 17:12:18 · 13 answers · asked by Introverted Mind 2 in Other - Cultures & Groups

... to spend time on R&S instead of with his wife?

2007-09-15 17:12:05 · 24 answers · asked by Anonymous in Religion & Spirituality

no i just had to ask this question becuase i met this black man a few days ago who told me about his life in russia he was a university proffesser who came from Nigeria. he told me just to ensure his safety from racist groups he never took public transit ,he never stayed out of home after 9 o'clock and although he was married to a russian woman they could never go out in stores together or anywhere for that fact otherwise they ould have been subject to verbal abuses or even worser things.
so what do african americans that claim to suffer racism think about that?

2007-09-15 17:11:40 · 9 answers · asked by morgan 2 in Other - Cultures & Groups

2007-09-15 17:09:49 · 24 answers · asked by ? 3 in Other - Cultures & Groups

If they hate God so much then why learn about him? Is it just to know what to criticize or make fun of christians about or just to make up excuses for all the "magical" stuff and prove christians wrong? It's kinda pointless if your a nonbeliever. And for a believer to study the bible, they do it to learn what God wants us to be.

2007-09-15 17:08:41 · 39 answers · asked by Walter 5 in Religion & Spirituality

Would you ask him.........
"Jesus if you are real please forgive me and help me see you, know you, or believe in you?"

can you do this?
For your own sake?
Goodnight
I love you
and so does the Lord.

2007-09-15 17:08:08 · 21 answers · asked by sisterzeal 5 in Religion & Spirituality

me and my 2 friends are already planning for halloween!
we all want to coordinate...but NOT match exactly..

(for example: sleeping beauty, snow white, and cinderella.)
but we dont want to do that theme..

so does anyone have any good ideas for 3 people to coordinate?

thanks!


((ps - we are in our teens, so it doesnt matter if its short, or whatever....we arent sluts, but we like them short :) )

2007-09-15 17:07:49 · 7 answers · asked by Lea 1 in Halloween

.....Can you see that some people are part evil lizard?

2007-09-15 17:05:58 · 7 answers · asked by MaHaMeHe 5 in Mythology & Folklore

I thought it was Marie Antoinette, but i looked her up and she did have a son.

2007-09-15 17:05:48 · 17 answers · asked by My.Princess.Is.Here<3 1 in Royalty

Give me 3 reasons why you don't believe in God. And give me your best reasons ever.

2007-09-15 17:04:33 · 28 answers · asked by Walter 5 in Religion & Spirituality

Which one, and please explain <3

2007-09-15 17:03:12 · 8 answers · asked by Introverted Mind 2 in Other - Cultures & Groups

2007-09-15 17:02:18 · 32 answers · asked by Anonymous in Religion & Spirituality

Someone just insulted me online and I'm *really* mad right now, I'm kind of over it, but really hurt. Can I look at things from a more positive view?


especially since my mom just pointed to a Post-It on my computer saying "Don't worry what people think; They don't do it very often."

2007-09-15 17:00:18 · 16 answers · asked by whatevbookwrm687 4 in Etiquette

2007-09-15 16:59:29 · 29 answers · asked by . 3 in Religion & Spirituality

What was the the purpose of baptism and what preceded this requirement?

2007-09-15 16:59:09 · 6 answers · asked by spiritwoman343 2 in Religion & Spirituality

Many people have different beliefs of God and his "requirements" about getting into Heaven. But the most Ive heard is that Homosexuals, non-believers, prostitutes, sex before marriage, and other things damn people to Hell. They are not allowed in Heaven. I always thought that if you "Pray for Forgiveness" you are allowed to go to Heaven. So Im curious, who exactly goes to Heaven. And if God denies these people doesnt that make him a bad "higher-power?" Also, whose to say who goes to Heaven or Hell?

2007-09-15 16:58:28 · 48 answers · asked by Anonymous in Religion & Spirituality

Tell me your thoughts or past experiences with the paranormal.

2007-09-15 16:58:18 · 18 answers · asked by Anonymous in Mythology & Folklore

wat is the origins of christmas?wat is the significance of christmas?wat is the observances of christmas?

2007-09-15 16:56:21 · 3 answers · asked by Anonymous in Christmas