Society & Culture - 17 September 2007

1) Hate when their religion teaches love (I have seen so many posts about "All fags should die")
2) Judge when it teaches them to "Judge not lest you be judged." (So many posts with "Gays are evil or unnatural", etc)
3) Hate those that are different when they are taught "Love thy neighbor as you love yourself." (Such animosity towards the LGBT community)
4) Disrespect others but hate when they are disrespected when they are taught "Do unto others as you would have others to unto you."
These, and many other things, confuse me about the Christian Religion.
What a boring world it would be if we were all exactly alike. We need to learn to celebrate our differences. Open your hearts, open your minds, show the compassion that all religions teach.

2007-09-17 02:51:43 · 14 answers · asked by mikedmags 5 in Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, and Transgender

would it be wrong to observe the riteas and rituals of pagan traditions, i am very much in the school of thought that ritualis important, int he zen sort of way, but have trouble, as mentioned elsewhere withthe notion of a personified deity.

2007-09-17 02:49:38 · 6 answers · asked by matthewlary 2 in Religion & Spirituality

2007-09-17 02:49:12 · 18 answers · asked by Anonymous in Religion & Spirituality

Mine is the ability to put myself in the other persons shoes and understand, and a sense of humour. This I thank God for.

2007-09-17 02:48:53 · 29 answers · asked by ? 5 in Religion & Spirituality

act over
act out
out-act
??

2007-09-17 02:46:05 · 3 answers · asked by Anonymous in Languages

2007-09-17 02:44:36 · 13 answers · asked by Anonymous in Religion & Spirituality

Is it right to force people to invest in a scheme like social security that does have risks to insure that everyone lives at the poverty level, or let people invest as they see best for their life?

If we live in a free country, why do we accept being forced to invest in a risky plan that is mis-managed by gvmt officials?

Wouldn't it be better if we gave people the choice to opt in to social security if they wanted to, and let others invest on their own if that was their choice mad by their own free will?

If we think we know best for others, then should we be able to control more of their actions?

2007-09-17 02:39:17 · 11 answers · asked by Dr Jello 7 in Senior Citizens

My county is finally offering free bus riding for seniors starting January 2008. Unfortunately, I don't qualify yet. Age is at least 65.

2007-09-17 02:38:55 · 11 answers · asked by Anonymous in Senior Citizens

2007-09-17 02:36:30 · 25 answers · asked by Anonymous in Religion & Spirituality

2007-09-17 02:33:34 · 7 answers · asked by Anonymous in People with Disabilities

It seems to me that if someone believes a god could exist at all, then they have hundreds to choose from, and thousands, or hundreds of thousands of religions, sects, churches and cults to choose from. What are the chances that they just happen to pick the right one? They would have to be extraordinarily lucky to get everything right and avoid the vengeance of some other god, and an eternity of torture in some alternative afterlife. Maybe the 'right' god hasn't even been discovered yet, and the 'right' religion, sect, church or cult not yet invented, so they have no chance at all.

Surely anyone who believes that a god could possibly exist ought to be very worried indeed...

2007-09-17 02:33:29 · 33 answers · asked by Anonymous in Religion & Spirituality

Why was he SO brutal to Pharoe and HIS people? Why make Moses do all the middle-manning?


If people would just COMMUNICATE more...

2007-09-17 02:32:57 · 9 answers · asked by a kinder, gentler me 7 in Religion & Spirituality

has anyone ever experienced visits by evil spirits when you are asleep and you feel their weight or presence next to your bed..and when you wake up you are pretty sure they were there..this feels like ones spirit feels their presence..it is a scary feeling...how do you deal with this once and for all...christians preferred..it has been for years now it is back how to deal with this...

2007-09-17 02:31:01 · 18 answers · asked by judie 5 in Religion & Spirituality

Ugly Betty is the darling of the Hollywood awards scene these days. The story of an intelligent but plump clueless fashion victim making it big in the fashion industry. Isnt it hypocritical of Hollywood to celebrate the show when Hollywood itself is the epitome of skinny walking dead and Hollywood itself is an ad for anorexia?

2007-09-17 02:30:33 · 16 answers · asked by Anonymous in Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, and Transgender

I need to be sure about the grammar in the following phrases that I intend to use in a children's story :

Faces and expressions
Eyes and ability for observation
Noses, mouths, language, and words
Listen and comprehend =

Faciei et vultus
Oculi et conspectus
Nasi, oris, lingua, et verba
Exauditote et tenetote

I change shape = commuto forma

Bamboo shrink (imperative) = Bambusae decrescitote

People be transported (imperative)= Traducito populus

Thanks for any help.

2007-09-17 02:27:42 · 1 answers · asked by villafane55 2 in Languages

Where was God on 9/11? No one has been able to give me a good, BELIEVABLE answer in 6 years.

2007-09-17 02:26:12 · 28 answers · asked by Anonymous in Religion & Spirituality

2007-09-17 02:24:38 · 27 answers · asked by Anonymous in Religion & Spirituality

"Be the change you want to see in the world"
-Gandhi


"Love is patient and kind. Love is not jealous or boastful or proud or rude. Love does not demand its own way. Love is not irritable, and it keeps no record of when it has been wronged. It is never glad about injustice but rejoices whenever the truth wins out. Love never gives up, never loses faith, is always hopeful, and endures through every circumstance."
-Paul

Namaste

Peace and Love

2007-09-17 02:23:04 · 11 answers · asked by digilook 2 in Religion & Spirituality

are they a troll by default.

2007-09-17 02:22:41 · 11 answers · asked by Anonymous in Religion & Spirituality

Why can't it be a mix of both? Perhaps evolution is how the human mind can best comprehend God's creation?

2007-09-17 02:22:37 · 13 answers · asked by Mike Miguel 2 in Religion & Spirituality

....for a 6 year old little girl. Last year we used purple balloons and made her into a bunch of grapes. We need something just as creative for this year.

2007-09-17 02:20:27 · 5 answers · asked by uteva713 3 in Halloween

(A). How could Stephen go the Heaven immediately at Acts 7:56-60? (B). What about people who went to Hell for a short time (or had visions of it) and give graphic details of it?

2007-09-17 02:20:07 · 12 answers · asked by Gilligan 1 in Religion & Spirituality

2007-09-17 02:20:06 · 15 answers · asked by hapon_ata_ako 1 in Religion & Spirituality

just to stop there numbers getting out of control.

2007-09-17 02:19:33 · 14 answers · asked by Anonymous in Religion & Spirituality

how will be the name "KRAPESH" be written in russian???? any links or help.....

2007-09-17 02:19:19 · 4 answers · asked by power 2 in Languages

Namaste

Peace and Love

2007-09-17 02:18:42 · 11 answers · asked by digilook 2 in Religion & Spirituality

Hi,
I am getting married next year and would really like a Catholic wedding as I am from a Catholic family. The thing is, I live with my fiance so does this mean we can't have this kind of ceremony?

My mum has mentioned my wedding to her priest and he is very keen to organise things with us, but I am worried that I am doing something wrong and that he might actually come out and ask us if we are living/sleeping together, and that once we say yes, it means he won't let us get married in the church.

Does anyone know where we stand and how 'forbidden' this is? Thanks for your advice!

2007-09-17 02:16:59 · 13 answers · asked by Hotpink555 4 in Religion & Spirituality

when do i get paid, do i have to pay tax and health insurance. what about union fees.
then there's the credit cards and loans.
if i have a dispute can i ask for a tribunal.
can i appeal their decision.
will i lose my job if i cause a fuss.

i think the FSM has the answer, no blood, just tomatoe sauce, much nicer!

2007-09-17 02:16:53 · 7 answers · asked by Anonymous in Religion & Spirituality

(((HUGS)))

Namaste

Peace and Love

2007-09-17 02:16:15 · 12 answers · asked by digilook 2 in Religion & Spirituality

I bet you don't.

But since the McCanns case has been on the news for 4 months, mainly in Portugal and the United Kingdom, it ocurred to me to ask...

You may say anything you want (no matter how negative it is)...

2007-09-17 02:16:09 · 9 answers · asked by Anonymous in Other - Cultures & Groups