Society & Culture - 17 September 2007

2007-09-17 00:52:41 · 6 answers · asked by Anonymous in Religion & Spirituality

I mean, in reality all you have is the speculation written down in an ancient set of books written by people who had no way to prove what they were writing, and still have no way of proving today. If you can't prove it, there's no way to know that you aren't being misled.

When you talk about faith being the reason you know something is true, you are really just saying that you can't prove it, but you hope it is true. This is dangerous thinking, because if your well being is dependent on it, you really should have some proof that what you place your faith in is true. I know some of you like to think that your particular holy book contains the truth, but it really doesn't.

Think of it this way, would you allow someone to operate on your insides, knowing that the book they're using is two-thousand years old and does not contain any information that has been proven to be true? What if their patients died soon after, almost every time, because "it was just their time to go"?

2007-09-17 00:51:18 · 7 answers · asked by Anonymous in Religion & Spirituality

(False) Prophet, fisherman (for people / souls), roman legionnaire (like his father), baker (because it is said 'lord, give us our daily bread')... The man must've come by money one way or another, or did he raid lots of temples "ousting merchants" (and keep the loot for himself) ?

2007-09-17 00:46:30 · 29 answers · asked by Anonymous in Religion & Spirituality

I am not trying to preach here, I am always amazed as I read the commentaries each day in my devotion how clearly some things are stated and how often they answer questions on here like " do you believe in sin and what is it ?"
Ephesians 5:15-21 Message version biblegateway.com
There are many ways of abetting, or taking part in the sins of others; by commendation, counsel, consent, or concealment. And if we share with others in their sins, we must expect to share in their plagues.

2007-09-17 00:45:08 · 5 answers · asked by I Love Jesus 5 in Religion & Spirituality

There were no original Jews, there was maybe 1% Catholic no Islamics no other religions were represented, they were mostly Puritans,and Christians not welcomed in there own country. Im not puting down any ones faith but want see what people think of this
U S A

2007-09-17 00:44:10 · 20 answers · asked by the only 1 hobo 5 in Religion & Spirituality

I recently listened to a discussion about American English on British talk radio. The conclusion drawn was, that American English just doesn't have any humor. There are no funny American expressions, etc.

The only positive thing that could be said for it was the fact that it's very functional. Someone once said that American is a 'language that rolls up its sleeves, spits in its hands, and does its job'.

Now, I must say I tend to agree with this, but maybe you know of funny words and expressions that are American English.

Ten points for the best quantity/quality ratio!

2007-09-17 00:43:35 · 10 answers · asked by Anonymous in Languages

"la amargura no significa el odio de u que baja en amor, es el tener justo sabia y cuidado de modo que su corazn no sea utilizado y no sea roto en dos otra vez"

2007-09-17 00:42:27 · 3 answers · asked by jvryl 1 in Languages

There were no original Jews, there was maybe 1% Catholic no Islamics no other religions were represented, they were mostly Puritans,and Christians not welcomed in there own country. Im not puting down any ones faith but want see what people think of this

2007-09-17 00:41:42 · 20 answers · asked by the only 1 hobo 5 in Religion & Spirituality

beyond death.

2007-09-17 00:35:21 · 9 answers · asked by fatdadslim 6 in Religion & Spirituality

I have heard some Christians say that they believe in evolution, but they make an exception for humans. They believe that the Judeo-Christian God created people in their current form.

What our your beliefs?

2007-09-17 00:33:57 · 12 answers · asked by Anonymous in Religion & Spirituality

how would you respond?

2007-09-17 00:33:11 · 9 answers · asked by Pisces 6 in Religion & Spirituality

i am sincerely asking this question with no offense please. i find it difficult to have a religious debate with catholic people. most cant back up reasons they believe certain things that aren't bible based. i find some catholics i've talked with quite closed minded about even discussing things saying "thats just the way it is" and end the conversation. my question is: when you are young in catholic church classes, do they scare you in some sort of way as to think there is no salvation outside of that church no matter what you do?

2007-09-17 00:30:13 · 15 answers · asked by snowi 2 in Religion & Spirituality

Or does he put some things on a type of auto-pilot? How involved is God in everything?

2007-09-17 00:29:17 · 9 answers · asked by Anonymous in Religion & Spirituality

Hi. I have a question: Is there a difference between Orthodox Church in America and Romanian Orthodox Church and Orthodox Church of Jerusalem, etc ?
If I am orthodox can I pray to this churches ?

2007-09-17 00:28:51 · 2 answers · asked by Sam 1 in Religion & Spirituality

"Whether my maker is prepared for the great ordeal of meeting me is another matter".... Winston Churchill

2007-09-17 00:20:43 · 11 answers · asked by Cederiver 2 in Religion & Spirituality

2007-09-17 00:18:59 · 11 answers · asked by Henry S 1 in Religion & Spirituality

and treated you ghastly and now they are poor and slovenly and how do you treat them now when they are looking for a friend?

2007-09-17 00:14:32 · 5 answers · asked by jacquie 6 in Other - Society & Culture

" The difference between a fool, and an atheist is that a fool scoffs at things he doesn't know he doesn't understand, and an atheist scoffs at things he knows he doesn't understand"...Enis Involucrus

2007-09-17 00:14:13 · 24 answers · asked by Cederiver 2 in Religion & Spirituality

There's a male I'm acquainted to through work and this means that we sometimes meet to discuss issues concerning work. With time we have began talking casually a little bit. When I am near this male he is tough and well composed almost to the point of never laghing or smiling. But I've noticed that whenever we have to communicate via telephone he becomes very nervous that it affects his speech. He quite simply becomes a very different person from the one I know through face to face contact. What exactly is going on here/inside him/with him?

2007-09-17 00:09:15 · 8 answers · asked by Mrs. Midnightbully 4 in Other - Society & Culture

Do the jewish believe that without BLOOD you cannot have forgiveness?

A christian answered that Jesus came and his blood forgave us, we can be forgiven only trough blood?

WHYYYY??????? WHY DO YOU HAVE TO DESTROY A LIFE TO BE FORGIVEN? WHY IS BLOOD NECESSARY?
WHY CAN'T GOD FORGIVE FOR THE SAKE OF IT, BUT HAD TO SEND HIS SON TO BE KILLED ,MURDERED AND HIS SPECTACLE OF BLOOD WAS USED FOR FORGIVENSS?

2007-09-17 00:08:01 · 21 answers · asked by Anonymous in Religion & Spirituality

First of all i am black, im muslim,im 16 and im in the 10th grade i love jazz and underground hip hop..oh yeah im a dude to, might be confused by the name lol

well why do alot of my fellow brothers and sisters like to act the way they portray black folk in mainstream media?

does anyone else think its embarsing to see a brother sag his pants ?

do u think black on black crime is worser than the klan attacks ?

share your views

Peace

2007-09-17 00:06:29 · 2 answers · asked by Jay La Soul 3 in Other - Society & Culture

I have asked a few questions on here that I have had helpful answers too. So here is a big one. I live in Oakland County Michigan, the city of Pontaic. All my life I have wanted to reach out and help people and make a difference. I have done ton's of reasearch and have found that there aren't enough shelter's, orphanages, or hotlines that actually help people. At least not in my city or county. They all want payment and send the people they are "helping" to someone else. I believe that when someone comes to you for help, then you do whatever you can to help that person. I know people think that all homeless people are bad but I have found that not to be the case always. My question is .... I want to make an organization or a house for people that have been abused, raped, run away, homeless, sucidal, have a child they don't want, a place that parents who have had enough can bring their child and get help....ect. To really make a difference and help people. Non Profit

2007-09-17 00:02:46 · 7 answers · asked by southern comfort 2 in Community Service

Is this a plausable excuse when people are caught doing things they shouldn't? example, cheating... well I'm only human.

just wondering, I heard this song this morning from the 80's
I'm only human, flesh and blood...

2007-09-17 00:01:39 · 9 answers · asked by Fugitive Peices 5 in Religion & Spirituality

I think that such topics as pornography and Globalization would be of interest--please feel free to express any opinions you may have regarding these topics. If you don't express your opinions, others will EXPRESS THEM FOR YOU! Do you prefer economic imperialism or Islamization--or maybe you like others telling you what to do and how to think!

2007-09-17 00:00:11 · 14 answers · asked by Anonymous in Etiquette