Society & Culture - 18 September 2007

Why do religions and society treat sex like it's a taboo subject if it's necessary in the continuation of life and one of the foundations of love?

What does the Bible say about sex and lust?

2007-09-18 06:57:28 · 23 answers · asked by Jason 4 in Religion & Spirituality

dated back to the year 1856 through 1866 and i can't find anybody to translate. it is a part of my famly history from my ancestors over a 100 years ago and i would like to know what they say any suggestions?

2007-09-18 06:56:13 · 6 answers · asked by LOVE4ME 2 in Languages

What historical events are recounted in 1 Samuel 13?

I keep re-reading but i cant figure out what the answer is? Someone please help!

2007-09-18 06:55:08 · 10 answers · asked by Anonymous in Religion & Spirituality

My fiancee' and my anniversary is tomorrow, we are going on a trip so we decided not to get nothing big for each other but I have no idea what to get him. I may be getting some Alabama football tickets but its not definite. He loves video games, anything sports, motorcycles....etc.

2007-09-18 06:51:43 · 3 answers · asked by Anonymous in Other - Holidays

I mean.. how do we know that there isn't more, or how do we know that 2 of those thing really are there? It could be 3 things walking by 2 things, but the 2 things didn't see the third. Or how do they know they are real?

Do I need to pray to find out? Cause he still hasn't got back to me about this. I think he is lost...

2007-09-18 06:47:54 · 10 answers · asked by Freq, Grandparent of Y!A 4 in Religion & Spirituality

Though I very strongly doubt prayers have any effect whatsoever, I know the people offering them mean well, so I just smile politely. You?

2007-09-18 06:46:44 · 41 answers · asked by Anonymous in Religion & Spirituality

What are the differences and similarities between the covenant made with Noah, Isreal and Abram with three scripture references......Bible is so hard for me i am trying so hard with this assignment

2007-09-18 06:46:06 · 9 answers · asked by I_Taste_Like_Candi 2 in Religion & Spirituality

If not, I submit this page as a place to begin.
http://www.malleusmaleficarum.org/part_I/mm01_09a.html
Don't worry, you won't have to read any further than the first few sentences, and it may answer some questions regarding why certain religions adhere to certain dogma.

2007-09-18 06:46:03 · 5 answers · asked by Samurai Jack 6 in Religion & Spirituality

im half filipino, half black, and i havnt ever met one other person in my life that is half asian half black. there mostly half white? does it really all have to do with race?

2007-09-18 06:43:48 · 23 answers · asked by Anonymous in Other - Cultures & Groups

If not, did he ever explain why he didn't?

2007-09-18 06:43:21 · 26 answers · asked by Jason 4 in Religion & Spirituality

...yet most fundamental Christians believe that baptism is not essential for salvation. Why was Christ then baptized considering we are all sinners? How can Christians justify this belief?

2007-09-18 06:43:20 · 18 answers · asked by fbjohn117 4 in Religion & Spirituality

2007-09-18 06:40:34 · 8 answers · asked by wondering 1 in Religion & Spirituality

2007-09-18 06:38:13 · 6 answers · asked by Anonymous in Religion & Spirituality

As a virtual society, where is this place headed? Will the different factions eventually tire of convincing each other? Or will the same questions be posted over and over again till I type a similar question 20 years from now?

2007-09-18 06:36:49 · 18 answers · asked by Anonymous in Religion & Spirituality

I know some of you will say, um because he didn't. But really the theory that "Jesus never exsisted." is realatively new. I first came across this claim about 6 years ago when I was 18. I have read various scholarrly essays and papers that claim he never exsisted.

Since 6 years ago the popularity of this claim seems to be rising. BTW, I know this has been a "claim" for a long time its popularity is more recent however.

So the reason? Because they realize if they admit that Jesus of Nazareth in fact exsisted, then the most logical and ratonal conclusion to the identity of Jesus is that He is the Son of God. Since they can not accept that they simply claim he did not exsist despite the evidence to the contrary.

The VAST majority of historical scholars believe that Jesus of Nazareth exsisted.

2007-09-18 06:35:26 · 28 answers · asked by Anonymous in Religion & Spirituality

I dont go out after 7 oclock because where i live there are a load of yobbos drinking alcohol,and I just dont feel safe.

2007-09-18 06:35:20 · 19 answers · asked by Anonymous in Other - Society & Culture

2007-09-18 06:35:04 · 27 answers · asked by Anonymous in Religion & Spirituality

As a psychotherapist, I know what the clinical definition of homosexuality is a person who is attracted sexually, emotionally to their own gender INSTEAD of the opposite gender.. They are put simply the polar OPPOSITE of heterosexual. Homosexuality, heterosexuality and bisexuality are sexual orientations that exist along a continum. They can usually manifest as early as pre-puberty ( I know MANY of us have met children and just KNEW) and is not a conscious CHOICE.

Homosexuality is not a BEHAVIOR just like heterosexuality is not a behavior. It is not the SEXUAL ACT that makes you gay or straight. There are homosexuals who are virgins but identify as gay. Now this is what vast majority of professionals in my field who rely on UNBIASED, objective research over the 70+ years on the subject know as facts.

However, I see repeatedly on R&S certain Christians expressing a view contrary to medical research. You describe homosexuality as a behavior, addiction or habit.

2007-09-18 06:33:53 · 15 answers · asked by pixie_pagan 4 in Religion & Spirituality

I know some people had near death experience, then how come nobody agrees on whats gonna happen after we die?? Everyone seems to have a different story.

2007-09-18 06:33:25 · 12 answers · asked by Lol L 1 in Religion & Spirituality

Trivia?

How many children did Adam and Eve have? What were their names?

What was the name of Abraham's SECOND wife?

When Jacob and Esau were in their mother's womb (they were twins), they kicked a lot and the mother asked why they fought so much inside her ( for that is what it felt like) what did God say about this?

2007-09-18 06:32:43 · 9 answers · asked by Mandolyn Monkey Munch 6 in Religion & Spirituality

Yeah, I didn't think so either. It’s an outlandish statement.

From just this morning, I can think of two particular questions that made that direct accusation. It's about as respectable as when Christians claim that all atheists secretly think God exists but just won't admit it.

Why must we project our own thoughts and beliefs on others? Is it that hard to accept someone coming from a different viewpoint, that we assume they must just be lying about what they believe?

2007-09-18 06:32:26 · 22 answers · asked by Anonymous in Religion & Spirituality

For isntance, could a priest choose that all his altar servers be girls 18-19 years old?

2007-09-18 06:32:09 · 4 answers · asked by Anonymous in Religion & Spirituality

and still go to Heaven, because you believe you're going to Heaven?

now, why does that sound ridiculous? but 'Born Again' clubs are very serious about it?

2007-09-18 06:31:43 · 27 answers · asked by Anonymous in Religion & Spirituality

2007-09-18 06:31:35 · 14 answers · asked by G 3 in Languages

what should I expect? Should I come in casual clothes, dress up, or what? Do they perform any certain religious acts (lighting a candle, praying, or what?)? If everyone comes from different spiritual backgrounds, what kind of teachings do they do? Thank you all for your help. And please don't respond if you have no knowledge of this. Thanks! *hugs*

2007-09-18 06:31:32 · 12 answers · asked by Y!A P0int5 Wh0r3 5 in Religion & Spirituality

2007-09-18 06:29:24 · 5 answers · asked by julie a 6 in Mythology & Folklore

Please answer only if you are an american muslim please. No rude remarks.

2007-09-18 06:27:51 · 10 answers · asked by Qt PIE 3 in Religion & Spirituality

It's not until puberty that we start liking the opposite sex. Doesn't that hint that sexual orientation is a biological condition and not a conscious choice?

2007-09-18 06:27:47 · 10 answers · asked by Anonymous in Religion & Spirituality

Hi, I've been to different chinese malls and restaurants in north america and asia.. most of the time they are not well maintained..its always dirty , filty and smelly. Is this a cultural thing?

2007-09-18 06:26:48 · 13 answers · asked by Feisling 3 in Other - Society & Culture

or is it just subconscious revealing itself?

2007-09-18 06:25:44 · 24 answers · asked by S 4 in Religion & Spirituality