Society & Culture - 18 September 2007

Both believers and not believers, how does that feel to you? Please state your... ummm.... aaa.... just tell me if you are religious or not, or atheist

2007-09-18 03:57:26 · 32 answers · asked by larissa 6 in Religion & Spirituality

and reperations for all the past death and persecution at their hands?
The bible clearly states thou shall not suffer a witch to live. Is that not hate speach?

2007-09-18 03:57:25 · 16 answers · asked by Anonymous in Religion & Spirituality

immunizations ,shots etc.

2007-09-18 03:51:38 · 8 answers · asked by nicole l 4 in Religion & Spirituality

He essentially said "here is the tree of knowledge. I have knowledge, you don't. oh, and, by the way, don't touch it."

2007-09-18 03:48:57 · 7 answers · asked by Brendan G 4 in Religion & Spirituality

Of Lazarus and the rich man? From Luke 16.19-31.

This is one of the most misinterpreted parables. What's your take on this one?

I would love to see what a non-believer gets from this, compared to what christians are "taught" about it.

2007-09-18 03:47:43 · 10 answers · asked by NXile 6 in Religion & Spirituality

If u died and went to heaven and stood before you was Jesus, how would you react to him, would you speak or be silent? what would you say if you did speak? This question is inspired by a song i heard but i cant rememebr the name.

Only genuine answers, any insults against mine and many other peoples faith will be reported? i do accept answers from athiest and non believers though if they are genunine and not malicious x

2007-09-18 03:47:15 · 23 answers · asked by Stitch 4 in Religion & Spirituality

If God (All glory and praise to His name) is Omniscient and is the source of all life, why would He give life to human whom are predestined to go to Hell, despite His advanced knowledge of all human fate and destiny? How do you understand God's for-ordinance to all things? Why did Job cry out and uttered these words:
"3 May the day of my birth perish,
and the night it was said, 'A boy is born!'
4 That day—may it turn to darkness;
may God above not care about it;
may no light shine upon it.
5 May darkness and deep shadow claim it once more;
may a cloud settle over it;
may blackness overwhelm its light.
5 That night—may thick darkness seize it;
………………………
20 "Why is light given to those in misery,
and life to the bitter of soul,
21 to those who long for death that does not come,
who search for it more than for hidden treasure,
Can you answer with sensible reasoning?

2007-09-18 03:47:15 · 9 answers · asked by lonelyspirit 5 in Religion & Spirituality

What are things we can say or do here in the US but can say or do it in other countries? Why?
Is there a way to say or do things that we do here in America that we can say or do in other countries without offending anyone?

2007-09-18 03:46:53 · 6 answers · asked by Anonymous in Other - Society & Culture

I have read a few questions here by gay guys here who are actually asking how to handle bully's? Are gay men afraid to stick up for thsemselves?

As a gay guy - I have always defended myself and have gotten into fights and so on. I'm not gonna let some dude push me around.

What's up with this? Am in in the minority of gay men who aren't "sissy"?

2007-09-18 03:46:53 · 17 answers · asked by Anonymous in Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, and Transgender

2007-09-18 03:46:24 · 25 answers · asked by NinjaPirate 2 in Religion & Spirituality

When i think about it , i was born and raised catholic , i've always gone with it but i've never really believed in anything. Do you think most people just believe in Religion for a false sense of secruity ?

2007-09-18 03:43:57 · 43 answers · asked by Anonymous in Religion & Spirituality

2007-09-18 03:43:48 · 12 answers · asked by iamnoone 7 in Religion & Spirituality

2007-09-18 03:43:44 · 9 answers · asked by Anonymous in Religion & Spirituality

I live in a apartment complex and my next door neighbors are smoking weed in a non smoking building. They just moved in and i am the type of person that doesn't like to ratt people out, but the smell finds it's way into my apartment and i have to set fans by the door .Its not good having family over and they said i should file a complaint with my landlord or call the cops. What would you do?

2007-09-18 03:43:24 · 5 answers · asked by Balrog 2 in Other - Society & Culture

2007-09-18 03:42:24 · 17 answers · asked by Anonymous in Religion & Spirituality

Such as crime, violence, drugs, divorce, etc.

2007-09-18 03:41:50 · 13 answers · asked by Sherry 1 in Religion & Spirituality

Jesus got upset when someone called HIM good. Jesus replied that do not ever call him good because only GOD is good.

How upset is he with those who WORSHIP him instead of GOD ?


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2007-09-18 03:41:03 · 16 answers · asked by Anonymous in Religion & Spirituality

...if your children decided to go against your firm belief system? How would you HONESTLY handle it? I know there are alot of tolerant people out there so be specific. Please don't leave it at, "I would just leave them alone and let them believe whatever they want to believe."

If it is a friend it might be a different case but this is flesh and blood so think about your answer.

I am just wondering.

2007-09-18 03:39:36 · 21 answers · asked by The 2 points guy 2 in Religion & Spirituality

http://news.yahoo.com/s/ap/20070918/ap_on_fe_st/odd_suing_god;_ylt=AsYJw0A2bT_gqhNHSQzCAZ.s0NUE

Does it continue to promote the delusion?

Does it point out how immoral Biblegod is/must be?

Is it just plain silly and a waste if time?

Your thoughts?

2007-09-18 03:38:53 · 15 answers · asked by Anonymous in Religion & Spirituality

I have dated a few white guys before, but in the back of my mind I really don't like you. I'm very racist toward white guys. I thought if I date one that would stop me from being racist toward them. Honestly, that only made things worse, because if he did anything wrong I would take it out on all of them... The relationships with white men at first would only be causal, because they are good in bed, and I wouldn't want nothing more. I have a deep hatred for them. My sister told me not to mention race when I come over her house, because her husband is white, and she don't want me to offensed him. I know I'm strange. Now I'm dating a hansome black guy. But, every time I see a white guy I just feel disgusted??

2007-09-18 03:38:52 · 18 answers · asked by fsdzn C 1 in Other - Cultures & Groups

I've always been against abortion but when I hear about cases where little girls as young as 9 get pregnant as a result of rape, it gets to be a serious dilemma in my mind.

Take a circumstance where the little girl may die if the pregnancy is continued. What if there comes this time when the parents of the little girl must choose between the life of either their daughter or their granddaughter? Which is the RIGHT choice? It seems like it is a choice left to us mortals.

2007-09-18 03:38:34 · 13 answers · asked by Thop ite 2 in Religion & Spirituality

Assume you're in a hurry as usual. You run into the grocery store, grab the few things you need, rush off to the express lane. Two people in front of you is a young woman buying basics like milk, bread, eggs, baby formula. She finds that she doesn't have enough money, turns red and starts to cry and get flustered. You're really in a hurry. What would you say or do? I'll tell you what I would do, later.

2007-09-18 03:38:16 · 16 answers · asked by Lady G 6 in Senior Citizens

some of you state that god has proved himself by the evidence of his creation.

doesn't that negate the need for faith, and ultimately prove god doesn't exist.

HITCH-HIKERS GUIDE TO THE GALAXY
Now it is such a bizarrely improbable coincidence that anything so mind-bogglingly useful [as the Babel fish] could have evolved purely by chance that some thinkers have chosen to see it as a final and clinching proof of the nonexistence of God.

The argument goes like this: "I refuse to prove that I exist," says God, "for proof denies faith, and without faith I am nothing."

"But," says Man, "The Babel fish is a dead giveaway, isn’t it? It could not have evolved by chance. It proves you exist, and so therefore, by your own arguments, you don’t. QED."

"Oh dear," says God, "I hadn’t thought of that," and promptly disappears in a puff of logic.

2007-09-18 03:36:26 · 10 answers · asked by Anonymous in Religion & Spirituality

2007-09-18 03:36:11 · 15 answers · asked by Anonymous in Religion & Spirituality

If Muslims can only eat and drink when the sun is down during Ramadan, what do Muslims in countries such as Greenland, Iceland and Norway do as the sun is up nearly 24 hours a day (at the moment=during Ramadan)?? Do they have to cram it all in about half an hour at 3 in the morning before the sun appears again?

2007-09-18 03:34:48 · 6 answers · asked by Eki TC 2 in Ramadan

Please note that many of you didn't answer the last question correctly; that is, I didn't ask if you agreed if there were ten commandments or not, or if they had any relevance. The question is assumed already; so, despite whether you believe or not, answer the question directly. In this case, I"m looking for a yes or no. Listen to your conscience and answer truthfully. Remember, it doesn't matter if you broke one yesterday and not today, if you have broken one just once at any time, you've broken them all (James 2:10, for whoever keeps the whole law and yet stumbles in one point, he has become guilty of all). While you are at it, answer this one to; will you go to heaven or hell, based on your answer? I thank you for sharing your thoughts with me. In the meantime, I'm working on the next question. God bless!!

2007-09-18 03:33:13 · 12 answers · asked by Anonymous in Religion & Spirituality

Despite the many varieties of plants and flowers that I truly enjoy, if I were one, I'd be a sunflower. Why - because physically I'm tall, always reaching for the sun, and continually providing fruit (food) for the (mental and spiritual) benefit of others. How about you?

2007-09-18 03:32:33 · 28 answers · asked by Lady G 6 in Senior Citizens

2007-09-18 03:32:14 · 8 answers · asked by Chelsea B 2 in Other - Society & Culture

throw a big party for everyone in town, give out pizzas and sodas and prizes and the only catch was you would have a choice to ask for some information or not?

let's compare answers with this question: http://ca.answers.yahoo.com/question/index;_ylt=AoTvad5WVYvJ1cZubDKcYpPlPhV.;_ylv=3?qid=20070918072441AA46aJj

2007-09-18 03:32:01 · 36 answers · asked by Anonymous in Religion & Spirituality

Ok, I would love to get some feedback on this one and please nothing negative. I was a religious studies major in college and studied the life of mohammad. Earlier in his life he sought refuge and learned from many of the Gnostic Christian acsetics that lived in Saudi Arabia at the time. Gnosticism was very much the norm in the area at the time so one could deduce that he learned from Gnostics and founded a religion. It was even said his wife was a Christian and many of his family members in the Qurash. What do you say?

2007-09-18 03:31:31 · 14 answers · asked by t2daking 1 in Religion & Spirituality