Society & Culture - 19 September 2007

2007-09-19 07:42:34 · 30 answers · asked by Granny 6 in Senior Citizens

What if all those "Christians" that hurt you were in fact not true followers of Christ? The Jesus I know HATED those type of idiots.( Matt. 23) Again, it's been my pleasure to talk with you. I am truely sorry for all the religious idiots you have encountered in the past. I do not fight for religion, but for Christ and Him alone. Jesus, for me, is the only possible answer. There are answers to your questions, www.allaboutgod.com is a good place to start. Thanks again:) Keep learning!!!

2007-09-19 07:41:45 · 16 answers · asked by heismanu 2 in Religion & Spirituality

when we die, we will all face judgement and be sent to heaven or hell, according to the bible. i am curious if god will judge us by our differences in theology that we have placed our faith in. or will he solely judge by having faith in and accepting jesus? the differences between catholics and protestants and how they approach the faith are very different. Do you think one is more correct that the other? and if so will god judge the wrong one? or do our faith in our theologies mean little, while faith in christ is what is most important?

2007-09-19 07:41:27 · 13 answers · asked by Brian D 1 in Religion & Spirituality

Thanks for taking the time to read this. I have an odd question. My husband was in and out of the hospital for the last seven years, great amazing man. During his numerous stays we had a great priest stop by all the time. On hearing of my husbands death he called me with the usual courtesy calls. I asked him to attend my husband memorial as a guest, but yes he did do a little speech. My question is this, is it proper to ask a priest out to lunch? I know it would be awkward if it was just a regular guy, but is it proper to ask a priest out to lunch? Peace all

2007-09-19 07:41:19 · 14 answers · asked by lauren10901 1 in Etiquette

Mine:

A Pirate walks into a bar, with a steering wheel attached to his belt buckle.

The bartender takes one look at him and says "What the hell's with the steering wheel?"

The Pirate resonds, "YARGH! I know, It drives me nuts!"


GO!

2007-09-19 07:41:05 · 11 answers · asked by Anonymous in Religion & Spirituality

explain your reasons why.

2007-09-19 07:40:43 · 1 answers · asked by Anonymous in Religion & Spirituality

I grew up believing that there is one baptism for the forgiveness of sins. Meaning that once you are baptized no matter the age your sins will be cleansed easily as long as you seek forgiveness.

However there seems to be a group of people who believe that baptism is a religious right, or a leap of faith into their new religion (born again and such)

Leaving adult, baby baptism and quotes aside.

What does it mean to you? The right to have your sins washed away, a show of faith for your own religion or something totally different?

P.S.

I will not ridicule any honest answers, I’m just curious as to what you think it means. Everyone is welcome to answer.

2007-09-19 07:40:10 · 10 answers · asked by I'm Here 4 in Religion & Spirituality

Or paying for each of our own?

2007-09-19 07:38:38 · 15 answers · asked by Anonymous in Etiquette

if not, how come the Catholics are being accused of worshipping the Blessed Virgin Mary by repeating those exact words?

2007-09-19 07:38:00 · 16 answers · asked by Perceptive 5 in Religion & Spirituality

I notice with joy how OJ's friends exited the court proudly brandishing their Bibles. These obviously good christians, acting on the word of the lord, will, hopefully, not be persecuted. Jesus loves OJ OKAY?

2007-09-19 07:36:47 · 11 answers · asked by lab90210 3 in Religion & Spirituality

2007-09-19 07:34:17 · 24 answers · asked by Anonymous in Religion & Spirituality

2007-09-19 07:33:55 · 28 answers · asked by Anonymous in Religion & Spirituality

Even if you choose not to decide you will still have made a choice.

Choose this day - Who will you serve?

2007-09-19 07:33:26 · 25 answers · asked by A Voice 5 in Religion & Spirituality

What do I do? I completely disagree with everything they stand for. I love being Christian. I like knowing when I die I will be with God in heaven. What they believe is absolutely insane. It would be similar to trying to get me to believe heaven is Planet Cybertron, and I get to spend eternity chilling with the Autobots. Now my mom wants me to take a test that is designed to tell me all the things wrong with me. There is nothing wrong with me. It just sounds like a big scam anyways. I've done some research and the audits sound like a form of brain washing. I can't bring myself to believe I can buy my way to salvation.
My second problem is my younger brother has always had problems. He so far has had the benefit of psychiatrists, but will he no longer get that help?
I am just so angry about this because I feel helpless.
By the way, I don't know if this will help with your answers, but I am 16 and my brother is 14.
What can I do?????

2007-09-19 07:33:14 · 35 answers · asked by Anonymous in Religion & Spirituality

2007-09-19 07:33:03 · 22 answers · asked by Anonymous in Mythology & Folklore

sylvia browne talks about God as the mother god and father god. ok, i'm confused. she says there is no hell or demons and such. i'm not much of a christian. but if you're not a christian, they say you're going to "hell". she said that hell is on earth. but how would you explain the so called "possessions"???

2007-09-19 07:32:59 · 12 answers · asked by mystikal_phoenix88 1 in Religion & Spirituality

2007-09-19 07:32:18 · 36 answers · asked by Anonymous in Religion & Spirituality

2007-09-19 07:30:39 · 5 answers · asked by Anonymous in Religion & Spirituality

2007-09-19 07:29:53 · 12 answers · asked by Anonymous in Mythology & Folklore

A couple weekends ago we had a youth conference at my church. We had teenagers from all across Nebraska there.

Towards the beginning of the service they showed this "good idea/bad idea" video. It would be like "good idea, invite your friends to church- BAD idea, invite your friends to church by bribing them with beer" and there were people acting it out. then there were a few more good/bad idea thingies with people acting them all out

One said "Good idea- go to your school's FCA (fellowship of christian athletes) meeting. BAD idea- go to your school's GSA (gay straight alliance) meeting."

and the way they said it was just really rude and MAKING FUN of homosexuals and people who agree with homosexuals.

One girl walked out. I got really angry. THAT'S how we're showing Christ's love?! It wasn't very funny to me.

My youth pastor was gone last week, but tonight at church I'm going to give him a letter saying what I thought about it. CONTINUED IN DETAILS...

2007-09-19 07:28:16 · 21 answers · asked by jamie68117 3 in Religion & Spirituality

as in intimately? i just feel that i would never make in the straight for pay. am i failure?

2007-09-19 07:27:32 · 19 answers · asked by Anonymous in Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, and Transgender

the Bible said: "work for your salvation with fear and trembling", so where did those Bible-fundamentalists get the idea of 'Once saved, always saved'?.

2007-09-19 07:24:43 · 25 answers · asked by Perceptive 5 in Religion & Spirituality

2007-09-19 07:24:32 · 19 answers · asked by The Grand Inquisitor 4 in Religion & Spirituality

Does any one know any tips on remebering spanish

2007-09-19 07:24:04 · 8 answers · asked by Anonymous in Languages

My daughter is learning culinary arts at a high school career center. Her friend told me that my daughter said to her that they are going to do some wine tasting. Now, I know that the chef that is training them would never allow them to do anything illegal.

But, we are Mormon (which I think she told chef in the first week of school), and we don't drink alcohol. However, I know that, as a chef, she might be cooking with wines, at least in training.

One suggestion that I heard was that they taste but do not swallow. But, I don't know if even that is good or not.

And maybe I'm borrowing trouble. but, I just want some advice. Thanks.

And, please, no Mormon bashing!

2007-09-19 07:23:39 · 13 answers · asked by mormon_4_jesus 7 in Religion & Spirituality

http://seniorjournal.com/Odds.htm Stumbled onto this site, its pretty interesting. Examples of articles:

Spirits High at Irish Nursing Home that Provides a Pub

Lucky Senior, 92, Wins Multi-Million Jackpot - Twice

Most Seniors Who Qualify for Help With Heating Bill Don’t Enroll

My Favourite: Not a Happy Father’s Day in Spain: New Law Says Men Must Do Housework

Spanish men who refuse to lift a finger around the house are facing new legal sanctions. MPs in Spain have drawn up a marriage contract for use in civil ceremonies which obliges men to share household chores and the care of children and elderly family members.

Where are those emoticons? I need a roflmao emoticon right now darn it

2007-09-19 07:22:47 · 5 answers · asked by isotope2007 6 in Senior Citizens

2007-09-19 07:22:06 · 17 answers · asked by minshullj 3 in Religion & Spirituality

protestent catholic or latter day saint or not a christian

2007-09-19 07:18:01 · 3 answers · asked by Dude 3 in Religion & Spirituality

Should we be celebrating Judas' betrayal of Christ? What if Chist didn't die for our sins, would we all wind up going to Hell and not be forgiven?

I really don't understand....

2007-09-19 07:17:55 · 19 answers · asked by Jason 4 in Religion & Spirituality

Why do you SOME of you say negative things when a black women is out with a non-black man? I know it’s not all of US, but so many do. I just switched jobs because the company I was at, I had so many black women harassing me (me another black woman) because of whom I’m dating (a white man). I had to file sexual harassment charges on my own sista’s at work (one was fired and the other’s reprimanded) because one brought her male cousins up to the office to harass me, then threatened physical violence. What is this, I don’t get it. Please explain I know not all black women do this but when my man picks me up from work or even at school I get it (This is college a place of higher learning) and I’m getting harassed by people who are suppose to be learned. Someone please explain why as black women some of us abuse another sister for her choice of partner.

I know that NOT ALL black women do this I am questioning the ones that do and the one who my know why the ones that do, do!

2007-09-19 07:17:15 · 18 answers · asked by Anonymous in Other - Society & Culture