Society & Culture - 20 September 2007

In order to believe this text that you so often refer to and base your life on, you must have some kind of resolution to the many, many contradictions. I don't know all, but here are a few examples:

"The son shall not bear the iniquity of the father..." -- Ezekiel 18:20
"I the LORD thy God am a jealous God, visiting the iniquity of the fathers upon the children unto the third and fourth generation..." -- Exodus 20:5

"Honor thy father and thy mother..."-- Exodus 20:12
"If any man come to me, and hate not his father, and mother, and wife, and children, and brethren, and sisters, yea, and his own life also, he cannot be my disciple. " -- Luke 14:26

Exodus 20:13 "Thou shalt not kill."
Exodus 32:27 "Thus sayeth the Lord God of Israel, Put every man his sword by his side, . . . and slay every man his brother, . ."

Ephesians 2:8,9 "For by grace are ye saved through faith . . . not of works."
James 2:24 "Ye see then how that by works a man is justified, and not by faith only."

2007-09-20 22:50:10 · 16 answers · asked by Anonymous in Religion & Spirituality

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Did God know that Adam would sin before He created him?

When I read Old Testament, I feel God is the root cause of all sins....He couldn't overpower Satan who was/is suceeding in all what he wanted against God's purpose creating Man and Woman. You all know about Adam/Eve story.
God made Abram to sleep with his wife Sarai's maid Hager who gave birth a son. Lord named her son Ishmael and said "he will be donkey of a man; his hand will be against everyone and everyone's hand against him,....Genesis 16:12. Yes thats how Muslims came to world and become terrorist. I can quote a lot like this...like route cause of Idol worship etc.
He allowed lot of people to break The Ten Commandments which cleary shows that Satan had more power than God.
Jesus Christ supposed to be His only begotten Son tried His best to preach the people, but He was crucified which God couldn't stop. After Christ's crucification more sinners, terrorists and Idol worshippers have grown..
What do you say about this?

2007-09-20 22:46:11 · 17 answers · asked by Anonymous in Religion & Spirituality

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God does NOT send people to Hell for not accepting Jesus. They send THEMSELVES. Agree?

2007-09-20 22:41:41 · 3 answers · asked by Anonymous in Religion & Spirituality

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As an atheist I accept I might be wrong about God,can you religious ppl say the same?

I don't know for sure there is no god but I don't think there is.

2007-09-20 22:40:55 · 17 answers · asked by Anonymous in Religion & Spirituality

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Do you think Jesus believed he was the Son of God?

Or do you think that by saying he was the son of God he was showing us that he was like every other human because we all are the sons and daughters of God. Do you really believe that Jesus thought he was above the rest of us?

2007-09-20 22:35:31 · 29 answers · asked by Orphelia 6 in Religion & Spirituality

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In what branches of Christianity can you sell off your daughter to be married (see www.marryourdaughter.biz)?

http://www.marryourdaughter.biz

And what do you think of this practice?

2007-09-20 22:33:35 · 7 answers · asked by Ludichrist 1 in Religion & Spirituality

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MUSLIMS - What kind of foods do you have for iftaar / sehri?

just curious to find out what foods are consumed in different parts of the world for iftaar / sehri
can you please say which country you are from - thanks

2007-09-20 22:31:57 · 6 answers · asked by Anonymous in Religion & Spirituality

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In ASHOKA CHAKRA how many sticks are there, what it is indicate & where it is?

2007-09-20 22:30:59 · 8 answers · asked by Anonymous in Mythology & Folklore

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If you got promoted to the Position of one true God, what be the first thing you would do?

2007-09-20 22:30:05 · 11 answers · asked by Link strikes back 6 in Religion & Spirituality

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Muslims,are your parents Muslims and did they bring you up as a Muslim?

If so do you think if may affect what you believe?

2007-09-20 22:29:28 · 8 answers · asked by Anonymous in Religion & Spirituality

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Islam says Adam was 3 or 4 times the size of men now so are Christians confusing them w/ giant angel hybrids ?

2007-09-20 22:27:02 · 8 answers · asked by kloneme 3 in Religion & Spirituality

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Do you think that sometimes we are blessed and don't know it?

Read this and tell me if you are blessed and did not realize it.

Sometimes we find that God has blessed us with what everyone else is looking for and dreaming of. What do you think of this?

An American businessman, who was visiting the Philippines, was standing on the beach of a small country village about mid morning when a small “Pam” boat with just a father and 2 sons came in from fishing. Inside the nets of the small boat were several pounds of fresh fish.

The American complimented the Filipino on the quality of his fish and asked how long it took to catch them. The Filipino replied only a little while. The American then asked why he didn't stay out longer and catch more fish.

The Filipino said he had enough to support his family's immediate needs. The American then asked, but what do you do with the rest of your time?

The Filipino fisherman said, "I sleep late, fish a little, play with my children, take a nap, with my wife Maria we stroll into the village each evening where I sip Jazz (local cola) and play guitar with my friends and everyday we spend time with our Lord Jesus. I have a full and busy life, my friend.

The American scoffed, "I am a Harvard MBA and could help you. You should spend more time fishing and with the proceeds buy a bigger boat, with the proceeds from the bigger boat you could buy several boats, eventually you would have a fleet of fishing boats.

Instead of selling your catch to a middleman you would sell directly to the processor, eventually opening your own cannery. You would control the product, processing and distribution.

You would need to leave this small barangay and move to Cebu City, then Manila and eventually Los Angeles, California where you will run your expanding enterprise."

The Filipino fisherman asked, "But my friend, how long will this all take?" To which the American replied, "15-20 years."

"Then what would I do?” the fisherman asked.

The American laughed and said that's the best part. "When the time is right you would sell your company stock to the public ad become very rich, you would make millions."

"Millions my friend: then what?"

The American said, "Then you would retire. Move back here to the Philippines, to a small coastal barangay where you would sleep late, fish a little, spend time with God, play with your grand children, take a nap, stroll to the village in the evenings with your wife where you could sip Jazz and play your guitar with your friends."

The Filipino fisherman smiled as he turned and walked away toward a nice big, shade tree.

2007-09-20 22:26:07 · 13 answers · asked by Anonymous in Religion & Spirituality

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In view of the UKs apology for slavery,Can we expect an apology from all the nations who took slaves from UK.?

This incudes The Romans,The Moors,The Vikings,or even more recent times Germany and Japan.
or does it just show how bitter Black ppl are,after all they all now mostly have everything we have and sometimes more.PAX.

2007-09-20 22:22:23 · 15 answers · asked by Francis7 4 in Other - Cultures & Groups

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Why are middle-easterners so opressed even 6 years after 9/11?

it's like no one still has anything good to say about them.and people still generally avoid them.

2007-09-20 22:14:29 · 4 answers · asked by Anonymous in Other - Cultures & Groups

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which is correct; 'we shall recite the rosary' or 'we shall pray the rosary', and why?

2007-09-20 22:14:02 · 4 answers · asked by Raindrops Fallin on my head 2 in Religion & Spirituality

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Is God an Atheist in a manner of terms?

He clearly doesn't believe in a higher power, or that he was created. So is he an Atheist?

2007-09-20 22:12:43 · 19 answers · asked by Link strikes back 6 in Religion & Spirituality

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Ramadan fast today for me or no?

I have a sore throat and I am sneezing just a little today. Do you think I should fast today or no. I don't really have that big of a headache and I definitely can't eat any food (cuz of my throat)...However I just fear I may lack energy during the day...What do you think...Can I last for 15 hours?

Wa Salaam! Oh yeah, dont forget to take advantage of your Ramadan by reading Quran!

2007-09-20 22:10:08 · 5 answers · asked by mapleleaffan 1 in Ramadan

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What's the difference between bisexual and pansexual?

thanks for answers!

2007-09-20 22:04:10 · 22 answers · asked by Angel 3 in Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, and Transgender

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do you think Islam and Christianity are almost same?

1)they both beleive the Prophets and their names are alike too.the tales are also same.eg:Noah=Nuh.the ship and the big flood and the ark...Musa=Moses.the red sea being sliced...
2)Nuns wears outfits that really as same as Muslim women supposed to wear.
3)the Holy books.both have their own.
4)The Angel Gabrielle is referred as 'Jibrail' in Islam.
5)About Jesus being crucifixed and still alive.both believe that.
6)David and Goliath=Daud and Jalud.
7)they both believe that God created Adam and Eve(in Islam are called Adam(are-dump) and Hawa) as the first humans in the world.

2007-09-20 22:03:02 · 14 answers · asked by Anonymous in Religion & Spirituality

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What would happen if all babies from now were born female or they were all born male?

This is not a serious question. Just curious to know people's thoughts. Not interested in thoughts about sex either. Humourous ones are welcome.

2007-09-20 22:00:50 · 4 answers · asked by Anonymous in Other - Society & Culture

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What other city would a Manhattanite feel comfortable in?

Thinking of relocating for a couple of years for something different. Where would a native new yorker feel comfortable? USA only.

2007-09-20 21:51:24 · 6 answers · asked by thefinalresult 7 in Other - Society & Culture

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If we wanted to Scientifically study Deitys or a Deity would their definition need consolidation?

How can you prove something with no set definitions?

So please I need God "facts".

Also if you wanted to study Deitys from a Scientific view, what studys would you do?

2007-09-20 21:49:29 · 7 answers · asked by Link strikes back 6 in Religion & Spirituality

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Is it really illegal to kiss in public in India & if so, why?

2007-09-20 21:43:49 · 2 answers · asked by jan c 4 in Other - Society & Culture

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Why is Charlie short for Charles if they are both the same number of letters? and more funny questions:?

1.Why is it said that an alarm clock is going off when really its coming on?
2.Why do we say we're head over heels when we're happy? Isn't that the way we normally are?
3.Why do we sing "Rock a bye baby" to lull our little ones to sleep when the song is about putting your baby in a tree and letting the wind crash the cradle to the ground?
4.If you only have one eye...are you blinking or winking
5.Why is it called a "building" when it is already built?
6. What should one call a male ladybird?
7.In the song "Itsy Bitsy Teenie Weenie Yellow Polka Dot Bikini," which is yellow-the bikini or the polka dots?
8.Why do we say "heads up" when we actually duck?
9.If mars had earthquakes would they be called marsquakes?
10.Why is Charlie short for Charles if they are both the same number of letters?
11.Why is snow white and ice clear? Aren't they just different forms of water?
12.Why is bra singular and panties plural?
13.Why do we sing "Take Me Out to the Ball Game" when we are already there?
14.If the plural of tooth is "teeth," why isn't the plural of booth "beeth"?
15.Why are they called apartments, when they're all stuck together?
16.Why does your nose RUN and your feet SMELL?
17.If a word is misspelled in the dictionary, how would we ever know?
18.Shouldn't the opposite of shut up be shut down?

2007-09-20 21:42:36 · 7 answers · asked by Omar 1 in Languages

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Theists can you define your God in one Paragraph please?

Please can you give me a one paragraph description of you God, and the name of your religion?

2007-09-20 21:42:11 · 9 answers · asked by Link strikes back 6 in Religion & Spirituality