Society & Culture - 23 September 2007

Mark 4:
10 When he (Jesus) was alone, the Twelve and the others around him asked him about the parables.
11 He told them, "The secret of the kingdom of God has been given to you. But to those on the outside everything is said in parables
12 so that,
" 'they may be ever seeing but never perceiving,
and ever hearing but never understanding;
otherwise they might turn and be forgiven!' "

- Thy kingdom come, thy will be done on Earth as it is in heaven. - (Matt 6:10)

2007-09-23 15:28:20 · 9 answers · asked by Chi Guy 5 in Religion & Spirituality

I was thinking about asking one of my friends at work about switching gifts until the day before christmas so our children wont get nosey about there gifts.

Do you think this is a good ideal as long as you trust your friend?

2007-09-23 15:26:03 · 3 answers · asked by Anonymous in Christmas

If all good people goto Heaven, why does the Bible say differently?

(1) Why does the Bible say David did not goto Heaven.
Acts 2:34 For David did not ascend to heaven

(2) Why does the Bible say no one has ever gone into Heaven except Jesus? (Obviously, this refers to those who died before Christ went to Heaven, not the ones select after the event of Pentecost 33 C.E)

John 3:13
13 No one has ever gone into heaven except the one who came from heaven—the Son of Man

(3) Why does the Bible say those in the Tombs will raise in that Hour?

John 5:28-29
28 "Do not marvel at this; for an hour is coming, in which all who are in the tombs will hear His voice,

29 and will come forth; those who did the good deeds to a resurrection of life, those who committed the evil deeds to a resurrection of judgment.

2007-09-23 15:25:55 · 13 answers · asked by VMO 4 in Religion & Spirituality

How is it happen? How is it related to civil war? What should we do to stop racism?

2007-09-23 15:25:25 · 16 answers · asked by *~$w33ty~* 3 in Other - Cultures & Groups

instead of just bringing their silverware from home. Matter of fact, why don't they just eat at home?

2007-09-23 15:24:44 · 5 answers · asked by I Wanna Know 3 in Etiquette

Christians, I know you've got lots of ideas about the Saints that don't matter. Show me just one that does! (your answer must include an explanation of why)

2007-09-23 15:24:07 · 23 answers · asked by Atom 4 in Religion & Spirituality

and dont bring crap like crocodiles. we all know a T Rex cant swim

2007-09-23 15:23:45 · 60 answers · asked by Anonymous in Religion & Spirituality

Please read my petition for a GSA at my high school and tell me any corrections I need to make. Please--I have to get off soon so I need to print.

Gay-Straight Alliance

By signing this document, I am agreeing that Blank High School should allow a Gay-Straight Alliance for its students. My signature is proof that I believe a Gay-Straight Alliance would be beneficial to this school by providing a safe environment for diverse students to discuss issues concerning their community and meet likeminded individuals as well as become more educated on facing discrimination.

Signing this document does not guarantee my membership but shows my support for a Blank High School Gay-Straight Alliance.

2007-09-23 15:23:20 · 14 answers · asked by [192882] 5 in Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, and Transgender

This place use to be fun, now it's just boring. What happened?

2007-09-23 15:23:18 · 18 answers · asked by Nanook~Maybe I need a longer Name?~ 6 in Religion & Spirituality

2007-09-23 15:22:27 · 8 answers · asked by anniethomas 1 in Religion & Spirituality

my friends are makeing spook alley and i wanted to know some stores where i could buy some cheap really scary thing to put there but not an online website, but u could link me to the store, but it has to be cheap please, also if u have some ideas for the spook alley tell me please and thank u.

2007-09-23 15:21:22 · 3 answers · asked by ((bOw ChIcKa WaH wAh)) 3 in Halloween

Ok so I am in the process of trying to procure a new bible. I have already eliminated all translations other than these two for various reasons. I would like to know peoples opinions on these two translations like pros and cons of each and which one they prefer and why?

2007-09-23 15:20:02 · 13 answers · asked by Anonymous in Religion & Spirituality

how would she know the difference between good and evil? did it not exist until she ate from the tree? was everything considered ok in the eyes of god. things such as murder, rape, incest, and slavery to name a few, were all these things considered allowable as long as eve did not eat from the tree of knowledge?

2007-09-23 15:19:39 · 12 answers · asked by just curious (A.A.A.A.) 5 in Religion & Spirituality

That's what the muslims believe. Like Andy Hamilton I'd rather have 72 experienced women. And what do muslim women get? 72 horny teenagers who shoot the load before they get it in? Not much point in that!

2007-09-23 15:18:32 · 25 answers · asked by Anonymous in Religion & Spirituality

plz pray to god my friend aint mad at me or something i did ! im not sure what i may have done but i think she might be mad at me..........again! but just to be safe pray for me! thx

2007-09-23 15:18:09 · 16 answers · asked by Preppygurl♥ 1 in Religion & Spirituality

2007-09-23 15:16:24 · 15 answers · asked by Zelda Hunter 7 in Senior Citizens

Tip: There was an earth and heaven age, dispensation of time, before this one.

2007-09-23 15:15:47 · 26 answers · asked by David G 6 in Religion & Spirituality

Thanks

2007-09-23 15:15:26 · 1 answers · asked by Anonymous in Other - Society & Culture

to be unhappy with certain aspects of my relifion, i would never change it and love god. Although there are days when I just think our religion says everything is wrong 'haram' and why is that? Why are womens like slaves to their men and why did the prophet muhammed marry a 6 year old girl? Why are so many things wrong and why are women not as equal as men? I am not wanting rude remarks or criticism please as this will only upset me but just neutral comments from anyone including muslims to help me think why am i thinking these things. I am also dating a catholic guy who is not religious and we dont even discuss his religion so its not beause of that.??

2007-09-23 15:14:42 · 23 answers · asked by Anonymous in Religion & Spirituality

I have heard few debates and i would like to hear a few opinions from fellow witches. For one, i believe that Wicca dates back to stone age whereas others believe it was in the 1900's, also i believe that there was no wiccan rede , that every one was just morally fixated to follow the goddesses rules without written word, whereas others believe the wiccan rede is a most essential tool . Opinions and answers much appreciated asap.

2007-09-23 15:14:41 · 12 answers · asked by windowz2dasoul 1 in Religion & Spirituality

2007-09-23 15:12:32 · 28 answers · asked by don_steele54 6 in Religion & Spirituality

What are your thoughts - anyone of any religion are welcome.

2007-09-23 15:11:08 · 30 answers · asked by Anonymous in Religion & Spirituality

or...
they fall in love with each other?

2007-09-23 15:10:51 · 3 answers · asked by lovejuicy565 2 in Languages

From and Atheist to a Believer or a Believer to an Atheist?

2007-09-23 15:09:24 · 18 answers · asked by Anonymous in Religion & Spirituality

If a rock hits you in the front of the head, you fall backwards, period unless you know some physics other than Newtons first law of motion. Did god use special anti-physics magic to push Goliath forward?

48 As the Philistine moved closer to attack him, David ran quickly toward the battle line to meet him. 49 Reaching into his bag and taking out a stone, he slung it and struck the Philistine on the forehead. The stone sank into his forehead, and he fell facedown on the ground.

2007-09-23 15:09:00 · 27 answers · asked by Gawdless Heathen 6 in Religion & Spirituality

2007-09-23 15:06:50 · 28 answers · asked by SuzieBox 3 in Mythology & Folklore

2007-09-23 15:05:12 · 10 answers · asked by U96 1 in Religion & Spirituality

It looks that way:

As Polar Ice Melts, Diseases Are Being Released; Seas Rise

Contains messages from Our Lord via Louise Tomkiel and John Leary warning that due to our sins, chastisements of disease, famine and flooding will be allowed to occur as a result of the melting of polar and glacial ice around the world. Following that, are a number of articles which indicate that (1) ancient bacteria are alive in the glacial ice, and thriving, (2) the melting of glacial ice and sea ice is increasing at an increasing rate, (3) scientists are unable accurately to estimate the effects of global warming and the rates of such melting, as they do not understand the multivariate causes, and (4) that ice is melting everywhere.

http://groups.yahoo.com/group/era-of-peace/message/368

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2007-09-23 15:05:03 · 1 answers · asked by The Cub 4 in Religion & Spirituality

What do you think this says about the nature of men and women today? Do you think this has psychological implications for why we sin and/or our behavior? Or am I reading too much in to it?

Please no rude answers.

2007-09-23 15:02:50 · 19 answers · asked by Anonymous in Religion & Spirituality

...or have Z in the word.

2007-09-23 15:02:43 · 13 answers · asked by westhillsgarage 2 in Languages