Society & Culture - 23 September 2007

I mean some stories are just to hard to belive, like Noah's Ark and the flood. Wouldn't the flood had left some geological evidence that it took event? For all you know it only took event on that area with those animals who habited there (which might have been all the animals of the world to them) and not only that but the other stories. Or maybe it's a guide to christian faith.

2007-09-23 21:20:22 · 27 answers · asked by Mariah 2 in Religion & Spirituality

2007-09-23 21:15:53 · 19 answers · asked by Anonymous in Religion & Spirituality

Summa Theologica Q II, The Existence of God, Article 1. Whether the Existence of God is Self-Evident? Please research and read the entire passage, including the "objections" up to excerpt listed below and beyond until the conclusion of Article 1.

"Therefore I say that this proposition, "God exists," of itself is self-evident, for the predicate is the same as the subject, because God is His own existence as will be hereafter shown. (Q. III, A. 4). Now because we do not know the essence of God, the propsition is not self-evident to us, but needs to be demonstrated by things that are more known to us, though less known in their nature---namely, by effects."

As regards any/all refutations: 1. Please read the article in its ENTIRETY. 2. Please, NO "straw man" arguments. 3. Please, NO "off the cuff"/ "shoot from the hip" reactions and/or ad hominem attacks against St. Thomas Aquinas. I look forward to your replies. P.S. Please remember: The world is observing your answers. :)

2007-09-23 21:14:44 · 16 answers · asked by Adviso 2 in Religion & Spirituality

Can nothing create something? If YES, please give scientific example. If NO, does this NOT prove the creator?

2007-09-23 21:11:57 · 20 answers · asked by Anonymous in Religion & Spirituality

2007-09-23 21:09:45 · 24 answers · asked by Robin A 1 in Religion & Spirituality

2007-09-23 21:06:31 · 17 answers · asked by Yvonne 4 in Senior Citizens

Jeremiah 10: 2-6

2 Thus says the LORD:


“ Do not learn the way of the Gentiles;
Do not be dismayed at the signs of heaven,
For the Gentiles are dismayed at them.
3 For the customs of the peoples are futile;
For one cuts a tree from the forest,
The work of the hands of the workman, with the ax.
4 They decorate it with silver and gold;
They fasten it with nails and hammers
So that it will not topple.
5 They are upright, like a palm tree,
And they cannot speak;
They must be carried,
Because they cannot go by themselves.
Do not be afraid of them,
For they cannot do evil,
Nor can they do any good.”

2007-09-23 21:04:31 · 17 answers · asked by Anonymous in Christmas

Social engineering through the media has, (almost single handedly,) assisted in successfully effecting changes of public opinion. Television programing has been specifically aimed at eliminating bias against the rights of women, gays and lesbians, blacks and other minorities, etc., and all have seen positive results.

Is it time for the media to engineer public opinion on the question of god-belief... and what shape should the message take? Should the media support or reject philosophies that support belief in Gods?

All opinions are requested:
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2007-09-23 21:01:35 · 6 answers · asked by Anonymous in Religion & Spirituality

Ok, this is why women sit at the BACK of the synagogue.

Eve had been deceived. ADAM...did the big sins. For instance, he did not TEACH eve the importance of the tree of knowledge of good and evil. Also, he chose to LIE to G-d instead of repent. G-d was looking for the first ever repentance of sin...but Adam said "that woman did it!"

So, women sit at the back because the men need the real repenting. The women's hearts are much more ready for G-d at any given time. Also in Judaism, men are given much more rules to keep them in line (wearing of tzitzit, kippah, being the preist of the home, Shabbat rules, etc)

Because men need them. G-d knows women do not need as many things to stay in line. Also, men's wandering eyes are better off with the women in the back.

See, sometimes what we see as "discrimination" is really just a big misunderstanding.

So many people say "oh....the poor women...not allowed up front"



Blessings and Shalom
David

2007-09-23 21:00:00 · 12 answers · asked by Anonymous in Religion & Spirituality

2007-09-23 20:58:16 · 28 answers · asked by ap_152 1 in Other - Cultures & Groups

Are there any other things that are considered unacceptable by some people that Jesus never mentioned?

Please see my other question. Jesus NEVER mentioned spousal abuse. So the excuse that "Jesus never mentioned it so it must be okay" should no longer be used.

If I make some people angry with this, I apologize. Please don't misinterpret what I'm saying. I am NOT equating homosexuality with spousal abuse, so please don't read that into this whole thing. I'm just making what I believe is a valid point, and wondering if there are other things Jesus failed to mention.

2007-09-23 20:55:26 · 15 answers · asked by The_Cricket: Thinking Pink! 7 in Religion & Spirituality

Italian to English?
Guys how can i translate this from Italian to english. Thanks....

1.) Estratto dell'atto di nascita completo di tutte le generalità, esclusa l'ipotesi di nascita in italia

2.) Certificato penale del paese di origine e degli eventuali paesi terzi di residenza relativi ai pecedenti penali

2007-09-23 20:53:45 · 2 answers · asked by Anonymous in Languages

If, as some claim, there is a God that loves us, then why does he/she/it allow such disasters to happen? Does this not show either A: That such an entity does not exist or B: If it does exist, it is not benign and is therefore undeserving of our worship?

2007-09-23 20:53:34 · 19 answers · asked by Paranormal I 3 in Religion & Spirituality

At the village shop this morning the following conversation:

"I think Mr. W. had the wrong newspaper delivered this morning"
"Telephone him and ask then"
"No - we are not allowed to do that"
"why?
"Because he might think that we are questioning his political leanings!"

Absolutely true!
Has the world gone mad?
If somebody rang me to ask if I had received the desired newspaper this morning - I don't know that the first thought that would cross my mind would be - "are these people trying to find out how I voted four years ago!"

A friend of mine asked the chap in the garden centre if a water feature that she had her eye on was very expensive. His reply was "I would rather not comment madam as my answer may offend your financial standing" ???

What in the name of all that is good and holy is going on?

PLEASE - I WILL NOT BE OFFENDED - JUST GIVE ME A STRAIGHT ANSWER!

Or if I am offended I shall walk out of your shop - and slam the door!

2007-09-23 20:50:55 · 10 answers · asked by Anonymous in Senior Citizens

Why can't he stop all this bodily pain? We read in the bible how he puts his hands on people and heals them then why doesn't he stop the pain that attacks my body and makes me feel suicidal? Please tell me because I cant find any reason to believe in him any more.

2007-09-23 20:44:40 · 29 answers · asked by Anonymous in Religion & Spirituality

I am not a native English. Could you correct the grammatical an d other errors in the page http://predictor.awardspace.com/predictor.php

2007-09-23 20:41:56 · 3 answers · asked by The Knowledge Server 1 in Languages

Any form of spousal abuse, and whether it was acceptable or not?

2007-09-23 20:39:52 · 10 answers · asked by The_Cricket: Thinking Pink! 7 in Religion & Spirituality

Let's say for example I steal something or I hit someone, and later I Repent for it. How can God do both; forgive me AND do justice for the person that was wronged ?

2007-09-23 20:34:53 · 17 answers · asked by B 4 in Religion & Spirituality

2007-09-23 20:34:35 · 16 answers · asked by Lurker 4 in Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, and Transgender

and I will write about the friendships here, the chatting, hugs, violations, avatar games, trolls, fights, religions bashing each other and all that. Prolly the title of the book will be -> Yahoo Lovers... online wannabes: Overcoming the drama. How's that? ;) Any title suggestion?

2007-09-23 20:34:29 · 9 answers · asked by Love Yahoo!!! wannabe a princess 3 in Religion & Spirituality

2007-09-23 20:34:12 · 2 answers · asked by seys 3 in Religion & Spirituality

Bible is clear. If you know ANYTHING about Rabbinical Order, you know that John the Baptist was born on Pesach. (Passover)

This can be figured out through the book of Jeremiah.

Elizabeth (John the Baptist's MOM) was 6 months along right after MARY (Jesus mom) got pregnant.

AND thats clear in Luke 1.

So, take Passover and ADD 6 months. There we have the FEAST of JOY, the feast of Tabernacles, aka SUKKOT. Next week. He is our JOY, born on the feast of commanded JOY.

Does this not make better sense than being born an a pagan holiday?

So.....are you going to ignore His real birthday and CONTINUE to keep the pagan day this year?

OR

Celebrate Sukkot?

2007-09-23 20:33:55 · 8 answers · asked by Anonymous in Religion & Spirituality

2007-09-23 20:32:07 · 14 answers · asked by Alex 2 in Other - Cultures & Groups

I'm not a Christian, I'm Hindu and in my religious background, Hindus are very tolerant and syncretic in their beliefs. I respect all religions (as long as you don't believe in human sacrifice, that I cannot do) but one thing that I've noticed is how so many people equate extremism with Christianity. Why?

Doesn't anyone notice the extremist Muslims out there, who take the term "jihad" way too far, when it's supposed to refer to an internal struggle, not actual war? Has anyone noticed that a few years ago, a Sikh father in Canada murdered his daughter for dating a non-Sikh man? Or perhaps even in Hinduism, where a friend of mine who stated she was not religious to her parents was forced against her will to go to a "special temple" and then drink who knows what to make her "well again"?

I'm trying to point out that religious extremism exists in all religious traditions, not just Christianity.

2007-09-23 20:28:47 · 9 answers · asked by Orchideye 3 in Religion & Spirituality

I am just find my way into wicca and am eager to learn more and was wondering if there were any gatherings near me that i could go to.

2007-09-23 20:27:06 · 2 answers · asked by Danni 1 in Religion & Spirituality

Does anyone know if class one drugs were a problem 2000years ago? Whoever wrote Revelations had one serious problem, you couldn`t make it up with straight thinking could you?

2007-09-23 20:26:34 · 7 answers · asked by Normms 3 in Religion & Spirituality

Please give me a reference from the NT that says homosexuality is a sin.

I ask this because I see so many christian answers that say "We aren't required to follow OT laws since jesus said so." Or "The OT laws are jew laws and don't pertain to christians."

2007-09-23 20:26:01 · 7 answers · asked by Anonymous in Religion & Spirituality

I have noticed that a lot of people here get really offended over questions that question religion. Religion is a belief, and if you following a relgion, then you are believing it at most. You didn't create it, and you weren't the one who died over it's existance.

So why be offended by the questions? I used to believe that pluto was a planet, but now science decided that it isn't a planet anymore. I am not upset of offended now. I am just accepting that what I used to believe in is not true.

So come on religious weirdos. There are answers outside of what you have been accustomed to follow.

2007-09-23 20:21:55 · 10 answers · asked by Anonymous in Religion & Spirituality

Peace Be With You,
Debra

2007-09-23 20:21:35 · 24 answers · asked by Debra M. Wishing Peace To All 7 in Religion & Spirituality

2007-09-23 20:19:48 · 13 answers · asked by Gawdless Heathen 6 in Religion & Spirituality