Society & Culture - 24 September 2007

2007-09-24 14:19:45 · 11 answers · asked by Rev.Michelle 6 in Religion & Spirituality

How would society be different without them?

2007-09-24 14:18:36 · 10 answers · asked by Sha 4 in Other - Society & Culture

If a person of a certain religion *cough* pastes this mindless drivel as an 'answer' to one of your questions:

http://answers.yahoo.com/question/index;_ylt=AprtPBt0D_.gfakliWDC1Vnsy6IX;_ylv=3?qid=20070924174731AAVle4o&show=7#profile-info-CyDDozPwaa

http://answers.yahoo.com/question/index;_ylt=Av9eNoCtiJduKOA_DVXBebjsy6IX;_ylv=3?qid=20070924175702AAE70JV&show=7#profile-info-1DFW3Vuraa

....would you consider blocking that person? Hopefully, once these spammers have been blocked by enough people, they'll get the message.

2007-09-24 14:18:35 · 18 answers · asked by /\v/\TARD 3 in Religion & Spirituality

Does anyone know where I could find the reconstituted tale of Adam & Lilith? Or the progression of Lilith in myths?

I lost my version, I can't find one online and I'm a bit far from the University's Library to get another copy.

2007-09-24 14:17:40 · 2 answers · asked by Anonymous in Religion & Spirituality

The God of the Old testament is the same as the New one. Only difference is in the OT God had to EXPLAIN how to be perfect wheras in the NT He was able to SHOW how to be perfect.

Ya, He was abit strict in the OT but that's because people are generally really stupid and didn't listen or care, and not much has changed, apparantly, which is why most of you still don't understand.

Sacrifices had to be made to show that the Jews seeked forgiveness and meant it. Christ (who was God) sacrificed Himself to show how much all the people of the world meant to Him and death is the ultimate test of faith. God needs us to die because it's in the afterlife where He can actually do something with us, in this life He has no control unless we allow Him to.

You all assume death is a horrible thing, when in actuality, it's possibly the best thing for us. We are supposed to value God more than our very lives, which is why we sacrifice them for Him to show our faith and dedication.

2007-09-24 14:16:59 · 26 answers · asked by NoneOfYourBusiness 1 in Religion & Spirituality

Instead of using some kind of holy public address system, he communicates by using some old man and a burning bush.
Instead of bringing his son back to heaven on a golden chariot, he props him up on the back of a pigeon.
Instead of whipping up a big jet-powered ark to get his kids out of Israel, he parts the water to let em' walk through;--and then he drowns all those suckers who were chasing them.
Maybe he lost the instruction manual for all those powers he's got.

2007-09-24 14:15:16 · 24 answers · asked by nand 2 in Religion & Spirituality

We as humans define our world by our beliefs and conceptions. If we believe the world if flat and the sun revolves around us, then it does, it will not matter what the truth is to us it will be as we believe. So if this is the case why then have we convinced ourselves that a fairy tale type (not mirror but type) love is impossible?

The fairy tales written down, not our modern sanitised children’s versions but originals, were based on the oral tradition of the previous generations, in effect on the legends of the generations that came before. All legends contain a grain of truth, at least one single fact that the legend is based on with the rest being an attempt to explain this fact. All creation myths are built on this, the fact - something exists, the legend - trying the explain why. All legends have some form of truth to them, a basic story line fleshed out with extraordinary things to make sure it is remembered. A fairy tale is based on a legend, in effect it is a legend.

So why then is it that we (or at least most) believe, if all legends have some truth and most fairy tales are legends, that it is impossible to have a fairy tale type love in reality? What is it about ourselves, as adults in this world, that makes us so cynical and jaded that we believe that it is impossible?

AND

Is there anyway to reverse this cynicism and ‘jading’?

Please explain your answers.

Thanks.

2007-09-24 14:12:23 · 10 answers · asked by Arthur N 4 in Mythology & Folklore

e.g. to be rude or to be a not very higienic person.

2007-09-24 14:09:52 · 8 answers · asked by chicabungee 1 in Other - Society & Culture

What question would you ask someone wanting into Heaven?

2007-09-24 14:09:20 · 27 answers · asked by Anonymous in Religion & Spirituality

hi everyone! i need help on some of the consequences of the catholic church and martin luther during the reformation in the 1500's. please help me! i know the causes of them, but i dont know what the consequences are. can somebody help me?!? i would appreciate it very much if you do!

2007-09-24 14:08:21 · 8 answers · asked by Anonymous in Religion & Spirituality

2007-09-24 14:06:11 · 5 answers · asked by retrocolor_clash 1 in Royalty

Is it because we atheists keep shooting questions at them and never receive a decent answer? The slowness of their reactions astonishes me. I love you all, I mean it, because I admire your persistence and sacrifice and self-doubt.
God would indeed be very proud of you all, if he existed.

2007-09-24 14:05:58 · 24 answers · asked by Anonymous in Religion & Spirituality

For me it's "be fruitful and multiply"

2007-09-24 14:05:45 · 22 answers · asked by fiddle_stick 1 in Religion & Spirituality

If so, why? If not, why?

2007-09-24 14:05:04 · 25 answers · asked by jenrulz13 4 in Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, and Transgender

the leaders of the group don't know. would you be offended or angry if someone did that to you? Do you think it is okay that I am involved? I have was not born into a religion and am looking into Christianity. What is your opinion?

2007-09-24 14:04:59 · 19 answers · asked by * 6 in Religion & Spirituality

My brother and I had a heated discussion about family members. He believes that hir family, his wife and son and himself should be his only concern. I feel family is your born into family and your married into family. What is the correct posision I should have? Thank-you.

2007-09-24 14:03:38 · 11 answers · asked by lange00000 1 in Religion & Spirituality

2007-09-24 14:03:11 · 20 answers · asked by speechiscruel 1 in Christmas

I'm feeling a little discouraged. As many of you may be aware, I've been trying to start a Gay-Straight Alliance at my school.

My school is very large with a decent sized LGBT community. I've taken the correct steps so far in creating the GSA and I have a lot of support from both the faculty and local LGBT organizations that I have contacted.

It's the students. I have a lot of support from them, but their are still a decent amount who are LGBT who are hesitant to be part of such an organization. They feel that it would make them more of a target and do more harm than good.

I disagree, I feel that we are already targets and by doing this we can stand together and support each other. We can also become more educated in dealing with discrimination and homophobia as well as make new friends.

Please share your support or offer ideas.

2007-09-24 14:02:40 · 10 answers · asked by [192882] 5 in Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, and Transgender

Aren't we Christians? We have faith in God. We accept that Jesus Christ is our Lord and Savior. So why don't you think we're saved?

2007-09-24 14:02:36 · 19 answers · asked by Catholicgal 2 in Religion & Spirituality

Can you tell me why the earliest copies of the Qur'an were burnt by Muslims? Were they hiding something?

http://answers.yahoo.com/question/index;_ylt=AmyrXHZgCAymDUslZikhDX3sy6IX;_ylv=3?qid=20070924172518AAqTIzt

2007-09-24 14:01:16 · 11 answers · asked by Anonymous in Religion & Spirituality

This guy I hardly even know at church who does flowers and decorations and weddings, likes to harrass me. He's called me a rich uptight bit&* when I was in church praying. One time I was looking at a picture of my boyfriend, and he comes up from beind and says who is that?? And leaves really fast before I could answer. He has even yelled right next to my ear in public gatherings. I have never spoken to this guy, or bothered him. What's his problem.

2007-09-24 14:01:07 · 9 answers · asked by DREENA 2 in Religion & Spirituality

King Tut was a relatively minor ruler from around 1,300BC, but there was some evidence of his existence before his tomb was found. Why isn't there anything for Solomon?

2007-09-24 14:00:45 · 12 answers · asked by Enigma®Ragnarökin' 7 in Religion & Spirituality

Ways or realistic ideas of preventing religious fundamentalism in the middle east, in america, in our churches, and our homes..

2007-09-24 14:00:24 · 10 answers · asked by Terance 2 in Religion & Spirituality

Over time I have read so many answers being given how some perceive God to be, now let me ask those who've perceived this a question: "Why do we have children?" Is it to love them? To guide them morally? When they do wrong do we punish them out of love? Do we ask for an apology when they wrong us? And do we forgive them when they do? Do you do the best YOU can to raise your children in this world of so much temptation and willing to lay down your life for them to prove it?
That is only a SMALL picture of what my "Father" (God Almighty) has done for ALL of us. So the next time someone wants to spit out bible verses about this or that, make sure you look at the WHOLE passage first and it's contents and if you still have anymore question, just let us know...
If you just don't believe in God, or you have other beliefs, fine, then maybe this question isn't for you. I just want the ones that believe that God is "merciless and uncaring to respond.
sorry, but I'm in a "vent" mood today...

2007-09-24 13:59:30 · 20 answers · asked by Anonymous in Religion & Spirituality

If I invented a time machine and went back to 7th century Arabia with modern weapons and was able to kill Mohammed and prevent Islam from ever coming into being and spreading, would the world be safer? Maybe European women wouldn't be getting gang-raped today by Arabs if their ideology didn't teach them it was ok.

2007-09-24 13:59:21 · 12 answers · asked by John J 1 in Religion & Spirituality

2007-09-24 13:58:07 · 28 answers · asked by Anonymous in Religion & Spirituality

2007-09-24 13:56:37 · 4 answers · asked by Anonymous in Religion & Spirituality

A customer at work came up to the counter and was staring at me for a few moments, then really quietly, he starts saying, "beautiful.... you're beautiful." It was a little bit creepy but I thanked him for the compliment. Then he starts saying stuff like "what's your name" and "can I take you out on a date sometime" and when I told him my age he still was like "come on, I'm harmless, let me take you out." I can't say I didn't find him attractive--I did--but I know better than to go out with someone who is that forward, not to mention 15 years older, yikes! I don't want to be reckless, but I don't want to turn him away either... He gave me his number... what's your advice on this situation? I'm afraid to get myself in a bad situation that will be hard to get out of. I know that men who tell women they're beautiful are probably not good to get involved with. But I can't help looking at his number and wanting to call. What would you do if you were me?

2007-09-24 13:56:35 · 13 answers · asked by Anonymous in Etiquette

church?

2007-09-24 13:56:00 · 15 answers · asked by Anonymous in Religion & Spirituality

Jesus loves you! Praying for the lost.

2007-09-24 13:55:56 · 23 answers · asked by ANGEL HORSE 3 in Religion & Spirituality