Society & Culture - 1 October 2007

God is my daddy and he lives inside of me
who is your creater?
and why is it so hard for you to give him your all?
you must belong somewhere

2007-10-01 19:57:25 · 5 answers · asked by doctor 3 in Religion & Spirituality

Christian churches follow caste system in the manner people stand for prayers
Muslims have castes and subcastes, dowry (meher) during their marriage ceremonies
Surdarjees too, balle , balle, have a caste system ji

Then Why blaming only Hindus?

2007-10-01 19:55:24 · 8 answers · asked by Robin A 1 in Religion & Spirituality

2007-10-01 19:54:27 · 14 answers · asked by Anonymous in Religion & Spirituality

is theology, despite its many mistakes, approaching some sort of truth? what is some evidence for this?

2007-10-01 19:51:00 · 8 answers · asked by vorenhutz 7 in Religion & Spirituality

Is there some point that this continued practice would be viewed as disrespectful or inappropriate by the Jewish culture and Jewish faith, considering I have no intentions of converting, and don't even keep to Noahide laws, let alone the Mosaic laws?

I certainly mean no disrespect. I rather find I enjoy the opportunity to immerse myself in the culture and ritual, even if I do not share the faith. I've not lied about my atheism with any of the people there, and I seem welcome, but I also know that sometimes people can be too polite for their own good, refusing to say, 'That offends me' even though it does.

Your thoughts?

2007-10-01 19:49:05 · 10 answers · asked by Anonymous in Religion & Spirituality

we need it there & everywhere! thanks

2007-10-01 19:48:05 · 26 answers · asked by Anonymous in Religion & Spirituality

Hello, I was just wondering if anyone knew where i could get a free psychic reading, or if anyone would want to do a reading for me. It would be greatly appreciated. And thank you in advance :]

2007-10-01 19:46:30 · 6 answers · asked by marleyanne 1 in Religion & Spirituality

And how did you come to that conclusion?

2007-10-01 19:45:05 · 24 answers · asked by fullofideas4u 4 in Religion & Spirituality

go to this site these end timers cult people are crazy! i live in lake city and its true these people watch you. what are your views about this????
http://www.rickross.com/groups/endtimes.html

2007-10-01 19:45:02 · 7 answers · asked by jim j 1 in Religion & Spirituality

2007-10-01 19:44:03 · 25 answers · asked by Orpheus Rising 5 in Religion & Spirituality

Can aanyone help me fond useful sources on the web for Prejudice againts The Holy Quraan?

2007-10-01 19:42:33 · 10 answers · asked by Anonymous in Religion & Spirituality

In this book it says I created the universe, which I must've. I know this because in this book which is true because I wrote it, it says that I created the universe.

My logic is infallible, no?

2007-10-01 19:39:32 · 9 answers · asked by asourapple100 4 in Religion & Spirituality

The righteous believe unto death. And this gives them power. Power enough to kill, murder and destroy and commit all sorts of atrocities. Yet there are so many different religions that disagree with one another. This leads to conflict, violence and war.
It seems to me that it is not belief in God that is the problem. It is when that belief becomes a system and that system becomes an institution; that is when the problems begin. So individual faith is not wrong. But is religion itself poison? Should we as a human race abandon the old ways of institutionalized religion and instead rely on our own beliefs? Aren't we smart enough and wise enough to hear God's words in our own hearts without someone telling us what to do?

2007-10-01 19:37:12 · 25 answers · asked by Starmark 4 in Religion & Spirituality

Some feel that the longer a person stays in prison, the more it costs the state=our tax dollars. My question is: If prison sentences were to be cut a little shorter (meaning fewer inmates in prison and decreasing the need for more money) BUT CASTRATION was part of the punishment, would the crime rate drop? The fact that castration is part of the punishment would need to be known by the public. On crimes like auto theft/grand theft, would the crime rate drop if part of the punishment included the amputation of some fingers? I realize this sounds a little barbaric but would (especially castration) work? I think this procedure may have been used a long time ago... What are your religious & non-religious, feelings on this?

2007-10-01 19:29:04 · 23 answers · asked by Anonymous in Religion & Spirituality

Religion a load of crap. First, there's no real, obvious, easy to find evidence of any religions validity. Second, Religion's full of a bunch of ignorant people who don't even know what they believe in - And trust me, all religions have these guys.
Why would a true God have his religion filled with a bunch of idiots? I think he wouldn't.

2007-10-01 19:28:02 · 17 answers · asked by Anonymous in Religion & Spirituality

I was just reading through the website "the religion of peace" when I found the claim that there has been 9642 terror attacks since 911. Ever since I was a little kid, Ive heard about Islamic terror, but this post 911 number seemed high. However, the website went on to document them all.
http://www.thereligionofpeace.com/

So how do you rationalize this as just an insignificant minority, no different than any other religious extremist. If it was true that other religions also had these type of "extremists", there wouldnt be a safe spot on earth. Our lives would be a constant buzz of terror bombs.

2007-10-01 19:27:49 · 15 answers · asked by Anonymous in Religion & Spirituality

The Gospel of John tells us that the napkin, which was placed over the face of Jesus, was not just thrown aside like the grave clothes. The Bible takes an entire verse to tell us that the napkin was neatly folded, and was placed at the head of that stony coffin. Is that important? You’d better believe it! Is that significant? Absolutely! Is it really significant? Yes!

In order to understand the significance of the folded napkin, you have to understand a little bit about Hebrew tradition of that day. The folded napkin had to do w/ the Master and Servant, and every Jewish boy knew this tradition. When the servant set the dinner table for the master, he made sure that it was exactly the way the master wanted it. The table was furnished perfectly, and then the servant would wait, just out of sight, until the master had finished eating, and the servant would not dare touch that table, until the master was finished.

Now if the master were done eating, he would rise from the table, wipe his fingers, his mouth, and clean his beard, and would wad up that napkin and toss it onto the table. The servant would then know to clear the table. For in those days, the wadded napkin meant, “I’m done”. But if the master got up from the table, and folded his napkin, and laid it aside his plate, the servant would not dare touch the table, because the servant knew that the folded napkin meant, “I’m not finished yet.” The folded napkin meant, “I’m coming back!”

2007-10-01 19:24:07 · 18 answers · asked by Spoken4 5 in Religion & Spirituality

2007-10-01 19:23:45 · 6 answers · asked by Socratic Pig 3 in Religion & Spirituality

Christian God - first commandment states -" Have no other gods Before me."

Does this mean you can worship a pantheon of gods, as long as the Christian god is placed first, and in highest regards?

How do you interpret this commandment in any other way?

The bible, does not as far as I can find Condem Witchcraft or sorcery. It does tell the faithful to avoid those who use it, and to be wary of it. But as far as I am able to find does not specifically declare it a sin.

Could the case then be made that Saints, / holy people in the bible used "witchcraft" and sorcery to do the "miracles" they have atributed to them?

What is the back story on the demon known as Legion? I know that the demon possesed someone and was drivien out, but where did it come from. Where did Demons come from, as the bible is rather specific that Fallen Angels are not Demons, other than Lucifer somewhat becoming satan.

2007-10-01 19:15:33 · 8 answers · asked by Tom 3 in Religion & Spirituality

You know what I mean. That specific way some gay men talk. And don't try to tell me they don't. They do. I went camping at Fifes in Guerneville CA. It was all gay men. Well, like three lesbians. Otherwise... Some of them did talk like that. Too many, I'd say. So did my roommate's friend "Sparkles".

My mother and her boyfriend spoke like that on occasion, calling things "fabulous". Before fifes, I always got mad at them because I found it stereotypey badness. Once I actually heard it en masse, though... it was a bit more difficult.

I find it irritating.

I know this question has been asked before, but I wasn't satisfied with the answers.

2007-10-01 19:10:23 · 11 answers · asked by Blearg 5 in Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, and Transgender

2007-10-01 19:08:54 · 14 answers · asked by Anonymous in Other - Society & Culture

Just wanna see witch one is more popular.

2007-10-01 19:07:36 · 12 answers · asked by Volim1 2 in Languages

I was taught at school that this means: turn so the enemy can hit you again, for he will be judged.

I also saw heard someone say that how turning the other cheek meant something different in Middle-Eastern culture. I think it was showing your enemy your superiority to them, for they have sinned and you have not.

Please tell me the real definition of turning the other cheek.

2007-10-01 19:06:06 · 12 answers · asked by Moonlit Hemlock 3 in Religion & Spirituality

maybe he wanted to nail his son on a cross? Here is a God who can do all things, can he not make us perfect to get in to heaven, why? maybe he is not strong enought to make us holy and righteous as him? Maybe you do not pray for his perfection in rigthessness ?do you think God is to weak to make someone like him? or did he want to put Jesus on a cross? murder maybe?
maybe he lied to us and really hates his son? here is the great seeker for 6 yrs praying all the time for holiness and perfection in his heart, and the christians most all say he desired his son on a cross and no one can become perfect....maybe you do not ask? In time we will see? whos right the christians who say God can not do all things and crusified his son for us, or the great seeker who says God sacraficed his son because the Christians never found the way to holiness to get into heaven. But look for someone to die for them.

2007-10-01 19:04:33 · 16 answers · asked by Anonymous in Religion & Spirituality

Universe is combined with order and disorder.

We can predict how its gonna move. but only very poorly.

Someday the sun will be cold.

no humans can survive.Earthquakes and storms have killed so many humans.

If god created humans , he must love them.

But his universe seems so cruel and indifferent to us.

I want to know why.

2007-10-01 19:00:40 · 15 answers · asked by Anonymous in Religion & Spirituality

that like danced with their hands at their sides and liked moved them up and down and and like slim bodies and like a skin tight dress and what were they called.......

2007-10-01 18:59:48 · 3 answers · asked by Anonymous in Other - Society & Culture

i need to buy a tutu
but i cant buy it online
and so far none of the halloween shops i have been to have it
so
what thrieft shops in hollywood should i go to, so that i can find a few?

please answer<3
thank you

2007-10-01 18:59:18 · 3 answers · asked by nononono 2 in Halloween

I know that there are different standards of what is acceptable for different cultures and religious beliefs. For example, the way I was raised, one pretty much suppresses outward show of emotion. I know other cultures that expect and encourage an outward show and there are religious beliefs that tie in with this as well.

What are your views on dealing with grief, how do your beliefs affect this, and do you feel any positives from the way you deal with grief?

2007-10-01 18:58:43 · 12 answers · asked by Jack B, goodbye, Yahoo! 6 in Religion & Spirituality

Was Saul really that much worse than David? Isn't God's spirit what made David a great king? Saul had that too... so why did Saul fail?

2007-10-01 18:58:23 · 12 answers · asked by Anonymous in Religion & Spirituality

comform to modern mores?

I ask because it seem that many so-called Christians seem to think that it is okay to corrupt scripture if it makes them feel good about their immorality...

Should we do that?

Is that appropriate?

2007-10-01 18:58:04 · 9 answers · asked by Adyghe Ha'Yapheh-Phiyah 6 in Religion & Spirituality