Society & Culture - 6 October 2007

DON'T worry too much about what you should say to people who are gay or lesbian. Just follow Jesus' advice when He said, "Do unto others as you would have them do unto you". Treat them like you would anyone else.

DON'T talk or think about gay and lesbian people as though they were all the same. There are gay and lesbian Republicans, Democrats, and others who don't vote at all, just like in the heterosexual population. A few gay people are "radical" while most others are as mainstream as apple pie. Some gays and lesbians are alike, others are not alike at all.

DO spend some time to talk to gay and lesbian people. Drop your fear of them. At first, a simple "hello, how are you" may be your goal. Afterwards, you may want to get to know more gay and lesbian people personally and invite them into your life and home.

2007-10-06 11:56:29 · 11 answers · asked by Purple 1 in Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, and Transgender

2007-10-06 11:56:21 · 21 answers · asked by Tristan Robert Due March 20 3 in Religion & Spirituality

Like inflatable things and yard stuff

2007-10-06 11:56:10 · 2 answers · asked by jthawk71@sbcglobal.net 3 in Christmas

did she have children with nike her husband

2007-10-06 11:54:49 · 8 answers · asked by Anonymous in Mythology & Folklore

It's the Garden State, even though I don't think the garden of eden was there, i know that Bruce Springsteen comes from there, so God, even though I can hardly see the beauty thru the smog, I just can't believe you didn't allow me to be from the holy land that is known as "New Jersey"?

2007-10-06 11:54:41 · 14 answers · asked by Anonymous in Religion & Spirituality

..to a focus on pleasing and glorifying God first ? is this a signal or indication that one is saved?

2007-10-06 11:53:03 · 6 answers · asked by Anonymous in Religion & Spirituality

I love scary stories, and I would love to read about some that are true. I am very bored, and would love a thrilling evening. Please tell me some! Thanks, and have a wonderful night!!

2007-10-06 11:52:34 · 9 answers · asked by Anonymous in Mythology & Folklore

I really am curios.

2007-10-06 11:51:38 · 32 answers · asked by sheyna 4 in Religion & Spirituality

2007-10-06 11:50:55 · 13 answers · asked by Soa's Fate~ 5 in Etiquette

hi

did people mourn J.C.'s death or were they passive? did some mourn and some not believe?

short answers please

2007-10-06 11:50:16 · 14 answers · asked by Mango 5 in Religion & Spirituality

for a human to discern the difference between the "Truth" and a "falsehood"?....... If so, what tool is necessary to be able to distinguish the difference between the two?

2007-10-06 11:49:16 · 13 answers · asked by WillRogerswannabe 7 in Religion & Spirituality

2007-10-06 11:48:02 · 14 answers · asked by beboo 2 in Mythology & Folklore

Why? Why not?

2007-10-06 11:46:21 · 32 answers · asked by Isthatso 5 in Religion & Spirituality

The Holy Spirit is God living inside of me, given to me by the Lord. Jesus said in John 14:26 "He will teach you all things". The "He" here isn't masculine nor feminine. I think because it is referenced as "He" people mistake it as a being. It is a spirit; a ghost. It is Jesus's ghost left for us.

2007-10-06 11:45:46 · 24 answers · asked by UwishUwereME 3 in Religion & Spirituality

2007-10-06 11:45:03 · 16 answers · asked by Anonymous in Religion & Spirituality

I was raised fairly religious, yet as I get older I find more non-mystical explanations for things in the world....for example, the belief in Karma, I came to realize that Karma is probably not some invisible force that comes back to haunt people, but that peoples own actions will eventually catch up to them.....I am finding more and more "secular" and non-religious explanations for everything and I am not even trying to....I am less of a "believer" now than I ever was....now I think "creation" is the silliest mythical story ever!
In a way I am torn on the inside, I want to believe in a God and believe in invisible forces beyond our control, just because it makes our purpose so much easier to grasp, when in reality I think our purpose is even more unknown...and I don't want to pretend to have the answers and live my life doubting everything......

My question is basically how do I find a balance in this, I am torn between my religious upbringing and my secular outlook on life?

2007-10-06 11:44:41 · 9 answers · asked by Clarence 2 in Religion & Spirituality

Are you:

Pacifist?

A believer in Augustine's Just War theory?

Something else?

I am interested in the numbers of people in each group.

2007-10-06 11:44:31 · 14 answers · asked by Serena 5 in Religion & Spirituality

2007-10-06 11:43:51 · 21 answers · asked by Pull My Finger 7 in Religion & Spirituality

I seem to have this pet peeve when it comes to the name Hester. To me, it sounds lovely! It IS lovely--just underrated! It means STAR! And everytime I hear people say they HATE the name Hester, I get pissed off! Really!

2007-10-06 11:41:26 · 8 answers · asked by Chichiri 1 in Etiquette

I think many of you would enjoy this.

http://www.fallwell.com/ignored%20verses.html











PS- I am a Baptist

2007-10-06 11:38:52 · 11 answers · asked by Purple 1 in Religion & Spirituality

Mine is, and always will be Christmas time! I love the feeling in the air(snow if you live in area where snow is possible). Its nice to see family that you do not see during the year. Kid's and the smiles on their faces!! Anyway, that is my take! What is yours??

2007-10-06 11:36:36 · 20 answers · asked by Anonymous in Christmas

I really think the super religious people are evil deep down. They go to church all the time to try to block out the evilness looming in thier hearts. Then they try to push it on others...seriously can't you just worship what you want to and leave everybody else alone?

2007-10-06 11:35:51 · 24 answers · asked by brandon 2 in Religion & Spirituality

2007-10-06 11:35:37 · 31 answers · asked by Purbasha 2 in Religion & Spirituality

I got mine at Christians Say So, University!
Since they expect us to know all things scientific, and everything about evolution!
Do you find knowing it all, about everything, as tiring as I do?
When do we reach tenure????

2007-10-06 11:35:28 · 24 answers · asked by evictus 3 in Religion & Spirituality

2007-10-06 11:32:07 · 15 answers · asked by Lord of Chaos 4 in Religion & Spirituality

Does anyone know who the current princess of bohemia is? a 14 year old girl in my school (in new jersey) says she is.

2007-10-06 11:29:59 · 6 answers · asked by laine 1 in Royalty

to the possible existence of fairies?

Tell me yout thoughts.

2007-10-06 11:29:58 · 5 answers · asked by SeeTheLight 7 in Religion & Spirituality

looked down on by other members? This is a serious question, so LDS members only answer, please. I have heard that the term "social Morman" is used disdainfully.

2007-10-06 11:29:24 · 9 answers · asked by Anonymous in Religion & Spirituality

I have read in YA numerous LDS haters that accuse our church for trying to cover up the MMM. I thought this was interesting. I didn't even know about it until my son studied it in 8th grade history.

http://www.lds.org/ldsnewsroom/v/index.jsp?vgnextoid=b36da6cf971f4110VgnVCM100000176f620aRCRD&vgnextchannel=9ae411154963d010VgnVCM1000004e94610aRCRD

2007-10-06 11:28:53 · 16 answers · asked by LDS Mom 6 in Religion & Spirituality

I had a muslim try to quote John chapter 8 where Jesus told the mob holding the adulterous woman that whoever is without sin was to throw the first stone. His argument was that because Jesus didn't throw any stone he deduced that Jesus therefore was sinful. Has anyone else been bothered by this guy ?

2007-10-06 11:26:35 · 16 answers · asked by Andy 3 in Religion & Spirituality