Society & Culture - 9 October 2007

I have defined most of you by your religion, given the nature of our communication. :o) I'm curious, what else should I know about you? The most defining thing about me is that I'm a writer.

2007-10-09 08:40:02 · 27 answers · asked by Linz ♥ VT 4 in Religion & Spirituality

2007-10-09 08:39:20 · 19 answers · asked by bellesnail 4 in Religion & Spirituality

Ok, I really hate the fact I am posting this question as I know you guys get quesitons like this all the time; so no drinking on me! However, I have to know. I know the big bang theory is the most widely believed to be fact as far as how we started, but what is your belief/scientific basis for how the big bang came to happen? I am not anti-evolution, but I cant see all of this starting without some sort of design. Thanks in advance.

2007-10-09 08:38:45 · 19 answers · asked by Loosid 6 in Religion & Spirituality

you can only have one of his powers, which one and why?

1- carpentry skills

2- healing powers

3- turning water into alcoholic beverages

4- able to walk on liquids

5- ressurect yourself (not if you die a natural death).

2007-10-09 08:38:11 · 13 answers · asked by Anonymous in Religion & Spirituality

ok so what are some bad things about being glamorous?

2007-10-09 08:37:14 · 8 answers · asked by hi ! (: 3 in Etiquette

"A vow is a deliberate and free promise made to God concerning a possible and better good which must be fulfilled by reason of the virtue of religion," A vow is an act of devotion in which the Christian dedicates himself to God or promises him some good work. By fulfilling his vows he renders to God what has been promised and consecrated to Him.

I have a problem. I want to take a vow of chastity in order to achieve purity of heart. but i can't let go of my human passions and sexual desires easily. I know when you make a vow, you bind yourself to your word, and god blesses you more for your efforts, and chastises you more for your sins against your vow.

But when I consider how vulnerable i am to my sexual fantasies, pervertedness, and how prevalent immorality and concupiscence is in society, the media etc, I am afraid. I like to break the rules sometimes and this is what i am afraid of. Yes i will have the saints to imitate in their zeal, but I know myself, and pray to hate sin.

2007-10-09 08:36:00 · 14 answers · asked by Anonymous in Religion & Spirituality

I was raised in science and in religion,as I have gotten older and opened my own eyes to things, I have yet seen proof of Religion of any kind. Science has shown proof of alot and as technology allows more things are becoming more clear.
The answer for science is proof, the answer for religion is faith.
How do you live your everyday life,giving so much to something that you have never been shown proof of,most of your so called proof is actually scientifically based. You have one thing to go by and that is the Bible that you say teaches you all that you need to know about your religion and your faith of your existence,how do you grow in your knowledge from reading the same text over and over. Thats why i think the Bible was meant for crowd control by its writers of the time. It spread throughout by divide and conquer in those days,now you have many religions and many gods, all saying theirs is the one.Prove It. Science for education,Religion for crowd control. My opinion--

2007-10-09 08:35:49 · 18 answers · asked by ? 3 in Religion & Spirituality

I'm fed up with the lack of understanding in this matter.
1) Pedophelia is not the problem in the Church. Sine 98% of these reported (yet unproven) cases took place with boys who were early teens, the real problem is homosexuality. So, we cannont solve the problem unless we know what the problem is. Its homosexuality, NOT pedophelia. (it is still bad, but it is not the same.)

2) You would never know about this because the media portrayed it wrongly. You see, the media PROMOTES homosexality as an alternative lifestyle, so they could not say that homosexality was the problem, lest they show themselves as the hypocrites they are. But, pedophelia was guarenteed to arouse anger, and since the media hates the Church, that is how they reported it.

3) However, on the topic of pedophilia: The highest rate of pedophilia crimes happen within families (step-fathers, uncles, etc.). So those who try to connect it with celibacy make a poor case.

2007-10-09 08:35:47 · 28 answers · asked by Anonymous in Religion & Spirituality

As some of you know, I only occationally visit this category, as a repreve to the viciousness of the political bunch.
I do not recall having seen much to bring smiles, smirks, laughter, etc.
i.e. Subject: Some ideas for retired husbands or how to prevent being dragged along on shopping trips.
(First, an introduction, by way of a letter to Mrs. XXXXXXX from a major mass marketer)
Dear Mrs. XXXXXXX,
Over the past 6 months, your husband, Mr. YYYY XXXXXXX , has been causing quite a commotion in our store. We cannot tolerate this type of behavior and have considered banning the entire family from shopping in any of our stores.
We have documented several incidences, three of our clerks are attending counseling, caused by your husbands activities. (ETC & ETC).
1. On June 3rd, moved a 'wet floor sign to the carpeted area.
2. On June 5th, took a jar of catchup, from the grocery dept, and made a trail, on the floor leading to the restrooms.
Anyone interested in my stories??

2007-10-09 08:34:17 · 15 answers · asked by Anonymous in Senior Citizens

2007-10-09 08:33:43 · 16 answers · asked by hottie 2 in Religion & Spirituality

I am creating wedding invitations and would like to know the appropriate way to convey this in Spanish.

2007-10-09 08:33:03 · 8 answers · asked by Angie A 1 in Languages

I'm just wondering what you thought of it if you did?

Not looking for any "I hate Mormons and think you're a cult" posts. We know....save it for somewhere else.

2007-10-09 08:31:54 · 9 answers · asked by Ender 6 in Religion & Spirituality

I was watching a commercial for one of those adopt a child programs and this question occurred to me. If this childs family is to poor to buy the kid a pair of shoes, then why are they still having more children. I personally wouldnt chance the possibility of bringing another kid into the world if i couldnt afford shoes, food, or a decent roof. How come this logic escapes poorer countries. I dont want to hear education, because even if i where completely in the dark and backwards in my education, i would still put these together and not have anymore kids.

2007-10-09 08:30:21 · 15 answers · asked by greg_lang2006 1 in Other - Society & Culture

2007-10-09 08:30:00 · 31 answers · asked by Anonymous in Religion & Spirituality

Suppose Jim is a saved born again Christian. Jim dies and goes to be with the Lord. Jim was generous in that he left behind his body's organs for donation to people who need them.

Jack is not saved, does not know God and has clearly rejected God's plan of salvation. Jack is in need of a heart transplant. Jim's heart is a perfect match. Jack get's Jim's heart.

Lets say that the rapture happens before the tribulation. Will the transplanted heart in Jack's body be raptured, or stay with Jack?

2007-10-09 08:29:50 · 15 answers · asked by Anonymous in Religion & Spirituality

I went to a h.school football game last weekend with my husband.I really enjoyed it until the 2 women sitting in front of me stood up,and i couldnt see the game! Everybody else only stood up when a touchdown was made by our team.The 2 women KNEW other ppl were behind them....they did not seem to care that we couldnt see around them.Is it just me,or was their behavior totally rude and inconsiderate?

2007-10-09 08:29:10 · 14 answers · asked by Anonymous in Etiquette

I'd put my money on whomever was financed by the Jews...

Anyone else going to see the movie with severe religious undertones, Elizabeth II?

ha ha Awww yeah!

2007-10-09 08:26:09 · 6 answers · asked by Anonymous in Religion & Spirituality

2007-10-09 08:26:00 · 10 answers · asked by Jacob P 1 in Mythology & Folklore

only on halloween though

2007-10-09 08:25:51 · 6 answers · asked by deboyzrback 1 in Halloween

This may sound weird, but it's been bugging me....

2007-10-09 08:24:27 · 9 answers · asked by Leonard S 1 in Other - Society & Culture

2007-10-09 08:24:10 · 5 answers · asked by The Answer 3 in Other - Society & Culture

Oh, she's 9 years old

2007-10-09 08:24:09 · 16 answers · asked by Deebrat 1 in Religion & Spirituality

i like to no

2007-10-09 08:23:52 · 24 answers · asked by batman 1 in Religion & Spirituality

Perhaps a bit of crucifixion. It gets you out in the open air.

2007-10-09 08:23:49 · 21 answers · asked by Anonymous in Community Service

Can you point to SPECIFIC verses in the Bible that would back up claims that these are the end times?

2007-10-09 08:23:47 · 17 answers · asked by hottie 2 in Religion & Spirituality

And don't EVEN say "wine".

I'll go with Irish Car Bombs, because you can only get those (at most places) in twos. In my mind, that's EXACTLY how ol' Jesus would roll.

2007-10-09 08:22:53 · 41 answers · asked by Brandon's been a dirty Hore 5 in Religion & Spirituality

This question was raised by the reply of a former question.

And I thought it could be interesting to pose it.

2007-10-09 08:19:39 · 2 answers · asked by Anonymous in Other - Society & Culture

I posted this in an answer and wondered what people would think:

A much easier way to solve both the welfare and illegal problems is to require proof of citizenship at the welfare counter.

Then, if legal non-citizen residents couldn't get on welfare without being naturalized (essentially having to prove themselves as productive workers), most people would have fewer problems with making legal residency easier for otherwise law-abiding immigrants

2007-10-09 08:19:15 · 6 answers · asked by Anonymous in Other - Society & Culture

and if you don't mind me asking, what religion are you...

2007-10-09 08:18:48 · 24 answers · asked by Anonymous in Religion & Spirituality

Are you a christian? If so then explain your testimony! What were you like before you you became a Christian? What are you like during?

2007-10-09 08:17:15 · 39 answers · asked by mabekah m 2 in Religion & Spirituality