Society & Culture - 9 October 2007

what a profoundly stupid woman this is.....

2007-10-09 05:00:49 · 15 answers · asked by Anonymous in Religion & Spirituality

It doesn't say anywhere in the bible "Thou shalt not celebrate Holloween." However, it does say that we shall not participate in anything wicked. Is it okay for the church to throw a party for our children on Holloween? This is an open question and I would like to hear from any non-christians as well. However, I used to be wiccan and I know about the history of all of our holidays.

Thanks for your answers!!!

2007-10-09 04:59:00 · 19 answers · asked by Anonymous in Religion & Spirituality

The Nicene Creed is accepted by the Catholic, Eastern Orthodox, Assyrian, Anglican, Lutheran, Reformed churches, Methodists, and most other Protestants. http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Nicene_creed

It is NOT accepted by Jehovah Witnesses, Mormons, Christian Science, Scientology, Unitarian Universalist, et.
And this is why some Christians call these others cults.
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Yet, SOME Protestants in here are quick to state that NO Catholics are true Christians.
Their basis: because, they say, salvation is by GRACE alone...and Catholicism does not teach this.

So almost all of the laity in the Catholic Church believes that their works merit salvation.

However, if salvation IS by grace alone, then do you exclude these Catholics who have been poorly taught by the Catholic Magisterium because they don’t have good theology?

Does that mean salvation is by grace AND good theology?
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2007-10-09 04:57:38 · 23 answers · asked by yachadhoo 6 in Religion & Spirituality

Here's what I'd like every single JW to ask themselves--

WHERE IS THE BIBLICAL PRECEDENT HAT GOD USED AN HUMAN ORGANIZATION TO BE GOD'S SPOKESPERSON?

Where? Where? Where?

Organizations were NOT USED! Individual prophets of God--were used. Show me ONE PLACE in scripture that has more than one prophet--a GROUP of prophets was ALWAYS FALSE!!! Look at your scriptures!!!!

2007-10-09 04:57:06 · 17 answers · asked by steinbeck11 6 in Religion & Spirituality

The carnal man automatically loves the world, and defends it, and will not let go of it - and almost no one sees it for what it is. So the love of this world is the reason that most people who tell themselves they want to separate from the world will not succeed. They cannot leave what they say they hate, because they really love what they say they hate. They will merely redefine what they mean when they say "world".

Many people deify the devil and blame him for everything bad that happens to them. Well, I can assure you that the devil need not have anything to do with most professing Christians, they are doing fine damaging OR even damning themselves. The World (over which the devil reigns as the Prince of this World) and its deceptions, dainties, comforts, business, concerns, etc., is plenty enough to damn the souls of almost every man who will ever live.

You cannot rename something as ‘christian’ and do the same things as the world. Well, you CAN, but the only one that fools is you.

2007-10-09 04:55:56 · 17 answers · asked by Notfooled 4 in Religion & Spirituality

to pay for the need of another cemetery right in front of the other one?

2007-10-09 04:55:31 · 15 answers · asked by Tazbunny 2 in Religion & Spirituality

If a man is born on island with other people on it, lived a long life, learned to farm, love, create, destroy and rebuild. But never was taught the word of God, no image, no praying, no worship, no book. Just the Sun, rises everyday and the night that follows, thats all he knows, when he dies does he go to Heaven/Hell.

2007-10-09 04:55:17 · 14 answers · asked by evolmyfaith 1 in Religion & Spirituality

I need educating on Creation, please explain it to me but do not make any references to Evolution because I don't understand it.

2007-10-09 04:54:35 · 11 answers · asked by Link strikes back 6 in Religion & Spirituality

I have a cousin who is 9 y.o. and extremely religious. He insists on having a cross above his bed, prays all the time, and is very into church. His family is Catholic and they go to church most Sundays, but they aren't particularly devout. What has caused my one cousin (and not his 3 other siblings) to be so religious?

He also refuses to sleep alone, which makes me wonder if he didn't have some night terror or other experience that he interpreted as a "demon." Even aside from that, what happened to my cousin? Why is he so religious?

I would enjoy answers from all perspectives.

2007-10-09 04:54:29 · 6 answers · asked by Anonymous in Religion & Spirituality

2007-10-09 04:52:28 · 9 answers · asked by remy 5 in Religion & Spirituality

and killed some too. What do you think about him?

2007-10-09 04:52:11 · 22 answers · asked by Anonymous in Religion & Spirituality

I heard this line, "harm none do what thou wilt." and you can do what you want as long as nobody gets hurt. But is there an exception to this law? Like, retaliation, punishment, justice, or to defend yourself?

- The kids in your english class, points at you and calls you a freak, even when you tell them to stop, they say what you gunna do cast a spell on me(Yes I will, to shut you up.) Hey, did you know this girl eats goats. They videotaped me when the subs in the bathroom. They spilled coke on me, I got into a fight with this kid who wont leave me alone. They even promised to send the video to myspace. They did. I was crying and at the same time pretty pissed off, I really want something bad to happen to them, to get sick/die. To punish them.

"Yea yea yea, i know your gunna say go talk to your teachers what's going on. I would do that, if schools are doing their jobs. It'd happened under they nose, and they not gunna do any thing.

My point is can I at least punish them?

2007-10-09 04:51:59 · 12 answers · asked by Anonymous in Religion & Spirituality

That we can go back to a certain point in our lives and have a second chance to redo somethings that we messed up in the past? I am not talking about lost love. I am talking about major life decisions. Career, Children, education, etc...

2007-10-09 04:51:32 · 15 answers · asked by witchywish 2 in Mythology & Folklore

A friend of mine hosted a get-together yesterday, but forgot it was Canadian Thanksgiving. We still had a decent turn-out because half the guests did dinner on Sunday and the other half were Jewish and didn't celebrate. It never occured to me that Thanksgiving was religious (I think Halloween is MORE religious than Thanksgiving.) It doesn't make sense to say that it is supposed to be a multi-generational Canadian thing (i.e. British or French stock) because Chinese restaurants in the Toronto area (and I suppose Vancouver area too) will make turkey to order, complete with Chinese stuffing (sticky rice w/ mushrooms) Do some believe it is religious, even though it isn't?

2007-10-09 04:50:52 · 25 answers · asked by alumnagirl 2 in Thanksgiving

2007-10-09 04:49:59 · 32 answers · asked by Anonymous in Religion & Spirituality

curious as to your reasoning for not believing jesus as the messiah?

is there references that make you come to this conclusion?

2007-10-09 04:48:38 · 15 answers · asked by Chippy v1.0.0.3b 6 in Religion & Spirituality

example of logic: god=g+o+d=7+15+4=26=2 and 6=2+6=8=h

thus based on that

God equals h=true

also

enemies of the god=police=Don=hells angels=false god

i say 'the' god because its the Lord, and since God is Lord its rightfully the god.

i can't change the numbers even if i wanted to.
so the question is where do you fit?

note;

friends of the god=good people

so if god people are friends of the god does that make bad people the enemies of the god. The numbers appear to support that statement. Wonder if this logic would be used in the great war of almighty god that is mentioned in Revelation?

or does my writtings want to make you shoot the messenger?

2007-10-09 04:48:36 · 39 answers · asked by Anonymous in Religion & Spirituality

The crown that i am referring to is crowns that are worn by all queens. therefore, is it true that it will be better for people who are buddhists not to wear crown necklaces?

2007-10-09 04:48:22 · 2 answers · asked by starzzgalz 1 in Religion & Spirituality

I know that you people hate (with a passion it seems) the Catholic Church. But doesnt God tell us to not judge others? You three seem to be so filled with hate for the RCC and its followers. If you dont like our teachings then dont follow them- I have yet to see anyone here try to get you to attend Mass. We believe what we believe because we feel God working through us when we do these things. Whats wrong with that? Of course some catholics are bad and do horrible things, so do protestants, muslims, jews, everyone.

Why do you feel the need to hurt by brothers and sisters? I would rather you attack me then them. A day of peace would be wonderfull.

2007-10-09 04:48:09 · 8 answers · asked by Anonymous in Religion & Spirituality

i visited hawaii, and minneapolis this yr, and was shocked at the number of homeless in both cities. these people looked like they were in dire straights. what can we do to take care these people? i have to admit that i did not know how many there are.

2007-10-09 04:46:21 · 5 answers · asked by kipp B 3 in Community Service

I am a member of the church of christ, and I did a Bible study with someone the other day, and they said that the Lord will come again and set up an earthly kingdom for a thousand years. Jesus cleary said to Pilate in John that his kingdom was not of this world. And never does the Bible say that Jesus will ever set foot on the earth again. the Bible said that He will only come once more, and that is in the clowds and all people will meet Him there. Plus, the word "rapture" is not even in the Bible. Please help understand this.

2007-10-09 04:45:47 · 13 answers · asked by George Kings 1 in Religion & Spirituality

2007-10-09 04:45:16 · 26 answers · asked by anil m 6 in Religion & Spirituality

and may not look like man/human, but a being, living and breathing, social, and communicating, would that "Shake Up" everyone's Religion on Earth, that would prove, God does not exisit.

2007-10-09 04:45:09 · 16 answers · asked by evolmyfaith 1 in Religion & Spirituality

Is there any reason that the 3 major world monotheistic religions teach that anyone who doesn't believe in them will burn in hell? Is this a scare tactic? I was actually verbally attacked for putting Halloween decorations up by my Jehovah's witness neighbor, who said that I was a devil worshiper! (When in reality, Halloween comes from the Celtic wiccan traditions, and there IS NO Satan in this faith!) How can anyone believe in a god who would condem the MAJORITY of the world to eternal damnation, even innocent children? Why are followers of these religions convinced that they alone are God's chosen people!? I sort of think that God is the same no matter how you worship him or her or what name you call them, and people of the world should accept eachother as long as they are decent people! Why do these religions teach this hatred???

2007-10-09 04:44:42 · 20 answers · asked by SmileItsNotThatSerious 3 in Religion & Spirituality

2007-10-09 04:39:18 · 9 answers · asked by stella 1 in Etiquette

2007-10-09 04:38:55 · 23 answers · asked by Anonymous in Other - Cultures & Groups

I just wondered about this reading posts from answerers who are in the States, i think - there are frequently words like 'could' 'would' 'can' when I'm SURE you mean 'couldn't' 'wouldn't' and 'can't' I know it's an accent thing to omit it in speech - is this why you don't even write it any more??
Not meant to be critical in anyway - just curious!

2007-10-09 04:38:32 · 9 answers · asked by Anonymous in Languages

Ha, ha, maybe you all had best get an education. Allow this article to be your introductory lesson:

http://www.huffingtonpost.com/tina-dupuy/the-puritans-were-not-the_b_67586.html

2007-10-09 04:37:10 · 8 answers · asked by Anonymous in Religion & Spirituality

here gotta just go straight for the insults... disses... racial slurs....hatred... etc... ?? that ACTUALLY makes our society a weaker more divided place...... I am a white male w/ friends of ALL ETHNIC backgrounds & cultures..... I feel disrespected as a member of the HUMAN RACE not white race when people sit here and trip all day on stereotypes...... WHAT CAN BE DONE TO CURB this cowardice behavior..??

2007-10-09 04:37:08 · 5 answers · asked by raguse7 1 in Other - Cultures & Groups

...and the "Ask a question" page won't recognize that category...yet I see it right there every day!!

So...R&S people....when you are in Tijuana, which is your favorite bull ring? The Old Downtown El Toreo ring... or the "Bull Ring by the Sea" (Monumental)?

I like the El Toreo, but not on the sunny side. What do you think?

2007-10-09 04:37:05 · 22 answers · asked by Anonymous in Religion & Spirituality