Society & Culture - 11 October 2007

I got this newsletter for church and it's deadline is due on Sunday, October 14th. What should I do? I never missed the deadline before.

2007-10-11 14:02:02 · 3 answers · asked by Cool Dogg Ringer 3 in Religion & Spirituality

What does this quote mean?

“We confess the Holy Virgin to be the mother of God because God the Word took flesh and became man and from his very conception united to himself the temple he took from her.”

Can you focus on this part:
"...and from his very conception united to himself the temple he took from her."

What "temple" is being referred to?

2007-10-11 13:58:53 · 11 answers · asked by Smittysama 2 in Religion & Spirituality

Have been with someone before? I am 17 and was a little crazy in my early teen years...I had sex with a boy I had been dating for 3 years back when I was 15. But I really have gone through a total change the past two years and I am a completely different person. I promised myself I would never do it again until I was married...but is it ok if I wear a purity ring...or do you have to be a virgin?

Oh and I heard you had to be catholic to wear one..and I am baptist...so is it ok to wear it?

2007-10-11 13:58:04 · 12 answers · asked by Anonymous in Religion & Spirituality

Does anyone know how to find a list of non-profit or charity organizations in a particular area? I want to get involved in SOMETHING, I just don't know what. Anyone know of a good resource?

2007-10-11 13:57:54 · 6 answers · asked by Anonymous in Community Service

I knew a guy in school 23 years ago. Spoken to him just 4 times since then when we happen to accidentally bump into each other. He's essentially a total stranger to me. A week ago I get an email from his wife, who I know even less, and she's invited me and my wife to come to a babshower. And, by the way, please visit our gift registry, Paypal accepted. Curious as to their needs, I surf over and see the first item on their wish list is a $400 pair of silver baby spoons. Anyway ... I reply and say we're unable to attend the wedding and wish them all the best, etc. I receive a reply today. They're "so deeply sorry we're unable to attend. Your presence will be truly missed. Even though you can't be here, the best way to share the wonderful journey of life with us would be to visit our registry. Our live-in nurse will have to change a lot of diapers..." Should I fork out for some expensive gift or ignore the money grubber?

2007-10-11 13:56:44 · 7 answers · asked by lojucr 1 in Etiquette

Do you experience it regularly and how do you know?

2007-10-11 13:56:25 · 10 answers · asked by Nels 7 in Religion & Spirituality

2007-10-11 13:54:33 · 1 answers · asked by burlingtony 2 in Other - Cultures & Groups

Hello I am a novice interpreting but born with a gift. When you are turning over a tarot card do you turn it from the bottom up or what? I am afraiding I am turning over the wrong way thus causing inaccurate readings

2007-10-11 13:53:09 · 14 answers · asked by Anonymous in Religion & Spirituality

The rapid shift from obeying Allah Almighty in Ramadan to disobeying Him and moving away from His way after Ramadan has its reasons,


Gradual training to be sincere when performing every act: Each act should only be performed with the intention to please Allah Almighty, to gain His reward, and to benefit from it by enjoying happiness in this world and reward in the Hereafter. This can be achieved through hiding the act as much as possible, not mentioning it afterwards, and bearing good intentions while doing it. Then one is to ask Allah for His help and support and supplicate to Him to help you resist devilish insinuations of ostentation while performing the act. After that, one should ask for Allah’s forgiveness for any ostentation that may have been felt during or after the act and the person should have the firm will to not repeat feelings of ostentation in following acts.

Gradual training on concentration during the different acts of worship through not performing too many acts and being moderate: What is important, for example, is not reading too many chapters of the Qur’an but rather it is enough to read some verses with contemplation followed by practicing what is understood. Furthermore, repeating one or two of the supplications of remembering Allah with due contemplation that moves the heart, is much better than repeating many supplications without gaining any benefit, and so on.

Looking for good company like that which was available in Ramadan, merging with it, and clinging to it, for it serves as a shield against devilish insinuations. The Messenger (peace and blessings be upon him) says, “Indeed, the wolf eats of sheep only the faraway one.” (Reported by Abu Dawud with a good chain of transmission). Keeping good company supports you to continue in obedience; it was reported that the Prophet (peace and blessings be upon him) said, “A person follows the religion of his friend; so each one of you should consider whom he makes his friend.”

Avoidance of sudden slackness after Ramadan or abandoning the acts of obedience: One should continue to perform acts of worship after Ramadan even in a lesser form. Perhaps this is one of the wisdoms inferred from the hadith in which the Messenger (peace and blessings be upon him) says, “He who observed the fast of Ramadan and then followed it with six (fasts) of Shawwal; it would be as if he fasted perpetually.” (Muslim) Maybe observing fast for some days in Shawwal, and by analogy, performing some rak`ahs of optional night prayer, some prayers in the Mosque, reciting some verses of the Qur’an, paying some charity, and doing other acts of obedience that used to be observed during the honorable month would prevent sudden emptiness in the soul. This is intended to remind the soul of the sweetness and good effects of worship and to keep the inner joy that was attained during Ramadan. This makes one try not to lose such pleasure, so that at least one would persevere in doing the minimum level that achieves this pleasure.

Preparation of lawful recreation: The soul leaves Ramadan while it needs some rest and recreation. This can be attained through trips, journeys, contests, games, visits, and other permissible worldly pleasures. If the soul does not find this recreation by permissible means, it might get depressed and weakened, discontinue obedience, or even look for enjoyment in prohibited matters!

Supplication to Allah for whoever has changed after Ramadan: People should supplicate such a person, as their supplication will eventually be answered. The Messenger (peace and blessings be upon him) says, “Whenever a Muslim servant supplicates for his brother in his absence, the Angel says: Amen, and the same be for you too.” (Muslim) This person should supplicate for himself as well.

Finally, it has to be taken into consideration that curing and educating souls need gradual advancement, patience and a long time, just as the Qur’an and the Messenger (peace and blessings be upon him) did with the Companions (may Allah be pleased with them), for souls are not like paintings that can be drawn or painted in a day or two.

2007-10-11 13:52:25 · 3 answers · asked by muslim-doctor 3 in Religion & Spirituality

1, 2, 3, 4 cretins wanna hop some more.

There no stoppin' the cretins from hoppin'

2007-10-11 13:50:55 · 5 answers · asked by capekicks 3 in Religion & Spirituality

"There will be signs in the sun, the moon, and the stars, and on earth nations will be in dismay, perplexed by the roaring of the sea and the waves." - Jesus (Luke 21,25)

2007-10-11 13:49:57 · 41 answers · asked by Anonymous in Religion & Spirituality

2007-10-11 13:48:57 · 8 answers · asked by Anonymous in Mythology & Folklore

I asked this about a month ago because someone on this board cared enough to just hear me and tell me it will be alright. That same person could have just as easily gotten mad at me for the anger I was projecting. So I ask, can you see the wounds, the soul in an angry person? Can you put aside your own anger of them to show them your peaceful nature?

Thanks again to that person and to the people this week who reached out to me. (((((hugs)))))

2007-10-11 13:48:44 · 17 answers · asked by NONAME 5 in Religion & Spirituality

It's important that it is spelled correctly too. Thank you.

2007-10-11 13:47:35 · 13 answers · asked by Agnostic 4 in Languages

2007-10-11 13:45:09 · 6 answers · asked by Anonymous in Mythology & Folklore

2007-10-11 13:45:05 · 24 answers · asked by Anonymous in Senior Citizens

I know the Robert Johnson one but it can't be the first or only story.

2007-10-11 13:44:02 · 9 answers · asked by capekicks 3 in Mythology & Folklore

Is it even possible?

2007-10-11 13:43:58 · 6 answers · asked by coamrocks 2 in Mythology & Folklore

The reason why I believe it to be true is because, My spirit guide gave me in a dream some pass memory of my pass life. And in that pass life she was there as spirit protecting and guiding me during battle. Basically she's telling me, no matter what battles I do have, that she will be there for me..... and after all I have been through, I say that she was there, as God has appointed her to me.
We all have appointed spirit guides and angels to guide and protect..... and if we didn't, we wouldn't ever make it to the age of 30.

2007-10-11 13:42:22 · 18 answers · asked by inteleyes 7 in Religion & Spirituality

and how do you know which religion is right when they are all telling eachother that the other is going to hell?

2007-10-11 13:41:50 · 26 answers · asked by Anonymous in Religion & Spirituality

2007-10-11 13:41:33 · 17 answers · asked by Nels 7 in Religion & Spirituality

…because God used one of Adam’s ribs to create Eve?

Please support your answers with reliable references.

2007-10-11 13:40:06 · 25 answers · asked by Mutual Help 4 in Religion & Spirituality

I'm trying to think of a fun idea for Purim at my synagogue this year. I am on the planning committee and we always try to top ourselves, last year we turned the service into kind of a rock concert with a storyline and it went very well.

2007-10-11 13:39:35 · 6 answers · asked by runofthemill 4 in Religion & Spirituality

2007-10-11 13:39:29 · 18 answers · asked by Maxi Robespierre 5 in Religion & Spirituality

2007-10-11 13:39:25 · 16 answers · asked by Anonymous in Religion & Spirituality

He needs to be worshiped and only warrants his place by means of fear and bloodshed.

What say you, gullible Americans?

2007-10-11 13:38:44 · 24 answers · asked by Anonymous in Religion & Spirituality

For instance what about his childhood or teenage years? Did he just hang out and do nothing?

2007-10-11 13:38:24 · 16 answers · asked by Anonymous in Religion & Spirituality

If you look at past civilizations they headed down the path we are now. I believe somewhere in the next thirty years united states will collapse.

2007-10-11 13:37:26 · 6 answers · asked by Propaganda Panda 4 in Other - Society & Culture

My lil brother who is 14 say he likes naked men! He said they are sexy. I am kinda freaked out!! Is my lil brother gay?? He always was strange, but he never had sad this! PLZ HELP!

2007-10-11 13:34:38 · 38 answers · asked by Anonymous in Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, and Transgender

The Holidays affect us all in different ways. How do you see the Holidays for you this year?

2007-10-11 13:32:03 · 5 answers · asked by nunya 3 in Other - Cultures & Groups