Society & Culture - 12 October 2007

... and the first man, Adam, had neither a mother or father in the tradition sense. And Jesus had a virgin mother and no early father. Maybe it's just me, but it sounds odd.

2007-10-12 01:51:42 · 13 answers · asked by I'm an Atheist 3 in Religion & Spirituality

How many people out there (mormon, or ex-mormon) have been sexually abused or molested, reported it to their bishop, and he did not report it to the authorities as he is required by law to do?

2007-10-12 01:51:28 · 7 answers · asked by friendlyexmo 3 in Religion & Spirituality

And how does religion (or the lack of it) help you get there?

2007-10-12 01:50:56 · 31 answers · asked by Linz ♥ VT 4 in Religion & Spirituality

catholic is part christanity but are jews chrisitans?

2007-10-12 01:49:34 · 22 answers · asked by whonotme8181 2 in Religion & Spirituality

ask your self why i'm i here.

2007-10-12 01:49:14 · 5 answers · asked by temperecha 1 in Etiquette

I can see a big banner at the church advertising "Naked Sundays" "Come Join Us" "Clothing Optional Service at 10:00"

2007-10-12 01:47:46 · 10 answers · asked by Ask Donna 3 in Religion & Spirituality

Are you sad that Ramadan is over? I am. The days flew by so quickly, it seemed like only 1 week, not 1 month.
What are your plans for Eid Day?
I hope you all have a great day InshaAllah.

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2007-10-12 01:46:08 · 23 answers · asked by ¸.•*´`*•.¸ ℓανєη∂єr ¸.•*´`*•.¸ 6 in Ramadan

2007-10-12 01:45:43 · 9 answers · asked by Anonymous in Religion & Spirituality

2007-10-12 01:45:26 · 4 answers · asked by Anonymous in Mythology & Folklore

I thought for sure hubby would come out of Manworld to see if I had lost my mind. (Ah, but he was on the phone trying to counsel the elsewhere-mentioned brother of mine.)

2007-10-12 01:44:15 · 8 answers · asked by Lady G 6 in Senior Citizens

2007-10-12 01:42:38 · 13 answers · asked by k r 2 in Religion & Spirituality

I was just giving this some thought: In what way are Christianity and science similar and how does this impact on the morality of its "followers"?

Both Christianity and scientists (ok, call them atheists) have set up a perfect system, an ideal... to which each is asked to strive for. In the case of Christianity, the truth and moral perfection is Jesus. In the case of science, it's also truth and perfection - we call science and mathematics.

And in both cases, perfection is humanly unatainable. So, how are they different and how does this impact on Christians and atheists? Christianity set up a system of punishment and humiliation for those that disobey its laws. So does science. It's called the scientific method which by its nature was designed to be self-correcting, but there is no punishment involved (perhaps there is some shame in getting it wrong) but most scientists understand "that's how the system works".

What do you think?

2007-10-12 01:41:59 · 3 answers · asked by I'm an Atheist 3 in Religion & Spirituality

Ok, I asked a question earlier about a religion that doesn't judge but apparently it is to much to ask of some, not all, to let God be God and not think ourselves as all knowing with the only truth. So, I will ask this. Are there teachings out there that teach how important it is to love and respect eachother, to care for and help others, that it only hurts ourselves and others to lie, cheat, steal, and knowingly cause harm? Maybe it is not a religion I am looking for but I feel I need some direction, suggestions.

2007-10-12 01:41:37 · 12 answers · asked by tia 2 in Religion & Spirituality

Hot on the heels of my last question. Personally I do not particularly see a contradiction between believing that Jesus is God incarnate and believing that the nativity stories are a legend about the (unknown) origins of a great man. The fact that the nativity stories of Matthew and Luke differ more than they agree tends to encourage me to believe that they are legend.

2007-10-12 01:41:02 · 10 answers · asked by Lucy M 2 in Religion & Spirituality

The shootings in America have been terrible tragedies, but I wondered if it had made any school pupils think twice about picking on their fellow students for fear of a massacre happening at their school?

2007-10-12 01:39:31 · 3 answers · asked by jalozie 2 in Other - Society & Culture

2007-10-12 01:34:33 · 25 answers · asked by TD Euwaite? 6 in Religion & Spirituality

can u also tell what happens when we go there? any haunted place in hyderabad, india?

2007-10-12 01:33:01 · 10 answers · asked by MelodyMoon 3 in Mythology & Folklore

reasons why?

I catch it worse whenever I say that one of my reasons for not wanting children is that I don't have patience with them. I KNOW I'D BE A HORRIBLE MOTHER. TRUST! I KNOW THIS!

People launch into the whole "what kind of person can't tolerate children" routine and tell me that I could find the patience if I really wanted to. They continue by saying that people like me are the types who abuse and kill innocent children. Blah, blah, blah.

I don't understand. I've always felt that I'm doing the right thing by not subjecting children to my impatience. I don't want to mistreat children. Why would people accuse me of this when it's one of the very reasons why I don't want any? I accept that, for whatever reasons, I can't tolerate children. Don't you think that's exercising good judgment on my part?

2007-10-12 01:32:01 · 11 answers · asked by SINDY 7 in Other - Society & Culture

the woman described in proverbs God told us on the Bible that this woman (one or some)exists for you and he will give the way that you be toguether even she is far away from you what do you think?

2007-10-12 01:31:31 · 4 answers · asked by alex a 6 in Religion & Spirituality

When you're feeling blue, down, nostalgic, etc., which foods give you comfort?

I make Mama's macaroni and cheese. It's custardy, not saucy. You can cut it into squares if you want.
It always reminds me of mama.

My twin used to make homemade vegetable soup. That's another one.

Homemade "cheese straws" are something else. There is nothing better. No bakery comes close to the ones I make (my great grandmama's recipe.)

2007-10-12 01:31:17 · 18 answers · asked by batgirl2good 7 in Religion & Spirituality

We got Hispanic Month, Black week, American Indian Month, Women's week..... no white guy. White guys built this country. They take all the blame for everything and get no thanks. They should get an Hour, at least.

2007-10-12 01:30:41 · 14 answers · asked by ? 6 in Other - Cultures & Groups

I've been reading some of the history of Islam and teachings in the Koran and find some things confusing.
In the beginning Mohamed was told to tolerate the unbelievers.
Later he was told "O Prophet, strive hard against unbelievers and be firm against them." Sura 9:73 and to kill the infidels where he found them, etc.
I know many Muslims are trying to live down the terrorist image acquired through fundamentalists.
But what do you do with this kind of thing?
When the Koran teaches two opposite things, do you just choose the one you like best?
Or go with the last one, as being the final revelation or a sort of amendment?
Or what do you do?
Can you explain? Thanks

2007-10-12 01:30:13 · 10 answers · asked by Lisa 3 in Religion & Spirituality

2007-10-12 01:28:23 · 10 answers · asked by NONAME 4 in Religion & Spirituality

Theistic Evolution is the belief that God DID create this world as well as all life but that the "6 days" in God's view were actually millions of years to us.

2007-10-12 01:27:59 · 17 answers · asked by Michael C 2 in Religion & Spirituality

Why, in the society and culture section, does bull fighting get a section all to itself.
What were those guys smoking when they came up with that.

2007-10-12 01:27:31 · 8 answers · asked by Mr. Eko 4 in Religion & Spirituality

And, could it be propaganda and we're so quick to grab a bargain we don't realize it? Do you buy food from other countries?

2007-10-12 01:27:20 · 15 answers · asked by ndnquah 6 in Senior Citizens

I just want to know opinions of different people around the world!

Please also mention your country!

2007-10-12 01:26:46 · 4 answers · asked by Anonymous in Other - Society & Culture

hi..i'm buddhist and i'm totally new in sydney..
i'm looking for buddhist temples in here,but most of them are Thai's and theravada..it doesnt really matter to me but i think it will be great if it's mahayana and near central..anybody know about it..?i heard from a friend of mine that there was a temple in sussex st ( city)..is that true..?

2007-10-12 01:26:16 · 6 answers · asked by sAnn 2 in Religion & Spirituality

in our history class, we discussed that the muslims have their own calendar and it's the one that they are following... im just curious, how are you going to celebrate your birthdays? is it still the same like the catholics are doing? and how about, for example, it's january in our calendar here, what month would it be in your own calendar??

2007-10-12 01:26:11 · 10 answers · asked by Anonymous in Religion & Spirituality

For me nothing turns me on like and intelligent, articulate, self possessed man who knows who he is, who he is not, and where he wants to go and is going in life. That his a HUGE turn on! What about you what gets you hot! Men & Ladies, tell it!

2007-10-12 01:24:26 · 6 answers · asked by Anonymous in Other - Society & Culture