Society & Culture - 16 October 2007

If you don't, why then do you call it "The Good Book", since it exposes (and proposes) the sexism that prevailed in Biblical times? Do you think the Bible precepts should be modified to fit the current state of things?

If you do, then explain why 1 Corinthians 14:34 says that "Let your women keep silence in the churches: for it is not
permitted unto them to speak; but they are commanded to be under obedience as also saith the law.."

Bottom line...are you Christians sexist?

2007-10-16 04:21:32 · 22 answers · asked by Anonymous in Religion & Spirituality

2007-10-16 04:20:38 · 9 answers · asked by Anonymous in Mythology & Folklore

Anyone else notice atheists are especially angry today? I'm thinking maybe they all got grounded by their parents. Any suggestions?

2007-10-16 04:19:29 · 7 answers · asked by Anonymous in Religion & Spirituality

there are 2 million americans locked up often for nonviolent (drug) crimes.we spend more to build and incarcerate people than any other country. the war on drugs is stupid and enforced in a racially discriminatory manner.wake up and help fix the systemic problems we have with family, education and poverty. If you continue to believe arrogant, ignorant know it alls like rush limbaugh you will rip this country apart. this is not a partisan issue. wake up

2007-10-16 04:18:58 · 1 answers · asked by doc_of_three 2 in Other - Society & Culture

I've thought about converting for many years, but it was the whole "annulling my first marriage" thing that I had a problem with. Now, I have two kids with my second husband (a Catholic), and I think converting would be the best choice for our family, so I'm moving forward. There are ony a couple of minor things that I might not agree with, and may not incorporate into my worship, but I don't think that should change my decision to convert. Do you think it is wrong for me to convert if I don't agree with every part of the Catholic religion?

2007-10-16 04:17:26 · 21 answers · asked by julesl68 5 in Religion & Spirituality

Some of my religious friends told me they'd pray for my salivation, and this morning I woke up in a puddle. Had I slept any longer I might have drowned.

2007-10-16 04:16:18 · 15 answers · asked by Armless Joe, Bipedal Foe 6 in Religion & Spirituality

I am thinking he changed Martin Luther's book or wrote it himself & signed Martin Luther's name on it. Since all the apocryphal books are false because someone wrote deception. And many times put one of the Apostles names on it. Like the Gospel of Thomas. I doubt the author was Thomas the Lords Apostle. And Paul had false books written in his name.

So? Is Hiltler guilty of this too?

2007-10-16 04:14:26 · 14 answers · asked by LottaLou 7 in Religion & Spirituality

If so, what parts and why? Does that keep you from practicing your Catholic faith?

2007-10-16 04:13:55 · 15 answers · asked by julesl68 5 in Religion & Spirituality

I love Christmas films. I have the following on DVD - Scrooged, National Lampoons Christmas Vacation, White Christmas, Home Alone (1 to 4), Love Actually, various version of A Christmas Carol, Miracle on ??th Street (both versions), plus many other not-so-famous films. Can anybody suggest any others that are good?

2007-10-16 04:13:51 · 11 answers · asked by Anonymous in Christmas

http://www.thelocal.se/8790/20071015/

I love it. They tell it like it is. Classrooms are for facts, not faith. It isn't the place of public institutions to teach personal beliefs.

2007-10-16 04:13:23 · 22 answers · asked by Mike H. 4 in Religion & Spirituality

They preach one thing, then do exactly the opposite.

2007-10-16 04:11:07 · 30 answers · asked by Crispy 2 in Religion & Spirituality

The Catholics use statues to focus their prayers while Orthodox Christians use icons. Is this against God/Christ and the Bible at all?

2007-10-16 04:08:20 · 18 answers · asked by Anonymous in Religion & Spirituality

Was this refering only to the Corinthian church at the time since the verse says 'your women' or is it meant for all women down through the ages? Here is the verse in question:
Let your women keep silence in the churches: for it is not
permitted unto them to speak; but they are commanded to be under
obedience as also saith the law.

And if they will learn any thing, let them ask their husbands at
home: for it is a shame for women to speak in the church.

2007-10-16 04:07:35 · 30 answers · asked by Anonymous in Religion & Spirituality

Ok, lets say, you had a problem, like in a relationship, friendship, family, etc. but the problem is not that big that you need to see a professional.You also, would not want to be going through formal counseling, more like, you are confused about something and don't know which direction to go? You also, kind of just need to vent but you dont really have people that you can talk to, or you dont feel comfortable telling your business to someone who you know, because of fear that they might judge you. So, you decide to ask advise. Do you think it is fair for the person who takes their time to listen to you, should at least charge you for their time? Lets say, like a dollar for a question? Or a dollar to hear you vent? This person does not necesarily need to be your friend, and does not need to be a counselor. But, do you think you would pay, if you did, would you pay it feeling grateful and thankful that this person took their time to listen to you, hear you vent?

2007-10-16 04:06:32 · 28 answers · asked by Yahoo User 3 in Etiquette

I just answered a question basically asking why "non-believers" were so angry at Christians. I compiled this list:

Blue laws
Ten commandments in my courthouse
Opposition to gay marriage
Uneducated people denying evolution
Trying to teach God to my kids in science class
Banning Harry Potter
Abstinence only sex education
"Faith-based initiatives"
Gay teen suicide after their parents sent them to "reparative therapy"
The Persecution Complex
My president taking counsel from Pat Robertson
Invading another country because our President believed God told him to
The fact that no one hoping to hold public office can claim any religion other than Christianity
"In God We Trust" on my nation's money
Changing our pledge of allegiance to invoke the Christian God
Singing "God Bless America" at every baseball game
A widow having to take the US government to court just to display the Wiccan pentacle on her husband's gravestone
Jesus Camp

What more can you add to this list?

2007-10-16 04:05:11 · 50 answers · asked by Anonymous in Religion & Spirituality

2007-10-16 04:05:06 · 17 answers · asked by JWill 4 in Religion & Spirituality

Or do most of them think it's just symbolic? If it really turns into flesh, would it turn back into bread if you got sick and vomitted it up?

2007-10-16 04:04:45 · 17 answers · asked by alf_charles 1 in Religion & Spirituality

Jesus used to finish His parables saying "he who has ears, let him hear".

I think that means "he who has enlightenment, let him understand".

My questions:

- how can we get enlightenment (which is a learning process itself) to understand Jesus teachings?

- If those people were not ready to understand Him, what makes us think we are ready?

My opinion is only through several lives and Jesus knew it, that's why He was so secure about it, implying that if we don't have "ears" now, we will have "ears" later.

Your thoughts...

2007-10-16 04:00:03 · 13 answers · asked by Janet Reincarnated 5 in Religion & Spirituality

Imagine for a moment that people who believe in astrology are the majority in the US. Assume also that a fundamentalist group of astrologists exists, similar to the Christian Right, who want to make laws to enforce their beliefs.

What would those laws be?

2007-10-16 03:59:21 · 6 answers · asked by Doc Occam 7 in Religion & Spirituality

So what? Is the world suddenly going to end? Will the sky fall in? Will the four horsemen of the apocolypse ride in and end it all? No! Life will continue as normal. We will all still go to work/school and continue loving who we love. Last time I checked, we lived in a democratic society, which allows us free will, so even if we did "choose" this lifestyle, what business is it of your's? I don't tell you how to live your life, do I?

2007-10-16 03:58:11 · 22 answers · asked by ? 3 in Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, and Transgender

or just ignorant of history?
Why the claim the pilgrams founded the USA? Why the claim the founding fathers put the ten commandments on the Supreme court building? (It was not built untill 1935). Or the claim of "in god we trust" on money whaen it was not added untill 1954, the same with "under god" in the pledge 1954 when it was added.
They make false claims and ignore facts like the treaty with Tripoli article 11 1796-1797.

Do they hate history or just chose to ignore it?

2007-10-16 03:56:09 · 38 answers · asked by Anonymous in Religion & Spirituality

I love wolves and have felt drawn to them for over twenty years, and I am asking because of a site ( i won't mention his name, but some feel he is a "bunny writer") has a section on totem animals, under familiars, and I was just wondering. Need serious answers. I do not think my cat, would be appreciative of being my familiar!

2007-10-16 03:55:46 · 10 answers · asked by Dragonflygirl 7 in Religion & Spirituality

You don't have to explain yourself.

2007-10-16 03:51:09 · 49 answers · asked by Anonymous in Religion & Spirituality

Why do fundamentalists throw a fit about an adult book store in their town but have no problem with the soft core porn in the book of Ruth?

Adult book stores are age restricted so children are not exposed to anything that would be there.

The bible is taught to children from a very young age.

2007-10-16 03:49:30 · 22 answers · asked by sprcpt 6 in Religion & Spirituality

I am searching for seamstresses to donate their time to help make Christmas throws for Christmas. I deliver meals on wheels in Ellis Co. I am willing to buy all of the material, i just don't have the sewing skills!!! I was thinking something simple, something warm for these deserving folks, maybe fleece, something that might require little sewing. I'm hoping for 50 blankets. I need your help!!!!!!

2007-10-16 03:49:01 · 4 answers · asked by Loving all Gods Creatures 1 in Christmas

2007-10-16 03:49:00 · 12 answers · asked by wordman 3 in Religion & Spirituality

I am asking it cause I find it a double standard. I agree nooses and burning crosses are a symbol of hatred (and as such blacks dont go around burning crosses). But how can you say the N word is a hate symbol and then use it all the time among them??

2007-10-16 03:48:59 · 19 answers · asked by Anonymous in Other - Cultures & Groups

Since discovering this forum, I've seen way more "Bible-bashers" (Q's & A's representing intolerance, condemnation, and open hostility toward Christians), than I've seen the stereo-typical "Bible-thumpers" they are railing against. On the whole, Q & A's posed by Christians seem thoughtful, polite, and respectful of others' beliefs.
I also don't see anyone railing against other world faiths much. (such as Islam, Judaism, Hinduism, and others.)
So what are atheists and other Bible-bashers so angry about? Could it be that they are having doubts about their own doubts, and looking for others here/elsewhere to help convince them that they are right and justify their anger and fear?
Let's say they're right & I'm wrong. I still get to rest in peace when I die, with probably have less regrets at my end for how I lived, or according to some, I might even get a "do-over." But if Christians are right? Even if I had no other reason to believe-why take a chance with eternity?

2007-10-16 03:46:46 · 28 answers · asked by arklatexrat 6 in Religion & Spirituality

Wally gave me a nickname - Cloz!
Because it "Refers to Oz, refers to the fact that women all have claws and are not afraid to use them if the situation merits. Refers to the simple clause you may use to bring a point up. Cloz says it all!"
Mine are retractable, like a cat's.

2007-10-16 03:46:34 · 15 answers · asked by Anonymous in Senior Citizens

No riddles here; I mean actual hindsight remarks, predictions about the current state of things, technology, space travel, etc.

2007-10-16 03:45:30 · 24 answers · asked by Anonymous in Religion & Spirituality