Society & Culture - 17 October 2007

always gives me a glare or a mean look..or sticks her nose up in the air,like saying "I'm better than you."
I'm not around Mexicans that much so...
Only when I go south....like every weekend...

And it's not like I give them evil looks or anything, and I don't give dirty looks either...so

Does anyone know why this could be?

2007-10-17 07:02:17 · 7 answers · asked by Anonymous in Other - Cultures & Groups

If God said that no-one knows when the end time will be, what makes people believe these fakes?

2007-10-17 07:02:04 · 19 answers · asked by Anonymous in Religion & Spirituality

It amazes me how you meet the most wonderful people where you least expect it and they can truly make an impact on your life!

Thanks! =0)

2007-10-17 07:01:55 · 23 answers · asked by hula wabbit 6 in Religion & Spirituality

2007-10-17 07:01:34 · 14 answers · asked by Anonymous in Mythology & Folklore

"and how do I get to Detroit?"
~Richard Pryor

Ok, seriously now. I like to think the meaning of life is simply to be happy and live life as best we can, helping others along the way. Plus I do believe in a Christian God and all that implies as well.

2007-10-17 07:00:48 · 9 answers · asked by Anonymous in Religion & Spirituality

Precise facts, references to the Tanakh, the Bible, the Quran, internet links and other bibliographical references are welcome. Thanks :)

2007-10-17 07:00:10 · 7 answers · asked by NoName 3 in Religion & Spirituality

GOD or a religion ,or both ?

2007-10-17 06:58:57 · 18 answers · asked by ? 6 in Religion & Spirituality

2007-10-17 06:57:56 · 14 answers · asked by Anonymous in Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, and Transgender

and why did he demand animal sacrficies from the jews until Jesus showed up?

god has said, the wages of sin are death.

He demamded animal sacrficies from the jews.

Christ then said he was that sacrifice so the jews disagreed, and executed him for blasphemy.

So what sacrifice do the muslims offer, if they don't offer animals, and do not accpet jesus sacrifice, what sacrifice do they offer for sin?

do some extreme fringes therefore see suicide bombers as a way of offering a sacrifice and attoning for sin?

maybe this is the religous conscript of the islamic matyr?

Since God does not welcome hguman sacrficies, as all humans have sinned and would be detestable as a sacrfice (except for jeuss who did not sin under christian beleif) then what god is it who accepts the sacrifice of the matry?

not a bashing question, just aimed at making us think

thanks

2007-10-17 06:57:23 · 7 answers · asked by Anonymous in Religion & Spirituality

2007-10-17 06:56:21 · 26 answers · asked by Anonymous in Religion & Spirituality

Do you all think that Christan Pride holds Christianity back? If not read http://ironsharp.com/wp/?p=78 Now what do you think? This is just a post that I came over that got me thinking about this?

2007-10-17 06:55:52 · 3 answers · asked by Anonymous in Religion & Spirituality

Come On! Look at us! The human race. All colors, creeds, sects, sexes, orders, governments, orders and beliefs. We all came from two people uniting in an animal instinct. This "intercourse" might have been something other than LOVE (which I believe was & Is the predominate force in our conceptions) but & never-the-less, we exist as a spieces that does more to exterminate the things we love than any other living entity. Why? Is your want for LIFE more than mine? Or is it that you want to Live a better life? I am not a rich man monetarily; but I am rich in creativity-spontianity-joy and arrogance. I am not nor will I ever consider myself blessed. I achieve by consentrating on the goal at hand. I find religions a distraction to this ability. Most are CONDITIONAL-Christianity says "You must accept Jesus" Islam-"Mohammed" Judism "Moses"; but all decry acceptance by RECEIVING the words of THEIR prophets. However what is considerably apparent is that they promote PREJUDICE! Why?

2007-10-17 06:55:38 · 4 answers · asked by Anonymous in Religion & Spirituality

Here are the sources:
http://www.onenewsnow.com/2007/09/taiwans_christian_population_s.php
http://religion.propeller.com/story/2007/08/13/the-shrinking-of-evangelical-christianity/
http://www.time.com/time/nation/article/0,8599,1667639,00.html?imw=Y
http://www.albertmohler.com/commentary_read.php?cdate=2005-08-18
http://www.christianpost.com/article/20070809/28823_Lutherans_Revolutionizing_Identity_Amid_Membership_Decline.htm
http://findarticles.com/p/articles/mi_m1058/is_n36_v111/ai_16003301

Is this some sort of spiritual evolution?

2007-10-17 06:49:24 · 21 answers · asked by John Galt 2 in Religion & Spirituality

2007-10-17 06:47:53 · 33 answers · asked by ...... 2 in Religion & Spirituality

2007-10-17 06:47:20 · 19 answers · asked by Anonymous in Religion & Spirituality

Pretty much everywhere you look, from right after the hurricane until now, volunteer church groups are in 100 degree heat and 100% humidity, replacing roofs, rebuilding houses, clothing, feeding, paying for utilities and appliances and just generally meeting the needs of those in dire straits. They supply the money, materials and manpower for the work. They live in tents and campers, use family vacations ...
There really aren't any non church groups noticably active.
Can anyone tell me of some non church groups or individuals active in this or other such American disasters?
Please be specific.

2007-10-17 06:46:59 · 3 answers · asked by paigespirate 4 in Community Service

2007-10-17 06:46:48 · 25 answers · asked by Anonymous in Religion & Spirituality

A man went to a barbershop to have his hair cut and his beard trimmed. As the barber began to work, they began to have a good conversation. They talked about so many things and various subjects. When they eventually touched on the subject of God, the barber said: "I don't believe that God exists." "Why do you say that?" asked the customer. "Well, you just have to go out in the street to realize that God doesn't exist. Tell me, if God exists: "Would there be so many sick people? Would there be abandoned children? If God existed, there would be neither suffering nor pain. I can't imagine loving a God who would allow all of these things. "The customer thought for a moment, but didn't respond because he didn't want to start an argument.



The barber finished his job and the customer left the shop. Just after he left the barbershop, he saw a man in the street with long, stringy, dirty hair and an untrimmed beard. He looked dirty and un-kept. The customer turned back and entered the barber shop again and he said to the barber: "You know what? Barbers do not exist." "How can you say that?" asked the surprised barber. "I am here, and I am a barber and I just worked on you!" "No!" the customer exclaimed. "Barbers don't exist because if they did, there would be no people with dirty long hair and untrimmed beards, like that man outside." "Ah, but barbers DO exist! What happens is, people do not come to me." "Exactly!" - affirmed the customer. "That's the point! God, too, DOES exist! What happens, is, people don't go to Him and do not look for Him. That's why there's so much pain and suffering in the world. "If you KNOW God exists, send this to other people---If you think God doesn't exist, then just delete it!

BE BLESSED & BE A BLESSING!" Do not ask the Lord to guide your footsteps if you're not willing to move your feet."

2007-10-17 06:44:06 · 19 answers · asked by Midge 7 in Religion & Spirituality

I sell cars, and I am very honest. In fact, most salespeople are very honest because if they are not, they will be fired by their manager. Times are different now for salespeople than 20 years ago. If you are not honest, then you won't have a job. But answer me this; Why do customers LIE to me all of the time. They lie to me about why they are trading their car in (when their car has a bad tranny) . They lie to me about a "better deal" they found somewhere else when in fact there wasn't. They lie to me about supposed problems with a car in my inventory and then when I ask them to show me (there is no problem). They lie to me when they say "We'll be back, we are very interested" and I never hear from them again. If there is anyone out there who has no respect for a car-salesman, you need to reevaluate and ask yourself. "WHY?" At what point were you lied to and when exactly did they MAKE you buy a car. And "if" they lied to you why didn't you tell their manager?

2007-10-17 06:42:40 · 10 answers · asked by Marky Mark 1 in Etiquette

A depressing topic I know.

I know that Christians believe in a life after death being in either heaven or hell depending on how they have acted in their lifetime.

I was wondering what are views of Pagans on this topic.

If anyone could give me an answer or somewhere I could find an answer I would be most gratefull. Thank you.

2007-10-17 06:42:09 · 18 answers · asked by Deathwish 3 in Religion & Spirituality

2007-10-17 06:40:40 · 5 answers · asked by Anonymous in Religion & Spirituality

Is it normal for me to masterbate and think of being with a woman, instead of wanting to have sex with my husband? Recently I stopped having sex with him for MANY reasons. But even when we were intamate I would think in my head of a woman being there and doing thing to me too, or when he is performing oral, I imagine it being a woman. I like to look at woman pictures,and woman on woman. Do a lot of woman do this and are too shy to talk about it? I know a lot of woman that do, they just never speak about it.

2007-10-17 06:39:59 · 13 answers · asked by Anonymous in Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, and Transgender

2007-10-17 06:38:42 · 23 answers · asked by Rita 6 in Religion & Spirituality

Growing up as a teen in the 90s was great...we got to be...well..KIDS! These days you see kids skateboarding around while talking on there cell phones. The girls seem completely clueless. They all look miserable and bored. There cartoons are crap. There tv shows are crap. Anyone else notice this about them? I'm talking about the kids born post 1992, 1993. What a boring generation.

2007-10-17 06:38:37 · 9 answers · asked by alienzarecool 1 in Other - Cultures & Groups

2007-10-17 06:38:23 · 5 answers · asked by Anonymous in Other - Society & Culture

Are there any Catholics whether Roman or Orthodox who don't pray through the intercession? Or are those things mandatory?

2007-10-17 06:38:00 · 10 answers · asked by Anonymous in Religion & Spirituality

We are quick to forgive rapists and murderers but is the crime of homosexuality forgivable?

I had just asked a question on whether or not a homosexual that feels remorse and changes his life around to follow God may join the LDS church and be admitted to the priesthood.

Some of the responses I got was the same tune of that if the incumbent has remained chaste that he could. That however is an extremely ignorant answer as the very definition of homosexuality is having sex with a mammal of the same sex. Therefore, it is completely impossible for someone to have been a homosexual without having sex.

My brother claims to be a homosexual and unless he just wants to make a complete fool of himself he must have been raped by a man. Right?

Surely he must feel that God will not forgive him and that is why he continues this.

It is then necessary to clarify whether or not homosexuality is forgivable if the sinner is truly sorry for his sins and crimes of sodomy, unnatural sex.

2007-10-17 06:37:33 · 13 answers · asked by Anonymous in Religion & Spirituality

Does their spirit or soul go to heaven right then? If not, what and when does that happen? If you believe that at least a 144,000 can live in heaven after they die..then is it not possible that you are mistaken about the 144, 000 number? But, my main question is what happens to your annointed ones after they die..and when. Thank you..

2007-10-17 06:37:11 · 15 answers · asked by Lisa... 1 in Religion & Spirituality

I'd like to hear from people who's actual lifestyles reflect this
conundrum. How do you repel modern life and what kind
of soul connections do you have to the past? Is your home
life full of modern conveniences or do you go out of your
way to self initiate when it comes to simplifying? I'm curious
about old fashioned life styles...if you live without media or
if you chop wood for your heat..that kind of thing. Thanks.

2007-10-17 06:35:40 · 14 answers · asked by ? 6 in Religion & Spirituality

This is what the Lord says-your Redeemer, the Holy One of Israel: "I am the Lord your God, who teaches you what is best for you, who directs you in the way you should go." - Isaiah 48:17

What is the real benefit of His teaching? He answers this in the next verse. "If only you had paid attention to My commands, your peace would have been like a river, your righteousness like the waves of the sea" (Is. 48:18).

The Lord tells us that the benefit of allowing God to teach us and lead us in the way is peace and righteousness. Here is a guaranteed promise from God.
Are you trusting God with the very details of your life so that He can lead you in the way you should go? Are you allowing Him to teach you? Seek the Lord today for what He wants to teach you and allow Him to lead you, and you will ensure peace and righteousness in your life.

2007-10-17 06:35:10 · 6 answers · asked by ? 5 in Religion & Spirituality