Society & Culture - 17 October 2007

2007-10-17 02:50:39 · 7 answers · asked by Anonymous in Religion & Spirituality

I just picked up a Bible study that was written by Bill Hybels in 1996 called Authenticity. It's part of the Interactions small group series. I Googled him to get background info. and found all of these seemingly accurate articles denouncing his beliefs and his church's affiliation with the emerging church movement. They say he is setting up the church for a one world religion and promoting tolerance over truth. All of the emerging church philosophies sound great until you think about the reprocussions of everyone just loving everyone else and not wanting to upset the unsaved person by mentioning righteousness, and making the gospel sinner- friendly. Offering Salvation to those who refuse to surrender to Jesus. I wondering about this Bible study. It seems Biblical, but I don't want present it to my Bible study, if there are hidden messages in it. When did Bill Hybels start associating himself with this movement. I want to know waht other Christians think about the emerging church?

2007-10-17 02:50:32 · 9 answers · asked by Teresa 5 in Religion & Spirituality

2007-10-17 02:49:39 · 14 answers · asked by now fel 1 in Religion & Spirituality

In my research to compile the article on one of the most important days on the satnic calender, I came across various websites with a multitute of information ranging from the origin of the festival to modern-day satanic customs and celebrations around the same date. Strangely enough, some of the websites contradict each other ..... regardless, it is important to take note of the origin and progression over centuries of all hallow's Eve - The Celebration of death celebrated on 31 October each year.

"My people are destroyed for lack of knowledge, because you have rejected knowledge, I will also reject you from priets for Me; Because you have forgotten the law of your God, I will also forget your children" Hosea 4:6

According to books written on this subject by Janet & Stewrd Farrar, Eight Sabbaths for Witches, 1981, p.122 and Lewis Spence, The history and origins of Druidism, 1976 p. 104, the origin of Halloween is the Celtic festival (Fountainheads of Wicca) of Samhain.

2007-10-17 02:48:56 · 15 answers · asked by INCOGNITO 3 in Religion & Spirituality

2007-10-17 02:48:34 · 1 answers · asked by Anonymous in Community Service

2007-10-17 02:46:50 · 12 answers · asked by annswers 6 in Other - Cultures & Groups

What is the point of them? I mean I could see the reason in the 70s and 80s when there were no equal rights for gays but personally I think they should go the way of bra burnings for now.

2007-10-17 02:45:26 · 5 answers · asked by Anonymous in Other - Cultures & Groups

What is the perfect religion, or your perfect religion?

2007-10-17 02:44:56 · 29 answers · asked by May E 1 in Religion & Spirituality

I am 6'2", 180 lbs. Not musucular! Any cool ideas?

2007-10-17 02:44:53 · 9 answers · asked by Anonymous in Halloween

Gandhi defined violence as anytime we try to impose our will on others...

2007-10-17 02:43:36 · 44 answers · asked by Anonymous in Religion & Spirituality

with all due respect to Don H, if this statement is true, then wouldn't all forms of Protestantism be "pagan"? Also, wouldn't any Christian church based on the canonical Bible be "pagan", since the canon was established by the Catholic Church? Furthermore, wouldn't the only Christianities that do not qualify as "pagan" be those that the Catholic Church deemed "heresies"?

2007-10-17 02:43:24 · 15 answers · asked by metanoia 3 in Religion & Spirituality

Hi all, I am a gay; is there any method to make straight guys to sleep with me? Does anybody have such successful experience? Thanks.

2007-10-17 02:43:18 · 16 answers · asked by Scorpio 1 in Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, and Transgender

Okay, So I had this dream that I was a lesbian!! I didn't do anything but kiss the girl, who I have no idea who it is. We didn't do anything else but kiss. I am extremely happy in my relationship with my guy, but last night we had argued about us not spending enough time together. Does this mean anything.

2007-10-17 02:41:47 · 7 answers · asked by Blue Arizona 3 in Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, and Transgender

Will I still get into Heaven?

2007-10-17 02:39:37 · 28 answers · asked by Anonymous in Religion & Spirituality

It's a sin, I am posting this because I just answered a question and a lot of you don't know what your talking about. Does the bible say homosexual? no does it say effeminate? yes 1 Corintians 6:9 Know ye not that the unrighteous shall not inherit the kingdom of God? Be not deceived: neither fornicators, nor idolaters, nor adulterers, nor effeminate, nor abusers of themselves with mankind.

That word effeminate means (go there) http://av1611.com/kjbp/kjv-dictionary/effeminate.html

Not to mention Leviticus 20:13 If a man also lie with mankind, as he lieth with a woman, both of them have committed an abomination: they shall surely be put to death; their blood shall be upon them.

Now if you believe in the bible how can you deny that? There is no denying it's all scriptual truth.

2007-10-17 02:39:16 · 22 answers · asked by Anonymous in Religion & Spirituality

What makes you think this?

2007-10-17 02:39:03 · 27 answers · asked by mattie_blower 3 in Religion & Spirituality

I guess we all have something in are past that we wish we would not have done. I remember taking money when I was a waiter. I was mad because I was not getting a percentage of tips from the other waitresses. I was caught and fired! Man, I felt so low! Never stole again after that!! How about you?

2007-10-17 02:38:43 · 11 answers · asked by Anonymous in Etiquette

at the first chance you get or do you just stay in front seat.

2007-10-17 02:32:05 · 18 answers · asked by Anonymous in Etiquette

Im not a religious person, but does anyone else feel like when their kids are in school, coloring a picture of Santa Claus and playing with a dradel is considered religious? I mean not everyone celebrates those holiday and they are all religion based. I mean I have no problem with them coloring a snow man during winter or some leaves during the fall. Even pumpkins or misletoe. But when they cross the line into witches, elves, easter eggs to me that is preaching a certain religion to children. Of course they want to celebrate christmas they see it is fun. I just dont think it is right to have a seperation of church and state and then I bring my kids to school and they solute the flag followed up by a christmas party. Infact, why are they wasting all there time on events like this when there are children who are failing grades.Shouldnt they be focused on something else?

2007-10-17 02:31:35 · 13 answers · asked by Anonymous in Religion & Spirituality

This is obviously not going to happen. and i am a christian and do believe in God. But I am just trying to figure out if we would have anarchy, if life would go on as normal, or if it would be better for the General population. It would suck bad in my opinion. But i would not create Havoc and do a bunch of crazy stuff. I would keep living a normal life and doing my normal stuff. WHAT ABOUT YOU >?

2007-10-17 02:31:16 · 17 answers · asked by Kevin C 2 in Religion & Spirituality

Is it because of their superiority complex? Or do they want to make the "white race" seem better then others?

2007-10-17 02:29:59 · 7 answers · asked by Anonymous in Other - Cultures & Groups

Why to catholics make such a big deal about not eating meat during lent. (not a biblical holiday)

But a few days before Lent, they eat like pigs. Also, get drunk. In fact, I even knew some Catholics who went to Las Vegas.

I mean, if you are going to gorge before and after lent, is this really doing anything?

The whole fish on fridays thing also, what in the world is that? How can people not see this is nothing more then a cult, that makes their own rules.

Jesus said all things are good to eat, and lent is a law, which puts them under a curse for following the law. Read Gal 3:10

2007-10-17 02:29:34 · 18 answers · asked by brian 2 in Religion & Spirituality

2007-10-17 02:29:16 · 17 answers · asked by Anonymous in Religion & Spirituality

*****Christ's angels will smite all the opposers of God's kingdom and his kingdom witnesses with a terrible destruction. A flesh-eating plague will destroy many. Says Jehovah: "Their flesh shall rot wile they are still on their feet, their eyes shall rot in their sockets, and their tongues shall rot in their mouths." (Zechariah 14;12, RS) Eaten up will be the tongues of those who scoffed and laughed at the warning of Armageddon! Eaten up will be the eyes of those who refused to see the sign of the "time of the end"! Eaten up will be the flesh of those who would not learn that the living and true God is named Jehovah! Eaten up while they stand on their feet! ****

For those of you that do not think that this is a dangdrous cult, and they will do anything to forward their cause, will this passage, taken from their Childs book, make you take a second look at them?

2007-10-17 02:29:01 · 14 answers · asked by Anonymous in Religion & Spirituality

Both in today's world and in the past

2007-10-17 02:28:35 · 5 answers · asked by Sportscrazy101 2 in Other - Society & Culture

The Senate is debating over the Sea treaty
which no president yet has signed. It gives
power to the United Nations, could cause another
tax imposed on US citizens, over rules our
constitution, and christains that study prophecy
have always heard the UN will have control over
the world, its up to 70% now. And this is where
the antichrist will run his agenda from.. any thoughts
now that this document is on the table again??
Its like watching the movie Left Behind, but live.

2007-10-17 02:27:55 · 10 answers · asked by sioux † 6 in Religion & Spirituality

well, i believe that only christians can be sinners

who's right, who's wrong?

or is it more likely that your personal belief is true about yourself? therefore i don't believe i'm a sinner and i'm not, while the christians believe they're sinners and they are.

optimistic people normally outlive pessimistic ones. is this the christian way to get to heaven sooner?

2007-10-17 02:27:41 · 25 answers · asked by Anonymous in Religion & Spirituality

I notice that some jewish people have cars and some seem to walk everywhere. Whats the difference? Do they only have to walk when going to their service? Do those that are more heavy into the faith do not believe in cars? Do their homes reflect similar practices?

2007-10-17 02:27:31 · 3 answers · asked by baltimoregoddess 1 in Religion & Spirituality

Glass of Milk One day, a poor boy who was selling goods from door to door to pay his way through school, found he had only one thin dime left, and he was hungry.

He decided he would ask for a meal at the next house. However, he lost his nerve when a lovely young woman opened the door.

Instead of a meal he asked for a drink of water! She thought he looked hungry so brought him a large glass of milk. He drank it so slowly, and then asked, How much do I owe you?"

You don't owe me anything," she replied. "Mother has taught us never to accept pay for a kindness."

He said ... "Then I thank you from my heart."

As Howard Kelly left that house, he not only felt stronger physically, but his faith in God and man was strong also. He had been ready to give up and quit.

Many year's later that same young woman became critically ill. The local doctors were baffled. They finally sent her to the big city, where they called in specialists to study her rare disease.

Dr. Howard Kelly was called in for the Consultation. When he heard the name of the town she came from, a strange light filled his eyes. Immediately he rose and went down the hall of the hospital to her room. Dressed in his doctor's gown he went in to see her. He recognized her at once.

He went back to the consultation room determined to do his best to save her life. From that day he gave special attention to her case.

After a long struggle, the battle was won.

Dr. Kelly requested the business office to pass the final bill to him for approval. He looked at it, and then wrote something on the edge and the bill was sent to her room. She feared to open it, for she was sure it would take the rest of her life to pay for it all. Finally she looked, and something caught her attention

on the side of the bill. She read these words...

"Paid in full with one glass of milk"
(Signed) Dr. Howard Kelly.

Tears of joy flooded her eyes as her happy heart prayed: "Thank You, God, that your love has spread broad through human hearts and hands."

There's a saying, which goes something like this:
Bread cast on the waters comes back to you. The good deed you do today may benefit you or someone you love at the least expected time. If you never see the deed again at least you will have made the world a better place - And, after all, isn't that what life is all about?

2007-10-17 02:26:54 · 8 answers · asked by Anonymous in Religion & Spirituality

2007-10-17 02:26:42 · 9 answers · asked by Anonymous in Religion & Spirituality