Society & Culture - 17 October 2007

For instance, Galatians 1:8; Paul is not talking about any one specific angel, as in the angel Moroni. He is using hyperbole (I think that's what it's called). Much like saying "I don't care if God Himself tells me...!" He was referring to how some of the apostles were under the delusion that all Gentile converts to Christ must first follow the Law of Moses thru circumcision. He was telling the Galatians, who believed those apostles, "Even if WE (meaning the apostles and other leaders of the church) or EVEN IF AN ANGEL were to tell you this...". And we keep trying to explain but why won't they listen?

Another is Revelation 22:18, which tey think means don't add to the Bible.

There is also 2 Timothy 3:16, 17, which tey say also means THE BIBLE. But it doesn't.

2007-10-17 02:00:08 · 17 answers · asked by mormon_4_jesus 7 in Religion & Spirituality

I love God, with all my heart. The issue with me is that about 2yrs ago, i backslid quite a bit, after being so full on for Him, and so involved in ministry (and now i live abroad with no church). I have never forsaken my beliefs in my heart, but i stopped living out my convictions.
I so despersately want to be close with God again, and i know i dont need church to be a christian. its just great to be there, but i cant get to a church which speaks english.
I want to serve God in everything i do, but its so hard. i feel like im a lone island in a very big ocean. i cant go to my husband about this, hes agnostic. tell me, is anyone going thru the same?
God is everything to me. i just want to be his light in the darkness, but i have to overcome the things that hold me back. and conquer my flesh. and no matter how close i want to be with God, and pray every day, i keep stumbling when it comes to reading the word, even though i crave it!! i guess i just need some encouragement atm.

2007-10-17 01:54:18 · 11 answers · asked by thatchica! 1 in Religion & Spirituality

What will we grow into? or will we grow back to mammals? I'm thinking maybe like a bird or something. We started off as an organism (on the ground) than to monkeys (still on the ground but walking) now I going with a bird, need to get up in the air. Or will we turn into flies than land on some meat and turn into maggots, than turn back into an organism. Man im so confused, pfffffff

2007-10-17 01:53:33 · 16 answers · asked by Anonymous in Religion & Spirituality

Scientists discover what may be a new species:

http://news.yahoo.com/s/ap/20071016/ap_on_sc/new_marine_species

2007-10-17 01:51:39 · 13 answers · asked by love 6 in Religion & Spirituality

in the bible it say homo is a sin.......but why did god make tham that way if the are just going to sin becuase they like some1 of ther same gender?

p.s i an not homo just wondering

2007-10-17 01:51:06 · 20 answers · asked by Anonymous in Religion & Spirituality

how does this fit in with your religious views? would you vote for this political party? this is a legitimate political party in canada, check it out. keep in mind that canada is not a "christian country" like the US claims to be. i'm interested in hearing from all faiths on this one

http://www.thesexparty.ca/about-us/platform-provincial

2007-10-17 01:50:30 · 18 answers · asked by Anonymous in Religion & Spirituality

Can someone please help me edit this sentence to make it seem clearer....it seems too long also...

Pregúntales si lo han notado diferente o si alguna persona que no sea tú lo ha llamado al trabajo o si él no ha ido a trabajar entre semana cuando él te ha dicho a ti que si estuvo en el trabajo y si él te mintió.

Thanks!!!

2007-10-17 01:49:01 · 6 answers · asked by Anonymous in Languages

Why?

2007-10-17 01:48:06 · 5 answers · asked by Anonymous in Other - Society & Culture

The traditional title of Messiah, or "anointed one" was an honorary title of God's appointed King/Prophet of the Israelites.

Saul was a messiah, David was a Messiah, Zedekiah, the last king of Israel of the line of Judah was a Messiah

The word “Messiah” is an English rendering of the Hebrew word “Mashiach”, whose translation is “Anointed”. It usually refers to a person initiated into G-d’s service by being anointed with oil. (Having oil poured on his head. Cf. Exodus 29:7, I Kings 1:39, II Kings 9:3).

There are many Messiahs in the Bible. Since every King and High Priest/pastor was anointed with oil, each may be referred to as “an anointed one” (a Mashiach or a Messiah).

For example: “G-d forbid that I [David] should stretch out my hand against the L-rd’s Messiah [Saul]...”

I Samuel 26:11. Cf. II Samuel 23:1, Isaiah 45:1, Psalms 20:6.


Jesus is called THE MESSIAH because he was to be the last and final Israelite Prophet who was sent as a last chance redemption for the Jews (who had killed so many Prophets).

Christians have changed the meaning of Messiah to mean a GOD or a saviour for the whole world.

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2007-10-17 01:46:49 · 15 answers · asked by Anonymous in Religion & Spirituality

2007-10-17 01:46:44 · 9 answers · asked by Mic 2 in Religion & Spirituality

People judge other religions without finding out full facts about it. and everyone thinks their religion is the dominant religion when their is no dominant religion just a religion that more people believe.

2007-10-17 01:46:15 · 26 answers · asked by eclipsefreak 4 in Religion & Spirituality

Im talking about human progress and human harmony.

2007-10-17 01:44:22 · 2 answers · asked by James10 3 in Other - Society & Culture

I'm American living in London, where you can find just about anything. I recently had the opportunity to visit an American military base and regressed to childhood as soon as I set foot in the commissary. There were things that I hadn't even thought about since I moved here, but when I saw them I realised how much I missed them. How about you?

2007-10-17 01:44:07 · 7 answers · asked by hvmorfun 3 in Other - Society & Culture

mine is on 25 september

2007-10-17 01:43:59 · 23 answers · asked by Anonymous in Other - Holidays

I have forever been confused about this.

There is BC and AD. Meaning before chirst and after chirst.

I get that part. I also get the, sort of the part where they 'started the calender over when chirst was born. When they did this still confuses me. If was not like right when chirst was born they sat down and said, ok lets start over.. It had to been many many many years later.. Right..? Or ever after he died, they didn't do this. When then.?

I also wonder what year would it be if they had not started the calender over.. They talk about the end of the world and some might go by the calander.. Like the 2012 date. Would that date have changed had the calender not been started over. ?

2007-10-17 01:41:56 · 13 answers · asked by LadyCatherine 7 in Religion & Spirituality

In something like a law, I mean.

2007-10-17 01:41:02 · 1 answers · asked by kamelåså 7 in Languages

2007-10-17 01:40:57 · 25 answers · asked by Chocolate D 3 in Etiquette

That every time someone hears the word muslim the automaticly say bad, dont talk to them and be careful I really dont understand why everyone does this they are people just like everyone else yes they might have differnt beleifs but you cant judge them by that!

2007-10-17 01:39:35 · 30 answers · asked by Anonymous in Religion & Spirituality

"Be the change you want to see in the world"
-Gandhi

((((HUG))))

Namaste

Peace and Love

2007-10-17 01:39:33 · 18 answers · asked by digilook 2 in Religion & Spirituality

when jesussaves says i need to study, does he mean that christians don't beleive that a virtuous life is one of poverty?

i'm genuinely inetersted to know why the bible seems to preach poverty, yet very very few christians seem to deliberately avoid the trappings of wealth and are as greedy and money obsessed as anyone else. have i missed the point of the new testament? am i wrong, is poverty not an important part of the teachings of christ? was the sermon on the mount just made up?

we have the alpha course in england, which is aimed at getting people to reconnect with christianity, but they seem to think that faith and truning up to chruch is more important than actually leading a life like jesus did.

2007-10-17 01:38:46 · 14 answers · asked by wha 3 in Religion & Spirituality

I volunteered my time at a local school but how does it make a difference on a national level or even global for that matter?

2007-10-17 01:38:42 · 7 answers · asked by BiologyQuestions 3 in Community Service

Are phycics real? Can they really connect with the uspernatural? or is it all just fake?

2007-10-17 01:36:16 · 15 answers · asked by Charlie G 1 in Mythology & Folklore

I believe in our love
I don't want to be one of those couples who gives up too easily.
I want to be the kind of couple who believes in love, who is willing to support each other, to grow together, to forgive one another.
I really want us to work things out. Because I can't imagine sharing my life with anyone else but you.

(Im a card creator) I just want to see if my translation is accurate) thanks.

2007-10-17 01:35:31 · 4 answers · asked by a_e_n_87 1 in Languages

2007-10-17 01:35:02 · 3 answers · asked by pete the pirate 5 in Other - Society & Culture

When my daughters were small, they liked to play fairies and I bought some garden fairy ornaments that remain in our back garden.
Now that I'm a Christian, I'm wondering if I should get rid of them as they are fantasy figures and perhaps even false idols.

I was wondering if anyone could give me advice on this subject.

Many thanks

2007-10-17 01:33:55 · 9 answers · asked by Domestic Goddess 2 in Religion & Spirituality

I haven't seen it yet, but I don't think I will...

2007-10-17 01:32:16 · 27 answers · asked by Steph :-) 3 in Religion & Spirituality

Religion and science have always lived together, untill the last couple of hundred years. Why do modern 'science folk' dismiss spiritual things so quickly?

2007-10-17 01:32:14 · 35 answers · asked by jamiedajedi 2 in Religion & Spirituality

If our body is a temple and nothing bad should be put into it. Why doesnt God deliver "Modern Day Revelation" To the LDS prophet. That says you are not allowed to eat Fast Food. Since 75% of the U.S. Population is over weight. It is about to become the leading cause of deaths in the as well. I am an EX-Mormon and yes i was born into the church. I was not a convert. Like some goonie said yesterday when he attempted to answer another question of mine. NO CIGS, NO ALCOHOL, NO DRUGS, NO CAFFEINE, Why no Fast Food?

2007-10-17 01:28:18 · 19 answers · asked by Kevin C 2 in Religion & Spirituality

Okay, God loving folks, Gen. 1 meets the scientific criteria for creation, can you name the list of 5 criteria for science

it is in there, so look at it and answer up, this is one of the many reasons I say to be a real scientist, you need to have God as your instructor, after all, he made it all

2007-10-17 01:24:13 · 17 answers · asked by magnetic_azimuth 6 in Religion & Spirituality

2007-10-17 01:23:52 · 13 answers · asked by Anonymous in Other - Society & Culture