Society & Culture - 17 October 2007

Even if you think it all came about natural selection...the selection thats available must have an origin.

All I know is that scientists look at nature to help us improve technology all the time. There is a great book titled "Wild Technology" by Phil Gates which talks about this.

So where is the origin of Natures designs and technology?

2007-10-17 17:38:24 · 32 answers · asked by sfumato1002 3 in Religion & Spirituality

Nowadays there are many people who are so rich and powerful but they're still attached to this worldly happiness. Many do a lot of giving and charity just in order to receive more worldly happiness in future according to Karma principle but not think about getting rid of disturbing emotions in mind, which lead to endless rebirth. This worldly happiness must certainly disappear one day. You're rich and powerful in this life because you did giving in your last life but you don't think of creating karma resulting in wise personality in every next life until nirvana. Many rich people are greedy and stingy and insatiable by investing more and more endlessly and their mind only think of how to make more money all the time but they don't think of what to do to get to eternal happiness. I think that the best perfection is to purify one's mind because only pure mind can lead to nirvana. Can u tell me CONCRETELY what I should do in this life to have a wise mind every life until nirvana?

2007-10-17 17:37:00 · 11 answers · asked by chayaninsun 1 in Religion & Spirituality

I say WE DO remember. We remember our talents, our skills and our knowledge. We bring with us from past life our personality, which is adjusted to the new situation (environment, family and traumas). We bring our tendencies from past life, too.

We only forget what is irrelevant for our progress. It is not important to remember who we loved, who we hated, how we died, who we killed (for example). That's not going to help us in anything.

Reincarnation is like a diamond being cut; like the wood being carved by the hands of the artist. The pieces left over are not important, but the precious result; the master piece is what matters.

Understood?

2007-10-17 17:36:20 · 11 answers · asked by Janet Reincarnated 5 in Religion & Spirituality

I'm an atheist in the sense that I don't believe in anything supernatural, including god/gods, religions, mythologies and fairy tales. I'm agnostic in the sense that I acknowledge the unknown. Meaning, I recognize that there are some things out there that I probably can never understand.

I think some people make the mistake of thinking all atheists are nihilistic... I don't think that this is true at all. All "atheist" means is NOT being a theist... that's all.

2007-10-17 17:36:11 · 19 answers · asked by Anonymous in Religion & Spirituality

2007-10-17 17:34:47 · 22 answers · asked by Anonymous in Religion & Spirituality

Up until now many people were in closed cultures and did not let women get educated etc. Now with the internet they are seeing and hearing other ideas which should let them see that Muhammad made up the whole religion to abuse women and slaves. Are they seeing this?

2007-10-17 17:28:56 · 31 answers · asked by ? 4 in Religion & Spirituality

for me is not.

2007-10-17 17:27:36 · 8 answers · asked by sam 2 in Other - Society & Culture

I am an Evanglical Christian and I believe that God will not allow Isreal (the country) to be destroyed. However, I could be wrong about that. I would like to open this discussion again with only people who are fluent in Bible Prophecy. I need you to quote me Book, Chapter and Verses for your answers and reasons for what you tell me.
I always believed that Isreal would gain complete independence,freedom and rebuild the Temple (where the dome of the rock now stands) and get the area surrounding the Temple back from the Muslims. And then the Tribulation will begin...
Is this accurate ...please help, and once again, I STRESS only people who have fluent and complete as possible bible prophecy in tact with their answers...

I am asking this becaue obviously the situation with President Bush and Iran over Isreal is escalating and I know I could call my Pastor but it is too late and I don't want to wake him right now. Please respond soon.

2007-10-17 17:25:01 · 24 answers · asked by sweet_kitty_blue_eyes 2 in Religion & Spirituality

what are the reasons

2007-10-17 17:24:27 · 24 answers · asked by Anonymous in Religion & Spirituality

2007-10-17 17:21:19 · 9 answers · asked by Anonymous in Religion & Spirituality

Why are so many people Christian, Muslim, or Jewish? I have respect for those religions, but why are only a small part of the world's population Pastafarian?

Does the Anti-Pasta lead people into forming other religions? This is a serious question. The only way to avoid being dunked in boiling pasta sauce for all eternity is to be a Pastafarian.

Logically, I think it may make sense for the Anti-Pasta to inspire people to form other religions.

Was Christianity inspired by the Anti-Pasta?

What about Judaism?








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2007-10-17 17:18:49 · 20 answers · asked by Anonymous in Religion & Spirituality

2007-10-17 17:18:37 · 2 answers · asked by JULIO C. G 1 in Languages

Do you think it is in poor taste to ....

1. Chew food or gum with your mouth open?

2. Pull or sniffle with your nose instead of blowing it?

3. Lick or suck your fingers from eating any type of food?

4. Pass gas when someone else is around, even if silent?

5. Eat while talking on the phone?

2007-10-17 17:17:46 · 14 answers · asked by Anonymous in Etiquette

2007-10-17 17:16:38 · 10 answers · asked by Tammy T 1 in Halloween

If you have, do you think we as Americans are prude after experiencing Europe and how open they are with sex? as in advertising and such?

2007-10-17 17:15:18 · 8 answers · asked by Anonymous in Other - Society & Culture

Please only Christians..those that believe in the Bible....I know that Guttenburg (spelling ?) printed the first Bible...but where did he get the text from ? does anyone know ?...

2007-10-17 17:12:32 · 10 answers · asked by Anonymous in Religion & Spirituality

Ok my step dad molested me when I was younger. I didnt tell anyone until I met my bf and we dated for a while I knew I could trust him and so he was the only one to know. My mom and step dad live in a differnt state then me so the one night I asked my mom is she thiks ppl should be punished for the things they do bad and then I said that my step dad did something and its hard for me to forgive him. She asked what and I said I wouldnt tell her cause she might not believe me and that my step dad had to say what he did so she knew it was true. He did admit to doing it and my mom comforted me that night but after that night things went back to normal and she is still with him and loves him. She and My step dad are Christian and I undertand that ppl make misstakes. She says we need to forgive. But I am so upset and sad about this whole thing. I finaly told her after I wanted to for so long and now I wish I didnt even say anything.

2007-10-17 17:10:50 · 9 answers · asked by Anonymous in Religion & Spirituality

Or is the point of no return only reached when/if the questions lead to doubt?
Can you ever return 100% to your beliefs once you have doubted?

2007-10-17 17:10:50 · 14 answers · asked by rebekkah hot as the sun 7 in Religion & Spirituality

What do they mean, and what is mine? Cancer the crab, July 13th.

2007-10-17 17:10:50 · 1 answers · asked by Nathan 4 in Religion & Spirituality

If you do, why? Did you ever feel convinced by them? Or did you open the door to argue with them?
This is directed to non-witnesses
So if you are a witness, don't answer just to earn points for your for your monthly service report.

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

But do other guys dress as women if so what should I wear she said a cheerleader or french maid

2007-10-17 17:10:11 · 13 answers · asked by Eggs? 1 in Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, and Transgender

How many of you believe that being gay is a choice? I know it's not--I sure didn't choose to be this way, I hate being harassed for who I am on a daily basis. Anyway, how many of you base your belief that it is a choice on the Church? If you do, I am informing you that you are mistaken! The Catechism of the Catholic Church clearly states "They do not choose their homosexual condition" (article 2358). I don't believe that it's a condition/disease...

What are your thoughts on this? Do you think it is a choice?

2007-10-17 17:10:01 · 24 answers · asked by That Gay Guy for Da Ben Dan 5 in Religion & Spirituality

I know when its catholic bashing hour(s) I feel the need to try and have people understand what the church is about, so I do feel a need to defend it. Does anyone else feel like sometimes they have to do that? even atheists, im just courious.

2007-10-17 17:07:22 · 17 answers · asked by Anonymous in Religion & Spirituality

I've seen some creative beggars. A homeless man in SF hides behind a bush and jumps out at passing families, scaring them and amusing spectators for money.

Could you think of a creative way like that entrepreneur to make a lot of money begging?

2007-10-17 17:05:49 · 4 answers · asked by Anonymous in Community Service

I just really want to hear stories! The best answer will be the one with the most up votes.

2007-10-17 17:04:56 · 11 answers · asked by Anonymous in Religion & Spirituality

"Whoever wants the fruit must climb the tree."

Both pinyin and characters if you can.

2007-10-17 17:02:24 · 6 answers · asked by Prairie Fire 2 in Languages

I use to wonder why they would think that about us, but if all they see about the USA are things like that mockery the homosexuals made of the last supper and they believe that we are going to take over there countries and force them to accept new laws that allow their god to be made a mockery of, then can we blame
them for fighting the way they do?

* I'm not saying that I defend them this just crossed my mind and was wondering if any one else had thought about it like that
(my son has been to Iraq and I know other young men that have been there and they have said that it is getting better over there)

2007-10-17 17:00:34 · 17 answers · asked by hmm 6 in Religion & Spirituality

I feel dumb asking but i gotta know!

2007-10-17 17:00:02 · 4 answers · asked by Dragonflygirl 7 in Religion & Spirituality

It is fact. Parents give more attention to children that are trouble-makers, rebellious, disobedient...

So, God, as our Creator and father, probably gives more attention to non-believers than us believers.

That's OK for me... I understand that my rebellious brothers and sisters need more attention.

What about you? Do you mind?

2007-10-17 16:59:48 · 10 answers · asked by Janet Reincarnated 5 in Religion & Spirituality

2007-10-17 16:59:44 · 10 answers · asked by Anonymous in Religion & Spirituality