Society & Culture - 19 October 2007

http://atheism.about.com/b/a/259523.htm?nl=1

Thank God this fearless man has managed to take this issue all the way to the brink of the White House.

2007-10-19 08:19:37 · 5 answers · asked by Anonymous in Religion & Spirituality

2007-10-19 08:19:35 · 15 answers · asked by Jason W 4 in Religion & Spirituality

I went to a very seemingly nice jewelry store, and applied for a position there. The lady told me after I handed the application in that we are all Armenians here and That she was Hispanic. Do you want to work with us? What nationality are you? And then she looked down on the ground and said, well, you could go to the store which is a 45 minute drive from here.

Is this discrimination, and could there be enough for a lawsuit.

Note. I am Caucasian.

2007-10-19 08:18:12 · 5 answers · asked by DREENA 2 in Other - Society & Culture

that by running in front of a moving train it would hit you would you take it? Of course not. Then what about there being a slight chance that God does exsist and He does offer Heaven to you as a free gift, shouldn't you jump in front of that?

2007-10-19 08:18:08 · 21 answers · asked by gtahvfaith 5 in Religion & Spirituality

of the differences in people or are they more judgemental?

2007-10-19 08:17:56 · 9 answers · asked by ♥Alexis♥ 2 in Other - Society & Culture

Embarassing to admit I don't really know, but asking questions is how you learn, right?

Thanx!

2007-10-19 08:17:43 · 4 answers · asked by Anonymous in Religion & Spirituality

Have you noticed that zombies only ever eat the non-zombies!
If they are so hungry all the time then why don't they attack and eat each other?

2007-10-19 08:17:26 · 21 answers · asked by Zag 4 in Mythology & Folklore

2007-10-19 08:16:34 · 12 answers · asked by Jason W 4 in Religion & Spirituality

most catholics all set with homosexual behavior including there own preasts.I just want to know why.

2007-10-19 08:16:32 · 10 answers · asked by mairszee 3 in Religion & Spirituality

2007-10-19 08:15:39 · 11 answers · asked by Jansen J 4 in Religion & Spirituality

Someone asked a question about what religion you are and why. I answered. It was totally my opinion of what religion I was and why I believed it. Then I get thumbs down for my opinon. Why do people thumbs down when stating what they personally believe when the answer is in no way demeaning or putting down anyone elses beliefs? It is just my opinion of my faith and why I believe that. How does answering a question about what I personally believe for myself warrant a thumbs down?

2007-10-19 08:15:39 · 9 answers · asked by cadisneygirl 7 in Religion & Spirituality

How do you get rid of your old faults and sins in the past? Do you think that repentance and strong will are required for having such feelings? Should a person relate his prospective thoughts and behaviors to the right paths which will lead him to the success in this terrestrial life?

2007-10-19 08:15:01 · 19 answers · asked by AshOsaki 1 in Religion & Spirituality

or weather for that matter.

2007-10-19 08:13:59 · 5 answers · asked by Anonymous in Religion & Spirituality

2007-10-19 08:13:01 · 29 answers · asked by Anonymous in Religion & Spirituality

So instead of men evolving from a common ancestor...Apes evolved from humanoids (us)....and they were an advanced race, eventually left the Earth...Aliens....
Thinking millions or Years, why can't it be Possible?!!!

2007-10-19 08:12:18 · 9 answers · asked by MrPlankton 2 in Religion & Spirituality

On my last question a person said that without our beliefs, we are all basically the same: animalistic, having the same basic needs for survival and all seeking sexual gratification. So is this true? Is believing something is wrong what keeps us from doing it? Or for some, is it merely the understanding that others believe it is wrong?

2007-10-19 08:11:04 · 18 answers · asked by Linz ♥ VT 4 in Religion & Spirituality

I just hit level 6...have a drink on me.

2007-10-19 08:10:58 · 32 answers · asked by Anonymous in Religion & Spirituality

2007-10-19 08:10:51 · 31 answers · asked by mrpoet03 4 in Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, and Transgender

Please give the reason for your answer

2007-10-19 08:08:52 · 21 answers · asked by Bride of Christ 6 in Religion & Spirituality

I`m a (pantheist/atheist) so I do realize that certain belief systems are compatible.
But I don`t get how someone can say that the existence of God is unknowable too not believing in his existence at the same time?
If his existence is unknowable then you are contending that the question at hand can never be answered by human logic and reasoning. That it is above and beyond our comprehension. How can you go from that to saying that you do not believe (Through logic and reasoning) that he exists?

These two beliefs systems seem to be mutually exclusive.

2007-10-19 08:08:16 · 15 answers · asked by Future 5 in Religion & Spirituality

It's Friday afternoon. Time to point out the stupidity that graces this section on a daily basis. Remember the link. Have fun kids.

2007-10-19 08:07:26 · 16 answers · asked by Dumb Question Judge 2 in Religion & Spirituality

2007-10-19 08:07:06 · 10 answers · asked by Anonymous in Religion & Spirituality

October, 1965... Time magazine.... this is part of what sent me outside my upbringing in the church....

http://www.time.com/time/magazine/article/0,9171,941410,00.html

(I was at that 'questioning' age, as well).... now, looking back, I'm just as convinced as I was then.... what did this mean to those of you who remember it?...

2007-10-19 08:06:57 · 9 answers · asked by meanolmaw 7 in Religion & Spirituality

Bottoms up! ;-)

2007-10-19 08:05:40 · 16 answers · asked by Emperor Insania Says Bye! 5 in Religion & Spirituality

The Old Testament Speaks of God standing on the earth both at the beginning:
"Then the man and his wife heard the sound of the LORD God as he was walking in the garden in the cool of the day, and they hid from the LORD God among the trees of the garden."
Genesis 3:8

And at the end of time:
"I know that my Redeemer lives,
and that in the end he will stand upon the earth.

And after my skin has been destroyed,
yet in my flesh I will see God;

I myself will see him
with my own eyes—I, and not another.
How my heart yearns within me!"
Job 19:25-27

So why is it a stretch to say Jesus was God in human form walking on the earth, and that he will return to the earth one day? It's right in the book of Job!

2007-10-19 08:05:16 · 11 answers · asked by Anonymous in Religion & Spirituality

My fiancee is American and Im ok about moving to the states eventually, but was just wondering bouts some cultural differences etc....he has his heart on locating in the South ,maybe Greenville....(hes Pennyslvanian)......I am not American though...( not that you could tell that by looking at me)..hehe...

2007-10-19 08:04:10 · 3 answers · asked by eaglekiwi_13 3 in Other - Cultures & Groups

History of Christianity

Opposite development

Nietzsche saw a world–historical irony in the way that the Christian Church developed in antithetical opposition to the Evangel and the Gospel of early Christianity. The fable of Christ as miracle–worker and redeemer is not the origin of Christianity. Christianity's history is a "…progressively cruder misunderstanding of an original symbolism…": the death on the cross. Christianity became more diseased, base, morbid, vulgar, low, barbaric and crude. "As the Church, this morbid barbarism itself finally assumes power — the Church, that form of mortal hostility to all integrity, to all loftiness of soul, to discipline of spirit, to all open–hearted and benevolent humanity. — Christian values — noble values… ." Nietzsche expressed contempt for his contemporaries because they mendaciously called themselves Christians but did not act like true Christians. [to be continued]

2007-10-19 08:02:23 · 9 answers · asked by Anonymous in Religion & Spirituality

Appreciation of what we have. What are your thoughts?


Link to a good read if you are interested:
Still in Love After the Tough Times
http://www.webmd.com/sex-relationships/features/what-does-for-worse-look-like?ecd=wnl_day_101907

2007-10-19 08:01:52 · 20 answers · asked by kayboff 7 in Senior Citizens

Isn’t this a false dichotomy? A religion is a system of beliefs. What if you pursue a spiritual life, but not by any set of beliefs?

2007-10-19 07:59:10 · 28 answers · asked by bregweidd 6 in Religion & Spirituality

from any religion,
with PROOF

2007-10-19 07:57:19 · 63 answers · asked by Anonymous in Religion & Spirituality