Society & Culture - 20 October 2007

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Actually, a "chocolate craving" bacteria was discovered in the stomach of chocolate-lovers, so it's actually the bacteria that craves chocolate - not you!

But, suppose a religion-craving bacteria were discovered, so it's the bacteria that thrives on the belief in a superior power, not you. Or suppose a religion-gene were discovered that makes some people religious and others atheists.

I think such a discovery would turn all religion on its head. In the case of a religion-bacteria, it would allow scientists to correctly reclassify religion as a disease. And in the case of a religion-gene, it would allow atheists to assert that belief in religion is beyond an individual's control ... and therefore the choice to believe in God was NOT due to free will.

2007-10-20 01:00:14 · 8 answers · asked by I'm an Atheist 3 in Religion & Spirituality

these days?Moreso than other races?Is it kind of an"in: thing to do?

2007-10-20 00:59:11 · 9 answers · asked by Anonymous in Other - Cultures & Groups

2007-10-20 00:57:45 · 5 answers · asked by : 6 in Other - Society & Culture

It's well known on YA R&S that I have no love for Islam, although I wish only the best for Muslims. Here is an example of private messages sent to me, by someone who appears barely literate, and doesn't know me from Adam. Is this an example of Islamic tolerance? Muslims, I understand if you agree with this nut in principle, but do you think this is the best way to dialogue?

" Subject: lil biatttchh

Message: you wanna talk shet bout islam? do it in my face and not behind your keyboard you fckin ***** *** white boy "

And:

"u trailer trash, i live in northern california so if ur ne where near me let me know id love to beat you to a bloody pulp. talk is cheap white boy"

Does anybody wonder why the western world isn't buying the religion of peace propaganda?

2007-10-20 00:54:18 · 28 answers · asked by Anonymous in Religion & Spirituality

2007-10-20 00:52:37 · 17 answers · asked by einstein911 1 in Religion & Spirituality

2007-10-20 00:52:01 · 15 answers · asked by Marianne not Ginger™ 7 in Etiquette

When I die I will not be going to Heaven or Hell? as I do not believe in them anyway.

I know exactly where I will be going. I will be going to my own private little Island with the people I love. And pretend none of this ever happened (religion).

There will be no fighting or wars or anything like that. It will be peacefull forever.

What do you think of my little Garden of Eden?

Do you like it?

Tell my fellow Atheists what will you do when you die?

I want to see what your idea is about this?

2007-10-20 00:51:56 · 14 answers · asked by Anonymous in Religion & Spirituality

The Strong Hebrew Dictionary states: From G318; to necessitate: - compel, constrain.

necessitate: 1. to make necessary or unavoidable. 2. to compel, oblige, or force.

(Luke 14:23) And the lord said unto the servant, Go out into the highways and hedges, and compel them to come in, that my house may be filled.

2007-10-20 00:49:02 · 12 answers · asked by MoPleasure4U 4 in Religion & Spirituality

I think I seen a Ghost at work and I'm Freaking out!!! I work in a hospital in a closed clinic as a housekeeper from 8:00 p.m. to 4:30 a.m. , all by myself and this place is HUGE. I have been there for 8 yrs. and I just seen it recently. Now all I can think about at work is this thing behind me!!! I love my job and I refuse to quit. I asked the Paster to come to my area and bless my necklace I just bought ( a cross) and I asked him to bless my area for me , and he was happy to do it. So I feel a little better , but I 'm still FREAKING OUT!!!!! What can I do? Thank you

2007-10-20 00:42:02 · 11 answers · asked by mac-won 3 in Religion & Spirituality

Yes, I know people have asked this question before but the answers weren't really satisfying.

I asked the ouija if ghosts kill people and if they can be killed and it said yes to both but is unsure how.

I know these things kill people. The bell witch killed someone. Once this lady bought a house they said was haunted and they found her dead in a pile of blood which was not her own. Oh yeah and here in Australia in the outback there is an orb thing that almost killed someone. He managed to escape but they found one of the things earlier victims. He had not a mark on his body but his face was twisted.

if you're gonna say these things DON'T post:
1) Lose your imagination
2) Tell god/ a priest to banish it
3) Tell it to move on

2007-10-20 00:38:21 · 8 answers · asked by Sean Of The Living 1 in Religion & Spirituality

2007-10-20 00:34:55 · 24 answers · asked by rachel k 1 in Religion & Spirituality

We know that as Christians, many of us are open, loving and accepting of ALL kinds of people (You will never see ME condemn anyone in the name of Christianity, and that goes for most other Christians that I know personally). Yet, when we ask people why there is such a negative view of us Christians, we get ignorant answers such as "Because they are narrow minded, and without tolerance for any one than them self" (that is an actual quote from a user here)......my question is, am I the ONLY one who realizes what a hypocritical, judgemental statement that is? The person who SAID this is obviously just as narrow minded, right?
It frustrates me to NO END that I am called ignorant or conceited because I believe in something, yet the people who say that about MY religion seem to think that they should be allowed to get away with the same 'judgements" they claim to dislike Christians for

2007-10-20 00:32:43 · 11 answers · asked by Sunny And '74 4 in Religion & Spirituality

actually enjoyed my stay in hell. seriously, would he kick me out? would he send me to heaven?

whether you believe in heaven or hell, it's just a hypothetical question. also, don't tell me it's impossible to enjoy hell, i just want you to imagine that this situation is true, and answer the question.

2007-10-20 00:30:53 · 20 answers · asked by Anonymous in Religion & Spirituality

This is a serious question and not intended to malign any religious belief?

...and don't give me the answer that you want to serve god and fellowmen more. It is simply not true. Be honest.

2007-10-20 00:28:12 · 13 answers · asked by Anonymous in Religion & Spirituality

I would like to ask you..
If I become sure that Islam is the right relegion..
should I embrace it ..
1. A famous and very rich US Christian preacher from TEXAS converts to Islam
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=d79j1L0TQTM
2. Former Christian Suhaib Webb talks about his Road to Islam
http://thedeenshow.com/shows_53.htm
3. Great Interview X Christian Minister(Clearing the Misconceptions)
http://thedeenshow.com/shows_59.htm
4. Interview with Former Christian youth MINISTER
http://thedeenshow.com/shows_24.htm
5. Evangelical Christian tells why he chose Islam
http://thedeenshow.com/shows_57.htm
6. British Catholic Priest Converted To ISLAM
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pn0iPlWQNlI
7. Jewish converts to Muslim
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nYFTnDkkhfU
8. Why Abdul Raheem Green Came to Islam
http://thedeenshow.com/video_295.htm
9. Convert to Islam from Hinduism
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zePqNxz895U

2007-10-20 00:25:47 · 15 answers · asked by Anonymous in Religion & Spirituality

Please help! Here in the Czech Republic, there are practically no Halloween decorations, but in England they must be fantastic.

A friend has an office in Slough, and he will buy some decorations for me. What I want is large, paper hanging skeletons, flying witches, skulls, etc. I want SCARY looking ones, not silly ones, as a six year old would have at a party.

Can you suggest any good store where he could shop for me? Would any take phone orders? Do they have a website? Any store right in Slough, or would he have to go to London?

(P.S. I don't have much time, since I'm having the party early, on October 27)

2007-10-20 00:17:41 · 2 answers · asked by pachl@sbcglobal.net 7 in Halloween

I am an agnostic. I used to think that I was a Christian when I was a little kid because I was taught that simply saying the prayer and doing the motions would "save" me. Bad experiences with overly-religious people etc. really turned me off and made me realize that I really didn't believe. Nevertheless, I still feel a deep longing to believe in a god of some sort. Were any of you atheist or agnostic like me and later came to be Christians? If so, what was it that persuaded you?

2007-10-20 00:16:20 · 11 answers · asked by turan21 2 in Religion & Spirituality

2007-10-20 00:14:41 · 15 answers · asked by Y!A-FOOL 5 in Religion & Spirituality

Albert Einstein said..."The probability of life originating from accident is comparable to the probability of the Unabridged Dictionary resulting from an explosion in a print shop."

2007-10-20 00:13:48 · 15 answers · asked by Anonymous in Religion & Spirituality

2 Chronicles 36:9

"Jehoiachin was eight years old when he began to reign, and he reigned three months and ten days."

2 Kings 24:8

"Jehoiachin was eighteen years old when he began to reign, and he reigned in Jerusalem three months."

2007-10-20 00:11:01 · 16 answers · asked by rachelesse 3 in Religion & Spirituality

some times i feel that some one is talking to me and i get weird feelings and i feel that sometimes someone is controling me and i think i send thought to people or read minds because i some times want to say something and someone just says the exact same thing before me and once at school we had to right a report and a guy in my class wrote the exact same report [i didnt use the internet]

2007-10-20 00:05:51 · 11 answers · asked by ammr1993@sbcglobal.net 1 in Religion & Spirituality