Society & Culture - 21 October 2007

this is a direct responce to the christian who posted that assult on atheists a while ago.

2007-10-21 04:12:32 · 22 answers · asked by Adam (AM) 4 in Religion & Spirituality

I'm a Buddhist and I celebrate Christmas.

Note: I do believe in Jesus as a savoir (did I spell that right) for Christians.

2007-10-21 04:08:43 · 23 answers · asked by innkr 1 in Religion & Spirituality

So many people seem shocked when they come here and discover non-believers are free to post all they want...

Does it cause "exclusivity withdrawal" among some believers?

Note: I said *some* not all... There are lot's of believers that I like around here...

2007-10-21 04:07:47 · 9 answers · asked by Anonymous in Religion & Spirituality

2007-10-21 04:07:05 · 8 answers · asked by Castora 3 in Languages

2007-10-21 04:06:56 · 4 answers · asked by Anonymous in Religion & Spirituality

"HP wants to get to know you better."
Should I be concerned? How would you respond?lol!

2007-10-21 04:04:29 · 12 answers · asked by kayboff 7 in Senior Citizens

Or does it have to be when they're having services?
Is a priest always in the church at all times of the day?

2007-10-21 04:04:11 · 16 answers · asked by oysterchowder2004 3 in Religion & Spirituality

2007-10-21 04:03:21 · 11 answers · asked by Sir Charles 2 in Religion & Spirituality

Donya's question about Saturday matinees made me think of a show called "Cliffhangers' that was a summer replacement TV series sometime in the late 70's I think.

It featured three vignettes fashioned on the old Saturday serials.

One was a vampire segment with Michael Douri [sp?] who was a professor teaching at night and also a vampire

The other two I can't remember...I loved them! as they made me go back in time with the same features of the hero hanging with his life in jeopardy and the next week he never had fallen at all! lol

2007-10-21 04:02:35 · 4 answers · asked by sage seeker 7 in Senior Citizens

I wanted to go as a dead marching band member for Halloween this year,
as part of my party's theme,
the Black Parade.
Any ideas where I can get a cheap one fast,
or make my own?

2007-10-21 04:02:10 · 3 answers · asked by Peacepanda 2 in Halloween

I find our current pope hilarious. Never had we had someone go so far to piss off so many. So far we've learned that the protestants are mislead and are going to Hell and that the American Indians deep down want to be Catholics. I'm sure that the iron first of the Church can convince them.

Anyways, I look forwards to hear the next statement of controversy this guy comes out with. It seems to get better by the moment. When his brain hits complete senility, we'll be watching history in the making. Agree or disagree?

2007-10-21 04:02:02 · 1 answers · asked by Anonymous in Religion & Spirituality

Genesis chapters 1 & 2 both give accounts of the Creation and they disagree with each other even to the number of beings involved and the order of events.

2007-10-21 04:01:40 · 9 answers · asked by Anonymous in Religion & Spirituality

Does anyone besides me associate a certain flavor or food with nausea? The one flavor that I just can't tolerate is the mint wintergreen. I can't even smell it without feeling extremely sick! But everyone else I know loves it! Eeeeww! lol!

2007-10-21 04:01:09 · 29 answers · asked by Starscape 6 in Senior Citizens

Think Diwali, and the first thing that comes to your mind are firecrackers. There’s been growing alarm at the long term ill effects of the fireworks on the environment, apart from the noise pollution and the streets littered with paper and the contaminated air that we breathe. What steps can we take to ensure that this Diwali and subsequent Diwalis are eco-friendly and safe?

2007-10-21 04:00:04 · 310 answers · asked by Anonymous in Diwali

I don't really need a costume and I am not going to a Halloween party, but I'm looking through the Sunday paper and there is a flyer for an ad for a party store. All of the female adult costumes are so revealing and slutty. I've actually never been to a Halloween party, but judging by these costumes, it looks like they are made for sex parties. I'm just curious, what is the deal? Why are there so many sleazy costumes?

2007-10-21 03:59:58 · 11 answers · asked by Angrygirl5 3 in Halloween

First he says "You shall not kill" then he orders everyone from Abraham to Joshua and beyond to kill, and they do. "You shall not kill" does not mean "it's ok to do it in this situation but it's not ok any other time". Even Christians throughout history (Crusades anyone?) have killed countless others in the name of God and religion. What did any of those people do to deserve death other than standing up to the Christian church and saying they don't agree with their teachings in many cases? You can't have your cake and eat it too. Knowing this, why are people flocking to follow this bloodthirsty God? Even Pagan war gods weren't known for being near this violent.

2007-10-21 03:58:37 · 24 answers · asked by Anonymous in Religion & Spirituality

2007-10-21 03:53:20 · 15 answers · asked by Steve 1 in Religion & Spirituality

Who comes to live with the true believer in Jesus Christ?

Thanks in advance for all sincere, polite replies.

May God bless you.

2007-10-21 03:52:55 · 10 answers · asked by Carlito 3 in Religion & Spirituality

2007-10-21 03:51:20 · 11 answers · asked by Jerry L 1 in Languages

2007-10-21 03:51:09 · 10 answers · asked by Anonymous in Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, and Transgender

Also, I heard that some of the beliefs is that Dinosaurs didn't exist and that the Ark actually happened.

Is this just the media going overboard, or is this true.

2007-10-21 03:50:37 · 11 answers · asked by Mancloud 3 in Religion & Spirituality

The theme of this year's peace summit is "A World Without Violence: Faiths and Cultures in Dialogue,"

Pope Benedict's comments:

In the face of a world torn by conflicts where violence is sometimes justified in the name of God, it is important to reiterate that religions can never become vehicles of hate," said the 80-year-old pontiff.

To the contrary, religions can and should offer precious resources to build a peaceful humanity ... especially where tensions are strongest, freedom and respect for others is denied and men and women suffer the consequences of intolerance and incomprehension.

....violence tends unfortunately to become a widespread mentality, insinuating itself into the fabric of society.

The pope underscored "the importance of intensifying efforts for a serious strategy of prevention centring on schools, work and helping young people to manage their free time.

Intervention is needed that involves everyone in the struggle against all forms of violence.

2007-10-21 03:50:07 · 6 answers · asked by Anonymous in Religion & Spirituality

I have a few new bibles I want to give away, to spread the Word. Contact me and I will mail you one. No charge. First come, first served until I run out.

For those who will leave hateful or unresponsive answers, I will pray for you!

2007-10-21 03:49:24 · 8 answers · asked by duke 5 in Religion & Spirituality

I'm wanting to move to Bahrain and was wondering if Arabic is a hard to language to learn fluently.

2007-10-21 03:45:14 · 6 answers · asked by Anonymous in Languages

Close friend of Jerry Falwell; senior pastor at Thorington Road Baptist Church in Montgomery, Alabama for 15 years; graduate of Liberty University; vociferous opponent of the abomination of homosexuality, etc etc. You know where this is going.

He was found dead in June of "accidental mechanical asphyxia." He was hogtied, wearing two complete wetsuits, including mask and flippers, rubber underwear, and had a condom-wrapped "marital aid" lodged in his rectum.

Is anybody surprised anymore when "conservative" "Christian" "Republican" "morals and values" types turn out to be complete and total FREAKS?

Not that I'm judging! More power to him if he gets off on dressing up like Jacques Cousteau. At least he died doing what he loves! But of course, this is the guy who spent his life preaching that nice decent gay boys like myself are sicko perverts who will burn in hell forever. I assume he probably never mentioned the hogtying and the wetsuits to his congregation.

2007-10-21 03:45:05 · 13 answers · asked by Anonymous in Religion & Spirituality

I haven't been to church in about 5 years but have recently started wanting to make the Lord part of my life again.I don't want to go back to my original parish because I don't really care for the priest. So I was thinking of joining a nice church a few miles up the road. How do I go about officially joining?

2007-10-21 03:44:26 · 11 answers · asked by purplepurplesage 1 in Religion & Spirituality

Assume: to take for granted or without proof; suppose; postulate; posit.

2007-10-21 03:43:27 · 12 answers · asked by MoPleasure4U 4 in Religion & Spirituality

Everybody cheats. Thousands of people make millions of dollars because they look pretty on camera. The media NEVER talks bad about itself.

We will ever wake up and turn off the glitz?

2007-10-21 03:43:10 · 19 answers · asked by TD Euwaite? 6 in Religion & Spirituality

Isn't that kind of like saying we "own" God? Sounds a little blasphemous. Personal butler, personal bodyguard, personal hairdresser, these people all serve us.

2007-10-21 03:42:33 · 9 answers · asked by ccrider 7 in Religion & Spirituality

According to a television show on Jesus, they have the Roman census from that time. Why would Mary and Joseph give him a name that thirty other couples gave their sons?

Is the record of many boys named Jesus or of one boy 31 times?

Am I trying to understand the ununderstandable?

2007-10-21 03:40:10 · 9 answers · asked by femalegtrst 2 in Religion & Spirituality