Society & Culture - 22 October 2007

Catholics identify themselves as Christians. Most non-Christian English speakers include Catholics in the definition of 'Christian'. But I've noticed that on this site a number of people use the word 'Christian' in opposition to 'Catholic'.

If your use of the word 'Christian' excludes 'Catholic', what denomination are you? Where do you live? Do you feel that Catholics are not Christians?

2007-10-22 03:34:09 · 27 answers · asked by Doc Occam 7 in Religion & Spirituality

Acts 12:1-16 - When Peter was put in prison, prayer was made without ceasing of the church unto God for him (v.5). After Peter was delivered by the angel of the Lord, he went to the house where many were gathered together praying (v12).
Why then do you think they doubted it was Peter who knocked at their door (v15), and why were they astonished to see him?

2007-10-22 03:32:57 · 8 answers · asked by Virginia B (John 16:33) 7 in Religion & Spirituality

I'm going through some things right now and I could really use some prayers. I really need to get back in church and make a difference in my life. I also need to change my lifestyle, as far as living arrangements and such. So please pray that I can do what God wan'ts me to do. Thank you so much!

2007-10-22 03:32:48 · 12 answers · asked by That Girl 4 in Religion & Spirituality

My parents are going to a halloween party and the theme is Saturday Night Live. They are wanting to go as the coneheads.If anyone has an idea on how to make a cone head, Please tell me. Thanks

2007-10-22 03:32:28 · 11 answers · asked by Anonymous in Halloween

while watching what you eat?

I've got about 30 more pounds to go, and it's getting really hard to resist the tempation to snack on the wrong foods in the evenings. I'd love to hear any success stories as well!

2007-10-22 03:31:10 · 10 answers · asked by Anonymous in Religion & Spirituality

2007-10-22 03:30:25 · 15 answers · asked by brandee, brandee q 2 in Religion & Spirituality

Why do people say Apostolic Pentecostals are full of the devil?
just because we speak with new tongues... its book of acts folks. How then have I seen people in my church organization (ALJC) cast out devils? Jesus said "How can devils cast out devils?". Think about it, I just wish people would stop being so judgmental of other religions, Pentecostals as well. I just know what I have is real and from God (the gift of speaking in my own language with God) And no man can give it to you, neither any devil, only Jesus Christ!
The Bible clearly says there are two types of Tongues, and the one is to witness to other languages, and the other is what to pray for when you don't know what to pray for and to magnify God. It also says FORBID NO MAN to speak in tongues.

2007-10-22 03:28:55 · 9 answers · asked by Anonymous in Religion & Spirituality

Or does God hear all your prayers and thoughts?

2007-10-22 03:25:53 · 15 answers · asked by Zelda Hunter 7 in Religion & Spirituality

Do u think there are woman who are physically stronger than avg built man? or man is the only gender who is strong do u think there are woman who could lift and carry man in her arm i am 150 lbs do u think there are woman who could lift me

2007-10-22 03:24:28 · 25 answers · asked by Anonymous in Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, and Transgender

I need to combine these names for me and my fiancé. We are going to takes each others and names and combine them for when we get married. If you can help that would be great.

2007-10-22 03:24:14 · 5 answers · asked by Anonymous in Other - Society & Culture

Statistical? Studied effects?

2007-10-22 03:23:54 · 26 answers · asked by Eleventy 6 in Religion & Spirituality

Thanks.

2007-10-22 03:23:26 · 5 answers · asked by Anonymous in Languages

a- the belief that people regressed neturally fro civilization to barbarism.
b- the blief that humans evolved from animals and eventually became civilized.
c- The belief that people progressed naturally from a primitive, uncivilized state to an advanced, civilized state.
d- The theory that humans evolved from apes.
e- the fact that humans evolved from apes

Pease help me asap I think that answer would be b) but I'm not sure please HELP! this is very important!
Thank you for all those that do help!
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2007-10-22 03:22:58 · 6 answers · asked by Anonymous in Religion & Spirituality

2007-10-22 03:22:21 · 45 answers · asked by tootie 3 in Religion & Spirituality

if yes then why: if having sex with animals is an abomination to God; did He 1st try to give Adam animals as soul mates? [Genesis 2:18-20]. Even Adam knew this was wrong, and this was before 'the apple'.

if all things were made for God's pleasure; [rev.4:11] did He create a place for His creation to be torture forever, [Hell in other words.] Is this God's pleasure?

if the only way to be saved is by believing in Jesus [who is the truth], did God make people to believe a lie?

why did God kill that person for trying to save the Ark of the Covenant.

if we are to love our enemies, is God going to keep His alive in torment and suffering forever?

if it is wrong to talk to the dead, did Jesus talk to Moses and Elias?

2007-10-22 03:21:56 · 17 answers · asked by just because 5 in Religion & Spirituality

2007-10-22 03:20:34 · 14 answers · asked by Anonymous in Religion & Spirituality

grandma and him would go down to london;..... or

grandma and he would go down to london....

2007-10-22 03:19:03 · 23 answers · asked by Evil but Wonderful 2 in Languages

I'm struggling with my understanding of this loving God who's been my anchor all of my life. There are too many sadistic atrocities happening to innocents including children every day in this orphaned world. I find it sick and selfish and even 'sinful' to pray for things like my own well being and happiness (they seem trivial) when I know at this very moment there is a child is starving to death or in unbearable pain b/c of some terminal disease and the poor mothers who's spirits have died watching their little ones go through this. I know this sounds morbid but these things are happening everyday whether I tune it to the news or put down the paper. I just feel like "what's the point in praying for myself" or even them. People have been praying for milennia for this to stop and it doesn't appear to have made an impact in this world if history is any indicator. What would you say to someone who has lost faith in humanity and who's doubting, not the existance, but the love of God.

2007-10-22 03:18:19 · 27 answers · asked by Hope 4 in Religion & Spirituality

What's your strongest trait, your skill, the one thing you are better at than those around you, or are better than anyone else?

2007-10-22 03:17:04 · 2 answers · asked by rayb1214 7 in Other - Society & Culture

I was raised catholic; catholic church, catholic school, my uncle was the parish priest. I've been divorced twice so the catholic church will not accept me as a parishner any longer.
I would like to go to church but I don't know where to begin. All I know is catholicism.

2007-10-22 03:16:22 · 43 answers · asked by Anonymous in Religion & Spirituality

I think it is is a tolerant persons duty not to tolerate those who are intolerant, what about you?

2007-10-22 03:16:11 · 19 answers · asked by Anonymous in Religion & Spirituality

2007-10-22 03:15:29 · 46 answers · asked by Anonymous in Religion & Spirituality

Although I wonder which has killed more, I know the former would love to burn me at the stake as they have done to other tellers of the Truth.

2007-10-22 03:14:36 · 19 answers · asked by Anonymous in Religion & Spirituality

2007-10-22 03:13:55 · 10 answers · asked by Anonymous in Religion & Spirituality

When I was a kid Christmas was so much more about the spending time with Family and alot of our gifts were from the Heart i remember getting homemade gifts that was truely from the heart . Does anyone else feel this way i want to make this Christmas special for my family any suggestions or even tell me how you spend the holidays that makes them so special to you .

2007-10-22 03:13:44 · 8 answers · asked by SAHM and proud of it 3 in Christmas

I really don't mind what genre it is. Last time I asked this, I got excellent recommendations for many different types of music.
I'm especially interested in music you know that you feel isn't well-known but should be.
Thanks!

2007-10-22 03:11:03 · 9 answers · asked by Samurai Jack 6 in Religion & Spirituality

I am interested in a paid position working with a local chapter of Junior Achievement. I can't figure them out, frankly. The first interview was only 30 minutes long. Then nothing, no call, no letter, after that. Are they a good organization to work for?

2007-10-22 03:08:22 · 2 answers · asked by nhij 4 in Community Service

Muslims, is Jesus good?

remember that Jesus said "no one is good but God" so if you say Jesus is good then you say he is God according to his words. and if you say that Jesus was bad then you go agenst how you belive that Jesus was a profit. for you belive that all the profits where pure/Good. but even many profits where punshed for being bad...Moses could not enter the Promis land is one example.. anyway just wonder how you will answer this one? whats you idea about this?

2007-10-22 03:08:22 · 20 answers · asked by Sam 3 in Religion & Spirituality

Whats your favourite christmas song? Mine has gotta be All i want for christmas is you by Mariah Carey or Santa Baby by Kylie Minogue!

For some reason i have been humming xmas tunes all morning!

2007-10-22 03:07:36 · 18 answers · asked by SaRaH 3 in Christmas

2007-10-22 03:07:06 · 25 answers · asked by bamidélé 4 in Religion & Spirituality