Society & Culture - 23 October 2007

I am an atheist, but I have no children to raise in these difficult times. What ever I choose to believe has little effect on the lives of others.---But, I might be reluctant to try to raise children in a society that has no exstension to the law, or no built-in moral corrective.

Many parents were raised by parents who beat or threatened their children in order to make them " behave ", but these techniques are no longer acceptable, and many of the modern parents don't know any other way to discipline.
Isn't it understandible that today's parents might fear for the future of their children in a life without religion?

2007-10-23 07:33:20 · 15 answers · asked by big j 5 in Religion & Spirituality

Thank you for your answers! :)

Have a wonderful day! :)

2007-10-23 07:33:20 · 27 answers · asked by Moon :) 7 in Religion & Spirituality

i believe it was from about the age of 12-13 to 30-31? anyway the exact age isnt important,what was he doing that nobody :
(A) didnt bother to record
(B)wasnt permitted to record
(C)was recorded but at a later date removed from history
and (D)somebody got writers block.
it is a tremendously important part of any persons life no matter who you are,its the age discovery,puberty,adulthood,manhood. is there an official line on this or just speculation?

2007-10-23 07:31:34 · 11 answers · asked by Anonymous in Religion & Spirituality

A friend just sent this to me, it's awesome! Be sure to turn up your speakers, the music is the best part! What do you think about it?

http://thefiftiesandsixties.com/CarsWeDrove.htm

2007-10-23 07:31:25 · 10 answers · asked by Starscape 6 in Senior Citizens

I don't understand about Native Americans because I here that they are mixing with White people, I not close-minded or Anything but I just read someone questions on here she was asking why Native american men walking around with white women. Look they on reservations, there ancestors been killed, then turn around dating white people.

I was right people all these Native Americans, Mexicans, Asians, Iranien, Etc. people kiss up to whites except for African-Americans. I really want to be white so I can get any man I want and go any where in the world without Racism.

2007-10-23 07:31:07 · 13 answers · asked by Kelis Jordan 3 in Other - Cultures & Groups

Sometimes I can just be sitting quietly and the most awful sinful things will enter into my mind. I can't help but wonder is it temptation from the Satan, or if it was already in my subconcious. I wonder if there is a way to distinguish the difference. Should we confess these sins when we go to confession or should we just let it go. Yes, I am very serious.

2007-10-23 07:30:49 · 11 answers · asked by Brenda M 4 in Religion & Spirituality

Please tell me what you believe the truth of all truths really is.

Goddess Bless.
Blessed Be.

2007-10-23 07:29:12 · 24 answers · asked by Zero Cool 3 in Religion & Spirituality

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2007-10-23 07:27:25 · 11 answers · asked by Brandon's been a dirty Hore 5 in Religion & Spirituality

For instance, Christians believe that non-Christians deserve to go to Hell just for being non-believers, but they claim they aren't passing a moral judgement on those people, God is... But their opinions are the same as their God's opinions, so why won't they take credit (or blame) for said opinions? Why do they always try to "pass the buck" to God, as if they weren't involved? If you agree with something, you OWN it! It's the same as if you made the decision yourself... Christians aren't even consistent on this principle! For instance, they hold the Jews of Jesus's time responsible for His death because they thought He should be killed, even though they did not personally kill Him (the Romans executed Him). Yet they don't want to be held accountable for their own God's decisions with which they agree!

2007-10-23 07:27:02 · 17 answers · asked by Anonymous in Religion & Spirituality

I see many Christians here refer to law versus grace, and I'd like to know what exactly you guys mean by that. Thanks in advance.

2007-10-23 07:26:25 · 14 answers · asked by Cosmic I 6 in Religion & Spirituality

This comes from Pascal's belief that we should believe in God because it is wise. For if He exists then we do not have to worry about going to hell. Whereas, if He does not exist we do not have to worry about hell anyway, and we won't lose anything.

2007-10-23 07:23:21 · 5 answers · asked by Billy Edwards 1 in Religion & Spirituality

You believe in what the bible tells you right?

So let me quote your good book to you....

"Ye have heard that it hath been said, An eye for an eye, and a tooth for a tooth: But I say unto you, That ye resist not evil: but whosoever shall smite thee on thy right cheek, turn to him the other also. And if any man will sue thee at the law, and take away thy coat, let him have thy cloak also. And whosoever shall compel thee to go a mile, go with him twain. Give to him that asketh thee, and from him that would borrow of thee turn not thou away."

"Ye have heard that it hath been said, Thou shalt love thy neighbour, and hate thine enemy. But I say unto you, Love your enemies, bless them that curse you, do good to them that hate you, and pray for them despitefully use you, and persecute you"

So, unless you are lying hypocrites, you should obey this teaching, right?

So what is with all the thumbs down you people give to answers that you don't agree with?

2007-10-23 07:21:06 · 20 answers · asked by Anonymous in Religion & Spirituality

THANKS did these advantages help the rise of Christianity and how? >_<

2007-10-23 07:19:22 · 20 answers · asked by Anonymous in Religion & Spirituality

What would you say the minimum and maximum age is for trick or treating?

2007-10-23 07:18:16 · 19 answers · asked by Anonymous in Halloween

force others to accept atheism as a way of life and belief?

2007-10-23 07:17:10 · 4 answers · asked by Anonymous in Religion & Spirituality

well me and my girlfriend want to win the costume contest be we have no clue what to be so can u guys give me some ideas i really wanted to be bueaty and the beast but i cant find a beast costume anywhere

2007-10-23 07:16:44 · 5 answers · asked by Kellie T 1 in Halloween

Forget that it was made in man's image for a moment.

2007-10-23 07:15:39 · 9 answers · asked by cananddo 4 in Religion & Spirituality

2007-10-23 07:13:52 · 10 answers · asked by Tabu T 1 in Languages

Does this mean Mankind HAS to end too? can't they just load up a rocket ship and go live on a new planet?

I, for one, would build a rocket ship (or a fleet of rocket ships) big enough to sustain a few thousand people (preferably mormons only), fly to another world and colonize it and then keep everybody else off it so we can live in peace and prosperity. no more persecution. no more crappy government.

2007-10-23 07:13:06 · 15 answers · asked by Captain Galactic 6 in Religion & Spirituality

2007-10-23 07:12:23 · 2 answers · asked by Robert W 1 in People with Disabilities

Doesn't that give Christians a 99.999% chance of being wrong about theirs?

Here's a short list of Gods...
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zZVRpqm0Cl0

2007-10-23 07:11:31 · 21 answers · asked by I'm an Atheist 3 in Religion & Spirituality

Or that the Holy Spirit (whatever that is) has "filled/touched their hearts"?

Are they delusional freaks or outright liars?

For some samples of this, look at these answers:

http://answers.yahoo.com/question/index;_ylt=AkH9s6l9Va7r71wTYoOnYHnsy6IX;_ylv=3?qid=20071023083925AAZ1G0m

2007-10-23 07:11:24 · 28 answers · asked by Anonymous in Religion & Spirituality

Last night when i was watching the news, i felt so horrible for all the people in malibu that lost all of their memeories in the fires. So as i was sitting there i started to think to myself, that many people lose things that are important to them everyday. Whether it be a house, clothes, or family and friends. Well i want to help out those people. Does anyone know any good websites i can look up to get my started?

2007-10-23 07:11:21 · 3 answers · asked by Cassie Gean 2 in Community Service

I have a group of college students that I would like to send to volunteer in the Pleasant Hill area on Thursday afternoons.
Any advice on where I can send them?

2007-10-23 07:11:13 · 2 answers · asked by Ken C 3 in Community Service

2007-10-23 07:10:33 · 8 answers · asked by Anonymous in Religion & Spirituality

Please provide details.

2007-10-23 07:09:19 · 31 answers · asked by don_steele54 6 in Religion & Spirituality

so should i assume that, from a christian prespective, men are better than woman?.......
i know we we are physically and mentally, but im asking about morally?

2007-10-23 07:09:06 · 29 answers · asked by Anonymous in Religion & Spirituality

I heard that a lot of times lately and I wonder if it's real.

2007-10-23 07:08:51 · 18 answers · asked by larissa 6 in Religion & Spirituality

I've done something really bad, and I don't want to go to Hell. Can you tell me which God is the real God of the thousands of different religions out there? I need to pray and give him money so I can get into heaven, thanks!

2007-10-23 07:08:38 · 16 answers · asked by Anonymous in Religion & Spirituality

2007-10-23 07:08:36 · 3 answers · asked by Jsuscltre22 3 in Religion & Spirituality