Society & Culture - 23 October 2007

I have been reported by Atheists group i guess to yahoo answer because i answered a question with what i beleive in, the question was :
Where can i find the nearest Atheists support group ?
My answer was : Go to your nearest Hell, you will find them there.

Is that an abusive content from my part?

2007-10-23 03:46:08 · 21 answers · asked by MoRmEx 5 in Religion & Spirituality

2007-10-23 03:45:14 · 23 answers · asked by Anonymous in Senior Citizens

Do you think the oppression of black people in America is just a conspiracy. Whether or not, it is very apparent that certain forces are not in our favor, i.e.:
why more blacks incarcerated than any other group?
am i to believe that blacks commit more crimes or are more laws designed to incarcerate blacks. (ex. crack vs. cocaine)
why are blacks economically impoverished nationwide?
true there are poor whites, but it is equated by the number of wealthy whites. Poor blacks to rich blacks is totally disproportionate.
Despite being in this country for over 400 years, why are blacks still fighting for rights that we simply hand over to any immigrant crossing the border?
Its kind of strange that all this is just a coincedence.

2007-10-23 03:44:46 · 6 answers · asked by lil_kiilu 1 in Other - Cultures & Groups

I don't see how they end up any different in life.

2007-10-23 03:43:58 · 30 answers · asked by Anonymous in Religion & Spirituality

If Jesus was a Jew, and followed OT laws, then why do the Christians of today pick and choose laws to follow...such as the ones that say we can't eat pork. People will say because since Jesus was crusified, the old laws don't matter anymore, but Jesus himself followed them. And if the old laws don't matter anymore, then why do we follow the Ten Commandments still, as they are in the Old Testament?

2007-10-23 03:43:10 · 22 answers · asked by ~)~) 3 in Religion & Spirituality

1%
10%
20%

and what Charity would you pick?

I would give 10% and it would be halved between the Local Hospice and Marie Cure Cancer fo my Angel of a Nan xxxxx

2007-10-23 03:42:33 · 11 answers · asked by Anonymous in Community Service

This happened first before Jesus and gave hint about Scribes changing the Scriptures:
Then he said to me, "Son of man, eat this scroll I am giving you and fill your stomach with it." So I ate it, and it tasted as sweet as honey in my mouth. (Eze 3:3)

It happens again in Revelations were the Two Witnesses old since creation (Spirits of truth) come to reveal more truth about the Scriptures and more.

Revelations 9:10
So I went to the angel, telling him to give me the little book. And he said to me, "Take it and eat it; it will make your stomach bitter, but in your mouth it will be sweet as honey."

This Spirits also represent the reason that the knowledge of God would increase at the end of times.

Daniel 12:4 But thou, O Daniel, shut up the words, and seal the book, even to the time of the end: many shall run to and fro, and knowledge shall be increased.

God's goal is to put his wisdom in our hearts. not that we follow the books. But that we learn from them. Then be wise.

2007-10-23 03:42:12 · 12 answers · asked by Davinci22 3 in Religion & Spirituality

PLEASE DONT ANSWER UNLESS YOU LOOK AT THE SOURCE LINK AT THE BOTTOM

A new archeological (well not really new it was dug up in the 1980's the significance wasent known till recently) find of the jesus family tomb indicates that not only was jesus married to mary magdeline (her remains were also in the tomb) but that they also had a child named judah.
on the childs ossuary (coffin) was the incription that read judah son of jesus.
source
http://dsc.discovery.com/news/2007/02/25/tomb_arc.html?category=archaeology&guid=20070225073000

two questions.

1 does this effect your faith in the bible to know that the "son of god" had a wife?

2 what significance do you think this will have on the christian church.

i dont want to see any stupid answers like. this is a hoax, its from the discovery channel so i doubt it

2007-10-23 03:39:11 · 22 answers · asked by alucard817 6 in Religion & Spirituality

Why such a low rating?

http://answers.yahoo.com/question/index;_ylt=Akjbg0MAPmJxKcRdzsXLuWLty6IX;_ylv=3?qid=20071023062839AALcF9j&show=7#profile-info-ec0b60fee25a982ef565651fd4f465d1aa

2007-10-23 03:38:30 · 25 answers · asked by Maple Sugar 4 in Religion & Spirituality

I need to write and confess to a catholic priest online. Perhaps, I don't need so much to confess as I need some spiritual guidance and someone to talk to about my faith and how I seem to be losing it. I live in the Edmonton, Alberta, Canada area and any help from anyone whatsoever would be greatly appreciated. I am in great need of advice that I can trust will remain confidential, so if anyone has some ideas of who I can contact via e-mail it would be greatly appreciated. I would prefer if it was a catholic priest simply because much of what I would like to discuss relates to my faith and why I'm drifting away from believing anymore. Thanks to anyone who may have some suggestions for me as to where to turn ?

2007-10-23 03:35:44 · 9 answers · asked by restbiz2001 1 in Religion & Spirituality

does anyone on here think that the devil -lucifer- is a textbook tragic hero?
in that he had it allllll going for him, being gods pet favourite, but his fatal flaw -pride and ambition- led to his spectacular flaw
like Macbeth or Othello.
which renders him ultimatly, really quite appealing and sympathtic.
this is sort of a literarure question i suppose...

but i thought i'd get more of a reaction out of you's lot.

2007-10-23 03:34:41 · 9 answers · asked by Phadria 4 in Religion & Spirituality

People like Wyatt Earp, in all his gun fights, his over coat was riddled with holes, yet he did not get shot?
How about David Copperfield? some of the things he does, like hovering across Niagara Falls, along with many other things he has done.
One more, a Native North American, Crazy Horse. All the battles he was in, leading his band in to battle against the calvary, and not getting shot....some believe its because of his "ear ring" and the reason most men wear "ear rings" in the left ear, for "Luck"

So, the question is, do you think our heavenly Father was protecting these people, or do you think they sold their soul to the devil? how about this, any one thing of the "Matrix"
i know there are many other people that have done things that are just out of this world...i was just board, and thought of asking for opinions, i will not choose a best answer, i will let this one go to vote :)

What do you think?

2007-10-23 03:34:27 · 6 answers · asked by FarmerCec 7 in Religion & Spirituality

Before Y2K, many talked about how it was the end, all their bank records would disappear, we would have no electricity...and you should send in money for prayer.

Every time their is a major crisis, these evangalists play on peoples fears and then tell them to send them money and they will pray for an end to the crisis.

And, of course, the money is tax free for these evangalists.

What do you think?

2007-10-23 03:34:03 · 24 answers · asked by wooper 5 in Religion & Spirituality

In my English class I have to do a research project, wikipedia not involved, and alot of websites are not helping at all...


I just need a basic reference on what different religions believe hell is like...?

2007-10-23 03:33:20 · 12 answers · asked by ? 1 in Religion & Spirituality

what the hell is sweetest day, and what activities do people partake in?

2007-10-23 03:32:50 · 4 answers · asked by Britt 3 in Other - Holidays

2007-10-23 03:29:52 · 22 answers · asked by Little Miss Sunshine 5 in Halloween

Who knows how many people are going to return today or tomorrow to black, charred ruins that housed everything they owned? Please send out a prayer for them, mentally. I believe in prayer and its results. Many of mine have been answered. Please pray for them. A thousand thank you's for thinking of their loss and may God bless you and all you have and protect them.

2007-10-23 03:29:42 · 5 answers · asked by shallytally 4 in Other - Society & Culture

Some of the names are not what I would expect to see in any home garden!!! Help!! I am gathering. That is to say, i am a student of Wicca, in my Year and A Day, and i see so many pouporri's (sp?) sachets, and crushed herbs in ritual. Can I use storebought?? the kind for cooking??

2007-10-23 03:29:18 · 7 answers · asked by Dragonflygirl 7 in Religion & Spirituality

I was saying how pretty the stars were and a friend said, "All of this is just an expansion of God?" What do you think he meant? Why do you think this? If used please give reference. I am very intrested in any expansion on the bible and the unused books. Note: this friend is a very educated man and was not speaking lightly or off the cuff, so to speak...Just Searching.

2007-10-23 03:27:51 · 6 answers · asked by BJ 1 in Religion & Spirituality

2007-10-23 03:27:48 · 16 answers · asked by Heywood J 1 in Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, and Transgender

"pangloss" quoted me from an argument: " 'You state there is no evidence of a God/Creator, as a FACT. Therefore, you realize that you must now prove to me, that evidence is non-existent, and SINCE you cannot prove a negative, you lose.'

Refute:

"Then since you reject all other gods, I will wait with baited breath for you to prove they don't exist."

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I want to know how many atheists catch her unreasonable refute to my claim. If you see her as being reasonable, please explain why. If you see her as being unreasonable, please explain why. ALSO, depending on whether you believe it's reasonable or unreasonable, explain the implications of such belief. Ex: "This implication leads to apples being reasonable over bananas."

Most everyone should be familiar enough with me to assume that I will REFER BACK(Just emphasizing!) to this question, as I will respond back to everyone...

If you have any other questions regarding anything I've said previously, let me know. Thanks.

2007-10-23 03:27:47 · 16 answers · asked by Let's Debate 1 in Religion & Spirituality

at my child Job. Go ahead and test him. Wasn't satan bound to hell before that, and if so, why would God and he just be sitting around chatting and decide to attack one of his most devout people? I am a Christian and my own reasons for asking, but I wanted to see what is said, especially from people that say the Bible does not contradict itself. Also, if you want to comment on two other subjects I welcome these: If one of the several deadly sins is Jealousy, why did God choose as a commandment that; "I am a jealous God and you will have no others before you"? Why is there two seperate creations listed in Genesis? There, that should cause enough trouble for now.

2007-10-23 03:26:03 · 11 answers · asked by ? 7 in Religion & Spirituality

2007-10-23 03:25:18 · 34 answers · asked by Jopie N 1 in Other - Holidays

I'm very bad at that!

2007-10-23 03:24:50 · 12 answers · asked by Anonymous in Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, and Transgender

2007-10-23 03:23:59 · 24 answers · asked by Anonymous in Religion & Spirituality

2007-10-23 03:21:01 · 2 answers · asked by Razor 5 in Other - Society & Culture

Or, if you are the only atheist in your family (like me), would you trust that your family would uphold your wishes and not force their beliefs down his throat?

2007-10-23 03:20:24 · 17 answers · asked by Anonymous in Religion & Spirituality

Do you always cross it?

Do you see it as a challenge, or a harbour of safety?

Do you know your limitations?

Do you accept your limitations?

2007-10-23 03:20:22 · 15 answers · asked by Anonymous in Religion & Spirituality

2007-10-23 03:18:47 · 24 answers · asked by Anonymous in Religion & Spirituality

2007-10-23 03:18:33 · 14 answers · asked by Anonymous in Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, and Transgender