Society & Culture - 23 October 2007

i've been trying to find god and started reading the bible which doesnt make a lot of sense. last night i set a coffee cup on my kitchen table and asked god to move it across the table to show me a sign that he's real. i waited 15 minutes and nothing happened so why ddnt god give me a sign?

2007-10-23 02:47:11 · 22 answers · asked by Albert 2 in Religion & Spirituality

I have heard many differing opinions with regard to this. Some walk a tight line towards Islam and some walk the line closest to the culture they grew up with. I've read that Islam is a living religion and that it is tolerant to the customs of the country you live. Do you believe this to be true?

2007-10-23 02:45:28 · 9 answers · asked by Gatekeeper 4 in Religion & Spirituality

2007-10-23 02:45:01 · 4 answers · asked by Murazor 6 in Religion & Spirituality

There's a Satan in the Old Testament but he does God's bidding.

There's a devil in the New Testament but we know nothing about him other than he causes trouble.

There's Ezekiel and Isaiah that the bible literalists draw allegorical connections to the morning star translated as Lucifer (which is what Jesus calls himself in Revelations.)

Both are talking about human kings and kingdoms.

Who is this international evil mystery that causes me to do bad things?

2007-10-23 02:44:26 · 12 answers · asked by Emperor Insania Says Bye! 5 in Religion & Spirituality

What would your significant other think if he/she read what you say here?

Do you ever think what you say either in public on R&S or in private messaging might shock, offend, or hurt him or her?

I've just been doing a lot of self-reflection lately, and am looking for what other people think. A LOT of flirting goes on here and most of it is innocent fun, but when is a line crossed?

Would your boyfrined/girlfriend, fiancee, husband/wife, etc. be happy with what you say here?

2007-10-23 02:43:51 · 38 answers · asked by Drake the Deist 2 in Religion & Spirituality

2007-10-23 02:43:51 · 14 answers · asked by Muthu S 7 in Diwali

A lot of people believe that Africans/ African-American/blacks or brown are Curse with the skin color. If that is true then it's mean the people on earth suppose to White. I hope this curse thing not true at all. How did the bible get these stories from. Who are the real human-Race, Why did God or jesus made us slaves for.

I kinda sad that are skin color is curse!

2007-10-23 02:43:14 · 20 answers · asked by Kelis Jordan 3 in Religion & Spirituality

2007-10-23 02:41:38 · 11 answers · asked by Gilligan 1 in Religion & Spirituality

2007-10-23 02:41:15 · 3 answers · asked by newfie_einstein 1 in Languages

I have discovered that what you refuse to hate, you'll tolerate. If you're tolerating something in your life, you'll never change and neither will your circumstances. I know that's a pretty bold statement, but it's very true. If Satan thinks he can get away with something in your life that you're tolerating, he will, you can count on it.
What is your opinion and experience in life pertaining to the aforementioned.

2007-10-23 02:40:00 · 7 answers · asked by INCOGNITO 3 in Religion & Spirituality

If so, then why can't we measure them?

If not, then how do they interact with bodies?

2007-10-23 02:38:36 · 18 answers · asked by Anonymous in Religion & Spirituality

2007-10-23 02:36:58 · 13 answers · asked by bamidélé 4 in Religion & Spirituality

We are about to have an election in Australia.
We have the Exclusive Breathern and now the Catch the Fire Ministries getting involved.
The Catch the Fire Ministries had a rally to pray for rain and support the Prime Minister today.
Keeping in mind the bibles teachings in -
John 17:16 & 18:36
James 4:4
1 John 5:19
Which all warn to have no part in this world ,do you think this shows how little respect these Christians have for the bibles teachings ?
Even if you don't believe the bible do you think Christians should get involved in goverment ?

2007-10-23 02:36:14 · 13 answers · asked by pestie58 the spider hunter 6 in Religion & Spirituality

hey i was wondering if anyone could help me with my spanish thanks

2007-10-23 02:36:09 · 3 answers · asked by Anonymous in Languages

well i m a gay boss, i like one of my friend a lot, he is straight, one day i told him about my sexualety and told him that i like him a lot,later on he joined me as an employee or can say partner to my business, he care for me and love me , i love him a lot, every thing is fine and well going, but with the time, i m getting so so much possesiv about him, i cant stay with out him,..... well i know he is straight, .........he never get irretated by this also, but i want to stop my self. i want him always to be with me ......., not just for one night stand... even we both understand our relaction well......we do physicals also......what should i do to make our relaction more strong.............

2007-10-23 02:36:00 · 9 answers · asked by math lab models 1 in Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, and Transgender

Seems unloving to me or perhaps I am looking at this story in the wrong way?

2007-10-23 02:34:26 · 13 answers · asked by Emperor Insania Says Bye! 5 in Religion & Spirituality

I am Romanian. Gypsies are people from South India who came to Romania. Why are people so uneducated that they think Romanians of Latin descent are Gypsies....?

2007-10-23 02:34:03 · 26 answers · asked by Anonymous in Other - Cultures & Groups

2007-10-23 02:31:44 · 16 answers · asked by Anonymous in Religion & Spirituality

... in disguise

2007-10-23 02:31:02 · 16 answers · asked by Anonymous in Religion & Spirituality

im very upset. just had a big fight with the husband. when we met things were fine. until he got "saved".
now things are just getting worse n worse cause i dont believe exactly the same as him.
well the problem right now is with halloween. i see this as a harmless holiday for kids to get free candy. and yes i know the true history of it not the distorted one some religions try to give.
well he forbid me to take the kids out trick or treating saying that they were his kids and that what i was doing meant im going to hell and he wont have his kids follow me there!!
i was livid.
he basically told me i had to believe the same as him or he didnt know what he was gonna do. i told him if he cant respect my beliefs like i respect his that there was only one other option which was to separate. i have respected him. even going to church as a family on sundays with him but i guess this is not appreciated. im very hurt and angry about this. what should i do?

2007-10-23 02:30:53 · 23 answers · asked by maylene1852 4 in Religion & Spirituality

meaning they could think and talk just like us, would it be murder to still kill them and eat them?

2007-10-23 02:30:00 · 10 answers · asked by Anonymous in Senior Citizens

Seriously, have you? I am repeating this again for those who have not heard or do not know, but I am in Pakistan at this very moment. I've been to a high school for girls and to many shops. I've had people in houses around the ones I'm visiting come to the neighbor just to meet with and talk to me, very politely and in some cases, so nervous it was funny and we laughed. I'm here because my children have family here, but I also wanted to prove a point to those in the US who know me that no matter how many times I come here, I'm safe and know that there is no danger to me or my children. People know there is an American white woman here, and they literally either could not care or want to meet me and ask me if I like the country. Have you ever done something or gone somewhere just to prove a point?

2007-10-23 02:29:32 · 11 answers · asked by Anonymous in Religion & Spirituality

Shiite/Sunni: The Two Houses of Islam.... WHO..... are the TRUE.... MUSLIMS.....?

I cannot..... GET A STRAIGHT.... ANSWER..... from either the SHIITI..... nor from the SUNNI.....!

WHO..... are the TRUE MUSLIMS..... and .... What about the FALSE ONES ? ? ?

Thanks for Answering ! RR

2007-10-23 02:29:05 · 11 answers · asked by Anonymous in Religion & Spirituality

I mean 2000 years ago he sends down Jesus to do things which are just impossible, which pretty much proves Gods existance, but now we're meant to take it on faith that he exists, why couldnt he leave some ever lasting symbol that God exists, I mean if he can come back from the dead couldn't he write "God Exists," in 50 foot high flames in the side of a cliff? or something similar.

2007-10-23 02:28:52 · 23 answers · asked by setsunaandkurai 2 in Religion & Spirituality

I met a man at work the other day who was clearly homosexual. He was as nice as can be and I really liked him. He was very feminine. Now I know not all gays are feminine. But I'm wondering if he really was born this way? I know the bible is clear that homosexuality is a sin. I try to not judge as I also am a sinner. My question is are people born homosexual and what implication does this have of their salvation?
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2007-10-23 02:28:39 · 37 answers · asked by Jeanmarie 7 in Religion & Spirituality

For example someone from the african american culture discover electricity, african american people are known for singing, arts, and so much more. I want to know what are Native American people are know for besides Tribes and belifes system. What are Native American are best known for when it comes to innovation?

2007-10-23 02:27:59 · 8 answers · asked by Mimi M 2 in Other - Cultures & Groups

according to the torah the Messiah is supposed to restore Hebrew royalty with the Messiah being the King of all Israel and the Jews having Dominion over the whole world.
Jesus did not do so meaning that He wasnt the true messiah, but you Christians believe other wise why

2007-10-23 02:27:00 · 27 answers · asked by Anonymous in Religion & Spirituality

ya nye magu tebya za boot

2007-10-23 02:26:44 · 3 answers · asked by *starrynight* 1 in Languages

They have destroyed Fla. with their rudeness nobody wants them in this state. They are intruders and should go home. Have you had the same experience with these rude people?

2007-10-23 02:25:57 · 11 answers · asked by Anonymous in Etiquette

I'm from Britain and although i know they are holidays for Americans, i have never known what they are really about or the history of them, all i really know if that it is traditional to eat turkey, can someone please tell me what these holidays are for and how they come about, and if they are important to you, thank you for taking the time for any explanations.

2007-10-23 02:24:34 · 16 answers · asked by fruitcake 7 in Independence Day