Society & Culture - 26 October 2007

Someone just answered my question with a confusing statement: We have all been redeemed, but redemption and salvation are not the same.

O.k.

Can anyone tell me what the difference is?

2007-10-26 05:02:38 · 10 answers · asked by Anonymous in Religion & Spirituality

when you hold a door open for someone and they just walk through as if you wasn't there, they dont even acknowledge the fact that you didn't loose the door behind you

2007-10-26 05:02:28 · 25 answers · asked by dizzydi 4 in Etiquette

have the highest rates of divorce in America, while the blue states like Massachusetts, have the lowest rates of divorce.

Why do you think the areas of the U.S. which have the most conservative Christians also have the highest divorce rates? Is it education? Is it income? is it ironic?

Express yourself, thank you.

2007-10-26 05:01:43 · 15 answers · asked by Anonymous in Religion & Spirituality

I must have seen this question at least 4 times tonight and 100s of time since I joined.
Reguardless of your religious/spritual beliefs this forum must be opened to all .
Atheists have a view to share on the subject.
Are people who ask this question afraid of what people with other beliefs might say , or are they trying to close down free speach ?

2007-10-26 05:01:05 · 6 answers · asked by pestie58 the spider hunter 6 in Religion & Spirituality

At the gym today in the showers, a european student asked me and someone else if it was alright if he were to get an erection to clean himself better. The other guy seemed fine with this, so I had to. Is this weird? Does anyone else do this? Am I just too conservative?

2007-10-26 05:00:56 · 25 answers · asked by cauliflower 2 in Etiquette

2007-10-26 05:00:39 · 16 answers · asked by Anonymous in Religion & Spirituality

.. and were assured the big man in the sky Himself would answer it, what would ask Him?

Here's mine...
"Since you have the power to prevent it, why do you allow so many innocent people to suffer and die?"

2007-10-26 05:00:35 · 17 answers · asked by I'm an Atheist 3 in Religion & Spirituality

please help!!,,, i dont know what i want this has never happened befor!

2007-10-26 05:00:24 · 14 answers · asked by Chaz x 1 in Christmas

what does it mean when the male in arelationship is the chick
and do females like guys to be there gf

2007-10-26 04:59:54 · 5 answers · asked by Anonymous in Other - Cultures & Groups

2007-10-26 04:59:35 · 13 answers · asked by STFU Dude 6 in Religion & Spirituality

would your decision be affected if he was a friend, family member,etc....

2007-10-26 04:58:59 · 10 answers · asked by Caloy B 2 in Religion & Spirituality

We are in awe of your insightuflness, your vision, your eloquence. You fairly judge all issues without regard to party or personal allegiance and your compassion and desire to listen and weigh all sides of an issue is an inspiration. A paragon, nearly a saint!
Oh that sounds about rite......

2007-10-26 04:58:46 · 14 answers · asked by Pierce 2 in Religion & Spirituality

2007-10-26 04:58:05 · 37 answers · asked by Anonymous in Religion & Spirituality

2007-10-26 04:56:19 · 11 answers · asked by Anonymous in Religion & Spirituality

I went to the layout of a dear friend today. She died after a long illness. I was out of control of my emotions and could not stop crying...and I was the only one there doing that. Even her kids were in better shape. Knowing that her kids will be reading poems to her at the service, and there were many other highly emotional things planned, I decided not to attend the funeral itself. I knew I couldn't go through with it and not be hysterical. So I said my goodbyes and came home. (layout was all morning- funeral is going on now someplace else.) Now I feel so guilty that I didn't go, and it's too late to go back. Is it ok to decide not to attend the funeral service if you know you won't be able to conduct yourself well?

Please don't be cruel here. I just got back from her layout and talking to all her family and other friends. I'm still just sobbing.

2007-10-26 04:55:45 · 36 answers · asked by Eraserhead 6 in Etiquette

The majority Protestant view is that of unlimited atonement, meaning that Christ died for everyone, but salvation requires that one to have faith in Jesus to receive it. A minority view says that Jesus's atonement was limited, and only apples to the "elect" who God has chosen (anyone else, even those who believe, are not saved) - this is the Calvinist view.

I've often wondered why there is a requirement that anyone believe in Jesus to receive salvation. Wouldn't the greatest gift of all to a damnable population be that Jesus died for us, whether we wanted him to or not, or whether we believed in him or not? I.e. -- can't Jesus's death be the salvation of the guy who says, "Pshaw! I don't even believe there was a Jesus!"?

I am wondering if there are any denominations or movements in Christianity, now or in the past, that said that Jesus saved even the non-believers. Anyone?

2007-10-26 04:55:20 · 10 answers · asked by Anonymous in Religion & Spirituality

2007-10-26 04:54:17 · 19 answers · asked by ~Heathen Princess~ 7 in Religion & Spirituality

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=781eSbj9oZY

Thanks

2007-10-26 04:53:12 · 2 answers · asked by Johnny W 1 in Languages

2007-10-26 04:52:45 · 3 answers · asked by c.lharris@btinternet.com 3 in Other - Cultures & Groups

The Pope goes to New York. He is picked up at the airport by a limousine. He looks at the beautiful car and says to the driver, "You know, I hardly ever get to drive. Would you please let me?"

The driver is understandably hesistant and says, "I'm sorry, but I don't think I'm supposed to do that."

But the Pope persists, "Please?" The driver finally lets up. "Oh, all right, I can't really say no to the Pope."

So the Pope takes the wheel, and boy, is he a speed demon! He hits the gas and goes around 100 mph in a 45 zone. A policeman notices and pulls him over.

The cop walks up and asks the Pope to roll down the window. Startled and surprised, the young officer asks the Pope to wait a minute. He goes back to his patrol car and radios the chief.

Cop: Chief, I have a problem.

Chief: What sort of problem?

Cop: Well, you see, I pulled over this guy for driving way over the speed limit but it's someone really important.

2007-10-26 04:51:21 · 24 answers · asked by Anonymous in Religion & Spirituality

From what I understand, one must accept Jesus to be given eternal life, correct?

But if you do not do this in a prescribed amount of time - generally considered either during your lifetime or before the 2nd Coming, you will be damned to eternal torment in hell.

I'm with ya so far.

This is, apparently, my choice. I can choose to believe in Jesus or I can choose hell, right?

Okay... hold on, new topic.

God loves us, even if we deny Him. Right?

Okay.

BUT WHY does God put people in Hell? Even if they choose torment, often I hear that it will be "too late" to accept Jesus once He returns. Is there some physical law beyond God's power that makes Him incapable of releasing people from torment? Who's rule is that anyway? It just seems rather arbitrary to me.

2007-10-26 04:50:10 · 20 answers · asked by ZombieTrix 2012 6 in Religion & Spirituality

back then that was like dueling organs or dueling pianos? Maybe I am just having a senior moment, but I thought there was one?

2007-10-26 04:49:45 · 7 answers · asked by Anonymous in Senior Citizens

2007-10-26 04:48:42 · 13 answers · asked by bandycat5 5 in Religion & Spirituality

Thank you!

2007-10-26 04:48:31 · 25 answers · asked by tapdiva2003 3 in Languages

Without arguing whether or not they are right, I think we can agree that the dominant view in fundamentalist Christianity is that abortion is murder.

Given that fundamentalists are, by their own definition, biblical literalists, I would expect that there must be specific, direct textual support for this view.

Is there? I would appreciate cites with the quotes, and vice versa.

Please no polemics.

Note: I am happy to see bible cites & quotes from Roman Catholics too, but I did not specifically include Roman Catholicism in the question because, by its own doctrines and methodology, the RC church can develop rules that are not straight out of the bible, and I am not so much interested in whether later philosophers developed certain arguments as in the direct textual support.

2007-10-26 04:48:29 · 4 answers · asked by Anonymous in Religion & Spirituality

2007-10-26 04:48:02 · 16 answers · asked by inbetweendays 5 in Religion & Spirituality

2007-10-26 04:47:59 · 7 answers · asked by bigbalddave 1 in Other - Society & Culture

A friend of mine told me that in the christian way of things the order of thing that shouldbe of importance to you should be God, Spouse,Children, Career, Ministry. I agree, something that I was thinking all along and never heard anyone else say it,mostly people telling me that i was crazy to be thinking that way by puting your spouse before your children. I don't mean in any way that you should stand by your spouse if there are obsviously doing something wrong to your child but if there is no fault between the two, you according to the christian way of life are supposed to choose your spouse. Opinions, Thoughts, Answers?

2007-10-26 04:47:25 · 12 answers · asked by MG06 2 in Religion & Spirituality

I mean, seriously, what's the appeal?
Tearing people down?
Showing us that a lot of you are haters and are arrogant?
If it's evolution you want to discuss, then why NOT the bio section? They could use some company.
I'm not saying atheists or other should be banned, but what is the appeal? The only people who ask actual religion questions about their faiths are Christians, Muslims, Jews, etc. Atheists just ask each other, "Why do they believe this, why do they believe that. . ." It's sime, it's called FAITH.
No, I DON'T have proof of God, except his creation.

2007-10-26 04:47:15 · 21 answers · asked by ivy 3 in Religion & Spirituality

talking about every aspect of life meaning, friends, how it affects getting or not getting a good job, dating etc. How important are they?

2007-10-26 04:46:50 · 6 answers · asked by Anonymous in Other - Society & Culture