Society & Culture - 26 October 2007

I have been reading about he fires in California, burning thousands of homes and causing the evacuation of 1 million people.

And strong winds were fanning the fires, making them far worse.

Was it God punishing some one for not loving him enough or was it man's free will again?

Any convoluted explanations from born again Christians and brain washed Muslims, welcome.

2007-10-26 04:46:23 · 4 answers · asked by Anonymous in Religion & Spirituality

Please help, me and my friend are very stuck!
We know all about the funeral but we just need to know what happens after!

2007-10-26 04:46:01 · 8 answers · asked by Caroline 4 in Religion & Spirituality

i heard that it's apparently the 4th largest religion in the uk (excluding 'atheist', 'no religion', and including all denominations of christian as 'christian').

is this true? even more so, is this right? any thoughts?
thanks

2007-10-26 04:45:50 · 12 answers · asked by Anonymous in Religion & Spirituality

"The souls that are incarnated in women's bodies have lessons to learn before they gain the right to incarnate in a man's body. A woman is naturally prepared to care and love for the ones close (Earthly bonds) and the man to care about all. The woman is more emotional and that makes her a better target for evil".

What do you think about this hierarchy and distinction, is it fair? Even if you don't believe in reincarnation, is there any base for such an assumption?
And ladies, could you live happily with a man that has such a believe? I'm with some serious trouble reconciling my love towards this person with some of his believes which go against my basic principles. In general he respects me and his actions wouldn't reveal such a radical view but i'd interpret them in a different way knowing the believe behind. I wish i'd be stronger and not affected by what he thinks but it's being a hard job to feel close and connected with such a frame of mind :(

2007-10-26 04:45:23 · 18 answers · asked by Anonymous in Religion & Spirituality

Good idea or doesn't matter?

I know it's two months away but it seems like that would be a particularly frustrating time to be here. Thoughts?

2007-10-26 04:43:59 · 10 answers · asked by Anonymous in Religion & Spirituality

Did he know something I don't?

2007-10-26 04:42:28 · 24 answers · asked by LordVader 4 in Religion & Spirituality

My friend and her girlfriend would like some advice on how to go about getting married. One lives in TX and the other RI. They will prob end up living in TX. I think MA would be the closest for them to get married in (the TX one can come to RI and they can both go to MA to do it). How do they go about doing this? Once they are married in a state that they do not live in, does their state have to acknowledge the marriage? I heard that not all states do. Any info would be helpful. Thanks

2007-10-26 04:41:58 · 5 answers · asked by Anonymous in Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, and Transgender

Do you find it offensive to hear people make jokes about your system of believing, whatever it may be? What about people who agree with your system, but still make jokes in the name of light hearted humor?

2007-10-26 04:41:01 · 33 answers · asked by Blossom 2 in Religion & Spirituality

[This is not an attack, but an observation.]

Why do some theists try to prove the existence of their irrational God by using weak pseudo-philosophical arguments, many of which have been successfully refuted?

Why are some Christians so quick to forget that their position is the position of FAITH, not reasoning or logic. The belief in the Judeo-Christian God falls apart at the first sign of any critical thinking, so why try to rationalise your belief with worn-out arguments?

Surely the Christian should recognise that their belief is not rational?

I am just very curious as to why the Christians in R&S are eager to engage in debate, yet approach from a logical perspective, which cannot justify their belief in God?

I think that the Christians should focus their arguments around faith and belief rather than reasonable argument that is ill-suited to their belief.

Please share your opinions with me.

2007-10-26 04:40:34 · 17 answers · asked by The Bassline Libertine 3 in Religion & Spirituality

2007-10-26 04:39:27 · 18 answers · asked by Hello 4 in Religion & Spirituality

Did you seek medical treatment or to drive someone there?

If you answered yes to get medical treatment, I hope you are fine now. I do.

**A big thank you to all emergency responders, EMTs, and ER staff.

2007-10-26 04:39:19 · 8 answers · asked by ? 6 in Other - Society & Culture

2007-10-26 04:39:03 · 4 answers · asked by helper 1 in Religion & Spirituality

i am Muslim and i just wanted to know where is all the free will. really, i have seen so many so called Q refering to Atheiests. just leave them alone...if your trying to get them to see eye to eye with ur religion, bashing them isn't going to help. they have the free will to believe as they want. don't u have free will too?? i know some of the Atheists are not nice either but ppl this is a little childish to throw stabs at one another. ppl been doing it for years....has it helped mankind yet!? star if u find the interesting

2007-10-26 04:38:12 · 28 answers · asked by Anonymous in Religion & Spirituality

I decided to go home

thanks! :)

2007-10-26 04:37:52 · 5 answers · asked by Anonymous in Languages

Do you think there's a circumstantial link between the three?

2007-10-26 04:36:57 · 21 answers · asked by Hello 4 in Other - Society & Culture

can you explain it? and no they are not the same... so that is not the answer... so don't bother posting it....

2007-10-26 04:36:57 · 26 answers · asked by Gyspy 4 in Religion & Spirituality

Should I come out to them as it might freak them out and I think I would be ridiculed?

2007-10-26 04:35:02 · 18 answers · asked by Sammi 1 in Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, and Transgender

2007-10-26 04:34:58 · 14 answers · asked by STFU Dude 6 in Religion & Spirituality

Do you think that they pretend to be nice to get paid or they are really that nice and really care about you after they go home.

2007-10-26 04:33:14 · 19 answers · asked by @NGEL B@BY 7 in Etiquette

My thoughts are that the key word is 'Uninvitied'. That is what changes it from sharing to diatribe, IMHO.

http://answers.yahoo.com/question/index;_ylt=AmZkeEgdTqZoH5VvInyVZcHpy6IX;_ylv=3?qid=20071026080709AArvD9X

2007-10-26 04:32:14 · 10 answers · asked by Anonymous in Religion & Spirituality

I see several people referring to themselves as former atheists. I was wondering just what changed your mind into believing? These are both 2 opposite extremes, and I imagine the reasoning must be very powerful.

2007-10-26 04:32:13 · 10 answers · asked by mrr86 5 in Religion & Spirituality

also why do ppl watch executions?
also since most ppl come from poor locations is there anyway to help combat this

2007-10-26 04:30:58 · 16 answers · asked by Anonymous in Other - Society & Culture

I'm not sure who the Athiest are but they seem to get a lot of attention from people.

http://answers.yahoo.com/question/index;_ylt=At7lMM3VHgncTaruRwtZZH7d7BR.;_ylv=3?qid=20071026082258AAyQVGf

http://answers.yahoo.com/question/index;_ylt=Amt_Pj_MXij.CluzIZNFiOXd7BR.;_ylv=3?qid=20071026082121AAaSd23

Do my fellow atheists have any theories on this?

2007-10-26 04:29:35 · 24 answers · asked by Murazor 6 in Religion & Spirituality

Have any of you been domestically abused by someone?

2007-10-26 04:28:24 · 8 answers · asked by ivy 3 in Other - Society & Culture

On R&S I see many people debating which religion is right and which is wrong (I'm counting aethist as a religion as it is belief) and I can't help but wonder if it really matters. If you have a kind person who embodies the virtues of kindness compassion and morality found in most religions, does it matter what name they call out or which rituals they peform?

To an extent are not all religions just a path to personal development and betterment, therefore is it not more important that we are moving forward as opposed to which path we take? (rember atheism is a belief in itself and directed in the right way can lead us to the same conclusions)

I like the Idea of kindness as a religion, peace and love to all and I hope this ateast makes for a nice thought.

2007-10-26 04:27:51 · 16 answers · asked by Erebus 4 in Religion & Spirituality

What have you done lately to make someone else happy?
Do you smile at strangers and are thrilled when they smile back with a twinkle that says thank you?

2007-10-26 04:26:29 · 24 answers · asked by Muschi 7 in Other - Society & Culture

Oh im not sure, but this I must know thank you :)

2007-10-26 04:22:58 · 26 answers · asked by Pierce 2 in Religion & Spirituality

Ok, I got kicked out of the recovery appts. before I had a chance to move, I am staying with a friend temp. but I have no place to go afterwards, I do not have enough money for and appt so what do I do. Are there any organizations that I am not aware of?

2007-10-26 04:22:33 · 13 answers · asked by Clannad 2 in Community Service

2007-10-26 04:21:21 · 18 answers · asked by LKeri 3 in Religion & Spirituality

do they actually realise the true meaning of the word...if they did...it should be of no interest to them WHATSOEVER....or do you think maybe God is leading them here.....
There are so many other sections.....

2007-10-26 04:21:04 · 22 answers · asked by andianaplus3 2 in Religion & Spirituality