Society & Culture - 31 October 2007

In my past question about Slavery and how Christianity was used to justify the means many of you supported the claims of the bible. Others simple blew the question off and targeted past slavery in Africa. There were African slaves before slavery but if you do your history you would know that they were also prisoners of war, or became slaves to pay off depts from there rulers. They weren't kidnapped and rapped. They weren't feed to sharks. They were not looked at as UNhuman. Why can't people stand up and say that it was wrong and it was done in the name of God. Yes!!!! Christianity is guilty for the blood that was spilled during slavery. I would love to see the day when Christians come to grips with reality and look at all the things they have justified. (Witch trials, Slavery, Oppression of Women (Islam too), Destorying the Native American, War on Terrism, etc etc. Everyday Religion is causing friction and turmoil all for what?

2007-10-31 04:47:00 · 18 answers · asked by Anonymous in Religion & Spirituality

Does it mean that its okay for me to go back to the lifestyle I once lived, once God saves me?

2007-10-31 04:46:28 · 5 answers · asked by Dr. G™ 3 in Religion & Spirituality

I want to help people actually face-to-face and get to know them, so that we could be friends; I don't just want to be stood in a soup kitchen in front of a long line of people or giving loose change to a charity- I want to get to know the people I help, but with no religious or group affiliations.

I'm in the UK. Any ideas? Thanks!

2007-10-31 04:45:54 · 9 answers · asked by Anonymous in Community Service

Costumes, games, Halloween treats, anything?

I have my witch's hat on (although that seems appropriate on most days! haha) but since I'm the party planner around my office I'd like to hear what other people do at work for Halloween.

2007-10-31 04:45:08 · 8 answers · asked by Chrissy 4 in Halloween

2007-10-31 04:44:39 · 17 answers · asked by Anonymous in Other - Holidays

It too is a religous holiday.
So enlighten me. You mention anything Christian in public or in school and you driven out.

Yet we let a pagan holiday day like this go on in our schools?

I looking for some input here.

Thanks.

2007-10-31 04:44:16 · 14 answers · asked by Anonymous in Halloween

If he was real surely he would write the Bible himself. If he did I am sure I would begin to read it.

2007-10-31 04:43:44 · 41 answers · asked by Anonymous in Religion & Spirituality

2007-10-31 04:43:03 · 12 answers · asked by Anonymous in Religion & Spirituality

It means its a miracle Jesus is lord and savior of all men in the universe with the holy spiritformingthe trinityalongwithgod so be it Amen -Praise the Lord!

2007-10-31 04:43:02 · 6 answers · asked by Anonymous in Religion & Spirituality

Agree?

2007-10-31 04:42:17 · 18 answers · asked by Anonymous in Religion & Spirituality

2007-10-31 04:41:56 · 8 answers · asked by roxan b 1 in Royalty

Whenever I'm in a situation where everyone is praying, I'm not sure what is the proper "etiquette." When I'm at a wedding or at a family gathering and everyone starts praying, I usually will stand quietly but do not bow my head or pray. Is that considered rude? Or is it acceptable to remain quiet while others pray?

2007-10-31 04:41:23 · 39 answers · asked by gopher646 6 in Religion & Spirituality

I wore jeans and an aloha shirt, so I could if I had to pull off a Quagmire impression from Family Guy pretty easily.

Do you look like anyone you'd expect on Halloween just with your normal style of dress?

2007-10-31 04:41:18 · 13 answers · asked by Anonymous in Religion & Spirituality

2007-10-31 04:40:19 · 7 answers · asked by Mercury 5 in Religion & Spirituality

Are the Evangelical-bushist propagandas about the growth Christianity real?

How many Christians are there in China? They're more than Taoists or Buddhists?

Is really Christianity destroying the Chinese culture as it did with the European Pagan Roots?

2007-10-31 04:38:56 · 2 answers · asked by Anonymous in Religion & Spirituality

2007-10-31 04:38:32 · 48 answers · asked by Anonymous in Religion & Spirituality

I just read a question that said 'Is there any website where I can watch babies growing in the wound?
Hilarious.

2007-10-31 04:38:28 · 15 answers · asked by Anonymous in Senior Citizens

maybe you don't realize, but most pagans see halloween the same as atheists do. it's a time to dress up, eat candy and have fun. we pagans disconnect halloween from samhain (or whatever religious observance different pagan faiths have at that time)

it's like christmas and yule. one is secular, one is religious, but they both fall at the same time.

don't you think that maybe if you have to boycott a sacred pagan time, that you boycott samhain rituals themselves instead of innocent halloween fun? stop giving out silly bible verses, it's not a time for converting people, it's just a time to let loose and have some fun!

(although i really wish you'd just live and let live)

2007-10-31 04:37:41 · 24 answers · asked by Anonymous in Religion & Spirituality

I am so disappointed coz I have an evening class. :(

2007-10-31 04:37:37 · 23 answers · asked by ✿Purple✿ 5 in Halloween

2007-10-31 04:36:50 · 25 answers · asked by Anonymous in Religion & Spirituality

2007-10-31 04:35:17 · 47 answers · asked by Beckham 1 in Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, and Transgender

and what happens when you commit a sinful act?

2007-10-31 04:35:11 · 26 answers · asked by Anonymous in Religion & Spirituality

so im at school right now and hes a girl full blown out with a skirt a tank so fake boobs and he bought a wig that has curls and a red bow im soooo embarresed what should i do?!

2007-10-31 04:34:54 · 11 answers · asked by Monica 2 in Halloween

http://www.constitution.org/constit_.htm or even the Bill or Rights
http://www.constitution.org/billofr_.htm

I keep hearing our country was founded on Christiany. If they were all Christians (Even though there is extensive proof including self proclamation of Deitist and Universalist by the time they wrote it) why didn't they put the word God in there? They sure were quick to put the first Amendment. If they were so determined for Christianity to rule, why did they do that?

2007-10-31 04:34:27 · 12 answers · asked by ~Heathen Princess~ 7 in Religion & Spirituality

2007-10-31 04:33:55 · 33 answers · asked by Linz ♥ VT 4 in Religion & Spirituality

that He went to hell and then came back or something? Does it actually say that in the bible?

2007-10-31 04:33:40 · 19 answers · asked by NoneOfYourBusiness 1 in Religion & Spirituality

If you never experienced any birth pain at all... and let's assume that in God's perfect world in the Garden of Eden there was no pain at all for you to know and suddenly God tells you point blank, "I will greatly increase your pains in childbearing!" -- How would you take the "INCREASE" of pain that you never experienced? -- I want an honest answer not a religious one!

2007-10-31 04:33:40 · 19 answers · asked by Opus 3 in Religion & Spirituality

Here are some of mine:

Traffic - obviously
Daylight savings - Really whats the point?
WNBA - so BORING
The Designated Hitter in baseball - if you cant play the field, then dont play
VD - Who doesnt?
Rude ******* - Stuck up ******* also apply here.
When people reply to your question with "Google it" - who will be the first for this question?
Reality Talent shows - American Idol is the worst of them, then Dancing with the Stars

2007-10-31 04:33:16 · 6 answers · asked by Face on Fire 5 in Other - Society & Culture

A few thousand people will die today, having had no expectation of it. They thought they'd die in 10 otr 20 years, or more.

Are you ready to meet your maker?

Does it concern you, or are you gonna wait till the last few weeks, if possible, as many do?
.

2007-10-31 04:32:52 · 18 answers · asked by Anonymous in Religion & Spirituality

My dear christians what answers has the Holy gost told you about:

World hunger
Illnesses
Abortion
Prostitution
Drunkennesses
Drug addiction


Any any answers???


Thanks... That is why prophet Muhammad had to come Islam had the answers.... Find out!

2007-10-31 04:32:42 · 9 answers · asked by :) 1 in Religion & Spirituality