Society & Culture - 4 November 2007

Perhaps a grand dad/grand mother or an elderly neighbour, any help is greatly appreciated

2007-11-04 08:01:51 · 1 answers · asked by fifi 2 in Other - Society & Culture

I am a British sikh, I have been reading about religion etc in the newspapers of England(my country!)` and it says 75%+ of muslims put their religion in front of their nationality.

My dad was born in India and is a Sikh and is now a British citizent living hapily in England although still speaking the native language punjabi at home he tries and speaks english outdoors, although speaking little English he can still converse not into much depth.

My mum on the other hand is a British born and bred sikh who is slightly dopey(*god forgive me* lol!) and who can speak fluent english because she is english thinks that if there was a war against India she would be on India's side. I beg to differ, she always says I am stupid and a traitor but to whom, I am british so why should I back another country who's which language I can minimally speak?

My Indian-born dad thinks that it is right to fight for England, and he would fight for England if there was a war.

What do you think?

2007-11-04 08:01:32 · 13 answers · asked by Anonymous in Religion & Spirituality

pls help. best answer gets 10 pts!!! lol thanks for ur help

2007-11-04 08:00:29 · 6 answers · asked by Izzie 2 in Religion & Spirituality

Tell the World!

2007-11-04 07:59:52 · 19 answers · asked by Callen 3 in Religion & Spirituality

Someone once told me that some communion wine is blessed before it is shipped. So that you could take communion even if a priest is not around. Is that correct?

And if it is correct, if I buy some of this pre-blessed wine, and use it for sangria at a party, would all the party goers who drink it have taken Communion? Would their holy alcohol containing blood be poisonous to vampires?

Serious answers only please.

2007-11-04 07:59:41 · 6 answers · asked by Anonymous in Religion & Spirituality

for me ,its ((((mandatory)))) to make ablution before praying or touching qur`an ,and its ((((mandatory)))) to have ghosl(islamic shower) after having sex with wife ,,and its ((recommended)) to have ghusl in friday

2007-11-04 07:58:25 · 9 answers · asked by Anonymous in Religion & Spirituality

We'd make a mess of it!

Today at Mass, the readings were Wisdom 11:22-12:2
Psalm 145:1-2, 8-9, 10-11, 13, 14
2 Thessalonians 1:11-2:2
Luke 19:1-10

Today's Gospel shows what poor judges we would make. The crowds had been witnessing Jesus' miracles with growing enthusiasm, and then the cheers turn into jeers. Why?

A few in the crowd noticed this little man standing on his tip toes, trying to get a glimpse of Jesus. Most recognized him as the hated chief tax collector of the area, a very rich man named Zacchaeus. A few avoided contact as he suddenly dropped his dignity and ran to climb a nearby sycamore tree. He wanted a better view!

As Jesus passed underneath, He glanced up and spotted the man. Jesus' glance penetrated into the heart of Zacchaeus, and contritely he stared back at Jesus.

2007-11-04 07:58:11 · 23 answers · asked by SpiritRoaming 7 in Religion & Spirituality

I first want to mention I am of three races, and I am proud of that! I have never known God to consider it a sin for people to date outside their race/heritage. I was born to many righteous relatives. But someone on here claimed that it's mentioned in the Bible we are not to mix seed, we should stay with "our own kind"! I don't buy it for a second! If that were true, I would need solid evidence, like what and where is the scripture? The God I know and believe does not condemn interracial relationships. Who agree with me here?
I been reading the Bible, and I haven't seen any mention of it being a sin.

2007-11-04 07:57:59 · 13 answers · asked by Яɑɩɳɓɵw 6 in Religion & Spirituality

Let's hear the whole story...

2007-11-04 07:57:53 · 9 answers · asked by Callen 3 in Religion & Spirituality

I need some quotes that say if you have a hard life you will be closer to God.

2007-11-04 07:57:37 · 6 answers · asked by dontworrybehappy 3 in Religion & Spirituality

Both verses from the NIV, Paul quotes Psalms trying to show how King David tells us God provided His son to atone for sin.

Hebrews 10:5 Therefore, when Christ came into the world, he said: "Sacrafice and sin offerings you did not desire, but a body you have prepared for me....."

Psalms 40:7 Sacrafice and offerings you did not desire, but my ears you have pierced..."

Why did Paul change the verse to fit his ideology? Why did he molest the word of God??

2007-11-04 07:57:33 · 5 answers · asked by Jonny 2 in Religion & Spirituality

According to the Bible, or at least according to the Christians I have encountered and their interpretation, you have to accept Jesus as your saviour to get to heaven. So what of those who never have the chance to? What of those who never heard of Christianity? Or the newborns who die before having either knowledge or exposure?
Does God allow the ignorant into heaven, if their ignorance is through no fault of their own? Or is it strictly affirmed Christians only?

This may well be a drinking question, but I was just curious as to how this problem is dealt with by Christians and Him on high.

2007-11-04 07:56:08 · 34 answers · asked by Rafael 4 in Religion & Spirituality

we used to have it in our living room but then we moved to a new house and our living room wasnt really set up for that. so for the past two years we had had it in our dining room but this year it is going back in our living room. it just seems more christmasy if its in the living room so what room is ur tree in

2007-11-04 07:54:48 · 24 answers · asked by Stephanie 6 in Christmas

It seems like when most Christians see the word "satan" then they automatically think, "OMG! They're gonna rape our children and slaughter pigs for their ritual sacrifice! RUN!"

Are there any Christians that use their own advice ("You respect my religion, I'll respect yours") and educate themselves about other religions?

2007-11-04 07:54:26 · 19 answers · asked by Anonymous in Religion & Spirituality

If you are a Christian and you trust in God to not give you anything you can't handle, why would you use contraceptive to prevent pregnancy in a marriage relationship? God brings people together in marriage to bring children into the world. I recommend reading this article for perspective. I don't expect you to necessarily agree with it but if you want to see the other side of the coin read this...
http://www.mountainretreatorg.net/articles/birth_control.shtml

You would be more equipped to answer my question after you read the article but all answers are welcome.

2007-11-04 07:53:11 · 22 answers · asked by Dani Marie 4 in Religion & Spirituality

http://www.bored.com/videogames/voodoocurse.htm

IT'S SOOO WEIRD!!!!!

I tried to click on the thing that said find the secret behind the voodoo but it didn't work.

2007-11-04 07:52:34 · 3 answers · asked by S 7 in Mythology & Folklore

I hear people say all the time that "you are lusting,not loving".Well,lust is a part of love.
http://en.wiktionary.org/wiki/Lust
So why make it two separate things when it is part of the same?I can not look at someone and admire them without the degree of love I carry for all of humanity.So in all actuality,lust is non-existant in my life.If a person has love in their heart for humanity,then how can lust ever exist?

2007-11-04 07:52:17 · 12 answers · asked by Rick 4 in Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, and Transgender

666 or 616. Who in their right mind, being the beast, would obviously display their number for all to see? Is it one of those things that we won't understand until after the fact?


Woe to You Oh Earth and Sea
for the Devil sends the beast with wrath
because he knows the time is short
Let him who hath understanding
reckon the number of the beast
for it is a human number
its number six hundred and sixty six.

I left alone my mind was blank
I needed time to think to get the memories from my mind

What did I see? Can I believe? That what I saw
that night was real and not just fantasy

Just what I saw in my old dreams were they
reflections of my warped mind staring back at me?

'Cause in my dreams it's always there the evil face that twists my mind
and brings me to despair

2007-11-04 07:51:54 · 7 answers · asked by Emperor Insania Says Bye! 5 in Religion & Spirituality

What is your favorite Christian MOVIE and why?

I really like the Left Behind movies because of the truth in it.

2007-11-04 07:51:32 · 36 answers · asked by Kate 4 in Religion & Spirituality

It says "Wizard in Training" lol...

2007-11-04 07:50:43 · 18 answers · asked by stephhp116 3 in Religion & Spirituality

I guess I'm just wondering if you HAVE to convert everyone to Christianity? I suppose that people will just naturally ask why you are so peaceful etc. and then you can tell them why, right? Let people come to you instead of preaching from a pulpit type thing?

2007-11-04 07:50:33 · 31 answers · asked by Martie 1 in Religion & Spirituality

A third-generation freethinker

2007-11-04 07:49:12 · 21 answers · asked by Anonymous in Religion & Spirituality

I feel that I am ready to start accepting God and Jesus and the Holy Spirit into my life, and I want to become a Christian.

I'm not sure what I want to do, I think Catholicism is the best choice for me because my mother is a Catholic, but she always left the decision on what I wanted to be up to me. I don't know what I want to be though, Catholic or Protestant.

2007-11-04 07:48:32 · 24 answers · asked by Anonymous in Religion & Spirituality

Christians, do you allow non-believers to take Communion? Let's say an atheist knows when Communion is at the local Orthodox or Catholic Church. He slips in the back a few minutes before hand. Then goes in line and gets his free bread and wine. He does this every time Communion is offered at that church.

Would this be allowed in your Church?

2007-11-04 07:47:25 · 22 answers · asked by Anonymous in Religion & Spirituality

all has to be veggie and easy to make as i have a 2 year old pullign my sari and i have 1 hr cooking time between job and party.
thanks!

2007-11-04 07:46:07 · 3 answers · asked by a c 7 in Diwali

Is tamar mentioned in the genesis anywhere in depth but 38?

2007-11-04 07:44:59 · 3 answers · asked by alfreddood 1 in Religion & Spirituality

2007-11-04 07:44:43 · 22 answers · asked by Pam T 1 in Languages

Let me say that we have a usual, common-sense way of telling the truth about things and that is looking at available evidence (witness statements and physical evidence).

Having said that, allow me to play the same game with the person of Abraham Lincoln. For this exercise, I deny that he ever existed, was president or freed the slave.
I state that all of your evidence is forged, falsified, purgured or mistakenly understood.

I realize that this is surely a bit extreme, but the Lincoln Hoax was, indeed, pulled off in a more technologically advanced world and as such, is more easily believed than the Christ hoax. After all there were no cameras or printing presses available, so the Christ-hoax conspiracy used more people in lieu of technology.
This hoax is old and all witnesses are dead. So their statements cannot be challenged and are therefore invalid!
I guess that sums up the total of the 'Christ-hoax' arguements
Prove that Lincoln existed and did what history records.

2007-11-04 07:43:40 · 24 answers · asked by athorgarak 4 in Religion & Spirituality

I received the Holy Spirit a few weeks ago at my church,,,Such a wonderful experience to have God so close to me now...I have been asked and heard that if I truely received the Holy Ghost, I would have spoken in tongues, but I didnt...Im not a quack..I just dont believe that everyone who receives the Holy Ghost speaks in tongues...I didnt. Please only nice answers

2007-11-04 07:43:37 · 19 answers · asked by Wanda S 2 in Religion & Spirituality

2007-11-04 07:42:51 · 7 answers · asked by jewelz 1 in Religion & Spirituality