Society & Culture - 7 November 2007

He would have had a lot of time on his hands.

2007-11-07 03:45:28 · 9 answers · asked by Anonymous in Religion & Spirituality

2007-11-07 03:45:00 · 15 answers · asked by Anonymous in Religion & Spirituality

This question is intended to stir thought and not to seriously consider that a person might be more powerful than G-d.

I saw this question once on another forum and it really got me to thinking. G-d is bound to behave towards us in certain ways based on how we behave.

In Judaism, we have the concept of midah cneged midah. Measure for measure. G-d is bound to act towards us in the same way we act. Although the magnitude of the measures might be different, the direction is not.

For instance, we might be rewarded abundantly for a tiny good act and experience minute affliction therapy for a great evil act.

In Judiasm, we have the concept of mashpeah which loosely translates to a flow. I think of it like the cake icing things in the bakery. We establish a connection with G-d that might be chocolate, lemon or vanilla. The connection we establish governs what flows through it.

Note, it's US that determines the nature of the connection. Hence the question of "Who is more..."

2007-11-07 03:44:47 · 10 answers · asked by Gershon b 5 in Religion & Spirituality

Astronomers have discovered a new planet, whose neighboring planets might contain water, and ahem, life! Our current technology doesn't allow us to locate them, but the chances are good. What would that mean to religion, and Christianity specifically? Now that we know the sun doesn't revolve around a circular flat earth, will this potential revelation destroy and asunder the last vestiges of Christian faith in America?

http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/sci/tech/7082257.stm

2007-11-07 03:44:18 · 16 answers · asked by Anonymous in Religion & Spirituality

what does that bible verse mean?

2007-11-07 03:44:16 · 1 answers · asked by Anonymous in Religion & Spirituality

I am having the big dinner at my house and plan to serve over twenty. I generally prefer to serve this many people in a buffet style so that there aren't tons of dishes cluttering the table and I don't have to jump up every few minutes to refill a dish. My mother in law has been vocal this year about meals only being served family style and how much she hates buffet style. She takes offense easily and sulks if she doesn't get her way. I seem to offend her frequently without meaning to - I am apparently too blunt for her and should tiptoe around her feelings and phrase things differently. Two years ago she pouted and sulked through the meal and left early because I had someone carve the turkey in the kitchen (where everyone was gathered) and not at the table. I am stressed already and Thanksgiving is weeks away. Can anyone offer any insight or suggestions? Thanks.

2007-11-07 03:42:46 · 24 answers · asked by Susan G 6 in Thanksgiving

I want to be able to come to work 10-15 minutes early, and just have my quiet time with God, and would like a website that maybe updates everyday, and let's you read different verses (new testament and growth driven) - for my devotional everyday, so nothing about old testament sacrifices and genesis and all that...I need verses to help me on my spiritual walk daily, maybe that include a lesson. Can be written, or audio or whatever. Thanks.

2007-11-07 03:42:26 · 15 answers · asked by Bob Saget 4 in Religion & Spirituality

2007-11-07 03:41:51 · 23 answers · asked by Anonymous in Religion & Spirituality

.....And now you sip champaign when your thirstay??

2007-11-07 03:41:06 · 4 answers · asked by mikey 3 in Other - Holidays

2007-11-07 03:40:38 · 17 answers · asked by Anonymous in Religion & Spirituality

http://news.yahoo.com/s/ap/20071107/ap_on_re_eu/finland_school_shooting

2007-11-07 03:40:14 · 2 answers · asked by steven25t 7 in Other - Society & Culture

2007-11-07 03:39:09 · 21 answers · asked by Anonymous in Religion & Spirituality

let's say you repent on jesus' name, i guess you can say temptation comes later in my case

your told that
jesus created heaven and earth, but i thought jehovah god did but since it is written....

my heart kinda waivered for a moment on this matter and i think i doubted jesus for what the scripture said

does this mean i must repent again or is it true that once saved always saved?

2007-11-07 03:38:37 · 38 answers · asked by Anonymous in Religion & Spirituality

Native Americans were here first, (i'm not one)
i think its odd that people can say "get rid of the imigrants", when so many people are decendents of immigrants.
Many hispanics have been in America longer than some other races.
So when can people say they've been here long enough?

2007-11-07 03:37:50 · 5 answers · asked by zorro1701e 5 in Other - Society & Culture

I saw this on some answers and as I am English I have no idea what it is. Please enlighten me

2007-11-07 03:37:43 · 15 answers · asked by Yoda 4 in Senior Citizens

Why are they all for Creationism/Intelligent Design being taught in schools? How are those proven at all?

2007-11-07 03:35:58 · 19 answers · asked by ~Smirk~ Resurrected 6 in Religion & Spirituality

seem to have a sarcastic sense of humour, moreso than other groups/religions?

actually, i consider myself very sarcastic, but i was raised atheist.

what do you think the connection is???

2007-11-07 03:35:39 · 36 answers · asked by Anonymous in Religion & Spirituality

Sure, a few Jews followed, but for the most part Jews stuck by what their god told them and rejected Jesus as a false prophet. That's what God told them to do, on several occasions. They were specifically told not to follow anyone that told them to worship anything or anyone other than the God that their fathers knew. Their fathers never knew Jesus, so they knew they were not to follow him. Again, that was their directive from God.

This brings up quite a dilemma. You have Jesus, saying no one gets to the father but by him, and then you have God, saying there is no one before him and no one beside him. Jews, for the most part, followed God.

So what happened to the souls of those that followed God and rejected Jesus?

2007-11-07 03:34:29 · 17 answers · asked by Anonymous in Religion & Spirituality

2007-11-07 03:31:57 · 28 answers · asked by . 3 in Religion & Spirituality

Volunteer to clear a certain area of explosive mines? To learn the process necessary to do the job and then sit scratching in the earth to render an anti-personal device harmless? That might blow up in your face? I have jumped out of aircraft but THOSE people have more courage than I can even imagine.

2007-11-07 03:31:44 · 2 answers · asked by retep1964 2 in Community Service

All sin is equal in the eyes of God because the definition of sin is simply missing the mark or basically, not representing the character of God in our lives.

When we murder or when we lie we are sinning because it is not representing the character of God.

However, does that mean the some evil is more evil than others?

Does God care about the evil or just the fact we missed the mark in representing him here on the earth?

Does the mean we are justified in assigning varying degrees of 'evilness'?

The act of evil itself results in sin but is it the same?

Is the separation important? I think so. I can be liar but is that same as being a murderer? What will do more damage? I'm sure it is a point of view thing since some lies can result in death and some murder can result in saving another life.

I don't think they are the same. What do you think?

What are the implications of them being different things?

2007-11-07 03:30:54 · 15 answers · asked by Emperor Insania Says Bye! 5 in Religion & Spirituality

If there are, how do I locate them? Any idea on the best ones? I am considering a career in this field.

2007-11-07 03:29:32 · 6 answers · asked by ? 6 in Religion & Spirituality

Nowadays, I mean. And I'm not talking about a regular axe, for choppin trees and stuff - like full-on, 'I'm gonna explode your head from your body' battle axes. Why?

2007-11-07 03:28:05 · 15 answers · asked by Brandon's been a dirty Hore 5 in Other - Society & Culture

I dont think it is. I think its just another word for being spanish and to me, spanish people are caucasian. (the majority) just like how portuguese people are caucasian.

2007-11-07 03:27:37 · 20 answers · asked by ~*2NE1*~ 1 in Other - Cultures & Groups

i'm pagan (eclectic witch) one common trait i find about pagans is our yearnin' for learnin' lol. most pagans are avid readers and take any opportunity that presents itself to learn about the world. this could be due in part because of their open mindedness.

so, what can you say about the majority of people in your faith?

2007-11-07 03:26:56 · 19 answers · asked by Anonymous in Religion & Spirituality

A friend wished me happy Dewali. What does it mean?

Thank you.

2007-11-07 03:26:41 · 6 answers · asked by MumOf5 6 in Religion & Spirituality

when the world comes to an end?
NB: "end" here does not specify any kind of end.thx

2007-11-07 03:26:32 · 6 answers · asked by Anonymous in Religion & Spirituality

2007-11-07 03:24:07 · 16 answers · asked by Anonymous in Languages

2007-11-07 03:23:41 · 19 answers · asked by Anonymous in Religion & Spirituality

where do i find the site that is fact not opinion

2007-11-07 03:23:09 · 8 answers · asked by brenda w 1 in Religion & Spirituality