Society & Culture - 8 November 2007

2007-11-08 12:17:36 · 31 answers · asked by flugelberry 4 in Religion & Spirituality

What I don't understand is why some people are so concerned with what people of other religions believe. I have always thought that the purpose of religion was to teach us to love God and to love one another. I just don't understand why people who claim to be religious like to bash others who belong to different churches. It seems to go against the very essence of religion.

If someone is trying their best to love God and to be a righteous person, why should it matter if they're Catholic, Muslim, Mormon, etc?

2007-11-08 12:17:04 · 9 answers · asked by chutch1974 2 in Religion & Spirituality

and that the slaughter of a good person is needed to redeem your filthy soul?

What is the appeal?

2007-11-08 12:17:00 · 15 answers · asked by Anonymous in Religion & Spirituality

Study His Word and read with understanding.

It is guaranteed by our heavenly Father.

2007-11-08 12:16:47 · 7 answers · asked by Anonymous in Religion & Spirituality

You remember that prayer: Now I lay me down to sleep. I pray the Lord my soul to keep. If I should die before I wake, I pray the Lord my soul to take. That use to scare the crap out of me!
I would ask my mom, "Is it possible to die in your sleep?" She would answer, "Well, sure, but if you were assleep it wouldn't be uncomfortable." So then each night after saying that prayer and after my parents left the room the question would haunt me... Will tonight be the night that I die in my sleep? Will I even notice? So I would then have a hard time going to sleep. Did this ever happen to anyone as a result of saying that prayer? By the way, I was not psychotic as a child!
Love, Melissa

2007-11-08 12:16:10 · 12 answers · asked by thatmelissachick 2 in Religion & Spirituality

That whole thing where you eat the piece of bread (represent his skin I think) and the wine (his blood, is that right?).

2007-11-08 12:14:20 · 14 answers · asked by Anonymous in Religion & Spirituality

If God is perfect then how could he create anything imperfect like the fallen angels?
What i am trying to ask is this...Wouldnt all Gods creations, man included be as perfect as God if perfection is all that he is capable of.

2007-11-08 12:13:25 · 19 answers · asked by Anonymous in Religion & Spirituality

2007-11-08 12:11:57 · 12 answers · asked by mariposa 3 in Religion & Spirituality

Serious answers only.

2007-11-08 12:11:55 · 30 answers · asked by Chelsey 5 in Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, and Transgender

I think I'm done with Y!A for a little while, once I finish a few questions/answers tonight.

Maybe I'll be back after a few days, weeks, months; something.

Maybe not.

But goodbye for now; loves, and have nice lives and such :)

2007-11-08 12:11:55 · 21 answers · asked by [[Princess For The Day]] 2 in Religion & Spirituality

I feel spiritually devoid, but I am yet to find a religion I can grasp. I hope someone out there will see this & recognizing something that comes close 2 what I desire.

So I love Buddhism 4 the way the religion approaches Karma. The system looses me w/them not believing in a God. The Hindu philosophies believe Buddha was 1 incarnation of their God, & they’re similar 2 the Buddhists in many ways. They loose me w/the “Devotees” concept. 4 the same reason I don’t buy Christ, I don’t do Devotees. I don’t want a mortal conduit as bridge to my God. So, that rules out all Christ-like faiths.

Does anyone know of a religion that:
1) Doesn’t have a sin-back-up-plan (IE Hail Mary’s/Being Saved)
2) Doesn’t dictate miniscule, inconsequential aspects life (IE cursing)
3) Has no Christ-like character between you & the beyond
4) Is all about being respectful/kind to everyone w/out exception.

Please help, I am in a dark place in life right now & a little enlightenment would be nice.

2007-11-08 12:11:27 · 17 answers · asked by Julie Has Left The Building.... 2 in Religion & Spirituality

What if my parents don't believe in God? Will that mean they will go to hell? I don't want them to. Do they get like a second chance or something?

2007-11-08 12:11:05 · 17 answers · asked by Anonymous in Religion & Spirituality

As in remove all of the churches from our country. Let's just completely get rid of them. Maybe we can sell them to needy third world countries and use the money on real charities. Or we could just give them away to China to help pay off our debt to them. I think this is a wonderful idea.

2007-11-08 12:09:04 · 12 answers · asked by Anonymous in Religion & Spirituality

is proof of a God in a way isn't it?

2007-11-08 12:07:59 · 28 answers · asked by Midge 7 in Religion & Spirituality

Think it's possible??

2007-11-08 12:07:24 · 22 answers · asked by ThinkTink 2 in Religion & Spirituality

There are 2 people at work that are always talking about everyone! They even talk about each other when 1 of them is not around. It drive me nuts!!

2007-11-08 12:06:47 · 21 answers · asked by Sassy 1 in Etiquette

What event that happens once per year is Sarah Hale recognized for contributing/starting?

2007-11-08 12:06:36 · 4 answers · asked by Grape Stomper 5 in Other - Holidays

I've searched it up a thousand times and it doewsn't tell. So if anyone knows please tell me.

2007-11-08 12:05:30 · 1 answers · asked by Lourdes B 1 in Religion & Spirituality

2007-11-08 12:05:24 · 3 answers · asked by Anonymous in Religion & Spirituality

Whats all that about?

2007-11-08 12:04:00 · 17 answers · asked by Anonymous in Religion & Spirituality

ok i think the Scientologist' are the one's who believe that monkeys evolved into humans(us)?so y havent the monkeys evolved into humans now?

and what do they even believe in?

that religion is like confusing the S*&^ out of me!!!
makes no damn sense!

2007-11-08 12:03:40 · 9 answers · asked by billy a 2 in Religion & Spirituality

Note: I don't believe in any of the already 'known' gods, so no sweat, this isn't preachy.

BUT! Say you die and low and behold, there the Almighty Man in the Sky sits. What would be the first thing you'd say/do to him?

2007-11-08 12:03:19 · 22 answers · asked by Anonymous in Religion & Spirituality

I asked a question the other day regarding bad beef. Noonecanne answered with her own interesting question, and she has given me rein to ask this.
Does anyone know if there is a web site that tells you where your local grocery store purchases their beef?
Say Wal-Mart. I tried to google it, with no luck.
Any ideas?

2007-11-08 12:03:09 · 7 answers · asked by Cheryl 6 in Senior Citizens

In the Book of Hebrew, the author explains how there no longer is a need for the imperfect human priesthood of Aaron. It further explains that Jesus Christ is our one High Priest after the order of Melchizedech, in the Temple that is in Heaven. Melchizedech was an early king of what later became Jerusalem. Melchizedech meant King of Peace, and the City of Salem (aka Jerusalem) was the City of Peace. He was a High Priest of God, although he was not a Jew. He was worthy to receive a tithe from Abraham, the forefather of the Jews and Arabs.
The LDS, and RLDS believe they continue the priesthood from antiquity, therefore the authority to do things according to Joseph Smith's teachings. They have 'Aaronic and Melchizedech' priests.
The Roman Catholics and the other Orthodox have their own priesthood as well...being composed of celebate men. They also claim the first pope was Peter, although he was a married man, and never actually went to Rome.

2007-11-08 12:02:15 · 18 answers · asked by anxirihui 3 in Religion & Spirituality

Who's side do you take: Your white coworker who's also your acquaintance but is the opposite race as you or someone who is the same race as you but is being rude in the situation? Is race thicker than rudeness? Discuss.

2007-11-08 12:02:14 · 16 answers · asked by Anonymous in Other - Cultures & Groups

Who doesn't read the Quran but attacks Islam?

2007-11-08 12:02:02 · 5 answers · asked by Anonymous in Religion & Spirituality

Become nothingness...(again that's what i've read...if you believe differently feel free to let me know) ...but if this is true...then why does it matter if others want to believe in God...why do you have to keep telling us He isnt real....it would make no difference, right?

2007-11-08 12:01:56 · 22 answers · asked by Anthem Demon R&S addict 6 in Religion & Spirituality

Are there, generally?

2007-11-08 12:00:02 · 13 answers · asked by Anonymous in Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, and Transgender

I should hope not!

2007-11-08 11:59:51 · 11 answers · asked by Anonymous in Religion & Spirituality

I'm just not the type of person that joins clubs. I'm alittle asocial.

2007-11-08 11:58:06 · 35 answers · asked by Lonewolf 4 in Religion & Spirituality