Society & Culture - 11 November 2007

2007-11-11 09:07:58 · 16 answers · asked by Kidd! 6 in Religion & Spirituality

I'm trying to reach God and I keep getting pullled back. This feeling is absolutely awful! I feel alone a depressed!

2007-11-11 09:06:56 · 20 answers · asked by grace 1 in Religion & Spirituality

2007-11-11 09:06:48 · 14 answers · asked by Y!A-FOOL 5 in Religion & Spirituality

I've been in therapy on this issue and have come to the sad conclusion that I would rather be alone and miserable than act out on my attractions, because the guilt and shame I would feel would be too immense and unbearable.

Also, I think I would rather die a virgin than risk going to hell for giving in to my attractions and being with another man sexually.

I mean no offense in asking this; I am just seeking guidance from anyone who can offer it. Thanks!

2007-11-11 09:06:02 · 33 answers · asked by Frenchboi 2 in Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, and Transgender

I was reading the Quran, UNLIKE MOST NON-MUSLIMS might I say, in search for theories of the beginning of the Universe because that is the heart of my questions. I heard that Muhammad had written down in the Quran about this so I obtained it and read it immediately looking for passages that was relevant to creation. And not only did I find a "theory of creation" but I also found that they are a peaceful people who promote peace. Let me give you an example of what I read.

9:36 - ...so wrong not yourselves therein and fight the pagans all together as they fight you all together. But KNOW that Allah is with those who RESTRAIN themselves.

Now at first it looks like it's telling Muslims to fight the pagans and that's what I thought at first until I read that Allah says that fighting is wrong and that Allah is with those who restrain themselves.

You have to read it before you make any silly and outrageous accustations.

2007-11-11 09:05:19 · 28 answers · asked by Dreamer 1 in Religion & Spirituality

2007-11-11 09:04:02 · 15 answers · asked by I'/\/\AZILLA2 3 in Religion & Spirituality

2007-11-11 09:03:30 · 6 answers · asked by Claudia A 2 in Religion & Spirituality

2007-11-11 09:02:41 · 15 answers · asked by Anonymous in Religion & Spirituality

I would like SOUND Biblical Teaching that provides support to prove that Mary was free of Original Sin and Actual Sin. I am not concerned with Roman Catholic Tradition. I am concerned with SOUND Biblical Teaching. I want Teaching from primary sources such as the Prophets, Jesus, His 12 Apostles, Paul, etc. I don't want information from secondary sources (Those that came many years later).

How does the Roman Catholic Church reconcile this teaching and belief with Romans 3:23, Hebrews 4:15, and 2 Corinthians 5:21?

How is it that the Catholic Church can teach that Mary was without Original Sin and Actual Sin when the Bible Clearly Teaches that ALL HAVE SINNED. Furthermore, Jesus is the ONLY one ever mentioned in the Word of God to be COMPLETELY WITHOUT SIN?

Be Blessed,
Bryan

2007-11-11 09:01:14 · 22 answers · asked by mrsencere 1 in Religion & Spirituality

There are so many challenges. I think it is kind of hard to pick just one. I think that maybe the greatest challenge for me would be learning how to be content where God has placed me. I'm ashamed to say that just the knowledge that He has put me there doesn't satisfy. I know that it should.

2007-11-11 09:00:14 · 19 answers · asked by J C 3 in Religion & Spirituality

... then doesn't it follow that each and every one of us is "saved" right before we die and is destined to spend eternity with our Lord Jesus? Isn't this logical?

In which case, you might as well stop evangelizing in this life because it can't possibly make any difference. We're saved anyway.

2007-11-11 08:59:28 · 14 answers · asked by Bad Liberal 7 in Religion & Spirituality

what was he in for?

2007-11-11 08:59:27 · 4 answers · asked by Doc Occam 7 in Religion & Spirituality

I will be ready:)

2007-11-11 08:55:44 · 20 answers · asked by ? 4 in Religion & Spirituality

I would like SOUND Biblical Teaching that shows that Mary is the queen of heaven, and that we should honor the queen of heaven. I am not concerned with Roman Catholic Tradition. I am concerned with SOUND Biblical Teaching. I want Teaching from primary sources such as Jesus, His 12 Apostles, Paul, etc. I don't want information from secondary sources (Those that came many years later).

It’s interesting that those who Worshipped the “Queen of Heaven” were dealt with severely by God. Are you saying that there is another “Queen of Heaven” beside the one referenced in Jeremiah 7 and 44?

“The children gather wood, and the fathers kindle the fire, and the women knead their dough, to make cakes to the queen of heaven, and to pour out drink offerings unto other gods, that they may provoke me (GOD) to anger.” ---Jeremiah 7:18

Please read, and respond to Jeremiah 44, especially verses 15-30. Those that worshipped the queen of heaven were punished by God.

Be Blessed,
Bryan

2007-11-11 08:55:42 · 17 answers · asked by mrsencere 1 in Religion & Spirituality

I feel sorry for female believers. Mindlessly swallowing all that sexism. It must suck for them

2007-11-11 08:54:22 · 42 answers · asked by Anonymous in Religion & Spirituality

Now i lay me down to sleep, i pray the Lord my soul to keep. If i die before i wake, i pray the Lord my soul to take. Amen

2007-11-11 08:53:43 · 5 answers · asked by ROHAMI 2 in Religion & Spirituality

bisexual can act feminine or masculine.. I am confused.. but you like the flamboyant guys?

2007-11-11 08:52:00 · 9 answers · asked by Anonymous in Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, and Transgender

2007-11-11 08:51:48 · 9 answers · asked by Anonymous in Religion & Spirituality

I'm thinking about getting one... My parents said it would be alright if I said a prayer before using it. I just have some questions...

Where can I get one?
What exactly are they used for?
What do they do?
What are important things to keep in mind while playing?
Anything else you think I should know about.

Thanks so much!

2007-11-11 08:51:35 · 16 answers · asked by Anonymous in Mythology & Folklore

2007-11-11 08:50:35 · 6 answers · asked by Anonymous in Religion & Spirituality

2007-11-11 08:50:20 · 7 answers · asked by 8 2 in Other - Society & Culture

Matthew 7:21

"Not everyone who says to Me, 'Lord, Lord,' will enter the kingdom of heaven; but he who does the will of My Father who is in heaven."

Do you know the will of His Father???

2007-11-11 08:50:11 · 15 answers · asked by His eyes are like flames 6 in Religion & Spirituality

I would like SOUND Biblical Teaching that shows that Mary remained a Virgin after the Birth of Jesus. I am not concerned with Roman Catholic Tradition. I am concerned with SOUND Biblical Teaching. I want Teaching from primary sources, such as Jesus, His 12 Apostles, Paul, etc. I don't want information from secondary sources (Those that came many years later).

The Roman Catholic Church Teaches and Believes that Mary remained a Virgin after she gave birth to Jesus. How does the Catholic Church reconcile this Belief and Teaching with Mathew 1:18-25?

Clearly, the Bible states that Joseph KNEW Mary after Jesus was born. The phrase, “He knew her not till” is in the same context as Genesis 4:1. The Bible is SO VERY CLEAR, Joseph has sexual intercourse with Mary after Jesus was born.

Another interesting thing to note is that in Matthew 1:18-25, Jesus is called Mary’s FIRSTBORN SON, NOT ONLY SON. In order to be a 1st Born, there MUST be a 2nd Born.

Be Blessed,
Bryan

2007-11-11 08:50:01 · 14 answers · asked by mrsencere 1 in Religion & Spirituality

Before I am criticized for posting this question I would like to start of by saying that each of us no matter how small - have a tendency to be disturbed when seeing certain interracial couples. I know that most of us do not want to think that way and most of us normally would not comment on it but I wanted to post this question to those who would like to come out of the closet to make a statement. It is not in anyway racist but I'm looking for an honest and respectable answer. Again, I know that we try to stay away from these thoughts but sometimes its in our nature. So again, let's just be honest.

As for me I am mostly disturbed by a person of one race, any race, that exclusively chooses not to date within their race. I have always been proud of who i am (I'm latino) and can't understand why someone would make that type of decision - obviously lets just say if they haven't had any know traumatic experiences within their race. Again, I try not to think that way, but I can't help it

2007-11-11 08:48:08 · 26 answers · asked by Leon 4 in Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, and Transgender

I sit for hours in front of this
mesmerizing screen and my
bum goes numb. This chair is
hard and uncomfortable.
Where can I buy a nice/soft/
adjustable/computer chair...
for next to nothing???
Online would be best as I
don't have a car to run around.
I'm thinking of going on
Craigslist,but would probably
get bilked. Any help???

2007-11-11 08:47:20 · 16 answers · asked by Anonymous in Senior Citizens

2007-11-11 08:47:07 · 44 answers · asked by green_emerald 1 in Languages

2007-11-11 08:46:20 · 36 answers · asked by marthemel 1 in Religion & Spirituality

Okay so I was in my RCIA course and the teacher was talking about women and their role and whatnot and then he said that he felt that anybody who says that a woman can't be an ordained minsiter or priest or deacon or whatnot was a damn heretic. Of course he actually put God before the words damn heretic. And he went on to say that even the Orthodox churches are letting women become deacons, and ministers and priests and whatnot. He aslo went on to say that Paul wrote to some letters to women preachers in his day and that Jesus says that what you shall bind on earth you bind in Heaven and what you set loose on Earth you set loose in Heaven. Anyway my response to what he said was that the church's stance on the matter is due to the fact that jesus only picked men to be his apostles to which he replied then if that's the case then their should be Jewish men who are circumisized who should be priests in the church as that's all that Jesus selected to which I had absolutely no reply.

2007-11-11 08:46:13 · 18 answers · asked by Anonymous in Religion & Spirituality

I go to a high school with over 4000 students. We are very diverse and we have students from all over the world. During classes and in the hallways, you see students of different races talking together and you can tell they are good friends.
However, you walk into our huge cafeteria, and toward the back are the whites, to one side are the asians, to another side are the hispanics, to one end are the blacks...and so forth.
Why do you think this is?

2007-11-11 08:45:05 · 13 answers · asked by Em 2 in Other - Cultures & Groups

If not, why not? How do you know what rules from the OT are to be followed still, and which are not?

2007-11-11 08:44:46 · 14 answers · asked by chem sickle 3 in Religion & Spirituality