Society & Culture - 13 November 2007

2007-11-13 03:23:54 · 8 answers · asked by Ace of Spades 5 in Religion & Spirituality

Inspite of O.T. teachings and laws tithe giving is still enforced today to pay the Pastors income. Also it is taught if you want to be blessed and prosper: pay your tithes.
Alot of Christians give to all sorts of religious things so they will prosper in this life and inherit eternal bliss in the next.

However when an Atheist gives to a worthy cause; they do it out of their compassion for others in the human race; with no expectation of reward.

Which of the two do you believe God will bless?

feed the hungry
give drink to the thirsty
cloth the naked
take in a stranger
visit the sick &/or prisoners
those who do these things will inherit the kingdom. Matthew 25.

2007-11-13 03:22:58 · 22 answers · asked by just because 5 in Religion & Spirituality

won't he/she see the moral perspective from the other side? or are they hypocrites?

2007-11-13 03:20:52 · 3 answers · asked by Ace of Spades 5 in Religion & Spirituality

I am a native american and have heard we came from asians, so is it wrong to claim asian ancestry?

2007-11-13 03:20:09 · 8 answers · asked by Mr. G 1 in Other - Cultures & Groups

and is this a peersonification of death, or is this what someone saw what death looked like?

Is death=god?
is god=shinigami?
please, before i spark all over the place, i need info on the great GR.

2007-11-13 03:19:53 · 12 answers · asked by Anonymous in Religion & Spirituality

2007-11-13 03:18:15 · 6 answers · asked by Linz VT•AM 4 in Religion & Spirituality

Does... "Are YOU Born Again".... Offend YOU?

IT offends SOME..... and...... Not Others!

This morning I posted on my 360 / Blog...... Are YOU Born Again?

Please read it and answer the Question...... ARE....."YOU".... Born Again?

Thanks for Answering ! In Christ Jesus.... RR

2007-11-13 03:17:43 · 24 answers · asked by Anonymous in Religion & Spirituality

Answers with dignity and honesty please. State your case with care.

2007-11-13 03:16:26 · 2 answers · asked by Ace of Spades 5 in Religion & Spirituality

This crossed my mind this morning, reading all the questions about the ethics of abortion, so here's my question-

Premature babies - so premature that they would have died if born even 50 years ago - should excessive means be taken to keep these children alive? What if the family in question is on medicare and that money is coming out of your taxes? What if keeping that child alive financially ruins a family and they cannot recover?

Now what about adults? If someone is technically brain dead, but a machine keeps them breathing and fed, is it a kindness to them to hold them in their bodies? For those who believe in souls - are you doing that soul any favors by NOT allowing them to die?

Where do you stand on this? I know I asked a lot of questions; please do try to address them all if you can - and without scripture if possible - I'd like to see your own minds work, not get proof you can read and copy/paste.

2007-11-13 03:16:11 · 17 answers · asked by Cheese Fairy - Mummified 7 in Religion & Spirituality

Albert Einstein
Abraham Lincoln
Aldous Huxley
Andrew Carnegie
Ernest Hemingway
Charles Darwin
Arthur C. Clarke
Benjamin Franklin
Bertrand Russell
Billy Joel
Elizabeth Cady-Stanton
Gene Roddenberry
Helen Keller
James Madison
John Stuart Mill
Alfred Hitchcock
Samuel Clemens "Mark Twain"
Robert Frost
Susan B. Anthony
Vincent Van Gogh
Thomas Jefferson
Thomas Edison

2007-11-13 03:14:26 · 28 answers · asked by Celtickarma 4 in Religion & Spirituality

I just asked what is probably my funniest question ever and it didn't post.

I love this question because changing that one little letter changes the meaning of three words.


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"Why do most women like to have a lap stick in their purse?"

2007-11-13 03:13:47 · 7 answers · asked by MR TT, VT enthusiast 2 in Religion & Spirituality

Therefore, when atheist attack Christianity using moral indignation over the slaughter that took place in Numbers 31, isn't that ironic? Your views please.

2007-11-13 03:13:26 · 7 answers · asked by Ace of Spades 5 in Religion & Spirituality

absolutly everything else through time has evolved. is this maybe why alot of young people now adays find it boring? why dont they bring more excitment into the stories this is the 21 century ... use the tecnology to spread the message what is so wrong with that idea?

2007-11-13 03:13:10 · 8 answers · asked by Anonymous in Religion & Spirituality

2007-11-13 03:12:15 · 13 answers · asked by Laura D 1 in Religion & Spirituality

2007-11-13 03:11:43 · 22 answers · asked by Nerds Rule! 6 in Religion & Spirituality

I just saw this bumper sticker, and thought it was kinda funny....

How many people become such religious zealots, that they lose sight of God. How many people have their eyes focused on man and man's religion, and man's religious texts...and not on God....

Your thoughts.

2007-11-13 03:11:41 · 17 answers · asked by G.C. 5 in Religion & Spirituality

Lets see, movies/books people have ruined on R&S:
Golden Compass
Eragon
Harry Potter(ALL OF THEM)
George R. R. Martins Tale of Fire and Ice
just about every other fantasy and movie/book that contains a religious belief.

2007-11-13 03:10:11 · 12 answers · asked by Anonymous in Religion & Spirituality

must be an american steam train ( one with the massive funnels) also must have a caboose and a couple of carriages, which are xmas thememed

2007-11-13 03:08:23 · 3 answers · asked by b 1 in Christmas

yes i know they would say on the box, but i was wondering if the ones that dont say it on the box would work outdoors also? also what kind of lights are the best value if i want to wrap lights around 4 posts?

2007-11-13 03:07:14 · 3 answers · asked by heavymetalbabe26 1 in Christmas

Protestants claim that the Catholic church is not practicing Christianity as Christ had intended. That there are many Pagen influences in the practices of the Church. What do they base this belief on? I havent found any historical proof to support this claim. All documents held by the Church show that the Church of Rome is doing everything that Christ taught his Apostles. Is there any evidence to support the non Catholic claims?

2007-11-13 03:06:34 · 12 answers · asked by TheoMDiv 4 in Religion & Spirituality

some people say they will be reborn, some say people will either go to heaven, hell or purgatory.

what do you say?

2007-11-13 03:04:54 · 28 answers · asked by nanaynikikay 2 in Religion & Spirituality

2007-11-13 03:04:36 · 9 answers · asked by LEMUR 1 in Religion & Spirituality

heres a better definition.
"Congress shall make no law respecting an establishment of religion, or prohibiting the free exercise thereof; or abridging the freedom of speech, or of the press; or the right of the people peaceably to assemble, and to petition the Government for a redress of grievances."
-First Amendment to the United States Constitution

So, lets just stop with the
christians>Atheists and
atheists>christians
Muslims>all
Christians>all
and Pagans>all
and whatever other religions you can think of, and before the atheists complain that atheism is not a religion, I KNOW THAT, so dont shoot me down okay?

The only reason im putting this here is because this is USA (at least where i live) and http://music.aol.com/video/why-cant-we-be-friends/smash-mouth/1346530

2007-11-13 03:04:22 · 9 answers · asked by Anonymous in Religion & Spirituality

2007-11-13 03:03:06 · 17 answers · asked by Anonymous in Religion & Spirituality

2007-11-13 03:02:16 · 36 answers · asked by Stella 6 in Senior Citizens

Why isn't empirical science considered the most dangerous fundmentalist religion?

2007-11-13 03:02:14 · 7 answers · asked by The American Philosopher 1 in Religion & Spirituality

ruption; are you going to stand by them up, because of your personal healing, victory, or favor from God you received because of a prayer prayed or word of God preached from these leaders in these ministries?

Personally, CNN last night was kind of slanderous of these people who gave up all to serve the Lord & because the Lord has blessed them 100X in this life as the Lord promised to those who gave up all to serve Him.

Can your agree in prayer with me that God will make clear if accusations are true or false or exagerated & if guilt is there, who is guilty? And to pray for these Ministers of faith in Christ & the power of the cross; that they count it all blessing when they are persecuted for Christ righteousness sake & because God blesses them 100fold?

2007-11-13 03:00:30 · 18 answers · asked by t a m i l 6 in Religion & Spirituality

2007-11-13 03:00:03 · 9 answers · asked by Meat Bot 3 in Religion & Spirituality

2007-11-13 02:59:52 · 14 answers · asked by Anonymous in Other - Society & Culture

I am getting up early this year with a few friends and going to the big sale after thanksgiving.. Is stuff really cheap and do you really get stuff on sale and cheaper on this day or is it like any other day?

2007-11-13 02:59:50 · 8 answers · asked by panhead 3 in Other - Holidays