Society & Culture - 14 November 2007

produce shades of gray? And doesn't everyone had things they are very black and white on?

2007-11-14 03:19:23 · 5 answers · asked by TTC 3 in Religion & Spirituality

I understand original intent of these garments was to remind them not to talk about Polygamy to non Mormons, and later to protect them from everything, do to John Smith being shot and killed when he wasn't waring them?

2007-11-14 03:17:56 · 10 answers · asked by RJ 3 in Religion & Spirituality

2007-11-14 03:16:50 · 14 answers · asked by bafodiye 4 in Religion & Spirituality

On occassion I attend church with my husband and last Sunday was one such occassion...The pastor was speaking of Love and made a reference to the fact that there are those who require hard physical proof before becoming beleivers. Makes sense right? But then he went on to suggest that there's no physical proof of Love and that it is just a feeling so it wouldn't make sense to believe in that either if we require physical evidence before believing... it struck me as odd and wanted to get your viewpoints on this...

2007-11-14 03:15:09 · 30 answers · asked by Anonymous in Religion & Spirituality

A lot of people think that the Bible is outdated. What do you think? Do you think that the Bible can answer the questions we have for today?

http://www.watchtower.org/e/19991115/article_02.htm

The Bible answers many questions for us, such as why God allows suffering and what he will do to take care of the situation in the near future. The Bible also talks about Gods purpose for life.

So what do you think? Do you think you can find practical advice from the Bible for us today? It seems that more people don't read the Bible because they don't feel they can apply to todays problems. The Bible is there for our benefit to give us answers to all of our problems. Do you find this to be true?

2007-11-14 03:14:14 · 27 answers · asked by Learn about the one true God 3 in Religion & Spirituality

2007-11-14 03:12:35 · 13 answers · asked by Mark C 2 in Religion & Spirituality

Except he didn't keep them alive.

2007-11-14 03:11:28 · 9 answers · asked by Meat Bot 3 in Religion & Spirituality

What do you do, as a woman, when men stare at you to the point of making you uncomfortable? This happens to me whenever I walk through an area at work where our male production employees are. I mean the continuous, up-and-down, all-over-body-assessing stares. Yesterday a guy turned completely around in his chair as I walked through the room so he could continuously stare!! They are from different cultures; maybe they don't understand how uncomfortable it makes women in this country. I am not drop-dead gorgeous, nor ugly, and I dress very modestly. Sometimes I smile nervously - not a "come-hither" smile - but an awkward, "what the heck do you want?" smile. Is a cold, unsmiling stare back at them better? I don't want to look like a snob. Is there a polite way to stop this kind of thing?

2007-11-14 03:11:26 · 14 answers · asked by Layla 2 in Etiquette

2007-11-14 03:11:16 · 12 answers · asked by get love to humanity 3 in Religion & Spirituality

Or would you want to walk the earth as a flesh eater?

2007-11-14 03:11:03 · 11 answers · asked by Anonymous in Mythology & Folklore

And is a thinly disguised version of creationism/genesis?

2007-11-14 03:09:50 · 11 answers · asked by Anonymous in Religion & Spirituality

I have a little daughter (6 years old), and I think that if a man raped to my daughter, I will might kill him, but I don't consider myself as a murderer. I also think that if he goes to the prison, the others prisoners will rape him and eventually, kill him.
What do you think?.....Kisses from Wales, UK.

2007-11-14 03:08:38 · 70 answers · asked by Anonymous in Other - Society & Culture

I am having 10 days holidays with no assingments..i already wasted my 3 days..i need to spend the rest 10 days in a useful manner..give me some suggestions

2007-11-14 03:07:27 · 9 answers · asked by hello there! 2 in Other - Holidays

aren't you putting an awful lot of faith in man not to lie? let's put it this way. there either is or there isn't a god. right? so i'll be fair and say that it's equally likely in either case that a god exists or doesn't exist. that being said. you're already starting out with a 50% chance that the claim the bible is the word of god is a lie. now, assuming there is a god, how can we be sure that the bible is his word? again, to be fair, we'll assign a 50/50 probability that the people who wrote it lied to suit what they believed god wanted vs. what god actually wanted. so what you end up with, and this is being generous, is that the bible is at best has 25% probability that it actually is the word of god. this is not taking into account all the other religions of the world who claim their holy books are the word of god.

2007-11-14 03:05:13 · 20 answers · asked by just curious (A.A.A.A.) 5 in Religion & Spirituality

in the book of revelation, is it a book or scroll that the lamb opens with the 7 seals on it? in some bibles it says "scroll" on others it says "book", so im not sure which one is the truth

2007-11-14 03:04:36 · 16 answers · asked by elle4 1 in Religion & Spirituality

My grandmother is turning 100 this year and we are planning a party to honor her. I would like a bibe verse to include on the invitation. For her 90th birthday, we used "Her children arise and call her blessed ..."

2007-11-14 03:03:25 · 3 answers · asked by kb_roddey 1 in Religion & Spirituality

I'm in the good old USA and Thanksgiving is a big deal here. I'll be cooking the traditional turkey, dressing, pumpkin pie, etc. dinner for my family. I know some of the other people on YA are from other countries. I was curious about what all of you have planned for Turkey Day.

2007-11-14 03:03:10 · 25 answers · asked by Miz D 6 in Senior Citizens

2007-11-14 03:02:49 · 10 answers · asked by Anonymous in Religion & Spirituality

That is the question. I hope that you all understand how
important the word respect is. And some of us do not
respect other people's cultures. No how stupid is that.
As if any 1 culture is superior to another. If that were
the case, then why all the diversity. But anyway, when
are more Muslims gonna just see Jews as just people.
And vice versa. As long as one group go their own way.....
Then there should be no problems at all. Despite the
history between the 2. Unity is more powerful than
seperation. The diviness of the universe demands it.
Then can we all have balance in our lives, rather than
this illogical anger. The extremist should be denounced
by the non extremist. For evil to conquer, is when
good men do nothing. So we should all respect other
peoples religions and lifestyle. Do Muslims respect
the Jews ? Best answer wins. *

2007-11-14 03:02:39 · 19 answers · asked by Anonymous in Religion & Spirituality

Does their version of orthodox Christianity not recognize what is said in the NT about how circumcision does not mean anything in relation to Christ?

Galatians 5:2-6:

Pay close attention to me, Paul, when I tell you that if you have yourselves circumcised, Christ will be of no use to you. I point out once more to all who receive circumcision that they are bound to the law in its entirety. Any of you who seek your justification in the law have severed yourselves from Christ and fallen from God’s favor! It is in the spirit that we eagerly await the justification we hope for, and only faith can yield it. In Christ Jesus neither circumcision nor the lack of it counts for anything; only faith, which expresses itself through love."

1 Corinthians 7:18-19

Was someone called after he had been circumcised? He should not try to hide his circumcision. Did the call come to another who had never been circumcised? He is not to be circumcised. Circumcision counts for nothing.

2007-11-14 03:02:15 · 7 answers · asked by SunkenShip 4 in Religion & Spirituality

It will be a list of my personal beliefs, and I think and hope that it will bring people of many religions together as one for peace and love and happiness.
Who here would read it? Because I am actually writing it now

2007-11-14 02:58:36 · 25 answers · asked by AwesomeJoeKnows 3 in Religion & Spirituality

Ive seen atheists pointing fingers at believers in the following way: you all dont understand science and hence you dismiss it as a form of supernatural.

Basically what theyre saying is: youre all ignorant, hence you submit so easily to religion.

Fair enough, there are many believers who casually dismiss things as supernatural since they have no further knowledge, but theyre an equal number of people who dont either.

When I previously asked a question about whether atheists understand the whole concept of Creator in the heart of the believer, most of the atheists said they didnt.

So, if some believers dismiss things as supernatural because theyre ignorant, why do atheists dismiss God because they dont understand it?

Isnt this all, simply, a sign of ignorance?

2007-11-14 02:58:16 · 20 answers · asked by Antares 6 in Religion & Spirituality

Did you block the offender?

2007-11-14 02:58:09 · 21 answers · asked by Kim 4 in Etiquette

Think, if god was dead, we would have no religion, no wars, no useless conflicts, and no annoying people arguing on R&S

2007-11-14 02:56:23 · 12 answers · asked by Anonymous in Religion & Spirituality

I am a christian wife and am struggling with my non believing husband who plays church. I have the holy ghost and have been told I can lose it if I am not liveing right. I have stumbled lately with my marriage and feel as though I need his forgiveness.

2007-11-14 02:54:53 · 11 answers · asked by me 2 in Religion & Spirituality

What are your thoughts about this?

2007-11-14 02:53:00 · 20 answers · asked by plastik punk -Bottom Contributor 6 in Religion & Spirituality

2007-11-14 02:51:30 · 20 answers · asked by MoPleasure4U 4 in Religion & Spirituality

1. That Jesus went body and soul into Heaven, so there is not physical proof of him?

2. That the bible can be used to answer EVERY one of life's problems by simply reading it?

3. That God answers your prayers with a Yes, No, Or Wait so that no matter what happens, God did it?

4. That God sees EVERYTHING, Always?

5. That the earth is 5000 years old desipte proof otherwise?

2007-11-14 02:51:11 · 7 answers · asked by AwesomeJoeKnows 3 in Religion & Spirituality

Every year I bake something and put together tins for my friends with a starbucks gift card.

I can't decide what to make this year.

Cookies? Brownies? Biscotti?

What would you like to receive if it were you?

2007-11-14 02:50:52 · 21 answers · asked by Anonymous in Christmas

Recently my boyfriend who was raised Catholic, but doens't believe in the Catholic Church any longer and I ( have been discussing how we would like to raise our children.
At first I felt that since I was only around the church until 2nd grade that I turned out ok and didn't believe it was necessary. He feels tha some kind of religion is good to have.
I have a strong background in biology and have been pulled more to believe that evolution is to thanks for the world we live in. I wouldn't say that I am atheist, I just don't know what to think when it comes to religion. I am interested in learning more and have been looking into what other people believe.
So without starting a debate or making anyone want to throw holy water on me, we are trying to figure out how to raise our kids to think for themselves and NOT force one religion on them. We want them to decide what path in life to follow.
What are you thoughts on this and what would you do?

2007-11-14 02:48:53 · 23 answers · asked by Sunshine 4 in Religion & Spirituality