Society & Culture - 15 November 2007

Hypotherically speaking so god created earth and Adam and Eve. With that said now I'm talking history, if it was so beautiful when it was all created then what about the ugly cavemen, dinosaurs and the ice-era? That's not pretty but prehistorical and there's findings, is Genesis for reals? What about science, history and it's findings? Could it be that someone decided to write beautiful stories along w/scary ones and called it the bible? I am confused.......help!

2007-11-15 11:49:25 · 16 answers · asked by Socialbutterfly 2 in Religion & Spirituality

Did they get kicked out of Heaven?

2007-11-15 11:49:18 · 15 answers · asked by Je Marche Drôle 3 in Religion & Spirituality

Here's the deal-I am going to be house sitting for a very good friend of the family. I am supposed to check on the house several times a day and stay there every night for 5 nights. I am supposed to come up with a price for them to pay me. I have no idea how much to ask to house sit. Does anyone know the average price or a fair price to ask for?

2007-11-15 11:49:13 · 9 answers · asked by Anonymous in Etiquette

Than from all the wars combined..."?

Am I just a dolt? I can point to some very, very bad things that have happened in the name of Christianity --- but a lot of people have died in wars. Am I missing something? It seems like a tiny fraction of people have been killed in the name of Christianity as opposed to 'all the wars combined'.

Am I missing something? If I am, could you please link me to a source (or tell me where I can find one) that backs up a claim like this?

Thanks!

2007-11-15 11:47:58 · 22 answers · asked by KL 6 in Religion & Spirituality

I mean, if you're going to deny that he exists, you ought to first at least read his book, see if it's any good, see if there's anything to it.

Right?

2007-11-15 11:47:42 · 11 answers · asked by ZER0 C00L ••AM••VT•• 7 in Religion & Spirituality

2007-11-15 11:46:38 · 14 answers · asked by Bel 2 in Religion & Spirituality

I do not mean to offend any Christians by asking this Question. I have been studying the Bible for some time and would like you to find me a verse where Jesus (peace be upon him) himself has said/stated that he is the son of God. I know it has been said in a third person, many CALLED him son of God and Jesus has said ''You say that I am'' but that isnt the same thing as Jesus (peace be upon him) saying he himself is. Please could you clarify on this.

Mark 1:35
Gabriel says Jesus will be “called the son of God” and he would be “given the Throne of David” to “rule the House of Jacob forever.”

Luke 3:36
“Enos was the son of Seth, and Seth was the son of Adam, and Adam was the son of God.”

Note: Adam, not Jesus, is listed in this genealogy of Jesus as the son of God, not Jesus.

Later on, the priests are asking Jesus, peace be upon him, if he claims to be the son of God. He tells them in fact, it is they who are making this claim.

“You say that I am.”

Gospel of John contains the greatest number of references to “son of God.”
Jesus, speaking in the third person talked about the “Son of God” in John 3:17

John 5:24
John 11:4
John 11:27

Martha, one of the followers, calls Jesus, peace be upon him, “The Messiah, the Son of God”
John 20:31 he is called “The Messiah, the Son of God.”

But no verse makes the exact statement “Jesus is the Son of God and as such he is divine or God.”

2007-11-15 11:46:15 · 29 answers · asked by Peace Missile 3 in Religion & Spirituality

According to the Journal for the Scientific Study of Religion, a study of 10th graders revealed that “higher levels of involvement in church activities likely signifies…a motivation toward education that leads to better math and reading skills.”

College students who scored high on a “spiritual well-being” scale exhibited healthier psychosocial profiles than their lower-scoring counterparts in areas of self-esteem, loneliness, marijuana use, alcohol use, and feelings of hopelessness.

A Gallup poll found that almost 70 percent of respondents “believe that faith-based organizations do the best job of helping youth in the community.”
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2007-11-15 11:45:53 · 12 answers · asked by TTC 3 in Religion & Spirituality

I know of a young woman who considers herself punk or goth, and gave her 20 month old baby a mohawk. Her grandparents are very upset about this and says she's encouraging the kid to grow up to be rebellious. agree or disagree?

2007-11-15 11:45:39 · 5 answers · asked by Anonymous in Other - Cultures & Groups

2007-11-15 11:44:31 · 3 answers · asked by STFU Dude 6 in Religion & Spirituality

It is not part of the God head. Will I go to hell?
The word of God is alive!
Have you heard that?

I believe every word is inspired by God and trust worthy.
I don't fudge on ay of the stories of miricles.

How am I doing something wrong?

2007-11-15 11:44:21 · 5 answers · asked by Gypsy Priest 4 in Religion & Spirituality

2007-11-15 11:43:03 · 19 answers · asked by Anonymous in Religion & Spirituality

2007-11-15 11:42:01 · 25 answers · asked by Anonymous in Religion & Spirituality

I am writing a book about vampires and werewolves. This is a big deal. Im gonna go all out on this book, and try and sell it. I want to make it great, so any information (important information) I need to know about either Werewolves or Vampires, would be great. Things like the process of changing, or habits of these creatures. Google has not been very helpful.

2007-11-15 11:41:40 · 8 answers · asked by Anon 3 in Mythology & Folklore

And all our strength, and all our art
Shall make wonders to behold'

Is this a quality poem or simply me a bit drunk aftter lunch?

2007-11-15 11:41:08 · 8 answers · asked by Anonymous in Religion & Spirituality

A lot of religious people I know have absolutely no doubt that their religion is the right one. And if it's the Bible - or Quran or whatever the holy book may be - then it's the Absolute Truth. But don't you ever have doubt and suspect that some of these things are actually false? Don't you ever use reasoning to determine what is true and what isn't in your holy book? If you do, what do you doubt, and if you don't, what about your religion makes it so easy to believe?

My friend and I were arguing about this today, so I just wanted to take a poll.

2007-11-15 11:38:27 · 14 answers · asked by Anonymous in Religion & Spirituality

Why did God have the Israelites run into the promise land which was already in occupation by others there before them and kill all of them? Isn't that the least bit barbaric and go completely against Christ's teachings? Isn't that a bit selfish too?

2007-11-15 11:36:45 · 34 answers · asked by Ugly Duckling 3 in Religion & Spirituality

I tried to answer and was shipped out to the German site!

2007-11-15 11:36:40 · 3 answers · asked by ncgirl 6 in Senior Citizens

2007-11-15 11:34:32 · 35 answers · asked by I'm an Atheist 3 in Religion & Spirituality

2007-11-15 11:34:05 · 3 answers · asked by Anonymous in Religion & Spirituality

2007-11-15 11:33:29 · 12 answers · asked by Anonymous in Religion & Spirituality

does anyone know where i can?

2007-11-15 11:31:47 · 4 answers · asked by gfrog82 4 in Community Service

2007-11-15 11:31:32 · 19 answers · asked by Anonymous in Religion & Spirituality

My friend and I were arguing over if evolution was a theory or real. I said it was real but my friend disagreed. I need the true answer!

2007-11-15 11:29:36 · 21 answers · asked by Viv L 2 in Mythology & Folklore

Ok, please answer this seriously and honestly. Do you have empathy for people? If you do, where does that come from? I mean, if you believe that Christian moral law is a joke why would you feel empathy for people?

2007-11-15 11:28:58 · 33 answers · asked by Anonymous in Religion & Spirituality

Athiest then just believe there is no God rather than know there is no God in that they have faith in the lack of the existence of a God... So wouldnt that make them just as closed minded as the bible toting right the only difference being is that its a holier than thou attitude vs. a smarter than thou...it just seems that Atheist feel it is idiotic to believe there is a God with no proof while it can be percieved just as idiotic to believe the opposite with no proof of the contrary... Just an obseration afterall there seems to be some sort of continual clash of believer and non believers here so believers quote your scriptures and non believers talk about unicorns and leaprochauns

2007-11-15 11:28:20 · 11 answers · asked by buddha11ah 2 in Religion & Spirituality

thus
CHRISTIANIT would still sound exactly like CHRISTANITY!

and doesn't the message contained within
CHRISTIANIT and CHRISTMAS
say the same thing if you beleive:
GOD=G+O+D=7+15+4=26=2+6=8=H

so by the fact you deny the NI or M RIST, proves the bible fact that not all recoqnized the LORD GOD when He came to earth.
but the facts can prove a IIII I RIST did exist and could be described as an M or NI.

2007-11-15 11:27:56 · 3 answers · asked by Anonymous in Mythology & Folklore

Why do people automatically think people in band are geeks? I'm in the band (marching band is hardcore ;-) ) but me and a bunch of other people play sports and we are pretty cool if i do say so my self lol. but why to people consider us geeks? sure some people maybe liek band a little too much, but you get geeks in every group of kids so why pick on the band kids?

2007-11-15 11:27:55 · 10 answers · asked by Anonymous in Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, and Transgender

2007-11-15 11:25:59 · 18 answers · asked by Anonymous in Religion & Spirituality

Since Hispanic is not a race.

Are Puerto Ricans Black or White?

2007-11-15 11:25:53 · 5 answers · asked by Anonymous in Other - Cultures & Groups