Society & Culture - 15 November 2007

Jesus is a big as ever in spite of wannabe atheists. The only thing that will kill Jesus is the information of who he was, and who his mother was.
Jesus/Augustus was the adopted son of Julius Caesar. His real mother was Cleopatra vii. His real father was Marc Antony. Not only will secular hiostory prove that, but an understanding of the Bible from the proper perspective proves it. Nothing else means beans. Nice well meaning folks are blinded by the smoke screen of an ancient cult.
I question nice well meaning atheists who claim Jesus/Augustus never existed because they have no where else to go with their simple minds. "Denial" is their weak fortress. Denial, as a defense, is the first sign of skitzo. If anyone thinks that I have not heard their "matter of fact" responses before they are totally in the darkness of their blind mind. "Jesus/Augustus were the adopted heir of Julius Caesar". Babylon the Great has fallen. I did it.
Never underestimate the power of an individual.

2007-11-15 06:31:41 · 17 answers · asked by Anonymous in Religion & Spirituality

What denomination do you belong to? Do you know what your church teaches about the Freemasons? Can you tell me anything about this so called secret organization? Thanks!

2007-11-15 06:30:27 · 13 answers · asked by Ruth 7 in Religion & Spirituality

...will you feel slightly cheated that you won't be able to say, "I told you so!" to all smug and self-satisfied theists as they wink out of existence forever?

2007-11-15 06:29:16 · 35 answers · asked by The Reverend Soleil 5 in Religion & Spirituality

I often hear Christians asking atheists "How do you know there isn't a God? Do you have any proof?"

Doesn't the burden of proof lie with the believer?

For example...let's just say that I claim that I can fly.
Should I ask you to prove that I cannot?
If I say that this avacado I just bought from the store can sing...
should I ask you to prove that it doesn't?
Wouldn't I be the one responsible for backing up my claims with undeniable proof?

2007-11-15 06:29:14 · 34 answers · asked by Anonymous in Religion & Spirituality

In modern society, what do you consider appropriate roles for women to have? Wife and mother only? Career (if husband is supportive)? Other?

2007-11-15 06:29:12 · 16 answers · asked by Anonymous in Religion & Spirituality

2007-11-15 06:28:27 · 21 answers · asked by realchurchhistorian 4 in Religion & Spirituality

2007-11-15 06:27:50 · 7 answers · asked by Ťango 3 in Religion & Spirituality

2007-11-15 06:27:48 · 3 answers · asked by Anonymous in Halloween

Apperently not to offend women..
http://news.yahoo.com/s/afp/20071115/wl_asia_afp/lifestyleaustraliachristmasoffbeat

What do you think of this?

BESIDES...WHAT DOES SANTA HAVE TO DO WITH JESUS' BIRTH?
WHAT DOES CHRISTMAS HAVE TO DO WITH JESUS' BIRTH? He wasn't born December 25th...

2007-11-15 06:26:55 · 11 answers · asked by Anonymous in Christmas

Let's say that there was a great historian and explorer who was on the evening news one night claiming something amazing.

He says excitedly that, in his travels around the world, he found a lost underground city that is a place of wonders. It will change the face of history as we know it, alter our lives, and is the most magnificent thing he has ever seen. The thought of this place he found brings him to tears.

Unfortunately, he has no photographs, video, eye witness testimony from his colleagues (he found it by himself), artifacts, or anything else from this city. Some of the people in the audience think that sounds silly and don't believe him.

The real kicker is this: Instead of working to prove that this amazing claim is the truth, he challenges everyone in the audience and everyone watching on television to prove to HIM that his city doesn't exist. If they can't, then of course that means that he is telling the truth.

What would you think of that?

2007-11-15 06:26:54 · 9 answers · asked by Anonymous in Religion & Spirituality

2007-11-15 06:26:44 · 12 answers · asked by I'/\/\AZILLA2 3 in Religion & Spirituality

the people who don't believe the way they do.

2007-11-15 06:26:19 · 25 answers · asked by Ťango 3 in Religion & Spirituality

When someone Venerates an icon, saint, Mary, or any other object, aren't they just worshipping it?

2007-11-15 06:26:13 · 9 answers · asked by realchurchhistorian 4 in Religion & Spirituality

What is your favorite Bible verse?

2007-11-15 06:24:28 · 27 answers · asked by prinsisss 4 in Religion & Spirituality

2007-11-15 06:23:51 · 23 answers · asked by Take Me Here...... 3 in Religion & Spirituality

2007-11-15 06:23:15 · 16 answers · asked by Galoucura09 3 in Mythology & Folklore

2007-11-15 06:22:38 · 5 answers · asked by musicdolphin 7 in Other - Cultures & Groups

2007-11-15 06:22:03 · 30 answers · asked by rjm 4 in Religion & Spirituality

Every year my youth group has this huge football game between all the small groups. Last year our pastors had some weird idea to add extra dumb competitions into the mix, one being "turkey bowling". With this "turkey bowling", we bowl with turkeys and waste probably 4 or 5 of them at least.

Yesterday I just found out we're doing this same competition again, and I feel really wrong about it. I mean, I'm sure there are TONS of families in our city who can't afford thanksgiving turkeys!

I want to say something about it, but here's where I'm torn: if we DON'T do the turkey bowling, it's not like we're actually gonna give the turkeys to families who need them. We're not gonna donate money to a homeless shelter to help them out with the thanksgiving meal. OUR CHURCH BEING THAT GENEROUS?! YEAH RIGHT!!! It's really sad, but we never give to that sorta thing...

All I know is that this game really bothers me. Should I say something about it or not?

2007-11-15 06:20:31 · 13 answers · asked by janedoe402 1 in Thanksgiving

Then who's bowling when it thunders?

2007-11-15 06:20:27 · 19 answers · asked by Anonymous in Religion & Spirituality

My sister is getting married next year on the beach but the greek priests will not marry anywhere outside the church OR marry her with someone who is NOT greek orthodox. We live in NJ, and at this point we're just trying to find a priest (of any denomination) who speaks Greek (so he can translate to some of the guests) and who is willing to go to the beach. Please help :)

2007-11-15 06:20:16 · 3 answers · asked by Kleo 2 in Religion & Spirituality

Silver Wolf, Black Falcon by Dennis L. McKiernan? I highly recommend it to anyone who enjoys fantasy especially the dragons, since they have a really good part in the storyline!

2007-11-15 06:19:24 · 11 answers · asked by Anonymous in Senior Citizens

I have been reading a lot about NDE's and OBE's, both the religious/spiritual views as well as the scientific/materialistic view of what they mean and are caused by.

What I wish is for anyone who has had an OBE (or NDE) to share their story. And if they have a reliable way of safely inducing an OBE to share the technique (no drugs please) in as much detail as possible.

2007-11-15 06:19:03 · 5 answers · asked by Anonymous in Religion & Spirituality

Why is Pat Robertson supporting Rudy Giuliani? It's quiet contradictory for someone to say 9/11 happened because of homosexuals and pro-abortionist, then support Giuliani who supports both.
http://youtube.com/watch?v=Q8G8Fl3f0wk
your thoughts?

2007-11-15 06:18:34 · 19 answers · asked by Anonymous in Religion & Spirituality

2007-11-15 06:18:24 · 10 answers · asked by STFU Dude 6 in Religion & Spirituality

I was raised Christian...I am now atheist, as I have been for the last 8 years. However, I still find Christian rituals rather comforting, and I believe that if I were to have a family, I would want to bring my children up with some faith. I, myself, cannot believe, but I can appreciate the faith of others.

Is this wrong if no one else knows about my lack of belief? Do you think this would cause any real long-term problems?

2007-11-15 06:17:46 · 36 answers · asked by Nipivy 4 in Religion & Spirituality

2007-11-15 06:16:13 · 8 answers · asked by josie_garcia00 1 in Senior Citizens

2007-11-15 06:14:22 · 28 answers · asked by STFU Dude 6 in Religion & Spirituality

Do you have proof that He does not exist? Did something happen to change your life? Did you used to believe, but move away from it?

What do you say to people who try to convert you? Does it make you mad to hear someone talk to you about God? How do you feel about death? Do you think anything will happen after life?

One last question, and this isn't related to the above. Are you happy with your life? Is there anything you would want to change about you, or the world?

And please, this isn't the time to bash God, faith, or religion. I want to know exactly how you feel, just remember to be respectful. Thanks!

2007-11-15 06:13:52 · 47 answers · asked by Meg S 2 in Religion & Spirituality

If God forgives all sins, why is there a Hell? And if not Hell, another place for 'evil'? By the way, I'm Pagan

2007-11-15 06:13:37 · 15 answers · asked by Anonymous in Religion & Spirituality