Society & Culture - 16 November 2007

2007-11-16 05:25:26 · 12 answers · asked by Ťango 3 in Religion & Spirituality

Dont say, "Well I cant see Him." That is a bunch of junk. There are several things that you cant see, but are there. How do you seriously think this whole universe was formed? Do you seriously think that poof it was just there, without someone putting it there? And that somehow all the planets are perfectly rotating around the sun without crashing into each other? How do you explain that happening if everything just created itself? And how do you explain all the stars not colliding, and are perfectly scattered across the sky?
Seriously dont tell me you dont believe because you cant see him, when the whole universe is evidence that is was NOT an accident, but perfectly designed and created.
What is your real reason?

2007-11-16 05:23:55 · 31 answers · asked by Former Atheist 4 in Religion & Spirituality

According to Christians...

God created humans. Humans are sinful creatures unable to meet God's standard of righteousness, which he also created. God had to sacrifice his own son to himself to "pay" for the sins of humans and "save" us from his own wrath. If we don't accept that sacrifice and be grateful to Jesus for dying for our sins (especially since we're so "unworthy" of it to begin with), we get to suffer eternal torment for being miserable sinful creatures...as God created us.

We're sinful, we're the reason that Jesus had to suffer on the cross, we're completely unworthy, and if we don't acknowledge that, we'll burn in hell. That sounds an awful lot like..."You're stupid, you're horrible, no one else would ever want you, look what I have to go through BECAUSE OF YOU, and if you try to leave me, I'll make your life miserable."

So...how am I supposed to reconcile that this is a "loving god", when he sounds more like an abusive parent/spouse?

2007-11-16 05:23:30 · 36 answers · asked by War Games AM 5 in Religion & Spirituality

What' s that song ?
When released ?
Who sings ?
Do you like it ?
Sarcasms are not compulsory

http://folk.ntnu.no/makarov/temporary_url_20070929kldcg/anthem-russia-2000-short-larisa_dolina_2005.mp3

2007-11-16 05:21:12 · 1 answers · asked by Anonymous in Languages

i'll put a disclaimer on this so that i don't get bashed and patronized
I'M LOOKING FOR ACTUAL INSTANCES; i have not read the entire bible. i'm in the process. this is curiosity. please don't answer if you don't have an example, and if this pisses you off just ignore it. one example i saw;
For our struggle is not against flesh and blood, but against the rulers, against the authorities, against the powers of this dark world and against the spiritual forces of evil in the heavenly realms (Ephesians 6:12).

Everyone must submit himself to the governing authorities, for there is no authority except that which God has established. The authorities that exist have been established by God. Consequently, he who rebels against the authority is rebelling against what God has instituted, and those who do so will bring judgment on themselves." Romans 13:1-2

i don't find these contradicting. to me the first is talking about evil leaders/corrupt govt. we have seen througout time. they're different.

2007-11-16 05:21:01 · 28 answers · asked by kelsey.dgaf 1 in Religion & Spirituality

This poor 19-year-old woman was gang-raped 14 times and, because she was travelling in a car with a man to whom she was not related, SHE will be given TWO HUNDRED LASHES and 6 months in jail (if she's still alive).

This is Islamic Law at work in Saudi Arabia TODAY. What is your opinion of this?

2007-11-16 05:20:28 · 69 answers · asked by Anonymous in Religion & Spirituality

2007-11-16 05:20:24 · 25 answers · asked by ? 3 in Mythology & Folklore

2007-11-16 05:19:09 · 16 answers · asked by Anonymous in Religion & Spirituality

the consitution that now there is such a stigma attached to having a gun? I own two guns and I don't think there is anything wrong with it. I have two kids who have been taught from birth about guns. But it seems like people really have an issue about people owning and carrying guns.I just have to point out it is our constitutional right to own a gun. I believe that guns in the hands of the right people of course are safe. I believe we have a right to protect our families at any and all costs and I know that I will be the first to shoot if it ever came down to my life or a criminals. What is your opinion about guns? Have you been raised with guns and now own guns yourself? Do you support people that choose to own a gun (such as responsible gun owners)? I think that education is the key to lowering the accidental shootings of children with their families guns.

2007-11-16 05:17:35 · 4 answers · asked by Anonymous in Other - Society & Culture

....to make fun of and try to disprove the existence of?

2007-11-16 05:16:29 · 22 answers · asked by Anonymous in Religion & Spirituality

When the research doesn't support this? Overall only 31.2 do not believe in God ....


http://www.buffalo.edu/reporter/vol38/vol38n43/articles/EcklundReligiousScientists.html

2007-11-16 05:16:00 · 12 answers · asked by Eartha Q 6 in Religion & Spirituality

Some people (including on Yahoo!) have been calling me names for my Catholic Religion and it insults, and offends me, what can I do?

2007-11-16 05:15:44 · 16 answers · asked by Anonymous in Religion & Spirituality

I am going to my boyfriends friends place (he is getting married this coming summer) I have met him about 4 times and her maybe twice.

2007-11-16 05:14:52 · 9 answers · asked by Kates 2 in Etiquette

A friend of mine needed a blood transplant last night and because of her blood type it was very unlikely that she would get the transplant. I happen to be the same blood type as she is but when I offered to donate blood they told me that I couldn't because I am gay.

Why can't homosexuals who have tested negative for sexually transmitted infections and diseases donate blood?

2007-11-16 05:14:04 · 15 answers · asked by Mr. Nobody 5 in Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, and Transgender

In the last couple of days in my Bible reading, I've noticed that when the apostles 'set the gentile church free' in terms of letting them know that they don't have to follow the Levitical laws, it did have a few caveats.

One was don't eat meat sacrificed to idols. (Check).

Another was abstain from sexual immorality. (Check).

But the other troubled me --- it said not to eat blood or anything strangled --- essentially, don't eat meat that's not kosher.

I've never heard a single Christian even address this issue from the pulpit nor heard any Christian discussion on it. Am I missing something? Is this something that we need to be doing? If not, WHY not? Thanks!

2007-11-16 05:13:29 · 27 answers · asked by KL 6 in Religion & Spirituality

2007-11-16 05:12:01 · 30 answers · asked by Anonymous in Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, and Transgender

My husband never likes his Christmas gifts, so this year I am getting him a small item and a big gift card to Best Buy. I am NOT a mind reader, and I'm tired of hearing about how crappy his presents are.

2007-11-16 05:11:08 · 24 answers · asked by your_dear_old_mother 5 in Christmas

... else, see you in hell!"?

2007-11-16 05:10:02 · 13 answers · asked by Ťango 3 in Religion & Spirituality

I asked a perfectly simple and curious question yesterday about whether or not strict Christians masturbated. It was not meant to make fun, I am just curious to see if people who normally live their lives by a strict set of religious rules, sometimes have a weak moment. It wasn't meant to be dirty in any way. Yet it was deleted due to a "violation" because obviously some one was sooooo offended by it that it just had to be reported. I don't notice this type of close minded crap anywhere else except in THIS section. How can Christians expect to be respected by other denominations or faiths when they are pulling this sort of immature, close minded crap?

2007-11-16 05:09:32 · 21 answers · asked by High Fructose Corn Syrup 2 in Religion & Spirituality

The Time We Spent
By JAC

I wish that you were here,
I miss the laughs we had,
When you’re gone I feel some tears,
When you’re gone I feel real sad,

Then all of a sudden you are gone fast,
The things I feel just don’t seem right,
I know that this life never lasts,
But I didn’t think you would leave tonight,

I miss you but I know that God is here,
I love you so but I will try not to fear,
Cause God, he won’t give me more then I can bare,
And cause he’s good and very fair,

Then all of a sudden you are gone fast,
The things I feel just don’t seem right,
I know that this life never lasts,
But I didn’t think you would leave tonight,

But I won’t miss you for long,
I will fly to the sky,
Then I will see where you belong,
But until that night, I will wait until the time is right,

But don’t worry I will never forget the times that we’ve spent,
I feel much pain and sometimes alone but that wasn’t your intent,

Then all of a sudden you are gone fast,
The things I feel just don’t seem right,
I know that this life never lasts,
But I didn’t think you would leave tonight,

Then all of a sudden you are gone fast,
The things I feel just don’t seem right,
I know that this life never lasts,
But I didn’t think you would leave tonight,

But in the end,
I thank God for the time we did spend.

2007-11-16 05:07:02 · 7 answers · asked by AtcyJAC 2 in Religion & Spirituality

i was praying last night and i heard something say, "you are lying", but i could not distinguish if it was male or female because i didn't actually "hear" it. it was clear as day with out sound. my sister who has taught me a lot about God and Jesus told me that it could have been Satan trying to stear me away or it could have been Jesus telling me that I am lying because I am not trying hard enough to live my life the way i say i am...any thoughts on this?

2007-11-16 05:06:21 · 18 answers · asked by FOO 3 in Religion & Spirituality

2007-11-16 05:05:54 · 2 answers · asked by Neil 7 in Other - Society & Culture

Have you had any experience in ghosts? (seen one) If so... tell your story!!!!

2007-11-16 05:05:48 · 12 answers · asked by danceislife47 2 in Mythology & Folklore

(((((SOUTHPAW)))))

2007-11-16 05:04:43 · 29 answers · asked by Anonymous in Religion & Spirituality

Do you know by doing that you are becoming a slave to him thats what he want. He doin't wan't us to serve God by letting us do bad things like aldaltry stilling killing what ever that makes us feel good. And its sad that people dont realiz that the devil is just using us go go against God.Think about it and ill pray for God to open your eyes, because if not you well see in tha last day and would of hope to turn thing around, but then it will be toooooo late.

2007-11-16 05:04:18 · 14 answers · asked by srdmn72 2 in Religion & Spirituality

I have a co-worker (we sit in open cubicles) who sits about 12 feet away. He farts all day long, sometimes 2-3 times in a row. Once I even heard him grunting.. How do I handle it? He's in his 20's so he's not old where you would think ok, maybe it's uncontrollable. Please don't say "just ask him to stop". Seriously put yourself in this extremely uncomfortable position. What would you do?? Oh and I have told my boss but he seems too embarrassed to bring it up. Should I even be asking that he stop since it's a bodily function? I mean, can employers even ask someone to stop something like that??

2007-11-16 05:04:13 · 13 answers · asked by qnbee1 3 in Etiquette

The bible says that the natural disasters will increase like birth pains before the rapture and the end of time. Almost every day there is a tradgety somewhere.

2007-11-16 05:03:42 · 17 answers · asked by ? 7 in Religion & Spirituality

What are some good ways to avoid answering personal questions at work?
My co-workers are nosey.
Please help!

2007-11-16 05:03:23 · 11 answers · asked by Notnadia 4 in Etiquette

#43
ARGUMENT FROM INCOHERENT BABBLE
(1) See that person spazzing on the church floor babbling incoherently?
(2) That's how infinite wisdom reveals itself.
(3) Therefore, God exists.

http://answers.yahoo.com/question/index;_ylt=AnLzaOrExSO2GhJApzKToRnsy6IX;_ylv=3?qid=20071116094545AAgIGME&show=7#profile-info-mjh8ziJaaa

2007-11-16 05:03:21 · 6 answers · asked by JWill 4 in Religion & Spirituality

Now they're wrestling?

http://www.jesus21.com/poppydixon/sports/cww.html

2007-11-16 05:03:09 · 7 answers · asked by Anonymous in Religion & Spirituality