Society & Culture - 17 November 2007

I have this quote: "A true friend is someone who thinks that you are a good egg even though he knows that you are slightly cracked." What might be a funny add-on that is also related to this quote? I'm going to write it on my friend's Christmas card.

2007-11-17 22:24:09 · 6 answers · asked by Anonymous in Christmas

The Jews expected a messiah to over throw the Romans but Jesus chose to fight with pain and suffering.

Writen over 700 years before the birth of Jesus ,was this a prophecy of How Jesus would act when he was on earth ?

2007-11-17 22:20:57 · 9 answers · asked by Anonymous in Religion & Spirituality

Did the cavemen have religion? Did they worship gods and have ceremonies?

Thanks
Alex

2007-11-17 22:19:52 · 13 answers · asked by alex s 1 in Religion & Spirituality

I'd like to do something fun for both my friends and me. You only turn 18 once ;P I kind of already ruled out a party at my house. I usually have one every year, and I want to do something different. Since it might matter, I live in the OC in California.

2007-11-17 22:18:16 · 9 answers · asked by Anonymous in Other - Holidays

What are the most elevating teachings that can be extracted from the world's religions?

Wouldn't it be better to follow the preachings of Love & Tolerance rather than debate who holds the ultimate truth?

If all of the prophets and sages of ancient times or on a smaller scale, let's say if Abraham, Buddha, Jesus and Muhammad were gathered together, do you think they would fight each other?
If the answer is no, then why do so many of those who consider themselves their most fervent followers always seem to seek querell or wage war against devotees of other religions?

Sorry if I asked more than 1 question just now but I think they all fit together pretty well. Please answer as honestly as you can, I will not block anyone.

2007-11-17 22:18:06 · 11 answers · asked by Anonymous in Religion & Spirituality

How come some people believe their religion gives them the right to permanently cosmetically alter the body of another?

And this is legal?

(10 pts if you guess what I'm talking about)

2007-11-17 22:18:01 · 15 answers · asked by Anonymous in Religion & Spirituality

PLEASE DEFINE THE WORD SENTOUS?

2007-11-17 22:16:54 · 4 answers · asked by David F 1 in Languages

you COULD have told me or you SHOULD have told me. l have problem using COULD and SHOULD correctly.can you please explain to me when to use them and the difference between the two

2007-11-17 22:12:51 · 4 answers · asked by Anonymous in Languages

2007-11-17 22:12:03 · 2 answers · asked by ahmednasereldeen 1 in Thanksgiving

need at least 3

2007-11-17 22:08:57 · 19 answers · asked by lavery7 1 in Religion & Spirituality

I recently stated that people in Victorian times used to cover up shapely table legs in case they were reminiscent of the female form. Others said that they have never heard of that but I am sure it is correct. Any comments on this please .....?

2007-11-17 22:05:02 · 8 answers · asked by Anonymous in Other - Society & Culture

Does your Church ask for say...10% and quote different scriptures to justify their numbers? I remember a pastor years ago devoting what seemed like half the sermon to convincing everyone they were obligated to give 10% of their income "to God" (his Church)

The Church I attend now has never hinted at tithing. They simply pass around a basket, and people give as they see fit.

I'm wondering, how many of you are taught that you need to give $x, or x% of your income to your Church?

If so, how much?
What do you call your denomination?
Which scriptures are used to support the idea of obligatory donations to your Church?

Thanks!

2007-11-17 22:03:14 · 13 answers · asked by Anonymous in Religion & Spirituality

2007-11-17 21:57:37 · 22 answers · asked by Joy 4 in Religion & Spirituality

Atheists and believers in religion are steadfast in their beliefs but an agnostic has an open mind. Is it not better to leave one´s mind open to any possibility than keep it closed to one simple thing only. I believe there was a man called Jesus but I don´t believe in God, but I read so much about evolution, and at the same time are we absolutely certain scientists are right. They have been proved wrong often. Where do you all stand on the subject of an open mind.

2007-11-17 21:56:57 · 17 answers · asked by soñador 7 in Religion & Spirituality

In my previous question I described how good it was when I felt a ghosts pressence. (It felt like a good one)
Am I betraying god if I try to make contact with the spirit?
and if not? Besides witch boards what is another way to contact it?

2007-11-17 21:55:29 · 20 answers · asked by ☺Love yourself☺ 2 in Religion & Spirituality

where did he come from?

2007-11-17 21:54:25 · 26 answers · asked by Anonymous in Religion & Spirituality

if that is true how does that make us(asians,african american,white and other people) his people too
and uh why are all angels white isnt that becasue again israelites are somewhat white and uh why are there black people who think jesus is black and not white isnt jesus white because he is form israel ad not form england or americaa

2007-11-17 21:53:26 · 3 answers · asked by haha 1 in Religion & Spirituality

1)I can’t imagine Tom studying.

2)I can’t imagine (that) Tom is studying.

3)I can’t imagine Tom to study.

2007-11-17 21:49:36 · 8 answers · asked by Anonymous in Languages

"Science is not a matter of opinion. Its a matter of evidence and deduction."
Someone else answered this in a previous question and although it sounds good, I dont know if it is true.

Science should be about evidence and deduction, but dont you think politics has taken a place in the scientific community nowadays as well?

I think the global warming debate is a perfect example of this.

If politics are now playing a part then doesnt opinion suddenly factor in a lot more then maybe it should?

2007-11-17 21:47:57 · 12 answers · asked by cadisneygirl 7 in Religion & Spirituality

first of all, people might think that im angry, but actually im guilty
i think i have obsessive compulsive disorder, so i do things that i don't want to do and i have unwanted thoughts sometimes
a few years ago, i said f***ing jesus, which i really don't mean because im christian and i have nothing again him at all
i also have a rule where saying it in my mind is ok because i did it a numerous times, but saying it out loud or mumbling it, i can't bear it
so a few years ago, i said it out loud or mumbling, i can't remember well
a few days ago, i did it again, mumbling it
i think that i only said the f word and didn't say his name
but i felt guilty, but im ok now
but it's going to haunt me again some time later on
if i didn't mean it, then is it fine, or do i have to ask for forgiveness
i think i might also have anxiety disorder
im also doing this recently
i don't want to think about this, but sometimes it pops up of my head when i do something
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everything except blasphemy is ok?
is this blasphemy?

2007-11-17 21:47:15 · 9 answers · asked by Anonymous in Religion & Spirituality

Anything?...

-I don't know of any accounts of Jesus having formal weekly meetings.
-He never mixed meat and dairy and never said anything about changing this after his sacrifice was made.
-He also celebrated Jewish holy days and never mentioned that it would be okay to drop these...
-Oh, and of course he advocated giving up all of one's possessions...
-He never indicated that the event of his own birth was particularly important.
-He never had any involvement in "speaking in tongues".
-He never so much as mentioned the word "saint".
-He implies divorce should be forbidden.
-He never mentioned any rapture, nor does he ever actually mention coming back.

I'm not even aware that Jesus is ever recorded to have said that Gentiles could get into heaven...

So, what did come from him directly that lasts today?...

2007-11-17 21:45:42 · 8 answers · asked by ‫‬‭‮‪‫‬‭‮yelxeH 5 in Religion & Spirituality

Well, I know maybe some or a few do, but the majority of them don't.

Also, isn't Christmas a secular/commercial holiday (as people say it is)? Like it isn't religious (not celebrating Jesus' birthday), which means anybody can celebrate it.

So, Muslims and Jews, what are your reasons for NOT celebrating Christmas?

Thank you :)

2007-11-17 21:43:37 · 12 answers · asked by Anonymous in Religion & Spirituality

what makes you follow it?
what do you like/ dislike about it?
what are some constraints that u have to follow daily?
just interested........!!!

2007-11-17 21:37:48 · 30 answers · asked by Anonymous in Religion & Spirituality

and what is the other name for it?.... i know it's a term that mainly Indian people use (i was around a lot of wonderful Indian people when i first converted)

Peace and Blessings,
Sakina

2007-11-17 21:37:27 · 2 answers · asked by Submission 3 in Religion & Spirituality

2007-11-17 21:36:46 · 9 answers · asked by shapers 1 in Religion & Spirituality

2007-11-17 21:32:09 · 14 answers · asked by Anonymous in Religion & Spirituality

2007-11-17 21:29:51 · 23 answers · asked by trekker 1 in Religion & Spirituality

Yeah, I want to be romantic for my boyfriend so anyone who knows how to speak spanish really well, i need some love quotes written in spanish with the english translation.

2007-11-17 21:29:33 · 8 answers · asked by ? 2 in Languages

It seems like Jesus wiped the slate clean. Were back in the garden, perfect and without sin in everyway - right? Quick everybody take your clothes off - it`s paradise on earth baby!

Lmao

2007-11-17 21:29:06 · 15 answers · asked by Future 5 in Religion & Spirituality

Whenever I listen to music, I start to dance and when I dance something happens to me. I feel like someones watching me. I feel so relaxed and so happy about myself. I cant see them but I know they are their. I feel like they're cheering me on, maybe even dancing with me. I dont know how to explain it.... hmm... You know whenever you sing in the shower? You feel like your on a stage or you have the best voice in the world!! Well thats what it feels like when I think someone is watching me.

Could someone actually be watching me or is this just what happends when you become really relaxed?

2007-11-17 21:25:53 · 8 answers · asked by ☺Love yourself☺ 2 in Religion & Spirituality