Society & Culture - 19 November 2007

what are your plans for thanksgiving? ususall my moms side of the family all go to my grandpas and we have turkey and ham and all these lil side salads.. my favorite part is the desert!! my aunt makes THE BEST cheesecake!! :)

2007-11-19 08:06:07 · 3 answers · asked by ♥K2 bby K2♥ 3 in Thanksgiving

why is there such substantial similarity between Catholic Bibles and non-Catholic Bibles?

Given that the American liturgy uses NAB or NASB translations, which has minimal contextual difference from other translations, and given that apologists trace very little of the uniquely Catholic doctrines to the Deuterocanonicals (books disputed by non-Catholics in the West), there is substantial agreement between Catholics and non-Catholics on the corpus of Scripture.

How, then, can the Roman Catholic Church be accused of attempting to hide, distort or destroy Scripture when it so readily relies upon it?

2007-11-19 08:05:29 · 20 answers · asked by Veritatum17 6 in Religion & Spirituality

and who can spell christeen the worst?

2007-11-19 08:04:50 · 14 answers · asked by Anonymous in Religion & Spirituality

why is it allways my fault

2007-11-19 08:04:35 · 34 answers · asked by tinkywinky 4 in Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, and Transgender

I came across this recipe:
http://homecooking.about.com/od/turkeyrecipes/ss/turduckensbs.htm

actually when I first saw the word I thought someone was being ugly...lol!

Have any of you heard of this? Have you ever eaten Turducken?

2007-11-19 08:03:45 · 24 answers · asked by kayboff 7 in Senior Citizens

2007-11-19 08:03:33 · 25 answers · asked by Anonymous in Religion & Spirituality

I have a friend at work that has been diagnosed with a terminal brain tumor, which will take his life soon.

It occurred to me, there isn't much I can say, as an atheist, to a dying Christian friend. What comfort can I offer? Is there anything I can even say? Seems like being there for him is the only thing I can do.

2007-11-19 08:01:08 · 26 answers · asked by Anonymous in Religion & Spirituality

Dell is a severly wounded US soldier fighting for his life. He has progress then regressions. He will make it only by the grace of God. Please keep him in your prayers. Thank you and God bless you.

2007-11-19 08:00:59 · 45 answers · asked by sarge 6 in Religion & Spirituality

i know the freemasons use this symbol quite a bit, as well as other groups, but what do pyramids represent?

2007-11-19 08:00:42 · 16 answers · asked by That Guy Drew 6 in Religion & Spirituality

Every time I talk to a Christian about the topic, they bring up that they are under the covant with Abraham. Though the Christian experts say we are not and over 75% on earth are not circumcised.

2007-11-19 07:59:58 · 51 answers · asked by Anonymous in Religion & Spirituality

As Christians we are called to feed the poor, clothe the naked, help those suffering, etc. so what organization do you support/recommend that does that?

I'd have to recommend

International Justice Mission
They seek to help those unduly afflicted by oppressive and corrupt governments and

http://www.ijm.org/NETCOMMUNITY/Page.aspx?pid=178&srcid=-2

Shared Hope International
They seek to set free young girls and women sold into the sex slavery.

http://www.sharedhope.org/

Christian Freedom International
They help persecute Christians around the globe escape from torture and death. They also seek to help those in prison for their faith. (They go into countries regardless of whether or not they've been invited. They take Christ's command to go into ALL the world as literal and don't wait for political correctness.)

http://www.christianfreedom.org/w_mission.html

What are some ministries you'd recommend? Thanks!

2007-11-19 07:59:25 · 13 answers · asked by Lover of Blue 7 in Religion & Spirituality

2007-11-19 07:59:00 · 3 answers · asked by Anonymous in Religion & Spirituality

I would definetly have to say the Winter Season During December/Christmas time. Just the whole atmosphere, weather, and feelings that are present really relieves any stresses I have. I love winter sports and snow.

2007-11-19 07:58:38 · 7 answers · asked by Rumple 3 in Other - Holidays

It is human nature to seek what we value. The more we value it, the harder we will seek it unless we're sure it doesn't exist or we're sure we can't find it. For example people line up to buy lottery tickets even though they have a better chance of being struck by lightning. And as the lottery prize grows, the lines of people grow.

Setting aside any particular description of God (Bible, Koran, etc.) except that of God as our Creator, we have no way to know if our Creator exists nor even a way to assign a probability. Many have said they're found Him so we can't be sure that we can't.

I think that it is a matter of worth. We will not seek our Creator if we don't see Him as having worth. For a moment, assume your Creator exists. What would be His value to you?

2007-11-19 07:58:23 · 7 answers · asked by Matthew T 7 in Religion & Spirituality

I just asked two questions: one directed at atheists, one at Christians. I asked atheists if they feel intellectually superior to theists, and Christians if they feel morally superior to atheists.

I'm a big fan of people speaking up for themselves. I mean, if I want to know what a person thinks, isn't it best to ask that person instead of just assume?

Yet on BOTH questions people chimed in about someone elses's view. A non-atheist answered on the first question that YES, atheists do feel superior, and a non-Christian answered on the second question that YES, Christians do feel superior.

This is one of the thing that really annoys me about R&S. Instead of genuinely seeking the opinions of others we bring all our presuppositions to the table and try to impose them on other people.

I've known Christians who think they are superior, and Christians who don't think that way at all. Same with atheists. You can't make a statement for the entire group. So why do we do it anyway?

2007-11-19 07:58:22 · 21 answers · asked by Rachel loves lasagna 4 in Religion & Spirituality

There seem to be conflicting beliefs here & I still don't understand. I'm talking about mainstream Christian perspectives like Catholicism & Protestantism. I've already received an answer from a Calvinist so... no need to have that explained to me again.

Anyhow... I've noticed two distinct perspectives & I want to know if y'all consider them reconcilable or if you're sure that it's one way or the other.

One point of view asserts that God judges us. We try to do what we're told, we ask forgiveness, we accept Jesus as our savior, we do good things & pray & donate to charity & help old ladies across the street, etc. And then God judges us. HE gets to decide where we go. HE has the final say.

Another point of view states that our actions & beliefs (like those mentioned above: our faith in God/Jesus, our good deeds, our obedience, etc) constitute a decision on our part. This is OUR decision to either do what's necessary to qualify for Heaven or to not do what's necessary. (continued..)

2007-11-19 07:55:31 · 19 answers · asked by ZER0 C00L ••AM••VT•• 7 in Religion & Spirituality

2007-11-19 07:55:20 · 21 answers · asked by -Tequila17 6 in Religion & Spirituality

I wish my dad could of raised most men in America based on the Character, Family Values and Love for GOD by all of her brothers.

No Osmond brother has been divorced they have larger than normal families have not succumbed to the material trappings of Fame, Alcohol or Drug Abuse remain extremly close to each other give all of there credit to there parents in showing them love for GOD and family...

Isn't this a representation that the ideal family GOD hopes everyone to have is a Mother and Father that can love teach and produce contributing children who know love, commitment and faith is the preservation to the *Family*

2007-11-19 07:54:54 · 23 answers · asked by Anonymous in Religion & Spirituality

but what made that person into a bully in the first place

I did once work with a horrendous bully whose father was also a thug and a bully. It could be hereditary what do you think ?

2007-11-19 07:54:33 · 6 answers · asked by oobedoo 1 in Other - Cultures & Groups

I have read countless posts about those refusing to accept Jesus will be cast into the pits of fire.

Question 1: What is the difference between refusal and lack of action?

Question 2: Please respond to this...
To me that claims sounds like some reward and punishment system. Pledge your fealty to Jesus and earn your reward. Refuse to pledge, and the mafia boss is gonna put you on ice (I mean fire). So you are implying that I should believe to avoid punishment. What type of religious dogma is that? It sounds that one should become Christian out of SELFISH motivation rather than to find a path of enlightenment.

The logic to your persuasive argument eludes me. Please enlighten me more and WITHOUT QUOTING THE BIBLE.

2007-11-19 07:53:44 · 15 answers · asked by Anonymous in Religion & Spirituality

2007-11-19 07:53:16 · 15 answers · asked by Anonymous in Ramadan

2007-11-19 07:51:43 · 11 answers · asked by isabella** 1 in Thanksgiving

if u have some idea plz send me some info. i would like to have my sweet 16 on a boat in the hudson river but i need to noe some names of places

2007-11-19 07:50:58 · 10 answers · asked by Anonymous in Other - Holidays

2007-11-19 07:49:50 · 8 answers · asked by Anonymous in Languages

gen 6:5-7 iz my favorite

2007-11-19 07:49:49 · 23 answers · asked by Anonymous in Religion & Spirituality

What if you both act in the exact same way, but one believes in a higher power and the other doesn't? Does still that make you morally or spiritually superior because you believe in a higher power? Or do you not think in those terms?

I know everyone is different, that's why I'm asking this individually instead of making an assumption about all Christians.

2007-11-19 07:49:34 · 73 answers · asked by Rachel loves lasagna 4 in Religion & Spirituality

like that?

2007-11-19 07:49:27 · 3 answers · asked by Anonymous in Religion & Spirituality

2007-11-19 07:49:25 · 6 answers · asked by Anonymous in Religion & Spirituality

Any religion? Only certain religions? Fundamentalists? Or no one?

I've known some atheists who genuinely believe that they are, and some who don't think they are at all. I know it's an individualized thing and that's why I'm asking you individually instead of making a blanket statement.

2007-11-19 07:48:00 · 26 answers · asked by Rachel loves lasagna 4 in Religion & Spirituality

2007-11-19 07:46:14 · 41 answers · asked by roastietoastie 1 in Languages