Society & Culture - 20 November 2007

I have seen some debate here about whether or not the soul is immortal. I know in Ezekiel it says that the soul that sins shall die. but couldn't this be referring to the second death spoken of in Revelation? A death that is actually eternity in Hell? If your soul ceases to exist at death why are we told to preserve it blameless until Jesus comes?


1 Thessalonians 5:23 And the very God of peace sanctify you wholly; and I pray God your whole spirit and soul and body be preserved blameless unto the coming of our Lord Jesus Christ.

2007-11-20 06:21:29 · 18 answers · asked by Bible warrior 5 in Religion & Spirituality

but DOESN'T read your suspicious Q's and A's here on R&S? ... and by "suspicious" I mean anything that mentions Jews, Muslims, Israel, Iraq, Afganistan, Packistan, terrorism, 911, George Bush, Christianity, or Democrats.

Wasn't it Yahoo that turned over e-mail and IP addresses to China - which got several anti-Communist dissidents arrested?

... and how long will this question stay up, I wonder?

2007-11-20 06:21:22 · 7 answers · asked by I'm an Atheist 3 in Religion & Spirituality

A Mormon boy, who I really like, has asked me out. I'm not Christian of any sort, and he knows this. I really would like to go out with him, but I don't want to, if it is considered bad by his community. I wouldn't want to bring him down at all--I'd be happy being his friend and have him date a Mormon girl if it's easier for him. I'm never going to convert...something he also knows.

2007-11-20 06:21:06 · 24 answers · asked by Nipivy 4 in Religion & Spirituality

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

wouldn't it be to our benefit, as atheists, to allow the discussion of intelligent design to at least be brought up in public schools? i'm not saying it should be taught as an equally supported scientific theory, but more as a hypothesis. i believe the more it is brought up in public schools, and the more it is discussed, the more people will realize it's impossible to scientifically support and thus shouldn't be labeled a scientific theory, as people are trying to convince students. we know it's bogus. why not allow it to be subjected to the same scrutiny as every other hypothesis in science that became theory and see if it can stand up to the same rigorous testing?

2007-11-20 06:19:29 · 3 answers · asked by just curious (A.A.A.A.) 5 in Religion & Spirituality

Since God is spirit and has no physical form, then how are we made in His image. Who was God talking to and what are their images.

2007-11-20 06:17:56 · 11 answers · asked by Anonymous in Mythology & Folklore

2007-11-20 06:16:02 · 62 answers · asked by inbetweendays 5 in Religion & Spirituality

2007-11-20 06:15:40 · 5 answers · asked by Thomas V 1 in Religion & Spirituality

Since the beginning of mankind, we have (depending on where) slaughtered and killed, worshipped and sacrificed for something we had and have no true proof or idea about. We only believe out of fear, that if we don't believe in anything something bad will happen to us after death. Why can't more of us not believe in religion at all, to save lives and spirits. What is a "sin" in one religion is praised in another. Doesn't that alone prove religion is just a hoax? If there were one single religion in the world, maybe, maybe I would believe in it, but there is not. Why can't this nonense end? We need to stop believing in arcs and burning bushes. If someone you know now, came in your house and told you they spoke with a burning bush, you would have them commited. Back then, with less understanding and intelligence, it was acceptable. If there is a God, wouldn't it rather have you question it your entire life instead of lying to yourself and others based on a belief you truly dont know about

2007-11-20 06:15:02 · 12 answers · asked by The Only Quest 1 in Religion & Spirituality

It's bad enough people keep saying that they won't have all the things here on Earth and continue to enjoy doing them, but that they will just be in a big room with God, keep staying on knees and worshipping and serving Him for ever and ever like some horrifying Mass that's nonstop. Going to church is boring. Mass is boring. It's when you leave Mass that you are excited about finally going somewhere and doing some activity. Only problem is, you can't never get up and go do your own thing there but have to just stay there like a viking has to stay in his seat on the ship and keep moving that oar. If Heaven can't be as free as the world is right now and I can't AT LEAST enjoy what I can do right now, then Heaven will suck in my opinion.

2007-11-20 06:14:33 · 19 answers · asked by Anonymous in Religion & Spirituality

I'd like to get some opinions of this question from the afternoon crowd.

http://answers.yahoo.com/question/;_ylc=X3oDMTE1djgwdWY4BF9TAzIxMTU1MTcxMTgEc2VjA2Fuc19ub3QEc2xrA3N1YmplY3Q-;_ylv=3?qid=20071120080325AAY0PTr

...unless you've already answered.

2007-11-20 06:13:58 · 9 answers · asked by Anonymous in Religion & Spirituality

2007-11-20 06:12:39 · 3 answers · asked by citizen high 6 in Languages

2007-11-20 06:12:21 · 3 answers · asked by Anonymous in Religion & Spirituality

It follows that they would be more prone to suicide since, if all we are is just meat and bone and electricity and water, what difference does living or dying make?

2007-11-20 06:11:44 · 17 answers · asked by Anonymous in Religion & Spirituality

my computer? When the rest of the world in in here, no offence just wondering.

2007-11-20 06:11:15 · 13 answers · asked by Anonymous in Senior Citizens

creationism vs. evolution, the inerrancy of the bible, and how many gay people are going to burn in hell...

instead of the real Christian purpose: to carry on the radical revolution Jesus started by saying "I give you this one command: Love one another as I have loved you"?

Using our own pride to keep us from doing the REAL work of God: wouldn't that be the devil's greatest trick?

2007-11-20 06:10:38 · 7 answers · asked by Joao 3 in Religion & Spirituality

"Only when we can love hell will we find heaven."-- Unknown source

"When you are able to contain both the light and dark together, that is a very enlightening state. It means that you no longer have to choose one experience over another. You do not have to choose love OR hate, blame OR forgiveness, sadness OR joy, anger OR openheartedness. You are no longer polarized; no particular feeling boxes you in and keeps you from the light of true self. You then have access to the full range of human experiences you came into this life to embrace."-- Martia Nelson

Your kind and respectful thoughts, please?

2007-11-20 06:07:54 · 13 answers · asked by Kallan 7 in Religion & Spirituality

2007-11-20 06:07:13 · 9 answers · asked by Anonymous in Christmas

In science the word theory has a different meaning than it does for the average person. A theory has observations, evidence, and facts to back it up. Theories are an explanation of how and why something is the way it is. The Theory of Gravity for example explains what causes gravity. The Law of Gravity simply states what gravity does. The apple falls when you let go. A theory does not become a law. If anything a theory is higher on the pecking order than a law.
Evolution is not a guess. It has observations, evidence, and facts backing it up. Scientist have observed evolution in smaller and simpler organisms. They know it happens, they can watch it and measure it.
Does anyone else have a hard time understanding how so many people can put on blinders when it comes to science that doesn’t support their religious belief systems?

2007-11-20 06:06:53 · 19 answers · asked by Anonymous in Religion & Spirituality

Mormons will say they saw the plates. others say that the account given was that they testified to seeing some plate like things covered by a cloth. Another account I read was that only he was able to see the plates. Sight of the actual plates would cause death. Can any mormons tell me what they know from Mormon accounts? Mormons don't seek information that is not faith promoting, but this is importatant. There seem to be so many problems with these whitnesses. excommunication, fights over money land (that information is out there, I'll give a link). It seems like the only thing those whitnesses were good at was being Mormon, so they came back. I think the stigma really hurt them from what I read. anyways, can someone tell me what a "true" account of the whitnessing was...and I'm not talking about seeing a light in the woods...what did he show them?

2007-11-20 06:06:22 · 9 answers · asked by Anonymous in Religion & Spirituality

Dude was second-generation Sicilian. Nuts, right?

2007-11-20 06:04:25 · 3 answers · asked by Anonymous in Other - Society & Culture

I don't want to sound like a grinch. But I am really tired of going all out for Christmas and not getting much for it except a lot of stress and bills. I go to great lengths to try to find the perfect gifts and then it's a disappointment. How do I back off? Is it ok to set a gift limit even for close family? I don't normally cheap out but this time, I want to be more sensible.

2007-11-20 06:02:51 · 7 answers · asked by Unsub29 7 in Christmas

Can I just say what ever I flinding well want to? (oooo made up another word then)

I had to add the society and culture bit because the computer said no.

2007-11-20 05:58:53 · 2 answers · asked by : 6 in Other - Society & Culture

and how different would it be than the current ones?

2007-11-20 05:58:22 · 10 answers · asked by I'm an Atheist 3 in Religion & Spirituality

We will go down in history as the most cruel people ever lived on the surface of this Globe.....destroying most rare species ....flra nad fauna....spoiling environment, killing mindlessly in last one century.Yet, we think we are the BEST ever.This is stupidity.What do you think about this?

2007-11-20 05:57:39 · 15 answers · asked by bikashroy9 7 in Other - Cultures & Groups

2007-11-20 05:55:43 · 17 answers · asked by Anonymous in Religion & Spirituality

We're taking a breather...Yahoo! Answers is taking a coffee break. We appreciate your patience while it recharges! We apologize for any inconvenience.

Should I be upset that they have fallen out with me?

2007-11-20 05:53:38 · 15 answers · asked by Diane 4 in Religion & Spirituality

Granted it was Will Smith who said that and he's no theologian, but still....what on earth is he talking about? And what Bible is he reading? Is he using the New Xenu Translation?

2007-11-20 05:51:44 · 19 answers · asked by Rachel loves lasagna 4 in Religion & Spirituality

2007-11-20 05:49:36 · 20 answers · asked by Diane 4 in Religion & Spirituality

Why was Mary Queen of Scotland executed in 1587?

pls..give me an answer which is 2 paragraphs at least....
thank u!!

2007-11-20 05:49:14 · 4 answers · asked by kayexxx 2 in Royalty