Society & Culture - 27 November 2007

Just wondered if they are ever rewarded for their great Questions and Answers?

2007-11-27 13:33:33 · 13 answers · asked by Melissa R 4 in Senior Citizens

2007-11-27 13:29:52 · 19 answers · asked by sketch_mylife 5 in Religion & Spirituality

Recently there was a story about a Muslim astronaut who had logged in some time and done research on the ISS (or something). He had difficulty positioning himself to pray to Mecca (especially when it went whizzing directly below).

This just seems silly to me. I'm not asking a bigoted or barbed question but I want know (mostly from Muslims) whether Muslims could reform their faith (and this is a relatively unimportant reform) to the extent that Muslims would not be encumbered with trying to pray in space (zero-g and everything). At some point shouldn't it boil down to practicality?

Additionally, sooner or later we'll probably colonize other worlds like Mars. At that distance Earth is just a "pale blue dot", another single point of light just as we see Venus and Mars from our night sky. It'd be a little easier to pray to Mecca then, but would Muslims then begin to worry about distinguishing prayer to Mecca and prayer to the whole planet (which is mostly a land of infidels anyway)?

2007-11-27 13:29:50 · 7 answers · asked by Logan 5 in Religion & Spirituality

I'm doing a report on Scientology, and I need to bring in food associated with the religion. I know there isn't much, but is there any food associated with Scientology that I can bring in?

2007-11-27 13:29:45 · 7 answers · asked by Anonymous 3 in Religion & Spirituality

You have not met them on a physical sense, but have felt a connection with them through this site.....You know deep down you they would be there for you and you there for them.(if possible)

2007-11-27 13:29:06 · 21 answers · asked by Melissa R 4 in Senior Citizens

Sorry, wickwire, got the idea from your question? Hope you don't mind, the lines are open.

2007-11-27 13:25:43 · 18 answers · asked by Anonymous in Senior Citizens

If not when do you do it? Do you have a tradition of playing music or drinking cocoa or even some brandy.........

2007-11-27 13:25:19 · 31 answers · asked by Melissa R 4 in Senior Citizens

For me this is a three-fold reason. (1) I get to know people for who they are inside not what they look like outside. (2) I get to learn about other faiths and belief systems. and (3) I get to care and sometimes in small ways help other people from time to time.
Peace Be With You,
Debra

2007-11-27 13:25:01 · 28 answers · asked by Debra M. Wishing Peace To All 7 in Religion & Spirituality

Do you teach your kids about the Winter Solstice celebrations that basically set the foundation for your holiday traditions?

2007-11-27 13:24:55 · 9 answers · asked by I, Sapient 7 in Religion & Spirituality

Should I address him as a close friend or with deep respect?

2007-11-27 13:24:47 · 16 answers · asked by Anonymous in Religion & Spirituality

Matthew 5:17,18 state:

"Think not that I am come to destroy the law, or the prophets: I am not come to destroy, but to fulfil."
VS 18 For verily I say unto you, Till heaven and earth pass, one jot or one tittle shall in no wise pass from the Law, till all be fulfilled.

Note: Christ fulfilled the moral law by perfect obedience.

We must understand theologically that the Ten Commandments are just as binding upon Christian people as they were upon Israel.

The Episcopal Church Sunday School magazine, June-July, 1942, Vol. 105, No.6. pp.183, 184, Sunday School lesson for June 28 state:

"Christ's teaching goes beyond the Ten Commandments, but does not thereby make the Commandment of non-effect. Quite the contrary! Christianity strengthens the authority of the Commandments."

The basic laws of morality, and particularly the Ten Commandments, remain until the end of time as the moral and spiritual foundation upon which the New Testament religion is built.

2007-11-27 13:23:34 · 5 answers · asked by Anonymous in Religion & Spirituality

Not your physical appearance......What is inside of you.....I know at times, I can be sad and lonely because my family(not in-laws) live so far away.......But besides the emotions, I see someone with a BIG heart, would give what I have to others if they are in need........

2007-11-27 13:22:55 · 64 answers · asked by Melissa R 4 in Senior Citizens

when i drive my car there with texas plates i get weird looks but when i go with a friend from colorado in there car nobody acts weird to us

2007-11-27 13:22:54 · 11 answers · asked by Anonymous in Other - Cultures & Groups

In den ferien, war ich in Nordkalifornien besuchen. Ich war mit meine Familie, im sommer. Wir sind im Lake Tahoe gegangen. Wir sind auch Am Golden Gate Bridge, und einkaufen gegangen. Habe ich spass am meinen Ferien.

2007-11-27 13:22:10 · 3 answers · asked by Anonymous in Languages

2007-11-27 13:21:38 · 22 answers · asked by Enigma®Ragnarökin' 7 in Religion & Spirituality

Which are most unhappy about what has occurred?

2007-11-27 13:21:25 · 2 answers · asked by topink 6 in Other - Cultures & Groups

Someone who would slap you right back, and hard.

Or…

Someone who “turns the other cheek” and then stabs you in the back.

2007-11-27 13:20:45 · 28 answers · asked by Anonymous in Religion & Spirituality

found it in the Catechism

http://www.vatican.va/archive/ENG0015/__P29.HTM#-149

841 The Church's relationship with the Muslims. "The plan of salvation also includes those who acknowledge the Creator, in the first place amongst whom are the Muslims; these profess to hold the faith of Abraham, and together with us they adore the one, merciful God, mankind's judge on the last day."330

i am catholic. and i am burdened by this teaching. the Quran though professes to follow the faith of Abraham does it really? is the teaching saying that Allah is God? as a catholic this is totally unacceptable to me. Islam denies the divinity of Jesus therefore Allah is not God.

what year was the Catechism put together?

2007-11-27 13:20:19 · 7 answers · asked by Orita 3 in Religion & Spirituality

I always liked "Kryie" by Mr. Mister - were there any other really good ones?

2007-11-27 13:19:24 · 20 answers · asked by Anonymous in Religion & Spirituality

2007-11-27 13:18:42 · 12 answers · asked by Anonymous in Christmas

2007-11-27 13:17:30 · 8 answers · asked by luv2bfit 5 in Christmas

are they the Pope of the Witnesses?

2007-11-27 13:15:10 · 13 answers · asked by PediC 5 in Religion & Spirituality

You know how theres a country where the people there stretch their necks out?and another place where they like piercings?Can anyone tell me where they are and more about what they like about it and stuff?Is there any countries that do wierd things that the people there consider "attractive" ?

2007-11-27 13:14:58 · 4 answers · asked by Hardy Girl For Life 1 in Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, and Transgender

I think I heard a flock of birds singing to the tune of
"All Creatures of Our God and King" once.

2007-11-27 13:13:15 · 26 answers · asked by Holy Holly 5 in Religion & Spirituality

2007-11-27 13:11:18 · 21 answers · asked by Anonymous in Religion & Spirituality

There is no proof, so why to people believe in God and Christianiy?

2007-11-27 13:08:26 · 29 answers · asked by mannzaformulaone 3 in Religion & Spirituality

Just an UN-loved person.

If you think you are ugly on the inside, know that there is a God that loves you and knows for a fact that you are beautiful on the inside out.

2007-11-27 13:06:55 · 30 answers · asked by Dr. G™ 3 in Religion & Spirituality

Or, have you seen pin-point soul energy lights around you? Perhaps you might say when, or in what circumstance, that you saw them or see them. I am interested in who else sees them. Thank you for your replies.

2007-11-27 13:05:46 · 2 answers · asked by Lyra 5 in Religion & Spirituality

2007-11-27 13:05:09 · 2 answers · asked by Anonymous in Community Service

Well lets see im writing a story about being the last person on earth. In my story i met this guy who said he will help me get everyone else back from the other planet. I have no idea what to write next!! I need a dramatic and good ending!! pleasee help!
Thankss

2007-11-27 13:04:53 · 7 answers · asked by Anonymous in Mythology & Folklore