Society & Culture - 28 November 2007

2007-11-28 23:06:29 · 6 answers · asked by Anonymous in Religion & Spirituality

2007-11-28 23:06:27 · 3 answers · asked by sillybreaze 4 in Christmas

2007-11-28 23:03:42 · 46 answers · asked by Anonymous in Mythology & Folklore

Peter's life was mostly in current day Palestine, how come he is said to be the first pope and they are based in Vatican?

2007-11-28 23:02:31 · 9 answers · asked by Peter S 1 in Religion & Spirituality

We have a christmas party and we are bringing in a creative gift under $10. They want it to be creative and fun. Any ideas?

2007-11-28 23:02:05 · 9 answers · asked by flutter 6 in Christmas

I was under the impression, that the US was a secular society, where religion had no influence in the workings of the country (in politics for example), and no religion was favoured over another (free-religion).

This is supported by the 1st ammendment:

"Congress shall make no law respecting an establishment of religion, or prohibiting the free exercise thereof; or abridging the freedom of speech, or of the press; or the right of the people peaceably to assemble, and to petition the Government for a redress of grievances."

So why is the US now a Christian nation?
Where no [successful] politician admits that they are anything other than a Christian?
Where strong religious lobbies have influence and sway over politics and education in schools?

I'm just interested in where/why this change over happened. Can anyone help me?

2007-11-28 23:01:58 · 14 answers · asked by Adam L 5 in Religion & Spirituality

ppl rite lik dis? I personally think it's asinine and is the sign of a very unintelligent person. I got this text this morning:

hey huni!!! u gon b in 2day? hope ur feeln betr, d place nt d same witout u!!! WMAH XXXXX

It was a sweet text but talk about butchering the English language....

2007-11-28 22:58:43 · 20 answers · asked by Ally 4 in Other - Society & Culture

1. highly qualified to be president?
2. be un-qualified to be president?

2007-11-28 22:49:54 · 16 answers · asked by I'm an Atheist 3 in Religion & Spirituality

i mean, come on.

2007-11-28 22:48:55 · 37 answers · asked by ramrod cowfins 3 in Religion & Spirituality

2007-11-28 22:46:45 · 7 answers · asked by Anonymous in Etiquette

any debates?

2007-11-28 22:44:11 · 7 answers · asked by michelle c 1 in Religion & Spirituality

2007-11-28 22:41:26 · 39 answers · asked by Anonymous in Religion & Spirituality

I'm serious.

2007-11-28 22:39:31 · 27 answers · asked by Thomas 1 in Religion & Spirituality

I need to get a very nice gift for my husband for this xmas what do i get him? urgent answer pls

2007-11-28 22:37:08 · 14 answers · asked by chokolate 2 in Christmas

I hope we can all learn to respect other's faith as much as I respect even atheists. We have our own minds. We have our own thoughts.

2007-11-28 22:31:59 · 26 answers · asked by Youth of Noble Birthright 2 in Religion & Spirituality

2007-11-28 22:31:37 · 20 answers · asked by Dinah 7 in Senior Citizens

I think-FooD!!

2007-11-28 22:28:09 · 41 answers · asked by I dont know 4 in Christmas

Other then the, Pledge of allegiance , Stem cell research, same sex marriage, and abortion. Are there any other ways religion is affecting society in a scale as those do?

2007-11-28 22:28:07 · 19 answers · asked by Anonymous in Religion & Spirituality

Okay ask your question freely i am welcoming it,BUT without insulting religous,this is what is called TRUE ETHICS

2007-11-28 22:22:49 · 15 answers · asked by Miss Zippy 2 in Religion & Spirituality

A chiasmus is an ancient form of contextual (not rhyming) poetry that was used to emphasize key points.

There are a number of these that appear in the Book of Mormon that are lengthy, elaborate, and perfectly formed.

This form of ancient poetry was not known when Joseph Smith translated the Book of Mormon. Further, he never mentioned anything about them and they were only discovered in recent years.

So, how do you try to explain how an uneducated farm boy "wrote" these into the Book of Mormon?

Here's a link for more info on Chiasmus's if you're interested.

http://www.jefflindsay.com/chiasmus.shtml

...............lastly, this question is for people who are regularly bashing Mormons. We know you think we're a cult, brainwashed, whatever. We know you think our church is inspired by Satan himself. We know...Try hard to answer the question without a tangent or off-topic rant. .....It will be hard, but I bet you can do it. Seriously....

2007-11-28 22:22:37 · 11 answers · asked by Ender 6 in Religion & Spirituality

2007-11-28 22:20:51 · 18 answers · asked by yi z 1 in Religion & Spirituality

I am a non-believer. Everyone says when the collection plate goes around its for god. But why does he need it? After all he is this great guy that already has everything. Now he demands money also! Man what a great guy!

2007-11-28 22:18:17 · 12 answers · asked by Anonymous in Religion & Spirituality

The Christian believes in the trinity
Whilst the non christian believes in god

The Christian has the more sinful life,
(i know not all, but Christians i know, just drink sleep around with girls, and sort of use jesus as a safety net)

The religious non christian doesnt drink, doesnt sleep around, etc

The non christian rots in hell, for living a good, life but not believing in Jesus (but only one god)

and the sinful christian goes to heaven for believing in the trinity,

And if Jesus HAD to come down to save us
why would god make this test of sin.

The real test would be, not if you sin
but if you embrace Jesus

And the religion that promotes jesus is just one of the many religions that promote peace and love etc..

would god really care if we made a simple mistake
sort of like opening the wrong door you know?

Thanks
Care for any answers from anyone

2007-11-28 22:18:01 · 6 answers · asked by khalid495 2 in Religion & Spirituality

2007-11-28 22:15:15 · 41 answers · asked by Anonymous in Senior Citizens

I grew up in a Catholic family and was told what to and what not to believe. But now, i've grown up and learnt alot about science and I can't help but question it. Also, everybody argues about religion when whole concept of religion is just based on faith. They pretty much believe in all the same principals.
Just thought i'd ask and i'll apriciate all opinions, so long as you don't break me down about asking.

2007-11-28 22:13:40 · 16 answers · asked by girlwithanambition 1 in Religion & Spirituality

2007-11-28 22:13:15 · 9 answers · asked by Cotton Wool Ninja 6 in Religion & Spirituality

what made you come to the conclusion that there is a God?

2007-11-28 22:13:10 · 9 answers · asked by Anonymous in Religion & Spirituality

Why/ why not?
What does your beliefs tell you regarding organ donation?

2007-11-28 22:13:08 · 12 answers · asked by Eve 5 in Religion & Spirituality

2007-11-28 22:08:48 · 18 answers · asked by Anonymous in Religion & Spirituality

If one follows the 10 commandments is there anything else that person has to do to go to heaven?

2007-11-28 22:06:32 · 28 answers · asked by Anonymous in Religion & Spirituality