Society & Culture - 28 November 2007

According to both Matthew and Luke, Jesus was born of a virgin. This claim makes it impossible, however, for Christians to insist that Jesus was king of the Jews. This is because tribal lineage is traced only through a person’s father. This is clearly stated in Numbers 1:18. According to Christian teachings, Jesus had only a human Jewish mother, not a human Jewish father. This human Jewish father would be essential for anyone to be a legitimate heir to the throne of David, which the real messiah will be.

2007-11-28 19:17:10 · 15 answers · asked by Charlemagne's Ghost 1 in Religion & Spirituality

I Do...baby nephew is having 2nd open heart surgery in about 6 hours...please say a quiet thought for our family

2007-11-28 19:17:06 · 12 answers · asked by vycki n 5 in Religion & Spirituality

2007-11-28 19:16:01 · 22 answers · asked by Anonymous in Senior Citizens

2007-11-28 19:15:51 · 5 answers · asked by Kuervo 4 in Languages

just wondering cause i dream about it every now and then

2007-11-28 19:10:22 · 10 answers · asked by hmls 1 in Mythology & Folklore

Jews claim to be waiting for a Messiah King; however, they are not prepared for one....the government is not a theocracy, nor is it a monarchy....if some individual came along, he would have to turn over the entire political system to be a king!
Further, they expect this individual to rebuild the the temple, and yet have no land clearance provisions or construction plans or capital improvement fund in place regarding this....
the Bible says "prepare ye the way of the Lord." This does not sound like preparation for what they claim to be expecting.

2007-11-28 19:09:56 · 12 answers · asked by Digital Age 6 in Religion & Spirituality

From a Logic stanpoint, Please prove this.

2007-11-28 19:08:57 · 18 answers · asked by Anonymous in Religion & Spirituality

2007-11-28 19:08:02 · 13 answers · asked by Anonymous in Religion & Spirituality

Why do they hide their activity on R&S? It's usually those who have negative things to say. What are you guys afraid of?

2007-11-28 19:07:45 · 20 answers · asked by aseptic technique 5 in Religion & Spirituality

Are There Any Religions That Don't Put Up Any Barriers?

2007-11-28 19:07:12 · 14 answers · asked by Anonymous in Religion & Spirituality

I am in the Old Testament, my daughter was a famous women, I am a powerful ruler and many men are terriferd of me, I have been wrongly blamed for many things, however I must confess to having burnt an entire city to the ground, but my son helped me save many people, I am very skilful at making things, I am thought of as a harsh ruler, but am really very merciful, I knew Abraham, I have an unusual name that can mean a number of things, among them are: Rock, The Mighty One and Hope.

2007-11-28 19:05:16 · 11 answers · asked by africazahara 1 in Religion & Spirituality

I miss you Bill Hicks.

2007-11-28 19:04:50 · 8 answers · asked by Grunty O 2 in Religion & Spirituality

I believe the catacombs were used for burial from the long demolished White Church that stood just in front of where the Council Buildings are now.

2007-11-28 19:03:38 · 2 answers · asked by Anonymous in Other - Society & Culture

Is it easier for some to hear Him in our dreams?

2007-11-28 19:02:35 · 9 answers · asked by Inou 3 in Religion & Spirituality

The fakest channels on TV are the religious ones. I am channel surfing and all of a sudden some fat guy is sitting there screaming "AND GOD SAID.." at me. Dude, I don't care. Why does the one thing that christians claim to be the "truth" seem to be the biggest pile of *** ever created?

2007-11-28 18:58:41 · 13 answers · asked by Anonymous in Religion & Spirituality

I can understand something that has sentimental value like a family heirloom or something with the birth stones of your children. But it seems like women just love to receive jewelry period and some women seem the measure the love behind the gift by the number of karats.

And how do you feel about the idea of 3 months salary as a guideline for engagement rings? For me that would be and $11,000 ring. I wouldn't be cheap about a ring, but I don't know that I would want to marry a woman who would want or expect an $11,000 engagement ring.

2007-11-28 18:57:56 · 11 answers · asked by Justin H 7 in Other - Society & Culture

If so, have you always had weird sleeping patterns?

2007-11-28 18:57:36 · 1 answers · asked by Anonymous in Religion & Spirituality

When we have youth functions, she wants to be the star of the show, and will not allow others to speak, or ask questions. She has almost a dictator style, and will not yeild to the Holy Spirit. the youth are bored with her style and lose interest.
Please, Dont answer with any Hateful, or degrading remarks.

2007-11-28 18:56:03 · 15 answers · asked by julie s 1 in Religion & Spirituality

Is it because your parents/guardians forced you to?

P.S. This question isn't for the atheists.

2007-11-28 18:53:15 · 17 answers · asked by Anonymous in Religion & Spirituality

2007-11-28 18:50:11 · 6 answers · asked by Anonymous in Royalty

I don't believe in hell and heaven. Since all human beings are genetically with goods and bads, it is absolutely man made one. Even the goods and bads are formed due to genetical, environmental and situational. Therefore it is difficult to blame the individual.

2007-11-28 18:49:07 · 14 answers · asked by Prakasam N 2 in Religion & Spirituality

Two old gentlemen sat on a park bench, one asks the other "how's the wife?"," I think she's dead" says the second. What do you mean you think shes dead? he exclaimed. Well said the second."The sex is still much as it always was! but the dirty pots are building up in the Sink!"

2007-11-28 18:46:14 · 12 answers · asked by Anonymous in Senior Citizens

i mean modern vampires,not like those old dracula movies kay.

2007-11-28 18:46:05 · 8 answers · asked by Anonymous in Mythology & Folklore

a. The one who thinks much
b. the one who thinks correct
c Much and correct
d. The one who don't think at all.

2007-11-28 18:42:00 · 12 answers · asked by thematofylaks 2 in Religion & Spirituality

if their God knows everything that will ever happen.

2007-11-28 18:40:53 · 27 answers · asked by ? 6 in Religion & Spirituality

i belive in god but i wonder who created him? or is that a bad question to ask? i think i have heard that before.

2007-11-28 18:39:38 · 28 answers · asked by Dyablo 2 in Religion & Spirituality

Its a project for my class but i am having a tough time...

Please help!!!


What I am asking is to reword this phrase by using other words that would convey the same meaning...

The phrase is this>>>> "The Real Thing"

HELPHELPHELPHELP

2007-11-28 18:38:45 · 17 answers · asked by a100 1 in Languages

I haven't been to church since I was very young and now that i am out on my own I want to become more spiritual. How do i go about finding a good catholic church in the San Fernando valley? Any tips on what to look for?

2007-11-28 18:37:17 · 10 answers · asked by Barbie 1 in Religion & Spirituality

In the Bible it seems that God was not shy talking to us humans. He appeared in a bush, on a mountain, as a voice from the sky itself. He talked to hundreds of human beings. Did fantastic works leaving no question he was there and watching.

But for the past 2000 years there has not been so much as a peep from him. so what happen? did he all of a sudden lose his voice. Did his ability to directly rulle over his people somehow fade.

Where is he now?

Or has he just stopped caring?

Or is it just that the stories of his proactive involvement Just a myth?

Remember I question everything!

2007-11-28 18:35:16 · 22 answers · asked by Mickeytopdog 3 in Religion & Spirituality

What if someone did it today?

What if someone claimed to be the second son of God, made miracles and posted photographs and videos on youtube all over the internet as proof and went around to all the chatrooms of the world to spread the joy and love and forgiveness that God had to offer them.

Some people would admire him for being such a nice person, but would they really "follow" him?

Would people still be downloading and reading his ebook 2,000 years after he was resurrected? Would they think that the ebook written by his top 12 friends on facebook was his clear message to humanity?

Sorry about all the technological references, but I wanted it in modern terms. Would people really be willing to believe Jesus if he still was born in the 20th/21st century?

I really think that the "historical factor" has a lot to do with belief .

2007-11-28 18:34:23 · 12 answers · asked by Anonymous in Religion & Spirituality