Society & Culture - 29 November 2007

Will they look at you and say, You done everything that you could have to warn me.
Or will they look at you and say, Why didn't you tell me about this?
I am sure that many of us could say that we told them about Jesus, or "all my friends know that I am a Christian."But have we told them with an urgency, of the danger that they are facing?Do we love them enough to warn them about an eternal place of torment, or are we more concerned about how they feel about us?If they were walking into a burning building would we say "look at the fire" and leave it like that.
O' I know we can't make anyone be a Christian, but we shouldn't make them feel comfortable about not being one either.


PLEASE READ THE ENTIRE QUESTION BEFORE ANSWERING.

2007-11-29 13:38:24 · 46 answers · asked by don_steele54 6 in Religion & Spirituality

I don't like going to a congregational church, so I thought I would make my home into a sanctuary where I worship the lord. The only member would be me. That way it could just be god and me, so I don't have to worry about other people judging me and distracting me.

Plus, I am a quiet and reclusive person and feel most so called christian people wouldn't want me in their church anyway.

2007-11-29 13:37:58 · 24 answers · asked by LarryGuy 1 in Religion & Spirituality

How did Joseph Smith carry home the golden plates of the Book of Mormon, and how did the witnesses lift them so easily? (They weighted about 230 lbs. Gold, with a density of 19.3 weighs 1204.7 lbs. Per cubic foot. The plates were 7” x 8” by about 6”. See Articles of Faith, by Talmage, page 262, 34th Ed.)

2007-11-29 13:37:25 · 6 answers · asked by 2telldatruth 4 in Religion & Spirituality

light?
Tell me.

2007-11-29 13:36:55 · 26 answers · asked by ? 6 in Religion & Spirituality

I asked this question earlier, for opinions in becoming a Muslims man second wife and everyone screamed POLYGAMY ! but he just told me that his marriage was done in another country and not valid here. under U.S. law, I would be his only wife, so what is your opinion ??
he would be with me 2 days, with her 2 days, and alternate, and fully provide for me and my children. I am not looking for a full time husband, I like my freedom.
Give me your thoughts, has anyone done this ??

2007-11-29 13:35:55 · 3 answers · asked by Anonymous in Religion & Spirituality

2007-11-29 13:35:20 · 17 answers · asked by slap happy 2 in Religion & Spirituality

2007-11-29 13:35:03 · 6 answers · asked by realchurchhistorian 4 in Religion & Spirituality

I see a lot of newer Witnesses poorly educated in Witness theology, almost no knowledge of older Witness history.
Is this a good or a bad thing?


They are changing their stand on Blood.
They are changing their understanding of when the gentile times actually ended.

How much "New Light" can you take before you start questioning whether this light EVER did come form God?

2007-11-29 13:34:52 · 9 answers · asked by Anonymous in Religion & Spirituality

2007-11-29 13:33:59 · 9 answers · asked by Katie S 3 in Mythology & Folklore

Sooo.. im writing this 6 sentence paragraph about an abuela who went to the airport...is this right? past tense...:

La abuela llego al aerepuerto a las 9:00. Ella compro el boleto en el mostrador de la aerolinea. La abuela paso por seguridad antes de abordo la aerolinea. La senora seguridad registro a ella. El otro seguridad registro son las maletas de abuela. Ella aborde el avion y quiero un asiento de ventanilla.

2007-11-29 13:33:05 · 7 answers · asked by Krumpits&Tea☺ 2 in Languages

even if you are christian. if you do how do you think it will happen

2007-11-29 13:32:32 · 24 answers · asked by summer-is-hot 2 in Religion & Spirituality

2007-11-29 13:32:30 · 3 answers · asked by jeff_08171992 1 in Religion & Spirituality

....left to live what are 5 really important things that you would make certain to do?

2007-11-29 13:31:56 · 25 answers · asked by Eve 5 in Senior Citizens

2007-11-29 13:31:02 · 23 answers · asked by Julia Peculiar 1 in Religion & Spirituality

which one?
What is god?

2007-11-29 13:30:02 · 14 answers · asked by michimama 2 in Religion & Spirituality

for any reason other than fear (of hell, death, Satan etc.)?

2007-11-29 13:29:49 · 9 answers · asked by Enigma®Ragnarökin' 7 in Religion & Spirituality

There were solid churches all over the empire and beyond. So even if there was a Pope and center of Christianity (neither of which is taught in New Testament anywhere) why this particular geographical location.

Peter preached to the Jews in Palestine.
Paul did not come there until 60 A.D. and only then under arrest.
The Jewish Elders of the city in 60 A.D. had not heard the whole story about Christianity - which proves by itself that Peter was never there before 60 A.D. and certainly did not preach and perform miracles there for 25 years.

The other churches were older, larger, and had Apostles coming and going in them.

Emperor Constantine did not convene the official first meeting of his Catholic Church in Rome.
The Roman Bishop did not attend in 325 A.D.
He is not referred to or deferred to in any documents from that time whatsoever.

By the way, what was the Eastern Empire Emperor doing presiding a meeting if the Pope's office existed and was acknowledged?

2007-11-29 13:29:07 · 11 answers · asked by realchurchhistorian 4 in Religion & Spirituality

I was watching the news this morning, about how good the new LED christmas lights are. I knew they were more energy efficient, but the news guy also mentioned that they help cut down on carbon monoxide emissions. I had not heard that before, and I'm trying to figure out how this is possible. do old lights emit toxins??? I have a ton up in my store!!

2007-11-29 13:28:11 · 1 answers · asked by jasmine e 3 in Christmas

I feel like I have completely lost my faith in Christ as Saviour of my life. I pray just because i feel like I am supposed to. And not signifigant prayers either, but the little self serving prayers like "Oh God help me here." I have read the Bible maybe once on my own in the last year.to try and have any sort of relationship with God. I know that I am saved, but I feel like the seed planted on rocky soil. When I first became a Christian, 7 years ago, I read the bible every day like 2x a day. Now I read it at church. I am depressed, I have lost my joy, and I am starting to live like I used to before I was saved. I just feel like I am too bad for God to help me. I have thought about suicide lately. I have zero self control, except when it comes to cheating on my wife, but I still look at chicks with lust in my heart, which is the same thing. I don't know when to rely upon self control or when to rely on God, (the Bible says both). Any Scriptural Help Please? I want a dynamic

2007-11-29 13:28:01 · 28 answers · asked by washedclean21 2 in Religion & Spirituality

2007-11-29 13:27:40 · 23 answers · asked by Gruntled Employee 6 in Religion & Spirituality

I admit that I just don't get Santa. Once Santa was outed, I felt that I had been lied to. I also didn't like the premise of conditional love that I felt Santa operated on - meet some behavioral goal or another and you earn your gifts. Another problem I had with Santa was that I felt my own family was overlooking me, so I asked why only Santa brought me gifts and nobody else did. Gifts are well and good, but I wanted to think my family cared about me, not some elf and reindeer. I also didn't like the eerie feeling that "Santa" could see you in the bathroom or undressed. Another reason I'm not overly fond of Santa is that Santa was held over my head. I thought the Christmas spirit was about giving based on conditional love, not scaring others into thinking they might not get gifts if they fail to reach some goal. No, I am not a fan of perpetuating the Santa myth.

2007-11-29 13:27:30 · 9 answers · asked by Anonymous in Mythology & Folklore

From what I see here, there are some people that exert an unusual amount of energy trying bust it down.

Now, there are some religions that I myself don't entirely agree with, but I respect those religions for what good things that they may offer, and I think that the people who follow them are good people. I even sympathize with people who profess no belief in God at all. I can respect them. THey have to right to their belief.

But I don't understand the lengths that some people go to to prove "Mormonism" wrong. So, you don't like it, don't want to be a part of it, and may not like the people involved in (for whatever reason) But if it doesn't harm you, personally, what does it benefit you to bust on it?

2007-11-29 13:26:24 · 21 answers · asked by colebolegooglygooglyhammerhead 6 in Religion & Spirituality

Is it just me or do some people take these questions a little too seriously at times?

2007-11-29 13:24:09 · 9 answers · asked by DAG314 2 in Other - Society & Culture

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2007-11-29 13:23:59 · 9 answers · asked by NHBaritone 7 in Religion & Spirituality

I'm involved in one.im filipino/hawaiin and hes african american.we been together for 6 years now and plan on getting married soon.

i would like to get some feedback!!!

2007-11-29 13:22:44 · 25 answers · asked by Anonymous in Other - Cultures & Groups

Someone wrote this to me...and I think i know what it says but not 100% sure....just need a second third or even fourth opinion. Thanks

2007-11-29 13:22:12 · 3 answers · asked by Mel 2 in Languages

It's so weird. You turn around and there's a person with their mouth gaped open, looking like their trying to catch flies, but they're yawning. It seems like I'm the only one who covers their mouth when they yawn... so, am I the weird one, or are people getting careless? (I know careless isn't the word, but I'm too tired to think of another word)

2007-11-29 13:20:40 · 17 answers · asked by 5475uj1/// 3 in Etiquette

I have Christmas Eve/Sarajevo 12/24, but I wondered if there was a song that was ONLY Carol of the bells? thanks!

2007-11-29 13:19:54 · 1 answers · asked by Anonymous in Christmas

Hello, all:

I came across a discussion about this on a LiveJournal community recently, and it was interesting enough that I thought I'd bring it here.

As a Wiccan, what is your attitude toward people with mental and emotional illnesses? Would you be comfortable working with them in circle? How about in an initiatory Tradition? Can a mentally/emotionally ill person, even if their condition is being controlled by medication, function effectively as a Wiccan in a group situation?

Thank you to everyone who takes the time to respond.

2007-11-29 13:19:50 · 21 answers · asked by prairiecrow 7 in Religion & Spirituality

According to the Bible, eating from the forbidden fruit brought forth death. Yet, we could not have been tempted if we had been pure at heart. So was not sin part of the equation of life, and the thing that bothered God was that we had learned of it's existence.
Thus, proving the Bible is the origin of sin. Without it, people would be innocent.

2007-11-29 13:19:30 · 11 answers · asked by Adversity 3 in Religion & Spirituality