Society & Culture - 30 November 2007

The fact that this is even a plausible thought makes me sick. Does this amount not seem a little excessive? I would imagine 'part' of these dollars could go to something better. Say, nationwide poverty perhaps? Please, feel free to provide reasoning on why 1 Billion dollars needs to be spent on a football stadium.

2007-11-30 01:13:58 · 5 answers · asked by bobby.digita1 1 in Other - Society & Culture

2007-11-30 01:12:47 · 14 answers · asked by Anonymous in Religion & Spirituality

We are told by the Bible that Jesus appeared to hundreds of people. We therefore know that it is OK for Jesus to appear to people -- it does not take away their free will, for example.
We are told that it would be easy for Jesus to appear to everyone, since Jesus is all-powerful and timeless. We know that, if Jesus did reappear to everyone, it would be incredibly helpful. We could all know, personally, that Jesus is resurrected and that Jesus is God. If Paul (and all the other people in the Bible) needed a personal visit to know that Jesus was resurrected, then why not you and me?

Yet, we all know that Jesus has not appeared to anyone in 2,000 years.

Why do you suppose that is?

2007-11-30 01:12:45 · 17 answers · asked by Anonymous in Religion & Spirituality

I am looking for clarity. I am of the persuasion we are on the fold, through his policy shall destroy many and be broken without hand. Is there concordinance for an action line, I do not perceive?

2007-11-30 01:12:42 · 4 answers · asked by Anonymous in Religion & Spirituality

I've always heard it is not okay to leave a butter knife in the food dish with the food in the refrigerator. If this accidently happened, the food had to be thrown out. Is this true??

2007-11-30 01:09:06 · 16 answers · asked by Cali Girl 2 in Etiquette

Is there really a North Pole??

2007-11-30 01:09:05 · 12 answers · asked by **In Love** 4 in Other - Holidays

How can any religion/law justify loss of life over naming an inanimate object?

2007-11-30 01:08:39 · 37 answers · asked by pirate_princess 7 in Religion & Spirituality

- through the streets of London protesting about the treatment of this poor teacher JUST as thousands of Muslims marched, screamed and burned British flags when Rushdie was knighted?

Where are all the protests from the peace-loving members of Islam? This is a genuine question: where are they???

2007-11-30 01:08:16 · 9 answers · asked by Anonymous in Religion & Spirituality

Male heirs are given preference in the succession to the British throne, so they take precedence over any older sisters. As times have changed is it time to change the system so that the eldest child, regardless of gender, succeeds to the throne? I know Sweden has abolished the preference for males - where else has done this?

2007-11-30 01:08:15 · 22 answers · asked by Where's Spot? 4 in Royalty

2007-11-30 01:06:55 · 21 answers · asked by *stacie* 2 in Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, and Transgender

If you drove your car off the road into a ditch in the middle of winter... and faced the prospect of remaining there overnight ... and had two books in your car. A first-aid manual and a Bible.

Which would you keep to read and which would you use as kindling to stay alive and warm?

2007-11-30 01:05:13 · 38 answers · asked by I'm an Atheist 3 in Religion & Spirituality

Jn1:14 he is already living with us and coming of lord is like a thief coming so how could it has been said like this

2007-11-30 01:05:08 · 18 answers · asked by Anonymous in Religion & Spirituality

2007-11-30 01:04:45 · 3 answers · asked by Anonymous in Community Service

you can say thats it's all about family,BUT deep down inside you KNOW what it represents. and you can also say it's about santa and not Christ. I will admit, people have tried for many years to commercialize Christmas, BUT the fact still remains, it's the celebration of our lord. so why do you do it? to fit in maybe? Affraid of being looked down upon?
I am not saying you are not able to love and respect others feelings and religions. I am just wondering.This is a religous holiday. shouldn't you be proud,comfortable,and secure enough in your ATHIEIST veiws NOT to take advantage of a Christian holiday? and admit, it to your work, that you would work on that day because of your ATHIST veiws. This qustion also pertains to Easter. The day we Christians celebrate our lord, who rose from the dead. I'm not bashing anyone here. And I don't expect to be told to Drink. In My opinion those who say that, can't come up with any answer worth reading. thanks for the answers!

2007-11-30 01:04:30 · 29 answers · asked by Anonymous in Religion & Spirituality

"Nothing in Christianity is original. The pre-Christian God Mithras - called the Son of God and the Light of the World - was born on December 25, died, was buried in a rock tomb, and then resurrected in three days. By the way, December 25 is also the birthday or Osiris, Adonis, and Dionysus. The newborn Krishna was presented with gold, frankincense, and myrrh. Even Christianity's weekly holy day was stolen from the pagans."

http://www.godisimaginary.com/i3.htm

2007-11-30 01:04:16 · 7 answers · asked by Anonymous in Religion & Spirituality

...because you were out numbered in a situation? I was at a Pampered Chef party last night and everyone there was Christian except me. I was talking about taking my daughter and her friends to go see "The Golden Compass" and they all freaked out. They started telling me how they are trying to kill God in the movie and how I shouldn't take her. I don't agree with what they were saying as I am an Atheist and it is a fictional movie made for the soul purpose of entertainment. However, being out numbered, I felt I couldn't speak up. Has anyone else been in this kind of situation and if so what did you do? I kind of wished I would have said something, but I didn't really want to make it a big deal and have the Christians in our small town hunt me down. What say you?

2007-11-30 01:04:10 · 8 answers · asked by Elphaba 4 in Religion & Spirituality

Muslism have told us for ever that they are the religion of mercy and love!

why would you want to kill someone over this?

2007-11-30 01:02:36 · 20 answers · asked by Anonymous in Religion & Spirituality

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Yule_Log_(TV_program)

2007-11-30 01:02:32 · 15 answers · asked by Anonymous in Religion & Spirituality

2007-11-30 01:00:36 · 12 answers · asked by Anonymous in Religion & Spirituality

Why does the author of the Bible, who is supposed to be God, who is supposed to be all-knowing, know so little? Why is the knowledge of the author limited to the knowledge of the primitive men who wrote the book?

2007-11-30 01:00:35 · 13 answers · asked by Anonymous in Religion & Spirituality

Hi there,
I am particularly keen on answers from teenagers on this question. MY son wants just money for Christmas. He's 17. It will be the first ever year I've not bought him gifts. Do you think it's okay to give money at christmas?
My son says he hates getting random gifts he does not want. Can any of you identify with this?

2007-11-30 00:58:50 · 24 answers · asked by laplandfan 7 in Christmas

The question say it all.
I will be really glad to know the answer with evidence either from qur'an, sunnah or the great scholars from the time of the prophets.
And if the answer is 'yes', why Jesus? And if it possible, I want to know about the death of Jesus.

2007-11-30 00:58:38 · 6 answers · asked by Chiko S 2 in Religion & Spirituality

If you are from among one of the Christain Faiths, do you have "faith" in the observane of Easter and Christmas, or Mass? Does it matter to you that these observances come from Pope and Catholic church? If you don't believe then why do believe in so many of the doctrines this early church established? If you do believe why don't you fully submit to her complete authority?

2007-11-30 00:58:27 · 3 answers · asked by Queen of Pentacles 3 in Religion & Spirituality

is it feasible that there are now 6,400,000,000 people on it? Or is it more likely that it would take longer, say, 200,000 years for the population to be so large?

2007-11-30 00:57:17 · 23 answers · asked by Anonymous in Religion & Spirituality

2007-11-30 00:57:12 · 17 answers · asked by Esperanza 1 in Senior Citizens

What do you know about them?

2007-11-30 00:56:02 · 6 answers · asked by Anonymous in Religion & Spirituality

1) That most souls go to Purgatory, a few to hell, and a few straight to Heaven.
2) That the souls in Hell even then in their suffering choose to curse God and ignore Him.
Seems to be it is still their choice. Not God's choosing. What are your thoughts?
Peace Be With You,
Debra

2007-11-30 00:55:43 · 12 answers · asked by Debra M. Wishing Peace To All 7 in Religion & Spirituality

Well friends, I will be out of reach for approx 2 weeks as we depart Louisiana and head south to Texas. I thought I would never get out of here alive.
When I reach Texas, we will have to purchase a satellite system, so that we can have internet. This we have already ordered and is waiting our arrival.
I am anxious to leave and have much to do.
We should hit the highway either tomorrow or the following day.
Stay warm and stay safe. I'll be chatting with you soon:~)
Cheryl

2007-11-30 00:54:05 · 13 answers · asked by Cheryl 6 in Senior Citizens

Let's be real here, I want to hear your opinons. And I know that they'll be lots of different answers but... If your server is attractive, do you find you tip more? (this is assuming the service was what you expected it to be)

2007-11-30 00:53:02 · 15 answers · asked by mags2313 3 in Etiquette

If our government ever invoked Marshall Law and all our rights and such were stripped away some of us would become fugitives for various reasons. I don't think I could count on any Atheist who would take me into their home and help me since their own self interest may be in jeopardy--However Christians stick together and would help each other. What do you think about this scenario? Can Ateists ever band together is it possible?

2007-11-30 00:52:44 · 41 answers · asked by TSIRHC 3 in Religion & Spirituality