Society & Culture - 4 December 2007

it is nothing to do with political correctness. we are offended? calling it christmas is just daft, seeing as he is mycological and is not relevant to the way we celebrate, decorate our homes, our traditional use of fairies, elves and sanata. non of this is to do with jesus!

political correctness is when religious people rant because we offended them.

2007-12-04 03:35:04 · 28 answers · asked by gwbruce_2000 3 in Religion & Spirituality

I liked this one I read in Arkansas:

Ma loved Pa
Pa love Women
Ma caught Pa with two in swimmin
Here lies Pa

2007-12-04 03:34:01 · 15 answers · asked by Miz D 6 in Senior Citizens

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2007-12-04 03:33:37 · 38 answers · asked by Top_Gear_Biggest_Fan 5 in Religion & Spirituality

I am studying prophecy and I was wondering, some believe that Christ will come down at some point during or after the Tribulation to start the 1000 year reign on earth. During this time will people be as they are now: being born, growing up, getting married, having children and dying? Or will we be different? Transformed and immortal at this point. I am confused and was hoping someone could help me pull together the timeline a little better.

2007-12-04 03:33:29 · 15 answers · asked by future dr.t (IM) 5 in Religion & Spirituality

2007-12-04 03:33:20 · 12 answers · asked by Anonymous in Christmas

that this should be ignored?

Jesus fasted for 40 days and when He was talking about this He said when you fast not if. I feel this is an important part of spirtiual growth but is highly ignored by the Church. I feel that if we include this it will help us be more like Christ. Thougts?

2007-12-04 03:32:34 · 22 answers · asked by KaYbE follows ΙΗΣΟΥΣ ΧΡΙΣΤΟΣ 3 in Religion & Spirituality

My English is so far so good. Means average in writing and speaking. But I’m really fried to use English. My mother tough is Malayalam. Other than Malayalam, I know Hindi, Kannada, Tamil, Urdu and Arabic. All these are not so fluent even though I’m using it, where it necessary. But in the case of English always looses confidence. What is the reason? How can I over come from this situation.

2007-12-04 03:31:28 · 13 answers · asked by Gopalakrishnan 3 in Languages

He did claim "Divine Revelation" and was divinely wrong.

2007-12-04 03:31:00 · 12 answers · asked by Anonymous in Religion & Spirituality

There are therse chicks in my fashion marketing class who sit a across from me and I hate them. Idk, I just get a vibe from certain people that I don't like. They seem like they are fake and shallow girls and they always look at me funny. I hate those biiitchzzzz. I haven't had any problems with anyone in that class, it's a all girls class. But I think they all have something against me because I'm different from them becaue I don't dress as well as them and I don't have a lot clothes in my closet. I wish I had money to buy clothes but even when I had a job my dad would never let me spend my money on clothes that I would like

2007-12-04 03:30:06 · 14 answers · asked by Ayita 5 in Other - Cultures & Groups

Every time I ask why God requires faith without evidence, some Christians always say that the proof is everywhere, that I'm just not looking in the right places, or that I'm in denial, or something. But the planet being beautiful does not automatically mean God exists, in my opinion.

And the fact remains that we have no empirical evidence for God or Jesus. Why not? What's the point in that? All I can figure is that "current system" sends way more people to Hell. So is this how God weeds out the ones he knows aren't the worshiping type?

2007-12-04 03:28:49 · 31 answers · asked by Linz VT•AM 4 in Religion & Spirituality

Isn't America a continent? USA is not all America. Thanks dears!

2007-12-04 03:28:31 · 2 answers · asked by Anonymous in Languages

2007-12-04 03:26:47 · 9 answers · asked by Anonymous in Religion & Spirituality

Actually DO lead to better actions?

I have heard several Christians say that through faith, people are led to better actions. I wonder if anyone can back this up with some numbers. Something along the lines of church attendance negatively correlated to violence or crimes.

I would like to see any evidence, not colloquialisms, that would support or reject this claim.

(And atheists, if you must cite the religious identification of people in prison, please get a statistic as to how many of them were devout before going into the joint.)

2007-12-04 03:26:44 · 13 answers · asked by Anonymous in Religion & Spirituality

Christmas....

2007-12-04 03:25:50 · 27 answers · asked by Anonymous in Religion & Spirituality

I am a member of Church of Christ. My church teaches that you have to repent and be baptized to be saved and have a home in heaven. If you mess up after you are baptized, then you must ask for forgiveness. You can do so privately unless what you did wrong was in the public eye, then you must confess before the Church. I agree with this and most of what else is taught. With the exception of people who are not Church of Christ not going to heaven. Some of the best people I know are Baptist or Methodist, if they believe in God, and he can forgive murderes, then why wouldn't he save someone that has lived the right way?

What does your church teach? Do you agree with it?

This is not a debate on whose religion is best, just a discussion I think will be interesting.

2007-12-04 03:25:12 · 17 answers · asked by GreeneyedCowgirl 5 in Religion & Spirituality

do u think your life is as such?

if yes, what does the thorn stands for you? any benefit to have them?

2007-12-04 03:25:03 · 3 answers · asked by BorgPet6of10 2 in Religion & Spirituality

2007-12-04 03:24:25 · 37 answers · asked by The Sidewalkinator 6 in Religion & Spirituality

I recently read a question that pointed out the similarities between Jesus Christ and some of the pre-Christ savior legends. One of the answerers of the question said that those legends are false because "Jesus was the only one sent to save us," I have seen answers like this before but I have just now decided to ask this question.

What makes you so sure that Jesus was the only one sent to "save us"? There are many savior and "good shepherd" legends that predate even the first book of the Old Testament (such as Mithras). What makes you you so sure your beliefs are right? What makes your legends and holy books any more legitimate that the countless others?

2007-12-04 03:24:24 · 14 answers · asked by Anonymous in Religion & Spirituality

The hadith collections of Bukhari (d. 870) and Muslim b. al-Hajjaj (d. 875) both quote Aisha herself claiming she was six or seven at the time of her marriage and nine when the marriage was consummated.

2007-12-04 03:23:05 · 11 answers · asked by The Bassline Libertine 3 in Religion & Spirituality

Men are like..Laxatives...They irritate the crap out of you.
Men are like..Bananas...The older they get, the less firm they are.
Men are like..weather... Nothing can be done to change them.
Men are like..Blenders...You need one but you're not quite sure why.
Men are like..Chocolate Bars... Sweet, smooth and they usually head straight for your hips.
Men are like..Commercials...You can't believe a word they say
Men are like..Dept.Stores...their clothes are always 1/2 off
Men are like..Government Bonds...They take soooooo long to mature
Men are likeMascara... They usually run at the first sign of emotion.
Men are like..Popcorn...They satisfy you, but only for a little while
Men are like..Snowstorms.. You never know when they are coming, or how many inches you will get
Men are like..Lava lamps... fun to look at but not very bright.
By the way GUYS, Only joking! I love you all really!

2007-12-04 03:22:06 · 40 answers · asked by Anonymous in Senior Citizens

If the people that sinned were sent to Hell immediately, instead of waiting until dealth... OR ... if committing a sin were punishable by death or a long prison sentence, would it be a greater deterrent than it is now? And if the rules regarding sin were changed, how willing would you be to state "Everyone has sinned.", like you do now?

2007-12-04 03:20:57 · 12 answers · asked by I'm an Atheist 3 in Religion & Spirituality

Is nothing really nothing if it is called nothing?

And how could you explain the unexplainable if it is unexplainable?

Also, WTF IS WITH JUMBO SHRIMP?!?!?

Lez see... OH! How fast is light traveling if it goes through a black hole?

2007-12-04 03:20:21 · 9 answers · asked by Anonymous in Religion & Spirituality

1. Who named Him Jesus: God or Mary?

2. Why wasn't He given a Jewish name like
Aaron (Aharon)
Adam
Benjamin
Daniel
David
Jonathan (Y'honatan)
Joseph
Joshua (Y'hoshua)
Michael
Samuel (Sh'mu'el)

3. If He were named "Benjamin", how comfortable would you be in saying "Praise Benjamin!"?

2007-12-04 03:17:16 · 12 answers · asked by I'm an Atheist 3 in Religion & Spirituality

I would think naming your son muhommed would be more offensive, especially if he was rude, I would personally be flatered if some named their teddy after me

2007-12-04 03:17:11 · 4 answers · asked by Anonymous in Religion & Spirituality

i love the name

2007-12-04 03:16:45 · 14 answers · asked by Venkataramana G 1 in Languages

Two homosexual groups plan to launch a national campaign targeting the most influential megachurches and its leaders in an attempt to change their views on gays and lesbians.
Soulforce, which promotes "pro-gay" interpretations of Scripture, and COLAGE are currently recruiting LGBT (lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender) parents and their children along with other supporters for "The American Family Outing" in 2008. Selected families will visit six major megachurches to "educate" the public on the issue of homosexuality.
Before the visits, 40 recruited families are required to attend a weekend of training in Austin, Texas,
http://www.christianpost.com/article/20071203/30322_Megachurches_Targeted_for_Pro-Gay_Campaign.htm

Do they plan to omit these scriptures:
2 Pet 2:6-10: Peter also proves that the Sodomites were guilty of homosexuality. He says God condemned them for “licentiousness” and “lust of defiling passion,” which is where we get the title sodomite

2007-12-04 03:15:44 · 9 answers · asked by Anonymous in Religion & Spirituality

Is there any law in "the God of all grace"?
Is there any darkness in "that God" is light?

2007-12-04 03:14:19 · 10 answers · asked by Anonymous in Religion & Spirituality

2007-12-04 03:13:41 · 10 answers · asked by Devz :] 3 in Mythology & Folklore

If European Catholics and Christians (aka Protestants) were put on an island to survive, who would be the likely winners and why?

http://www.pbs.org/wnet/secrets/case_bible/index.html
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Charles_Darwin
http://www.wwe.com/
http://www.beliefnet.com/

2007-12-04 03:12:12 · 4 answers · asked by Anonymous in Religion & Spirituality

I am a born again follower of Jesus Christ, and I believe the Bible is God's word.

I recently had a patient who was Jehovah Witness and she just passed away from a ruptured cerebral aneurysm.

Anyway, my intent was to discuss spiritual matters with her in an effort to discern whether we were fellow christians or not, but I missed my opportunity and now she is gone. I don't know that much about the Jehovah Witness religion. On the surface, we use a lot of the same terminology but so do a lot of religions.

I would like to hear from a practicing Jehovah Witness as to what the primary tenants of your faith are.

Who is Jesus Christ, and what role does He play in the life of a Jehovah Witness?

How does a Jehovah Witness attain salvation or acceptance by Jehovah?

What significance is the Bible in the faith of a Jehovah Witness?

What do Jehovah Witnesses believe awaits them after physical death?

2007-12-04 03:11:56 · 13 answers · asked by Anonymous in Religion & Spirituality