Society & Culture - 5 December 2007

i don't understand what sort of answer i would put on an 8 mark exam question

2007-12-05 07:56:30 · 10 answers · asked by Anonymous in Religion & Spirituality

I imagine that the majority of atheists have no problem agreeing to disagree on religious and spiritual matters as long as religious opinions are kept out of Government decisions, laws, and schools...

But is this feasible for people of faith? Is it possible (or even desirable) for a religious individual to keep their religious beliefs out of political sphere?

2007-12-05 07:55:47 · 42 answers · asked by Eleventy 6 in Religion & Spirituality

BECOME a sin if in your heart you believe it's a sin?

E.g: Eating a plum isn't a sin in this particular circumstance. But suppose you had a sane, non-crazy person who believed in his heart of hearts that eating plums WAS a sin.... does it then become a sin for him to eat a plum?

Before you haul out the "the Bible doesn't say that eating plums is a sin," let's think about this: the Bible also doesn't say that playing cards is a sin, but lotsa Christians say it is. The Bible also doesn't say it's a sin for 2 men to marry, but lots and LOTS of Christians say it is. The Bible doesn't say a lot of things are sins that some of us now call sins.

So, if it's not a sin, why not?

If so, why, and are there scriptural supports for this?

2007-12-05 07:55:00 · 17 answers · asked by Acorn 7 in Religion & Spirituality

I know this sounds stupid, but I really don't know. What generation would I be in. I'm 25.

2007-12-05 07:54:07 · 4 answers · asked by misty_dawn1100 3 in Other - Society & Culture

will be putting your shoes out for St.Nick to fill & what would jesus think of this tradition?

2007-12-05 07:53:46 · 6 answers · asked by Anonymous in Religion & Spirituality

just a question

2007-12-05 07:53:24 · 15 answers · asked by Raghav G 3 in Mythology & Folklore

Many people believe that the theory of evolution is inaccurate and a lie against their religious beliefs.
However, can the evolution theory be proven wrong. If so, please explain.
Inane answers such as 'Because God said so' need not be posted. Detailed explanations only please.

2007-12-05 07:53:22 · 47 answers · asked by Wine Apple 5 in Religion & Spirituality

Report people for telling the truth, that is.

2007-12-05 07:53:16 · 12 answers · asked by Fedup Veteran 6 in Religion & Spirituality

Will they settle for nothing less than hard proof before they believe in Odin? Where's the faith in that?

2007-12-05 07:52:36 · 24 answers · asked by chem sickle 3 in Religion & Spirituality

2007-12-05 07:52:02 · 13 answers · asked by Anonymous in Religion & Spirituality

it is illegal to do drugs so it should be illegal to smoke i mean both hurt you

2007-12-05 07:51:06 · 12 answers · asked by chey m 1 in Other - Society & Culture

2007-12-05 07:50:46 · 24 answers · asked by Anonymous in Religion & Spirituality

"accident" scene ? Were you able to assist or was it too frightening to get involved ?
(For the ones that were unable to get involved...take heart...it is a scary event to cope with)

2007-12-05 07:50:37 · 26 answers · asked by Anonymous in Senior Citizens

God doesn't exist. The bible was a complete fabrication of acient swindlers in an attempt to make money. I have been trying to pursuade people around my town to believe this but I am having mild difficulties. Don't get me wrong, there are plenty of people who agree with me, but does anybody have any suggestions on how I might convert more people?

2007-12-05 07:50:33 · 21 answers · asked by Anonymous in Religion & Spirituality

Hi guys! For those living in the United States, can somebody tell me about the West Coast, what states comprises it, the kind of people, art and why it is great for photography. Any information will be very useful. Thank you very much.

2007-12-05 07:50:23 · 1 answers · asked by Anonymous in Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, and Transgender

2007-12-05 07:50:18 · 10 answers · asked by Anonymous in Other - Society & Culture

2007-12-05 07:50:18 · 6 answers · asked by Anonymous in Religion & Spirituality

"the shellfish gene"?

2007-12-05 07:49:53 · 4 answers · asked by Ray Patterson - The dude abides 6 in Religion & Spirituality

i usually eat at 7 p.m. ;)

2007-12-05 07:49:13 · 13 answers · asked by Anonymous in Etiquette

I'm an Atheist. I don't have anything at all against religious people. (in my opinion, religion is a good thing even if i don't believe it (i'm not one of those anti-religion atheists)) I was just curious as to why people would believe in something that they can't prove exists.

2007-12-05 07:49:10 · 15 answers · asked by ~*SnowBear*~ 3 in Religion & Spirituality

Before a diagnosis of brian death can be rendered, hypothermia must be ruled out. Since body temperature is regulated by the brain, this means that a functioning brain is one of the prerequisites for a diagnosis of "brain death."

At least some of the "brain dead" still regulate the body's electrolye balance, an activity mediated by the brain. The brainstems of some "brain dead" individuals register measureable responses to visual and auditory stimuli. And at least some "brain dead" individuals have activity in the cerebral cortex which can be detected via EEG's.

Don't believe me? Go to: http://www.annals.org/cgi/content/full/119/6/519

A third-generation freethinker

2007-12-05 07:49:09 · 5 answers · asked by Anonymous in Religion & Spirituality

Do you belive in the flood and it cover the whole earth? And do you also belive that animals came in two by two or two by two for the unclean and seven by seven by the clean?

2007-12-05 07:48:18 · 17 answers · asked by Anonymous in Religion & Spirituality

One with all the bells and whistles.........I have been good!!!!

2007-12-05 07:48:12 · 6 answers · asked by lucidwillow 4 in Christmas

I have such a problem with Christians thinking that because they are Christian they are good people?

If you ask someone if the new neighbor down the street is a nice guy or not, they answer "Oh yes, Joe is a Christian" - Am I supposed to say "OHHHH! Of course then! he MUST be a good person!!!!

I hate how interchangable Christians try to make the words "Good" and "Christian"

2007-12-05 07:48:09 · 10 answers · asked by Emmy F 3 in Religion & Spirituality

I just had a solicitor from RATE REDUCTION CENTER, in houston, texas call me just now. I'm on the do not call list and when asked who she was calling for she said anyone in the home who has a VISA card. She was offering to get us lower interest rates. Now I wasn't born yesterday, so I asked for some company info. She gave me the number to a phone sex hotline.

I called the BBB in Houston texas and they have no record of this company.

Does anyone else report shisty businesses to the BBB???

2007-12-05 07:48:09 · 4 answers · asked by Anonymous in Etiquette

His name adds up to 666 in gematria. If you don't believe it, see for yourself.

http://prophecy.landmarkbiblebaptist.net/count.html

I asked this question a little while ago and it got deleted. Obviously, Mike has a powerful network of minions doing everything they can to suppress the truth - exactly what you would expect from The Beast.

2007-12-05 07:47:00 · 11 answers · asked by Anonymous in Religion & Spirituality

Different types of Christians believe in the Genesis Story which is about God making the world in 6 six days, such as Fundamentalists take the bible literally.

also what are Fundamentalists ?

2007-12-05 07:46:54 · 12 answers · asked by Top_Gear_Biggest_Fan 5 in Religion & Spirituality

a straight guy? If so why? If not, how do you feel?

Please assume that they guy doesnt know you're lesbian.

2007-12-05 07:46:54 · 17 answers · asked by Anonymous in Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, and Transgender

Scenario. Let's say you go through your whole life continuing to disbelieve in God. The time comes when you die, and you immediately find yourself in the place of hell. You then realize that what the Christians were saying was true all along, and you also realize that it was your disbelief that sent you there. Also, you left behind children who were heavily influenced by your unbelief in God. They too are atheists and will not believe, and it is only a matter of time before they join you in the place of hell. Will you swallow your pride and admit that you were wrong and it is YOUR fault for every child of yours that goes to hell, or will you continue in your defiant attitude toward God?

2007-12-05 07:46:40 · 52 answers · asked by Anonymous in Religion & Spirituality

2007-12-05 07:46:19 · 19 answers · asked by Anonymous in Religion & Spirituality