Society & Culture - 6 December 2007

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In other words, out of 100 random self-proclaimed Christians, how many do you believe would hold beliefs and/or practices enough like your own that you would agree that they are, indeed, Christians?

Why have you chosen that percentage?

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2007-12-06 04:40:20 · 21 answers · asked by NHBaritone 7 in Religion & Spirituality

My son has been experiencing a new desire for God and decided- on his own- to sing with the children's choir at church for Christmas services- of course children's choir is open to all kids- he's 13- he just started last week- and has been practicing- but was told he could only sing one of the songs with them- last night he was so excited about one of the "cool" songs they are going to sing- he asked if he could sing that song too and the choir director told him she noticed he sings off key and it would be better if he lip-synched every song- he cried a ton- and now he doesn't want to sing at all anymore- I tried to tell him that he just started singing/practicing and she's trying to make sure that everything sounds good for the service. I also told him that he shouldn't let others take away his joy of God and he should still practice and participate. I don't know what else to say to him- he was crushed and I don't want him to allow this to hinder his walk with God- help!

2007-12-06 04:39:34 · 17 answers · asked by jenrab 1 in Religion & Spirituality

2007-12-06 04:39:16 · 10 answers · asked by bunny 2 in Senior Citizens

Granted, their are hypocrites in the church, but not all Christians are hypocrites. Hypocrisy is a willful choice. Christians can be imperfect and not be hypocrites. Many do try to live what we preach. Do you see the difference between imperfection and hypocrisy? One is deliberate, the other is because we are still human.

2007-12-06 04:37:52 · 36 answers · asked by Grandma 1 in Religion & Spirituality

Which view is more in keeping with U.S. foundations in the Declaration of Independence and the Constitution?

2007-12-06 04:37:50 · 20 answers · asked by Bruce 7 in Religion & Spirituality

Which group of people do you think are the toughest/ most ruthless and why?

2007-12-06 04:37:16 · 11 answers · asked by gunyan85 2 in Other - Cultures & Groups

Is it some kind of celebration of narccissm?

2007-12-06 04:36:47 · 4 answers · asked by Johnny U 6 in Other - Society & Culture

2007-12-06 04:36:09 · 5 answers · asked by Anonymous in Religion & Spirituality

just like thou shall not kill vs thou shall not murder, it seems that "translation error" is so easily acceptable, so why not hundereds of other laws and "truths" in the bible, whos to say we cant just go through it, completely redo the bible, and say it was mistranslated. Why stop at kill vs murder. Lets keep it going.

2007-12-06 04:35:52 · 17 answers · asked by Anonymous in Religion & Spirituality

2007-12-06 04:35:40 · 12 answers · asked by KrishanRam(Jitendra k) 3 in Religion & Spirituality

2007-12-06 04:34:49 · 4 answers · asked by KrishanRam(Jitendra k) 3 in Religion & Spirituality

I was in a forced alcohol rehab last year during Christmas. I am thankful to really no other person besides my mother for her support.

Other than that, I am thankful for my own self control. It has kept my freedom for the moment.

Merry Christmas

2007-12-06 04:34:43 · 17 answers · asked by Anonymous in Other - Holidays

2007-12-06 04:31:43 · 32 answers · asked by mlcros 5 in Religion & Spirituality

I try not to be too preachy, but have a terrible habit of wanting to mother everybody. Which habit should I fight harder to overcome?
P.S. Put on a sweater, you'll catch cold.

2007-12-06 04:31:35 · 23 answers · asked by ? 6 in Religion & Spirituality

exactly on that day

2007-12-06 04:31:09 · 17 answers · asked by Anonymous in Religion & Spirituality

2007-12-06 04:30:26 · 18 answers · asked by Anonymous in Religion & Spirituality

2007-12-06 04:30:11 · 36 answers · asked by Anonymous in Etiquette

2007-12-06 04:29:35 · 8 answers · asked by Ϡ 3 in Other - Society & Culture

From Classical to Heavy Metal...what music do you like to get your spiritual side alive? Me Tchaikovsky , Mussorgsky, Cradle Of Filth....Opposite sides of the spectrum but I love all types of music. How bout' you?

2007-12-06 04:28:41 · 15 answers · asked by Anonymous in Religion & Spirituality

I've seen several messages on here about how Christians are being forced to watch a movie with which they disagree. I've read that it's being forced down their throats.

Are atheists are tying up Christian children, taking them to movie theaters, and holding their eyes open while they watch the movie or something?

Based on the uproar, it seems like atheists must somehow be forcing the Christians to watch the movie (even if it's not exactly the scenario above).

Is that really what's going on, or do some people just have a persecution complex?

2007-12-06 04:27:37 · 35 answers · asked by Anonymous in Religion & Spirituality

In the beginning, there was nothing.
Then God said, "Let there be light!"
Then there was still nothing, but you could SEE it!

(Giggle.)

2007-12-06 04:27:32 · 8 answers · asked by wildflower 4 in Religion & Spirituality

sunni, shia and other sects of Islam when we all know that there is only ONE ISLAM??
The prophet didn't believe in sunni or shia, he was a pure and simple MUSLIM.



[6:159] Those who divide themselves into sects do not belong with
you. Their judgment rests with GOD, then He will inform
them of everything they had done.

[30:32] (Do not fall in idol worship,) like those who divide
their religion into sects; each party rejoicing with what they have.

[42:14] Ironically, they broke up into sects only after the
knowledge had come to them, due to jealousy and
resentment among themselves. If it were not for a
predetermined decision from your Lord to respite them for
a definite interim, they would have been judged
immediately. Indeed, the later generations who inherited
the scripture are full of doubts

2007-12-06 04:27:02 · 12 answers · asked by ¸.•*´`*•.¸ ℓανєη∂єr ¸.•*´`*•.¸ 6 in Ramadan

2007-12-06 04:25:03 · 26 answers · asked by DoxaPatri 2 in Religion & Spirituality

2007-12-06 04:24:25 · 8 answers · asked by Anonymous in Mythology & Folklore

I've always believed that it is man made since there is one faith and one God.

2007-12-06 04:24:10 · 17 answers · asked by uneekqamar2004 4 in Religion & Spirituality

2007-12-06 04:23:07 · 21 answers · asked by Anonymous in Religion & Spirituality

Just curious because someone made that comment

2007-12-06 04:23:03 · 9 answers · asked by David G 6 in Religion & Spirituality

The embers glowed softly, and in their dim light,
I gazed round the room and I cherished the sight.
My wife was asleep, her head on my chest,
My daughter beside me, angelic in rest.
Outside the snow fell, a blanket of white,
Transforming the yard to a winter delight.
The sparkling lights in the tree I believe,
Completed the magic that was Christmas Eve.
My eyelids were heavy, my breathing was deep,
Secure and surrounded by love I would sleep.
In perfect contentment, or so it would seem,
So I slumbered, perhaps I started to dream.

The sound wasn't loud, and it wasn't too near,
But I opened my eyes when it tickled my ear.
Perhaps just a cough, I didn't quite know, Then the
sure sound of footsteps outside in the snow.
My soul gave a tremble, I struggled to hear,
And I crept to the door just to see who was near.
Standing out in the cold and the dark of the night,
A lone figure stood, his face weary and tight.

A soldier, I puzzled, some twenty years old,
Perhaps a Marine, huddled here in the cold.
Alone in the dark, he looked up and smiled,
Standing watch over me, and my wife and my child.
"What are you doing?" I asked without fear,
"Come in this moment, it's freezing out here!
Put down your pack, brush the snow from your sleeve,
You should be at home on a cold Christmas Eve!"

For barely a moment I saw his eyes shift,
Away from the cold and the snow blown in drifts..
To the window that danced with a warm fire's light
Then he sighed and he said "Its really all right,
I'm out here by choice. I'm here every night." "It's my duty to stand at the front of the line,
That separates you from the darkest of times.
No one had to ask or beg or implore me,
I'm proud to stand here like my fathers before me.
My Gramps died at ' Pearl on a day in December,"
Then he sighed, "That's a Christmas 'Gram always remembers."
My dad stood his watch in the jungles of ' Nam ',
And now it is my turn and so, here I am.
I've not seen my own son in more than a while,
But my wife sends me pictures, he's sure got her smile.

Then he bent and he carefully pulled from his bag,
The red, white, and blue... an American flag.
I can live through the cold and the being alone,
Away from my family, my house and my home.
I can stand at my post through the rain and the sleet,
I can sleep in a foxhole with little to eat.
I can carry the weight of killing another,
Or lay down my life with my sister and brother..
Who stand at the front against any and all,
To ensure for all time that this flag will not fall."

"So go back inside," he said, "harbor no fright,
Your family is waiting and I'll be all right."
"But isn't there something I can do, at the least,
"Give you money," I asked, "or prepare you a feast?
It seems all too little for all that you've done,
For being away from your wife and your son."
Then his eye welled a tear that held no regret,
"Just tell us you love us, and never forget.
To fight for our rights back at home while we're gone,
To stand your own watch, no matter how long.
For when we come home, either standing or dead,
To know you remember we fought and we bled.
Is payment enough, and with that we will trust,
That we mattered to you as you mattered to us."

2007-12-06 04:22:15 · 3 answers · asked by Pete O 2 in Other - Holidays

2007-12-06 04:21:42 · 30 answers · asked by Schweppy 3 in Religion & Spirituality

I mean they don`t celebrate thanksgiving or independance day so who knows?

2007-12-06 04:19:36 · 3 answers · asked by true_american_patriot1 1 in Christmas