Society & Culture - 7 December 2007

My 11 year old son came to me this morning telling me that a friend of his said the author of "The Golden Compass" doesn't believe in God. I explained to him that just because someone doesn't have the same views or same opinion as he does doesn't make them a bad person. I truly believe that and believe that "Do not judge others" is one of the most important passages that frequently gets ignored by everyone.

Any way this led me to ask this question becaue I thought it was interesting. If Atheism is the belief in the non existance of God or other dieties doesn't that mean that they have to believe in something in order to say that they don't believe?

2007-12-07 00:05:13 · 32 answers · asked by mamabee 6 in Religion & Spirituality

A God of choice that allows for mistakes. A forgiving God that cares for the downtrodden and champions the weak. I am not saying that this is what is manifest in today's newsreports. But is it possible?

2007-12-07 00:04:55 · 8 answers · asked by Anonymous in Religion & Spirituality

2007-12-07 00:04:42 · 12 answers · asked by mercykar 1 in Religion & Spirituality

so far, this year, my kids school has held an indian day, african day and a chinese day. They all had to go to school dressed up and would learn about the different religions and taste different foods etc. If our kids are willing to do that then why can't they learn about their OWN english traditions at christmas time in case they cause offence???

in my opinion if English children are expected, and happily learn about other religions, then why shouldn't they be able to do a traditional nativity play in thier own school, in thier OWN country??

are we losing our identity? or are people from other religions and countries stealing it??

BTW our kids are doing a play called "manger mouse" where they have to sing about mice and stuff. i know, it's ridiculous.

2007-12-07 00:04:11 · 26 answers · asked by Kelly 5 in Christmas

or do they just do this crazy game I like to call:
'Bible' also know as
'Let's pick passages from one source, out of context, to support our viewpoint'

I can play that game too, so let's go for it! I'm ready! and bored!

2007-12-07 00:02:18 · 29 answers · asked by Anonymous in Religion & Spirituality

(Santa/ tooth fairy/ Easter Bunny) only to pull the plug on their belief as an adolescent?

I know how I feel about this but wonder how other people feel. Thanks!

2007-12-07 00:01:36 · 11 answers · asked by PediC 5 in Religion & Spirituality

I had two jokes removed yesterday but no violations explain that !!!!!!!!

2007-12-07 00:00:50 · 19 answers · asked by Anonymous in Senior Citizens