Society & Culture - 12 December 2007

silly question. Why do alot of people on this site put the word "God" in all caps? i welcome all answers (espically if you for real!)

2007-12-12 14:33:57 · 26 answers · asked by Anonymous in Religion & Spirituality

Christians, don't show me how stupid your are
Think before you answer

2007-12-12 14:33:25 · 21 answers · asked by Anonymous in Religion & Spirituality

2007-12-12 14:33:12 · 3 answers · asked by John B 1 in Languages

.....cooked? What was it? ..Now be honest.

2007-12-12 14:32:45 · 13 answers · asked by Eve 5 in Senior Citizens

(I have asked this before. But I enjoy reading the variety of answers, okay?)

2007-12-12 14:32:25 · 68 answers · asked by D Uncle 3 in Religion & Spirituality

I have not been in a chair long now and when I do get out some people do tent to look and stare. I'm not mad angry or anything just curious as to what people are thinking or what you think? Thanks.

2007-12-12 14:29:22 · 19 answers · asked by Cathy 3 in People with Disabilities

I don't know

2007-12-12 14:28:47 · 5 answers · asked by R3d EYe5 DaRKn35S DraG0N Ma5T3R 3 in Christmas

2007-12-12 14:26:58 · 17 answers · asked by Anonymous in Religion & Spirituality

Question #2: What was your favorite Christmas present of all time?

2007-12-12 14:25:43 · 19 answers · asked by D Uncle 3 in Religion & Spirituality

1 Samuel 2:3
"the Lord is a God of knowledge."

Psalm 139:1-10 speaks of God's great knowledge and that his presence is everywhere.

1 John 3:20
"for whenever our heart condemns us, God is greater than our heart, and he knows everything."

Jeremiah 23: 23-24
"Am I a God at hand, saith the Lord, and not a God afar off?
Can any hide himself in secret places that I shall not see him?saith the Lord. Do not I fill heaven and earth? saith the Lord."

How can God be God if he doesn't know everything? What things would God NOT know? Who or what would know about the things God doesn't know? Also how can God be God if he doesn't exist in a specific space in time? What replaces this space that God is not? What exists within the space God isn't? If God isn't omnipresent, then he's not God; for God would be limited to an area of space. If God is LIMITED in space and knowledge, he's also LIMITED in his POWER to make himself in that space and to know what he doesn't know.

2007-12-12 14:24:37 · 9 answers · asked by Jereme K 3 in Religion & Spirituality

Gehinom (Gehenna), according to rabbinic literature, is a place or state where the wicked are temporarily punished after death. “Gehenna” is sometimes translated as "hell", but the Christian view of hell differs from the Jewish view of Gehenna. Most sinners are said to suffer in Gehenna no longer than twelve months. Those who are too wicked to reach paradise are sometimes said to be punished forever. Other accounts reject the idea that a merciful God would punish anyone forever,in which case those too wicked for purification are destroyed.

I am not asking what the bible teaches about purgatory, or whether you believe in purgatory or not.

I am asking if the concept of purgatory could have arisen from the then pope's knowledge of judaism's gehenna. Which clearly has the ideology that Hell is not truly permanent, and there is a temporary holding place for people who need to become purified. That is why the surviving members of the family are asked to pray for 11 months.

2007-12-12 14:24:37 · 10 answers · asked by Sapere Aude 5 in Religion & Spirituality

A catholic priest must remain celibate and not marry. I'm asking this because I ran into an old friend of mine that I had not seen in years. She mentioned that her nephew now has his own congregation and is engaged to be married.

2007-12-12 14:23:31 · 11 answers · asked by MsAdventure 5 in Religion & Spirituality

Should it be used that way?
A hypnotist, using the power of suggestion, convinces the subject he/she will experience second degree burns when touched. The subject is then touched with an unlit cigarette and reacts accordingly...blisters actually begin forming on their skin.
For all practical purposes, would this be considered a "real" experience?
Could the same techniques be used to trigger enlightenment? Would it be real?

2007-12-12 14:23:04 · 22 answers · asked by ? 6 in Religion & Spirituality

Doctors and Fat Guys
An extremely obese man shows up at his doctor's office and claims that he's tried every possible way to lose weight, to no avail. So the doctor proposes a radical diet: rectal feeding. Reassuring the fattie that he won't starve to death, the doctor explains that he can actually take in enough nutrients through the rectal walls to sustain life, but that he's sure to lose weight in the process.
Three weeks later the patient comes in for a follow-up appointment, and he's down from 360 to a trim 175 pounds. The doctor shows him into his office and asks him how he's feeling, noticing that he's bouncing up and down in his seat quite energetically. "I'm feeling great, doc; never felt better" is the reply.

"In that case, why are you bouncing up and down like that?" asked the doctor.

"Just chewing some gum!"

2007-12-12 14:22:31 · 13 answers · asked by Anonymous in Senior Citizens

Some people are born with mental retardation, cerebral palsy, autism, or other major mental illness. What will happen to their souls when they die? Will they go to heaven or hell?

2007-12-12 14:21:25 · 7 answers · asked by Fourth P 1 in Religion & Spirituality

Ok heres the thing every year my step-father in laws family has a family christmas party. They always give something to us and our kids, so I like to give the adults a little something(because there are like 12-13 brothers/sisters). My husband and I are only 20/23 so we cant spend a fortune.

I was just looking for ssome good tips/recipes for cookies or candy that i could make them

2007-12-12 14:21:06 · 14 answers · asked by mrsmommashipp 3 in Christmas

:)

2007-12-12 14:20:56 · 10 answers · asked by Annie 5 in Other - Cultures & Groups

2007-12-12 14:19:28 · 47 answers · asked by Enigma®Ragnarökin' 7 in Religion & Spirituality

I realize this question is obviously directed to Christians.
I am curious to hear from as many denominations as possible.

thank you

2007-12-12 14:18:51 · 22 answers · asked by Ramjet 5 in Religion & Spirituality

A fellow user told me I need the blood of Jesus Christ to cure me of my homosexuality. Do you know where I can purchase this blood? Is there some available on the black market, or something?

I need the real deal, I'm willing to pay no more than $50, so just give me a place, an online store, eBay, an underground black market in Egypt, anywhere I can purchase this stuff.

Thanks!

2007-12-12 14:17:48 · 14 answers · asked by Anonymous in Religion & Spirituality

and (assuming you believe such things are a choice) at what age do you think most people make this choice? Did you talk to any of your friends about whether or not you should choose homosexuality?

2007-12-12 14:16:35 · 24 answers · asked by ? 6 in Religion & Spirituality

Ok well this is more of a poll to see who agrees with me. Can opinions be wrong. I believe so, people have opinions that are completly rediculous and unreasonable. Such as Hitler and his opinion that Jewish were inferior. Of course his WRONG opinion lead to mass genecide. Now I'm saying some opinions are wrong but I also believe everyone is entitled to their own. So to restate the question, do you believe opinions can be wrong?

2007-12-12 14:14:42 · 17 answers · asked by Anonymous in Religion & Spirituality

Can anyone point me to some credible information about intelligent design.

2007-12-12 14:14:26 · 14 answers · asked by harry 4 in Religion & Spirituality

Any linguist to please answer.

2007-12-12 14:14:25 · 3 answers · asked by Anonymous in Languages

I have a muslim frend and wenever she comes to my house,shell not eat chicken or beef cuz it might contain pork.Is pork really dirty??

2007-12-12 14:12:16 · 15 answers · asked by redrose75 2 in Religion & Spirituality

Does this verse mean its ok to marry because of lust?

1 Cor 7:8-9--NIV

8 Now to the unmarried and the widows I say: It is good for them to stay unmarried, as I am. 9 But if they cannot control themselves, they should marry, for it is better to marry than to burn with passion

2007-12-12 14:11:17 · 15 answers · asked by e 2 in Religion & Spirituality

There is a lot of mention around Christian circle's about "God's plan." I'm not arguing whether there is a plan or not, I am simply curious as to where in the bible it says God has a master plan. Please keep in mind I am not asking for what this plan is.

2007-12-12 14:11:04 · 9 answers · asked by Anonymous in Religion & Spirituality

Asalam Alaikum my dear brothers and sisters in Islam
Eid is just around the corner. My husband has to work this year so we will just go to prayer inshaAllah.

I hope you all have a wonderful Eid. And I pray all those Muslims in war torn countries are not forgotten during the holiday. Please remember to pray for them.

I love you all for sake of Allah.

2007-12-12 14:11:03 · 6 answers · asked by Umm Ali 6 in Ramadan

What is your view on where the dead go after they have died?

2007-12-12 14:10:06 · 19 answers · asked by Nikita ♫ 4 in Religion & Spirituality

2007-12-12 14:10:04 · 6 answers · asked by Anonymous in Religion & Spirituality