Society & Culture - 12 December 2007

how can an entire race be racist? or another personal favorite, how can an entire race be built out of nothing but criminals and savages. at first it was my kind that started the mess here but as of late it seems that everyone wants in on the action, not that i'm complaining but it seems kinda funny to see minorities trying to become what we were. it's that what one might call ironic?

2007-12-12 08:27:24 · 10 answers · asked by Anonymous in Other - Cultures & Groups

for example
Christians believe
god had a son jesus
you can only get to heaven through him.
the ten commandments
etc etc

2007-12-12 08:27:20 · 8 answers · asked by KS 1 in Religion & Spirituality

2007-12-12 08:26:54 · 24 answers · asked by vasavasa2006 2 in Other - Society & Culture

I'm an agnostic, if I die and there is a god and He/She is your god what would happen to me? After all it is the environment I am brought up in that mostly governs my religious views so it's not really my fault I'm an Agnostic/ Christian/Jew/Muslin/Hindi/Scientologist etc.

I'm interested in a wide range of religious views as possible.

Thanks

2007-12-12 08:25:37 · 31 answers · asked by Mark G 7 in Religion & Spirituality

I have this sin that has really been bothering me. I try to repent of it, but I feel like I was not sincere and therefore not forgiven. When I don't feel forgiven, I tend to sin more. I don't feel the Holy Spirit convicting me of this sin like I use to. Can this happen to a Christian? This sin has almost become daily.

2007-12-12 08:25:28 · 14 answers · asked by Anonymous in Religion & Spirituality

I got this obsession with the Vietnam War so I thought it'd be awesome if I could hang out with a Vietnam War vet.

2007-12-12 08:24:50 · 7 answers · asked by Anonymous in Senior Citizens

Joseph Smith, the founder of Mormonism, loved black people and even gave the priesthood to two black men (Elijah Abel, Walker Lewis). Why then, after his death, did his successor Brigham Young prevent Blacks from receiving the priesthood? The Mormon Scripture 2nd Nephi 26: 33 says "he (God) denieth none that come unto him, black and white, bond and free." If the “Book of Mormon” says God wants blacks to come to him, why did Brigham Young stop them from entering the Temple? Didn't he believe the book of Mormon?

Here is another interesting thing.
At a time when blacks were still not allowed to enter the temple, a black woman named Jane Manning James was sealed to Joseph Smith (after his death) as a SERVANT on May 18th, 1894. Joseph F. Smith served as the proxy of Joseph Smith (the Original).

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Jane_Elizabeth_Manning_James (look at the 3rd paragraph)

Does God call racists as prophets?

2007-12-12 08:21:45 · 18 answers · asked by The Ponderer 3 in Religion & Spirituality

If you are, why?

2007-12-12 08:21:38 · 6 answers · asked by Anonymous in Christmas

I was raised a catholic, but spent most of my days in church sleeping, now I'm an atheist, I was wondering, what is so bad about catholicism, it seems to be the most hated religion on Y!A. I'm not sticking up for catholics, I just want to know.

2007-12-12 08:21:06 · 23 answers · asked by Jennifer 2 in Religion & Spirituality

Do you believe that love is a supernatural phenomenon that cannot be explained or do you believe it is a balance of neurotransmitters in your brain? I asked this question earlier geared toward non-believers.

http://answers.yahoo.com/question/index;_ylt=Aljo6KqP2QGcGNSaFiFYk63sy6IX;_ylv=3?qid=20071212082530AAhpNDQ

We live in a natural world so I am more inclined to lean toward a biological explanation. God is outside of our natural world, so we cannot view Him from a biological perspective. So His love for us, in my opinion, would be on a more supernatural scale. Whereas, our love for Him and others is on a more natural scale. What do you think?

2007-12-12 08:19:29 · 3 answers · asked by Anonymous in Religion & Spirituality

Do you Jewish folks have a Hanukkah tree? Do you trim it with all blue, or all white lights?? Do you use a real tree ?? Do you exchange gifts during this eight day festival?? I imagine this is a happy time for you and your loved ones ??

2007-12-12 08:18:24 · 14 answers · asked by Anonymous in Hanukkah

I am in hell ,or on my way. The only thing I love in this life is women. I realised far too late that the only important thing is a wife who I love with every ounce of being.The lord gave me so many chances, I denied his gifts. I thought I would let the women I loved be with someone better, I should have been better. I felt I wasn't good enough.She's everything to me. I would be a monk for the rest of this life to maybe,if I can be forgiven, to have her as my wife in another life. And If I am unforgiven than I would give her alll my good deeds at the judgement of my soul. I have been the worst person imaginable. How I coud deny what God would have given me I can't even fathom. I feel my only hope is to be strong in this life and be faithful to God so I can receive his gifts. I hope my strength would carry over to the next life. I love her, I love her, I love her. I'm so sorry. Please tell me where I can be a monk or what sites I can go to, to contact.So many chances. I am a fool.

2007-12-12 08:15:52 · 10 answers · asked by Anonymous in Religion & Spirituality

This is for everyone even monothiests picture yourself as a pagan and think who you would like to worship for me it is Dionysos

2007-12-12 08:15:46 · 12 answers · asked by Anonymous in Religion & Spirituality

2007-12-12 08:15:34 · 22 answers · asked by WhatTheHay? 1 in Religion & Spirituality

http://youtube.com/watch?v=-IQPxT07JSU

This isn't the exact one I'm talking about. In the other one, a mother has her son in the car with her and she's trying to run him down to kill him. I was kind of shocked that they would do an ad like that. Even my husband who tends to have a crude sense of humor was appalled by it. What are your thoughts on their new series of "Hit Mom's" ads?

2007-12-12 08:14:59 · 54 answers · asked by Anonymous in Religion & Spirituality

How can they reject the source and accept the book?

2007-12-12 08:14:30 · 13 answers · asked by Anonymous in Religion & Spirituality

That is usually the reason christian preachers give, but the reasons given in Ezekiel 16 sounds a lot like the U.S.A.

2007-12-12 08:14:09 · 12 answers · asked by NXile 6 in Religion & Spirituality

2007-12-12 08:13:51 · 22 answers · asked by Claudia A 2 in Religion & Spirituality

Non Christians of course can list their faiths but I am mainly seeking other Christians although I will find it interesting.

2007-12-12 08:12:23 · 13 answers · asked by Debra M. Wishing Peace To All 7 in Religion & Spirituality

Does anyone want the details on what I think about religion? I can almost guarantee it's not like anything you've heard before. I have beliefs... I'm not exactly a theist... but I'm not an atheist either. If you would like to know how I view religion, I'll post it later in details... but if not... oh well... I'll leave it alone.

2007-12-12 08:10:08 · 10 answers · asked by dj.hatchytt 3 in Religion & Spirituality

I don't know why, but I am.
I'd hate to be American.
I just love how we British have our unique culture.
British music is the best , so are the films.

Getting drunk on a Saturday night and heading down to the kebab shop at 2am ... class!!!! :D
Wobbling all over the road, hahaha. Love it mate.

2007-12-12 08:08:56 · 39 answers · asked by take me to the kittens 4 in Other - Society & Culture

2007-12-12 08:08:53 · 18 answers · asked by Anonymous in Religion & Spirituality

2007-12-12 08:08:27 · 1 answers · asked by cmhcrusader71 1 in Religion & Spirituality

2007-12-12 08:07:14 · 11 answers · asked by Anonymous in Religion & Spirituality

So why will we have Armaggedon? Is He not going back on his word that He would not do this again?

2007-12-12 08:06:02 · 12 answers · asked by Anonymous in Religion & Spirituality

Please note*** I am not asking who you are voting for.
I found an interesting article in USA TODAY. You answer 11 questions as to your expectations, and you are matched with the candidates, who are supposidly interested in the same issues.
Candidate Match Game
Who is most like you?
USA TODAY INTERACTIVE QUIZ >
http://www.usatoday.com/news/health/2007-12-11-health-care-election_N.htm?csp=34

2007-12-12 08:01:33 · 25 answers · asked by kayboff 7 in Senior Citizens

when my mum was having my brother (now 14) she nearly died and she said she remebers having a near death experience where she was in a church floating over her body and looking down and saw people preying for her.
is this like a realistic dream becuase your body is shutting down?

thanks

2007-12-12 08:00:59 · 9 answers · asked by I ♥ cupcakes 5 in Other - Society & Culture

We already have a (two) menorahs outside our building (we have one of those fancy facades), which is great, but other than that - where should a company stand when celebrating a religious holiday?
How about having a rabbi come in to do a ceremony?
I have no problem at all but I'm just curious what people think is appropriate for a company to do when it comes to religion.

2007-12-12 08:00:10 · 4 answers · asked by TJ 3 in Etiquette

So, Joe Smith was visited by the angel Moroni (who was a native American with white skin -- native Americans later became red skinned because they had gone away from god so god made them red....), who told him to dig in Palmyra, NY and find some golden plates. Joe found the plates and along with them seer stones that he could use to translate them. He was prohibited from showing anybody the plates, and just translated them into the Book of Mormon. Then the plates went up to heaven.

You guys actually believe Joe Smith didn't just make it up?

2007-12-12 08:00:00 · 17 answers · asked by Anonymous in Religion & Spirituality

2007-12-12 07:57:38 · 5 answers · asked by Anonymous in Religion & Spirituality