Society & Culture - 12 December 2007

if the Mormon Church is false, then why would Father Joseph Vajda, a Roman Catholic Dominican monk, successfully complete a master's thesis at the University of California, Berkeley, which shows that this LDS doctrine of human exaltation is consistent with early Christian teachings?

The work in question is Jordan Vajda, OP, "Partakers of the Divine Nature": A Comparative Analysis of the Patristic and Mormon Doctrines of Divinization, master's thesis, Graduate Theological Union at the University of California, Berkeley, 1998, published under the same title as Occasional Paper No. 3 by the Foundation for Ancient Research and Mormon Studies (Provo, Utah, 2002).

In this work, Father Vajda notes that the writings of the early Church fathers clearly express a belief in the divine potential of human beings - that we can become "gods" through the grace of Christ and partake in the divine nature.

2007-12-12 07:45:54 · 17 answers · asked by notoriousnicholas 4 in Religion & Spirituality

We're not talking about legally....what you think is inappropriate and out of line?....whether there is a law to protect you or not.

Have you ever been in this situation? What did you do?

When I was 15, a manager at a fast food resturant that I worked at pushed me into the cooler and thrusted his groin on me. He pinned me down and told me that he could do whatever he wanted and no one would hear me scream.

I went home and told my parents. My dad called the corporate office and threatened to sue them if this man wasn't fired johnny on the spot. Needless to say, they sent another manager to replace him. He was fired immediately. My parent's were PISSED! Rightfully so.

2007-12-12 07:45:48 · 7 answers · asked by tikizgirl 4 in Etiquette

Do this quiz and let us all know what the results come back with as well as the percentages.
Was it accurate? Do you have objections?

My results were:
1. Mahayana Buddhism (100%)
2. Theravada Buddhism (87%)
3. Unitarian Universalism (85%)
4. Neo-Pagan (85%)
5. New Age (83%)
I'm happy to see that the top two are Buddhism! I must be on the right track for my research! :)

2007-12-12 07:43:33 · 13 answers · asked by JD 6 in Religion & Spirituality

I've been to many church-sponsored functions, including funerals and volunteer luncheons catered by caterers who happened to profess the same faith as the given church, or by parishioners of the church themselves.

Thus far I'd have to say that of the meals I've had, the Catholics excel at making a particularly succulent holiday meal. The Baptists offer great home cooking with a Southern twang. Unitarian Universalists offered mostly store bought stuff so they don't really count, but the few homemade pies of theirs I've tried were tasty. Methodists also had stuff probably second in my list to the Catholics.

Would you watch an Iron Chef battle between religious houses, maybe as a fundraising event? I sure would. I'd also do my best to be there to eat the leftovers.

2007-12-12 07:42:45 · 3 answers · asked by Anonymous in Religion & Spirituality

http://answers.yahoo.com/question/index;_ylt=AnO4_g5JU_6goLH_PBQlo3nsy6IX;_ylv=3?qid=20071212123413AAIozyA
It PREVENTS babies!!!!! Wouldn't that be FAR more acceptable?

2007-12-12 07:42:40 · 21 answers · asked by ~Heathen Princess~ 7 in Religion & Spirituality

has happened to this site? where is the fun the the inteligence that once abounded where is the fun now it is endless repeat or inane questions has the music died?

2007-12-12 07:41:48 · 29 answers · asked by Anonymous in Senior Citizens

Im moving to a country that does not use the latin alphabet, they speak arabic

so how would i translate my name in arabic, my new id will be in all arabic and my last name is english hyphenated german

2007-12-12 07:40:46 · 3 answers · asked by Outtamyway 1 in Languages

Will George Bush, Jr. ask the Pope of Italy to bless Bush's Texas Methodist Presidential Museum and deliver the museum from all ungodly aka Protestant spirits?

http://www.pbs.org/wnet/secrets/case_bible/index.html
http://www.wittenburgdoor.com/

2007-12-12 07:39:59 · 4 answers · asked by Anonymous in Religion & Spirituality

A little more of His light to show you the way?

2007-12-12 07:39:48 · 13 answers · asked by Anonymous in Religion & Spirituality

I need some ideas for Christmas Presents to get for my friends. They're not that picky and will prob like what ever i get them. But im jsut not sure what to get because i want them to like it and i dont want it to be stupid or anything! Haha ok thanks you rock!

2007-12-12 07:38:42 · 8 answers · asked by Anonymous in Christmas

2007-12-12 07:38:31 · 7 answers · asked by MoonDance 1 in Mythology & Folklore

I'm an atheist, and this Sunday will be my first time at a Catholic mass. Should I mumble along with the prayers? When do I stand up and sit down? This is complicated!

2007-12-12 07:37:43 · 33 answers · asked by bluestockfox42 1 in Religion & Spirituality

did you talk about religious stuff? were they the same religion as you??

2007-12-12 07:37:19 · 21 answers · asked by Smee 1 in Religion & Spirituality

2007-12-12 07:35:09 · 55 answers · asked by Graham 5 in Religion & Spirituality

I like to see people happy, so giving would be interesting. However, we consume so much damn stuff that could be used for a greater good. There are so many people in this world starving and dying from disease. The type of charity I HATE the most is a charity raising money to give presents to kids. Its only entertainment. We stimulate oursleves with new gadgets and materials while people die. Children in the US go to bed obsessed with materialism on christmas eve while others go to bed and never wake up...

Lets not even begin to discuss what Christians say Christmas is really about... lol...

2007-12-12 07:34:21 · 9 answers · asked by Anonymous in Christmas

2007-12-12 07:34:04 · 17 answers · asked by Anonymous in Religion & Spirituality

.... and wonder what could possibly be the attraction?

I'm not talking about all of them, and I certainly don't mean to bash, but could you ever see yourself possibly wanting what they have? Do they constantly have to remind us how miserable it is being a Christian?

They say you will know them by their fruits.

2007-12-12 07:34:04 · 6 answers · asked by Shawn B 7 in Religion & Spirituality

Watchtower 8/15/81 "From time to time, there have arisen from among the ranks of Jehovah’s people those who, like the original Satan, have adopted an independent, faultfinding attitude. They do not want to serve “shoulder to shoulder” with the worldwide brotherhood. (Compare Ephesians 2:19-22.) Rather, they present a “stubborn shoulder” to Jehovah’s words. (Zech. 7:11, 12) Reviling the pattern of the “pure language” that Jehovah has so graciously taught his people over the past century, these haughty ones try to draw the “sheep” away from the one international “flock” that Jesus has gathered in the earth. (John 10:7-10, 16) They try to sow doubts and to separate unsuspecting ones from the bounteous “table” of spiritual food spread at the Kingdom Halls of Jehovah’s Witnesses, where truly there is ‘nothing lacking.’ (Ps. 23:1-6) They say that it is sufficient to read the Bible exclusively, either alone or in small groups at home.

2007-12-12 07:33:55 · 9 answers · asked by isnrblogdotcalm 5 in Religion & Spirituality

there are sever weather changes in the universe ,why did God do that? what is the use?

2007-12-12 07:32:33 · 9 answers · asked by Anonymous in Religion & Spirituality

Ok all my life i was told that you do not put anything on a bible (Example: lay another book on top)
If this is so then would it be wrong to put flowers on top of the bible like Gwen Stefani did at her wedding? (The flowers were glued to it so is that wrong?)

2007-12-12 07:31:52 · 14 answers · asked by ஐ♥Julian'sMommy♥ஐ 7 in Religion & Spirituality

this is a big debate here at my house......

2007-12-12 07:31:37 · 27 answers · asked by Anonymous in Christmas

I mean you ever see someone riding one with a saddle going yipee and rounding up strays?

2007-12-12 07:31:22 · 16 answers · asked by Anonymous in Senior Citizens

2007-12-12 07:30:16 · 8 answers · asked by Anonymous in Religion & Spirituality

If you wanna become a muslim, do you have to DO somthing, like being baptized, or pass some test. Or is it enough to say you believe in the koran and allah???

2007-12-12 07:29:21 · 9 answers · asked by Anonymous in Religion & Spirituality

he was Jewish thru the day he died, even sat at Passover dinner days before death. He didn't start a new religon, followers did. He was born a Jew ,died a Jew, and if he was alive today he'd be a Jew.
I am not, jewish just wondering

2007-12-12 07:29:01 · 17 answers · asked by mbz 3 in Religion & Spirituality

Personally I love to when I'm home alone :)

2007-12-12 07:28:30 · 26 answers · asked by ♥ ~Sigy the Arctic Kitty~♥ 7 in Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, and Transgender

this year? Do you give Christmas gifts? Please share with us. ty. ♥

I asked for our backyard to be finished...my husband never wants gifts so I helped him lay sod...sounds odd but he was sooooooo appreciative...when we finished I said to him, "Merry Christmas baby..!" really.

2007-12-12 07:28:26 · 9 answers · asked by Forever 6 in Christmas

The Coleman Federal Correctional Prison in Florida has a dress code for visitors it goes as follows."Visitors must avoid clothing styles that are in any way suggestive.This includes see-through or very tight fitting garments,bathing suits,halter or sleeveless tops,plunging necklines or garments that expose private parts.Skirts,shorts,culottes and dresses must be no higher than five centimetres above the top of the knee"

2007-12-12 07:28:21 · 7 answers · asked by colin 2 in Etiquette

2007-12-12 07:28:16 · 23 answers · asked by Anonymous in Senior Citizens

Forgiveness and absolution are supposedly the building blocks of Christianity, I thought God was supposed to let anybody into heaven. Then suddenly, when the subjects were mis-behaving, some ruler decided to bring in eternal damnation for all those who sin (everybody virtually then). Is the idea of hell not completely against everything Christians stand for?

2007-12-12 07:27:57 · 24 answers · asked by weemundo 2 in Religion & Spirituality