Society & Culture - 12 December 2007

There are many reasons and many theories of why Jesus was crucified. But which one explanation do you favor the most?

My reading of the gospels leads me to believe that Jesus theology of challenging religious authority (O ye hypocrites, sabbath was made for man, refutation fo purity laws, going against Moses's teaching on divorce, thinking for one's self, etc...) was too radical and too threatening to the Jewish power structure lead by the orthodox (yet hypocritical) Pharisees. They then sold him out to the Romans and pushed fabricating Jesus "the new King" as a threat to Roman sovereignty.

Of course no one can be proven right, but I'm just curious.

2007-12-12 06:47:30 · 20 answers · asked by Anonymous in Religion & Spirituality

My favorite one is the Folger's coffee commercial where the older kid comes home and starts the coffee and people start waking up and come down the stairs and give him a hug and say Merry Christmas -- I have seen that commercial 100's of times and get teary eyed every time I see it.

Now you tell me about your favorite. Thanks and Merry Christmas

2007-12-12 06:46:41 · 22 answers · asked by Diane B 6 in Christmas

will you be forgiven if you truly ask for forgiveness with your heart and soul..... and How many have you broken! think real hard about this question before answering it, and before you judge.......

2007-12-12 06:45:42 · 50 answers · asked by Anonymous in Religion & Spirituality

2007-12-12 06:43:55 · 4 answers · asked by Erik 1 in Languages

I have never been to either, I am wondering what is better in terms of how the island looks, things to do and see in the island, the overall personalities and disposition of the people (without being stereotypical or racist...but if u went to one and met only rude people or vey nice people, that is your experience, I WOULD LOVE TO KNOW ABOUT IT!)

Are they luxurious or 3rd world like....

any info you have comparing the two would be great.
thanks!

2007-12-12 06:43:53 · 6 answers · asked by Anonymous in Etiquette

Propaganda debunker supreme.

2007-12-12 06:43:49 · 16 answers · asked by FRANsuFU 3 in Religion & Spirituality

"Everything you need you already have. You are complete right now, you are a whole, total person, not an apprentice person on the way to someplace else." -- Wayne Dyer



"Wherever you are is always the right place. There is never a need to fix anything, to hitch up the bootstraps of the soul and start at some higher place. Start right where you are."-- Julia Cameron


What are your thoughts (spiritually speaking) when you read them?

2007-12-12 06:43:04 · 13 answers · asked by Kallan 7 in Religion & Spirituality

I was just wondering if it is a sin to date someone outside of your race...because I have heard that it is but I just dont understand why it would be..if it is can u please tell me where in the bible it says that...Thanks!

2007-12-12 06:42:54 · 13 answers · asked by Anonymous in Other - Cultures & Groups

2007-12-12 06:40:56 · 20 answers · asked by Anonymous in Other - Cultures & Groups

someone carrying a baby for someone else?surrogacy.is it against Gods laws?i really would like veiwpoints from jw's BUT WELCOME ALL ANSWERS.

2007-12-12 06:40:34 · 12 answers · asked by Anonymous in Religion & Spirituality

Is it the fact that original sin causes the unborn fetus to burn in Hell for eternity?

Or do unborn fetuses go to Heaven? In this case, wouldn't you be doing them a favor by aborting? If most people aren't going to Heaven, isn't it better for those that would be in torment for eternity to never have the chance to burn for eternity? Sure, they'll never get a chance to grow and become "saved," but isn't it better to avoid being eternally "condemned" in the first place?

2007-12-12 06:39:07 · 29 answers · asked by Anonymous in Religion & Spirituality

I cringe at the ones that get tattoos of skulls, dragons, devils and demons. WTF is up with that? What's even worse are the people that get tattoos that will guarantee they'll never get a good job in their life. Then there are the tattoos in odd places that will have people questioning them for years. I really think it is an indicator of stupidity when you see anyone with a tattoo.

2007-12-12 06:37:56 · 12 answers · asked by Anonymous in Other - Society & Culture

...someone whose only experience is the third-hand accounts and hearsay of a bunch of Bronze Age goatherders, or the testimony of present-day atheists who suffered a near-death experience and came back to tell us exactly what they experienced (or didn't)?

In the absence of empirical evidence, who gets to be right?

2007-12-12 06:36:51 · 19 answers · asked by The Reverend Soleil 5 in Religion & Spirituality

Was the presentation a surprise like the one in the Lexus commercials ?:))

2007-12-12 06:36:44 · 4 answers · asked by Anonymous in Christmas

The perfect man is gentle
Never cruel or mean
He has a beautiful smile
And keeps his face so clean.
The perfect man likes children
And will raise them by your side
He will be a good father
As well as a good husband to his bride
The perfect man loves cooking
Cleaning and vacuuming too
He'll do anything in his power
To convey his feelings of love on to you.
The perfect man is sweet
Writing poetry from your name
He's a best friend to your mother
And kisses away your pain.
He never has made you cry
Or hurt you in any way
To hell with this endless poem
The perfect man is gay.

2007-12-12 06:36:31 · 36 answers · asked by Anonymous in Senior Citizens

Do you believe God would forgive a woman who had an abortion when she was 15?
With all the interesting discussion on abortion - I thought I'd ask.

2007-12-12 06:35:35 · 27 answers · asked by Sister blue eyes 6 in Religion & Spirituality

Would that be good or bad? If it was possible, would you prefer that?

2007-12-12 06:35:13 · 25 answers · asked by Shawny™ 4 in Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, and Transgender

"They recognized Him in the breaking of the bread" Luke 24:35

2007-12-12 06:35:03 · 17 answers · asked by Debra M. Wishing Peace To All 7 in Religion & Spirituality

That God is supreme?
That He is involved with everything, and that without Him, we wouldn't be here?

2007-12-12 06:34:46 · 23 answers · asked by avani 2 in Religion & Spirituality

2007-12-12 06:34:20 · 11 answers · asked by redfairy989 1 in Christmas

As we know that Israel is the prophetic clock! to show that the coming of Christ is near.

2007-12-12 06:33:45 · 12 answers · asked by Anonymous in Religion & Spirituality

2007-12-12 06:32:42 · 25 answers · asked by Anonymous in Religion & Spirituality

I have realized as days are going by time is flying ahead! i cant find a reason 4 this. Does any1 feel the same way? Is is because the world is comming to a end...................

2007-12-12 06:31:23 · 26 answers · asked by Sparkle 2 in Religion & Spirituality

If this has never happened to you than I think you should mind your own business.

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

2007-12-12 06:30:00 · 30 answers · asked by Marvelissa VT 6 in Religion & Spirituality

I'm sick of the holidays...It's so commercialized and it's getting to where it's more about the gifts people get,want or recieve then the celebration of the birth of Christ. Whos with me in makeing "Festivus" just like xmas,kwanza, etc? A new Holiday "Festivus for the rest of us!"

2007-12-12 06:29:01 · 6 answers · asked by Vince 2 in Other - Holidays

I just want to say I have had Mormon friends and Mormon schoolmates, but I have this question:

Is the Mormon religion somewhat prejudiced?

I have been told by other Mormons they WOULD NOT date outside their own race unless its Asian. I have also been told someone that was not White will never be accepted. And lastly I was told that Blacks are cursed.

I know it will sound like rubbish to many and it sounds like rubbish to me, but is there any truth at all in this?

Please dont blast me with being racist because for the millionth time I am not-but this is a question I have never got an answer to.

2007-12-12 06:26:36 · 8 answers · asked by CaliGirl 5 in Other - Cultures & Groups

2007-12-12 06:26:33 · 11 answers · asked by MightyMoonpie 3 in Languages

if the bible was done away with how would people continue practicing religion?

2007-12-12 06:25:32 · 19 answers · asked by Anonymous in Religion & Spirituality

I am currently studying Religions of the World. I need to visit the place of worship for a religion other than my own. I would like to do my project on Wicca but need to find a site. Can anyone help?

2007-12-12 06:25:18 · 2 answers · asked by Anonymous in Religion & Spirituality