Society & Culture - 16 December 2007

For Christians, do you consider superstition sinful? I'm looking at passages like Deuteronomy 18:10 and 1 Timothy 4:7 for this one. I would imagine that superstition, per se, implies power attributed to other than God and is therefore a violation of the First Commandment. What do you think?

2007-12-16 14:52:57 · 18 answers · asked by Nervous and waiting. 1 in Religion & Spirituality

Since Catholics identify themselves as Christians, shouldn't they support candidates and politicians whose political policies are in-line and conducive to Christian ideals and beleifs?

YET - a great many Catholics - primarily vote for Democrat politicians and candidates - who often endorse policies that are anti-Christian (i.e. - Abortion, pro-homosexual policies, liberal policies that are more permissive to 'alternative lifetyles' by deregulating the media).

Help me to understand why so many Catholics vote for people that don't endore Christian values.

2007-12-16 14:52:30 · 16 answers · asked by Anonymous in Religion & Spirituality

to email your congressman and remind him/her that the inflation rate was 4.5% this year but we only received a 2.3% increase!!!

for you retired military you should send two emails!!!

2007-12-16 14:52:16 · 15 answers · asked by Anonymous in Senior Citizens

They do me.......

Now they want this fruitloop Mike Huckabee as the leader of this country???

Shew....

Those people are really going to force their Armagedon aren't they?

2007-12-16 14:51:58 · 29 answers · asked by Anonymous in Religion & Spirituality

It's been quiet around here lately, have you all been hiding out in the beer volcano?

2007-12-16 14:51:16 · 9 answers · asked by bete noire Carpe Noctum 5 in Religion & Spirituality

2007-12-16 14:49:34 · 18 answers · asked by Phule 1 in Religion & Spirituality

http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/europe/7131088.stm

"While some might consider indulgences an outdated concept, great spiritual importance have been assigned to them by Benedict XVI and his predecessor, Pope John Paul II."

It has been going on since 1999 for sure, but it never truly went away. The Catholic Clergy have just kept very quite about it, because they are embarrased...until now.

2007-12-16 14:49:31 · 15 answers · asked by realchurchhistorian 4 in Religion & Spirituality

But I am not sure If he was "god"? I have read that Jesus was no actually proclaimed to be the son of God untill Constantine I Declared it some time during his rule from 272 to 337 AD. Which would be 300 years latter. I have also heard that most of the Gosples were dated in the 2nd century. I know that a lot has to be taken on faith but would I be considerd Jewish If I just though Jesus was a prophet? Please help!

2007-12-16 14:48:58 · 15 answers · asked by shadylady 2 in Religion & Spirituality

It says so in the Old Testament, we're gonna need more rocks!!!!

2007-12-16 14:48:26 · 22 answers · asked by mismembered 3 in Religion & Spirituality

What do Christians hurt by believing in God, that makes atheists so angry?

2007-12-16 14:48:08 · 14 answers · asked by RJ_inthehouse 4 in Religion & Spirituality

ok so im confused because i dont know if there is a god. I dont think there is sufficient proof tht there is one. But i am not athiest because its not like im saying THERE IS NO GOD. there could be a god but until i have visual proof then i just dont know. I do believe that i should behave and act sane and not do bad things. i think that if there is a god then he shouldntt want everyone to like praise him like crazy, just not do bad things. so what religion am i or am i not any religion. Do any of you believe in what i believe in?

2007-12-16 14:45:21 · 26 answers · asked by WALLEY 1 in Religion & Spirituality

2007-12-16 14:44:31 · 11 answers · asked by Anonymous in Religion & Spirituality

2007-12-16 14:43:16 · 7 answers · asked by million$gon 7 in Other - Society & Culture

So, was that woman scored a real b*tch or is hell not that bad after you've bought it some flowers and chocolate?

2007-12-16 14:42:27 · 10 answers · asked by bete noire Carpe Noctum 5 in Religion & Spirituality

we do the cold buffet as it is so hot here during summer, we have chicken , turkey, pork, ham, mudcrab, prawns, and various salads, pavlova, fruit salad and birthday cake as it is my husbands birthday as well.

2007-12-16 14:41:49 · 16 answers · asked by ⓑⓐⓨⓢⓐ ™ 6 in Senior Citizens

we do the cold buffet as it is so hot here during summer, we have chicken , turkey, pork, ham, mudcrab, prawns, and various salads, pavlova, fruit salad and birthday cake as it is my husbands birthday as well.

2007-12-16 14:41:08 · 12 answers · asked by ⓑⓐⓨⓢⓐ ™ 6 in Senior Citizens

guys are girls are welcome to answer but i need guys opinions because i'm a guy and i like tattoos and i'm thinking about getting some :).Thank you.

2007-12-16 14:41:04 · 16 answers · asked by Anonymous in Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, and Transgender

2007-12-16 14:40:27 · 10 answers · asked by Inou 3 in Religion & Spirituality

2007-12-16 14:39:58 · 4 answers · asked by Anonymous in Religion & Spirituality

2007-12-16 14:38:06 · 25 answers · asked by shyorwhat 1 in Religion & Spirituality

2007-12-16 14:37:39 · 34 answers · asked by Anonymous in Religion & Spirituality

I am Christian, but i recently read something written by Ben Stein commenting on the fact that being Jewish and from a long line of Jewish people he really doesnt mind when people say merry christmas to him or seeing christmas trees or santa's etc. because its about the spirit and the giving of the holiday season. What do you think? do you think we all share in the spirit of giving and good will during the holidays or should it be a battle of being Politically Correct.

2007-12-16 14:35:18 · 18 answers · asked by ELgrande 3 in Religion & Spirituality

, do the cards have snowmen on them?
or even snow flakes and such?

2007-12-16 14:34:31 · 3 answers · asked by Liz 3 in Christmas

It is hard to believe that Catholic Church has any credibility left.

2007-12-16 14:32:45 · 14 answers · asked by realchurchhistorian 4 in Religion & Spirituality

I was just wondering about a doctrinal issue.

2007-12-16 14:32:08 · 4 answers · asked by ? 3 in Religion & Spirituality

1) What is your religous belief?
2) What is you political stance?
3) Do you support the death penalty?
4) Do you support abortion?
5) Do you support immagration?

2007-12-16 14:31:17 · 17 answers · asked by Anonymous in Religion & Spirituality

I am just curious. I am in the Navy and there are MANY filipinos (especially in supply) Anyway, they are so close knit and like family almost automatically. What makes them stick together so much?

2007-12-16 14:30:38 · 14 answers · asked by meekee02 3 in Other - Cultures & Groups

I did and I'm going to make my late night meal and sit with those who are still awake in the household . I hope you all have a good night & sweetest of dreams.

2007-12-16 14:30:07 · 21 answers · asked by Anonymous in Senior Citizens

Or... in other words... did four year old Jesus already know he was different from the rest?

2007-12-16 14:27:09 · 28 answers · asked by kamelåså 7 in Religion & Spirituality

i would first like to say my heart grieves for anyone who has not accepted Christ as thier savior, and i don't love you nearly as much as God loves you , so i can only imagine how he must feel...but to the ?, one day after your life here on earth is over and your at the Great White Throne Judgement before God, how will you feel knowing that just moments after you confess Jesus is Lord while on your knees with everyone else through history who denied God , that he will say to you" depart from me worker of iniquity i never knew you". it's sad because not only will you be separted from his presence, but you will still have to confess his Holyness even though you never believed it. how would this make you feel.

2007-12-16 14:26:39 · 27 answers · asked by douglass h 1 in Religion & Spirituality