Society & Culture - 16 December 2007

Ive heard that Jesus was actually born in August at some point, and that Christianity moved it forward to coincide with the pagan celebration that we now know as christmas.
True or not???
And if it was true, why did they bring it forward?? Why not leave it in August?

2007-12-16 10:39:57 · 20 answers · asked by Lifeless Energy 5 in Religion & Spirituality

2007-12-16 10:39:35 · 1 answers · asked by Joy 2 in Other - Society & Culture

I'm going south west, I hope.

2007-12-16 10:38:21 · 20 answers · asked by Star doodle 2 in Senior Citizens

2007-12-16 10:37:26 · 24 answers · asked by Anonymous in Religion & Spirituality

Is it in human nature to say that anything that we can't explain has to have a supernatural origin.When people didn't understand thunder and lighting they gave it a supernatural explanation saying that it was the gods,when we didn't understand floods we said it was god,the sun use to be god,the moon use to be god,the stars were gods,everything that we couldn't figure out was labeled as the work of the gods.We keep saying it until we finally find out what causes these things.


Is this just human nature to explain the currently unexplainable as god,gods,or the work of god instead of saying that we don't know and trying to find out what it is?

2007-12-16 10:36:59 · 12 answers · asked by upside 4 in Religion & Spirituality

2007-12-16 10:36:20 · 8 answers · asked by Anonymous in Religion & Spirituality

Visit local diner a few times a week and have gotten to know this person pretty well and wanted to get her something nice and maybe spark her interest. Not too extravagent, I don't want to scare her off.

2007-12-16 10:35:55 · 3 answers · asked by driver1 1 in Christmas

Men, we all have our personal tastes and preferences: so what country do you think produces the most beautiful women in the world?
I know this question has been on before, but I want the men`s answers.
And no, I am NOT being racist. It`s a sensible question.

2007-12-16 10:35:41 · 11 answers · asked by B0uncingMoonman@aol.com 7 in Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, and Transgender

2007-12-16 10:35:40 · 13 answers · asked by Issa 3 in Religion & Spirituality

2007-12-16 10:35:30 · 2 answers · asked by Anonymous in Other - Society & Culture

If awesomeness is the critierion that necessitates a creator, then the creator must surely require a creator himself, in order to be awesome enough to create some awesomeness... yes? :-)

2007-12-16 10:34:15 · 20 answers · asked by Anonymous in Religion & Spirituality

Today's myths were yesterday's religion. Seems to me the only difference between myth and religion is timeframe.

2007-12-16 10:31:49 · 24 answers · asked by Anonymous in Religion & Spirituality

In other words, to whom would you award the gold medal for perseverance?

2007-12-16 10:31:18 · 19 answers · asked by Anonymous in Religion & Spirituality

The book of Jude makes reference to the "Assumption of Moses" and direct quotes from the "Book on Enoch". How can the bible be the "pure word of god" if it requires apocryphal pseudepigraphical books be considered to make it complete.

There are many other examples, but the one in Jude is most glaring.

2007-12-16 10:30:59 · 23 answers · asked by Anonymous in Religion & Spirituality

Just curious about what you believe and practice. Figured I would go to the source rather than rely on rumors.

ONLY SCIENTOLOGISTS RESPOND PLEASE. Iam not interested in commentary by people who support or oppose them . I simply want to know how they see themselves and why.

2007-12-16 10:28:10 · 3 answers · asked by Anonymous in Religion & Spirituality

For my religion class, our course is on social justice. As our isu (independent study unit) we are required to do a class presentation on an issue of our choice. I chose Islamophobia. In the presentation (60min total) we have to include an activity that relates to our topic.

Does anyone have any (creative?) ideas as to what I could do. It is a class of 30. There have been quite a few debates in other presentations., but I want to do something different. One idea I had was to divide the class into groups and have them come up with stereotypes of "Christianophobia" (since we are in a catholic high school). The goal would be to prove just how ridiculous it is to stereotype religions and people based on one incident, or something along those lines. For example, a group could say that we execute criminals by putting them to die on a cross. But I don't really like that idea too much because I'm not sure the class would get too involved.

Thanks in advance! :)

2007-12-16 10:27:12 · 5 answers · asked by Anonymous in Religion & Spirituality

I have seen many elders who expect their youngster to greet them first. even if the elder is of 60 and the other person is 45 the elder expects a Salam from the younger one first.
I know someone, this boy is very good in saying salam to whoever he sees. but once he forgot to say Salam to his uncle because he was surrounded by people, That uncle didn't talk to him for weeks, WHY? because this young man didn't say salam to him.

We should teach our children to say Salam first and as swiftly as they can,so that they can understand Islam and the importance of Assalam-u-alaikum in Islam. but why some, infact many people takes this on their egos when the other person forgets to say Salam. They literally wait for the younger one to say salam first.
Please make me understand this concept.
I believe anyone can say Salam first, there is sawab anyhow.~!

2007-12-16 10:25:43 · 18 answers · asked by Anonymous in Ramadan

2007-12-16 10:24:53 · 18 answers · asked by Anonymous in Religion & Spirituality

I believe that all faiths should be content as long as there is faith. The Scientist still prays when a loved one is sick or dieing right. And the Preist sill still take his son to the docter if he's sick right.
there's always something to believe.
who thinks differently.

2007-12-16 10:23:04 · 4 answers · asked by Peruvian boy 2 in Religion & Spirituality

2007-12-16 10:22:40 · 11 answers · asked by Lea S 1 in Religion & Spirituality

I answered and was reported.
I have not heard, or seen any thing bad about Sikhism. For once I agree with Buddha's brother. You are ignorant, your perceived persecution is a delusion. Hindu Panjabi families contributed their first born to Sikhism. It was a reformation of Hinduism, needed at that time. I am a Hindu, but I often go to Gurudwara, I participate in the readings, kirtans, and Langar. Forget Sheromony Akhali Dal, and that Gunda Bhinderwal, show me one sentence, against a Hindu God or philosophy in guru granth sahib (i have read it from beginning to end). Before dishing Hindu for 1984, ask why so much arms were assembled in Gurudwara. Every government acts against illegal activity in ant house of prayers. America in Waco, Texas, Pakistan, red mosque. Once you start doing illegal things in a house of prayer, the sanctity of the house vanishes, with that you loose privilege. The attack was justified on national grounds.

2007-12-16 10:21:30 · 6 answers · asked by Anonymous in Religion & Spirituality

What is Israel like?

I have heard the most conflicting opinions from people who have been there. One person said it was a very tense place, another said it was very uncomfortable and the people were mean. Another person said it was very spiritual and the people were very nice.

Since much of what was written in the Bible has occurred there I was wondering what it is really like. Does it feel different from other countries and if so how?

2007-12-16 10:18:55 · 7 answers · asked by Anonymous in Religion & Spirituality

2007-12-16 10:18:51 · 7 answers · asked by Anonymous in Other - Society & Culture

My husband, not happy with my mood swings, bought me a mood ring the other day so he would be able to monitor my moods.


When I'm in a good mood it turns green.

When I'm in a bad mood it leaves a big red mark on his forehead.

Maybe next time he'll buy me a diamond!!!!!

2007-12-16 10:18:45 · 18 answers · asked by Anonymous in Senior Citizens

2007-12-16 10:17:13 · 9 answers · asked by Issa 3 in Religion & Spirituality

hi. im 15 and have been raised as a christian. over the years i have realized MY beliefs. it seems to me that the bible is not deffinate proof of anything. my opinion (im not bashing anyone) is that the bible was written by man (inspired by god). i have gone through religious classes and the hole nine yards and i just dont believe the stuff the bible sais. my personal views is that there is some form of higher athority but i just dont believe what the bible sais. i have tried to get "closer to god", but have failed. what would i be considered based on my beliefs?

2007-12-16 10:16:34 · 20 answers · asked by Anonymous in Religion & Spirituality

2007-12-16 10:16:20 · 1 answers · asked by Anonymous in Other - Society & Culture

2007-12-16 10:14:39 · 47 answers · asked by Anonymous in Religion & Spirituality

One of my closest Internet friends is a born-again Christian. I am an atheist. Why can she and I discuss things politely and appreciate one another while so many here do nothing but sling mud? Why can't we take advantage of this marvelous communication opportunity to understand one another? Even if we don't agree, we can respect one another and appreciate having friends who aren't all the same.

As the Muppets said, why can't we be friends?

2007-12-16 10:13:53 · 20 answers · asked by auntb93 7 in Religion & Spirituality

2007-12-16 10:12:51 · 29 answers · asked by Anonymous in Religion & Spirituality