Society & Culture - 16 December 2007

I hear you people talk about it all the time. What is it? And what scriptures support it?

2007-12-16 07:55:51 · 24 answers · asked by catalyst 4 in Religion & Spirituality

What objects have been stolen by the god Hermes (or Mercury)?

What were some famous times Hermes (Mercury) has stolen or helped others steal?

Thank you for your help, ^_^
Alika613

2007-12-16 07:55:46 · 1 answers · asked by alika613 4 in Mythology & Folklore

Do you have an Advent Wreath?
Where is it?When do you light it? What color are the candles? In what order do you light them? Do you use it somehow at Christmas?

2007-12-16 07:54:39 · 7 answers · asked by fr.peter 4 in Religion & Spirituality

I just want some opinions.

2007-12-16 07:54:25 · 9 answers · asked by Anonymous in Other - Society & Culture

or is that just something you do for you birthday or wedding? Well since i'm no longer a kid. Is it bad to make a wishlist to give to my friends, siblings and brother in law? Or is the Christmas gift suppose to be something they choose for me that they think will be nice? I haven't gotten a wishlist from any of them, so i'm wondering what i should do. i'm also having trouble finding a gift for them. i hate shopping for gifts

2007-12-16 07:53:38 · 14 answers · asked by 2nd Commander 1 in Etiquette

In Matthew 5:39, Jesus says:

"Do not resist an evil person. If someone strikes you on the right cheek, turn to him the other also."

Do you agree with Jesus that you shouldn't resist an evil person, and that you shouldn't try to defend yourself when someone hits you?

2007-12-16 07:53:18 · 24 answers · asked by Billybww 4 in Religion & Spirituality

2007-12-16 07:52:48 · 3 answers · asked by Ashley V 2 in Languages

if there is only ONE faith! does that mean there is only one true church? or does it mean that true faith exists in ONLY ONE form?
do all churches have people who have true faith in one form. ?
are all churches the spawn of babylon and therefore none of them are true!?

2007-12-16 07:52:41 · 9 answers · asked by Priestcalling 3 in Religion & Spirituality

How about participation on R/S where it can get pretty brutal?


I believe we all share the fact that we are opinionated, that is a given.

2007-12-16 07:52:13 · 20 answers · asked by Anonymous in Religion & Spirituality

for some reason, some stores say happy holidays. but most ppl like merry christmas, so which stores still say "happy holidays"

2007-12-16 07:51:55 · 23 answers · asked by Anonymous in Christmas

I figure 80 is.

2007-12-16 07:49:05 · 27 answers · asked by jalady 6 in Senior Citizens

2007-12-16 07:47:24 · 13 answers · asked by Josie L 2 in Religion & Spirituality

"All religions are fake except for mine, it's the Absolute Truth".

2007-12-16 07:47:22 · 13 answers · asked by Anonymous in Religion & Spirituality

I heard that if you read the Bible from i.e. England, that you'll find the words in the Bible different from a Bible in i.e Mexico.
Are the words different?
I know that all the Qurans in the world have the SAME word for word of writing, no matter what Quarn you read.
Is this the same for the Bible? are all of the bibles the same word for word?

2007-12-16 07:46:59 · 13 answers · asked by Alexis Samira 5 in Religion & Spirituality

An old lady walks into a plastic surgeon's office and tells him she wants a facelift. He says "Well, we have three models. The first is for $1000 and is guaranteed for one year, the second is $3000 and is guaranteed for 3 years and the last is $5000 and it is guaranteed for 5 years."
The old lady says "Well tell me about them."

The doctor says, "For $1000 you are going to get a half-*** job that you pay very little for."

She responds, "Forget that one, what about the next one."

He explains, "For $3000 we do a much better job and pay close attention to detail, but it is only guaranteed for 3 years."

The lady says, "No, that's no good either, what about the last one."

The doctor replies, "For $5000 you are going to get the best facelift with a feature that is on the cutting edge of plastic surgery. There will be a screw attached to the back of your head and if you notice your face sagging, just come back in and we will tighten the screw."

The lady is delighted and has the surgery. About 6 months later she comes back to the office very upset. "Doctor, I want my money back because I look horrible. Look at these bags under my eyes!"

The doctor leans back in his chair and says, "Lady you aren't getting anything back. Those bags under your eyes are your **** and if you keep messing with that screw, you're going to have a mustache."

2007-12-16 07:46:58 · 13 answers · asked by Anonymous in Senior Citizens

2007-12-16 07:46:53 · 33 answers · asked by Anonymous in Religion & Spirituality

She just mysteriously bacame pregnant with Jesus without the joy of trying.
How cruel is that? Or maybe she just told Joseph that because really she was cheating on him after he had the snip.
What do you think?

2007-12-16 07:45:12 · 24 answers · asked by Lady Monkey ! 4 in Religion & Spirituality

http://www.elfyourself.com/?id=1462164318

2007-12-16 07:45:07 · 17 answers · asked by Gladys 6 in Senior Citizens

Yes Jesus loves me for the Bible tells me so
Jesus loves me this I know
For the Bible tells me so
Little ones to him belong
They are weak but he is strong

Yes Jesus loves me
Oh, yes Jesus loves me
Yes Jesus loves me for the Bible tells me so

Pressing on the up away
Always guide me Lord I pray
Undeserving, and stubbornly never fail to love me still

Yes Jesus loves me
Oh yes Jesus loves me
Oh yes Jesus loves me, for the Bible tells me so
Yes Jesus loves me, love
Oh yes Jesus loves me for the Bible tells me so
For the Bible tells me so

(Feels so good to know) that I'm never alone
See, sometimes I'm lonely but never alone
For the Bible tells, for the Bible tells
For the Bible tells me so

See I know that he loves me
Whether I'm right, whether I'm wrong

I love this Hymn,it helps me get by when times are hard.
Is it the same for you?

2007-12-16 07:43:15 · 23 answers · asked by Busy Bee 3 in Religion & Spirituality

2007-12-16 07:42:28 · 43 answers · asked by dumbuglyweirdo 5 in Religion & Spirituality

How much DNA would have to be changed for that to occur?

2007-12-16 07:41:44 · 12 answers · asked by Anonymous in Religion & Spirituality

Islam and most other religions say things like:

"You can use Islam to make you a better Christian or whatever"

"You can use Buddhism to make you a better Muslim or whatever"

But when I look on TV or talk to people, they talk about how bad Prophet Muhammad (PBUH) was.

There is a verse in the Quran that says: Those who believe in the Quran

And those who follow the Jewish (scriptures)

And the Christians and the Sabians

Any who believe in Allah(God)
And the last day
And work righteousness,
Shall have their reward

With their lord; on them shall be no fear, nor shall they grieve.
Its in the beginning of Section 8
Even when I was beginning to get interested in Islam, they asked me to read and make sure that I really understand it and understand y I would wont to join Islam.

I'm not being prejudice, but I doubt that any Christian will ever say something like this; or maybe there r some who will, its just that most Christians I run into have a prejudice.

Why is this so?

2007-12-16 07:40:28 · 19 answers · asked by Anonymous in Religion & Spirituality

http://www.jesus-is-savior.com/beware_of_christianity_today.htm

It is sad and unfortunate that any "Christian" or Christian organization would endorse such an evil invention as Harry Potter. The Bible clearly condemns any type of involvement with the wicked works of witchcraft. I was saddened to learn from one of my faithful web visitors that Christianity Today magazine was endorsing Harry Potter. I looked into the matter myself and it was confirmed. Below is one such article on their website. If you'll simply perform a site search on Christianity Today's website under "Harry Potter," you'll be sickened as any God-fearing Christian should be. Harry Potter is evil and we should not endorse such wickedness.

2007-12-16 07:39:20 · 20 answers · asked by Anonymous in Religion & Spirituality

Are the stories meant to be read to teach us lessons and about God or are they to be read as actual history?

2007-12-16 07:37:51 · 15 answers · asked by Ron L 4 in Religion & Spirituality

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I'm really not thin-skinned (although this question may imply the opposite).

I'm simply frustrated by watching Believers become defensive when they feel attacked simply because someone disagrees with their beliefs. How is it possible to present a different viewpoint without triggering the hostility?

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2007-12-16 07:37:33 · 24 answers · asked by NHBaritone 7 in Religion & Spirituality

Luke 8:2 says that seven demons came out of Mary Magdalene.

Why did they come out of her? Did Jesus expel them?

2007-12-16 07:37:23 · 3 answers · asked by Billybww 4 in Religion & Spirituality

2007-12-16 07:37:06 · 8 answers · asked by Anonymous in Religion & Spirituality

I don't like it and it feels weird.

2007-12-16 07:36:23 · 21 answers · asked by Jasmine S 1 in Etiquette

2007-12-16 07:36:07 · 28 answers · asked by Koko ; 4 in Religion & Spirituality

I have posted questions conscerning why Christians persecute athiests on here. It is not right or just to do so. Now I would like to know how based on belief in a God (any God) makes me stupid. I have a masters in SCIENCE. I am not stupid. I would also like to know why you judge so harshly and call 14 and 15 yr old kids jerks for posting Do you Love God? How does believing make me a jerk. It is childish and immature and would like to know why? sorry if I sound angry. I am not trying to rant.

2007-12-16 07:35:00 · 12 answers · asked by Anonymous in Religion & Spirituality