Society & Culture - 17 December 2007

On average, including for what you might not have bought yet. Also, do you set a budget, or just buy what makes sense?

2007-12-17 02:48:51 · 10 answers · asked by mistaken4sane 4 in Christmas

Without bringing faith of any kind into this, what does the word "truth" mean to you?

2007-12-17 02:48:39 · 28 answers · asked by Skyggen 1 in Religion & Spirituality

2007-12-17 02:48:14 · 9 answers · asked by Anonymous in Religion & Spirituality

I am curious, if there was a GOD, in your mind what would HIS or HER 2 most important commandments be?

2007-12-17 02:48:12 · 6 answers · asked by wordman 3 in Religion & Spirituality

2007-12-17 02:47:45 · 4 answers · asked by ravi k 1 in Passover

Oh I feel a testimony coming on today. Hello world. I am
feeling a little bit under the weather this fine winter morn.....
But in rather good spirits though. It is the holiday season,
and we should all be thankful, to see this wonderful time
of year once again. Amen. Now.... From whence I was
a small child I saw many miracles. One being when I was
sick with worms, and asthma. I noticed that the more
people prayed for me, I became well. And I did.
I can still see them standing over me, at the alter.
My pastor, and friends, and family. And I got healed,
from the hands of the enemy. So, to believers or non
believers. Do you have a story of a miracle ? Or what
you deem to be a miraculous event ? Best answer wins. ~~~

2007-12-17 02:47:23 · 26 answers · asked by Anonymous in Religion & Spirituality

"You cannot change the world, you can only believe it's not there, because it is not there." - Exousia Skotos

Those who might as well just call me a piece of crap, judge not for with what judgment you judge, you shall be judged.

Write your age after your answer, remember tell me why or why not I'm going to hell?

2007-12-17 02:43:58 · 19 answers · asked by Exousia Skotos 3 in Religion & Spirituality

2007-12-17 02:43:42 · 26 answers · asked by Maurice H 6 in Religion & Spirituality

for saying that Romans 8:24 should be rendered "saved in hope," instead of the KJV's "saved by hope"? [Metropolitan Tabernacle Pulpit, Vol 27, 1881, page 485 — see more Spurgeon KJV comments in What is "KJV-Onlyism?", his & many others' views in the article, "Quotes on Bible Translations."]

2007-12-17 02:39:03 · 1 answers · asked by Marty 2 in Religion & Spirituality

My boyfriend and I are both christians.We are not sexually active with each other.Last week he cheated on me ansd had sex with another girl.He confessed to me and asked for another chance.I am having a hard time when I see him stand before the congregation to preach.I know he ha repented but I am still hurting and I can't stand seeing him with the mike.Should I give hima another chance and how can I get over what he did.

2007-12-17 02:38:44 · 20 answers · asked by Anonymous in Religion & Spirituality

What do you think of the idea that the bible was merely an attempt to construct a completely defensible lie/story. During the time of its authoring, scholars were always trying to do things like square the circle, construct unbreakable codes, and anything else that seemed to challenge the mind.

It could have them spawned something entirely different....the religions that we know today?

2007-12-17 02:37:52 · 14 answers · asked by Anonymous in Religion & Spirituality

Do you consider history, archaeology, art, patrology, liturgical tradition, etymology, paleography, or early Christian writings?

For example, would the writings of the Fathers of the Church help us understand the Gospel as preached to early Christians?
http://www.catholic.com/library/fathers_know_best.asp

2007-12-17 02:37:38 · 18 answers · asked by Bruce 7 in Religion & Spirituality

With my 7 monthy old daughter, I've been so preoccupied with her and not thinking about Christmas presents. Now there are 8 days left. And i have my mom, my sisters, my "stepdad" my husband, and some more stuff for my daughter. Any ideas on cheap gifts.. any craft ideas?? Plz help!!!

2007-12-17 02:37:01 · 10 answers · asked by lilmomma86 3 in Christmas

I've always looked like her, which is fine, my mother has always been very pretty. But,,,,,the mannerisms, I sit like her, I hold my hands the same way, I'll catch sight of myself with her exact exprewssion on my face. Little habits she has that I catch myself having. What's strange is that I was never around her much after I turned about 12 or so. Didn't see her at all during the 30s & 40s.

2007-12-17 02:35:45 · 39 answers · asked by stormy 4 in Senior Citizens

2007-12-17 02:33:38 · 17 answers · asked by donna p. 3 in Religion & Spirituality

I've looked at the most common answers:
1) Common sense. But what is that and where does it come from? Is the source worthy of being obeyed?
2) Education. I must have been absent that day. Is that under mathematics or literature?
3) Instilled by parents. Where did the parents get it and how did they instill it? If they're the paragons, do you still place yourself under their authority?
4) From evolution. Christians hear complaints about moral teachings from thousands of years ago; Evolution is a mindless process from millions of years ago; why is it worthy of obedience?
5) It's a social thing. Okay, but how is that different from social customs and tradition? Should we not put society norms to the test of reason?
6) Conscience. See common sense.

2007-12-17 02:33:27 · 19 answers · asked by Matthew T 7 in Religion & Spirituality

'In the last days, God says,
I will pour out my Spirit on all people.
Your sons and daughters will prophesy,
your young men will see visions,
your old men will dream dreams.


What does this mean? Any way

2007-12-17 02:32:58 · 9 answers · asked by Anonymous in Religion & Spirituality

I have. The nursing home where I have worked for 5 years has decided that they are not paying us until 9:00am Christmas Eve and that we must attend a mandatory meeting that morning. I work the night before and that night from 10:00pm-6:00am. They however get their checks direct deposit and we cannot. It is the first time they have paid us on Christmas Eve and it is well known that our checks are in well before. Who has been the grinch for you this year?

2007-12-17 02:32:41 · 12 answers · asked by Debra M. Wishing Peace To All 7 in Religion & Spirituality

maybe this is a question like Which came first, the chicken or the egg. I heard christians say both. So which is right?

2007-12-17 02:30:42 · 14 answers · asked by Anonymous in Religion & Spirituality

While there is no evidence for elves or aliens, it seems most of us are "atheistic" toward elves and "agnostic" toward aliens.

What is the difference?

Does the deistic definition of God fall in the elf or alien category?

2007-12-17 02:30:10 · 25 answers · asked by Eleventy 6 in Religion & Spirituality

if the universe is too complex not to have been designed, then God is also too complex not to have been designed.

2007-12-17 02:29:44 · 9 answers · asked by Anonymous in Religion & Spirituality

If so did you find it to be a load of bull like me? I mean come on.... baby spirits (preconcieved) flying around God? Sounds more like a fairy tale than actual truth!

2007-12-17 02:27:08 · 10 answers · asked by Y!A P0int5 Wh0r3 5 in Religion & Spirituality

Please no dis-respectful answers...I won't be amused! Thanks! D'n'D

2007-12-17 02:27:00 · 8 answers · asked by DESPERATELY SEEKING SANITY!!! 4 in Etiquette

2007-12-17 02:25:25 · 12 answers · asked by ladedah 1 in Religion & Spirituality

Those who go gung-ho for the evolutionary origin of man usually deny the existence of God as the Absolute Truth. But when they expunge higher realization from their consciousness, how in the world do they manage to see man as beholden only to some natural origin and order?

Are they not trying to substitute one "absolute" (which they claim does not exist) for another ?

Just look at the absurd contradiction and monumental ego behind that statement:

"There is no Absolute Truth."

What say you all ?

2007-12-17 02:24:09 · 15 answers · asked by Anonymous in Religion & Spirituality

Why do the Mennenites (and Amish) wear a head covering? I heard it is to show respect and submision to their husbands and to cover up their crown of glory (their hair).

Can anyone wear one?

If possible, pease include Scripture references.

2007-12-17 02:21:26 · 9 answers · asked by Captain Obvious 4 in Religion & Spirituality

...YOU are PROUD of...

2007-12-17 02:20:22 · 14 answers · asked by Anonymous in Senior Citizens

belief?

There is only one God, and Jesus was a highly inspired man whose beliefs are worthy of respect and admiration.

God is found in three forms: father, son, and holy spirit.

Jesus was a fraud who deserves no respect.

There is no God whatsoever.

2007-12-17 02:20:10 · 9 answers · asked by Meg23546 1 in Religion & Spirituality

2007-12-17 02:19:19 · 10 answers · asked by Anonymous in Religion & Spirituality

Believing the KJV is NOT a cult but believers in Christ who believe that the King James Version of the bible is superior in accuracy to copyrighted paraphrases currently being marketed. Most have been raised to memorize the beautiful Elizabethan language and do not want to waste time relearning the now familiar bible verses. Others have studied long and hard about how different versions were translated and want to have an accurate translation of the Word of God.
We do not worship the bible. The bible is not kissed, bowed to or prayed to. The scriptures are the words of the God we love.
We reject all other bibles because there can only be ONE word of God. While many churches have forsaken reading the bible out loud because of the different wording of different versions, KJVO churches often read the bible together. This is only possible if you share the same book. Why do some criticise the KJV and no ohter version? This just cements in my mind that the KJV is the right bible for me

2007-12-17 02:18:56 · 25 answers · asked by twincrier 4 in Religion & Spirituality