Society & Culture - 19 December 2007

Thak you for your answers! :)

Have a wonderful night/day! :)

2007-12-19 14:52:03 · 22 answers · asked by Moon :) 7 in Religion & Spirituality

2007-12-19 14:51:50 · 30 answers · asked by Anonymous in Religion & Spirituality

I just got done reading a fascinating email. Its called, "If you can read this, I can prove God exists." The points that the guy brings up seem valid. Essentially the email says that even if matter and galaxies were formed from unintelligent design, it is impossible for languages (such as DNA) to emerge unless there is some kind of "mind" that designs it. This does make sense in my opinion, seeing as how complex of a language DNA is.

2007-12-19 14:51:44 · 36 answers · asked by Anonymous in Religion & Spirituality

I often hear fundamentalists say Jesus is the only way into Heaven and that by Jesus only they can be saved, etc...

But how do you know it's Jesus?
You've never met him. You read an account of him in a Book. But even if that book is the perfect word of God, it can't have captured his whole person (a biography is not a full person), nor can it ever be grasped in its entirety. When you do your prayers to Jesus, how do you know the Jesus you have in mind is really Jesus? If Jesus is more than just a word, surely you would need an understanding of who that person is. How do you know?

2007-12-19 14:51:09 · 14 answers · asked by Anonymous in Religion & Spirituality

(Thanks to Ecterbob and Rammie)

2007-12-19 14:51:00 · 13 answers · asked by Anonymous in Religion & Spirituality

I dont know if God is real or not. Please give me your opinions on if he is or not. Thank you. Bye!

2007-12-19 14:50:15 · 15 answers · asked by Metallica Panic of Fall Out Korn 1 in Religion & Spirituality

noticed it too? there are a lot of negative vibes out there! it wasn't like this this afternoon! religion and spirituality is on fire!

have you noticed this too?

2007-12-19 14:49:31 · 15 answers · asked by Anonymous in Religion & Spirituality

Should a modern cult of the Goddess Athena appear, would it be popular?

Athena was the Goddess of Wisdom, protector of Mankind and Civilisation. She was female, but also a warrior. She defended the weak, rewared righteousness and heroic endeavour. But she would forgive her enemies and those who commited wrongings. She was meant to be a guide and a protector to humanity, which she believed was meant to elevate itself to the level of gods.

She valued knowledge, compassion, courage and strength.

I think she could become very popular again to occidental people, given a good Cult leader. She offers a bit of fantasy (like all greek myths), but good, simple-based values.

In fact, she is present in some recent pagan traditions. She can be seen on some South American coins, on the Seal of California and the symbol of the US Women's Army Corp and many other places and items.

2007-12-19 14:48:17 · 18 answers · asked by Anonymous in Religion & Spirituality

2007-12-19 14:47:45 · 11 answers · asked by Anonymous in Christmas

Please read before commenting.
this is one writing about the dead sea scrolls.
no comparisons please just how it effected you.
http://www.thenazareneway.com/from_enoch_to_the_dead_sea_scrolls.htm

2007-12-19 14:47:02 · 4 answers · asked by BJ Freeman sic itur ad astra 6 in Religion & Spirituality

christians said nothing comes from nothing, so who made God?

2007-12-19 14:45:40 · 27 answers · asked by Anonymous in Religion & Spirituality

Did you find a novel use for it?

2007-12-19 14:45:00 · 10 answers · asked by ŔĂćħėĹ 2 in Christmas

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Something a little more festive and creative than "Happy Solstice."

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2007-12-19 14:44:36 · 19 answers · asked by NHBaritone 7 in Religion & Spirituality

there are a quite a lot in O.T. and a few in the N.T.
so put the coffee on or drink a monster(not good 4 u ) and start reading. I'll check back tom. have fun

2007-12-19 14:43:52 · 17 answers · asked by JESUSFREAK 3 in Religion & Spirituality

I recently answered a question and came up with a question of my own.
If you died today, or anytime soon while you hold your currret beliefs, without a boring sermon, would you be burning tomorrow, flying around as an angel, living on a paradise earth, ruling your own universe? Or what religion would you rather have been? A muslim perhaps, and why?
I would feel sorry for some of you people who believe in a burning hell and think you are going to burn in it because of some unforgiveable sin you committed. Your religion has done you no justice if that's the case. I don't personally know of a religion that doesn't realise the extent of God's forgiveness and of course the ultimate sacrifice he made, that of his Son, in order for us to be given forgiveness. Not by anything you physically can do will earn you forgiveness, only by understanding and accepting Jesus sacrifice. Sorry for getting off track, but if anyone wants to discuss that further, email me.

2007-12-19 14:43:44 · 9 answers · asked by Anonymous in Religion & Spirituality

Whose personal notes were recently published that revealed that she doubted the existence of Jesus even to the end? She is a famous humanitarian.

What early 1st Century, Christian sect doubted the physical existence of Jesus?

Of the 66 books in the KJV Bible, how many books were originally there to select from? and Why did they choose the books they did?

Name three huge, visible miracles that occurred at the moment of Jesus' death.

How many historians were alive in the Palestine area during the time Jesus was supposed to be alive?

What Christian POP band (late 80's early 90's) Had to change their name from "Pray for Rain" to another name: What was the name changed to?

Which Pope said the following:
"What profit has this myth of Christ not brought us?

What early church historian (father) confessed to "adding" (forging) Jesus to history records to make Jesus seem real?

Which were there more of, martyred Christians or Witches burned at the stake?

See if you can answer b4 looking!

2007-12-19 14:42:24 · 8 answers · asked by The Burninator 1 in Religion & Spirituality

All Faith In God

2007-12-19 14:39:58 · 7 answers · asked by Anonymous in Religion & Spirituality

2007-12-19 14:39:20 · 18 answers · asked by Anonymous in Religion & Spirituality

who has more power out of the 3? do they share same thoughts and belief?

2007-12-19 14:37:57 · 10 answers · asked by Anonymous in Religion & Spirituality

No Sarcasm please...if you are Atheist, then please do not question the existence of Heaven or Hell...1 word answers please.

2007-12-19 14:34:40 · 26 answers · asked by fishslayer 2 in Religion & Spirituality

Such thing as a "pope" shouldn't even exist.

2007-12-19 14:34:38 · 20 answers · asked by Anonymous in Religion & Spirituality

2007-12-19 14:33:53 · 10 answers · asked by Enigma®Ragnarökin' 7 in Religion & Spirituality

does advertising influence today's teen culture? if so, would advertising prove one of the best and effective way for LGBT to promote its advocacy for equal rights and respect?

2007-12-19 14:33:45 · 4 answers · asked by Pink Blooded bad0cheetah 3 in Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, and Transgender

Alot of people including those who were killed in wars never had the chance to have families or get married and have children. The millenium would be a good time to do so. What do you think?

2007-12-19 14:32:46 · 2 answers · asked by Anonymous in Religion & Spirituality

2007-12-19 14:32:25 · 12 answers · asked by Anonymous in Christmas

I am interested in the views and educated answers of Christians of all denominations.
Most preachers, pastors and priests that I have heard (and this seems to have become the most generally accepted idea) say that Heaven is supposed to be like another dimension where the saved ones exist only spiritually. Yet this seems to contradict the "the Kingdom of Heaven is near, is coming, etc..." that you hear all the time- echoes, of course of Jesus's prophecy of what heaven is or should be perceived as by Christians. In fact, I have heard a few preachers, pastors or priests say something quite different about Heaven: that it is simply the future of humanity. When we learn to love so unlimitedly that we can live forever and bring back loved ones who are dead. This may seem like a fantasy movie, but it makes more sense with the descriptions and prophesies given in the Bible.
What do you think? Or, better yet, what do you believe?

2007-12-19 14:31:51 · 4 answers · asked by julius 2 in Religion & Spirituality

also a dove is a symbol of divine/female. maybe they were a family? did it get corrupted?from my reading they sort of stopped teaching the holy spirit is female

2007-12-19 14:31:46 · 10 answers · asked by Anonymous in Religion & Spirituality

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2007-12-19 14:29:05 · 14 answers · asked by mademoiselle. 3 in Christmas

I have a question for Catholic Priests that I cannot ask in the general public and I don't remember any.

So if someone will please give me a Catholic Priest's profile, or if any are on and see this, can you please go to my profile and email me?

2007-12-19 14:28:52 · 6 answers · asked by Anonymous in Religion & Spirituality

To clarify an earlier question...

Can anyone show me Holy Bible scripture that states that lost loved ones have the ability to communicate with me on earth while they have passed on into heaven? Prior to the second coming of course.

In other words, can my deceased mother (I miss you so much mom) become my "guardian angel", still see me from heaven, speak to me, or in any way communicate with me based on the Christian Holy Bible? Scriptures if you have them. I thought my mother spoke to me once after dying, it was wonderful, wish she could do it again if it was God's Will. My Pastor said God has allowed her to be my angel and watch over me. I fear fasle "familiar spirits" though and remain vigilant. So I figure I would ask for scriptures. I always turn to the WORD when in doubt!!

2007-12-19 14:28:33 · 9 answers · asked by Max 3 in Religion & Spirituality