Society & Culture - 23 December 2007

So, what are your all's new years resolutions?

2007-12-23 14:20:35 · 29 answers · asked by chicksxdigxmike 1 in Christmas

2007-12-23 14:19:51 · 11 answers · asked by anonacoup 7 in Religion & Spirituality

2007-12-23 14:18:26 · 9 answers · asked by Jacque / Jacks 1 in Christmas

...there would be some sort of consensus about which religion is the correct one?

I mean, we have a pretty good idea (reasonable people do, anyway) that evolution is the Real Deal...I'm sure there's a tiny proportion of scientists who don't buy it, for whatever reason, but there's a huge majority that does recognize it for the very probably truth that it is. Same with the age of the earth, solar system, universe, etc. And since we're talking about scientists, that's saying something, isn't it?

But why is there such a multicotomy (I think I just made that word up) in the realm of religion? Sure, some religions are more popular than others (due, I think, to tactics involving threats/bribery on the part of some), but why doesn't the One True Religion (as all religions claim to be) have the majority of humanity in its sway?

Found this pie chart, in case you're curious:

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Image:Worldwide_percentage_of_Adherents_by_Religion.png

2007-12-23 14:18:21 · 17 answers · asked by Anonymous in Religion & Spirituality

If you believe...
In a spiritual guider, who changes events before they should happen to help keep you safe.
Non-believe in Jesus is God.
Generally cares about others, and so does good deeds.

What religion would that be?

2007-12-23 14:17:50 · 5 answers · asked by Anonymous in Religion & Spirituality

When you ask a person if he/she speaks English as a first language,
do you say ' are you English ?'
or ' are you in English?'

2007-12-23 14:16:23 · 4 answers · asked by xiangshei 1 in Languages

Is there a religious community that preaches of God but doesn't press Mohammed, Jesus, Buddha, etc? Just teaches the humanitarian values of any religion?

2007-12-23 14:15:54 · 6 answers · asked by Anonymous in Religion & Spirituality

1Jn 2:4 Whoever says "I know him" but does not keep his commandments is a liar, and the truth is not in him,

Christians [and hecklers, why not invite you, you'll come anyway]....your thoughts?

2007-12-23 14:15:24 · 16 answers · asked by John[nottheapostle] 4 in Religion & Spirituality

2007-12-23 14:13:03 · 8 answers · asked by Anonymous in Other - Cultures & Groups

As a satanist is my duty to ask, how many of you wear clothing to do nothing more than protect you from the elements? How many of you wear jewelry? You are guilty of pride. And perhaps vanity. How many of you eat more than what it takes to survive? How many of you are fat for no reason? You are guilty of gluttony and probably sloth. How many of you wish you could have the things others have? You are probably gulty of greed. Just an observation but how many of you actually agree with this? What is your reasoning?
There is more, but this is good for starters.
Please explain yourselves. And again, this is only for crispies, all others please kindly disregard this question.
Thank you.

2007-12-23 14:11:46 · 9 answers · asked by Phoenix M 4 in Religion & Spirituality

"Get rid of all bitterness,rage and anger,brawling and slander,along with every form of malice.Be kind and compassionate to one another,forgiving each other,just as in christ god forgave you." Ephesians 4:31-32

2007-12-23 14:11:30 · 13 answers · asked by Anonymous in Religion & Spirituality

But thou, Bethlehem Ephratah, though thou be little among the thousands of Judah, yet out of thee shall he come forth unto me that is to be ruler in Israel; whose goings forth have been from of old, from everlasting. - Micah 5:2.

2007-12-23 14:11:28 · 5 answers · asked by NJ Gold 5 in Religion & Spirituality

2007-12-23 14:10:56 · 34 answers · asked by lindsey p 5 in Religion & Spirituality

Uncle Wayne had asked me if I thought I could read another's soul, and this caused me some thought. First, as an Atheist, I have to consider my position on souls: Do I believe in them? Yes, I think I do.

Just not for me.

See, I accept that there is an extra dimension to existence, and most people have, in addition to the physical self, connection to the entirety of the Universe, expressed as the spiritual--their "soul." This requires no overlord deity, it is that extra dimension that Einstein perceived and that most people feel the pull of, feel that they can connect with ancestors or other deceased persons, and really enjoy the connection. For those who believe, also, they connect with the oneness of the Universe and relate to it as a deity.

This is a natural physical law, and we call it spirituality. I, however, believe I am deficient in this. There is only physical for me, no spirit, no soul. Perhaps that's why I connect so intensely to people, I think.

2007-12-23 14:10:54 · 15 answers · asked by Jack B, goodbye, Yahoo! 6 in Religion & Spirituality

2007-12-23 14:10:30 · 5 answers · asked by gldnsilnc 6 in Mythology & Folklore

in anything besides sorrow and talking about god

2007-12-23 14:09:26 · 26 answers · asked by Anonymous in Religion & Spirituality

2007-12-23 14:08:20 · 12 answers · asked by maguyver727 7 in Religion & Spirituality

Will you be eating at home? Or another location?

2007-12-23 14:08:15 · 33 answers · asked by Lynn 7 in Senior Citizens

I'm sure if I googled 'atheist holiday' I would get some pretty funny stuff, but I was wondering what the R&S atheists have to say about it. At first my idea was to claim March 14 (3.14, Pi) to celebrate the beauty of nature and math.... so heart warming, but I typed it into google.ca (Canadian Google) and that day is already taken. Apparently it is steak & blow_job day. I'm serious look it up.

(yes I know atheism is not a religion, but we have Arbour Day and Labour Day, you get my point)

So what do you think would make a good atheist holiday?

2007-12-23 14:07:27 · 40 answers · asked by Anonymous in Religion & Spirituality

2007-12-23 14:07:25 · 17 answers · asked by Asker 2 in Religion & Spirituality

any seniors out there going back to school online? what are you thinking of majoring in? are you working out side the home ?

2007-12-23 14:07:24 · 14 answers · asked by Pooks 6 in Senior Citizens

Also how to convert our modern year into Jewish year? Thanks again.

2007-12-23 14:07:15 · 4 answers · asked by yahooanswers 3 in Religion & Spirituality

When I was needing help you were there. God bless.

2007-12-23 14:06:12 · 8 answers · asked by Anonymous in Religion & Spirituality

I'd appreciate only serious answers to this. Not joking about
asking for a new car or something out of reach. Many people
will have a poor Christmas this year, and sales are down
nation wide. I heard on the news, they expect more customers
after Christmas, than before.

2007-12-23 14:05:14 · 25 answers · asked by Lynn 7 in Senior Citizens

Just wanted to tell Yahoo Answers, family, friends, everybody; a merry Christmas and a happy new year, too!

2007-12-23 14:03:57 · 14 answers · asked by FUBAR 3 in Christmas

I have often heard that God often nudges us in the direction we are supposed to go. My dad recently gave me the idea to start a food pantry in our local area, but I have questions about my own motives. Sure, I would like to help people. But a greater motivation for establishing this food pantry is to gain entry into an elite university. Any suggestions on how to solve this?

2007-12-23 14:02:40 · 12 answers · asked by Anonymous in Religion & Spirituality

Many are telling Dec 26th is a boxing day.. What is exactly that mean. Why is that day mentioned like that..

2007-12-23 14:01:51 · 8 answers · asked by sudhakar A 1 in Christmas

What if the government made it law that everyone must go to church on sunday?

What if the government made it law that all was to be in a church and worship a man or a system and made it unlawful to worship God or any god for that matter?

2007-12-23 14:01:20 · 8 answers · asked by SabbathDayFreedom 4 in Religion & Spirituality

And don't answer with EVERYTHING exists because he made it as PROOF.

2007-12-23 14:01:07 · 61 answers · asked by Theban 5 in Religion & Spirituality

I feel like I have been given so much in my life. I have so much that I don't need and I know that there are people out there who need the money I have so much more then me. It's the season of giving and I want to give back. I was thinking maybe I could buy gifts for some children in the hospital or an orphanage? What do you think? Any other Ideas???

2007-12-23 14:00:58 · 7 answers · asked by questionable 2 in Christmas