Society & Culture - 24 December 2007

They seem to be obsessed with bashing false doctrines, but they seem like a false doctrine themselves, especially how they say people like other christian sects will go to hell for not having the correct theological understanding of salvation even if their object of faith is Jesus. some of the information has a point, but most it just seems excessive and overdramatized with gory images and sound effecs for shock value rather than to help people. And isn't it weird that a fundamentalist website would be promoting 911 conspiracy theories, because weren't the conspiracy theories a leftist creation to discredit the religious right.

2007-12-24 06:57:33 · 11 answers · asked by Anonymous in Religion & Spirituality

some people talked about the similarities between mormonism and Islam or Mohammed and J. Smith. but I read once that mormons believe that Mormons do believe in Mohammed as a prophet sent by God to guide people partially to the correct faith while Joseph Smith will complete that task! is this true that Mormons believe in Mohammed ?

2007-12-24 06:57:00 · 11 answers · asked by wisam z 3 in Religion & Spirituality

For Christmas, im putting a picture of my older brother and I in Colorado, and i thought it would be cute to put it side by side with a bible verse (or maybe a poem?) that talks about the relationship between a brother/sister, and maybe something about mountains/nature. thnaks for your help and Merry Christmas!!!

2007-12-24 06:56:11 · 5 answers · asked by Anonymous in Religion & Spirituality

yesterday I couldn't sleep because I forgot the capital of Kenya. I was trying to fall asleep when it suddenly struck me: WTH is the capital of Kenya??? I KNEW it starts with N but I just couldn't recall it...

I didn't get back to sleep until I remembered: NAIROBI for god's sake! How could I even forget???

Do you have any stories to share?

2007-12-24 06:55:41 · 5 answers · asked by Anonymous in Other - Society & Culture

Based on what "truth"?

The truth you BELIEVE to be true????

this is one of the things that really get me about religionists

2007-12-24 06:53:41 · 19 answers · asked by Anonymous in Religion & Spirituality

SOME of us think 'been there, done that, it doesn't make a real difference"; but I believe this election is more important than many before it. Do you plan to turn out and vote? Will you encourage others our age to vote and those younger also?

2007-12-24 06:53:25 · 32 answers · asked by sage seeker 7 in Senior Citizens

I know it's supposed to be a time for everyone to be happy, but sometimes it doesn't work out that way

2007-12-24 06:53:21 · 22 answers · asked by peter f 3 in Christmas

Merry Christmas,

I had a post on my last question which spoke about becoming baptised and while I am not agaist the idea I just wanted to ask a question?

Do you have to be baptised to get to heavan? If so, what about people who have never heard to word of Christ, or people who were brought up in a different religion? Or people brainwashed with science? What if they were good people and didnt sin much and helped others in the way of Christ?

What if someone would have found God, but was taken before they had a chance to find God in this life?

I can't believe our all loving God would hold these disadvantages against us. Surely if we are pure in our hearts, God will take us in, regardless of our misguided thoughts.

Comments welcome.

Godd Bless You.

2007-12-24 06:51:32 · 16 answers · asked by someguysomewhere 2 in Religion & Spirituality

2007-12-24 06:50:12 · 24 answers · asked by Life goes on... 6 in Religion & Spirituality

And on Christmas, like when do u open presents xmas eve or xmas, and when do u have a xmas dinner?

2007-12-24 06:49:58 · 20 answers · asked by onetreehunny 4 in Christmas

im wanted for murder but, im white.. which one do you think it would be best to run to? i speak a little spanish and french but, i like mexican food better.. although Canada has a good health care system..

2007-12-24 06:49:34 · 9 answers · asked by Anonymous in Other - Cultures & Groups

http://news.yahoo.com/s/nm/20071224/en_nm/bucketlist_dc;_ylt=AoeJJFWrREVToX7eeyVp1AWs0NUE

They say their new movie really has a great message! I

2007-12-24 06:49:09 · 32 answers · asked by sage seeker 7 in Senior Citizens

The following is from a question I asked last week.
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I've seen everything from Buddhism to fossils attributed to Satan. Satan's domains, I take it, are skepticism, pleasure, and anarchy.

God, on the other hand, is supposed to be the creator of the universe. His domains are blind faith, asceticism, and servitude.
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One answerer claimed that this was inaccurate; that my portrayal of God as the God of faith, humility, and servitude was an incorrect one, intentionally created by a patriarchal society in order to benefit the elite and subvert the common man. My gut reaction is that this doesn't follow most interpretations of the Bible, but maybe I'm wrong.

In your eyes, does God encourage skepticism, pleasure, and freedom? Or does he demand servitude, faith, and self-denial of earthly pleasure?

2007-12-24 06:46:18 · 10 answers · asked by He Who Defied Fate [Atheati] 3 in Religion & Spirituality

1. I think every person on earth is unique and special -- including atheists and gays.

2. I believe in evolution -- which also means I believe I that dinosaurs existed before mankind came along.

3. I believe God works in mysterious ways -- so mysterious that we can't even begin to fathom.

4. I believe that my preacher is human, and thus subject to error. (This doesn't make him bad... just human - like you).

5. I believe this quote to be wrong. "One definate way to prove that we are just a half chromosome away from being chimps is to look at our religious practices" - Christopher Hitchens.

2007-12-24 06:45:05 · 24 answers · asked by the-chick 2 in Religion & Spirituality

I am a Quaker and people seemed to have develop stereotypes about us! It is very annoying! Does anyone know why people don't like us?

2007-12-24 06:44:27 · 19 answers · asked by Caesar In Denial 2 in Religion & Spirituality

2007-12-24 06:44:22 · 5 answers · asked by Yahoo! King 1 in Other - Society & Culture

http://news.yahoo.com/s/ap/20071224/ap_on_en_mu/obit_oscar_peterson

Oscar Peterson has passed :-( at age 82. I so loved his music. Extraordinary talent!...and a Canadian favorite!

2007-12-24 06:42:34 · 9 answers · asked by sage seeker 7 in Senior Citizens

I'm not trying to be mean, I just can't get my head around the idea that people still belive this stuff.

In this day and age people still believe in a magic man in the sky? They reject science, yet they take medicine, wear artifical fabrics, and look at pictures and writing over a computer network?

Are they all lying, and actually know better?

What's the motive?

2007-12-24 06:41:14 · 19 answers · asked by Return of the Dude 2 in Religion & Spirituality

2007-12-24 06:41:11 · 24 answers · asked by rattyrat 4 in Christmas

Is there something special compared to last year's Christmas?

I wish you all the timeless treasures of Christmas, the warmth of home, the love of family and the company of best friends. Merry Christmas, Nollaig Shona Duit, Fröhliche Weihnachten, Joyeux Noël, Feliz Navidad, Buon Natale, Milad Majeed, Mele Kalikimaka! Season's Greetings and Happy Holidays, my friends.

2007-12-24 06:40:46 · 11 answers · asked by Duke of Tudor 6 in Christmas

I put it in "" because "royalty" is only a figurhead position and not a real position any longer.
So, do you care? Do you think that someone who is, has and will always believe that her blood is better than ours and therefore is a more worthy person, for ALL things, has anything of value to impart to the world at large?

2007-12-24 06:37:02 · 9 answers · asked by athorgarak 4 in Royalty

Today it is always a tradition in my family to draw or paint on chritsmas eve. Which as everyone knows is today. I need an idea to draw or paint it, such as a christmas tree or a snow flake, but i have done all of those already. Any christmas portrait or tradition i can draw and then paint? Any suggestions or a picture or link i can take ideas off of, such as a holiday card. Thanks and i appreciate your help!
HAVE A HAPPY HOLIDAY!

2007-12-24 06:36:04 · 2 answers · asked by legendkillerjjt 2 in Christmas

2007-12-24 06:35:44 · 12 answers · asked by ۞Saravit۞ 4 in Religion & Spirituality

Sometimes I hear Christians say that Dec 25 is not date that christ was born. If thats not the date then when is it? I`m confused since all of the pagan historical evidence points towards Dec 25. All of the Sun Gods were born on this date. Horus, Dioynisus (spelling?), Krishna, Mirtha, and Jesus Christ....right?

If you can`t tell me what day Jesus was born then how can you say that it was not Dec 25? What makes this one date more improbable than the other 364 days in the year?

2007-12-24 06:35:36 · 18 answers · asked by Future 5 in Religion & Spirituality

2007-12-24 06:35:31 · 6 answers · asked by cashmaker81 6 in Other - Society & Culture

When was your last white christmas?

2007-12-24 06:35:01 · 12 answers · asked by snowged 3 in Christmas

http://www.cnn.com/2007/HEALTH/10/18/middleschool.contraception.ap/index.html

A question was asked a short time ago and people said that girls couldn't get the pill without a prescription. If girls go to the health center at many high schools and now this jr. high school, they are able to get the pill without parental notification. The parents have to consent to the girl using the health center services but the health center does not have to disclose what specific services the girl receives.

I work with teenage mothers and I completely understand the need for sex education and access to reliable protection. However, I don't like the idea of an 11 year old being able to put a medication into her body without her parents knowledge.

What age do most of you feel a girl should be able to independently obtain the pill?

2007-12-24 06:33:21 · 16 answers · asked by Cheryl S 5 in Religion & Spirituality

can someone please give me the exact names of the lost books of the bible? thank you

2007-12-24 06:32:55 · 20 answers · asked by hoffnerhooper 2 in Religion & Spirituality

2007-12-24 06:32:46 · 7 answers · asked by ۞Saravit۞ 4 in Religion & Spirituality

I am , better to keep working to keep away the boredom this year. Oh! , have a few seconds thought for all the Services working as normal in the UK.

2007-12-24 06:32:43 · 16 answers · asked by Anonymous in Christmas