Society & Culture - 25 December 2007

Paraphrasing Stephen Pinker (a linguist), if an alien was to describe the human inhabitants of Earth, it might say that we all spoke the same language with varying regional vocabularies.

To think that outside of the realm of humans, in the bigger picture, God would care about such a trivial matter does not compute with me.
I mean, seriously. If God is cosmic..If he is the alpha and the omega..the beginning and the end..why would he care which vocabulary word we use? And why would this be more important than other human values?

I am not moved by Bible quotations, either. Dig deep and see what you come up with WITHOUT any biblical reference. I want logic.

2007-12-25 21:41:07 · 15 answers · asked by Kara C 1 in Religion & Spirituality

I was reading the Bible today and I come across this. How can the Bible be called the word of God if the science within the text itself is nothing but, excuse my language, trash?

2007-12-25 21:38:48 · 19 answers · asked by Anonymous in Religion & Spirituality

I have known quite a few people in my life that have been vindictive. It used to hurt me when they did it, but now I just find it utterly pathetic. Like it's somehow a sign of weakness or a character flaw.

What do you think? Why are certain people more vindictive than others? And do you think it's more prevalent in one gender or the other?

2007-12-25 21:31:05 · 16 answers · asked by sublime 5 in Other - Society & Culture

if he or she is not taught about any religion.
will he/she be able to identify God by nature?
will he start worshipping many Gods.. or one God?

if we are not taught by our holy people what could be our religion or our believe.
this question is sepcially not for atheist..!!!

2007-12-25 21:26:28 · 23 answers · asked by Anonymous in Religion & Spirituality

Who do Pseudo-secularists, marxists, liberals and communists always love standing up for Islam and making excuses for muslim terrorism when Islam seeks the very destruction of these ideologies???

Islam seeks a world where everyone will be Muslim...the concept of the world being divided into Muslim and non-muslim and Muslims taking Islam to the unbelievers by the use of the sword is central (as much as muslims try to dress it up)...This then means that Islam is anti-thetical to liebralism and secularism in every way.

2007-12-25 21:24:46 · 16 answers · asked by Analytical Thinker 1 in Religion & Spirituality

That has seriously tempted you and caused you to consider believing in God?If yes,what was it.And why did you still decide against believing in God?

And if yes,what faith were you considering believing in?

2007-12-25 21:19:54 · 16 answers · asked by Maurice H 6 in Religion & Spirituality

http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/uk/7159966.stm

It seems to me to be totally bizzare for somone who is richer than me wants to tell me what to do with my money (what little I have).

I think the rich can start suggesting what I should do with my money, when they have given away so much of theirs that they have the same amount as me. This goes for mega-wealthy popstars too.

I don't recall Bill Gates telling me what to do with my money, he seems to whole hearttedly put his own money towards the causes he supports - shouldn't the other wealthy folks follow his example?

2007-12-25 21:19:08 · 13 answers · asked by P P 3 in Community Service

Assalaam A Alaikum All,

I have found something about Remembraning Allah in Quran and Sunnah which I would like to share with all of you.

Dhikr (Remembrance) in the Quran and Sunnah

"Those who believe (in the Oneness of Allâh), and whose hearts find rest in the remembrance of Allâh, Verily, in the remembrance of Allâh do hearts find rest" (Surah ar'Ra'd 13:28)

"O you who believe! Celebrate the praises of Allah, and do so often; and glorify Him morning and evening." (Holy Qur'an 33:41-41)

Allah (SWT) has commanded us to remember him always. He says: "Remember Me, I shall remember you." (Qur'an 2:152)

Allah(SWT) says in the Quran Al-Kareem:

"And establish regular prayer, for prayer restrains from shameful and unjust deeds, and remembrance of Allah is the greatest thing in life, without doubt." (Surah al-Ankabut 29:45)

2007-12-25 21:16:49 · 7 answers · asked by Sam Halla (Allah please help us) 4 in Ramadan

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2007-12-25 21:16:17 · 6 answers · asked by §♫♪‹(•¿•)›☼»-(¯`v´¯)-»\\ 6 in Languages

What was the total populaton of Hindu and Buddist while the Holy Quran was revealed?

I would like to analyse why there is no mention of these sp two religons in the Quran? WE find only Jesus and Moses in the Quran. Why we dont find Krishna or Buddha in the Quran?

Can we say that India was unknown to Prophet Mohammad?

2007-12-25 21:14:21 · 8 answers · asked by sushanta.dasgupta 1 in Religion & Spirituality

I feel like I may need to seek out a therapist (psychologist) at some point here. I would really like to try to find a good one who practices therapy around Christian ideals.

Has anyone had any experience with a Christian Therapist vs. a secular therapist?
How do I find them in my metro area?
What's a good screen process to use to choose one?

Any help is greatly appreciated.

2007-12-25 21:09:16 · 2 answers · asked by BrandonM 6 in Religion & Spirituality

He has publicly said that he supports Bin Laden and he has also publicly said that jihad against the USA and Israel is justified.

2007-12-25 21:08:54 · 9 answers · asked by Analytical Thinker 1 in Religion & Spirituality

and somebody broke ur heart....
i do not mean to hurt anyones feelings.......
sorry for hurting(if done)........

2007-12-25 21:08:22 · 2 answers · asked by Take it easy 2 in Other - Society & Culture

2007-12-25 21:08:20 · 31 answers · asked by Anonymous in Religion & Spirituality

I'm 20 and usually get mistaken for being anywhere from 16 to18, and sometimes even younger. I even got stopped at a bar once, gosh! Maybe it isn't so much of a good thing. lol.

And I always find myself opening up to anyone too, even though I'm really shy and quiet. And then I usually end up getting hurt by whatever they say or think, but that's just being sensitive. I guess I'm just a late bloomer, and still trying to find out who I am.. -_-

What do you think of a guy who's like that?
Here's a pic..

http://img411.imageshack.us/img411/347/99771370ag1.jpg
http://img293.imageshack.us/img293/1657/18tk0.jpg

2007-12-25 21:04:22 · 12 answers · asked by Snowypup 1 in Etiquette

I dont know what to think.
My parents told me that Santa do exist, and he's the one who gave me presents!
The cookies and milk I left for him vanished the next day. Who ate it if not Santa himself?!
But, this whole Santa thing seems a bit, untrue.

2007-12-25 21:02:57 · 5 answers · asked by Anonymous in Other - Holidays

He cracks jokes about minority racial groups, makes fun of people living in low-income housing, etc. Many of my co-workers and I don't find this humorous. What can we do without jeopardizing our jobs?

2007-12-25 21:00:27 · 23 answers · asked by annswers 6 in Etiquette

This question for Hindus only please.

2007-12-25 20:59:22 · 4 answers · asked by Anonymous in Religion & Spirituality

To me this book is like Star Wars meets Christianity meets Islam meets Greek Mythology meets Astrology meets Paganism meets King Arthur and much more!!!

This book is also divided according to Earth Gods of their time - His Embassadors like
Book of Fragapatti - Son of Jehovih
Book of Apollo - Son of Jehovih
Book of Ah'shong - Son of Jehovih
Book of Es - Daughter of Jehovih
Book of Cosmology
Etc. Etc. Etc.

There is a part of this bible like book that has accurately predicted the technologies that emerge on this Information Age.

My favorite is the Book of Es - Daughter of Jehovih which is supposedly the one that applies to current time. There is a line of this book that made me to become truly agnostic (this is my secret). But I'm no longer agnostic, my journey was catholic, essenic(occult/new age), agnostic and finally atheist.

http://www.sacred-texts.com/oah/oah/index.htm

2007-12-25 20:54:29 · 2 answers · asked by Anonymous in Religion & Spirituality

My 93 year old grandmother (i'm 22) was recently put into a nursing home due to dementia and that she needs constant supervision. The first time that I visited her was on Christmas Eve and it was a real depressing sight.

It reminded me of a scene out of One Flew Over The Cuckoo's Nest in there. All of the elderly were mostly sitting in wheelchairs in this big dining area. Many of them were talking and even arguing to themselves, some were just walking back and forth, others were laying on stretchers while the aides entertained them, and some were just staring out of the window. They have the stereotypical happy, cheerful music playing on speakers in the room non-stop.

It was really sad for me to see my grandmother be amongst these people and very sad to see a very intelligent, witty, and kind woman deteriorate throughout the years into a bitter, miserable person who couldn't tell night from day and who her own children and grand-children were.

I really dread the future visits.

2007-12-25 20:42:56 · 24 answers · asked by Anonymous in Senior Citizens

Christians make all sorts of ludicrous claims. They are prepared to force their views upon others. Yet, try to enter your opinion into their groups and you will be told you are not wanted or, at best, they will "instruct" you via email. They obviously want to operate in pristine conditions where no non-believer is allowed to show them how wrong they might be. In other words, they really are doubtful about their beliefs and want to keep assuring each other that there really is a God. They certainly do not wish to risk enlightenment. Kenneth.

2007-12-25 20:38:40 · 11 answers · asked by kenneth h 1 in Religion & Spirituality

If God is infinitely loving and caring, why would he sentence those who do not follow him but possibly could to everlasting torment?

Surely, he would simply place non-believers in a place where they would be lonely and out of his grace until they repented. A type of limbo I suppose. Hell doesn't seem like a place that would be created by a loving God, that's all.

2007-12-25 20:36:45 · 26 answers · asked by Anonymous in Religion & Spirituality

2007-12-25 20:34:54 · 13 answers · asked by Anonymous in Religion & Spirituality

I don't mean this question as an insult -

It just seems to me that "Santa Clause Syndrome" (He knows if you've been bad or good) runs rampant in Judeo-Christian faiths.

If you are only doing good because of what God thinks, then isn't that sort of "evil" in a way?

In my belief - if you do good, it's because it helps others and creates a better atmosphere for you and the rest of humanity.

To have an ulterior motive based on a promise of personal reward would be contrary to the point.

Can anyone shed some Christian light on this for me?

2007-12-25 20:21:29 · 13 answers · asked by rabble rouser 6 in Religion & Spirituality

i'm concstantly depressed when i think about unfair stuff that happens and i'm in the process of finally "getting somewhere" so is it ok if i delay these thoughts for later and then help someone when i am in the position to. otherwise i'm always thinking why should things work out for me if...and it keeps me from giving it my best shot. thanx

2007-12-25 20:20:36 · 11 answers · asked by Anonymous in Religion & Spirituality

2007-12-25 20:17:43 · 32 answers · asked by Isthatso 5 in Religion & Spirituality

2007-12-25 20:12:20 · 14 answers · asked by Tinydancer 1 in Religion & Spirituality

(Refering not to Christianity itself, but rather the group people)

2007-12-25 20:06:32 · 23 answers · asked by Light 2 in Religion & Spirituality

haha, another attention grabber :D

so here's a question for christians (although all can answer):


do you believe you are born gay or is it a sin?
what about the scientific discovery of the gene that decides sexuality?

Is that the devil's gene?

2007-12-25 20:02:27 · 18 answers · asked by Anonymous in Religion & Spirituality

2007-12-25 20:02:01 · 16 answers · asked by Yvette 2 in Languages