Society & Culture - 26 December 2007

This Resolution was about Recognizing the importance of Christmas and the Christian faith.

It reads: Whereas Christmas, a holiday of great significance to Americans and many other cultures and nationalities, is celebrated annually by Christians throughout the United States and the world;

Whereas there are approximately 225,000,000 Christians in the United States, making Christianity the religion of over three-fourths of the American population;

Whereas there are approximately 2,000,000,000 Christians throughout the world, making Christianity the largest religion in the world and the religion of about one-third of the world population;

It originally included this text: Whereas identify themselves as those who believe in the salvation from sin offered to them through the sacrifice of their savior, Jesus Christ, the Son of God, and who, out of gratitude for the gift of salvation, commit themselves to living their lives in accordance with with the teachings of the Holy Bible.

2007-12-26 08:17:11 · 24 answers · asked by swordarkeereon 6 in Religion & Spirituality

2007-12-26 08:16:26 · 12 answers · asked by Anonymous in Religion & Spirituality

My family is having their Christmas celebration next weekend and I’m looking for good ideas on how I can wrap my presents. For example: one year I wrapped the box in duct tape, and then wrapped it with reg. Christmas paper. Then, another time I filled the box with that expandable crack sealer that turns hard after it dries so they had to dig through all that crap to get to their gift! Any other ideas?

2007-12-26 08:16:24 · 10 answers · asked by jilleah55901 1 in Christmas

Today I was at a resturant eating and at a table in front of me was this very young girl (probably 5 or 6 years old). She turned around put her fingers in the shape of a gun and made gun noises.

I am somebody who is not bothered by things like this but I got to thinking, that there are some people who might really get upset by that. I am just wondering what others would do.

2007-12-26 08:15:16 · 13 answers · asked by Anonymous in Etiquette

even the day of unleavended bread or the Pass Over.

What Holy days should be considered in your opponion if any at all........Your Thoughts Please........Scripture documentation would be preferred.

Thanks

2007-12-26 08:14:19 · 21 answers · asked by Anonymous in Religion & Spirituality

2007-12-26 08:11:41 · 30 answers · asked by Anonymous in Religion & Spirituality

i can't wait!

2007-12-26 08:11:35 · 4 answers · asked by Charles F 4 in Other - Holidays

2007-12-26 08:11:11 · 21 answers · asked by Riverrat 5 in Senior Citizens

I heard that the date of December 25th doesn't actually correspond to Jesus. The dates of the year are different?

I also heard that it wasn't celebrated in terms of gift exchange until the development of capitalism and corporations? What was Christmas like during 1 A.D.?

2007-12-26 08:10:43 · 18 answers · asked by Anonymous in Religion & Spirituality

The athiest who denies God's existence to the bitter end, refusing to ask for forgiveness at the last minute?/

Or the weasel who changes his mind, at the last second before dying, asking for a priest and forgiveness, thinking, "We'll, they said all I have to do is accept Jesus into my heart and I can go to heaven."

2007-12-26 08:09:56 · 29 answers · asked by Anonymous in Religion & Spirituality

I ordered something from New Jersey, U.S to Ontario Canada.
When I asked the place when the item will arrive, they said it would take 2-3 weeks because I live in another country.
However on the usps website, it says priority mail international will take up to 6-10 days.
I don't know which of them is true, 2-3 weeks or 6-10 days.
I hope it's 6-10 days because it's already been 7 days and I wanted it by christmas. (which I didn't)

2007-12-26 08:08:53 · 7 answers · asked by ilc85 1 in Community Service

I know about the Red panties on New Year's Eve guarantees love in the next year (I swear by this one). Green candles, clothing, etc. is for health and Yellow is for money.

Also, just before 12:00 you should take a broom, go to your doorway and sweep outward (dust or whatever), this is supposed to get rid of all the bad stuff of the past year.

There's another one: Just after 12, take an empty suitcase and walk out the door, tae a few steps outside (some people say that you should walk all-around the block), this supposedly guarantees that you'll have lots of great travel opportunities.

2007-12-26 08:07:28 · 4 answers · asked by cleo715 4 in Other - Holidays

Not like the two others sites that have been closed down.

2007-12-26 08:06:45 · 20 answers · asked by Riverrat 5 in Senior Citizens

WOULD some of you fanatical zealots with archaic beliefs STILL push your "Trusted Reporter" buttons on US???

(WOW!!! What am I smoking??? THAT was my brain on Drugs!!!))

Okay, listen up: BAD IDEA. Anyway, frontin' as X-ians, we'd never have ANY fun, and in a venue as sordid as THIS one, having Fun is the "only way out"!!!

Anywho, Guy & Gal "Jimmy Olsens": FUH COUGH!

2007-12-26 08:04:30 · 10 answers · asked by Uncle New Camera 4 in Religion & Spirituality

2007-12-26 08:04:24 · 9 answers · asked by matt h LOVES PEPSI YUM YUM 3 in Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, and Transgender

what do mormons believe exactly? what do you do with your time when you're a mormon? think of this like Mormon for Idiots...

2007-12-26 08:04:23 · 13 answers · asked by Anonymous in Religion & Spirituality

Christians, does it say ANYWHERE in your Bible that your god doesn't lie? And if it does, could even THAT be a lie!?

Why/why not? Could your god be lying about eternal torment just to drive more to himself?

God murders, judges, covets, is jealous, is vengeful, etc...so if he does and is all these other things he forbids us, could he not also lie and still be perfect? Do you have the strength of character to admit that you really don't know?

2007-12-26 08:03:53 · 17 answers · asked by Anonymous in Religion & Spirituality

could never get enough people interested so I don't bother, which is a shame cos I love 'em

2007-12-26 08:03:15 · 8 answers · asked by bloodshotbiz 4 in Christmas

I was up on the roof top this morning looking for Santa's footprints and i could swear i saw some deer prints but it could have been the birds...:)

2007-12-26 08:00:56 · 4 answers · asked by charlesdclimer 5 in Mythology & Folklore

Something that an atheist has no access to?

If not, does that mean religion is entirely about death?

2007-12-26 07:59:22 · 28 answers · asked by Anonymous in Religion & Spirituality

1) When was the first bible created? How did the bible consolidate centuries of God's word together? Through voting? meetings? or just merely joining books together?
Furthermore, how can one manage to write everything about another person, even his darkest secrets in the bible when the author is not that person?

2) How did the people from the past know how they were "created" and wrote it down in the book of genesis? Who wrote the book of genesis? Is it adam or eve?

3) Are there passages or books that contridict each other?
I assumed that the qoutes with " " in the bible are words from God. If so, does that mean that the qoutes are divine, true and do not contridict, while the rest of the bible- we have to read it with care?

Please state whether you are a christian or non-christian. If possible, please include the source where you get your information from.

Thank You.

2007-12-26 07:57:56 · 15 answers · asked by hunterz 2 in Religion & Spirituality

I like to learn about other countries and how they speak, because oneday when i get enough money, i want to take my mother to austraila

2007-12-26 07:57:31 · 41 answers · asked by ? 1 in Other - Cultures & Groups

Jesus says we are supposed to not just give what we can, but give everything to those in need and we will ultimately be rewarded in heaven. However, I definately struggle with this. As a single mom-to-be I just cannot bring myself to giving out a few dollars to every person who asks...especially when I often feel it will be going towards unproductive things like drugs and alcohol.

How do other people deal with this? Do you just deal with the guilt or actually give?

2007-12-26 07:56:49 · 29 answers · asked by Alaina's Mumma! 3 in Religion & Spirituality

I am writing a book, and I need a really obscure British royalists group. I mean really hard core royalist. But If you have an idea, but are not sure that it fits my guidlines, post it anyway. Automatice best answer and mention in dedication to someone who gives really good stuff.

2007-12-26 07:56:12 · 2 answers · asked by MB 3 in Royalty

2007-12-26 07:55:15 · 37 answers · asked by samer399 3 in Christmas

Do Muslims believe God is far away from them, or close to them?

2007-12-26 07:49:23 · 10 answers · asked by Anonymous in Religion & Spirituality

Was it a certain gift, seeing someone you haven't seen in a while, going on a trip, an old tradition, eating, a new tradition made, decorating, or something else?!

2007-12-26 07:49:12 · 23 answers · asked by Anonymous in Christmas

http://angelmessage.org/judahs_sceptre/index.html

http://www.cog21.org/abip.html

http://www.ucg.org/booklets/US/

http://angelmessage.org/judahs_sceptre/index.html

http://www.britam.org/

2007-12-26 07:49:09 · 30 answers · asked by Anonymous in Religion & Spirituality

My older brother (who is studying to become an Aalim) says that whatever we are not allowed to do in this world, we will be allowed to do in heaven and you can have whatever you want in heaven. He said, if you want a dog, you can have a dog. But, someone else told me that dogs are dirty, so we can't have them because Heaven is a clean place.

Does anyone know?

2007-12-26 07:48:21 · 16 answers · asked by Anonymous in Ramadan

Julia got a big thick hoodie that makes her look even harder than she already does

2007-12-26 07:47:17 · 28 answers · asked by Julia Peculiar 1 in Religion & Spirituality