Society & Culture - 27 December 2007

I have read about Jesus having brothers and sisters, but am i reading it wrong, I find the catholics that are in my family believe she died a virgin, not having any other children with Josheph... I find that hard to believe, Could someone give me some thoughts on it, and not sarcastic ones please....

2007-12-27 15:36:54 · 42 answers · asked by Dayna 4 in Religion & Spirituality

If yes what is it?

okay what about a billion?

2007-12-27 15:36:00 · 10 answers · asked by Blue 1 4 in Other - Society & Culture

Why are Christmas Colors Red and Green?

2007-12-27 15:34:56 · 7 answers · asked by ......??? 3 in Christmas

...He created us, so wouldn't He love all of us? wouldn't we all go to Heaven?


and for all the people who argue the whole Jesus dying for our sins thing, God created the world... therefore He created sin, right?

2007-12-27 15:34:36 · 19 answers · asked by Payton 2 in Religion & Spirituality

2007-12-27 15:33:47 · 9 answers · asked by Anonymous in Religion & Spirituality

2007-12-27 15:33:45 · 11 answers · asked by Habt our quell 4 in Religion & Spirituality

1) The Apostle Paul was a fallible-man.

2) Jesus was an Infallible man.

3) Fallible men have corrupted the message of Jesus.

4) If Paul didn't stay true, to Jesus' theology; then the Apostle
Paul corrupted Jesus' theology even if it was only one instance.

5) In that one instance how many could of fallen for this corrupt-theology, though an honest mistake?

6) If an honest mistake was made, how can we correct it?

7) And is that mistake found in the Bible; why or why not?



******8) If that honest mistake was corrected, would all gain access to eternal-life in heaven? Why or why not?*******

This( question #8) is the only one I'm truly concerned about, answer this(for/against) with good-logical-reasoning, with as few bible verses as possible(I want to know what you truly-believe, not what the 'bible' says) What does the bible of your mind say?*Ex-theist* you are welcome here under one-condition; consider the room your in, if you can't play nice, exit.
Theist?

2007-12-27 15:32:49 · 7 answers · asked by SophiaSeeker 5 in Religion & Spirituality

Hint: He had a lot to do with this time of the year!

2007-12-27 15:31:00 · 6 answers · asked by Anonymous in Senior Citizens

I am a christian and I pay my tithes to my church...but haven't been in a while due to some things,and so I have been putting it up for when I go back...but my mom is in a very bad situation and I would like to help her and I want to know if that would be wrong to give her that money which is for God? Is it my money even to give?? I hope someone can give me some advice, I believe in giving my 10% to the church but want to help someone in need... what would you do?

2007-12-27 15:30:03 · 33 answers · asked by Anonymous in Religion & Spirituality

If Jesus Christ pbh died for the sins of the world

…then what ever sins anybody commits, there is not going to be any Judgement for the sins committed….. (as Jesus died for the sins of the world )

And according to the Christians as Jesus Christ pbh has already died for our sins………. How come every child is born with sin.…

Could the Christian brothers and sisters please explain….

2007-12-27 15:28:58 · 35 answers · asked by jafar sheikh 3 in Religion & Spirituality

2007-12-27 15:28:02 · 14 answers · asked by Anonymous in Etiquette

Hypothetically speaking:

Say a woman is on the pill. Say she stops taking it, and does not inform her boyfriend. Say she becomes pregnant.

Yes or No: Is it fair to the boyfriend?

2007-12-27 15:27:31 · 27 answers · asked by [[Princess For The Day]] 2 in Religion & Spirituality

First this is an opinion based Q&A, so don't say I am charged with High Treason or Heresey or something I am contented of what I have and I am happy and thankful to God for that(I am truly blessed), anyway the Muslims can have as many Chicks as they want, plus their hell is not everlasting, because they say God will be merciful unto them and will eventually get out after they did their time, and their heaven is....ok I am getting too far now, do you think he loves them more??? what is your opinion???

2007-12-27 15:26:54 · 6 answers · asked by Anonymous in Religion & Spirituality

2007-12-27 15:25:02 · 10 answers · asked by Anonymous in Etiquette

I have my own beliefs but to keep this as open as possible I just want to know what your theories (or facts) on the after life are. Thanks!

2007-12-27 15:23:45 · 22 answers · asked by Tony 4 in Religion & Spirituality

Well, no one disputes that the Jews are God's chosen people, right? They were descendents of Abaraham.They descended from Judah, one of the twelve sons of Jacob. But that's just it...there were twelve sons! There were eleven other brothers besides Judah who were blessed by God (along with Joseph's two sons, Ephriam and Mannasseh). So why are the Jews the only ones considered as God's chosen people, the ones considered Hebrew? Where are the other eleven brothers located?

2007-12-27 15:21:38 · 19 answers · asked by Angela G 2 in Religion & Spirituality

im from england and i have a friend who lives here in the UK but comes from chicago, shes says that in America everyone thinks english people talk really posh, and drink tea. is this true? and are there any other stereotypes about the english...? i think its quite interesting to know....

2007-12-27 15:18:39 · 1 answers · asked by Anonymous in Other - Society & Culture

2007-12-27 15:18:16 · 32 answers · asked by Anonymous in Religion & Spirituality

The link below is not spam; it's to an AP story on a US corruption probe into certain Christian ministries. If kind enough to read it; can you understand why atheists and agnostics are so skeptical and often critical of organized religion, and especially Christian religions? (Sorry; you might have to cut and paste this?....)
http://news.yahoo.com/s/ap/20071227/ap_on_re_us/prosperity_preachers
Also; what are you currently doing within your own practice of religion to combat the abuses detailed in this article? Thank you....

2007-12-27 15:17:23 · 22 answers · asked by jbloor@att.net 5 in Religion & Spirituality

Can we logically comprehend that God had a beginning?

Can we logically comprehend what the lowest number is. Some may say zero, but then there is -1, -2, -3, etc. So what is the lowest number?

I dont know, just thought I'd throw that out there

2007-12-27 15:15:58 · 25 answers · asked by Jay_Hill hs7 1 in Religion & Spirituality

I have recently come to doubt the writings of the bible because I just cannot believe it's the divine inspired word of God. I wish I could but I haven't yet found any reason to. I know that men wrote the bible and men are very fond of controlling one another and so much of what's written in the bible I find brutal and cruel.

2007-12-27 15:14:55 · 38 answers · asked by Kevin S 7 in Religion & Spirituality

When Peter confessed this, Jesus told Peter that Father God revealed this to Peter, and not man. That on this Rock, He will build His Church & the gates of hell will not prevail against His Church.

This has to be the Jesus Christ of the Gospels (New Testament). (Also Jesus Is the Rock & the 12 Apostles Names are in the foundation also.) And understanding that the Messiah (Christ, Anointed One) & Savior (Saves us from our sins & death) were prophecied of throughout the Old Testament.

2007-12-27 15:14:44 · 9 answers · asked by LottaLou 7 in Religion & Spirituality

For instance is fear of God necessary to ethics?

2007-12-27 15:13:50 · 13 answers · asked by Anonymous in Religion & Spirituality

If I said that I'm pregnant but I've never had sex. EVER.
what would you say?


You would probably conclude that I'm on meds and need to seek medical treatment.

But you believed it when Mary did it, don't you.

2007-12-27 15:11:21 · 34 answers · asked by Anonymous in Religion & Spirituality

What are your opinions on the Torah (aka first 5 books of the Bible as the set laws) still have a large part/ still apply to Christianity today? Is it important (as in a necessity) in a Christian's life to still live according to these books?

I would appreciate only Christian's answers. I'm not asking anything other than opinion and lifestyle; therefore, there should be no need for conflict with the outside opinion.

2007-12-27 15:09:38 · 15 answers · asked by Anonymous in Religion & Spirituality

Do you ever thank the person that gave you the best answer either in the comment box or by emailing them (if you can) or both?

2007-12-27 15:09:31 · 20 answers · asked by SapphireB 6 in Senior Citizens

There are lots of stories in the world but I'm just curious. What types people have out their no matter how big or small.

2007-12-27 15:09:24 · 4 answers · asked by ? 4 in Mythology & Folklore

I think they are very rude and they never say thank you.

2007-12-27 15:05:28 · 30 answers · asked by Yeah. 5 in Other - Society & Culture

to night i was out side my local walmart and a person that said he was a priest said that everything is pointing to 2012 and i am not very religious but he was so convinceing he scared me into looking for my holy book does any one out there know if 2012 is going to be it

2007-12-27 15:05:03 · 31 answers · asked by furface 4 in Religion & Spirituality

Why do people ask questions that are either obvious, or easily found simply by visiting Google? The level of stupidity found in some questions is shocking. I mean, funny as hell, yes, but shocking given most are actually serious. Gawd!

2007-12-27 15:04:07 · 4 answers · asked by Anonymous in Other - Society & Culture