Society & Culture - 27 December 2007

i know some very rude ppl on here that always question other ppl's religions. sometimes even insulting them. why cant all of us just be nice to each other? some of these ppl are muslims!!! didn't Allah say to accept others? Allah didnt wnat us to be rude to anyone, then why this?

2007-12-27 09:23:20 · 14 answers · asked by ~♥Black Rose♥~ 5 in Ramadan

When you are doing something wrong...even if you have not been told it is wrong by parents or others....you get this feeling that it IS WRONG...is that the Holy Spirit telling you you are wrong or just your conscience and if so what is conscience?

2007-12-27 09:23:15 · 15 answers · asked by georgiansilver 4 in Religion & Spirituality

"These dipuesta and be with me in the future?" it was half english and then that one word in spanish but i cant find what he was trying to say with the word "dipuesta", can anyone tell me

2007-12-27 09:21:53 · 7 answers · asked by Katie 1 in Languages

2007-12-27 09:21:23 · 29 answers · asked by neil s 7 in Religion & Spirituality

I am curious why so many men don't shop and if it's really due to the fact of wanting to be manly and let the women do it. And when you shop, why do you shop so basic, white t.shirt and khakis? Why not express yourself through your clothing?

2007-12-27 09:21:21 · 19 answers · asked by buffrxinfo 2 in Other - Cultures & Groups

2007-12-27 09:21:03 · 27 answers · asked by Questi0n 1 in Religion & Spirituality

2007-12-27 09:20:14 · 16 answers · asked by Anonymous in Other - Holidays

I was saddened, like I am sure that all animal lovers were, by the tragic death of Tatiana, a beautiful Siberian tiger that was killed at the San Francisco Zoo. I have searched the Net for a group that is taking up money in her honor but I haven't found anything. Does anyone know of a charity? Perhaps you could post the link. I talked my daddy into giving $50 if there is one. If not I'll probably start one at my school and send the money to the zoo in honor of Tatiana. Thank you.

2007-12-27 09:19:37 · 17 answers · asked by AhmadinejadFAN 3 in Religion & Spirituality

A lot of answers to my previous question about why atheists would convert Christians mentioned basing laws on Christian beliefs. What should laws be based on? If you are an atheist, what determines right from wrong? If nothing, then should their be any laws at all? Do atheist support anarchy?

I'm not being facetious, here. I'm truly curious.

2007-12-27 09:18:42 · 26 answers · asked by Brad the Fox 3 in Religion & Spirituality

The Holy Bible says that "God Created the Heaven and the Earth." Genesis 1:1.

Colossians 1:16

"For by him were all things created, that are in heaven, and that are in earth, visible and invisible, whether they be thrones, or dominions, or principalities, or powers: all things were created by him, and for him:"

Source: Holy Bible (King James Version)

2007-12-27 09:18:37 · 22 answers · asked by Anonymous in Religion & Spirituality

2007-12-27 09:17:54 · 20 answers · asked by nealtash69@btinternet.com 1 in Religion & Spirituality

I didnt go to my Xmas party at work because I told my manager I am going to San Diego for two days. I went back to work for my schedule my manager gave me a card from my boss and his wife with a 40 dollar check. I was pretty surprised since I know they dont celebrate Xmas because I asked before and I didnt get them anything and I am not sure if she personally handed them out since I wasnt there for the party. How can I give my thanks after Xmas should I write a card for New Year or thank my boss in person? Is it okay if I cash it out now and give my thanks later since I need to go to the bank right now lol. Btw I work at Subway.

2007-12-27 09:17:36 · 4 answers · asked by Beautiful 3 in Christmas

Of course I don't expect this to be resolved, or fully answered, as it is one of the fundamental theological dichotomies of Christianity. But I thought it would be interesting to see the various interpretations from the religious members of this community.

I wounder how many of the faithful actually understand the trinity doctrine of christianity and what it really means. (I noticed on several answers to other questions that many people do not know what the bible actually says about this).

And no, this isn't a cynical question from a non-believer, it is a genuine question that may, perhaps, help you better understand YOUR faith.

2007-12-27 09:16:04 · 27 answers · asked by Twist 5 in Religion & Spirituality

2007-12-27 09:15:24 · 18 answers · asked by Anonymous in Religion & Spirituality

How can people believe the bible, or say the bible is true, when man wrote the bible, and also when there are lost books of the bible that have been left out. Who decides to leave certain books out of the bible. If God spoke word to certain people to write stuff down to make the bible, how can we trust they wrote the right stuff, or did not embellish or leave things out god wanted us to know.

2007-12-27 09:14:55 · 20 answers · asked by butterfly234 4 in Religion & Spirituality

was jesus the son of the HOLY Ghost or the one who overshadowed Mary?

2007-12-27 09:14:55 · 6 answers · asked by Priestcalling 3 in Religion & Spirituality

2007-12-27 09:14:43 · 19 answers · asked by April 5 in Religion & Spirituality

There is one thing that Jesus asked us to do for him and that was to have Holy Communion with him.

He took it very serious and said that if people didnt drink his blood and eat his flesh they has no part in him. Protestants argue that this was symbolic. I can understand that would be an easy rationale but when the people started to walk away from Jesus because they thought he was nuts he didnt do anything.

He didnt say, "no I mean believe in my death for your sins come back" he didnt he held strong and asked the 12 if they were going to go away as well.

At the last supper he said "this is my body/blood" not that it is symbolic of etc.

So there is a problem there. Because again Jesus said whenever you meet to do that, not all churches even have their false communion.

You can talk about hyperbole or whatever but its clear what Jesus meant and was that was till well after Luther.

Lack of the belief in the "real presence" is only a few hundred years old

2007-12-27 09:14:03 · 5 answers · asked by Anonymous in Religion & Spirituality

I am quite serious. I didn't even think that people believed this until I saw numerous posts on this forum. What are the theories about things like fossils dating back some 20,000 years old? I read that carbon dating is an apparent myth to them. What about diamonds? They take tens of thousands of years to form as well. I have seen pieces of amber older than 3000-4000 years old. How is this explained? With an overwhelming collection of fossils and museums all over the world with an average age of 25,000 years old how does this work exactally? How can one argue with so many examples saying that the world is in fact several million years old.

Ok if carbon dating is a 'myth' what about ice core samples? They rely on other forms of science. Can somebody try and explain this to me because I cannot think of any rational reason why people would believe this 'creationist Earth'?

2007-12-27 09:13:45 · 15 answers · asked by Anonymous in Religion & Spirituality

2007-12-27 09:12:59 · 13 answers · asked by Anonymous in Religion & Spirituality

Without all of the technical terms. Like, Christians believe in Christ or something short and simple like that.

2007-12-27 09:12:43 · 4 answers · asked by Anonymous in Religion & Spirituality

So many that I have dialogued with claim to have no interest in church, and state that you don't need "religion," and seem to find the word almost offensive - but at the same time they are also the most rigid about the bible, believing every single word to be the absolute truth. They also seem to dislike other branches of Christianity, most notably catholicism To me, that makes them MORE religious!

2007-12-27 09:11:16 · 26 answers · asked by Kevin S 7 in Religion & Spirituality

Thank you for your answers! :)

Have a wonderful day! :)

2007-12-27 09:10:09 · 26 answers · asked by Moon :) 7 in Religion & Spirituality

Unconditional love, in the simplest terms, means loving another person without conditions, no matter what; but it can mean different things to different people... What does it mean to you?

And what about in a marriage? Is unconditional love in marriage realistic? Or is marriage but a condition?

I mean, being as marriage is a choice, and that choices usually bring about expectations, causing us to attach conditions to our love... what then, as I have asked, is unconditional love?

Thoughts?

((((((((((( cosmically charged energy hugs )))))))))))
;-)

2007-12-27 09:10:08 · 41 answers · asked by Anonymous in Religion & Spirituality

This is just a small portion of the list:

- Abraham Lincoln, (1865), President of the United States

- Thomas Hindman, (1868), Confederate General

- James Hinds, (1868), U.S. Congressman killed by members of the Ku Klux Klan

- James Garfield, (1881), President of the United States

- William McKinley, (1901), President of the United States

- John F. Kennedy, (1963), President of the United States

- Robert F. Kennedy, (1968), Presidential candidate and
John F. Kennedy's younger brother, shot in Los Angeles

- Alan Berg, (1984), radio talk-show host, killed by Neo-nazis

- Alex Odeh, (1985), Arab anti-discrimination group leader, killed when bomb exploded in his Santa Ana, California office

- Carlo Tresca, (1943), anarchist organizer

2007-12-27 09:09:59 · 15 answers · asked by Anonymous in Religion & Spirituality

If you have a Power Greater than yourself, would you share that Power with us today?

2007-12-27 09:08:48 · 10 answers · asked by gary L 4 in Religion & Spirituality

Help me to understand. What is it that you believe? Whats your "agenda". What are your goals concerning Religion in all forms?

not a slam and not a trap...just want to be more informed.

2007-12-27 09:07:56 · 3 answers · asked by Maple Sugar 4 in Religion & Spirituality

2007-12-27 09:06:59 · 19 answers · asked by Anonymous in Religion & Spirituality

I don't usually mess around in this section, but I'm curious. I know Christians motivation for trying to convert atheists. We're trying to save their souls. Whether atheists agree or not, we have good intentions. What intentions do atheists have? Do Christians look unhappy, and atheists are trying to save us from unhappiness? I just don't see why atheists would try to convert Christians out of good intention.

I do know that if Christians are wrong, then we are all dirt when we die. If atheists are wrong, they spend an eternity burning in hell, and we spend an eternity in paradise. Doesn't sound like atheists have much to offer.

2007-12-27 09:05:42 · 41 answers · asked by Brad the Fox 3 in Religion & Spirituality

I can't understand the wordplay in this joke

What's the difference between an in-law and an outlaw?
Outlaws are wanted.

2007-12-27 09:05:25 · 6 answers · asked by Anonymous in Languages