Society & Culture - 30 December 2007

I've been getting interested in this kind of stuff lately, so I'm curious. Thanks.

2007-12-30 12:57:59 · 10 answers · asked by Anonymous in Religion & Spirituality

Do you think this is a fair criticism?:

(From The Times of London)
Huckabee contends that it doesn't matter, because he is not intending to insist that schools stop teaching evolution. But that really isn't the point.
The reason that his support for intelligent design matters is that it is ridiculous. Who wants a President of the United States who doesn't accept the basic principles of science, taking refuge instead in a load of mumbo jumbo?

The religious beliefs of a President are a matter of conscience, but intelligent design is not a religious idea. It is, deliberately, put as an alternative scientific theory. But it is, sadly, nonsense.

It is clearly vital that he or she be someone who accepts and understands scientific methods. By rejecting evolution in favour of intelligent design Huckabee illustrates that he does not reach scientific conclusions based on evidence.

This is a serious downside in a President, whatever his other qualities.

2007-12-30 12:57:49 · 18 answers · asked by Brendan G 4 in Religion & Spirituality

If your uncle (to whom you were not too close) passed away and you send flowers to the funeral to the tune of $129.00 would you also give a sympathy card with some cash?

2007-12-30 12:57:36 · 17 answers · asked by cgminime 4 in Etiquette

I'm in an ongoing theological debate with a friend and I'd like to hear your thoughts. The soul I am refering to is also called the 'spirit' (mostly to Christians) and it's the eternal part of us that lives on (and goes to heaven or hell) after we've died. So, what logical evidence suggests that we have souls?

2007-12-30 12:56:50 · 14 answers · asked by Firm_Cross 2 in Religion & Spirituality

2007-12-30 12:56:18 · 16 answers · asked by conundrum 7 in Religion & Spirituality

If you are happy and live a joyful life you thank God. If you are unhappy and immersed in woes and worries for no fault of yours, you blame yourself or an undefined evil fate for it if you are pious in your thoughts.

2007-12-30 12:55:59 · 9 answers · asked by Nimit 2 in Religion & Spirituality

By law he should have put her away.But he appears to be more concerned about doing what God wanted, than what man thought he should do.Nothing much is said about this wonderful man who cared for the mother of Jesus and the Child within her.He traveled far from home to protect Jesus.Something that Mary could not have done on her own.Was Joseph not blessed as well as Mary was?

2007-12-30 12:55:05 · 42 answers · asked by don_steele54 6 in Religion & Spirituality

2007-12-30 12:54:06 · 74 answers · asked by Anonymous in Religion & Spirituality

three and a half years compared to about one hundred and fifty years for Socrates, Plato, and Aristotle combined.
Whose testimony should you believe: Moses, David, Job, the prophets, the twelve disciples, the apostle Paul, et. al., or yours?

2007-12-30 12:53:08 · 3 answers · asked by Anonymous in Religion & Spirituality

Hi. I am doing a Spanish project with places and stuff, and I have to make sentences like: La iglesia está lejos de la zapatería. Should I capitalize everything and make it: La Iglesia está lejos de La Zapatería.

Did I capitalize right? What if I am saying El Parque Zoológico? Did I do right capitalizing there?

2007-12-30 12:53:01 · 10 answers · asked by <3 3 in Languages

If someone just believes in their faith and is not willing to examine other perspectives, is this a sign that they are not willing to test their faith?

I am agnostic, it has taken many years of introspection for me to reach a spiritual state I am intellectually and emotionally comfortable with. But it seems like a lot of people (here and other places) think that having faith is never questioning their religion, and refusing to examine any evidence which seems like it is contradictory to their beliefs.

Is this really fair to God, if he exists? To me its like saying that you are afraid to examine the logical consequences of your faith. Defensiveness to me is about fear, if you examined other perspectives and still believe then you will have nothing to fear. Why do we have reason if not to use it?

Please don't just quote irrelevant bible passages... I am interested in how people experience faith, I already have a bible.

2007-12-30 12:52:04 · 7 answers · asked by r_osebud 2 in Religion & Spirituality

I reject the Idea of anyhting "Divine" so how can I possibly trespass against divine law?


I am sinless, is it ok if I throw first stones?

2007-12-30 12:52:04 · 27 answers · asked by Anonymous in Religion & Spirituality

You do realize that what goes up must come down and innocent people, sometimes children, are killed? Please do not fire weapons into the air. Just thought I'd send out a message. Thanks

2007-12-30 12:51:10 · 6 answers · asked by SmartyPants 5 in Community Service

2007-12-30 12:50:59 · 30 answers · asked by Anonymous in Religion & Spirituality

2007-12-30 12:49:28 · 15 answers · asked by gorgeous gm 4 in Etiquette

2007-12-30 12:48:12 · 15 answers · asked by Anonymous in Religion & Spirituality

I have heard that the Bible talks about unforgivable sin. Its not totally clear on what it is. And it does not gel perfectly with what we know to be the unending love of God.

Is there such a thing as unforgivable sin?

And, if so, what would be an example of this?

2007-12-30 12:47:25 · 31 answers · asked by Zezo Zeze Zadfrack 1 in Religion & Spirituality

There were so many things that He could have taught them to do, and yet, this seemed to be of the most importance.

Luke 11:1 And it came to pass, that, as he was praying in a certain place, when he ceased, one of his disciples said unto him, Lord, teach us to pray, as John also taught his disciples.

2007-12-30 12:47:22 · 18 answers · asked by don_steele54 6 in Religion & Spirituality

2007-12-30 12:46:47 · 11 answers · asked by Anonymous in Religion & Spirituality

okay so me and a few friends where talking and then the question came up.

Can ghosts/spirits have intercorese?


i know its kinda inappropriate but im seriose and i really want know.

2007-12-30 12:46:42 · 5 answers · asked by mariam.missy 3 in Mythology & Folklore

face to the world. Anger, distrust, and unhappiness are not congruent with how we should present ourselves to others.

2007-12-30 12:46:28 · 5 answers · asked by frenzy-CIB- Jim's with Jesus 4 in Religion & Spirituality

2007-12-30 12:46:07 · 22 answers · asked by Anonymous in Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, and Transgender

When it says that, how can you make the family of the deceased aware that you donated to that organization? Or do you not?

2007-12-30 12:45:56 · 6 answers · asked by I<I/\/\ 1 in Etiquette

2007-12-30 12:45:25 · 5 answers · asked by The Puffin Master 1 in Religion & Spirituality

2007-12-30 12:45:24 · 4 answers · asked by Vera M 3 in Languages

I'm just curious. Throughout my life my grandparents were always there for me. Unfortunately, both of my grandfather's are dead. So I spend time with my grandmothers. In fact, I went on several vacations recently with my maternal grandmother. On my 26th birthday I'm planning to take my her with me to Venice,Italy.

2007-12-30 12:44:41 · 21 answers · asked by Anonymous in Senior Citizens

well, if you believe in one un-disprovable, you may as well believe in them all.

2007-12-30 12:44:29 · 6 answers · asked by Anonymous in Religion & Spirituality

2007-12-30 12:44:26 · 9 answers · asked by Anonymous in Etiquette

2007-12-30 12:43:18 · 12 answers · asked by Anonymous in Religion & Spirituality

2007-12-30 12:42:45 · 18 answers · asked by timo 3 in Religion & Spirituality