Society & Culture - 30 December 2007

Regardless of your beliefs around religion and religious practices—whether you beleive relgious practices are crucial to a good life, or whether organized religion is something we should all get over—take a minute to reflect what might be good about this very human endeavor

2007-12-30 09:02:11 · 16 answers · asked by *** The Earth has Hadenough*** 7 in Religion & Spirituality

im cajun, am I part black?

2007-12-30 09:01:34 · 6 answers · asked by Sam B 1 in Languages

2007-12-30 09:01:22 · 14 answers · asked by Anonymous in Religion & Spirituality

When I first heard the song 'Zombies for Jesus' around a bon-fire at a Wiccan festival, I thought it was hilarious, especially when several people got up and did the 'Zombie walk' with blank stares on their faces.

The more time I spent with Wiccan and pagan groups, the more of a rampant disdain and mockery of Christianity I noticed.

Sometimes, however, I felt this went too far. There was one mock public ritual in particular at a festival that was set up as a pagan version of the 10 commandments that truly disgusted me. The girlfriend of one of the Bards was Catholic, and she walked away in tears. She had been hesitant about attending the festival, but was assured that people of all faiths were welcome, and would be treated with respect, and viewed as equals. Most people saw nothing wrong with the parody.

So my question to Wiccans and pagans...where do you draw the line at poking fun at Christians? Under what circumstances do you feel justified and why?

2007-12-30 09:01:01 · 27 answers · asked by Violet 5 in Religion & Spirituality

Why were there 12 disciples ... 12 months ... 12 hours in the morning & after noon ...12 symbols of the zodiac, etc.

God also used the 12 tribes of Isreal when organizing His chosed peaple to carry out the Mosaic Law, Why 12?

2007-12-30 09:00:38 · 33 answers · asked by Anonymous in Religion & Spirituality

into the religous mix as Athiests, well we are not for we are not none believers, we simply say that we do not know, Athiest don't believe in any type of God or supernatural being. Religous people believe there is a God.or supernatural being. Once again as an Agnostic I simply say I don't know,and it all seems kind of funny (laughable) to me. anyone like to comment on what they personally think?
Please no fairy tales.

2007-12-30 09:00:36 · 17 answers · asked by niddlie diddle 6 in Religion & Spirituality

It's me, Vishal

2007-12-30 08:59:24 · 25 answers · asked by Anonymous in Religion & Spirituality

who are also deeply problemed and nutcases?

2007-12-30 08:58:57 · 12 answers · asked by Anonymous in Religion & Spirituality

2007-12-30 08:58:51 · 11 answers · asked by Alex 5 in Religion & Spirituality

Hello, all:

I've seen a couple of answers today where people have suggested that you can combine Christianity and Wicca into one religion. I personally don't see how that could happen without bending one or the other (or both) so far out of shape that the term "Christian" and/or "Wiccan" would no longer apply to the result.

What do you think about Christian Wiccans? Do they exist? Can they exist? Why or why not?

Thank you to everyone who takes the time to respond.

2007-12-30 08:56:03 · 35 answers · asked by prairiecrow 7 in Religion & Spirituality

watching the repeats of have I got news for you and QI

Julia posted a similar post last night but the reporters were out in force and got it removed

2007-12-30 08:54:56 · 12 answers · asked by Anonymous in Religion & Spirituality

I was born september 5th at 8:00 a.m. in shanghai china in 1985.... Please no lectures.... I've heard it all and I will keep asking until I get an answer.

2007-12-30 08:53:21 · 7 answers · asked by Anonymous in Religion & Spirituality

try answering that

2007-12-30 08:52:59 · 23 answers · asked by Anonymous in Religion & Spirituality

whats the best kind to be? any tips?

2007-12-30 08:51:53 · 10 answers · asked by golfcart123456 2 in Religion & Spirituality

spiritually speaking of course *cough*

2007-12-30 08:51:45 · 15 answers · asked by Anonymous in Religion & Spirituality

How does God feel about praying to "honourable ancestors",

How does God feel about praying to Mary, the daughter of God (He always existed)???

How does God feel about praying to St Christopher and other deceased heros of the Catholic church, dubbed SAINTS?

How does God feel about us contacting the dead?

Should it be done?

How about seances and withchcraft contacts with the dead? Did you see the film :Ghost"?

What do you make of Isaiah 8: 19 and other bible verses that seem to oppose praying to mortals?

isn'r it true that no one prayed to Mary in the bible, either when she was alive, or dead!!!

So why pray to her now that she has passed over to the other side, when the veil has been ripped, allowing us access to God directly?

Do you think angels may be ghosts from our past???

Do you remember the old "Highway to Heaven" TV series, about an angel who was actually a ghost of a dead guy. Do people actually believe this is the way God works???

2007-12-30 08:50:25 · 24 answers · asked by Anonymous in Religion & Spirituality

I know for sure that many of us have asked the same quiestions like

why were we put on the earth

were is God truly

why do we do what we do

why do we have complete control over everything, and yet nothing

why is there the balance of good and evil

why do we act bad even though we want to do good, are we provoked?

I could go on with a million or more questions, but the fact is there are billions of people on the planet, the world kepps orbiting changing dieing living, is death an act of creation, and we have all thought this question our exististance I'm sure of this but of course there are feel good answers like God is within, but what I'm trying to get to is everyone and I mean Every single Human Being on this planet has asked these same questions, dont you find that strange like were all united all our thoughts by some invisible thread, to think to be the last human on the planet wouldn't you go insane I would and I'm sure there people who agree with me.

2007-12-30 08:49:53 · 4 answers · asked by Anonymous in Religion & Spirituality

2007-12-30 08:49:04 · 10 answers · asked by Anonymous in Religion & Spirituality

No bias whatsoever by the way.

2007-12-30 08:48:01 · 43 answers · asked by Anonymous in Other - Society & Culture

What do u think about germany? and about germans? Tell the truth please, tell really what u think

2007-12-30 08:46:19 · 7 answers · asked by Anonymous in Other - Cultures & Groups

Think about it--he travels at night; who was the prince of darkness? He wears red;who was known as the Red Dragon?
I found this page that has a lot of reasonable ideas as to why he would be. I mean come on why wouldnt satan want a reason to push you away from the true meaning of 'CHRIST'mas. Ive been thinking this for a while and its kind of bothering me. Im not dyslexic im not on drugs and i know God is not a dog

2007-12-30 08:43:27 · 38 answers · asked by atlee h 2 in Religion & Spirituality

2007-12-30 08:43:07 · 16 answers · asked by yankswin101 2 in Religion & Spirituality

I know as a Christian I should be preparing and excited for Christ's second coming, but I am scared to death! I want to live out my life, get a college education, get married and have a family! I don't want the world over now!

What can I do to calm down? My mom always tells me nothing will probably happen because when she was growing up in the 60's and 70's people were obsessing over the world ending and we're still here aren't we?

2007-12-30 08:42:33 · 21 answers · asked by BeachBoarder 3 in Religion & Spirituality

2007-12-30 08:42:12 · 16 answers · asked by Anonymous in Religion & Spirituality

im off to spar for some tinnies and a kebab!

2007-12-30 08:42:05 · 15 answers · asked by Anonymous in Community Service

what's going on? no wonder most everyone is overweight, what happened to the smaller dinner plates of years ago

2007-12-30 08:41:58 · 22 answers · asked by Debbie L 4 in Senior Citizens

If it was up to you would you...?or
If it were up...?

2007-12-30 08:39:54 · 14 answers · asked by ? 2 in Languages

Fair enough, but why should the only the option be Hell? Why not back to Earth?

2007-12-30 08:39:12 · 19 answers · asked by Anonymous in Religion & Spirituality

Armageddon (Greek αρμαγεδδων; [armageddôn] also spelled as Har-Magedon in some modern English translations), is the final climactic battle (or Campaign) between God, also known as YHWH Elohim through the person of the Messiah, and Satan, whose name means 'adversary' and which is also known as the Devil, through the person known as the "Beast", written in the Book of Revelation in the Christian New Testament, or more generally, an apocalyptic catastrophe.

2007-12-30 08:39:01 · 22 answers · asked by Dr. B 3 in Religion & Spirituality

I got a new drum set !!! it s red

2007-12-30 08:38:46 · 11 answers · asked by Cloe 2 in Christmas