Religion & Spirituality - 21 September 2006

2006-09-21 04:31:37 · 31 answers · asked by nastynate 1

That is how some Jews feel when you call their holy scriptures the "old testament" and say that it is obsolete and replaced by your new and improved "new testament".

2006-09-21 04:30:42 · 15 answers · asked by 自由思想家 3

2006-09-21 04:29:49 · 16 answers · asked by nastynate 1

Long Life May Be Your Cup of (Green) Tea
By Kathleen Doheny
HealthDay Reporter
Adults who drank at least five cups of the brew daily had a lower risk of cardiovascular death and death from all other causes, except cancer, than those who drank less than one cup a day, according to a research team from Tohoku University in Sendai, Japan.
They published their findings in the Sept. 13 Journal of the American Medical Association.
While many laboratory and animal studies have suggested that green tea protects against illness, its effect in humans has been less clear.
"Only four epidemiological studies [in people] have been conducted to date," said lead researcher Dr. Shinichi Kuriyama.
And those studies "included small sample sizes, and the results were inconsistent," he added.
However, "our study includes far more participants -- 40,350 -- than the previous studies," Kuriyama said. "I think our study would provide strong evidence regarding the benefits of drinking green tea in humans on cardiovascular disease."
"To be more definitive, we need a randomized trial," said Chyu. He said his lab's animal studies have found that green tea does have cardio-protective effects, especially if consumption commences before the onset of hardening of the arteries.
For those who might want to "go green" for health, "I'd probably take a neutral position right now," Chyu said.
"Tea is not harmful, that we know," he said. If you're a tea drinker, continue, Chyu said. If not, be aware that the habit probably needs to be long-term before you reap any real health benefit.
"I don't think I'd recommend people drink large quantities of green tea," added Dr. Robert Vogel, professor of medicine at the University of Maryland Medical School in College Park.
Like Chyu, he stressed that the study only showed an association, not any direct cause-and-effect. However, he said green tea consumption is certainly preferable to drinking beverages such as non-diet sodas, which are loaded with sugar.
U.S. government health agencies have so far backed away from recommending green tea as a health aid. Earlier this year, a U.S. Food and Drug Administration review of the available data found no evidence to support companies' claims that green tea eases cardiovascular risk. The agency released a similar statement in 2005, noting a lack of evidence that green tea fights cancer.
Experts at the U.S. National Cancer Institute have also reviewed data from human trials focused on tea's cancer-preventing effects but said the studies offered conflicting results. The NCI is funding its own rigorous studies on the subject, however.
The study's lead author was much more enthusiastic.
"I personally drink green tea, two or three cups per day," Kuriyama said. "On the basis of our study results, I would like to recommend the drinking of green tea at least one cup per day."
But Kuriyama added that the tea should not be steaming hot. "Drinking green tea at high temperature may be associated with increased risk of esophageal cancer and mortality," he said, citing two published studies.

2006-09-21 04:28:47 · 14 answers · asked by Zviad E 1

I haven't seen the movie yet but from what I have heard it all seems blastphemus.

2006-09-21 04:28:09 · 24 answers · asked by Anonymous

They say one who belives not in Allah is their enemy. that means not brother

They kill one who belives in Allah and read Quran ( Shias and Sunnis) . How can you kill you own brother?

Are they hypocrates or what ever----?

2006-09-21 04:26:05 · 9 answers · asked by stauros 1

2006-09-21 04:25:32 · 18 answers · asked by 自由思想家 3

In our hearts we all desire peace, even radical Islamists act as they do because they think if the whole world is muslim an age of peace will come. If we all have this common motivation, why can't we just live in peace and espect each others beliefs?

"A victor only breeds hatred, while a defeated man lives in misery, but a man at peace within lives happily, abandoning up ideas of victory and defeat"
- Buddha -

2006-09-21 04:25:25 · 13 answers · asked by Shinkirou Hasukage 6

Recent studys have indicated that americans are more distrustful of atheists than they are of muslims (see news stories below)

http://www.ur.umn.edu/FMPro?-db=releases&-lay=web&-format=umnnewsreleases/releasesdetail.html&ID=2816&-Find

http://www.mndaily.com/articles/2006/03/24/67686

As an atheist, I ask you, should we begin to fight for our rights and atheist understanding?

What color should our ribbon be?
What should our chant be?
What should we print on our t-shirts?

2006-09-21 04:24:25 · 20 answers · asked by JerseyRick 6

Visit the middle east and read Arabic Bibles please to see that by yourself.

2006-09-21 04:22:20 · 15 answers · asked by Anonymous

because they don't want to pick up a book

2006-09-21 04:22:12 · 11 answers · asked by Anonymous

1)No other gods, but One
2)No idols (or trying to design a god in your mind that suits you)
3)Don't take the Lord's name in vain
4)Keep the sabbath
5)Honor your fahter and mother
6)Don't murder
7)Don't commit adultery (sex only between husband & wife)
8)Don't steal
9)Don't lie
10)Don't covet (wanting what other people have)

2006-09-21 04:22:01 · 12 answers · asked by Mabel 1

This actually occurred a number of years ago (>20 years);

An Evangelical Church had a good sized worship team (musicians that lead the singing). It was discovered that one man on the team was living with his girlfriend. They were not married nor were they planning on getting married.

About a week later it was discovered that another man on the worship team was battering his wife. The most resent assault was quite severe leaving her with multiple bruises and contusions. He denied that there was a problem and would not seek help. The wife was not willing to press charges or leave the relationship.

What do you think about this? Would you be troubled with having either of these men on the worship team? What would you do if you were pastor?

2006-09-21 04:21:14 · 14 answers · asked by Pablito 5

A human commit suicide, and dies, is he/she going to be with his/her loved ones again.

A human killing him/herself, will he/she go to the afterlife to be with his/her family again.

2006-09-21 04:20:35 · 24 answers · asked by D.J 5

2006-09-21 04:19:33 · 23 answers · asked by Terry Yucky 3

now why dont we try to interpret our religions from a post scientific view point?
angels, gods, miracles, devine messages, prophets, supernatural beliefs need to be explained from a post scientific point right?

2006-09-21 04:19:04 · 6 answers · asked by bridges of madison county 1

2006-09-21 04:18:56 · 4 answers · asked by Anonymous

2006-09-21 04:18:35 · 24 answers · asked by ash 2

This is specifically for catholics, since the person in question is catholic and obeys those laws.

I once knew someone who got married. Not long after - it may have been a matter of months - she went back to her maiden name. As I got to know her a little better, and met others who knew her, it became clear that her marriage was in name only. I'm quite sure that not only were they not having sex, but that she was only staying in the marriage because catholics do not allow divorce.

My question is - what could be so awful that you would cut yourself off from your husband emotionally (and in name), but not so bad that it wouldn't be grounds for an annulment?

I cannot believe that she wouldn't go for an annulment if she could.

I can't ask her because a) it's too personal for a casual acquaintance and b) we're no longer in touch. I'm just idly curious.

2006-09-21 04:18:05 · 4 answers · asked by Anonymous

2006-09-21 04:17:08 · 19 answers · asked by Ned B 1

I will generously give of my money to each charity as long as they believe pirates are better than ninjas.

Isn't this exactly what God does to us? I'll give you eternal life but only if you think my son died for you, and ignore the rest of the religions out there.

2006-09-21 04:16:27 · 17 answers · asked by Anonymous

2006-09-21 04:16:22 · 24 answers · asked by Anonymous

Just go to a mosque, once or maybe twice. meet some of the people there.

2006-09-21 04:15:23 · 22 answers · asked by WhiteHat 6

this is how i understand god, right?

2006-09-21 04:13:42 · 9 answers · asked by bridges of madison county 1

to cheer me up.

2006-09-21 04:13:23 · 1 answers · asked by BorgPet6of10 2

I'm very interested in what the wicker religion is all about. If anyone can help with anything thats great. This is a serious question so no rubbish please

2006-09-21 04:13:04 · 9 answers · asked by Anonymous

We don't have a specail GOD, our GOD is you GOD also, his name is ALLAH, don't you know that.

2006-09-21 04:10:31 · 37 answers · asked by Anonymous

I don't want the usual "She was a good mother, great housekeeper, nice person."

I want to know how you will be remembered for what you have done in your life. What would history find great about you?

2006-09-21 04:08:52 · 18 answers · asked by Anonymous

In one of my earlier questions today, someone commented that if I needed "proof" of god, I should read the bible.

Now, I am an atheist having spent the first 3 decades or so of my life as a christian. When I took my spiritual journey that eventually led me to atheism, I did use the bible as one source of my studies.

I concluded that the bible is a human-edited, socially-constructed document becuase it has been so editied over time that it can be nothing more than that.

For christians, how do you reconcile this and use the bible as proof?

2006-09-21 04:07:50 · 12 answers · asked by JerseyRick 6

He doesn't want Osama, he said so. He doesn't want WMD's. He doesn't want Saddam, he has him. The "insurgents" are just citizens fighting the occupation. He doesn't want democracy or freedom, he's whittling ours away. What does Bush want that he's spending our $$$ and lives for? Is it God? Is oil God? Are Haliburton contracts God?

2006-09-21 04:06:52 · 12 answers · asked by Anonymous