Religion & Spirituality - 31 May 2007

Both there and in Denmark and Holland they artiifically created a low official crime rate by legalizing drugs and prostituion,also citing figures based on number of violent crimes ( numerical),which would obviously be low given their small size. Per capita figures do not seem to be available,which would afford the only standard of comparison with a larger society. I ask because we have this Dutch man on board who keeps pushing the idea of a link between Christianity and crime. He also points to Holland as a model state when it's a culturally non-fecund state with sky-high heroin addiction and juvenile prostitution. He tirelessly reiterates that most American prison inmates cite a religious denomination,therefore most criminals are Christian. His logic,not mine. i say,if that is so,then would not the fact that almost all crime in Holland is committed by atheists "prove' a relationship between atheism and crime/ Opinions?

2007-05-31 08:46:19 · 22 answers · asked by Brynn 3

They can do as they please, therefore know whats right and wrong.....

2007-05-31 08:44:21 · 25 answers · asked by Anonymous

2007-05-31 08:43:25 · 8 answers · asked by biblebopper 1

2007-05-31 08:42:12 · 27 answers · asked by Quantrill 7

I have been contacted by spirits,but, don't know how to contact them.

2007-05-31 08:40:49 · 14 answers · asked by Roxanne 1

It seems odd since the pro-abort movement was kicked off by NARAL,a group founded by three jews,Larry Lader,Betty Frieden and a Dr. nathanson. Many countries followed the example we set with Roe v. Wade. Now it appears that abortion in the world's only jewish country is basically very restricted. Hypocritical or what?

2007-05-31 08:39:38 · 5 answers · asked by Brynn 3

2007-05-31 08:39:00 · 22 answers · asked by Anonymous

Hi! I am curious as to how school parties and holiday celebrations affect you and your children in the classroom? I do respect your spirituality/religion. I am wondering how it is dealt with since holidays are getting longer and almost becoming the full length of the season. Like Christmas seems to be coming earlier and earlier every year, and you see it everywhere you go...including classrooms. How is it avoided. I know it is just like any other day for you. The way I would explain it is that some people do not recognise other religous holidays that may be from other countries. Am I wrong? But when it is more than visible, how is it dealt with and how does it make you feel? Please do not take offence to this,...no offence is intended AT ALL! Thanks for all answers!

2007-05-31 08:37:10 · 11 answers · asked by Anonymous

Why do some people say they will pray for this or pray for that? Is this just a lazy excuse to not help out or does it really work? For instance the Pope prays for the sick children of Africa but doesn't do anything like provide money or aid.

2007-05-31 08:36:43 · 15 answers · asked by smallbluepickles 5

2007-05-31 08:35:00 · 14 answers · asked by ☻☻☻☻☻☻☻☻☻☻☻☻☻☻☻☻☻☻☻ 1

thank you ;)

2007-05-31 08:34:20 · 11 answers · asked by Good Egg 6

Lets give Him some praise!

Answered prayers, your heart changed, scripture verse that spoke to you, a relative saved, whatever. Here is a chance to tell of the great things God has done!

2007-05-31 08:33:36 · 11 answers · asked by Anonymous

I'm wondering about any beings/entities that have control or powers above or more far-reaching than the gods themselves.

2007-05-31 08:30:03 · 10 answers · asked by LoneRanger 2

Aren't both theories? Evolution just has mountains of evidence though.

2007-05-31 08:25:26 · 25 answers · asked by Anonymous

And why do you use that particular one.

2007-05-31 08:25:19 · 2 answers · asked by Jed 7

What's ur religion and fave cartoon?
I'm Muslim and I love Mr Men and Little Miss (go to the link if u've never heard of it!) and Spongebob Squarepants.
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2007-05-31 08:24:39 · 24 answers · asked by ¸.•*´`*•.¸ ℓανєη∂єr ¸.•*´`*•.¸ 6

Please explain to me why jehovas witness's believe that only 144,000 people will go to heaven and the rest will live here on earth in paradise?

2007-05-31 08:22:42 · 16 answers · asked by Domonique 1

2007-05-31 08:21:11 · 24 answers · asked by Anonymous

Europeans are very polite when conversing or debating.They don't call you names, or bash you if you disagree with them. Americans, on the contrary, call you "idiot", "moron", "homeschooled", just for disagreeing.
And you wonder why the French hate you so much?
For a country who idolizes Paris Hilton and Eminem, I am not much surprised.

2007-05-31 08:21:11 · 25 answers · asked by Anonymous

Check the dictionary first if you must...

2007-05-31 08:18:10 · 1 answers · asked by dissolute_chemical 1

claim that change halts in its progress before ever something can diverge considerably enough to become a new species? I have read on here countless staements to that effect that these people accept that life adapts and changes but then stops and stays the same. It makes no sense.. name one thing, inanimate or animate that does not change continuously throughout its existence?? Planets, stars, rocks, trees, animals, everything changes and continues to change until it diverges so much from its original state that it can only be considered new and different. What proof have you that change halts in its progress at a certain point? You say well a wolf will never give birth to a new species, of course not... change is never instantaneous.. it is always stately in its progression, but it is unswerving in its forward momentum.. nothing goes backwards, or stops things always move forward.. you have only to look around at everything in the known universe to see that..

2007-05-31 08:17:37 · 22 answers · asked by Kelly + Eternal Universal Energy 7

2007-05-31 08:17:14 · 9 answers · asked by Anonymous

2007-05-31 08:16:21 · 26 answers · asked by darrelldorsay 2

Almost all the Zionist founders were left-wing atheists. Today,more than half the population is atheist. How does this support your premise regarding the establishment of this government as fulfillment of Biblical prophecy?

2007-05-31 08:13:47 · 11 answers · asked by Brynn 3

Spiritually and with it's ability to have the Strongest Military Force?

You all posts your stats on Secular Countries which can be disputed by what kind of Google Searches you are conducting.

The Stongest Nations are the USA and Israel which have the highest population of GOD Believing People.

Those secualr scandinavian countries have major problems and need the USA to come to thier rescue at any given moment they might be attacked by a Islamic Country as well as all of Europe does with the exception of Britain

The countries you mention are WEAK and COMPLACENT
Spiritually and Militarily and are defenseless to any foreign enemy...You want to live like Prey than living in the USA and Israel is proably where you might not want to live.
You love Secualr countires because they live in a bubble world? Why?

2007-05-31 08:10:48 · 29 answers · asked by Anonymous

Have you had a moment of what you consider transcendence?

2007-05-31 08:09:04 · 11 answers · asked by zingis 6

Dr. Jack Kevorkian is being released from prison and I was reading an article about the "victims" and it made me think. Now some of their family members did not agree with what Kevorkian did and others were VERY grateful. I personally feel like if someone is dying of an internal disease and suffering then they should have the right to die. I mean we do it to animals to be "humane" so whats so different when it comes to people. I know personally I would rather die then live my life in constant pain and agony just lying there with no hope for the future. I only agree with assisted suicide under the terms that someone is GOING to die for sure from a disease and this is done just to shorten their misery though (no mental cases need apply)!!! Anyways, what do you guys think? Right, wrong and why??

2007-05-31 08:08:23 · 17 answers · asked by Amber 3

I do

2007-05-31 08:08:12 · 13 answers · asked by Anonymous

I mean if you're going to get blamed for something, you might as well enjoy it first!

BTW How do you stop yourself from thinking something?

2007-05-31 08:06:37 · 6 answers · asked by Anonymous

so is it ok to make a rosary ? im not catholic but im making one for someone but idk if i need to like get it blessed or if im not supose to. help

2007-05-31 08:03:22 · 5 answers · asked by Anonymous