Religion & Spirituality - 10 November 2007

For my World Religions class, one of our assignments is to attend a service from a religion that we weren't raised in. I could go to a Muslim, Hindu or Jewish service because we have those temples/mosques in our area. I am thinking about going to a Jewish service and I am wondering what to expect. Will I stick out like a sore thumb, is there a lot of interaction? Or can I sit in the back quietly and blend in? I'm really shy and I don't want any attention, I just have to observe. I don't want to call the place and ask them this question, because I'm shy. So I hope someone can tell me what to expect at the service? Thank you. :)

2007-11-10 01:56:22 · 8 answers · asked by CG 1

Do only humans understand humor? What purpose in life does humor serve?

2007-11-10 01:55:42 · 10 answers · asked by August lmagination 5

2007-11-10 01:52:40 · 16 answers · asked by Anonymous

2007-11-10 01:52:18 · 22 answers · asked by GEISHA 3

Are there people who can admit they might be wrong in their beliefes and actually accept listening to other view points, and not start to insult the one who has an opposite belief (like a religious person and an atheist)? Do you think you know the truth, or are you open minded enough to know that you don't know?

2007-11-10 01:51:08 · 28 answers · asked by larissa 6

Who is the titular head of the Watchtower Society? Who is the leader?

2007-11-10 01:49:49 · 7 answers · asked by Digital Age 6

god had sex with a married lady... so thats makes this adultery!
so Maria is a tramp and Jesus is a bastard...
the Father the Son and the Unholy Ghost

2007-11-10 01:47:41 · 28 answers · asked by Anonymous

Catholics in church recite that they "believe in the resurrection of the dead."
Just what are they referring to? Are they talking about dead people coming out from their graves and walking again...
or are they talking about the spiritual essence of these people being felt and expressed by the living? For example, like channeling.

2007-11-10 01:46:06 · 8 answers · asked by Digital Age 6

Diwali is the Hindu and Sihk festival of lights

2007-11-10 01:45:44 · 7 answers · asked by James O 7

2007-11-10 01:44:30 · 11 answers · asked by Anonymous

Can you give me an example of how each of the gifts are used? I'm thinking of literal one's and I don't know if that's what they want...

2007-11-10 01:43:41 · 7 answers · asked by Anonymous

The two are not compatible.

2007-11-10 01:43:01 · 10 answers · asked by Anonymous

ok, never mind, make this is a rhetorical question. A few mins ago, I posed a question targeted at fellow Christians, like myself. A swarm of atheists landed on the question, and in their folly, tried to dissuade me from sharing some info with fellow Christians. My question was very specifically targeted, I would've imagined the expression "Christians have you..." have a very specific deictic function not so? Well, they then start with their ignoramous insults, attacks and anal blossoms... when in fact, we are the ones who make an effort to love them. We try to be charitable and PLEDGE to make an effort to be principled human beings, who make moral decisions and act with kindness and compassion. One'd imagine that *that* is something somewhat deserving of at least a little pat on the back! But as their sadness would have it, they simply HAVE to take a bite from the hand that feeds them...

2007-11-10 01:42:48 · 48 answers · asked by Wisdom 4

Ever get put on the spot like that? What goes through your mind? Have you ever refused? Or does your family know you well enough not to even ask?

Atheists, what do you do when your extended family's patriarch/matriarch asks someone to pray? Would you show respect and bow your head, or would you find it hypocritical, and just start to eat while the rest of your family is praying?

Thanks for your thoughts

2007-11-10 01:39:44 · 21 answers · asked by Green is my Favorite Color 4

2007-11-10 01:32:47 · 13 answers · asked by tata 1

I have just moved to a new town and am hoping to find a church to go to. I grew up in a city where I went to the same Vietnamese Catholic church my entire life. In searching for churches online, I've come upon many churches in the area that are called (for instance): Holy Trinity Catholic Church and St. Juan Diego Parish. My question is: If a church labels themselves "Catholic", does this mean they are all the same? What is the difference between a "Catholic church" and a "Catholic Parish"? I don't want to accidentally go to a different-religion church. How do I choose a Catholic church that best resembles my former church and beliefs?

2007-11-10 01:23:43 · 15 answers · asked by Misty_00 1

im 14, and id say 40percent of the people i know dont believe in god, or are anti-religious. why? i love God and go to church each weekend, so i dont understand i guess. can someone explain?

2007-11-10 01:20:31 · 35 answers · asked by Anonymous

it is contradicted by Scripture? (1 Corinthians 11:2, 2 Thessalonians 2:15, 2 Thessalonians 3:6, 1 Timothy 3:15, 2 Peter 1:20-21, 2 Peter 3:16).

2007-11-10 01:15:51 · 12 answers · asked by SpiritRoaming 7

In my view practising any religion or caste should be banned to make india more safer place to live. And it will put end to all conflicts and makes us united.
I think the different concept of god is becoming greatest EVIL not only in india but also through out the world.

2007-11-10 01:13:49 · 25 answers · asked by anil 1

2007-11-10 01:11:08 · 3 answers · asked by MR TT, VT enthusiast 2

Would we sin as much, be as good as we are now?

2007-11-10 01:09:58 · 6 answers · asked by heckimhere 1

I got an email warning about a new movie for children for which the marketing has already started.
It looks a lot like "Narnia" but is so far from it. BEWARE!
It will be out in December called THE GOLDEN COMPASS by Pullman.Nicole Kidman stars in the movie so it will probably be advertised a lot. This is just a friendly warning that you sure won't hear on TV. he claims to be able to "enlighten us Christians" by his own version that Adam and Eve's fall from Grace was a form of liberation, not misery, it was a good thing which gave human beings freedom. He says he will "pray for us" if we get confused by his idea that Wisdom (which the Bible teaches us) is really Satan. ( I interpret his views by saying that he offers to "pray" for us to make us believe he's Christian, but its really a ploy to silence us into confused wonderings if we'd missed anything from the Bible). In Proverbs Wisdom warns us of evil, which does not back up his deliberate misinterpretation of our Holy Book.

2007-11-10 01:09:21 · 24 answers · asked by Wisdom 4

Just also think of how it be to be with Jesus Christ someday nomore worries or bills or fighting or war or drugs.

Today is the day of salvation.
Except a manbe born again he cannot see the kingdom of God John 3-3
Except ye repent ye shall all likewise perish Luke 13-3
For whosever shall call upon the name of the Lord shallbe Saved, Romans 10-13
For all have sinned come short of the Glory of God, Romans 3-23
Jesus died for you on the cross shed his blood to wash away our sins 1 John 1-7 The blood of Jesus Christ his son cleaseth us from sin.
Jesus loves you but satan hates you wants you to spend eternity in Hell forever Mark 9-48 Where their worm dieth not and the fire is not quenched .
Call on Jesus to save you to forgive you of your sins today.
www.fellowshiptractleague.org

2007-11-10 01:09:16 · 13 answers · asked by Rodney C 1

John 19:10 - "Do you refuse to speak to me?" Pilate said. "Don't you realize I have power either to free you or to crucify you?"

Despite the fact that it was the will of God, just like in justice is he culpable?

2007-11-10 01:07:30 · 15 answers · asked by Emerald 5

What were things like immediately before the big bang?

2007-11-10 01:02:47 · 14 answers · asked by Anonymous

we see it every day, things (people and animals alike) being born and we also see them die. some think we move onto another state of being but then some think we go to heaven or hell. So far Not one soul on this earth has come up with a good answer, there are some that are inspiring but dont quite seem correct. and if there is a god why would he not show him self unless he is not that powerful and in that case he is not powerful enough to save us.

2007-11-10 01:00:46 · 18 answers · asked by flys_with_eagles1990 1

someone told me Jesus was headed this way on the Rapture Bus, downtown metro bus system

which bus line is it? I picked route 132 and Jesus never came

I tried pentecostal contractor bus 340, Jesus never came

which one is it, and when can I expect "the Rapture" bus?

2007-11-10 00:56:37 · 11 answers · asked by voice_of_reason 6

What do you think a 'transition' fossil is?

Do you think that this essay's introduction gives a good explanation?

http://www.talkorigins.org/faqs/faq-transitional.html

For the sake of thoughtful discussion, please read and reply to each other's responses, if you find this topic interesting.

Thanks!

(And let's keep it civil)

2007-11-10 00:55:50 · 8 answers · asked by John K 3

In other words, he paid the price for all men’s sins. Yet not all men are saved. What is the difference between those who are merely redeemed and those who are redeemed and saved? Is it something Jesus did, or is it something each saved individual does? If it’s something Christ did, then why aren’t all men saved? After all, Scripture says he desires that all men be saved (cf. 1 Tim. 2:3–4).
But if it’s something the individual believer did, then isn’t that a work?

2007-11-10 00:54:23 · 20 answers · asked by SpiritRoaming 7

How do you comfort a crying man or woman? How did someone comfort you in your time of despair? Was it helpful?

2007-11-10 00:49:58 · 12 answers · asked by Anonymous