2007-12-07 14:54:56 · 25 answers · asked by Anonymous in Society & Culture ➔ Religion & Spirituality
oh,and after you answer this,answer this too:
http://answers.yahoo.com/question/index?qid=20071207143328AAN84kT
2007-12-07 15:34:57 · update #1
It depends on the question, really. Some are short because the question is simple. A lot of response isn't necessary.
Some are long because a question may be deceptively brief, for example, "Why did Jesus make the water into wine?" or others of that ilk. True, some just give a lot of verbiage, but there are others who want to provide a rather complete answer. Some of us know that we may never get a second chance to answer your question so we try to give plenty of information, so that you and the other readers can pick and choose as you wish.
2007-12-07 15:27:20 · answer #1 · answered by Brother Jonathan 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Well, because of the nature of the beast. Religion and spirituality are complex and very opinion-oriented. These are things for which there is no definitive answer; they require more explanation for the answer given, then say, a question in the food section. Also, people tend to get upset and rant when they have been offended or feel slighted.
Hope it's not too long. Have a good night (or day).
2007-12-07 15:01:20 · answer #2 · answered by frenzy-CIB- Jim's with Jesus 4 · 2⤊ 0⤋
2 Reasons, "Rainbow": #1--Because R & S is a very complicated and personal choice, and it would be almost impossible to answer any question in that category with one simple sentence. And, #2--Because a lot of people feel the need to do the copy/paste thing with loads and loads of scripture.
2007-12-07 22:36:49 · answer #3 · answered by sharon w 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
There's 2 reasons....
There are people like me who like to give complete answers, especially when the questions are complicated. Sometimes you need to explain more, if you're unsure of the askers level of understanding...
And the other category is the cut and pasters. I'd hate to generalize, but they tend to be fundies, who just cut and paste half the bible to get their view out there.... and sometimes that actually try to answer a question that way too.
Short enough?
2007-12-07 15:08:56 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
Because most questions require a more complex answer than a simple "Yes, I think so" or "No, definitely not."
That, or else we're all just long-winded around here.
2007-12-07 15:01:04 · answer #5 · answered by Wolfeblayde 7 · 2⤊ 0⤋
they are usually long because many people have questions and often doubt religion and spirituality therefore when they ask questions about it the responses are normally long because there is alot to be explained about religion and spirituality
2007-12-07 14:58:56 · answer #6 · answered by deja r 1 · 3⤊ 0⤋
Because people enjoy posting huge chunks of scripture in the hopes of converting people. Which always brings the lolz!
2007-12-07 14:58:01 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 5⤊ 0⤋
There are not a lot of simple answers where religion and spirituality are concerned.
2007-12-07 14:57:42 · answer #8 · answered by Tessa 5 · 6⤊ 0⤋
KISS- Keep It Short Stupid. Essays are fine in English 101-102: not here.
2007-12-07 15:01:39 · answer #9 · answered by Wired 5 · 2⤊ 1⤋
maybe most of the people who spend time answering and posting those questions in that section are long winded blow-hards...
2007-12-07 14:58:32 · answer #10 · answered by negaduck 6 · 1⤊ 1⤋