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Was Incest Considered Taboo Before Religions?

I realise that this is a difficult question and I am not sure if any written records predate religions (?)

Save The Children ?

I have entered this under 'People and Places' (the first and sole entry) , as there has been no response I am trying again in here; 'I have just stumbled on this article;...

idiosyncrasy

A few years ago God was very much part of the lives of people. Even if one had doubts they were kept to oneself. Today there is almost as much pressure not to believe in God as there was to believe in...

modeller

Forced To Go Church .

What must it be like to be forced to go to church every week and have to profess/practice your faith again and again.? Even if you hate it. I'm thinking of the Queen , all the royals and to a lesser...

MrLomas

People Who Spend A Lifetime Crusading Against Religions And Their Followers

Have these people actually "walked" in the shoes of these religions they seem to spend all of their time and effort slating? Surely you can only really judge them if you have been within them and know...

LazyGun

Tragic Examples Of Why Religion Should Be Kept Out Of Politics

This case has made the news recently. In 1998 El Salvador amended its law to make abortion illegal in all circumstances, under pressure from pro-life and christian evangelical groups....

idiosyncrasy

Should You Object To Cremation?

Some people feel that cremation—that is, the reduction of a corpse to ashes by burning—dishonors the body and the memory of the dead person. ‘It is of profane origin,’ they reason, ‘and thus...

chrisgel

On Being Raised With Religion.

I've just read this article and although it's not a new idea it seems to have pressed the Mails "Outrage" button. I was raised as a catholic and can remember, even at primary school, doubting what I...

dave50

Does Anyone On Here Admit To 'keeping Up With The Jones'?

Why do people do it, especially if they can't really afford to financially? Why do they get so jealous of other people's possessions and lifestyles that they will go into debt to try to keep up? If...

naomi24

Does Anyone Actually Listen To What Is Being Said At Religious Ceremonies?

I went to a Christian funeral today, and listening to the words of committal, realised they don’t make sense. Here they are: //We have entrusted our brother/sister to God's mercy, and we now commit...

goodlife

Can You Make A Good Name With God?

There is a verse in the Bible book of Ecclesiastes that may seem to be a very strange statement to some readers: A good reputation is better than expensive pleasures, the day someone dies is better...

Anto7

Fake

Can you tell when someone doesn't like you? I'm talking about people you have never met, people on websites like this, they suck up to you a lot, can you tell that they are coming across as insincere?...

naomi24

What Did Jesus Look Like?

I’ve just received a 2013 Memorial Invitation from the Jehovah’s Witnesses. I will have to decline their invitation, but have a look at it here – third item top line – and do check out the...

Iluvspikey

Doing Chinese/thai Homemade Tonight - What Are You Having?

Little crab cakes spiked with chili, sweet chili, lime and soy dipping sauce Sticky BBQ ribs Chicken chow mein Beef with ginger and spring onion Stir-fried Chinese mixed vegetables - peppers, baby...

MrsLulu

A Question For Non-Believers

Why is it that the Christian faith is ridiculed so much on AB? How come there is never anything said about Buddhism, Hinduism, the Jewish faith and Islamic faith? There are many derogatory remarks...

society

A Question For Those Who Pray

How does prayer work for you? How does it translate in your life?...

PinkLavender

Scared And Reluctant To Go To Church?

My family are devoted Christians, but I struggle with it too much and don't want part in the religion. Of course, my parents give me no choice in this. Tomorrow they're supposed to be baptized. Me and...

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