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My friend sent me a chain letter that you have to send to 20 people or a ghost will kill you, and my mom said not to send chain letters They are the work of the devil. She made me delete it, and said anything about killing or bad luck crap is the devil. Is this true? (link)
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http://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Chain_letter
They are the exploitation of superstition to threaten the recipient with bad luck or even physical violence or death if he or she "breaks the chain" and refuses to adhere to the conditions set out in the letter.
The bible says:
Isaiah 65:11 But you are among those forsaking Jehovah,
Those forgetting my holy mountain,
Those setting a table for the god of Good Luck,
And those filling up cups of mixed wine for the god of Destiny.
Luck and superstition are ploys satan uses. 15 Today true Christians heed the warning found at Isaiah 65:11, 12. They do not believe in “Good Luck,” as if it were some kind of supernatural force able to bestow favors. Refusing to squander their material possessions in trying to appease “the god of Good Luck,” they avoid all forms of gambling. They are convinced that those devoting themselves to this god will eventually lose everything, for to such ones Jehovah says: “I will destine you men to the sword.”
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I'm 19 and he's 27. We've been dating for 4 months, we're in love and I can't picture my future without him. Though, I'm afraid problems will occur regarding our age difference. Not so much what people think and say, more of me worrying if it will cause problems between us.
Whenever we go grocery shopping, he can't buy alcohol with me. I can't go with him to any event that is serving alcohol. It makes me feel utterly indifferent, I have 3 more years until I can drink. That's just one problem that has occurred regarding the age difference.
I would just like know, do any of you fellow Yahoo users know of any cliche and or very real situations that can occur because of a vast age difference in a relationship? I'm not looking for relief, I would just like to know of what could come and prepare for it. (link)
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8 yrs is a big difference to you now but in a few yrs it will not make much of a difference. As you get older the age gap doesn\'t seam as much as a gap then before. Big difference between 7 &15 or 10& 18 but not that big of a diffence for 20 &28. Or 35 & 43
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I am 12 yr old girl and want to no wen I should be allowed to do things. First I'm responsible , get good grades, and reasonable. I
Makeup: I have acne so I want to conceal and start putting some on in a yr or two. My mom thinks 15/16
Babysitting / tutu ring: I wanna do it now to prove I'm responsible but my mom thinks 13
Dating: I think dances should be ok in high school and to start real dates jr yr with approval of the boy . Mom thinks 17.
Alone: I want to go shopping and movies with a friend or by myself. With friends I think now and I'll call my mom every hour. Alone I think high school. Mom thinks 15
Shaving legs : I think now . Don't wanna ask mim.
Am I being unreasonable? Is she? What is a good middle ground for a good girl like me? Can u help me convince to that middle ground? Thx (link)
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Your parents obviously have rules because they love you. They want the best for you. They have experienced more and no better than you.
If you have a legitimate point to make, parents—might be willing to hear you out.
The secret to success is how you present your case! The following steps will help you to do so more effectively:
1. Identify the problem. Below, write the issue that you and your parents can’t seem to agree on.
2. Identify the feeling. Below, write a word that describes how your parents’ stand on the issue makes you feel—whether hurt, sad, embarrassed, distrusted, or other. (Example: Your parents’ strict curfew leaves you feeling embarrassed in front of your friends.)
3. Think like a parent. Imagine that you have a teenager who is facing the same issue that you named in Step 1. Assuming the role of a parent, what would be your biggest concern, and why? (Example: Your parents might feel fear for your safety.)
Reassess the issue. Answer the following questions:
What merit can you see in your parents’ point of view?
What can you do to address their concerns?
1. Discuss the matter with your parents and brainstorm solutions. By applying the steps outlined above—and considering the suggestions in the box “ Communication Tips”—you might find that you can communicate with your parents on a more mature level.
COMMUNICATION TIPS
“Listening will get you a lot further than yelling. If you listen to your parents and try to understand their viewpoint, they’ll likely do the same for you.”— Read Philippians 2:3, 4.
“Don’t talk back! I did that repeatedly until I finally realized that an argument (and punishment) could have been avoided if I had just controlled my tongue!”-Read Proverbs 17:27; 21:23.
“Wait until things are calm, when you know that your parents will be willing to listen.”—Read Proverbs 25:11.
“Your parents need to know that you respect them and that you’re really listening to what they’re saying. So before you tell them how you feel, assure them that you heard what they said and that you understand it.”—Read Proverbs 23:22; James 1:19.
For example, suppose they are reluctant to let you attend a certain gathering. Instead of arguing, you could ask, “What if a mature, trustworthy friend came along with me?” Your parents may not always grant your requests; but if you understand their concerns, you have a better chance of suggesting an acceptable option.
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I'm a 15 year old female and I'm a Christian. I grew up in a Baptist church, though my family isn't baptist nor are we nearly as strict and legalistic as some Christians.
I am homeschooled and my workbooks/PACE'S(ACE Curriculum) sometimes have stories and/or comics of kids in different situations and teach Christian morality and thinking.
But as I was reading one of these stories, it was about a girl who became Christian and it was talking about how she was changing her life. One of the things it mentioned was: "She began to find new joy as she replaced her former friends and ways with new Christian friends and activity's that helped her grow spiritually."
I understand having new Christian friends and distancing herself from bad things like drugs and alcohol. But why would she need to remove her old friends from her life? Didn't Jesus sit and eat with the non-Christians and sinners?
Wouldn't we WANT to be friends with them so we could possibly influence them in a good way instead of cutting them off?
I guess I just don't understand why you would do that...
Could someone explain this to me? Or tell me if I'm right and their wrong? Or the other way around? (link)
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Jesus didn\'t continue eating with the same sinners. First Corinthians chapter 15 verse 33 says bad association spoils useful habits. Our old friends can become our new Christian friends if after hearing the message they want to change their ways too. But if our former friends have no interest in our new lifestyle it would be better to distance ourselves from them. We should give them a chance to decide first though. Talk to them about the Bible about God and see how they react. This will tell us if they are a new Christian friend or a former friend we must distance ourselves from.
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So, I'm a 14 year old girl and I honestly can't cope with the way my parents tell me to live, I feel like I am trapped in my home and I can't do anything!
They have these rules that I cannot go on my iPad/phone until 8pm every night, even at weekends I'm not aloud to use them. They say I'm to antisocial and I need to get out more, I go almost everywhere with them! I do go to town with friends aswell. They won't let me out of my town, I live in Barnstaple, devon and I'm not even aloud to Exeter or Bristol to go on a shopping trip with friends which is only about 2 hours away. Also I'm not aloud to be friends with a few people I know, one of them because there is a rumour going around that her mum is a prostitute and the other one who is my best friend and I still hang out with her secretly because she said something rude on Facebook like 2 years ago! It annoys me how I can't be friends with who I want to be friends with. My parents won't let me go out after school and I always have to be back home at 4pm if I go anywhere, which means I can't go out in the evening or at night and have a laugh :(
They also won't let me use social networks other than Facebook and Twitter, I want to be able to use snapchat, Instagram and tumblr but I'm not aloud to have it on my phone, another thing is that my dad still reads my texts and my messages with friends online!!! I'm 14 and I literally have no privacy! It's really annoying I want to just tell him "no, I won't give you my phone" or just not tell him the lock to my phone but he always makes me! :(
This is really annoying me now how I feel like I am stuck with nothing to do and no privacy at all :(
Anyone know what I could do? (link)
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Your parents have a strong desire to protect you. Love moves them to say yes when they can but no when they have to. When you ask their permission to do something, they ask themselves if they can grant the request and then live with the consequences. They will say yes to themselves—and to you—only if they are reasonably convinced that no harm will come to you.
Try to see your parents’ point of view. Example: Suppose your parents are reluctant to let you attend a certain gathering. Instead of arguing, you could ask:
“What if a mature, trustworthy friend came along with me?”
Your parents may still not grant your request. But if you understand their concerns, you have a better chance of suggesting an acceptable option.
When you talk with your parents, (parents want you to talk with them), try yo keep these points in mind:
Control your emotions
Don\'t get an attitude
Be honest
Pick a good time
Don\'t be vague, have detail tab...where you want to go, who\'s gonna be there, what time you\'d be back...
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Please anybody help me how to die very hardly and wierdly.Because i hate my life and now death became my best dream friend.I just want to meet my best friend.Sorry GOD......... (link)
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Many people can relate to Your feelings, and some of them have contemplated—or attempted—suicide. Experts point out, however, that most people who try to kill themselves do not really want to end their life; they merely want to end their suffering. In short, they believe that they have a reason to die; what they need is a reason to live.
Why go on? Consider three reasons to keep living.
Because Things Change
Because there\'s help
Because there\'s hope.
For more info: http://www.jw.org/en/publications/magazines/g201404/
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My brother keeps yelling at me. What do I do? (link)
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Don’t react. “Bullies want to know that they’ve succeeded in making you feel bad about yourself,” says a young woman named Kylie. “If you don’t react, they lose interest.” The Bible says: “He that is wise keeps it calm to the last.”—Proverbs 29:11.
Don’t retaliate. Revenge will add to the problem, not solve it. The Bible says: “Return evil for evil to no one.”—Romans 12:17; Proverbs 24:19.
Don’t walk into trouble. To the extent possible, avoid people and situations where bullying may occur.—Proverbs 22:3.
Try an unexpected response. The Bible says: “An answer, when mild, turns away rage.”—Proverbs 15:1.
Use humor. For example, if a bully asserts that you’re overweight, you could simply shrug your shoulders and say, “I guess I could lose a few pounds!”
Walk away. “Silence shows that you are mature and that you are stronger than the person harassing you,” says 19-year-old Nora. “It demonstrates self-control—something the bully doesn’t have.”
Work on your self-confidence. “Bullies notice when you aren’t relaxed,” says a girl named Rita, “and they might use that to destroy whatever self-confidence you have.”
Tell someone. According to one survey, more than half of all victims who are bullied online don’t report what’s going on, possibly because of shame (especially for boys) or fear of retaliation. But remember, bullies thrive on secrecy. Speaking up can be the first step to ending the nightmare.
More info at: http://www.jw.org/en/bible-teachings/family/teenagers/ask/being-bullied/
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In the bottom of my heart I'm a pure christian. I love my God and try my best to respect his commands and follow them, but recently I've wanted to redesign my room. I want to buy a cute little buddah statue and place it next to my candle and amethyst rock which I think would give off a nice vibe. I don't see buddah as a God whatsoever, just another good person who gives advice such as MLK, Gandhi, etc. ect. Just anyone else. I wouldn't dare worship another religion or "god" except my God.
I just like the vibe it gives honestly, I like the look of the om, the message of Buddah, star of david, and just any other stuff. But thats all I see it as, other stuff to decorate my room with. I just want to know if you think it's bad, i dont think it is really.
If you do not like my religion at least find the decency to repsect it and be respectful. (link)
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Do you know all the teachings of Buddha?
Do they contradict some of Gods truth?
if they do, should we look up to them. should they give us a good vibe?
The book Basics to Buddhism says: “Buddhists do not believe in an all-powerful divine being in the universe”; “Everyone is capable of becoming a Buddha”; “Everyone has to work on his own to become a Buddha and be liberated from suffering.” Buddhism has inspired, not faith in God, but reliance on self.
Is interfaith warned against in the Bible? The early Christians lived in a multicultural and multireligious world. Yet, when writing about the mingling of different religions, Paul asked: “What portion does a faithful person have with an unbeliever?” Then he warned Christians to “get out from among them.” (2 Corinthians 6:15, 17) Clearly, Paul was speaking against interfaith. Why did he do so?These are questions you might wanna ask yourself if you want to be Christ-like (christian)
Differing religious beliefs cannot bond through interfaith any more than oil and water can mix simply by putting them together in a pot.
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“They" say all magic is from the devil. “they" say that all magic is sinful, against God. But why? I know the bible says so, but, and I don't mean to question God: I DON'T!!!!!! Can the bible not know everything? Could the witch thing be based on the stereo typed, misunderstood witches of the past? My point is, some use magic to heal, help, BLESS, increase spirituality in someone, honor a dead loved one, banish evil spirits, would the devil give someone the ability to weaken him, and give good and happiness to others? How is white magic a sin? White witches are not using another source to fulfill needs. They are using the power within in them, their soul, spirit, whatever you wanna call it. So, tell me now, after carefully reading this, is all magic sinful? (link)
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God does not make a distintion between white and black magic, he says:
● “You must not practice magic.”—Leviticus 19:26.
● “As for a man or woman in whom there proves to be a mediumistic spirit or spirit of prediction, they should be put to death without fail.”—Leviticus 20:27.
● “There should not be found in you . . . a practicer of magic or anyone who looks for omens or a sorcerer, or one who binds others with a spell or anyone who consults a spirit medium.”—Deuteronomy 18:10-14.
These laws made it clear that God did not want his people to practice magic. he gave these laws to his people because he loved them and did not want them to become enslaved to fear and superstition. He did not want them to be oppressed by the demons.
if he says not to practice magic then he is obviously not behind these umcanny powers. therefore we would listen to our all wise God and oobey him. Even if it seemed to do good.
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I mean is it all like "unholy"? I know that black magic is like witchcraft but whats white magic? Will it get you sent to hell? I have been thinking about this since I read "Jays Journal". Also are spells considered witchcraft? (link)
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if your wanting to know how God feels about majic, this is what his word says on the subject:
The difference between white magic and black magic is one is supposed to be used for good the other for bad. The Bible however does not make a distinction between the two. Magic is Magic.
● “You must not practice magic.”—Leviticus 19:26.
● “As for a man or woman in whom there proves to be a mediumistic spirit or spirit of prediction, they should be put to death without fail.”—Leviticus 20:27.
● “There should not be found in you . . . a practicer of magic or anyone who looks for omens or a sorcerer, or one who binds others with a spell or anyone who consults a spirit medium.”—Deuteronomy 18:10-14.
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