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Fables and Folklore
Fables and folklore are stories that convey a moral story. They usually contain some kinds of supreme being and try to explain where certain things come from. Folklores are usually stories passed down in a culture.
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Does Christianity have any scientific basis?
No - The question can't really be answered because it doesn't make sense. Christianity can't have a scientific basis because its not about scientific things. Science is the study of the physical universe, while Christianity is a religion that teaches about spiritual realities that exist outside of the physical universe. If science learned everything that it possibly could about the physical universe the question of whether or not there is a God outside the physical unverse who loves us and sent His Son would still exist. What you should ask if you want to know whether Christianity is credable is: Does Christianity have any historical and philosophical basis? In my own personal opinion it does.
Another Answer:
Yes - In the same way that our participation in life has a scientific basis. For what is science except a knowledge of our surroundings which obviously have been created by God and what could closer to God in our surroundings than our relationship to Him. This realtionship is embodied in Christianity. Scripture on which our knowledge of Christianity is based starts with creation by God who is Living, Infinite Truth and continues from there. If Scripture is based on the truth then Christianity must be at the very heart of science.
Was it Einstein who said that God does not deceive. Maybe people are trying to exclude God from their actions when they claim that God (and therefore Christianity) has nothing to do with science.
Scientific basis for ChristianityThis is question is unclear as to what the questor is looking for. Is there evidence to support the Christian point of view? Yes and no. There are worlds of circumstantial evidence, or evidence which allows the POSSIBILITY for things to occur. Is there anything that can be pointed to which would prove Christianity is true? No, not at this time.Back to the original question, perhaps you are asking whether or not there is a justification for such an organized body and system of beliefs? Invariably, the answer to that is yes. Religions tie people together, which helps them to survive. It's much easier to scare away the predators when you're in a herd, as opposed to lone individuals. Recent research suggests that there is an actual genetic difference between those who believe, and those who don't.
I hope this helps, because I wasn't entirely sure what you were asking for.
Science and ChristianityThere is no "scientific basis" for Christianity, but that doesn't mean either one is inherently flawed. Science deals with the seen, while Christianity deals with the unseen. Science is based on that which is perceived by the senses; Christianity is based on that which cannot be perceived by the senses. Yes and NoYes, because I personally believed in Jesus sayings just because they are logical to me, in the same way I was able to verify the usefulness of many scientific theories I take advantage of in my daily life.No, because a good Christian in any known Church needs only to accept whatever his community asks him to believe and do, no matter if it is logical (hence scientific) or not.
So... While I can show, when necessary, how Jesus sayings are logical according to my nature that I was created of, I can't be sure to do the same for most ideas not said by Jesus or not directly related to him. In other words, I believe in Jesus by reason and not by faith. But this is surely not a prerequisite to every believer. This is similar in science, some gets their knowledge by reason, called scientists, while many others are content to believe, based on trust, whatever are said to be scientifically true (may be called, believers in science by faith).
I like adding that if Christianity points to the way how the majority of Christians in the world believes in Jesus, then Christianity has nothing to do with logical reasoning hence science. It is like millions of people who have no choice but believing in atom's theories, based on faith only, because they have no means or times, as some scientists have, to explore the subject by individual tests. Also the scientific aspects of Jesus teachings (aspects that no mature sane person would deny, no matter his culture is) are not allowed to be made public for many reasons and this is off topic here.
Another Answer:
The question asks whether Christianity is based on science. It does not ask for any discussion of the Bible and other religious texts truth or scientific validity. The Bible is not the equivalent of Christianity. The simple and correct answer is no. Christianity is based on the beliefs and traditions of Judaism, with alterations and additions in the form of the teachings of Jesus Christ. None of this is based on science, only on history, faith and somewhat of philosophy.
Literary Answer:
Since "Varney the Vampire" was published in 1847 there has been an endless number of stories about vampires in print and in movies, each being more outrageous than the one before it. The classic example is Dracula by Bram Stoker and the modern cinema incarnations of Twilight and the Vampire Diaries.
Scientific Answer:
No scientific evidence has ever been provided to support the existence of human vampires. Repeated studies into the subject by parapsychologists and monsterologists have revealed no factual basis whatsoever. Actual biological vampires do exist: parasites such as mosquitoes, ticks, fleas, bedbugs, leeches, and the vampire bat of South America (Desmodus rotundus).
However, the absence of an actual pathology has not prevented historical and continued belief in such creatures. This includes the allure of romantic fiction and many cases of psychological/physiological identification with the concept.
Input allegedly from Cal Tech: Perhaps apocryphal, the legend of medical indications lending themselves to the appearance of vampirism were bandied about the Cal Tech bars in the 1990's, as reported by Joseph Wambaugh. The basis for this was the way an uncommon genetic disease called Porphyria works. Porphyria is a hereditary disease that relates to the way your body generates heme -- part of the respiratory pigment, hemoglobin. Heme is a porphyrin, over-produced in this disease.
- Porphyria, being genetic disorder, may occur with greater frequency in small, enclosed populations. Places like Transylvania come to mind...
- Porphyria induces a photo-dermatitis which can cause terrible blisters to appear, which look like burned skin, and this in turn generates a justifiable fear of exposure to sunlight.
- Drinking blood slows porphyrin production, so it's conceivable that victims who knew this would seek blood sources. Wambaugh suggests cows but..
- Garlic appears to block an enzyme that inhibits or removes porphyrin, hence the negative reaction to garlic (quinine does this too -- so never give a vampire a gin and tonic!).
- Porphyria attacks sometimes manifest with significant personality changes. Also, blood pressure often drops, which might explain the pale countenance.
- Don't give this rather fascinating speculation too much credence :}
- Citation, Delta Star by Joseph Wambaugh, and the NIH pages on Porphyria.
Is the phrase 'there's someone out there for everyone' real or is it just a stupid myth?
Its not possible for there to be someone out there for everyone as the ratio of women to men is not 1:1 its 4:1. so how can there be someone out there for everyone if there is not enough men to go around. there are 4 times more women than men. this should be an assurance whatsoever as its false hope builder. its more than possible that some people will never meet anyone or get married or have a family. this is an ideal but its not rooted in reality.
There isnt someone out there for everyone as there is literally not enough people for this to be true - have to factor in gay people and those who have died as well
Oh yes, I believe that with all my heart. It's up to the person to keep their eyes, ears and heart open. Some people just have unrealistic opinions as to what type of person they should be with.
EXAMPLE: A pleasant looking guy is interested in a girl, but along comes some knock-out stud that rocks her off her feet. She'll probably go for the stud at the beginning and in the end, most don't work out and she's just lost out on a good guy that is pleasant looking and has a lot more heart and soul. I'm not saying all nice looking men/women are losers, but many are. Sometimes we miss out on the beauty of the person inside and only see the outside (the shell.) When we do this we really mess ourselves up.
My niece is meetings someone in January she has been having a relationship with on the internet and he's bringing his parents along to meet hers. She wanted me to see a picture of him on her computer and see what I thought. I asked her why it was so important what I thought. She said, and I quote, "I want you to see if you think he's good looking or not." I wasn't all that surprised as my niece is 20 years old and has some growing up years ahead of her, but it bothered me and I told her, "Beauty is in the eyes of the beholder. When you just look at a person and don't get to know them, or just see a picture of them and have only talked to them over the internet, you see nothing but a face, and until you can meet with them, get to know what is in their heart and soul, then you will never see the true beauty of that person." She actually pondered on what I said and agreed. I saw his picture and he's a nice looking fellow, but not the handsomest guy I've ever seen, but I liked his features and you could tell he was nervous taking that picture of himself with his cell. That said a lot about the guy. She wants us to meet him along with her parents, and we are up for it. I told her that I had no patience with a girl (or guy) that was flighty and was more interested in a #10 boyfriend/girlfriend on their arm (showing them off to friends) then getting realistic and finding someone worth having. I said that to smarten her up because she's in that age bracket. Thank heavens she does listen. I think this relationship is going to work out as they are getting "promise rings." I asked her what they were promising and she giggled and said, "Oh, to be true to each other."
Young people today make everything so complicated and can be superficial. In the 50s when I grew up we may wear the pin of the football jock we went out with or the ring of a guy that we wore around our necks on a chain, but not al the time; our word was good enough. It only meant that when another guy saw us it was "hands off." Today, you have to show a ring on your finger to prove to others you are going steady with someone and to let that person know they can trust you. Huh? There should be no question about trust in a relationship whether you are married or not (it's dignity and an honorable thing in a person.)
Remember, "a watched kettle never boils" and it sounds like you are in a hurry to find someone and have a relationship. I don't blame you one bit, but it's when you least expect it that you meet that special someone. So, go out and have fun, don't look so hard because one day right around the corner you are going to be blown off your feet and meet up with that person. New Years Eve is a good time to start! Keep those eyes, ears and heart open! It's no myth!
Good luck BET YOU MEET SOMEONE IN 2006 Marcy
AnswerIt's not LITERALLY true, in that there is ONE person out there who is EXACTLY matched for you, but it's meant to reassure people that sooner or later they will meet somebody who they will hit it of well with, who has similar interests and a mutual attraction.There is no perfect mate, there will always be SOMETHING you don't see eye-to-eye on, but building a working relationship with enough give-and-take is very rewarding.
Is it true that green color may signify bad luck in Ireland?
not in the area in which i was reared - south east. i can't answer for everywhere else. No way! green is not a symbol of bad luck in Ireland.It shows of prosperous green lands. Im from the west coast. I have never heard of it being unlucky It did in years gone by. Green is the favourite colour of the Little People. If you wore too much of it, you could offend them and they would dry your cows, steal your children, ruin your crops etc. This belief only died out in the mid twentieth century.
Certainly my Grandparents would not wear green, and very little green cloth was sold here until the 1950s. Answer I grew up in Dublin (born 1932) and nobody thought green unlucky; you saw it everywhere. Gates, railings, fences, letterboxes, telephone booths etc were always painted green. Since ancient time Ireland has been known as the Emerald Isle and the old Irish flag was green with a gold harp. Green was symbolic of Ireland and of Irish nationalism and perhaps some people may have avoided wearing it in case they might be suspected of being "rebels". (Cf. references to green in rebel songs: Wearing of the green - 1798; Boolavogue - 1898; Wrap the green flag round me - 1916). I never heard that green was unlucky until I started mixing with English people and assumed their belief was based on the association green/Irish and the fact that their Irish "subjects" had always given them trouble!
A Gryphon or Griffon or Griffin is a mythological creature with the body, tail, and back legs of a lion; the head and wings of an eagle; and an eagle's talons as its front feet.
What is the myth of Lake Morey?
This is a story entitled 'The Moonlight Ghosts of Lake Morey'
We are educated to believe that Robert Fulton invented the Steam Engine. However, it was invented by Samuel Morey and stolen by Fulton because of an error in the Patent registration. Morey was so angered, that he sunk his boat, the Aunt Sally to the bottom of Lake Morey. So, on a still moonlight night, the boat risies to the surface without a sound or ripple. It floats around while Morey watches from a nearby shore
What are the definitions of myths and legends?
A myth is a legend or traditional tale, often expressing primitive beliefs, a widely believed fiction. A legend is a traditional story of oral origin but based more on fantasy than fact. A legend is also an inscription on a shield or a coin
Are the legends about the Cold Ones true?
The Cold One is real I am in a tribe that believes in the Cold One. La Push Isn't just a legend in Twilight it is a real story even the Colin's existed but were eliminated by ancient and wise Natives from our tribe. Our tribe does believe in werewolves so that means the Cold ones are real. The truth is my enemy... she is a cold one but she is in captivity!
What is the theme of Mr Vinegar?
The theme of "Mr. Vinegar" is the consequences of greed and selfishness. The story portrays how Mr. Vinegar's insatiable desire for more leads to his downfall and serves as a cautionary tale about the negative effects of excessive greed.
Can you name me several short touching beautiful and interesting myths legends or folktales?
I don't know about "touching" or "beautiful" but Greek Myths are surely interesting. I would recommend the story about Perseus, son of Zeus, above all. But, the story about Hermes first becoming is a good choice as well.
Characters in the story of indarapatra and sulayman?
The main characters in the story of "Indarapatra and Sulayman" are Indarapatra, the warrior king of the Kingdom of Mantapuli, and Sulayman, his brother who possesses magical powers. Other characters include the antagonist, the monster named Kalis, and various creatures from Philippine folklore like the Tikbalang and the Lambana.
Vampire spell is to become a vampire with the help of spell
vampire can control people mind and look at his eye run faster
turn into a bat and vampire had sharp teeth they drink blood to stay
alive they hate the sun because if they go to the sun they die
they wake up at night because the moon not effects and spell
blood red pale skin moonlight draw
me in queach my thirst coarsing viens let my body fell no pain
10 time X at midnight
Why is there a choice to be either human or vampire at the beginning of the Daybreakers DVD?
It is probably just something interactive for the audience and sets the atmosphere, or if you would like to go into theories it could be a way to separate people into groups by "asking" a simple question, creating a harmless feud/provoking a debate or invoking fear- to choose between what you know and what's comfortable: life (Human) or the unknown and are you strong enough: death (Vampire). No matter what you choose, both humans and vampires struggle to survive in the movie, so it could be that the choice forces you to "favorite" one or the other, but by the end of the movie, you will realize that both species had it rough.
What happens if you do not have a fortune in your fortune cookie?
Nothing happens....to you. However, it does mean that the person seated to your left swapped cookies when you were't looking. Negativity.
Actually, about a year later, the 18 year old boy who happened to recieve no fortune in his fortune cookie was sentenced to 21 years in az state prison...
How to summon a vampire to you?
Stand out from all the rest that you are around and be yourself......
What is the importance in studying folk dances?
Folk dances serve to bring a community together in the celebration of important events. They cement ties which community members have to each other. And, they provide an outlet in which the stresses of everyday life can temporarily be put on hold. Above all, they are regarded as enjoyment and revelry for all.
Is there such a bird known as a Thunderbird?
Songbird refers to a group of birds, such as bluebirds, mockingbirds, cardinals, and buntings. So yes, it means a certain type of bird, but there is no specific bird called the songbird.
Given that dragons are meant to be biological creatures it would make sense that they burp.
If you hear a owl hoot does that mean death?
No. It means that there is a owl outside. There is an old superstition, though, that hearing the constant hooting of an owl near your house was a prediction of a death.
Monkey King is the character in the ancient Chinese novel "Journey to the West" from eastern china to India.
Is it good luck to have a butterfly land on your face?
Yes. It is said in some Native American beliefs that dragonflies are a symbol of renewal after a time of great hardship and in Japan dragonflies are symbols of courage, strength, and happiness. Some people believe that having a dragonfly land on you will bring you seven years of good luck.
Mythology was created by mankind to answer questions about why nature acts in certain ways (earthquakes, seasons, etc.) and to fulfill a psychological need for some higher power that watches over the affairs of the world.
Why are black cats a Halloween symbol?
"cuz witch's have black kats as there pets"
I happen to be a Witch, and I can tell you that witches were believed to have any cat as their familiar, not just a black one. While you can have an animal companion, it is not necessary. It comes from the superstition of a black crossing your path being unlucky which is, of course, utter nonsense.
