All categories - 12 December 2006

An Indiana University Religious studies professor, Kathryn Lofton, studies the Oprah TV phenomenon.

Lofton said ,"Oprah’s self-described movement virtually always comes down to spiritual change through material gain and self-indulgence, rather than sacrifice. “She relentlessly turns people back to themselves with messages like, ‘If you buy yourself that skirt it will make you feel better and if you feel better, it’ll make you a better mom,"

“We talk in class about how to define a religion and ask what are we looking for when studying a religion,”

When I studied Oprah, I found that, yes, there are absolutely ritual practices. And, yes, there is a creed.

Old saying: "A bird in hand is worth 2 in the bush".

Is Oprah's gain today "A bird in hand" while Christianities
totally unsubstantiated promises, based only on faith, for an afterlife nought but "pie in the sky"?

Have you bought the Brooklyn Bridge lately also?

2006-12-12 00:56:36 · 9 answers · asked by dollparty.geo 2 in Religion & Spirituality

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Is the iDog any good? I would not play it all the time and I have a blue Creative MuVo....?

I thought they were really cool as animals are my favorite thing and music is a close second....please only answer if you have owned some type of iAnimal. Also how much do they generally cost? And what kind of batteries do they use?
Thx!

2006-12-12 00:56:29 · 1 answers · asked by mathmetican 1 in Music & Music Players

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How would those who paid the highest price for our country's freedom feel about America's reasons for war?

How would those who paid the highest price for our country's freedom feel about America's reasons for war today? Is it about freedom and liberty? Or is it about oil and greed?

2006-12-12 00:56:24 · 9 answers · asked by fuck 3 in Government

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I ran into my door and my lip is really bloodley what should I use to heal it?

2006-12-12 00:56:19 · 12 answers · asked by aaaashley_jameson 1 in First Aid

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Ethical gifts?

Eg donating goats, cows etc.
What do you think about it? Does it really help the communities? Would it be better to invest in long term solutions rather than helping one family out temporarily? Thanks for your opinions.

2006-12-12 00:56:19 · 6 answers · asked by Anonymous in Other - Society & Culture

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Is 'SCOPOPHLIA' a reality ?

2006-12-12 00:56:15 · 6 answers · asked by ulfat_kamal 1 in Marriage & Divorce

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I need to see if my cool "new" nintendo NES system works before giving it as a present, how do I set it up?

Im pretty sure I have all of the parts and adapters, its just a matter of setting it up. Thanks!

2006-12-12 00:56:10 · 2 answers · asked by mono 1 in Video & Online Games

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Are there any actual adults 25+ that post in the Single and dating category???

All I see are tweens and teens posting silly questions! Whats up with that? Ugh! Im 28 and I really don't want to post something and get a response from a kid.

2006-12-12 00:56:07 · 15 answers · asked by Kokolicious06 3 in Singles & Dating

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Discuss the possibility that Aliens are not Extraterrestrial but rather future forms of ourselves...?

...that have come back in time to study us.

Think, they (the popular grey) have big eyes due to lack of light, smaller jaws due to refined foods, pale skin due to lack of available light. It seems a Dark and Tastless future! Rather than nip off into other galaxies they uses space as a speed accelerant to get home.

Hmmm...that cheese was dodgy last night!

2006-12-12 00:56:05 · 30 answers · asked by Lyrixsta 1 in Other - Alternative

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Have you ever seen a loved family member in such emotional pain it broke ur heart and kinda scarred you???

I remember seeing my favorite aunt cry for several days after the WTC act .... she was 5 blocks away when it happened in another building and had direct vision to it ..... she said what really broke her heart were the people that jumped that day.

2006-12-12 00:56:01 · 13 answers · asked by Gummi Bear Devourer II 5 in Polls & Surveys

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Do you believe you know god? Do you love him?

2006-12-12 00:55:55 · 15 answers · asked by AVATARD 2 in Religion & Spirituality

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I received a personal property tax statement, does not state what property I owe taxes on.?

I should not have any property tax, I own a moped and have already paid taxes on it. Your immediate attention to this matter would be greatly appreciated. Thank You Ronald R. Pugh
key number 2006-0-PP-6431190

2006-12-12 00:55:44 · 1 answers · asked by theportigee42 1 in United States

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How do I do PAYE?

My husband is self employed and about to employ a part time assistant. How do I calculate and pay PAYE?

2006-12-12 00:55:41 · 10 answers · asked by JENNY P 1 in United Kingdom