All categories - 28 December 2006

I'm scared!!!! My dad is having his out today, and I just found out! Can someone get hurt??? I hope not!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

2006-12-28 09:45:27 · 9 answers · asked by Anonymous in Other - Diseases

I have an insane sweet tooth and I love chocolate, but I'm trying to pick between my two faves. I want the one that is best for everything....adding to my ice-cream, or in shakes, or to eat with my popcorn while watching my fave movie....so whats your vote?

2006-12-28 09:45:27 · 25 answers · asked by lavendertg 4 in Other - Food & Drink

wife took dog for a walk last week AND BOTH HAVE not returned there is SUBSTANTIAL REWARD FOR THE RETURN OF MY DOG

2006-12-28 09:45:23 · 24 answers · asked by ELAINE F 3 in Marriage & Divorce

How do you manage your hair on a regular basis? I have been searching for a creme-like leave in conditioner to make it easier to comb but have not found one and it is a bit painful to comb. How do you manage your hair on a daily basis?

2006-12-28 09:45:21 · 13 answers · asked by Aryeebebe 3 in Hair

2006-12-28 09:45:21 · 11 answers · asked by some_guy 1 in Men's Health

Been friends for years and looking for more. Long story short; things didn’t go well and we haven’t spoken in a while. I cherish her friendship but I am not willing to put my dignity on the line and make a fool of myself by calling. It is killing me waiting for the phone to ring……………………

2006-12-28 09:45:17 · 17 answers · asked by Anonymous in Friends

is this an awsome burn if sumone said u have problems and i said ur mom is the one who had problems.They say y and i say becuz having u!!!aAnd if i say cry a river and drown in it....are those kool??Im 11 yrs old so r those kool 4 my age?????????????

2006-12-28 09:45:13 · 2 answers · asked by xx00sweetmc00xx 1 in Friends

i knew this question would grab your attention she

2006-12-28 09:45:12 · 16 answers · asked by brioduinn 3 in Fashion & Accessories

THE ORIGIN OF CHRISTMAS

9 It was not until several hundred years after Jesus lived on the earth that people began to commemorate his birth on December 25. But that was not the date of Jesus’ birth, for it evidently took place in October. So why was December 25 chosen? Some who later claimed to be Christian likely "wished the date to coincide with the pagan Roman festival marking the ‘birthday of the unconquered sun.’" (The New Encyclopædia Britannica) In winter, when the sun seemed weakest, pagans held ceremonies to get this source of warmth and light to come back from its distant travels. December 25 was thought to be the day that the sun began its return. In an effort to convert pagans, religious leaders adopted this festival and tried to make it seem "Christian."

10 The pagan roots of Christmas have long been recognized. Because of its unscriptural origin, Christmas was banned in England and in some of the American colonies during the 17th century. Anyone who even stayed home from work on Christmas day had to pay a penalty. Soon, though, the old customs were back, and some new ones were added. Christmas once again became a big holiday, and that is what it still is in many lands. Because of the connections that Christmas has with false religion, however, those who want to please God do not celebrate it or any other holiday that has its roots in pagan worship.

Has the modern-day celebration of Christmas lost sight of Christ? Officially, December 25 has been observed since the fourth century C.E., when the Roman Catholic Church designated that day for religious observance of Jesus’ birth. But according to a recent poll taken in the United States, only 33 percent of those polled felt that the birth of Christ is the most important aspect of Christmas.

What do you think? Do you at times feel that in all the insistent advertising, the harried buying of presents, the decorating of trees, the organizing and attending of parties, the sending of cards—Jesus has somehow been left out of the picture?

Many seem to feel that one way to put Christ back into Christmas is by displaying a Nativity scene, or crèche. Likely you have seen such groupings of figurines, representing the baby Jesus in a manger surrounded by Mary, Joseph, some shepherds, "three wise men," or "three kings," some barnyard animals, and some onlookers. It is commonly felt that these crèches serve to remind people of the real meaning of Christmas. According to U.S. Catholic, "a crèche gives a more developed picture than any single gospel can give, though it also emphasizes the nonhistorical character of these narratives."

How, though, would a Nativity scene suggest that the narratives in the Gospel accounts of the Bible are nonhistorical? Well, it must be admitted that quaintly painted little sculptures lend an aura of legend or fairy tale to the birth of Christ. First popularized by a monk in the 13th century, the Nativity scene was once a fairly modest affair. Today, like so many other things associated with this holiday, Nativity scenes have become big business.

And my last thougt to leave you with in the bible it leaves you with the day and year and month and date when jesus died, but there is NO evidence of jesus being born on Dec. 25,

Maybe you feel that the origins of holidays have little to do with how they are celebrated today. Do origins really matter? Yes! To illustrate: Suppose you saw a piece of candy lying in the gutter. Would you pick up that candy and eat it? Of course not! That candy is unclean. Like that candy, holidays may seem sweet, but they have been picked up from unclean places. To take a stand for true worship, we need to have a viewpoint like that of the prophet Isaiah, who told true worshipers: "Touch nothing unclean."—Isaiah 52:11



Another disturbing question arises with regard to the nature of Christmas celebrations. If Jesus returned to the earth today, what would he think about the rank commercialism of Christmas? would he approve of it?

2006-12-28 09:45:11 · 8 answers · asked by dairyman8831301 2 in Religion & Spirituality

I'm scared!!!! My dad is having his out today, and I just found out! Can someone get hurt??? I hope not!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

2006-12-28 09:45:05 · 6 answers · asked by Anonymous in Pain & Pain Management

I have a 1988 chevy S-10 pickup with a 2.8 v/6 that runs great.
I have changed the oil every 3000 miles. Can I start using Synthetic oil, and will it help ? It has 130,000 miles.

2006-12-28 09:44:59 · 4 answers · asked by goalaska 4 in Maintenance & Repairs

My favorite is Creme de Menthe because I love the taste of mint and it' cool when I have it on the rocks.

2006-12-28 09:44:59 · 7 answers · asked by art_girlt 3 in Singles & Dating

he's a cool dude

2006-12-28 09:44:58 · 4 answers · asked by Anonymous in Other - Entertainment

Do any experts factor in all the animals who eat fiber and covert it into fat, sugar and protein, past and present. Why is it just cows in the present? Cows do not just eat corn from the cob they eat fiborous plants with little food value and convert it with the aid of the flora and fauna in thier stomachs into products like milk and meat. I would guess the Mega fauna of the past were much better at belching and farting than at present. I would also guess that there were bigger herds than in all the feed lots in all the world now. As a side note do deer farts and wild sheep farts count, they do the same thing as cows?

2006-12-28 09:44:57 · 9 answers · asked by Anonymous in Zoology

I am looking for a non alcoholic recipe for pina coladas because I love them but I'm not huge on alcohol any suggestions?

2006-12-28 09:44:55 · 7 answers · asked by Anonymous in Non-Alcoholic Drinks

2006-12-28 09:44:51 · 21 answers · asked by ExpertOfNothing 3 in Polls & Surveys

If not, what is? If so what can be done about it?

2006-12-28 09:44:50 · 16 answers · asked by micah z 4 in Immigration

I have been having odd cramps on my left side only for the past two days. Any thoughts?

2006-12-28 09:44:47 · 5 answers · asked by CCC 1 in Trying to Conceive

It's a national OUTRAGE that our businesses can produce and sell a deadly and addictive product for both domestic and international sale.
Yet the FDA rules Canadian imported drugs, (made by our own drug companies), are unsafe!!!

2006-12-28 09:44:45 · 12 answers · asked by human 1 in Law & Ethics

I was in a car accident a few months ago, and have a severe ankle sprain. Its been two months now and I am still having problems. I was wondering if anyone has had similar situation and what steps did they follow?? thanks.

2006-12-28 09:44:38 · 18 answers · asked by hopefloats 3 in Injuries

i have heard rummors that zac efron and vanessa hudgens are going out, is this true?!?!?!?!

2006-12-28 09:44:35 · 13 answers · asked by lougoose 2 in Celebrities

I am an American citizen. I am 27 years old female. What can I do in Cyprus. What's the fastest easiest way to find work.

2006-12-28 09:44:34 · 2 answers · asked by Anonymous in Careers & Employment

My dauhter got engeged on boxing day to her boyfriend. He bought the ring himself ,guessed the size ,and it was just what she would have chosen herself..She was overwhelmed,she did expect it to happen soon,but it was such a lovely suprise.He did it the right way,asked her father first,then gave her a boquet of roses,and brought out the champagne.please dont think im bragging ,but we are so happy for her,as she deserves good luck,as she has had quite bad luck in the past...You dont have to answer this if you dont want to,but if you do it would be greatly appreciated.Thank you in anticipation for same.

2006-12-28 09:44:33 · 88 answers · asked by Linda 6 in Weddings

Thanks!

2006-12-28 09:44:31 · 11 answers · asked by Kate 1 in Decorating & Remodeling

My husband has been out of work for about a month now and we need to come up with rent money by next week. He has been doing odds and ends jobs but has only made the bare minimum for us to survive through the month. He has a prospect for a very good job in January but we can't wait that long to pay the rent. What can we possibly do?

2006-12-28 09:44:31 · 10 answers · asked by jujube 4 in Careers & Employment

i have a lot of vacation homework and when i got home i realized i don't remember how to do intregration by parts can some one explain it to me.

2006-12-28 09:44:27 · 4 answers · asked by ash 1 in Mathematics

im intrigued that people would watch their partner having se* with someone else...why would you do this?..is there something wrong?

2006-12-28 09:44:22 · 33 answers · asked by big bird 3 in Marriage & Divorce

I love horror movies . Any suggestions for a good one?

2006-12-28 09:44:22 · 15 answers · asked by Anonymous in Movies

2006-12-28 09:44:21 · 5 answers · asked by Anonymous in Wrestling

Since the company is behind two weeks, I have to working for an entire month before i see any sort of payment, but even then, it will only be for two weeks right? What happens to the first two weeks ont he job??

2006-12-28 09:44:19 · 6 answers · asked by Tiny 2 in Careers & Employment