All categories - 14 April 2007

I would like to find the federal tax ID for an organization that I've paid fees to... If there was a cheap service online it would be more convenient for me to use it over the weekend rather than calling the company on Monday to obtain the Fed Tax ID myself.

Thank you,
-tk

2007-04-14 16:48:31 · 3 answers · asked by tkaloudis 1 in United States

2007-04-14 16:48:26 · 32 answers · asked by micho 7 in Polls & Surveys

By Clint DeBoer

I was raised as a Jehovah’s Witness and remained one until age 11. Coming out of this cult, I entered my teenage years as a bitter atheist where I remained until I graduated from college. Through God’s amazing grace I was saved in 1994 after reading the Bible and realizing that it was indeed the true Word of God. Repeatedly God has blessed me with the passion and privilege to witness to the Jehovah’s Witnesses.

You’ve almost certainly had them come knocking on your door on a Saturday afternoon and you may have even engaged a Jehovah’s Witness in a theological discussion. In talking to other Christians I find that when presented with a face-to-face encounter with a Jehovah’s Witness there are usually two responses: 1) A "frontal assault" via debate or heated discussion; or 2) A polite "no thanks, I’m already a Christian" followed by an all too abrupt closing of the door. For the mature Christian, what’s usually missing is the realization that this is a true witnessing opportunity—one that has arrived right at your doorstep. In my earliest attempts at grabbing the proverbial bull by the horns, I tried engaging them in direct debates, often quoting from several texts I had studied regarding the cultic practices of the Jehovah’s Witnesses.

After several failed "conversion" attempts, often ending with thoroughly frustrated Jehovah’s Witnesses unwilling to ever return to my residence, I arrived at a startling realization: Jehovah’s Witnesses are real people, with real needs and real feelings. They can feel frustration, anger, fear, and confusion. I then realized that the reason my frontal assaults on the Jehovah’s Witnesses never seemed to work was because I had not put myself in their place and taken their feelings into account. A wise man once said, "When you want to get someone’s attention, you don’t shine a flashlight in their eyes." In presenting my arguments and facts without giving them time to prepare, I had forgotten that they were human beings searching for the truth. I had not been speaking this truth in love.

Months later, when I was again presented with an opportunity to speak with Jehovah’s Witnesses at my door, I engaged them in conversation, and agreed to do a weekly Bible study with them in order to further discuss what exactly they believed. They agreed, with the understanding that along the way I would ask questions whenever we arrived at a topic or subject with which I disagreed or failed to understand. The amazing difference was that instead of blindsiding them with questions and points of contention, I was giving them an opportunity to prepare themselves for a topic of discussion. More importantly, though, I began to care about them personally and yearn for their salvation. In this way, I am able to meet with Witnesses on a weekly basis and take them off the streets, focusing on critical topics such as the requirement that one be born again to enter the kingdom of God, the unbiblical theology of a two-class system of believers, and the true identity of Jesus Christ.

2007-04-14 16:48:20 · 10 answers · asked by NONAME 3 in Religion & Spirituality

Ok, so ever since I decided to leave the Catholic Church and start down on my own path, I've been meditating out in the woods by a small river, and during my meditations, I've been talking to Divinity (or God as some of you would call it) and I wrote it down in a journal and then typed it up. Looking back at what I have written, I wonder which Nature base religion is right for me. For those who wants to see the notes, here they are.

http://a-10warthog.blogspot.com/2007/04/my-meditation-notes-updated-freq.html

2007-04-14 16:48:19 · 7 answers · asked by NaturePilot 2 in Religion & Spirituality

2007-04-14 16:48:10 · 10 answers · asked by virtgshu 1 in Books & Authors

Blaise Pascal, a 16th century mathematician coined the famous question known as Pascal's Wager. Paraphrased, it goes like this:

If you choose to believe in God and he doesn't exist, you've lost nothing. If he does you'll spend eternity in Heaven. However, if you deny God and upon death you're proven wrong, you'll spend eternity in hellfire. The logic being, it's statistically more advantageous to believe in God than the inverse.

There are countless problems with this logic scheme. What are they. Or better yet, tell me why you think it makes sense.

2007-04-14 16:48:07 · 18 answers · asked by Dog 4 in Religion & Spirituality

Without my understanding my desktop and everything on it rotate to the left by 90 degree and I can't solve the problem. I tried to read the manuals and documentation of the computer but nothing is stated on it. I don't even know the problem is a hardware or software problem. So, is there who can help me to solve this problem?

2007-04-14 16:47:54 · 3 answers · asked by A ta 1 in Monitors

2007-04-14 16:47:47 · 6 answers · asked by Anonymous in Polls & Surveys

I have a male betta fish and I recently purchased a female to add to the tank.

2007-04-14 16:47:45 · 13 answers · asked by lgorman621 1 in Fish

Almost like he's trying to give me a guilt trip.

Are pigs really that smart?

Should I just buy porkchops at the store instead?

2007-04-14 16:47:41 · 13 answers · asked by Anonymous in Polls & Surveys

I'm choosing between the Mazda3 and Subaru Legacy 2.5i. Mazda has inline 4 while Subaru has boxer 4. Which has better performance?

2007-04-14 16:47:30 · 6 answers · asked by robbdahaus 1 in Buying & Selling

a christian church that uses English, thanks

2007-04-14 16:47:20 · 2 answers · asked by natalie 1 in Religion & Spirituality

It seems to be the best place to find the cool old videos from back when MTV actually played music videos and not reality shows and springbreak specials.

2007-04-14 16:47:03 · 17 answers · asked by Anonymous in Polls & Surveys

2007-04-14 16:46:55 · 3 answers · asked by Lauren R 1 in Homework Help

2007-04-14 16:46:40 · 10 answers · asked by meg 2 in Etiquette

2007-04-14 16:46:33 · 4 answers · asked by GoldendoodleAce 1 in Dogs

2007-04-14 16:46:30 · 14 answers · asked by Jack 6 in Polls & Surveys

I think polygamy may partly address the female infantacide in India and some other countries. Also modern man is mostly monogamous. This has adversely affected natural selection in human species. It has drastically curtailed differential fertility by restricting the male to produce children only from one woman, his wife. (Differential survival and differential fertility are the two mechanisms for progressive evolution by which genotypes which are more suited to a given environment will increase in relative frequency over the generations). Had it been not so, the most dominant man would have, and that is his natural tendency, produced more children in a number of women. So monogamy while giving social security to the fair sex has caused incalculable harm to the process of natural selection.

2007-04-14 16:45:41 · 8 answers · asked by Tony Sebastion 2 in Civic Participation

I certainly do not want another "am I big" question on this website, but I have always been curious about something. I am about 7" x 5" in girth. While I acknowledge that this is in the "normal" range, I have always wondered about the term "pencil d*ck". With a length slightly longer than normal, and a girth slightly less so, is this good, or a "pencil d*ck"? Thanks!

2007-04-14 16:45:31 · 5 answers · asked by Anonymous in Singles & Dating

I am unfamiliar with the appearance of many Russian woman, but I was wondering what features they usually have which people can tell they are of Russian backround. Thanks.

2007-04-14 16:45:08 · 5 answers · asked by Sweet K 1 in Other - Cultures & Groups

I am thawing some out and really want to sautee or pan broil them. I usually fry them up, but want something new to try.

2007-04-14 16:44:59 · 22 answers · asked by shelby m 3 in Cooking & Recipes

2007-04-14 16:44:52 · 9 answers · asked by High? 6 in Polls & Surveys

2007-04-14 16:44:51 · 26 answers · asked by micho 7 in Polls & Surveys

My wife and I have not made love for over 3 years. She has had medical problems of a personal nature which have caused her lack of feeling. Her libido is non existent; she is just 'not interested' in sex. I, on the other hand am going mad with frustration. I understand and respect her decision but am finding abstinence increasinly difficult. We still love each other and remain the closest of friends and I have not [yet] been unfaithful. I do, however, find myself drawn to internet sex sites and occasionally mastutbate. This is unsatisfactory and I am becoming more and more isolated; being with her is frustrating, being without her is unthinkable. We are both 55 years old and the prospect of never making love again is daunting to say the least.
Should I try to find a discreet partner? What other advice do you have?

2007-04-14 16:44:29 · 50 answers · asked by Anonymous in Marriage & Divorce

2007-04-14 16:44:29 · 3 answers · asked by mastergame_159 2 in Homework Help

I can't seem to get my swing right.......

2007-04-14 16:44:20 · 8 answers · asked by feather girl 6 in Polls & Surveys

..and then get shocked when pretty much the first question they see already has several answers proclaiming that religion is nonsense and there is no god?

2007-04-14 16:42:50 · 11 answers · asked by Desiree J 3 in Religion & Spirituality

2007-04-14 16:42:19 · 13 answers · asked by footcrampmassage 1 in Other - Family & Relationships