All categories - 26 April 2007

I was raised very religious- my father's a minister- and was taught to believe that life is meaningless without God and that he is our only hope for salvation. As I grew out of that mold and came into my own vaguely deist/agnostic belief system, it was hard for me to shake the whole "meaninglessness of life" bit, because it's so hard to disprove. Therefore, I've been more or less existentialist for the last few years, believing that life is meaningless but we can still enjoy it. However, whenever I'm feeling tired or down or bored, I begin to slip into a dark, unforgiving atheist nihilism- I have no soul, no conscience, no purpose. It's really hard for me to get out of that rut whenever I'm in it, because I won't listen to any argument at all.

So, although I'm not in that mood right now, I'd like to have something to look back on. Can someone please disprove or weaken nihilism so that I can look at this and cheer up a little? Convince me that we are more than cosmic accidents.

2007-04-26 17:52:37 · 18 answers · asked by Anonymous in Philosophy

2007-04-26 17:52:37 · 21 answers · asked by Anonymous in Etiquette

New polls are in and they show that only a meager 45% would vote for an atheist while 53% wouldn't. So to the 53%: why won't you vote for an atheist?

2007-04-26 17:52:16 · 5 answers · asked by hyungbinkim 3 in Elections

I live in clutter and I feel like my mind is full of clutter. I was just wondering if anyone else feels this way.

2007-04-26 17:52:06 · 5 answers · asked by Mary K 1 in Mental Health

My bike's chain is just about toast after almost 16,000 miles. It has developed tight and loose spots that make it next to impossible to ride smoothly. What's the best way to get my next set of chain and sprockets to last as long as possible?

2007-04-26 17:51:40 · 8 answers · asked by Dan R 1 in Motorcycles

things such as calling you every night, and wanting to spend every waking moment with you...

2007-04-26 17:51:38 · 12 answers · asked by surferchiq1313 2 in Singles & Dating

if no or yes explain why

2007-04-26 17:51:17 · 7 answers · asked by Orange? 4 in Biology

Gimme some ideas!

2007-04-26 17:51:10 · 29 answers · asked by Anonymous in Polls & Surveys

What exactly do you think 'love' is?

2007-04-26 17:51:08 · 17 answers · asked by Antoine J 5 in Polls & Surveys

2007-04-26 17:50:46 · 27 answers · asked by Anonymous in Singles & Dating

2007-04-26 17:50:22 · 15 answers · asked by Howard 1 in Beer, Wine & Spirits

I found the definition for counter argument and it says:
An argument in opposition to another.

I kind of get what it means, but not exactly. What exactly does "counter argument" mean? Can someone give me a much more specific definition. ((And i am 13 if u needed to kno that))

2007-04-26 17:50:18 · 3 answers · asked by lucy l 1 in Words & Wordplay

Artists that you can dance to

2007-04-26 17:50:16 · 12 answers · asked by Anonymous in Music

My birthday is in a few short days and I have no idea what I want! Any suggestions? Please!

2007-04-26 17:49:58 · 4 answers · asked by Anonymous in Other - Holidays

Raw foods can be expensive if that's all one eats. If anyone has maintained this lifestyle without spending hundreds of dollars each month, please share your tips. I had to literally juice half a bag of oranges to get 1 glass of juice. Can you imagine with all the other foods?

2007-04-26 17:49:43 · 11 answers · asked by Anonymous in Vegetarian & Vegan

I'm trying to gather a list of all different kinds of men... For example,a man over 6ft 4in tall, a man who works at burgerking, a nudist, different stupid crap... and I'm going to create a list of 20 of the coolest ones and nbefore I die I will have had sex with at least one person who matches the description in any way of any of the men listed.

2007-04-26 17:49:42 · 7 answers · asked by Anonymous in Psychology

A.annexation of Austria.
B.occupation of the Rhineland.
C.seizure of the Sudetenland.
D.invasion of Poland

2007-04-26 17:49:35 · 6 answers · asked by Anonymous in Homework Help

Why do people think giving everyone the right to vote is a good idea? Socrates (who is smarter than you I might point out) was derisive of democracy, calling it nothing more than mob rule. Considering how many people vote without truly knowing the issues, I think it's hurting America more than it's helping. I'd rather less people vote who actually know the issues than a great deal of idiots vote for another idiot (see: 2004 and 2000 elections). Your thoughts on this?

2007-04-26 17:48:32 · 11 answers · asked by hyungbinkim 3 in Elections

I am considering getting IUD. Can you share your experiences? I am on pill, but am having side effects.

2007-04-26 17:48:25 · 8 answers · asked by brwneyes 6 in Women's Health

I think is it FINE to disagree with the Government...so what?

BUT - you can do it in a respectful way that doesn't make us the laughing stock of the world.

2007-04-26 17:48:23 · 28 answers · asked by Anonymous in Politics

I need some advice on how to tell my parents on how I think I should be put on some depression pills or something because I have anger problems and everything makes me sad or b1tchy.
My parents split up and alot of things have happend to me since then. I cant stand being around big groups of people I feel ugly and fat and I scratch myself with a wall pin when I get depressed and I see things move and hear voices and things like that. I think im bi-polar and have skizophrenia. Soemone help. I hide these things alot except my anger I cant go 1 minuet without saying the F* word and my dad doesnt care that I say it and my mom doesnt like it so I respect her when in her prescence but I am just so angry all the time...someone help

2007-04-26 17:48:20 · 7 answers · asked by CrystalKilla 1 in Mental Health

Im kind of confused on how to work this problem. Any help would be much appreciated.

Calculate the equilibrium constant for the decomposition of liquid water into hydrogen and oxygen gas at 25 degrees C.

Does anybody know the formula or how to work the problem?

2007-04-26 17:48:10 · 2 answers · asked by cs 2 in Chemistry

Wasn't the story of how "Christ" was executed on a "trumped-up charge" the epitomy of an "anti-death-penalty" lesson?!?

2007-04-26 17:47:50 · 14 answers · asked by Anonymous in Philosophy

Is that the case?

Peace

2007-04-26 17:47:44 · 21 answers · asked by ? 2 in Religion & Spirituality

If we were all created by God and from Adam and Eve, wouldnt that make us related, if so, its against the law to marry or do those who are related to u. What do u say of this?

P S, i personaly feel the bible is a bunch of stolen property takin out of other religions, u may agree or disagree but that is how i see it. This is why i ask these qs, they make no sense.

2007-04-26 17:47:33 · 29 answers · asked by Smart Ash 2 in Religion & Spirituality

Why is a wave equation sometimes written as y = A*Cos (kx - wt) instead of A*Sin(kx - wt) ? What is the relationship?

2007-04-26 17:47:31 · 5 answers · asked by Anonymous in Mathematics

HOW DO YOU KNOW?

2007-04-26 17:47:30 · 21 answers · asked by Monae 1 in Religion & Spirituality

2007-04-26 17:47:28 · 24 answers · asked by rosey 7 in Polls & Surveys

2007-04-26 17:47:16 · 7 answers · asked by JUDY 1 in Security

I am in Australia, can you point me in the direction of any law that backs up your answer?

Thank-you.

I shall award 10 points for a good answer.

2007-04-26 17:47:09 · 2 answers · asked by ANISE 4 in Other - Politics & Government