All categories - 31 July 2007

Here's an interesting article I read years ago and went web-searching for this morning:

http://www.worldagesarchive.com/Reference_Links/False_Testament_(Harpers).htm

A worthwhile read if you have the time . . . basically, it presents archeaological evidence that the stories of Abraham, Isaac, Moses, David and Solomon in the OT were all every bit as mythological as, well, the tales of other cultures about Hercules or Quetzacoatl or . . . even Odin.

It also demonstrates that Judaism as an organized religion *really* only dates to about the mid-first-millennium BCE.

Now, as someone who obviously *doesn't* believe Earth is the corpse of the primordial giant Ymir but STILL finds sustaining spiritual truths in Norse myth, folk tradition and ethnocultural religion . . . I have to wonder why that just isn't ENOUGH for some people.

Powerful spiritual metaphors + historicity and rich cultural heritage *can and do* = religion. Isn't it time Christians embraced this idea?

2007-07-31 06:30:40 · 9 answers · asked by Boar's Heart 5 in Religion & Spirituality

2007-07-31 06:30:34 · 17 answers · asked by Anonymous in Other - Environment

So scientists say that 65 million years ago, a giant asteroid 10 kilometers across struck just off the coast of the Yucatan Peninsula.

Have we found pieces of this theoretical giant asteroid, or would have been obliterated on impact?

With such a force of impact, would it have thrown the Earth into our current orbit and maybe alter the tilt of the Earth? If so what kind of orbit did the Earth previously have, and would it have had a different climate?

2007-07-31 06:30:29 · 9 answers · asked by I Know Nothing 6 in Astronomy & Space

hi does anyone know of a good carpet cleaner, i have a cream colour carpet which has a few stains on, im not prepared to spend loads of money on a new carpet, so a cleaner is the only option, dont want to spend the earth on one tho, if you know of one can you give me the name of it and also the best place to buy it.
thanx in advance.

2007-07-31 06:30:21 · 11 answers · asked by Anonymous in Cleaning & Laundry

Please tell me the boiling point of blood inside the human body with explanation..

2007-07-31 06:30:21 · 13 answers · asked by innocent-gangsta 1 in Biology

...you know...like tippy toes or lil thumbless fists...

mine are like lil thumbless fists...

2007-07-31 06:30:20 · 17 answers · asked by Y!A addict NURSE SWEETIEGOAT 4 in Polls & Surveys

I was diagnosed with PCOS (Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome) about 8 years ago. I am 30 years old now. PCOS does cause weight gain, hormonal imbalance and insulin resistance. I assume that I have had it for quite some time because I really began to gain weight when I turned 18. But I noticed it was really getting out of hand when I turned 21 or so. I am 5'2" and weigh about 198 pounds. The weight is most noticeable in my face, breasts and stomach, although I have always had large breasts. I do not exercise at all and my diet consists of a lot of sugar (candy like lifesavers, starburst, skittles, cotton candy, etc.). I am addicted to sugar. I drink lots of kool-aid and have started a soda habit now. I honestly don't eat a lot of food. I eat twice a day but a lot of times I am not hungry for dinner, I just eat because my husband will make a big deal about me skipping a meal. He says that there is no way I couldn't be hungry after only eating lunch for the day. But it's true ...

2007-07-31 06:30:18 · 43 answers · asked by Hoping he will bless me with #1 4 in Marriage & Divorce

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Cu(NO3)2
Fe2(SO4)3

2007-07-31 06:30:07 · 3 answers · asked by claudia_natacha 1 in Chemistry

i'll pay money if i make it to either of these sports

2007-07-31 06:30:07 · 1 answers · asked by pedro p 1 in Other - Sports

I live in a small town (about 45,000) and I swear, the only thing I see are big *** suv's and trucks all over town.

My question is: Why is it that most people do not care about conserving oil? Why do people need to drive big cars? Is it because they do not care, or because everyone else drives them?

Then people in my town complain about how they have to spend $60 to fill up their trucks/suv's. Come one people! Use common sense!

/I drive a 1996 Honda Accord EX 4 cyl.
/Gets about 26 mpg city and 32 highway.
///love it.

2007-07-31 06:30:03 · 17 answers · asked by Anonymous in Alternative Fuel Vehicles

2007-07-31 06:29:53 · 1 answers · asked by cruz'n 1 in Law & Ethics

Wow, that's the biggest crock of (blah) I have ever heard. If the Yankees are trying to tell A-Rod that this is his potential replacement that's a slap in the face. Betemit is a good bench player and nothing more. He never panned out with the Braves. He was supposed to be the next greatest thing here in A-Town, now look at him.

The Yankees need A-Rod more than A-Rod needs the Yankees. I hope the reports I have been hearing, the Yankees think he is the potential replacement for A-Rod, is just a late April fools joke.

2007-07-31 06:29:42 · 8 answers · asked by Veritas et Aequitas () 7 in Baseball

2007-07-31 06:29:37 · 4 answers · asked by jennifer h 1 in Biology

2007-07-31 06:29:36 · 17 answers · asked by peri1 1 in Jokes & Riddles

And please people, don't assume you know where I stand on this issue. I know where MOST Christians seem to stand on it, but not sure about the many other religions/non-religious stand. It's and honest question with nothing derogatory aimed toward gays/lesbians or those with different belief systems than me.

2007-07-31 06:29:33 · 60 answers · asked by Marvelissa VT 6 in Religion & Spirituality

My rabbit got bit by another rabbit (it's dad, actually) and is really hurt. It got bit near the legs and lost all its hair in that area. He can't use his hind legs at the moment because there is a giant red ball in the place he got bit at. We have no idea what to do or what it is. But, he's been like that a few weeks and is getting better. Still, any advice or suggestions?

2007-07-31 06:29:23 · 14 answers · asked by Cyn A 2 in Other - Pets

2007-07-31 06:29:21 · 18 answers · asked by Anonymous in Polls & Surveys

a hispanic police officer said to girl he punched all you n------ words need to go bback to the east side hes not in jail he punch girl and choked her why?

2007-07-31 06:29:13 · 5 answers · asked by Anonymous in Law Enforcement & Police

I like it do you think is a good song to breakup with my bf he forgot it was my birthday he didn't even call I think it he was with someone else!!!!!!! Well let me know what you think of the song and video so I can text it to him!!!!!!!
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bqpA5Acc8-c

2007-07-31 06:29:09 · 17 answers · asked by sk8ter chick 1 in Singles & Dating

Do snails count as "fish" when your figuring out how many critters to a tank? I've always thought snails benefit the tank.

I have one apple snail (size of a golf ball) 1 ramshorn (I think, or black mystery snail) and several trumpet snails. I also have one male betta in the tank now....but was thinking of getting 3 female bettas and moving the male betta. The tank is 5 gal. & I don't want to overcrowd anybody....the tank has lots of good hiding places & I keep the water changed properly. Think that setup would work? thanks :)

2007-07-31 06:29:02 · 1 answers · asked by Onyx Ninja 4 in Fish

I would like to see what people may be interested in reading...

2007-07-31 06:28:59 · 6 answers · asked by Anonymous in Books & Authors

How'd that work out?

2007-07-31 06:28:51 · 8 answers · asked by Anonymous in Polls & Surveys

i have searched banks in great bookham area but failed to locate NOVO BANK LIMITED. Can someone please let me know whether the bank exist in great bookham? the address i have is 11, church road, great bookham, surrey, kt 23 3 pb uk.it is very urgent!! thank you

2007-07-31 06:28:36 · 1 answers · asked by top 1 in Other - Business & Finance

He tries to swim...but all he does are barrel rolls. He has been fine but the last week he has been very still....and won't really eat. Now he is having a huge issue with swimming. What could be wrong? He is not very old...it is my uncles tank and Oscar Fish.

2007-07-31 06:28:33 · 5 answers · asked by Cash--Rescue, Foster, Adopt! 6 in Fish

2007-07-31 06:28:25 · 28 answers · asked by Anonymous in Polls & Surveys

also what do you like best...

I hate the power trips managment pulls... but I like being able to outsmart them... I also hate that our a/c at work goes out about 2 times a week .. and I live in Florida... a/c is must!

2007-07-31 06:28:17 · 22 answers · asked by caligrl 5 in Polls & Surveys

Listed are line from a few songs. Can you please give me the song name and the artist.
1] Confusion that never stops, The closing walls and ticking clocks

2] I`ain`t happy I`m feeling glad I got sunshine in my bag.

3] and a blue corvett

4] If i could fly like birds on high, then straight to her arms i`d go sailing.

5] we would be warm below the storm in our little hideaway beneath the waves

6] are you coming with me Come let me take u on a party ride.

This is In german I think. Er war ein Punker Und er lebte in der groben Stadt Es war Wein was Vienna W o er alles tat. This song was on Vh1`s top 100 one hit wonders.

!0 pts. who can help me.

2007-07-31 06:28:01 · 6 answers · asked by Wrestle Man 3 in Lyrics

2007-07-31 06:27:52 · 2 answers · asked by j t 1 in Printers

I lost a pretty penny to the IRS. Is their certin conditions you have to be under in order to be "dismissed" on taxes?



no mean comments please, thanks! - j

2007-07-31 06:27:50 · 9 answers · asked by Anonymous in United States