All categories - 1 September 2007

This is a WHAT IF question, so don't bash me for asking it.

In my history class, we had an interesting discussion the other day. How the subject was brought up is not important, but my history teacher was explaining that there have been recent studies that have shown Atheism and Theism use different parts of the brain.

This made me think, WHAT IF Atheism was genetic? What if some people have a genetic predisposition to believing in a higher power or rejecting it because of different brain structures? How would that affect religion if it could be proved?

Also, in the subject of conversion, assume for the sake of the question that people who convert have a heterogenous allele--that is, they are not predisposed one way or the other because they have an intermediate gene--that is, they're genetically "in between." (A simple example is flowers that can be red, white, or pink--the pink is the "in between.")

I'd love to hear you're opinions. =)

Remember: WHAT IF

2007-09-01 12:58:09 · 25 answers · asked by Anonymous in Religion & Spirituality

2007-09-01 12:58:05 · 27 answers · asked by nightmajic~♥~ 5 in Polls & Surveys

besides power and control

2007-09-01 12:57:59 · 18 answers · asked by x0shortie13x0 2 in Military

I'm hungry...
What are you gonna have?

2007-09-01 12:57:51 · 15 answers · asked by Karoline 3 in Polls & Surveys

hot hot do you think the girl in the purple shirt is.. and would you date her?? http://tinypic.com/view.php?pic=4qnt10y

2007-09-01 12:57:49 · 1 answers · asked by cutiepie 2 in Singles & Dating

2007-09-01 12:57:47 · 38 answers · asked by Adelphie 5 in Polls & Surveys

2007-09-01 12:57:46 · 15 answers · asked by J 2 in Cats

if you saw blood on my claws and teeth?

2007-09-01 12:57:44 · 41 answers · asked by ™King_ 知識_θάρρος_Vires 3 in Polls & Surveys

2007-09-01 12:57:42 · 11 answers · asked by Anonymous in Polls & Surveys

Does it matter if you change it up every once in a while?

2007-09-01 12:57:35 · 17 answers · asked by Angel of Death says F-IT! 6 in Polls & Surveys

My wife left me deserted the kids and left me with a 6 year old son.to raised,which I did.He is 21 now.I do not want anything to do with my daughters.Whatever I have I want to give it to my son .upon my death can i will and leave him everything.I was in the military for 29 years as an engineer.

2007-09-01 12:57:27 · 26 answers · asked by Anonymous in Marriage & Divorce

2007-09-01 12:57:21 · 4 answers · asked by ben p 1 in Diet & Fitness

Are there any programs that are similar to skype that allow VoIP internationally? When Skype was in its early stages it was a free program but now that its popular they make people pay. Anyone know of any programs like skype?

2007-09-01 12:57:14 · 1 answers · asked by kyle11757 2 in Software

I want to add my car and me as driver to another's car insurance (who has established rates) how can I do this?

2007-09-01 12:57:02 · 8 answers · asked by Anonymous in Insurance & Registration

ok well she told me to type this but i dont have a clue what is going on because i dont get any symtoms when i get my period but i think she is going to start she says she has cramps i can tell she is blaoted and she says her boobs hurt and she had brownish discharge could she be getting her first period?

2007-09-01 12:56:50 · 8 answers · asked by itsme 3 in Women's Health

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2007-09-01 12:56:26 · 3 answers · asked by Eve 1 in Video & Online Games

I just started sailing beginning this summer, once a week here in Corpus christi on a J44. It's a blast, and I plan to continue to sail on that boat, but I want to get my own "trailer-able" boat to go out on weekends and learn more in depth.

I'd like to at least be able to take my wife aboard to have some fun (sailing), and to teach my two daughters once thier old enough.

I'd like to be able to launch a spinnaker, as well.

also, what should I expect to pay for a used not-too-old model

2007-09-01 12:56:20 · 8 answers · asked by tombombadil042 3 in Boats & Boating

2007-09-01 12:56:00 · 14 answers · asked by Anonymous in Polls & Surveys

am interested in ways of doing a grand opening or opening night and I need some suggestions. What options do I have, I'm opening a Grill/cafe type place in the Bucks county area. (near philadelphia)

2007-09-01 12:55:56 · 3 answers · asked by alina 2 in Small Business

I am sueing for rent and utilties in a small claims court. I don't know what to call the magistrate who will be presiding over the case.

2007-09-01 12:55:40 · 9 answers · asked by Lori% 2 in Law & Ethics

math problem

2007-09-01 12:55:26 · 10 answers · asked by Knowledge 1 in Mathematics

The following is a problem in my summer calculus packet...

There is a triangle symbol in the problem, and I don't know what that means. Since I don't have a triangle key on my keyboard, pretend that the "@" symbol is a triangle.

So, here is the problem:
Find f(x + @x) for f(x)=x^2 - 2x - 3

2007-09-01 12:55:14 · 4 answers · asked by oriolesfan2323 4 in Mathematics

At work my boss walks in and he is wearing shorts. I looked down and noticed that his legs appeared to be shaved. So I asked him, "Do you shave your legs?" He said yes. He rides bicycles and so he explained to me why people who ride bicycles do that. I told him how I once had a cyclist roommate who shaved his legs and how I had found that creepy. Anyhow, my boss later told me that he thought my negative remark about him shaving his legs (and using the word creepy) was offensive. He was very serious. I got scared. The tone sounded like I had crossed a line in the work place. Did I harass him? I feel so confused and ashamed. Okay, so creepy wasn't the best word to have used. I totally respect my boss and would not want to do anything wrong to him. He knows that I am gay, so I am not sure if he thought I was checking out his legs or what. I did apologize and he accepted. We got along well after that, but I still feel weird and so confused and ashamed about it. Help.

2007-09-01 12:55:12 · 9 answers · asked by Zippy 3 in Law & Ethics

2007-09-01 12:55:06 · 18 answers · asked by B 4 in Religion & Spirituality

Just wondering. How many people would or wouldn't, stay with their spouse or significant other?

I overheard a couple guys at work; state they’d both ditch their wives, if they hit the big one. That got me to wondering how other people felt it, so I thought I’d ask.

2007-09-01 12:55:05 · 12 answers · asked by Anonymous in Polls & Surveys

This guy has had an awful lot of stuff written about him. I don't believe it's true. Has anybody met this guy? Can they dispel the rumors?

2007-09-01 12:54:52 · 9 answers · asked by Dominus 5 in Other - Society & Culture

I'm going on the master cleanse diet, but every grocery store I went to doesn't have Grade B Maple Syrup. Can I substitute it with something else such as honey?

2007-09-01 12:54:17 · 2 answers · asked by Anonymous in Diet & Fitness

2007-09-01 12:53:50 · 11 answers · asked by Ashlyn E 2 in Dogs

The word of God teaches us, we should be hot of cold..It teaches us there is no in beween..God Almighty gives us a choice to serve him or not..If we do not choose him we are automatically placed on satans team until we repent..If we do not repent before we die, we will end up in the lake of fire with satan and his followers..If you love God Almighty click here http://groups.yahoo.com/group/prayer_for_miracles ..to join in with others like yourself..
Say 'Yes' to the question if you choose God Almighty ! If you have not been convinced click here for prayer:http://groups.yahoo.com/group/prayer_for_miracles

2007-09-01 12:53:49 · 24 answers · asked by Sister Queen 3 in Religion & Spirituality

2007-09-01 12:53:35 · 14 answers · asked by Anonymous in Poetry