All categories - 29 September 2007

Judaism also used to practise execution by stoning, and rules for when and how it should be applied are defined in the Torah, which religious Jews believe to be the words of God. But over the years rabbis decided that it should not be applied any more, even though it is prescribed in our holiest texts.

What has to happen for Islam to decide to reject such ancient barbaric practices, in favour of ones more suited to our times?

And on a similar note, under what circumstances could devout Muslims accept to relinquish land that is holy 'waqf'? Judaism views Mount Sinai as exceptionally holy (it's where God gave Moses the Torah), but we still handed over the whole of Sinai in the interests of peace. What could be done to allow fervently religious Muslims such as Hamas to do something similar, without feeling that they are abandoning their religion?

(Note: I'll be out all today, so I can only respond to answers later. But I feel that this question goes to the root of the issue.)

2007-09-29 19:16:34 · 6 answers · asked by Londoner In Israel 3 in Israel

I think they would use my brain as a door stop.

2007-09-29 19:16:33 · 4 answers · asked by Anonymous in Polls & Surveys

Does anybody have a recomendation for a campground near Disneyland (California)? By near, I mean less than 5 miles. Something clean and safe for a family with kids.

2007-09-29 19:16:32 · 4 answers · asked by truckee_dark 2 in Los Angeles

I do crunches and sit ups everyday but I'm not losing weight and my belly is the same size! I've been doing it for like a month already and also I watch what I eat. Any other exercises and eating habits?

2007-09-29 19:16:17 · 14 answers · asked by Anonymous in Diet & Fitness

Do you scrunch or fold your toilet paper?

2007-09-29 19:16:05 · 23 answers · asked by Anonymous in Polls & Surveys

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2007-09-29 19:15:59 · 8 answers · asked by Lee Edward 1 in Comics & Animation

my birthday is on Sunday, September 30th.

2007-09-29 19:15:49 · 14 answers · asked by Manchester United 4 life!!!!!!! 2 in Other - Holidays

So, I have seen the musical in LA
and i absolutely loved it to death!

[im even going again this december]

so before i went to the show i bought the book
but i decided not to read it
because i wanted to go into the show open minded.

but i was planning on reading the book after my second trip

so my question is,
should i read it?

ive heard both good and bad reports on it
and im afraid it will change my view on this wondeful musical

ive actually read the first 2 chapters
and im actually already confused.
what the heck is the time dragon clock?
in the musical there was a dragon,
but what is it in the book?

see i really want to read the book
causae im a huge fan of wicked

but is it worth my time?

2007-09-29 19:15:46 · 3 answers · asked by bwayfan07 2 in Books & Authors

Why am I paranoid? I don't think I was supposed to be disfellowshipped in the first place.

2007-09-29 19:15:34 · 7 answers · asked by lovehawaii_23 1 in Religion & Spirituality

Progressive? Thrash? Death? Black? Gothic? Industrial? Groove? Doom? Symphonic? A mix? What bout your favorite bands?


I prefer thrash and progressive...can listen to Melodeath, Goth, and Industrial some times too. Faves right now are Megadeth and Metallica.

2007-09-29 19:14:52 · 14 answers · asked by The Ghurag 5 in Rock and Pop

Their demands for one-liner scientific explanations of issues like Creation, Evolution and the Big Bang don't satisfy them.

If you want a worthwhile scientific understanding of these things, you need to read, study and understand them.

A good start on Evolution would be "The Double Helix" by James Watson, one of the discoverers of DNA. Follow that up with Richard Dawkins "The Selfish Gene" and "The Blind Watchmaker"

If you want to understand the Big Bang theory, then look up the science on Background Temperature Radiation, and read Hawkings "Brief History of Time"

even those books are pop-science, they scratch the surface of what you would learn in a degree.

And even if you reached a degree level of understanding, you would only have a general awareness of the broad issues and some problem solving skills.

So...why are you surprised that one liners aren't getting you anywhere?

2007-09-29 19:14:34 · 9 answers · asked by Twilight 6 in Religion & Spirituality

2007-09-29 19:14:20 · 4 answers · asked by Kenneth Reyes 1 in Psychology

To help lower the % of children who were raised by a father who is unaware he actually isn't the father, otherwise known as Paternity Fraud, usually from infidelity.

Please read the articles prior to answering(estimated 10%+ of children are fathered by men who falsely believe that they are the father)
Paternity Fraud articles: http://worldnetdaily.com/news/article.asp?ARTICLE_ID=48871
http://www.fathersforlife.org/fatherhood/paternity_1.htm

2007-09-29 19:14:05 · 22 answers · asked by Nep 6 in Gender Studies

I did not ask as I knew better as I never wanted to know but after drinking she just blurted it out. Now that I do know it is bothering me in such a huge way because I think of her differently now (mostly jealous/really weirded out of thinking of that many guys having been with her in that way). Not that I have a problem with sex in general (actually pretty fond:) but she is 24 and it would seem that she would have put herself in a lot of bad situations to get to that number. I am requesting two answers: 1. Do you think this is a high number or am I overreacting and 2. what should I do now (could also be what you would do in this situation)?

2007-09-29 19:13:49 · 24 answers · asked by Questioner 2 in Singles & Dating

2007-09-29 19:13:42 · 6 answers · asked by dots101229 1 in Women's Health

I'm not wanting to get a combined dvd/dolby combo as i want to combine other sources through the amp.

Mainly using it with an optical input from my Sky box.

Any tips?

2007-09-29 19:13:32 · 3 answers · asked by Lennyzero 2 in Home Theater

They always come out crappy and weard. How do i make it look good?

2007-09-29 19:13:19 · 3 answers · asked by Anonymous in Programming & Design

2007-09-29 19:12:48 · 8 answers · asked by krishna 1 in Law & Ethics

I mean they are not just slipping by with close wins, but they are demolishing their opponents, which are not all "cream puffs." They beat Louisville 40 - 34 and Arkansas 42 - 29.
I don't follow UK, but they surpised me.

2007-09-29 19:12:45 · 12 answers · asked by wildcatfan 3 in Football (American)

I am due in a month and I'm having a hard time picking out a name for our son. Which name do you like best
Max, Maksim
Eduard
Daton
Ethan
Or any other suggestions??

2007-09-29 19:12:42 · 19 answers · asked by Rina P 1 in Baby Names

dec. 25 - Mithras, Dionysis. Zoraster to name a small portion . the previos 3 were all born of a virgin , all 3 worked miracles in there respected home towns , all 3 were crucified , all 3 were resurected . they are many more similarities.. hmmmmm

2007-09-29 19:12:38 · 17 answers · asked by nietzsches_right 3 in Religion & Spirituality

His middle name is the last name of both his parents, sometimes pet lovers can be mean just like everyone else in the world.

2007-09-29 19:12:35 · 15 answers · asked by Anonymous in Dogs

I am getting ready to cuddle with poo bear......

2007-09-29 19:12:16 · 16 answers · asked by . 5 in Polls & Surveys

Sometimes, out of no-where, I get this really weird feeling inside of my chest. It's like little bubbles are popping in there or something. It doesn't happen very often... Maybe once every three months or so. It feels like it's coming from right above my stomach - perhaps around or behind my diaphragm, or between my lungs.

It scares the bajeezus outta me, because I never get a warning or sign that it's about to happen. I also get an intense feeling of anxiety during the "episode". I'm in my early twenties and have never had a problem with panic attacks, nor do I have a family history of heart-related diseases. I smoke, but this has been happening to me since before I started.

What is this?

2007-09-29 19:12:09 · 4 answers · asked by Bedel 2 in Heart Diseases

complete the verse.

earth is flat n solar system doesn't exist!!!

http://www.theflatearthsociety.org

2007-09-29 19:12:03 · 11 answers · asked by Anonymous in Religion & Spirituality

Everyone knows that it goes Bush, Clinton, Bush, Clinton....Bush. So which one is it?

2007-09-29 19:11:46 · 11 answers · asked by Anonymous in Politics

I've been taking over the counter meds and been in bed all day but my head and throat are still throbbing! =(

2007-09-29 19:11:44 · 3 answers · asked by aiden 2 in Pain & Pain Management

detailed answers please!

2007-09-29 19:11:37 · 7 answers · asked by Anonymous in Global Warming

2007-09-29 19:11:19 · 12 answers · asked by Anonymous in Jokes & Riddles

Since 9am today until now, midnight, I have been having a stomach pain that will come and go. When it comes, I feel a little nausea, meanwhile feeling like my abdomen is sore. If I am sitting then I stand, it begins to hurt again. And vice-versa. Food will make it hurt again but it goes away quickly. Meanwhile, being hungry makes it hurt as well. WHAT is going on? It's very uncomfortable and crampy. But unlike menstrual cramps. Is this something my body will take care of itself, or should I seek medical attention? I've just been eating lightly and drinking ginger tea to sooth my stomach.

2007-09-29 19:11:17 · 2 answers · asked by happyfarah88 3 in Pain & Pain Management