Arts & Humanities - 14 July 2006

It seems that a lot of people are against the Catholic Church. They blame it for the Inquizitions, additude against women, colonization, slavery, etc. I'm sure you've all heard the same things I have. Is the Church really responsible for all that? And haven't they done enough good to balance things out, even just a little?

I'm talking about promotions of the arts and education, the hospitals and missions they have established, and are establishing in third world countries, throughout the world, and other things.

Any thoughts are welcome.

2006-07-14 06:39:54 · 24 answers · asked by mury902 6 in History

All three major religions that are directly related to each other - Judaism, Christianity and Islam - teach love and peace. Yet, we have seen throughout history and into the present day, behavior from those religions that is the direct opposite of those teachings. Each of them have participated in persecution, discrimination, terrorist activity and open warfare against those who do not believe as they do. They judge and condemn others who do not practice as they do. Where is the love and acceptance that they so readily preach? Is it a case of "Do as I say and not as I do?" It seems that only Buddhism appears to be the one religion that actually practices kindness and compassion to all.

2006-07-14 06:36:21 · 17 answers · asked by ? 3 in Philosophy

Why does including elves, dragons, magic, etc. devalue a story in the eyes of many, even though it can be presented believably and the presence of magic and fantastical creatures doesn't effect the underlying message?

2006-07-14 06:34:31 · 10 answers · asked by Elminster 6 in Books & Authors

If so, what are your opinions on it? Did it enlighten you?

2006-07-14 06:30:53 · 4 answers · asked by ♥sista 5 in Books & Authors

Would catholicism end one day because less and less people are willing to join because the need for abstinence?

Would any of you consider becoming a priest or nun, true answer please ?

2006-07-14 06:30:03 · 7 answers · asked by Anonymous in Philosophy

I mean, they sure seem like my thoughts, but if they are not, how did they get here?

2006-07-14 06:28:21 · 14 answers · asked by Heckel 3 in Philosophy

and if no....why not....you can't take them with you....
and most of your parts end up in a bucket anyway....

2006-07-14 06:26:41 · 16 answers · asked by sparkalittlefire 4 in Philosophy

2006-07-14 06:25:59 · 7 answers · asked by Ogytor 2 in Philosophy

Adam Sandler's Agent--Are You Out There?

2006-07-14 06:25:53 · 2 answers · asked by fly7seas 1 in Theater & Acting

i have seem several movie when there's a scene where they burn dead soliders, and they always put gold coins over the corpse's eyes, any one knows why?

2006-07-14 06:25:21 · 11 answers · asked by scarlet 1 in History

inspired by Sinfuls "write your own eulogy"

2006-07-14 06:24:51 · 32 answers · asked by sparkalittlefire 4 in Philosophy

2006-07-14 06:22:46 · 9 answers · asked by priyasaurus 1 in History

I want to undertand arrangind music for piano / vocal

2006-07-14 06:20:48 · 15 answers · asked by Anonymous in Performing Arts

I have the complete set of antique Dickens books passed down to me by my Great Grandmother. Books dated 185-60's Anyone know a reputable buyer in NYC? How much are they worth?

2006-07-14 06:17:41 · 3 answers · asked by Queen Nefertiti 3 in Books & Authors

I have bought these books, all suggested and recomended.Now im into fantasy/adventure and sometimes mystery. I read HP and loved it, and now want more.(number your answers please)
1.PenDragon series
2.The Lord Of The Rings Series
3. The hobbit(yes read it before lotr)
4.The Chronicles Of Narnia
5.Ink SPell Series
Please again number, and explain why or why not you didnt or did like the books, and tell what the book sis like, and short summary would be nice.
love/dee

2006-07-14 06:17:09 · 8 answers · asked by Anonymous in Books & Authors

2006-07-14 06:15:44 · 26 answers · asked by ilessthanthreeyou 3 in Books & Authors

and why did you leave?

2006-07-14 06:12:10 · 10 answers · asked by lime_yyy 4 in Philosophy

Adam Sandler is the perfect actor for the part-crazy, funny, and a good reputation for comedy :)

2006-07-14 06:10:53 · 6 answers · asked by fly7seas 1 in Theater & Acting

2006-07-14 06:03:33 · 12 answers · asked by Anonymous in Philosophy

That also sing, but suck!

2006-07-14 06:03:05 · 17 answers · asked by Me 2 in Theater & Acting

2006-07-14 05:59:09 · 7 answers · asked by Anonymous in Theater & Acting

All this red carpet bulls**t oscars awards they are humans just like u and me.

2006-07-14 05:58:24 · 11 answers · asked by sangoma43 2 in Theater & Acting

Love darker poetry! Does anyone have any reading suggestions?

2006-07-14 05:58:10 · 7 answers · asked by Grimm 4 in Books & Authors

For 300 years, Islam has waited for a return to its glory days. On September 11, 1683, the Ottoman Turk jihad had Europe at its mercy. The Holy Roman Emperor had deserted Vienna; this central capital was helpless and doomed. Europe itself was exhausted after almost 200 years of war between Catholics and Protestants.

However, out of greed and a lack of religious fervor, the Turkish general had refused to finish off Vienna and so the jihad stalled. The custom of war at that time would have made him share the spoils of conquest with his troops if an infidel position was taken by storm. But if the Christians surrendered without a fight, the general would have all the loot to himself.

So the Turks loafed and partied, totally unprepared for the attack by King John Sobiesky of Poland on September 12, 1683, which choked off the jihad. Only the ignorant have believed that it would never return. Al Qaida wanted to go back in time and do it right, practicing what their imans preached

2006-07-14 05:54:23 · 7 answers · asked by Anonymous in History

and why was is sooo good?

2006-07-14 05:49:15 · 23 answers · asked by mr_mcfuzz 1 in Books & Authors

such as late 1880s saw blades, paintings etc...

2006-07-14 05:47:33 · 2 answers · asked by Shannon w 1 in Other - Visual Arts

If so where are they? Or do I really have to move to NY or LA to get a good acting education?

2006-07-14 05:47:18 · 2 answers · asked by Lisa 2 in Theater & Acting

2006-07-14 05:43:27 · 15 answers · asked by prettygirl5 2 in Other - Arts & Humanities

I finished the book yesterday and haven't been able to stop thinking about it. It may have been the best darn book I have ever read. Curious to hear other opinions. I guess I could relate to Cannie...I have never been happy with my body and I also had a premature baby in the NICU. It was a cool book. What are your thoughts?

2006-07-14 05:40:08 · 5 answers · asked by Anonymous in Books & Authors

it is:pilgrim's progress, by john bunyan,it has 16 "new"full page ilistrations,it was published by hodder and stoughton,in 1902.
the book itself is in very good conition,except for a tatter on the binding.

2006-07-14 05:38:53 · 5 answers · asked by Anonymous in Books & Authors