Arts & Humanities - 18 May 2007

2007-05-18 23:56:24 · 18 answers · asked by Anonymous in Other - Arts & Humanities

I have had problems getting a job. I have a misdimenorr on my record. It prevents me for getting a job. I paid the fines, did community service and served my time. Should potential jobs be able to know this and deny me a job? I paid my dues and am a productive member of society?

2007-05-18 23:51:41 · 4 answers · asked by Anonymous in History

2007-05-18 23:25:06 · 15 answers · asked by Anonymous in Philosophy

How can these horrific crimes be justifiable?

2007-05-18 23:24:26 · 8 answers · asked by Anonymous in History

I'm looking primarily for direct descendants. I've been looking in various places for this bit of historical trivia but can't seem to find it anywhere.

2007-05-18 23:23:21 · 4 answers · asked by Pastor Chad from JesusFreak.com 6 in History

http://www.muslim-answers.org/Introducing-Islam/miscons.htm

First of all, there is only One God who created the Universe and all of mankind. Throughout history, people have created false gods in their minds and come up with false ideas about Almighty God, but regardless of this there is still only One True God - and He alone is worthy of worship. Unfortunately, some non-Muslims have come to incorrectly believe that Muslims worship a different God than Jews and Christians. This might be due to the fact that Muslims sometimes refer to God as "Allah", but also because over the centuries there have been many lies and distortions spread by the enemies of Islam. In actuality, Muslims worship the God of Noah, Abraham, Moses and Jesus --- the same God as Christians and Jews. The word "Allah" is simply the Arabic word for Almighty God and it is the same word that Arabic speaking Christians and Jews use to refer to God. If you pick up an Arabic translation of the Christian Bible, you will see the word "Allah" where "God" is used in English. For more information on the word "Allah", please read: Who is Allah? But even though Muslims, Jews and Christians believe in the same God, their concepts about Him differ quite a bit. For example, Muslims reject the idea of the Trinity or that God has become "incarnate" in the world. Also, the teachings of Islam do not rely on or appeal to "mystery" or "paradox" --- they are straightforward and clear. Islam teaches that God is Merciful, Loving and Compassionate and that He has no need to become man (nor do humans need for Him to). One of the unique aspects of Islam is that it teaches that man can have a personal and fulfilling relationship with Almighty God without compromising the transcendence of God. In Islam there is no ambiguity in Divinity --- God is God and man is man. Muslims believe that God is the "Most Merciful", and that he deals directly with human-beings without the need of any intermediary. Actually, the phrase "In the Name of God, the Compassionate, the Merciful" is one of the most repeated verses in the Holy Qur'an. Additionally, the pure and straightforward teachings of Islam demand that Almighty God be approached directly and without intermediaries. This is because Muslims believe that God is completely in control of everything and that He can bestow His Grace and Mercy on His creatures as He pleases - no Atonement, Incarnation or blood sacrifice is necessary. In summary, Islam calls people to submit to the One True God and to worship Him alone.

2007-05-18 22:57:19 · 8 answers · asked by muslim-doctor 3 in History

http://www.muslim-answers.org/Introducing-Islam/miscons.htm

Misconception #6: Islam was spread by the sword
Many non-Muslims, when they think about Islam, picture religious fanatics on camels with a sword in one hand and a Qur'an in the other. This myth, which was made popular in Europe during the Crusades, is totally baseless. First of all, the Holy Qur'an clearly says "Let there be no compulsion in religion". In addition to this, Islam teaches that a person's faith must be pure and sincere, so it is certainly not something that can be forced on someone. In debunking the myth that Islam was "spread by the sword", the (non-Muslim) historian De Lacy O' Leary wrote: "History makes it clear, however, that the legend of fanatical Muslims sweeping through the world and forcing Islam at the point of the sword upon conquered races is one of the most fantastically absurd myths that historians have ever accepted." (Islam at the Crossroads, London, 1923, p. 8.). It should also be known that Muslims ruled Spain for roughly 800 years. During this time, and up to when they were finally forced out, the non-Muslims there were alive and flourishing. Additionally, Christian and Jewish minorities have survived in the Muslim lands of the Middle East for centuries. Countries such as Egypt, Morocco, Palestine, Lebanon, Syria and Jordan all have Christian and/or Jewish populations. If Islam taught that all people are supposed to be killed or forced to become Muslims, how did all of these non-Muslims survive for so long in the middle of the Islamic Empire? Additionally, if one considers the small number of Muslims who initially spread Islam from Spain and Morocco in the West to India and China in the East, one would realize that they were far too few to force people to be members of a religion against their will. Additionally, the great empire and civilization established by the Muslims had great staying power -- its citizens were proud to be part of it. The spread of Islam stands in contrast to the actions of the followers of Christianity, who since the time of the Emperor Constantine have made liberal use of the sword - often basing their conduct on Biblical verses. This was especially true of the colonization of South America and Africa, where native peoples were systematically wiped-out or forced to convert. It is also interesting to note that when the Mongols invaded and conquered large portions of the Islamic Empire, instead of destroying the religion, they adopted it. This is a unique occurrence in history - the conquerors adopting the religion of the conquered! Since they were the victors, they certainly could not have been forced to become Muslims! Ask any of the over one billion Muslims alive in the world today whether they were forced! The largest Muslim country in the world today is Indonesia --- and there were never any battles fought there! So where was the sword? How could someone be forced to adhere to a spiritually rewarding and demanding religion like Islam?

2007-05-18 22:53:35 · 13 answers · asked by muslim-doctor 3 in History

This includes YOU maybe? Do you speed, use a cell phone while driving, litter, don't stop for pedestrians? Most people are generally savage while the few who are not try to bring the rest civility..if even possible...through law. Most primitive people think the seat belt law was made to make money through ticketing and will spite themslves by not wearing a seat belt. Don't these barbaric people seem to dominate the society lately? Reminds me of the "Planet of the Apes".

2007-05-18 22:44:08 · 3 answers · asked by Anonymous in Philosophy

And what do professionals wear?

2007-05-18 22:39:15 · 3 answers · asked by Lilliana 5 in Dancing

Firstly, in the Fiction Category.
Secondly in the Non-Fiction Category.

2007-05-18 22:33:27 · 10 answers · asked by frodo_steven 1 in Books & Authors

I'm thinking his dad.

2007-05-18 22:12:00 · 16 answers · asked by Anonymous in Philosophy

If not, why did they beat France?

2007-05-18 22:06:45 · 8 answers · asked by Anonymous in History

I am making photo album for my friends and i what to paint part it maroon . the color of her granddaughter of cheer uniform maroon black and white

2007-05-18 21:54:09 · 6 answers · asked by rosie 1 in Other - Arts & Humanities

I`m an American and no Nothing of Canada`s history. In school I was taught about other nations history. i.e.China,France, British,Turkey,Russi..etc
Why not Canada? I can almost guaranty throughout the United states
grades 0-12 there is " 0 " curriculum on Canadian History...Why?

2007-05-18 21:44:20 · 10 answers · asked by Future 5 in History

I've heard that you need to stay away from milk products and anything that coats your throat. Is there anything else I should be staying away from?

2007-05-18 20:50:30 · 6 answers · asked by Sublime Girl 4 in Performing Arts

I'm looking for a word to describe my dad, he doesn't like having lots of possessions and he likes things simple. He believes in quality over quantity. What would you call a person like that? Simplistic?

2007-05-18 20:48:23 · 16 answers · asked by Travis 2 in Philosophy

They found hundreds of thousands of plastic containers packed with colonial-era silver and gold coins estimated at $500 million dollars from a shipwreck in the Atlantic Ocean. It almost seems to be too good, to be true. They say records indicate that they may have come from a 17th century merchant ship found off southwestern of England. It sounds too good to be true, how can all that treasure go undetected for that long. It's the richest shipwreck ever found so far, the coins will eventually go for $1000 dollars each.

2007-05-18 20:44:31 · 3 answers · asked by A_WWE_FAN_4LYFE 6 in History

What is a good entry level camera for someone starting photography?

2007-05-18 20:29:55 · 7 answers · asked by Anonymous in Photography

mines is blue and red

2007-05-18 20:19:43 · 28 answers · asked by *Tee-Tee* 1 in Painting

2007-05-18 20:07:32 · 9 answers · asked by Anonymous in Philosophy

『Virgil borrows Homeric turns of phrase, similes, sentiments, and whole incidents; his Aeneas, like Achilles, sacrifice prisoners to the shade of a friend and, like Odysseus, descends alive to the world of the dead.』

1. Who are the prisoners sacrificed by Aeneas and Achilles respectively to the shades of their friends?

2. Who are their friends to whom they sacrifice prisoners respectively?

2007-05-18 19:58:33 · 3 answers · asked by Anonymous in Other - Arts & Humanities

2007-05-18 19:52:49 · 5 answers · asked by blakereik 4 in Philosophy

2007-05-18 19:49:18 · 6 answers · asked by Anonymous in Philosophy

Everytime i close my eyes
your face is all i see
so i just want to let you know
you're beautiful to me

You came to me one special day
and walked into my heart
you brought light into my life
when everything was dark

i thank you now for all you've done
and just for being you
and for all the things that you didn't know
you helped me make it through

So many times i've thought of you
to make it through the day
'cuz just a vision of your smile
made everything okay

and just a vision of your smile
is everything i need
'cuz you'll always be thought of
as beautiful to me

I wrote it for my gf, and want to ask your opinion b4 i give it to her. She helped me make it through depression without knowing it, she helped me make it through suicidal state without knowing it, now she knows it, and we are together...

does this sound good?

(i asked this on my other account "Dream with God")

2007-05-18 19:45:56 · 18 answers · asked by StrongTower 2 in Poetry

2007-05-18 19:36:54 · 4 answers · asked by Radhika C 1 in Books & Authors

exp.cravings,willful ignorance,intoxicated wisdom...

2007-05-18 19:20:27 · 5 answers · asked by Rita 6 in Philosophy

2007-05-18 19:19:40 · 7 answers · asked by Richard15 4 in Philosophy

Would the world be more peaceful without religion?

2007-05-18 19:15:00 · 15 answers · asked by chrisviolet4011 4 in History

i think that Joseph K. Lee has ukus

2007-05-18 19:00:31 · 1 answers · asked by dogg77776 2 in Books & Authors

I am 15 years old and I live in North Dakota, and my dream is to become and actress, but they don't film anything here and I don't think there are any colleges nearby where they teach drama....If anyone can answer my question please do I will really appreciate it. Thanks.

2007-05-18 18:45:58 · 3 answers · asked by Anonymous in Theater & Acting