Arts & Humanities - 18 May 2007

First of all, let it be affirmed that you are indeed perceiving the existence of this question. How is this so? Through your sensations and knowledge (i.e. past sensations and inferences), you can read. Since birth, each one of you has affirmed that anything that can be learned can be PERCEIVED. Confirming information is the purposes of these instruments of detection that make up your five senses (sight, sound, smell, touch, taste). Having come into the world equipped with these abilities, what is this thing called "faith" that has come into this world? Faith, in itself, is merely a thought, termed a belief, in what is and never was - irrational, in other words. Therefore, 'faith' would be completely against human nature, would it not? Then why is it that the mainstream religions hold "faith" in such high esteem?

Suppose a friend performs a magic trick, claiming supernatural powers. However, you know it is simply a deception. Criticizing it would be rationalizing the irrational...

2007-05-18 16:00:13 · 11 answers · asked by krneel128 3 in Philosophy

2007-05-18 15:58:34 · 3 answers · asked by Sar 3 in Photography

2007-05-18 15:51:38 · 25 answers · asked by Terz 2 in Genealogy

2007-05-18 15:46:28 · 12 answers · asked by m a t t 2 in Philosophy

I'm doing a project on Sputnik, and I'll be needing some different views on how people saw it, i.e. as a threat or something else?

Just want to know the different reactions to Sputnik.

2007-05-18 15:45:44 · 4 answers · asked by aznguavagirl 2 in History

Are you more interested in getting ahead in this life or discovering more about yourself and the world around you?

2007-05-18 15:37:37 · 12 answers · asked by Basilia Harmonia 2 in Philosophy

I can't commit to anything...I mean, I can't commit to a goal or anything..I start out okay then I gradually lose interest..then I stop committing..because it seems like there are so many obstacles..For example, I want to become a doctor...I know I can commit if I want to..but I'm afraid that I might not commit totally...deep in my heart, I know I want to become a doctor one day...

How do you commit? Like follow my goal no matter what will happen?

2007-05-18 15:36:39 · 7 answers · asked by Anonymous in Philosophy

2007-05-18 15:33:33 · 6 answers · asked by Maxine A 1 in History

I know that it is a name used by many Christian clergy in the catholic and orthodox churches, not just the RCC, but what is it's proper meaning?

2007-05-18 15:28:56 · 6 answers · asked by Basilia Harmonia 2 in History

I mean if you live a good and live and die, and you go to hell, you will have to suffer the agony of hell for all eternity (depending on how you view hell). Wouldent rather have not existed in the first place? But then again, if u dont exist, you simply dont exist, that sounds like a scary thought as well, i mean to simply not exsist means that you wouldent have the pleasures of, well living. Hell you wouldent then even have been able to think about this. So what would u pick, saying u had a choice?
Please no atheist, i mean an atheist can answer this but dont spout the whole but what if hell doesent exsist crap (maybe it doesent), but for this question, assume it does and assume there is a god and assume hell is as bad as it sounds.
This is more of a thought question and i dont really want any overly religious answers either, i just want a non-bias, personal opinion. But then again, it probably will be extremely bias, depending on your beliefs. But hey, try not to be ;)

2007-05-18 15:20:31 · 25 answers · asked by Anonymous in Philosophy

Why does every country think they single handedly won WW2? The truth is no country really won the war the Nazis lost it by their own incompetence in attacking Russia and squandering their army.

2007-05-18 15:20:10 · 21 answers · asked by Anonymous in History

who is the most likley to die first right or left handers

2007-05-18 15:15:14 · 7 answers · asked by Cheri H 1 in Philosophy

Why is there one? Every single asker has already made up their mind, so why bother ask? (I know I sound like a hypocrite.) And if you do ask, I swear there is atleast one answer that is "life". So crackheady. Gosh.

2007-05-18 15:15:07 · 9 answers · asked by Anonymous in Philosophy

you took the words right out of my mouth....and now all your gonna do is doubt...i draw from memory what i want to be....but i forgot how to just be....never wanting to see the real inside of me cuz im scared of what i might see....im not happy with the way i am...or who i am...or what i do....i just go on walking without a phucking clue....so much for me and you...i do a piss poor job at my life but i seem to make it alright....and everyone i come in contact with i always end up hurting them and now there dead....but its the pain i feel inside thats killing me....i try to overdose on my memories...but its useless cuz they dont even remenber me....its sad when you cant feel what it is you need to be free...so go ahead and put in a new magazine....im just beacon of a broken dream...so much for what i wanna be...its so hopless cant you see....i just live in one deminsion thats soon to be dead....

2007-05-18 15:14:32 · 11 answers · asked by Pvt.Young 1 in Poetry

and Jesus knew that there is a God the Father and a Heaven and Everlasting life after death, do you think it was easeir to accept His fate than you or I would -not knowing. Is this fair to us??..At Least He was certain and had a direct" in" with the BIG GUY and I certainly have doubts and pain.. Were We worth Dieing for? & Im sure the Angels were a little pissed when God created us. God gave us a soul and the Angels must of felt a little bitter about that one! When God's love turned to us instead of them. Don't you think? Can You Blame it all on Satan, Satan is an angel. Could You Really blame Satan for hating us or God for creating us and not explaining Himself to His Angels While we are God's most cherished when before God created us it was the Angels???

2007-05-18 15:13:30 · 11 answers · asked by Anonymous in Philosophy

Or even Jennifer Weiner, I just need more authors that write like they do!

2007-05-18 14:56:40 · 10 answers · asked by fiore.grazioso 1 in Books & Authors

2007-05-18 14:55:34 · 11 answers · asked by Todd W 3 in Philosophy

MPD being multiple personality disorder

2007-05-18 14:42:25 · 3 answers · asked by Anonymous in Philosophy

I have two history books and they list different years for the Louisiana Purchase.

2007-05-18 14:41:21 · 10 answers · asked by Lianna 1 in History

Is it possible that a person who is miserable at present and have done nothing but good is being punished for something terrible he will do in the future? I mean like something really bad, and that that person would in fact want to do it to get revenge on humanity for his miserable exisistance. That could also be a case where misery makes the man and the resulting bad thing is due to inner hatred and resent brought on by his misery. But im talking about taking revenge on all of humanity so everyperson feels pain for your misery, do u think that can be justified? I know some kids go on school rampages, but thats smallfry, even hitler went wrong only going after a single group of people. What if one desires revenge on like the whole of humanity. Hypothetically speaking, what if this person can release a toxin into the air to make sure every human is affected for the most part. Would this be justified?

2007-05-18 14:39:27 · 8 answers · asked by Anonymous in Philosophy

Which one is better and why?

2007-05-18 14:36:05 · 3 answers · asked by Anonymous in Performing Arts

Try to describe vision without the words sight, vision, see, sense . . . or any sense of those words. Vision isn't matter, it isn't really a concept, because we FEEL it. It's a way to sense light, obviously, but what is it that we see? (I can't even express my question with words, I'm trying to give people the jist of what I'm feeling).How is it possible?? Is vision even a what? Its mind boggling.
I know some people are gonna call me whacko for asking this, but please, serious, philosophical answer.

2007-05-18 14:32:40 · 5 answers · asked by Anonymous in Philosophy

I have an art assignment about Claes Oldenburg and we need to find out what plaster modelling is and how pop artists used plaster casting to enlarge objects. Any help?

2007-05-18 14:30:25 · 1 answers · asked by SHEY 2 in Sculpture

READ CAREFULLY: This question is for Pro-Lifers ONLY. I am trying to see whether Pro-lifers/anti-abortionists OR Pro-choice/pro-abortionists can give the best arguments for their position on abortion. I have made TWO separate questions, one for each side. For the Pro-abortion side, get out of here, and find the Debate: Pro-life question. I understand that some people are somewhere in the middle. Please answer the one that applies the MOST to your position on this issue. I am looking for arguments, not only opinion statements. Explain your reasoning for your position to show that you rationally hold your position. I am asking a MORAL and thus philosophical question here.

2007-05-18 14:24:13 · 14 answers · asked by MindTraveler 4 in Philosophy

READ CAREFULLY: This question is for Pro-abortionists ONLY. I am trying to see whether Pro-lifers/anti-abortionists OR Pro-choice/pro-abortionists can give the best arguments for their position on abortion. I have made TWO separate questions, one for each side. For the Pro-life side, get out of here, and find the Debate: Pro-life question. I understand that some people are somewhere in the middle. Please answer the one that applies the MOST to your position on this issue. I am looking for arguments, not only opinion statements. Explain your reasoning for your position to show that you rationally hold your position. I am asking a MORAL and thus philosophical question here. Please DON'T simply state legal facts.

2007-05-18 14:22:42 · 9 answers · asked by MindTraveler 4 in Philosophy

How tall was he and how much did he weigh?

2007-05-18 14:17:22 · 10 answers · asked by Anonymous in Other - Arts & Humanities

2007-05-18 14:14:17 · 44 answers · asked by SMGFAN 3 in Philosophy

Like out first president George Washington said "such differences can weaken out great nation"

2007-05-18 14:13:39 · 1 answers · asked by Anonymous in History

I really want to write a book and I was just wondering if you thought if this would look good on like the back of a book * not sure what its called*? If its a good idea? Or if you think I have potential to be a author? I am 13 by the way.

Meet Claire Von Johnson a beautiful "A-List" girl who has everything. Model looks, a huge house , the latest things, and tons of money. With out a doubt, this Beverly hill, girl is pretty much what every teen want to be. Summers out and Claire is ecstatic to find out that the whole family is going on a luxury vacation to Tahiti. However, when she thinks nothing bad can happen she learns the truth. A terrible plan crash occurs resulting in her parents death. Alone and miserable, will Claire find someone who will help her through this? Is Claire going to be able to handle this long summer of hate, love, despair, riches and possibly murder?


Well that’s all I have ! Don’t be that rude!! Thanks!

2007-05-18 14:09:29 · 22 answers · asked by liveyourlife♥ 3 in Books & Authors

hey i was wondering if anyone knew of any good books?
im in my teens i like mysteries and thrillers but also other things like the clique seris im pretty much open to anything

thanks

2007-05-18 13:52:55 · 27 answers · asked by soccerlvr4life 3 in Books & Authors