Arts & Humanities - 21 June 2007

Many believe that we go to another reality after we die, and this was in fact an issue that consumed many long before the time of Jesus. The fathers of philosophy were fixated with the idea that as human beings we are superior to animals and that we possess a greater purpose. This conclusion was based on our superior intellect. Socrates (399 B.C.) displayed unparalleled courage when he willingly died for what he believed to be true. However, before him, the idea of temporality and change received endless treatment. The idea of life after death is certainly very appealing. What do u think?

2007-06-21 11:11:23 · 9 answers · asked by carltaffe 2 in Philosophy

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2007-06-21 11:10:03 · 16 answers · asked by angelika 1 in History

2007-06-21 11:09:00 · 11 answers · asked by Mike3st 2 in History

Below the ocean,
Where there's love,
Lies my heart,
That shines above.

So beautiful and unique,
As we shall treat,
Love from my heart,
Is like love from me.

Love me and my heart
Shall brighten your life.
Hate me and my heart
Shall take away your life.

Love doesn't just grow on trees,
But love from my heart grows on me.
Treat me like I was your own,
But love me like I am your own.

2007-06-21 11:03:32 · 7 answers · asked by volleyballchic4liife 1 in Poetry

2007-06-21 11:00:28 · 4 answers · asked by Anonymous in History

im not sertin if there even is a god. i mean there is no physical evidence in him. ebery time u prey to him..and u "think" u get an answer back from him...it isnt god..its a coincidence. But, hypatheticly speeking if there is a God...tell me the mythical legend of the bible. i havent been to church a day in my life and ive never been saved. help me.

2007-06-21 10:56:51 · 8 answers · asked by Anonymous in Philosophy

By Ted Dekker: Black. Red. White. Showdown. Saint. House. Skin.
By David Morrell: Creepers. First Blood.
By Thomas Perry: The Butcher's Boy. Sleeping Dogs.
By Robert Liparulo: Comes A Horseman. Germ
By T. L. Hines: Waking Lazarus.
By Dashiell Hammett: Red Harvest. The Thin Man.
By Louis L'Amour: Flint. Fair Blows The Wind. Sackett. The Lonely Men.
By Athol Dickson: River Rising.
By Rex Stout: The Doorbell Rang: A Nero Wolfe Mystery.
By Angela Hunt: Uncharted.
By James Byron Huggins: Cain. The Scam. Nightbringer.
I'm looking for novels with out a lot of sex scenes and extreme amounts of cussing. Violence is no problem. Thanks!

2007-06-21 10:56:02 · 6 answers · asked by Scarecrow 2 in Books & Authors

ok i love sci-fiction books and books that have wars like lord of the rings kind of wars that involve magic and stuff like that and i am getting tired of reading the same series over and over like i read Lord of the Rings series all the time DragonLances first 4 books over and Eragon and Eldest and Harry Potter over and over again and i just need help out there. Can u guys give me some other good series like at least 4 books in the series or more that will let me keep reading books that i love just give me a couple series

2007-06-21 10:53:56 · 19 answers · asked by Colbert Nation 4 in Books & Authors

Do you think that J.K. Rowling should continue the Harry Potter series or end it with the final book, The Deathly Hollows?

2007-06-21 10:51:11 · 10 answers · asked by Anonymous in Books & Authors

Altar boy

The smell of incense still revolts,
Draging me back to the day.
Of deep dark secrets, never to be spoke,
Under threat of ridicule and pain.

An altar boy, I was one time,
My grandparents so proud.
Roman Catholics, both of them,
The priesthood, surely I'd been called.

But in the darkness of the church,
Evil lurks, with no escape.
Don't you ever tell anyone,
Not your parents, not even to God.

I knew it wrong, I was ashamed,
I tried to tell my mom.
I got no help, no sympathy,
Just punished, for my insolence.

My life's been hard, I carry this,
Just like a crown of thorns.
I speak these words, not for penance,
But to get it off my chest.

If it can happen to a boy like me,
It can happen to all the rest.
Retribution will not cure me,
Letting go, might be the best.


This is the second part of the first poem I wrote today. This is a rewrite, i made some minor changes to tone down the anger.
The priest who committed these atrocities is dead.

2007-06-21 10:49:36 · 13 answers · asked by The Dark Prince 3 in Poetry

2007-06-21 10:49:21 · 8 answers · asked by me45404 3 in History

Who Do U Think will Die in The 7th Harry Potter Book?

2007-06-21 10:49:17 · 3 answers · asked by Anonymous in Books & Authors

for my english class we need to find out why is the short story named "Araby"....so does anybody know.....pls. help!!

2007-06-21 10:46:53 · 6 answers · asked by pinky2111 2 in Books & Authors

2007-06-21 10:44:38 · 12 answers · asked by Still*Perfect 4 in Books & Authors

Please share your personal opinion. Also, please explain why you do or do not believe in God.

2007-06-21 10:40:47 · 37 answers · asked by Anonymous in Philosophy

It would have to be an answer that is honest(he knows you already)in order to let you into Heaven or perish amongst the fiery river of death. $1 DOLLAR A DAY TO COMPOUND FROM EVERYONE IN THE WORLD/UNITED STATES. GOD is presently with those people as we speak crying for our help, some of us are helping but the majority are not, and turning their backs on GOD in a time where we can help as his children/by letting his other children die in front of our very faces!! WE HAVE TO CHANGE WITHIN ONE CALENDER YEAR OR PERISH. GOD CAN END ALL OF THIS WITHOUT WITHOUT BATTING AN EYE. HIS SIGNS OF TORMENT ARE TO GET US TO STOP TALKING ABOUT IT AND JOIN IN THE FIGHT AND BECOME ALL GODS CHILDREN ONCE AGAIN INSTEAD OF DIVIDED.

2007-06-21 10:37:12 · 23 answers · asked by Arthur D. 2 in Philosophy

:-)
:-(

2007-06-21 10:27:28 · 24 answers · asked by enki 4 in Philosophy

What role did the Israelis and Arabs in general play during the Cold War?

2007-06-21 10:25:27 · 3 answers · asked by airimluvs 3 in History

I'm kind of a collector of quotes...so send me some good ones..please...

one of my favs "There are no guarantees in life. From the viewpoint of fear none are good enough. From the viewpoint of love none are neccessary. " -? can't recall from who

"Life is nothing if it's not an adventure." - Helen Keller..and amazing woman

2007-06-21 10:24:21 · 23 answers · asked by cheekyone 1 in Books & Authors

Do you need any kind of permission to quote from the Bible in an article or essay that's going to be published?

2007-06-21 10:22:19 · 8 answers · asked by Anonymous in Books & Authors

...without going into too much detail about the religion side. My novel is focused on a village and the characters are all Catholic, some are nuns, a priest and a bishop. The novel is more about their tangled lives and the secrets they are hiding from each other.
As a non catholic I realise there is more to the religion than I know about, but like a lay person watching the film 'the nuns story' I want to write my novel along the same elk.
I don't have any catholic friends I can talk to in which to verify my story.
I really want to write this story so please no one tell me to write about only what I know. That would be boring to me and I'd never learn anything.
Thanks in advance.
Dawn73

2007-06-21 10:21:13 · 16 answers · asked by Dawn73 2 in Books & Authors

2007-06-21 10:19:27 · 7 answers · asked by Anonymous in Philosophy

2007-06-21 10:18:03 · 11 answers · asked by christine g 1 in Books & Authors

I have to write an essay for my English class and I hate books. Can someone suggest one that will hold my attention?

2007-06-21 10:15:32 · 12 answers · asked by Anonymous in Books & Authors

2007-06-21 10:13:20 · 10 answers · asked by Frank 3 in Philosophy

I believe that was his name ~ please correct me if I am wrong....thanks. I need a history teacher on this one.

2007-06-21 10:06:50 · 10 answers · asked by what u talkin' bout? 7 in History

I always thought that meant that the book is in, but some of the books that I want that say that aren't anywhere to be found.

Next to the status by one of the books, it says "technical services." Does that mean that they have the book somewhere else?

My library confuses me.

2007-06-21 10:05:03 · 8 answers · asked by Foxglove 2 in Books & Authors

Ultrastooge upon his stallion
Geoffrey T flanked to the right
Ajunker there, the standard bearer
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Cinnamon holds high her dagger
Tylerdurden, Mee Mo are in ready
Paradise, Glyph there together
Lorreign and Bronwen each aware
Teshua, a field commander
Bound for Glory
We will go

With this army
We will conquer
Dim and Dull, and uninspired
We’ll fight with prose in no small measure
Defending firm our rhythmic treasure
Our poet’s tree posts for your pleasure
And Universal Relevance
Our endeavor

2007-06-21 10:04:42 · 9 answers · asked by TD Euwaite? 6 in Poetry

Who here has hear that the script writers in hollywood migh go on strike later this year because they want to get a % of the money they make off of dvds right now they get no money from it. Anyway they are filming many shows early like desperate housewives just in case. So whos heard of this or has anything to add or say.

2007-06-21 10:00:41 · 1 answers · asked by KT 3 in Theater & Acting

2007-06-21 09:56:39 · 18 answers · asked by MAD MOMMA 3 in Philosophy