Arts & Humanities - 21 July 2007

2007-07-21 09:41:16 · 7 answers · asked by jonas_tripps_79 2 in Genealogy

Will it ever exist? Why?

2007-07-21 09:25:03 · 13 answers · asked by zerospacegurl 3 in Philosophy

people who don't want to know can't avoid seeing? I mean like posting questions like. Were you sad when (fill in the blank) died? or Why did (blank) marry (blank)? Personally I would like to see such people do a few years of detention with Prof Umbridge and spend the rest of their lives wearing T shirts that say. I Gave Away the Ending of Book #7.

2007-07-21 09:24:55 · 4 answers · asked by Lleh 6 in Books & Authors

(1)

The world I love
The tears I drop
To be part of
The wave can't stop
Ever wonder if it's all for you


(2)

All in all I'm
Loving every rise and fall
The sun will make and I will take
Breath to be sure of this
In the end
All will be forgiven when
Surrender rises high and I
Gave what I came to give
Say it now because you never know

>> I'm thinking about getting one of these as part of my tattoo. Which one do you guys like better (first or second one)?

2007-07-21 09:19:53 · 10 answers · asked by Anonymous in Philosophy

I am pagan and have been for a long time. I had always believed that Christians took beliefs from the Pagan religions and added it to their own. However, after much research, I have learned that this is not true. The reason is because all of the myths that are similar to Christianity are not really older than Christianity. These myths, Dyonisus for example, were not told or written until after the 1st Century. Many respectable Biblical Scholars believe this. I was wondering if anyone had any input on the subject. Does anyone know of any sources that might possibly prove that Christians took at least something from us?

To the Christians.....
I am not disrespecting your religion. You must understand that I am just very curious about this and would like answers based on actual facts.

2007-07-21 09:16:52 · 6 answers · asked by Anonymous in History

Right now, july 21st, I'm on page 52. And you?

2007-07-21 09:16:23 · 11 answers · asked by Anonymous in Books & Authors

i need some wone who has read the book because i dont have enough money to buy please i need to know who dies ASAP

2007-07-21 09:08:30 · 8 answers · asked by Dance_Gurl 2 in Books & Authors

In 1800 a billion people were sharing life on earth.

In 1900, 1.6 billion were feeling the pinch a bit and wondering where all these people were coming from.

1955 seemed strange. 2.55 billion human bodies competing for food, space, water, energy, comfort.

2.55 billion despite two world wars, a holocaust, a major influenza epidemic in 1917-18.

2006: 6.5 billion people tredding the mudball.

Humans have never achieved the ideal of spreading death of an entire population consistently. A lot of spikes and valleys happen.

Human sensibilities are offended when more than the alloted number of deaths happen during too compressed a time-span. An earthquake, 100,000 deaths raises eyebrows. A tidal wave.

But the challenge for 21st century planet walkers seems to be finding a way to keep that 6.5 billion from reaching 13 billion by 2075. Birth control hasn't approached the problem, and isn't likely to do so.

2007-07-21 09:03:03 · 6 answers · asked by Jack P 7 in Philosophy

What do philosophy, religion, and science have in common? What distinguishes them from each other? Is philosophy incompatible with religion?

2007-07-21 09:02:53 · 8 answers · asked by --- 2 in Philosophy

I stumbled upon a article about an ex-atheist having a near death experience. Naturally, after "his experience" he now believes and is a Rev. for the United Church of Christ.

Personally, I'm not an atheist, and I think organized religion is dangerous, to a certain degree. I still haven't established any beliefs, except for maybe that I hope there is a God or some higher being. I guess that would be make me an agnostic, right? haha.

Here is my question: How does some one read this? Should it be read as an indication that MAYBE there is a heaven and hell? That maybe we should believing. Should it be ignored and considered as propaganda?

Here is the full article:

http://archive.southcoasttoday.com/daily/01-04/01-31-04/c04rg223.htm

Here is the shorter version:

http://www.neatorama.com/2007/07/20/near-death-experience-of-an-atheist/

One more thing, I believe there are other sources and book in the world than just the "holy book."

One last thing, I've read "The End of Faith."

2007-07-21 08:59:31 · 12 answers · asked by B22 2 in Philosophy

They are thankful for food and water and a roof over their heads. We are thankful for fancy homes, big cars, and influence over others. I genuinely desire the hope that they have! The heck with the big home and fancy cars! They don't matter. People are what matter!...................

2007-07-21 08:53:19 · 7 answers · asked by Anonymous in Philosophy

(Sighting) Earlier this week, when the rain was falling down but higlighted with the natural light of the sun - The sight was stunning! It was the most perfect, blissful Summer's evening full of fluffy lavender clouds.

(Feeling) Rain again! Yesterday I was caught in the midst of the extreme weather while walking home from school. To begin with, I panicked because I had to walk with my eyes closed where and had trouble breathing. Then .. It turned into one of the most beautiful feelings in the world, the intensity was magical.

I digress..

I would love to here your sights and feelings of the week! Have a wonderful evening! :-)

2007-07-21 08:28:57 · 15 answers · asked by Anonymous in Philosophy

There are two kinds of pretending. There is the bad kind, as when a person falsely promises to be your friend. But there is also a good kind, where the pretense eventually turns into the real thing. For example, when you are not feeling particularly friendly, the best thing you can do, very often, is to act in a friendly manner. In a few minutes, you may freally be feeling friendlier.
So my question is: Can deception - pretending something is true when it is not - sometimes have good results?

explain your thought

2007-07-21 08:26:08 · 8 answers · asked by Anonymous in Philosophy

Do you think our conscience is guided by reason, emotion, or both? Is there such a thing as pure altruism?

2007-07-21 08:14:34 · 14 answers · asked by --- 2 in Philosophy

i cant seem to find the answers in my book

2007-07-21 08:02:28 · 3 answers · asked by Mexicano 2 in History

The bomb is about to blow,
I fear this will be her last day,
After tonight she will have nothing left to say,
The bomb has blown,
It announced it in a firery tone,
The mill lit up in a blaze,
The crowd was sadly watching, their mind in a daze,
Screaming Sirens,
Children crying,
The firefighters bring out bodys all smoky and black,
Nothing is intact,
When everyone is out,
Some one yells without a dupht,
"Someone is in there."
It echos out like the roar of a bear,
The firefighters go back into the mill,
They hear a faint scream that's very shrill,
They see her, coughing,
She was only out shopping,
The firefighters bring out the motionless body all black,
This was the cruelest of all hacks,
They lay her down on the cold bare ground,
They listen to her heart but hear no sound,
Her eyes open as faint as ever,
She tells everyone to forget her, never,
She flashes a faint smile as her eyes start to close,
Nobody knows it but her spirit has arose.

2007-07-21 08:02:09 · 6 answers · asked by Anonymous in Poetry

Why do we allow others to shape who we are instead of trusting ourselves, our instincts, our taste? Every day we see fashion fanatics and girls especially who all look the same...as if they have been cloned...:0) :0) :0) :0) :0) :0) :0) :0) :0) :0)

2007-07-21 08:02:03 · 24 answers · asked by Natalie P 2 in Philosophy

2007-07-21 08:00:10 · 5 answers · asked by Anonymous in Philosophy

DO NOT POST SPOLIERS FOR THOSE WHO HAVE NOT READ IT! IF YOU DO IM SURE I WONT BE THE ONLY ONE REPORTING YOU!!!

took me 7 hours....stayed up from midnight and im done. hurray!

not bragging, im just curious....cause i need someone to email and discuss things with.

2007-07-21 07:59:04 · 0 answers · asked by Ashley M 7 in Books & Authors

I cant find anything on google or yahoo. I spent a good HOUR and cant find anything.

2007-07-21 07:56:57 · 2 answers · asked by Anonymous in Other - Visual Arts

2007-07-21 07:54:06 · 12 answers · asked by Sam 1 in Philosophy

What was the Zimmerman Note?

2007-07-21 07:52:57 · 2 answers · asked by charger75b 1 in History

how neutral was the US and why?

2007-07-21 07:52:04 · 3 answers · asked by Brandon A 1 in History

I've been contacted by Barbizon Modeling/Acting Agency a few times.

They even had Katie Holmes and Jude Law's former manager to represent me.

I turned it down because I didn't have any headshots, or much acting experience, but now i wanna be in the Disney Channel.

I'm 17, but i look like i'm 14-15, so i thought Disney was the best way to go.


Is Barbizon a trust-worthy agency???

2007-07-21 07:49:10 · 9 answers · asked by Jiro 3 in Theater & Acting

2007-07-21 07:41:02 · 13 answers · asked by Anonymous in History

When Does a Home become a Heaven,a place of supreme happiness?


:)

2007-07-21 07:34:52 · 38 answers · asked by *Hope* 3 in Philosophy

is every Passing DAY a POINT OF NO RETURN?

2007-07-21 07:28:39 · 40 answers · asked by enki 4 in Philosophy

I've only read the first five chapters so far, and I had to take a break, it's so intense. Anyone got the kind of nerves of steel to just read straight through? Don't give the plot away, but tell me, how did you cope with the intensity of it?

2007-07-21 07:27:02 · 9 answers · asked by auntb93 7 in Books & Authors

2007-07-21 07:24:31 · 5 answers · asked by Gypsy Gal 6 in History

2007-07-21 07:06:53 · 2 answers · asked by afu88882003 1 in Books & Authors