Society & Culture - 26 June 2006

I just read this article talking about how a recent study suggested a prenatal biological basis for homosexuality in men. The researchers found this by looking at whether or not gay men were more likely to have older biological brothers vs. step brothers. The link takes you to the article. Any thoughts?
http://news.yahoo.com/s/ap/20060626/ap_on_he_me/sexual_orientation

2006-06-26 05:54:03 · 9 answers · asked by sooziebeaker 3 in Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, and Transgender

This is an english speaking country. If you live here then learn to speak the language. Not an option when you go somewhere else?
Diversity is doublespeak. Become a US citizen and speak the language.

2006-06-26 05:53:05 · 14 answers · asked by fixedsolutions@sbcglobal.net 1 in Languages

I term myself as spiritual and not religious for a reason. The reason being that no one religion expresses the truth without some error. The error may simply be the context of history has changed, but nevertheless it has been forgotten that in root religion was a product of an initial individual inspiration. This sprout of inspiration at some point became intellectualized, codified & eventually the initial inspiration transforms itself into an institution subject to the trapping of power, corruption and legalism. It seems that most great religions had figures that were controversial at the time, doing and saying things against the conventional norms of the religions of the times. If we ourselves are open to the daily potential of mystical experience we should then be prepared to discover conclusions that also go against certain established religious norms.

2006-06-26 05:51:58 · 20 answers · asked by Love of Truth 5 in Religion & Spirituality

We have many books like the collection Sandberg's Lincoln or Shelby Foots Civil War series we would like to donate but don't know where to take them or where to send them.

2006-06-26 05:51:44 · 6 answers · asked by rbrugler 1 in Other - Society & Culture

Do you or your religion of choice (please say which one you subscribe to) allow for humor in your religion? Personally, I'm Jewish & I love humor! I have no problems with viewing G-d with humor, since Psalm 2:4 says G-d sits in the heavens & laughs.

2006-06-26 05:51:28 · 20 answers · asked by Anonymous in Religion & Spirituality

Agnostics, you want proof? You got it through the Glory of I.D.

* There are proven gaps in scientific knowledge.
* Intelligence leaves behind a characteristic signature (like an artist) of logical progression through a series of systematic methodical stages.
* The gaps in science are filled in by acts of a Designer.
* The scientific study of fossil records reveals these signatures again and again.
* God Created the process of Evolution!
* Evolution shows the existence of God!

Agnostics, the proof you always required can be found in Intelligent Design! Evolution proves God exists. The debate has ended, your decision has been made.

For more information on I.D., please click avatar to view the I.D. FAQ on my Q&A page.

Glory be ID

2006-06-26 05:51:14 · 12 answers · asked by Anonymous in Religion & Spirituality

This practice probably had some justification in the days when Islam was fighting and conquering, creating a shortage of men. But is it acceptable in the 21st century? Does it not make women chattels and sex objects of man, especially he can divorse them at will?

2006-06-26 05:50:41 · 18 answers · asked by Anonymous in Religion & Spirituality

Do you realize that all Christians aren't trying to convert you to thier beliefs?

Do you realize that Christians aren't all morons blindly following religion?

Did you know that in every group of people whether it be religious or non religious is made up of all kinds of people, evil, good, intellighent and ignorant?

Can't we all just agree to respect what we believer or don't believe?

I for one grew up non religious. My choice to become Catholic took many years of study and soul searching to come to my decision. In the end I knew it was the correct choice and what God wanted for me.

2006-06-26 05:50:11 · 30 answers · asked by Swordsman 3 in Religion & Spirituality

2006-06-26 05:50:07 · 16 answers · asked by Anonymous in Religion & Spirituality

I'm going to a coworker's wedding and a bunch of us are going in on a gift. Should I sign my date's name to the card? I've been dating him for a couple months so she's heard about him, but has not yet met him.

2006-06-26 05:48:40 · 17 answers · asked by cocoanutt 4 in Etiquette

Does anyone know...

- If there's more than one main character?
- what they're like in the beginning of the book?
-what's their weaknesses and strengths?
- what are problems this character has to overcome?
- is the character responsible for these problems
- how do they solve the problem?
-how has the character changed in nthe end from the beginning?
- how do the other characters help to understand the main one?
- by the main character..what is Edith Hamilton trying to say about life?
- what things that happened to the character..happen in real life?


Thanks alot..anything is appreciated..I don't understand the book much..and I cant keep going back..I should finish it soon...Thanks again in advance.

2006-06-26 05:48:26 · 10 answers · asked by .: Brunette Beauty :. 1 in Mythology & Folklore

2006-06-26 05:48:25 · 23 answers · asked by Anonymous in Languages

2006-06-26 05:47:33 · 9 answers · asked by preguntona 3 in Community Service

Can you get electrocuted if you take a shower while there is a thunderstorm going on? Or is this a cubanism?

2006-06-26 05:46:59 · 21 answers · asked by Katherine 2 in Other - Society & Culture

2006-06-26 05:46:49 · 16 answers · asked by tawasperson 1 in Etiquette

I am in college and I tend to be judgmental about people...and for some reason I can't seem to get beyond this...basically I want you guys to give me your BEST shot as to why I SHOULDNT be judgemenal...Oh and by the way if you're going to say that "you wouldnt like to be judged yourself" that answer won't work b/c I have no problems with others assessing me or my actions/character.

2006-06-26 05:46:49 · 8 answers · asked by Anonymous in Other - Society & Culture

2006-06-26 05:46:47 · 13 answers · asked by Pervy_Pirate 2 in Religion & Spirituality

Church location is closer in town of the city, and is not out in the suburb. Seriuos answer only please.

2006-06-26 05:46:32 · 18 answers · asked by domino38 1 in Religion & Spirituality

So he gave 1 whole day to buy back a sin I never comitted. As I wasn't born then

2006-06-26 05:46:17 · 10 answers · asked by You really_believe_that_shit? 2 in Religion & Spirituality

its soo close... can't you feel it??? what can you say about it?? Merry Chritmas to all!!!

2006-06-26 05:45:47 · 24 answers · asked by ptr 2 in Religion & Spirituality

About the fish? I actually put the question on to cheer my daughtrer up. She says everyone is being "mean to her today-even the FISH!I told her we could get some answers to make her laugh....peace.

2006-06-26 05:45:41 · 7 answers · asked by Anonymous in Other - Society & Culture

Don't get me wrong, I hated the guy....he was a terrorist, so f*ck him. But when we celebrate death, I can see the line that seperates us from them start to dissappear. It just reminds me of the sickos that stand outside of a prison celebrating when there's an execution. That sorta stuff just kinda makes me uneasy.

2006-06-26 05:43:48 · 14 answers · asked by Anonymous in Other - Society & Culture

2006-06-26 05:42:46 · 17 answers · asked by Emily K 2 in Etiquette

We all know that the verb in sentence shall to be conjugate according to its subject. In the sentence

"If your answer were the photos"

we have a simple subject (answer), so we shall say:

"If your answer was the photos".

Ok?

But I've read lots of texts where are written in the first form: "if your answer for that were the photos you sent, so I thank you..."

My point is: which is the correct according to the English Grammar and why?

2006-06-26 05:42:42 · 4 answers · asked by Anonymous in Languages

2006-06-26 05:42:05 · 4 answers · asked by kurnel2222 2 in Other - Society & Culture

My favorite and the one I keep in mind is Phil.4:13,(I CAN DO ALL THINGS THRU CHRIST WHICH STRENGTHENETH ME) It helps me thru so much!

2006-06-26 05:41:28 · 29 answers · asked by pumpkin 4 in Religion & Spirituality

I never see anyone attacking Muslims, Hindus, Buddists, etc. What about our faith makes it such a target? When the trumpet sounds and we go to meet Jesus, I wonder what our persecutors will think... My faith is real to me and I'm sorry if my explanations don't satisfy your need for "proof". Faith isn't just about religion, it's about life. Just because you can't see it or prove it doesn't mean it isn't there. Can you see the wind? Faith IS the evidence of things unseen. I apologize if for some reason that confuses or angers you but I will not apologize for a faith that has carried me through the darkest times in my life.

2006-06-26 05:40:55 · 84 answers · asked by Becky T 2 in Religion & Spirituality

2006-06-26 05:40:23 · 29 answers · asked by CedDigorry 1 in Other - Society & Culture

Leviticus 19.19 clearly states to not wear clothing made of different material.

But even heterosexuals going to their wedding service are in clear violation of this! I just don't understand,

why is it ok for heterosexuals who stand before God as sinners, sinning against the Lord God violating Leviticus 19.19, but its not permissible for two men to get married in violation of Leviticus 19.20?

Isn't it ok for them to be homosexual, since they aren't bound to the old testement anymore?

2006-06-26 05:40:04 · 18 answers · asked by Anonymous in Religion & Spirituality

Que te gusta para mi,
Que me digas para mi,
Ai sentir, sentir tu vos

and

No me digas esto a mi

2006-06-26 05:39:57 · 8 answers · asked by jake1987ca 1 in Languages