Society & Culture - 28 June 2006

2006-06-28 17:39:05 · 10 answers · asked by robin c 2 in Religion & Spirituality

2006-06-28 17:38:44 · 4 answers · asked by Anonymous in Other - Society & Culture

...if over half of it was PROVEN to be a lie?Why would someone voluntarily choose to believe a lie?Are Christians that lacking in brain faculties that they are unable to accept FACTS?

2006-06-28 17:38:35 · 20 answers · asked by Frau Blücher 2 in Religion & Spirituality

On the 29th of June, A star was born and thats me. Thanxxxxxx to every1 who will wish me happy birthday

2006-06-28 17:37:07 · 15 answers · asked by Sid Wilson 2 in Other - Society & Culture

According to Genesis 2:7 does man have a soul or is he a soul? (Please read scripture before answering)

2006-06-28 17:36:47 · 11 answers · asked by johnusmaximus1 6 in Religion & Spirituality

That all religions can agree upon?

2006-06-28 17:35:28 · 15 answers · asked by herenthere 5 in Religion & Spirituality

My friend just called me and told me she will be comeing down soon to be with her mother and family, and she just found out today that her mother has breast cancer.. I really don't know what to say to her but only tell her I'm sorry and that I'm praying for her mother. I don't know what to say to the mother either because she lives right across the street from me, and I always see her. what can I say at this sad time when she feels like venting to me??

2006-06-28 17:35:20 · 13 answers · asked by ??Brown sugar?? 3 in Religion & Spirituality

anyone?

2006-06-28 17:34:39 · 18 answers · asked by teenchatter10 2 in Religion & Spirituality

there is supposed to be 3 differences between these 2 pictures but i cant find anything.. help please?


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2006-06-28 17:34:28 · 15 answers · asked by Anonymous in Religion & Spirituality

2006-06-28 17:29:49 · 5 answers · asked by sakranex 360 1 in Other - Society & Culture

Everyone in the apartment complex I lived in knew who Ugly was. Ugly was the resident tomcat. Ugly loved three things in this world: fighting, eating garbage, and shall we say, love. The combination of these things combined with a life spent outside had their effect on Ugly.

To start with, he had only one eye, and where the other should have been was a gaping hole. He was also missing his ear on the same side, his left foot appeared to have been badly broken at one time, and had healed at an unnatural angle, making him look like he was always turning the corner.

His tail has long since been lost, leaving only the smallest stub, which he would constantly jerk and twitch. Ugly would have been a dark gray tabby striped-type, except for the sores covering his head, neck, even his shoulders with thick, yellowing scabs. Every time someone saw Ugly there was the same reaction. "That's one ugly cat!"

All the children were warned not to touch him, the adults threw rocks at him, hosed him down, squirted him when he tried to come in their homes, or shut his paws in the door when he would not leave. Ugly always had the same reaction. If you turned the hose on him, he would stand there, getting soaked until you gave up and quit. If you threw things at him, he would curl his lanky body around your feet in forgiveness. Whenever he spied children, he would come running meowing frantically and bump his head against their hands, begging for their love. If you ever picked him up he would immediately begin suckling on your shirt, earrings, whatever he could find.

One day Ugly shared his love with the neighbors huskies. They did not respond kindly, and Ugly was badly mauled. From my apartment I could hear his screams, and I tried to rush to his aid. By the time I got to where he was laying, it was apparent Ugly's sad life was almost at an end.

Ugly lay in a wet circle, his back legs and lower back twisted grossly out of shape, a gaping tear in the white strip of fur that ran down his front. As I picked him up and tried to carry him home I could hear him wheezing and gasping, and could feel him struggling. I must be hurting him terribly I thought. Then I felt a familiar tugging, sucking sensation on my ear- Ugly, in so much pain, suffering and obviously dying was trying to suckle my ear. I pulled him closer to me, and he bumped the palm of my hand with his head, then he turned his one golden eye towards me, and I could hear the distinct sound of purring. Even in the greatest pain, that ugly battled-scarred cat was asking only for a little affection, perhaps some compassion.

At that moment I thought Ugly was the most beautiful, loving creature I had ever seen. Never once did he try to bite or scratch me, or even try to get away from me, or struggle in any way. Ugly just looked up at me completely trusting in me to relieve his pain.

Ugly died in my arms before I could get inside, but I sat and held him for a long time afterwards, thinking about how one scarred, deformed little stray could so alter my opinion about what it means to have true pureness of spirit, to love so totally and truly. Ugly taught me more about giving and compassion than a thousand books, lectures, or talk show specials ever could, and for that I will always be thankful.

He had been scarred on the outside, but I was scarred on the inside, and it was time for me to move on and learn to love truly and deeply. To give my total to those I cared for.

Many people want to be richer, more successful, well liked, or beautiful, but for me, I will always try to be "Ugly".

2006-06-28 17:29:29 · 38 answers · asked by vanessa w 5 in Other - Cultures & Groups

Nanook from the North? I just answered someone else's question and it reminded me of this guy i was talking to on-line from Thailand who seriously though we all lived in igloos... And yes, I am a proud Canadian

2006-06-28 17:27:37 · 23 answers · asked by Anonymous in Other - Society & Culture

the spirit of idealism? Have we passed that point in history? But history repeats itself... When will the next wave of visionaries come? Or did it already come and was the spirit finally and truly exstinguished by the death of Cobain? I know this is too serious, but I really do ponder this alot, mostly I just wish I know someone like Kerouac.

2006-06-28 17:26:38 · 6 answers · asked by Anonymous in Other - Society & Culture

2006-06-28 17:26:20 · 34 answers · asked by some_hand2001 2 in Religion & Spirituality

What is the punishment for a man or a woman who commit adultery in the 3 major religions (Judaism, Christianity and Islam)?? I was reading now about Ayaan Hirsi Ali, the woman who turned to be from a prosperous family but lied in order to live in Netherlands. Anyway, she said that in Islam the woman (she didn't mention that the same applies for the man too) who commits adultary will be whipped, and the people in Holand considered her a hero for making fun of this, and they said women are free to get laid whenever they wanted.
So... can the Jewish men and women commit adultary with no punishment? And what about Christians? I see porn stars wearing crosses all the time, so I guess Christians are OK with adultary, and considering it a good source of income. But was there a punishment stated in the Bible about this? And was there a punishment written in the Torah?

2006-06-28 17:25:52 · 31 answers · asked by Anonymous in Religion & Spirituality

Has anyone done it? and can you tell me about your experience. and how long did it take you to figure it out?

2006-06-28 17:25:27 · 7 answers · asked by Believe 2 in Mythology & Folklore

2006-06-28 17:25:12 · 19 answers · asked by Anonymous in Etiquette

The symbol/attribute of the God of merchants composed of 2 snakes wrapping around a laurel branch like the medicine doctor insignia.
Why medicine doctors choose the same symbol of Hermes?

2006-06-28 17:25:04 · 5 answers · asked by Trung T 1 in Mythology & Folklore

Islamic history tells that prophet Muhammed used to kill people who committed adultery by stoning them to death. However, I've read the Quran many times trying to find any single verse that support what he did, but I could not!

The only punishment I found in Quran for adultery was LASHING.

Does anyone know why did prophet Muhammed KILLED people who comitted adultery although the Quran sets the punishment to only lashing?

2006-06-28 17:23:13 · 25 answers · asked by peace_lover 2 in Religion & Spirituality

For example, I do look like a rocker chick (35) I am constantly being told I look like a party girl. Yeah I like the occasional drink, but I do not smoke pot or do any drugs. The only thing i smoke is cigarettes. I am lucky to go out once every couple of months. Why do you think our society is so quick to make assumptions about others?

2006-06-28 17:22:40 · 13 answers · asked by Anonymous in Other - Society & Culture

Everyone i know who was born under this solar sign are bad tempered, dictatorial (u gotta do as they say), and too concerned about money and material things. Any thoughts from you guys??

2006-06-28 17:21:36 · 10 answers · asked by mjluvfitness 3 in Religion & Spirituality

It makes me so mad when I go on the internet and there are people trying to act like they're thugs and they're from the hood. Anyone agree with me?

2006-06-28 17:21:30 · 5 answers · asked by Sonny M 3 in Other - Society & Culture

I mean, there are people all over the world who have climbed Mt. Everest, but Mt. Ararat is unattainable?? Are there religious fanatics and crooks who don't want us to find out the truth, that nothing of the sort (noahs ark) exists?

2006-06-28 17:21:21 · 13 answers · asked by carolinagrl 4 in Religion & Spirituality

How many non-Catholic Christians sincerely want unity among all Christians with one united and undivided faith, one perfectly united Church without watering down the faith?

The only way I see it possible is for all Christians to come home to the oldest Church, the Catholic Church.

What is your plan for making this happen?

2006-06-28 17:20:04 · 15 answers · asked by Anonymous in Religion & Spirituality

Actual devil worshippers that were well known if you can. thanx

2006-06-28 17:19:30 · 6 answers · asked by Anonymous in Religion & Spirituality

i was watching a documentry on a&e and it was about the kkk. it showed a bunch of hicks who were still practicing the kkk. it gave the history about it and how its still prevelant.

is it still prevelent? should i be worried about it?(im white as hell but i mean its still scary) will they strike again? any personal experiences? what could we do to stop it? cant they get arrested?

2006-06-28 17:18:41 · 7 answers · asked by Shelbzz 3 in Other - Society & Culture

2006-06-28 17:17:43 · 27 answers · asked by mikemac 2 in Religion & Spirituality

2006-06-28 17:16:36 · 2 answers · asked by Lloydah 1 in Other - Society & Culture

Don't they know that Jesus was a Jew?? idiots.........

2006-06-28 17:12:44 · 33 answers · asked by ayleyha 3 in Other - Cultures & Groups

i mean, if you love someone, and just because of your racial differences, you have to be drawn apart? i need some of your opinions, has this ever happened to you?

2006-06-28 17:10:24 · 26 answers · asked by Kate 2 in Religion & Spirituality