Society & Culture - 1 July 2006

I was asked to have the youth group meetings at my house. Is it impolite that I ask the kids to not wear shoes inside during the meetings and for their parents when they come to pick them up. How do I do this?

2006-07-01 15:36:25 · 10 answers · asked by Julia 1 in Religion & Spirituality

Just wanting to know how you know you are not part of some world I just made up? Can you prove to me you are not just in my mind??

2006-07-01 15:36:03 · 13 answers · asked by Dovah 3 in Mythology & Folklore

2006-07-01 15:35:56 · 33 answers · asked by Anonymous in Other - Society & Culture

and let me say this, no phone flriting, computer chating or work flirting, or anything like that......I mean to really be with one person for ever

2006-07-01 15:35:13 · 12 answers · asked by truthfinder1960 4 in Other - Society & Culture

hood

2006-07-01 15:31:12 · 6 answers · asked by Anonymous in Other - Society & Culture

I am looking especially for words in kawali or urdu songs. Also, if you can recommend a book for this that would also help. Something like "Urdu for dummies." Thanx.

2006-07-01 15:30:18 · 2 answers · asked by funkymonkey 3 in Languages

im a catholic and i personally think its the best religion in the world cuz we are hella mellow. but someone plz tell me who are these freaks.

2006-07-01 15:29:59 · 23 answers · asked by hickz 2 in Religion & Spirituality

I did (Long before the movie came out) and am just wondering if any others have had this experience.

Just in case any of you wonder... Yes! I still consciously practice this today because of that unknown black gentleman who gave me a brand new tire and money for gas and food when my purse had been stolen and I was stranded. His race is only important because I am caucasian and this took place in the early 70's when racial issues were so tense and prejudice even more prevalant than today. He was not a wealthy man and when I told him I was not from the area and tried to get an address to return this to him when I got home, he refused and told me to help others in need.

His gift has benefited many people over the years... most of all Me!

2006-07-01 15:26:06 · 10 answers · asked by toastposties 4 in Other - Society & Culture

there was a guy that broke into my house a month ago, and while he was going to my child room I came up behind him and hit him in the head with a wine bottle. The man fell unconscious so I dragged him to the basement, stuffed his mouth with dirty underwear and duck taped his mouth shut, unless I feed him. I have had him there for over a month and he can hardly scream loud enough for anyone to hear him because my basement is very insulated and my neighbors are far enough apart that they can't hear a thing, anyways, I drop battery acid on his neck, I put cigarrettes out on his chest, and I have a chair with a hole cut out in it and sometimes I poop on his face. I give him enough food and water everyday, not enough to be full, but enough to stay alive, he has lost like 40 lbs or so since the capture, I was wondering what I should do? have I taken my anger too far??????
or should I splash a cup of hot urine on his face.

2006-07-01 15:24:22 · 15 answers · asked by Anonymous in Other - Society & Culture

god created the light earth and then adam and eve and animals
where do the dinosaurs fit in the story?

2006-07-01 15:22:42 · 27 answers · asked by Chief_Mojo_Risin 3 in Religion & Spirituality

I volunteer at a summer day care center and I usually work (or play) with four year olds, but soon I'll be switching to the two year olds and other toddlers. I've babysat for all ages, but if anyone has any tips on working with young children, that'd be great.
thanks!

2006-07-01 15:21:21 · 15 answers · asked by sarah 2 in Community Service

I want to know how someone can be a poser. Punks just a style I mean I LOVE fall out boy and I like the punk style. Please explain the true meaning of a poser...Because Everybody calls me a poser because I have a preppy personality but love fob and dress punk...IT'S JUST THE WAY I DRESS!!!!!!

2006-07-01 15:20:09 · 8 answers · asked by Me 3 in Other - Society & Culture

I was raised Catholic and belong to Catholic parents. I've gone to Catholic schools all my life. I've always believed in God and still do, but I've never agreed with some of the main beliefs in Christianity. Ex. I don't believe in the Creation story, I'm pro-gay marriages, I think some parts of the Bible are subject to change over time, etc. Before I thought that meant that I'm just not a "traditional" Christian, but now I think that I can't be a "true" Christian without accepting some of Christianity's most fundamental beliefs (and I know a lot of you will agree with me).

Right now I'm not really following any official religion. My parents are devout Catholics and a lot of my friends are believers so the Catholic faith is a huge part of my life (like going to church; I know it's not big deal and it's only 1 hour but I feel like I shouldn't even be in church anymore). Should I tell them I'm questioning my faith (if so, how?) or should I just suck it up for now until I've decided?

2006-07-01 15:18:59 · 54 answers · asked by Ariel 2 in Religion & Spirituality

but you just doint know what it is?

2006-07-01 15:17:31 · 19 answers · asked by Anonymous in Other - Society & Culture

2006-07-01 15:17:22 · 9 answers · asked by Anonymous in Other - Society & Culture

2006-07-01 15:14:53 · 17 answers · asked by eckox2000 2 in Religion & Spirituality

Father of all! In every age,
In every clime adored,
By saint, by savage, and by sage,
Jehovah, Jove, or Lord!

***this is from Alexanders Pope's Universal Prayer.

2006-07-01 15:14:51 · 13 answers · asked by Anonymous in Religion & Spirituality

We are curently trying to save up the $$ to put a new house on the land we have. We'd like to have a small Christmas this year, and only exchange gift with our kids, and perhaps something small for each set of parents. Problem is, we have several friends and also my sister-in-law and her family, my in-laws, and some cousins who are all very gift oriented, and into the commercialization of the holiday season (where my sister in law is concerned, it doesnt matter what she and her kids get, as long as she can tell it's costly!). My parents are in total agreement and we will only be enjoying a family meal out when the holidays arrive. I usually start my shopping about now, so I need to know WHO I'm gonna be buying for!
We'd like to approach them or even email them and basically say, "hey, give us the gift of letting us save up for our house and not having to buy y'all expensive crap this year."
See...I'm not a tactful person!!! What is the best approach to this situation, ettiqute-wise?

2006-07-01 15:14:09 · 15 answers · asked by MeMi96 2 in Etiquette

2006-07-01 15:12:38 · 21 answers · asked by Dakota Chik 2 in Other - Society & Culture

Why do lots of people like sex in the dark someone might get injured

2006-07-01 15:12:11 · 18 answers · asked by Logic m 1 in Other - Society & Culture

Some Christians think that End Days are near. If you're one of them, how do prevent this view from being a self-sulfilling prophecy?

I am very concerned that those that think End Days are near are doing things that might bring about some really nasty future events. I think that such people are encouraging armageddon because they think that's "what God wants", or they think it's inevitable, or they don't want to be proven wrong.

The "prophecies" of the bible have been misinterpreted for centuries, this trend is not stopping. If someone claims they can tell the future through bible interpretation, they are lying to you. It is not our place to know the future. Claiming to do so, is claiming to know the mind of God.

DO NOT BE FOOLED!!!

2006-07-01 15:12:03 · 11 answers · asked by l00kiehereu 4 in Religion & Spirituality

Many people who celebrate Christmas are nonbelievers and it's more about commercialization nowadays. Christmas actually originated from pagan traditions. What do elves and reindeer have to do with anything, anyway?

2006-07-01 15:12:03 · 13 answers · asked by Joe S 3 in Religion & Spirituality

I'm a Catholic, but I don't see how it is possible. Isn't that what all Catholics believe? I can understand that the hosts and the wine are symbolic of the body and blood, but that's not what Catholics believe.
Can someone please tell me, simply, what Catholics actually believe?
Thanks.

2006-07-01 15:11:58 · 27 answers · asked by doubled254 3 in Religion & Spirituality

We all know how gay-bashers claim that God hates homosexuals, but where in the bible is that stated? I've searched all throughout the old and new testaments and come up with nothing that states, "God hates homosexuals."

2006-07-01 15:10:56 · 37 answers · asked by Anonymous in Religion & Spirituality

2006-07-01 15:10:56 · 28 answers · asked by herseys_chocolate225 1 in Community Service

2006-07-01 15:10:02 · 30 answers · asked by tammette39 3 in Religion & Spirituality

terrible has happened in there lives to make them that way ,what?

2006-07-01 15:09:52 · 6 answers · asked by Anonymous in Other - Society & Culture

Not sure if right section, but who cares..

for me I think a certain event that happened in 1986 in florida was the most awful event, that must have been truly sad event at NASA cape canarveral. I'm glad I was too young to be interested in space then and that I didn't watch it on TV. My heart goes out to the families however, God bless you.

2006-07-01 15:09:11 · 23 answers · asked by wave 5 in Other - Society & Culture

My question is how can I trust God?

I have tried very hard to always put christ first in my life.
Now God has plagued me with several diseases at a very young age. I did not have sex in highschool because I wanted to follow the lord and wait until marriage. I now know that I will never be able to get married, have children, or even work my way out of debt.
I will probably live a long, endebted, and alone life.
I know the cracker-jack box answers to the question, "why does god hate me?"
I want to know how can I trust him?
Would you still trust him if he set you up to fail and then surrounded you with nothing but reminders of how your life is far below expectations, and how no matter how hard you try your life will never get any better?

Oh... what I would give to have been born a starving person living in Africa. To have never believed that life could be good.

Please do not tell me there is no God. I respect your view, but I am asking other believers for help. Thanks

2006-07-01 15:09:11 · 19 answers · asked by TaxMan 2 in Religion & Spirituality

2006-07-01 15:09:05 · 18 answers · asked by Ashley 2 in Etiquette