Society & Culture - 6 July 2006

What was here before god created the world and universe we live in? Educated and informative answers please

2006-07-06 10:14:52 · 28 answers · asked by MrBudbag 3 in Religion & Spirituality

2006-07-06 10:14:04 · 2 answers · asked by whisperingdolphins 2 in Religion & Spirituality

no offence, personally i think that if they do.... there might be hope...

2006-07-06 10:13:47 · 36 answers · asked by TRC 2 in Religion & Spirituality

2006-07-06 10:13:30 · 14 answers · asked by Anonymous in Mythology & Folklore

Personally, I would hate to have to live forever on this earth.

2006-07-06 10:13:22 · 26 answers · asked by Z, unnecessary letter 5 in Religion & Spirituality

If I were to say 'Most arabs are muslims' many would consider that poor judgement and stereotyping even though it is a statistical fact. When pointing out statistical facts, why are people so quick to jump on some 'racist' or 'stereotyping' bandwagon without looking at the true facts.

2006-07-06 10:12:42 · 17 answers · asked by Anonymous in Other - Society & Culture

It seems like recently this has become THE greeting in America. I am so sick of people saying "Hi, How Are You," and not really taking the time to actually listen to the response. I would be fine with just a "Hello", and I hate being expected to say "good" or "fine". These words are not descriptive at all, and it seems like a completely scripted conversation (if you want to call it a conversation) that I hear so much in daily life.

I'd like anyone else's feedback on this.

2006-07-06 10:11:40 · 43 answers · asked by indahra 2 in Etiquette

2006-07-06 10:11:38 · 9 answers · asked by Medard 1 in Other - Society & Culture

Does homosexuality get passed down genetically? I ask because I have a friend in high school who came out of the closet after his sister did. I always thought he did it because he was already involved in that community and had more gay friends than he did straight. If there is one homosexual in a family are they more likely to have another?

2006-07-06 10:09:54 · 11 answers · asked by Anonymous in Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, and Transgender

I read one that asked why white people were so ugly and why white people phuck things up.

2006-07-06 10:07:55 · 19 answers · asked by Becky Jo 4 in Other - Society & Culture

2006-07-06 10:07:17 · 9 answers · asked by SportsFan 3 in Languages

2006-07-06 10:07:15 · 28 answers · asked by Anonymous in Religion & Spirituality

(Ephesians 6:5 NLT)

"Slaves, obey your earthly masters with deep respect and fear. Serve them sincerely as you would serve Christ.

(1 Timothy 6:1-2 NLT)

"Christians who are slaves should give their masters full respect so that the name of God and his teaching will not be shamed. If your master is a Christian, that is no excuse for being disrespectful. You should work all the harder because you are helping another believer by your efforts. Teach these truths, Timothy, and encourage everyone to obey them."

In the following parable, Jesus clearly approves of beating slaves even if they didn't know they were doing anything wrong.

The servant will be severely punished, for though he knew his duty, he refused to do it. "But people who are not aware that they are doing wrong will be punished only lightly. Much is required from those to whom much is given, and much more is required from those to whom much more is given." (Luke 12:47-48 NLT)

2006-07-06 10:06:51 · 9 answers · asked by Biomimetik 4 in Religion & Spirituality

2006-07-06 10:05:26 · 3 answers · asked by Anonymous in Other - Society & Culture

I don't think this passage is about homosexuality, but about protecting strangers by sacrificing your own interests? be interested to see people's answers.

2006-07-06 10:05:14 · 21 answers · asked by funkyindiechick 1 in Religion & Spirituality

Someone showed me this book called Prophet of Doom which apparently reveals a lot of sick stuff in the the islamic scriptures.
However, someone else told me that the guy made the stuff up. Now, the book is around a 1000 pages long. I find it difficult to believe he made it up.
Anyways, I was wondering if anyone (specifically muslims) had any take on this.
Also, can anyone verify/discount what he quotes?

e.g. http://www.prophetofdoom.net/quotes.aspx?g=405&i=4528

This question was not asked to offend, but to learn. Please no hateful replies and try to keep replies to 35 lines (and readily available sources are a plus).

Thanks so much

2006-07-06 10:05:11 · 11 answers · asked by Anonymous in Religion & Spirituality

Phrases like "as a matter of fact", "with all due respect", "in all honesty", "sincerely yours", etc.

2006-07-06 10:05:09 · 5 answers · asked by Z, unnecessary letter 5 in Languages

I believe black culture is in trouble for a few reasons:
-lack of role models
-lack of education
-breakdown of religous morals
-lack of authority
-being told they need special standards becuase they can not make it otherwise by there black leaders
-a general lack of class
-common decencey
-a sense of being owed something

know hold on!!! i am speaking in generalities all black americans do not come anywere colse to this list, but even though I have met and are friends with many black gus and girls that I hold in the highest regard. there is this growing culture in yor community that should scare anyone. I do a lot of work for the poor and incarserated and more and more i see a lack of work ethic, heart, and morals every day. grandmothers raising there grand kids and young women having babies at 14 , drug use, crime, drop out rates and violence statistics dont lie.

Does this concern you?
why do you think this has happened?
and what can be done to fix this problem?

2006-07-06 10:01:47 · 12 answers · asked by Anonymous in Other - Society & Culture

like valhala, horocka, etc.

2006-07-06 10:01:42 · 31 answers · asked by Anonymous in Religion & Spirituality

It like people hate Christianity. I have no problem with other people's religions and don't mind if their out in public display, but if your just going to tear a cross of a war monument just because it is Christian that just seems stupid.

2006-07-06 10:01:35 · 9 answers · asked by Saint 3 in Other - Society & Culture

2006-07-06 10:01:07 · 30 answers · asked by casper 1 in Other - Society & Culture

2006-07-06 10:01:02 · 5 answers · asked by Vanessa W 2 in Languages

Religions of the World, whether you follow Judaism, Islam, Hinduism, Buddhism, Christianity, Sikhism, Wicca, Baha'i, Jainism, Taoism, Confucianism, Shintoism, or Zoroastrianism: What traits or belifs does your faith have in common with those of other faiths?

2006-07-06 10:00:01 · 31 answers · asked by Anonymous in Religion & Spirituality

2006-07-06 09:59:57 · 9 answers · asked by Anonymous in Religion & Spirituality

2006-07-06 09:59:51 · 24 answers · asked by me know nothing, Senoir 1 in Religion & Spirituality

http://www.godhatefags.com

Why, Oh why, hath these sheep gone astray? Didst I not teach them to love? Who will lead them back to my pasture?

Peace be upon you through the Glory of God, Amen.

2006-07-06 09:59:29 · 8 answers · asked by Tofu Jesus 5 in Religion & Spirituality

(Exodus 21:20-21 NAB)

"When a man strikes his male or female slave with a rod so hard that the slave dies under his hand, he shall be punished. If, however, the slave survives for a day or two, he is not to be punished, since the slave is his own property".

Plain, simple and dirty.

2006-07-06 09:59:03 · 6 answers · asked by Biomimetik 4 in Religion & Spirituality

Just wondering, cuz he later on said his theory of evolution was wrong. wuz he forced to by sum1 or did he disprove it?

2006-07-06 09:58:59 · 34 answers · asked by skatedrummer93 3 in Religion & Spirituality

How do you explain skeletal remains of prehistoric animals and man that clearly points to evolution?

2006-07-06 09:58:58 · 32 answers · asked by MrBudbag 3 in Religion & Spirituality

discrimination and malpractice suits are impossible to win, yet everyone is acting like it is so easy. To everyone out there, try to file a lawsuite and see where you get. I have tried for religious discrmination, second hand smoke in the work place etc... and the lawyers usually wont take the case unless a huge fee is paid, and even then they will not guarantee a win. The same can be said for all sort of civil rights cases, they are very hard to even get a judge to hear.

2006-07-06 09:58:16 · 2 answers · asked by johnwinterone 1 in Other - Society & Culture