Society & Culture - 13 August 2006

At what point did it become acceptable to call a person White Trash. As a black man, I find this very offensive!! I always ask people not to say that around me, but some people feel it is okay to call someone that or a redneck because they are white themselves. It is not. It is the same as dropping the N word to a black man, or calling an Asian person a Ch%^... it is never okay. People who are pregidous against one culture will eventually include yours in their hate. Would you let someone call one of your black friends a N'.... no, so why would you let them call a white person it's equivalent??

2006-08-13 14:16:56 · 22 answers · asked by O Jam 3 in Other - Society & Culture

I recognize pas- as in ne pas for making a sentence negative and deux as in the number two, but as an expression what does "pas de deux" mean exactly? please help, thx

2006-08-13 14:16:51 · 3 answers · asked by Anonymous in Languages

some counties in parts of the south are dry, that is, the sale of alcohol is prohibited. in other places, it's strictly regulated.

of course any decision is ultimately up to local authorities, but what's your opinion? is it worth it to continue to prohibit alcohol sales in some places? should economic factors override traditions or local customs? should wal-mart get involved? why or why not?
http://www.duluthsuperior.com/mld/duluthsuperior/15265943.htm

2006-08-13 14:16:33 · 5 answers · asked by patzky99 6 in Other - Society & Culture

I live in IL and I herd about Cuba Rode. It is soposed to be haunted? Is this true and what are some of the ledgends of Cuba Rode? Also does the hook hand man story take place on Cuba Rode?

2006-08-13 14:16:05 · 3 answers · asked by Wii 1 in Mythology & Folklore

. Your good works just aren't enough, or maybe you broke up with a long time gf. and think God will hate you cuz you separated what He gave you. Or your conscience thinks you should give away your money to poor people all the time. What if your mind is always negative about yourself? What if you believe and do good works...but your conscience just says you're only average and not really as righteous-trying as you wish you were? What if your conscience says you should give up your current career or education and become a priest, and if you say no..you think that would be a push on God. What if your mind is just plain crazy! If God only looks at my conscience i think he'd only see my negative mirror of myself and few good things.

2006-08-13 14:15:00 · 17 answers · asked by ryan s 1 in Religion & Spirituality

Ok here are the facts. He has never had a girlfriend, didn't go to prom, shot down the affections of a hot girl, and is a choir nut. He seems to act awkward around me. I called him on it, but he denied it. He seems to sit by me a lot, but doesn't all the time. Sometimes, I swear I see him staring at me, but I don't know that for sure. I haven't given him obvious hints that I am VERY interested in him because I don't want to upset him if he is straight. I also haven't talked to him because he is super popular so that there isn't a lot of alone time and I am terribly embarrassed that I am bi. I would hate to admit that to a straight guy who I don't know on the deepest level. Finally, the reason I think he might be not be gay is that he has a straight sounding voice, I think!? (see my other question)

2006-08-13 14:13:51 · 15 answers · asked by Anonymous in Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, and Transgender

Peace and Love

2006-08-13 14:13:23 · 20 answers · asked by digilook 2 in Religion & Spirituality

like darn, drat, oh good night oh my goodness,

in place of profane language, saying oh good night instead of oh my g** to prevent taking God's name in vain. What words do you use instead of cussing or taking the Lord's name in vain? Curious.

2006-08-13 14:13:22 · 17 answers · asked by hope_floats95 1 in Religion & Spirituality

To the religion you already practice? I am really curious about this, I've seen it. Does, for instance, a Christian get offended when another Christian tries to convert them?

2006-08-13 14:13:15 · 9 answers · asked by Anonymous in Religion & Spirituality

2006-08-13 14:13:13 · 12 answers · asked by Anonymous in Religion & Spirituality

A previous questioner asked "Who is the bigger sinner, a homosexual or the bigot who condemns him (or her)?"

I was appalled by the large majority of answerers who said all sin was equal.

So let me get this straight... If I sin by say, stealing a candy bar, that's as big a sin as killing the store clerk and all the customers in the store and THEN stealing the candy bar??? What kind of whacked out, sick and twisted weirdo religion is this anyway???

Please try to defend "all sin is equal"...

2006-08-13 14:12:37 · 22 answers · asked by Sean T 5 in Religion & Spirituality

will you Christians shove your beliefs up those aliens asses ?

2006-08-13 14:11:23 · 13 answers · asked by Tammy ™ 4 in Religion & Spirituality

One of the most basic Christian principles is that NONE of us are perfect or sin-free, and NONE of us ever will be in this life. We're human and incapable of perfection. Jesus paid for our sins so that we could move on past that and learn to live better lives here on earth. We should turn away from sin as much as possible, but we will ALL fall short, so why do non-Christians get so angry when they see Christians mess up?

2006-08-13 14:11:21 · 22 answers · asked by luvwinz 4 in Religion & Spirituality

2006-08-13 14:11:16 · 7 answers · asked by Anonymous in Religion & Spirituality

Who is right or wrong. The White Man or the Woman who is a minority?

2006-08-13 14:11:13 · 11 answers · asked by Anonymous in Other - Society & Culture

2006-08-13 14:10:50 · 5 answers · asked by Lissa 1 in Religion & Spirituality

you either accpet the Bible at face value or you're denying the authenticity of God's Word, which would qualify you as agnostic.

2006-08-13 14:10:25 · 33 answers · asked by Kenny ♣ 5 in Religion & Spirituality

I've read from the fundumbentalists on this channel, that all sin is equal.

I think that killing a million innocent people is worse than saying "goddammit".

Even at christian confessional the priest will give you different penetance for depending on the sin you admit to (50 hail mary's for something - 100 for something else).

So is all sin equal, or are those that hurt humans here on earth worse than those that (may or may not) offend god? (that may or may not exist, and may exist in a different form than your holy book says)

Similar, is flushing the bible (or any holy book) really a sin at all or just free speech? And if it's a sin, is it equal to killing a MILLION people? http://flushaholybook.com

So?

2006-08-13 14:09:39 · 17 answers · asked by Anonymous in Religion & Spirituality

im from a bunch of different countries and my last name is palmer and i cant figure out what country thats from! HELP!!!!

2006-08-13 14:09:35 · 1 answers · asked by HappyDaze07 2 in Other - Society & Culture

2006-08-13 14:09:32 · 5 answers · asked by Anonymous in Religion & Spirituality

1. George Washington
2. All U.S. presidents except Washington
3. James Madison
4. John Wilkes Boothe
5. Thomas Jefferson
6. General Robert E. Lee
7. John Lennon's childhood home
8. Queen Elizabeth
9. Home to the Midshipmen ( not the school, the famous dorm )
10. Yoko Ono

2006-08-13 14:09:28 · 2 answers · asked by I am Sunshine 6 in Other - Society & Culture

2006-08-13 14:09:20 · 1 answers · asked by Anonymous in Religion & Spirituality

Is America as good as they make it out to be?

2006-08-13 14:09:17 · 12 answers · asked by Anonymous in Other - Cultures & Groups

How do u and your buddies like to blaze?(MaRi J)
1. Place
2. Numer of people
3. Joint, Blunt, Pipe, or Bong
4. Time of day
5. How often

2006-08-13 14:08:46 · 6 answers · asked by BlazednBlown21 1 in Other - Society & Culture

2006-08-13 14:07:59 · 6 answers · asked by Anonymous in Other - Society & Culture

2006-08-13 14:07:18 · 16 answers · asked by Dude! 2 in Halloween

2006-08-13 14:06:59 · 20 answers · asked by brainiac 4 in Languages

not in a dream, when you were wide awake, sober and drug free.
my grandma who is 89,takes no meds and has a great mind, says she sees people all the time at night, while she is awake. i have heard many people say they have seen a passed family member. young people!

2006-08-13 14:06:43 · 11 answers · asked by bananapuddingwithcoolwhip 2 in Religion & Spirituality

After hours of thought and conversation, we concluded that Count Chocula was deffinately not a Christian. Why is it that people are fighting wars, and killing each other in different countries when horrible abominations like this sit on the shelves of our grocery stores? (Sarcasm people, sarcasm)

2006-08-13 14:06:41 · 9 answers · asked by Anonymous in Religion & Spirituality

I just dont see how anyone can tell who is gay or not... I thought that I had it... and I asked this guy if he was... and he got all offended and said"NO! and swore at me..." I justwas wondering how to use it... thanks for the serious aswers and to all you gay haters shut up!

2006-08-13 14:06:16 · 8 answers · asked by Anonymous in Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, and Transgender