Society & Culture - 14 August 2006

Missing gene makes male mice switch sex - http://www.newscientist.com/article.ns?id=dn548
Homosexuality is biological, suggests gay sheep study - http://www.newscientist.com/article.ns?id=dn3008
homosexual men inherit a gene from their mothers that influences sexual orientation - http://www-cgi.cs.cmu.edu/afs/cs.cmu.edu/user/scotts/OldFiles/bulgarians/nih-upi.html
Survival of genetic homosexual traits explained - http://www.newscientist.com/article.ns?id=dn6519
Study links older brothers, homosexuality - http://www.canada.com/nationalpost/news/story.html?id=3e3dc349-8684-48fc-a219-96f13d1c3d34&k=55311
Homosexual behaviour observed in almost every kind of animal - http://www.abc.net.au/science/features/queercreatures/
Pheromone attracts straight women and gay men - http://www.newscientist.com/article.ns?id=dn7358

2006-08-14 12:25:29 · 8 answers · asked by MM 3 in Religion & Spirituality

Why is "The Battle of Hastings" important to our language?

2006-08-14 12:24:14 · 6 answers · asked by spikedhelm 1 in Languages

2006-08-14 12:24:11 · 18 answers · asked by ? 5 in Other - Society & Culture

2006-08-14 12:23:22 · 16 answers · asked by MM 3 in Religion & Spirituality

Six friends of Jan would like to have a tree planted in her memory. What is the best and most reliable organization to fulfill this wish in California or Oregon?

2006-08-14 12:22:45 · 5 answers · asked by Virginia L 1 in Religion & Spirituality

Do any of the judeo-christian religions (though the discussion is open to all faiths) have any qualms with the practices of BDSM (bondage, domination, sadism, and masochism)? I am trying to find out what makes these sexual practices taboo, even within the context of a traditional marriage.

2006-08-14 12:21:46 · 17 answers · asked by darkvelvetrain 7 in Religion & Spirituality

Leviticus says homosexuality is wrong. My question is this... Doesn't Leviticus also say a child who swears at his or her own parent shall be put to death? Why is one taken literally, and not the other?

2006-08-14 12:20:49 · 33 answers · asked by Psychology 6 in Religion & Spirituality

2006-08-14 12:20:38 · 21 answers · asked by billyboysblue 3 in Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, and Transgender

2006-08-14 12:20:33 · 10 answers · asked by ? 5 in Other - Society & Culture

just wondering what percent know who they are.

2006-08-14 12:20:23 · 11 answers · asked by gdsfg d 1 in Other - Cultures & Groups

2006-08-14 12:20:01 · 26 answers · asked by Emily B 2 in Religion & Spirituality

"ebanaya"

Thanks for your help.

2006-08-14 12:19:59 · 6 answers · asked by Geo 2 in Languages

Oh ,Oh, too late!! I already Did!

Peace and Love

2006-08-14 12:19:17 · 12 answers · asked by digilook 2 in Religion & Spirituality

2006-08-14 12:18:27 · 29 answers · asked by LANCE 2 in Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, and Transgender

"and comeon people, not everyone HAS to like the same thing so if you dont like them and you just wanna be in this for the points plz dont write anything like get a life. And inkybob, yes im 14 but i DO know how to spell its just a called "abbreviations" becuz SOME people dont feel like writing the whole god dang paragraph Especcially wen its that long."

I'm no English teacher, but I would consider that plain old misspelling, not abbreviating. It seems that people who absolutely cannot spell always turn to the old standby, "I was abbreviating." No, you weren't abbreviating, you were just being stupid. Stop denying it. You don't abbreviate "especially" with "especcially." Last time I checked, that's actually longer.

2006-08-14 12:18:15 · 10 answers · asked by Anonymous in Languages

2006-08-14 12:17:59 · 17 answers · asked by Anonymous in Religion & Spirituality

If you are, please do tell. I'm looking forward on your confessions...
The mind wonders, ponders but the french stay cheesy...

2006-08-14 12:17:21 · 18 answers · asked by The Dutch 3 in Etiquette

Is it desi? if so, how do you pronounce it?

2006-08-14 12:16:51 · 18 answers · asked by WhiteHat 6 in Other - Society & Culture

My husband and I will be having christmas eve at our home when we move, it will be a 900 sq foot apt? How many people can we comfortably have? What are some good appetizers and desserts can I serve? How can I do this on a budget? Any suggestions.?

2006-08-14 12:16:29 · 10 answers · asked by encourager4God 5 in Christmas

Personally, I don't think so because God is more concerned about how a person is living their life than he is concerned about baptism. I'm not saying baptism isn't important but I am saying before you are baptised, you should ask God to forgive your mistakes and to be your Savior. Otherwise, the baptism won't actually count for anything. Am I wrong? If so, why am I wrong (or right)?

2006-08-14 12:16:17 · 22 answers · asked by osunumberonefan 5 in Religion & Spirituality

politics, religion, and what??
i said sex and money,... but my friend said i'm wrong???
who remembers when???

2006-08-14 12:16:13 · 15 answers · asked by Anonymous in Etiquette

2006-08-14 12:15:59 · 47 answers · asked by LANCE 2 in Other - Cultures & Groups

My biology teacher mentioned something today about what if terrorists sprayed some kind of chemical over America that sterilized everybody.

Wouldn't that be great? No more idiotic Catholics having 15 kids! No more sheep spawning! No more baby Republiconartists! The population would eventually dwindle and there would be less Americans in the world to ruin things and invade countries! I seriously hope they find a way to do this.

2006-08-14 12:15:58 · 21 answers · asked by Anonymous in Other - Society & Culture

i've read the koran and analysis of the koran. it is obviously a clear rip off of judeo-christian mythology. how can people believe this garbage?

2006-08-14 12:15:29 · 15 answers · asked by Anonymous in Religion & Spirituality

Ok, athiests: I am not putting you down at all, cuz we should not judge, but all I wanna know is why don't you believe in God? Please tell me some of your beliefs, and anybody who wants to answer feel free, but please answer my question seriously. Athiests: Do you believe in some other "god" or what? What caused you to become an athiest, or was you just always? Did you once believe in God? Thanks. (I am a Christian, and I DO believe in God, but I just want to know the answer to this question)

2006-08-14 12:15:21 · 25 answers · asked by Anonymous in Religion & Spirituality

2006-08-14 12:14:44 · 15 answers · asked by Aimee 4 in Religion & Spirituality

You and only one other person were riding an elevator. You are standing in your spot minding your own business and then all of the sudden a horrible odor starts to fill the space. You KNOW it wasn't you that farted, but the other guy. What would you do??

2006-08-14 12:14:42 · 14 answers · asked by Easter Bunny 4 in Etiquette

2006-08-14 12:14:11 · 3 answers · asked by ? 2 in Other - Cultures & Groups

Im not a big fan of either but I know that christians did fly the plane into the WTC.

2006-08-14 12:14:03 · 18 answers · asked by brianna_the_angel777 4 in Religion & Spirituality

In Rev. chap. 7 in the sealing of the 12000 from each tribe. Why has the tribe of Dan been replaced by the tribe of Manassa?

2006-08-14 12:13:06 · 8 answers · asked by Anonymous in Religion & Spirituality