Society & Culture - 14 August 2006

Lord, said David, since you do not need us,
why did you create these two worlds?

Reality replied: O prisoner of time,
I was a secret treasure of kindness and generosity,
and I wished this treasure to be known,
so I created a mirror: its shining face, the heart;
its darkened back, the world;
The back would please you if you've never seen the face.

Has anyone ever produced a mirror out of mud and straw?
Yet clean away the mud and straw,
and a mirror might be revealed.

Until the juice ferments a while in the cask,
it isn't wine. If you wish your heart to be bright,
you must do a little work.

My King addressed the soul of my flesh:
You return just as you left.
Where are the traces of my gifts?

We know that alchemy transforms copper into gold.
This Sun doesn't want a crown or robe from God's grace.
He is a hat to a hundred bald men,
a covering for ten who were naked.

Spirit, find your way, in seeking lowness like a stream.
Reason, tread the path of selflessness into eternity.

Remember God so much that you are forgotten.
Let the caller and the called disappear;
be lost in the Call.

2006-08-14 20:37:30 · 5 answers · asked by Afshin A. 1 in Religion & Spirituality

tomorrow to make the world a better place? We all talk about how we want change...except for the really weird ones on here that just like to make trouble! :)...
All of us know there are a lot of problems with the world. What are we going to do about it?

I'm going to make a contribution to World Vision to help stop hunger. And that's a big deal-cause I'm pretty broke!

I'm also going to pray for anyone here who seemed troubled, or negative, or pessimistic, or hopeless. Sorry, atheists. That means you, too. A lot of you stand out in my mind every night-certain people with dog pictures, certain people who stay up, certain people who are SO adament about proving that god is a figment of our imagination...

I will pray that if not everyone here can seek God tonight, that they will at least be happy and provided for in the meantime. And the only reason I'm doing it is because I care about you.

How about you?

2006-08-14 20:36:51 · 3 answers · asked by faithwriter 1 in Religion & Spirituality

please explain your answer.

2006-08-14 20:36:48 · 7 answers · asked by Mustafa 5 in Religion & Spirituality

I find that women often are portrayed as more accepting of gay men than straight men are; however, I find that when women candidly speak their minds they are oftentimes even more hateful and cruel towards gay men than straight men are. Women just tend to keep their thoughts to themselves and rarely would say them directly to a gay man, instead only making comments in the company of other straight people. Some of the most hateful comments that I have ever heard about gay men have come from straight women.
I realize that this is a sweeping generalization, but I tend this in a very general way.

2006-08-14 20:36:33 · 9 answers · asked by JMY1998 1 in Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, and Transgender

The most genuine of questions gets opinions from people who are doing nothing more than showing the rest of us that they have nothing intelligent or worthwhile to say.
Why don't they just not answer?
Bring on the smart *** comments now.

2006-08-14 20:35:31 · 18 answers · asked by politicalghettogirl 3 in Other - Society & Culture

I did a poop a week ago and, when I wiped, I saw the face of Jesus on the toilet paper. I have it in a zip-lock bag in the freezer. Do you think there's a market for it?

2006-08-14 20:33:50 · 18 answers · asked by Anonymous in Religion & Spirituality

2006-08-14 20:33:40 · 6 answers · asked by lanks20032003 3 in Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, and Transgender

What's the most inspirational quote you know? or a favorite line or phrase for someone who's tired of waiting or losing hope?

2006-08-14 20:33:21 · 18 answers · asked by ivandrake83 2 in Religion & Spirituality

MEEEE

2006-08-14 20:32:48 · 10 answers · asked by Anonymous in Etiquette

2006-08-14 20:31:18 · 21 answers · asked by Mustafa 5 in Religion & Spirituality

the standards of a higher being can lead you to health and strength.

I believe this and also I believe that my higher power can lead me to sobriety.

it is hard especially when I enjoy my highs.

their need to be some strength I can apply unto.

do you feel that the power of a higher being can lead you to comfort in the face of tribulations.

express your feelings. and find strength in the answers you see.

2006-08-14 20:30:45 · 12 answers · asked by bradlitazole 2 in Religion & Spirituality

I may ask a person a question 1 time, & they ignore me, and then the 2nd time, they get aggravated or annoyed. They don't even care how important the question is.

2006-08-14 20:30:12 · 16 answers · asked by Anonymous in Other - Society & Culture

2006-08-14 20:29:41 · 12 answers · asked by ? 5 in Other - Society & Culture

Name me a right which doesn't require you to sin. Because I can name you plenty of wrongs that have done plenty of good.

Thanks to war, we are the Country we are today.
Thanks to guns, bombs, and soldiers trained to kill we are the Country we are today.
Thanks to killing Hitler, we are the Country we are today.
Thanks to the millions of animals and sea creatures killed to feed us, we are the Country we are today.
Thanks to thousands of wrong doings, we are able to live in the best Country today.
Thanks to the belief that every killing was done under the name of God, this Country is the Country that it is today.

We are living in a Country built of killers to protect ourselves from being killed, and are the richest and most blessed Country ever.

Name me a way to live which does not consist of sin? For the only way to protect yourself and loved ones from sinners is to sin.

2006-08-14 20:29:18 · 11 answers · asked by Anonymous in Religion & Spirituality

2006-08-14 20:29:01 · 8 answers · asked by synchronised_pickles 3 in Other - Society & Culture

He is smiling at you. :)

2006-08-14 20:28:49 · 9 answers · asked by Answer 4 in Religion & Spirituality

I'm asking only to the people that believe in Indigo/Crystal children/adults.
It's a fact that we are here for a reason right?... but what is it? Some of us have realized we are different than the rest... but then what? What are we supposed to do with those "gifts" we got? I've heard we are supposed to "show the path of a new era..."

HOW?!?!?!

2006-08-14 20:28:07 · 18 answers · asked by Rene Y 1 in Mythology & Folklore

Obviously I expect too much of you



(I dont want a crappy translation here...i need a real one please!)

2006-08-14 20:28:05 · 14 answers · asked by Anonymous in Languages

This christian lady asked a question with ALL CAPS, and I asked why she was screaming. She emailed me calling me a "Thirsty Trick" and then said "God Bless You". Now I've heard alot of slang, but I've never heard this. Is this some sort of biblical referance or what?

2006-08-14 20:27:02 · 7 answers · asked by Spookshow Baby 5 in Religion & Spirituality

2006-08-14 20:26:29 · 19 answers · asked by gary_george48 2 in Religion & Spirituality

What are they up to next, try to kill Charles Bronson?

2006-08-14 20:26:19 · 3 answers · asked by a theist 2 in Religion & Spirituality

2006-08-14 20:26:05 · 18 answers · asked by Bratfeatures 5 in Other - Society & Culture

do all stoners (marijuana users) share a common philosophy on life?

or are there several different types of marijuana users?
(for instance, artsy stoners, skater punk stoners, druggie stoners, yuppie stoners, hip hop stoners, hippie stoners, intellectual stoners, backpacker stoners, poser stoners...)
are all headshops the same, or do some cater to specific stoner subcultures?

are all stoners chill and peaceful, or are some of them aggressive or not chill/

2006-08-14 20:25:42 · 2 answers · asked by worldpeace 4 in Other - Cultures & Groups

2006-08-14 20:23:29 · 12 answers · asked by Anonymous in Other - Society & Culture

a redneck or a yellow belly?

2006-08-14 20:22:31 · 9 answers · asked by JAL 2003 1 in Other - Society & Culture

Helloo...

I`m learning several languages and I have difficulties to pronounce them. I know it`s phonetic symbol, but I DO NOT KNOW how the phonetic symnols pronounced.
can u help me??
I`d like to pronounce them correctly.

And if u can send me any recrording of International Phonetic Alphabet (IPA), or any dite that provide them freely, i`d be very happy.

Thanks. Sorry if my English is bad....

2006-08-14 20:21:57 · 6 answers · asked by Papilio paris 5 in Languages

2006-08-14 20:21:08 · 31 answers · asked by lozzi_pop22 4 in Other - Society & Culture

and as Moses lifted up the serpent in the wilderness even so must the Son of man be lifted up. What was it he was trying to tell Nicodemus?

2006-08-14 20:20:47 · 6 answers · asked by mandbturner3699 5 in Religion & Spirituality

what is terrorism? what make them to behave so rudely with the man kind?how to ban this community?

2006-08-14 20:19:57 · 18 answers · asked by Anonymous in Religion & Spirituality

If no, why not?

2006-08-14 20:17:58 · 32 answers · asked by Anonymous in Religion & Spirituality