Society & Culture - 7 September 2006

Even today people are knighted by the queen although Knights as a class or order do not exist, it is suppose to be only honorary now. Can the same be said of "Samurai" of Japan?

PS: Does the elite swordsmanship training still exist in Japanese culture?

2006-09-07 18:31:47 · 5 answers · asked by The Narrator 1 in Other - Cultures & Groups

2006-09-07 18:31:19 · 21 answers · asked by mj645 2 in Etiquette

Basically what I am asking is if the bible says it it must be true right? You don't believe some of the stories in the bible are there for the "Moral of the story"? If the bible says it does it mean thats the way you should live your life? Arn't we supposed to look at god, be like him act like him in everything we do? How come people who believe in the bible don't do everything the bible says? Just what they want to do?

2006-09-07 18:31:18 · 17 answers · asked by sheltz32tt 2 in Religion & Spirituality

In asia, there are many pretty actresses and Lucy Liu is considered kind of not pretty by most chinese people, because she looks very usual for normal chinese. there are so many people who looks like her walking around in Asia but they are not considered attractive. Does western culture consider small eyed asian people attractive? In asia, wide eyed with long eye lush and shap nose are considered more attractive than small eyes. So what's so HOT about Lucy Liu, there are so many HOTTER girls every where in Asia. Do people really think she is like soO hot? by the way in America, small eyed asian guys are considered more attractive? or pretty guys like Takeshi Kaneshiro in 'House of Flying Daggers' with zhan zi yi( the younger guy who saved zhan zi yi and escaped together). What kind of asian guy face feature or body shape are considered more attractive here?

2006-09-07 18:30:35 · 13 answers · asked by niceQ 2 in Other - Society & Culture

2006-09-07 18:29:43 · 9 answers · asked by Matthew B 1 in Religion & Spirituality

2006-09-07 18:29:14 · 28 answers · asked by I dont trust no Bush but my own. 2 in Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, and Transgender

Is there a certain source to answer this question?
What do Muslem people believe about life before birth?
i'm a new Muslema and i want to answer properly for my 4 yr daughter, please.

2006-09-07 18:28:47 · 12 answers · asked by Anonymous in Religion & Spirituality

2006-09-07 18:27:05 · 9 answers · asked by Anonymous in Religion & Spirituality

2006-09-07 18:24:52 · 30 answers · asked by Islamic Warrior for Allah 1 in Religion & Spirituality

2006-09-07 18:24:50 · 10 answers · asked by Gandalf 3 in Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, and Transgender

Do you have a storie of any kind of sightings of spirits,ghost a loved one who has passed away? If so what is your story?

2006-09-07 18:22:49 · 13 answers · asked by ? 2 in Other - Society & Culture

And what is your language????








have a nice day!!!!

2006-09-07 18:22:24 · 36 answers · asked by Anonymous in Languages

I've heard good points for both sides, what do you think?

2006-09-07 18:21:45 · 23 answers · asked by ST 1 in Other - Society & Culture

Just a question!! I am skeptical about it myself as I find it hard to believe that a. there are no "stars" in any photos taken up there. b. there is no air yet the flag was flapping around as if it was windy.. plus more. What do you all think?

2006-09-07 18:20:15 · 22 answers · asked by Anonymous in Other - Society & Culture

1) yep
2) nope
3) some true/ some false

2006-09-07 18:20:07 · 32 answers · asked by David F 2 in Religion & Spirituality

Let's assume I believe that God exists. Let's also assume that Jesus was somehow "more" Gods child than all of us are, perhaps even God incarnate. From this perspective, is it even useful to ask "what would Jesus do"? Can he be an example for us?
I can see him as a great HUMAN, and then his example is relevant. But when I am asked to see him as divine, he suddenly has knowledge and capabilities I have no access to, or even comprehension of. How is a being with that kind of nature relevant as an example for a human without those capacities?

2006-09-07 18:19:09 · 21 answers · asked by neil s 7 in Religion & Spirituality

What is the aim behind post mortems? besides to find out the reason of death, what other ain could be?
ia it necessory for a person whom died with natural death?

2006-09-07 18:18:34 · 6 answers · asked by Malik J 1 in Other - Society & Culture

Let's say you have a child raise them, love them and absolutely would do anything for them...they come to you and say they are gay? Do you stop loving them? Because I never understood how a parent can do that after loving a child for 18 years, and then suddenly stop! How would you handle it?

2006-09-07 18:17:45 · 25 answers · asked by blumaxxx59 1 in Other - Cultures & Groups

I believe that anyone of us must have their own purpose and perception of life.
I myself still don't have one and i am still seeking it. BTW, i am reading the Purpose Driven Life. I heard from my friends that this book is really good and today is the fifth day since i read it on Monday.

I want know any of you.

Do you know your purpose of life already?
And...
If you can make a symbol or picture, what is it that will represent your life?


Thank you so much...
GBU

n_n

2006-09-07 18:17:31 · 27 answers · asked by ItzJonn 4 in Religion & Spirituality

2006-09-07 18:16:46 · 9 answers · asked by Anonymous in Religion & Spirituality

6. Why are Muslim women covered?
A. To protect herself from men B. Tradition C. To oppress wife and daughters D. An act of obedience E. No idea

7. Why Muslims are prohibited from eating pork?
A. Prohibited by God B. Unclean C. They were lied to D. Pork eats anything and everything E. No idea

8. What makes a Muslim?
A. Reading the Qur’an B. Believing in God and His messenger C. Fear of God D. Able to fight for God E. No idea

9. Why are Muslims terrorizing the world?
A. To fight for God (Jihad) B. They are not terrorizing anyone C. To retaliate for what was done to them D. They are extremist in Islam E. No idea

10. What best describes a Muslim?
A. Backdated B. Peaceful C. Terrorist D. Well Guided E. No idea

2006-09-07 18:15:33 · 21 answers · asked by LeScorned 3 in Religion & Spirituality

They seem almost if not the same. Read about this here: http://www.hindunet.org/god/trinity/index.htm

2006-09-07 18:14:31 · 3 answers · asked by WWJD: What Would Joker Do? 4 in Religion & Spirituality

Is everyone going to be there on Judgement day?

Are believer going straight to heaven when they die?

What is the Judgement Day for if we go to heaven right when we die?

I want some bible verses.

I have learned people have to view on this and the Rapture.

2006-09-07 18:13:39 · 5 answers · asked by ? 3 in Religion & Spirituality

2006-09-07 18:13:33 · 6 answers · asked by Anonymous in Languages

Why am I called an conspiracy idiot by fellow americans, when I question something?

In my opinion, I think we are trained so much by the media not to question anything, that we automatically call people who question something "conspiracy nuts!".

Imagine someone saying, "Adolf Hitler is going to kill us all!" and then someone comes along and says, "Conspiracy Nut!" I mean Adolf Hitler pretended to kiss babies to trick his people into believing him, until he went loco on everyone. All through history, leaders have told there people not to question anything, and these same people ended up being destroyed and dictatored. All I want to do, is think for myself and not have someone do it for me.

2006-09-07 18:13:07 · 11 answers · asked by Brain 3 in Other - Society & Culture

2006-09-07 18:10:42 · 18 answers · asked by Sandi 2 in Other - Society & Culture

When Mohamod wrote a letter to Al-Muqawqis,the Egyptian king to accept Islamm,he rejected his call but because of business connections he obliged Mohamod with Marriya,a young Egyptian girl.Mohamod accepted this gift of woman from the King who rejected.his truth.She bore him a child Ibraem who died in infancy

2006-09-07 18:10:37 · 7 answers · asked by nostalgia786 1 in Religion & Spirituality

Why do they represent Jesus of how he died rather than how he lived? Isnt that like an example of a relative killed by a weapon? Then represent that weapon by having it hanged around your neck.

2006-09-07 18:09:42 · 17 answers · asked by Mindy M 1 in Religion & Spirituality

I'm just wondering because there are a lot of people that do it, not just teenagers, adults too. I don't think it's a sin, more of a mental illness that God can heal but is there any scripture in the Bible about this topic?

2006-09-07 18:08:31 · 21 answers · asked by some person 6 in Religion & Spirituality

This is probably going to sound stupid but i just want some advice. A friend of mine and myself lost some contact over the past year we started talking again about two weeks ago. She is going through a rough time right now she was just seperated from her husband. She called me cause she needed some help with watching her children. She suggested we catch up and have movie night at her house. Two weeks has passed and i have not heard from her. I phoned her yesterday and left a message just telling her i was just saying hello and if she needed help with anything to call and also if she still wanted a movie night. I have not heard back from her about that yet and im wondering if i should call again in a few days or just let it go and wait to see if she calls me. It almost seems like she just calls if she needs something. any advice appreciated

2006-09-07 18:07:37 · 18 answers · asked by Anonymous in Etiquette