Society & Culture - 8 September 2006

2006-09-08 14:43:12 · 28 answers · asked by sjcan77 2 in Religion & Spirituality

ok i heard a lot o fpeople say when you have a prob, ak God and he'll release you...I am a strong beleiver in the Lord and in His powers...as you guys might know already from all of my qyestions and stuff....i am petrified of needles but i am convinced that i need to start going to my yearly and want to start next year...but i am also convinced that God can help me...is there any prayers? or any way i can tell Him to speed up the help...??? any advice?? look this is very creepling, so please be very honest..thank you

2006-09-08 14:42:57 · 20 answers · asked by Anonymous in Religion & Spirituality

When searching for a mate why do men say in their 40-50 only want a woman that is 28-38?

2006-09-08 14:42:06 · 19 answers · asked by up2u725 1 in Other - Cultures & Groups

I have been an avid atheist for a few years. I was raised Jewish, but non reform, I have never been a very active Jew. Lately, honestly mainly because of this forum, I have been thinking about Judaism again. Seeing questions of hatred towards the Jews has made me angry and I have found myself defending the religion. I am so lost. I don't see the logic in believing in God, but I feel like Judaism has been calling to me. I want to attend a High Holy Day service, but they are all so expensive that I cannot afford it. Any opinions? I could really use some advice

Please....I don't want any hatred. I would appreciate that no one tries to point me towards their faith, and no atheists make fun of me for how I am feeling right now. I just feel lost and I could use a little guidance, and I don't need to feel bad about myself because of it.

2006-09-08 14:41:29 · 25 answers · asked by . 5 in Religion & Spirituality

Christians only...since only they have the spiritual discernment from the Holy Spirit...

" The natural man cannot receive the things of the Spirit of God: for they are foolishness unto him, NEITHER CAB HE KNOW THEM, for they are spiritually discerned". (1Corin. 2:14)

2006-09-08 14:41:27 · 24 answers · asked by Anonymous in Religion & Spirituality

There's nothing wrong with being effeminate, acting effimnate, or however many adjectives you want to list there.

What I don't like is when people actually think that "I love gay people they all make me laugh and they're all helping fashion!" I saw an answer like that here.

Trust me, in every society and group there are REALLY nice people, and there are REALLY crappy people. To generalize like that is like setting yourself up to get your opinion shattered whenyou see an asshole gay person or something!

I can see likeing ALL the people who make you laugh, and who you enjoy, and if you like effiminate stuff that too. But It's stupid to generalize all the gay people like that...its so diverse.

I mean I enjoy good people too, but good people exist in everything, not just gay people, etc.

And trust me, I don't like anything to do with fashion, lol.

I hope people understand what I'm talking about and don't get pissed!

2006-09-08 14:38:01 · 21 answers · asked by Adam G 4 in Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, and Transgender

2006-09-08 14:37:32 · 12 answers · asked by Anonymous in Religion & Spirituality

you are at the college of your dreams and after three weeks your social life has gone nowhere and you're keeping a HUGE secret from everyone that causes you so much pain?

2006-09-08 14:37:23 · 11 answers · asked by Anonymous in Other - Society & Culture

ok there's a lot of this politcally correct stuff shoved down our throats that we're all the same and one day america will be one color.... the problem with that is, if we dont realize we're different, we are being very ignorant to who we are. people should take pride of what they are rather than call it racist. i trully don't believe that one day we will all be the same color because it's just not human nature. people tend to want to be around others who are like them and have things in common with them. and usually race is one of those things. of course there are people who will marry outside their race but they are a big minority. to ignore this fact is to be ignorant. do you agree that those politically correct lunatics should actually admit how reality is?

2006-09-08 14:37:13 · 5 answers · asked by Anonymous in Other - Society & Culture

i want to ask all of you to pray that god will make this lady at work who used to be my friend before she came to work with me, to let her get another job!!!!!
she is making my fave job of 6 yrs insane!!!
she simply drives me crazzzzzzzy!!!!!
pray that diane will get a job closer to her home in eden,nc instead of driving 25 minutes per day to work at my resturant!!!
lord help me!!!!! just pray ppl pray, she is going to make me have a nervous breakdown!! she interupts all conversations that i have with other people, she is always working at my same station now, and she is sweet but soooo over bearing!!! shes got to hug and ...uggg its killing all of us. not to mention she screws orders up at least two a day!!! iam serious...pray america pray!!!!
i just want her to stop working where i do!!! pleezzzz.

2006-09-08 14:36:19 · 15 answers · asked by grasshopper 1 in Religion & Spirituality

2006-09-08 14:34:37 · 38 answers · asked by Anonymous in Religion & Spirituality

2006-09-08 14:34:31 · 8 answers · asked by mulattoworld 1 in Other - Society & Culture

2006-09-08 14:34:09 · 11 answers · asked by alanameadows 1 in Languages

....anyway a couple yrs after high school who gonna give a crap.I dont remember who was prom queen and I saw the star quarterback working at a Footlocker when I went home.(no jokes he's good man and footlocker have great stuff)

2006-09-08 14:34:04 · 8 answers · asked by Anonymous in Other - Society & Culture

is being delivered which draws in strong negative response in this forum. Be as it is, perhaps we can learn some few tips from different faiths.

Muslims start with a phrase "Peace be with you"

Christians end with a phrase "God bless you"

In between we may learn from some devout catholics or Buddist how they express their views.

Agree? Or do I miss something else?

God bless you.

2006-09-08 14:34:04 · 3 answers · asked by Anonymous in Religion & Spirituality

So why do any Christians answer here? If you have a computer and an Internet account, you certainly haven't followed the teachings of your god have you?
Want proof?

Matthew 19:21-24

Jesus answered, "If you want to be perfect, go, sell your possessions and give to the poor, and you will have treasure in heaven. Then come, follow me." When the young man heard this, he went away sad, because he had great wealth. Then Jesus said to his disciples, "I tell you the truth, it is hard for a rich man to enter the kingdom of heaven. Again I tell you, it is easier for a camel to go through the eye of a needle than for a rich man to enter the kingdom of God."

Here is another;
Matthew 6:24

No one can serve two masters; for either he will hate the one and love the other, or else he will be loyal to the one and despise the other. You cannot serve God and Money.

So, to any of you Christians that believe the bible is truth why don't you follow the teachings of the bible?

2006-09-08 14:33:35 · 43 answers · asked by Julia 1 in Religion & Spirituality

2006-09-08 14:33:21 · 30 answers · asked by yousafzai 1 in Religion & Spirituality

I was invited to a Rotary Club meeting, but most of the folks there were a lot more established that I am (ie, they earn more money). I earn a good living, but am still paying my student loans for another 2 1/2 years.

Community service is something I've always done and now I live in a new area, so want to start getting involved here. I have some time and a lot of energy and skill to share but can't really give a whole lot financially right now.

There's a Catholic church across the street from me. I haven't gone there yet--was raised Catholic and have decided to no longer be Catholic, b/c A) I was only going to Mass out of obligation, and B) I don't agree w/ some of the Church's views, and C) I'm not a good Catholic.

If you've read this far, should I start going to Mass in order to get involved w/ their service work?

2006-09-08 14:33:03 · 3 answers · asked by badsinger 2 in Community Service

I am a Christian (Lutheran) and am just wondering why you would rather be apart of another faith (I am NOT trying to be judgmental, just wondering) what is it about your religion that makes you stay or gives you hope? No Wrong Answer!

2006-09-08 14:32:15 · 24 answers · asked by Adam 1 in Religion & Spirituality

yes, they are some of the most beautiful looking girls in the world, but are there any geniune ones? surely theyre not all bargirls, just after farangs money!!!

2006-09-08 14:31:02 · 13 answers · asked by blueboy 1 in Other - Cultures & Groups

give me proof

2006-09-08 14:29:34 · 20 answers · asked by Anonymous in Religion & Spirituality

2006-09-08 14:29:08 · 9 answers · asked by robert w 1 in Religion & Spirituality

I am taking a class called Mythology/Folklore and some of the kids in my class ask questions about how Greeks actually believed "this stuff." Some of them are Christian and I wonder how they can say that Zeus didn't throw lightning bolts when they believe that Jesus walked on water. What makes Christianity so much more credible than the beliefs of the ancient Greeks? I'm curious about what you think...

2006-09-08 14:28:40 · 24 answers · asked by wsxuyhb;iyfoutf 4 in Religion & Spirituality

2006-09-08 14:28:20 · 2 answers · asked by Anonymous in Other - Society & Culture

2006-09-08 14:28:19 · 14 answers · asked by Anonymous in Other - Cultures & Groups

I'm posting this in the gay section hoping for more understanding replies.

I have a gay male friend, who is gay in that he has no interest in women at all, and a very slight attraction to men. But really he has no sex drive, doesn't enjoy sexual contact, and is very happy being celibate.

The trouble is that because he has no sexual desire, he doesn't seem to realise that other people do. When I visit him, he sits very close to me and will casually put his hand on my thighs and breasts. He knows not to touch nipples or genitals, but he seems to think everything else is okay.

He is a very attractive man, physically and personality-wise, and he doesn't seem to realise how this affects me. It doesn't turn HIM on, so he can't see how it might turn ME on. I've tried explaining that there are lots of erogenous zones on the body, but it's like explaining colour to a blind person.

How can I get through to him without being offensive or insensitive?

2006-09-08 14:27:59 · 11 answers · asked by Girl Machine 7 in Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, and Transgender

Why did certain people in the bible live for so long... Into their hundredseven, when today we are lucky to live past 60?
Is this because it is a fabrication of a well written book ie the bible or were we just that dumb back then and werent that sharp at judging time?

2006-09-08 14:27:48 · 17 answers · asked by Pearl 1 in Religion & Spirituality

2006-09-08 14:26:35 · 5 answers · asked by Rhonda 7 in Other - Cultures & Groups

2006-09-08 14:25:58 · 22 answers · asked by youngfinedudmomo 1 in Etiquette

I don't care which of these you answer, but here are the QuestionS...

1) What are some differences between America and India?
2) What are some differences between America and Germany?
3) Why do Indians take things so literally?
4) What are the differences between Christianity and Hinduism?

2006-09-08 14:25:55 · 10 answers · asked by Anonymous in Religion & Spirituality