Society & Culture - 8 September 2006

The local high school's team mascot is a Pirate. The image on the back of the letterman jackets is a Pirates head. The Pirate has a dagger or a knife clinched between his teeth. It's always looked like this. Somebody has complained about the dagger(knife) saying they dont want there child wearing a tee shirt with a picture of a weapon on it. So now there going to change it ! There going to remove the dagger from the pirates mouth.

Does anybody else think this is ridiculous?

2006-09-08 12:18:33 · 24 answers · asked by noname 5 in Other - Society & Culture

Islam requires its followers to physically practice their religion every day. Meanwhile, it became possible for a Christian to practice only once a week. Is this too loose a grip? Is Islam's grip on its followers stronger because it has no Sabbath Day?

2006-09-08 12:15:21 · 12 answers · asked by brucebirdfield 4 in Religion & Spirituality

Christians believe the devil is smart and cunning. His biggest trick is making 'us' believe he does not exist - an yet his evil rules much of the world. This got me wondering what I would do if I were a devil..

I think I'd have most fun in turning christians, somehow making them so fanatic they see faith as fact and feel a need to destroy all else. I'd think the devil would be fairly happy these days now that religions are gearing themselves for war.

Do you think I'm influenced by the devil to then question war, violence, hatred and religion at the root? Or is there a chance fanatical religious people Jesus' arch enemy?

2006-09-08 12:14:46 · 14 answers · asked by McAtterie 6 in Religion & Spirituality

I constantly feel bad about the way I look and feel like my hubby might not find me attractive..............I tend to get jealous when he's around other females thinking that he will prefer them. I get hit up on alot and at work I've been asked several times if I've modeled before so I know I am somewhat attractive to other people but I have a really low self-esteem. Why am I like this? How can I change before my hubby gets tired of it?

2006-09-08 12:14:02 · 9 answers · asked by ♥ Arvizu16 3 in Other - Society & Culture

2006-09-08 12:14:00 · 21 answers · asked by ? 6 in Other - Society & Culture

I like to!

2006-09-08 12:13:13 · 43 answers · asked by Julia 1 in Religion & Spirituality

If the laws of science dictate that matter and energy can not be created or destroyed, but only transformed, then how did the universe come into being without the presence and act of God?

FYI--In case you're wondering, my personal belief is that there is no conflict between religion and science on the point of creation if you read Genesis in a non-literal way. The essence of the Genesis story was as follows: God created, in this order, light & dark, stars and other planetary objects, seas & skies, creatures of the ocean, plants and creatures of the air/land, and then human beings. This is essentially the same chronology which the Big Bang theory and the theory of evolution would suggest. Moreover, the point of the story is that God created us, we sinned, and the history of the earth from a human perspective went on from there.

Of course, as a writer in The Lutheran magazine pointed out: we, as human beings, have both an imperfect understanding of God and of science....

2006-09-08 12:11:52 · 10 answers · asked by faithcmbs9 2 in Religion & Spirituality

2006-09-08 12:11:49 · 28 answers · asked by Shannon T 3 in Other - Society & Culture

This is a proven fact:
http://news.yahoo.com/s/ap/20060908/ap_on_bi_go_ec_fi/fed_mortgages

2006-09-08 12:11:44 · 17 answers · asked by Xae 6 in Other - Society & Culture

we hold on to life, we do everything to prolong it, except for fanatics. will they get into heaven before you.

2006-09-08 12:11:37 · 31 answers · asked by idhard2find&looking 4 in Religion & Spirituality

who King Solomon was and his wife Queen Sheba. in any understanding. Christianity, Islam anything. i understand from the Islam realigion that King Solomon was known as the prophet Sulaiman and he married Queen Sheeba who worshipped the sun but enlighted by KS when his subjects (those of other dimensions) built a magnificient castle with floors of crystal (if im not mistaken). When QS entered the castle she though the floor was running water and lifted her dress before stepping in. and at that moment she realized the beauty of the religion that KS was conveying to her. i might have gotten this wrong though. theres more to the story, but the last time i heard it was like 5 million years ago. and from the Quran KS could talk to animals and those not of this world.

2006-09-08 12:10:49 · 3 answers · asked by Prevent Animal Cruelty 2 in Religion & Spirituality

Do you think you could live with bad teeth, germs, parasites and broken limbs just leaving your ailments in the hands of your "absentee landlord" god almighty (to quote Pacino)?
Or maybe you´d like to steal the credit of discovering penicillin and aspirin for example in the name of your allbity?

2006-09-08 12:10:28 · 8 answers · asked by Anonymous in Religion & Spirituality

Tell me if this guy is gay:
- He is close to many girls (friends, bestfriends) BUT he hangs out with guys.
- He's too quiet in school and too shy.
Also, what are other signs if a guy is gay or not? Like how does a guy sound like a girl? or stuff like that...

2006-09-08 12:09:12 · 15 answers · asked by hunter_1691 2 in Other - Society & Culture

2006-09-08 12:08:14 · 14 answers · asked by greedygut 1 in Religion & Spirituality

I'm a teenage girl and yes, I still dress up for Halloween. Any ideas what I should be?

2006-09-08 12:07:59 · 13 answers · asked by Saritah 5 in Other - Holidays

Sorry, that was a ploy, now that I have your attention, please answer this question if you haven't, I need more answers:
http://answers.yahoo.com/question/index;_ylt=AoKfypXJzx7UlCXAdKTsNT_sy6IX?qid=20060908142910AAQ6jWU

2006-09-08 12:06:55 · 3 answers · asked by Jack!! 1 in Other - Society & Culture

We moved to a brand new subdivision that does not yet show up on mapquest and so forth. I figured it would take some time but I filled out the forms on 8/28 putting the next day as the start date and it's now 9/8. I had something delived thru UPS and it was not a problem. Just wanted to know how long other people have waited after moving. I'm getting a little nervous that there is nothing in my mailbox! Thanks in advance!

2006-09-08 12:06:16 · 7 answers · asked by Prickly P 3 in Community Service

Did you look into other religions, study for yourself?

2006-09-08 12:06:11 · 19 answers · asked by Anonymous in Religion & Spirituality

Why do girls in an OFFICE setting think it's OK to have pictures of themselves in booty short and tank tops as their background on their PC? What in the world would give someone in a professional office setting that Idea that it's ok?

2006-09-08 12:05:15 · 21 answers · asked by Anonymous in Etiquette

Need to vent me spleen guys so stick with me a min.
Just been to a civil wedding ceremony between two men. Outside are a group of protestors with banners claiming to be of a religion and shouting abuse like "this is a sin!"
Ok maybe in YOUR mind this is a sin. If you are right then, God will surely deal with them when and how he wants to when they leave this Earth. But who gives them the right to persacute, invade and make a mockery of these gay mens beliefs.
You don't see them standing outside a church with banners objecting to you! Who do you think you are? Just because there is however may billion of Catholics or Christians in the world who believe the same thing it doesn't make that thing true.

2006-09-08 12:04:48 · 49 answers · asked by ? 3 in Religion & Spirituality

have anything planned? try and do at least one thing different if you have a routine like putting all your clothes on backwards, in the shower... or if you normally have a shower do it in the bath. if you have neither of these cleaning devices, buy one tomorrow morning!!

2006-09-08 12:04:36 · 21 answers · asked by responses_to_that_letter_i_wrote 1 in Other - Society & Culture

2006-09-08 12:02:39 · 39 answers · asked by Shannon T 3 in Etiquette

middle school and regular mistakes makes it hard for me to live up to my nickname. ive tried church, inspirational books. . .
any ideas to help?

2006-09-08 12:02:00 · 29 answers · asked by Anonymous in Religion & Spirituality

2006-09-08 12:01:36 · 1 answers · asked by . 6 in Religion & Spirituality

Most people are born into what they believe, those that aren't have an even lesser chance of changing their minds.

2006-09-08 12:01:27 · 37 answers · asked by Me 2 in Religion & Spirituality

2006-09-08 12:00:05 · 46 answers · asked by greedygut 1 in Languages

2006-09-08 11:59:17 · 33 answers · asked by Frost 1 in Etiquette

Ex: "Elijah" = "Jehovah is my God"; or like "Nehemiah" = "Comfort of the Lord"; or "Timothy" = "Honored of God" ...etc...

2006-09-08 11:59:15 · 10 answers · asked by Anonymous in Religion & Spirituality

Stupid people? Annoying My Child is an Honor Student bumper stickers? What REALLY hacks you off?!

2006-09-08 11:58:51 · 37 answers · asked by nattie_mae 2 in Other - Society & Culture

when it is time for you to leave this earth forever. where do you think you will be going?

2006-09-08 11:58:42 · 21 answers · asked by mishoney 4 in Religion & Spirituality