Society & Culture - 24 September 2006

2006-09-24 13:31:45 · 14 answers · asked by Anonymous in Other - Cultures & Groups

I see nothing wrong with being opinionated and love hearing other's opinions, but when does one cross the line into becoming judgemental? We are human and cannot help but access one another. Might those with judgements be less open to change than those who are just opinionated?

2006-09-24 13:31:30 · 12 answers · asked by Es Macht Nichts 2 in Etiquette

After the Civil War, slavery was outlawed, and the plation owners slaves, which they paid for and which greatly contributed to produciton on the plantations were freed by the government and they were given no compensation. As a result many plantation owners lost there property (slaves) and went bankrupt, and the goverment never paid them back. I hear all this talk about blacks getting paid compensation for there ancestors being enslaved, but what about the land owners who had there property taken from them, shouldn't there ancestors who were robbed get something? How would you like it if the government stole your property and ruined you? What do you think?

2006-09-24 13:31:01 · 6 answers · asked by Sammy 3 in Other - Society & Culture

Maybe something representative of his innocence. Any unique names?? Thank you!! =)

2006-09-24 13:30:07 · 10 answers · asked by Anonymous in Other - Society & Culture

2006-09-24 13:29:35 · 17 answers · asked by Goldwing110034 1 in Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, and Transgender

Oak Apple Day
Watch out you Republicans !

29th May

The wearing of a sprig of oak on the anniversary of Charlie's crowning (1660) showed that a person was loyal to the restored king. Those who refused to wear an oak-sprig were often set upon, and children would challenge others to show their sprig or have their bottoms pinched. Consequently, this day became known as Pinch-Bum-Day. In parts of England where oak-apples are known as shick-shacks, the day is also known as Shick-Shack Day. It is also likely that the royal association conceals a pagan tradition of tree worship.

Should it be a national holiday?

2006-09-24 13:29:30 · 6 answers · asked by Perseus 3 in Other - Holidays

2006-09-24 13:28:35 · 8 answers · asked by summerbrze 2 in Other - Society & Culture

In what ways have you changed????

In your own words if you will, Please, no scripture or copy/paste. Thanks.

=)

2006-09-24 13:28:21 · 22 answers · asked by . 5 in Religion & Spirituality

Isn't the greatest Christian virtue the ability to suspend disbelief? The Bible does say that the unforgivable sin is denying the holy spirit. It also tells you not to doubt.

2006-09-24 13:27:30 · 15 answers · asked by Anonymous in Religion & Spirituality

2006-09-24 13:27:01 · 13 answers · asked by Crumm 1 in Religion & Spirituality

i know its all a question of faith and you cant force or trick anyone into believing but i mean there must be something i can do right. thanks.

2006-09-24 13:26:28 · 24 answers · asked by cuervo 1 in Religion & Spirituality

2006-09-24 13:25:29 · 31 answers · asked by Goldwing110034 1 in Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, and Transgender

What are they?

Are they popular?

2006-09-24 13:25:03 · 6 answers · asked by Perseus 3 in Other - Holidays

There are hundreds of religions, in the world. The followers of any one of them will readily provide “evidence” for their religion’s credibility. And by evidence, of course, I mean things with completely reasonable, non-religious explanations, that they either refuse to acknowledge or are too damn stupid to understand.

Most people who follow a religion have had experiences that have convinced them that their religion is the correct one. Their senses and mind are overwhelmed by the experience, so much that it effects their perspective.

Understanding that every member of every other religion has the same “compelling” evidence and level of personal experience as you, pointing to their own religions as the truth, how can you possibly claim to know that you are correct? What makes your senses, and your perception, more reliable than theirs? Or do you think you are better educated? Than anyone who follows any other religion? What makes you right, and everyone else wrong?

2006-09-24 13:24:58 · 13 answers · asked by Master Maverick 6 in Religion & Spirituality

2006-09-24 13:24:27 · 1 answers · asked by marji2busy 2 in Other - Society & Culture

I would like to hear from Muslims if possible.

2006-09-24 13:24:13 · 13 answers · asked by ? 7 in Religion & Spirituality

2006-09-24 13:23:11 · 8 answers · asked by Desconhecido 2 in Other - Cultures & Groups

First of all let's get it stright , Muslims dont worship the same God as we Christians, because we worship the God of the Jews, where as they worship the God of the Arabs. ask any Muslim what God did the Arabs worship before Islam, and guess what it's still Allah. Because he's always been a Pagan god http://www.freewebs.com/king_of_crusade

2006-09-24 13:22:24 · 13 answers · asked by king_of_crusade 1 in Religion & Spirituality

How do you deduce their sizes?

Unless, you have seen them with your own eyes ???? I don't believe you ?

2006-09-24 13:20:50 · 17 answers · asked by Perseus 3 in Mythology & Folklore

Wny do you hate gays, who have never hurt you and just want to live their lives, yet seem to hardly care at all about much more important thingd, like murder, robbery, rape, and war. Why can't you leave those poor people alone and commit your energies to trying to end some of the worlds bigger problems?

"Those who imagine evil where there is none, and do not see evil where it is — upholding false views, they go to states of woe."
- Buddha -

2006-09-24 13:20:12 · 24 answers · asked by Shinkirou Hasukage 6 in Religion & Spirituality

God the creator only wants perfection around Him. He only wants those that will honor Him and worship Him only. Isn't that kind of self centered and if not, why not?

2006-09-24 13:18:48 · 18 answers · asked by Anonymous in Religion & Spirituality

Does anybody like Xenu, the villain of the Scientology cult. Xenu is the chancellor from something something.....well anyways who loves Xenu?

2006-09-24 13:17:00 · 6 answers · asked by jonofan1 1 in Religion & Spirituality

Do they exist? What are they?

Have you seen or heard any?

Poltergeists are naughty children; do you think this is true?

2006-09-24 13:14:58 · 15 answers · asked by Perseus 3 in Mythology & Folklore

I had a little road accident last week while driving my bike across London. The cab driver, which was parked waiting for a psger, opened the door without checking the mirrors and made me crash onto his door. I had to go to the hopital and got 15 stiches on my chest. Can send him to court because of that ?

2006-09-24 13:14:33 · 9 answers · asked by bRuX 1 in Community Service

One of the strange aspects of life I finally came to accept is how unpredictable life is. You never expect people so close to you, or so young would suddenly die from illness, car accident, heart attack, etc. But that is how life is and I came to accept it now.
But one thing that I have constantly been wondering is this. How does God decide which person is to die any given day? I see a lot of good, innocent people dying every day on TV or newspaper and it doesn't make sense to me at all. They were doing good things and they didn't deserve that.
On the contrary, I see evil, wicked, mean people living prosperous, rich life, just enjoying life. It disgusts me to witness such injustices.
Back to the main Q, how does God decide which person is to die any given day? Why would He sometimes end young people's lives which were barely blossoming? Thanks in advance for any insights.

2006-09-24 13:13:04 · 10 answers · asked by nicesinging1 1 in Religion & Spirituality

2006-09-24 13:10:44 · 12 answers · asked by Anonymous in Religion & Spirituality

I wipe my feet of it ( Fingertips )

2006-09-24 13:10:38 · 13 answers · asked by Midge 7 in Religion & Spirituality

What is the Council of Trent?

2006-09-24 13:09:03 · 4 answers · asked by Baby D 2 in Religion & Spirituality

I know the devil wears a red Leotard, but I what I don't understand is this:

1. Why does he want to cast my wretched soul into a lake of fire, where ghoullish demons and flesh eating freaks torment me for all of eternity?

2. What can I do to foil his dastardly plans?

3. Does it seem strange for a normal, rational adult to believe in a "devil"?

2006-09-24 13:08:52 · 15 answers · asked by Anonymous in Religion & Spirituality

Methodists believe in Methodism. So what do Baptists believe in? What is the name of their belief? Thanks.

2006-09-24 13:08:20 · 9 answers · asked by strawberriesandchampagne 1 in Religion & Spirituality