Society & Culture - 29 September 2006

For my own selfish amusement...

2006-09-29 09:03:56 · 18 answers · asked by mutterhals 4 in Religion & Spirituality

I am travelling to another city with a coworker tomorrow and he is going to be fasting. Years ago, I remember hearing that if you do travel, you can break your fast? Will he be allowed not to fast for the duration of our trip? What is the rule regarding travel distance and breaking ones fast?
Thanks.

2006-09-29 09:02:41 · 9 answers · asked by R T 1 in Religion & Spirituality

from what source did the perfection of mathmatics and the clockwork of the universe derive? Surely not from man, for man is simply revealing the mathmatical realities. Is it possible that the pure perfection of mathmatics that ties all of the sciences together occurred randomly? Is there not room for a Grand Mathmatician known as god?

2006-09-29 09:02:39 · 8 answers · asked by zero 3 in Religion & Spirituality

maybe as a child or at school or work?

2006-09-29 09:02:20 · 10 answers · asked by All Star 4 in Religion & Spirituality

What is the best homemade way to make a masturbator (for men) using household items? Or even better, what can I hide a pocket vagina in that no one would suspect?

2006-09-29 09:02:07 · 14 answers · asked by Anonymous in Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, and Transgender

2006-09-29 09:01:40 · 11 answers · asked by Anonymous in Other - Society & Culture

Walking under ladders, spilling salt, and breaking mirrors cause bad luck.

2006-09-29 09:01:23 · 7 answers · asked by Anonymous in Mythology & Folklore

Apart from this so called book of god, is there any real proof? I mean who actually wrote it. If "Harry Potter" didnt have the author on the cover, could this also be proof that magicians and all other characters in the book exist. Do you think the bible could be a practical joke? As the mild mannered janitor once said "Could Be".

2006-09-29 09:01:05 · 25 answers · asked by Monkeyboy 1 in Religion & Spirituality

A bunch of people were caught on tape just floating up ...presumably to Heaven. What would you atheists think then? How about you Left-behinder Christians?

2006-09-29 09:00:23 · 15 answers · asked by eantaelor 4 in Religion & Spirituality

What do you guys think about italian people? Do you like italian culture? Is it true that american people think that european dont shave? I am italian and i woul like to know what you american think about italians. Hope to get a lot of answers.

2006-09-29 09:00:22 · 23 answers · asked by sweety 2 in Other - Cultures & Groups

I read the bible and pray as usual but i dont go to church. Not all churchs, but i have found out that there is much corruption in churches nowdays and the most of the congregation are hypocrites, though we all are not perfect. I am a christian with no denomination. I believe in God and Jesus as the son of God and my savior. Do you go? Why or why not?

2006-09-29 09:00:16 · 7 answers · asked by ♣DreamDancer♣ 5 in Religion & Spirituality

2006-09-29 08:59:12 · 6 answers · asked by I am Sunshine 6 in Other - Society & Culture

Hypothetically, if you had evidence that God did not exist and you presented this information to Christians and other believers, I don't think they would believe it. I believe that once you are 'saved' you are incapable of changing that belief ever. What is it about their thinking that makes them incapable of even considering this fact?

2006-09-29 08:58:40 · 36 answers · asked by mpizzo616 2 in Religion & Spirituality

Do you think flying planes into buildings in the hope that it pleases a god is just a form of spiritual roulette?

People do things in the name of God, but who's the god of spiritual roulette?

My God is Jehovah and his son is Called Jesus, in him there is no shadow of turning, there is no chance if we fight him. He is always the winner!

2006-09-29 08:57:34 · 4 answers · asked by Anonymous in Other - Society & Culture

My question is this; why do we as a sex strive so hard to achieve the impossible ideals set for us by society? What is it that makes us think that we can have the tight bodies, shiny full hair, beautiful skin, and outrageous warbrobes celebs have stylists, nutritionists, personal trainers, makeup artists, hairstylists, etc for? Also, why can't so many people just be happy with what we have? Finally, what part do men play in the fight to achieve true "beauty"?

I personally, am quite happy and sure of myself, but there are many who aren't and I think it's sad.

2006-09-29 08:57:30 · 5 answers · asked by Anonymous in Other - Society & Culture

1a. Putting "in god we trust" on the money in violation of the Constitution
1b. Undoing that prior injustice

2a. Putting "under god" into the pledge of allegiance in violation of the Constitution
2b. Undoing that prior injustice

3a. Forcing all public school children to participate in daily prayers in violation of the Constitution
3b. Undoing that prior injustice

4a. Erecting idols of the 10 commandments in public places in violation of the Constitution
4b. Undoing that prior injustice

5a. Restricting who can have sexual relations with who to placate your religious sensibilities
5b. Undoing that prior injustice

6a. Enacting all manner of laws restricting certain types of behavior at certain times to placate your religious sensibilities
6b. Undoing that prior injustice

7a. Using tax dollars to directly fund religious activity via faith based initiative in direct violation of the Constitution
7b. Undoing that prior injustice

Feel free to add more.

2006-09-29 08:57:18 · 19 answers · asked by lenny 7 in Religion & Spirituality

2006-09-29 08:56:22 · 10 answers · asked by NonePlusTwo 1 in Religion & Spirituality

A woman I know told me this very thing today-'You know that you're going to Hell don't you?' I'm like 'No I didn't hear that,who told you?' She did not think that was funny- 'It's no laughing matter, you are a nice person and I don't want to see you go to Hell.' I said- 'I'd hate to see that too.' At this point she's getting kind of angry with me and tells me that 'all Catholics and Jews' are going to Hell. I burst out laughing and said 'Well, we'll have one Hell of a party down there I guess!' And she walked off. Later I'm thinking to myself- oh my gosh, she was really serious!! I guess I shouldn't have laughed but I couldn't help it! What should I have said to her?

*This woman is the source of my frustration and why I posted the anti-catholicism??? Q*

2006-09-29 08:54:49 · 29 answers · asked by Anonymous in Religion & Spirituality

Besides Brokeback, im winding down tonight after a week of drama, and preparing for my party this weekend, any suggestions?

2006-09-29 08:54:21 · 20 answers · asked by IM THE GAY GOD ALL FEAR ME 5 in Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, and Transgender

Bear in mind this is a spiritual question, not a health question. Assuming everyone involved is 100% healthy, why would you limit your Love to one person rather than more than one? Why should we limit selfless love? and if we do, how do we selflessly love everyone (or should we)?

And yes, I am including (but not limiting the question to) the intimate, sexual component when I speak of "selfless love". Selfless love is all the ways we can express love, including the ability to give pleasure.

2006-09-29 08:54:08 · 12 answers · asked by bobkgins_sock_puppet_3 1 in Religion & Spirituality

Also, This one for those of Christian faith. With 79.8% of the American people practising some form of Christianity, will those who have killed in His name still go to heaven, even though they've broken one of the ten, or does the bible offer any exceptions to the rule? If there are no exceptions, why do they vote for George W and other like-minded war presidents? I'm truly puzzled!

2006-09-29 08:53:21 · 8 answers · asked by bavwill 3 in Religion & Spirituality

2006-09-29 08:53:11 · 11 answers · asked by NonePlusTwo 1 in Religion & Spirituality

2006-09-29 08:53:01 · 13 answers · asked by Anonymous in Other - Society & Culture

and does tour bible not say"depart from me.i know ye not.ye are not my children,for ye served a living god"???????

2006-09-29 08:52:44 · 10 answers · asked by stonedhilbily 2 in Religion & Spirituality

I mean, I go to church and read the bible etc. but I accept that it is not definite and also look into theories like the big bang and other religions' points of view.

I mean, all the bible explains is a theory, what someone thought happened at the first section is all theory, their is stuff that proves part of the bible being correct, such as there being a person called Jesus at the time but that doesn't make the whole bible right, does it?

I mean, there have been some things that have been discovered about other theories that are true, but that doesn't make all of the theories true.

You always get some people answering questions with either "of course" because the bible says so or "no" because the bible says so.

Think for yourselves people, any old person could go look up something in a book. Have your own opinion and don't let a book of theories decide what you do and think.

2006-09-29 08:52:30 · 40 answers · asked by Anonymous in Religion & Spirituality

When laying in bed at night with your loved one by your side trying to sleep, is it appropriate to check your messages and or make and recive calls?

2006-09-29 08:51:43 · 22 answers · asked by b_connett 1 in Etiquette

Isn't it bad enough that poor people keep getting ripped off by corporations? Then to top it off, Christians want to rip poor people off too. It makes me sick how Christians travel to foreign countries with thier luxurius moble homes and preach how they are concerned for the poor. Poor people have enough misery to deal with and they don't need some prepackaged commercialized religion that will mold them and rip them off at the same time. I have always felt that the underlying force behind Christianity is capitalism. Troops are dying in Iraq to protect the wealth of the capitalist. Meanwhile they are being told that Jesus and thier country are proud of them. Christianity has seemed to be a great control tool for the weak minded. Christianity, in my opinion, is about greedy people trying to make more money off of the poor.

2006-09-29 08:50:20 · 14 answers · asked by Ramond 1 in Religion & Spirituality

When I was younger and I had a major problem a brainstorm would enter my head and I would have the answear to the solution straight away. Now I am older my brain seems to have sized up.
What helps you guys with your major problems. ie helps you to think clearly

2006-09-29 08:49:55 · 9 answers · asked by nicecupofteanicecupofcoffee 2 in Mythology & Folklore

Looking for some info on the policies and whatnot.

2006-09-29 08:49:08 · 5 answers · asked by Phoenix, Wise Guru 7 in Religion & Spirituality

you can only choose one..........explain your answer

2006-09-29 08:48:18 · 13 answers · asked by ? 5 in Religion & Spirituality