Society & Culture - 30 September 2006

I have a question, but first a statement. I am not a racist, as you can see by some of my posts and answers. I do not condone it and I think it is awful. With that said, let me ask about reverse racism and why it is so widely accepted.

Flipping through the tv channels, I come across BET. Black Entertainment Television. I have also been witness to Black Ms. America, as well as many other forms of programming and general stuff to do with "Blacks only".

Why is this so widely accepted by our culture today?

Please excuse the abbreviation, but if I were to start WET (White entertainment television) there would be an unending mass of lawsuits filed against me from every sector... If the Ms. America contest did not allow black women to enter (Which they do,a nd they have won in the past), again, lawsuits, cries of racism and so on.

So why do we allow this kind of behavior without saying anything about it? Is that right?

2006-09-30 11:00:07 · 6 answers · asked by iswd1 5 in Other - Society & Culture

2006-09-30 11:00:04 · 25 answers · asked by . 6 in Religion & Spirituality

much earlier than godse did!
Pakistan was formed as a muslim state.Today their are hardly any hindus in pakistan although India holds the worlds second largest muslim population. Muslims whereever they are will allways demand a muslim state. Today the political parties in India appease muslims to the point that it does not make sense anymore. How is the Majority Hindu population to live as second grade citizens in their own country?

2006-09-30 10:58:16 · 5 answers · asked by Rajan S 1 in Religion & Spirituality

So the other day my almost 3 year old and I went to a place where basically there's a whole bunch of imagination stations for kids to play. When you get there, you take off your shoes and wear only socks. So I told my son to sit in the chair while I put on my socks. This unknown little girl (probably 3 or 4) went and sat in my son's lap (mind you there's 6 chairs and this is the only one occupied). So my son pushed her off his lap. Mind you she fell onto the chair next to him, not onto the floor. The child started screaming and the other mom kept saying how rude and mean my son was. She kept saying this over and over to everyone.

I did not punish him. I mean seriously, if a strange person sat on my lap I'd do the same thing.

I'm also very mad at that mom for saying how mean my son was.

Is it wrong that I'm mad at the other mom?

Is it wrong that I wasn't angry at my son and I didn't punish him?

2006-09-30 10:58:09 · 35 answers · asked by njyecats 6 in Etiquette

You are very understanding, kind people and I'd like to thank you all for sharing your thoughts with me, it is so humbling to know I have friends now across the globe who I have not even met but are thinking of me. Please if you have not answered my previous question could you take a look and let me know your thoughts, I value them all.

Thank you all so much

2006-09-30 10:57:47 · 9 answers · asked by Nelson 1 in Religion & Spirituality

2006-09-30 10:57:20 · 27 answers · asked by JEFF C 1 in Etiquette

It's like, a Jew, an Arib and Bush walk into a bar. The bartender askes them, "What are you having?" The Jew says, "a bad time." The Arib says, "Me too." Bush says, "Can you repeat the question, please?"

2006-09-30 10:56:10 · 3 answers · asked by kasar777 3 in Other - Society & Culture

OKTOBERFEST???

2006-09-30 10:55:43 · 5 answers · asked by Anonymous in Other - Society & Culture

be deported as an illeagal alien?

2006-09-30 10:55:38 · 18 answers · asked by Anonymous in Religion & Spirituality

I would say over half. They're just smart enough to pretend they're not

2006-09-30 10:55:33 · 9 answers · asked by Anonymous in Other - Society & Culture

Okay, I am 13, and my BFF, is 11. She will be 12 in October. She is a year younger to all of us, because she got to skip a grade at her old school. We are in 7th grade. She and I always hug each other, lock arms, and peck eachother on the cheek. We have something called a "bucktooth" kiss. She does that to my arm. She is like a sister to me. For halloween, we want to be those former lesbian t.a.t.u. girls. Am I lesbian? I really, really love men. they are so sexy. especially russian men....well are we/me?

2006-09-30 10:55:14 · 10 answers · asked by Anonymous in Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, and Transgender

Do you care about the rate you have for a question or an answer,having best answer?!
Or you care more for saying the truth you believe in?

2006-09-30 10:55:13 · 15 answers · asked by The born-again christian 3 in Religion & Spirituality

My Mom passed away after slowly deteriorating for a few years but she fought hard for the last year not to die. She had her mind to the end but the body was worn out. Many times her Doc said call the family but she always shocked everyone and came back this time it was not to be. she was 88. She is Jewish and I was told that her dying during the holy days (Yom Kippur monday and today is Shabbos) that she is blessed because of it. Is this right? Why? My brother said my aunt (whos Jewish too) said it has to do with Yom Kippur being a day of atonement? He thought she was afraid to die because she was not forgiven.. to me she was a saint, worked all her life for her children, gave up everything. She had a very good/bad relationship with me. Now I feel like I am left the bad guy. But all I want to know is about her dying during the Holy Days is my aunt and right was she is she blessed? Thank you.

2006-09-30 10:55:04 · 8 answers · asked by micheleseptember 2 in Religion & Spirituality

I became a Christian in my late teens about 35 years ago. My early years were steeped in Bible study and I got, what I think, is a very good foundation. Being promised in John 10:10 a more than abundant life, I believed that and just let God hold the reins.

Since then, I've never had to apply for a job, they've been offered to me. When I went to get my master's degree - I got a full scholarship. With little or no ambition per se, nor an interest in job politics I've always been promoted and my job has taken me to interesting places like Hong Kong, NYC, Boston, Las Vegas and Los Angeles.

I've submitted three articles to magazines and all three have been published.

Even the most cynical atheist would have to agree that my life has been blessed or I am just insanely lucky.

I just got a new boss. Not knowing if we'll get along, I just asked God to take care of me. Either by giving me a good boss or winning the lottery, lol.

It struck me as an incredibly passive act

Thoughts?

2006-09-30 10:52:45 · 13 answers · asked by wrathofkublakhan 6 in Religion & Spirituality

Just one word answer.

2006-09-30 10:51:32 · 1 answers · asked by s g 3 in Other - Society & Culture

2006-09-30 10:49:52 · 16 answers · asked by Anonymous in Other - Cultures & Groups

The Oahspe.says
Many will come to know
The golden rule...service to others first
No saviours.. We are.masters of our own spirits growth & destiny
No wealth goods, just giving

Liberty, first of all, unto all people; then discipline and harmony, and then the improvement of all the talents I created with all. Next to this, to have no leader, nor any one to think for another; nor to abandon one's own judgment contrary to wisdom and truth. But to contend not, nor to be stubborn and positive as to the righteousness of one's own opinion. For I created no two men to see alike the same thing on earth or in heaven. As to which matters, the highest wisdom is to suffer all men to have full liberty to think on all subjects in their own way. (Es 2:11-14)

The 6th Seal Apocalypse is now very near as earth is soon to be renewed by the planet of the passing (last here at the time of Moses and Joshua) this discription in revelations could not be more near the truth as what will be so soon

2006-09-30 10:48:59 · 18 answers · asked by creativedynamic 2 in Religion & Spirituality

2006-09-30 10:48:52 · 12 answers · asked by Anonymous in Religion & Spirituality

I think it's funny when atheists post answers to religious questions. Or when atheists post religious questions on this forum. Are they trying to preach atheism? Or are they actually agnostic? Why would atheists do this? It should be that they really don't care. So, why answer? But, yet they do answer, proving that they are really not 100 percent certain that there is NO God. So, think about it atheists...are you atheists or are you agnostic? Pick one, make up your mind!

2006-09-30 10:48:41 · 17 answers · asked by Left Port Redd 3 in Religion & Spirituality

some people say that once these homosexual guys saw anangel and tried to rape it. (the angel was in the form of a man) so hearing that i think god would be pretty disapointed..

2006-09-30 10:48:35 · 13 answers · asked by DiaBEEtus 3 in Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, and Transgender

Just one word answer.

2006-09-30 10:48:30 · 3 answers · asked by s g 3 in Other - Society & Culture

Imagine that the judgement day has come and you found out that your beliefs were false and that other people who you were sure that they were wrong and going to hell were the only people going to heaven..just imagine and tell how would you feel?

2006-09-30 10:48:10 · 6 answers · asked by mido 4 in Religion & Spirituality

what is it in your lives that confims this? i,m not talking bible quotes, but rather personal knowledge, why you feel this way?

2006-09-30 10:47:48 · 15 answers · asked by JUDAS PRIEST 4 in Religion & Spirituality

I lived in a nice apartment and then I asked my landlord to fix my stove and then he said that he wouldn't. I then went to the landlord and tenentcies branch and they came to inspect the suit and now my landlord has to fix 9 code violations. but they refuse because its the weekend and the health inspector just told me that I have to move out. I have two children one is six and the other seven months. Who is responsable for my housing until the suit is fixed.and what are my rights??

2006-09-30 10:47:46 · 3 answers · asked by emily b 2 in Community Service

Choices always were a problem for you.
What you need is someone strong to guide you.
Deaf and blind and dumb and born to follow,
what you need is someone strong to use you...
like me,
like me.

If you want to get your soul to heaven,
trust in me.
Don't judge or question.
You are broken now,
but faith can heal you.
Just do everything I tell you to do.
Deaf and blind and dumb and born to follow.
Let me lay my holy hand upon you.

My God's will
becomes me.
When he speaks out,
he speaks through me.
He has needs
like I do.
We both want
to rape you.

Jesus Christ, why don't you come save my life.
Open my eyes and blind me with your light
and your lies.

2006-09-30 10:47:01 · 6 answers · asked by Anonymous in Religion & Spirituality

chance that the world formed, chance that plants grow (and chance that theres lots and lots of different and DETAILED features about all plants and animals), chance that my dog barks like a dog, chance that my cat meows and doesnt bark like a dog.....
what are the chances my air conditioner will evolve into a pig and bark one day? SERIOUS QUESTION!

2006-09-30 10:46:39 · 25 answers · asked by Nikki 5 in Religion & Spirituality

Myself & 3 other adults lead a youth group @ church .Our group is consisted of jr. high ( 6-8 graders ). This year we are using a DVD - book called the " Flood " - experience the rush .It is by serendipity . One of the lessons is on sex & sexual issues . What is your input ? We think based on our community ( small town ) , group size -30 uni sex that this subject is a little more driven toward high schoolers ? Thanks for your input

2006-09-30 10:46:38 · 4 answers · asked by myrone1234 1 in Religion & Spirituality

2006-09-30 10:46:18 · 3 answers · asked by Anonymous in Religion & Spirituality

They seemed to be so friendly and supportive and were not there to make act up and think they were better than other people.

2006-09-30 10:46:17 · 4 answers · asked by Anonymous in Religion & Spirituality

I have a really nice friend but she can get very annoying how do I tell her

2006-09-30 10:46:14 · 4 answers · asked by Voli_Cuti 2 in Other - Society & Culture