Society & Culture - 8 October 2006

There is a lot of confusion about when to celebrate the Indian custom of Karva Chauth in the USA this year. In India, people say it's on the 10th of October, 2006. And for most occasions, that would mean we would celebrate it a day later here in the USA, when it is the 10th of October here (10th Oct occurs later here by about half a day). Anyways, the problem/confusion about Karva Chauth is that it's not based on a date... it's based on the phase of the moon. So I guess it's possible that to be 4 days off from the full-moon in the USA might not be exactly the same as it is in India. So some people are saying the customs should be observed on the 9th in the USA and others are saying we should stick to the 10th.

2006-10-08 13:49:25 · 2 answers · asked by ybcre8iv 1 in Religion & Spirituality

...burning all the priceless Mayan books, robbing us all of their knowledge. In his words: We found a large number of books in these characters and, as they contained nothing in which were not to be seen as superstition and lies of the devil, we burned them all, which they (the Maya) regretted to an amazing degree, and which caused them much affliction." He left future generations with a mixed legacy in his writings which contain much valuable information on pre-Columbian Maya civilization, and his actions which destroyed much of that civilization's history, literature, and traditions.

Can anyone tell me how the tortures, destruction and genocides of peoples in the spreading of Christianity justifies these horrendous acts?

2006-10-08 13:45:55 · 3 answers · asked by AuroraDawn 7 in Religion & Spirituality

I am 1/2 black, and 1/2 white. White I use as a generic term, as well as black.

I personally find the term African-American offensive. I was born here, and do not want to be hyphenated. An immigrant who is from Africa, and naturalized is African-American to me...(Origin of birth -- Current residence).

A white South African who is naturalized is technically African-American to me, though most would say that isn't correct.

To hyphenate someone who is born somewhere is not proper, as it suggests they are not native to that land.

I do not know alot of my father's (black) side, and lineage, and believe black is most proper. Since blacks were considered property for 400 years, I doubt any accurate records could be found.

Convince me why I should accept African-American if Euro-American is not an official term.

2006-10-08 13:45:30 · 28 answers · asked by Benjamin W 3 in Other - Cultures & Groups

Animal, the drummer from Dr. Teeth's band, has asked me out on a date. He's clearly a monster, and I'm a humanoid puppet. Do you think it will work, religiously speaking? I'm already having a hard time understanding him, and I hear he beats it a lot.

2006-10-08 13:45:16 · 6 answers · asked by Anonymous in Religion & Spirituality

2006-10-08 13:44:46 · 2 answers · asked by haitiangoddess185 1 in Other - Cultures & Groups

BAGHDAD, Iraq - Hundreds of Iraqi policemen fell sick from poisoning Sunday at a base in southern Iraq after the evening meal breaking their daily Ramadan fast, and officials said they were investigating whether the poisoning was intentional.

2006-10-08 13:44:22 · 9 answers · asked by Faith Walker 4 in Religion & Spirituality

Just about every day when I drive, some idiot decides that he/she is going to cut in front of me. No signaling, no warning, nothing. It's so very rude, not to mention very dangerous. What shall we do with these people. I have a few ideas, but none of them are legal.

2006-10-08 13:43:24 · 9 answers · asked by Anonymous in Etiquette

2006-10-08 13:43:14 · 18 answers · asked by Gladice 1 in Other - Society & Culture

If Job was before Abraham Right?

Job 1:6-7
Now there was a day when the sons of God came to present themselves before the LORD, and Satan came also among them.

And the Lord said unto Satan, wherce comest thou? Then Satan answered the Lord, and said, From going to and fro in the earth, and from walking up and down in it.

Is this talked about like this in any other book other then Job?

2006-10-08 13:42:52 · 15 answers · asked by ? 4 in Religion & Spirituality

tradition
experience
reason
revelation

which one is your epistemological basis?

2006-10-08 13:42:50 · 12 answers · asked by truth seeker 5 in Religion & Spirituality

2006-10-08 13:42:24 · 6 answers · asked by Anonymous in Languages

Because there's a lot of crap being spewed out by Paul and Peter. Did Paul even met Jesus?

2006-10-08 13:42:19 · 24 answers · asked by Anonymous in Religion & Spirituality

has it ever happened to you when you have been the type of person who almost all of your life you have believed in God, or in other words, since the day you were born you were taught to believe in God and you did, and practically all of your life you kept faith and love and yes, many times God answered your prayers, you had a real good bond, and then...one day, or better to say, one period in your life, you were going through a tough moment and you prayed and you prayed for help, for aid, for strength, for anything to help you go through this and you felt like you didnt recieve a bit of help from God...and you felt that moment that he wasnt there for you at all...no matter how hard you tried to pray, i know to take away the problem since that isnt the solution, but to help you go through it and (and im talking this happening for a long period) and nothing changed, nothing helped, you felt lost and alone...God wasnt there for you at all...

has that ever happened to you?

2006-10-08 13:40:58 · 33 answers · asked by sueet2b 4 in Religion & Spirituality

Question Number 1---------------
Okay, so first I was wanting to know wat is the best halloween costume you ever wore or have seen?

Question Number 2---------------

What is your favorite scary movie that may go with halloween..but it doesn't have too...I just felt this would be a good question, lol, thanks!

2006-10-08 13:40:20 · 13 answers · asked by Anonymous in Halloween

2006-10-08 13:39:47 · 11 answers · asked by blkjacky 1 in Etiquette

2006-10-08 13:39:42 · 3 answers · asked by jnoc_boy23 2 in Community Service

I don't want a dictionary definition but a more descriptive definition.

2006-10-08 13:39:22 · 5 answers · asked by Anonymous in Religion & Spirituality

It's by far my favorite channel. I especially like a show called, "The Journey Home".

2006-10-08 13:38:38 · 8 answers · asked by Anonymous in Religion & Spirituality

2006-10-08 13:38:24 · 10 answers · asked by icyhott4urmind 1 in Other - Society & Culture

I'm taking a survey. Guys: do you prefer big girls or small girls? Does it matter? Girls: do you prefer heavy-set guys or smaller guys?

2006-10-08 13:37:41 · 7 answers · asked by Anonymous in Other - Society & Culture

How did it all started? How did it turn into such a celebrated occassion? Why is it also called "All Saints Day"?

2006-10-08 13:35:42 · 9 answers · asked by Anonymous in Halloween

Don't let the sun go down on me
Although I search myself, it's always someone else I see
I'd just allow a fragment of your life to wander free
But losing everything is like the sun going down on me

2006-10-08 13:34:21 · 9 answers · asked by Anonymous in Religion & Spirituality

2006-10-08 13:34:04 · 7 answers · asked by LT 2 in Other - Holidays

2006-10-08 13:33:53 · 17 answers · asked by Anonymous in Other - Society & Culture

TANKIANISM IS THE ONLY WAY!!!!!!

2006-10-08 13:33:38 · 11 answers · asked by Anonymous in Religion & Spirituality

How do I find my Spiritual gift?

2006-10-08 13:33:17 · 13 answers · asked by sweething822 2 in Religion & Spirituality

Based on this question,

http://answers.yahoo.com/question/index;_ylt=AnJOS5NnU7wd37Xt_Bve2YHsy6IX?qid=20061008172304AAUT2uj

the standard seems to be that I should force my believes on my child.

my son is 3 by the way and whatever he wants to become ill support him, i just find the attitude "sick" in that question

2006-10-08 13:31:51 · 23 answers · asked by Anonymous in Religion & Spirituality

I mean decorating the houses, wearing costumes, and kids going door-to-door trick-or-treating? Please state your country and what, if anything, you do in your answer.

2006-10-08 13:31:25 · 6 answers · asked by innocence faded 6 in Other - Society & Culture

If we can all understand what is really going on or why others believe what they believe, is that not the first step to solving issues?

2006-10-08 13:30:38 · 1 answers · asked by Anonymous in Other - Society & Culture

teen spirit, think high school locker room

not what id call yummy

2006-10-08 13:29:37 · 6 answers · asked by Anonymous in Religion & Spirituality