Society & Culture - 16 October 2006

Its so simple to get most people to conform to things like a political view point or, you will do something then someone else mimics you why is that? Some people are so easily fooled like me and you for instance, but do you think that we can be programed to think in a certain way or react in a certain way well I believe we can and we are by the fedaral government. I am almost 99.9% postive that they are monitoring what we say and what we are saying that is one of the reasons I believe for this website to see what we are concerned about what we talk about its mind- blowing how people can so easily be controlled and its happening everyday. I was wondering what your view is on this particular subject? Also how do you like your life being controlled in basicually every aspect , I just thought I would throw that one in there to.

2006-10-16 06:24:12 · 10 answers · asked by Anonymous in Other - Society & Culture

Does anyone have any original, non-store bought halloween costume ideas? My g/f's work is giving away a trip to Maui if she wins.... HELP ME OUT PLEASE!!!!!

2006-10-16 06:23:54 · 9 answers · asked by Brian 2 in Halloween

I live in a city where mexicans fly their country’s flag in their front yard. Now if mexico is so great you feel the need to tell everyone, what are you doing in California, and why aren’t you living in mexico?

2006-10-16 06:23:04 · 5 answers · asked by jenna 1 in Other - Society & Culture

2006-10-16 06:22:23 · 10 answers · asked by ? 5 in Religion & Spirituality

Continuation of a conversation over coffee, wanted other views. If people believe in God, a presence bigger than themselves that they can't see they just know it to be. Why are they so quick to shoot down other unseen things. Ghosts and auras and other like things. I guess you had to be there for the conversation but that is the jist of it. Thanks.

2006-10-16 06:22:17 · 26 answers · asked by Shelly 2 in Religion & Spirituality

Any attempt to make sense of it leads to contradictions. If it is so important, why isn't it clearly taught in the Bible? Why shouldn't an objective student of the doctrine conclude that it was created by the church to hide biblical inconsistencies about the nature of Christ behind a shroud of mystery.Dont you think that faith is just the incapability of reasoning?

2006-10-16 06:21:36 · 26 answers · asked by Anonymous in Religion & Spirituality

Am listening to a song that goes ' one thing i dont question is you, if you really love me like you say you do, so hold me....' Dont know the artist or title but i love it....very dancable too so am dancing along....

2006-10-16 06:21:35 · 10 answers · asked by Boo 1 in Religion & Spirituality

I see many Christians snap on a little question that doubts their God.

I see many atheists snap on the smallest insult.

I see Muslims being called terrorist and gays being called an abomination. Yet, they almost always manage to give an understand/loving/caring answer.

I don't mean to generalise with this question, it's just something I continue noticing on this forum, and I wondered if somebody could explain it to me.

2006-10-16 06:20:56 · 15 answers · asked by Thinx 5 in Religion & Spirituality

Prayer, Fasting, Helping the ones in need, Reading, Glorifying God all mighty and Thanking God, Repenting for my sins, Making friends, SHaring what I know and what I have... these are the ways I get closer to God... but there are many more ways....

(What are yours???)

2006-10-16 06:20:48 · 11 answers · asked by . 3 in Religion & Spirituality

I have studied the prophets of many religions and would love to learn more about Mohammed. Could you please tell me about his deeds and teachings?

“One country, one ideology, one system is not sufficient. It is helpful to have a variety of different approaches. We can then make a joint effort to solve the problems of the whole of humankind”
- The Dalai Lama -

Note to others: Any slanderous or blatantly disrespectful remarks will be reported. If there is one thing I cannot stand it is intolerance for another's beliefs...

2006-10-16 06:20:48 · 5 answers · asked by Shinkirou Hasukage 6 in Religion & Spirituality

it's a totaly free way to express your feelings on life

2006-10-16 06:20:17 · 7 answers · asked by lady dezzera 2 in Other - Society & Culture

I have been reading where a Methodist Church in California married two homosexuals.
Shouldn’t they be teaching their members that this is not right with God?
In USA, church groups ordain gay and lesbian members of the clergy and urge governments to recognize same sex marriages. Even churches that condemn immorality have tolerated religious leaders who have sexually abused children. What, though does the Bible teach? It plainly states: “Do not be misled. Neither fornicators, nor idolaters, nor adulterers, nor men kept for unnatural purposes, nor men who lie with men. Will inherit it god’s kingdom [1cor 6:9,10] Even government officials cover up such conduct.
Are we becoming a modern day Sodom and Gomorrah?

2006-10-16 06:19:22 · 16 answers · asked by Anonymous in Religion & Spirituality

go on then

2006-10-16 06:18:08 · 23 answers · asked by don't stop the music ♪ 6 in Other - Society & Culture

If you are saved that means you have already been judged? If you believe that you are save the only thing that you will be saved for is fuel for the fire.

2006-10-16 06:16:47 · 17 answers · asked by Anonymous in Religion & Spirituality

2006-10-16 06:16:04 · 37 answers · asked by ? 5 in Religion & Spirituality

Why isn't it racest to have an African American History Month, a Black Movie Awards, and a Voices of Color Film Series (that only includes african american movies) ? If it were white instead of black, people would go crazy. Why not have an Indian american history month, an Asian American history month, a European american history month, and so on? If there were a White movie awards, it would offend people. And if you are going to do a Voices of Color film series, why not include other colors instead of just black. I am not racist. I have several friends, from several different backgrounds, but I have always felt like I have a gag when it comes to this subject. I am asking a legit question. Please don't respond with "you're racist."

2006-10-16 06:15:52 · 20 answers · asked by kgforaingeal 2 in Other - Society & Culture

ok,lets see, how do i ask a guy out? he might be gay, but i am too. but he might not be. i suspect he is. how can i tell? how do i show him that i am without letting others know? how do you 'cruise'? or somthing or other? help me. please? well, let me explain our friendship to you, in short, i go to meetings,he sits by me. i met him in JDC. we have never been in an arguement. we get along well. i really like him. im 16 he is 15. he always raises his eyebrows 2 times at me when ever we meet. what is that about? IDK if he likes me or not but i know that i like him very much so. help me someone.

2006-10-16 06:15:29 · 12 answers · asked by I Smoke Cigarettes 3 in Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, and Transgender

school administratrators have forrbiden saying the pledge of allegiance during class time or asemblies due to the phrase "under god". Consider religion in American culture, the history of the pledge and the phrase under god...

why should it still be alloud?
do you think it should be banned?
why?

2006-10-16 06:14:32 · 7 answers · asked by Manda K 3 in Other - Society & Culture

http://www.prisonplanet.com/articles/September2006/270906Debunked.htm

2006-10-16 06:14:02 · 3 answers · asked by jonesreport.com 1 in Other - Society & Culture

What is your opinion? Her answers seem so generic too me?? And when she starts scratching her face OR chewing her nails...she seems unsure and seems to grasps at lame answers. To me she seems like such a fake. Convince me otherwise. Thanks for all and any answers.

2006-10-16 06:13:51 · 17 answers · asked by Teri 4 in Religion & Spirituality

http://www.prisonplanet.com/articles/September2006/270906Debunked.htm

2006-10-16 06:13:31 · 5 answers · asked by jonesreport.com 1 in Religion & Spirituality

Some people have a big problem with the fact that I don't capitalize the word god. It offends their religions and their sense of proper punctuation. I say, since I am not a member of your religions, I shouldn't be held to that standard. If you're a Christian or whatever, by all means, capitalize god if you please, why should anyone else

2006-10-16 06:13:10 · 20 answers · asked by josephmarzen 1 in Religion & Spirituality

2006-10-16 06:12:59 · 14 answers · asked by NO delusions 4 in Religion & Spirituality

2006-10-16 06:12:40 · 2 answers · asked by ? 5 in Other - Society & Culture

2006-10-16 06:12:09 · 6 answers · asked by Terry H 1 in Religion & Spirituality

Who knows how to say YUCA (spanish word) in English?

2006-10-16 06:11:33 · 3 answers · asked by Mónica 3 in Languages

2006-10-16 06:11:01 · 10 answers · asked by buttnut 1 in Religion & Spirituality

Are these examples of superstition? Why? Why not?

1) Paganism-I mean no disrespect. It is just a question up for debate.
2) Wicca-I mean no disrespect. It is just a question up for debate.
3) Buddhism-I mean no disrespect. It is just a question up for debate.
4) Judaism, Christianity and Islam - I mean no disrespect. It is just a question up for debate.
5) Knocking on wood
6) What else?

2006-10-16 06:09:53 · 15 answers · asked by shlomogon 4 in Religion & Spirituality

2006-10-16 06:09:38 · 18 answers · asked by the star fairy 2 in Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, and Transgender

Why do they think they are the greatest thing on Earth, and too good to talk to anybody them deem beneath their level? People like that piss me off. I'm just wondering why so many more drag queens are like this than anybody else.

2006-10-16 06:09:36 · 2 answers · asked by I Know Nuttin 5 in Other - Society & Culture