Society & Culture - 17 October 2006

Please chose only one from the given answers!

2006-10-17 11:58:03 · 12 answers · asked by Anonymous in Religion & Spirituality

I'm possibly moving to Los Gatos, California soon, and am coming for a visit this weekend. I'm looking for an LDS Single's ward that meets out there. Can anyone help me?

2006-10-17 11:57:56 · 2 answers · asked by Heather 3 in Religion & Spirituality

Not breaking the law, but acting proper. Example: Why does a 26 year old(me), have to act like a 26 year old? I own a company and take care of what I have, including my offspring. If one "grows up" then they get old. whats wrong with wanting to stay young?

2006-10-17 11:57:48 · 5 answers · asked by pimppbot 1 in Etiquette

Yes he had faults, but does this make him an overall bad person... didn't he do so much for the nation of Israel?

2006-10-17 11:57:28 · 12 answers · asked by iu_hoosier20 4 in Religion & Spirituality

Okay for those of you who ask about the crucifixion and proof. This is from the History channel. I can get as many things in evidence as I can. This is not to sway anyone by any means but to show that Christianity today is not totally without evidence.

execution of a criminal by nailing or binding to a cross. It was a common form of capital punishment from the 6th century bc to the 4th century ad, especially among the Persians, Egyptians, Carthaginians, and Romans. The Romans used crucifixion for slaves and criminals but never for their own citizens. Roman law provided that the criminal be scourged before being put to death; the accused also had to carry either the entire cross or, more commonly, the crossbeam from the place of scourging to the place of execution. The practice was abolished in 337 by Constantine I out of respect for Jesus Christ, who died on the cross.

The crucifixion of Christ between two thieves is recorded in the New Testament by all four evangelists (see Matt. 27:33–44; Mark 15:22–32; Luke 23:33–43; John 19:17–30). The significance of the crucifixion has been a subject for theological discussion throughout church history.
An article from Funk & Wagnalls® New Encyclopedia. © 2006 World Almanac Education Group. A WRC Media Company. All rights reserved. Except as otherwise permitted by written agreement, uses of the work inconsistent with U.S. and applicable foreign copyright and related laws are prohibited.

2006-10-17 11:57:26 · 9 answers · asked by Kelly s 6 in Religion & Spirituality

I am curious! Apart from disobeying the old bearded guy up in the skies.

2006-10-17 11:57:20 · 12 answers · asked by Atheist Eye Candy 5 in Religion & Spirituality

Here's the perfect reason:

... have you ever heard of Ivan Pavlov, and his experiment with dogs? Basically, he found out that if he rung a bell, and then fed a dog, after a while, just ringing a bell would make a dog salivate from hunger. This works on all animals, humans included.

Now. What do missionaries do? They go to developing countries, where food is scarce, and say God and Jesus, then give natives food and modern goods that many of us are so lucky to have...

... sound familiar?

Dog --> Food --> Bell --> Salivate
Human --> Food --> Bible --> Faith

And just like with the dogs...

... even if you take out the food factor, after a while, it'll still remain the same.

Dog --> Bell --> Salivate
Human --> Bible --> Faith

Just as Pavlov essentially tricked the dogs into thinking the bell meant food...

... the missionaries trick Native Peoples into thinking Bibles and Christianity mean food and technology, and, essentially, a better life.

What say you?

2006-10-17 11:56:55 · 16 answers · asked by Lady Myrkr 6 in Religion & Spirituality

He was born in the middle east...before Christ was born there was no such thing as Christianity so was he born as a muslim and if not why not?

Also considering where he was born is it not more likely he was a black/brown man and not white as shown in pictures?

Always wondered that.
And incase your wondering... I don't have a religion myself.

2006-10-17 11:56:44 · 31 answers · asked by Anonymous in Religion & Spirituality

My husband and my neighbor down the street are both stressing that my Kindergarten son be put on the school bus to and from school. Why? We live 2 miles from the school, I have no problem taking him and I feel 5 years old is too young especially how awquard and forgetful some children are at that age. My neighbor's daughter is 8 and she says she would like my son to ride the bus so her daughter will have someone she knows riding the bus with her. No 3rd grade girl is going to go sit by a Kindergarten boy, well maybe...but still I think I will take him to school for the first couple of years. Call me a protective parent, but I am. So how do I get my husband and my neighbor to stop going on about it?

2006-10-17 11:56:44 · 8 answers · asked by Anonymous in Etiquette

Im not going trick-or treating this year..I went last year and it was definatly the last time. Me and my friends always do SOMETHING but this Year dont know what. Its on a tues. night and so I dont think there will be any party's among my circle of people..and I was thinking about inviting people over to my house and watching horror movies..but every1 would have to leave y lyke 10 and that would be pretty boring. Me and my friend were also thinking about getting some of our friends and going to the movies then lyke getting something to eat downtown..but there arent any good horror movies coming out... I'm not dressiung up this year bt I might put a wig or costume make-up on...What do you think we could do?tnkx

2006-10-17 11:56:00 · 10 answers · asked by Yaknow 2 in Halloween

Organized religion is a perversion of the concept of God. Non-believers don't have a problem with someone who believes in a creator and lives by the golden rule. It the garbage that's in the hundreds of supposedly "holy books," and religious leaders that are the problem.

2006-10-17 11:55:11 · 17 answers · asked by Anonymous in Religion & Spirituality

Is it right for the modern city 'man' to take such "femine" care of himself?

I am very clean and wear nice clothes but I DO NOT diet, lotion-up, do face peels, see a hair dresser, work out to "look good" (there is a difference between beach muscles and real strength) get manicures or pedicures, buy expensive fashion named clothing or have accessories and do not own a Murse (a male purse). I just keep it simple i.e; I get a $5.00 hair cut every couple of weeks, shave my face with a Gillette when I feel like it, bite my nails, shower daily (and more after a game of soccer or a run) and wear Tag body spray to smell ok but not fancy. I attract female attention easily but do not get over-confident and do not approach women.

I do not understand guy's who take too good of care for themselves.

2006-10-17 11:54:15 · 7 answers · asked by blue boy 2 in Other - Society & Culture

I can't decide which is more nauseating: The Fundamentalist Christians, or the whiny little self-absorbed teenagers. BARF!!!

2006-10-17 11:54:06 · 7 answers · asked by ? 3 in Other - Society & Culture

2006-10-17 11:53:56 · 14 answers · asked by Jessica 1 in Religion & Spirituality

what did you convert to and why? or,
did you not formally convert; did you just give up your beliefs to create your own? or
do you no longer have any structured beliefs?

2006-10-17 11:52:56 · 13 answers · asked by -skrowzdm- 4 in Religion & Spirituality

Tomorrow is my birthday. Will you wish me a happy birthday? I don't think any of my so called friends will. So I am counting on my online friends to wish me a happy birthday. Thanks in advance.

2006-10-17 11:52:34 · 13 answers · asked by Anonymous in Other - Society & Culture

I've had it up to here with things. The other morning left early to go to work. it was about 6:00 am and the welfare neighbours were on their rental porch..still partying and pissed to the eyeballs from booze. As I was going to the car I heard one say...hey there goes the working guy...and they all laughed...one yelled out to me "Have fun at work...we'll drink to ya".

I struggle to make ends meet. Meanwhile guys like this have everything taken care of for them by the gov't.......now they are mocking me.If it wasn't for guys like me they couldn't do what they do. While stuck in traffic going to work I had an epiphany "What the hell am I doing, I should have joined them"

Am I a sucker for working...........why the hell do I do it when I can be better off unemployed?

2006-10-17 11:51:41 · 6 answers · asked by patrunnels 1 in Other - Society & Culture

I already have a job, but I need to make more money to help my mom pay bills at home ( my dad has abandoned us).

So now I am looking for a second job, but it's not easy. Do you think it's just better to tell the employers that I am applying for the job as a second job?

Or should I lie?

2006-10-17 11:50:42 · 6 answers · asked by Tiny 2 in Other - Society & Culture

ali is the leader of shia muslims.The first leader of them.they have 12 leaders.ir is more interesting for me to know the non-muslims opinion.

2006-10-17 11:50:36 · 1 answers · asked by Anonymous in Religion & Spirituality

is it bad?, do woman have the right to? under what circumstances, if any, is it ok to kill the "baby">

2006-10-17 11:50:09 · 44 answers · asked by Anonymous in Religion & Spirituality

ex-muslim
www.news.faithfreedom.org

2006-10-17 11:49:34 · 17 answers · asked by Anonymous in Religion & Spirituality

2006-10-17 11:49:33 · 19 answers · asked by eantaelor 4 in Religion & Spirituality

in each of us.all separate. but one in the spirit of GOD . Correct?

2006-10-17 11:49:28 · 8 answers · asked by Anonymous in Religion & Spirituality

i am taking my kids trick or treating for the first time this halloween, but my 3 year old son doesn't even like to go near the halloween stuff at a store!!how can i keep him from getting scared of every one in costume when i take him out? i tell him that they're just toys and he's fine for a while, but then he starts getting scared again!! i know we can't just stay at home, because he's already worked up to wear his frog costume..he has to put it on every day.

2006-10-17 11:48:17 · 10 answers · asked by trisha_r_c 3 in Halloween

2006-10-17 11:48:08 · 7 answers · asked by Unknown 3 in Other - Society & Culture

He is so gorgeous.

2006-10-17 11:47:45 · 3 answers · asked by Sweet and nice 1 in Religion & Spirituality

2006-10-17 11:47:09 · 11 answers · asked by Satan? 1 in Religion & Spirituality

2006-10-17 11:46:28 · 31 answers · asked by Unknown 3 in Other - Society & Culture

I could look this up I am sure, but thought it would be fun to see what peeps had to offer. Do you know Johnny Appleseeds real first and last name? Was he married? And what kind of apple did he plant?

2006-10-17 11:46:15 · 7 answers · asked by Been there! 2 in Mythology & Folklore

2006-10-17 11:45:54 · 4 answers · asked by Satan? 1 in Religion & Spirituality