Society & Culture - 20 October 2006

im quoting from someone's answer.


"Nimrod (which means rebellious) built the Tower of Babel in an attempt to get to heaven. "

i know parents dont name their children rebelious..


Babel means "confusion". (you name your city confusion. what a great idea.)

2006-10-20 20:15:28 · 8 answers · asked by lnfrared Loaf 6 in Religion & Spirituality

Really--- what the hell is so great about rope burn?

2006-10-20 20:15:26 · 21 answers · asked by Anonymous in Other - Cultures & Groups

I thought it represents Christianity. Fisher of men. I don't look at it as an idol...hmmmmm....

2006-10-20 20:14:27 · 8 answers · asked by Anonymous in Religion & Spirituality

Why do Asians believe that by consuming parts of very strong wild animals that it will cure their maladies? They are driving tigers, bears and especially rhinos to extinction for their silly voodoo chinese medicines. Dont they believe in modern science and medicine? Do they have any conscience?

2006-10-20 20:13:07 · 8 answers · asked by Anonymous in Other - Society & Culture

I've always found this very peculiar. I've never had a problem considering the possibility that I could be wrong for not really believing in God, heaven/hell, angels etc. As an agnostic, I've suspended judgement but am willing to consider all arguments. But the religous people I know are never able to even consider the possibility that they may be wrong about their beliefs. Why is that?

2006-10-20 20:12:51 · 16 answers · asked by Subconsciousless 7 in Religion & Spirituality

2006-10-20 20:11:18 · 10 answers · asked by kk 1 in Religion & Spirituality

In my last questinon about Satan being hot on your trail, the answers were that most of you did not believe in (my) God, or any God, Jesus was not the son of God, the Bible is just made up stuff,& just a fairy tale, there is no Satan, Evil, or God, or Heaven or Hell, because no one can prove it. Then where did you come from did your mother give you life, like a life giver, like a Creator, or did you just pop out of the ground, who put the ground there. Can you prove beyong a reasonable doubt that you came from nothing, & I mean from the beginning of time, when there was nothing but darkness. How did you pop out of the darkness with a life giver, and give yourself life. It is your turn, let's hear some intellilgent answers,& not immature, dumb & dumber answers like before. This is an adult forum, not for 8 yr olds. Let's hear from you, it is your turn?

2006-10-20 20:08:57 · 21 answers · asked by shardf 5 in Religion & Spirituality

Hotels, taxis, tour guides, souveniers, restaurants, "donations" etc.

Seems like big business! Looks like Mecca hasn't changed much since they stopped selling idols. How much money do you think they collect from "pilgrims" who are REQUIRED to come there?

2006-10-20 20:07:32 · 18 answers · asked by Anonymous in Religion & Spirituality

Jesus says to go to all the world and preach the gospel.

Im born Jewish and was taught Jesus is a liar and a deciever-have nothing to do with Him.

yet growing up I found no personal God-our God left us 2700 years ago with our last prophet who spoke thus saith the Lord.

Isaiah 700 bce said "He will be exaulted. First he will be marred more than any man. He will be despised and rejected. All we like sheep have gone astray, and the Lord will make to light on him the iniquity of us all. He will lay down his life as a lamb, and make atonement for our sins. He will see his seed and prosper."

now I knew Jesus had to be our Messiah.

I read his words from Heaven-"Behold I love you, and knock on your heart to come in and deliver from sin as your friend, when you let me in" Revelation 1:1&3:19&20

I prayed, "Jesus come into my heart forgive my sins, and help me, Im sorry for my sins, be my friend, amen."

What will you do/or have you done about Jesus-would you share hisTruth

2006-10-20 20:04:46 · 12 answers · asked by ? 5 in Religion & Spirituality

and i gave her a small can of mace. she's really artsy and the boy bully has destroyed her art work. he's also shoved her to the ground and she got up and started to yell things to him. (he's black, single parent home, from ghetto side of town, really ignorant) then she tells the VP and the VP gives both of them detention even though the black kid started it first and has picked on her in the past. they're in middle school. should she transfer?

2006-10-20 20:04:33 · 15 answers · asked by Anonymous in Other - Society & Culture

I had a dream that I saw on my plate a piece of chicken and thought it looked a little strange something like a rat with no skin, anyway I bit into it and it come alive and was in pain and that's when I suddenly realised it was a skined rat

2006-10-20 20:03:06 · 17 answers · asked by Anonymous in Mythology & Folklore

I am 24 years Old and I have never commited premarital sex but am feeling the urge for sex more and more each day. I am not ready for a marriage yet and I won't be ready for the next three years. Can I marry a woman for a short period of time say for six months or even two years with her consent so that we can have sex. Because if we are married we will not be committing any sins.

2006-10-20 20:00:09 · 17 answers · asked by Anonymous in Religion & Spirituality

2006-10-20 19:59:40 · 7 answers · asked by baby 1 in Mythology & Folklore

okay, i'm not asking this to offend anyone, so please don't respond with anrgy comments accusing me of being a racist. i'm not. and.. i'm not saying ALL african americans- so please don't tell me that i'm generalizing.

I know that white, latino and asian people are mean to thier kids too- but i've noticed recently almost every black mother i've come across is yelling or slapping thier child.

what's going on?

2006-10-20 19:58:30 · 4 answers · asked by Anonymous in Other - Society & Culture

I was sleeping and felt a presence by my bed. A tall figure was staring at me. (It was a new place I am temporarily staying in while I study abroad.) This person had a strong sense of familiarity about him/her. I felt it was someone I have recent met here, kind of a prissy young man. I tried to look at his face but couldn't see it distinctly enough to recognize it. I sensed some kind of smile or laugh from him, not a pleasant one. As I was looking at him, and I was frightened as I had to force myself to look into his face, he put his hands together with mine, his fingers intwining mine and moved our arms around in a childish, silly manner. I suddenly became terrified thinking this was really happening and not a dream and began to scream. (I knew or thought I was dreamng at the time and screamed to wake myself up) When I woke up, I was relieved to hear the quiet around me and reassured myself it was all a dream. Or was it?

2006-10-20 19:57:31 · 14 answers · asked by Greanwitch 3 in Mythology & Folklore

I saw this woman try to cross and intersection and these 3 black guys were crossing the same time without really looking. Anyways, this lady rolls down her window and says "why dont you watch where you going you dumb ****.er." One guy approaches the car and the woman keeps yelling. Next thing you know he reaches back and punches her in the face. She slumps over on her steering wheel and doesnt move, the car eventually pulls up behind her and help he. I think she was out cold for a least 10 minutes. I dont like racist or telling on people. what what you have done?

2006-10-20 19:56:08 · 6 answers · asked by Mac D 1 in Other - Society & Culture

ANSWER: SOMEONE WHO KNOCKS ON YOUR DOOR FOR NO REASON.
I just thought everyone in this section was too uptight today. Not trying to offend anyone, just share a little joke

2006-10-20 19:56:07 · 13 answers · asked by Anonymous in Religion & Spirituality

i've never done it, just curious about it. where u hyperventilate or whatever then hold ur breath or somethin like that? thanks.

2006-10-20 19:55:29 · 7 answers · asked by Amber 2 in Other - Society & Culture

I asked about David Kou..and had 4 answers...the question about ugly avatars got 18 answers.. do you people just close your eyes and pray???? What the Hell is going on?

2006-10-20 19:53:56 · 8 answers · asked by trouthunter 4 in Religion & Spirituality

2006-10-20 19:52:25 · 14 answers · asked by aarshiya 1 in Other - Society & Culture

I meditate three times daily for 15 minutes each session. I concentrate on an object ( a leaf lately) until I reach a state of where I feel that time no longer exists.

I am interested to know how you meditate, and how you feel when doing so. Thanks!!!!!!!!

2006-10-20 19:52:14 · 11 answers · asked by Anonymous in Religion & Spirituality

OK I don't know about you, but round about where I live "Xmas" usually starts on the 6th November nowadays. Right after Guy Fawkes Night, thats when the "Xmas" hype starts.
But would it be possible this year- for the sake of everyone's sanity- to ABSOLUTELY BAN the incessant playing of the Slade single "Merry Xmas Everyone"..? I hate it with a vengeance and I think most people do, nowadays. In fact this banal, idiotic tune is one of the things I dread most every year.
If the strength of public feeling was expressed strongly enough do you think all the shops would GET THE MESSAGE and stop playing this seedy, tacky and irritating tune?

2006-10-20 19:50:39 · 21 answers · asked by Not Ecky Boy 6 in Christmas

I heard from muslim friends that Muslim men are allowed four wives maximum but i read in some books that the prophet Mohamed had more than four. Is it his privilege being a prophet ?

2006-10-20 19:50:21 · 18 answers · asked by Anonymous in Religion & Spirituality

please translate to romaji:

I am happy to see you again. I really think that you are a very nice and sweet person. I hope you are doing fine. Have a nice day.

2006-10-20 19:47:33 · 6 answers · asked by Anonymous in Languages

In an apt, a neighbor send a cop over to your room accusing you of bumping wall loudly when you didn't do anything of the sort. He tells you to keep the noise down anyway. You later find out what room complained. You know they clearly lied. One of security even seems to be friendly with the people in that room. All people in that room are 18-20 year old females, the kind that use their cutsy physical appearance charms to get what they want. What can you do about it?

My only idea is to complain to the manager of the apt complex.

2006-10-20 19:46:42 · 8 answers · asked by Anonymous in Other - Society & Culture

I dreamt that I need two dollars. So I held my piggy bank upside down and a lot of water melon and Sacaguea dollars came out of the little hole where you put money in.

2006-10-20 19:43:17 · 13 answers · asked by pinacoladasundae 3 in Other - Society & Culture

I have watched several interviews with him, and have to admit that he makes a lot of sense. I'm wondering what his fellow Christians think.
If you don't know who he is, I suggest you find out, because he had a lot to do with how you have voted for the last 8 years.

2006-10-20 19:39:57 · 5 answers · asked by trouthunter 4 in Religion & Spirituality

2006-10-20 19:37:55 · 13 answers · asked by TinyPuppyWuppy 3 in Religion & Spirituality

Has anyone heard of a Muslim religous ceremony that doesn't involve legal papers? Is it possible? And is it possible between a Muslim man and Christian woman?

2006-10-20 19:37:49 · 8 answers · asked by slwe03 2 in Religion & Spirituality

You have to be one messed up kid to want to be married at 18. Your either too scared to live the world alone (if only for a while) or your such a dork you think the other person will leave you if you dont get married, your still a kid, You can live the exact same life without the complications. Im not saying break up with everyone, just dont be a pathetic ret@rd and get married when your a kid and supposed to be learning about yourself.

2006-10-20 19:35:50 · 25 answers · asked by Anonymous in Religion & Spirituality