Society & Culture - 22 October 2006

American believers: would you vote for an atheist as President?
In a Poll last month of 1,010 adults, majorities said Americans are ready to elect a female (61%), a black (58%) or a Jewish (55%) president, but only 14% would elect an atheist.

Would you accept discrimination against Christians?

Bush is a Christian and he is incompetent and supports creationism, so Christian presidents has killed 10 000 of Iraqis and many thousands of his fellow Americans and undermined the scientific thought the basis of America’s greatness

2006-10-22 12:18:18 · 5 answers · asked by brinlarrr 5 in Religion & Spirituality

My roommate has just got out of the hospital for surgery on the back of his neck, and now he's been REadmitted to a psych ward for severe anxiety. (They nearly lost him on the operating table and had to revive him, so he's very shook up). Beyond this though, not to sound mean, but my roommate isn't exactly the sharpest crayon in the box. We have alternate lifestyles. I'm a quiet, reserved, homebody college student, and he's a middle aged, recently "out" gay man, who used to frequent the local gay bars every night. Since he's been here, I've had to cover him financially. If I'm going to do that, I decided, I might as well live alone, in a SMALLER apartment that's more affordable. However, I really need my roommate to stay the next two months to help with the bills. How should I bring this issue up? When is an appropriate time? He's still in the hospital now, but I want to give him enough notice to find other arrangements. what should I do?

2006-10-22 12:17:36 · 15 answers · asked by Anonymous in Etiquette

According to some religions this is true. Anyone know which religions believe in this? Also, its a sin that will keep you out of heaven because only God can take your life as He gave it to you.

2006-10-22 12:17:27 · 9 answers · asked by ZORRO 3 in Religion & Spirituality

If car companies truly were concerned with the safety of the driver, than the vehicles they produce would not reach speeds of 140 mph, 160 mph, 200 mph. There is never a reason to go that fast. Alot of you probably think "The spedomoter says 140, but my car really only goes 90". WRONG I have driven 120 mph with plenty of room to speed up left. It is a joke. Nobody cares about society.

2006-10-22 12:16:12 · 8 answers · asked by Anonymous in Other - Society & Culture

most people say that they think astrology is bull and that the people have to make it up...in my personal opinion i beleive in astrology....but thats me....what about you??

2006-10-22 12:16:03 · 16 answers · asked by Wolf_of_the_Wind 1 in Mythology & Folklore

I saw the music video to Snow Patrol's "Chocolate", and it got me thinking...what would I do if I knew the world was about to end in say, 2 hours. What would you do? Something you already love to do? Something you've never done before, maybe something you never thought you had the courage to do? Would you talk to the people you love, and tell them? I just want to know what you would do...it can be stupid, it can be profound, anything.
I would want to tell all my family and friends that I loved them. I know it sounds horrible, but I'd want to have sex (hey, the world's ending, I've heard how great it is, I don't want to die without experiencing it!) and I'd eat some chocolate. lol.

2006-10-22 12:14:57 · 14 answers · asked by carpediem 2 in Other - Society & Culture

i find it a mystery about the second coming.....does anybody else think that it might happen one day?

2006-10-22 12:14:50 · 23 answers · asked by Sheldon M 1 in Religion & Spirituality

What are your thoughts regarding how to aliviate the suffering for those who have experince loss? Does faith play a role? How will you comfort someone of a different faith who has suffered a loss?

2006-10-22 12:14:42 · 11 answers · asked by . 3 in Religion & Spirituality

what should i be for halloween?

should i be for halloween a car accident victim or a beat up T.O( former Eagle)
the car accident victim will have a fake leg cast with crutches and a lot of fake blood cuts and bruises
and the beat up T.O will have the same thing

oh yeah im 12 yrs old so i am not going to be a dumbass princess

2006-10-22 12:14:33 · 8 answers · asked by Liz 2 in Halloween

For example, "You have really nice skin."

Is it better to say "Thank You" and be done with it? Does that sound conceited?
Or is it better to respond with something like "It's thanks to my parents," or "It's because the water in the area is really nice."

2006-10-22 12:13:11 · 17 answers · asked by ? 6 in Etiquette

More Americans die every year from either a drunk driver, or drinking and driving themselves than ANYTHING else. Why are these people so inconsiderate, rude and downright heartless? Why do you like putting yours and others lives at risk? Alcohol should be illegal, one way or another it is bound to kill the person who uses it.

2006-10-22 12:13:03 · 12 answers · asked by Anonymous in Other - Society & Culture

And for this 18 year old to have a baby by this 16 year. is it ilegal for them to be together, even if his parents dont mind it at all. Is it wrong for her to be with him even when he is turning 17 soon and she will be 19 soon

2006-10-22 12:12:52 · 24 answers · asked by _just wondering_ 1 in Other - Cultures & Groups

should i be for halloween a car accident victim or a beat up T.O( former Eagle)
the car accident victim will have a fake leg cast with crutches and a lot of fake blood cuts and bruises
and the beat up T.O will have the same thing

oh yeah im 12 yrs old so i am not going to be a dumbass princess

2006-10-22 12:11:53 · 10 answers · asked by Liz 2 in Halloween

2006-10-22 12:10:37 · 10 answers · asked by vida 2 in Religion & Spirituality

Mine was in the middle of a field .on a blanket ..as we finished we just laid there looking at the stars .it was so perfect

2006-10-22 12:10:26 · 9 answers · asked by Anonymous in Other - Society & Culture

In response to

Did You Know That Islam Stipulates Interest-Free Economy?
http://answers.yahoo.com/question/index;_ylt=AtfBBUPh2JxczSDz1gBPoArzy6IX?qid=20061022155141AAuL9vZ

Don't you have to be a MUSLIM to qualify for interest-free loans from a Muslim?

note: I'm looking for answers with either the word "yes" or "no" somewhere within them, not personal attacks for pointing this out

2006-10-22 12:10:26 · 19 answers · asked by Anonymous in Religion & Spirituality

I am a christian and i belive in god, but i dont go to church that often anymore, i ask for forgiveness every night and i know im not supposed to doubt

2006-10-22 12:09:21 · 16 answers · asked by Jessica W 1 in Religion & Spirituality

In a Poll last month of 1,010 adults, majorities said Americans are ready to elect a female (61%), a black (58%) or a Jewish (55%) president, but only 14% would elect an atheist.

http://news.yahoo.com/s/usatoday/20061006/cm_usatoday/whatleaderscouldbe

Every president of the US has been a white male protestant (except Kennedy - a white male catholic). Atheists and agnostics have consistently had to vote for christian candidates.

Would you, as a believer, vote for an atheist candidate if they had policies you could support on key issues like education, health and security?

If not - why not?

2006-10-22 12:08:27 · 32 answers · asked by the last ninja 6 in Religion & Spirituality

if out of nowhere u just turn on the tv, and see Hitler assembling all his people and ready to mount a full on attack on the U.S, would you join the army to defend our great country?, even if you know theres a 90% chance youre gonna die. (i would bleed on the flag to keep those stripes red)

2006-10-22 12:07:51 · 16 answers · asked by the_bifanatorv2 1 in Other - Cultures & Groups

She was a phophetess and Judge. Her role changed when she took the initiative to sumon the well known leader Barak from Kedesh, she became known as a military leader.

It's so wonderful to see the strength of a woman in the Bible!!!

2006-10-22 12:07:34 · 2 answers · asked by Ladeebug71 5 in Religion & Spirituality

Can you tell me anything about any or all of the following mystical rivers from Norse mythology? Including supposed location, properties, etc.
Ylg, Vin, Vith, Thund, Thjothnuma, Ormt, Not, Nyt, Leiptr, The Kerlaugs, Slith, Sith, Rin, Kormt, Rinnandi, Hvergelmir, Ifing, Holl, Hrenn, Fjorm, Gipul, Gjoll, Tholl, Uth, Vil, Van, Svol, Sylg, Vathgelmir, Strond, Gomul, Gopul, Elivagar, Soekin, Geirvimul, Grath, Vegsvinn, Vond, Vina, Gunnthro, Gunnthorinn.
The proper accents are missing for many, and some use alternative characters. Please keep links to a minimum; wikipedians: please don't give me copied/pasted stuff from wikipedia, or links there, it is a very unreliable site.

2006-10-22 12:07:19 · 4 answers · asked by Anonymous in Mythology & Folklore

and if possible can I get some scripture to back that answer up! thanks and God Bless!!!!

2006-10-22 12:06:39 · 5 answers · asked by flaca61680 1 in Religion & Spirituality

2006-10-22 12:05:38 · 8 answers · asked by scrubneuro 1 in Halloween

got wind of them in a answer and want to research the info.

2006-10-22 12:05:33 · 2 answers · asked by icheeknows 5 in Other - Society & Culture

Do you think the christians sneaked in to have a peek at this question and why ?

2006-10-22 12:05:04 · 17 answers · asked by How e' ye Horse 2 in Religion & Spirituality

2006-10-22 12:04:47 · 9 answers · asked by crystal 2 in Religion & Spirituality

who here is an apostolic!! god is good! prey 4 me to go deeper and that i can get closser to god! also, prey that i won't have a lust 4 my new car..

2006-10-22 12:03:19 · 7 answers · asked by dabomb_562000 2 in Religion & Spirituality

I don't mean like Steven Hawking, but are you able to reason and think enough to get by?

If you say yes, what makes you believe that the rest of the universe is just a bunch of dead particles bouncing around for your amusement? Or do you have another way to describe your relationship to the universe?

(Oh, and by the way, I'm an 'atheist' so I'm not trying to draw you into some belief in 'God'. )

I'm just trying to understand what your perceived relationship to the universe is.

2006-10-22 12:02:30 · 17 answers · asked by Anonymous in Religion & Spirituality

something that doesent involve a full face mask

2006-10-22 12:02:18 · 4 answers · asked by Anonymous in Halloween

is it the 23rd..or the 16th? cause my birthday is on the 16th...and some people told me it would be on the 16th..but some people told me the 23rd.

2006-10-22 12:01:31 · 18 answers · asked by Anonymous in Thanksgiving