Society & Culture - 22 October 2006

Do you like the northern or southern USA better? Be sure to explain why.

2006-10-22 10:39:08 · 11 answers · asked by slatertater 2 in Other - Society & Culture

I'm a girl

2006-10-22 10:39:05 · 7 answers · asked by Nisha 1 in Ramadan

2006-10-22 10:38:51 · 6 answers · asked by owner4nothing 3 in Religion & Spirituality

2006-10-22 10:38:06 · 12 answers · asked by Anonymous in Religion & Spirituality

What should i do if someone asks me if i'm on drugs? I'm on antidepressants, does that count? What should i do and say? And part 2 of the question is what if a policeman pulls me over and asks if i'm on drugs, what would i say and do should i mention the antidepressants?

2006-10-22 10:37:25 · 9 answers · asked by Henry 1 in Etiquette

2006-10-22 10:37:13 · 2 answers · asked by Anonymous in Other - Society & Culture

2006-10-22 10:37:05 · 9 answers · asked by Silver Fox 2 in Religion & Spirituality

A few months ago, I decided to re-discover God and the Church. I began going to mass again, praying, went to confession, etc.
But for some reason, I am losing belief in my faith. I am having difficulty believing in God and Jesus and the bible. Sometimes it just doesn't seem logical to me. Sometimes it all seems like a fairy tale. I watch alot of shows on EWTN for guidance and inspiration.
I have often prayed for Jesus or Mary to appear to me to help me with my faith but of course, I never got such an apparition. I guess I am like Doubting Thomas in a way.
Then in doing some Google searches, I came up with this horrible website that I will not name here, but it's a site that gives a lot of different reasons for why God and the bible are not real. Unfortunately, alot of the reasons given made sense to me :(
What can I do? Will I ever get my faith back? I am going through a real tough time right now with an anxiety disorder and my lack of faith is worsening my symptoms. Can ne-one help?

2006-10-22 10:36:55 · 24 answers · asked by RealDeal 2 in Religion & Spirituality

About a year ago, while discussing with some friends the subjects of death, dying and funerals, body and organ donation came up. We all had pretty much decided on donating whatever could be used except one lady. She said, rather proudly, "Not even my hair will be cut when I die!" I was curious about this, and I asked her why. She became VERY upset at me, yelled that it was her right and then stomped away. I know she's catholic, but that's about it as far as belief structure. I thought it might have been some personal thing for her.

Well, today I was discussing the same thing with another group of older ladies, and one said she couldn't. That she didn't want to be resurrected missing a foot or something. My jaw just dropped. She's a Jehovah's Witness and I thought they thought their god was omnipotent and could easily provide her with a new whatever. (My god could.) Is this a common belief or do both have issues? And where in the bible would one find this mentioned?

2006-10-22 10:35:44 · 8 answers · asked by morgorond 5 in Religion & Spirituality

our family has a gift exchange where you just have to bring a gift, 20 dollar limit, and it has to be for either a man or a woman. can anyone give me any ideas on a gift?? (and no giftcards, please)

2006-10-22 10:35:19 · 10 answers · asked by brittanybubbles 2 in Christmas

Thanks for taking my Poll...I will announce the results in 12 minutes.

NO SPEECHES or you will NOT be counted.

Example of possible answers:

1. I favor it.
2. I don't favor it.
3. Don't know what your talking about.
4. I Don't Care

Keep you answers short...it's easier to count.

I will annouce the results in 12 Minutes.

GO VOTE NOW.............

2006-10-22 10:35:12 · 31 answers · asked by Anonymous in Religion & Spirituality

Would it create brewsed feelings? If she took you to Starbucks would you perk up? Or, should you can the old bag, make a big stir, take your lumps and say "goodbye sugar?"

2006-10-22 10:35:09 · 5 answers · asked by Anonymous in Other - Society & Culture

What is a good haunted house to go to, where is it located, and how much is it? If you have a phone number or web site that would be great too.

2006-10-22 10:34:58 · 2 answers · asked by trrocks03 3 in Halloween

I want to know if it is actually illegal to mail money or just heavily discouraged. I have always heard that it was illegal but would like to see proof.

2006-10-22 10:31:50 · 21 answers · asked by Ronin_21 2 in Mythology & Folklore

although montreal has a vaste gay and lesbian community, i find it very hard to find a girl...i have trouble approaching girls when i'm interested. do any of you montreal lesbians or bis have this problem?

2006-10-22 10:30:12 · 2 answers · asked by girlwiththegoodies 3 in Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, and Transgender

Has anybody noticed how the church tries to highjack Christmas.
Christmas is the season of beer,pressies and parties and every year the church pokes its nose in.... should religion be banned from Christmas?

2006-10-22 10:30:06 · 16 answers · asked by Anonymous in Religion & Spirituality

most creative costume gets the 10 pts

2006-10-22 10:29:24 · 4 answers · asked by mrs michelle 4 in Halloween

2006-10-22 10:28:26 · 2 answers · asked by cumbarus 1 in Other - Society & Culture

The saw jigsaw puppet mask is very hard to find. i looked on ebay and found it but in different states. i need help, i want to go out as the saw guy( remember the puppet jigsaw guy?) i want him. give me the location of the place, and the phone number.

2006-10-22 10:27:08 · 5 answers · asked by Jeff 1 in Halloween

2006-10-22 10:26:48 · 4 answers · asked by Randy 2 in Religion & Spirituality

How would you say "The day is over"

2006-10-22 10:24:35 · 9 answers · asked by Mia16 3 in Languages

I was just wondering, as I want to post it on my website. XD

2006-10-22 10:23:54 · 5 answers · asked by Beth 2 in Other - Society & Culture

2006-10-22 10:23:10 · 2 answers · asked by heidi 1 in Other - Society & Culture

I am a christian, I , as with all other Christians have free will. I came to Christ on my own. I was raised in church yes, but it wasn't until I was older that I was fully aware of Christ and what he did for me (everyone) and I returned to him on my own. How does one become brainwashed anyway? I know about the Jim Jones cult, now that was brain washing.

2006-10-22 10:22:58 · 31 answers · asked by creeklops 5 in Religion & Spirituality

Are given to us because of the concept of a God? The Constitution says "we are endowed by our Creator with certain inalienable rights." This is one of reason the Founding Fathers use to justify their rebellion. They said that since George III rules encroached upon individual rights given to them by a God higher than the government, they had to rebel. Of course, there were other contributing factors, such as the Enlightenment and the idea that George III broke the social contract, but, what do you think?
It implies God gave us our rights, such as freedom of speech, religion, the press, etc. So it would mean that because of God, or the concept of a God (if you don't believe in God) we actually have rights that the government can't take away.
I think that, without the concept of God-given rights, they become government given rights, and the government can try to take them away. What do you think? No rude responses or attacks from either thiests or atheists. Agree or not? Why?

2006-10-22 10:22:33 · 11 answers · asked by l;wksjf;aslkd 3 in Religion & Spirituality

2006-10-22 10:22:20 · 14 answers · asked by jay s 4 in Community Service

Does your faith baptize, circumcise, dedicate or name? What ceremonies do you engage in to welcome a fresh person?

2006-10-22 10:22:16 · 12 answers · asked by Chickyn in a Handbasket 6 in Religion & Spirituality

In other words, everything that's unique and interesting.

2006-10-22 10:21:50 · 4 answers · asked by Anonymous in Other - Society & Culture

Nowadays we’re hearing things like, “Islam is The religion of peace and tolerance. It promotes respect for others and …” The truth however, is that Islam is very clear on the issue of violence towards non-Muslims. This can be seen in Ayat Al Sayf, which says: ‘Then, when the sacred months have passed, slay the idolaters wherever ye find them, and take them (captive), and besiege them, and prepare for them each ambush.’ Furthermore, it can be shown that any verses relating to tolerance of others e.g. 2:256 are Meccan verses, written in times of weakness. Those such as Ayat Al Sayf, are Medinan; written in times of strength. Even Islamic analysts say that all verses of tolerance were abolished (Mansooka) with Ayat Al Sayf. The second part of this verse ‘But if they repent and establish worship’ means if they become muslim leave them alone! That doesn’t help either. So how can Islam possibly claim to be a religion of peace when it clearly orders the murder of non-muslims?

2006-10-22 10:21:41 · 17 answers · asked by Pichka 2 in Religion & Spirituality

2006-10-22 10:21:34 · 4 answers · asked by carl 4 in Religion & Spirituality