Society & Culture - 23 October 2006

On the spur-of-the-moment, I promised my fourth-grader and my six-year-old daughters that they could have a Halloween party at our house. The fourth-grader is OK (she's inviting four friends), but I'm having problems with the six-year-old's guest list. She wants to invite three friends. One six-year-old boy says he can't come unless I invite his older sister. One five-year-old says she won't come unless I invite her little brother. The other five-year-old has two younger siblings, and I haven't heard from her yet. To tell the truth, I'm not very good friends with any of their mothers, and I don't want to have to entertain whole families. But my daughter is really looking forward to it.

I can't have that many kids in the house at one time. Do I suck it up and have a different pre-school party on another date? Or do I disappoint my daughter, and just say no to all the madness?

2006-10-23 19:55:12 · 7 answers · asked by Madame M 7 in Etiquette

I've noticed that in a lot of questions related to faith, a lot of people either blatantly insult the person asking the question or take the opportunity to shamelessly plug their beliefs. What ever happened to respect for your fellow man? Must we continue to insult people and lie or can we concentrate on questions with no ulterior motives?

2006-10-23 19:53:17 · 27 answers · asked by Anonymous in Religion & Spirituality

Yet they seem to ignor it when their priests are molesting their children?

2006-10-23 19:51:55 · 21 answers · asked by Sarah G 2 in Religion & Spirituality

Especially in a personal sense what does each mean directly to you also what are the first words that you coincide with these

2006-10-23 19:51:19 · 9 answers · asked by good advice 3 in Religion & Spirituality

2006-10-23 19:48:55 · 27 answers · asked by Joshua 2 in Religion & Spirituality

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2006-10-23 19:44:12 · 5 answers · asked by Anonymous in Other - Society & Culture

. Robin Williams was reading a news buletin about an American river and read details of protective dykes
" Whats a Protective Dyke ? A large woman wearing comfortable shoes"
Now I don't want to tread on any toes but my partner and I found it funny. Were we wrong to do so ? To be able to laugh at orselves seems to be a survival tactic to me.
Rose P.

2006-10-23 19:44:12 · 12 answers · asked by rose p 7 in Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, and Transgender

2006-10-23 19:44:12 · 2 answers · asked by Lone Wolf 1 in Other - Society & Culture

Please explain if God cares that we follow him and obey his rules, what would he have to loose to appear to us and tell us how it is?

2006-10-23 19:39:57 · 15 answers · asked by . 2 in Religion & Spirituality

How many seeds do you think you need to plant in the lives of those here who do not know the truth of God?

2006-10-23 19:39:54 · 12 answers · asked by Anonymous in Religion & Spirituality

buro is spelt with the 2 little dots over the u

2006-10-23 19:39:48 · 6 answers · asked by ed l 1 in Languages

This isn't meant to be racist but it seem's to me like Black people are better Athletes in Basketball,Football (half in half),and Running.Meanwhile White People meanwhile are Smarter why is this.Dont give me that White people are Clumsy crap,or Black people are in the Ghetto with no way out.plenty of races Irish etc were frowned upon without welfare,section 8,and thrived..Is it that there Lazy,and White's are just not gifted in being atlhletic.there has to be a anwser?

2006-10-23 19:38:33 · 24 answers · asked by Anonymous in Mythology & Folklore

2006-10-23 19:38:00 · 12 answers · asked by FireKracker187 2 in Religion & Spirituality

2006-10-23 19:37:58 · 10 answers · asked by Anonymous in Religion & Spirituality

You can see their pictures at:

http://www.anniescostumes.com/ladies.htm (pumpkin spice)

http://www.islandentertainmentsonline.com/acatalog/Costumes_By_Country.html
(dutch girl)

I appreciate your opinions...Take care!

2006-10-23 19:36:57 · 11 answers · asked by Yaritza 3 in Halloween

Laying at on the line for your mercy. I'm a guy. I am totally 100% without a doubt attracted to hot women. I love boobs, down under, the smell of a woman, how they walk and talk and I love to have sex with them. I am emotionally attracted as well. The problem is is that I have NEVER been able to attract this kind of women. I guess I'm not that good looking or my personality is bad, or whatever. The women I can get bore me or they are basically not "doable". I wind up being alone. Ok it gets better. I have these gay fantasies that i think crept in over time and I have even tried gay sex and I can even say that I have enjoyed it sometimes. But its like, its just gross to me to kiss another man and be all intimate with them. I can't get a relationship with going with a guy or a girl. I'm confused, dismayed, and lonely and this has been going on for years and its cycle never seems to end. Help

2006-10-23 19:35:44 · 8 answers · asked by Anonymous in Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, and Transgender

I'm becoming worrysome that children (and adults) in this country are outright lying to people and misinforming them. The other day I read a creationist book on evolution, and it was just amazing how many quotes out of context including the "darwin said his own theory was ridiculous when talking about the eye" quote. I am completely in favor of people having different opinions and reaching different conclusions for different facts, but the fact that some people are shamelessly lying is worrysome for the progress of this country and future generations world wide.

P.S. Evolutionists will be happy there is no more books published based on lies, and creationists can be happy that Atheists won't be lying about your religious text. Win-win situation.

2006-10-23 19:29:29 · 14 answers · asked by Alucard 4 in Religion & Spirituality

And then not allow racism or sexism. They seem to think we are all the same but have a section to discuss our differences. Doh. Doh. Doh.

2006-10-23 19:28:54 · 5 answers · asked by Anonymous in Other - Cultures & Groups

If we all using faith rather than facts how do we know which one is true? Do we use facts or faith to work out which book to follow?
Cause if its faith then a Christain can never become a Muslim and a Muslim can never become a Christain and we all divided.

2006-10-23 19:28:34 · 27 answers · asked by Anonymous in Religion & Spirituality

please state your view, your discipline and give some details of your academic credentials.

2006-10-23 19:20:32 · 11 answers · asked by Anonymous in Religion & Spirituality

So every day clever folks show up in here going "Prove there's a god!" or "Prove there's not a god!"

Here's why this is weird to me. I believe what I believe, and I don't need anyone sle to prove it wrong or right, and I don't need to prove it to anyone. I'd imagine the majority of people are the same way.

So this question is twofold...

Why would you (this is the hypothetical you, not "THEY would do this", this is you) ask someone to prove your beliefs wrong or right?

If someone asked you to prove your beliefs, what would you do?

2006-10-23 19:17:06 · 24 answers · asked by angk 6 in Religion & Spirituality

A person who believes that he is already forgiven for all his sins or a person who believes he will be judged for all his deeds

2006-10-23 19:16:29 · 19 answers · asked by inin 6 in Religion & Spirituality

Please also explain if you believe the Bible to be the word of God and creation described in it , why the preistoric beasts are not mentioned in the bible.
THANK YOU

2006-10-23 19:16:24 · 29 answers · asked by . 2 in Religion & Spirituality

Would appreciate any opinions here. Was this part of God's great scheme with Lucifer having to fall to complete the good v's evil circle and keep a balance?

Is he evil incarnate or misunderstood and a victim of a greater plan, playing out the part?

2006-10-23 19:16:05 · 16 answers · asked by itinerantblue 2 in Religion & Spirituality

As opposed hate the sin and not the sinner crap I hear all the time.

2006-10-23 19:16:03 · 20 answers · asked by Anonymous in Religion & Spirituality

2006-10-23 19:15:26 · 5 answers · asked by Israel Raja 1 in Community Service

I know my dogs had souls. Why would humans be the only life form to have a soul? That makes no sense.

So if all life has a soul, do all the souls of all living creatures get to go to heaven?

How would God decide this tree is worthy of heaven and that one condemned to hell?

This actually is a serious question, so please don't mock it.

2006-10-23 19:15:26 · 20 answers · asked by Alex62 6 in Religion & Spirituality

How does evolution disprove God if so? TY! :)

2006-10-23 19:15:03 · 23 answers · asked by Nikki 5 in Religion & Spirituality

i am not christian but i went to chruch with some friends. I took a thumb tack off the bulliten board and put it on the seat a few rows infront of me. This guy sat on it and jumped up and tried not to scream aaarrrhhh out loud. I cant help but laugh every time I think about it. How can I stop myself from laughing.

2006-10-23 19:13:51 · 12 answers · asked by Anonymous in Religion & Spirituality

genital stimulation before marriage?

2006-10-23 19:12:28 · 14 answers · asked by Ricky 5 in Religion & Spirituality