Society & Culture - 24 October 2006

Speak your mind, that's why I'm asking. And don't hesitate to give me a 'thumbs down' if the mood strikes you. I'll still give your answer a thumbs up, cause PARADISE REB wants you'all to leave this question with a smile on your face!

2006-10-24 16:02:17 · 30 answers · asked by WHITE TRASH ARMENIAN 4 in Religion & Spirituality

I just want to get this straight.......I should disregard every credible mainstream scientist on earth, hundreds of years of research about our natural world and my basic ability to reason for this story?:

***A sky-genie created the first man from dust and
the first woman from a rib-bone...both of whom were pre-wired to speak perfect hebrew. Then a talking snake tempted the woman to eat a magic apple, which of course gave her special knowledge. This made the sky-genie mad so he held a grudge against all humans for thousands of years?

Seriously people.....can we end this ridiculous charade?

2006-10-24 16:01:36 · 17 answers · asked by Anonymous in Religion & Spirituality

2006-10-24 16:01:31 · 5 answers · asked by ~Hanan~ 1 in Religion & Spirituality

I went to Claim Jumpers recently. Great food and atmosphere. As most of you know there is a waitress, another person who brings the dishes, and one who seats you so let's say at least 4-5 people are involved. When you give the waitress the tip, does she have to part with all the others, and is $15 a good tip on a $65 meal?

2006-10-24 16:01:12 · 10 answers · asked by Born Valentine's Day 5 in Etiquette

Gods a spirit, correct? I dont think Im a spirit. Im human.

2006-10-24 15:59:57 · 27 answers · asked by Anonymous in Religion & Spirituality

it were discuss at work.

2006-10-24 15:58:49 · 25 answers · asked by gmoma04 2 in Religion & Spirituality

Just recently, my friends and I have come to the realization that I do REALLY REALLY want FtM trans surgery. The only problem is, I'm quite young, so I need my parent's permission and money. Being Christians, I really feel like they might abandon me. I've asked before, and they said they never would, but they don't know what I'm talking about.
I suppose another issue is that, though I do want surgery, I am truthfully not gay or lesbian. It's very, very complex, and I don't want my folks to jump to conclusions. The word has also been spreading around my school, so it might reach the principal. Only one of my pals really respects my desicion, but I face depression that is mainly caused by my gender. I honestly have no idea what I should do now... Some of my friends want me to tell my parents and others don't. Please comment if you have any suggestions or useful information. Thank you.

2006-10-24 15:56:33 · 8 answers · asked by question_55 1 in Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, and Transgender

http://www.crosswalk.com/family/parenting/1356581.html

The above article is really helpful in the true origin of Halloween.

2006-10-24 15:56:30 · 8 answers · asked by ? 6 in Religion & Spirituality

My friend's puppy is missing. She's looked everywhere, done everything and she misses her a lot. It's really tearing her up; she apparently was very close to her pet. She's asked me to do magick to help her find the puppy. I did a "get well" spell on this same friend and it worked, so she's asked me to help.

Any suggestions on how I go about this? I've done spells for close friends before and they've all worked. But I've never done one like this. I was thinking of getting a picture of the puppy and maybe some fur and a toy or collar that belonged to her. So how would I link it to bringing her home?

For all the non-Pagans, please don't post an answer that won't help. I'm going to do this spell, and it's a serious matter. No scriptures, no hate, no attempts at converting, please.

Blessed be.

2006-10-24 15:55:46 · 5 answers · asked by Maria Isabel 5 in Religion & Spirituality

Just curious. I know my other name came from both sides of the Family... John, after my uncle and Johnson, the americanized version of the Swedish Johansson.

2006-10-24 15:55:34 · 24 answers · asked by scottyxlr8r 2 in Other - Society & Culture

i will wear an old pink lacey bridesmaide's dress from the 70's. my hair will be up in fountain pigtails all teased and knotted looking all nasty. sporty socks rolled over under cross-trainers. ugly clip on earings and ugly glasses. i'm also going to powder my face like pure white with red blush in circles on my face and hot red lipstick. my sash will say prom queen on the front and reject on the back. what do you think?

2006-10-24 15:55:15 · 8 answers · asked by lougoose 2 in Halloween

2006-10-24 15:54:39 · 15 answers · asked by Anonymous in Religion & Spirituality

2006-10-24 15:54:10 · 18 answers · asked by Anonymous in Other - Society & Culture

I can either: a) go trick or treating with friends and feel guilty about skipping this geometry class I'm taking thats advanced and not anyway involved in school or b) go to the class and feel really left out.

I really can't decide because if I go trick or treating my mom will be angry and if I go to class I'll feel terrible. I JUST CAN'T WIN! I'm not allowed to do both though.....Help!

2006-10-24 15:53:43 · 6 answers · asked by JP 1 in Halloween

God's phone number..24 33 3 ? (24th book-33rd chapter-3rd verse ). No desrespect, just sane christain fun. Thank You.

2006-10-24 15:53:33 · 4 answers · asked by Royal Racer Hell=Grave © 7 in Religion & Spirituality

2006-10-24 15:53:08 · 12 answers · asked by bigbrian 1 in Other - Society & Culture

Is this true? I got this in an answer from another user.

Before it was known as the King James Version it was known as the Antioch manuscripts..People could have them read to them.Antioch is where the Apostles were(Acts 11:26)They used the King James as well.God bless

http://answers.yahoo.com/question/index;_ylt=ArGjQMWj456TJO1JqwGUDWzsy6IX?qid=20061023195745AANTmMg


It is confusing, because I thought the KJV was 1611, and the Apostles were the first century.

2006-10-24 15:53:00 · 19 answers · asked by Southern Apostolic 6 in Religion & Spirituality

THINK OUTSIDE THE BIBLE ON THIS ONE. Who would be crazy to run against him? Don't say satan as he doesn't enter into thisw question and its content. What political party name would He choose?

2006-10-24 15:52:24 · 8 answers · asked by ZORRO 3 in Religion & Spirituality

So many Christians get so hung up on this speaking in tongues issue. The issue was dead for 1900 years, then someone opened a can of worms and started teaching that its a gift we all should have. The Pentecostal religion was born, and now people think its more important to utter words that in all honesty, no one can understand, then speaking words that many understand. Paul taught well on this subject and we would be wise to listen to the Bible instead of all those people and preachers, that want you convinced that you need to speak in tongues to prove you are religious or spiritual. What about the fruit of the Spirit, lets hear more about that and less about uttering words that mean nothing to anyone accept the speaker who thinks he is riding high. There are so many Spiritual gifts and it is very sad that people focus on something that will accomplish nothing. After all, Jesus walked this earth and NEVER spoke in tongues!!!

2006-10-24 15:51:36 · 9 answers · asked by ? 3 in Religion & Spirituality

Could someone give me a good definaition of a cult. Now I remember the Moonies were considered a cult. Well I know some Jehovah Witnesses and in my opinion they don't fit that image.

2006-10-24 15:51:30 · 11 answers · asked by snowmom 2 in Religion & Spirituality

2006-10-24 15:51:14 · 23 answers · asked by Mckenzie D 1 in Other - Society & Culture

dumbass religion.....blow yerself up........religion...kill for abortions..are u all insane.....live for yourself and do the right thing....and if ya dont like what others do...be peaceful..jeez

2006-10-24 15:51:02 · 13 answers · asked by Anonymous in Religion & Spirituality

2006-10-24 15:51:01 · 4 answers · asked by Jp83 6 in Religion & Spirituality

humans or animals?

better read your bible...
out of context? contradiction? clerical error?

2006-10-24 15:49:47 · 17 answers · asked by lnfrared Loaf 6 in Religion & Spirituality

It says stuff about what hes like but doesent give you a look at him. Why? Does it? What is god? Boy? Girl? A Spirit? Nothing? I dont know. If the Bible gives a description, what Book is it under?
(ex: revelations, etc.)

2006-10-24 15:49:08 · 14 answers · asked by Anonymous in Religion & Spirituality

2006-10-24 15:48:14 · 7 answers · asked by jk 1 in Religion & Spirituality

2006-10-24 15:48:06 · 20 answers · asked by Anonymous in Other - Cultures & Groups

A friend of mine was ejected from his son's high school 's regional soccer game for simlpy saying "Speak English!" when the opposing team was conversing back and forth to each other, in Spanish, durring active play on the field. He only thought it was taking unfair advantage. I agreed with him. After all this is the USA and English is the language spoken here. This is in Kansas, of all places. Not Miami, FL. or east LA! What do you think?

2006-10-24 15:48:02 · 6 answers · asked by Ibeeware 3 in Other - Cultures & Groups

"Then they surrendered, and the apostle confined them in Medina in the quarter of d. al-Harith, a woman of B. al-Najjar...and dug trenches in it. Then he sent for them and struck off their heads in those trenches as they were brought out to him in batches. ...There were 600 or 700 in all, though some put the figure as high as 800 or 900." http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Banu_Qurayza

All of this is authentic Islamic scripture. Can you imagine this massive slaughter...how long is must have took to behead 600-900 captured jews? This is the Islamic apostle. This is their shining example of humanity. Not to mention that these were former allies.

Muslims say that the jews broke the treaty between them, but its funny, we just dont have their side of the story do we? They were wiped off the map, and ethnically cleansed out of the region.

Jewish record found!

"we deserve our fate for protecting this lunatic. having seen islam in action, we now know theres no God. bye cruel world!".

2006-10-24 15:47:44 · 8 answers · asked by Anonymous in Religion & Spirituality

I was given an old plaque, it is black with a brass dove on it and the letters "PAX", I am assuming this is "Peace"? On the back is a label probably where it was made, this is what I would like translated, it is a little worn and difficult to read but it appears to read like this: "Uecho Por Los Monjes De Cuernavaca", (under this there is another mark with symbols on it and the word Mexico, that is why I am assuming it is from Mexico, maybe a mission?) Thanks for any help!

2006-10-24 15:47:30 · 10 answers · asked by Janni 2 in Languages