Society & Culture - 31 October 2006

2006-10-31 12:18:12 · 4 answers · asked by Anonymous in Christmas

Racism is a problem that causes discord in a society. As a result, some call it a "social disease". Islamic teachings likewise instructs Muslims to believe they are superior to others, in this case, the non-muslim/infidel/unbeliever/kafir or Dhimmis (see Wikipedia article below).

So whats the difference between believing someone is inferior to you because of their race or religion? Is there one? If there is not, could we also classify any belief that propogates this bigotry as a "social disease"?

FYI: I reject all religions, so if you wanna say "xianty is just like that too!!", and pass it of as a justification to muslims, feel free Einstein.

Dhimmis (non-muslims): Negative attitudes towards Dhimmis existed partly due to the "normal" feelings of a dominant group towards subject groups, partly due to the contempt Muslims have for those who they perceive have willfully chosen to refuse to refuse to accept the truth (convert to Islam) http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Dhimmi

2006-10-31 12:17:23 · 9 answers · asked by Anonymous in Religion & Spirituality

2006-10-31 12:17:09 · 10 answers · asked by ms t 1 in Halloween

2006-10-31 12:16:50 · 13 answers · asked by Jason N 2 in Other - Society & Culture

2006-10-31 12:15:13 · 14 answers · asked by Anonymous in Religion & Spirituality

provide proof

2006-10-31 12:15:12 · 5 answers · asked by Anonymous in Religion & Spirituality

2006-10-31 12:14:58 · 5 answers · asked by mommykat36 1 in Halloween

The Caesars declared themselves GOD. The Romans were easy with elevating JESUS (a mortal man) to GOD status. For the Jews this practice was an abomination.

2006-10-31 12:14:28 · 6 answers · asked by David B 1 in Religion & Spirituality

I'm 13 and went trick or treating tonight then I went to this house and an old lady in a wheel chair was giving out candy I went up to get some and she told me I was too old and didn't give me any candy I didn't say anything back because she was in a wheel chair I was upset about what she said and just wanted to cry she was the same race as me so it couldn't be race I asked my mom to take me home as I was leaving in the car she was giving out candy to other people even people older then me I wasn't rude to her,do you think im too old or could I had did something wrong which I didn't?

2006-10-31 12:14:11 · 17 answers · asked by ♠Whoa!♠ 2 in Halloween

2006-10-31 12:13:40 · 4 answers · asked by Anonymous in Religion & Spirituality

do tell, do tell.

2006-10-31 12:13:16 · 4 answers · asked by shyboy 3 in Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, and Transgender

it seems that religion is becoming a larger topic of conversation everyday in my household. i try to avoid it as much as possible, but now my mom is telling me that i need to get baptised. i'm also pretty disheartend to listen to my otherwise completely rational and ferociously intelligent mother abandon all reason to find purpose behind uncontrollable events. i guess if it helps her stay sane then she can believe whatever she wants, she deserves at least that much and i love her. i just don't know what she hopes to accomplish by getting me baptised. i'm sorry, but i don't see how some magic water is going to "purify my soul" or whatever it's supposed to do.
another problem i have to deal with is my grandmother for she is a deeply pious woman and i don't think i can handle letting her down like that. i guess i just won't tell her.
so my question to you is: how did you telly your parents and how should i go about doing it?

2006-10-31 12:12:37 · 12 answers · asked by Killuminated1 1 in Religion & Spirituality

Pretend that your 10. It's Halloween, and you decide that you don't want to go trick or treating. But later in the day, your friends convince you to go with them. 1.) YOu didn't buy a costume because at first you weren't going trick or treating,2.) YOu don't know if your parents will say if you can go.3) Your afraid of clowns. WHat would you do?(My friends asked me this question)

2006-10-31 12:12:22 · 3 answers · asked by Aliza 2 in Halloween

2006-10-31 12:11:40 · 17 answers · asked by Anonymous in Halloween

2006-10-31 12:11:24 · 17 answers · asked by Anonymous in Religion & Spirituality

Okay, obviously it wasn't Satan as I'm told that's Hebrew (or a romanisation of the hebrew word) for enemy. It's not Lucifer either as that's Latin for Light-bringer and didn't get associated with Satan 'til the middle ages.

Can anyone help here?

2006-10-31 12:10:41 · 19 answers · asked by Anonymous in Religion & Spirituality

If you move from one country to another when you are a child, how old do you have to be when you move, to never lose your original accent?

Assuming both countries speak the same language, like someone moves from Ireland to the U.S. for example. And is that age different than if you have to learn a new language (example, from Spain to U.S.)?

Just curious; thanks!

2006-10-31 12:10:25 · 7 answers · asked by cartmansmom 4 in Languages

online crazy house tours

2006-10-31 12:09:59 · 1 answers · asked by Gary S 1 in Mythology & Folklore

I see many christians also living under the old covenant and bound by the law

2006-10-31 12:08:20 · 7 answers · asked by Anonymous in Religion & Spirituality

2006-10-31 12:07:59 · 6 answers · asked by dani95355 2 in Halloween

all my Halloween plans went out the window with the money I was going to do it with. I'm stuck at home. I'm alone and there are no horror movies on. what to do.

help!!!!

2006-10-31 12:06:24 · 11 answers · asked by Anonymous in Halloween

Now before you launch into a fit about how materialistic you think I am, I want you to consider something. As you sit there in your outrage, thinking 'I don't go out with people because of their money!' ask yourself when you last went out with a homeless, smelly or unkempt person. Never? Well, let me tell you why. Soap costs money. Shampoo costs money. Deodorant costs money. Haircuts cost money. Clothes cost money. Food costs money. A house or flat (even a crappy rental) costs money. Getting the picture? Now, not that many of us are running around singing 'Material Girl' as our anthems, but let's face it - money may not the be all and end all, but it's not irrelevant, either.

2006-10-31 12:06:13 · 13 answers · asked by The Mad Shillelagh 6 in Other - Society & Culture

1. I saw Freddy Kruger at the window
2. blood was all over the place
3. the door flew open
4. the psychopath was hiding in the shower
5. something grabbed my foot
6. dear God, help us

2006-10-31 12:06:05 · 7 answers · asked by I am Sunshine 6 in Halloween

2006-10-31 12:05:16 · 13 answers · asked by basketball_chick_94 2 in Etiquette

2006-10-31 12:05:04 · 47 answers · asked by Anonymous in Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, and Transgender

It's my understanding that God's angels are called cherubim, and the Devil's angels are called demons. Is this true?

2006-10-31 12:04:01 · 9 answers · asked by Anonymous in Religion & Spirituality

2006-10-31 12:03:59 · 35 answers · asked by Snowth 4 in Other - Society & Culture

2006-10-31 12:03:52 · 7 answers · asked by JouLe 2 in Mythology & Folklore

He dressed up as batman


is this weird?

2006-10-31 12:03:31 · 33 answers · asked by sweaty teddy 4 in Halloween

Looking for an idea for a halloween costume (Male). Looking for something simple, I want to be able to move around and sit easily, but I want it to be something people will talk about. I also don't want to paint my face. Anyone have any ideas

2006-10-31 12:02:24 · 6 answers · asked by Biggd 1 in Halloween