Society & Culture - 31 October 2006

so you can sleep without being scared of the ghosts....whooooowhoooo

2006-10-31 01:30:26 · 20 answers · asked by smarty 1 in Halloween

2006-10-31 01:29:59 · 9 answers · asked by elaeblue 7 in Religion & Spirituality

This question came to me after viewing an ad for a cancer treatment center. They focused on children, and showed a mother and child, who were both scared that the child would die. This made me wonder - if I had a child who was diagnosed with any life-threatening disease, would I (as an atheist) feel compelled to lie to them about what happens after death? To comfort them, of course. Would I suddenly want to tell them that they'd go to heaven, or perhaps adopt another religion's belief such as reincarnation? Or would I feel that telling them the truth - whatever I believe that to be - would be best?

I suspect I'd lie. I doubt I'd go the christian heaven route, but I might adopt the reincarnation theory.

What do you think you would do?

(I apologize if this question is in any way insensitive or brings up any painful memories or situations).

2006-10-31 01:29:48 · 18 answers · asked by Anonymous in Religion & Spirituality

2006-10-31 01:29:23 · 6 answers · asked by Anonymous in Languages

how do you say "if your love was all i had in this life then that would be enough until the end of time"in Spanish

2006-10-31 01:27:36 · 9 answers · asked by Anonymous in Languages

2006-10-31 01:27:11 · 21 answers · asked by Oh Dee! 3 in Religion & Spirituality

Lets say I want to have a sunday barbecue and want to pick up a 6-pack? Can anyone think of a logical argument for why this law is still upheld?

2006-10-31 01:26:49 · 12 answers · asked by Tyson 3 in Religion & Spirituality

In the tribal African Culture, what is the most important group of people?

2006-10-31 01:25:40 · 5 answers · asked by Girl 4 God 3 in Other - Cultures & Groups

I haven't felt a sense of true happiness in a long time but I hope my life improves some day.whenever I start thinking about that I get a sense of guilt. I know a few people who have it extremely tough and of course with the lack of money you can never escape certain things. even if you pray. because we all have different problems and different characters. so,back to my question. if you ever read the Bible, there is this passage in it where Jesus talks to a young man who is (I think) well off and good at heart but unhappy. And Jesus tells him to give all of his money, everything that he has to the poor. not just some of it but all. and the man walks away in sadness. isn't that the point really.
i find something so phony about being the good guy and not really doing the best you could; just look at all the celebrities, if they love their friends in the third world so much, why don't they stay with them. if they did this privately i wouldnt mind. but they all just boast about it.

2006-10-31 01:25:14 · 5 answers · asked by Anonymous in Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, and Transgender

so all you ghosts and goblins had better take care

2006-10-31 01:25:03 · 6 answers · asked by Lisa 1 in Halloween

I have a dilemma with buying for my two kids...my son is 12 and my daughter is 9. They have both mentioned a few things they want but they are just ridiculously overpriced. I try to teach them to take care of the things that are important to them but it has yet to sink in. I've spent hundreds of dollars on gifts--and their dad too (we are divorced)-so they pretty much get what they want. I have considered not buying them anything this year and giving them money instead. I was hoping that if they were to buy the things they wanted they might take better care of their things. Is this a good or bad idea?? Does anybody have any other suggestions?

2006-10-31 01:24:49 · 10 answers · asked by WonderTwit 6 in Christmas

2006-10-31 01:24:47 · 10 answers · asked by Anonymous in Languages

broke confidentiality that was placed in her by an abused kid.after he reported being abused the psychologist made it public to her colleagues and fun was made of that teenager.i think it was a shame.

2006-10-31 01:24:40 · 3 answers · asked by stefan 3 in Other - Society & Culture

If so then why does he allow Genocide and famine?

Why are Children dying slow painful Deaths at St Judes?

Why are children allowed to be molested by pedophiles?

How can the same pedophiles later accept Christ and be forgiven for sexually harming children?

Why are disasters killing millions of people?

Why are Parents killing their Children?

Why are children allowed to go hungry?

Why do children go all winter without a coat?

How many innocent children did HE slaughter in his Great Flood?

Why is health care so expensive that poor children can not get medical care?

Yeah, He is a jealous GOD alright! Leave the kids out of your vengeance pal!!

Since you are all knowing you know who will burn in hell before they are born... So do you enjoy placing a soul on earth to watch it rot?

Don't Quote any BS Scripture!! If you can defend this then you are a sick sick sick person.....

That is why I hate Jehovah!!

2006-10-31 01:23:30 · 23 answers · asked by Agnostic Messiah 2 in Religion & Spirituality

2006-10-31 01:23:10 · 7 answers · asked by In Honor of Moja 4 in Halloween

For Witnesses , I'm trying to not celebrate Halloween or any of the other pagan holidays, but it is hard for me because I usually celebrate it until now.

Should I gradually stop celebrating it, by doing a few less things each year, or should I just immediately quit?

2006-10-31 01:21:37 · 9 answers · asked by Lone Star 3 in Halloween

You know the evidence for Evolution is there. It's as plain as the nose on your face. But it goes against The Bible, so you outright reject it. Correct?

2006-10-31 01:21:29 · 26 answers · asked by Anonymous in Religion & Spirituality

I'M TRYING TO MAKE A STATEMENT HERE PEOPLE!
DAMN!!!!!!!!

2006-10-31 01:21:00 · 13 answers · asked by Medicine Eddie 2 in Halloween

What are your opinions on the teaching of evolution and/or creationism in High School??

2006-10-31 01:20:45 · 29 answers · asked by Reported for insulting my belief 5 in Religion & Spirituality

2006-10-31 01:20:43 · 19 answers · asked by jackie j 2 in Religion & Spirituality

2006-10-31 01:20:30 · 8 answers · asked by Beavis 1 in Religion & Spirituality

2006-10-31 01:20:05 · 6 answers · asked by laxmihol 2 in Community Service

I read hundreds of verses that teach violence, I read that the quran says muslims can lie to spread islam. 90% of the quran teaches violence and hate toward non muslims. Jesus NEVER taught hate toward others the quran does

it even says to drink urin
Drinking Urine
Bukhari:V7B71N590 The climate of Medina did not suit some people so the Prophet ordered them to drink camel urine as a medicine.
Bukhari:V7B71N673 Allah's Apostle said, ‘If a fly falls in your drink, dip all of it into the cup and then throw it away, for in one of its wings there is a disease and in the other there is healing, an antidote or treatment for that disease.'

2006-10-31 01:18:48 · 11 answers · asked by Robert M 1 in Religion & Spirituality

i know its punjabi i just dont know what it means!

2006-10-31 01:18:38 · 9 answers · asked by nicole t 1 in Languages

My own experience has been that every time there is suffering, something positive will come out of it. Be it greater understanding, more compassion or a feeling of divine providence. Suffering has to be transcended.
The Buddhist viewpoint that everything is suffering and the only way to stop it is to get out of the circle of existence seems to me to be a sure way to perpetuate suffering.
I'm asking because so many people in the West are turning to Buddhism these days and I would really like to know how do you explain the "suffering" part to yourself. No disrespect is meant.

2006-10-31 01:17:50 · 9 answers · asked by Anonymous in Religion & Spirituality

which of these Taliban-like practices will the institute:

1. Public executions for adultery
2. Beating "inproperly" clothed women in the streets
3. Punishments for not attending prayers

?

2006-10-31 01:17:49 · 8 answers · asked by Brendan G 4 in Religion & Spirituality

2006-10-31 01:16:58 · 19 answers · asked by Anonymous in Religion & Spirituality

The liger, mule and other such creatures prove the reproduction law, you cannot cross different SPECIES to get for ex:a snake that has eagle wings as a result of crossing a snake and an eagle. The liger is still a cat, just as a beagle crossed with a poodle is still a dog, you started with 2 dogs. Crossing within the horse family will get you a mule but it is still yet the result of matting within the horse family. All of the above support the law for reproducing, as found in the book of Genisis. God made this law and even though man has tried to prove it wrong, the law still stands! The Word of the Lord will stand forever! Taste and see that the Lord is good, blessed are those who take refuge in Him

2006-10-31 01:16:34 · 4 answers · asked by ? 3 in Religion & Spirituality

I would like to add fake freckles for halloween tonight, what pattern should Iuse and put them where pn the face to be a little girl?

2006-10-31 01:15:56 · 8 answers · asked by dllovely 1 in Halloween

like vision of a ghost, gin ...

2006-10-31 01:15:51 · 4 answers · asked by ? 2 in Religion & Spirituality