Society & Culture - 6 November 2006

So, my fiaance is coming home from Iraq Wednesday. Hes been there for 5 months and i havent seen him since the day he left. I want to do something really special and thoughtful but i don't want to do anything predictable like throw him a homecoming party, or make him a cake. Did i mention it is also our 3 yr (for being engaged) anniversary, AND his birthday?!?! So i need some extra special, thoughtful and cool ideas!!!!!!!!!!! THANKS!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

***********i REALLY REALLY want to do something out of this world for him!!!*************************

2006-11-06 11:38:01 · 6 answers · asked by Anonymous in Other - Holidays

2006-11-06 11:37:28 · 15 answers · asked by unoqualunque 1 in Other - Society & Culture

why is the murder weapon (the cross) now considered holy?

2006-11-06 11:37:22 · 13 answers · asked by the mule 1 in Religion & Spirituality

I believe it to be the "i am" inside us - our individual consciousness - the "me"
What do you think?


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2006-11-06 11:36:43 · 27 answers · asked by -skrowzdm- 4 in Religion & Spirituality

I need a nice short reading to read to my High school class?
I do little readings for fun...

looking for some suggestions

preferably from the bible. (christian)

: ) thanks for your help.
very much appreciated
"The rev. "

2006-11-06 11:36:39 · 6 answers · asked by Anonymous in Religion & Spirituality

When I am at work, I don't talk about my love life like everyone else. A coworker is telling people work with that I am a virgin, even though I never said I was and she never even asked. Do you think that she was being mean? I really think that she has no business talking about my life like she knows me. Should I be mad? Not that being a virgin is bad or anything, but I just think she was being mean and nosy, and was trying to get me to talk about something I don't want to talk about.

2006-11-06 11:35:48 · 27 answers · asked by cutegirl 3 in Etiquette

2006-11-06 11:35:20 · 10 answers · asked by Sammie 1 in Other - Cultures & Groups

2006-11-06 11:35:08 · 3 answers · asked by slmcmahan 1 in Religion & Spirituality

2006-11-06 11:34:02 · 12 answers · asked by Anonymous in Religion & Spirituality

What would you get for a friend that is a girl?
What would you get for a friend that is a boy?

2006-11-06 11:33:36 · 3 answers · asked by seriouswhatever 1 in Other - Holidays

2006-11-06 11:33:15 · 1 answers · asked by phiness_69 1 in Languages

If according to Jehovas Witnesses, only 144,000 people are going to heaven, then why do they waste their lives trying to convert people? I mean, the person they are converting could wind up taking their place in heaven! I suppose they could consider this and think that by being so selfless, they've earned themself a spot, but what if the people they are converting are more virtuous than them? Then, converting people can condemn yourself to hell. So why then, are there swarms of Jehovas Witnesses at my door every saturday? And, it's pretty prideful to assume that you are one of the 144,000 with a place.There are more than that many saints and Biblical people. After all the years of earth's existance, wouldn't that many people be there by now? If not, what kind of heaven is it where everyone else you know is in hell? Maybe I've misinterpreted something and someone can explain this religion to me better.The overview on wikipedia is just ridiculous.

2006-11-06 11:32:40 · 16 answers · asked by Foxglove 2 in Religion & Spirituality

I'm trying to understand, maybe Muslims can help me. My friend Ali said Allah is the Father of Abraham, Issac, and Jacob. Okay, so Muslim faith is rooted in the same beginnings apparently. In fact, Abraham had two sons, Issac and Ishmael who started two nations who ended up being enemies. Is Ishmael the father of the Islamic tribe?

And you hear that radical Muslims believe non-Muslims are a disgrace to humanity and should be eliminated and is why they intend to take over the world. Who teaches this?

Then there is the fighting over Israel & who this Holy land belongs to - the Palestinians or Israelites. God Fathered both sides, but He gave Jerusalem to the Jews. So why do the Muslims think the Holy Land belongs to them?

And last, how is it that there seems to be TWO Islamic faiths - the radical terrorists who want to rule the earth, and the peace lovers like my friend who may not profess Christ as King but love His ways?

Help me understand, please......

2006-11-06 11:32:29 · 9 answers · asked by Red Birds 2 in Religion & Spirituality

there was no way to tell the difference between being alive and being dead? Lets say that the afterlife is much like this one, only you don't have a body to walk around in, you have a spirit instead.
In essence, more of the same thing as right now. Alive and dead are just words without any meaning. Do you think that if you knew this to be true you would change the way you spend your days?


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2006-11-06 11:32:14 · 4 answers · asked by -skrowzdm- 4 in Religion & Spirituality

Just about every conflict in the world involves Buddhist terrorists demanding that the inhabitants live under strict Buddist law.

A common tactic, that we are all to familar with, is for the Buddists to wear bomb belts and intentionally detonate themselves among non-combatent (innocent civilians) unbelievers. What many people dont realize, is that these terrorists and guerrila fighters are killing people for Buddha everywhere in the world.

So while an American might be acutely aware of the Buddhist terrorism in America, they are often unaware of the fact that almost every inch of the globe is infested with this religious violence.

The real kicker is the fact that much of western civilization is absolutely unwilling to ever consider the possiblity that a religion, in and of itself, could be a threatening thing, so the Buddist terrorism appears to have no true, fundamental opposition.

"Buddha Akbar" (Buddha is greatest) is what they scream before they kill for Buddha.

2006-11-06 11:31:34 · 11 answers · asked by Captain PC 1 in Religion & Spirituality

But when i get stressed i need sex as a relief. What do i do when we r both stressed at the same time?? (LIKE NOW!)

2006-11-06 11:31:15 · 19 answers · asked by Anonymous in Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, and Transgender

2006-11-06 11:31:02 · 10 answers · asked by Satans helper? 1 in Religion & Spirituality

2006-11-06 11:29:14 · 3 answers · asked by Anonymous in Other - Society & Culture

where can i get help about coming out of the closet to my best friend??? what's a good web page/site to ask ??'s 1st before i come out??

2006-11-06 11:29:09 · 4 answers · asked by crazydoggielover 1 in Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, and Transgender

I have to write a research paper but I need some topics.
The assignment :

an analysis of a cultural norm, trend, or pattern of behavior in our society. ~ in other words ~ why is _______ a trend / patter?

i.e Why is YOUTUBE a pattern?
Do you have any good ideas/trend that could fit the blank??

2006-11-06 11:29:06 · 5 answers · asked by Err 2 in Other - Society & Culture

Need ideas for something good to do for charity or in general for the community as a donation. Have saved about $300...I know the Bible says help the poor but its like charities have become thieves these days and i cant just knock on peoples doors and ask if they are poor...

2006-11-06 11:28:39 · 6 answers · asked by akjdsgflu 2 in Religion & Spirituality

I bought a friend of mine a small locket with no real occasion in mind. Excluding the idea that her parents may object to the act, would it be offensive or wrong according to her religion if I were to give it to her, or for her to accept it? Please, show where you got your information if possible. People who post answers for points will be reported. Thanks!

2006-11-06 11:27:36 · 3 answers · asked by Kegan M 2 in Religion & Spirituality

People say I remind them Beyonce, Is that truth? ( though
Im white)

2006-11-06 11:27:34 · 23 answers · asked by aga m 2 in Other - Cultures & Groups

2006-11-06 11:26:49 · 20 answers · asked by theapostle78 1 in Religion & Spirituality

If we use the board coloured black we are told to call it a CHALKBOARD
but the board we write on with felt pens is not a felt pen board but a WHITE BOARD!!
Surely this is political correctness gone mad?

2006-11-06 11:26:40 · 15 answers · asked by Anonymous in Other - Cultures & Groups

2006-11-06 11:26:34 · 17 answers · asked by Shal 1 in Religion & Spirituality

As if blacks are just whites with darker skin and that's it. I find it hard to believe that in this day and age people can still believe this but it's true.

If that's the case, then why was a heart medication awhile back approved only for blacks?

An anthropolgist can look at various skulls and he can determine whether it was a caucasoid, *******, or mongoloid.

Would this be the case if it was just skin? I think not.

2006-11-06 11:26:12 · 6 answers · asked by Ellesmere 3 in Other - Society & Culture

2006-11-06 11:26:00 · 6 answers · asked by madinadu10 1 in Religion & Spirituality

do you have 2 be a certin gender in order to get married to the one you love

2006-11-06 11:24:54 · 8 answers · asked by ~~Can't stop loving him~~ 1 in Other - Cultures & Groups

Particularly Cherokee religion, or spirituality? If possible, pleaz cite your sources.

2006-11-06 11:24:10 · 6 answers · asked by Anonymous in Religion & Spirituality