Society & Culture - 15 November 2006

I have a good friend from the states. and I am from Japan. Sometimes I find it difficult to understand him in terms of an expression, what exactly does this mean ' I hope to see you soon' he always says on the text message, but he never invites me for a drink. Japanese way to invite is alwasy ' shall we go for a drink' like that, and we don't usually say ' I hope to see you soon'. what does this imply? Does he want me to invite him? or He is trying to find some time to hang out? Hope you understand what I mean.

2006-11-15 02:59:03 · 6 answers · asked by Anonymous in Other - Society & Culture

I'm helping my company devise a Latin motto for a new nonprofit American Sign Language-based organization, and need quick help: rendering "God's gift we protect," "God's gift we defend," or "God's gift we preserve" into Latin. It's not a situation in which a Latin dictionary will suffice. If you know of one Latin word that would connote protection, defense, and preservation, that'd be great! (My Latin's rusty, alas.)

2006-11-15 02:58:51 · 4 answers · asked by parpar1836 1 in Languages

2006-11-15 02:58:42 · 10 answers · asked by bluenose 4 in Other - Society & Culture

a better person than non-believers ? What makes you so much better ? One of thousands of religions ?

2006-11-15 02:56:53 · 27 answers · asked by jsjmlj 5 in Religion & Spirituality

The paperwork that comes with products made and sold in the U.S.A. has a second language printing, Spanish and in some cases a mulitude of languages.

2006-11-15 02:56:29 · 7 answers · asked by torpedo 1 in Languages

2006-11-15 02:56:27 · 1 answers · asked by curiosity 4 in Other - Society & Culture

2006-11-15 02:56:19 · 1 answers · asked by nigel r 1 in Other - Society & Culture

2006-11-15 02:55:41 · 33 answers · asked by sarapereznj 1 in Religion & Spirituality

I would like to write a letter to the queen.will she personly read it?what is her address?

2006-11-15 02:54:47 · 14 answers · asked by Michael69 2 in Royalty

Yesterday I asked what "sins" Jesus supposedly died for. I was given many answers. Some said it was the 7 deadly sins: lust, avarice, pride, wrath, sloth, gluttony and envy. Others said he died for The Ten Commandments. Yet others said that he died for murder (so that others would not do so.) Then there were those who said smoking and drinking were sins.

What is "sin" to a Christian? This time, can you all agree? If not, is the "sin" theory of Jesus's death just conjecture?

2006-11-15 02:54:36 · 32 answers · asked by Kathryn™ 6 in Religion & Spirituality

2006-11-15 02:54:29 · 17 answers · asked by Mandolyn Monkey Munch 6 in Religion & Spirituality

The witchcraft and wickedness that the Bilbe reffers to means anyone that worships the devil or who is a sevant to the devil and his evil work! No more or less! Most of you are saying I worship the devil only b/c of my opinion, when in fact you are wrong! God is my savior & if God is my savior & I like herbs & candles & say a few fancy words & prayers now & then this must mean I am Pagan! Which in fact witches were considered Pagan b/c they didn't know how else 2 label somehting they did not understand & they mixed the 2, (oh how the light has turned on)! It is said that Jesus himself were pagan! He healed & preformed wonders that no one else could he used his powers 4 good, so what really are most of u saying? Christmas & Halloween R Pagan holidays, the spring & winter solice, "everyone" bases their clocks 2 these times but some christains follow even if they don't agree b/c that is just what everyone else does. But if u followed Christains origial rules u should not believe in these.

2006-11-15 02:54:26 · 6 answers · asked by sophia_of_light 5 in Religion & Spirituality

2006-11-15 02:54:07 · 7 answers · asked by Mandolyn Monkey Munch 6 in Religion & Spirituality

2006-11-15 02:53:47 · 13 answers · asked by Mandolyn Monkey Munch 6 in Religion & Spirituality

I just asked a question(http://answers.yahoo.com/question/index;_ylt=ApTb1NNyU5XR.4hk3hmibExIzKIX?qid=20061115073012AAVawZt) and received:

"I guess what Christians ,and myself included can't understand is.. Marriage is a ceremony that is done in the presence and blessed by God. So how can you do something like that if you dont' believe in the one who is bringing you both together?"

First of all, we don't believe in him, so isn't that an irrelevant thought?

Also, Dictionary.com's definition only includes ONE definition out of TEN that includes the words religious ceremony...and that was stated like this:
1. the social institution under which a man and woman establish their decision to live as husband and wife by legal commitments, religious ceremonies, etc.

Do you consider "marriage" to be only a religious/Christian thing? Does a civil ceremony "not count", even with a marriage license?

http://dictionary.reference.com/browse/marriage

2006-11-15 02:52:43 · 10 answers · asked by Heck if I know! 4 in Religion & Spirituality

2006-11-15 02:51:09 · 9 answers · asked by C.R. T 1 in Religion & Spirituality

2006-11-15 02:50:54 · 7 answers · asked by mrshife 2 in Other - Society & Culture

2006-11-15 02:50:32 · 5 answers · asked by CHEESUS GROYST 5 in Religion & Spirituality

Ok, so I have known this guy for a year and in december of 2005 we went to the movie, but i walked out on him cause he just creaped me out. Well, a couple of months ago i saw him on the net (not knowing it was him) and thought he was HOT. So i got his number and when he said his name I was like, OMG!! But so now we are talking and friends, I guess. He is very sweet and all, and i dont really know what i dont like about him.... I think it is because he is girly, and i am sorta girly and looking for a more manly person. But idk, please help, or give some suggestions!!

2006-11-15 02:50:31 · 5 answers · asked by Anonymous in Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, and Transgender

2000 years ago, Jerusalem was most definitely not the most important city on Earth. One could argue for any empire capitals in China, Persia, Rome, India and would probably be right. So it seems logical that a god would have chosen the very center of an empire to manifest its son. A present day's equivalent of ancient Jerusalem would be like Asuncion in Paraguay, quite insignificant in political stakes. Does that not smell fishy to you? Strategically, if you want to make a change and you're a god, you don't need to go low profile, you strike at the head where it hurts. Having manifested itself in Israel, does that mean that jews are more important to god than any other group on the planet? There's no peace between the people that live there but it's a fight that is not as important as a superpower conflict for example. So where is the catch?

2006-11-15 02:48:33 · 11 answers · asked by Anonymous in Religion & Spirituality

Even to the most innofensive questions I have seen people shout RACISM at..

Are the accusers trying to silence alternative opinions? or do they believe they are acting for the greater benefit of mankind??

2006-11-15 02:48:03 · 36 answers · asked by andylefty 3 in Other - Society & Culture

I always find this interesting when somone talks about god they say (he) My husband has a running joke with this. He says that when we die and find out that god is a woman, then wont it all just make sense. God is Alanis Morrisette, trapped while bowling right?

2006-11-15 02:47:42 · 19 answers · asked by fryedaddy 3 in Religion & Spirituality

My husband and I decided to volunteer our time on thanksgiving day, working at some type of soup kitchen or anywhere. We live in NH and I just simply can't find any information or a place to volunteer. Can anyone help?

2006-11-15 02:47:34 · 5 answers · asked by funandfancyfree3232 3 in Thanksgiving

well,,,its fantastic...if it would be possible to come together all ppl over the world, I would like to want them to clap their hands to hear great noice...lol.....)))))

2006-11-15 02:47:17 · 1 answers · asked by Peace 3 in Other - Society & Culture

It seems pretty obvious to me yet they will continue to talk to me or hand me paper work while I am talking. No, its not personal phone calls -it calls from a customer. This is very aggravating!

2006-11-15 02:46:08 · 10 answers · asked by leo 4 in Etiquette

I hate this girl shes always taunting me! I would take this fool OUT!
but i have anger problems. And if i do My mom will do something VERY drastic. What do i do?

2006-11-15 02:46:07 · 7 answers · asked by Anonymous in Other - Society & Culture

to answer a silly question?

2006-11-15 02:42:34 · 9 answers · asked by Anonymous in Religion & Spirituality

well my mom thinks that i like girl because i always defend the gay people and my mom ask me to tell her that i dont that i like boys what should i do about that

2006-11-15 02:42:01 · 14 answers · asked by Anonymous in Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, and Transgender

I am doing a training on diversity at my job and I would like to explain the difference between Hispanic and Latino.

2006-11-15 02:41:45 · 16 answers · asked by MG Honey 1 in Other - Cultures & Groups

I just need to what I need to do to observe it. Thinking about becoming SDA

2006-11-15 02:41:39 · 17 answers · asked by KJ 2 in Religion & Spirituality