Society & Culture - 22 November 2006

Why?

2006-11-22 04:24:28 · 20 answers · asked by ♫O Praise Him♫ 5 in Religion & Spirituality

me in my own opion think he'll fry but i could be wrong

2006-11-22 04:23:23 · 11 answers · asked by theresa s 1 in Religion & Spirituality

I sure do! A popular answer does not nessiarily mean it's right.
Does it?

2006-11-22 04:21:34 · 15 answers · asked by Real Friend 6 in Religion & Spirituality

Shariah Law is the legal philosophy & standards that are based on the Quran. Shariah runs counter to (and appears harsher than) most Western laws. However, many things commonly cited as elements of Shariah Law come out of areas of the world where tribal societies rule, education is poor and poverty is extreme, so I don't know whether the seeming atrocities attributed to Shariah Law are common among Western Muslims. Some examples of Sharia proscriptions:

-Stoning and/or whipping adulterers & homosexuals.
-Amputating the hands of thieves.
-Preventing women from seeking a divorce (while allowing men to divorce their wives simply by telling her three times).
-Outlawing marriage between Muslims and non-Muslims.
-Execution of anyone who leaves the Muslim faith.
-Execution of anyone who speaks ill of Allah, Muhammad, or Islam.

Are such inequities embraced by Western Muslims, or are they primarily cultural relics held only by extreme conservatives and tribal societies?

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2006-11-22 04:21:24 · 17 answers · asked by NHBaritone 7 in Religion & Spirituality

Hi, I have two really close friends who are waiters at a nice restaurant downtown. Anyway, they are two of the nicest guys around, but after having waited tables over the past year, they have grown to hate serving Black people. Why? Because they say that Black people, without fail, come in, demand everything and then NEVER tip (or if they do tip, it's at most one dollar). Now, a lot of people would call my pals racist...but is it racist to not want to serve a group of people who, in general, are very rude and cheap? They say even their Black co-workers hate serving Black people...is that sad? I know not ALL Black people are cheap and rude at restaurants, but if the majority are, isn't it understandable that some waiters/waitresses would not want to serve them? And don't go crying that just bc they're Black, they get bad service...not true. I feel like a lot of Black patrons have a "you owe me" mentality..like they were the victims of awful crap and now they're getting back.

2006-11-22 04:20:50 · 22 answers · asked by Anonymous in Other - Society & Culture

My boyfriend and I have been together for two years. I want to bring him home for Thanksgiving, however the majority of my family consists of conservative Southerners. My parents have met him, however I'm not so sure they would want the pressure of having to introduce him to the entire family. Their views towards homosexuality have changed since realizing that I'm completely "normal," however I don't know if they are ready to accept my boyfriend as family. I'm completely out and I want to take my boyfriend home with me, but I don't want to pressure my family into a situation they are not prepared for...

2006-11-22 04:20:21 · 12 answers · asked by ThisMess 2 in Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, and Transgender

If God put everyone on earth to fulfill a purpose, then aren't murderers fulfilling their purpose also? So God is Almighty and he knows EVERYTHING. If he gives you agressive genes, and then places you in a bad enviroment, and then gives you "free will", he knows you will be a murderer. How can He make you something and then punish you for it? If everything is for a reason, then Hell doesn't make sense because then evil is for a reason...

2006-11-22 04:19:53 · 21 answers · asked by Anonymous in Religion & Spirituality

how did the universe start........if you belive that when you die die its over how do you explain ghost....

2006-11-22 04:19:51 · 17 answers · asked by please 1 in Religion & Spirituality

2006-11-22 04:19:02 · 16 answers · asked by Julisa L 1 in Religion & Spirituality

I believe that free speech does exist and everyone is entitled to their opinion. However, when did this country decide that hate crime language is O.K. to spew at a PAYING audience? Why shouldn't the group of people offended sue his *ss off?

2006-11-22 04:18:11 · 13 answers · asked by moose on the loose 3 in Other - Society & Culture

My husband is fascinated with aliens and believes that aliens are an evolved form of human beings that are from the future... that come back to present day to do experiments on us in order to better adapt themselves. What/Who do you think aliens are?

2006-11-22 04:18:09 · 16 answers · asked by Sip 3 in Mythology & Folklore

Are you people for real! Are you really tying to say that what Mr. Richards said was ok? The comments that were made were totally out of line. If a BLACK man or woman would have said something like that the news wouldn't let it go that easy. He's a racist pig that needs to take his 1940's mind state and sit on it. Racism is not cool from anyone period! Maybe Michael said what White America is saying & thinking already. Black America needs to ride Mr. Richard's *** just like White America rides Michael Jackson, Mike Tyson, Kobe Bryant and all other black people.

2006-11-22 04:17:43 · 51 answers · asked by jamira13 1 in Other - Cultures & Groups

Are you having turkey?

2006-11-22 04:17:03 · 7 answers · asked by AMB 2 in Thanksgiving

2006-11-22 04:16:46 · 8 answers · asked by chicken 1 in Other - Society & Culture

rent some movies for him to watch while we are gone. Does any one have any recommendations for new or recently released movies? He likes movies w/ action, suspense.

2006-11-22 04:16:46 · 8 answers · asked by rottymom02 5 in Thanksgiving

Are you having turkey

2006-11-22 04:16:21 · 6 answers · asked by AMB 2 in Thanksgiving

We all know that the Bible interprets itself.
Mark of the beast.....
mark=Approval, sign of ownership (Ezekiel 9: 4; Revelation 7: 2-3)
beast=Kingdom, empire, political power or government that comes in contact with God's people (Daniel 7: 23)

So the mark of the beast will be sign of ownership by a kingdom, political power or goverment.

What is God's sign? DEUTERONOMY 6:8 And thou shalt bind them for a sign upon thine hand, and they shall be as frontlets between thine eyes. (Talking about the commandments of God)

Whats the "other" mark?
"Of course the Catholic Church claims that the change (Saturday Sabbath to Sunday) was her act... And the act is a MARK of her ecclesiastical authority in religious things." H.F. Thomas, Chancellor of Cardinal Gibbons.
"Sunday is our MARK or authority. . .the church is above the Bible, and this transference of Sabbath observance is proof of that fact" Catholic Record of London, Ontario Sept 1,1923.

Anybody agree?
www.remnantofgod.org

2006-11-22 04:15:54 · 15 answers · asked by Anonymous in Religion & Spirituality

2006-11-22 04:15:44 · 16 answers · asked by flamingrap 2 in Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, and Transgender

Hi all, my friend has a strange problem. She just moved to a new place and she found a friend. This friend has been very helpful and friendly during their move to this new place. The problem is that, she is now at my friends place all the time. Both are home makers. She is at my friend’s apartment for hours. My friend has tried excuses like I have some work, cooking, laundry etc. She comes back and says that she will help too. My friend is stuck. Do you have any ideas or proper manners to tell her to leave? My friend like this woman and doesn't want to lose her as a friend.

2006-11-22 04:15:38 · 18 answers · asked by Anonymous in Etiquette

2006-11-22 04:15:09 · 15 answers · asked by Anonymous in Thanksgiving

Could a werewolf love anything? Other than pretecting its pack, or hunting down vampires?

Could a vampire love anything? Other than blood and killing?

2006-11-22 04:14:29 · 17 answers · asked by Creature 2 in Mythology & Folklore

I mean, is it hilarious to laugh at someone's belief because it is different, or because you are comfortable with your misconception of a stereotype (ie: "all Christians" agree with Pat Robertson), or what?

I find it so strange that people who call themselves athiests and are looking for tolerance, and Wiccans, who are looking for tolerance, and agnostics, who are looking for tolerance... are finding such pleasure in being negative and condescending to people who have a belief in God or read the Bible.

Is is it just really fun to insult someone, who by the tenants of their faith, can't really insult you back?

2006-11-22 04:13:54 · 24 answers · asked by asshat.mcpoop 4 in Religion & Spirituality

tarot card readers what is your favorite type of deck to use or brand of cards to use? and why? and where do you get them?

2006-11-22 04:13:38 · 16 answers · asked by 12345 1 in Mythology & Folklore

How do you say "Management of Information Systems" in Spanish?

2006-11-22 04:12:49 · 15 answers · asked by DC 1 in Languages

If I remember correctly, Mormons believe that Jesus was in America after he was in the middle east. Where exactly was he and what tribes did he contact?

2006-11-22 04:12:37 · 26 answers · asked by Anonymous in Religion & Spirituality

I was in the kitchen with mother and one other person, and we where talking about something then we just started to stare at a spot in the kitchen. Then this little dead girl, a ghost! was standing there in the kitchen fading in and out while I tried to tell her to go to God, but my voice was hard to come out. What do you think that dream ment?

2006-11-22 04:12:18 · 7 answers · asked by Anonymous in Religion & Spirituality

On the Mayflower, which brought The Pilgrims to America {Cape Cod]. Were there any people of color? Any West Idians, Africans or any people of dark skin?

2006-11-22 04:11:21 · 14 answers · asked by weezy1230@sbcglobal.net 1 in Other - Cultures & Groups

One claim he made was that he was sent by the Creator to show us what our Creator is like, and our Creator's desire for us. Jesus did not just talk, there was power in his life. Remember, his followers who saw him, and there were many, allowed themselves to be killed for there faith. Why? Because they saw the power of God in Jesus' life. One or two nuts might allow themselves to be killed, but not many hundreds. And christian martyrs were unique, they died because they saw Jesus, they heard the voice from heavan that said " This is my beloved son, in whom I am well pleased".

2006-11-22 04:10:47 · 45 answers · asked by curious_inquisitor 1 in Religion & Spirituality

2006-11-22 04:09:38 · 20 answers · asked by Yami 3 in Other - Society & Culture

enybody have eny good ideas i wanna wear a pink shirt with a long pink skirt but i dont want to wear to much pink i think it'll look weird for thanksgiving and plus i dont want to make myself seem to girly is that natural?

2006-11-22 04:09:16 · 2 answers · asked by megalyssa@sbcglobal.net 1 in Thanksgiving