Society & Culture - 3 December 2006

Here is the thing, I just checked the social security office and it turns out that live male births out number female live births in every decade after the 1930's. I know the life span for women is longer than for men, but that would mean that the balance difference shifting the majority to women would be in senior women. If that is so, why do we automatically think of women as the majority when that majority is only in the senior population?

2006-12-03 09:42:20 · 7 answers · asked by jbgot2bfree 3 in Other - Society & Culture

Translate to English, please. It's a Spanish phrase from the song 'Zapatillas' by El Canto De Loco

2006-12-03 09:42:08 · 4 answers · asked by Emirii 3 in Languages

I wanted to know what experiences (good or bad) that you have had relating to chiropractic care.

2006-12-03 09:41:35 · 10 answers · asked by Nintendo_Momma 1 in Religion & Spirituality

2006-12-03 09:41:35 · 2 answers · asked by legacybiographers 2 in Religion & Spirituality

why is this ask and answer thing so addicting?

2006-12-03 09:41:31 · 5 answers · asked by Anonymous in Other - Society & Culture

in the past year i have been having these horrible nightmares. this past summer, i had a dream where a man was driving by in a old beat up red truck, and in the passanger seat was a little boy about 4 or 5 years old. He was crying and begging the man not to kill him. The truck stopped by am alley and dragged the little boy by the arm into it. The little boy continued to scream and I could hear him sobbing. Then the two were out of view, and suddenly everthing was silent. then i woke up practically crying,

Another dream I had, just happened a week ago. Here it is: My friend and i are sitting out in my front yard talking like we do in real life. Then a man is walking down the street, we can't see his face, because he's wearing a hood. All of a sudden he stops right in my front yard, but still in the road. He starts wallking toward us and it's like we're frozen, because we don't even attempt to get up and run inside the house. Then when he is at the end of driveway, he pulls out a gun

2006-12-03 09:41:30 · 5 answers · asked by Anonymous in Etiquette

why have so many people started to doubt their trust in god when he has given people thier very lives? why do people think there is no heaven or hell? this does not make sense to me.. and it bothers me.. A LOT!! jesus was living proof.. reguardless if it was 2000 years ago.. he could come back tomorrow!!

2006-12-03 09:41:11 · 16 answers · asked by Brittany 2 in Religion & Spirituality

I will be travelling alone for Xmas this year as my Fiancee' is in Europe on her work placement. I am expected to be at my parents' place this Xmas (they are hosting Xmas and will have many relatives there). I really want to get a Motel room as they will already have relatives staying there (babies and young kids). I mentioned this to my Mom (I stupidly thought it would relieve her of some of the holiday prep stress) and she was somewhat offended, saying that stuffing everyone into one place was "the fun of Christmas" and that the other relatives would be offended by this. I was told that it was only a few days out of the year, and that I wasn't being consdierate if I couldn't put myself out for a few days. Never does the thought of me actually having a good "family" holiday for once ever come up. It's all about these stupid and tired traditions that everyone must pretend to like every year. So basically I'm wondering if it is a bad idea to get a local Motel room? Any other ideas?

2006-12-03 09:41:04 · 20 answers · asked by LanceMiller77 2 in Etiquette

Nativity Scene? I've made it many times out of simple paper, but this year I'd like to do something more special. Any ideas or websites? Much appreciated!
Happy Holidays!

2006-12-03 09:41:03 · 6 answers · asked by layla 2 in Christmas

2006-12-03 09:40:29 · 4 answers · asked by Anonymous in Mythology & Folklore

Why are we classed as racist if we speak in suport of our culture.
England is a christian country, yet we are not allowed to openly expess our faith.
I do not understand why being multi cultured means we have to respect other religions whilst they have no respect for ours.
Is it time for English people to stand up and be heard?.
England has a culture lets repect it, be proud to be English.
Come on mr Cameron forget hug a hoody, flying the green flag, go back to basics suoprt the british public.

2006-12-03 09:40:14 · 20 answers · asked by Anonymous in Other - Society & Culture

BACKGROUND

Age?
Sex?
Religion?
Race?
Level of Education?

Yes-No

Did god create the earth?
is the earth the product of science?
Is all life on earth created by God?
Is all life on earth the product of evolution?

OFTEN/SOMETIMES/NEVER

I attend Church:
I pray:
I read the Holy Book(any):

TRUE OR FALSE

I have a religious family:
I am a very religious person:
I believe in evolution:
I dont believe in evolution because
i am religious:

Additional Comments:(anything you want)

2006-12-03 09:39:04 · 30 answers · asked by ? 3 in Religion & Spirituality

Is it all about the stress, shopping, and presents, or do you find time to also make it a time of celebration and thanks?

2006-12-03 09:38:47 · 18 answers · asked by layla 2 in Christmas

2006-12-03 09:37:31 · 12 answers · asked by kobacker59 6 in Religion & Spirituality

Since the bible tells us that God took a rib from Adam and used it to make Eve, do men have 1 less rib on one side now?

2006-12-03 09:37:12 · 21 answers · asked by Anonymous in Religion & Spirituality

I personally think that to not believe in God you need way more faith than to actually believe in God. I mean, look around. Everything on this earth and even outside of this earth is so precisely designed that there HAS to be a Creator.

2006-12-03 09:37:10 · 14 answers · asked by Anonymous in Religion & Spirituality

my whole life i have been teached that Jessus is the Massiah. so since when Islam reject that Jesus is the Massiah in fact it's in
the holy Book and since when islam reject Jesus doctrine in fact that we Muslims study and read his holy story in are holy book
and extract the lessons and maxims from it, beeng not christian don't make us a bunch of people who hate Jesus (p.b.u.h).

2006-12-03 09:36:48 · 4 answers · asked by suma 3 in Religion & Spirituality

2006-12-03 09:36:00 · 16 answers · asked by Anonymous in Royalty

I once was hiking around some Indian petroglyphs when I came across a 2ftX2ftX2ft square hole in the ground, upon cleaning out the weeds and lifting up a rock, I found a ball chain necklace , then an Indian friend of mine, in another state amazingly gave me after I handed her the one I found, the exact same necklace only with turquoise inlaid in it. it too, was 2 ft. long.. strange things do happen for a reason....

2006-12-03 09:35:44 · 8 answers · asked by Spirit 5 in Mythology & Folklore

2006-12-03 09:35:40 · 2 answers · asked by kobacker59 6 in Other - Society & Culture

I heard it means no. Am I right?

2006-12-03 09:34:45 · 15 answers · asked by Matthew C 1 in Languages

Say the innocent Iraqis who are killed every day, the heroes of 9/11, or our soldiers fighting over there.

If an insane man walks up to you and blows you up, do you go to hell with the bomber unless you accept Jesus as your Lord?

http://flushaholybook.com

2006-12-03 09:34:09 · 45 answers · asked by Anonymous in Religion & Spirituality

are fine with people who choose to "better" themselves by taking up martial arts?

Let me preface this by saying I have been called a robot and told I have no mind of my own because I'm a Christian, that I am merely a "blind follower."

So why do I compare Christianity to martial arts? Because the requirements are basically the same. One must submit his or her will to the "master." One must study to show him/herself approved. One must follow a set of rules in an effort to learn and improve. One must obey his/her master to learn the set of skills needed to achieve the desired goal. One must treat the "master" with respect.

Why is it so widely accepted that people will "demean" themselves in this way for the sake of learning a martial art but refuse to do it for God, creator of all, who has the ability not only to save his/her body but soul as well?

That doesn't make any sense at all to me.

Your thoughts?

2006-12-03 09:33:46 · 11 answers · asked by Pamela 5 in Religion & Spirituality

Why is it that whenever I ask to chat with someone about their faith or religion, they always assume there will be a debate? They begin defending themselves and their beliefs before I even have the chance to tell them why I asked. They automatically assume that I asked because I want to alter their religion affiliations or beliefs, when all I really want to do is learn about their religion.

So, in your opinion, why do you think "believers" begin defending themselves and their religion, even when there is no one counter-acting them?


... Maybe I've just been talking to the wrong people....

2006-12-03 09:32:03 · 11 answers · asked by Anonymous in Religion & Spirituality

2006-12-03 09:31:49 · 7 answers · asked by tdc923 4 in Other - Cultures & Groups

is santa really satan? I'm an atheist by the way. was just wondering

2006-12-03 09:31:36 · 16 answers · asked by Anonymous in Religion & Spirituality

having a sexual drive is natural, actually a lot more natural than having a "hold hostage" drive or a "kill and rob people" drive.

2006-12-03 09:31:16 · 14 answers · asked by Anonymous in Other - Society & Culture

I am writing a reilgion paper which is dealing with the methods of judgement used by the Prophet Amos but I am having trouble finding the information. So I wanted to open up my options and see if there is anything else I could do research on. Does anyone have any good ideas research topics on the prophets in the old testament?

2006-12-03 09:30:22 · 9 answers · asked by Petalouda 2 in Religion & Spirituality

i dont know what to get my mom for christmas what she sayes evrey year is knothing so any ideas

2006-12-03 09:29:59 · 22 answers · asked by Anonymous in Other - Holidays

PAST OR FUTURE LIFE, DO YOU THINK THAT WE AS PEOPLE HAVE MULTIPLE LIFES THAT SORT OF RECYCLE THERE WAY TO A WHOLE NEW BEING

I was on this radio talk show and this Doctor tori guy was saying some very true specific things about my life and all the info he was giving was my birthday. He had asked if I had neck problems and I do in fact my neck is noticeable kinked so I appear to be sticking my head out sometimes. Anyway he told me in my past life I was hanged because I used to be a witch...lol sounds a little far fetched but it got me thinking...

ANY OPINIONS ON ANYTHING I MENTION WILL EARN YOU POINTS

2006-12-03 09:29:03 · 25 answers · asked by Missbribri 5 in Religion & Spirituality