Society & Culture - 6 December 2006

2006-12-06 07:29:15 · 16 answers · asked by vehement_chemical 3 in Religion & Spirituality

There is something bothering me. Where is the term "holy war" comming from? re. wikipedia: in non-specilist contest, the term "holy" is used in more gerneral way, to refer to some one or something that is associated with divine power.

For my understanding "holy" means something good or something special regarding god. how can "holy" be used in connection with war = killing? Why churches don't say anything about it? I see in people's gardens the 10 commitment, where it says: you should not kill. but on the other hand they are proud of their soldier killing other people?
Please give me some help to understand. sorry for my spelling mistakes, but english is not my mother language.

2006-12-06 07:28:16 · 11 answers · asked by Anonymous in Religion & Spirituality

She does not collect anything particular, she is in her early 50's, a christian, and I do not want to spend to much, but do not want to appear cheap, and I want the gift to say that I am thoughtful(even though, I really am not, LOL!)

2006-12-06 07:27:52 · 6 answers · asked by foolograce72 2 in Other - Holidays

And whereabouts are they?

How are they pronounced?

2006-12-06 07:27:37 · 10 answers · asked by Perseus 3 in Languages

2006-12-06 07:26:34 · 8 answers · asked by vipergtsrk578 3 in Christmas

ok im looking at many religions at the moment and the ones that really stand out to me are paganism, hinduism, buddhism and hare krishna.......ism!Is there anyone who follows these religions as im genuinely very interested in finding out. Maybe i might find an answer to all of my questions. p.s im a (confused) girl in the north west of england. thankyouuu!

2006-12-06 07:25:59 · 34 answers · asked by Anonymous in Religion & Spirituality

2006-12-06 07:25:58 · 9 answers · asked by hopie_su_bites 1 in Religion & Spirituality

Do American people like English people in general or not. Do American people like English people because of them being close allies in the Iraq war or does this make no difference.

2006-12-06 07:24:37 · 22 answers · asked by ROBSTER 4 in Other - Cultures & Groups

Do I say, "Juan le gusta el cuento de Caperucita Roja" or
"A Juan le gusta el cuento de Caperucita Roja" or something else?
Sorry my Spanish is rusty. Native speakers and Spanish students appreciated for this. I am trying to remember if it's "Juan le gusta" or "A Juan le gusta" since I'm not sure if the "a" gives it emphasis.

2006-12-06 07:24:35 · 7 answers · asked by Cookie777 6 in Languages

2006-12-06 07:24:18 · 5 answers · asked by Anonymous in Other - Holidays

What is the symbolism of a lion in Christianity? I never noticed it until watching "The Lion, the witch, and the wardrobe," and then it was also mentioned in a song "When I get where I'm going" about heaven, and the artist running this hand through a lion's mane. I'm baffled. Thanks!

2006-12-06 07:24:08 · 10 answers · asked by paganfroglady 1 in Religion & Spirituality

2006-12-06 07:23:57 · 31 answers · asked by me 1 in Other - Society & Culture

If they come to the discussion table with prejudices and preconceived notions? I see a lot of that here. I'm just curious because it should be the active driving force in all of us to at least try to understand and accept our neighbor. We are all human. The rut we are all in can change in an instant, and coming together will be imperitave. How can you come together when you are as you are? What is right, and what is wrong? Please, define it. Tell us where you got the basis for the definition.

2006-12-06 07:23:46 · 2 answers · asked by Anonymous in Religion & Spirituality

... go to watch the football, and when they get back they're like 'Oh WE lost' or 'WE won' - what's all the 'we' malarkey???? You're not in the squad, deal with it!!!

2006-12-06 07:22:46 · 12 answers · asked by Bungle, Zippy & George 1 in Other - Society & Culture

I am 85% done

2006-12-06 07:22:41 · 3 answers · asked by mysticathiest 3 in Other - Holidays

i want to send my boss a christmas card. his son died last weekend in iraq, and i want to show my sympathy and send him a christmas wish. how do i incorperate all that into a card?

2006-12-06 07:22:27 · 5 answers · asked by spooner 3 in Other - Holidays

Dont you think so?It relies on logic as well

2006-12-06 07:22:11 · 5 answers · asked by woodsonhannon53 6 in Religion & Spirituality

Saying "God is real because the bible says so."

or "Evolution is real because science says so."

2006-12-06 07:22:09 · 16 answers · asked by Anonymous in Religion & Spirituality

Maranatha! this word says jesus is coming back soon.Iraq nwar Sudan wars,murders,suicide bombers,corruption and the trouble at izrael with Arabs all show that the signs of Jesus arrival down to Calvary of Jerusalem as well as the troubles in this world all prove His coming back.Izrael- Arab war is the best example in the world : is the worst.power politics

2006-12-06 07:21:50 · 8 answers · asked by Mattattical N 1 in Religion & Spirituality

When strangers make small talk on elevators!! STFU I don't care to speak to you!

2006-12-06 07:20:42 · 26 answers · asked by Anonymous in Etiquette

If scientists ever get successful in creating a living cell in a laboratory environment from chemicals.

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Miller-Urey_experiment

2006-12-06 07:19:10 · 25 answers · asked by enlight100 3 in Religion & Spirituality

I always look for clues when I'm faced with a tough decision.
Are signs for real? Who makes them? Problem is, a lot of times the signs are very contradicting. Then what?

2006-12-06 07:18:58 · 6 answers · asked by Anonymous in Religion & Spirituality

I would and I'm a Christian myself but I would like to know what other Christians think.

I'm not a homosexual.

2006-12-06 07:18:46 · 29 answers · asked by Anonymous in Religion & Spirituality

I am in my 50's and I live in a one bedroom apartment with my hubby. I asked him why and he says they are lazy or drunk. I have alot of windows in my apartment, even over my kitchen sink. If you call the police on them they would be gone before the cops got to the property. What really gets to me is some of them that do it live here. I know that this has been going on forever, but it seems to me it is a growing habit. I see more of it now adays than when I was younger. I think the new generation has been brought up with no manners. I would of never liked of been brought up in the 80's or 90's, no one has respect anymore. No, I do not stand at my window all the time and look out, but I do like to look outside, and to have my curtains open as I live on the top floor. Respect for other people has gone down the all american drain into the sewer. Welcome to the the new stupid generation, and to the guys that would rather pee behind a dumpster than walk to a bathroom.

2006-12-06 07:18:44 · 13 answers · asked by Anonymous in Etiquette

It would be the first time in human history that a racial group voluntarily declined in numbers.

Can Whites then say to Blacks "you're a majority, whats your excuse now?

Does minority status for Whites simply make Whites a rich minority and Blacks the poor majority as in the old south?

Are Blacks better off with a White Majority in power which feels sorry for them?

Would Blacks be worse off with a Black president who tells them to grow up?

2006-12-06 07:18:33 · 6 answers · asked by the wise one 2 in Other - Cultures & Groups

Wouldn't they want to escape?

2006-12-06 07:18:18 · 11 answers · asked by Anonymous in Religion & Spirituality

Why is the cow sacred to the Hindu religion?

2006-12-06 07:18:09 · 14 answers · asked by Anonymous in Religion & Spirituality

do you guys beleive in science? or do you just not beleive in evolution? how do you explain beleiving everything science teaches us accept evolution. if there is no such thing in evolution then there must be no such thing as gravity, the solar system, bacteria must not EVOLVE to become stronger, and the earth must still be flat

2006-12-06 07:16:44 · 34 answers · asked by Anonymous in Religion & Spirituality

2006-12-06 07:15:26 · 9 answers · asked by area52 6 in Languages

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..park, with refreshing fountains, cool shade from trees and a peace.........that was suddenly shattered by a group of skateboarding, motorbiking, mayhem loving hooligans, who now fly around whooping it up? Spray painted tags cover the concrete and benches, beer cans and bottles are littered around, while the smoke of some pungent herb is permanent.

2006-12-06 07:13:32 · 8 answers · asked by TCFKAYM 4 in Religion & Spirituality