Society & Culture - 8 December 2006

im confused it sounds like the same exact same thing

2006-12-08 09:51:13 · 32 answers · asked by mriee 3 in Other - Cultures & Groups

2006-12-08 09:50:55 · 18 answers · asked by -Tequila17 6 in Christmas

I've noticed that the most inoffensive anti-Islamic statements here get flagged and penalized, but really hateful stuff -- check out http://answers.yahoo.com/question/index;_ylt=AgsAEPm5bkmvTbhh9RzYUcfsy6IX?qid=20061207155806AAkNl76&show=7#profile-info-AA10104673 -- seems to go unnoticed even though I, and others I'm sure, are flagging it.

2006-12-08 09:50:55 · 17 answers · asked by Anonymous in Religion & Spirituality

Some christians say the stories of Jesus walking on water or turning water to wine is "proof" that he was the son of god, but how can people be sure that the "Miracles" of Jesus really happened? How do people know that stories in the bible were true and not gossip. I mean, the truth is easily distorted and exaggerated.For example, once I did a cheap levitation trick in school to several people. I only went up about 3 inches. Then stories started to spread. One of the people I showed it to said I rised about a foot into the air. Then I overheard another person (that I've never seen before) tell stories of seeing me flying across the hallway( Which I obviusly never did). About a week later, a freind told me that people said they saw me walk on walls like Criss Angel which was another lie. Similar events could have happend before, especialy 2,000 years ago when people were much more gullible. How can we be sure the same thing did not happen to jesus?

2006-12-08 09:50:34 · 28 answers · asked by Sliceathroat 3 in Religion & Spirituality

and we live to grow children at the first stage mother feed a baby and father guads her
then we ready enough to die which doesn't mean we must die immidiatley
but we shouldn't go to court to take away children from mom and to blame her for she is bad

2006-12-08 09:50:33 · 4 answers · asked by Anonymous in Other - Society & Culture

Im kinda interested in having one, but im scared that it will cause a huge dramatic scene in my long term relatnshp. I love my girlfriend I would just be really turned on watchng her do sumone else & being watched. A few friends say go for it & that if we r really as in love it wont hurt us. But other friends say dont do it because it will permanently damage my relatnshp. Which is right??

2006-12-08 09:50:03 · 16 answers · asked by Anonymous in Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, and Transgender

I am 21 and ever since I can remember I have been attracted to both sexes. I've never told anybody and never acted on it. Even though I want to I am too nervous to try...what should I do and has this happened to anyone else?

2006-12-08 09:50:03 · 14 answers · asked by Anonymous in Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, and Transgender

What are the differences between Darwinian, non-Darwinian, and neo-Darwinian evolution?

2006-12-08 09:49:50 · 6 answers · asked by Aspurtaime Dog Sneeze 6 in Religion & Spirituality

thank you

2006-12-08 09:49:31 · 5 answers · asked by Mondschein! 5 in Languages

Is it acceptable to call a child a "Christian child" or "Buddhist child" before he or she is old enough to make an informed decision?

2006-12-08 09:49:18 · 14 answers · asked by STFU Dude 6 in Religion & Spirituality

2006-12-08 09:49:09 · 11 answers · asked by Anonymous in Religion & Spirituality

2006-12-08 09:48:50 · 6 answers · asked by danielle d 1 in Languages

2006-12-08 09:48:42 · 2 answers · asked by Anonymous in Other - Society & Culture

The queen has German ancestors....the Royal family also comes to Germany regularly on private holidays - and they love the country. Really nice people, met them personally and did a private tour for them.

But most of the population don't like Germans. On the radio, there are lots of jokes about German tourists and towels...the think German women have hairy armits because of a Nena video in the 80s. There are lots of old war II filmes on tv in the UK - never seen that many in my whole life then in the UK in 1 month - only having 4 channels.

French wine has a lot better reputation then German wine. German food is hardly known apart from Sauerkraut with fat meat and dumblings...although some of the best cooks in the world are German.
Most people would never go there on holiday - although I am sure most would enjoy if they went there. If I was British I would definitely come where...just for the many indoor swimming pools with Saunas (mixed..clothes not allowed) or the no-speedlimit

2006-12-08 09:48:21 · 14 answers · asked by maddog2000 1 in Other - Society & Culture

When your crush is laughing abnormally loud with her friends when you are in earshot, what is this about? (Assuming they are not laughing at you, when you are that close).

2006-12-08 09:47:39 · 2 answers · asked by boobooshurt 1 in Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, and Transgender

2006-12-08 09:47:26 · 29 answers · asked by Anonymous in Other - Holidays

2006-12-08 09:46:58 · 45 answers · asked by T 1 in Religion & Spirituality

2006-12-08 09:46:52 · 16 answers · asked by Y 2 in Mythology & Folklore

I am asking this question again but rewording it because I did not receive any satisfactory answers, and some people misunderstood my question or were offended. I am going to be very redundant in my wording as to be clear that my question is fully understood. If you don’t have any knowledge or insight into this topic or into biblical scripture please don’t answer the question:

I am quite aware that Blacks and Jews are not the ONLY groups that have suffered in the world. Every group, women, children, Native Americans, homosexuals etc. have been persecuted in this world. However the focus of my question is on Blacks and Jews in particular not because they are the only groups that have faced conflict but because they have faced it for the longest period of time and to greater extremes. Blacks and Jews are the only targets of hate that the Bible is not clear on. The Bible clearly explains why women are faced with the problems that we are. The Bible clearly explains why homosexuals are. The bible is clear on Muslims as well. But I have not found any clear explanation on the suffering of Blacks and Jews. Jews have been the most hated and persecuted of all people in the history of man and have faced this hatred and persecution longer than any other group. Jews have faced slavery, genocide, anti Semitism.
Blacks are second on the list of human suffering with slavery, discrimination, hatred, disease, poverty. My question is not necessarily in reference to American Jews or American Blacks either. Jews in America have had tremendous success and are generally accepted in our society. American Blacks have gained civil rights and are also becoming successful and are generally accepted in American society. The question is in more in reference to the persecution of Jews throughout history and presently in Israel and Palestine etc. And in reference to Blacks in Africa who are dying in enormous numbers from poverty, are the fastest growing victims of AIDS, and are constantly facing war and genocide.
So what I would like to know is if anyone has knowledge of any Biblical Scripture that gives insight into the suffering of these two groups. I have heard some theories but have not been satisfied by them. For some reason people are not comfortable with this issue and there is not much information on it. I don’t feel it is a racist question or an unreasonable one. I was called illogical for asking this but it is very logical to me. If you think the question is silly DON”T ANSWER IT!
The Bible is supposed to be our instruction manual on life and it pretty much gives insight on all issues but this subject no one wants to speak on. Why, I don’t know. I have heard some theories regarding black people i.e. Curse of Ham, Mark of Cain etc. but no one has been able to validate them. I have not heard much about the plight of Jews. Enlighten me.

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Jews#Population_changes:_Wars_against_the_Jews
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Jews#Persecution

Some theories that I have heard before, but no one has ever validated http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Curse_of_Ham
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cain#Mark_of_Cain

2006-12-08 09:46:33 · 13 answers · asked by Roni 5 in Religion & Spirituality

I practice yoga but I have never come accross someone who has reached total enlightenment. Does anyone ever reach this state before they die?

2006-12-08 09:46:08 · 8 answers · asked by Anonymous in Religion & Spirituality

that spontaneous generation is true. It has already been proven false a while ago. Even a top evolutionist said that he knew there was no way that what he believed was possible, but that he could not accept that there was a God. What do you say about this spontaneous generation thing?

2006-12-08 09:45:50 · 22 answers · asked by Anonymous in Religion & Spirituality

My ex's mom sent me a Christmas card, and I'm debating about sending one back. Her Card was a letter stating that her husband has glaucoma, and she has Breast Cancer (see my other questions). Would it be rude not to send her a Christmas Card in return merely stating that I'm keeping them in my thoughts and prayers? I don't want it to be taken as an invitation to get their son (the dreaded ex boyfriend from hades) back into my life. Opinions?

2006-12-08 09:45:49 · 14 answers · asked by GLSigma3 6 in Etiquette

This is a open question ...not just for the uk...
Your thoughts please.

2006-12-08 09:45:43 · 16 answers · asked by Anonymous in Other - Cultures & Groups

2006-12-08 09:45:20 · 10 answers · asked by Anonymous in Religion & Spirituality

When i get into an argument with someone even if i am right i get very nervous and i lose my breath and lose my voice sometimes and i end up giving up all the time. for example there was a mistake in the hospital bill the other day and i was trying to explain that to the financial department and she got mad and yelled at me so i was able to tell her “please do not” --then i lose my voice for about a min or 2 and then i got it back and i said” talk to me that way” and then she “said you are not understanding” so i told her “no there is a problem with the totals they do not add up” and then she told me “no you are wrong” and i wanted to argue to prove me point but i lost my breath and i ended up saying ok and just paying for the whole thing which is wrong. This happens of course more when i am face to face with someone and it is worse. My face starts to shake specially my lips. What do you think i can do to avoid or reduce that? I do not know if people notice it and I do not want them to and I do not want them to abuse it.

2006-12-08 09:45:18 · 2 answers · asked by DD 2 in Etiquette

I read someone say that they were convinced because it says God sent his only son to die for sins.

How is that convincing?

***Not bashing, just really, really curious***

How does that convince you that the guy is the son of God?

How does that convince you that his death cleansed sins?

How does that convince you that this god sent its son because it loved the world?

How does that convince you that this god exists?

2006-12-08 09:44:39 · 31 answers · asked by Anonymous in Religion & Spirituality

Shes really funny & i actually think shes hot in a wierd sorta way. She just seems a little gayish to me. I kno she use 2 be married but the marriage fell apart....wonder if it was bcuz she was really into women.

2006-12-08 09:44:30 · 11 answers · asked by Anonymous in Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, and Transgender

cuz ppl always seem to think different things..i actually would get offended if i got called "thick"

2006-12-08 09:44:02 · 15 answers · asked by × 7 in Other - Society & Culture

2006-12-08 09:42:32 · 29 answers · asked by Let there be JIMBO 4 in Religion & Spirituality

2006-12-08 09:42:17 · 16 answers · asked by Anonymous in Religion & Spirituality