Society & Culture - 16 December 2006

One thing that really bothers me is people who claim to be proper, good, Christians, simply because they attent church regularly. During the week, they are selfish, greedy, rude, and egotistical. They look down on those of slighly different religions (even other branches of Christianity). There is a certain branch of Christianity that is becomming more and more predominant in my neighborhood. They follow strict rules that, to me, seem to have nothing to do with God. For example: they cannot wear makeup or jewelry, they dress very conservatively, they cannot watch television or listen to the radio, and they are not permitted to use birth control. I dont mind if they make those decisions and live in that way, but I dont understand why, just because they follow these "rules", they believe they can look down on those who dont, and declare themselvs superior. I believe in God, but I think that He values acceptance, kindness, helpfullness, cooperation, etc...things that these people lack.

2006-12-16 10:30:14 · 15 answers · asked by Anonymous in Religion & Spirituality

Last night I prayed sincerely for an hour, and asked for poverty and disease amongst good innocent people to be gone when I awoke today, when I woke up I fealt great- then I turned on the news and realised that my selfless pleas had gone unanswered. Have I been ignored or is there no one to hear my prayers?

2006-12-16 10:30:02 · 38 answers · asked by Anonymous in Religion & Spirituality

help me understand race preference in a partner cause i honestly honestyl honestly dont get it?
when a list of must haves in a girl/boy come to mind race is actually one of the qualifications i seriously didnt even know people actually did that until i looked at some of the questions...like sure i hear people kid around ....but not in a serious way

2006-12-16 10:29:25 · 6 answers · asked by No n 2 in Other - Cultures & Groups

or not given an opportunity you felt you should have got
Why do you think this happened? your react? then did it improve after?

2006-12-16 10:27:54 · 4 answers · asked by kp000000 1 in Other - Society & Culture

My neighbors asked me & my husband last minute to come over, they are having a get together. I don't know if I can wear jeans and a nice blouse, or should I wear slacks. They don't come across as uptight people. We all are in our early 30's. Should I bring a bottle of wine? We have never been over to their house, we just moved in 3 months ago.

2006-12-16 10:25:52 · 24 answers · asked by Jenalyn 2 in Etiquette

In other words, do you include the batteries and wrap them up with the gift you're giving to someone?

2006-12-16 10:25:38 · 19 answers · asked by leaves 1 in Etiquette

While you are still physically able to do it, if that applies.

2006-12-16 10:24:47 · 13 answers · asked by shermynewstart 7 in Other - Society & Culture

2006-12-16 10:22:43 · 5 answers · asked by . 1 in Religion & Spirituality

I am a talk show host . Kindly share your thoughts with me, so that, I can share them with the world. Thank you for your participation.

2006-12-16 10:22:31 · 7 answers · asked by EarthRover 2 in Religion & Spirituality

someone gave me gift vouchers a while back that were acceptable at most major high street stores. now its my turn to give and I was wondering where i could get these types of vouchers from 'over the counter' so i don't have to wait for them to arrive if i were to order them online

2006-12-16 10:21:26 · 2 answers · asked by shandarproductions 1 in Other - Society & Culture

i have reached the SO-CALLED YAHOO TEAM ON THIS ISSUE and always in response i am gettin a friggin computerized come back.there is not real people working .i have just figured that out.WHEN someone can not respond back properly and hide like a coward behind the pc screen.
there was no basis on the 2 times that they gave me a violation.
1 violation damn i cant believe this :Deleted Question: Pork!!Why do you dispute GODS laws?

2006-12-16 10:20:47 · 20 answers · asked by Anonymous in Religion & Spirituality

2006-12-16 10:20:33 · 18 answers · asked by joanne d 1 in Ramadan

Somebody please be honest.... is it against God (is it a sin) to masturbate?

2006-12-16 10:20:16 · 10 answers · asked by Anonymous in Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, and Transgender

I believe that there is a higher power (come on, look at the world around you and tell me this is all by chance), but nobody, and I mean nobody really knows who he/she/it is. Religion is all about living a good life in order to maintain society.

2006-12-16 10:19:51 · 14 answers · asked by Wocka wocka 6 in Religion & Spirituality

what do u get ur almost 50 year old dad for christmas on a $15 budget. He doesnt really like sports but he doesnt like to make much either...he likes to collect things but...i dont wanna get him like a storage unit...and idk what else there is in a girl not a guy lol any help?

2006-12-16 10:18:35 · 11 answers · asked by Anonymous in Christmas

2006-12-16 10:18:19 · 16 answers · asked by Whatever 5 in Religion & Spirituality

You see on many sites where they sell things for alters and other magical workings I see these "Amulets" now there amulets are said to help with things like increasing your bond with animals keeping evil away and controlling spirits. I can't really see how you would know if that were true or not.

So what do you think about them?

2006-12-16 10:17:55 · 11 answers · asked by Anonymous in Religion & Spirituality

Ok..except for you know who....

Heres your chance to earn your two points EASY>>>>LOL!
Put your answer, give me a thumbs up on my question(I just lost 5 & I need the points too! :) & lets get on with answers....Please!!! LOL!

2006-12-16 10:17:35 · 15 answers · asked by Anonymous in Other - Society & Culture

I looked in dictionaries but all it says is "Local church community"...? I need a more thorough explanation...

2006-12-16 10:15:48 · 6 answers · asked by Averill 2 in Religion & Spirituality

God in times new roman font is the WORD satanists use to force people to cut off the ring finger because satanists are the bad dons (ie bosses) who think they outrank everyone.
the God in this font is maybe a Lord God Todd who is A King of KINGS and Lord of LORDS but not recoqnized because of Roman jealousy.

So God is their evil code when written in times new roman font.
A God is Lord God Todd the king of KINGS and Lord of LORDS when God is considered a Man and not an evil code.

2006-12-16 10:15:20 · 3 answers · asked by Lord of all Earth 2 in Religion & Spirituality

Because there sure are a lot of nice Hindus, Buddhists and Muslims.

2006-12-16 10:15:07 · 25 answers · asked by Atlas 6 in Religion & Spirituality

My parents just found out that my uncle (dad's brother) stole all of our Christmas ornaments. They were sentimental, and we don't have the money to buy any new ones. We just got a tree, but don't have anything to decorate it with. What should we do?

2006-12-16 10:13:18 · 9 answers · asked by ♀♥♂☮Trippy Hippie☮♂♥♀ 6 in Other - Holidays

2006-12-16 10:12:46 · 20 answers · asked by Anonymous in Christmas

My husband is a theist and I am agnostic-atheist, but we still celebrate Christmas. Not because of it being Jesus' birthday, but because of the 'spirit of the season', I guess you could say.
To us it is a day to get together with your family and loved ones, especially those that you never see all year because they live far away, catch up with old friends, sending cards just to let someone know you thought of them.
I love shopping for presents, it's a way of showing another that you care and they mean something to you, and knowing how happy they will be to recieve it.
And who doesn't love to GET presents???
And as far as putting up a tree, well for me that is just downright fun!
Basically we celebrate christmas just like most families, except that Jesus and God don't get brought into it.
Does anyone else also do this?

2006-12-16 10:11:39 · 18 answers · asked by Anonymous in Religion & Spirituality

bring back?

2006-12-16 10:10:51 · 13 answers · asked by Anonymous in Religion & Spirituality

2006-12-16 10:10:50 · 6 answers · asked by Anonymous in Other - Holidays

2006-12-16 10:10:27 · 24 answers · asked by john 3 in Etiquette

Or how did you find God? Whichever way you want to look at it.

2006-12-16 10:10:20 · 18 answers · asked by Atlas 6 in Religion & Spirituality

Jehovah's Witnesses are a Christian faith who believe in Armaggedon and after that a new paradise on Earth. Although they have strict but good morals, they shun all other religions teaching that you may be destroyed in Armageddon if you are not in "the Truth" as they call it. Although most of them are very good people, they have "disfellowshipped" (excommunicated) some of my family, for heresy. (the heresy being that my family member said that it is wrong to belive that the Jehovah's Witnesses are the only true religion) The rest of my family who are jehovah's witnesses cannot talk or associate with these "disfellowshipped" people at all and i believe this is wrong. Yet much of my family want me to stay with the religion. Although they have good interests for me, I am not sure what to tell them.

2006-12-16 10:09:27 · 20 answers · asked by Anonymous in Religion & Spirituality

And i do not understand the fear. If pple would educate them selves more, they would see what a beautiful religion it is. It saddens me so much that there are so many ignorant and insulting questions and answers here (this also goes for other religions!).
If you have nothing good to say, or are only asking a question or giving an answer to insult and hurt, you better say nothing at all!
Please, try to remember, the ppl behind the pc typing here are real living ppl, with feelings. Those feelings can be hurt!
And thanks for all the other participants here who take the time to pose serious questions and who answer seriously. You are all a big souce of knowledge to me!
Tiffy

2006-12-16 10:09:08 · 18 answers · asked by The REAL Tiffy! 5 in Religion & Spirituality