Society & Culture - 17 December 2006

dont post mock answers that dont give any information please! I am really interested in this topic and did not ask this to waste time!

2006-12-17 13:55:46 · 3 answers · asked by gg_sk8ertm 2 in Mythology & Folklore

Monotheists - since everything that happens happens according to "God's" will, then it's "His" will that I'm a Pagan.

And If I'm supposed to change, according to "His" will, it'll happen without your preaching at me.

So you're wasting your time AND working against "His" will.

So, how about getting your ego out of the way and letting "Him" work in "His" way, instead of yours?

2006-12-17 13:55:45 · 11 answers · asked by Praise Singer 6 in Religion & Spirituality

My parents gave me 20 dollars for my birthday. I have been saving it so I could buy each member in my family (husband, Dad, Mom, 5 brothers, their wives, 1 sister, nieces & nephews) a nice gift.

I'm short on time, since they are all coming to our place for Christmas, so my options of making gifts are narrowing. (I had thought of some pages of writing from my journal, painted jars or ornaments, beaded earrings, a list of Christmas riddles, or a family birthday list, or use some cardstock to make "Grandma & Grandpa" booklets to store their grandkids artwork/notes/ photos in or make a paper stocking for each one and tape them in one area together so they know we are all part of the same family.

I was thinking of chapstick or lip-gloss, a candle or something. I don't want to look cheap, but 20 dollars is all I have to spend on Christmas gifts this year and I'm thankful for that?

Any ideas come to mind???

Thanks!

2006-12-17 13:54:37 · 12 answers · asked by Anonymous in Christmas

even in hard times?

2006-12-17 13:53:56 · 25 answers · asked by I give you the Glory Father ! 6 in Religion & Spirituality

The careless disposal of wrappers, fast-food containers etc. is fast becoming an annoying problem in our neighbourhood. Many people just throw their garbage, wherever they just happen to walk. The City does not employ street cleaners. What would be the best way to battle this uncivilized behaviour? Who should pay for the clean-up? Should the use of biodegradable dishes and cutlery be made mandatory for the food industry ? Your suggestions are appreciated.

2006-12-17 13:52:44 · 6 answers · asked by hildegard r 4 in Other - Society & Culture

2006-12-17 13:51:58 · 2 answers · asked by clarence 1 in Other - Society & Culture

2006-12-17 13:51:32 · 5 answers · asked by lonehawk23 1 in Other - Society & Culture

2006-12-17 13:49:52 · 15 answers · asked by lonehawk23 1 in Other - Holidays

2006-12-17 13:49:10 · 9 answers · asked by dc 3 in Other - Cultures & Groups

Many people think about how important their own religion is to them, personally. Unfortunately, some people firmly rooted in a faith have not thought about the social implications of their respective faith(s). This question is for those in any faith (i.e. Muslim, Christian, Jew, Hindu) who have thought about these implications and how they impact society as a whole.

For example, how does religious tennants serve as population growth control or social order and law abiding behavior? Why are these important in our society and how would these principles be served if mass religion or religous practice did not exist? Would the world erupt in chaos without religion... or would humans find a new social order of their own?

2006-12-17 13:48:55 · 6 answers · asked by Jane Doe 3 in Religion & Spirituality

During some christian services they have this little stick with a bag on the end. You put money in it and it goes to chairity. I need all the info about this I can get. What is it called? Thanks.

2006-12-17 13:48:42 · 32 answers · asked by Jackson 2 in Religion & Spirituality

2006-12-17 13:48:23 · 7 answers · asked by mchicha777 1 in Other - Society & Culture

I think I am a loser, and my secret wish is to die a swift painless death from a small, random meteor impact. What about you? Or do you just think wonderful happy thoughts all the time?

2006-12-17 13:48:08 · 9 answers · asked by Anonymous in Religion & Spirituality

For God so loved the world, that he gave his only begotten Son, that whosoever believeth in him should not perish, but have everlasting life.

Why do Christians put so much emphasis on this verse? Was he not created to die for the world's sins? How big of a sacrifice was it really? Wasn't Jesus going straight back to heaven to be with God? I guess what I'm asking is if Jesus was going back to heaven to be with God, then why do Christians think God made such a sacrifice?

I know this sounds rude, but I am honestly just wanting to know your opinions on this.

2006-12-17 13:47:08 · 12 answers · asked by Amanda D 3 in Religion & Spirituality

(Isn't even the very first cells of a human life... a life nonetheless?
It may grow one cell at a time, but how can anyone decide at what point during (first cell devision to head partially out of womb) that it is a human life worthy of the right to live?
And I am anti-death penalty as well as any killing of human life.
So don't go there please!)

The answers to my question talks about cut off fingers, finger nail cells and bacteria in toilets!!!! C'mon! In my question I said "HUMAN LIFE" !!!! and sorry, so far human cloning doesn't work from these non-embryonic things and so far stem cell research is fiction. Try again! And please don't misquote me!

2006-12-17 13:45:59 · 24 answers · asked by Lily P 3 in Religion & Spirituality

I would like to invite his family to worship (they're not church attenders) with the rest of our family. The pastor knows my brother believes his twins are too precious to be "sinful" (not the act, but the state of being) and the pastor happens to be baptizing two babies on the afternoon my brother comes to town. Oh brother of course has just offered to stay home and take care of the babies, while the rest of us attend worship/double-baptism. Pastor has said he would love to have a little discussion with brother to answer any questions, etc. I have been praying about this and for the little babies.

What is best???

2006-12-17 13:45:39 · 34 answers · asked by Anonymous in Religion & Spirituality

Have you ever felt like asking this question to someone you just met? It's a very rare feeling you only get when you feel like you've met the person before. You're really comfortable with them and you feel like you've known them forever, but you can't seem to put your finger on it. It's kind of eerie in a way.

Four years ago, when I met my friend, I asked him, "Why do I feel like I've met you before?" and he said, "I know! I felt the exact same way." We tried retracing our pasts, but it turns out we never met before.

Now that I'm in college, I met this girl who lives in my dorm and she's from another state, but we both feel like we've met each other before too.

Why does this phenomenon occur?

2006-12-17 13:45:25 · 2 answers · asked by Anonymous in Other - Society & Culture

2006-12-17 13:45:25 · 11 answers · asked by vaneesa m 1 in Other - Cultures & Groups

If you met a witch, how did you know that she is a witch?
What type of magic power did she had?

2006-12-17 13:45:18 · 25 answers · asked by SweetBrunette 5 in Religion & Spirituality

Are you able to disagree with another's beliefs without attacking them for those beliefs?

I ask because one user, "Pinky," seems to be an atheist who only has it out for Christians and has been posting many offensive and insensitive questions.

2006-12-17 13:45:00 · 28 answers · asked by Joy M 7 in Religion & Spirituality

2006-12-17 13:44:14 · 3 answers · asked by tndm111 1 in Religion & Spirituality

If so, why?
Please explain to me your experiences.

2006-12-17 13:43:44 · 19 answers · asked by SweetBrunette 5 in Religion & Spirituality

Why did god do this if it violates one of 'gods' commandments? Why did he wipe out entire cities, kill all the men and rape the women and children?

2006-12-17 13:43:26 · 16 answers · asked by Anonymous in Religion & Spirituality

The phrase is for my son who died at birth. It is "Until we meet again, may God hold you in the palm of His hand"
It is going on his gravestone and I am going to get a tattoo of it.

Thanks for the help.

2006-12-17 13:43:08 · 2 answers · asked by Jason M 1 in Languages

I am trying to find out the percentage of the world as a whole studing the religion of just Christianity alone without any other religions involved. This is for for my daughters research paper...and of course you know it is due in the morning.

2006-12-17 13:42:24 · 10 answers · asked by cheyenne29646 2 in Religion & Spirituality

the magic or spirit of christmas?

2006-12-17 13:42:04 · 6 answers · asked by dewgongoo 2 in Christmas

cuz i heard it was illegal in the u.s. or watever

2006-12-17 13:41:55 · 13 answers · asked by sweetlover8814 2 in Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, and Transgender

2006-12-17 13:41:53 · 7 answers · asked by Magnum J 1 in Other - Holidays

I always cook the leg of a lamb.

2006-12-17 13:41:20 · 8 answers · asked by SweetBrunette 5 in Other - Holidays

Independently of their eternal hatred for the Jews, Palestinians have consistently demonstrated their inability to become a united people and their difficulties in getting along even with other Arab nations.
So, what will happen to them?

2006-12-17 13:41:10 · 7 answers · asked by Dr. Sabetudo 3 in Religion & Spirituality