Society & Culture - 23 December 2006

Is there something you really want and think you're going to get?

2006-12-23 06:26:01 · 8 answers · asked by Anonymous in Christmas

I'm wondering how many people do traditions without knowing why they do them. Decorating trees was a pagan tradition, that when alot of the pagans became Christian they still keep alot of their traditions and tied it along with their new found religion. Example....Easter eggs, and bunnies...What does that have to do with Jesus's resurrection? This also is originated through the Pagan practise of worshiping the God of Fertility "Ester", which is why bunnies and eggs symbolizes this.

In the Bible Jeremiah 10:2-4: "Thus saith the LORD, Learn not the way of the heathen, and be not dismayed at the signs of heaven; for the heathen are dismayed at them. For the customs of the people are vain: for one cutteth a tree out of the forest, the work of the hands of the workman, with the axe. They deck it with silver and with gold; they fasten it with nails and with hammers, that it move not." (KJV).

2006-12-23 06:24:49 · 19 answers · asked by Sakinah 2 in Christmas

BASED ON AN EARLIER QUESTION!!!!!!! IS IT EASIER TO COMMUNICATE WHEN WE TALK LIKE THIS????!!!????? BE HONEST!!!!!!!

2006-12-23 06:23:46 · 30 answers · asked by Laptop Jesus 4 in Religion & Spirituality

When that person doesn't even know who you are? He says that "I'm sure you've heard about me somewhere. I dont hear bout you gettin in fights, doing any girls, or anything you're a nobody." I think its funny cuz i couldn't care less about if he's popular or known anywhere all i know is that in the future nobody is gonna give a **** what you've got or what girl you did. So just out of curiosity why would someone say that to me?

2006-12-23 06:23:21 · 12 answers · asked by Anonymous in Etiquette

I just want to see who's in the christmas spirit. Even if you're not, I hope that some of the answers to this question will get you in the spirit in a little way.
Merry Christmas!

2006-12-23 06:22:58 · 2 answers · asked by agarthfan_1999 4 in Other - Holidays

My husband and I are not rich but this year we decided to buy a bunch of christmas presents and donate it to either an orphange house or to a children cancer hospital. so if you would like to help us out with lil gifts kids would enjoy for x-mas 2007. let us know

thank you so much

2006-12-23 06:22:45 · 4 answers · asked by melinda o 2 in Community Service

Umm.. Help me?

2006-12-23 06:20:44 · 27 answers · asked by ghacknoob 1 in Religion & Spirituality

2006-12-23 06:20:16 · 8 answers · asked by HD 2 in Other - Cultures & Groups

Feliz navidad a ti y tu familia
or is it feliz navidad a tu y tu familia

2006-12-23 06:18:54 · 15 answers · asked by Anonymous in Languages

People always say a grl cant do something cause shes a grl. I think a grl can do the same things a guy can. What do u think?

2006-12-23 06:18:44 · 14 answers · asked by Lizzie 2 in Other - Society & Culture

I want my daughter to understand and appreciate the true meaning of Christmas - celebrating the birth of Jesus. I am not trying to totally keep her from having anything... Santa is bringing her 4 gifts, I got her 2, and I am fine with everyone else giving her 1 thing. But no more than one thing unless it's like clothes or something she needs. I have been looking around that some of the other kids around here... I don't hear any mention of Jesus - just how many presents they want. It's really upsetting to me.

My daughter, on the other hand, wanted to get a gift for Baby Jesus and has asked for very few things considering her age. She has thought of small gifts for most of the people we know too. I do not want her to get spoiled and loose the meaning of Christmas. I never asked for much either, and I didn't get much because my family was poor. But no one is respecting my wishes of 1 present now that they have good jobs.

Am I wrong for not wanting my kid to be showered in gifts?

2006-12-23 06:18:43 · 13 answers · asked by Michelle 7 in Christmas

I'Twas the night before Christmas
and all through the town
Not a sign of Baby Jesus
was anywhere to be found.
The people were all busy
with Christmas time chores
Like decorating, and baking,
and shopping in stores.
No one sang "Away in a manger,
no crib for a bed".
Instead, they sang of Santa
dressed-up in bright red.
Mama watched Martha Stewart ,
Papa drank beer from a tap.
As hour upon hour
the presents they ' d wrap
When what from the T.V.
did they suddenly hear?
'Cept an ad.. which told
of a big sale at Sears .
So away to the mall
they all flew like a flash...
Buying things on credit...
and others with cash!
And, as they made their way home
From their trip to the mall,
Did they think about Jesus ?
Oh, no... not at all.
Their lives were so busy
with their Christmas time things
No time to remember
Christ Jesus, the King.
There were presents to wrap
and cookies to bake.
How could they stop and remember
who died for their sake

2006-12-23 06:18:06 · 10 answers · asked by Anonymous in Religion & Spirituality

Why does Christmas have to be the season of giving? Can't we give in April?

2006-12-23 06:17:50 · 3 answers · asked by CDRun87 2 in Other - Society & Culture

My last post make's them little angry :-) poor grammer or check spelling is wrong answer.

2006-12-23 06:17:23 · 20 answers · asked by tell me about Darwin 2 in Religion & Spirituality

all u need to do is tell me what name you like better kayla or danielle? for 2 points either one u pick but all u have to type is 1 or 2 ...............easy enough?

2006-12-23 06:17:17 · 23 answers · asked by Kayyyy&♥; 4 in Etiquette

2006-12-23 06:17:08 · 5 answers · asked by Anonymous in Languages

Paul wrote of his thorn in his side? David had his demons with Basheba and murder? Is it true the devil tries to possess Godly people?

2006-12-23 06:16:42 · 11 answers · asked by cycle 1 in Religion & Spirituality

I know people that are very gifted and bold and spirit filled evangelists meaning they have a gift of preaching the world of Jesus and being bold in thier faith and through the Holy Spirit they lead others to Jesus and that is awesome.

I on the other hand do not have this gifting. I am an encourager and my husband is an exhorter and also has the gift of Mercy as well (I do too). I love the Lord Jesus and I am not ashamed of the gospel I pray all the time for others and write encouraging letters to people and I dont like seeing people excluded or left out of things.

My question is this How can I be a witness and a light with the spiriutal gifts I have even though I am not forward about it the way some are able to be?

For those of you that use your spirirutal giftings how do you share the love of Christ?

Thank you in advance for your answers and a Very Merry Christams to all of you.

2006-12-23 06:16:05 · 12 answers · asked by encourager4God 5 in Religion & Spirituality

Mithras was born December 25th
Mithras had 12 companions
Mithras was known as the lamb, messiah and the shepherd
Mithras' followers were babtized
Mithras' mother was a virgin
Mithras' at his birth was attended by shepherds
Mithras turned water into wine
Mithras died and was resurrected
Mithras was worshipped on a Sunday

If Mithras was worshipped before Jesus is this just a coincidence?

2006-12-23 06:15:03 · 15 answers · asked by Anonymous in Religion & Spirituality

Nothing that Christ ever taught was based on religion.

2006-12-23 06:14:06 · 22 answers · asked by Anonymous in Religion & Spirituality

Here in the UK we used to read about the Guardian Angels
on the Subway System to help Stop Crime.

I even have a Signed Photo of some of them from about 10 Years ago

Are they still Around?

2006-12-23 06:14:04 · 3 answers · asked by uksawatdii 4 in Other - Cultures & Groups

Can You Wear Jeans In Oceana Nightclub, I Rang And they said yes as long as they are smart can any1 clarify what they mean by smart?

2006-12-23 06:13:34 · 3 answers · asked by mario g 1 in Other - Society & Culture

2006-12-23 06:13:08 · 14 answers · asked by Mr. Knowledgeable VI 7 in Christmas

2006-12-23 06:12:50 · 11 answers · asked by beautiful is a phase 2 in Other - Holidays

i have no clue do u????

2006-12-23 06:12:45 · 4 answers · asked by gennes_1111 1 in Religion & Spirituality

By being Wiccan, will i go to hell for being a good witch, i dont harm other people,
does anybody believe in god or Jesus, and why, is there such proof?

2006-12-23 06:12:44 · 17 answers · asked by Christina K 2 in Religion & Spirituality

2 free points from Santa :D

2006-12-23 06:11:54 · 17 answers · asked by Anonymous in Etiquette

Any ideas how to find them or get my parents to say?

2006-12-23 06:11:50 · 12 answers · asked by Peyton H 1 in Other - Holidays

2006-12-23 06:11:27 · 7 answers · asked by mariposa 3 in Other - Society & Culture

2006-12-23 06:11:03 · 3 answers · asked by NoMaN ! 1 in Languages