Society & Culture - 26 December 2006

I was just wondering how many nominaly Christian people there are in the world that have such a tenuous grip on their faith that any little wind would change their beliefs. In Mexico an Aztec Eagle (represents an Aztec god) goes first in the processional into the Cathedral. Ireland, a nominaly "Catholic country," now has PR people from the Vatican explaining who all the "men in black" are.
I read a newspaper article about a lot of black inner city churches welcoming the teachings of Rev. Sun Yung Moon; as well as his expensive gifts. Moon would definitely not qualify as a Christian to most denomonations as he proclaims himself to be the Mesiah. So I was just wondering how many really true believers there were.

2006-12-26 12:49:21 · 3 answers · asked by Anonymous in Religion & Spirituality

I find it puzzling for myself as to why people need to show they have money by buying Mercedes car, boasting about their money ,tellin gyou what a great job they have , wearing expensive things, yet "yell " at people, insult people etc . Because they have money they think it is acceptable to do anything they want because they have a LAWYER TO PROTECT THEM. I DO NOT HAVE a lawyer who walks around behind me and cannot afford one anyways. I do not make my money for tripping up people and then displaying apublic image that I have money so becareful anrepect me because you don't know who I am.
Why is what the public thinks about you so important????
Why must I surround myself with important people to get ahead???
Is it true ...it is not wht you know but who you know that gets you ahead inlife???
How do I get to know these people so I can get ahead???

2006-12-26 12:49:09 · 7 answers · asked by Anonymous in Etiquette

2006-12-26 12:48:11 · 11 answers · asked by queenosofly 3 in Religion & Spirituality

OK, let's get one thing straight, I'm a guy of EXTREMELY average looks, charm, wit, money, etc. . .so I'm not bragging here, but. . .

There's this lady who's taken a bit of an obsession with me, and I'm not happy about it. I have zero romantic interest in her, and in fact, I find her very presence disturbing. Unfortunately, we have common business which requires I see her once or twice a week.

At first I thought I could ignore her, and maybe she'd take the hint. But I guess she thought that I just didn't notice her, because she started getting completely obnoxious around me.

Then I thought about being nice and maybe accepting civility. Nope, I opened the floodgates to more harassment.

I lately resorted to being mean and rude to her, and all that does is make her doubly rude to me.

Is there a way to escape such inconsiderate behavior?

BTW: I'm sure she's a fine person, she's just got a problem. Most of us have probably been on both ends here, so I'm not judging.

2006-12-26 12:47:57 · 6 answers · asked by ThatGuy 4 in Etiquette

2006-12-26 12:47:46 · 10 answers · asked by ? 4 in Religion & Spirituality

Let it be.

2006-12-26 12:46:37 · 19 answers · asked by Atlas 6 in Religion & Spirituality

2006-12-26 12:46:01 · 24 answers · asked by kevinbangera 1 in Religion & Spirituality

I am constantly told by evolutionists that I am stupid because I don't believe what they believe (not all, but a lot). So let me ask some (just a couple) questions that bother me about evolution and give me your best information. Try and keep it simple, though. I'm just a stupid creationist.
Which evolved first (how, and how long, did it work with or without the others?)
-Digestive system, the food to be digested, the appetite, the ability to find and eat food, the digestive juices, or the bodies resistence to those juices?
-The drive to reproduce or the ability?
-The lungs, the throat, or the perfect exchange of gases?
-DNA or RNA to carry the DNA message to cell parts?
-The plants or the insects that live on and pollinate the plants?
-Bones, ligaments, tendons, blood supply,or the muscles to move the bones?

Just pick one and go with it unless you think you can generalize anything. I would think it to be easier to just pick one though.

2006-12-26 12:44:16 · 30 answers · asked by ScottyJae 5 in Religion & Spirituality

Yes.
How do you know?
Because the bible says it is.
How do you know the bible is right?
Duh, cause it's the word of god.
etc..........
Sigh.................................Christians and their circular logic.........

2006-12-26 12:44:03 · 25 answers · asked by dino_ou812 3 in Religion & Spirituality

2006-12-26 12:43:53 · 22 answers · asked by listlessbutdiligent 3 in Religion & Spirituality

all my friends are put of from religion for one reason and one reason alone...................................................................................... we cant see where the money is going. Cant we have a open account SO all the church members can see after each collection how much money we have collected and then the whole church vote on where the money is spent. wold wou give your cleener 20£ for your shoping and not ask for a recept NO not at all get real there are chirchs out there riping pepol of and i dont wont to give my mony to crooks. eney one elce feel the same

2006-12-26 12:43:09 · 11 answers · asked by Anonymous in Religion & Spirituality

forgotten about slavery?

And do you ever fear retaliation?

Just wondering . . .

2006-12-26 12:43:08 · 29 answers · asked by Each1Teach1 3 in Other - Cultures & Groups

isn´t it a contradiction?

2006-12-26 12:43:05 · 17 answers · asked by whoknows 3 in Religion & Spirituality

What are you tempted with daily? How do you deal with this? Do you always overcome them, or do you sometimes fail? Please state your age.

2006-12-26 12:41:59 · 17 answers · asked by Kel 2 in Religion & Spirituality

For all your German speakers. Please help me out.

2006-12-26 12:41:20 · 5 answers · asked by hyostee 2 in Languages

Why do the japanese have those wierd flat toilets that you are supposed to squate over rather than sit on???

2006-12-26 12:41:11 · 3 answers · asked by Anonymous in Etiquette

2006-12-26 12:40:52 · 9 answers · asked by Anonymous in Other - Society & Culture

2006-12-26 12:39:44 · 40 answers · asked by stingmoose 1 in Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, and Transgender

I just heard from Bro John. His account was closed. I read many of his answers-he did not violate the rules.
Does anyone know more?

2006-12-26 12:39:29 · 11 answers · asked by Desperado 5 in Religion & Spirituality

2006-12-26 12:39:17 · 2 answers · asked by bassetluv 4 in Other - Holidays

2006-12-26 12:38:52 · 18 answers · asked by ImAssyrian 5 in Religion & Spirituality

same thing? Why do they consider others so terrible but themselves so self-righteous? Seems that Atheism is just another religion, a very smug one at that, and one full of those who do not realize they have a log of religion in their own eye while they try to get a speck of religion out of yours.

2006-12-26 12:37:27 · 22 answers · asked by Emmaean 5 in Religion & Spirituality

If you had some divine encounter with God, whom you previously believed never existed, and you were more convinced in the authenticity of this encounter than the very fact that you exist...would you be open about the truth you've discovered?

Lots of people praise agnosticism as it's an intellectually honest stance where you're admitting that you don't know the truth. What if you were convinced you did? Should you be praised for your intellectual honesty if you know the truth even though others don't?

2006-12-26 12:35:35 · 1 answers · asked by sickblade 5 in Religion & Spirituality

2006-12-26 12:35:14 · 10 answers · asked by Not From The Lebanon 2 in Religion & Spirituality

Okay, so u r a terrorist turned Christian. U have blown up 2000 people and are sure to get a life sentence if u turn urself in. However, u can get some of ur contacts to turn yourself into another person so u can run from the law. After that u will become a model Christian. Would God want u to turn yurself in and be accountable or want u to spread the gospel as another person.

Also explain y.

2006-12-26 12:34:45 · 8 answers · asked by dunhate235 5 in Religion & Spirituality

if u are a believer then u are prejudiced. To be neutral about the matter you are studying you have to detach yourself from it.
Or when u say study the bible you mean a spiritual study?

2006-12-26 12:33:58 · 17 answers · asked by whoknows 3 in Religion & Spirituality

2006-12-26 12:33:11 · 2 answers · asked by saintly_31 1 in Other - Society & Culture

The guy has proof he defeated God, or maybe you saw this first hand, and now he is the only one. Would you worship him?

And don't give me any of these "It didn't happen though," or "I read the book I know how it ends." Answer the question.

2006-12-26 12:33:00 · 30 answers · asked by Atlas 6 in Religion & Spirituality

2006-12-26 12:32:39 · 20 answers · asked by STORMY K 3 in Religion & Spirituality

2006-12-26 12:32:18 · 7 answers · asked by mumtaz 4 in Other - Society & Culture