Society & Culture - 30 December 2006

2006-12-30 02:57:37 · 3 answers · asked by Anonymous in Other - Society & Culture

Before I get started, I want to clear up any racial thoughts that people may have in their heads. On my mother's side, we have black and white. My dad's side we have german and jewish (What a mix!). And I am engaged to a hispanic man. I have no problem with race!
Why is racism still such a part in our society? When crimes are committed in our communities, I find it sad that we have to see if race was a reason or we try to make it appear so.
What hurt the most was seeing my home town (New Orleans) devestated by hurricane Katrina. What hurt even more was all the racial things Nagan said reqarding race in his city. Did he not see that there were blacks, whites, latinos, etc. caught there too?
On Fox the other day, I saw a supremist saying that they need to rid themselves the the white devil.
Don't even get me started on the Gaede twins.
What about people like me that feel no bad feelings towards them? Will I still be in the racist white catagory regardless of my desire to erase racism?

2006-12-30 02:57:35 · 4 answers · asked by Chick-a-Dee 5 in Other - Society & Culture

I really don't understand this. If a black person slips and says 'ask' are they corrected to say 'axe'. I think some Italians say 'axe' too but that seems to be an accent thing.

2006-12-30 02:57:19 · 6 answers · asked by Big Brother 3 in Other - Society & Culture

I went to a diner to have lunch with a few friends the other day. I went to sit down in the booth, but because I'm pregnant and carrying quite large, I could not fit into the booth! The diner was crowded and all of the regular tables were taken - only the booths were left. How was I supposed to deal with this situation?

- Lucy

2006-12-30 02:55:25 · 12 answers · asked by lvh_whitman 1 in Etiquette

2006-12-30 02:54:27 · 7 answers · asked by Anonymous in Religion & Spirituality

2006-12-30 02:53:57 · 10 answers · asked by Anonymous in Etiquette

2006-12-30 02:52:05 · 2 answers · asked by sunflower_979 1 in Other - Society & Culture

2006-12-30 02:50:33 · 18 answers · asked by Anonymous in Other - Society & Culture

this is a two sided questions. I dont necessarily believe that the priesthood exists with every believer. I think the spirit of God is among them that believe but not authority to act in his name. I think there has to be a calling and an ordination. I know there are two types of priesthoods the lesser one is given by hands on ordination and the second one is given by an oath.

2006-12-30 02:50:20 · 14 answers · asked by Anonymous in Religion & Spirituality

2006-12-30 02:50:17 · 19 answers · asked by josie 4 in Religion & Spirituality

Is Erin Kelly from the movies "Loving Annabelle" and "Finding Kate" a lesbian in true life? Or just a lesbian actress?

2006-12-30 02:49:10 · 4 answers · asked by ? 2 in Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, and Transgender

I recognize this is a thought experiment, but please consider it.

If the promise of Christianity contained no immortality, but instead you died and your body decomposed just like a toad's, squirrel's, or dingo's, would there be enough in Christianity to keep you within the faith?

2006-12-30 02:48:08 · 25 answers · asked by NHBaritone 7 in Religion & Spirituality

Hi, I'm a 35 yrs old gay man who trains daily and I know this trainer who is 18 (the adult legal age here in Colombia, south america is 18) and I like him a lot, but I don't know what to do, we clash often for little silly things, so I know we have the same big tempers plus he's very arrogant, but in the end he's a good person, the point is, I like him and I'm confused. A good friend told me that the trainer and I we'll end together because of the fights, is that cliché true? I don't buy it at all. I don't know what to do, he doesn't know that I like him, I started to analyze how we'll be if we were in a relationship but I'm very afraid to tell him even something, other good friend told me that I have to stop that feeling but at the same time take some risks and be prepared to take a no for answer if I go for it, I'm single for about six years and counting...
No lectures please, only receiving smart and mature advices please..

2006-12-30 02:47:53 · 11 answers · asked by apernett 2 in Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, and Transgender

Think about it. You've been diagnosed with leukemia at a late stage, and you only have 40 days left to live. What would you do with that time?

2006-12-30 02:46:44 · 15 answers · asked by Anonymous in Other - Society & Culture

2006-12-30 02:46:06 · 7 answers · asked by Canton3 1 in Other - Society & Culture

I read and I don't know where I read it, his surname or maybe he had a nickname meaning knife maker or wielder or something along those lines.

2006-12-30 02:45:42 · 12 answers · asked by Anonymous in Religion & Spirituality

I recently came out of the broom closet to my dad. He is a Christian minister and so are both of his parents. I got my license a few months ago, but not in Christian ministry. Anyway, he says the Witchcraft thing doesn't bother him, but he doesn't want me telling any of the family friends about it, even if they ask, and he doesn't want me to wear any of my Pagan jewelry, including my Pentacle around them. I cannot take off my Pentacle unless I am sleeping, showering or doing athletic stuff. Plus I have one tattooed on the back of my neck, so now I cannot wear my hair up around his friends either. Do you think my dad is out of line here? I think I should be allowed to be myself. My dad has a gay brother and he was asked to "not flaunt his sexuality in front of people" and now they don't speak anymore. Should I adhere to my dad's wishes, or should I be myself and not care what anyone thinks?

2006-12-30 02:45:22 · 19 answers · asked by Maria Isabel 5 in Religion & Spirituality

Most western civilization doesn't respect their ancestors,parents & elders as they r not able to show them the right path towards a real life.
Is this true?

2006-12-30 02:44:05 · 21 answers · asked by rajesh bhowmick 2 in Religion & Spirituality

I guess I'm just trying to make sense of how people can celebrate the death of a man. I understand that he was evil. I'm just very gentle in nature, and this is difficult for me to comprehend.

2006-12-30 02:41:43 · 3 answers · asked by treefrog 4 in Other - Society & Culture

I no this sounds wierd-but I am looking for a legit answer. If anyone has a spell or something that would help. I am not going to use this to fool around.

2006-12-30 02:39:18 · 9 answers · asked by kep884 1 in Other - Society & Culture

What I mean is:
Is stealing a car different from stealing a pencil?
Is murdering a child worse than killing an old person?
Is attacking a clergyman worse than hurting someone else?

If possibly, please explain the logic and/or biblical knowledge that you used to come to your conclusion.

2006-12-30 02:39:15 · 22 answers · asked by x 5 in Religion & Spirituality

2006-12-30 02:39:13 · 13 answers · asked by treeman 4 in Religion & Spirituality

I recently came out of the broom closet to my dad. He is a Christian minister and so are both of his parents. I got my license a few months ago, but not in Christian ministry. Anyway, he says the Witchcraft thing doesn't bother him, but he doesn't want me telling any of the family friends about it, even if they ask, and he doesn't want me to wear any of my Pagan jewelry, including my Pentacle around them. I cannot take off my Pentacle unless I am sleeping, showering or doing athletic stuff. Plus I have one tattooed on the back of my neck, so now I cannot wear my hair up around his friends either. Do you think my dad is out of line here? I think I should be allowed to be myself. My dad has a gay brother and he was asked to "not flaunt his sexuality in front of people" and now they don't speak anymore. Should I adhere to my dad's wishes, or should I be myself and not care what anyone thinks?

2006-12-30 02:37:42 · 6 answers · asked by Maria Isabel 5 in Religion & Spirituality

did it make you stronger or just left you weak.

2006-12-30 02:36:59 · 4 answers · asked by Anonymous in Other - Society & Culture

This is one of the biggest lies ever. Can anyone of you provide evidence using the Qur'an or the hadith to prove we are worshipping the moon god? If anyone who does not know about Islam picks up the Qur'an, he/she will get the impression that Allah is All-powerful. This is what happens when you are spoon-fed evangelical drivel. You listen to dumb people, your mind becomes dumb, you read a junky book, your mind becomes junky.
None of you can provide evidence from the Qur'an that we worship the moon god. On page one of the OT, the word Allah appears 17 times, so does that mean the Christian Arabs are worshipping the moon god. Allah was not one of the 360 idols of the Ka'abah but as you all know, evangelicals do not mind telling the biggest lies when it comes to attacking Islam. After becoming so junky by all of this evanglical bs, their minds cannot even grasp the simple fact the Christian and Jewish Arabs call God Allah.

2006-12-30 02:36:02 · 21 answers · asked by Anonymous in Religion & Spirituality

On a personal, political or cultural level?

2006-12-30 02:35:18 · 5 answers · asked by Anonymous in Other - Society & Culture

2006-12-30 02:35:15 · 11 answers · asked by Anonymous in Religion & Spirituality

2006-12-30 02:33:43 · 18 answers · asked by Anonymous in Religion & Spirituality

Please, I want the answer to be written in form of a text and preferably with pictures.

2006-12-30 02:33:04 · 5 answers · asked by Nour M 1 in Religion & Spirituality

2006-12-30 02:32:04 · 7 answers · asked by bnv31092 1 in Other - Holidays