Society & Culture - 3 January 2007

What are the literal meanings of the words Geeta , Quran & Bible?

2007-01-03 17:52:55 · 10 answers · asked by rajesh bhowmick 2 in Religion & Spirituality

why do some people see citizen from new olreans are basically ghetto, poor , low class black people. as a citizen of new orleans it upsetted me that people think that i'm ghetto and poor and live in a lower class neighbor. has the media placed such a picture about the city and the time that forever certain people will be seen as a certain way. i left new orelans two years before katrina happen but grew up there all my life and still hav a "accent" and i recently didn't get a job because the employer felt i wasn't what i said i was. i grew up in a great neighbor and even went to private school so why is it that the city i'm from depicts me as a false person.

2007-01-03 17:50:35 · 4 answers · asked by chica69 2 in Other - Society & Culture

This is not a messege to those who dont think the world is a bad place or who dont want to kill themselves (or in other words "posers")
This is to the ones who DO want to kill themselves or DO think the world is bad

Join the Army, if you want to kill yourself join the army, at least if you do die it will be for your country, and if you think the world is bad, join the army to help make places of the world better

2007-01-03 17:49:54 · 7 answers · asked by Andy K 1 in Other - Society & Culture

Seriously, if they get married, how does it affect you? It's not hurting you in any way. I've heard people say gays molest children. Strait people do too. I've heard people say gays are too kinky and sexual. Alot of strait people- if not more- are too. Seriously, just because you don't agree with it doesn't mean it needs to be illegal. If you didn't agree with wearing purple does that mean wearing purple should be illegal?

2007-01-03 17:49:49 · 39 answers · asked by BREE (: 2 in Religion & Spirituality

2007-01-03 17:49:08 · 4 answers · asked by ? 4 in Religion & Spirituality

to those who are strongly religous, how do you feel about others religions? is it a laughable and obviously incorrect way to beleive? is it accaptable and maybe even palatable for you? and what about those who do not beleive in god, do you have animosity towards them?pity?

2007-01-03 17:48:37 · 15 answers · asked by little b 2 in Religion & Spirituality

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2007-01-03 17:48:01 · 5 answers · asked by Satria 1 in Languages

I hear in other countries (in europe) there is generally a better quality of life.

i also hear that we used to be one of the best counties in the world, but now i think that alot of americans are brainwahsed or delusional becasue i recently found out alot of other nations look down on us.

2007-01-03 17:47:55 · 12 answers · asked by Darmcc15 2 in Other - Cultures & Groups

Jesus(The son of God) had said in bible "I have so much to give u but u can't bear it now" While KRISHNA(The Supreme) whose supremacy is declared in all vedas shastras and puranas said
" O Arjun the transidental knowledge which I have given to u nothing can be added or removed".

2007-01-03 17:46:50 · 21 answers · asked by amritanshu_20 2 in Religion & Spirituality

2007-01-03 17:46:24 · 6 answers · asked by nodumgys 7 in Religion & Spirituality

Do you believe that Christians should rule the world?

2007-01-03 17:45:45 · 14 answers · asked by Anonymous in Religion & Spirituality

I've always tried to be a spiritual person, but then I heard someone equate that with a belief in God. Whereas I've thought of it as being sort of calm, contemplative, and in balance.

What do you think? Is spirituality a state of mind or a belief about supernaturalism?

2007-01-03 17:43:58 · 9 answers · asked by STFU Dude 6 in Religion & Spirituality

I have been reading "The History of Chritianity" by Paul L. Jonson. He says that many Christians just have a popular (not deep, or educated) understanding of their own faith. Harper's Magazine states: "Three quarters of Americans believe the Bible teaches that “God helps those who help themselves.” That is, three out of four Americans believe that this uber-American idea, a notion at the core of our current individualist politics and culture, which was in fact uttered by Ben Franklin....". Are Christians just repeating what they hear in the pulpit?

2007-01-03 17:42:38 · 29 answers · asked by Anonymous in Religion & Spirituality

Be as wordy as you wish.

2007-01-03 17:42:22 · 7 answers · asked by lookn2cjc 6 in Religion & Spirituality

I am not talking about a specific person, I am talking about a specific group.

2007-01-03 17:42:18 · 35 answers · asked by Gorgeoustxwoman2013 7 in Religion & Spirituality

25yrs lesbian dating 21 yrs lesbian for over two years. She lives with over-protective mum who doesn't accept us, who has constantly for our two years made her fight to see me as much as possible, she has told me she loves me but can't do this anymore and slowly been slowing down contact between us. In other words she is choosing her mum's wishes over her own. Denying her happiness with me. Since her mum threatened her with leaving her and not letting her see her little sister ever again if she stays with me I work with her and so do a bunch of my friends. They saw her at work today and said she looks miserable. She still loves me. I need to tell her how I feel from the bottom of my heart. I would marry her anyday. Should I let her figure it out or go ahead with my heart felt letter and what should I say. I want her back. I don't want to make her situation any worse than it is, I just want to help her with her choice and final decision. She needs to know how much i love her.

2007-01-03 17:38:27 · 6 answers · asked by Anonymous in Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, and Transgender

2007-01-03 17:37:43 · 19 answers · asked by Satan Lord Of Flames 1 in Religion & Spirituality

does it happen in your life.

2007-01-03 17:37:07 · 7 answers · asked by Anonymous in Religion & Spirituality

Has any one achieved heightened awareness or see light in the minds eye, or experienced anything supernatural thro meditation or breath control ?
Do you think yogis and Ninjas really posed supernatural powers but controlling mind and body.

2007-01-03 17:36:35 · 17 answers · asked by Vichu 1 in Religion & Spirituality

So I went out with this girl twice and I really like her and want to get to know her. I think the two time went well because there was pretty good conversation and I don't think it was at all akward. Personally, I would like to see her again but I don't want to call her and invite her someplace because I initiated the first two times. I feel that no matter if I feel that it went well I don't really know her perspactive so if she want to get together then she would call me.So my game plan is I will wait a week until I call her again. I also want to throw in that on the second date we were on my couch and she was laying on me as we were watching a movie and started to kind of rub my arm. I didn't think much of it because I froze up and didn't want to make a big deal out of it. But everyone says that she was kind of hitting on me and it flew over my head. So what do u thik I should do? Should I wait a week and call her or should I wait for her to call me?

2007-01-03 17:36:25 · 6 answers · asked by lolita i 2 in Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, and Transgender

2007-01-03 17:36:14 · 4 answers · asked by songndance1999 4 in Other - Society & Culture

Regardless of what anyone will say, Buddhism is NOT a religion. Buddhism is philosophy. However, 'personally', I find Buddhism the most credible system of thought, when compared to any other religion. Then again, there are people who claim to be Buddhists when they don't know the teachings behind it, and rub the stomachs of fat golden statues...for good luck; hence they are 'religious'. I'm asking the question: Can anyone find any inconsistency in Buddhism?

If you can, I'd like to hear any, and explanations would be highly valued. I'm hoping there are no religious prejudices, e.g. Buddhism has no God and contradicts my religion, because frankly, that doesn't make Buddhism inconsistent. I'd like to get some facts down. Perhaps, it's about time to clarify misconceptions and prejudices over Buddhism, whereas I can understand society in a broader sense.

Thanks. :)

2007-01-03 17:35:40 · 18 answers · asked by Anonymous in Religion & Spirituality

The word of the Lord is pretty clear:
"During the night. . . Jacob was left alone, and a man wrestled with him there till daybreak. When the man saw that he could not throw Jacob, he struck him in the hollow of thigh, so that Jacob's hip was dislocated as they wrestled. The man said, "Let me go, for day is breaking," but Jacob replied, "I will not let you go unless you bless me." . . . The man said, "Your name shall no longer be Jacob, but Israel, because you strove with God and with men, and prevailed.". . . Jacob called the place Peniel, "because" he said, "I have seen God face to face and my life is spared." (Genesis: 32: 22 - 32).
I've been perplexed over the years about how best to explain this passage. Am I missing something? Perhaps you could explain to me please. Thanks.

2007-01-03 17:34:52 · 11 answers · asked by ari-pup 7 in Religion & Spirituality

2007-01-03 17:34:34 · 37 answers · asked by Star_Night 5 in Religion & Spirituality

2007-01-03 17:34:29 · 4 answers · asked by Who's Barry Badarnath? 1 in Religion & Spirituality

I worked in retail for quite a while, and there are certain women who get their"fix"every day from shopping. They push and shove, and drag miserable children around with them, and often eat and drink and leave a giant mess of clothes behind for the poor sales assistants. I don't think they will ever be truly happy looking for their best ever bargain! Anyone agree?

2007-01-03 17:33:43 · 7 answers · asked by Juliette 3 in Other - Society & Culture

2007-01-03 17:33:25 · 20 answers · asked by Chase 4 in Religion & Spirituality

2007-01-03 17:32:51 · 5 answers · asked by bellegurl17 4 in Other - Society & Culture

Is god the only holy spirit?What about our spirits, are they impure & unholy?

2007-01-03 17:32:42 · 10 answers · asked by rajesh bhowmick 2 in Religion & Spirituality

,he did not pull the trigger, flip the switch etc. If I ordered you to shoot someone don't you have enough freewill to refuse my command. If you do not then do so are you more or less reponseable for that sin (ie murder) as the person who commanded you to do so

2007-01-03 17:31:09 · 15 answers · asked by Mr Hex Vision 7 in Religion & Spirituality