Society & Culture - 4 January 2007

She's in her late 60's, spry, spunky, and likes to go to bingo and the reservation casinos. has 2 birds and lives alone, but babysits her grand-kiddos every day ( 5 to 7 of them). We live across country from her and I'm a putz for forgetting since she is the one who bought our daughter a Baby Alive (paid online -ebay last minute pricing)!

2007-01-04 06:33:31 · 22 answers · asked by Summer Sunset McGee 3 in Etiquette

2007-01-04 06:33:21 · 11 answers · asked by Claudia 1 in Religion & Spirituality

being taught in school. Like a class that teaches old school manners like holding doors and pulling out chairs. Do you think this is a lost casue? Or do you think todays youth could benefit from this?? It seems like respect and manners are so lost. No one can even say please and thank you anymore.

2007-01-04 06:33:14 · 19 answers · asked by D 3 in Etiquette

2007-01-04 06:32:49 · 35 answers · asked by Anonymous in Religion & Spirituality

so ghosts or spirits do they exist is the question-there are so many occurences out there. does God say whether ghosts are real or is this yet another myth someone made up? alot of religous people in my past find ghosts a terrible thing and say we shouldnt believe in ghosts only God. soo what is the real deal-anyone know if the bible talks about this anywhere?

2007-01-04 06:31:08 · 12 answers · asked by kburgess612 1 in Religion & Spirituality

The bible states, “thou shall not kill” among us, so why was the bible not specific about the type of killing such as self-defense, war, or capital punishment? The bible has many parables for almost all of it commandment, but not much in this area. These types of killing are older than even the bible.

Wouldn’t it take extreme global warming to create the flood mentioned in the bible during Noah’s time? Such a flood would cause mass extinction and take thousands of years to repair. So did this flood really happen?

Since the bible has verses that are against gay behavior, why do gays want to be Christians? Isn’t it hypocrisy to want to be a part of a religion that does not accept who gays are and has a verse that backs it up? Is it not better that gays start their own religion that will accept gays. Gays then can set their standards on who may attend their church.

2007-01-04 06:30:30 · 6 answers · asked by Anonymous in Religion & Spirituality

2007-01-04 06:30:28 · 9 answers · asked by elljay 3 in Other - Society & Culture

The frontal lobe of the brain stores personal data such as memory, moral values, principles etc. Soul is supposed to be the same guiding force, hence my confusion.

2007-01-04 06:29:46 · 3 answers · asked by Skeptic Believer 1 in Religion & Spirituality

2007-01-04 06:29:40 · 28 answers · asked by Joyce D 2 in Other - Holidays

Muslims please don't answer this question is not for you, I already know how you feel about Jesus.

2007-01-04 06:29:08 · 4 answers · asked by Anonymous in Religion & Spirituality

If there is a separation between church and state and there are people who are not religious or have a different belief than Christianity, should a person swear on the bible when this person is in a US courtroom? Why not swear on a book containing the constitution since it is the law of the land?

If a Christian must keep the Ten Commandments and most of all have love, Why did man change one of the commandment by changing the day of worship? Did God ask them to? Why not keep what God started?

If God made a perfect world before he created man, what happened to the dinosaurs? Seeing how huge these animals were, why were they not mentioned in the bible like other animals were?

Why is there a mystery about Mary being a virgin? If a woman has access to fresh semen, she can use her finger or an instrument to insert the semen into her and possibly get pregnant. It has happened.

2007-01-04 06:28:09 · 12 answers · asked by Anonymous in Religion & Spirituality

Folks, the actual and factual information about prayer and religious expression in American public schools is not that difficult to find. And the TRUTH is that there is a great deal of freedom for religious expression in public schools. Do you have the integrity to read the truth about it and then disabuse your misinformed freinds and family and acquaintences about it?

http://www.ed.gov/policy/gen/guid/religionandschools/prayer_guidance.html

Page down to "Applying the Governing Principles in Particular Contexts".

2007-01-04 06:28:07 · 11 answers · asked by Praise Singer 6 in Religion & Spirituality

I'm not very good in dealing with people on a social level-family and friends not included. What should I do?

2007-01-04 06:28:03 · 5 answers · asked by maggie 4 in Other - Society & Culture

una Infinitas
Abominatio Nascitur Autumno
hic est tuum temptamen quod temptat tua potentia
viginti tres gradus ad summam potestatem

2007-01-04 06:27:41 · 3 answers · asked by jonathan b 1 in Languages

2007-01-04 06:26:21 · 20 answers · asked by STFU Dude 6 in Religion & Spirituality

Not sure about the spelling, but I know it's Spanish. My grandmother used to call me that, and I can't find a translation anywhere. Any ideas?

2007-01-04 06:26:04 · 8 answers · asked by kablink 3 in Languages

Can anybody help me find a telugu tutor or school in north west london. I want to learn spoken telugu.

2007-01-04 06:25:55 · 3 answers · asked by teachmetelugu 1 in Languages

My boyfriend is Puerto Rican and his whole family speaks spanish. I am in spanish II in my school, but its worthless. Im not learing anything in my school environment. I need an easy resolution other than learning from him or his family first.

2007-01-04 06:25:54 · 9 answers · asked by Gretchen 2 in Languages

Does saying OK, or no problem make the person somehow less accountable for the offense or is it being polite?

2007-01-04 06:24:55 · 17 answers · asked by Anonymous in Etiquette

I was answering a question someone had just left, and by the time I'd finished composing my thought provoking answer, the question had been removed by yahoo answers.

This was a simple question about whether or not it might be about time to abandon religion in favor of science and reason. Nothing offensive per se, unless you're a bible jockey of course.

Has anyone else noticed such activity on the part of YAnswers? Besides the obviously prejudicial act of placing the religious discussion outside the Folklore & Mythology section of course...

2007-01-04 06:24:23 · 6 answers · asked by ? 4 in Religion & Spirituality

Maybe I'm not understanding what an atheists is?

2007-01-04 06:23:53 · 43 answers · asked by jazzabell00 2 in Religion & Spirituality

i think she adopted two and i forgot which country the girl came from but how come she never adopted a caucasion child. i mean that is a good thing that she cares and wants to make a better life for the kids but in a way cant that confuse them also? growing up with a white mom and dad and going to school with everyone totally different than them? just like how madonna adopted that kid from africa, how is she going to raise him, is she going to let him discover his culture and let him be with people like him? i guess they want their children growing up with diversity which isn't bad but i just think it would so much easier to adopt a child of the same ethnicity as yourself. what do you think?

2007-01-04 06:23:44 · 6 answers · asked by jdukenumber1 4 in Other - Cultures & Groups

I think he probably is.
He lets children sit on his laps and lures them there by giving them presents.
"he sees you when your sleepng"
He breaks in to your house and bedroom and leaves you gifts.

What do you think?

2007-01-04 06:22:09 · 29 answers · asked by Anonymous in Other - Holidays

I know it's nothing compared to slavery and all those rapes and lynchings, but it just tickles the bejesus out of me anyway! Does it mean I have a sick sense of humor? I'd hate to think I contribute to racial intolerance or stereotypes.

2007-01-04 06:20:17 · 21 answers · asked by Anonymous in Other - Cultures & Groups

Evolution is a practically proven process (look at animal breeding) of how life CHANGES not how life necessarily began, I am just trying to understand the threat it poses to creationism that warrants such outrage.

2007-01-04 06:20:16 · 23 answers · asked by Cale Black 2 in Religion & Spirituality

There are so many religions and different beliefs/dominations out in the world today, how can i know which one God wants me to live by? or should i just stick to my bible and go by that? i was raised as christian/baptists beliefs. but there are so many more such as catholic methodist and jehova witness including others i cant think of right now. whats a girl to do?

2007-01-04 06:19:48 · 31 answers · asked by kburgess612 1 in Religion & Spirituality

Sometimes, even when one mentions that they are from Mexico, they take it as an offencive remark. Any thoughts?

2007-01-04 06:19:40 · 11 answers · asked by Anonymous in Other - Cultures & Groups

2007-01-04 06:18:48 · 42 answers · asked by sparks nevada wild child 2 in Religion & Spirituality

I was wondering why people in our world think of myths about things that are not true?
Example: Wolves are killer and will attack, killed people. Truth no wolves in USA ever been recorded killing a person especially healthy one.

Myth 2: Snakes are slimy and scary etc
facts: I petted snake they are not slimy, they are soft and smooth with out them we will be over populated with rodents.

Myths 3: Pitbull, Rottweiler, Doberman, Amercian Staffordshire Terrier, Staffordshire Bull Terrier are aggressive and attack people.
Facts: All these breeds are not aggressive unless you trained them to be mean and atack people, I been around all of those breeds, they were friendly like any other dogs.

Myth: All black people are drug addicts, in gang etc.
Facts: Not all black people are in gangs and drug addicts. I met many black people they are all friendly and nice just like any other colors.

2007-01-04 06:18:37 · 5 answers · asked by legacygirl2002 1 in Mythology & Folklore

2007-01-04 06:18:25 · 9 answers · asked by cowcatute 1 in Etiquette