Society & Culture - 22 January 2007

How do you turn poetry in English (or just metaphors) into something that makes sense in Spanish?

For example, how do you translate this sentence:

The cold temperatures hurt my my face, as if my face was pressed against a giant ice cube.

Otherwise, do you have any words of advice?

2007-01-22 16:25:58 · 4 answers · asked by whatda 3 in Languages

2007-01-22 16:25:56 · 11 answers · asked by Anonymous in Religion & Spirituality

2007-01-22 16:23:15 · 14 answers · asked by nicensweetnurse 2 in Religion & Spirituality

If yes, why. I'm a good guy

2007-01-22 16:22:32 · 30 answers · asked by QQ dri lu 4 in Religion & Spirituality

Why is it that everytime something goes wrong in my life people tell me to have faith in God that he'll fix things.....but things never get fixed.Like my ex of 7 yrs....he left me so he can party 24/7 and be with other ho*s....his mom said have faith in god he'll show him that hes messing up and hell punish him....but ive been trying to have my faith in god for 7 yrs with this guy and NOTHING!!I feel bad about questioning God but whats really going on?I ve prayed and prayed and i see nothing

2007-01-22 16:22:04 · 10 answers · asked by Anonymous in Religion & Spirituality

2007-01-22 16:21:23 · 27 answers · asked by Anonymous in Religion & Spirituality

I think it’s pretty obvious that a Christian science teacher would be tempted to allow their beliefs to interfere with their role as a teacher and a child’s education would suffer as a result. Christians have to decide; do they want their child to have the best education possible and maybe eventually contribute mankind’s progression or do they want their child to strictly follow their religion and offer no hope of technological progression to their fellow human beings?

2007-01-22 16:19:45 · 13 answers · asked by Desiree J 3 in Religion & Spirituality

You people that don't believe in Christ make jokes and laugh about him. It hurts christians. Just like if I said one of your parents was fat. But you people are too ignorant to see. You have to have proof. But don't worry, you will get that truth in the lake of fire. I am so venomous tonight because all you do is put us down, call us brainwashed. Come up with something else. Is that all you have? You are brainwashed too. By evolution. You say we put you down, That is all you do is put us down. So, my question is, how will you feel about laughing at God when you look into is face and he sends you to the lack of fire? I bet you will begging him to accept you but too late.

2007-01-22 16:19:40 · 14 answers · asked by suzy-Q 4 in Religion & Spirituality

...I heard there are places that come to your house and collect old materials like wood, drywall, etc. and give u cash for it. I guess they recycle those materials.

I'm rehabbing my house & wanted to know where I can contact people or companies that do this. (In or around Chicago, IL)

Ps,
Sorry, I know its the wrong category to ask this question, but I wasn't getting any answers elsewhere...

Thanx!

2007-01-22 16:19:14 · 1 answers · asked by Anonymous in Religion & Spirituality

I looked up Ezechiel bread (Ez 4:9, I think) and, as I read in context, I was shocked anew at the vindictiveness of God as portrayed there. Did you know that, read in context, Ezechiel was supposed to cook the bread on human dung? That was one of many odd things God told the prophet to do, to show the people how bad they were and how bad things were going to get for them. Were they any worse than anyone else of their time or any other time? Why is God so mean?

2007-01-22 16:18:57 · 11 answers · asked by Joni DaNerd 6 in Mythology & Folklore

alive now?
or already born?
a president?

2007-01-22 16:18:44 · 23 answers · asked by Anonymous in Religion & Spirituality

I believe in God and am bisexual. I've heard that the United Methodist are accepting. Is that true? Or are there churches who understand that God made all people just the way they are? I'd like to attend church but the only one I've ever been in was Baptist and I don't agree with alot of what they preach. I mean no offense to Baptist either. I believe everyone should believe whatever they believe.

2007-01-22 16:16:37 · 13 answers · asked by just jenn 3 in Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, and Transgender

I am going to have a long talk with someone, .will he be in heaven when I get to heaven,I miss him. a lot.

2007-01-22 16:16:30 · 13 answers · asked by Anonymous in Religion & Spirituality

What ever happened to good old fashion manners?

When did everyone become too busy to say THANKYOU??

I takes one second of your time and shows the other person that you appreciate what they did for you.

Wouldn't the world be a nicer place if we ALL said it?

2007-01-22 16:16:20 · 18 answers · asked by Jojo 4 in Etiquette

what is the meaning of life.

2007-01-22 16:16:01 · 22 answers · asked by Anonymous in Religion & Spirituality

2007-01-22 16:15:40 · 18 answers · asked by SoldierSide 1 in Religion & Spirituality

who said so?

2007-01-22 16:13:52 · 17 answers · asked by Anonymous in Religion & Spirituality

2007-01-22 16:13:38 · 4 answers · asked by devbru86 2 in Languages

They way I see it, if I can truly forgive someone for a wrong they have done to me, and continue to love them, then in a spiritual way, that is a strength. It seems to be something I am able to do because I can recall many times in my life where I have been able to forgive various people in various situations...and the results have been good. I have noticed few people see things the same way. In fact my forgiving nature has been called 'stupid', 'doormat', 'dumb' 'weak'...by people. It seems the world does not value my ability to forgive. People see at strong to walk fight, walk away, and hold anger toward others. How do I handle this? What can I say/do to these people when they critisize me for something that brings love and peace to my heart? The world seems so upside down :(

2007-01-22 16:12:43 · 13 answers · asked by paradox is interesting 2 in Religion & Spirituality

i'm a guy but i think it would be wonderful to be a woman. is it as awesome as it seems. thanks so much.

2007-01-22 16:12:40 · 4 answers · asked by hello. 1 in Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, and Transgender

For the Freethinker's view, check out ffrf.org.

2007-01-22 16:12:26 · 20 answers · asked by Vlasko 3 in Religion & Spirituality

2007-01-22 16:12:19 · 20 answers · asked by Anonymous in Religion & Spirituality

My grandfather kept telling us for weeks that he was going to die. We shrugged it off. He even made the point to say he wouldn't be around for my birthday, which was a week after he died...

A friend of the family asked my aunt if she would take her daughter and raise her if something ever happened to her. She was 28yr old and healthy. She died suddenly 3 days after making her will, from a blood clot.

I work in a hospital, and I know this is pretty common, for people to know or "sense" their death.

Do you think they have somekind of "forewarning" and are not able to talk about it?

How do they know? Any ideas?

2007-01-22 16:12:09 · 3 answers · asked by keithbrownhunter 1 in Other - Society & Culture

i am a catholic and im not sure of the differences. Are they the same thing?

2007-01-22 16:12:06 · 13 answers · asked by kane1047 1 in Religion & Spirituality

God created us and we are under his dominion. In Genesis, God gave man dominion over the animals, both land and sea. Is the best example of how God deals with us, the way we deal with our dominions? For example: we love our dogs very much! they disobey, you get angry! why? because the instruction you gave them was for their own good. For their safety and well being. If they misbehave you punish them. If they behave you hug and reward them. Same as our kids.

Of course, every Dog has a different master and not one powerful one, but Im talking in context of you, as an individual over the pet.

2007-01-22 16:11:39 · 8 answers · asked by Logan 2 in Religion & Spirituality

I have been on this new kick of trying new things: sushi saturday, giving blood friday, skydiving on my birthday...what are some other things i can do?

2007-01-22 16:10:09 · 6 answers · asked by JitterBug589 3 in Other - Society & Culture

I don't celebrate in Christmas for 2 reasons. Firstly, as anti-capitalist, Xmas unfortunately has become a celebration of commercialism and consumerism than joy or love. Secondly, a part of my family is orthodox Christians who only celebrate holidays in accordance with the Bible. Jesus was born in the springtime, not on Dec 25, which is was actually the pagan day of worship for the Sun God. King Constantinople in an attempt to convert pagans to christians, chose that day to celebrate Christ's birthday. Orthodox Christians do not believe the day should be honored. Sometimes, it's very awkward to have people giving you well wishes and not be able to reciprocate or receive them. I work in mainstream media and it is customary to say to people "happy holidays" or merry christmas. I would like to remain true to myself and beliefs. What would be the appropriate response to such well wishes without giving too explanatory of a response?

2007-01-22 16:09:08 · 45 answers · asked by hellothere 2 in Etiquette

2007-01-22 16:08:41 · 3 answers · asked by purple haze 1 in Other - Society & Culture

2007-01-22 16:07:18 · 16 answers · asked by STFU Dude 6 in Religion & Spirituality

it seems alot of people these days are against having morals or anything having to do with the belief in god
why is this?

2007-01-22 16:07:13 · 26 answers · asked by lynnthelycan 2 in Religion & Spirituality