Society & Culture - 24 January 2007

Why is it some people are very homophobic, what causes them to become like that? Why does Homophobia exist in the first place, why do people care, in what way does it affect them?! Does it harm their health?! Is it only me that finds homophobia defies logic???!

2007-01-24 00:21:55 · 16 answers · asked by Anonymous in Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, and Transgender

2007-01-24 00:21:20 · 26 answers · asked by joseph m 1 in Mythology & Folklore

The land of the Lord, the city of God has been claimed as an "eternal capital of the jewish state" by the israelis, as a city of arabs jews, christians and moslems alike, and as a city which has an international status (administered by the UN). As christians, which of these options would you prefer??

2007-01-24 00:19:48 · 14 answers · asked by Anonymous in Religion & Spirituality

2007-01-24 00:18:43 · 7 answers · asked by admiralawesome2006 2 in Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, and Transgender

2007-01-24 00:14:39 · 9 answers · asked by Mark H 1 in Mythology & Folklore

Jesus said they will always be here, when his days were numbered and he needed his disciples to learn all they could from him. What now, are we to ignore the poor and needy as Pastor Melissa Scott does?

2007-01-24 00:14:25 · 8 answers · asked by Anonymous in Religion & Spirituality

2007-01-24 00:13:36 · 7 answers · asked by arunkumarpriya 1 in Religion & Spirituality

2007-01-24 00:13:14 · 19 answers · asked by Anonymous in Religion & Spirituality

Giving money and volunteering seems to be the main focus of some churches like Dr. Gene Scott's LAUC.

2007-01-24 00:12:26 · 10 answers · asked by Anonymous in Religion & Spirituality

2007-01-24 00:11:12 · 11 answers · asked by Anonymous in Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, and Transgender

The bewildering aspect of the stabbing murder of a 15-year-old freshman at Lincoln-Sudbury Regional High School has little to do with the fact that the crime occurred in one of the state's wealthier areas. The real shock is that such a crime could occur in a school that makes an extraordinary commitment to counsel and educate students with emotional and psychological disabilities.

Odgren, the 16-year-old student charged with the murder of James Alenson, has been diagnosed with Asperger's disorder, a form of autism, according to his attorney. The boy was enrolled in a special program at the high school designed to help students succeed by offering flexible schedules and personalized course loads. Students in this Great Opportunities program see counselors, a clinical psychologist, and a classroom coordinator. And this is just one of several special programs offered at a school that enjoys a reputation for open communication and even affection between teachers and students.

No school district can afford to ignore the lessons from this case. Much, including motive, remains unknown. But the need for strong inquiries in a few areas is already clear. Several students have told reporters that the suspect had adopted a style of dress similar to the perpetrators of the 1999 Columbine school massacre in Colorado. Others say he boasted about a weapons collection and made morbid references. Yet there is no clear indication that students informed responsible adults about their concerns or that the faculty picked up similar cues.

To see what went wrong at Lincoln-Sudbury, it might help to see what went right at New Bedford High School, where police foiled a 2001 alleged plot by five teenagers to gun down students and faculty. In that case, a student expressed fears to a teacher who in turn referred the matter to a guidance counselor who wisely called police. Simultaneously, other students were contacting police officers who specialize in forming relations with school-age youths. A school custodian in that case also uncovered a key piece of physical evidence. It was an all-city effort.

Screening of students for the regional high school's special ed programs may also need to be reevaluated. The commitment to serving students with a wide range of disabilities under one roof is strong in the Lincoln-Sudbury district. But the educational philosophy is only as sound as the screening is vigorous.

It's too much to ask adolescents to interpret odd behaviors or comments by classmates. But it's not too much to ask them to point out such matters to trusted adults. Successful institutions, including schools, distribute responsibility throughout the entire ranks. In business, it's called "pushing smarts down." Even the best schools in the state need to push harder.

2007-01-24 00:10:43 · 1 answers · asked by Anonymous in Other - Society & Culture

Who do you believe looks after your soul? Pastor Scott as she tells her parishoners or the Lord Almighty?

2007-01-24 00:09:55 · 3 answers · asked by Anonymous in Religion & Spirituality

Let's say that someone breaks into your house and holds your child hostage. He instructs you to go kill someone for him. He says that if you don't kill the man he will kill your child. He also says that if the police show up at the house he will kill your child. He promises that if you do as he instructs he will allow you and the child to live and be out of your life. As for the man you are instructed to kill, you have no idea who this person is, why this person wants them dead or any other personal information aside from what you are given to locate them.

2007-01-24 00:09:48 · 6 answers · asked by ChooseRealityPLEASE 6 in Other - Society & Culture

Okay So I'm in a program where we go to a colleage in upstate New York (I live down state) and a ton of intelligent kids from my school and a few others are coming too. I want to get my first kiss while I'm there. Any tips ?

2007-01-24 00:08:45 · 12 answers · asked by Conseption 2 in Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, and Transgender

true religion as christianity pre dates it by some 600 years.?

2007-01-24 00:08:22 · 14 answers · asked by Anonymous in Religion & Spirituality

2007-01-24 00:07:35 · 7 answers · asked by Anonymous in Religion & Spirituality

Why all the nakedness....Apart from perversion and staring...Whats in it for me ?

2007-01-24 00:07:13 · 3 answers · asked by admiralawesome2006 2 in Other - Cultures & Groups

2007-01-24 00:06:54 · 27 answers · asked by Angel F 1 in Religion & Spirituality

Is there a god...im not into the whole god thing..but not the opposite either.cause im really confused..and sorry if i said something offending..im juz asking (Q)from my heart

If there is a god

how do we pray to one we dont see

if we believe in god juz because many others said its true ..if i write a book and say that god is someone else ..and ask many to spread the news..and make it believable .....

and why would god want us to praise him..

and why if we dont have faith in him we go to hell

does it mean that all deafs,animals,mentally disabled,mamals and insects all bound to go hell?

why does the end of the world occur?
why cant he juz kill the cause of the end of the world.

and i cant remember where i got this info but.jesus said to forgive lots of times love your enemy etc. why cant god forgive those who question about god ..why muz they die..

when i read the bible..yea it explain the start and the end...but why would he want to end what he created..

2007-01-24 00:06:22 · 17 answers · asked by Anonymous in Religion & Spirituality

If u answer u better be Muslim.

2007-01-24 00:05:30 · 8 answers · asked by 7atem 1 in Religion & Spirituality

My pastor teaches tithing according to the spirit is what God wants since Jesus died for our sins we need only to believe in him.

2007-01-24 00:02:04 · 8 answers · asked by Anonymous in Religion & Spirituality

I live in an apartment complex & every morning children come in to get out the cold while they are waiting on the bus. They don't live in this building. They scream, bump the door, slide down the stair, fight, etc every single morning. I just moved in 2 months ago what can be done, if anything???

2007-01-24 00:01:43 · 7 answers · asked by STARS 3 in Other - Society & Culture

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2007-01-24 00:01:17 · 12 answers · asked by ◄MuslimRiverحبيبي رسول الله► 5 in Religion & Spirituality

2007-01-24 00:00:30 · 15 answers · asked by Russell 3 in Mythology & Folklore