Society & Culture - 7 June 2007

"Once absolute difference has been dissolved and enclosed within rationality, there is no way to set up a logical system -- a matrix, a language, a unified science -- which can be tested against anything distinct from itself. The system has become so self-inclusive that it no longer has an outside; it has neither ground nor relation. It is nowhere, as no time, compared to nothing. A singularity, in which ratio steps into chaos of absolute non-relation. The Chaosphere."

fun fun fun, sorry if it seems like I am pointing fingers guys...

2007-06-07 02:40:29 · 4 answers · asked by Invisible_Flags 6 in Religion & Spirituality

The suggestion that fossils are a test of faith is just so weird!

Why????

Is this the argument that the fundamentalists who believe this will use whenever evidence they can't counter is presented to them?

At what point will they realise how silly it makes them look?

2007-06-07 02:37:56 · 11 answers · asked by Anonymous in Religion & Spirituality

A bifurcation point is an attractor... like a node or event that looks (on a graph of its mathematics) like a hole in the bottom of a basin.
A dissipative structure (imagine the butterfly effect) tends toward an attractor, which in turn acts like a precipitant or irritant around which crystals begin to form in a supersaturated solution.
Once the crystallization process begins, it will continue as long as the system remains open to more input.

What 'meme' do you suppose fits these descriptions?
And given that variable, is there a benefit to the crystallization?
If not, how do we eradicate the crystallization? (metaphorically speaking of course).

2007-06-07 02:33:27 · 6 answers · asked by Invisible_Flags 6 in Religion & Spirituality

2007-06-07 02:29:07 · 12 answers · asked by elfkin, attention whore 4 in Religion & Spirituality

if you are like that normally and naturally then trying to act extroverted is'nt that ultimately being something that you are not?I mean fair enough an introvert should socialise and be friendly but at the end of the day you can only be you, and nobody can be you but you.

2007-06-07 02:28:35 · 17 answers · asked by Anonymous in Other - Cultures & Groups

2007-06-07 02:27:24 · 22 answers · asked by HoLLaBaCk47 1 in Religion & Spirituality

to maintain the religous freedom of ALL faiths (or lack thereof) that we enjoy in the US (and other countries)?

Are you willing to sacrifice having your religious agenda promoted in government so that we may all enjoy religious freedom? How free would even the majority be to practice their religion if laws were enacted to promote it, regulate it, and/or limit it?

2007-06-07 02:26:57 · 13 answers · asked by Anonymous in Religion & Spirituality

Last night, my friend called me and left me a voicemail inviting me to her graduation party tonight.

Should I bring a gift to the party? If so, what would be appropriate?

I never had a graduation party for myself so I don't know if I'm expected to bring an envelope with money in it or what. This is one of my close friends, and not the type of person who would care if I bring a gift or not, but I want to do the right thing. I don't want to be the only one who shows up without a present, you know? But I don't want to be the only one who shows up with a present, either.

2007-06-07 02:26:41 · 9 answers · asked by doxiefever 5 in Etiquette

2007-06-07 02:24:57 · 18 answers · asked by tradjazziscool 2 in Religion & Spirituality

hint:

Maybe he was never the ONLY son of God... ?

2007-06-07 02:23:21 · 20 answers · asked by Anonymous in Religion & Spirituality

should be our beliefs, post me some ideas and I will try to assemble a religious manifesto from your postings and Oh of course can you find a name for it.? thanks

2007-06-07 02:22:44 · 12 answers · asked by Anonymous in Religion & Spirituality

she fell off a balcony 3 stories high while on holiday in greece she broke her arm,leg,hip,jaw,nose,chipped her teeth,cracked her skull and bruised all her lungs we taught she was going to be ok but she is now critical as there is blood and mucus on her lungs she cannot be put on anisthetic because of her lungs and she is not able to be put on life support because of her lungs she needs loads of prayers so please please pray for her and ask others to pray for her...she is an amazing girl and shes such a stunner she didnt deserve this!please pray!!!i would be very gratefull!!:(

2007-06-07 02:21:57 · 21 answers · asked by Anonymous in Religion & Spirituality

Is it an actual path? I've heard that it is and it's basically what you believe. Is this right?

2007-06-07 02:21:19 · 11 answers · asked by Netti 3 in Religion & Spirituality

Wow, the Old Testament sure is full of morality. I can't imagine why the American South would be the most destitute region of the country when it bases life around that.

2007-06-07 02:20:05 · 17 answers · asked by Anonymous in Religion & Spirituality

you know what word I am talking about...if some blacks are being called that..what does the word even mean? I looked it up..online and it actually said black person under one of the definitions...isn't that a little disturbing.

2007-06-07 02:19:42 · 19 answers · asked by Anonymous in Other - Cultures & Groups

I just met my new neighbors, who are from up north....After I hear them talk, I don't even want to open my mouth for fear that they will think I'm dumb/ignorant (like the stereotype goes). What should I do?

2007-06-07 02:18:31 · 12 answers · asked by Anonymous in Other - Society & Culture

The sky and ocean (sea) are blue in the day time. Does God of Genesis made it blue ?

2007-06-07 02:17:36 · 14 answers · asked by Anonymous in Religion & Spirituality

I read somewhere that some of Hubbard's theories were inspired by the Indian sacred vedic texts. Does anyone here know what are the similarities?

Are there affinities with any other religion (Buddhism, for example?) If so, what are they?

PS: I am not in favor or against scientology. I am just doing research to be able to discern truth from myth. Thanks all for your help.

2007-06-07 02:12:48 · 6 answers · asked by G 6 in Religion & Spirituality

I can see both sides. To claim to believe something firmly and not promote its tenets is somewhat disingenuous, yet to impose beliefs on others through law-making seems to violate the Christian principle of individual liberties. Does political lobbying actually achieve it's desired effect on those who disagree (seemingly no; people usually get offended); or is Rick Warren right in that we must change hearts before changing minds has any real effect?

2007-06-07 02:12:45 · 25 answers · asked by M&S 2 in Religion & Spirituality

I'm willing to bet money it's 15 percent or less. Most of you don't even know what you're talking about when you proclaim a religion.

2007-06-07 02:10:55 · 26 answers · asked by Anonymous in Religion & Spirituality

If you don't know anything about it, please don't answer. I am trying to understand if it is the salvation plan, or whether I understand it correctly. Thanks

2007-06-07 02:10:25 · 14 answers · asked by NewHope 2 in Religion & Spirituality

2007-06-07 02:10:10 · 10 answers · asked by elfkin, attention whore 4 in Religion & Spirituality

was it mostly athiests and non-christians?

2007-06-07 02:08:50 · 14 answers · asked by elfkin, attention whore 4 in Religion & Spirituality

Christians, Muslims etc.. Their innocent belief about God is the main reason that spirits are taking advantage of. These spirits can say anything to be accepted and posses the person to drain their energy. Some of them claim they are Jesus some of them claim they are Holy Spirit, Muslims don’t believe in Jesus or Holy Spirit so these spirits adjust themselves to fit their belief by impersonating angles or spirit guides etc.. they betray people in every religion just to be accepted when they are about to question specially Christians, they tell them not to question Holy spirit angles etc.The God of Muhammad and Jesus as well as all other religious Gods were one of these spirits with more power in magic and miracle performance they used the power to gain worship in the ancient times and they lasted after centuries. It is hard to guess when science is going to discover
if you are speaking to spirits that told you they are Jesus , angels, spirit guides etc I can let you prove how you are being deceived by yourself, just ask them to leave you and you will see everything I said is truth.
The ultimate truth is in higher dimensions, The study on quantum conciseness is going too slow even it is growing to it very close, it might take decades before they practically prove it is existence and discover all hyper beings with all their invisible game in religions. These spirits need help to move to the light for themselves, they are dead people who gain power after death, everyone is as much powerful after death but no power is not the way to move to the light
Some thing must be done about it, millions of Christians are possessed by spirits who claim they are Jesus and holy spirits and this is happening day by day in every other religion, they believe that these spirit will lead them to heaven but the brutal truth is if they know where heaven is they wouldn’t be lying to them to drain their energy. Any Christian who think he is talking to Jesus or holly spirit I can tell you for sure you are being fooled and you all need to wake before your last breath because after that it is too let and you will find yourself wondering where heaven is. Religious people hate and judge each other and still hop to go to heaven, but the chemistry of heaven with souls made of hatred is like oil and water. I know this will make religious people angry but I do not blame them to stand by what they believe in, I am just asking those who know what I am talking about what do you think should be done to help both the living and those who died but have no idea how to move to the light ? Is there any hop in quantum consciousness?

2007-06-07 02:02:06 · 22 answers · asked by Anonymous in Religion & Spirituality

Let's say there's a group of 5 friends, 3 men and 2 women. None of them are dating, married, or interested in each other. They are just friends having dinner together.

The bill comes and it is $250, including tax. The men each earn $100,000 per year. The women each earn $30,000 per year.

Should they each pay the same? Should the men split the bill 3 ways? Should the women pay some lesser portion? (nothing was discussed ahead of time)

2007-06-07 02:01:36 · 13 answers · asked by Anonymous in Etiquette

are there any photos of it?

2007-06-07 02:00:41 · 41 answers · asked by Anonymous in Religion & Spirituality

I’m sure this isn’t going to come off the way I want it to but heck I will give the question a try anyways.

Why are people so accepting that God either a) created himself, or b) Has just always existed? Why not just accept that the Universe has always existed and that using God as a means of creation is just adding an extra step that isn’t necessary?

Please do not answer with because God made everything etc. What I am asking is what makes you add this extra step to the thought process?

2007-06-07 02:00:32 · 18 answers · asked by John C 6 in Religion & Spirituality

Do you talk to yourself, do you get strange looks and do you feel embarrassed if you're caught out.

If I go out without my shopping list, the best way I can remember what to buy is to say it out loud. A few years ago I'd have had some strange looks for 'talking to myself', but now with the advent of the hands free mobile phone I can get away with it.

Yesterday, I noticed a man chatting away to himself, then realised, when he was trying to decide on what size eggs to get, that he was on his mobile, probably his wife on the other end telling him what to buy.

2007-06-07 01:58:31 · 12 answers · asked by Anonymous in Senior Citizens

2007-06-07 01:58:13 · 21 answers · asked by sacrament s 1 in Languages

I see ballplayers pointing to the sky after striking out a batter or hitting a home run, and I wonder why God would choose to favor one player over another?
If God rewards the pitcher by allowing him to strikeout the batter, isnt he punishing the batter?

2007-06-07 01:57:35 · 15 answers · asked by Anonymous in Religion & Spirituality