Society & Culture - 13 June 2007

How is it in the over-sexed society that we live in, that we can turn on the T.V. ot look up while driving and see not only half naked but barely dressed women all over the place and that is concidered fine and normal. But a new mom can be arrested for something as natural as breastfeeding? When did this become indecent, it's not like I'm whipping it out in public, what's wrong with using a blanket to cover up? Why should I have to take my three week old son into the bathroom everytime he is hungry? Would you be happy eating your lunch or dinner in a public toilet?

2007-06-13 08:10:10 · 13 answers · asked by mamma_reggie 3 in Etiquette

To give us hope and justice

2007-06-13 08:10:07 · 18 answers · asked by Anonymous in Religion & Spirituality

2007-06-13 08:09:55 · 40 answers · asked by Anonymous in Mythology & Folklore

I saw Michael Moore on GMA the other day talking about his new documentray "Sicko" he mentioned that medical care in America is surrounded too much by greed. This got me thinking. I went to an asian country a few years ago and I feel that those doctors are more driven by greed than doctors in the US. I once volunteered in a hospital where they cared for you first and worried about the bill later. If you couldn't pay the bill who cares you were already treated. That was unheard of when I brought that up in the asian country. So I'm curious, how is the medical system in other countries? Preferably third world. Also did you witness this first hand?

2007-06-13 08:09:45 · 3 answers · asked by christigmc 5 in Other - Society & Culture

2007-06-13 08:08:18 · 39 answers · asked by Anonymous in Religion & Spirituality

I'm just wondering, because i feel like sharing a few, but i've had too many accounts deleted before, and this one has lasted longer than the rest, Because there has been less Jewish related stuff in my answers and questions, and i've started to see a connection.

2007-06-13 08:08:18 · 19 answers · asked by Black Hole Gravity Unleashed 3 in Religion & Spirituality

Would girls rather have an uncircumsized u know wut or a circumsized unknow what?

2007-06-13 08:07:46 · 12 answers · asked by Chris F 1 in Religion & Spirituality

Likewise, if God's name is actually not Jehovah, should we show contempt for the name Jehovah? Or Yahweh?

In both cases, they are identified with Christianity, - Jehovah God and Jesus Christ - but likely not in an entirely accurate representation.

The Bible doesn't provide us with the exact shape of Jesus' stauros, nor the exact vowels or pronounciation of God's name. Yet the OT places much importance on God's name and the NT places much importance on the stauros as a symbol of Christ's sacrifice.

Is there a "happy medium" somewhere between contempt and worshipful adoration? What is your opinion?

There's no 'right' or 'wrong' answer - I would just like to know how people feel about it.

What do you think?

2007-06-13 08:07:45 · 11 answers · asked by browneyedgirl 3 in Religion & Spirituality

this is religion and spirituality?

2007-06-13 08:07:36 · 59 answers · asked by ? 2 in Religion & Spirituality

2007-06-13 08:06:56 · 16 answers · asked by Anonymous in Religion & Spirituality

Is it possible that god created evolution? if so then why do christians have a dis-belief of evolution?

2007-06-13 08:06:30 · 10 answers · asked by Anonymous in Religion & Spirituality

I am completely sick of all the poor grammar, spelling, and punctuation on this site. Until recently, I had been willing to give the transgressors the benefit of the doubt and chalk it up to ignorance, i.e. simply not knowing any better. Now, I realise that there are many non-native English-speakers here, but it's pretty clear who they are.
I've finally decided to just ask, and, like a fool, hope for serious, honest answers.

Which is it? Was/Is your education so poor that were never taught or given access to materials to instruct you in the proper use of the language? Or have you simply so little respect for yourself and your expression that you choose not to exercise your skills?
I must say that I am particularly appalled when I come across questions posed by parents with school-aged children.
So, which is it?

2007-06-13 08:06:28 · 33 answers · asked by Alowishus B 4 in Other - Cultures & Groups

True for 8 out of ten people surveyed here.

2007-06-13 08:06:11 · 26 answers · asked by tiaburkeangry 1 in Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, and Transgender

Gluttony is a sin, and if you don't turn from your sins, you go to hell...right?

So, do people who die fat go to hell, because they never turned from their sin of gluttony?

Or are Christians purposely gaining weight to try to kill themselves...so they can get to heaven sooner and leave this terrible unGodly world?

Your thoughts?

2007-06-13 08:04:45 · 17 answers · asked by G.C. 5 in Religion & Spirituality

2007-06-13 08:04:29 · 37 answers · asked by Irish Rider 2 in Other - Society & Culture

Also, sexuality is an action, not a state of being.

If you want to be gay, fine. No one really cares. But is is not due minority group status.

2007-06-13 08:04:22 · 29 answers · asked by tiaburkeangry 1 in Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, and Transgender

I want all your worldy possessions and any money you might have. It will go to a good cause, me. I promise not to damage any of it but you won't care anyway, you'll be off enjoying heaven or wherever you go.

2007-06-13 08:03:35 · 18 answers · asked by Anonymous in Religion & Spirituality

If I were a Jew or Christian or Muslim would you consider me to be stupid even though I understand science particularly the Big Bang and Evolution? If so why? Now I'm not saying that I am a Jew or Christian or Muslim. I'm asking if I were a Jew or Christian or Muslim.

2007-06-13 08:01:58 · 21 answers · asked by Anonymous in Religion & Spirituality

Optima Mensura Qualitatis - Ecce veritas - Facile princeps et Nulli secundus

Would an accurate translation of the above be "Best Measure of Quality - behold the truth - acknowledged as the best and second to none"

2007-06-13 08:01:39 · 5 answers · asked by johndillon001 2 in Languages

2007-06-13 08:01:28 · 27 answers · asked by RichR 1 in Religion & Spirituality

2007-06-13 08:00:45 · 8 answers · asked by t_a_m_i_l 6 in Religion & Spirituality

Some friends and I recently started a Christian apologetics website (ContendforTruth.com). I just wanted some advice.

2007-06-13 08:00:24 · 9 answers · asked by Tj 1 in Religion & Spirituality

2007-06-13 07:59:19 · 12 answers · asked by stacy r 1 in Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, and Transgender

to put multi colored clown wigs on statues at the museum with little red noses?

2007-06-13 07:59:19 · 21 answers · asked by Anonymous in Religion & Spirituality

2007-06-13 07:58:58 · 7 answers · asked by -skrowzdm- 4 in Religion & Spirituality

As part of my GCSE humanities coursework on abortion i need to do reserach,but people around me all have the same opinon so please answer these questions.thanks

what is your age
10-16
17-25
26-35
36-45
45+

what is your gender?

what is your religion?

do you follow the taching of your religion?

is your religion for or against abortion?

what area do you work in?/what is your job

is abortion legal in britain?

do you know what a pressure group is?

In your oppinon when does life begin?

which of these statements do you agree with:
1 abortion is always wrong
2 abortion is only right in certain circumstances
3 abortion is a choice people should have

who has the right to choose?
doctor,
mother,
religion,
no-one its wrong,
pressure groups,
other please state

do you know the current law on abortion?

If yes do you think it should be changed

if yes stricter or more lenient

anything els you would like to add?

2007-06-13 07:58:56 · 39 answers · asked by kez_124 4 in Religion & Spirituality

2007-06-13 07:58:40 · 14 answers · asked by t_a_m_i_l 6 in Religion & Spirituality

Theists, list some possible cons or drawbacks to having faith.

Athesists, list some possible pros or benefits to having faith.

Please do not switch sides.

2007-06-13 07:58:37 · 6 answers · asked by Anonymous in Religion & Spirituality

"There is evidence that within the U.S. strong disparities in religious belief versus acceptance of evolution are correlated with similarly varying rates of societal dysfunction, the strongly theistic, anti-evolution south and mid-west having markedly worse homicide, mortality, STD, youth pregnancy, marital and related problems than the northeast where societal conditions, secularization, and acceptance of evolution approach European norms."

( http://moses.creighton.edu/JRS/2005/2005-11.html )

2007-06-13 07:57:47 · 6 answers · asked by NHBaritone 7 in Religion & Spirituality

2007-06-13 07:56:45 · 8 answers · asked by Jeffrey D 1 in Languages