Society & Culture - 23 June 2007

ive been in a street gang right from start for 12 years and today i'm 42..most members in this gang call warriors were the ages between 24 and 45..we all held good jobs as i did working in bars on my off time seasons.you people call us kids.well next time ask a real member.most street gangs like IP/native syn and warriors are all ex hard core prison inmates and the street gang over run anyone in the prison system as they do out in the streets.one thing about biker gangs there numbers are not all that great as for street gangs we are talking in the thousands with members in there 50s and 60s.the word street gang to you people says we are all punks.not so true...that we don't have any dads..not so true.the manitoba warriors have chapters and supporters right across this big country known as canada as same does the blood and crips in the USA.in canada there are over 10,000 hard core members and mostly between the ages of 20 to 60 years old.ever gang has a age limit..so work with that....

2007-06-23 14:07:45 · 9 answers · asked by bigmojo 1 in Other - Cultures & Groups

what are the words to the song That's an Irish lullaby. I would hum it to my grandchildren, to get them off to sleep, but I would love to know the word's

2007-06-23 14:06:18 · 9 answers · asked by ellen h 2 in Mythology & Folklore

In regards to the existence of God or a Creator ( or whatever name you prefer )


* i know this doesn't apply to the agnostic faction

2007-06-23 14:06:09 · 10 answers · asked by The Angry Stick Man 6 in Religion & Spirituality

I am asking with all due respect because I am curious to know what it is you are asking when you ask someone to pray for you, or when you announce that you will accept prayer requests.
The Bible is specific about prayer, read on...
"The Bible book of Hebrews speaks of a person that “approaches God.” (Hebrews 11:6) Who is this God? There is but one almighty God, though there are many man-made and false gods. (1 Corinthians 8:5, 6) The almighty God of the Bible is named Jehovah. (Psalm 83:18) He is the Creator of all things, and for this reason prayer should be directed only to him. Jesus Christ clearly taught his followers to pray: “Our Father in the heavens.” (Matthew 6:9) No, Jesus did not teach his disciples to pray to him, to his mother Mary, or to any other person. But God now requires that we recognize the position of his Son and offer all our prayers in Jesus’ name. That is why Christ told his followers: “No one comes to the Father except through me.”—John 14:6."
w88 3/15 6

2007-06-23 14:05:55 · 9 answers · asked by imtori 3 in Religion & Spirituality

2007-06-23 14:05:37 · 24 answers · asked by realchurchhistorian 4 in Religion & Spirituality

What about Dubai? (in the United Arab Emegrates) or Iran? or Saudi Arabia? (yes, all of these three have distiguishing qualities)
What about the Vatican city?...

Why or why not?

2007-06-23 14:02:25 · 14 answers · asked by ‫‬‭‮‪‫‬‭‮yelxeH 5 in Religion & Spirituality

I am smart!

2007-06-23 14:00:04 · 13 answers · asked by Anonymous in Mythology & Folklore

http://www.metacafe.com/watch/647208/amazing_six_year_old_singer/

2007-06-23 13:54:48 · 19 answers · asked by Anonymous in Religion & Spirituality

how do you find out who you were in a past life?

2007-06-23 13:54:31 · 5 answers · asked by Anonymous in Religion & Spirituality

Take it easy on this one Tigers, not trying to start a religious fest here, just a question!

2007-06-23 13:53:28 · 48 answers · asked by mark w 2 in Religion & Spirituality

This applies to everyone here guilty of the following or similar issues:

Religious: People not of my religion, especially non-believers, are just running away from responsibility!/They haven't read my holy text!/They're just angry!/They have no morals!/They know God exists but they reject it!/etc.

Non-religious: They're just running away from responsibility! (funny how both sides say this)/They haven't read their own holy text! (funny how both sides say this)/They don't ever think for themselves!/etc.

Anti-homosexuality: They CHOOSE to be gay!/They just want to have sex with everything!/They're hedonists!/None of them could raise a child properly!/They don't want to take responsibility for what they do!/etc.

and many more...

How can you make these statements about other people, especially if you haven't been in their shoes? How can you say that everyone is the same way even if you HAVE been in their shoes?

Do you not realize how limited every human's experiences are?

2007-06-23 13:52:54 · 10 answers · asked by Skye 5 in Religion & Spirituality

Ok, today there have been a few things about hell that came up. Mainly the screams that can be heard. Then I watched something on some guy who claimed to go to hell. The problem I find with these is that they can be explained away easily. Can any of you give me something that can't be. Can't be Biblical, I can explain the Bible away as ********. Can explain away anybodies testimony as fake, so that doen't work. Can explain away the recording because, well quite frankly, didn't sound like people screaming to me. So please, give me something I can not explain away. Something please. Anything! Actually, it doesn't have to be about hell, anything. I want to know that it is real. Thanks for your time.

2007-06-23 13:51:18 · 21 answers · asked by Anonymous in Religion & Spirituality

If not, then why would anyone click on the "report abuse" button?

2007-06-23 13:50:42 · 15 answers · asked by Uncle Wayne 3 in Religion & Spirituality

I do because I was visited by my Grandmother's spirit after her death when I was 6 years old.

2007-06-23 13:49:25 · 17 answers · asked by Lynne 3 in Religion & Spirituality

2007-06-23 13:48:53 · 3 answers · asked by ☼ Shm ☼ 4 in Other - Holidays

2007-06-23 13:47:30 · 17 answers · asked by ILOVEEYOUU=) 1 in Religion & Spirituality

I tend to become a little irritated when I hear people say to someone, whether it be online or in the real world, 'get a life.'

Is it society that determines what a life should be? Is there someplace we vote on what are the acceptable standards for living?

If someone is happy living as a hobbit, I say let them. Some of the greatest artists and composers of all time,. whether it be from an actually social disorder, or by choice, had little social contact with the public at all, they lived through their art, and they lived well.

This especially perturbs me as the norm for college aged kids is to spend their free time as mindless zombies getting wasted.

I'm a musician, and I spend most of my time with my art. I don't relate to many of my peers, but I do go out for the occasional social occasion with those I do hold deer to me, though living through my deepest hours of depression I can understand those who can not.


What are your insights, should anyone be able to judge a life?

2007-06-23 13:46:48 · 3 answers · asked by Starvin' Marvin 3 in Other - Society & Culture

2007-06-23 13:45:57 · 5 answers · asked by Tray B 4 in Religion & Spirituality

Would that make you close in on yourself and not want to be around them, or would it make you feel like running as far away as possible?

Keep in mind this quote

A Bother or Sister Offended Is Harder To Be Won Than a Strong City

What do you think your innermost feelings would be
Setting aside
Through all things I am more than a conquer through Christ who loves us and gave himself for us

I know that, and I am aware I can rise above it
It still hurts

Please give me your true feelings Christian or not

2007-06-23 13:45:55 · 12 answers · asked by Gifted 7 in Religion & Spirituality

Jude 17-21
17 But, beloved, remember ye the words which were spoken before of the apostles of our Lord Jesus Christ;

18 How that they told you there should be mockers in the last time, who should walk after their own ungodly lusts.

19 These be they who separate themselves, sensual, having not the Spirit.

20 But ye, beloved, building up yourselves on your most holy faith, praying in the Holy Ghost,

21 Keep yourselves in the love of God, looking for the mercy of our Lord Jesus Christ unto eternal life.
KJV

2007-06-23 13:44:40 · 24 answers · asked by Anonymous in Religion & Spirituality

Polytheist, I believe.

The Hebrews called Him, "Yahweh."

2007-06-23 13:44:32 · 5 answers · asked by The Church Lady 3 in Religion & Spirituality

I'm very artistically inclined. I'm into modern art. I don't really like family-oriented things (like soccer games and bake sales and stuff)...I'm 21, a girl, I just want to start doing some cool stuff. Maybe join a sports team or something. No more bars and clubs- I want to do something meaningful-ESP>>>> like art stuff....can you help me out? I live in o.c.

2007-06-23 13:43:43 · 7 answers · asked by Anonymous in Community Service

of this fashion statement. Do you think it is cool?

2007-06-23 13:42:22 · 12 answers · asked by BELINDA B 4 in Etiquette

Why or why not?

2007-06-23 13:36:12 · 18 answers · asked by Anonymous in Etiquette

1. Who would you trust with a secret?
2. Who would you trust to drive your car?
3. Who do you trust to stay with you when things get tough?

(While in Vietnam, we used to ask each other this question.)

2007-06-23 13:32:52 · 14 answers · asked by Uncle Wayne 3 in Religion & Spirituality

2007-06-23 13:31:37 · 10 answers · asked by velvet 1 in Religion & Spirituality

it's about

2007-06-23 13:27:37 · 14 answers · asked by Anonymous in Religion & Spirituality

Before Jesus came here to save us?

2007-06-23 13:26:14 · 17 answers · asked by Lynne 3 in Religion & Spirituality

2007-06-23 13:25:56 · 16 answers · asked by The Church Lady 3 in Religion & Spirituality

2007-06-23 13:23:28 · 14 answers · asked by Leisa 1 in Mythology & Folklore