Society & Culture - 26 June 2007

studying Bhudism? It seems reasonable to me. I am not in the market for a new religion I'm just curious because I over heard some people talking about it.

2007-06-26 09:17:28 · 12 answers · asked by temerson 4 in Religion & Spirituality

Ok, I turned 16 in February but I decided to have my birthday this summer because I took too long to plan stuff. Does anyone have any ideas for my party? I don't want it to be over the top though. I'm from Pittsburgh so the beach is out of the question. I was thinking about dancing somewhere. I dunno where though. What did you do for your sweet 16? Thanks!

.:~*Lauren*~:.

2007-06-26 09:17:06 · 5 answers · asked by usagymnast_perfect10 3 in Other - Holidays

Please, be sincere. That will help a lot, since this is more than just a curiosity. This is to be used in a sociological study.

(And which country are you from?)

2007-06-26 09:16:31 · 11 answers · asked by Anonymous in Religion & Spirituality

2007-06-26 09:15:44 · 16 answers · asked by Big 2 in Religion & Spirituality

I believe Hitler faked his death and changed his appearance. Does anyone else agree with me.

2007-06-26 09:14:42 · 12 answers · asked by Anonymous in Mythology & Folklore

Can you say, Saddam Hussain died for the sins of Americans. Since the USA was the one who made him the way he was. They supported him and armed him with all WMD. Made him a hero in war with Iran and he was still hero when he committed attrocities against his own people. But later captured and hanged him when he turned against. So was his sins, his alone or USA have a share before God Almighty?

All stupid answers will get only 2 points from yahoo without my thumb ups.

2007-06-26 09:14:15 · 19 answers · asked by Ismail Eliat 6 in Religion & Spirituality

Is it standard for some businesses to call at exactly 9 AM in the morning? Due to time zone differences, I've had places call me at 6 AM my time. Normally I'm too tired/polite to say anything, but I'd have thought that these places (one was a credit card company verifying my info, another was an insurance company also verifying my info) would see that I live out on the west coast. Although each called me for important reasons, I'd have thought for customer relations they would wait.

What do you say? If it happens again I intend to inform them politely that due to the time difference they've called at 6 AM my time, which is NOT business hours for me! -_-

2007-06-26 09:14:05 · 9 answers · asked by Bookworm 6 in Etiquette

I realize this may strike a nerve among Christians users on this site but this is merely an observation/opinion of mine.

To me, it seems that religions such as Paganism, Buddhism, and even Judaism seem much more spiritually oriented than Christianity. Christianity seems to focus more on spreading the word/converting others, fear of damnation, and doctrine/dogma.

Before you state that I don't understand what Christianity is "about", I do. I was raised Christian. I understand what it is supposed to be about however it seems indoctrine takes precedence above all else.

2007-06-26 09:13:59 · 18 answers · asked by Anonymous in Religion & Spirituality

This past Sunday the Anglican Church Of Canada (Episcopalian) decided at its general synod not to bless same sex unions. This has been an issue with the Church for years now. The motion to allow the blessing of same sex unions was very narrowly defeated.

The whole issue has caused great divisions within the Church, with many feeling very strongly on both sides. There is also a sizeable amount of people who do not feel extremely passionate one way or the other, but do not want to see people leaving the Church over the matter.

Whether you are an Anglican/Episcopalian or not, I would be interested to know what you think of this matter.

The issue is far from over and will likely be looked at again at future Synods.

What do you think?

2007-06-26 09:13:45 · 20 answers · asked by Zezo Zeze Zadfrack 1 in Religion & Spirituality

I am starting too doubt.

2007-06-26 09:12:17 · 19 answers · asked by Gods child 2 in Religion & Spirituality

Pascal's Wager is basically, "If you believe and are wrong, nothing all that terrible happens to you, but if you don't believe and are wrong, you're going to suffer eternally.

Can't you really use that type of thinking for almost anything? I could sit here and tell you that I am God, and that if you don't follow my rules, you're in serious trouble, but if you do, you're granted peaceful bliss for an eternity. Sound like a good wager to you? Of course not. Pascal assumes that his religion, Christianity, is the only choice other than disbelief. What about all of the other religions?

And if you used Pascal's Wager to "believe" would it really be a sincere belief, or would you just be artificially believing, JUST IN CASE? It seems to me that if Christianity is true, that you wouldn't really be saved using this mindset.

Those are my thoughts. What are yours?

2007-06-26 09:11:35 · 15 answers · asked by Fire God 3 in Religion & Spirituality

This is someone that I take care of permanently.

2007-06-26 09:11:23 · 25 answers · asked by Anonymous in Senior Citizens

2007-06-26 09:08:40 · 6 answers · asked by little peter 1 in Religion & Spirituality

Do you see Man relying on GOD and Prayer more as things become worse, or do you think more people will turn to hedonism and and angry hearts twoards GOD because of suffering?
According to some climate researchers, rainfall is likely to increase as a result of global warming, and extreme weather events will become more frequent. It may be that floods like these will become more common in the UK in years to come.

Searing heatwave has killed at least 44 people across southern Europe while in Britain torrential rain claimed three lives and forced hundreds to flee a creaking dam.
Temperatures in Bulgaria were expected to hit a new record 42 Celsius (107 Fahrenheit) on Tuesday and dozens of heat casualties have also been reported.

Authorities sprayed water on the tram rails to prevent them from buckling in the heat.
Fire in Lake Tahoe due to become more severe as wind increases and humidity drops. Oaklahoma floods will continue
as no end in site for torrential rains.

2007-06-26 09:08:09 · 5 answers · asked by Anonymous in Religion & Spirituality

Rebellion and disobedience is the answer!

So whose fault is it?

God told all these people about the consequences if they disobeyed his commandments

So why do you call God murderer?

He did not kill these people because of pleasure or something; these people get the retribution for their sins!

You need to understand why he did it! Again rebellion and disobedience!

It means that many of them did not care!

God is a God of Justice!

AND PLEASE STOP MISINTERPRETING THE SCRIPTURES

2007-06-26 09:06:51 · 37 answers · asked by Not of This World Returns 3 in Religion & Spirituality

I don't pick my friends based on sexuality, therefore, I have both gay and straight friends. Why is it that my gay friends are always talking about equality, but in the same sentence can call me a breeder? In my opinion, some of my gay friends fit the breeder role then me, as they wish to have kids and I do not want them.

2007-06-26 09:06:26 · 24 answers · asked by screaming inside 2 in Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, and Transgender

(I am. My last account was deleted for "chatting".)

2007-06-26 09:05:41 · 17 answers · asked by Uncle Wayne 3 in Religion & Spirituality

native speakers/learned people only.
no machine translation - I can do that myself

1/ Spanish

2/ French

3/ Portuguese

4/ German

5/ Italian

6/ Dutch

7
a/ What is difference/meaning between "antiguos" and "ascendencia"



Full marks if can answer all QNs.
b/

2007-06-26 09:05:34 · 4 answers · asked by a a 1 in Languages

don't judge me

2007-06-26 09:05:34 · 13 answers · asked by sgquin 1 in Religion & Spirituality

Unless talking of a Satanist, how can anyone who believes themselves a good person call other people's religion from Satan and evil? Don't you need EVIDENCE?

2007-06-26 09:05:26 · 24 answers · asked by LabGrrl 7 in Religion & Spirituality

One of my friends showed me why Jesus was black, and I was wondering if that would make him the greatest black leader ever born, and even better than Malcom X?

2007-06-26 09:04:42 · 17 answers · asked by Anonymous in Religion & Spirituality

please post your comments or e-mail me your links (to comply with the rules of engagement).

2007-06-26 09:04:41 · 28 answers · asked by Yahoo admins are virgins 5 in Religion & Spirituality

2007-06-26 09:03:39 · 17 answers · asked by kel b 2 in Religion & Spirituality

2007-06-26 09:03:39 · 6 answers · asked by Giannina V 2 in Other - Society & Culture

2007-06-26 08:59:36 · 15 answers · asked by Anonymous in Religion & Spirituality

Gentleman's club or Strip club, which one is better for a exortic dancer to work at??

thanks

2007-06-26 08:58:29 · 25 answers · asked by Anonymous in Other - Society & Culture

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2007-06-26 08:57:54 · 15 answers · asked by Jason Bourne 5 in Religion & Spirituality

2007-06-26 08:56:23 · 14 answers · asked by mahad a 1 in Religion & Spirituality

I for one can't wait for halloween. Because the kids dressing up going trick or treating,There are some fun and interesting things for us big kids.
But I have been warn about this bad Holiday.
So I want everyone to tell me what halloween means to them? symbols? history? dressing up and in what? And can you tell why some people are so up tight about this holiday? and any thing else that you feel that will tell me about Halloween?

2007-06-26 08:56:23 · 18 answers · asked by Anonymous in Religion & Spirituality

The more I think about it, the more I think that if Christians had never invented the concept of Hell (the bad place with fire and screaming) then Christianity would have faded away by the middle of the nineteenth century. What am I basing this on? Well, for starters, whenever people try to convert me back to the faith (yes, I was a Christian in my younger days), the most convincing argument they can come up with is the threat of eternal retribution for my agnosticism. I will ask them if there is any other reason, and they just shrug and tell me to make my choice. That leads me to believe that a lot of people just follow it because they are afraid of being punished with a bad afterlife, and not because they really want to be a part of it.

I realize that this Q is going to be an offensive one to some. However, I have learned that it's almost impossible to question a religious topic without ruffling someone's feathers. So I guess I just need to accept the inevitable.

2007-06-26 08:55:12 · 17 answers · asked by Anonymous in Religion & Spirituality