Society & Culture - 27 June 2007

There is a scientific term for words in English which have the same origin and sometimes similar meaning but are spelled differently, for example guarantee - warranty or guarderobe - wardrobe.

Thank you!

2007-06-27 05:25:07 · 4 answers · asked by Lemmy Caution 3 in Languages

2007-06-27 05:23:47 · 18 answers · asked by Anonymous in Other - Cultures & Groups

Staright forward question. Also, the other question would be is atheism accepted without science. What inspires its believers?

2007-06-27 05:23:18 · 22 answers · asked by littleblanket 4 in Religion & Spirituality

While in the privacy of their own home?

2007-06-27 05:20:28 · 31 answers · asked by Anonymous in Religion & Spirituality

"God came to my house and I killed him."

In the book, "House," by Frank Peretti and Ted Dekker, a man claims this. If someone said this to you, how would you react?

2007-06-27 05:19:22 · 29 answers · asked by Anonymous in Religion & Spirituality

Perhaps my sampling is a bit small, but it seems to me that atheists tend to be fans of science fiction and fantasy. I've noticed this trend both online and in real life.

If my assumption is correct, do you think that that might be due to the fact that everyone LIKES to believe in magic, and/or likes to relate to fantastic stories, but atheists simply get their kicks reading novels. While religious types get their kicks by actually BELIEVING the chosen novel of their religion is real?

What I mean is, I like to imagine things like Harry Potter for example. I often daydream about such things. It would be neat if Hogwarts was a real place.

But theists actually DO believe in a Hogwarts of sorts. And their need for "fantasy" is fulfilled in church, etc. So they are often less interested in fantasy and science fiction?

2007-06-27 05:18:28 · 25 answers · asked by Anonymous in Religion & Spirituality

does it affect how americans are treated over there?

2007-06-27 05:16:37 · 7 answers · asked by Sri 2 in Languages

My family and I want to all dress up as people from clue. We have seven people in my family and are all going as seperate people from the board game.
My Mom- Mrs. White
My Dad- Mr. Boddy (the dead body)
Me- Miss Scarlet
Jenny- Miss Green (do you think it's okay to change it from Mr. Green?)
Lauren- Mrs. Peacock
Chris- Professor Plum
Payton- Colonel Mustard

I need help with what we should all wear to depict all of these characters. By the way, Payton is only one year old. I appreciate all of your help!

2007-06-27 05:16:19 · 3 answers · asked by jewls-N-jems 2 in Halloween

My Y!A screen keeps going weird, the whole page goes white and all the text goes blue and everyone's avatars disappear. What's going on?!! Is this happening to anyone else??

2007-06-27 05:15:56 · 23 answers · asked by ¸.•*´`*•.¸ ℓανєη∂єr ¸.•*´`*•.¸ 6 in Religion & Spirituality

There is no scriptual association for this insulting action. What's their motivation?

2007-06-27 05:15:49 · 9 answers · asked by Anonymous in Religion & Spirituality

Just wondering what I need, like candles, altar, etc.

2007-06-27 05:14:22 · 12 answers · asked by Courtney 2 in Mythology & Folklore

Catholic - communion and wine wash away your sins.
Voodoo - use of oils and plants.

Can you think of others???

And yes, Voodoo is a recognized religion!

2007-06-27 05:13:11 · 12 answers · asked by nottashygirl 6 in Religion & Spirituality

This couple introduced me to Christianity a while back and I thought they were really good friends of mine.Now they don't care about me at all and don't want to be my friends anymore. It seems like they only wanted to get into God's good graces by converting me and that's the only reason they became friends with me or pretended to be.
I can't help but feel extremely hurt.And I know that having things go sour with them doesn't mean that I should walk away from Christ.But I can't help but associate all the bitterness I feel for them with the religion they helped me explore.
I was very serious about Christianity for the longest time but now it just feels so hard to have a personal relationship with Jesus. I am contemplating dissociating myself from religions, and just going back to who I used to be; a God-believer, who respects all religions but didn't particularly follow any.Does this make me a horrible person?If so how do I stop being angry with Jesus about what happened with them?

2007-06-27 05:11:56 · 25 answers · asked by Belle 3 in Religion & Spirituality

FYI . . I am an Evolution proponent but think there are better people here today who could answer this then myself.

2007-06-27 05:11:52 · 15 answers · asked by ? 3 in Religion & Spirituality

you men think that you are above women and thats not right. why do you think this??? no one person is better than another so WHY??????????????

2007-06-27 05:11:03 · 16 answers · asked by Razorblade Eyes 2 in Other - Cultures & Groups

do you just feel sad for the close minded fool who is blocking you?

2007-06-27 05:10:28 · 10 answers · asked by NONAME 5 in Religion & Spirituality

First off, I'm not an atheist, I was born & raised Christian, but now I have gone a different path.

There is alot of high & mighty, we're better than you, you are going to hell mentality & I've read it mostly from the one's that call themselves Christians.

When Jesus died on the cross did he not say, "forgive them father for they know not what they do"? If you are strong & unmovable in your faith, there would not be a harsh word coming from you. If your faith is that strong, then pray for those you feel have gone wayward.

I can see why Christianity is under so much attack. Modern christians do not represent God in any way, fashion, or form.

I know I'm generalizing, but everything is a generalization esp since I can't possibly know everyone on this board.

2007-06-27 05:10:21 · 8 answers · asked by jitterbug 4 in Religion & Spirituality

2007-06-27 05:07:16 · 18 answers · asked by Anonymous in Religion & Spirituality

I thought he was all-powerful.

One of you can't handle the truth huh? Whaaa..whaaaa...whaaaa!!

I asked a question that inspired 40 answers.
How many of those do you see (or ask)?
I received a dozen personal messages and am involved in many discussions...but ONE of you had me deleted...sort of like the USA vetoing every UN resolution against Israel..which always "lose" 240 Yea - 2 Nay

2007-06-27 05:05:28 · 13 answers · asked by Anonymous in Religion & Spirituality

2007-06-27 05:05:00 · 16 answers · asked by Miss Metro 5 in Religion & Spirituality

Jurisdictions in the U.S. that offer civil unions or domestic partnerships granting nearly all of the state-recognized rights of marriage to same-sex couples include California (2000), Vermont (2000), Connecticut (2005), New Jersey (2006) and New Hampshire (2008). States in the U.S. with domestic partnerships or similar status granting some of the rights of marriage include Hawaii (1996), Maine (1999), Oregon (2008), Washington (2008), as well as the District of Columbia (Washington, DC) (2001). Massachusetts is the only state that offers same-sex marriage, which was legalized in (2004).

[ http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Civil_union ]

2007-06-27 05:04:56 · 25 answers · asked by NHBaritone 7 in Religion & Spirituality

I may be misinformed, but I have head that Mormons believe everybody who has ever lived will be saved due to Jesus' sacrifice thereby giving everybody a second chance. However, only "good" Mormons will rise up to the "highest level" of salvation, that is, they will get their own planet to populate and become "gods" of those planets. For this reason they practise baptisms for the dead to "improve" the deceased's chances in the afterlife.

First, is this acurate and, if not, please clarify. Second, can you please show me from the Holy Bible the basis for such beliefs.

2007-06-27 05:03:23 · 22 answers · asked by Anonymous in Religion & Spirituality

Regardless your religious belief, if useing the scientific method we can not prove that God made the human being, is this a valid topic of discussion for the public school science class?

2007-06-27 05:02:38 · 17 answers · asked by ? 3 in Religion & Spirituality

If the center of the earth lost all heat, the crust of the eart would no longer expand and water would come up and put even the mile high city, Denver, 727ft. below water. I see this as one step closer to proving Atheists / Agnostics do not know everything when it comes to biblical stories. Information like this aids in the evidence of Noah's flood. The story does say that some higher mountain peaks would stay above water, but that doesn't mean mountain peaks were as high back then as they are now.

http://www.newsvine.com/_news/2007/06/26/803607-earths-inner-heat-keeps-cities-afloat

2007-06-27 05:01:34 · 19 answers · asked by LosingAllSanity VLOGS 3 in Religion & Spirituality

2007-06-27 04:59:18 · 28 answers · asked by NONAME 5 in Religion & Spirituality

1. Would you forgive your mate "no matter what"?

2. Would you forgive your best friend "no matter what"?

3. Would you forgive me "no matter what"?

2007-06-27 04:58:38 · 36 answers · asked by Uncle Wayne 3 in Religion & Spirituality

Walk into any given group of people, stir up a conversation about Buddah, Alla, The Secret, or any "popular" religion and you can discuss for hours. But mention Jesus and it's like turning a light on in a room full of cockroaches. Something to think about...

This is the verdict: Light has come into the world, but men loved darkness instead of light because their deeds were evil. Everyone who does evil hates the light, and will not come into the light for fear that his deeds will be exposed. - John 3:19-20

2007-06-27 04:58:16 · 27 answers · asked by Anonymous in Religion & Spirituality

with proving other people wrong??

folks, i don't care who you are, christian, muslim, atheist, agnostic, whatever...

yahoo answers religion and spirituality is NOT a competition. you aren't "winning" anything by bashing other people's beliefs. you are just making yourself look like a fool. quit taking things so seriously and realize that there are people out there who (brace yourself)....MIGHT believe something different than you!

it doesn't make them less of a person, so why treat them like it?

seriously. it's not a competition.

2007-06-27 04:57:49 · 14 answers · asked by Anonymous in Religion & Spirituality

i need travel in czech
for study and job
but i dont know abut czech
im hear about that there is a college that teaching czech language in 1 year and then u can study in all of university free becuse after 1 year i can speak czech language
i need know
if u can plz help me
is this patern are yes or no!!
and then
can i have a part time job when im a student!
and how much can i have money in month
and what about the part time!!

2007-06-27 04:57:11 · 3 answers · asked by space . 1 in Languages

wish to tell us what theirs is?

It's hard to see your own but I think God gave me a gift for serving and ministering to others because that is what I love to do most. How about you?

2007-06-27 04:57:00 · 16 answers · asked by Anonymous in Religion & Spirituality