Society & Culture - 28 June 2007

Why do the (JW clan) come in and tell the asker they are demons, since they have never seen them themselves, how do they know.
These people are begining to annoy me, the asker asks if anyone has seen one. They didn't ask, did a JW see one. Once and for all, our loved ones are not demons.

2007-06-28 11:45:17 · 13 answers · asked by ? 5 in Mythology & Folklore

OMG - there's the atheists in the church again !!!


atheists = all the people in religion /// Amen !

2007-06-28 11:45:15 · 2 answers · asked by Anonymous in Religion & Spirituality

I don't like someone in my family, I mean I just don't like being around him or his wife. They put people over possessions, they are very snobby, they are rude to us and our kids, they tattle on us to other relatives for things like not sending a thank you note...

My problem is, they are an aunt and uncle to my kids, so I don't know if I can simply say "I never want to see you again". Also, I'm a Christian (as are they), so I don't know how much effort I am supposed to put forth!

I really don't want their influence around my kids, but if I stay completely away, I know that other members will look down on us.....

Does anyone have this issue, or what do you think is a good solution?

2007-06-28 11:45:09 · 20 answers · asked by smithvillerocks 2 in Religion & Spirituality

Because they do not believe in your god?

2007-06-28 11:43:54 · 42 answers · asked by ramon f 3 in Religion & Spirituality

... and presumably everyone, young, old, in-between wants to be respected, then why don't young people in retail environment call their peers ma'am and sir? A lot of people protest that these terms make them feel old, like someone is trying to "bury" them before their time...

2007-06-28 11:43:39 · 10 answers · asked by Inquiringmind 3 in Etiquette

What do you think about those of us who enjoy going barefoot in public? I'm just asking about the impression you get, so do not say it's illegal because of health dept. reg.s, or because one can't drive barefoot legally. It is perfectly legal
http://www.barefooters.org

2007-06-28 11:42:12 · 36 answers · asked by Herbert Windt 2 in Etiquette

What'd you do?

2007-06-28 11:41:39 · 14 answers · asked by ramon f 3 in Other - Society & Culture

2007-06-28 11:38:12 · 16 answers · asked by sweetpea 4 in Senior Citizens

2007-06-28 11:38:08 · 30 answers · asked by Anonymous in Religion & Spirituality

2007-06-28 11:37:48 · 9 answers · asked by Vinh N 1 in Mythology & Folklore

2007-06-28 11:37:36 · 22 answers · asked by Anonymous in Religion & Spirituality

Thank you to all who have answered my first question. The answers gave me a lot to think about. But they made me think of another question... Some of the "non-believers" said that they are tired of the "Christians" shoving their beliefs down their throats (and I can understand that). But then why do the "non-believers" read and answer so many Religious & Spiritual questions? ( I'm really not trying to be ugly - I am truely curious)

2007-06-28 11:37:24 · 9 answers · asked by J C 2 in Religion & Spirituality

Obviously this applies only to those who left something.

Habits may include anything from prayer to judgment to residual "awareness" of Gods/gods.

2007-06-28 11:37:11 · 10 answers · asked by Skye 5 in Religion & Spirituality

can I just clear something up and perhaps I speak for others here also
I am pro choice
I would never have an abortion personally
but I believe that the choice should be there for people who are in difficult circumstances
I also believe that this choice should not be made hastily or as means of birth control
I also believe that unless it is a life or death situation , that all abortions should be done within a set period of time

pro choice does not mean pro abortion

I said I felt that perhaps i speak for others... does anyone else feel the same here ?

2007-06-28 11:36:56 · 39 answers · asked by Anonymous in Religion & Spirituality

I mean I keep getting that advice...but it just didnt occur to me.
And yes I really thought I would go to jail...
And no I am not telling you why...

Ya'll can just make up nasty rumors...thats more fun right?!!

2007-06-28 11:36:48 · 19 answers · asked by Anonymous in Religion & Spirituality

and why?

2007-06-28 11:36:45 · 21 answers · asked by ramon f 3 in Other - Society & Culture

people came to america for various reasons. one of the main ones was for the freedoms it offers.

why do we have so many people so quick to remove freedoms? notice all the thumbsdown people get for saying abortion should be a choice, or homosexual marriage/partnership should be accepted?

i mean seriously, if u guys dont like the freedom to choose why do you even live in the states?

note: seperation of church and state, yet the only arguments against homosexual marraige is religious...

why do people want so desperately to control the lives of others?

2007-06-28 11:36:04 · 19 answers · asked by Chippy v1.0.0.3b 6 in Religion & Spirituality

Here, in the religion section of Answers, we expect to have our ideas challenged. But in the world at large, people often don't like to defend or explain their beliefs; perhaps because they're not good at debate or because their faith is based more on visceral rather than logical reasons and is therefor hard to defend with logic. In other word, sometimes one's faith is personal or private in nature.

Don't get me wrong, I'm an agnostic and believe agnosticism is the only truly logical choice; given the more-than-meets-the-eye strangeness of reality revealed by quantum physics. A world defined by quantum probabilities that collapse to a single state UPON OBSERVATION. Human consciousness affects reality at the quantum level. With this element of the mystical revealed by quantum physics, the possibility of a cosmic God (not one of religion) seems more viable.

Many people seem to think that it's okay to challenge the beliefs of those who don't want to be challenged. Do you? And why?

2007-06-28 11:35:14 · 22 answers · asked by Seeker 6 in Religion & Spirituality

Do you think we came from an animal? If you do , then which one and why?
Do you think God made us like we are?
Or maybe you have another theory.
Tell me what you think

2007-06-28 11:34:49 · 17 answers · asked by Anonymous in Religion & Spirituality

a) Docetism;
b) Donatism;
c) Delicatessen.

2007-06-28 11:34:42 · 2 answers · asked by Giggly Giraffe 7 in Religion & Spirituality

2007-06-28 11:34:04 · 13 answers · asked by Anonymous in Religion & Spirituality

2007-06-28 11:33:25 · 16 answers · asked by Anonymous in Religion & Spirituality

2007-06-28 11:33:07 · 10 answers · asked by yogiD 1 in Etiquette

2007-06-28 11:32:20 · 2 answers · asked by Anonymous in Independence Day

Is it bad that i do not enjoy my familys company at all. IM not overexagerating I truly just don't like them and would be totally indiffirent if one of them was hurt. Am i Depressed?

Keep in mind that this is all the time. Often i don't even acknowedge them.

2007-06-28 11:31:42 · 9 answers · asked by Mike M 4 in Other - Society & Culture

I’m blood type O negative and can use a few extra bucks income. I’ve heard a type O blood is in high demand. I’m just not sure if it is O positive or O negative. Does anyone know?

Also:

Does anyone have a round figure as to how much they pay?

I’m figuring on $50 a pint.

If indeed, my O negative is the blood they need, I’d like to get on a routine schedule of selling pints.

I figure 4 pints a week would be very handy in the form of extra cash. I’ve already starting drinking lots of OJ and sugary snacks to get those levels up.

Lastly, does anybody know if I’d have to claim this on my taxes as income? If this all works out, I’d be looking at over $10,000 a year gross selling my blood. I’m hoping this is non-taxable income.

2007-06-28 11:31:01 · 2 answers · asked by Billy Jack H 1 in Other - Society & Culture

It is disconcerting when people cannot see a genuine question is being asked out of curiosity without putting a racist tag to it.

2007-06-28 11:30:52 · 19 answers · asked by Anonymous in Other - Society & Culture

2007-06-28 11:30:39 · 13 answers · asked by Anonymous in Mythology & Folklore

2007-06-28 11:30:02 · 13 answers · asked by Anonymous in Religion & Spirituality

As some of you know, I can go on and on all day and all night about all the wonderful attributes my beautiful, Nubian Princesses possess (see my Q/A's). But now I wanna give you a chance to give a shout out! Tell me what you love about black women (or what you love about being a black woman).

2007-06-28 11:29:27 · 33 answers · asked by Nigel 2 in Other - Cultures & Groups