Society & Culture - 19 July 2007

I think that being "politically correct" is a load of bull. We have to say things carefully so that we won't hurt other...how dense can people be? I mean, I've had people call me "decorated" instead of pierced! I sure wouldn't mind being called what I am, should anyone?

What do you guys think, for or against?

2007-07-19 19:04:35 · 24 answers · asked by mathaowny 6 in Etiquette

2007-07-19 19:03:45 · 11 answers · asked by vaibhavlnt 1 in Valentine's Day

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Heavens_Gate

tell me your opinion of this.

2007-07-19 19:03:18 · 8 answers · asked by Anonymous in Religion & Spirituality

How did Hip Hop and Rap music become the fall guy for the problem with America's youth and values?
I am sick and tired of hearing that rap/hip hop demeans women, that it teaches the wrong message. When will reassign the blame where it should be? With the parents

2007-07-19 18:59:57 · 15 answers · asked by Been Real All My Life 2 in Other - Cultures & Groups

and i don't know why....but you don't either, so don't bother

2007-07-19 18:59:15 · 6 answers · asked by Pryva D 3 in Religion & Spirituality

What is your opinion of this?

"Logical grounds to prove that the Prophet did not learn the Quran from Jews or Christians.


The day-to-day life of the Prophet was an open book for all to see. In fact a revelation came asking people to give the Prophet (pbuh) privacy in his own home. If the Prophet had been meeting people who told him what to say as a revelation from God, this would not have been hidden for very long.

The extremely prominent Quraish nobles who followed the Prophet and accepted Islam were wise and intelligent men who would have easily noticed anything suspicious about the way in which the Prophet brought the revelations to them - more so since the Prophetic mission lasted 23 years.

The enemies of the Prophet kept a close watch on him in order to find proof for their claim that he was a liar - they could not point out even a single instance when the Prophet may have had a secret rendezvous with particular Jews and Christians.

2007-07-19 18:59:01 · 13 answers · asked by Anonymous in Religion & Spirituality

Lately, I've felt a void in my life, and I started searching for faith and spirituality. I came to realise I dont believe in Jesus' divinity. (It's ok if you do, I will never say you're wrong.) My question is:

Shouldnt the only concern be, when it comes to other peoples' religions, are they good people or not? I've realized that the closest thing I am is druidistic, but i dont believe in a lot of it. But shouldnt the only deciding factor ont he outcome of my soul be if I lived a fulfilling life and served other?

2007-07-19 18:58:26 · 20 answers · asked by HW-7 3 in Religion & Spirituality

The old covenant(Laws of Leviticus) were canceled out by Jesus...look at Hebrews 8(since there is only 13 verses) more specifically 7-13. It is too long to post on here, but I will list 13, which explains the "New Covenant".

Hebrews 8:13 By calling this covenant "new," he has made the first one obsolete; and what is obsolete and aging will soon disappear.

That is why I, and many others, say the old covenant(aka laws of leviticus) was thrown out, because they were not repeated by Jesus in His new covenant....

2007-07-19 18:58:23 · 8 answers · asked by Anonymous in Religion & Spirituality

"If a man finds a damsel that is a virgin, which is not betrothed, and lay hold on her, and lie with her, and they be found; Then the man that lay with her shall give unto the damsel's father fifty shekels of silvers, and she shall be his wife; because he hath humbled her, he may not put her away all his days." (Deuteronomy 22:28-29)

2007-07-19 18:57:50 · 4 answers · asked by Anonymous in Religion & Spirituality

Matthew4:8 "Again, the devil taketh him up into an exceeding high mountain, and sheweth him all the kingdoms of the world, and the glory of them;"

The devil kidnaps Jesus and takes him up to the top of the temple, and then to the top of "an exceedingly high mountain," high enough to see "all the kingdoms of the world." I guess the earth was flat in those days. roflol

2007-07-19 18:55:15 · 21 answers · asked by 飞龙 1 in Religion & Spirituality

in around 600 ad written that the earth is shaped like an egg or had as many scientific observations be proven centuries later? ( I am seriously leaning towards converting to Islam. ( any rude comments will be reported and thumbs downed.)

2007-07-19 18:54:17 · 14 answers · asked by Natashya K 3 in Religion & Spirituality

Isaiah30:26 "Moreover the light of the moon shall be as the light of the sun, and the light of the sun shall be sevenfold, as the light of seven days, in the day that the LORD bindeth up the breach of his people, and healeth the stroke of their wound."

"The light of the moon shall be as the light of the sun, and the light of the sun shall be sevenfold." Well, this is one prophecy that will never come true. Since the moon has no light of its own, but only reflects that of the sun, it could never shine like the sun. And the sun will not, at least not while there are humans to see it, shine 7 times as bright as it does now.

2007-07-19 18:49:34 · 17 answers · asked by 飞龙 1 in Religion & Spirituality

2007-07-19 18:47:39 · 27 answers · asked by Anonymous in Religion & Spirituality

In Psalm 2:7, the Lord said to David: "...Thou art my son: this day have I begotten thee."



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2007-07-19 18:46:39 · 12 answers · asked by Anonymous in Religion & Spirituality

Isaiah11:12 “And he shall set up an ensign for the nations, and shall assemble the outcasts of Israel, and gather together the dispersed of Judah from the four corners of the earth.“

God will gather up the people of Judea "from the four corners of the earth." In the Bible's view, the earth is flat with four corners.

If you believe in the bible then you must believe the world is flat, you can't pick and choose what you like!

2007-07-19 18:45:39 · 32 answers · asked by 飞龙 1 in Religion & Spirituality

Is Christianity really threatened by these books?

Grimm's fairy tales had witches and magic.

Shakespere had witches and ghosts.

Poe had a talking bird.

Christians, is your religion really so fragile?

2007-07-19 18:42:24 · 15 answers · asked by Anonymous in Religion & Spirituality

After hearing some pretty whacky stories i am now convinced that there is such things as miracles. But i am not a weirdo or anything i don't believe in ghosts.

2007-07-19 18:38:29 · 10 answers · asked by Anonymous in Mythology & Folklore

Doesn't that automatically, by default, mean that you are Satan's keeper?

2007-07-19 18:38:21 · 6 answers · asked by Anonymous in Religion & Spirituality

i am starting to feel really bad about my sins. I also want to rekindle my bond with god. I try to make it to church as much as possible but it is just not enough for me. How can i strengthen my relationship with god.

2007-07-19 18:37:08 · 18 answers · asked by Anonymous in Religion & Spirituality

I am a strong believer in Jesus. I am a Christian. I love God with all my heart. I noticed my cousins were wiccan because I saw the chain on their neck with the symbol. I asked one of my cousin if she was satanist because I thought thats what the symbol was and she said no she was wiccan. I don't know what to do think. I wonder if she hates me because I'm Christian. I know I should ask her all this but I want to know from some other people's point of view. To me wiccan seems like worshipping satan, casting spells, and doing voodoo on people. It makes me feel odd around them sometimes. I don't know what to think. Help?

2007-07-19 18:36:55 · 20 answers · asked by brittany lynn 2 in Religion & Spirituality

In the song "Bésame, bésame mucho"(English version), I want to know the meanings of the follwoing wordings;

Each time I cling to your kiss,
I hear music divine.

Thank you.

2007-07-19 18:36:54 · 6 answers · asked by Taro K 1 in Languages

2007-07-19 18:36:13 · 9 answers · asked by Unique 5 in Religion & Spirituality

Okay I used to drive with a driving instructor but he is too busy so now my mom switched me to another. I only need a few lessons and I will be ready to get my license! But the new guy I am driving with makes me uncomfortable... while I am driving he is always talking meanly (not to me about other people)... he is teaching me new stuff that clashes with what the first guy taught me (and the other guy was the one who was teaching me the right way)... he also doesn't watch me when I am driving and doesn't tell me any mistakes I make. But the one thing that really bothers me is he keeps touching my thigh and stuff. I know it probably isn't a big deal but I am more sensitive with things like that because I was abused once (like sexually...) and it makes me uncomfortable. Am I just overreacting to this? I mean I don't think I am... what do you guys think? It makes me uncomfortable while I'm driving and I wanted to hear everyone's opinion.

Thanks 4 your help! =)

2007-07-19 18:36:09 · 24 answers · asked by Sunshine 4 in Etiquette

For those of you who have or currently visit psychics, I'd like to accurate stories, short ones of course...lol

2007-07-19 18:35:59 · 6 answers · asked by ? 3 in Mythology & Folklore

2007-07-19 18:32:10 · 6 answers · asked by Anonymous in Religion & Spirituality

I dont even need a reason but the best one will get my vote.

Cant believe these fools want to protest the NFL. I'm sure one of them fat asses sat on some leather in the last week or so.

2007-07-19 18:31:50 · 6 answers · asked by Bobby D 2 in Other - Cultures & Groups

2007-07-19 18:30:03 · 5 answers · asked by Unique 5 in Religion & Spirituality

Are you kidding me? GIve me any good reason why you idiots would do this? Could you do me a favor and go choke on a carrot? Why are you guys always crying about crap? Why dont you invest your time into something productive? We have bigger problems than fat girls in fur and $39.95 steak at crappy restruants.

2007-07-19 18:28:52 · 10 answers · asked by Bobby D 2 in Other - Cultures & Groups

Last night I saw for the first time the movie Apocalipto and I couldn't help but think of all those christians--and all believers for that matter--who believe in their god. Is there any difference between the Mayans and their gods and the believers today. Your thoughts?

2007-07-19 18:27:38 · 7 answers · asked by Anonymous in Religion & Spirituality

does it mean a rich person? like in the movie, "The Outsiders", the Soc's were short for socialite?

2007-07-19 18:26:41 · 6 answers · asked by Dreamyeyes 1 in Royalty