Society & Culture - 27 July 2007

I am a muslimah, and I am also well aware of things that happen in the world. But how can one attribute them to one religion? Terrorism was around long long before Islam was, so how can the ignorant say that Islam is the cause of it all? Last time I checked my Quran and one of the five Bibles I own, both said Pharoah thought he was a god. He terrorised the Israelites.

Here is one question. Why is this ignored? How do you get "kill those who don't believe" from "leave them alone"?

"Again and again will those who disbelieve, wish that they had bowed (to God's will) in Islam. Leave them alone, to enjoy (the good things of this life) and to please themselves: let (false) hope amuse them: soon will knowledge (undeceive them). (The Noble Quran, 15:2-3)"

2007-07-27 14:18:20 · 16 answers · asked by Anonymous in Religion & Spirituality

When you walk down the street and people park their pickup trucks on the lawn and sidewalk when there is plenty of driveway and curbspace available???

2007-07-27 14:17:55 · 8 answers · asked by Anonymous in Etiquette

are there any lgbt meetings going on in my area?
how do i find out? where do i go?

2007-07-27 14:17:38 · 9 answers · asked by Anonymous in Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, and Transgender

im french and i came 2 the usa and people judge me!!!!!

2007-07-27 14:17:21 · 11 answers · asked by Anonymous in Other - Cultures & Groups

2007-07-27 14:16:47 · 16 answers · asked by anaylor01 2 in Other - Society & Culture

I truely whant to understand what hope you believe in.

2007-07-27 14:14:53 · 14 answers · asked by B-DIDDLES 3 in Religion & Spirituality

2007-07-27 14:14:34 · 30 answers · asked by Anonymous in Religion & Spirituality

I thought that Jesus taught us to look at the good in people. He also taught forgiveness. Sometimes when I read bitter messages from Mormons I wonder if they teach forgiveness in their chapels and temples. Governor Boggs proved himself to be a true American patriot with his military service in the War of 1812. When Governor Boggs issued his edict on the Mormon question it was during the women abuse scandals within the Mormon church (polygamy). Clearly Governor Boggs was just looking out for his constituents. Now that Governor Boggs is with Christ in Heaven he surely is asking Christ to pardon the Mormons that have bitterness in their hearts toward him. I am sure that he forgives each and everyone of them because Christ taught forgiveness. God bless you Governor Boggs and may God bless our Mormon brothers and sisters with the ability to loose their bitterness and to follow the teachings of Jesus Christ!

Friends don't spend all of your time in the pit of bitterness!

2007-07-27 14:14:23 · 9 answers · asked by Anonymous in Religion & Spirituality

2007-07-27 14:14:22 · 6 answers · asked by Prof Fruitcake 6 in Religion & Spirituality

is there a ufo in area 51

2007-07-27 14:13:45 · 12 answers · asked by lewisken9 1 in Mythology & Folklore

Note : this is only to my friends, and people who have knowledge of what i am speaking. others read and don't answer please.

By Grace of the lord, i learned things, which are rarely & difficult.

By his grace i got understanding of mysticism and many procedures of achieving them.

I understood the Mystic capabilities ( Siddhis ) ,and also got to know how to learn them.

anima , mahima , praaptiH , śruta, Garima, drstesu, isHtā, vasita

But also very soon, Lord was so merciful that i understood i don't need to gain any of these, and left practicing the skills which i had begun ( Garima )

as i understood that these were hindrances in path to realization and these are not necessary to understand Hari. I was strong enough to burn my initial desires of achieving them.


BUT,

Now, even after i leave those, i get attracted to these, and suddenly without me wanting, i start liking this in one way or the other.

Do i really have control Over me? if so why i fail & start liking.

-- deito
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2007-07-27 14:11:14 · 14 answers · asked by deito 4 in Religion & Spirituality

"I like your Christ but I fear your Christians?" Does it ring true with you? Or do you find it insulting?

2007-07-27 14:10:21 · 29 answers · asked by Anonymous in Religion & Spirituality

What is your opinion on this, and what reasons would you give me to go through with this or not?

2007-07-27 14:09:55 · 34 answers · asked by Anonymous in Religion & Spirituality

she told me last night well actually 3 in the morning that she loved me and then we kissed for the first time but we kissed for like 5 minutes and then i was like let me go get my best friend because she was going to walk to my house and i walked to her girlfriends house ot pick her up and then my uncle came to the girl that kissed me and asked where i was and she knew i was in trouble so she(14 years old)takes her moms car to come pick me up thank god because some big man chased me and my friend walking home but anyways when we got out the car she called me over to hug me but as my friend was looking at us so i waited until she left but she didnt go far an she goes i want to kiss you so bad its that im afraid and she poited to my friend but the funny thing was that she honked the horn when she said she was afraid but thank god her parents didnt wake up!! this morning was a morning to remember :D

2007-07-27 14:08:24 · 4 answers · asked by i_love_you26 1 in Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, and Transgender

Does the American flag remind anyone else of kitsch or camp, or some variation of it? Most flags I have seen have two or three basic colors and a simple design. The US flag looks like a five year old designed it.

The stripes represent the first thirteen states, while the stars represent the current 50 states, meaning that when Betsy Ross, who likely never should have been allowed near a sewing kit, designed it, the 13 stripes represented the 13 states whilte the 13 stars represented the 13 states.

Seeing the Betsy Ross flag makes me realize that American culture was doomed from the start.

2007-07-27 14:07:53 · 9 answers · asked by balisarius 2 in Other - Society & Culture

2007-07-27 14:06:52 · 14 answers · asked by NHBaritone 7 in Religion & Spirituality

Prior to WW2, the family only required one income to survive, as long as work was found of course...then in the 50s woman went out to provide the luxuries but usually part time and the children thrived....now, one income will not support a family and woman are forced away from their children and most to menial demeaning jobs..sure there are the exceptions but many are just slaves to greedy corporations...main question:...were woman set up to increase the workforce and with disastrous results for our the children?...and were the perpetrators of this supported by the woman's movements...were woman duped?

2007-07-27 14:06:51 · 6 answers · asked by bruce b 3 in Other - Cultures & Groups

I am a christian and I sometimes feel like there should be no reason why I live on this planet. Like I know why I'm here, it's just I feel like that God puts me through so much anger I feel like if I just killed myself and went to heaven with him everything would be easier. But I know if I did it would be a slap in the face to him because Jesus Christ sacraficed his life for us to be here. But still, wouldn't God be happy if I was away from trouble and with him anyways?

I don't know. Help me

2007-07-27 14:06:08 · 28 answers · asked by Anonymous in Religion & Spirituality

I just started it today. Wow! That is one scary book about the dangers of religious fanatics.

I highly recommend it.

2007-07-27 14:04:13 · 7 answers · asked by Anonymous in Religion & Spirituality

2007-07-27 14:03:48 · 28 answers · asked by Stephanie D 3 in Religion & Spirituality

2007-07-27 14:03:05 · 3 answers · asked by Stephanie D 3 in Religion & Spirituality

I am looking for free information on etiquettes, every thing from how to talk to someone, to sitting in a social gathering etc. Victorian or post modern, both will do just fine. Thank you.

2007-07-27 14:01:06 · 2 answers · asked by Anonymous in Etiquette

I keep seeing people saying things about black women having white avatars. Why is it hard for people to believe that "black" people can and do vary in shades, hair color, eye color? Why are certain phenotypes, only attributed to certain people, in this day in age? I knew three African American girls with blonde hair(non-albino), I've seen about 8 redheads(including my self and Malcom X), I"ve seen a dark skinned women with the bluest eyes.
Again, why is there a resistance from certain people when light-skinned A.A.'s have light-skinned avatars?

2007-07-27 14:00:08 · 13 answers · asked by Anonymous in Other - Cultures & Groups

I have a question for all of you in R&S that think cervical cancer is some disease that is striking down hundreds of thousands of women each year.

Do you actually know how prevelant cervical cancer is?

Ovarian Cancer is listed as a rare disease. It is also a silent killer. 1 in about 12,000 women this year will develop this deadly and heartless assilant. And many will not know until they are in stage three or four of the cancer.

Cervical cancer affects 1 in about 21,000 women. And HPV is easily detectable on a yearly pap smear, easily treated and cervical cancer can be avoided.

Seeing that Ovarian cancer is rare -then Cervical cancer is almsot unheard of.

So why should parents be forced to treat their children with a vaccine? Why should it be mandatory?

And why do you disagree with the Christian groups who say that this is something that can be prevented - if one abstains. I did. Why not teach self control instead?

2007-07-27 13:59:25 · 19 answers · asked by noncrazed 4 in Religion & Spirituality

Would christians do it? I think they would.

2007-07-27 13:56:24 · 21 answers · asked by Anonymous in Religion & Spirituality

money"...(From life insurance)...now i feel that is a rude question...and it was asked honestly by a teacher...NOW SHE SHOULD KNOW NOT TO ASK such intruisive questions...WHAT CAN YOU SAY TO NOSY NELLIES without appearing to be rude???

2007-07-27 13:54:20 · 9 answers · asked by sweet 4 in Etiquette

2007-07-27 13:54:11 · 5 answers · asked by Herman 2 in Religion & Spirituality

I've always wondered this

2007-07-27 13:54:07 · 3 answers · asked by Anonymous in Mythology & Folklore

2007-07-27 13:53:45 · 33 answers · asked by Uncle Wayne 3 in Religion & Spirituality

When someone loses a limb or part of a limb, they still experience pain where it used to be? I've not seen studies on this, but is the pain all in the mind or does it show that energy was indeed there?

Peace, Love, and Blessings
Greenwood

2007-07-27 13:50:12 · 11 answers · asked by Greenwood 5 in Religion & Spirituality