Society & Culture - 31 July 2007

i was playing with a basket ball very late at night, round midnight when i was about 10 and i mistakenly bounced the ball in the back yard wear it was dark as hell, so for some reason i went to go get it. and usualy at that age il be scared to even step foot in the dark, but for some odd reason i felt comfort bout it. so i went back there and when i went to go pick up the ball i seen a huge flashing light hit the ground n when i looked up to the sky, i seen a giant man walking across the clouds, and he hade the same goun on that god does in his picture. i no in my soul dat it wazz god. any one els ben in a situation like this ?

2007-07-31 10:01:50 · 17 answers · asked by Anonymous in Religion & Spirituality

2007-07-31 10:01:45 · 17 answers · asked by Anonymous in Religion & Spirituality

They sure sound like it. Same mentality,same intolerance,same literalism,just like flip sides of the same coin. If they are,maybe that explains their intense hatred - as well as their evident assumption that fundies are a majority of Christians (not even close). Opinions?

2007-07-31 10:01:25 · 29 answers · asked by Brynn 3 in Religion & Spirituality

Ok, iv been getting mixed answer from Christians on who God in thier fate is, I have been told its Jesus, YHWA, Genova and been told it could be Elohim,

Please explain

2007-07-31 10:00:25 · 27 answers · asked by Anonymous in Religion & Spirituality

how would ppl look like without race?

2007-07-31 09:56:57 · 29 answers · asked by dee b 2 in Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, and Transgender

Ok. I been dating this Nigerian man. Same story. Told me he wanted to be with me after the 1st date. The only difference is, in addition to that, he spent a lot of money on me too. Probably to woo me in.
Anyhow, after months of dating, he got me to feel bad for him. His brother was coming out here from Nigeria, but could only bring a certain amount of money into the country. This is where I came in: He needed me to go with him to Western Union to GET the money his brother was sending from Nigeria. $6000 worth. I was asked to do it a 2nd time, but I DID NOT. I felt too uncomfortable and shouldn't have done it the first.
Is that some sort of scam or anything? Yes, I had to provide Western Union with certain pieces of my info to get the money FROM Nigeria No, I would NEVER give him a check or any money to SEND to Nigeria. I just recieved it. He's never asked me for any money... Is recieving money from Nigeria through Western Union something I should be worried about

2007-07-31 09:56:56 · 21 answers · asked by butterfly 2 in Other - Society & Culture

2007-07-31 09:56:51 · 14 answers · asked by hmmmm 2 in Other - Society & Culture

It seems to me that there are signs of a possible spiritual evolutionary leap occurring within the fairly near future.
Do you too see that?
And if so, what cost will there be in terms of human suffering?
For sure we can't go on too long the way things are.
What say you?

2007-07-31 09:56:46 · 28 answers · asked by Anonymous in Religion & Spirituality

I am white, so, can I call other white people the N-word? Is that socially acceptable?

2007-07-31 09:56:25 · 6 answers · asked by Anonymous in Other - Cultures & Groups

I believe that the sun shines after the rain
I believe if you don't get hurt you'll never gain
I believe in not doing things the easy way
I believe that being selfish doesn't pay

I believe in a second chance
I believe there is life after death
And standing up to a life of mess

I believe something good comes from something bad
I believe that for tears of happiness there are tears of sad
I believe everyone has a guardian angel
And the good you do will be rewarded well

I believe sometimes there is no explanation
I believe money can't buy people's affection
I believe you don't know what you've got until it's gone
I believe a new day arrives with every dawn

I believe that God watches over us
I believe the little things are worth the fuss
I believe you have each friend for a reason
I believe you will get punished for treason ....

2007-07-31 09:55:30 · 13 answers · asked by Anonymous in Religion & Spirituality

Even the slightest criticism,and they immediately resort to name-calling,insults and profanity. And it's very intense. Any challenge to their belief system - the Primordial Soup being hit by lightning,etc. - and they fly into a complete rage. I see no indication of cool-minded rationalism,still less any trance of enlightened humanism. In fact,they sound just like those fundies who want to establish a Christian theocracy. Nor do they impress one as educated,for the most part. Why do they feel they should be above criticism? Is it some kind of fascist conception that they constitute an elite? That does appear to be their self-image. Opinions?

2007-07-31 09:54:20 · 32 answers · asked by Brynn 3 in Religion & Spirituality

jes so I can pet em...

2007-07-31 09:51:52 · 11 answers · asked by Angel Maco-roni 1 in Religion & Spirituality

I read all the books of Losbsang Rampa and other, and my best dream is to go to the Himalayas and get in a cave, receive knowldege from a Lama and start practicing to be better and to help others to better than I, when I was a Gnostic, a few decades ago I also knew of this term but i want to ample my knowledge and to know, maybe officialy if they really exist, I think they do but in other dimensions, but I want to clear my mind on this topic and then I could help others than me who probably are in the same situation, by the way thanks to my readers and a few fans to my questions, I say this with humbleness, I am very happy to be read and to share the little I know of some topics, CONGRATULATIONS to the ones who thought and designed this ideal project and well....lets continue making the gold chain of knowledge long enough for reaching the ones who will improve this world, the new generations and the ones who are also dreamers but work hardly on reality and its complicated challenges

2007-07-31 09:51:37 · 6 answers · asked by LonelyPoetMayaOm 1 in Mythology & Folklore

I think I kindof have an idea what it is so, remember quality COUNTS.

2007-07-31 09:51:35 · 15 answers · asked by Be 3 in Religion & Spirituality

2007-07-31 09:49:48 · 17 answers · asked by Anonymous in Religion & Spirituality

'Amrrrcans' are quick to explain the problems of poverty and underdevelopment in other countries (i.e. Mexico, Central America, etc.) as directly related to alleged corruption existing in their governments.

So, does that mean that 'Amrrrca' is corruption free, since it is soooo developed, and relatively speaking, poverty free? Do people in the 'Amrrrcan' government (Federal, State, Local, etc.) dish out favors and favoritism in exchange for bribes?

2007-07-31 09:49:28 · 13 answers · asked by Cisco 3 in Other - Cultures & Groups

If so, why do fundamentalists protest such prayers

http://www.cnn.com/2007/POLITICS/07/12/prayer.protest.reut/index.html

If we want freedom of religion, and prayer in schools and public places, etc... do we not have to allow all prayers from all faiths?

-Fundamentalist Christians who want prayer in schools...do you want your child reciting a Hindu prayer? Or prayer of another faith?

-Should we not have separation of church and state? Public schools, public meetings be secular...and religious services be, well...religious?

2007-07-31 09:48:53 · 8 answers · asked by G.C. 5 in Religion & Spirituality

And, then leads it up to us to decide.

2007-07-31 09:45:46 · 6 answers · asked by Sweet Pea 3 in Religion & Spirituality

Do you think you would still be a christian if it wasnt shoved down your throat? I kinda think I would be but there were so many pressures of growing up in an extremly strict christian home that i had to get away from them! so do you think if they would have used a different approach, you might still believe?

2007-07-31 09:45:45 · 20 answers · asked by Anonymous in Religion & Spirituality

Most spiritual paths ask that the adherent get to know him/her self. How do you personally go about getting to know yourself?
(examples, meditation, writing in a diary/journal/blog, etc)
Do you find you like yourself or do you think you need to work on it?

2007-07-31 09:43:52 · 31 answers · asked by Kallan 7 in Religion & Spirituality

Does anyone have any weird or uncommon superstitions?

2007-07-31 09:43:00 · 8 answers · asked by Anonymous in Mythology & Folklore

Definately not usa,someone told me that the girls are mannish there.i think the french canadians girls are really hot.

2007-07-31 09:42:53 · 9 answers · asked by pascal c 1 in Other - Society & Culture

2007-07-31 09:41:04 · 18 answers · asked by Anonymous in Religion & Spirituality

2007-07-31 09:40:38 · 36 answers · asked by Anonymous in Religion & Spirituality

then are they really good people, or are they just being logical? are they just using self-survival skills...i mean think about it......i would truly respect a moral athiest

2007-07-31 09:39:00 · 8 answers · asked by boredatwork 4 in Other - Society & Culture

I'd say it's better not to believe things easily than to believe anything at the cost of logical, rational thought.

2007-07-31 09:38:52 · 21 answers · asked by Anonymous in Religion & Spirituality

I am a Christian. please don't thumb-up or thumb down because it is that persons choice of religion.

2007-07-31 09:38:22 · 41 answers · asked by chainganglover 1 in Religion & Spirituality

or do you consider it a waste of time?

2007-07-31 09:38:07 · 15 answers · asked by gldnsilnc 6 in Senior Citizens

If you listen to black music today (Rap, R&B) its mostly derogatory. In Rap music (specifically) they degrade women, advocate violence, advocate murdering, are sexist, promote and glamourise gang member life, advocate, promote and glamourize the use of illegal drugs, ect..

Its not like this stuff is hidden from the public either, and it is dangerous for young people to listen to such music that glorifies such horrible things.

All the while it seems blacks quickly attach themselves to this kind of stereotype and culture and dress like a Hip Hop gang member as if its the only identity availble for blacks today

2007-07-31 09:37:42 · 36 answers · asked by Anonymous in Other - Cultures & Groups

I have developed a particularly strong bond with the BrannYoda. He says his treacle is my blood and his bran heart is mine.

However, the Micro-organists say they will use the great force of BrannYoda's holy bran muffins on me, unless I convert.

However I know the recipe for a BrannYoda of my own.

It's a load of bran muffin crumbs, poured into a cast of Yoda from Star Wars, bound by treacle, and baked in a freezer for 25-30minutes.

Can I have stars, bran muffins or answers to this big bad bran dillemma?

Problem is if I convert to Micro-organism, I am obliged to be at war with Eccentrics. Eccentricity dictates that the BrannYoda is nothing but a big cake, but I have personally witnessed the big bran muffin he uses to fool the Eccentrics into battle.

Lol. Humour please, my fellow Answerists. This is wholly for fun.

2007-07-31 09:37:26 · 4 answers · asked by ? 5 in Religion & Spirituality