Society & Culture - 31 July 2007

Things That Are Difficult to Say When Drunk:
Cinnamon

Indubitably

Innovative

Preliminary

Proliferation



Things That Are Very Difficult to Say When Drunk:
British Constitution

Loquacious

Transubstantiate

Passive-aggressive disorder

Specificity



Things That Are Downright IMPOSSIBLE to Say When Drunk:
Thanks, but I don't want to have sex.

Nope, no more booze for me.

Sorry, but you're not really my type.

Good evening officer, isn't it lovely out tonight?

Oh, I just couldn't. No one wants to hear me sing.

You're right; I can't jump over that table.

2007-07-31 05:01:42 · 22 answers · asked by Anonymous in Etiquette

About six months ago I was visiting my son in Reno and I met this christain church pastor that spent an hour preaching to me. Fifteen years ago he was an attorney and then he got into drugs and went to prison where he became a minister. Ten years ago he opened a Christain church and all he could talk about was Jesus this, Jesus that and quoting scriptures and all. Finally I asked him why he had to make it so complicated and he told me it wasn't intellectual. Three months later I went back to Reno and saw him staggering down a street and he looked like he'd been sleeping under a bridge and was so loaded that I had to help him stand when he was looking for his cigerates. As he walked away I yelled for him and told him that it is intellectual. Why do people, especially Christains make it so complicated when Jesus is ancient history? Isn't it all about God and isn't religion intellectual?

2007-07-31 05:01:18 · 9 answers · asked by THE FISH 2 in Religion & Spirituality

Is there a specific forum on the internet? I love Scottish women; they are the most beautiful women in the world!

2007-07-31 05:00:49 · 8 answers · asked by sabdalorg 3 in Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, and Transgender

... intelligent animals other than humans. This includes primates and dolphins, etc.

Does anyone know of ANY study that has attempted to determine if these creatures have a concept of God? I'm not an animal behaviorist so I don't know what a study like that would look like but... anyone?

If not, can anyone come up with an experiment that could test the hypothesis that these animals have a concept of God?

BTW, I mean "God" VERY loosely... not necessarily an omni-X being and certainly not one necessarily associated with any particular human belief. (and it could be "gods")

Also, don't dismiss the idea out of hand. Some animals have been shown to have incredible intelligence, use tools, have a Theory of Mind (look it up), etc. If we, as sentient, intelligent beings can have a concept of a divine being, why not them?

Not sure how you could test it though...

2007-07-31 05:00:00 · 3 answers · asked by Anonymous in Religion & Spirituality

2007-07-31 04:58:45 · 11 answers · asked by Anonymous in Religion & Spirituality

In another forum, a Christian wrote to me: "I am the church... . All beleivers in Christ ARE the church, Christ's body, so in fact I AM a member of their church... ," to which I replied:

This is an interesting point of view, but this eternal skeptic would like to test it. Christians on this forum, I'd like your views on these points:

1. Does everyone who professes Christianity embody the Church so that every Christian is a member of every church?

2. As such, do you believe that your local church is answerable to every Christian everywhere for its ministerial priorities and decisions?

In other words, to what extent do you believe that has a right and a duty to chastise a church with which he has had no previous contact and to lay down rules for the conduct of their ministry when he gets upset over a news item. By the way, keep up all of your good works. Even if I can no longer believe, I am happy for those who do and celebrate their acts of kindness.

2007-07-31 04:58:18 · 15 answers · asked by nightserf 5 in Religion & Spirituality

Where do people GET stuff like this? In a thread earlier this morning about the authorship of the Gospels, someone posted this lil' gem:

"There's no such thing as fact. So are you believing lies as well? You can't prove it and neither can I prove what I believe. We all have faith. Either faith that there is no God or faith that there is. Either or... no such thing as fact."

So . . . that's it, then? We can all just throw science, history, empirical testing, direct observation, and the rest of it out the window, because FACTS DON'T EXIST?

Guess we can chuck logic while we're at it, huh?

2007-07-31 04:58:11 · 18 answers · asked by Boar's Heart 5 in Religion & Spirituality

YA is filled with bashers today. I have seen ridiculous generalizations, absolutely false facts, outright lies and some of the most outrageous claims on here today. The favorite targets seem to be GLBT folks, black people and females.

And meanwhile, while we spend our time battling this hatred the serious, sometimes fatal issues facing our world go unignored. Do these haters even realize how immature, unintlligent and uniformed they look?

2007-07-31 04:56:09 · 9 answers · asked by toff 6 in Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, and Transgender

i found address and phone but she doesn't work at same place. need assistance

2007-07-31 04:53:32 · 6 answers · asked by franked ulsee 2 in Etiquette

2007-07-31 04:53:27 · 23 answers · asked by Loris Ann 3 in Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, and Transgender

I am looking for a good, scientific reason. I'm not saying try to give evidence of another hypothesis, just a good reason for why evolution might be a weak theory. Now comes the hard part. If your answer shows ignorance toward science, I will call you on it. I want people who are knowledgeable on the science, not people who parrot arguments when they themselves are ignorant.

I post this in R & S because there seems to be the highest population of people who don't accept evolution here.

2007-07-31 04:52:13 · 23 answers · asked by Take it from Toby 7 in Religion & Spirituality

2007-07-31 04:51:54 · 31 answers · asked by ? 5 in Religion & Spirituality

When God cannot be harmed in any way?

2007-07-31 04:51:04 · 26 answers · asked by Anonymous in Religion & Spirituality

And if so, isn't it true that he deflowered his own mother when he was born? Do you think his disciples ever teased him about that? I mean, who would want to be stuck with THAT distinction?

2007-07-31 04:50:50 · 20 answers · asked by Anonymous in Religion & Spirituality

....many problems?

Apparently I have some severe personality disorders, and depression, that until now I was not aware of.

It has caused my quite some concern, and I am told they won't take half the 25k USD that is necessary for my treatment.

I have really borrowed all I can to make it half-way, and I don't know which way to turn next.

Thanks in advance for any words of advice or help you can offer.

2007-07-31 04:50:19 · 11 answers · asked by Anyone Know? 2 in Religion & Spirituality

Specifically, what do you mean by this?

Give details and what made you come to this conclusion.

Thanks!

2007-07-31 04:50:14 · 5 answers · asked by Anonymous in Other - Society & Culture

I heard that for the first time this morning and found it to be absolutely hilarious.

By the way, I'm Christian...but I have a sense of humor. So don't tell me I'm going to hell because I find this amusing.

2007-07-31 04:49:52 · 11 answers · asked by Scotty Doesnt Know 7 in Religion & Spirituality

2007-07-31 04:48:16 · 3 answers · asked by vazrv1958 1 in Religion & Spirituality

...Black stuff? Theres magazines, channals, tv shows, college funds, etc all devoted to black people. If someone made a white college fund or a white tv channel, theyed be discriminated as racist. Its a double standard.

2007-07-31 04:47:42 · 19 answers · asked by goatman 5 in Other - Cultures & Groups

Are they all based on a much older religion?

2007-07-31 04:47:20 · 16 answers · asked by . 5 in Religion & Spirituality

Was it kinda like musical chairs?

2007-07-31 04:46:36 · 6 answers · asked by Anonymous in Religion & Spirituality

I like a good debate, but it's incresingly hard to find here. Has anyone gotten an answer or read a question that rattled their beliefs?

2007-07-31 04:46:22 · 23 answers · asked by randyken 6 in Religion & Spirituality

but you do not KNOW.................true or false?

2007-07-31 04:44:23 · 13 answers · asked by slopoke6968 7 in Religion & Spirituality

The fact that humans have always sought a higher authority convinces me that it's deep within us.
People will always believe ( I know that some of you are going to be " Which God" but it doesn't matter to me what you call him, as long as you believe).

2007-07-31 04:44:13 · 22 answers · asked by Jmyooooh 4 in Religion & Spirituality

Please state your facts thank you!

2007-07-31 04:43:45 · 12 answers · asked by Anonymous in Religion & Spirituality

2007-07-31 04:43:29 · 12 answers · asked by NONAME 5 in Religion & Spirituality

how do you find the movie? what morals have you got?

2007-07-31 04:42:52 · 5 answers · asked by ...mango/ring... 1 in Religion & Spirituality

I have no imagination at all but I know I don't want to go through any kind of program. I just want to do this on my own. I always think of making food and taking it to the part of my town where I know homeless people congregate but I'd rather try to help them in a different way because there are soup kitchens and Salvation Army very close by. Is there anything I can do that might benefit the needy long term? and I don't mean just homeless people. There are other needy people but I don't know how to do something for them.

2007-07-31 04:42:33 · 10 answers · asked by Katie L 3 in Community Service

2007-07-31 04:41:38 · 19 answers · asked by Anonymous in Mythology & Folklore

I posted this earlier in singles and datings and you will find the question by clicking here:

No hate answers plz... only genuine answers that are constructive and from the heart (I'm a catholic, and so is the person this refers to)
http://answers.yahoo.com/question/index;_ylt=AsklchhVCrcawm.upgIkjQzsy6IX?qid=20070731033420AANip78

Thankz in advance
God bless

2007-07-31 04:40:44 · 9 answers · asked by Alter Reality 2 in Religion & Spirituality