Society & Culture - 7 August 2007

2007-08-07 13:27:48 · 23 answers · asked by Anonymous in Religion & Spirituality

I wonder if all the Vile Temptresses would try to test my newfound faith?

2007-08-07 13:27:39 · 28 answers · asked by ? 4 in Religion & Spirituality

Sometimes when im feeling depressed, and if i remember the lyrics to "Always look on the bright side of life" by Eric Idle, i sing it to myself and it cheers me up. Its a nice song. Sometimes when i refuse to sing it, its because i dont want to be cheered up.

Anyway, in your opinion, is it possible to be happy while acknowledging the problems inherent in the world? I think it is, thats why i sing this song to myself, but what do you think? Should we be happy when things are all horrible?

2007-08-07 13:23:58 · 5 answers · asked by JN 3 in Other - Society & Culture

A God to me, would be the epitame of love, not one who would allow his only child to die. It doesn't make any sense to me!

2007-08-07 13:22:57 · 15 answers · asked by Anonymous in Religion & Spirituality

On a Christian radio talk show they were discussing the new Harry Potter book. Several callers said that when the Harry Potter books were becoming popular, many young people looked at Pagan websites and researched witchcraft. According to these callers, Christians are not even supposed to LOOK at that stuff, much less research it. My question is, if you're not going to research an opposing viewpoint, how can you argue against it, or say ANYTHING about it? Is Chrisitianity so weak that even looking into another belief is forbidden, lest the researcher be persuaded to change his/her beliefs?

2007-08-07 13:22:27 · 19 answers · asked by chazzychef 4 in Religion & Spirituality

Didn't He say, "do this in remembrance of Me". He didn't say "do this as if it were Me". Correct?

2007-08-07 13:20:30 · 21 answers · asked by Anonymous in Religion & Spirituality

the new boss in any company has to make workers understand that he is the boss and he has the authority to kick any body out ,
he can not enter the company as an office boy ,
letting the workers wondering is he the boss?
So is there a declairation by Jesus hims self in the bible telling ordering clearly simply ( hey , I am your GOD and worship me, other wise You will be deeply fried in hell)?

2007-08-07 13:19:41 · 14 answers · asked by Anonymous in Religion & Spirituality

2007-08-07 13:18:59 · 36 answers · asked by boo 3 in Other - Society & Culture

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2007-08-07 13:15:50 · 4 answers · asked by Bo Remmington . American ! 4 in Other - Cultures & Groups

I have a black friend who insists that my brother-in-law is not African American, even though he was born and raised in Africa and has dual citizenship. (And his family has been in African for generations and generations - he says they are native to Africa.) I asked her what determines who is African-American and she said that only black skinned people (with American citizenship) are considered African-American. Is this because only black people are native to the continent of Africa? ARE black skinned people the only ones native to Africa? I really don't know.
(This is a serious question and not meant to be offensive or racist.) I in no way think that black people (African-American if you prefer) are inferior to any other race.

2007-08-07 13:08:52 · 14 answers · asked by Anonymous in Other - Society & Culture

i mean be reasonable, someone would have to rewrite the enire bible from the beginning for it to not be out of context, now wouldnt they, so i guess john 3:16 is taken out of context too huh, and god doesnt really love you(sarcasm) i mean get real, i remeber when i use to go to church and they would always say there is no such thing as a luke warm christian, in other words you believe in all of it or dont bother calling your self a christian at all, thats when i decided i wasnt one

2007-08-07 13:07:06 · 19 answers · asked by bigjacka55 3 in Religion & Spirituality

2007-08-07 13:06:32 · 2 answers · asked by Anonymous in Religion & Spirituality

(Deuteronomy 22:28-29 NLT)

If a man is caught in the act of raping a young woman who is not engaged, he must pay fifty pieces of silver to her father. Then he must marry the young woman because he violated her, and he will never be allowed to divorce her.


What kind of lunatic would make a rape victim marry her attacker?

2007-08-07 13:04:56 · 23 answers · asked by mc h 1 in Religion & Spirituality

2007-08-07 13:04:18 · 5 answers · asked by Curisoso001 1 in Royalty

Is it just me, or is the pop culture of today completely dumb downed? Every time I turn on the TV, it seems that the programming is nothing but reality TV with crazy twists and turns that showcase some sort of nudity or unbecoming behavior. And, I'm not talking about the movie channels! Even the game shows are turning for the worst.

I don't want to seem self-righteous..i'm so far from it...but it just seems like the entertainment industry is just going to the dogs FAST! For example, I was listening to a commerical about a game show...and the host asked the question, "What do you think your friends call your genetalia behind your back..?" Or something like that. I was completely appauled.

I must be honest, I watch porn, too. But, when I watch it, I CHOOSE to watch it. I don't want to be shocked by it on my regular tv channels. All this nudity, absurb language, it's just too much. No wonder our schools are in a mess. Kids can't wait to get home.WHAT DO YOU ALL THINK?

2007-08-07 13:01:41 · 8 answers · asked by Anonymous in Etiquette

1. Are there any African American populations?
2. What is there to do in Vermont besides climb mountains or hunt?
3. What is Lyndonville like?
4. How is the real estate market?

2007-08-07 13:00:56 · 4 answers · asked by Andre L 1 in Other - Cultures & Groups

2007-08-07 13:00:51 · 39 answers · asked by Anonymous in Religion & Spirituality

2007-08-07 12:59:49 · 7 answers · asked by Anonymous in Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, and Transgender

I don't like Harry Potter mostly because of the obsession over it. And I was thinking, would it be so popular if there hadn't been so much controversy when the first book came out? What do you think?

2007-08-07 12:57:51 · 13 answers · asked by Netti 3 in Religion & Spirituality

2007-08-07 12:54:53 · 15 answers · asked by mc h 1 in Religion & Spirituality

What are the changes you would make?
Would you be pro or anti war?
What would your campaigns main focus be?

2007-08-07 12:53:41 · 15 answers · asked by ۩MoonLit Muslima۩ 5 in Religion & Spirituality

Are they recruiting all denominations?
Who is their leader?

2007-08-07 12:53:38 · 4 answers · asked by Anonymous in Religion & Spirituality

If we have evolved from some sort of prebiotic soup, and used mutations and gradual advantageous steps forward to become the amazing complex structure we are now, THEN WHY OH WHY did we "evolve" such an incredibly Powerful brain which according to top scientists never even gets used by as much as 1% of its potential? WHY? surely if its chance/survival of the fittest/only evolving what we need then its ludicrous to think this awesome organ which could never be filled even with 1000 lifetimes would never have come about?
Serious answers please. I asked Stephen Dawking this and he never answered me.

2007-08-07 12:53:23 · 26 answers · asked by dogzrule 2 in Religion & Spirituality

The UPC code already is based on a 666 technology.

2007-08-07 12:49:40 · 11 answers · asked by imezru2 3 in Religion & Spirituality

God bless the Atheists. They are the torch shining brightly in the mist of religious ignorance. I salute you O holy men that take a stand against the Oppressors in a country largely comprised of infidels (Religous folk)
God bless you for you are the future of our childern. Please continue your pursuit of the truth and spread your enlighteness. You are the only hope that our future generations of childern - will not be brainwashed by relgious Indoctrination.
God bless the Athesist. You are the Future of our Childern, The future of America, The future of Intelligent being!

2007-08-07 12:48:53 · 15 answers · asked by Future 5 in Religion & Spirituality

And if so, what do you think about Obi Wan's statement:

"The Force can have a strong influence on the weak-minded."

2007-08-07 12:47:37 · 13 answers · asked by steph833 3 in Religion & Spirituality

Yesterday at work we had a security issue and there are no security procedures in place at the moment which is the resposibility of the business. I work at a front desk where I could have been in a really threating situation as customers were coming in I felt like I had an obligation to protect them too. After pressing the duress button and no one responding I went to walk out and noticed about 8 staff watching through the window in the door to see what would happen. I was concerned about the staff member that was being abused and threatened and the customers coming in.
It wasn't until last night it hit me hard and I thought it could have been me and what if he had a gun?
I don't want to sound like a sook but I'm really upset and hadn't shut my eyes all night last night and I'm 22 weeks pregnant.
Do you think it's time to get over myself and say it's the past or go home and take it easy?

2007-08-07 12:47:35 · 4 answers · asked by Nicky 3 in Etiquette

Why do people continue to use this term? How am I supposed to know they are from Africa? Isn't that stereotyping? Did you know Dave Matthews from the Dave Matthews Band is more black than most "black" people living in America today? He was born and partially raised there! But no one insists on calling him African American. And why is it ok for people to call me white? I'm technically Polish American because like 15 generations ago, my family came from Poland. But the thing that pisses me off the most is people who claim to be 4 different nationalities. If you, your parents and your grandparents and probably your great grandparents were born and raised in America, you are 99.9999999% American. So much so that it is not even worth mentioning the other nationalities. When someone asks my nationality, I say American. Not polish.

2007-08-07 12:44:57 · 9 answers · asked by FreakyGeeky 3 in Other - Society & Culture

Matthew 5:44
"But I say unto you, Love your enemies, bless them that curse you, do good to them that hate you, and pray for them which despitefully use you and persecute you;"

2007-08-07 12:44:31 · 12 answers · asked by Prof Fruitcake 6 in Religion & Spirituality

by over 30 years? More biblical ref. against homosexuality
are I Corinthians 6: 9-11, I Timothy 9-l0, 2 Peter 2: 6, Jude 7.

2007-08-07 12:41:31 · 20 answers · asked by judy f 3 in Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, and Transgender