Society & Culture - 7 August 2007

Could you guys share with me, what are your impressions about Latin America. I am just asking because I like to know what people from other countries think and what are their impressions. No racism, no bias, please just respectful answers

2007-08-07 12:40:32 · 6 answers · asked by Curisoso001 1 in Other - Cultures & Groups

Meaning, can they have friends who are not witnesses? I know in work and school they have to associate, but I mean voluntarily in a social setting. Just curious.

2007-08-07 12:40:19 · 12 answers · asked by Otrokitty 2 in Religion & Spirituality

working against things like abortion or gay marriage than feeding the hungry or helping eliminate poverty?

2007-08-07 12:39:49 · 13 answers · asked by keri gee 6 in Religion & Spirituality

2007-08-07 12:38:17 · 16 answers · asked by Going Crazy 5 in Religion & Spirituality

"If a man beats his male or female slave with a rod and the slave dies as a direct result, he must be punished, 21: but he is not to be punished if the slave gets up after a day or two, since the slave is his property.” ---- Exodus 21:20-21



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2007-08-07 12:37:25 · 19 answers · asked by Anonymous in Religion & Spirituality

It seems to me that having 'faith' means believing in something when there is neither valid reason nor evidence to justify that belief... so do religious folks just accept that faith is irrational, and have it anyway, or do they feel that faith is justified in some way... and if so, how?

2007-08-07 12:33:43 · 12 answers · asked by Anonymous in Religion & Spirituality

2007-08-07 12:31:44 · 26 answers · asked by Anonymous in Religion & Spirituality

I say that we start doing one of the following: Whenever you hear someone say something along the lines of "that's so gay!" you correct them by saying "no, it's so homophobic!" Also, in situations where people would call something "gay" you instead call it "homophobic".

2007-08-07 12:31:35 · 5 answers · asked by Anonymous in Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, and Transgender

I heard that Canadians were somewhat responsible for that, but am not sure. Can anyone kindly clarify the facts? cheers!

2007-08-07 12:29:59 · 7 answers · asked by Curisoso001 1 in Other - Cultures & Groups

Isn't lust what keeps our species going?????? And what if you don't act on that lust??? Whats wrong with checking out a hot chick if you don't plan on acting out on that urge????

2007-08-07 12:29:23 · 13 answers · asked by Anonymous in Religion & Spirituality

This is for everyone, not just Muslims. Why don't we all live and let live, and only fight in self defense if we are attacked by an individual? What do you think?

"We find in verses 2:190-193 that the Quran values religious liberty even above the right to life: "... attacking a religious group (fitnah) is more severe than a plain attack (qatl)." These are the first verses revealed that tell Muslims to fight to defend themselves.

"Jihad" is an Arabic word that means "struggle." It is either military or nonviolent. The verses prescribe when military jihad is allowed. In all other situations, nonviolent jihad (personal and civic struggle) is the only legitimate way to achieve change.

"Fight in the way of God against those who are fighting you and do not start a fight; God surely dislikes aggressors." Since the verb "fight" is in the plural form, jihad is a collective action based on a political decision by "mutual consultation" (Quran 42:38).

2007-08-07 12:29:08 · 13 answers · asked by Anonymous in Religion & Spirituality

I know why people set their Q&A's to private, but why network?

And to make this religious: Do you have people of all religions on your network?

2007-08-07 12:25:52 · 15 answers · asked by DEPRESSED™ 3 in Religion & Spirituality

....seen in YA? :]

2007-08-07 12:25:36 · 6 answers · asked by Anonymous in Religion & Spirituality

we both live in other countries and have been organising the hensparty through email. Today I got an email that was send by the other bridesmaid addressed to myself, brides mother and the grooms sister with completely different venue, theme and date. I wasnt even consulted on any thing. We had other arrangements made before this. What should I do?

2007-08-07 12:23:35 · 15 answers · asked by Buzzer4 3 in Etiquette

2007-08-07 12:22:28 · 5 answers · asked by Anonymous in Religion & Spirituality

http://answers.yahoo.com/question/index;_ylt=Au7D3gUhcf7JY5I5h_25Xe_sy6IX?qid=20070806122413AAu9NRX&show=7#profile-info-dkBmm6BDaa

Do you see anything threatening or sinister in that question? Was Proud Muslimah advocating a Muslim takeover? Or was she simply trying to show a softer side to her religion?

Now look at this question. It is a response to the one above.

http://answers.yahoo.com/question/index;_ylt=ArGYqqL_zXhl_AAH9xawlT7ty6IX?qid=20070806131641AAXt7ga&show=7#profile-info-eazQneWZaa

Why should I be offended? Why should there be bells ringing in my head?

Am I missing something?

2007-08-07 12:21:40 · 11 answers · asked by Darth Cheney 7 in Religion & Spirituality

I have been reading a little about Islam. I know nothing about it. I have found somethings disturbing. Can a knowledgeable Muslim please shed some light on these

"Apostasy in Islam is commonly defined as the rejection of Islam in word or deed by a person who has been a Muslim. All five major schools of Islamic jurisprudence agree that a sane male apostate must be executed. A female apostate may be put to death, according to some schools, or imprisoned, according to others."

"A non-Muslim who insults Islam must be put to death, according to most schools of Islamic jurisprudence, or flogged and imprisoned, according to others."

Is this actually true?

2007-08-07 12:19:53 · 6 answers · asked by Anonymous in Religion & Spirituality

2007-08-07 12:19:38 · 5 answers · asked by Atheist Eye Candy 8 2 in Religion & Spirituality

2007-08-07 12:19:32 · 12 answers · asked by Anonymous in Religion & Spirituality

...This doesnt go for all Christians, But I've meet very few that didnt judge other people because of their "sins"

Maybe some of them should read The Bible again

"Let he who is without sin cast the first stone" John 8:7

2007-08-07 12:18:54 · 6 answers · asked by Helter Skelter 2 in Religion & Spirituality

why dont they teach them the benefits of meditation and beliving in your self rather than imatating switzerland? we could help everyone with the power of knoledge and meditation from anger and hate. america is like a big eagle picking worms and watching other countries fight eachother and leading the world to destruction.

2007-08-07 12:18:29 · 4 answers · asked by john constantine 2 in Religion & Spirituality

When I first saw him my eyes stuck on his, he looks Philipino or Simoen. ....... sigh!

2007-08-07 12:15:46 · 13 answers · asked by Just Me 2 in Religion & Spirituality

Jesus is real and alive! He is our only true living God! Jesus is our King of Kings and Lord of Lords! faith is proof that Jesus is real and every living thing that He created! So ones say they want proof that He is real. Then look around and see all the living things He created and have faith. if thats not proof to you. then satan has you blinded. praying for the lost! Jesus loves you

2007-08-07 12:15:37 · 27 answers · asked by ANGEL HORSE 3 in Religion & Spirituality

say I'm not much of a Christian and I don't know the Bible? What's up with that?

2007-08-07 12:15:14 · 21 answers · asked by keri gee 6 in Religion & Spirituality

AND WHY IS THERE SO MUCH HATE BETWEEN RACES?

2007-08-07 12:15:06 · 8 answers · asked by Anonymous in Religion & Spirituality

...would like to share some bran muffins with a charming Fire Elemental Demon (pictured) on the great wicker handbasket ride to Hell?

PS Bring plenty of sunblock, I hear it's pretty warm this year.

2007-08-07 12:13:55 · 12 answers · asked by ? 5 in Religion & Spirituality

2007-08-07 12:12:31 · 3 answers · asked by Anonymous in Other - Society & Culture

Strangely, that seems to be the case with me. The older I get the more off - the - wall I seem to become...

2007-08-07 12:11:21 · 15 answers · asked by Anonymous in Senior Citizens

Hmm I see people being rude to other Muslims on here.....especially a select three I've noticed.

AQ Noor and Ahmadejad guy. I thought we are all Muslim brothers and sisters? Who are you all to put takfir on them.

Subhana ALLAH , you need to watch out what you do and say on the day of judgment this will be a grievous crime.

2007-08-07 12:09:06 · 18 answers · asked by Anonymous in Religion & Spirituality

...coupled with agnosticism.

Note: My definition for atheist is non-theist, but the weak atheist definition coincides with my agnostic atheist, and the strong my gnostic atheist. I define agnostic as acknowledgement of not knowing it as certain and/or absolutely.

Basically:

Agnostic Atheist: One who does not positively affirm the existence of the personal theistic deity (non-theist) but accepts the possibility of one if new evidence would arise.

Agnostic theist: One who does positively affirm the existence of the personal theistic deity (non-theist) but accepts that he may not know for certain.

The reason that you see little of agnostic theists is that most do not accept the possibility of them being wrong (in my experience)


So, given my definition, how can there be any other agnostic group? If you answer in the negative but still make a distinction, explain where your definition diverges from mine.

2007-08-07 12:08:52 · 7 answers · asked by Moodrets 2 in Religion & Spirituality