Society & Culture - 14 August 2007

For example, a business letter/email to a Chris/Jesse/Whitney? I've known both men and women with those first names. Or if it's a foreign-sounding or unusual name that I've never heard before?

"To whom it may concern," sounds a bit impersonal, because I do know the name of my contact. Yet, "Dear (first name)," sounds a bit unprofessional during initial introductions and conversations.

But maybe I'm wrong and it's neither impersonal nor unprofessional.

Thoughts?

2007-08-14 06:45:20 · 10 answers · asked by Anonymous in Etiquette

Due to a recent question that was asked, I as a "former" skeptic went searching for the answer and found something I never imagined. I don't know how to describe this event or exactly what happened 'inside me'. But now I do not know what to do....

I am nervous and a little frightened, while at the same time excited and happy. Basically, what I am trying to ask from Christians are these questions ---

How do I renounce Atheism and accept Christ as my savior?

And then what happens after that?

- I've been an Atheist all my life and I feel sort of lost. Please, do not treat this as a joking matter, this is a very serious issue for me.

2007-08-14 06:44:44 · 42 answers · asked by b k 3 in Religion & Spirituality

Where is King Arthur buried????

2007-08-14 06:44:32 · 9 answers · asked by Anonymous in Mythology & Folklore

How much money on average do you earn a year? Are Americans richer? Because they always seem kinda flashy with their money eg big houses lots of cars etc. But ive heard england costs more to live in. I dont get it

2007-08-14 06:43:37 · 14 answers · asked by Anonymous in Other - Cultures & Groups

If Yahoo! actually cared.

2007-08-14 06:42:59 · 34 answers · asked by socmum16 ♪ 5 in Religion & Spirituality

Because it doesn't say anywhere that atheists aren't allowed to ask questions related to religion & spirituality here as far as I can see.

2007-08-14 06:42:37 · 17 answers · asked by CHEESUS GROYST 5 in Religion & Spirituality

http://news.yahoo.com/s/ap/20070814/ap_on_el_st_lo/prohibition_vote

No one cares when they do it to marijuana. I'm assuming everyone cares when it's being done to your drug of choice: booze.

2007-08-14 06:42:35 · 15 answers · asked by Anonymous in Religion & Spirituality

2007-08-14 06:39:40 · 17 answers · asked by mic 2 in Religion & Spirituality

I've only been spanked in Wisconsin, where in live. But i was wondering if anyone has been spanked in multiple states.
Also, if you live in or have been spanked in a different country, what provinces/states/cantons/counties have you been spanked in?

2007-08-14 06:38:29 · 3 answers · asked by VITCH 2 in Other - Society & Culture

I've never heard anyone's reason before......so I'm just curious to know.

2007-08-14 06:37:02 · 47 answers · asked by BLI 5 in Religion & Spirituality

Ok my dad is muslim and my mom is christian. I have been practicing the christian beliefs for about 3 years now. I want to still keep my muslim name because I have grown use to people calling me it. But I want to add the christian name Zechariah as a middle name. I have heard of people changing religions and adapting a new name without it actually ever being made official. Can I choose to do that or do I have to go through court to do it

2007-08-14 06:36:59 · 8 answers · asked by Crazy H 2 in Religion & Spirituality

I have an addiction which seems to be almost impossible to stop: I jerk off every day.
I´m telling you this because I just don´t know what to do about it:


I have
repeatedly tried to stop doing it, and I promised my Lord Jesus christ I wouldn´t do it anymore:However, I´m weak and my weakness is stronger than me.Little by little it´s ruining my life: i do it very often, and I feel run down and desperate because I offend God. But I turn the Tv on and always find something there, or I do it in bed.
Could you please help me??It´s literally screwing up my whole life, I´m hooked on it. I went as far as swearing to Christ I´d never do it again. However, I fall over and over again. Please don´t laugh at me or think I deserve it because I´m a sinner. I need your help!!

2007-08-14 06:36:08 · 14 answers · asked by Anonymous in Religion & Spirituality

Why do think that white is often associated with pure and black is often associated with evil?

And yes, I'm prepared for the ignorant and racist answers I am bound to recieve. But hopefully a bright, open-minded people will answer this question.

2007-08-14 06:33:12 · 52 answers · asked by {*Kiterya A.k.A Ms Caramel*} 5 in Other - Cultures & Groups

In the same way the children of Michael Jordan or Elvis Presley are standing in a tall shadow?

I mean, he was supposed to be the son of God. Those are pretty big shoes.

2007-08-14 06:32:39 · 22 answers · asked by Anonymous in Religion & Spirituality

Has anyone ever been attacked by a demon or taunted by one? I have had several experiences, several wear I was being raped by demons, and some where I was just paralyzed in bed while they laughed at me and taunted me. Anybody else has this experience? Its been several years now but just wondering if this has happened to anyone else.

2007-08-14 06:31:18 · 14 answers · asked by kimandandyjennings 2 in Mythology & Folklore

why or why not?

2007-08-14 06:29:44 · 34 answers · asked by Chippy v1.0.0.3b 6 in Religion & Spirituality

You might have many reasons for believing in God, but please admit that one reason is simply because you want to. You don't want to believe what atheists believe, that no God or afterlife exists. You want to believe your relatives that died are up there waiting for you. You want to believe your won't cease to exist when you die. Isn't this partially why you believe? Most Christians won't admit it, and while I don't label myself as Christian, I do believe in God, and I do admit it readily.

2007-08-14 06:29:15 · 32 answers · asked by Linz ♥ VT 4 in Religion & Spirituality

2007-08-14 06:27:46 · 18 answers · asked by socmum16 ♪ 5 in Religion & Spirituality

Rene Descartes, the famous French mathematician and philosopher, pondered how something tangible (the body) could interact with something intangible (the mind). The interrelationship of the flesh and the spirit is subsequently intertwined by a Creator. This is perhaps one of the greatest dialogues in realm of philosophy and religion. What is your viewpoint?

2007-08-14 06:26:01 · 15 answers · asked by Dr. Semi-Evil 6 in Religion & Spirituality

chaos, heartbreak, genocide, war, disease, poverty, drought, homosexuality, confusion,hatred.....and utter destruction of any kind.

you cant make convenient exemptions for him
or can you????

2007-08-14 06:25:41 · 30 answers · asked by slopoke6968 7 in Religion & Spirituality

Islam claims to be a religion of peace, and I do believe many Muslims do practice that. It also seems pretty obvious that the US government is making the religion itself out to be much worse than it really is. All personal views aside, the war in Iraq needs a scapegoat.

Could it be that the Christian majority, and those they've put into office, see Islam as a possible threat in the future? Obviously some of the propaganda was to bolster support for the war in Iraq, but could the agenda be two-fold?

What happens if Christianity loses the majority in the US?

2007-08-14 06:25:29 · 15 answers · asked by Armless Joe, Bipedal Foe 6 in Religion & Spirituality

2007-08-14 06:24:54 · 42 answers · asked by ♫amazing♫ 3 in Religion & Spirituality

There are rules to this:

1.) You MUST give reasons for your nomination
2.) It's FINE to nominate yourself, as long as rule 1 is not broken.

I'm just curious as to whether there is any real vileness in these temptresses.

I'll let it go to voting, too. That way I know there's no single judge, who might be biased.

2007-08-14 06:24:25 · 8 answers · asked by ? 5 in Religion & Spirituality

2007-08-14 06:23:11 · 8 answers · asked by Double O 6 in Etiquette

im new to R&S but from wat ive seen so far it seems like some of guys here are kinda narrow-minded when it comes to accepting other religions...is it just me and that is totally untrue or am i right?

2007-08-14 06:22:08 · 37 answers · asked by Em 4 in Religion & Spirituality

All you have to do is read the Old Testament. When Abrahamic religions (Judaism, Christianity, Islam) are prevalent in a society, there is little concept of true benevolence left because the depiction of Divinity is also violent and brutal.

2007-08-14 06:22:07 · 19 answers · asked by Anonymous in Religion & Spirituality

OK before you start spouting John 3:16, shut up and listen or a second. Where in the Bible does it say that one verse is the ultimate above others? So anyway, there are at least 8 steps that you must follow. So I'm going to list the verses, maybe summarize them...and can you explain

Luke 10:25-28 says that all you have to do love God and your neighbor. Easy enough.

Luke 18:18-22 says that you have to follow the commandments and you have to sell everything you have and give to the poor. OK that one is a bit...who is going to buy my ratty underwear? What if I can't sell every thing?

Luke 14:26-27 says that you have to hate your parents, your siblings, your life, your neighbors...how do you honor your mother and father if you have to hate them?

John 6:53-54 says you have to eat his flesh and drink his blood. I'm sure that is figurative but...ew.

John 3:3-8 says you have to be born again, baptized I guess. Hm.

2007-08-14 06:21:58 · 21 answers · asked by Anonymous in Religion & Spirituality

Many religions and theologians suggest that the way Christians pray to Mary and the Saints is a form of polytheism (the worshiping of more than one god). Some even say that the Trinity is a form of polytheism.

Which bothers you more, being accused of worshiping multiple gods or the idea that a woman might be one of them?

2007-08-14 06:20:45 · 18 answers · asked by Anonymous in Religion & Spirituality

my brother was outside walking today and he told me that he saw a black person no offence to color people but a shadow sort of he said that a few days ago he also saw a red dude he is sure that both the people are guys but is not sure he says they were both really skinny. i read that red ghosts are asociated with being killed in a horrible way but what do black ghost mean? he also said that when he was younger he would see other colored people and they would just dissaper. our house is huanted i think but nothing out of the ordinary has happened lately. please help he wants to know what it know.

2007-08-14 06:20:09 · 9 answers · asked by Baby 3 in Mythology & Folklore

I am ZOHAIBB RIZVI from Pakistan.Does your handwriting reveals your personality?

2007-08-14 06:19:21 · 4 answers · asked by Anonymous in Other - Cultures & Groups