Society & Culture - 22 August 2007

I've thought about trying to leave a message for myself in a future life. If I can remember one thing from this life to the next, I'll try to remember to look for the message. What kind of message could I leave that would be clear to my future self that it was from my former self?

Once I think about this possibility, it occurs to me that maybe I already left this message in a previous life. I have remembered that I'm supposed to be looking for the message. Where do I look? What means of communication has been available to people in all time periods? Most people couldn't build large structures, so I'm thinking literature is the place to look. What should I look for? Have you found the message I left for myself?

By the way, this is more of a fun puzzle to think about, not a religious inquiry. Let's put belief aside, assume reincarnation exists, and go from there.

2007-08-22 05:10:48 · 13 answers · asked by David 2 in Religion & Spirituality

If not, does that mean that God discriminates against animals because we humans are more clever and smarter then animals?
Because I was under the impression that all God’s creatures were created equal.

2007-08-22 05:10:07 · 17 answers · asked by azrim h 5 in Religion & Spirituality

Did you forget the Archaeopteryx? Or how about the Microraptor?

They both are definately transitional forms with features of both the dinosaur and the modern bird.

And before you say anything ridiculous about Archaeopteryx isn't a direct ancestor of birds, no it isn't. But that isn't what we're looking for. We're looking for a transitional form, which is a different thing. Direct ancestry is not necessary to show lineage and transitions. There are enough anatomical and genetic similarities between Archaeopteryx, birds and reptiles (including the crocodile, which is one of the oldest living species on the planet) to justify calling it a transitional form. To call it an ancestor would be to imply direct lineage when its not needed.

Transitional does not mean ancestral.

2007-08-22 05:09:17 · 24 answers · asked by Anonymous in Religion & Spirituality

2007-08-22 05:09:09 · 5 answers · asked by Anonymous in Languages

Thats saying if there is a wonderful person who devotes their whole lives to helping others are condemned to hell simply for not believing in Jesus while others who have raped and murdered but repented and believe in Jesus are going to heaven? How can a logical person believe that?

2007-08-22 05:06:05 · 21 answers · asked by Anna 1 in Religion & Spirituality

Then how does a person that might be born wihout thier limbs and blind justify thier life?

Terry Schiavo the big controversy to let her live or die because many said she has no life in a vegetative state, let her die by removing her feeding tube. Her husband decided she has no pupose so she can die....

This is the big hoopla now with Assisted Suicides..Man wants to determine as well as the individual thier life or choose thier death.

Millions of people cannnot or do not have the ability to enjoy a life as they live on this planet...What do you say to them, regarding hope and a reason they should stay alive?

If I was born blind, did not have any arms or legs I would truly want to die, but what would keep me alive is my faith in GOD that he would somehow show me a purpose why I was born that way and that he is the deciding factor in when my life should end..

And you?

2007-08-22 05:03:59 · 44 answers · asked by Anonymous in Religion & Spirituality

I know it is illegal for them to ask me that, but would it be to my advantage to tell them without being asked? Maybe say something like," Seeing as I am single and childless I would have no problem working overtime" Or could it backfire on me somehow? Or should I wait to mention it after an offer, when negotiating salary?

2007-08-22 05:01:17 · 13 answers · asked by Anonymous in Etiquette

As far as I'm concerned, the strength and appeal of Christ's ministry was/is the message of tolerance and compassion. Whether one acts from a place of genuine compassion based on a pagan, Buddhist, or secular humanist outlook is inconsequential, by my understanding of Christ's teachings. Obviously, by Biblical Literalist standards I am hellbound, but I find that that perspective is so often counter to what I understand about Christian agape. Any Christians out there who shares this perspective?

2007-08-22 05:01:10 · 10 answers · asked by metanoia 3 in Religion & Spirituality

in the LGBT section i've noticed people referring to 'trolls'. what do you mean by that? thanks.

2007-08-22 04:59:51 · 12 answers · asked by ♣swirley_gumdrops♣ 4 in Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, and Transgender

What, at the very least, can be stated as fact (according to the OT/NT) about a persons existence in Heaven?

I know it's a mystery and everyone has there thoughts and hopes, and much of the vision is shaped by Hollywood. But what would a hypothetical person be doing in Heaven right now?

2007-08-22 04:59:38 · 6 answers · asked by Anonymous in Religion & Spirituality

im 15 & my mom is an alcoholic. last night, she had a whole bottle of chardonay wine and 6 regular beers. she drinks this much every night. then she threw up 6 times. i was grossed out. am i going to get sick? is it the flu? the night before she puked, she drank also. that day she was really hung over and then got drunk again. do you think its the flu or from the beer? my grandma wants to take me out for dinner. i agreed to it. i dont want to go because i will get sick from my mom. when i go somewhere, i make myself sick by worrying about it. help! grandma is coming now! i dont feel good now. my mom says i have to go!

2007-08-22 04:59:17 · 2 answers · asked by Anonymous in Etiquette

2007-08-22 04:59:15 · 7 answers · asked by Anonymous in Religion & Spirituality

something like always keep trying.
never give up
for great things will happen to you.

or something good like that?

2007-08-22 04:59:12 · 16 answers · asked by Anonymous in Religion & Spirituality

Which is the most poorest country in the world? have u ever felt that u want to do so much for suffering ppl,but u feel so weak to help them? don't u ever feel like it is breaking ur heart when u see ppl in bones and not eating for days?or a malnourished baby? and lastly,tell me,how an 18 yr old can contribute? i know i'm asking a lot but i just feel sad,i wish i could do more..thanks.

2007-08-22 04:58:55 · 10 answers · asked by rose etoiles 3 in Other - Society & Culture

Here is where mine began.
I was raised as a Jehovah's Witness. My father was the presiding overseer. My older brother was an elder, my sister a volunteer. My mother provided the perfect christian home.
Problem. My father and mother were both alcoholics. They beat their children like in the "movie of the week". My mother never got out of her mumu for ten years after she killed my little brother in an alcoholic rage. My father liked to travel, and he had a penchant for young ,black women. My brother married his therapist, and my sister, well, bless her, even though she was raped by my father, has fallen off the face of the earth.
Yet, they like to talk about the "truth". I talked to my sister about five years ago, and she tried to get me come back to JWs. Now, not all JWs are horrible. Some are people trying to find meaning in the midst of madness.
God, in His Kindness excused me from this life of insanity. I look back, sometimes with sorrow, but mostly with glee.
Now, report this

2007-08-22 04:58:32 · 19 answers · asked by Anonymous in Religion & Spirituality

Over the past week I have read questions from people who are hurting, troubled, confused and seen some pretty heartless responses... what is it in us as humans that shuts off our empathy and understanding for another person?

2007-08-22 04:58:05 · 12 answers · asked by NONAME 5 in Religion & Spirituality

I myself am an atheist. But my friends aren't. They keep feeding me this crap about God. So can you guys give me some reasons why God (or any religious figure) is not real? I've got an example

Do you believe in the three little pigs? No. Then why should you believe in another book, the Bible?

2007-08-22 04:56:50 · 27 answers · asked by Anonymous in Religion & Spirituality

2007-08-22 04:55:34 · 11 answers · asked by TBone 6 in Religion & Spirituality

It's one of my favorite holidays, next to Halloween. I'm so glad it's not about Jesus anymore. It was a seasonal celebration before Jesus, and it isn't even close to his birthday anyway. The whole idea that it was about Jesus is a lie. So now it's about good will toward men, family time, pretty lights and fun toys! (Not imaginary guilt) Yay!

2007-08-22 04:54:59 · 15 answers · asked by Anonymous in Religion & Spirituality

So is a day a day? Is it a thousand years? Is one day equal to seven days?

How about it?

Gen.2:4:
These are the generations of the heavens and of the earth when they were created, in the DAY that the LORD God made the earth and the heavens.

2007-08-22 04:54:57 · 10 answers · asked by Suzanne 5 in Religion & Spirituality

2007-08-22 04:53:58 · 16 answers · asked by Anonymous in Religion & Spirituality

the hebrew equivalent of jesus is yeshu not yehoshua that is joshua and ye,sh,u is really an acronum for yimach shimo vzichron which means his name and memory should be erased

2007-08-22 04:53:56 · 6 answers · asked by The Doctor 3 in Religion & Spirituality

2007-08-22 04:52:20 · 14 answers · asked by burrowthroughanelephant 2 in Religion & Spirituality

2007-08-22 04:51:52 · 18 answers · asked by Anonymous in Religion & Spirituality

females are being degraded, and so do some spanish, but what does that mean to you? How in this world does that make any one of you better than anyone of us? Can you tell me so? Please, I need some detail on this too. And btw. this question is Reserved for educationalists only. That means only for educated whites only. Thankx. I f you are willing to support or contribute, you may if you would like to.

2007-08-22 04:51:41 · 8 answers · asked by Anonymous in Other - Cultures & Groups

Last night this is about Israel's 'Gods Warriors', tonight this is about Islams''Gods Warriors', & tomorrow this is about Christian 'Gods Warriors'.

2007-08-22 04:51:17 · 2 answers · asked by t a m i l 6 in Religion & Spirituality

2007-08-22 04:50:33 · 17 answers · asked by . 3 in Religion & Spirituality

What do I get for all of this hard work?

2007-08-22 04:50:29 · 32 answers · asked by CrankyYankee 6 in Other - Society & Culture

It seems to me that if we accept the obvious - that this life is all there is - then it must be much more precious and meaningful than it would be if it was just a brief prelude to an eternal afterlife. Everything we want to achieve or experience, we have to do in this life, or not at all. Is it better to accept this reality, than to live this life in anticipation of another life that you will never have?

2007-08-22 04:50:09 · 19 answers · asked by Anonymous in Religion & Spirituality

The King of the Norse Gods

2007-08-22 04:50:00 · 8 answers · asked by Mummy B 3 in Mythology & Folklore