Society & Culture - 27 August 2007

My husband and I work at the same place. He recently got moved to a different shift. Since then, people see me driving myself in and feel that they can ask me for a ride (or hint at it). I have made excuses to people, such as my male boss, as to why I can't give him a ride because I'm afraid of what people will think. If people see me not riding in with my husband anymore and then see me leaving with some guy in my car everyday, they're going to talk. They will all assume that I'm either cheating on my husband or have left him for someone else. I've talked to my husband about it and he doesn't know what to do. He trusts me enough to allow it but he doesn't want rumors going around either. My concern is that these rumors always escalate into something way bigger than they are. As they go from person to person, they get worse and worse until it turns into an outright lie. I don't want my husband to hear some lie like that and have it hurt our marriage. Do I keep telling people no rides?

2007-08-27 13:02:50 · 10 answers · asked by Deedee 3 in Etiquette

forgiven by God - that is the only sin that will not.?
Matthew 12: 31

2007-08-27 13:02:31 · 18 answers · asked by judy f 3 in Religion & Spirituality

2007-08-27 13:02:29 · 9 answers · asked by Anonymous in Religion & Spirituality

If you haven't much education you must use your brain.
If you lend someone $20, and never see that person again; it was probably worth it.
If you tell the truth you don't have to remember anything.
If you think nobody cares if you're alive, try missing a couple of car payments.
IRS: We've got what it takes to take what you've got.
It IS as bad as you think, and they ARE out to get you.
It is far more impressive when others discover your good qualities without your help.
It may be that your sole purpose in life is simply to serve as a warning to others.
It's always darkest before dawn. So if you're going to steal the neighbor's newspaper, that's the time to do it.
It's lonely at the top, but you eat better.
Jack Kevorkian for White House Physician.
Jesus loves you, but everyone else thinks you're an asshole.
Join the Army, meet interesting people, and kill them.
Keep honking. I'm reloading.
Laughing stock: cattle with a sense of humor.

2007-08-27 13:01:28 · 9 answers · asked by Anonymous in Etiquette

O.K.....so, someone didn't like an answer of mine a few days ago, and e-mailed me a nasty little note. Basically, saying my point was wrong and hers is right. Well, this is yahoo, and if you ask a question, aren't I allowed to speak what I think like everyone else does? It's been bugging me. Should I politely e-mail her back, or just forget it? Because I really don't think she would be convinced with anything I have to say anyway. But, it just bugs me that she was so nasty! I'm thinking to forget it, but.......? Has this ever happened to you?

2007-08-27 13:00:56 · 17 answers · asked by Shari 5 in Etiquette

that god came to me and said to follow "_____________" morals and beliefs that i spoke of, and followed those beliefs like no other, would i start a new major religion and be considered a prophet?

2007-08-27 12:55:15 · 19 answers · asked by Jeef 4 in Religion & Spirituality

my girlfriend has this nasty habit of eating food off my plate - it bugs so bad!!

2007-08-27 12:54:23 · 16 answers · asked by Anonymous in Etiquette

2007-08-27 12:53:04 · 8 answers · asked by colin050659 6 in Mythology & Folklore

I have just rudimentary knowledge of the Muslim faith. Do Muslims believe in a hell for non-muslims and if so, what is it like?

2007-08-27 12:52:12 · 4 answers · asked by Loosid 6 in Religion & Spirituality

The term ‘Papism' refers to the heresy formed around the person of the Pope of Rome (who broke away from the Orthodox Church in 1054 A.D.), which strives to subject the world to the incontrovertible doctrinal and decretal authority of this man, declared to be the “substitute [vicari] of the Son of God”, “Christ on earth”, etc. This is the fundamental and only truly unchanging doctrinal aspect of this sect and its essence; all other characteristics may be changed or ‘developed’ in new directions, of which history already records many examples.

2007-08-27 12:52:01 · 13 answers · asked by Jacob Dahlen 3 in Religion & Spirituality

2007-08-27 12:47:51 · 22 answers · asked by Samantha 4 in Religion & Spirituality

If you were surrounded by folks of a different faith, and ordered to renounce your belief and your God or else suffer beheading, what would you do?

2007-08-27 12:47:17 · 32 answers · asked by chazzychef 4 in Religion & Spirituality

2007-08-27 12:47:10 · 7 answers · asked by Anonymous in Religion & Spirituality

i want to use a quote for my first English2 project.

2007-08-27 12:47:10 · 11 answers · asked by Anonymous in Religion & Spirituality

Cuz last night in my dream, I saw my aunt who died a few years ago. I was reaching for a brownie or something in a tray at my grandma's house, and she came and picked up a brownie, then walked away. I got a glimpse of her so I turned around and there she was. And in my dream i knew she was dead, she was see - through like a ghost. So I called her name, and she came back over to me. We hugged and cried, and I told her that her daughter was doing well, as my grandma looked on and smiled. It was like she was just stopping by to say hello. It was so great! I really think that she was visiting me in my dream last night, it was really beautiful - like i've finally seen again her after all these years. So do you think she was saying hello? I think so. Has this ever happened to you? Thanks for your answers. I really appreciate it!

2007-08-27 12:46:14 · 17 answers · asked by Anonymous in Mythology & Folklore

Is it inspiration from God? Lots of books are inspired by God that aren't in the bible, including the Koran and the Egyptian Book of the Dead, do you consider those holy scripture?

Is it the person who writes it? If that's the case, what are the criteria that makes them qualified to have their works considered the word of God? Is it just divine inspiration as listed above? If not, is it the person's credibility? If that's the case, shouldn't you toss out the entire bible? The Gospels are written by mystery writers that refused to sign their own names to their work, and Paul was such a bad person, before he could write his thoughts on salvation he had to change his name. The other writers are just as much a mystery.

Is it just a feeling? Lots of religions have those. Heck, you probably get spiritual feelings listening to your favorite song on the radio.

What exactly are the criteria? Can any Joe Schmoe off the street do it? Can God use anyone to tell his story?

2007-08-27 12:44:28 · 15 answers · asked by Anonymous in Religion & Spirituality

That was a big fashion NO-NO for the longest time. Now I see it and I think, doesn't this girl know how to dress. It looks terrible...If you show anything out of you bra it should be from the front. Can everyone answer this?

2007-08-27 12:44:16 · 11 answers · asked by Lovely &..... 2 in Other - Society & Culture

If you believe life does not begin at conception then why does a fetus kick and move around in his mother's womb. The fetus has a heart beat, a brain, DNA, and senses. The child is still breathing through the amniotic fluid. If you say life does not begin at conception then you also shouldn't believe life begins at birth. Abortion kills a Child. It also stops all of the possibilities the child could've been. He/she could of found a cure to cancer or many other diseases. That child has the same right to live just as born children do. Why can't you all just accept the right to life for the unborn instead of the right to an abortion?

2007-08-27 12:43:07 · 23 answers · asked by Anonymous in Religion & Spirituality

2007-08-27 12:41:34 · 21 answers · asked by falutd 2 in Religion & Spirituality

Me, John O, or Zalem? Give your reasons why, please, based on your faith and/or beliefs.

2007-08-27 12:41:03 · 19 answers · asked by Jack B, sinistral 5 in Religion & Spirituality

walk into a room at a party where someone had passed gas that would peel paint....... anyone?

2007-08-27 12:38:53 · 9 answers · asked by Anonymous in Etiquette

Do you think creation in all its splendor is just a coincidence of evolution? Wow what an interesting accident!

2007-08-27 12:38:37 · 13 answers · asked by Anonymous in Religion & Spirituality

Q. Prove that god does Not Exist. A. Cannot, a negative cannot be proven.

1. One cannot prove that an object under discussion does Not Exist. Rather, the object is assumed Not to Exist until such time as it can be demonstrated that the object Does Exist.

2. "One cannot prove a negative" simply means that one cannot prove empirically that the object under discussion does Not Exist. One must empirically prove that the object under discussion Does Exist.

3. The burden of proof rests upon the party proclaiming that the object under discussion Does Exist.

The question again is: Can you find anything wrong with this reasoning? If you cannot, please tell me. If you can, please point it out to me. Thank you.

2007-08-27 12:35:47 · 25 answers · asked by Grendel's Father 6 in Religion & Spirituality

if u woke up one day and only found urself attracted to the opposite sex?

Let the answering begin! ^_^

P.S. Congrats new Top Contributers! Wow they seem to pop up everyday don't they? >.>

2007-08-27 12:34:58 · 11 answers · asked by Selym 3 in Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, and Transgender

yeah like do we still have to follow the rules that moses and them have to follow i think thats what it means any pastors???!!!!! just please help me im really strugling its due tomorrow thats 8-28-07!!!!!

2007-08-27 12:34:45 · 5 answers · asked by Baylee 1 in Religion & Spirituality

Do you not agree that it is the soul which gives life to the body?

If not, do you believe that life is just spontaneous? Your parents had sex and here you are?

Only the mind animates the body?

Where does personality come from then? That one thing that makes us each individuals...

2007-08-27 12:34:12 · 17 answers · asked by Soul Shaper 5 in Religion & Spirituality

In the geological time scale, the human race, much less civilization, is a mere blip (ignore that if you think the world was created 6,000 years ago). And really, our little planet is an unbelievably infinitesimal speck in an incomprehensively vast universe. In the scheme of things, the human race, much less each individual life, is nothing.

So how can believers possibly believe that God created the entire vast expanse of the universe all for US so that his (or her) word could be revealed to some obscure men in the middle of the desert? And that, out of the entire universe, we're number one?

Doesn't make much sense to me.

2007-08-27 12:33:53 · 20 answers · asked by τεκνον θεου 5 in Religion & Spirituality

Do you believe it is important to teach children the culture of ancestors and at sametime to not teach they are hated and will never be accepted in the world because of who they are?

Many of mypeople make children ashamed and teach them they are not valuable to all people. How must a child feel being told these things? I teach my children all things are possible for them, and same time teach about my ancestors and our culture. TO be proud of where they come from but to see the future for them with education and hard work, like everyone.

2007-08-27 12:33:21 · 11 answers · asked by Anonymous in Mythology & Folklore

Atheists, please give an honest answer without anger and lashing out !!! I would like to know if any of you celebrate Easter every year? PLEASE, be ladies and gentlemen here and give an honest answer??? Thanx!

2007-08-27 12:32:58 · 29 answers · asked by Anonymous in Religion & Spirituality

I'm puzzled that when for ex the Muhammed cartoon issue was all over the news there were such strong protests from muslim communities all over the globe about this BUT when there's horrible terrorattacks by muslim fundamentalist killing innocent children then I hear no protests from the muslim community AT ALL or am I deaf and blind? Why aren't you out in the streets then screaming about injustice???

I don't get it..?
Please explain I really would like to know

2007-08-27 12:30:44 · 10 answers · asked by CC 3 in Religion & Spirituality