Society & Culture - 29 August 2007

2007-08-29 04:01:36 · 28 answers · asked by Anonymous in Religion & Spirituality

i work for a 95 yr old woman, and every week or so her daughter will stop by and 'take us to lunch'.

It is ALWAYS to pizza hut, and as i dont like pizza to begin with, she always throws crude comments to me if i start to decline "Oh I see, trying to watch your figure" "Youre on a diet then?" etc etc (By the way, shes about 5'5 and 180lbs, I'm 5'7 and 110 but i dont 'diet')

Anyways.. if i have to sit down to one more ham & cheese pizza i'm going to scream. My stomach does not do well with fast food, and i hardly ever eat it. At first i was being nice, but i really just cant handle it.

What is a polite way to say that I would rather stay at home to clean or read while she takes her mother to lunch?

I cant use the 'oh i think you should spend more time together' cause she doesnt even talk to her mom when we go out. She refuses to go anywhere else either because 'its moms favorite restaurant'.

She is very stubborn, so i'll probably need a rebuttal or two if you have em.

2007-08-29 04:01:32 · 9 answers · asked by Anonymous in Etiquette

Seriously, why do you keep telling me I want to kill you? I don't, and I wouldn't, but no matter how many times I say it and prove it, I still keep getting told I want to kill you. I have some news for you. You're not a threat to me, you are not physically attacking me, and you haven't harmed my children. If you did the last two, I'd do what was necessary to save my children and I, and only what was necessary. I keep quoting verses of the Quran showing that what I say is true, and keep putting those taken out of context into context, yet you still tell me I want to kill you. 19 idiots supposedly flew a few planes into two buildings. All of a sudden you say "All 1.9 billion Muslims fly planes into buildings". Crazy extremists in Iraq, which are the minority, kill hundreds if not thousands of innocent people, and suddenly it's ALL Muslims committing suicide. Look, I am friends with people from everywhere. My best friend is an atheist. I won't harm her. What's wrong with you?

2007-08-29 04:01:03 · 18 answers · asked by Anonymous in Religion & Spirituality

1. अपने सपने सच करो
2. ख़ुद से प्यार करो

Thanks!

2007-08-29 03:59:15 · 8 answers · asked by sergio86 1 in Languages

I cannot help the fact that I believe there is no god.
I dearly wish that I could believe! But I can't.

If I go through the motions:
go to a place of worship regularly
tell people I believe
fulfill everything that the religion asks of me

then, If there it turns out there is a god, would I get to go to heaven?

2007-08-29 03:58:19 · 13 answers · asked by Anonymous in Religion & Spirituality

2007-08-29 03:58:10 · 13 answers · asked by Mac Hine 2 in Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, and Transgender

I was just thinking how many things we teach our small children/toddlers and how much they learn by what we do rather than what we say. How wonderful it would have been to be taught as a child that taking each day a certain set time to do a devotion with God would become as much a habit as eating breakfast, it would make it so much easier as an adult, because as humans we really are programmed as babes. I know most of you like me struggle with making the time but i bet you make the time to eat and in reality which is more important, spiritual food or earthly food to the soul ? So if you do choose to start with your child of any age, PLEAse be short and sweet and make sure it is even a bit below their level but make it a habit like eating breakfast. I worked with children in many capacities and know them well, preschool teacher, elem public teacher and all. PLease share ways in which you HAVE DEVELOPED HABITS WITH YOUR CHILDREN TO DEVOTE TIME TO TALKING TO GOD,HE IS LISTENING always

2007-08-29 03:56:27 · 6 answers · asked by I Love Jesus 5 in Religion & Spirituality

I am a bridesmaid in a friend's wedding and I have taken on half the planning of the Bridal Shower to help out the Maid of Honor. She has kids and didn't have the time or money to host the event solo. I am (fairly) recently out of college and make just enough money to get by. My question is: Do I need to buy the bride a shower present if I am already spending a lot on the shower itself? It's not that I don't want to get her anything, but I will be paying for so many things that I'm worried about my finances. I have to pay for a bridesmaid dress, shoes, wedding present, and will have to take off work and travel for the wedding itself. Should I get her something anyway, or consider the party her present?

2007-08-29 03:55:05 · 8 answers · asked by Amanda 2 in Etiquette

Most Christians believe that Mary was part of God's plan to bring Jesus into the world. If Mary were to have died or had a miscarriage, that would have ruined God's plan. Did God plan ahead by doing one of the three scenarios?
1. He gave Mary invincibility and immortality during her pregnancy. No matter what might happen, it would be impossible for her to die or have a miscarriage.
2. Everyone around Mary lost their free will, even animals and germs. A killer would be unable to choose to kill her. An animal could not attack her, and a virus could not infect her.
3. God had other virgins chosen in case something might happen. If he had a plan B, this would mean he is not all knowing, because he could not see the future.
What do you think?

2007-08-29 03:54:08 · 10 answers · asked by Graciela, RIRS 6 in Religion & Spirituality

And what are you doing now.

2007-08-29 03:52:32 · 9 answers · asked by Anonymous in Other - Society & Culture

What happened to FIFA World Cup or maybe the Olympics?

Are Americans making things up now?

2007-08-29 03:52:24 · 6 answers · asked by shakky_wakky 2 in Other - Society & Culture

Could it be that the "atheist" can't find God, for the same reason a thief can't find a policeman? Could it be that your love for sin is clouding your good judgment?

If you are plugging your ears, you will never hear the voice of God. If you willingly pull a veil over your eyes you will never see his face.

It's not a LACK of evidence. It's an ignorance of the evidence.

2007-08-29 03:49:14 · 52 answers · asked by Saved by Grace 3 in Religion & Spirituality

It's not like you'll have to deal with their annoying good taste and their incessant quest to be treated as human beings much longer, anyway.

[For anyone asking about who's saying we are at end times, there are plenty of Christians who say this:
http://answers.yahoo.com/question/index;_ylt=Aq0wPaHa.vCpx3nMbObhg2rd7BR.?qid=20070828190007AAwKsbO
http://answers.yahoo.com/question/index;_ylt=ApPuUUxcVJgS2flcf9fOZUTsy6IX?qid=20070828104210AAPCdhU
]

2007-08-29 03:49:01 · 19 answers · asked by Anonymous in Religion & Spirituality

Last time I checked, both teams were from the MLB and no international team participated?
Is there something wrong with Americans...

2007-08-29 03:49:00 · 6 answers · asked by shakky_wakky 2 in Other - Society & Culture

When and how did you find out that all that was in the Bible was a bunch of crap ?

I think it was during religious education somewhere in my early high school years that I once said: "Wait a minute, I think..."

And it all became clear to me.

2007-08-29 03:48:25 · 32 answers · asked by Anonymous in Religion & Spirituality

Laws of not killing have been around for several thousand years and WAY before the ten commandments came down from the mountain. Hell the epics of Gilgamesh were written 1500 before exodus even happened. I hear preaching about how the US school system is going to hell because they "took God out of school"
Why do people think ONLY thier faith has morals?

2007-08-29 03:48:15 · 17 answers · asked by ~Heathen Princess~ 7 in Religion & Spirituality

2007-08-29 03:43:43 · 3 answers · asked by April 1 in Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, and Transgender

Is it true that men learn by their own experience and women learn by other's experiences ,or is it all the same?

2007-08-29 03:40:47 · 7 answers · asked by Anonymous in Other - Society & Culture

After the Last Supper, Jesus and His disciples went to the Garden of Gethsemane. Jesus said to His disciples, “Sit ye here, while I shall pray.” And He took with Him Peter and James and John. Then He asked them to stay and watch while He prayed. (Mark 14:32-35)

When Jesus was arrested, Matthew 26:56 states: “Then all the disciples forsook him, and fled.” Mark 14:50 also states: “And they all forsook him, and fled.”

However, Mark14:51-52 states: “And there followed him a certain young man, having a linen cloth cast about his naked body; and the young men laid hold on him: and he left the linen cloth, and fled from them naked.”

One of the listeners of the Holy Spirit told me what He said regarding these verses. He said that the linen cloth represents flimsy faith or weak faith, and becoming naked means losing one's faith.

How about you? Could you please explain what you think these verses mean?

2007-08-29 03:38:32 · 14 answers · asked by Peace Crusader 5 in Religion & Spirituality

I often get doubt. What would be the reason for creating the universe. There must be a purpose as I suppose. Answer please

2007-08-29 03:38:23 · 9 answers · asked by ashramam 3 in Religion & Spirituality

I'll use the motel pillows to prop my back when I read in bed, but when it's time to snuggle down to sleep, I need my own pillow.

2007-08-29 03:37:57 · 35 answers · asked by felines 5 in Senior Citizens

Well tell me if I haven't lived my life as a good >Insert belief system here< what happens to me when I die?

2007-08-29 03:36:16 · 31 answers · asked by Link , Padawan of Yoda 5 in Religion & Spirituality

I am starting an Ultimate Frisbee team for my Christian college and we are wanting to place a bible verse on the back above the numbers. Any ideas on a good verse involving teamwork or just fellowship? Maybe strength?

2007-08-29 03:35:48 · 11 answers · asked by With His Guidence 1 in Religion & Spirituality

The inquisition ?

2007-08-29 03:35:47 · 13 answers · asked by Anonymous in Religion & Spirituality

this year please please please can i have a pony
i've been very good, and mommy didnt have to put me in teh naughty corner once!!!!!

2007-08-29 03:35:19 · 3 answers · asked by crazee gash 1 in Religion & Spirituality

When I was growing up I was always told that if you are a nice person that people would respect and like you. I was told always to be on time for work, school, and any other function. There is this woman at work and she is rude. I mean horrible. She never shows up for work on time and she punches some of the staff in the back like she was playing. Everyone seems to like her though. What the $%$%? Her and the boss get along good. The boss always seems to overlook it when this woman doesn't do her work right or in most cases not at all. Am I looking to much into something or is this just a case of where I work being *** backwards? This woman accused me of trying to be perfect the other day because I do my work right. Any advice?

2007-08-29 03:34:02 · 4 answers · asked by Anonymous in Etiquette

I'm interested in your religions and your opinions of it

2007-08-29 03:33:47 · 7 answers · asked by Anonymous in Religion & Spirituality

Why is this so big because nobody in the world cares about this game?

2007-08-29 03:32:59 · 36 answers · asked by shakky_wakky 2 in Other - Society & Culture

If women were all topless, after awhile, so what another boob. If sin was not a sin, after awhile, so what now even sex is boring...
Taboo is in baby. It is the engine that drives passion.

2007-08-29 03:32:47 · 5 answers · asked by a2z_alterego 4 in Other - Society & Culture

She was doing his work, she was dilligent and dutiful. If God could talk to one person to assuage and comfort it should have been her. I know his ways are not our ways, her reward is in heaven but....

If God can't recognize when his own are in desperate need of his loving word right here, right now, what good is he? If any anyone deserved to hear their Lords voice on this earth, it was Mother Teresa. He talks to you guys all the time, why not her?

2007-08-29 03:31:27 · 22 answers · asked by Equinoxical ™ 5 in Religion & Spirituality