Society & Culture - 31 August 2007

2007-08-31 22:12:08 · 36 answers · asked by Anonymous in Mythology & Folklore

I frequent various coffee shops in my area and will use their hot spots to do remote work. I always buy a cup of coffee and sit down, but how long is too long to take up a seat? I don't want to seem like I am loitering!

2007-08-31 22:10:17 · 5 answers · asked by Taylor 1 in Etiquette

can you name any site where i i get pronunciation (verbal) of french phrases and words?
p.s. im a beginner n need help to improve my language skills

2007-08-31 22:02:59 · 5 answers · asked by pri 3 in Languages

I think I got better morality from Aesop's Fables than the bible.

2007-08-31 22:00:22 · 6 answers · asked by Becca 6 in Religion & Spirituality

Or do you know anyone who is in any way,shape, or form? What do they do? And what is your take on the following?

"Volume 3, Book 43, Number 624:
Narrated Anas:

Allah's Apostle said, "Help your brother, whether he is an oppressor or he is an oppressed one. People asked, "O Allah's Apostle! It is all right to help him if he is oppressed, but how should we help him if he is an oppressor?" The Prophet said, "By preventing him from oppressing others.""

2007-08-31 22:00:19 · 8 answers · asked by Anonymous in Religion & Spirituality

As a recently converted atheist, I harbor no ill will to those who believe that Christ existed and is their savior, however I am chagrined by those "Christians" who feel saved because they know Christ but seem not to follow the teachings or live by the morals or even really know the history of Christianity or the stories of the Bible.

I would rather follow the teachings of Aesop's fables than believe that the stories are literally true. The same with Jesus. Atheists need not necessarily disagree with the Bible's expounded morality, they simply do not believe the facts of the cute stories (known as parables, fables, myths, legends, or tall tales). I can believe in moral correctness without believing in the medium by which the moral is sent.

You might argue that without an authority like God to enforce morality, what will keep people in line? On Earth, we enforce morality on each other. Therefore the authority of God is an extra measure of control to reach those who fear death.

2007-08-31 21:58:06 · 16 answers · asked by http://www.wrightlawnv.com 4 in Religion & Spirituality

Than in 6000 years of superstitious religious rule?

2007-08-31 21:51:44 · 17 answers · asked by Anonymous in Religion & Spirituality

2007-08-31 21:42:37 · 5 answers · asked by avee 1 in Community Service

In the movie, ever after, they talk alot about cortiers? im probably spelling it wrong. I no they were the girls in the court but what exactly were they there for?

2007-08-31 21:38:40 · 3 answers · asked by emesumau 4 in Royalty

i kinda am honestly :). it will be very stressful because i will apply for college and scholarships this fall, and i will have to juggle a job, my courses, and my big senior project!! but i will graduate with honors in June of 2008 :D.

so this coming Tuesday, i will be returning back to school for my last year as a Senior. yes, this means i am in the fabulous Class of 2008!!! and this is the year when i will have to make some huge decisions that will affecrt my life forever. i have mixed feelings. and i have to admit, im a bit scared of making some of those decisions....what if they turn out to be the wrong ones??? i guess only time will tell.

how would honestly you feel if you were in my position???

2007-08-31 21:37:18 · 14 answers · asked by ILoveGreen ZipZapZop 4 in Other - Society & Culture

without offending them (at least not coming across as that way)? He is very obese and doesn't bathe regularly. I know it's probably difficult for him to bathe properly due to his size and he is a bit slow. Other people call him names behind his back and even those who are kind to him don't want him in their car and such due to the odor. I think if he cleaned up the kind ones would bother with him more.

2007-08-31 21:34:27 · 20 answers · asked by thefinalresult 7 in Etiquette

2007-08-31 21:15:04 · 16 answers · asked by Anonymous in Senior Citizens

I'm asking this question in this category since it's such a hot topic "spot". (Just thought I'd explain myself before someone asks.... Although I will probably ask the same question in another category.)

If you've learned something, do you mind sharing? I'm just a curious cat. ☺

Thanks for your answers. ♥

2007-08-31 21:11:33 · 9 answers · asked by SINDY 7 in Other - Cultures & Groups

I am sick of heterosexuals forcing their lifestyle on me. Everywhere you look there they are holding hands kissing in public it is disgusting. I can not enjoy a movie or TV show without seeing a disgusting heterosexual relationship. God when will they stop with the straight agenda?

2007-08-31 21:08:45 · 24 answers · asked by Anonymous in Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, and Transgender

Mormons tend to have high family values, they make their children save for missions (I think that's great) They also are the best at payig tythe...Here's the question, With a limited number of temples and a large amopunt of funding why does the church throw out it's elderly assist in NO WAY in helping it's poor "WHERE IS ALL THAT MONEY" A few getting rich stealing from it's poor??? or just so un-christian as to abandon it's elderly? Please respond withyour story of the church abandoning it's members.....

2007-08-31 21:07:49 · 5 answers · asked by Born in the USA 3 in Religion & Spirituality

Why would you want to say or do hurtful things to Jesus? Theres a lot of crap being said about Christ here and it disgusts me. Talking about spitting on Jesus because he ruined the world or I dont believe for whatever reason cause my life sucks and Im just gonna blame God for my own actions. Just to let you non-believers know, the reason your life sucks is because you make it suck, not God. The reason why the world is what is today, is because of how evil man is. Instead of using technology against eachother we should be using it for peace. So instead of blaming God/Christ, maybe you should blame yourself for the outcome of your life instead of a "fictional" person that you claim "insnt real". Im talking to you atheists and non-believers. Just thought Id share my view on your God/Jesus bashing thats been going on here recently.

2007-08-31 21:06:59 · 14 answers · asked by Anonymous in Religion & Spirituality

Or even new and deproveafied?

2007-08-31 21:06:06 · 1 answers · asked by Jerome54 5 in Other - Society & Culture

choose the gay animal lifestyle, can they be "trained" out of it, or are they going to animal hell when they die if they don't repent?

2007-08-31 20:55:57 · 11 answers · asked by Anonymous in Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, and Transgender

or does spanish or another language have a better chance?

as world main language i mean where people of other countries actually learn english before their own native language and its taught to every child, is this possible?

2007-08-31 20:55:06 · 11 answers · asked by ? 2 in Languages

google your religion, as I know very little about it.

Even I, a non-believer in all religions, thought your beliefs were very odd.... don't you folks see it too?

It's a bit way out there. Aliens coming to earth to mate with humans, planet Kolob, magical undergarments....

I'm not bashing, I'm just approaching this with a religion-free agenda and mindset.

Do you folks truly believe in your religion?? Why??

Note to catholics and the other religions: Don't gloat!!... your beliefs are no better!

2007-08-31 20:54:28 · 10 answers · asked by sprite 7 in Religion & Spirituality

I have a friend and I'm trying to search her, I know what her last name is, but I don't know how to spell it. It would be great, if someone told me how....

2007-08-31 20:50:27 · 3 answers · asked by gregnshell3801@sbcglobal.net 2 in Languages

2007-08-31 20:43:13 · 28 answers · asked by Anonymous in Religion & Spirituality

"It is better to cast your seed in the belly of a whore than to spill it on the ground." PROVERBS 31:6-7

2007-08-31 20:41:17 · 21 answers · asked by Lonely Turkey 4 in Religion & Spirituality

I hope I spelled this right, but who else thinks this "religon", scientology, is a waste of time? Wtf is the fricken POINT???

2007-08-31 20:36:20 · 14 answers · asked by Im_a_hott_black_babe323 1 in Religion & Spirituality

2007-08-31 20:34:38 · 8 answers · asked by Alsee 3 in Other - Society & Culture

if people rather don't pay any attention at all in science class, or if they're just too stupid to take the information in

things like

"If the "BIG BANG" theory were true, Imagine, If you blew up a brick would it turn to groceries?"

I advise everyone who doesnt know for sure on this forum go and research evolution and the big bang. right now. because so many of you make it clear that you have basically no clue what they are.

sorry if this wasnt a question... it just getting on my nerves tonight :)

2007-08-31 20:30:04 · 18 answers · asked by Jeef 4 in Religion & Spirituality

2007-08-31 20:26:01 · 2 answers · asked by mittu 1 in Languages

You are standing in your kitchen. Imagine the time of day, the color of the countertops, the appliances, the cupboards. You hear the hum of the refrigerator. You notice a large, plump, juicy orange lying on the cutting board. You pick it up and feel its weight. You feel the texture of its dimpled, glossy skin. With a sharp knife, you carefully cut a large slice.

As you cut into the orange you notice the rich, liquidy, fragrant juice trickle onto the counter top. You see the bright whiteness of the pulp in contrast with the orange flesh. You see the small drops of orange juice forming on the cut surface. Now imagine lifting this dripping slice of orange to your mouth, and smelling its sweet, fresh scent. Your mouth begins to water as you slowly bite into the orange. It releases a flood of sweet tangy juice into your mouth.

If you started salivating star this question.

2007-08-31 20:20:44 · 3 answers · asked by Anonymous in Religion & Spirituality

A lot of household chemicals have that warning label. Apparently, it is not good to throw-up after someone accidentally swalled that chemical. Why?

2007-08-31 20:17:16 · 15 answers · asked by Anonymous in Other - Society & Culture

So, I'm not complaining. I know it's just habit/custom for people to say that, and there are plenty of situations where I respond to things with "I"m sorry." too.
But my mom died not too long ago, and that seems to be the one thing people say that absolutely drives me insane...along with "Are you okay?" but that's another story.
I just never know how I'm supposed to respond.
I usually just say "Thank you" and give an awkward half smile or "Thanks, I appreciate it."
But is that an inappropriate response?
I know a lot of people respond with "It's okay"...but that would be lying, and I don't really feel like that's an appropriate way for me to respond to such a thing either.
And it just seems to get so old. I've heard that phrase more times in the past 2 months than I have in the 18 years I've been on this earth. I mean how else do you respond to that?

2007-08-31 20:15:42 · 30 answers · asked by Anonymous in Etiquette