Society & Culture - 7 September 2007

when I was a kid, we allowed Grandpa to say grace, since we were at his house and his table, out of politeness. It was usually in the form of a " serman", about as long, too. When i was 16, after waiting all day for my already- intoxicated mom, grandma, and aunt to finish making the meal, we waited for my grandpa to say grace so we could eat and then make the twenty mile drive over icy roads, back home. I made a comment about it and we didn't go to Grandpa's house for Thanksgiving, or X-mas, again. My husband, a diabetic, doesn't like overly long grace, and so we keep it short and sweet. Now that my grandparents are not going to be around forever, and we are invited to go to their house for the " final" Thanksgiving, I am reluctant to go. We live in Va. they live in Washington State. I also have 3 kids and I am not up to, nor am I willing to be polite enough to listen to a poorly disguised serman dressed up as " grace". help!

2007-09-07 07:57:19 · 14 answers · asked by Dragonflygirl 7 in Etiquette

2007-09-07 07:55:56 · 50 answers · asked by carl 4 in Religion & Spirituality

Do you think employers stereo type a person's resume because of their name?

Or by Assuming their race, skills, intelligence or qualifications.

Please add experiences if any and how you feel about it.

2007-09-07 07:55:53 · 22 answers · asked by ♥SLIM♥ 3 in Other - Society & Culture

2007-09-07 07:54:58 · 11 answers · asked by Desert Sienna 4 in Religion & Spirituality

The Christians who died or was raptured will have perfected bodies, but some will come through the tribulation and millenium.

2007-09-07 07:53:38 · 9 answers · asked by ? 7 in Religion & Spirituality

That is one of the qualities of truth, that you don't need to remember it. The lie has to be remembered continually; you may forget.

2007-09-07 07:52:59 · 2 answers · asked by busybee 2 in Religion & Spirituality

??????????? facts only, opionions need not apply
state your source book where you find the answer .

2007-09-07 07:52:49 · 7 answers · asked by Anonymous in Religion & Spirituality

hi brother & sisters in faith, to the christians i have question regarding your prayers. when you say "we pray in the name of Jesus". what does it mean. do you worship Jesus or the God who sent him?

2007-09-07 07:51:34 · 18 answers · asked by Anonymous in Religion & Spirituality

On R&S I've seen websites listed with web addresses such as www.evilbible.com and www.godisimaginary.com. Similarly, there's the Christopher Hitchens book "God is Not Great: How Religion Poisons Everything."

Now, I personally am a bit annoyed by titles like that but it doesn't stop me from reading the contents and assessing the claims. And I know the point is to get people's attention.

But it seems like the more staunch conservative Christian could be put off by a title like that completely, and absolutely disregard the book or website, therefore missing the potentially valid content.

Maybe Christians aren't the intended audience, so it doesn't matter anyway. I don't know. What are you opinions on this?

Non-atheists are welcome to answer, too.

2007-09-07 07:50:21 · 45 answers · asked by Anonymous in Religion & Spirituality

2007-09-07 07:49:18 · 14 answers · asked by NHBaritone 7 in Religion & Spirituality

catholics. please inform me a catholic

2007-09-07 07:48:01 · 13 answers · asked by Anonymous in Religion & Spirituality

In John 3:30 is a phrase that says "He must increase, I must decrease". What does that mean?

2007-09-07 07:47:47 · 13 answers · asked by KG 1 in Religion & Spirituality

How can God create an infinite universe if God is infinite himself?

2007-09-07 07:46:05 · 19 answers · asked by Anonymous in Religion & Spirituality

2007-09-07 07:43:47 · 8 answers · asked by Anonymous in Religion & Spirituality

2007-09-07 07:43:21 · 4 answers · asked by Anonymous in Religion & Spirituality

I walk as softly as I can, on the balls of my feet, toward the door. The sweat is beading up on my brow, my palm wet from squeezing the grip on my glock. I edge painfully slowly towards the peephole. God, please don't let them notice the light change in the peephole. I can hear my heart pounding in my chest as I try to control my breathing. My whole life flashes in front of me with every tick of the clock. Oh, no. I can hear a random country song playing on the radio in the kitchen, please God, don't let them hear it. But I can hear Tammy telling us to "stand by your man". Even though its on low volume, it sounds as if its booming through the dark dusty house. I see a cockroach scurry past my foot as I begin to do the unthinkable and look through the peephole. Every muscle in my body is taut, screaming "NO!", but I can't stop the insanity that has brought me to the door. I look out, and realize my worst nightmare. Yes it is the Jehovah's Witnesses.

2007-09-07 07:40:44 · 11 answers · asked by Anonymous in Religion & Spirituality

Hello all, I pray that you are all doing well today.
Have you ever felt it? You wanted to do something and you knew that it was wrong, but you wanted to do it so bad, so you decided to so that you would be satisfied?
I have felt it. I have experienced it. You do that one thing and pretty soon, you are falling....
Satan has gotten you all tied up in the ropes of sin.
We are all in bondage, friends. To one thing or the other. You are not alone in your struggles. God's Word tells us that "None are good, no not one."
Shouldn't that make us feel better?
But, what do we do when we find ourselves in bondage?
"Watch and pray so that you will not fall into temptation. The spirit is willing but the flesh is weak." Matthew 26:41
The good news is that our spirits are good. Our spirits know the difference between right and wrong. The bad news: our flesh sometimes starts a fight with our spirits. And the flesh is a fierce competitor. Sometimes, it wins.
Stay tuned...

2007-09-07 07:40:27 · 35 answers · asked by Anonymous in Religion & Spirituality

is Christianity compared to rational thinking? already like 8 questions ask this.

im a Christian and have a very clear mind and understand alot. now before you jump down my throats for this understand im only approaching those who actually think this about my faith. its not a generalisation about everyone.

all im asking is why because i have faith in something am i automatically considered to be clouded and delusional?

and please, keep the sarcasm to a low, this is an honest question.

2007-09-07 07:37:43 · 16 answers · asked by Anthony C 6 in Religion & Spirituality

It is supposed to be Jesus, but 7 horns & 7 eyes??? Is it Jesus or not?

Rev.5:6 And I beheld, and, lo, in the midst of the throne and of the four beasts, and in the midst of the elders, stood a Lamb as it had been slain, having seven horns and seven eyes, which are the seven Spirits of God sent forth into all the earth.

2007-09-07 07:37:14 · 11 answers · asked by bandycat5 5 in Religion & Spirituality

New to Judaism. If Ancient Jews were made acceptable to God through sacrafices done at the temple, how are todays Jews justified? Thank you!

2007-09-07 07:36:57 · 12 answers · asked by joer80 2 in Religion & Spirituality

Yahoo has a science site, why aren't you there?

For every post that is religious people speak about the Bible, the Q'uran the Torah and at times Pagan thoughts?
I HAVE POSTED THINGS about Religion and Spirituality

I post about religion- The Holy Bible- You debunk
Post about Mayan Prophecy- You debunk
Post abot Prophetic Events-You debunk
Post about astrology-You debunkl
Post about the enviroment-You debunk

What is it that Atheists are adding without insult to this site.
How can anyone understand a site of posters that add nothing but
replies like:
Never Happenhed
Not True
You are insane or a retard
You are delusional
You are a fundie or troll
Nothing but fairytales, Sky fairies, Spaghetti Monsters
Trying to understand what value atheists have to this site and posts?

2007-09-07 07:36:15 · 46 answers · asked by Anonymous in Religion & Spirituality

one to tempt?


I'm often told, when I have demanded God show himself as proof he exists, I am only tempting God and God can't be tempted.So, the above question stands as is.

2007-09-07 07:35:37 · 7 answers · asked by Demopublican 6 in Religion & Spirituality

My wife and I are African American. Although I have gray eyes and we're tanned skin we've placed ourselves in this ethnic group. Most of my friends are hispanic, mixed and a few white; however I really have no black friends. My wife was the same. I get embarassed when I see a black guys in sagging pants, talking ignorant. My wife and I come from families of educators. With the exception of some black friends I had in the Army - I just haven't found any black guys that I can trust - they seem the first to hit on my wife - bring drama. I was called a "sell out" for being the first black person to be accepted in the Academics program in my school district. I am all for progress within the black community - but some of the men are just outright disrespectful esp. when my wife and I go out. I notice most white guys look but not like perverts - I like classical, soft/hard rock, everything - I get along with black men from other countries just not here - Am I right for this?

2007-09-07 07:34:57 · 10 answers · asked by Anonymous in Other - Society & Culture

If you admit that your religion is largely based on your environment, do you agree that your entrance to Heaven is largely based on God's decision of where to place your soul?

2007-09-07 07:34:29 · 52 answers · asked by Eleventy 6 in Religion & Spirituality

2007-09-07 07:34:23 · 12 answers · asked by freakin amazing 1 in Other - Cultures & Groups

Yahoo will make a person a Top Reporter if they accurately report other people.
Go through the report process to see the "new" Yahoo reporting system...

2007-09-07 07:34:18 · 14 answers · asked by Anonymous in Religion & Spirituality

announced to her that she is to be His Mother? Who else in the bible was said to have been "full of grace?" Is there room for sin, if you are full of grace? why or why not? have you referred to her as blessed among all women? why or why not?

2007-09-07 07:32:38 · 8 answers · asked by Anonymous in Religion & Spirituality

Susana y yo _______________ al muchacho

2007-09-07 07:30:25 · 5 answers · asked by Anonymous in Languages

2007-09-07 07:30:14 · 3 answers · asked by david 2 in Mythology & Folklore

and by whom, and how
did a greater god remove his own rib bone and create god as an image in his own likeness?

2007-09-07 07:29:48 · 29 answers · asked by Anonymous in Religion & Spirituality