Society & Culture - 13 September 2007

After a lifetime of debauchery and overindulgence in various substances, I believe I'm a hopless case. What do you guys think?

2007-09-13 10:57:21 · 15 answers · asked by Anonymous in Religion & Spirituality

I'm specifically thinking about Walmart, Kmart, and Walgreens.. Any idea?

2007-09-13 10:56:56 · 9 answers · asked by anonymous. 1 in Halloween

2007-09-13 10:56:51 · 7 answers · asked by Anonymous in Religion & Spirituality

I think that would really help with the energy crisis.

2007-09-13 10:55:00 · 6 answers · asked by Anonymous in Religion & Spirituality

The soul is posited by most Christians as existing in the body while we are alive. Given that there is a continuous process ongoing within us replacing the physical matter that makes up our body, when does the soul enter or vacate that physical matter, and by what means? Does it enter the physical matter that is subsumed into my being when I digest food, and likewise, does it leave the physical matter that my body expunges (i.e., my waste matter)?

2007-09-13 10:54:07 · 13 answers · asked by manneke 3 in Religion & Spirituality

Basic purpose of Bomb is distruction and killing people, it is an evil act. We got now Mother of Bombs, and father of Bombs, then we can immagin who are Grand Parrents of Evils.

2007-09-13 10:52:11 · 15 answers · asked by Bhola 3 in Religion & Spirituality

Especially those who attack the reputation of God. I find it silly because it is hard to believe somebody who is beyond microscopic in the universe, who can't even create anything and goes cry to momma when sick acts as if he is an authority of the truth.

2007-09-13 10:51:21 · 46 answers · asked by Anonymous in Religion & Spirituality

2007-09-13 10:50:16 · 4 answers · asked by Anonymous in Religion & Spirituality

Think about this: Why would someone say god "inspired" them into doing something or going somewhere, when the same could be said about atheists or homosexuals. Why couldn't god have led them into doing what they chose to do? What makes that situation a particular "wrong choice" that goes against god, but when you make a descision that benefits you, you say god guided you there and/or inspired you?

2007-09-13 10:47:50 · 16 answers · asked by Uliju 4 in Religion & Spirituality

2007-09-13 10:47:24 · 10 answers · asked by Anonymous in Religion & Spirituality

In this question, when I asked why a parent would choose most people going to Hell (and giving their child free will) over their child having a guaranteed eternal life in Heaven (without being given free will), you told me that God is not my parent because I am not a child of God until I believe in him.

http://answers.yahoo.com/question/index;_ylt=AsY4qfB6RXCNc7aHmFf20Afsy6IX;_ylv=3?qid=20070913141944AAXLaPw

But, just moments later, when I asked what I am to be considered, if not a child of God, you told me that I am in fact a child of God, after all:

http://answers.yahoo.com/question/index;_ylt=Ak5wrIVRO3LFQnQMGHyyfVrsy6IX;_ylv=3?qid=20070913143609AAsR4LW

Why the discrepancy?

2007-09-13 10:46:32 · 17 answers · asked by Linz ♥ VT 4 in Religion & Spirituality

I am just interested in what different peoples faiths are. I never grew up with religeon or faith, I guess. I find myself getting annoyed with people who are pushy about their faiths but maybe that is because I really dont understsand it. In the past three years I have lost four people in my life and I often find myself wondering, what defines faith? What does it for some of you out there?

2007-09-13 10:46:15 · 18 answers · asked by Hot Betty J 4 in Religion & Spirituality

Have you ever expereinced LOVE as KINDNESS? Either in your dealing with another person - or in a person who has had to deal with you? Do you know someone who practices random acts of kindness on a regular basis? Do you - out of simple love?

Can you share a story about being a loving person through kindness?

Love is described as: kind and patient, never jealous, boastful, proud, or rude. Love isn't selfish or quick tempered. It doesn't keep a record of wrongs that others do. Love rejoices in the truth, but not in evil. Love is always supportive, loyal, hopeful, and trusting. Love never fails!...

Peace.

2007-09-13 10:46:05 · 5 answers · asked by Depoetic 6 in Religion & Spirituality

This question is metaphorical. Feel free to make your own interpretations of it.
The question is correctly placed in the R & S section.

2007-09-13 10:45:42 · 8 answers · asked by Anonymous in Religion & Spirituality

she will have sporadic moments of talkativeness if there are only a few people around (1-3). Usually it's only when someone invites her into the conversation or asks her a question. What would you think of her?

ALSO, if you invited her out with the rest of your coworkers/friends and she asked you if the place gets crowded or if a lot of people go, what would you think? What would you think if she sent you a text message later in the day saying she can't make it, but to let her know if they do anything later?

Would you think badly of her?

2007-09-13 10:44:52 · 8 answers · asked by Chelsea 2 in Etiquette

Does it mean to forgive someone that has harmed you and continue to be in good terms with them. I am not a Christian and I am trying to use this quote in my paper. I just want to make sure that I am understanding the quote.

2007-09-13 10:44:37 · 23 answers · asked by Carmen R 1 in Religion & Spirituality

Who really cares if some bums are doing each other, anyway?

2007-09-13 10:42:54 · 7 answers · asked by Anonymous in Religion & Spirituality

2007-09-13 10:40:57 · 24 answers · asked by Anonymous in Religion & Spirituality

Okay, I know that this question could be pretty controversial, but here goes: I don't believe that any religion is wrong- or right, that's why I hate it when people target Islam (or any other religion, for that matter). I don't think that just because of some extremists (and again, this doesn't just apply to Islam) I don't hate all Christians just because some of them are totally anti- whatever. Same goes for Judaism, and Buddhism, and Daoism, and everything! I know, people are going to give me some very nasty remarks for this- but I know that within that, there may be some truth..... Thanks!

2007-09-13 10:40:54 · 18 answers · asked by Anonymous in Religion & Spirituality

why do americans give more to charity than any other country?
why do americans volunteer more time to charity than any other country

2007-09-13 10:40:51 · 15 answers · asked by Philip Augustus 3 in Community Service

My 5 year old and her best friend are going to be barbie's princess and the pauper. But I need ideas for my 3 yr old daughter and my 18 month old son for halloween. They can be coordinating or not. Most original and realistic idea gets the 10 points.

2007-09-13 10:40:51 · 9 answers · asked by gumby 7 in Halloween

I like that!... Like he did not know what was going to happen!
What kind of fool would believe that!

2007-09-13 10:40:51 · 7 answers · asked by Anonymous in Religion & Spirituality

"The clergy converted the simple teachings of Jesus into an engine for enslaving mankind and adulterated by artificial constructions into a contrivance to filch wealth and power to themselves...these clergy, in fact, constitute the real Anti-Christ." -- Thomas Jefferson


"Christianity...[has become] the most perverted system that ever shone on man....Rogueries, absurdities and untruths were perpetrated upon the teachings of Jesus by a large band of dupes and imposters led by Paul, the first great corrupter of the teaching of Jesus." --- Thomas Jefferson

"In every country and in every age the priest/pastor has been hostile to liberty; he is always in alliance with the despot, abetting his abuses in return for protection to his own." – Thomas Jefferson, 3rd President of the United States of America

"History, I believe, furnishes no example of a priest/pastor-ridden people maintaining a free civil government." - Thomas Jefferson

The spirit of resistance to government is so valuable on certain occasions, that I wish it to be always kept alive.– Thomas Jefferson

The means of defense against foreign danger historically have become the instruments of tyranny at home. – James Madison


If Tyranny and Oppression come to this land, it will be in the guise of fighting a foreign enemy. -- James Madison

"In no instance have . . . the churches been guardians of the liberties of the people." - James Madison

"The Bible is not my book nor Christianity my profession. I could never give assent to the long, complicated statements of Christian dogma."
-- Abraham Lincoln


'When the government fears the people it is a democracy....when the people fear their government it is tyranny...' --- Thomas Jefferson


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2007-09-13 10:39:47 · 20 answers · asked by Anonymous in Religion & Spirituality

how does anybody know?
well let me tell you my clues

1. frequently ill think of an episode of a certain show ( for example ) i was thinking of a certain hannah montana episode..then late i saw it on tv
2. at school one day my teacher was calling random names for people to work with partners and i was giving no sign of who i wanted to be with and then i was thinking about it and i ended up being partners with him
3. the same day my other teacher was calling people up randomly to do their oral presentations..and i knew when i was going up and i knew when my friend was going up
4. my friends go through situations and i dead seriously know whats gunna happen and it happens

is this a sixth sence.. ( sychichness idk how to spell it ) or just all cooincidenses

2007-09-13 10:39:26 · 12 answers · asked by Anonymous in Religion & Spirituality

Christmas - don't swear I hear some of you say.

Again the shops are already stocking (no pun intended) Christmas items. Would anyone join me in a campaign to stop anyone selling anything to do with Christmas until at least the first of December.

Some shops are also open on Boxing day. Come on Britain lets get back to the good old days when a public holiday was a public holiday.

2007-09-13 10:38:32 · 18 answers · asked by camel herder 4 in Christmas

2007-09-13 10:38:13 · 5 answers · asked by angel 2 in Religion & Spirituality

Did some of them leave because of it? Where does it say that in the Bible?

2007-09-13 10:38:08 · 11 answers · asked by bandycat5 5 in Religion & Spirituality

There is PIZZA that can be MICROWAVED?

And yes, this DOES relate to religion and spirituality. Seriously, it does.

2007-09-13 10:37:49 · 12 answers · asked by Anonymous in Religion & Spirituality

"Loving of enemies is another dogma of feigned morality, and has beside no meaning....Those who preach the doctrine of loving their enemies are in general the greatest prosecutors, and they act consistently by so doing; for the doctrine is hypocritical, and it is natural that hypocrisy should act the reverse of what it preaches." – Thomas Paine


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2007-09-13 10:36:18 · 7 answers · asked by Anonymous in Religion & Spirituality

2007-09-13 10:36:09 · 24 answers · asked by Linz ♥ VT 4 in Religion & Spirituality