Society & Culture - 13 September 2007

A friend of mine that I met at work set me up with her brother. Well, to make a long story short he is a dead beat pathetic loser. My friend and I get along great so I cant understand y she would suggest this when he is so horrible. How can she as a woman think to hurt another woman,me, in this manner since he brings her to her knees on a daily basis....y then in turn do it to me? Help me understand.

P.S.

No she didnt mention her brotherly problems she made it seem like he was a decent person.

2007-09-13 07:32:41 · 8 answers · asked by Anonymous in Etiquette

and was just about to jump back into bed when I got the shock. I opened the curtains and saw all the birds flying around with tartan scarfs
on, not only that I looked at the duck pond and the ducks had on wolly jumpers with hats to match. I mean would that not give you a shock or a laugh which one would it be.

2007-09-13 07:31:54 · 18 answers · asked by ? 5 in Senior Citizens

im NATIVE n i kno wat it is but i just want to c how many ppl out there actually know about native americanz

2007-09-13 07:31:53 · 3 answers · asked by Anonymous in Other - Cultures & Groups

2007-09-13 07:30:21 · 6 answers · asked by j.pee69 6 in Other - Cultures & Groups

Sometimes I watch Women Entertainment channel or other channels that show ppl geting marry but how come they don't show any interracial couples getting marry.

Do anybody have any clips of shows on tv that have interracial couples getting marry?

2007-09-13 07:30:06 · 6 answers · asked by Anonymous in Other - Cultures & Groups

If so, can you explain why Easter is calculated by using events in pagan calendars?

2007-09-13 07:28:20 · 22 answers · asked by Anonymous in Religion & Spirituality

just started a new job, and this guy that works with me, works in another room, and when he passes by , he always looks in the room,(but I guess that might not really mean anything) and everytime he passes by he always come in and chit chats, and he'll ask me what I'm doing(even though there are two people in the room) and he'll sit in my desk, and look at my computer, and ask ME stuff about politics, and news..I mean it's very casual but he always asks me if I went to lunch yet, and today, me and another co -worker sit in the same room and while they were talking I started doing my own thing typing my other friend on the computer, and he stood behind me and kept hitting my chair...and I'm thinking why does he keep doing that, and then he asks me if I know of a good church, because he hasnt been to one...'s been herein the city for almost eight years ...I'm confused as to why he's playing dumb and being nosey.. Well anyhow what do you think

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plus...he came into my office and he was dancing and stuff acting silly, and I made a little joke, and he laughed so hard and he put his arm around my neck and gave me a small little hug...and asked me if I was watching the awards show, or if I had been to the county fair..because he notices that I be on all the websites...do you think he's just a brownoser or something else?

2007-09-13 07:27:17 · 16 answers · asked by Anonymous in Etiquette

Or any alcohol for that matter? I'm not of drinking age yet, got about 3.5 years left, but ever since I was small, it's been like complete taboo to hear Christians and wine in the same sentence. My parents and I have to come to joke about it lately. I was wondering for when I did get of age. I've never seen a problem with it and don't see in the Bible where it's a sin. I do know that it says for bishops and deacons to be sober and not given to strong drink. I know that you shouldn't get drunk wherein is excess. (I'm not trying to get drunk.) Paul told Timothy to drink a little wine for the stomach's sake and no more drink water.

So, is it wrong? For example, if I'm at a nice restaurant with a nice meal, is it wrong to get a glass of wine or at a friend's wedding, something like champagne? Just wondering what you think!

2007-09-13 07:26:59 · 27 answers · asked by insidious_22 2 in Religion & Spirituality

why does the bible contradict itself?
How many pairs of animals were taken by noah on the ark gen 6-19 gen 7-2. Why does all the accounts of jesus's crusifiction differ and why did jesus heal on a sabath the day made holy by god and god comanded not to do regular work on (and as he was a healer that healing would be regular work).
Can you please say what faith so I can see the differences in views.
oh and i need some hugs as i'm knackered

2007-09-13 07:26:48 · 25 answers · asked by manapaformetta 6 in Religion & Spirituality

Countless times I have asked (not just on Answers) why some Christians are very rude to me, or say things like . I get the reply . These people claim to be.

How do YOU determine who is a true christian and who isn't?

2007-09-13 07:26:30 · 21 answers · asked by Moonlit Hemlock 3 in Religion & Spirituality

Sorry for my "less than stellar"-english ;)

2007-09-13 07:23:52 · 39 answers · asked by Anonymous in Royalty

I got only one answer to my question. Usually one gets 20 to 30 answers in the religious forum. Are the readers in this forum so shocked by the thought that Jesus and his disciples were Jewish, that they can not even comment?

2007-09-13 07:23:42 · 33 answers · asked by Anonymous in Religion & Spirituality

Hi, I was wondering how the church helps people in our society, or to be more specific how they can help a couple with marriage problems.

Hope you can help :)

Thanks

2007-09-13 07:23:30 · 7 answers · asked by davey23 1 in Religion & Spirituality

Can anyone translate this into Spanish:

"Coupon valid 1 January – 31 December, 2008"

Thanks!!

2007-09-13 07:21:45 · 6 answers · asked by O->--< 3 in Languages

I sometimes get compliments from people and I really don't know what to say in response. I don't want to seem rude. What is proper etiquette? Do you have to compliment them back? Do you just say thank you? I mean I am flattered by it of course, anyone would be, but I don't know how to react. I kind of feel uncomfortable because I have low self esteem and I feel like the person is lying. Haha. Sounds bad, but I just want some input. Thanks in advance.

2007-09-13 07:21:14 · 9 answers · asked by Anonymous in Etiquette

I see Christians claiming certain passages are metaphorical even though assuming a literal interpretation makes more sense. For example, in Exodus the most obvious reading implies that God thinks there are multiple gods but that you should worship him above the others. He gives no indication that the other gods are not real. Nowhere does he state that the other gods don't exist. Why would God be confusing on this point? It seems much more likely the writers meant this to be taken literally. If it was meant to be taken metaphorically it would have been more obvious.

"I am The Lord thy God, which have brought thee out of the land of Egypt, out of the house of bondage. Thou shalt have no other gods before Me." (Exodus 20:2-3 KJV)

2007-09-13 07:21:06 · 16 answers · asked by Meat Bot 3 in Religion & Spirituality

I was thinking about starting a religion based off the worship of fresh hot krispy kreme donuts, does any one think i should change the title?

2007-09-13 07:20:52 · 5 answers · asked by Kanis 2 in Religion & Spirituality

I don't mean the normal short form for a sister. I have read it in this page (lesbian, etc.) very often. Does it mean something special? In German you can say also "she is a sister/ Sie ist eine Schwester" Is it a usual word in the scene?

2007-09-13 07:20:22 · 11 answers · asked by Anonymous in Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, and Transgender

2007-09-13 07:19:05 · 22 answers · asked by Anonymous in Religion & Spirituality

I'm really blessed to live in a place where I can hear, "Waking Up with Whoopi", on the radio in the morning.

This woman is amazing.

Today, it suddenly dawned on me, she uses the word "Fantastic" all the time.

I had to ask myself, "When was the last time I used that word to describe something in my life?"

Love to hear about yours.

2007-09-13 07:15:47 · 22 answers · asked by Jessica M 4 in Religion & Spirituality

2007-09-13 07:15:08 · 22 answers · asked by THE NEXT LEVEL 5 in Religion & Spirituality

2007-09-13 07:14:54 · 8 answers · asked by joshmisses 3 in Religion & Spirituality

Its a biblical term... What does it mean?

2007-09-13 07:14:23 · 4 answers · asked by Anonymous in Religion & Spirituality

2007-09-13 07:13:56 · 16 answers · asked by Anonymous in Religion & Spirituality

I mean the actual parchments that the original authors actually wrote on when they first wrote down each book of the Bible. Then we could check our modern copies against the originals to make sure they were accurate! As it is, there are numerous versions of the Bible in print (King James, the Living Bible, Catholic Bible, New American Version, etc. etc...) Christians themselves say that some of these versions distort the meaning of the original, so why didn't God save the original so we could check, the same way that Congress preserved the original copy of the Declaration of Independence and the Constitution under glass?

2007-09-13 07:13:50 · 7 answers · asked by Anonymous in Religion & Spirituality

I ask this because I do believe the following statement is true:
No person benefits economically from the Christian Congregation of Jehovah's Witnesses. Even the 8 to 20 men who serve on their Governing Body receive simply room, board, medical care, and reimbursement for certain personal expenses according to the exact same provision as every other branch volunteer.

With the Exception I do not Believe : NO PERSON

ex A according to the return filed with Revenue Canada 2006
which contains the following informaition
Total assets (add lines 4100 to 4170) 4200 $ 91,819,209
Total liabilities 4350 $ 30,971,117

Total revenue 4700 $ 34,132,438
Total expenditures (add lines 4950, 5050, 5060 and 5070) 5100 $ 30,375,855

that leaves a 2006 Profit of roughly $4 M I know the numbers in the US are significantly higher

Since JW do no "works" outside of their organization

What is the money for ?

2007-09-13 07:12:51 · 5 answers · asked by Wondering Faith 2 in Religion & Spirituality

Does anyone know were to find essays on this topic..that is concentrating on images such as family or land???

2007-09-13 07:12:10 · 2 answers · asked by Dwayne D 1 in Mythology & Folklore

Millions of people pray, have faith in God, and are spiritually touched by God... but their god is not your god? If Satan is fooling them... what makes you think its them that are fooled and not you?

If you grew up in another culture, and were Hindu, or Muslim, do you think you would leave your faith for another, or do what you're doing now, following the cultural norm?

2007-09-13 07:12:08 · 26 answers · asked by vérité 6 in Religion & Spirituality

2007-09-13 07:11:56 · 6 answers · asked by strpenta 7 in Religion & Spirituality

2007-09-13 07:10:28 · 13 answers · asked by Anonymous in Religion & Spirituality