Society & Culture - 17 September 2007

What is the Censer (Incense berner) called?

and the Evergreen twig thats used to sprinkle mead (or is it blood?)?

and where do you get your horn, is there a special store for this?

Thanks!

2007-09-17 08:08:41 · 5 answers · asked by Bobby 3 in Religion & Spirituality

Could it be because you DO believe there is an Afterlife, and you're scared?
And you DON'T believe in a Forgiving God, and you're scared?

2007-09-17 08:08:28 · 13 answers · asked by THE NEXT LEVEL 5 in Religion & Spirituality

If having money that says In God we trust really bothers people so bad then I offer this solution.
Send all yours to me.
What do you think???
Good plan???

2007-09-17 08:08:14 · 13 answers · asked by Anonymous in Religion & Spirituality

If you go to other countries, they have traditional dress, dances, ceremonies, rituals, foods, and other things that are specific to their own countires. Americans don't really have anything like that do we? Did we just steal the culture from other countries?

2007-09-17 08:06:44 · 8 answers · asked by Vwgirl18 4 in Etiquette

I am just wondering. It would be very kind if you can help me with this question. Thank you so much for your kindness.


I have seen many Asian students are attend big universities such as Hardvard, Yale, UPenn, Princeton, Standford, American, Georgetown, GWU etc. On the other hand, I have hardly seen many Asians in professional workplaces.

Where do Asian professionals work?

Thank you :)

2007-09-17 08:04:28 · 7 answers · asked by Hope 4 in Other - Society & Culture

Serious Answers Only.
If attempting to prove the nonexistence, please use simple, logic and clear statements and vocabulary.
If you cannot prove the nonexistence of God, don't Christians deserve a right to believe what they experienced supernaturally?

2007-09-17 08:03:53 · 51 answers · asked by Dr. Timmy 2 in Religion & Spirituality

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vW62EilDXPY

Let's just say I'm glad I'm not living in the US.

2007-09-17 08:03:34 · 7 answers · asked by Anonymous in Religion & Spirituality

I am not so interested in hearing about catholics and saint worship, but a real example of idolatry. Worshiping of Idols was a big thing back in the day. I need to find a modern example of something that is that important.

For instance, did they worship idols because they believed in other gods or because the rest of society did. That's what I am driving at.

Opinions?

2007-09-17 08:03:02 · 26 answers · asked by Anonymous in Religion & Spirituality

2007-09-17 08:02:49 · 29 answers · asked by Anonymous in Other - Cultures & Groups

Why then is it considered appropriate to wear the symbol of the cross around your neck? Is it right to wear the instrument that killed Jesus around your neck?

Many people feel that it shows how strong a Christian they are. Some wear it for sentimental value. Others do it purely for fashion.

But

Is this right? Would Jesus approve of it?

2007-09-17 08:01:55 · 10 answers · asked by Paul S 4 in Religion & Spirituality

I mean, they say can’t help themselves and that God wants them to be that way – bigoted – but how can they twist God’s holy words to fit their own perverted desires to hate?

Hear God's Holy Words, bigots! Leviticus 19:18, 2 Samuel 1:26, Zechariah 8:17, Matthew 19:19, Matthew 22:39, Mark 12: 31-33, Luke 10:27, Romans 13:9 – 10, Galations 5:14, James 2:8, Romans 12:10, Romans 14:15, 2 Corinthians 13:11, Galatians 5:13, Philippians 4:8, 1 Thessalonians 4:9, James 2:5.

How can they get around Holy Scripture to defend their sinful lifestyle?

I think we gay people should pray for them, but not be deceived by their wicked ways.

Be HEALED haters and bigots!

PS. Yes this is a spoof of their ragging on us, so just chill, ok?

2007-09-17 08:01:01 · 6 answers · asked by Acorn 7 in Religion & Spirituality

2007-09-17 08:00:36 · 19 answers · asked by Anonymous in Royalty

Letting you know which arguments for God and Jesus are weak, before you spring them on the world? ;0)

2007-09-17 08:00:10 · 42 answers · asked by Anonymous in Religion & Spirituality

I would like to know if your spouse or significant other doesn't put a NEW ROLL of toilet paper when you are almost out by the toilet,and when you go to use the bathroom guess what? You don't have any toilet paper to use. Does this drive anyone else crazy that some people don't put a new roll of toilet paper on the toliet paper holder,when they have used it all up?

I got so angry at my husband about not doing this I told him that the next time he does this,I will HIDE the toilet paper on him,so he can see what it feels like to be sitting on the toilet with no toilet paper and you have to yell for someone to get you some more toilet paper.

Why is it that SOME NOT ALL men cannot figure out how to put a NEW ROLL of toilet paper on the toilet paper holder,when they have used up all of the old toilet paper? This just drives me nuts when my husband does this,and it makes me so angry too because I just think that this is so inconsiderate when he does this!

2007-09-17 07:58:42 · 18 answers · asked by Anonymous in Etiquette

Why can't there be an open, intelligent conversation between Christians and the science community or atheists without anyone getting ugly or offensive? Why does it seem Christians must PROVE themself and their beliefs to be right? Wouldn't the world be a better place if there was room for everyone to seek thier own answers and find the truth in their own heart without being condmed for it?

Please, I am not trying to start an arguemnt, I would just like a discussion that is done with respect for both parties. I am not implying all Christians are this way either, but the majoirty who post or answer questions in this forum seem to be so.

2007-09-17 07:57:51 · 33 answers · asked by Mystic Renegade 3 in Religion & Spirituality

....than the Flying Spaghetti Monster (pbuh) ?

Both are created by humans, embellished by other humans, and ultimately carry the same claim on our "faith"

Discuss

2007-09-17 07:57:05 · 38 answers · asked by Anonymous in Religion & Spirituality

How do you say "I am back" in Spanish?

I know the translator says "Estoy detras" but I'm not sure that's right. Is there a common phrase that Spanish people use to indicate returning or is the translator right?

2007-09-17 07:55:37 · 9 answers · asked by Zach 3 in Languages

2007-09-17 07:55:13 · 21 answers · asked by Anonymous in Religion & Spirituality

so, explain why its year 2007 and not year 2,000,000 whatever years? since you atheists think that the world is millions and billions of years old.

well my answer to why its 2007 is because when Jesus was born, thats when the years started. yes, there were atleast 2,000 years before Jesus was born (on earth) but not millions or billions of years


God bless!

-Jordan

2007-09-17 07:52:46 · 44 answers · asked by Anonymous in Religion & Spirituality

Being a modern caring man, I asked my wife what she would like to do for her birthday, she said "I would like to be 8 again".
So, the big day comes, I whisked her off to the fun park, 5 rides on the wall of death, 4 on the roller coaster and all of the other stomach wrencher rides all non-stop, then straight off to Mcdonalds, large burger with fries and a couple of pints of coke, followed by ice cream with all of the toppings. She was exhausted ! Off home next, and as she collapsed on the bed looking a little green around the gills, I said "so how was it like being 8 again?" Just before she rushed to the toilet clasping her mouth she glared at me and shouted, "I meant my dress size you dumb ****".
Which just goes to prove, that even when a man is listening, he is going to get it wrong

2007-09-17 07:52:13 · 8 answers · asked by Anonymous in Senior Citizens

I have a friend that talks to me while we wait for our kid's to get out of elementary school. Anyway,she works with a co-worker who she is friends with and they see each other everyday at work. When I am trying to talk to my friend I will call her,"Alyssa,"Alyssa will stand there while I am talking to her and she will CONSTANTLY text message her friend at work.

Am I overreacting but do you think this is extremely rude? I mean these two people see each other everyday at work,and I only get to see Alyssa two days a week because of her work schedule. Should I be blunt and say,"You know,I think it is really rude of you to be text messaging somebody,when I am talking to you,"or should I just let it go?

The same question goes for if you go out to eat with friends and they are sitting at the table text messaging other people,do you find this rude too? How would you deal with this and what would you say? I just think this is really rude and inconsiderate,when you are with other people.

2007-09-17 07:52:05 · 22 answers · asked by Anonymous in Etiquette

Okay, this may not be the most brilliant argument you have heard, but follow along. Scientists have, for the most part, concluded that evolution occurs. You may argue about the extent and extremes of which evolution can change things, but fundamentally speaking, the concept is valid. Now, just like nature has produced us through evolution of millions of years, it can be said that some sort of metaphysical evolution can also take place. Suppose this metaphysical evolution created a God! Just like evolution created us through its process, why couldn't it have created a God as well? Of course, everyone would still be stuck trying to understand where the material to create everything came from, but nobody really thinks about evolution creating a supernatural being. Seems like a possible prospect to me, and it would explain God's existence...

But anyway, it's just a thought. Tell me what you think about it, and sorry for the big words.

2007-09-17 07:51:08 · 27 answers · asked by dosahyd f 2 in Religion & Spirituality

If yes, and you feel comfortable answering, how so?

2007-09-17 07:50:59 · 15 answers · asked by Anonymous in Religion & Spirituality

these make up the three portions of the Asatru concept of time. COuld you explain to me what these three "Norns" mean???

Wyrd is the Norn of Past.

Verdrandi is the norn of present.

But as i understand it Skuld, is NOT future.

From what i have heard, the Asatruars don't believe the future has come yet therefore ther is no future, only past and the ever comming present.

(I will be asking more on this later.)

So what is Skuld???

Thanks!

2007-09-17 07:50:25 · 5 answers · asked by Bobby 3 in Religion & Spirituality

2007-09-17 07:49:51 · 6 answers · asked by Anonymous in Mythology & Folklore

There's this entry here: http://dailycandor.com/an-atheist-in-support-of-religion
Argues that most Christians need the Bible because they're lacking in their own inborn morals.
Do you agree?

2007-09-17 07:49:41 · 12 answers · asked by JP 7 in Religion & Spirituality

2007-09-17 07:49:12 · 3 answers · asked by Anonymous in Mythology & Folklore

I was watching saving face about two chinese lesbians and a mother of one of them who is 48 and having a kid. I was just wondering cuz they are not really in there and a guy could do that too except for the looks. well give me an opion and check out the movie if it interest you.

2007-09-17 07:48:34 · 16 answers · asked by smoke_frm_apple 2 in Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, and Transgender

For Halloween, my hubby want's to wear a zuit suit and since I like to match him, I need to know what kind of costume I would need for this.

also, we have a two yr. old daughter, so if you know of child versions of this as well I would really appreciate it.

2007-09-17 07:48:33 · 2 answers · asked by Sweetheart 21 3 in Halloween

Jesus said those who live by the sword will die by the sword.
The second greatest commandment is to love your neighbor as yourself.

2007-09-17 07:47:42 · 29 answers · asked by Jason W 4 in Religion & Spirituality