Society & Culture - 18 September 2007

Please Tell me how the following quote is not manipulative and Fear mongering

"Many, both young and old, extol the importance of an academic education. Some experts even say that they “fully believe that you will never be able to find a [decent] job without a college degree.” Yet, there are a number of human needs that go beyond material achievements. For instance, does higher learning help you to be a good parent, mate, or friend? For that matter, people admired for their intellectual achievements may develop undesirable personality traits, fail in their family life, or even end up committing suicide."

How in Gods name is this helping the reader ???!!!??

FYI

Fear mongering : is the use of fear to leverage the opinions and actions of others towards some end. The object of fear is exaggerated; those the fear is directed toward are kept aware of it on a constant basis.

2007-09-18 08:52:33 · 20 answers · asked by Wondering Faith 2 in Religion & Spirituality

giving to the church to pay for the priest's BMW? I mean, would God mind if we gave to the women's shelter or family-helping programs instead of giving to the collection plate?

2007-09-18 08:51:28 · 17 answers · asked by emily1980 2 in Religion & Spirituality

How does one deal with or get rid of annoying neighbors that are drunk ALL THE TIME?????? It's insane and a bit much. Help!!!!!!!!!!!

2007-09-18 08:49:05 · 16 answers · asked by PinUpGirl 1 in Etiquette

2007-09-18 08:48:05 · 8 answers · asked by Serious1 1 in Religion & Spirituality

2007-09-18 08:47:32 · 11 answers · asked by ? 6 in Mythology & Folklore

2007-09-18 08:44:37 · 7 answers · asked by Anonymous in Other - Cultures & Groups

you just seem to have so much fun with your jokes and your personal messages that are so rude that it seems you are alittle intimidiated by us!!!

2007-09-18 08:43:04 · 40 answers · asked by meister 4 in Religion & Spirituality

2007-09-18 08:42:59 · 27 answers · asked by Jewel B 2 in Religion & Spirituality

I read about this in a book years ago where the meditation helps you to see all the different souls connected to or within yourself. It is done in front of a mirror. Anyone know what I am talking about and can describe more?

2007-09-18 08:41:24 · 5 answers · asked by NONAME 5 in Religion & Spirituality

If not, why not?

2007-09-18 08:41:14 · 25 answers · asked by Anonymous in Religion & Spirituality

2007-09-18 08:40:46 · 25 answers · asked by ? 7 in Religion & Spirituality

what would you like to know ?

2007-09-18 08:39:30 · 6 answers · asked by Anonymous in Senior Citizens

...or should I prepare for inevitable account suspension?

2007-09-18 08:39:24 · 16 answers · asked by Anonymous in Religion & Spirituality

I really want my family to buy me chickens from Oxfam Unwrapped but they won't. I asked last year and got some some stupid cap and a Cure double album instead! Still haven't listened to it :-)
So this year I'm having a list of aromatherapy oils and if i don't get them it will be the last Christmas i stick to what they put on their lists! How about you? Do you get what you ask for at Christmas?

2007-09-18 08:35:59 · 24 answers · asked by Part Time Cynic 7 in Christmas

2007-09-18 08:35:57 · 23 answers · asked by Anonymous in Religion & Spirituality

10 points for the first correct answer! No fair Googling. LOL

2007-09-18 08:34:04 · 15 answers · asked by Granny 6 in Senior Citizens

I have a few questions about Homecoming, but first a few details. My daughter is on the homecoming court, her father is in NC till October, so a family friend will be her escort, does he buy the flowers, or do I buy them for my daughter? When she gets her hair done, should she wear her dress, keep in mind that it has to go over her head. Should I dress up as well??

2007-09-18 08:33:01 · 3 answers · asked by CaReBeAr 3 in Etiquette

*****I am saying some...not all religious people******

The whole prayer in school, prayer in work, prayer everywhere...I don't get it. Is there some law keeping people from having their religion? Keeping them from praying in their own private life?

I mean why when this comes up do people act like it is not possible at all to have thoughts, ideas, beliefs, religious convictions without government forcing people to have them?

I just always thought religion was about me and God...not me forcing you to listen to my prayer or forcing you to pray with me.

2007-09-18 08:31:13 · 11 answers · asked by Anonymous in Religion & Spirituality

What about islam and judaism, do they have blood for forgivenss?

2007-09-18 08:30:11 · 5 answers · asked by Anonymous in Religion & Spirituality

Did you know that Jesus promised, "I will build my Church and the gates of hell will not prevail against it"? (Matt. 16:18.) This means that his Church will never be destroyed and will never fall away from him. His Church will survive until his return. Did you know that among the Christian churches, only the Catholic Church has existed since the time of Jesus? Every other Christian church is an offshoot of the Catholic Church. The Eastern Orthodox churches broke away from unity with the pope in 1054. The Protestant churches were established during the Reformation, which began in 1517. (Most of today’s Protestant churches are actually offshoots of the original Protestant offshoots.) Only the Catholic Church existed in the tenth century, in the fifth century, and in the first century, faithfully teaching the doctrines given by Christ to the apostles, omitting nothing. The line of popes can be traced back, in unbroken succession, to Peter himself.

2007-09-18 08:29:58 · 37 answers · asked by Anonymous in Religion & Spirituality

Trilingual.

What do you call someone who speaks two languages?

Bi-lingual.

Well, what do you call someone who speaks only one language?


AN AMERICAN. LOL!

2007-09-18 08:27:50 · 10 answers · asked by Anonymous in Languages

I have been called an atheist many times on here, why is that? I do belive something was here, but I don't belive in any "true" God(s). So why is it that in real life I am called an atheist? And even on here I am called that. And I'm not agonstic, for I do know my belifes, I just don't belive that a god could be all powerfull and stuff.

2007-09-18 08:27:46 · 23 answers · asked by Freq, Grandparent of Y!A 4 in Religion & Spirituality

I have noticed, due to scientific investigation of course, that my finger fits very snugly up my own hooter yet when I have tried to shove it up my husbands nose (apart from getting a slap) it does not fit at all! surely we are meant to pick our noses? what did we do before Kleenex? See for yourself by doing my little scientific experiment, perhaps on the train, bus or even in your local shopping centre! see if your finger fits up anyone elses nose? I bet it's not as snug as your own.

2007-09-18 08:26:06 · 5 answers · asked by rottielover 3 in Etiquette

What does it mean when it is said,
"for the law was given by Moses ?"

What does it mean when it says,
"but grace and TRUTH came by Jesus Christ ?

2007-09-18 08:24:46 · 16 answers · asked by Anonymous in Religion & Spirituality

I'd like to see what everyone has to say about this, non-JW's, ex-JW's, and current JW's.

The reason why I speak against JW's is because was raised in it and was lied to and brainwashed my whole life. Many of you current JW's will deny this, but remember, this is my experience and I have taken the time to research and my findings have led me to believe what I believe today.

I have seen the destruction that the doctrines do to their members first hand. I don't want anyone else to experience what I experienced and I believe everyone should take the time to research inside and outside of any religion or organization before they join. Don't take my word for it read for yourself. Dont blindly accept and believe me or anyone else.

Learn, research, and think for yourself!!!

2007-09-18 08:22:57 · 46 answers · asked by Anonymous in Religion & Spirituality

who have determined that the earth is billions of years old based on scientific evidence.

what do you think about geologists who assert this without a religious agenda.

thanks

2007-09-18 08:21:26 · 18 answers · asked by jonsyaer 1 in Religion & Spirituality

2007-09-18 08:21:17 · 21 answers · asked by April 5 in Religion & Spirituality

For instance: I am Jewish, and I've been inside several churches. I think some of the Christian prayers are so beautiful.

Have you ever been to a service in another faith's house of worship and if yes, what was it like for you?

2007-09-18 08:20:11 · 15 answers · asked by Anonymous in Religion & Spirituality

2007-09-18 08:19:14 · 29 answers · asked by wee falorie man 6 in Religion & Spirituality

Just interested in peoples opinion...

2007-09-18 08:18:35 · 10 answers · asked by gip55 2 in Other - Society & Culture