Society & Culture - 20 September 2007

When you get home from work, do you like to just chill and do nothing all evening, or do you prefer to enjoy life by doing things such as bike riding, exercise, jogging, etc. (anything active)??
Just curious. Thanks.

2007-09-20 09:39:02 · 5 answers · asked by animal_mother 4 in Other - Society & Culture

I think that people who abuse or kill animals are terrible and should definitely be punished to the fullest extent, but it feels like whenever we hear about innocent kids being killed or harmed, no one has much to say but "oh gosh that's horrible, hope that person gets what they deserve"....but you won't see herds of people or special interest groups (like PETA) make a huge deal to make sure justice is served?

2007-09-20 09:38:20 · 4 answers · asked by Anonymous in Other - Society & Culture

I think it's aimed at God although i'm sure Christians have tried to deny it's about sex... Can anyone help me out? I want to know if there is one and where it is in the bible!

2007-09-20 09:36:56 · 12 answers · asked by Ben North 1 in Religion & Spirituality

I've heard that there are still such people, but is it true?

2007-09-20 09:36:55 · 3 answers · asked by tangerine 7 in Other - Society & Culture

2007-09-20 09:36:34 · 6 answers · asked by the great depression 1 in Religion & Spirituality

and bash all of the christians and believers, but yet, you don't see the religous people come on here and bash the non-believers and atheist? Why is that?

I am not trying to be mean or start a fight, I just find it very curious and disturbing, that's all.

2007-09-20 09:35:42 · 30 answers · asked by Quithatenme 3 in Other - Cultures & Groups

I'm asking 2 questions from a 2 different standpoints.

First, intentionally misleading people for the good of the religion.
For christians - Does the ends justify the means, or does it constitute bearing false witness? Will there be repercussions in the afterlife or rewards?
For non-christians - Should there be accountability in this life for it?

Next, unintentionally misleading people for the good of the religion.
For christians - Does lack of knowledge excuse it? Does it not matter since it's for the good of the religion? Again, rewards or repercussions in the afterlife?
For nonchristians - Should there be accountability in this life for it?

Please state if your christian or not too, if you don't mind.

Thanks in advance!

2007-09-20 09:35:41 · 16 answers · asked by Armless Joe, Bipedal Foe 6 in Religion & Spirituality

if a really bad rumor was started about you in your work place or in your school?

2007-09-20 09:35:16 · 11 answers · asked by Hazel Eyes 4 in Other - Society & Culture

"Racism" is being screamed all over the country about the "Jena 6" but no one is giving a solution.
If the "solution" was to start with "you" are you willing to step up to the plate?
And do what?
http://www.cnn.com/2007/US/law/09/20/jena.six/index.html?eref=rss_topstories

2007-09-20 09:35:01 · 7 answers · asked by Anonymous in Other - Society & Culture

ok i dont know why, but i feel like theres something MORE to me. like something i cant explain. i've always felt it and i dont know why. i dont know what it is but its something.. powerful i guess you could say. i just have no idea. has anyone ever felt like this before?

2007-09-20 09:34:24 · 4 answers · asked by hsdkfh 3 in Mythology & Folklore

My brother decided that we should be ice man and flame girl this year. The problem is i cant find any costumes that go along with that theme!

2007-09-20 09:33:59 · 4 answers · asked by cute_angel_08kdh 1 in Halloween

Does this not seem totally illogical to the human mind?

2007-09-20 09:33:44 · 31 answers · asked by lablover2 2 in Religion & Spirituality

2007-09-20 09:33:25 · 4 answers · asked by Anonymous in Religion & Spirituality

I was always the shoe. I don't know why, maybe I didn't like to iron, but liked shoes! LOL

2007-09-20 09:33:20 · 22 answers · asked by Granny 6 in Senior Citizens

I dont understand, I am Indian, born in England, yet all the white people hate me, why do they call me bad words. Why do they hate me so much.? I dont understand

2007-09-20 09:31:23 · 50 answers · asked by - 1 in Other - Society & Culture

Geez, that was the original charge and after investigation it was reduced to battery so why all the hostility? It is common for prosecutors to go for the max with any race and then reduce the charges after further investigation.

Do you people think they should get NOTHING for ganging up on this kid and beating him? So they were provoked, so what? Kids of all colors are provoked on a daily basis in HS but doesn't that give them the right to go get 5 of their buddies and retaliate.

I just don't get it. I was raised in the CITY of Atlanta and have been around integration since I was born. I went to an integrated elementary, middle and high school and have lots of friends of many races so I'm as far from Racist as you can get, but it still irks me when people feel they have to protest just to protest and get on TV.

I just don't get what they're protesting about. Nobody's going to jail for 60 years so let the kids do their probation and go home.

weeder

2007-09-20 09:31:13 · 20 answers · asked by weeder 6 in Other - Cultures & Groups

ok so im like learning about egypt. and everyone knows that blacks were slaves in amurica. but....the jews were slaves long before that. The jews had it way worse. black people can sue white people to get rice crispy treats ( i saw it on family guy) so can jews sue egyptians too? and im pretty sure those guys who explored amurica for the first time werent nice to the natives here and made them slaves, can they sue too?

2007-09-20 09:30:58 · 13 answers · asked by joneill1186 3 in Other - Cultures & Groups

Or I mean, to come to believe.

2007-09-20 09:30:55 · 9 answers · asked by JWill 4 in Religion & Spirituality

just because they felt an enormous sense of peace and security after converting to Christianity to save them from their screwed up lives, that this same exact sense of peace and security would not have been experienced if they had converted to some other religion instead?

2007-09-20 09:30:11 · 19 answers · asked by Earl Grey 5 in Religion & Spirituality

I know, not really an R&S topic, but Ive come to know so many of you here, and I began to wonder what some of these avatars mean to their owners...

Like Suzanne - why the painting? Curious Compound - who is that in yours and why? Jack B - is that you?? Quella Bella - is that YOU (if so, youre the most attractive person on this site!)

I'll go first. Im sure most of you have heard and seen the "Leprechaun in the Ghetto"on YouTube. This guy just cracked me up - the goofly look on his face, and I can hear him says "Who seen dat Leprechaun - Say YEEEEAAH!!" So, it makes me laugh. And others. Thats why I have this as my avatar.

How about you?

2007-09-20 09:29:32 · 54 answers · asked by ? 5 in Religion & Spirituality

http://www.huffingtonpost.com/huff-wires/20070920/giuliani-adviser-mosques/

I'm all for kicking out the mosques, but take the churches with them. Stop pretending you've forgotten how Christians started this war 1,000 years ago with the Crusades.

2007-09-20 09:28:29 · 6 answers · asked by Anonymous in Religion & Spirituality

A friend of mine recently lost her husband in an accident. Our group of friends has gathered around her as best we can, to offer our love and support. Is there anything in particular that anyone did for you that really touched you in your time of grief? Also, was your loss sudden like hers was?

2007-09-20 09:26:25 · 21 answers · asked by Jess H 7 in Religion & Spirituality

2007-09-20 09:26:21 · 17 answers · asked by Jason 4 in Religion & Spirituality

If you remain in me and my words remain in you, ask for whatever you want and it will be done for you. (John 15:7 NAB)

2007-09-20 09:26:11 · 49 answers · asked by Page 4 in Religion & Spirituality

or legend that makes people believe this area is haunted? Have you ever visited this place?

2007-09-20 09:24:36 · 16 answers · asked by Anonymous in Mythology & Folklore

I have seen some comments about prayer to the Blessed Virgin, such as "when did Jesus tell us to pray to Mary", and other such simplistic observations. I wish to ask some questions to shed some light on your reasoning:
1. When did Jesus tell the Apostles to write the New Testament? He didn't, according to the Bible.
2. When did Jesus specifically say, "Just accept me as your personal Lord and Savior, and your salvation is guaranteed?" He didn't, according to the Bible.
3. When did Jesus say the Bible, not the Church, was the ultimate authority? He didn't, according to the Bible.

My point is that there are Biblical "principals" on which Christian teachings are based. Not everything is “specifically” stated in black and white in the Scriptures. For example, the word "Trinity" is not in the Bible but most Christians believe in the Trinity.

So, what about prayer to Mary and the saints in heaven?

2007-09-20 09:24:14 · 10 answers · asked by Anonymous in Religion & Spirituality

2007-09-20 09:22:59 · 81 answers · asked by nealtash69@btinternet.com 1 in Religion & Spirituality

this was an essay Q i had last year... what do you think? Should we still celebrate even though we treated the Native Americans badly?


I think we should celebrate...

2007-09-20 09:20:26 · 21 answers · asked by Lauren. 4 in Other - Cultures & Groups

who is the creator/writer of that mantra? and how do you chant it....i mean i do it on a tulsi mala 16 rounds, but. . . . .

2007-09-20 09:18:33 · 2 answers · asked by ~*Natasha*~ 3 in Mythology & Folklore

And who gets the indulgence; the visitor or the vistee?

2007-09-20 09:17:48 · 6 answers · asked by Giggly Giraffe 7 in Religion & Spirituality