Society & Culture - 1 October 2007

"Saddle yer Hoss
Before Cussin
The Boss"

Dad and I went to "The Country Barn" to eat lunch today. I saw this on the wall......just wanted to share.

Anyone want to share another?

2007-10-01 13:34:03 · 8 answers · asked by kayboff 7 in Senior Citizens

OK. I go to a community college, and there are quite a lot of Chinese instructors in my school. Most of the classes they teach are very hard because they deliberately make the life harder. Their attitudes are like "you can't pass my class easily." Is it because the culture or political system that they grew up in made them work hard?

2007-10-01 13:33:57 · 2 answers · asked by Anonymous in Other - Society & Culture

Something about this concept confuses me. God incarnate, as his own father, his own son and his own holy ghost.

"For (God) so loved the world, that he gave (his) Only Begotton (Son)"

"I came to do the will of (Him) that sent me"

"(Father) if it be be possible, may this cup pass from me, not as I will but as thou will"

"(Father) why hast thou forsaken me?"

"(Father) forgive them for they know not what they do"

"(Father) who art in heaven hallowed be thy name"

"I will send you (Another) comforter who is The Holy Ghost"

So if Jesus addresses his Father, and the major "Chrisitan" religions of the day teach that Jesus is his own father, his own son and his own holy ghost. Are they not teaching false doctrine? I mean is it truly plausable that a Diety would be Inbred?

2007-10-01 13:33:56 · 19 answers · asked by ASE Master 3 in Religion & Spirituality

i was stealing money from the cash at my work and i got caught and i feel absolutely horrible because of the way i made the owner feel. i feel like i shouldnt go into the shop. i gave back the money i took and i havent given the apology letter yet. any suggestions of sometihng i can do to come to terms with myself. and make it up to him

2007-10-01 13:31:47 · 8 answers · asked by scott_h_313 2 in Etiquette

in this patriarchal society, how did woman get stuck with blame if a deity gave the command directly to a woman, then she is blamed and given quite the chore and tail end of the punishment?

I'd rather get Adam's punishment any day, no matter what sex I was born...big deal work hard...that has moral and honor

2007-10-01 13:30:04 · 22 answers · asked by voice_of_reason 6 in Religion & Spirituality

2007-10-01 13:28:06 · 12 answers · asked by Schleppy 5 in Other - Society & Culture

I like Valhalla because I get to hang out with Odin and his ravens and as we all know Scandanavian chicks in Valhalla are really hot.

But then the Christian heaven is nice because it's very cloudy and there's angels and you get to party with Jesus. And there's supposively a lot more people in heave to hang with.

Does anyone have any suggestions on what religion I should pick?

2007-10-01 13:26:47 · 27 answers · asked by Anonymous in Religion & Spirituality

eat, this IS my body. does IS now mean, is----NOT?
hmm, would I be adding words to scripture that is NOT there?

2007-10-01 13:26:05 · 13 answers · asked by Anonymous in Religion & Spirituality

2007-10-01 13:25:47 · 9 answers · asked by lildude3216 2 in Other - Society & Culture

a well wisher:-"Hindus need to look and find flaws in their society--Casteism, untouchability, inequality, social injustice, customs like dowry, etc
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All are Socio-Political issuses--NOT RELIGIOUS ISSUES. "Caste" will remain in India as long as "Caste" is the Vote Bank -which runs across all Religions- "Matrimonial Advertisements" in Leading English news Papers in all 6 Metropolis--Hindu,Muslim,Christians ,Sikhs,Jains ask a boy or girl ONLY by CASTE name.All so called "Forward" communitIes are "Fighting" to include their castes in Backward Community for admissions in Govenment Medical/ Engineering colleges/Jobs.In Southern States 69% seats are reserved for Scheduled Caste/Tribe/Most backward/backward Castes-In 31%."Merit seats" also they can compete.The Supreme Court ruling of "CREAM ELIMINATION" among backward castes was fought tooth and nail by all Political parties.Indians settled ABROAD do not fight for Caste,since NO RESERVATIONS INVOVED

2007-10-01 13:25:37 · 1 answers · asked by ssrvj 7 in Other - Cultures & Groups

http://www.islamtomorrow.com/quran/mirac...

I know there's some kind of trickery afoot, just like every other "Miracle" claimed by these con artists, but what is it this time?

2007-10-01 13:24:34 · 12 answers · asked by wd20x2 3 in Religion & Spirituality

2007-10-01 13:24:18 · 40 answers · asked by Stew 4 in Religion & Spirituality

There are so many striking matters in the 23 rd Psalm. Share a little bit on this part of it. The feasting aspect.

Ty for all the time taken to share with us all
ur sister
sandy

2007-10-01 13:24:17 · 8 answers · asked by Broken Alabaster Flask 6 in Religion & Spirituality

ages ? im curious about the laws and peoples viepoints of it in those eras?

2007-10-01 13:23:35 · 1 answers · asked by Aaron B 2 in Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, and Transgender

If Adam and Eve didnt eat the 'fruit', then how would any of us be alive today?
I mean, I could be crazy, but intercourse is an essential process if a population is to expand.
Also, to those who believe in an age of the Earth no greater than 10,000 years, how could 2 people possibly bring about a population of 6 billion in such a time-frame?
Why was there a snake in the garden in the first place? In my opinion, it was a bit of a silly move. Maybe God could have given them some critical thinking skills so they would not be so suggestible?

I'm also totally confused how God, omnipotent being that he is, allowed and allows the Devil to exist? Surely with a mere word he would be rid from the Universe. The whole conflict in heaven thing doesnt really stack up in my mind. There wouldnt be a conflict if one of the parties is all powerful.

2007-10-01 13:21:23 · 18 answers · asked by Anonymous in Religion & Spirituality

Our conscious is God's moral law written on our hearts so that we would know right from wrong. It is proof that there is a God. But you do not believe that. So by what authority is there to apply morality to mankind. Why should murder, child abuse, adultery, perversion, stealing, lying, ect... be consider wrong. What prevents anarchy?

The logical conclusion to the belief that we evolved is that men can do what ever is right in their own eyes. By what right does one evolved man have to enforce his view of right and wrong through laws over another evolved man?

What say you highly evolved animal?

2007-10-01 13:21:04 · 29 answers · asked by Praise to the Trinity 4 in Religion & Spirituality

"The true meaning of prayer is to use one's life force in the most positive way for the betterment of one's personal life as well as the world; it is a fundamental part of human life." This was written in response to the following question and attributed to Masami Kondo of "The New York Times" (Look at Joyousam's answer):
http://answers.yahoo.com/question/index;_ylt=Ai.HRMGoHPCl.FgaL3rZNyzsy6IX;_ylv=3?qid=20070930165206AAo7j0G&show=7#profile-info-soZDKd4gaa

I couldn't agree more with Joyousam here. I remember twice attempting to say that I prayed although I was an atheist, and being attacked by all sides. I consider prayer to be exactly as Joyousam puts it (and far less wordy than I could!;-) - utilizing one's life force to send positive and healing energy. Whether in supplication to a god or to humanity - we pray in our kindness, our compassion and love. It is not so much whom we pray to but the energy we send from ourselves.

Agreed or no? Why?

2007-10-01 13:20:56 · 13 answers · asked by Anonymous in Religion & Spirituality

Being gay , lust, cheating,are abomination to God!

2007-10-01 13:18:37 · 23 answers · asked by ANGEL HORSE 3 in Religion & Spirituality

Deut 22:13-21- if a man marries a woman and then decides that he hates her, he can claim she wasn't a virgin when they married. At that point her father must prove she was a virgin. (How is not explained.) If he can't, then the woman is to be stoned to death at her father's doorstep.

If you see a pretty woman among your captives and would like her for a wife, then bring her home and "go in unto her." Later, if you decide you don't like her, you can simply "let her go." Deut 21:11-14

If a betrothed virgin is raped in the city and doesn't cry out loud enough, then "the men of the city shall stone her to death." Deut 22:23-24

Lev (12:2:5) it states, "If a woman conceives and bears a male child, she shall be ceremonially unclean seven days...if she bears a female child she shall be unclean two weeks...."

Exd 15:3 The LORD is a man of war: the LORD is his name.

Of course, maybe this is all metaphor and allegory right?

2007-10-01 13:16:45 · 42 answers · asked by Earl Grey 5 in Religion & Spirituality

2007-10-01 13:16:32 · 4 answers · asked by Anonymous in Religion & Spirituality

if you're going to be rude please don't answer.

2007-10-01 13:16:04 · 44 answers · asked by NONAME 5 in Religion & Spirituality

I am already planning the office Christmas Party. It takes place in our company's warehouse complete with games, inflatable games for kids (warehouse is huge) but every year I want to make a special corner where Santa sits, but I run out of time and idea how to make this space magical for the kids when they visit Santa.
Any ideas and/or websites that could give me decoration ideas?
Thanks,

2007-10-01 13:15:44 · 2 answers · asked by natdufour4030 2 in Christmas

are also devoid of Sacraments?

I wonder why that is? I am sure you have seen the play on words bumper sticker: Know Jesus, know peace (No Jesus, no peace).

The same can be said about Mary. No Mary, no Jesus.

Fundamentalists and Evangelicals would have us believe that God Almighty would use and abuse Mary, and that once she gave birth to Jesus, God tossed her aside as a useless vessel. This is outrageous and offensive to our Lord and Master, Jesus Chirst, that we could even think of dishonoring Mother Mary, the first Christian, and the first Disciple of the Lord.

It is no coincidence that denominations that forget about Mary also do not celebrate the Eucharist, nor have any valid Sacraments. Their churches resemble more corporate office headquarters and banks than actual churches -- if the pastor has any type of success. There are also hack ministers who hold services in warehouses and delapidated buildings. It is really quite sad and pitiful.

2007-10-01 13:13:55 · 26 answers · asked by Anonymous in Religion & Spirituality

I love Jesus and consider him the greatest liberal of all time. Bur every time I post a question, conservatives call me evil names. Please, liberal or conservative, shouldn't all Christians stand for love and forgiveness?

2007-10-01 13:12:17 · 23 answers · asked by waynesworldstage 2 in Religion & Spirituality

i know it is an odd question but i am bored entertain me with good answer best answer gets 10 points

2007-10-01 13:10:44 · 10 answers · asked by Anonymous in Mythology & Folklore

2007-10-01 13:10:08 · 26 answers · asked by Stew 4 in Religion & Spirituality

2007-10-01 13:09:44 · 23 answers · asked by Bad Liberal 7 in Religion & Spirituality

2007-10-01 13:09:37 · 1 answers · asked by Anonymous in Religion & Spirituality

2007-10-01 13:09:16 · 21 answers · asked by mikey 3 in Etiquette

Boatman and crossed the river Styx, do you think I will see my friends of different beliefs when they to have passed? For me the answer is yes of course, but I'm interested in all of your points of view....

2007-10-01 13:09:06 · 5 answers · asked by ? 4 in Religion & Spirituality