Society & Culture - 2 October 2007

In the Board of Education of Kiryas Joel Village School District v. Grumet, 512 U.S. 687 (1994), Justice David Souter, writing for the majority, concluded that "government should not prefer one religion to another, or religion to irreligion".

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/First_Amendment_to_the_United_States_Constitution#Establishment_of_religion

Isnt bush breaking this amendment, by claiming that he is working for the christian god? He is directly justifing his actions in the office by his beliefs.

http://www.guardian.co.uk/usa/story/0,12271,1586978,00.html

Our forefathers, the greatest patriots in american history, stressed the importance of seperation of religion and the state. ITS IN THE VERY FIRST AMENDMENT.
So, for bush to go against this, makes him an anti-patriot, and "anti-american". Why dont more people get upset about this?

2007-10-02 05:47:04 · 16 answers · asked by learydisciple 2 in Religion & Spirituality

Is it meant to be demeaning? Is there something wrong with believing fundamental Biblical truths? Please explain and may God bless you!

2007-10-02 05:46:17 · 27 answers · asked by Anonymous in Religion & Spirituality

I know many True Christians have expressed their dismay at their bretheren for being so harsh on non Christians and so have Non Christians done the same. How would you handle those who say they are of your Faith and hide behind your bible and faith and then use it as an excuse to lash out and belittle and tell people they will go to hell. How do you handle them within your own faith?

I am not Christian but I know a true Christian does not believe in being cruel or thumbing people down because they disagree. They will turn the other cheek and respect others opinions as the True Christians I know do. So how would you go about knowing who is a true follower versus someone hiding behind your Faith?

For me it is easy, they cant cite and scriptures and it is easy for my faith because im Native American and it narrows it down easy for me, but what do you all do? Im not bashing faith, just those that hide behind it and actually harm it to those who respect it. Please only honest answers!!

2007-10-02 05:46:00 · 20 answers · asked by Legend Gates Shotokan Karate 7 in Religion & Spirituality

(please explain, and no cheating!)

2007-10-02 05:45:00 · 2 answers · asked by Mr. "Diamond" 6 in Religion & Spirituality

(please explain, and no cheating!)

2007-10-02 05:42:37 · 6 answers · asked by Mr. "Diamond" 6 in Religion & Spirituality

2007-10-02 05:40:50 · 12 answers · asked by Anonymous in Mythology & Folklore

...then why is the rock of Gibraltar got both monkeys and rocks?

LOL!!11 Evolutionists, foiled again!

2007-10-02 05:38:14 · 22 answers · asked by Bajingo 6 in Religion & Spirituality

2007-10-02 05:36:12 · 22 answers · asked by Madizon 2 in Religion & Spirituality

2007-10-02 05:35:24 · 5 answers · asked by April 5 in Religion & Spirituality

If he has none, I would like to know that also.

2007-10-02 05:35:03 · 9 answers · asked by ? 7 in Religion & Spirituality

I've lived in 5 apartments in my life. Of all those apartments, all of the managers' attitudes have ranged from mildly rude to down right sneaky and mean! Why is this? They have also all been white women, varying in ages. The current apartment I am in has probably the worst/meanest management of all the apartments I have lived in--and that's pretty bad.

Seriously, has anyone else noticed this? They are some of the unhappiest people in the world.

2007-10-02 05:32:52 · 9 answers · asked by CaliDude 1 in Other - Society & Culture

I am writing something and need to know what different times on a clock mean. For instance 12 is witching hour.. is there anything else and what does it mean? Reliable sources would be helpful!

2007-10-02 05:32:02 · 5 answers · asked by Anonymous in Mythology & Folklore

Fellow Christians,
I live in an apt. complex. There is a woman who is NOT allowed on property. She is wanted for a felony and she has committed crimes on property. I do not have anything against her personally, but I do not trust her. She came over to my apt. this morning to use the phone. I let her in and she stayed about an hour. I did not like her being here, but felt scared to not let her in. I don't know why. Anyway, after she left I called the managers office to make sure that she was, indeed, not allowed on property and they confirmed it. Then I reported to them that she had been on property and had came to my apt. And they gave me the name and number of who to call next time I see her. They assured me that my name would not be disclosed. I feel bad now, like I committed a sin. I did not report her out of vindictiveness or spite. I did it, because I do not feel safe with these people that are not allowed on the property, still hanging out over here. Plus, I know

2007-10-02 05:30:34 · 29 answers · asked by Anonymous in Religion & Spirituality

2007-10-02 05:28:29 · 4 answers · asked by revdev 3 in Other - Society & Culture

why?

2007-10-02 05:27:49 · 12 answers · asked by Anonymous in Other - Society & Culture

What makes your brand/denomination/interpretation of Christianity the "true" one? Thanks.

2007-10-02 05:25:28 · 18 answers · asked by Gwen 4 in Religion & Spirituality

Like the rock stars, they always wanna look "bad" and "dark" but some are playing with something they don't know and also some are aware of what it means, but are they really?

2007-10-02 05:25:26 · 34 answers · asked by cotovangabi 1 in Religion & Spirituality

2007-10-02 05:24:50 · 8 answers · asked by Anonymous in Religion & Spirituality

Will you tell me the truth, if you know it? I have a funny feeling that I may die in the near future. I will not be afraid. I just need to prepare if this is true. You would be doing me a great favor and service, if you could tell me the truth.

2007-10-02 05:24:01 · 28 answers · asked by hope03 5 in Religion & Spirituality

I'm from Trinidad and Tobago. Last Saturday one of my freinds from the Kingdom Hall and I went shopping. We went into a jewelry store and I saw some of the most beautiful Anklets I have ever seen.
My freind told me that it's not Christian-like to wear an anklet because that's how they identified Prostitutes in Biblical times. Is this true? I've never read it anywhere in the Scriptures.
As a matter of fact I'm freinds with a sister from Italy and she wears an anklet to meetings.

My question is, is wearing an anklet against bible teachings because that's how they identified prostitutes in Biblical times or is it a matter of culter and how some people think in other contries.

2007-10-02 05:23:09 · 7 answers · asked by Anonymous in Religion & Spirituality

i dont get why god charges you for his book...

shouldnt his book be free to anyone who wants to learn about him?

silly christians. (dont give me this, "it costs money to produce them" nonsense, because we all know book stores get them from a manufacturer, and then mark the price up to make a profit on them)

shouldnt it be a sin to make money off of gods word?

2007-10-02 05:22:13 · 29 answers · asked by Chippy v1.0.0.3b 6 in Religion & Spirituality

http://answers.yahoo.com/question/index;_ylt=AuRO2ll1U2CfSMqYQmsRBdmC.Bd.;_ylv=3?qid=20070928230928AAw3ChN


I'm not angry or complaining, I'm just curious.
I wrote honestly and from my heart and I just want to know why people had a problem with it.

2007-10-02 05:20:10 · 14 answers · asked by Anonymous in People with Disabilities

Now, i say this not because i agree with the actions, but because i see the benefits of legalization.

Abortion- before abortion was legal, back alley abortions were performed with coat hangers and broom sticks. They were unsanitary, and not only would the baby die, but the mother could too. By having abortion legal, it provides a safe environment for women to have the procedure done that is sanitary and regulated. Making it illegal does not eliminate its existance, only eliminates the ability for it to be regulated, thus safe.

Prostitution- By having legalized prostitution you would be able to test the women for diseases on a regular basis, and also ensure that their pimp or client is not beating them up because they would be in a safe environment. It would also add tax revenue to our government. Prostitution exists already, we wont get rid of it, by it being legal we can regulate it and make it reasonably safe for both prostitute and client.

2007-10-02 05:19:06 · 10 answers · asked by Anonymous in Other - Society & Culture

Why didn't the Christians just send homeless people out to stand on bus stops with Chick tracts? Wouldn't that have been more effective than killing, raping, and pillaging non-believers?

2007-10-02 05:18:43 · 11 answers · asked by Anonymous in Religion & Spirituality

2007-10-02 05:18:34 · 9 answers · asked by Anonymous in Religion & Spirituality

2007-10-02 05:17:11 · 15 answers · asked by kath06phil 3 in Religion & Spirituality

How small we really are?

To think that we are the most important thing in the universe seems kind of egotistical to me.

2007-10-02 05:16:38 · 14 answers · asked by KryptonOne 5 in Religion & Spirituality

weather has gone nuts this year? I've been wearing a jumper most days this summer, yet yesterday and today I've been wearing a t.shirt and enjoying some super hot days.
I live in Scotland by the way.

2007-10-02 05:16:03 · 23 answers · asked by Roxy. 6 in Senior Citizens

why is this and is it mandatory.

2007-10-02 05:15:31 · 8 answers · asked by slim 5 in Religion & Spirituality

do you watch any "educational" television? i'm actually not trying to insult you, but there are thousands of educational programs out there which basically go against your beliefs, such as evolution and the world being more than 6000 yrs old etc.

do you ever watch them? what do you think about them?

2007-10-02 05:15:29 · 18 answers · asked by Anonymous in Religion & Spirituality