Society & Culture - 4 October 2007

Few people seem to mind criticism of Einstein, Hawking, Sagan etc. but if you say Darwin made mistakes all pandemonium breaks out. Without saying a word against evolution can you say you totally agree with everything he wrote?

2007-10-04 10:11:02 · 19 answers · asked by PROBLEM 7 in Religion & Spirituality

2007-10-04 10:10:55 · 2 answers · asked by Anonymous in Languages

Or is it only a sin if I distribute copies for profit?

2007-10-04 10:09:00 · 22 answers · asked by Anonymous in Religion & Spirituality

A man, realising that his life was missing something, decided to buy a parrot.
He took it home, and as he took the cover off of the cage, the parrot began to insult him, "you have brought me to a dump here, I bet you have never had a girlfriend, do you even know how to use a duster?" The man was shocked and put the cover back on the cage, this did not stop the continual abuse however, and after 20 minutes the man grabbed the parrot and said " I'll teach you some respect".He opened the freezer door and threw the parrot in. The parrot continued swearing and cursing inside the freezer for 15 minutes, then went quiet. The man, feeling guilty that he had killed the parrot, rushed to the freezer and opened the door, "I do apologise for my behaviour sir," the parrot said, "I trust that I did not offend you in any way?" The man rather confused, said "That's OK, would you like to go back in your cage now?" The parrot replied "That's up to you sir, but may I enquire; what did the chicken do?"

2007-10-04 10:08:31 · 15 answers · asked by Anonymous in Senior Citizens

2007-10-04 10:08:21 · 17 answers · asked by Anonymous in Religion & Spirituality

he can't? he doesn't want to?
or he can and want to? if so then why doesn't he do it? why call him god then???

2007-10-04 10:08:05 · 26 answers · asked by Esne 1 in Religion & Spirituality

My Grandmother"s name was Pearl. I love her name.

2007-10-04 10:07:36 · 32 answers · asked by kayboff 7 in Senior Citizens

The same argument for faith is used by theists in respect of the bible, but the principle is the same, n'est ce pas?

2007-10-04 10:06:10 · 18 answers · asked by Anonymous in Religion & Spirituality

This is specifically aimed at Theists who believe in heaven and hell.

Mr.200Monkeys asked about people in heaven missing loved ones who had gone to hell. ( http://answers.yahoo.com/question/index?qid=20071004125627AAqNBeM ) The general Christian response was that there will be "no more sadness" and that people in heaven forget about their absent loved ones and do not remember their lives with them.

Of course, people in heaven are also said to be perfected, and no longer plagued with sins.

My question, which I have had for a very long time now, is how this idea of a self which has lost its prior memories and also no longer has those "quirks" of personality which are more or less a conglomeration of small bad habits and imperfections .... in what ways is this "new self" still "the same person" as the original believer?

Obviously, bodily continuity can't be the underlying sameness, as it might be with alzheimers or other such memory/personality loss. . . .

2007-10-04 10:05:39 · 5 answers · asked by threskiorn 3 in Religion & Spirituality

2007-10-04 10:04:33 · 26 answers · asked by Jenae, TV (tempter of the vile) 5 in Religion & Spirituality

Okay, I know this is the type of question that begs for people to call it racist and ignorant and that all babies are beautiful. Blah blah blah. But I really am curious. I find MORE brown babies to be cuter thn white babies. NOT ALL!! (trust me... I've seen some ugly babies of all colors).

Really. I'm not looking to start a race war here. I mean, can't people have a PREFERENCE or a LEANING? So check the politically correct answers at the door please. If you don't like the question, you can just move on.I'm just curious, which color babies do you find to be cuter????

2007-10-04 10:04:26 · 9 answers · asked by aperfectlittlething 1 in Other - Society & Culture

2007-10-04 10:04:16 · 13 answers · asked by Ruth 7 in Senior Citizens

I don't have grand-children. Nor do I get trick or treaters up here on the mountain but I have friends who become an entire new entity on this holiday. They say it's for the kids...hmmm.

2007-10-04 10:04:06 · 7 answers · asked by gldnsilnc 6 in Senior Citizens

Is the world really getting worse and worse every day, or are the Christians just paranoid?

2007-10-04 10:03:33 · 25 answers · asked by Anonymous in Religion & Spirituality

If no one can find in the OFFICIAL DEFINITION of the word "CULT" that says that it is: "A group that does NOT believe that Jesus is God", then please do not bother to answer with your own personal OPINIONS.

2007-10-04 10:03:20 · 17 answers · asked by tik_of_totg 3 in Religion & Spirituality

2007-10-04 10:02:01 · 15 answers · asked by Anonymous in Religion & Spirituality

I got to see him live, when he was young. What was your favorite song?
Mine was "Boom, Boom, Boom, Boom, going shoot ya right down, take you in my arms, I am in love with you, love that is true, boom boom boom boom." I actually liked them all except San Francisco Nights.

2007-10-04 10:01:30 · 8 answers · asked by Anonymous in Senior Citizens

Im Gay known all my life, but why is it Just Females with Sixpacks, musculer e.g http://www.lidiaconti-bodywear.com/images/fitness/JamieEasonpic.jpg

But its ONLY woman with sixpacks that turn me on, no other females do

2007-10-04 10:00:50 · 25 answers · asked by Anonymous in Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, and Transgender

I dress as a woman for Halloween every year.
Usually, I do my shopping at the Salvation Army, but most of their tags are missing, so I have to guess if something fits or not (I'm NOT trying something on there). I do already have a skirt, a dress, a slip, and two blouses, but I feel like I wear the same thing every year.
If I go to a regular store to buy something new, I have no idea as to what size I should buy.
I am 5'9", 215 lbs, 38 inch waist, 30 inch pant leg, thick neck, broad shoulders, I wear XL tops, though I can fit into large.
What sizes do I get in female clothing?

2007-10-04 10:00:47 · 2 answers · asked by Barney Blake 6 in Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, and Transgender

2007-10-04 10:00:25 · 22 answers · asked by doodle_bug 2 in Royalty

If so what will it take?

2007-10-04 10:00:11 · 50 answers · asked by Anonymous in Religion & Spirituality

Meaning of Life? -- The answer to this question cannot come from human intelligence or reason, but only from the Creator himself who transcends our material world.

As we see in today’s naturalistic society, once we remove God from the equation, we start to lose all sense of purpose for mankind. But, if God exists, we really do have a transcendent purpose, and really do have meaning for our lives. Not only do we find day-to-day significance in our lives, but an ultimate significance through our hope in eternal life. If God exists, we remove the moral relativism that pervades today’s society, and we replace it with a standard of absolute right and wrong residing in the character of God Himself.
Do you agree?

2007-10-04 09:59:47 · 19 answers · asked by Anonymous in Religion & Spirituality

for example: you are great, you are smart, you are kind...etc.

2007-10-04 09:59:13 · 3 answers · asked by rubydoobydoo 3 in Other - Society & Culture

it was after school junior year of h.s. i was walking in the hall when i saw two "gang-banger" wannabees beating up this real smart and friendly indian kid. i jumped in and took out both of the dudes. i got suspended. did i do the right thing?

2007-10-04 09:58:53 · 23 answers · asked by Andy 1 in Etiquette

When I returned from my recent break I found Mr. Eyes had turned the old stately pile into an hotel! What a shock.
Gone the hen hoose - that is now a gym for the guests.


There are a couple of chaps (American) in room 4. They are partners in something. And I think very religious. For the best part of last night I heard the young fair haired one shouting out the name of the Lord in quite a fervant manner.

Knowing the couple of retirees arriving in the morning are from what they told me was the bible belt of the states - I thought it might be a good idea to put them in room 5 next door to the young fellers.

They should have a lot in common I feel.

Do you think that would be a good plan?

There are no eggs on the menu for the morning and I see no sign of any of the girls as yet - I'll have to ensure they are not in the gym using the sauna. There is the aroma of chicken chasseur although not coming from the kitchen!

2007-10-04 09:57:59 · 14 answers · asked by Anonymous in Senior Citizens

Hi. Im 15 and quite interested in ethics - however I'm not the sharpest critical thinker, and often dont think of points for/against very well. I would like any resource - preferably a website or maybe a book (without too much jargon) that just explores through controversial topics ranging from politics to religion to simple every day matters

Thanks

2007-10-04 09:56:41 · 5 answers · asked by ღ♥ღ latoya 4 in Religion & Spirituality

Even though the christian accepts the athiest and loves him/her. Where does that cruelness come from? This person was even thanking God for this atheist for being with her as a friend. I do not see how an atheist can act so heartless and say that he loves her. These people are in a relationship.

2007-10-04 09:56:31 · 29 answers · asked by Anonymous in Religion & Spirituality

I liked his song "I want to walk you home." And also the song with the words "Whatcha going to do when the well runs dry, whatcha going do just sit and cry, I am walking, yes indeed, I am ? ugh!

2007-10-04 09:56:25 · 17 answers · asked by Anonymous in Senior Citizens

they are so annoying I just wish they all didn't exist.

2007-10-04 09:56:08 · 12 answers · asked by Rachel W 2 in Other - Cultures & Groups

You totally missed him. He couldn't really get people to understand his message then they locked him up in a mental asylum for a while on account of his huntingtons and he died.

Oh well...no rapture for you.

2007-10-04 09:55:50 · 4 answers · asked by Anonymous in Religion & Spirituality