Society & Culture - 15 October 2007

This will likely show how ignorant I am but

I'm wondering why gators, for instance, haven't changed much over millions of years.

And if a species is so adaptable/durable/well suited and if the ice caps are melting then could humans ever become more like gators (hypoth/supposing nothing interferes? )

If the earth continues to support life for millions of years more (with all else progressing at the same rate as now) what is said about what humans might look like?
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2007-10-15 08:17:40 · 23 answers · asked by srsly 5 in Religion & Spirituality

We celebrate christmas as the birth of our lord and savior jesus christ... see the connection christ and "christ"mas, why do u celebrate christmas if u dont believe in jesus???? this is his day not some made up holiday or that is what i believe and our family believes... I am wanting to know i read all the questions from atheists and so on so i am curious... what makes u celebrate christmas if not for jesus???? please dont get nasty just true and honest answers ...GOD BLESS ALL OF YOU ...

2007-10-15 08:17:05 · 25 answers · asked by THE UK WILDCAT FAMILY 10 6 in Religion & Spirituality

2007-10-15 08:16:16 · 22 answers · asked by Anonymous in Senior Citizens

Are some people, like the preachers say, "so heavenly minded that they are no earthly good"?

2007-10-15 08:16:12 · 7 answers · asked by Prof Fruitcake 6 in Religion & Spirituality

I came across this article on witchvox and would love to get your input.
Thank you in advance for your time and attention:
http://www.witchvox.com/va/dt_va.html?a=uswv&c=words&id=12081

2007-10-15 08:15:04 · 8 answers · asked by Kallan 7 in Religion & Spirituality

People keep on counting muslims as terrorists when we're not? You haven't even met one have you? Exactly, we are not terrorists, we're nice peace loving people, and if you want to think that, fine I cant stop you can i? But just let me have you know that you will regret your hatred toward islam in the day of recurrection and you will be sent to /\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\hell/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/

2007-10-15 08:14:40 · 18 answers · asked by Anonymous in Religion & Spirituality

Please keep in mind that I said some, not all...

Can you tell though, judging by the level of someone's hostility or rationale, if they've been religious their whole lives... or just as of recently?

2007-10-15 08:14:28 · 29 answers · asked by Lily Iris 7 in Religion & Spirituality

2007-10-15 08:14:01 · 11 answers · asked by Anonymous in Other - Society & Culture

2007-10-15 08:13:33 · 11 answers · asked by Anonymous in Religion & Spirituality

But just thinking about it i'm not so sure,what do you think.But am I asking the right person about it.I'm not sure of that either, but I will leave it up to you to tell me if i'm right.

2007-10-15 08:13:09 · 14 answers · asked by Anonymous in Religion & Spirituality

2007-10-15 08:09:49 · 10 answers · asked by Prof Fruitcake 6 in Religion & Spirituality

I hate people like that! Annoys me so much. I asked the question, "is it legal to drop a child of at the governments doorstep and run away". And people think I am going to do this. So they try to physiologically try to alter my beliefs/the way I feel. Other questions that people assume the worst. Do you hate people like that?

2007-10-15 08:08:12 · 4 answers · asked by Anonymous in Other - Society & Culture

My dad died when i was 13 im now 27, i believe in the afterlife but i have never had a sign from my dad in all that time we were very close so i thought i would hear something(ive been to a spiriulist church) im now married with a 3 yr old little girl and a 9 week old boy which i know my dad would have adored, so why nothing.........

2007-10-15 08:07:58 · 10 answers · asked by Anonymous in Religion & Spirituality

that america afflicted on the Indians,blacks, spanish,look beyond my color of my skin and answer the question those of you that claim your are not racist.

2007-10-15 08:07:44 · 12 answers · asked by Anonymous in Religion & Spirituality

If God is the most high almighty and nothing is impossible for God why do the then pray to Mary?

2007-10-15 08:06:29 · 18 answers · asked by mariposa 3 in Religion & Spirituality

This short dialogue deals with evidence for God's existence. Though the discussion didn't really examine any proofs for God, it dealt more with Dan's presuppositions and what evidence he would accept as sufficient to show that God exists.

It was brought to my attention that some atheists think this dialogue was contrived, that it is a lie from me to make atheists look bad. The truth is that it is a real dialogue. I did not make it up. if the atheists have to resort to defamation to hold their position, then they have no position worth defending.



Matt: Why is it that you do not believe in God?
Dan: Because there is no evidence that he exists.
Matt: You cant say that because you have not looked at all evidence in the world. That isn't possible.
Dan: Lets just say I don't see sufficient evidence for gods existence.
Matt: But, if a person asked you what kind of things you'd accept, within reason, as evidence for God, what would you say? If you have nothing to offer, then you haven't thought your position through... and if you haven't done that, then can you honestly lay claim to the title atheist?
Dan: Come up with a way that you would believe in unicorns, and Ill show you a way to fake it. You come up with an air tight way to believe in unicorns, then get back to me about the illogic of my position.
Matt: The way to believe in unicorns is to find one, or have pictures of one, or a fossil of one, or a bunch of people who said they saw one, and they all described, basically the same thing: a unicorn. That would be a way.
Dan: Well, how about, if he [God] could do something that was clearly illogical, like make a square circle, and show it to me. Then I would believe.
Matt: A square circle is a non-sequitur. It is self contradictory by definition. God cannot violate his own nature. Besides how would you comprehend such a contradictory thing if it somehow were able to be done? You wouldn't know it and your proof would be useless since you couldn't understand it. Besides, it cant be done anyway.
Dan: Why not?
Matt: Can you violate your own nature? Can you will yourself to be bigger than the sun?
Dan: No, but if there is a god, Id expect him to exist outside of logic.
Matt: Perhaps, but not against logic since He created it.
Dan: If he created logic, why cant He do things that run against it?
Matt: If God created the universe and everything in it, then he created it out of his own nature. The design and natural laws had to originate in His mind. Therefore, it will have His characteristics woven into it: logic, physics, etc. These are all reflections of Gods awesome creative character. Also, since God is self-sufficient, He cannot be self contradictory. Otherwise, He could not sustain Himself. Therefore, He cannot violate His own nature.
Dan: So? Is he limited to the things he built into the universe? Isn't he omnipotent?
Matt: Yes....
Dan: Why cant he act against His own universe?
Matt: He could. He could destroy the entire universe. But He chooses not to.
Dan: What a crock. Just like I could stomp the earth and crush all armies with a wave of my hand. I just choose not to. Your argument isn't valid.
Matt: Why? Just because God doesn't choose to do something He has the power to do, it does not mean He does not exist. After all, does it prove that you do not exist if you choose not to do something you could do? If you choose not to clap your hands right now, does that mean you do not exist? Of course not.
Dan: [no response]
Matt: Think about this. God choosing to not exercise His will in something is the same as you choosing not to exercise belief in a god. You could, you just don't. Both are a lack of action. So, how can you complain against God for not moving according to your criteria, when you choose to not move at all in believe in Him?


At this point, the conversation ended.....

I believe that Dan was incapable of finding God because he had a false method of verifying evidence for God. He seemed to require evidence that was naturally impossible. I attempted to show him the error in his logic.

2007-10-15 08:05:45 · 26 answers · asked by jackhighbluff 3 in Religion & Spirituality

I know that white society generally does not want to even contemplate this question as a possibility, but i'm curious about intelligent opinions on this topic. Jesus was born in what is now Israel, and the population of that area is arabic and black. It seems that I heard at some point that there is a referrence in the bible to Jesus's hair being as coarse as wool and his skin being the color of copper. So... Realistically... Was Jesus Black?

2007-10-15 08:03:52 · 22 answers · asked by Jake B 4 in Religion & Spirituality

What do you think of this now!
'Mom' and 'Dad' banished by California
Schwarzenegger signs law outlawing terms perceived as negative to 'gays'
Mom and Dad" as well as "husband and wife" effectively have been banned from California schools under a bill signed by Gov. Arnold Schwarzenegger, who with his signature also ordered public schools to allow boys to use girls restrooms and locker rooms, and vice versa, if they choose.

"We are shocked and appalled that the governor has blatantly attacked traditional family values in California," said Karen England, executive director of Capitol Resource Institute.

"With this decision, Gov. Schwarzenegger has told parents that their values are irrelevant. Many parents will have no choice but to pull their children out of the public schools that have now become sexualized indoctrination centers."
Is Arnold working for the Anti-Christ???

2007-10-15 08:03:39 · 13 answers · asked by Anonymous in Religion & Spirituality

Stupid people can be found in any society or culture...I am wondering why in particular there are so many Polish jokes?

2007-10-15 08:02:37 · 16 answers · asked by Dan L 1 in Other - Cultures & Groups

If you don't have a God to listen to, does that mean you create your own destiny?

2007-10-15 08:02:08 · 20 answers · asked by Anonymous in Religion & Spirituality

There is a costume contest at our office, we are divided into teams, there are 3 people in our team, all women. What is a good costume that could win? It would have to be something inexpensive or could be homemade so we can all do it. Thanks for the ideas!!

2007-10-15 08:02:05 · 9 answers · asked by Snarf 3 in Halloween

just curious, it can be something else, but realated to addiction

2007-10-15 08:00:36 · 7 answers · asked by kbsgun 1 in Religion & Spirituality

Does anyone else agree that people just seem to want to argue in this forum? A person can't seem to ask a legitimate question without being bashed or ridiculed. Why all the arguing and bad mouthing of others all the time. If someone says something you don't agree with, why not just go on to the next question where you might actually be useful...

2007-10-15 07:59:12 · 18 answers · asked by Anonymous in Religion & Spirituality

Even though some of you are sure to say I can't be humble while claiming to be humble, I'm going to do it anyways. I'm so humble that I can say "I don't know."

I don't know what happened before the Big Bang. I don't know exactly what process was involved in making the first life form. I don't know a lot of things. I'm just a human being, limited in my capacities, and limited in the evidence available to me. Therefore, in the utmost demonstration of humility, I accept the fact that I don't know and I make no attempt to explain the things I don't know with things that I just make up.

Religious people are the opposite. They think they do know, despite a lack of any evidence to support their ideas. They are certain that they have some superior insight into the mysteries of the universe. Not only are they sure that god exists, but they are sure they know and understand the will of god.

THAT is the epitome of arrogance.

2007-10-15 07:58:17 · 44 answers · asked by Anonymous in Religion & Spirituality

of someone whom you thought was a Christian, but find out they may not have been walking in obedience to His Word?
Even though we talked about the Lord, I had no clue until after it was too late. I keep wondering if I could have shared more that would have truly made a difference. I am very sad.

2007-10-15 07:57:40 · 17 answers · asked by Songbird 3 in Religion & Spirituality

After all , It seems obvious to anyone with any intelligence that wrestling is a staged "sport" with predetermined "winners" . Both religion and WWF have these events that are just meant to emotionally arouse an audience who " Seems to believe or at least act like they believe" and spend billions of dollars . Yet even a child with a bit of logic and average intelligence can tell that these things are not real . Any child who figures out Santa Clause can't be real can figure it out . Yet these wrestling fans act very similar to the crowds in front of the TV Evangelists . Almost a religious fervor over something that even the WWF has to advertise as a entertainment show as opposed to a sporting event .
And why are these crowds so entertained by watching people pretend to hurt each other without regard to rules or fairness or morality ? Why are the Christians so into the stories about how the loving "god" wants to punish and hurt people for every little mistake and misunderstanding ?

2007-10-15 07:57:13 · 11 answers · asked by allure45connie 4 in Religion & Spirituality

2007-10-15 07:56:17 · 46 answers · asked by Anonymous in Religion & Spirituality

Women tend to be more (what) than men, which suggests to some experts that they might take better managers in the modern workplace?

A. bureaucratic
B. hierarchical
C. task-oriented
D. collaborative

my answer is C, is that correct?

2007-10-15 07:56:14 · 11 answers · asked by Anonymous in Other - Society & Culture

2007-10-15 07:53:43 · 27 answers · asked by Anonymous in Religion & Spirituality

If you don't have a child, then just pretend that you do. What would your reaction be and what would you do about it?

2007-10-15 07:53:24 · 14 answers · asked by Uliju 4 in Religion & Spirituality