Society & Culture - 18 October 2007

2007-10-18 08:12:45 · 9 answers · asked by Meat Bot 3 in Religion & Spirituality

2007-10-18 08:11:53 · 25 answers · asked by Anonymous in Religion & Spirituality

I just saw this / it just went off. A basic synopsis is:

The son leaves to join the Air Force and is gone for seven years. While he's gone his mother gets really into Wicca. When he comes home he shocked to to see her in gothic fashions and waring a pentacle. He is now a "devout Christian" and is disturbed by her "picture of the Devil." He is attacked by a spirit and leaves. Later his mother is attacked by "demons" while performing a dedication to Isis. Afterwards the mother abandons Wicca and gets back with her son, who becomes a pastor mistering to those involved in "the occolt."

Did anyone see this, especially Wiccans and witchs? What do you think happened? What is your impression of the choice of putting this one the air as what seems to be pro-Christian / anti-Wicca propaganda -- or just a misled anti-Wicca spin? How much of what happened might have been psychological or spiritual?

2007-10-18 08:11:37 · 12 answers · asked by Anonymous in Religion & Spirituality

I'm so excited to get to go to Heaven one day! I'm looking forward to experiencing what I have looked forward to my whole life. Mostly I can't wait to experience the safe and pure atmosphere. What are you excited to experience?

2007-10-18 08:11:24 · 10 answers · asked by Anonymous in Religion & Spirituality

Are you Baptist,Catholic,Buddist?WHAT?

2007-10-18 08:10:45 · 27 answers · asked by class of 09 1 in Religion & Spirituality

I believe abortion is wrong because I feel it’s murder. Pro-life has three key steps and those are what I’m going to be talking about. The first step involves showing that the unborn is alive. The second step is to show that the unborn is a separate individual from the mother. And the third step is to show that the individual is human.
Well the first step is very easy to prove. People who are Pro-choice usually say something like, “No one knows when life begins.” Okay, Gregory Koukl puts it this way, “The mother and father are alive, so are the individual sperm and egg. The zygote formed from their union is alive, as is the developing fetus during it entire term. Finally the child delivered is alive.” So tell me, when does it die and come back to life?
The second step, show that the unborn is a separate individual from the mother, is a scientific fact. These examples make it very clear;
1. Many woman carry babies with a different blood type then their own.
2. A woman may be carrying a male child.
3. The fetus has a DNA fingerprint distinct from the mother.
4. If the embryo of black parents is transplanted into a white mother, she will still have a black baby.
5. Early in development the fetus has its own hands, feet, heart, skin, and eyes.
People say all the time that a woman should be able to choose what happens to her body. Shouldn’t the baby inside that body have a choice and a chance to live? If you don’t agree with that do you agree that a man should be able to rape a woman if he feels like it? It’s his body, he should be able to do what ever he wants with his body. It doesn’t matter who else it hurts just as long as he has free choice to do what he wants with his body, right?
To show that the baby is human is simple, dogs don’t have cats and birds don’t have rabbits. Not a single species can beget a different kind of species, not even bacteria. So if you want to know what kind of being an offspring is, you can ask a simple question: what type of parents did it have? A baby can have a disability, but that doesn’t make it non human.
I believe abortion is wrong because it’s killing an innocent child who deserves a chance to live in this world. In the Bible God says if someone accidentally kills a child in the mothers womb that man should be put to death, what do you think he thinks of us doing it on purpose? I hope my examples are clear, if they aren’t I hope you still got the idea. If you believe in free will doesn’t the baby deserve some?

2007-10-18 08:09:18 · 19 answers · asked by acamn 1 in Religion & Spirituality

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

It only implies that the marriage bed not be defiled...which could mean being commited to each other after marriage...

serious answers from all are welcome. but no brimstone!

2007-10-18 08:07:45 · 25 answers · asked by Anonymous in Religion & Spirituality

i would like to celebrate samhain, but I have to work, so I suggested a "Halloween party" at work, but my store manager said that the holiday was frivilous and meaningless, and that really upset me. I would like to educate her more about my belief system. I'm still planning to have a celebration at work, for fun and eduational purposes, and I need suggestions on what food to bring ( I'm not just the only pagan at work, but I'm also the only vegan too.) I'm thinking about bringing vegan apple cider cupcakes, but I'm not sure on what else to bring.

2007-10-18 08:07:44 · 4 answers · asked by Heather 3 in Halloween

2007-10-18 08:07:33 · 6 answers · asked by J.A 1 in Other - Society & Culture

I work with the homeless veteran population in a 2 year transitional housing facility. My job is to find housing for my clients when their two years are up. Their rent is currently 30% of their income which is usually a pension from social security or the VA. None of my clients get more than 900/mo... some get only 600/mo.

Several of my clients have felonies on their record from when they were in their 20s... they're now in their late 60s and don't qualify for affordable housing through the housing authority bc of their background. Where do seniors who have felony backgrounds live when all they have is their social security to live off of?

I live in Las Vegas and have contacted metro and they didn't know. I'm waiting on a call from a case manager at one of the correctional facilities for any halfway houses that are around, but I'm wondering if it would be affordable... esp for my clients that only recieve 600/mo. Any ideas?

2007-10-18 08:07:01 · 9 answers · asked by vern01 3 in Senior Citizens

This question is thanks to Hoosier Daddy, who turned it around on me on my last question!

Your thoughts?

2007-10-18 08:06:25 · 25 answers · asked by Linz ♥ VT 4 in Religion & Spirituality

I went to the Dr's office today--turns out that I have bronchitis.While the nurse was checking my vital signs,she mentioned that she used to be my size,and is selling her clothes that are now too big for her on e-bay,and that I should check them out.I was appalled ,but did not show it,and graciously thanked her.

2007-10-18 08:05:14 · 50 answers · asked by Anonymous in Etiquette

Is it true that a human being can know god personally?
The creator of the cosmos. Logically then those same people should know other important beings like Greenspan, Hillary, Gore?

2007-10-18 08:04:35 · 9 answers · asked by Wayne P 4 in Religion & Spirituality

not being nasty but im sick of them, anyone got any clues for me?LADIES ONLY!!!

2007-10-18 08:03:38 · 26 answers · asked by ? 3 in Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, and Transgender

i personally believe in god and jesus christ. no one can ever make me believe they dont exist. some one mentioned why god would ask abraham to kill his own son. they said god was not loving and caring to do that. but god also sent another sacrifice in his place for abraham. god was seeing how faithful and obidient abraham was. that is a loving god! why does every one try to take away the only good some people have by trying to convince them their is no god. be strong christians and god bless

2007-10-18 08:02:30 · 9 answers · asked by raceman 2 in Religion & Spirituality

I have ran into many people lately who feel as if the religion is more important than your relationship with God and this has thrown me for a loop. Doesn't having a personal relationship with God matter more than if you are catholic baptist methodist and what not?

2007-10-18 08:01:48 · 13 answers · asked by Lauren Ryann 2 in Religion & Spirituality

2007-10-18 08:00:50 · 16 answers · asked by Meat Bot 3 in Religion & Spirituality

2007-10-18 08:00:42 · 7 answers · asked by Anonymous in Religion & Spirituality

2007-10-18 08:00:21 · 4 answers · asked by Anonymous in Halloween

Can we say something good about the ones we do not see eye to eye with?

No smart butt answers please, if you can't say something nice don't say anything at all.

Some of the nicest people I know are non believers. I have respect for all as humans not based on what they believe or not believe, but as living breathing humans. If God gave us free will why do we get so upset if someone uses that? Lighten up and hug someone who you otherwise might not, trust me the world will not end at that moment, you may find you are embracing a new found friendship.

Everyone have a great day and remember life is too short to live in fear and hate....

2007-10-18 07:59:39 · 14 answers · asked by Celtickarma 4 in Religion & Spirituality

2007-10-18 07:57:56 · 31 answers · asked by Linz ♥ VT 4 in Religion & Spirituality

http://news.yahoo.com/s/ap/20071018/ap_en_ot/obit_bishop

Gee, today it seems like a whole lot of 'history' is passing on :-(

2007-10-18 07:57:19 · 16 answers · asked by sage seeker 7 in Senior Citizens

Could someone, a native speaker maybe, translate this phrase for me.

"The positives [experiences] far outweigh the negatives [experiences]"

Thanks!

2007-10-18 07:56:57 · 2 answers · asked by Anonymous in Languages

God/Jesus????

2007-10-18 07:55:49 · 27 answers · asked by Anonymous in Religion & Spirituality

What should I say exactly to spread the word?

2007-10-18 07:55:30 · 16 answers · asked by Anonymous in Religion & Spirituality

Homosexuality is not mentioned at all in the Bible, in all there are only about five references to same sex acts and these may or may not be between gay men, Most likely Leviticus refers to men who had sex with their young male slaves, a common practice in those time, slaves seen as no ore than possesions, the other references concern attempted rape and temple prostitution or sacred orgies...neither of which are
usual features of committed gay relationships...men burning in their lust for one another in pagan temple orgies, again a common feature of the times when otherwise straight men had sex at the temple to unite physically with the god or goddess of the temple... No, to me this hardly bears much resemblance to loving gay relationships that may last 30-50yrs or more or to gay couples doing their weekly shop at the supermarket. The Bible does not mention gays at all.

2007-10-18 07:55:23 · 17 answers · asked by Anonymous in Religion & Spirituality

On my last question, which was "What should atheists do with their problems since they can't turn them over to God?", one person suggested that my question was worded in error, since I can indeed turn my problems over to God, but choose not to. His understanding of atheism seems to be flawed by his inability to realize I honestly do not believe there is any God to turn my problems over to.

Do any of you admit to having this problem?

2007-10-18 07:55:10 · 21 answers · asked by Linz ♥ VT 4 in Religion & Spirituality

I would like know how this person can say this when they do not know my situation. I am a single mother of three great kids and have use of the library computer for school for myself. This indivdual made the comment that if I have internet and a computer why do I need help with Christmas for my kids. Do you feel angry with this comment too?

2007-10-18 07:53:24 · 13 answers · asked by Dianne K 1 in Christmas

I bought a mattress from my friend and I need it moved across town. I've hired a "man with a van" to do the moving. Basically, it's not a professional mover, but someone I found on craigslist who has a van and helps with moves on the weekend.

Anyway, there will be two men and they charge a flat fee of $75 for the move. I'm just moving a queen size mattress, nothing else, so it'll be quick and easy cash for them.

So in this situation, would you tip? Since they don't work for a company, 100% of that $75 will go into their pockets.

2007-10-18 07:51:51 · 26 answers · asked by gopher646 6 in Etiquette