Society & Culture - 19 October 2007

2007-10-19 07:15:52 · 30 answers · asked by Anonymous in Religion & Spirituality

Instead of getting out of their car and walking to the person's door to tell them they are there they must wake everyone in the neighboorhood?

2007-10-19 07:15:10 · 26 answers · asked by Double O 6 in Etiquette

You really don't want to make Him angry...

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Flying_Spaghetti_Monster

2007-10-19 07:14:14 · 30 answers · asked by Belzetot 5 in Religion & Spirituality

(Col. 2:15) On the cross Jesus’ self-identity was not discontinued but fulfilled. This extraordinary fulfillment shook both the Jewish Saul and the Roman centurion: "In truth this was a son of God" (Matt. 27:54)
Representatives of Chirang (Tsirang) Dzongkhag requested the National Assembly to ban Christianity in Bhutan and the people already converted to be stopped from practising the religion.
Hate crime" laws would ban Biblical Christianity

Blessed are you when people insult you, persecute you and falsely say all kinds of evil against you because of me. Rejoice and be glad, because great is your reward in heaven.
(Matthew 5:11,12)
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Paul will bring the name of Christ "before gentiles and kings and before the people of Israel.
CURRENT:
Buddha is welcome the Bible is banned at the Bloomington, Ind., city hall officials booted a display of the Ten Commandments erected by Christians wanting equal treatment with the Far East religion promoted by the Dalai Lama. Thoughts?

2007-10-19 07:13:03 · 19 answers · asked by Anonymous in Religion & Spirituality

i have been reading up on this word and the holiday (which we know comes from paganism - we still do a lot of it), but did you know this?

Christ Mass - Death of Christ - the word mass also means eating the flesh of your sacrificed god, which is what Roman Catholics believe they do during the eucharist (lord's supper/communion)

I also just read that mass can mean "dismissal" - which would make Merry Christmas mean the dismissal of Christ.

Does anyone else have any knowledge about the origin of this word or origin of this holiday?


I have always celebrated Christmas, but may begin doing it differently after this knowledge. :) Thanks for any info.

2007-10-19 07:11:28 · 16 answers · asked by Suzi♥Squirrel 4 in Religion & Spirituality

another user levied this accusation. I've could not think of a single rap song where a rapper reffered to white people as crackers. So I thought I would do a rudimentary search.

Interestingly the only rapper in these results to use the word was Eminem.

Anybody have other examples of rappers calling white people cracker?
http://www.google.com/custom?domains=raplyricssearch.com&q=cracker&sitesearch=raplyricssearch.com&client=pub-1952501244643910&forid=1&channel=4111383355&ie=ISO-8859-1&oe=ISO-8859-1&cof=GALT%3A%23008000%3BGL%3A1%3BDIV%3A%23336699%3BVLC%3A663399%3BAH%3Acenter%3BBGC%3AFFFFFF%3BLBGC%3AFFFFFF%3BALC%3A0000FF%3BLC%3A0000FF%3BT%3A000000%3BGFNT%3A0000FF%3BGIMP%3A0000FF%3BFORID%3A1%3B&hl=en

2007-10-19 07:11:27 · 15 answers · asked by $0.02 4 in Other - Cultures & Groups

Such as the Immaculate Conception, The Assumption, and her being a virgin her whole life? Is belief in that mandatory?

2007-10-19 07:10:18 · 10 answers · asked by Anonymous in Religion & Spirituality

Instead of laughing at my own and others' cleverness on R&S?

2007-10-19 07:10:02 · 30 answers · asked by average person Violated 4 in Religion & Spirituality

I know that mankind has always been violent; these people just can’t seem to stop trying to kill people in every part of the world. They have been involved in bloody conflicts all over the world for how long? Come on, don’t give me this muslims are peaceful bit. There are 2 kinds of muslims. Those that hate everyone; and those that hate everyone and just don’t say anything about it.
They hate Americans, Europeans, all other religions, and even each other. I seriously wonder if I’m not the only one that thinks the world as a whole would be far better off without them.

2007-10-19 07:09:15 · 21 answers · asked by rayb1214 7 in Religion & Spirituality

If god can do "anything" then can he will that he cease to exist? If not, then is it true that god cannot do "anything"?

2007-10-19 07:08:24 · 14 answers · asked by Anonymous in Religion & Spirituality

When I was Christian... born and raised... if someone was new to Christianity, the Christian community as a whole couldn't get enough of this person... they'd give Bibles, explain inconsistencies, whatever they could to get this person to know Jesus.

As a pagan, if someone is new to paganism (I've only been on this path for two years myself) they're called "fluffy bunny" and basically told how stupid they are to the path they've decided to follow and learn about.

As pagans who are already trying to turn people's ideas around about what exactly it is that we do and do not believe in, isn't it odd that when someone comes to the pagan community to learn more, many pagans will automatically assume they're only learning it because it's a rebellious period in their life or because it's a fad?

My question is... shouldn't we embrace "newbies" rather than constantly remind them that they're ignorant of the pagan ways? Why do we, as pagans who claim tolerance, do this to others?

2007-10-19 07:08:24 · 25 answers · asked by Brooke 3 in Religion & Spirituality

are we aliens or made by god?

2007-10-19 07:07:23 · 21 answers · asked by Nicholas G 3 in Religion & Spirituality

I work @ a small sheriff's office in North GA, and we sponsor a program for less fortunate children @ Christmas time. This year our funds are very low, and I was wondering if there was anyone out there on the web that could help guide me in trying to get donations from some of the larger toy companies or stores.

2007-10-19 07:07:16 · 10 answers · asked by megcorsmom 1 in Community Service

2007-10-19 07:07:16 · 26 answers · asked by don_steele54 6 in Religion & Spirituality

I saw it on a t-shirt, and I was just curious. (:

2007-10-19 07:06:39 · 16 answers · asked by dottiesunfish 3 in Languages

2007-10-19 07:05:41 · 22 answers · asked by LordVader 4 in Religion & Spirituality

What's your reaction to this story:

LONDON - London's Science Museum canceled a Friday talk by Nobel Prize-winning geneticist James Watson after the co-discoverer of DNA's structure told a newspaper that Africans and Europeans had different levels of intelligence.

James Watson provoked widespread outrage with his comments to The Sunday Times, which quoted the 79-year-old American as saying he was "inherently gloomy about the prospect of Africa" because "all our social policies are based on the fact that their intelligence is the same as ours — whereas all the testing says not really."

He told the paper he hoped that everyone was equal, but added: "people who have to deal with black employees find this not true."

The comments drew condemnation from British lawmakers, scientists, and civil rights campaigners. On Wednesday The Independent newspaper put Watson on its front page, against the words: "Africans are less intelligent than Westerners, says DNA pioneer."

2007-10-19 07:05:03 · 23 answers · asked by Anonymous in Religion & Spirituality

2007-10-19 07:03:31 · 9 answers · asked by Anonymous in Religion & Spirituality

I hope everyone enjoys it, no matter what they are doing......

2007-10-19 07:02:59 · 21 answers · asked by Melissa R 4 in Senior Citizens

People are always assuming I'm some kind of hippie vegan because I have compassion for animals. That is such a fallacy. I eat meat. But I don't use that as an excuse to inflict unnecessary suffering on another living creature.

The manner in which we kill an animal and the manner in which we treat it while it's still alive is important.

2007-10-19 07:02:27 · 15 answers · asked by Anonymous in Religion & Spirituality

please give a name of it and a site please.
P.S. do not answer with religions a lot of people already know i have to do a report

2007-10-19 07:01:38 · 31 answers · asked by Jake 1 in Religion & Spirituality

It's not like I can really see what I'm doing so up close adn personal anyway but I do beieve I waiver back and forth between the two. How about you and why?

2007-10-19 07:01:06 · 18 answers · asked by Anonymous in Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, and Transgender

Do you post just to harass and annoy JWs who read these boards, or to bring sincere enlightenment on an issue about which you're passionate to anyone who cares to read your story?

I, for one, post here because this is a place for people to discuss religious issues that matter to them, this topic being important to me. Issues of Ex-JWs -are- religious issues, despite what anyone believes. Also, I believe it's important as a Christian to expose the underbelly of a religion of which I have first hand knowledge. This is a forum in which to do so.

I truly don't see the issue, as annoyed as anyone may get reading something that doesn't sit well with them. As annoyed as I get reading some of the other topics in here, I defend their right to post whatever's important to them.

Your thoughts, dear readers?

2007-10-19 07:00:32 · 14 answers · asked by PediC 5 in Religion & Spirituality

2007-10-19 07:00:27 · 4 answers · asked by Kimberly H 2 in Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, and Transgender

Does going to college or universities automatically proves/mean that you're smart?

2007-10-19 07:00:18 · 13 answers · asked by Anonymous in Other - Society & Culture

2007-10-19 06:59:04 · 29 answers · asked by ۞Aum۞ 7 in Religion & Spirituality

I am in love with a Muslim man, and I am Jewish. I have an Israeli father. I wish the whole problem could be told in detail, but I am sure you guys see the main point. He went to speak to my father, my father said "I will die before this happens", I quit my job (b/c he was my boss), and went to Israel for the summer hoping to get over him which didn't work. My relationship with my mother has suffered dramatically. He is the most amazing person I have ever met, and I think stopping 2 people who love each other from being together bc of religion is contributing to the racism and hate going on in the world. I always felt in my heart that I wanted to make a difference, and I know I won't change the world, but it is a step.

I have amazing parents who do everything for me. This is the first time they have said no to anything. I am 21 yrs old. I don't know what to do, I am in so much pain and I am completely confused. Have you ever defied your parents in a huge way? Any advice?

2007-10-19 06:58:01 · 24 answers · asked by mrr86 5 in Religion & Spirituality

In hinduism when the husband dies, the wife is to be burned alive as a sacrifice for him.

2007-10-19 06:56:50 · 31 answers · asked by ¸.•*´`*•.¸ ℓανєη∂єr ¸.•*´`*•.¸ 6 in Religion & Spirituality

latinos or black?

2007-10-19 06:55:47 · 18 answers · asked by ? 3 in Other - Cultures & Groups

One of the comments after this video was something like, "It seems only fitting that Ringo Star was there at the making of the first music."

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tYBNoFcvcWI&mode=related&search=

2007-10-19 06:55:05 · 18 answers · asked by Wickwire 5 in Senior Citizens