Society & Culture - 30 October 2007

I had a talk with my teen daughter recently about a boy at school that she is friends with. He seems to like her (as much as a 17yr old boy can 'like' given his hormones) and has taken to calling her 'baby' in an affectionate kind of way. They are planning on going to prom together. My daughter says she likes him but she is not attracted to him. Her father's advice is to cut the boy off because its not 'fair' to him to lead him on. I'd say this was 'reasonable' advice IF sex is the obvious finishline but can you see how crippling that idea can be to a person's social development? To tell a teen, dont be friends because you dont want to hurt his feelings when you wont have sex with him. If you REMOVE the 'sex expectation', it opens up the possibility to actually GET TO KNOW the person before committing your mind and/or body to them. Choosing abstinence gives you that 'freedom'. The benefits of which are: less teen pregnancy, divorce, spousal abuse, abortion, etc. Your thoughts?

2007-10-30 06:55:45 · 12 answers · asked by Anonymous in Religion & Spirituality

and why?

2007-10-30 06:55:38 · 55 answers · asked by Anonymous in Mythology & Folklore

Our family received an invitation to a friend's wedding. We're accepting with four people.

The invitation looks like this:

.........................................

Kindly respond by November 1

M ___________

__ Accept with Pleasure
__ Decline with regrets

.........................................

What do you write after M? Do you add the proper ending, i.e. Mr / Mrs, or do you leave it M Last Name?

Before "Accept," do you mark, or do you write the number attending?

Thanks :)

2007-10-30 06:55:32 · 13 answers · asked by XXX 2 in Etiquette

2007-10-30 06:55:18 · 46 answers · asked by floristgirl726012000 1 in Religion & Spirituality

Why is it stupid people with no life ask why you are not married or when is the big day? My 3 brothers and I in our late 30s to 40s are not married or do not choose to get married. My parents were married 40 years and everyone assumes we will get married as well.
Why don't people mind their own business.

My Comeback is: We are a gay family. Haven't you heard 4 kids are all gay? Then they just leave in shock.

2007-10-30 06:54:44 · 15 answers · asked by DREENA 2 in Etiquette

With congress trying to pass laws restricting other religions, other than christianity, do you think that we as a people should tell our law makers to back off of religion as a whole??? keep in mind that I am including all religions: jewish, muslim, christian, native american shamanism, wicca, buddha, hindi, sikh, etc.

2007-10-30 06:54:20 · 17 answers · asked by Crazy Ivan 2 in Religion & Spirituality

there is no such thing as a bad Muslim, atheist, Hindu, Buddhist, Catholic, etc.
you see, if they were to be a bad person that did bad things and called themselves any of those things, then they would in fact NOT be a "true" Muslim, atheist, Hindu, Buddhist, Catholic, etc.

i hope this helps you to understand other religions better!

2007-10-30 06:54:18 · 9 answers · asked by Free Radical 5 in Religion & Spirituality

if you coud I need chapter& verse

2007-10-30 06:54:10 · 16 answers · asked by hmm 6 in Religion & Spirituality

His mole is huge and it's right in the middle of his forehead. I feel really bad for him but it looks like a third eye and I find myself avoiding him so I don't have to look at it. Besides, I get confused, I'm never sure know what "eye" to look at while I'm talking to him.

2007-10-30 06:52:31 · 21 answers · asked by Anonymous in Etiquette

I will be dressed as the Silver Surfer!!!!

Here is a link people:

http://www.riseofthesilversurfer.com/

2007-10-30 06:52:02 · 11 answers · asked by JOHNNY D 3 in Halloween

that Children are born with illness, and innocent children die? When my son died all I kept hearing was " it wasn't god" but yet they say he is more powerful than anything???

2007-10-30 06:51:59 · 26 answers · asked by ?only?me? 6 in Religion & Spirituality

2007-10-30 06:50:55 · 24 answers · asked by Anonymous in Religion & Spirituality

Scriptures for thoses that have done you wrong.

2007-10-30 06:49:56 · 9 answers · asked by Anonymous in Religion & Spirituality

2007-10-30 06:49:46 · 12 answers · asked by Joyce S 5 in Mythology & Folklore

i'm going out with friends tomorrow and i cannot think of a single thing to wear as a costume!

i can't be a fairy, vampire or a witch cause that what my friends are.

i dont really have any particularly "dressy" clothes to wear and i am completely stuck as i have NO skirts or dresses and i only really have just normal jeans and tops.

please help!!

2007-10-30 06:49:01 · 16 answers · asked by Anonymous in Halloween

2007-10-30 06:48:06 · 33 answers · asked by Acorn 7 in Religion & Spirituality

2007-10-30 06:47:49 · 14 answers · asked by Peter f 2 in Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, and Transgender

Then, how many "true Christians" are left?

2007-10-30 06:47:39 · 29 answers · asked by Anonymous in Religion & Spirituality

the sun literally created us by exploding the elements that make up our bodies throughout the solar system...the sun then graciously didn't go supernova, but stayed in the exact right placement at the center of the solar system to bless our planet with perfect temperatures to create an atmosphere that allows life to flourish here. the sun has gifted us with our very lives, and then blesses us each day with the hope of another day of life...he fills the heaven with the radiance of his glory...

now, global warming is obvious proof that THE LORD is angry and his anger waxes hot against his creation, so you might want to watch your arses.

2007-10-30 06:46:25 · 30 answers · asked by voodoogeisha 3 in Religion & Spirituality

Her rapist was found and shot in the head. But the brothers of the young girl killed her. They said that she dishonored her family. The one brother said that after a woman is raped she is like a broken glass.

Is this a traditional Islamic practice or belief? How is it the innocent girls fault?

Why does so much of the punishments and rewards for Islamic fundamentalists revolve around sex?

2007-10-30 06:45:46 · 12 answers · asked by Anonymous in Religion & Spirituality

2007-10-30 06:45:42 · 24 answers · asked by Anonymous in Religion & Spirituality

If it was built for the resurected prophets that Rutherford said would be brought back to life in 1925, why was it sold in 1947? What is the real story? Please, no nasty remarks! I am only asking a question because I feel like we all have the right to ask questions! Thank you!

2007-10-30 06:45:40 · 5 answers · asked by Marie 7 in Religion & Spirituality

As a habitual picker, it has always made me wonder what would happen if you never pick or clear out your nose. Does it block up or clean itself or ...?

2007-10-30 06:45:13 · 27 answers · asked by Penfold 1 in Etiquette

2007-10-30 06:44:52 · 8 answers · asked by Mouse 1 in Halloween

Out of the christain books or other books I possess in my private library, this one has really edified my walk with christ. I enjoyed reading our history and getting a clearer understanding of the purpose of the church. Also the many references to scriptues and the prophecies of the bible, help me to understand the last days of earths history. How about you? God bless.....ya prince.

2007-10-30 06:44:42 · 5 answers · asked by princecurtis7 2 in Religion & Spirituality

2007-10-30 06:43:37 · 42 answers · asked by Watch it bub! 3 in Religion & Spirituality

I am just starting out as an architect and was wondering if it would be possible to donate one of my plans to Habitat for Humanity to help my resume look better?

2007-10-30 06:42:46 · 2 answers · asked by Country Bumpkin 2 in Community Service

I think mine are in no particular order

-its a wonderful life
-love actually
-white christmas
-charlie brown christmas
-Rudolph ( the old one, made out of clay )

what about YOU!?

2007-10-30 06:41:55 · 17 answers · asked by greekgodess 2 in Christmas

I think it can. It really is nature and nurture, so that could be bad if a child originally is straight but all it sees and thinks is the lifestyle is homosexuality. Right or Wrong?

2007-10-30 06:41:18 · 51 answers · asked by Anonymous in Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, and Transgender

Yes I know, that the 12 stones represent the 12 tribes of Israel. And had the names of each tribe written on each stone. But did they ( the stones ) actually do anything? Why would God want them used?

2007-10-30 06:41:11 · 15 answers · asked by Yahoo 4 in Religion & Spirituality