Society & Culture - 2 November 2007

"when he reached the setting of the sun, he found that it set in a pond of murky water" Surah 18:86
"Human beings are formed from a blood clot" Quran 23:13-14
Does the Koran state that the sun and moon both orbit the earth? Al-Anbiya 21:33
Allah made Adam 60 cubits tall( 90 Feet tall!) the hadith

those are just a few I choose, I would like any Muslim to answer these questions, thanks,

2007-11-02 15:43:59 · 10 answers · asked by JpCreation101 2 in Religion & Spirituality

my friend want to become jewish officialy what dose she have to do? thanks
shalom!!

2007-11-02 15:43:05 · 13 answers · asked by shalom 2 in Hanukkah

don`t wanna be gay.

2007-11-02 15:40:08 · 11 answers · asked by Anonymous in Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, and Transgender

2007-11-02 15:39:02 · 10 answers · asked by Robert S 5 in Religion & Spirituality

everyone of my black friends i asked said that its the devils holiday but i wanna kno do blacks celibrate it and if not why?

2007-11-02 15:36:40 · 8 answers · asked by tim m 1 in Halloween

When was the last time something in your spiritual life clicked and some pieces of the puzzle snapped together in a new way? The last time you went "AHA!"?

2007-11-02 15:35:53 · 17 answers · asked by Acorn 7 in Religion & Spirituality

Someone once told me that unless you sell your soul to Satan, God "owns" your soul.

Well, I'm wondering--if this thing gets any bids, will God still be the owner??

http://cgi.ebay.com/AN-AUTHENTIC-HUMAN-IMMORTAL-SOUL_W0QQitemZ140172748927QQihZ004QQcategoryZ16710QQssPageNameZWDVWQQrdZ1QQcmdZViewItem

2007-11-02 15:35:08 · 15 answers · asked by Anonymous in Religion & Spirituality

2007-11-02 15:34:17 · 12 answers · asked by Gone 4 in Religion & Spirituality

2007-11-02 15:34:01 · 1 answers · asked by Marell609 2 in Community Service

Would he want you to help the less fortunate or spend $400 on a new IPOD touch for your nephew that already has three.

http://www.app.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/20071017/BUSINESS/710170359/1003/rss08

2007-11-02 15:33:53 · 12 answers · asked by Patrick the Carpathian, CaFO 7 in Religion & Spirituality

Do you understand what I'm saying?

2007-11-02 15:31:03 · 17 answers · asked by Anonymous in Religion & Spirituality

2007-11-02 15:29:27 · 14 answers · asked by Shelby M 1 in Religion & Spirituality

I am Baptist and I am ignorant of my religion. I am open in knowing what is acceptable and whats not. I am JUST baptist and I don't know what Baptist I am considered. I am from Missouri. Do we celebrate certain holidays and do we permit Dancing and Halloween?

2007-11-02 15:28:34 · 7 answers · asked by Anonymous in Religion & Spirituality

Alright i know the whole Native Americans are the original Americans. My question is basically who are the true Americans between Hispanics and white? Hispanics are seen as immigrants when in fact they belong to south American countries, and while white people come from Europe. Give me some of your opinions.

2007-11-02 15:26:08 · 6 answers · asked by Anonymous in Other - Cultures & Groups

A White guy doesn't like another dude because he is a total jerk, like a cross between Puff Daddy and Urkel.

2007-11-02 15:25:06 · 4 answers · asked by Anonymous in Other - Cultures & Groups

I'm reading [113:5]. Perhaps my translated copy if the Koran is wrong? Can you tell me what that text means?

2007-11-02 15:24:37 · 11 answers · asked by Icy Gazpacho 6 in Religion & Spirituality

What is the connection between Siddhartha losing his friend Govinda to Gautama and Siddhartha's "awakening”? What does it mean that "the awakening man was on the way to himself" (p. 37)?

2007-11-02 15:22:47 · 5 answers · asked by ju_justdance 1 in Religion & Spirituality

does that mean it was all in the plan?

2007-11-02 15:22:19 · 19 answers · asked by Anonymous in Religion & Spirituality

2007-11-02 15:22:02 · 11 answers · asked by ju_justdance 1 in Religion & Spirituality

I think it says "They scheme and scheme: and, I too, scheme and scheme. Therefore bear with the unbelievers, and let them be awhile."

2007-11-02 15:19:37 · 5 answers · asked by Icy Gazpacho 6 in Religion & Spirituality

i love how tattoos for some represents the person and im an artistic person so i love art in general im very high spirited type of person i love God to the fullest now i know there is a verse in the bible that says u cant ink yourself or "mark yourself" so i just have to ignore the tattoos ???

2007-11-02 15:17:34 · 18 answers · asked by mexicandimples 2 in Religion & Spirituality

2007-11-02 15:14:19 · 30 answers · asked by Anonymous in Religion & Spirituality

I am 20 years old and consider myself bisexual. However, I have been limited to dating men being lesbians seem to want nothing to do with me. Because most of the lesbians I have met are white, I just want to know if I am just not desired because I am a woman of colour!

I know that some lesbians don't particularly like us bisexual girls but I have had very strong feelings for a few women who I just couldn't convince to give me a chance.

It also seems that every girl I try to talk to online is a man pretending to be woman.

I'd really love to be in a relationship with a woman but I feel like I should just give up. Should I?

Don't hesitate to be honest, please!

2007-11-02 15:13:30 · 17 answers · asked by Reiko K 1 in Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, and Transgender

:0)

2007-11-02 15:13:29 · 8 answers · asked by Anonymous in Languages

I am 25 today.

I am still in college, still live at home (take care of a parent) still trying to lose weight (down 40, 60 more to go), learned a lot of life lessons and still looking for love.

WHAT IS DIFFERENT is that I now care about myself more than I do other ppl. I am not a doormat anymore, I am not THAT girl anymore. I am hopeful about my future.

2007-11-02 15:12:19 · 4 answers · asked by Okay Hero 2 in Other - Society & Culture

Wouldn't it pretty boring here in Cultures and Groups if there weren't any Trolls patrolling around to make us laugh?

2007-11-02 15:11:49 · 8 answers · asked by Anonymous in Other - Cultures & Groups

2007-11-02 15:10:20 · 8 answers · asked by Anonymous in Religion & Spirituality

I was baptized Catholic, and have gone to various churches throughout my life. I am torn between the "is there or isn't there". I know it all comes down to faith. But, that's just it. How can you have faith in something not seen with your own eyes, and only read about in books?

I want to have faith. I want to be able to believe that there is a God, but I just don't know how. The love that I see people have for Jesus Christ and God, the undeniable peace that true Christians seem to have - well, I would like to be able to believe. I do believe it is something I am missing out on. When I go to church, I feel as though I am not worthy enough to be there. Because I have that doubt.

I hope that all makes sense. So, my ultimate question is just that- How do you have faith in Jesus Christ, and a God you don't really know exists?

2007-11-02 15:09:16 · 55 answers · asked by sarlha 3 in Religion & Spirituality

I just got this email from my sister-in-law today:

We Need a Leader Like this!!!



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Prime Minister John Howard - Australia



Muslims who want to live under Islamic Sharia law were told on Wednesday to get out of Australia , as the government targeted radicals in a bid to head off potential terror attacks.
A day after a group of mainstream Muslim leaders pledged loyalty to Australia and her Queen at a special meeting with Prime Minister John Howard, he and his Ministers made it clear that extremists would face a crackdown. Treasurer Peter Costello, seen as heir apparent to Howard, hinted that some radical clerics could be asked to leave the country if they did not accept that Australia was a secular state, and its laws were made by parliament. "If those are not your values, if you want a country which has Sharia law or a theocratic state, then Australia is not for you", he said on National Television

"I'd be saying to clerics who are teaching that there are two laws governing people in Australia : one the Australian law and another Islamic law that is false. If you can't agree with parliamentary law, independent courts, democracy, and would prefer Sharia law and have the opportunity to go to another country, which practices it, perhaps, then, that's a better option", Costello said.
Asked whether he meant radical clerics would be forced to leave, he said those with dual citizenship could possibly be asked to move to the other country. Education Minister Brendan Nelson later told reporters that Muslims who did not want to accept local values should "clear off. Basically people who don't want to be Australians, and who don't want, to live by Australian values and understand them, well then, they can basically clear off", he said.
Separately, Howard angered some Australian Muslims on Wednesday by saying he supported spy agencies monitoring the nation's mosques. Quote: "IMMIGRANTS, NOT AUSTRALIANS, MUST ADAPT. Take It Or Leave It. I am tired of this nation worrying about whether we are offending some individual or their culture. Since the terrorist attacks on Bali , we have experienced a surge in patriotism by the majority of Australians."
"However, the dust from the attacks had barely settled when the 'politically correct' crowd began complaining about the possibility that our patriotism was offending others. I am not against immigration, nor do I hold a grudge against anyone who is seeking a better life by coming to Australia .." "However, there are a few things that those who have recently come to our country, and apparently some born here, need to understand." "This idea of Australia being a multi-cultural community has served only to dilute our sovereignty and our national identity. And as Australians, we have our own culture, our own society, our own language and our own lifestyle."
"This culture has been developed over two centuries of struggles, trials and victories by millions of men and women who have sought freedom"

"We speak mainly ENGLISH, not Spanish, Lebanese, Arabic, Chinese, Japanese, Russian, or any other language. Therefore, if you wish to become part of our society . Learn the language!"
"Most Australians believe in God. This is not some Christian, right wing, political push, but a fact, because Christian men and women, on Christian principles, founded this nation, and this is clearly documented. It is certainly appropriate to display it on the walls of our schools. If God offends you, then I suggest you consider another part of the world as your new home, because God is part of our culture."

"We will accept your beliefs, and will not question why. All we ask is that you accept ours, and live in harmony and peaceful enjoyment with us."

"If the Southern Cross offends you, or you don't like "A Fair Go", then you should seriously consider a move to another part of this planet. We are happy with our culture and have no desire to change, and we really don't care how you did things where you came from. By all means, keep your culture, but do not force it on others.

"This is OUR COUNTRY, OUR LAND, and OUR LIFESTYLE, and we will allow you every opportunity to enjoy all this. But once you are done complaining, whining, and griping about Our Flag, Our Pledge, Our Christian beliefs, or Our Way of Life, I highly encourage you take advantage of one other great Australian freedom,
'THE RIGHT TO LEAVE'."

"If you aren't happy here then LEAVE. We didn't force you to come here. You asked to be here. So accept the country YOU accepted."

Maybe if we circulate this amongst ourselves, American citizens will find the backbone to start speaking and voicing the same truths.


If you agree please SEND THIS ON . .. . .

2007-11-02 15:07:54 · 10 answers · asked by Arf Bee 6 in Religion & Spirituality

The woman's dress is always a full dress which fits over a long-sleeved blouse and full-length slips. An apron is then fitted over the dress and the "poyas" (belt) is tied around the waist. Unmarried women wear their hair in a braid down the back, married women use two braids and scarves. The total garment is known as a "sarafan," and is usually very brightly colored when colorful fabrics are available. The main items of religious significance are the poyas and the cross on a chain or thong around the neck. These symbolize the bond between our bearers and Christ. The other articles of dress are determined by a combination of religious doctrines and nonsecular custom. Women, for instance, are never permitted to cut their hair. They also are never to show their arms above the wrists nor their legs above the calf in public, nor any other part of their bodies; thus, the full skirts.

2007-11-02 15:01:55 · 23 answers · asked by Jacob Dahlen 3 in Religion & Spirituality