Society & Culture - 24 November 2007

I feel very chauvinistic this evening, even for an Aussie! I'm blaming it on the full moon...

2007-11-24 13:27:20 · 19 answers · asked by Jack B, goodbye, Yahoo! 6 in Religion & Spirituality

and hurted your feelings with what they say? Do people see themselves on mirrors?

2007-11-24 13:25:48 · 13 answers · asked by ? 6 in Other - Society & Culture

date please...

2007-11-24 13:24:20 · 25 answers · asked by xxesther14xx 2 in Religion & Spirituality

Just wondering if anyone likes her? Heared some people talking who didn't like her.

2007-11-24 13:23:38 · 39 answers · asked by Tre' 1 in Royalty

Why was Daniel and his 3 companions the only ones mentioned? Were they the only ones who were faithful to God? In the first part ; no one else asked for just vegetables so they wouldn't violate God's laws on not eating certain meats? If their was only 4 people no wonder God had them destroyed. Am I wrong?

2007-11-24 13:23:37 · 5 answers · asked by Anonymous in Religion & Spirituality

does it change it to American spelling? e.g. color etc.

2007-11-24 13:22:53 · 9 answers · asked by Yoda 4 in Senior Citizens

Since the holidays are coming up, I thought I would make a topic regarding Jehovah's Witnesses and holidays. Why don't we celebrate holidays? Why do you think we don't celebrate holidays?

Well, here are some of the reasons why we don't, but I'd also like to get your responses to the previous questions.

Christmas. The New Catholic Encyclopedia acknowledges: “The date of Christ’s birth is not known. The Gospels indicate neither the day nor the month . . . According to the hypothesis suggested by H. Usener . . . and accepted by most scholars today, the birth of Christ was assigned the date of the winter solstice (December 25 in the Julian calendar, January 6 in the Egyptian), because on this day, as the sun began its return to northern skies, the pagan devotees of Mithra celebrated the dies natalis Solis Invicti (birthday of the invincible sun). On Dec. 25, 274, Aurelian had proclaimed the sun-god principal patron of the empire and dedicated a temple to him in the Campus Martius. Christmas originated at a time when the cult of the sun was particularly strong at Rome.”—(1967), Vol. III, p. 656.

Birthdays. Among heathens, according to Horst Fuhrmann, professor of medieval history at the University of Regensburg, “the birthday celebration was in honor of one’s guardian angel or god, whose altar was decorated with flowers and wreaths; sacrifices were offered to the god of festival, friends offered congratulations and brought gifts.” Professor Fuhrmann continues in the German newspaper Süddeutschen Zeitung: “Great prominence was given the birthday parties held for the emperor, replete with parades, public banquets, circus plays, and the hunting of animals: spectacles disgusting to the Christians.” Thus, says Fuhrmann, Christians “refused to celebrate the birthday.”

Easter. “There is no indication of the observance of the Easter festival in the New Testament,” states The Encyclopædia Britannica. How did Easter get started? It is rooted in pagan worship. While this holiday is supposed to commemorate Jesus’ resurrection, the customs associated with the Easter season are not Christian. For instance, concerning the popular “Easter bunny,” The Catholic Encyclopedia says: “The rabbit is a pagan symbol and has always been an emblem of fertility.”
New Year’s Celebrations. The date and customs associated with New Year’s celebrations vary from one country to another. Regarding the origin of this celebration, The World Book Encyclopedia states: “The Roman ruler Julius Caesar established January 1 as New Year’s Day in 46 B.C. The Romans dedicated this day to Janus, the god of gates, doors, and beginnings. The month of January was named after Janus, who had two faces—one looking forward and the other looking backward.” So New Year’s celebrations are founded on pagan traditions.
Halloween. The Encyclopedia Americana says: “Elements of the customs connected with Halloween can be traced to a Druid [ancient Celtic priesthood] ceremony in pre-Christian times. The Celts had festivals for two major gods—a sun god and a god of the dead . . . , whose festival was held on November 1, the beginning of the Celtic New Year. The festival of the dead was gradually incorporated into Christian ritual.”

Other Holidays. It is not possible to discuss all the observances held throughout the world. However, holidays that exalt humans or human organizations are not acceptable to Jehovah. (Jeremiah 17:5-7; Acts 10:25, 26) Keep in mind, too, that the origin of religious celebrations has a bearing on whether they please God or not. (Isaiah 52:11; Revelation 18:4) The Bible principles mentioned in Chapter 16 of this book will help you to determine how God views participation in holidays of a secular nature.

2007-11-24 13:22:35 · 15 answers · asked by Anonymous in Religion & Spirituality

"I have not called my relatives"

Can I say "Je n'ai pas telephone des parents"

does it make sense if I say it that way?
(can you make it as simple as possible because I'm only beginning french..)

2007-11-24 13:22:32 · 5 answers · asked by cilly 4 in Languages

Are right-wingers really getting so whacko that they would worship that fool over believing in the Bible?

I'm not a Christian, so I'm not really familiar with the community, but doesn't that seem a little "INSANE"?

Also, have you ever seen that movie "Jesus Camp" where all those little kids are speaking in tongues in front of a cardboard cutout of George Bush?

What do you think of those folks?

2007-11-24 13:21:55 · 14 answers · asked by rabble rouser 6 in Religion & Spirituality

i notice at work, latinos /as, are the only ones to comment about there opinion on my mood and how i feel.what d

2007-11-24 13:21:38 · 6 answers · asked by Anonymous in Other - Cultures & Groups

when are you going to set up your tree,wrap your gifts,send out your cards,prepare your menu?what are you having for christmas dinner?

2007-11-24 13:21:31 · 10 answers · asked by CHER 6 in Christmas

2007-11-24 13:20:52 · 41 answers · asked by just because 5 in Religion & Spirituality

2007-11-24 13:18:55 · 46 answers · asked by Anonymous in Religion & Spirituality

2007-11-24 13:16:09 · 6 answers · asked by taz 1 in Religion & Spirituality

2007-11-24 13:15:28 · 33 answers · asked by larissa 6 in Religion & Spirituality

One of the forefathers was the last to live for over 150 years, and they would die from a sneeze. Hence, the old Blessing in Old Hebrew , " To your Health", or Long Life . Bless You .

2007-11-24 13:14:57 · 5 answers · asked by Greenmon 2 in Religion & Spirituality

My parents said they are. But I have learned about 96% of the things they say are false. So are they really bad or is this another lie my parents told me?

2007-11-24 13:14:40 · 42 answers · asked by Anonymous in Religion & Spirituality

All Englishpeople don't speak like they did in Mary Poppins. thank goodness.

2007-11-24 13:12:49 · 4 answers · asked by Anonymous in Senior Citizens

I find it so hard to go into stores blaring xmas music, decorations everywhere you turn. I look at the little xmas dresses for tiny girls and I want to cry, pass the displays of toys and my heart aches. Every time I turn on the TV there is some fictional family decorating a tree and drinking hot chocolate and having a "family moment". All the commericals geared towards "that special someone" in your life.

My dads birthday was xmas eve.I used to have huge family dinners , the kids were still little and nice. Now there is just me and my kids left and my daughters isnt talking to me again, which is the same as every xmas for the past 5-6 yrs.

When I get put on hold on the phone now I have to listen to xmas music and everytime I turn around there is something else shooting an arrow into my heart that says "you are all alone" . Its very depressing.

I am sure I am not the only one who finds holiday seasons so very very hard to get through. Anyone else in the same boat as me?

2007-11-24 13:12:40 · 19 answers · asked by isotope2007 6 in Senior Citizens

.....and do you think philosophy would contribute to humankind in more benerfical or negative ways compared with religions ?

Just wondering what people think about this.

2007-11-24 13:12:09 · 15 answers · asked by Anonymous in Religion & Spirituality

Could someone please give me a couple of examples for obedience vs. disobedience in the book of Daniel? Thanks! I appreciate your help.

2007-11-24 13:11:53 · 10 answers · asked by bdancer15 1 in Religion & Spirituality

I'm 15 and I was raised as a Christian and I currently belong to a ministry, but deep down I am not entirely sure whether or not I believe in God. I find myself praying etc., but then I wonder if I'm just doing it in case there is a God. I can't tell what I think anymore. I considered becoming atheist, but it scared me to think "There might be a God and if I'm atheist I'm going straight to Hell." How do I cope with these mixed emotions and thoughts?

2007-11-24 13:11:45 · 26 answers · asked by Anonymous in Religion & Spirituality

crucifix? Thats just horrible. You can get a crucifix anywhere, so why destroy something thats a part of your family heritage?

Its just so.... intensely wrong.

And its not even the fact that its a crucifix, its the destroying of a family heirloom. I mean, my mother has a family bible thats been passed down through the generations. Its an heirloom. I think the bible is crap, but I'd never destroy it because its part of my family history.

I once accidentally broke a 300 year old lamp that belonged to my family for all those centuries accidentally, and I felt so bad when I did it that I started to cry. Not because the lamp actually meant anything, I mean... its just a piece of glass. But it was a family heirloom. Important just because its a part of my family heritage.

I mean... thats just horrible to voluntarily destroy something to make it into something else.

2007-11-24 13:11:12 · 7 answers · asked by Anonymous in Religion & Spirituality

Requiem...
Kyrie Elesion
Gratia tua illis succurrente
Mereantur evadere judicium
Fac eas de morte transire ad vitam
Et in memoria aeterna erit
Requiem...

2007-11-24 13:09:08 · 12 answers · asked by I'm hungry 5 in Languages

2007-11-24 13:08:30 · 22 answers · asked by BaC Helen 7 in Religion & Spirituality

2007-11-24 13:08:07 · 24 answers · asked by Strats!! 4 in Religion & Spirituality

2007-11-24 13:07:59 · 20 answers · asked by STORMY K 3 in Religion & Spirituality

For Christians its always " The Bible says.." so...ooooh you shoulnt do that cuz "the Bible says so"

Dont they ever read/watch anything else than "The Bible"..like the Science news or discovery channel ?

2007-11-24 13:07:08 · 20 answers · asked by Anonymous in Religion & Spirituality

2007-11-24 13:06:00 · 28 answers · asked by Anonymous in Religion & Spirituality

the Lord Jesus said it Himself when the pharisees were boasting that they were descendants of Abraham, that he was their father.

John 8:44 Ye are of your father the devil, and the lusts of your father ye will do. He was a murderer from the beginning, and abode not in the truth, because there is no truth in him. When he speaketh a lie, he speaketh of his own: for he is a liar, and the father of it.

now, are we all on the same page?

2007-11-24 13:05:44 · 10 answers · asked by Anonymous in Religion & Spirituality