Society & Culture - 1 December 2007

I had seen one person doing this in bus.. I felt angry.. but did not dare to stop him.. how ever the girl got down the next stop.. I think one should stop these thugs right there.. whats your opinion..

2007-12-01 07:46:20 · 13 answers · asked by samcric 4 in Etiquette

for how I can make the transition from Christian (who rarely attends church or reads the Bible yet believes in God and Christ) to atheist. The atheists on this website make some convincing arguments against the delusions of religion and have compelled me to join them in their bliss. I want to see what it feels like to be a free-thinking, self-actualized individual.

If I don't like it I can always go back to my old ways.

2007-12-01 07:45:09 · 22 answers · asked by Anonymous in Religion & Spirituality

I'm not usually a whiner, but I was so depressed on Thursday morning at work, it scared me. I was almost crying, and I didn't even know why, specifically.

Sure, I have stress in my life, but who doesn't?
My elderly dad is losing his mind, and had yelled at me on Wednesday. His caregiver's husband had died, and he was angry that she wasn't coming that day.
I'm still grieving the loss of my husband ... 21 years ago. Isn't that ridiculous? It's been hitting me upside the head again this week for some reason.
I'm struggling to afford Christmas this year, but I'll manage; I always seem to. I just hate for it to be about money.
I don't get enough sleep -- that could be a major factor, or maybe a symptom.
I have no complaints at all about my health, my house, my car, my kids, my neighbors, my job, or anything else I can think of. I'm angry at myself for being sad; it makes it hard for me to be there emotionally for my youngest child, who is only 10. I feel like such an idiot.

2007-12-01 07:43:29 · 35 answers · asked by Bad Kitty! 7 in Senior Citizens

2007-12-01 07:42:47 · 20 answers · asked by PETER J 1 in Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, and Transgender

Seems to me that no God would plant us here on this Earth, clueless, and expect us to come to a certain conclusion regarding religion, and if that conclusion is wrong, we will burn in hell for all eternity. That just doesn't sound right. How can a person be a career criminal for 40 years, then murder someone, go to jail, "find Jesus" and repent and be gauranteed entrance to heaven, when someone who never does any evil there whole life but simply doesn't believe in Jesus will go to hell and burn? Does that make sense? I know many, many good people that don't believe in Jesus. So am I to assume they are doomed for all eternity when they die?

2007-12-01 07:42:36 · 16 answers · asked by J 2 in Religion & Spirituality

I read this question and the linked article:

http://answers.yahoo.com/question/index;_ylt=Alj0mTNWDGErnHPE_lmoyiXsy6IX;_ylv=3?qid=20071201121944AA1hy8q&show=7#profile-info-f4c5f36a540069fbe952ea342c721c74aa

I then started to wonder at what age can a child make the decision for themselves that they die? How do you test whether they can or not?

2007-12-01 07:42:33 · 8 answers · asked by meissen97 6 in Religion & Spirituality

Hypothetically speaking, if you had some way of definitively knowing God was not real would you tell the world and put an end to all religions or would you keep it to yourself and allow people the comfort of their beliefs? Also, could work the same if you had a fool proof way of knowing who/what is the true God. A friend asked me this earlier and was curious as to what others would do.

2007-12-01 07:41:16 · 16 answers · asked by Anonymous in Religion & Spirituality

2007-12-01 07:40:17 · 6 answers · asked by lee s 1 in Languages

2007-12-01 07:40:16 · 6 answers · asked by Friend 6 in Christmas

I’m within a few years of retiring, and I find that my retirement incomes will come up a little short of what I’m making now. My dream is to be able to sell some of my artwork to help make up that deficit. I’ve sold a couple of pieces in the past, so I believe that I can do the work. However, I suspect this is a highly competitive market. Because I’m so highly isolated living out here in west Texas and gas prices have gone beyond prohibitive to stupidly ridiculous, I can’t get my work in front of people who can properly evaluate (and hopefully) buy it. Time is another factor, what with working a full time job.

Any suggestions as to what I can do? I guess I need somebody to tell me to either give it up as I don’t have the talent, or keep it up; you’re doing great. If the latter is the case, how would I get my work in front of people who are in a position to buy?

If this doesn’t work, it’s either, “You want fries with that?” or “Welcome to WalMart.” :-)

2007-12-01 07:39:41 · 11 answers · asked by bruce d 2 in Senior Citizens

We can draw from Peter’s words is that God is patient because he desires all to attain to repentance. Those who stubbornly refuse to turn back from their bad ways face execution at the hand of Jehovah. However, God finds no pleasure in the death of the wicked one. Rather, he delights to see people repent, turn back from their bad ways, and keep living. (Ezekiel 33:11) Consequently, he is exercising patience and is having the good news declared in all the earth so that people may have every opportunity to live.What a delight that will be! Gone will be the things that cause so much sorrow—strife, violence, poverty, crime, sickness, and even death. People will live in perfect peace and unity under the loving rule of God’s Kingdom. How we yearn for that Paradise!

2007-12-01 07:39:05 · 9 answers · asked by JOHNNYO 1 in Religion & Spirituality

Say what do you think about them and why
And what is your opinion based on?

2007-12-01 07:39:02 · 15 answers · asked by Anonymous in Religion & Spirituality

where did the phrase God bless you come from

2007-12-01 07:38:58 · 6 answers · asked by joshy josh 1 in Etiquette

Who likes to eat cookies on Christmas? Oh yeah an Eggnog

2007-12-01 07:37:52 · 12 answers · asked by pb_mceve908 2 in Christmas

2007-12-01 07:34:31 · 46 answers · asked by Anonymous in Religion & Spirituality

Obviously, an aborted fetus does not believe in Jesus, so according to the Bible, does it go to heaven or hell?

2007-12-01 07:32:17 · 33 answers · asked by Anonymous in Religion & Spirituality

Yay Chinese food and movies! It's great because the theaters are always packed with Jews. Thats why Christmas is one of my favorite holidays, even though I don't celebrate it. And I love watching the Christmas movies all day long and listening to Christmas music. The only Hanukkah song is Adam Sandler but thats okay! So what will you be doing this Christmas Eve/Day?

2007-12-01 07:30:10 · 10 answers · asked by Anonymous in Hanukkah

tell me what you've spent how you paid for it and what you spent it on!

2007-12-01 07:30:06 · 16 answers · asked by Anonymous in Christmas

I've just heard him described as such and I had to laugh.....a lot. Kanye West is an ego maniac the last time I checked....money conscience rapper perhaps. Not knockin his production skills but alotta MCs are light years ahead of Kanye.

2007-12-01 07:29:48 · 10 answers · asked by (G)ods (O)f (P)lutocracy 2 in Etiquette

"Acariciandote" ok i looked online to find the meaning of this word but my results were either in spanish of nonsense!
if you can tell me then ten points for you!

i just remember reading it in a book in the library and the meaning was really pretty but i don't have the book anymore and can't remember.

2007-12-01 07:29:22 · 5 answers · asked by LovingGOD 3 in Languages

I'm really strapped for cash and I'm looking for ideas of things that I can get the people in my family. I'm pretty handy and I can make stuff with my hands. Any ideas would be a big help THANKS!

2007-12-01 07:29:02 · 10 answers · asked by Ryan O 2 in Christmas

Last night we had a school play. ( Look at my name) After the show we went to Friendly's to eat. Literally almost the whole cast of 45 was there. If it wasn't for the amount of money they made they would have kicked us out in a heartbeat. I told the waitress to take her time because i felt bad cuz of all the comotion. Anyways, we sit down and after 5 minutes a manger comes over to a table in front of us. The people were two women of about 30 or 40 started saying stuff like this: "This is ridiculous, these kids should be kicked out, its too nosiey in here, i want my food to go." then i overheard her turn to her little daughter and said: "Honey don't be like those kids when you get older." my point: Frist of all we weren't that loud. But honestly do you expect 45, 13 and 14 years old to be quiet when all of them know each other?? Does the woman not remember when she was 14?? We were just having fun and didn't mean to cause any trouble. If i was soo loud then i wouldn't have heard her.

2007-12-01 07:28:58 · 45 answers · asked by magnolia 4 in Etiquette

Why is Hispanic immigration about a "culture war" for socially conservative (largely white) Americans? Hispanic cultures are usually conservative themselves, with conservative Christian (Catholic) values including family values. I honestly want to know what their complaints are- I mean just in terms of culture, not economics. If I were socially conservative I think I would welcome them??

2007-12-01 07:28:31 · 6 answers · asked by rgeleven 3 in Other - Cultures & Groups

An hell for that matter. Do you think they are a stae od mind rather than a physical place. Do you think they exist in a different dimension.

Also I'm very curious as to what your religion says will be avaolable in heaven(your reward), etc.

2007-12-01 07:27:26 · 22 answers · asked by Anonymous in Religion & Spirituality

i wanted to buy her a stocking a fill it up with loads of little knick nacks but i don't want to spend too much please help!

2007-12-01 07:27:20 · 8 answers · asked by Anonymous in Christmas

it seems everything is turning wrong...

INSPIRING WORDS PLEASE!!!

2007-12-01 07:26:12 · 38 answers · asked by Anonymous in Religion & Spirituality

2007-12-01 07:26:09 · 3 answers · asked by rebecca m 2 in Religion & Spirituality

If you are or you aren`t why?

2007-12-01 07:25:34 · 9 answers · asked by mzell 4 in Christmas

2007-12-01 07:25:21 · 15 answers · asked by heidi 2 in Royalty

......is closing next month or is this a rumor? Anyone know for sure?

2007-12-01 07:23:27 · 20 answers · asked by Eve 5 in Senior Citizens