Society & Culture - 4 December 2007

He is a very nice guy. Hard time this year with divorce. Loves his 15 yr old daughter very much and tries to do things with her when her mom lets her. He is into gambling he cannot cook. about 13 co workers are going to pitch in money fort he present. Any ideas. He is a great guy very good to all employees.

2007-12-04 09:10:46 · 6 answers · asked by Renae M 1 in Christmas

what is the difference between religious denominations. i mean for christians--such as methodists, baptists, presbytarians, catholics, etc, etc?

2007-12-04 09:09:58 · 14 answers · asked by x 3 in Religion & Spirituality

My best and longtime friend is Jewish. Whenever I have asked him, "what were the Jews chosen for?" His answer has always been, "to lead by example".

Can anyone of the Jewish faith, respond with a more erudite, a more highly defined and expanded explanation than his. It's not very satisfying, considering all of the hell and persecution that the Jewish race has suffered throught the centuries.

And why, has Christ not been accepted - in elaborate detail please - as your, the, Messiah.

Seriously. I would really like to understand. Not that I'm a Christian, because I'm not. I'm a yogi, and more than content with following its precepts as my guidelines for living.

And, PLEASE, PLEASE, no catty or pejorative comments. Only well thought-out and sincere attempts to explain Judaism incredible sustainment as a viable religion.

Many thanks,

Wotan

2007-12-04 09:07:54 · 28 answers · asked by Alberich 7 in Religion & Spirituality

what would your word of advice be for a newbie in R&S?

2007-12-04 09:07:21 · 36 answers · asked by PediC 5 in Religion & Spirituality

Why do people answer religion and spirituality questions? No-one's going to pick your answer as the best answer unless you agree with them.

2007-12-04 09:06:52 · 22 answers · asked by misty_dawn1100 3 in Religion & Spirituality

I heard from a Christian group once that out of the 6 billion people on earth, that 70% were Christians. I doubt that. 1/3 of the world is China and India alone. So if they were the basic 30% they weren't talking about (being Hindus and Buddhists), that means EVERYONE else is Christians. Uh-huh. Sure.

2007-12-04 09:05:44 · 27 answers · asked by primalclaws1974 6 in Religion & Spirituality

As a Christian I find that I am at my best when I have positive relationships with people who are different from me. This carries over into what I read as well. In fact, I often feel pandered to when reading some Christian authors whose only intent is to make me feel superior to everyone else.
I was just wondering if there are people out there like me? One of my best friends is an Atheist and Liberal in Alaska, one is a Pagan and Conservative in Texas. I have many Muslim and Jewish friends as well. Sometimes we argue, but our respect for each other is not based on membership in a club. My efforts to establish such relationships here has been, so far unsuccessful.
Just curious. Chime in if you're open minded! Love to hear from you.

2007-12-04 09:05:24 · 25 answers · asked by Callen 3 in Religion & Spirituality

I am going to a party with a Yankee Swap. I need something for a 12-14 year old girl that is under $30. Thanks!

2007-12-04 09:04:56 · 30 answers · asked by brianna♥ 3 in Christmas

I'll start: Quakers (Society of Friends). Unprogrammed worship, sense of the meeting, 'I hope so', pacifism... I just think it's a really interesting moral/ethical standpoint.

2007-12-04 09:03:21 · 33 answers · asked by Doc Occam 7 in Religion & Spirituality

Matthew 4:4 Man lives by every word that proceeds from the mouth of God.

Did you notice the word "proceeds" is present tense?

Ok, Thank God for the Bible but what is God speaking fresh to you today?

2007-12-04 09:03:04 · 9 answers · asked by A Voice 5 in Religion & Spirituality

A young Irish girl goes into her priest on Saturday morning for confession.
"Father, forgive me for I have Thinned."
"You've Thinned?"
"Yes, I went out with me boyfriend Friday night. He held me hand twice, kissed me three times, and made love to me two times."
"Daughter! I want you to go straight home, squeeze seven lemons into a glass, and drink it straight down."
"Will that wash away me Thin?"
"No, but it will get the silly smile off your face."

11.

2007-12-04 09:02:26 · 8 answers · asked by Anonymous in Senior Citizens

I'm not talking about intelligent design or anything religious in nature. Should students be aware that there may be scientific criticisms in the theory of evolution? Should they only be taught that everything about evolution is 100% accurate?

Remember that I am not referring to ID, but critiques that are scientific in nature.

2007-12-04 09:02:01 · 24 answers · asked by Anonymous in Religion & Spirituality

I need to know where the poinsettia came into Christmas and what it symbolizes...Thanks for input.

2007-12-04 09:01:28 · 6 answers · asked by Maw-Maw 7 in Senior Citizens

Almond Joy's have nuts, Mounds don't. Because sometimes you feel like a nut, sometimes you don't!

So which do you prefer chocolate with nuts or without?

2007-12-04 08:59:56 · 24 answers · asked by Jyse 6 in Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, and Transgender

I have a letter in my pocket to the widow of a neighbour who tookhis own life.There has been a bit of friction between me and her but I feel that that has passed on account of the present circumstances. The letter is from my heart. Should I post it????

2007-12-04 08:59:44 · 23 answers · asked by PAUL G 5 in Etiquette

need this information thanksss

2007-12-04 08:59:33 · 8 answers · asked by Anonymous in Religion & Spirituality

I remember Jesus stated to remember his death while he sat down in the table with the disciples but that was it!
What is your opinion?

2007-12-04 08:59:14 · 18 answers · asked by Anonymous in Religion & Spirituality

flu, then you lost your job:
What exactly, and to the point, would you be thanking God for??????

2007-12-04 08:58:54 · 47 answers · asked by Prof Fruitcake 6 in Religion & Spirituality

today when i was leaving school a girl approached me and said my handbag was really pretty a guy she was with then commented and said" that looks expensive" i felt disrespected but i still had a calm look on my face am i taking this the wrong way?

2007-12-04 08:57:36 · 31 answers · asked by gofigure86 2 in Etiquette

i'm confused..because nobody actually knows their fate they could get clues little by little but thier is no exact answer..if you choose to leave a classroom than stay and learn maybe it wasnt your fate to stay but to leave...but if you belive in God, he gave you freesill to do wat u want...but i just wana see your opinion watchu think?

2007-12-04 08:56:21 · 11 answers · asked by Yo! 1 in Religion & Spirituality

If atheists are perfectly happy as is? If they feel they really don't need a god belief and aren't missing out on life at all, then why should (some/any of) you theists feel the *slightest* bit sorry for them?

And remember, a lot of them used to be theists (or grew up with other theists), so they know what it's like.

2007-12-04 08:52:53 · 45 answers · asked by Beletje_vos AM + VT 7 in Religion & Spirituality

1) What does december 25 have to do with jesus ?
2) What does Santa have to do with jesus
3) Did Christian traditions really originate from paganism??

2007-12-04 08:52:34 · 10 answers · asked by Anonymous in Religion & Spirituality

I am jewish.

I wished my other jewish friend a happy channukah today at noon.

He felt the need to CORRECT ME, and tell me that its not till this eve - which we KNEW I already knew.

Should he have just taken the well-wish and been happy with that?

Or......... should he take an extra step to correct me to tell me it starts at sundown?

2007-12-04 08:51:23 · 8 answers · asked by oneakmusic 2 in Hanukkah

I haven't. They are all white. Where are all the cool cat Santas at?

2007-12-04 08:51:19 · 19 answers · asked by Bender[OO] 3 in Religion & Spirituality

I haven't. They are all white. Where are all the cool cat Santas at?

2007-12-04 08:50:33 · 8 answers · asked by Bender[OO] 3 in Christmas

2007-12-04 08:50:30 · 5 answers · asked by ben h 1 in Religion & Spirituality

Whose members will not take part in any wars or conflicts and who remain completely neutral.

2007-12-04 08:49:22 · 26 answers · asked by Frax 4 in Religion & Spirituality

My mother just read where scientists have determined that the human brain is hard-wired to believe in GOD. Does that mean Atheists are brain-dead? Or will they reject science also now?

2007-12-04 08:48:33 · 21 answers · asked by Constitution 4 in Religion & Spirituality

would you join? i think i would. :)
peace yo

2007-12-04 08:48:03 · 12 answers · asked by Anonymous in Religion & Spirituality

i don't recall giving any Jews permission to stop worshipping the I AM.

2007-12-04 08:47:53 · 15 answers · asked by Anonymous in Religion & Spirituality