Society & Culture - 7 December 2007

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2007-12-07 03:33:47 · 18 answers · asked by Anonymous in Etiquette

The new "Golden Compass" may have atheistic subject matter, so people say to boycott the movie. How absurd is that? People should be exposed to all kinds of knowledge and be able to come up with their own conclusions on ideas, instead of avoiding them altogether like ostriches with their heads stuck in the sand. As for the "don't take your kid to this movie" argument, you think kids will really pick up on this message? They'll probably think the polar bear and blimp are cool, that's about it.

2007-12-07 03:33:28 · 31 answers · asked by Thoreau 2 in Religion & Spirituality

I am basically a fiscal conservative and social liberal.

As an accountant, I believe that one of our top priorities as a country should be balancing our budget. Debt spiraling out of control accumulating at the great rate it is, is not healthy. I believe that being in a global market place, that a country's wealth will be as important as a country's military. I believe we may need to cut social programs and pork spending to accomplish a balanced budget...I do not believe we should raise taxes, given the current state of the economy.

I believe we need a strong defense system, and I believe we should invest military dollars in more "star wars" programs.

I believe we should reel in illegal immigration, not close our doors, but allow those that can put more into our society, than what they drain out of our society, to come in legally.

I'm not opposed to a flat tax, as long as there are no loopholes for anyone.

The right to bear arms should be a given, but I am not oppose

2007-12-07 03:33:06 · 14 answers · asked by G.C. 5 in Religion & Spirituality

2007-12-07 03:32:36 · 13 answers · asked by Chand M 1 in Etiquette

(from the ninetten kings) and which particular kings worshipped Baal. Which king put an end to Baal?

2007-12-07 03:31:39 · 4 answers · asked by Anonymous in Religion & Spirituality

Since just about every Christian has regular sexual encounters with their boyfriend or girlfriend, and often outside of a relationship, Isn't part of forgiveness that you stop doing the action. Somehow screaming sorry and keeping on doing it doesn't seem very sincere to me?

2007-12-07 03:31:36 · 10 answers · asked by Anonymous in Religion & Spirituality

A few questions about angels. Do they have genders or are they more like Ken dolls (as portrayed in the movie "Dogma")? If this is true, why in the movie "Michael", does that Angel urinate?

Also, do Angels really become human if their wings are cut off? If this part is true and they are genderless, do they then get the right "parts" since they've become human?

These questions are not meant to offend anyone or mock any religion. Please don't take offense, anybody.

Thank you.

2007-12-07 03:31:29 · 11 answers · asked by Ruby R 1 in Religion & Spirituality

Faith. The substance of all things hoped for. So where
is your faith. Do you have any, and do you use it ?
How do you go on with your daily lives, that is what I
wanna know. Example. If you play sports, and is an
Atheist. You go on a feeling of knowing, that you will
make it through. And that you just may, be able to
be productive in playing a game, and actually winning.
Or maybe you go through tribulation, and is hopeful
about overcoming the odds of life, against you. Like the
loss of a loved one, or perhaps you have been ill.
Or got into a financial crisis, and was on the verge of
losing it all. Whatever the case is. Have you ever exercised
faith ? And is it possible, to have faith. And not
believe in The Alimighty, or religion itself ? Best answer
wins. ~~~

2007-12-07 03:31:25 · 27 answers · asked by Anonymous in Religion & Spirituality

2007-12-07 03:30:35 · 11 answers · asked by Stan Smith 1 in Religion & Spirituality

I worked with this lady who was very difficult to work with. We both got along, but any other person she's worked with never liked her. Not only that, but everybody else in the office doesn't like her either. Well I recently got a promotion and she's been a complete B-Word to me because she's been here over a year longer than I have.

So now that I'm in a different area, people talk crap about her all day long and call her by her nickname "Cupcake" because she's so uptight.

I feel bad and I feel pressured to make fun of her too.

I haven't, but what would you guys do in my situation?

2007-12-07 03:29:51 · 13 answers · asked by ♥ Blonde&Intelligent 4 in Etiquette

http://www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=Leviticus%2012;&version=9;

2007-12-07 03:29:43 · 5 answers · asked by Gap™ ( uses the WikiBible™ ) 2 in Religion & Spirituality

I'm 26 f dating someone 36 m in a professional field. Is this work appropriate enough that I can bring him to my work Xmas party? Or will it raise some eyebrows?

2007-12-07 03:29:25 · 11 answers · asked by Anonymous in Etiquette

I'm going shopping, here's what I bought so far:

American cheese
Sweedish meatballs
French mustard
English muffins
Canadian bacon....

2007-12-07 03:29:20 · 8 answers · asked by Star T 7 in Other - Society & Culture

How do Mexicans say Mexico and what do they say for merry christmas?

2007-12-07 03:29:06 · 5 answers · asked by piffken 2 in Languages

My confession: I have called the Police about 100 times complaining about the road noise 300 feet from my house. (Boom boxes that shake my windows at night and wake me.) I have dealt with about 10 different policemen. And, almost all of them were "ignorant" of road noise and ignorant of most other subjects that entered our conversations. -- If you know me, you know that "discrimination" against people is not in my personality.

The question is: What occupation have you noticed is filled with a preponderance of "ignorant" people?

(I apologize for this not being a harmony inducing question, but I am curious about your experience on the subject, okay?)

2007-12-07 03:29:00 · 13 answers · asked by D Uncle 3 in Religion & Spirituality

What is the chance of you giving and receiving the same present , and do you prefer to give each family member a gift or go with chris kindle .

2007-12-07 03:28:37 · 8 answers · asked by MILLION DOLLAR QUESTION 5 in Christmas

2007-12-07 03:28:37 · 14 answers · asked by Meat Bot 3 in Religion & Spirituality

I really think as a society, the US is moving further away from religion and belief in god to encompass more free thinkers, or at least more people who just dont care about having religion in their every day lives. I think especially in the younger generations we are seeing more people reject religion. This was the trend in Europe and the UK and I think we will slowly adopt to this too. What do you think?

2007-12-07 03:28:05 · 33 answers · asked by Snarf 3 in Religion & Spirituality

Any men of valor care to enlighten us on the matter?

2007-12-07 03:25:25 · 7 answers · asked by Anonymous in Religion & Spirituality

I need to know how to write the word Spanish as a noun, not an adjective, in Arabic. Spanish as in the language, not a spanish person. Shukran!

2007-12-07 03:25:20 · 3 answers · asked by Kiya 2 in Languages

How do you say France in the countries language? And how do they say merry christmas?

2007-12-07 03:25:10 · 5 answers · asked by piffken 2 in Languages

I feel like being a devils advocate today, so here it goes.

If homosexuality is not a choice, which I do not believe it is, and this is proved by "who would choose to be ostracized," what do you think about Child Molesters and their natural (yet perverted) sexual inclinations?

Again, this is just a question for questions purposes.

2007-12-07 03:23:52 · 21 answers · asked by Phil M 7 in Religion & Spirituality

In American homes the Bible has taken on the status of an icon with little practical value. When asked, “What book has most influenced your life?” in a recent Library of Congress survey, respondents awarded the Bible the top position. But only 34 percent of American Christians read God’s Word on their own during the week, and of that group, only 13 percent claim to read it daily. “Americans revere the Bible,” says pollster George Gallup, Jr., “but, by and large, they don’t read it.”
Does that sound like you? Reading the Bible less often than you’d like?
Source: http://www.christianity20.com

2007-12-07 03:23:27 · 9 answers · asked by christianity20com 2 in Religion & Spirituality

2007-12-07 03:22:40 · 19 answers · asked by Je Marche Drôle 3 in Religion & Spirituality

2007-12-07 03:21:16 · 24 answers · asked by ndnquah 6 in Senior Citizens

How do you feel about being off of work during the "religious" holidays? Because in a way, by having the day off work you are indirectly participating in said "religious" holidays ritual of not going to work. So should it be a point for Athiests to show up at there place of employment, even if you are not getting paid. Maybe you need to tidy up your office? :) Your thoughts?

2007-12-07 03:17:23 · 35 answers · asked by Anonymous in Religion & Spirituality

I was looking for an alternative to facebook and myspace.

2007-12-07 03:15:50 · 6 answers · asked by Fred Vinson 2 in Senior Citizens

2007-12-07 03:15:00 · 13 answers · asked by Meat Bot 3 in Religion & Spirituality

2007-12-07 03:14:56 · 9 answers · asked by Anonymous in Other - Holidays

2007-12-07 03:14:34 · 1 answers · asked by ramesh t 1 in Community Service