Society & Culture - 9 December 2007

to the 2 billion people that have never heard of him and to another 2 billion people that don't know any more about him than your average Christian knows of, say, Hare Krishna?

These are (optimistic) numbers from Christian websites, but regardless of the specifics, most of the world has been brought up in a non-Christian society with only anecdotal exposure to Jesus, if any.

So they are all basically doomed, yet most Christians were born into some type of Christian household where the path of least resistance is to be Christian, in name if not in deed.

Not that that means they're automatically saved, but no matter what they still have an astronomically better chance of following Christ than any poor sap unlucky enough to be born in nearly any non-western culture.

How can the most fateful choice of our lives be so inequitable?

2007-12-09 20:10:01 · 8 answers · asked by Nikoli 1 in Religion & Spirituality

I'm Black, and I've dated high class white women before. All I met in school. Not saying this as an accoplishment at all. It seemed that all my life white women have walked around with this wall of superiority around them as if they think they are the most beautiful women in the world. It seems like those walls of superiority have fallen.

2007-12-09 20:04:26 · 14 answers · asked by 7 2 in Other - Society & Culture

English is not my first langauge.
and I'm learning the language now.
I have one question =)

what meanings do those sentences have?

1) was that helped?
2) was that helpful?
3) was that help?
4) did that help?

I've heard alot of these sentences alot. and confused..
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I really need your help!
your answer will be really helpful to me =)
Thanks in advance!

and if there are any grammar mistakes that I wrote above.
please correct them! so that I can write them better for next time =)

2007-12-09 20:02:54 · 5 answers · asked by Anonymous in Languages

Dear Dogs,

The dishes with the paw print are yours and contain your food. The other dishes are mine and contain my food. Please note, placing a paw print in the middle of my plate and food does not stake a claim for it becoming your food and dish, nor do I find that aesthetically pleasing in the slightest.

The stairway was not designed by Schumacher and is not a racetrack Beating me to the bottom is not the object. Tripping me doesn't help because I fall faster than you can run.

I cannot buy anything bigger than a king sized bed. I am very sorry about this. Do not think I will continue sleeping on the couch to ensure your comfort. Dogs can actually curl up in a ball when they sleep. It is not necessary to sleep perpendicular to each other stretched out to the fullest extent possible. I also know that sticking tails straight out and having tongues hanging out the other end to maximize space is nothing but sarcasm.

For the last time, there is not a secret exit from the bathroom. If by some miracle I beat you there and manage to get the door shut, it is not necessary to claw, whine, growl, try to turn the knob or get your paw under the edge and try to pull the door open. I must exit through the same door I entered. Also, I have been using the bathroom for years -- canine attendance is not required.

The proper order is kiss me, then go smell the other dog's butt. I cannot stress this enough!

To pacify you, my dear pets, I have posted the following message on our front door:

To All Non-Pet Owners Who Visit & Like to Complain About Our Pets:

1. They live here. You don't.
2. If you don't want their hair on your clothes, stay off the furniture. (That's why they call it 'fur'niture.)
3. I like my pets a lot better than I like most people.
4. To you, it's an animal. To me, he/she is an adopted son/daughter who is short, hairy, walks on all fours and doesn't speak clearly.

Remember: In many ways, dogs and cats are better than kids because they:
1. Eat less
2. Don't ask for money all the time
3. Are easier to train
4. Normally come when called
5. Never ask to drive the car
6.Don't hang out with drug-using friends
7. Don't smoke or drink
8. Don't have to buy the latest fas hions
9. Don't want to wear your clothes
10. Don't need a 'gazillion' dollars for college.
And finally,
11. If they get pregnant, you can sell their children.

2007-12-09 20:02:53 · 30 answers · asked by Roxy. 6 in Senior Citizens

there's this dirty little teddy bear i found.... it didn't have a brand name or anything on it, because of that, it added to the appeal.... i thought it'll be a unique thing to own... does that make me gay?

2007-12-09 19:58:53 · 22 answers · asked by Anonymous in Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, and Transgender

the sun will start making its way back to the northern hemisphere after winter solstice? Did you know that if you get up early that morning before the sun rises, and look to the east you'll see the constellation Virgo rise up before the sun does, and give birth to the Sun? Did you know that in 274 of our current age of Pisces or what you Christians call After Jesus.. the Romans dedicated that day to their Sun God Sol Invictus? Do you realize the implications in all of this?

2007-12-09 19:51:52 · 19 answers · asked by Anonymous in Religion & Spirituality

There's lots of things that bug me.
What bugs YOU???

2007-12-09 19:48:06 · 13 answers · asked by jenabel 4 in Etiquette

As the dreams of a little girl become
The realities of a young woman,
We, Grampa & Grama
Request the honor of your presence
At a celebration in honor of
Our first grand-daughter

Quinceanera's Name

As she reaches her Fifteenth Birthday
To be held on Saturday, March twenty-second
two thousand and eight
at five o'clock in the afternoon
City Community Center
123 The Avenue
Somewhere, California

2007-12-09 19:44:55 · 4 answers · asked by Genie 2 in Etiquette

2007-12-09 19:42:59 · 7 answers · asked by Anonymous in Other - Society & Culture

She is a girl.

2007-12-09 19:35:50 · 15 answers · asked by Anonymous in Christmas

I really couldn't last long as a Christian, just one crisis after another sent by God in order to 'test' my faith. Does he ever stop giving you tests, or is that going to go on your whole life. Will he ever finally believe you have faith if you do really well on the tests?

2007-12-09 19:33:26 · 22 answers · asked by Anonymous in Religion & Spirituality

Back in 2004 I met Faruch at a telemarketing firm in the Oakbrook area.
During break time he and I would talk about philosophy and religious concepts, he taught me about Islam and the misconceptions of Muslims and things of that nature.
I invited him and his wife over to my house where they met my (now estranged) wife and our newborn son.
I lent him some End Time Prophecy movies from the Christian perspective and he gave me videos on CD ROM about the same topic but from the Muslim perspective.
I do not care for the videos back I just would like to get back in touch with Faruch and tell him where I moved to and get back to our intellectual, technological, and also philosophical discussions we enjoyed having. I enjoyed his friendship and the unique perspective I had not been exposed to in person before.
If he is reading this I hope he will e-mail me and we can exchange contact information.

2007-12-09 19:32:22 · 3 answers · asked by Websur4 1 in Religion & Spirituality

For me it would have to be when you hold the door open for somebody and they don't say thank you and just go right through

How about you?

2007-12-09 19:26:51 · 28 answers · asked by Dusk 6 in Etiquette

If you do believe just say yes I believe.

2007-12-09 19:21:52 · 31 answers · asked by Anonymous in Religion & Spirituality

I have only met her a few times, as she just 'married' into the family. I haven't a clue as to what a 10 year old would like from a new uncle and aunt, but want her to feel that her new family loves her.

2007-12-09 19:19:52 · 31 answers · asked by Chetco 7 in Christmas

2007-12-09 19:16:21 · 6 answers · asked by Anonymous in Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, and Transgender

What IS the sound of one hand clapping, anyway?

2007-12-09 19:15:26 · 18 answers · asked by Anonymous in Religion & Spirituality

2007-12-09 19:10:32 · 5 answers · asked by Anonymous in Other - Society & Culture

My future mother in law tells my guy things that make him believe she's welcoming me into our local Muslim community, and at the same time I'll catch her frowning at me. It happened recently at a gathering. Of course he never sees this himself. So it's a bit awkward in that sense.

I am aware that there are certain things that you can do, and not do out of respect for elders, and members of the community who are more religious. We live in the US, so if I lean my head on his shoulder and his mother is there, this is not offensive to me, and I did not think it would have been to her, either! She doesnt cover her head, she wears american clothes. So where is this strictness coming from?

Was it because there were a few elders in the room, or was it because she was just being particularly bitter that day. They were all in conversation and not really paying any attention to us anyway. I guess im wondering what the dirty looks were about, and if she actually had reason for it?

2007-12-09 19:09:01 · 16 answers · asked by Anonymous in Religion & Spirituality

...also the tailbone and appendix.

2007-12-09 19:07:59 · 15 answers · asked by Thomas 1 in Religion & Spirituality

There were two of them apparently, I only just heard this on the news then. One was at Ted Haggard’s former church and the other happened when some kid was refused a bed at a church so he opened fire.

2007-12-09 19:05:17 · 11 answers · asked by Anonymous in Religion & Spirituality

I moved to SoCal a few months ago and want to do something beside work and come home... What are some good volunteer opportunities around? I really would like to work with animals or kids and donate my time.

I currently already give money to United Way, but it doesn't seem enough to me with so much going on in the world today. Also with so much time on my hands too!

Any good ideas or sites? I cannot find anything for the life of me! grrr.....

2007-12-09 19:03:59 · 3 answers · asked by Rhonda D 2 in Community Service

It occurred to me late last night that there are some people here who take the bible as much more than a guide to how to be a godly person, and who consider its words to be the only true record of the universe.
Conversely, there are many people who consider it to be a book, written in an attempt to fully comprehend the teachings of their prophets, and that is rich in powerful symbolism.
I'm interested to see into what category most christians here fall.
Have fun!

2007-12-09 19:03:22 · 12 answers · asked by jonnyAtheatus 4 in Religion & Spirituality

2007-12-09 19:03:02 · 27 answers · asked by pete the pirate 5 in Etiquette

2007-12-09 19:01:28 · 24 answers · asked by Thomas 1 in Religion & Spirituality

Let's say a person is kind, just, and honest...lives to fulfill his or her dreams in a fair way. Abides by the laws, harms no others, and doesn't judge another. This person also is NOT Christian and has chosen another religious path.

How can you follow a God, that if he exists, would condemn this person to hell for choosing not to follow "his" (mans interpretation) word.

If there is a Christian God, I will refuse to believe he is like this. I think any person who has good moral values and is over all a decent person should have eternal happiness. What are your thoughts?

2007-12-09 19:00:13 · 20 answers · asked by Just Me 4 in Religion & Spirituality

2007-12-09 18:58:44 · 5 answers · asked by *Star* 1 in Other - Society & Culture

I really don't understand this. On christmas...I call everyone in my phone book to wish them a marry christmas. So why the cards

2007-12-09 18:55:48 · 19 answers · asked by Imdatchick 3 in Christmas

It's a toss-up between French and Romanian, but I'd have to go with Romanian. So many weird conjugations like Latin was.

2007-12-09 18:51:56 · 6 answers · asked by Elysium 1 in Languages

What is the biggest or the Wildest Conspiracy theory you know off? or the one you believe in?

2007-12-09 18:48:47 · 10 answers · asked by Moe v 1 in Other - Cultures & Groups