Society & Culture - 12 December 2007

Recently, a friend of my family died when her car crashed into a tree one night. She was found by her husband five hours later when he went out looking for her, concerned that she hadn't returned home.

On the day of her funeral, one of my uncles joked that her husband was more than likely sick and tired of her so he probably hit her over the head, drove her car into a tree and claimed it was an accident. Only my mother and I heard this joke. (Which is a good thing. This woman was very loved by her family and community. Her husband is inconsolable.)

Later on, I mentioned to my mom how inappropriate I felt my uncle’s joke was. She shrugged it off and said that her brother has a “warped” sense of humor. I feel this goes beyond warped.

In your opinion, was this joke beyond the limits of good taste?

2007-12-12 04:39:06 · 23 answers · asked by Avie 7 in Etiquette

2007-12-12 04:38:37 · 22 answers · asked by Maple Sugar 4 in Religion & Spirituality

Is money gifts tacky or do you like them?

2007-12-12 04:38:35 · 10 answers · asked by Anonymous in Etiquette

2007-12-12 04:38:00 · 12 answers · asked by Anonymous in Languages

and no one would report it?

2007-12-12 04:35:41 · 20 answers · asked by Anonymous in Religion & Spirituality

I am a genuinely happy person. I have a good family and a lot of friends. Of course all my family and most of my friends live in another state. I feel sometimes as if I missed my window of oppurtunity. I have a lot going for me. I care about my friends and everyone in general. I try to give of myself and uplift others. I just feel like I am missing something or someone in my life. I am a very spiritual person and my faith is very important to me. It does bring a sense of fulfillment and wholeness to me. I just feel as if something is missing. I think some of it might have to do with my last relationship and not being able to repair it, but I know that is not completely the reason. Any advice will be appreciated. And if you want to know more to give a better answer, you can email me. What do you suggest? Thanks. I am asking this in this section because some of you know me, and I am not afraid to be a little vulnerable. I am being completely honest here. My guard is down.

2007-12-12 04:35:31 · 27 answers · asked by plastik punk -Bottom Contributor 6 in Religion & Spirituality

is there a special number? i prayed to win the lottery but didn't.

2007-12-12 04:35:09 · 22 answers · asked by Anonymous in Religion & Spirituality

Does anyone believe in UFOs .has anyone seen anything spookey.

2007-12-12 04:34:44 · 18 answers · asked by The Wail of a Banshee 7 in Mythology & Folklore

Yay... Blaise Pascal at work for me too!!!

2007-12-12 04:34:36 · 4 answers · asked by Anonymous in Religion & Spirituality

do Jews go to Heaven?

2007-12-12 04:34:08 · 11 answers · asked by northhillsdave 3 in Religion & Spirituality

Here are the verses:

Romans 13:1-2
"Everyone must submit himself to the governing authorities, for there is no authority except that which God has established. The authorities that exist have been established by God. Consequently, he who rebels against the authority is rebelling against what God has instituted, and those who do so will bring judgment on themselves."

These verses specifically tell us to submit to authority as believers. These authorities include local, federal & even the President.....because as stated, these people are appointed by God.

What if the laws of the land shifted against us as Christians? (i.e. Daniel, Shadrach, Meshak & Abednigo) Would this warrant our right to defy the authorities.....even to the point of facing possible death?

Thanks,

Primo

2007-12-12 04:33:51 · 22 answers · asked by primoa1970 7 in Religion & Spirituality

would that mean that God may "feel" more love towards one person than another, or does God love everyone equally.

Scripture references are welcome as long as it stays in tune to the question.

Thank you

2007-12-12 04:31:44 · 29 answers · asked by Hope 4 in Religion & Spirituality

2007-12-12 04:31:22 · 12 answers · asked by Anonymous in Religion & Spirituality

The Catholic Bible has books that all other Christians don't have... is there a reason I shouldn't read those? The Catholics came first - and their Bible says its perfect - doesn't that mean my NIV is missing parts of the "real" and complete Bible?

2007-12-12 04:31:00 · 16 answers · asked by Anonymous in Religion & Spirituality

and his reindeer, what would you want the most at Christmas?

2007-12-12 04:30:09 · 23 answers · asked by Anonymous in Religion & Spirituality

We had the "junkman" in our neighborhood. He wore a large black overcoat and a black hat, no matter the weather. He had a mangy black dog and pulled a wagon and used to go door to door about once a month collecting junk. We never knew his name. He was just "The Junkman."

2007-12-12 04:29:46 · 20 answers · asked by Wandering In The Wilderness 4 in Senior Citizens

whats up with guys diong that

2007-12-12 04:28:05 · 13 answers · asked by Anonymous in Valentine's Day

Am i not allowed an opinion.

2007-12-12 04:26:10 · 20 answers · asked by Anonymous in Religion & Spirituality

*Can't use the Bible to back yourself up
*Can't use touchy feely crap (ie. "I feel him in me")
*The absence of evidence "against God" is not the evidence of God

2007-12-12 04:25:59 · 21 answers · asked by BearsysRevenge 3 in Religion & Spirituality

We hear "I believe in God"...but does God believe in you too?...whom does he believe in ? any pre-condition??

2007-12-12 04:25:29 · 38 answers · asked by ۞Aum۞ 7 in Religion & Spirituality

What did it feel like?

2007-12-12 04:24:03 · 19 answers · asked by Anonymous in Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, and Transgender

2007-12-12 04:23:41 · 4 answers · asked by Anonymous in Hanukkah

Isn't your ultimate goal to be as much like christ as possible? If christ was jewish, shouldn't you conver to judaism? If he wore sandals, shouldn't you wear sandals? If he walked to work, preaching good will to all, shouldn't you walk to work preaching good will to all?

Or are you just giving lip service to christianity? For whatever reason...

2007-12-12 04:22:52 · 39 answers · asked by Anonymous in Religion & Spirituality

i just resurfaced back to R&S after a 8 month hiatus and noticed everyone with AM.

Some part of organized sect?

Whats the deal?

2007-12-12 04:22:43 · 22 answers · asked by ♣DreamDancer♣ 5 in Religion & Spirituality

2007-12-12 04:21:06 · 15 answers · asked by AILENE 4 in Christmas

If, as Christians claim, Yahweh "hates the sin, but loves the sinner", why is the sinner sent to hell for eternity, and not the sin?

What exactly is the "sin" (meaning it must be some "thing" that can be hated, something at least seemingly temporal, or Satan) that is so hated, and why must the "sinner" have to pay the eternal ultimate price for the sin?

Is there anyone here who can construct some semblance of a rational argument for this trite and empty platitude offered by Christians?

2007-12-12 04:19:49 · 25 answers · asked by QED 5 in Religion & Spirituality

I get really fed up with seeing rows of 20/30 disabled bays directly outside shops which are often 75% empty. If disabled people want to be treated as equals shouldn't they be made to park the same as everyone else? Sometimes I've had to pick up some heavy goods so I've parked in one and I've had some able bodied person have a right go at me! I've never once seen anymore than 2/3 wheel chairs in a store at any one time so I don't see what the issue is and besides as most disabled people are on benefits they will probably spend less money in those stores than myself as I work for a living and earn a lot more.

2007-12-12 04:19:35 · 44 answers · asked by Joe Kerr 1 in People with Disabilities

2007-12-12 04:19:19 · 8 answers · asked by יונתן 4 in Religion & Spirituality

What is bad about it. It dons't seem matter what religion you are ethier

2007-12-12 04:17:09 · 28 answers · asked by Anonymous in Religion & Spirituality

I asked this question just a few moments ago. Please read on.

Stating that all life can and is explained by natural causes acting randomly over time. Therefor there is no need for a creator. No life after death, no ultimate foundations for ethics, no ultimate meaning for life, no free will. The only reason people still believes in such things as ethics, morals and free will, is that people have not yet grasped the full implications of Darwinism.

William Provine, Cornell University.

I have never seen such knee jerk reactions regarding one of your own. Mr. Provine is/was a biologist at Cornell U. He whole heartily embraces Darwin, This is his message to collage students across this nation. Darwin has freed us from such things as ethics and morals, because they are based on the belief in life after death and a creator. Do you people not even know what your side it preaching these days?


William Provine and Phillip Johnson, “Darwinism: Science or Naturalist Philosophy?”

2007-12-12 04:16:38 · 17 answers · asked by Anonymous in Religion & Spirituality