Society & Culture - 13 December 2007

I've noticed several who can effectively quote from scripture when debating with Christians. Fascinating, and encouraging that you at least are willing to explore where the other side is coming from. If you are an Atheist who studies the Bible, do you have a favorite verse?

2007-12-13 20:13:19 · 23 answers · asked by Dan in Real Life 6 in Religion & Spirituality

They're a pain in the backside.

2007-12-13 20:08:27 · 17 answers · asked by Cotton Wool Ninja 6 in Religion & Spirituality

the thing i am asking for Christmas is a laptop Or a trampoline.
What are you asking for Christmas thats the most expensive?

2007-12-13 20:06:56 · 10 answers · asked by Anonymous in Christmas

Did you know that according to Merriam-Webster w00t (also spelled woot) is 2007's word of the year!

2007-12-13 20:06:06 · 15 answers · asked by Wright 4 in Languages

Or am I simply missing Tragic Typos?

2007-12-13 20:04:23 · 33 answers · asked by Anonymous in Religion & Spirituality

Gay marriage for example, how does it effect your lives in any way if they got married? I mean it doesnt have to be done in a church or even sactioned by one to make it official...
Another example, how would a teacher in a school forcing kids you dont even know to pray to your god in any way make your life better?

Is it merely knowing that everone is being forced to be as you?

I dont get it....

2007-12-13 19:53:59 · 13 answers · asked by Anonymous in Religion & Spirituality

Which sounds best to your ears?

a. Up to how many days off from work can I take in a row?
b. Up to how many days can I take off from work in a row?
c. Up to how many days in a row can I take off from work?
d. None of the above.

2007-12-13 19:52:43 · 21 answers · asked by Tanaka 4 in Languages

I know Christmas is all about GIVING, but no one in my family will even call me, & they never appreciate the gifts I give them for birthday or Christmas. I can't be around my family without the cops getting involved. It's THAT bad.

I ordered myself a DVD & a CD.

2007-12-13 19:52:41 · 19 answers · asked by Anonymous in Christmas

..me, i'd be a sunflower for sure.

2007-12-13 19:50:57 · 20 answers · asked by artyfarty 2 in Other - Society & Culture

i mean just be flat out with the churchies and say hey i wanna go to other countries and tell folks about youse guys god and whatever as a long i personally dont have to accept the lord jesus h christ as my saviour and what not. cause i really like helping folks and dont have much going on in my day to day so idk

2007-12-13 19:46:35 · 9 answers · asked by manicdetroiter 5 in Religion & Spirituality

2007-12-13 19:43:51 · 13 answers · asked by tintin 1 in Other - Society & Culture

I met this guy named devan at my school i though he was ok but one time when I was over his house he was talking to a little 14 year old asking how she has sex with her friend the girl is bi i was shocked I really was angry that is a child who would ask something of that of a child anyway i forgot about that because i was told don't judge anyway.Beforethat he was sent to prison @ 16 for raping his sister but without evidence the could not hold him.now any to make a long story dshort i got a Trojan virus i need help getting it off I did but iu had him come over to put in some better soft where anyway I left him there at my house by himself for 10 mins tops anyway not only did he steal something from me that i really need he also put messed up crap in my computer so he could hack me later.P.S he has a registered sex offender living across the street from him and they are friendsAnotherthing he is fighting with his dad to get his sis back yto him them might win from what I hear.

2007-12-13 19:43:41 · 7 answers · asked by Itachi 24 2 in Community Service

A work colleague/friend of mine & I both decided to have an Xmas night out together (theatre), the 2 of us, after work (I've been temping at this company ad hoc for 3 years). I was ready to book the tickets the next day when the next morning, she came in to say she'd been invited with 'other the girls downstairs' (other secretaries) to a meal & that I was also invited too. Initially, I thought it unfair, as we'd agreed to go to the theatre, but afterwards I agreed to go along too, provided the lady who was organising it came to ask me herself, as I didn't want to hear of this meal second hand (and the lady did ask me). The problem is I have now finished this temporary booking (secretarial) before the Xmas meal arrangements had been finalised and am now working elsewhere and I've not heard a thing from anyone in that company about this meal out, even though they have my contact details and I myself have emailed to ask if I'm not too late to come along. What do you think?

2007-12-13 19:42:37 · 11 answers · asked by Say It Like You Mean It 4 in Etiquette

Think about it. I was told today that I shouldn't leave the church just because some misinformed people judge me and send me on guilt trips, and act in other unchristian ways toward my family... Okay....are these people not taught the same gospel I am? Are they not members of the same church body as me? Am I not expected to believe the things they believe? They are my teachers, my friends, and in a sense, my family. I am the only member in my real family, so they are the mirror and standard of righteousness I have to judge against.

If they can't get the teachings of the church right, then why am I here? I mean, i suppose I could apply to a new university, move out of my parents and find a new one, but if I happen upon a new ward like my current one, then what? Do i keep moving around trying to find where I belong? Or am I expected to tolerate it the way it is?

2007-12-13 19:39:25 · 18 answers · asked by Anonymous in Religion & Spirituality

just a simple prayer..

2007-12-13 19:32:15 · 8 answers · asked by Anonymous in Christmas

It's a secret society, I have nightmares of them.Statistics tell us theres a slight increase in lefthanders which tells us we're being invaded by creatures from alien universes. Left handed people make me sick, freak me out. If you don't believe they are spawn of the satan, DO the research for yourself.Why do you think there are more of us, then THEM?Theyre strategically placed within families.Once in a while you find more than 1 in a family unit. If predomintly a family of dogooders, you might find 3 or 4 to balance things out.
If right handed like me theres no way to get inside the head of one of these freak of natures.
They can & will read each others minds, speak to each other telepathically. Even beyond the grave.They have built in radar and scanners behind the eyeballs to sense when another one of them is in the vicinity. If youre lefthanded & truly know you arent alien or satan, my apoligies. The rest of us have no way of ever really knowing til science cracks the code.

2007-12-13 19:31:41 · 15 answers · asked by Anonymous in Mythology & Folklore

This couple from my gym(good acquiantances,the guy is 30,the girl is 23).He said that they want to invite me out with them.I'm one of the only ones that know they are a couple there,but what is the motive here?I'm just fairly good acquiantances with them.I dunno if he's pissed at me for something or what.Or is he just being nice?I know i'm being paranoid,but why would people who barely know you(save for the gym)want to all of a sudden invite you out. I just told him i've been busy lately and we'll grab numbers sometime and maybe down the road.Again am i being paranoid?I've formed many relationships in the past where i thought things were solid but i ended up having differences with the person.What is the motive here?

2007-12-13 19:30:35 · 13 answers · asked by Anonymous in Etiquette

I am not trying to insult you in anyway. This is for a school paper. Why do you believe in Jesus? What proof is there for you? How do you believe in something that may or may not have happend years ago? Please give detail. Thanks!

2007-12-13 19:27:36 · 33 answers · asked by Braedyn is due 5/8/08! 2 in Religion & Spirituality

Jews show many prophecies about Messiah which reflect their wishful desires but not the Will of God!

The prophecy was given to Israelites as a good hope of future provided they repent to their Lord.Jews did not changed themselves rather Killed 2 prophets of God - John the Baptist (Allija) and Esau (Jesus) the Jewish Messiah!

Don't you think you should repent to your Lord Now!

Because there is no Messiah since last 2500 years!!

While a large number of Israelites - 10 Tribes have already accepted " Will of God" and reality of the time by accepting the Jesus as Messiah and Muhammad as "ANOTHER PROPHET" from your Brethern (Torah) and the Paracletose (Helper/ Advocate...) as per the Jesus last pray to God!

Don't you think your Lord can do Whatever he likes!

Why you insist - "Every thing within Hebrew Tribal Spectrum" ? Racial attitude?

How long you would mislead the world??

2007-12-13 19:20:10 · 7 answers · asked by aslam09221 6 in Religion & Spirituality

2007-12-13 19:19:12 · 13 answers · asked by Anoosh 4 in Other - Society & Culture

Just a poll.

2007-12-13 19:14:06 · 10 answers · asked by Anonymous in Religion & Spirituality

Did you ever consider that he was eating a really juicy mango at the time?

2007-12-13 19:13:33 · 16 answers · asked by Icy Gazpacho 6 in Religion & Spirituality

Or they'll say, "I'm half Jewish, half Italian(for example)".... isn't being Jewish about religion, and not an "ethnicity"??????

2007-12-13 19:13:27 · 13 answers · asked by askme411 1 in Other - Cultures & Groups

2007-12-13 19:11:16 · 22 answers · asked by Anonymous in Religion & Spirituality

hands down actions took it so... why dont you?

I mean nearly all of the fundementalist lobbying is to take a right away from another based on YOUR beliefs not theirs so... is that love in action?

2007-12-13 19:10:37 · 8 answers · asked by Anonymous in Religion & Spirituality

im slighly cynical and tend to think theyre all druggies who wont get a job..
do you think the same?
a few times i gave 5 dollars to this poor romanian woman. but i couldnt help but wonder why she couldnt find a job like me?
people corner me as im coming out the bank
and i feel bad if i dont sometimes too
erg...


ok GO!

2007-12-13 19:10:02 · 27 answers · asked by daria 4 in Other - Cultures & Groups

I never buy anything for my brother but this Christmas I want to but theres only one problem. I don't know what to get him. Any suggestions

2007-12-13 19:06:24 · 26 answers · asked by maria d 1 in Valentine's Day

In today's society, people are so greedy when it comes to Christmas. It's about spending time with the ones you love. Plain and simple. I hear so many people talking about what they want, how they get crappy presents, how they make detailed lists.... blah blah blah. It sickens me. Have we really sunken this low? If this crap is really what Christmas is all about, why not save your money and time and just go buy yourself what you REALLY want? We're not kids anymore, yet we still seem to act like them. Anyone with me on this one?

2007-12-13 19:02:09 · 5 answers · asked by munkees81 6 in Christmas

Me and a couple friends were driving into the city for a night of partying, we live about 40 min away. Anyway as we driving one of my friends had to pee because alcohol (not the driver). So we pull into a gas station but guess what - it's just a person in a tiny booth, no service or bathrooms!

So my friend ran around to the side of the building and past this ice vending machine. And she just went for a pee there on the asphalt!!!

What would you do?

2007-12-13 19:00:57 · 14 answers · asked by Anonymous in Other - Society & Culture

2007-12-13 18:59:00 · 14 answers · asked by Anonymous in Religion & Spirituality