Society & Culture - 13 December 2007

http://www.guardian.co.uk/pope/story/0,,2123195,00.html

What do you think?

2007-12-13 03:52:36 · 21 answers · asked by Anonymous in Religion & Spirituality

2007-12-13 03:51:45 · 2 answers · asked by Whitney W 1 in Other - Society & Culture

Do you think it's ok to boycott movies like The Golden Compass and The Davincci code? Do you think movies like this will raise questions about faith and God with believers? I Believe in God I however do not feel it is right to Boycott the release of movies and books, because I feel Religon it's self causes more people to question God then any movie, expecially fictional ones. I used to go to church faithfully every sunday until I got older and found out how hypocritical people really are I remember people in church telling me that I shouldn't judge people and that a sin is a sin in the eyes of God then in the same breath tell a lady she wasn't welcome in chuch anymore cause her gay son still lived with her. if a sin is a sin and we all sin then what makes us welcome in church and not her? I feel if you dont like the movies message treat it like any other movie and don't watch it why waste time boycotting, How do you feel?

2007-12-13 03:51:21 · 49 answers · asked by Candace B 5 in Religion & Spirituality

2007-12-13 03:50:01 · 8 answers · asked by Anonymous in Religion & Spirituality

I am a middle aged person and have noticed a continuing decrease in friendliness. The people who are the least friendly are the people in the 25-35 age group. I think they are brought up in an suspicious era where people do not trust each other. They in turn will only be friendly to someone they know well or someone who can help them.

My generation is more open to strangers and are more trusting in general. We are more open to small talk with people we do not know. My parents generation is even nicer. They knew their next door neighbors and were open to each other.

Is America getting more unfriendly?

2007-12-13 03:49:55 · 20 answers · asked by Anonymous in Etiquette

It was the crazyest thing i ever saw. I wasn't the only one who saw him last night. It doesn't mean we're going to die or anything right?? me and my friend were walking home to my house from another friends house, but we saw keith (my across the street neighbor) standing in front of his house, just smiling at me and waving. So I went over to talk to him because he had gone to the hospital two days ago because i heard he had some type of attack. And I said something like, wow, you're back fromt the hospital already and asked if he was okay. all he did was nod his head to say yes. And there was something different about him, but i didn't know what it was. So my friend called me over and i waved goodbye and went on my way. And all he did was smile. And when I turned back, he was just gone. I mean he couldn't run or anything because he only has one leg, but i didn't think anything of it. But i got the news right now that he passed away LAST NIGHT????? So wtf???

2007-12-13 03:48:51 · 12 answers · asked by Anonymous in Religion & Spirituality

I'm at work right now and I had a fart and tried to push it. When I did my backside got wet and warm real fast. I'm not sure how I'm going to make it to the bathroom because I just got off my lunch break not too long again and I fear this will drip down my legs and make a trail. What can I do?

2007-12-13 03:48:50 · 15 answers · asked by Higurb M 1 in Etiquette

I'm one of those women who will not leave the house without my makeup on and hair carefully in place. My daughter thinks nothing of using no makeup, plunking a baseball cap on her head and going out in public. I've been like this since I was a teenager so this isn't an old lady thing for me.

Men, I'm assuming you don't wear makeup but do you shave and comb your hair before leaving home?

2007-12-13 03:48:34 · 27 answers · asked by Miz D 6 in Senior Citizens

2007-12-13 03:47:11 · 11 answers · asked by Anonymous in Religion & Spirituality

Do you believe that Jesus, his father and the Holy Spirit are one?
Do you believe that Jesus, his father and the Holy Spirit are one?
Please explain this to me.

(a) Jesus = Father = Holy Spirit = One.

(b) Jesus + Father + Holy Spirit = One.

(c) Jesus ≠ Father ≠ Holy Spirit ≠ One

(d) Jesus ≠ Father ≠ Holy Spirit = One

Where ‘One’ is equivalent to God.

Which is the correct answer?
Note: Please don’t confuse me again, if you don’t know the answer, just skip it and wait for the Holy Spirit to inspire you.

2007-12-13 03:46:24 · 12 answers · asked by One God! 1 in Religion & Spirituality

Are we to understand that Yahweh (YHVH) felt that he SHOULDN'T have made man? Does this mean that he made a mistake? Even other versions of the Bible say that YHVH regretted creating man.

What do you think?

(for the record, I don't even know why I'm trying with this question. I know the answers I'm going to get. Oh well. Let's dance *roundandroundandroundan'drown*)

2007-12-13 03:45:44 · 7 answers · asked by Anonymous in Religion & Spirituality

We just got our tree up, (but no lights) went Christmas shopping at the mall of georgia, and that seemed Christmasy, but that was it.
I feel no "Christmas spirit ness"

Maybe because theres no snow, and its 75 degrees outside

Anyone else understand this depressing situation?

2007-12-13 03:44:31 · 11 answers · asked by kelso mcfly 3 in Christmas

I'd say:

Cat litter.
A bottle of hand sanitizer.
A lice control kit.
Rogaine for Men.
Mouthwash?

Your thoughts?

2007-12-13 03:44:15 · 8 answers · asked by Silver 3 in Christmas

2007-12-13 03:43:56 · 18 answers · asked by Ethan M 1 in Religion & Spirituality

2007-12-13 03:43:46 · 4 answers · asked by Snow Girl 1 in Religion & Spirituality

I am nervous and scared to tell her but I want to tell her so she can possibly help me>... Thanks!

2007-12-13 03:43:27 · 14 answers · asked by lovehawaii_23 1 in Religion & Spirituality

Where is the technical paper, published, peer reviewed, acknowledged by the NSF as correct, that says Evolution can now be declared a Fact? Meaning we can drop the "theory" from the label. Please provide the reference so I can read it for myself.

In engineering graduate school 19 years ago, Evolution was still a theory...the best theory around, but educated people were still smart enough to keep the label Theory.

Today, in Yahoo Answers, everyone keeps telling me it is a fact. They insult my intellect. Accuse me of being all kinds of negative things. So, prove me wrong. Put up or shut up.

Where is the paper that determined Evolution is a fact?

p.s. I am very pro-science and FOR the continued, extensive research into the Theory of Evolution. It is the only way we'll get to the bottom of this.

And for the real geeks, I've had as many as five servers runningat one time, in my basement processing SETI packets. Knowledge and science are a great thing.

2007-12-13 03:43:00 · 24 answers · asked by Richard F 6 in Religion & Spirituality

2007-12-13 03:42:45 · 17 answers · asked by FallenAngel© 7 in Religion & Spirituality

I mean, he doesn't want the kids to learn evolutionary theories at school, but rather that creationist nonsense...

2007-12-13 03:41:32 · 18 answers · asked by Anonymous in Religion & Spirituality

I believe in God.

At the same time I watch movies, play some video games once in a while, listen to music, like sporst "basketball, baseball, soccer (when in the world cup). Watch TV, go to college, listen to the NEWS, have political preferences, go shopping, work, have a girlfriend, use th einternet as you can see, I like gadgets, I write and read, etc...

Is our belief the only differnce with atheist? or what?

2007-12-13 03:40:35 · 21 answers · asked by geeks_gadgets 2 in Religion & Spirituality

Just outta curiosity. If you were to come into a little extra money (lets say $300-$500) this month. Would you help a needy family have a great Christmas, or would you spend it on yourself and your family? Even though you have already finished with your Christmas shopping for them.

2007-12-13 03:39:00 · 11 answers · asked by Anonymous in Christmas

The bible requires us to avoid getting into debt so is taking out a mortgage for tens, even hundreds of thousands of dollars/pounds then a sin?

2007-12-13 03:36:40 · 19 answers · asked by Anonymous in Religion & Spirituality

are there any circumstances were it cant happen.
are there any circumstances were it can happen.

i ask Christians only as i will only accept biblical responses. i personally believe a person can not get remarried unless a divorce was caused by adultery (not on your part).

2007-12-13 03:35:38 · 31 answers · asked by mg© - anti VT™ MG AM© Fundi4Life 6 in Religion & Spirituality

For those of you who use elements as part of a magical system, which elements do you associate with which directions? The most popular system has North as Earth, East as Air, South as Fire, and West as Water. There is another system (which some have said is actually the original) that is less common that places Air in the North, Earth in the East, Fire in the South, and Water in the West.

Though it's not the popular placement, the latter is more logical to me. I live in the UK. To the North we have the cold North wind. To the East there's the continent Europe. To the South there's the equator. And to the West there's the Atlantic. There are other reasons, but it would take too long to list them all.

Which placement do you favour (it could be something entirely different) and why?

2007-12-13 03:35:14 · 5 answers · asked by Anonymous in Religion & Spirituality

How were you then and why are you now, where you are?

2007-12-13 03:33:38 · 7 answers · asked by TatersPop 5 in Religion & Spirituality

I ask with humility. I don't know if I know anything, including the meaning of "I". Using the word "I" is problematic, but i don't know how else to communicate. i have sought enlightenment in many ways, including "not-seeking". And though i have learned/unlearned much, fundamentally i cannot say i have "experienced enlightenment." Please help! :-)

2007-12-13 03:33:20 · 16 answers · asked by Ayn Sof 3 in Religion & Spirituality

What are some good presents that are affordable for teachers, friends, parents, etc. ?
I asked my teachers their favorite fast food restuarants and candy bars and stuff. I asked my friends their favorite colors and animals.

2007-12-13 03:32:41 · 6 answers · asked by Kare 1 in Christmas

this happen to me why i read something related to voilence bombing etc around the world!

i am just 23!

(excuse for bad grammer)as i am new to english.

2007-12-13 03:32:35 · 3 answers · asked by sean paul 3 in Other - Society & Culture

I'm an Agnostic Atheist and this thing really bothers me...
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HoEMKGb0aVQ

Very un-educating for kids and I just flagged it.

But then again, why did God create Satan? — if they really do exist, it just doesn't make sense...

2007-12-13 03:32:31 · 15 answers · asked by Anonymous in Religion & Spirituality

all groups of Dickensian carolers MUST sing "God Rest Ye Merry Gentlemen"?

2007-12-13 03:31:06 · 41 answers · asked by Anonymous in Religion & Spirituality