Society & Culture - 15 December 2007

be any person or creature of supper powers what or who would you be

2007-12-15 09:37:46 · 9 answers · asked by irish_matt 7 in Mythology & Folklore

Most believers (in religion) believe in the god their parents worship. That's why Hindu parents raise children who usually believe in the Hindu gods. Ditto any other god or belief system you can dream up. Ditto political party we vote for, food we eat, friends we seek, car we drive, level of education etc etc. So much of what we are is imitation of our parents (care-givers), whether we like to admit it or not. Parents want their kids to benefit from their experience and teach them what has worked for them (I know some parents are much less than caring for their kids, but generally this is true).

My question is: why do occasional offspring go off on a tangent and not follow the teachings and examples of their parents? Not just in religion but in other life-style choices.

2007-12-15 09:35:33 · 10 answers · asked by Anonymous in Religion & Spirituality

What's wrong with the old-fashioned local congregations?

2007-12-15 09:34:58 · 14 answers · asked by tarro 3 in Religion & Spirituality

......on Christmas Eve. I've heard rumors you've joined the Reindeer Union and you've been complaining about freezing working conditions. Is this true?

2007-12-15 09:34:03 · 9 answers · asked by Love Conquers All 5 in Christmas

is it a sin to marry someone who is not sure if god exist or an atheist?

2007-12-15 09:33:21 · 23 answers · asked by adamsgurl 2 in Religion & Spirituality

How do I know if I am a Christian? I never go to church or read the bible, I drink and have other vices. I do believe in christ and I try to live my life by the 10 commandments. In the past, I have meditated and have felt a golden light inside which I felt to be christ. I also feel I have been touched by god several times, once whilst waiting with my mum in a hospital I was watching some sunlight shine through a window and play on a wall, suddenly I felt an otherworldly presence and felt I had been touched by god and was quietly overwhelmed by this experience. Although I feel I live and feel christian values how do I know if I really am a christian?

2007-12-15 09:33:10 · 13 answers · asked by not_really_a_football_fan 1 in Religion & Spirituality

just curious. Does prayer really work?

2007-12-15 09:32:57 · 23 answers · asked by My Name Is Ken 5 in Religion & Spirituality

Hey, im 13 years old and I was wondering if there is away to stop what ever is going to happen on December 21st 2012.(if its going to happen at all), but anyways I wanna save my family n friends so they dont die.I know this sounds rediculus, but from what i heard about hats going down that day, I just wana stop it. I also would like to know if anything is going to happen at all. Thanks.

Oates

2007-12-15 09:32:33 · 9 answers · asked by Adam S 1 in Mythology & Folklore

Do they still wave when they fly by your house?

2007-12-15 09:32:19 · 17 answers · asked by Anonymous in Senior Citizens

Just curious if any of you remember those days when everyone pitched in to make sure ALL the neighbors were invited to those outdoor dances & food fests!

2007-12-15 09:31:26 · 22 answers · asked by Anonymous in Senior Citizens

2007-12-15 09:31:05 · 28 answers · asked by Anonymous in Religion & Spirituality

In Russia we know only the man- Mormon can have many wives at the same time. Is it true?.I`m an Ortodox, and I`m not going to become Mormon ever, I just curious.Thank you

2007-12-15 09:30:28 · 24 answers · asked by April 5 in Religion & Spirituality

A man goes to the doctors and says, "Doctor, I've got this problem, only you've got to promise not to laugh."
The doctor replies, "Of course I won't laugh, that would be thoroughly unprofessional. In over 20 years of being a doctor I've never laughed at a patient."

"OK then," says the man, and he drops his trousers. The doctor is greeted by the sight of the tiniest penis he has ever seen in his life. Unable to control himself, he falls about laughing on the floor. Ten minutes later he is able to struggle up to his feet and wipe the tears from his eyes.

"I'm so sorry," he says to the patient, "I don't know what came over me, I won't let it happen again. Now what seems to be the problem?"

The man looks up at the doctor sadly and says, "It's swollen."

2007-12-15 09:30:20 · 26 answers · asked by Anonymous in Senior Citizens

Disclaimer:If you dont really know about this , please go to another question, i only accept knowledgeable and serious answers, please refrain from preaching , or judging me , i respect your beliefs and i expect the same.

nor either feminine or masculine.just one god, someone once told me neo-wiccans may hold this belief , but i look it up in the net and it still says all wiccans including them ,belief on the god/goddess concept. In my personal view i feel that God cannot be divided. God simply is. The Universe simply is. What is simply is. All our thoughts and concepts divide Is-ness in our minds, and divide our minds from Is-ness.
but thats just me..is any of you wiccans out there that believe on only one god, is it possible to be wiccan and hold this belief at the same time?

2007-12-15 09:30:05 · 17 answers · asked by Anonymous in Religion & Spirituality

Plus it's allright for them to be racists but when a White person calls them the "n" word they get all crazy like.

2007-12-15 09:29:25 · 11 answers · asked by Geno 2 in Other - Society & Culture

That while we are discussing religion and if there is a God or not, virtually every second, someone dies and finds out.

It's one of the biggest questions out there, and people have been arguing about it for thousands of years, yet, even whilst I have written this and you have read it, many, many people have found out for sure.

2007-12-15 09:28:52 · 8 answers · asked by Mancloud 3 in Religion & Spirituality

I want to know

2007-12-15 09:26:13 · 16 answers · asked by Life is a plant still growing 3 in Religion & Spirituality

2007-12-15 09:24:08 · 13 answers · asked by Anonymous in Other - Holidays

that doeant really make since to me?

2007-12-15 09:22:35 · 22 answers · asked by adamsgurl 2 in Religion & Spirituality

my 2 1/2 old went to go upstairs to get a toy. Half way upstairs he turns around and screams "ghost, grammy ghost". He keeps insisting that this ghost kissed him, walked past him kissed his 17mt old brother and went outside. He is using his hands and showing an oval shape. my son isn't allowed to watch anything that isn't approiate for his age so i don't know where he would get this from. his great grammy passed away when he was 11mts old. could he be possilby seeing her or is he just making all of this up. he keeps insiting its upstairs and that he seen "grammy"....can someone shed some light. serious answers only

2007-12-15 09:18:01 · 14 answers · asked by jess 2 in Mythology & Folklore

why is it people always say "I'm sorry but such and such" when in truth they are not sorry , they are trying to make a point?

my step daughter has just said "I'm sorry but same difference are better than leon!" I'v told her its not her fault and shes not to blame , she gave me that look and stormed off?

2007-12-15 09:17:16 · 17 answers · asked by The Ghost 7 in Etiquette

So that when the bible said he had a child at 180 years of age, or whatever, it would seem normal to us if we understood the calender system in use at the time the bible was written, or the time referred to in the text. Does anyone believe this to be the case, and if so, does the calender have a name and what were the actual lengths of the "years" referred to?

2007-12-15 09:16:56 · 7 answers · asked by bulletproofmoth 2 in Religion & Spirituality

My boyfriend and I have been going out for a year. His parents are getting me a gift, and I was already planning on getting them a gift but I don't know what I should get them. Any ideas?

Also he has two brothers is it expected of me to get them and their girls a gift?

2007-12-15 09:16:37 · 8 answers · asked by Anonymous in Etiquette

2007-12-15 09:16:16 · 21 answers · asked by Anonymous in Religion & Spirituality

Uhmm... I didn't buy my best friend a Christmas present yet and I was wondering whether or not I should ask her what she wants? Would asking her what she wants be against the whole 'Christmas present' law? :S lol thanks in advance!

2007-12-15 09:15:26 · 4 answers · asked by Mac 3 in Christmas

Don't just say me or my life, give me some meat!! ; )

2007-12-15 09:14:53 · 7 answers · asked by Meeshmai 4 in Senior Citizens

I live in San Francisco. What are some organizations like Roots and Shoots (rootsandwhoots.org) in San Francisco?
I want to become a member of CAYL.

2007-12-15 09:14:23 · 3 answers · asked by Anonymous in Community Service

2007-12-15 09:13:23 · 24 answers · asked by Anonymous in Religion & Spirituality

As a typical Christian with no respect to atheists, my mother is SURE that I will become an instant believer when I one day have children of my own. That the 'miracle' of birth could *only* be because of some divine deity.

How do I respond to her showing that her argument is flawed?

2007-12-15 09:12:48 · 26 answers · asked by Beletje_vos AM + VT 7 in Religion & Spirituality

Do you ever question your beliefs? I am not trying to be rude but I would like to hear your answers. Do you have upside down stars called starstones in your churches? Why do you have the All seeing eye that is associated with masonry and also satanic symbol?? Why did your book of mormon say that god punished people with dark skin? What kind of rituals go on in the Temple Right? Why is it secret?

2007-12-15 09:09:52 · 18 answers · asked by Beauty&Brains 4 in Religion & Spirituality