Society & Culture - 17 December 2007

Like, booking a party, planning to give away all their possessions, anything like that? It would be interesting to know if anyone believes this apocalyptic nonsense enough to put their money (or anything else) where their mouth is.

2007-12-17 04:39:00 · 19 answers · asked by Anonymous in Religion & Spirituality

2007-12-17 04:38:13 · 3 answers · asked by - 3 in Languages

I have several friends who are european born but are going through the process of becoming US citizens so they really won't tell me the truth.

What do non-americans think of americans? Are we seen as lazy? Lucky? Lacking culture? No offense will be taken by any comment given...this is strictly opinions.

They say that curiosity killed the cat....so meow. ^.^

2007-12-17 04:37:21 · 9 answers · asked by ivyheatherclover 2 in Other - Cultures & Groups

Woke up the other day and my tonsils were swollen, no fever, a little nasal congestion some coughing. I thought it was just a cold until my tonsils were so swelled that it’s hard to eat anything. I don’t have the money to go to the doctor right now and I don’t feel like it’s a complete emergency so I don’t want to block the traffic in the ER for something they may consider minor. I checked again to see if there was a fever when I woke up and it was only 99

I did a search for home treatments, and I’ve been switching back and forth from Tylenol and ibuprofen for the swelling. I did have enough for that new cepicol with pain numbing action, but it doesn’t last long. And two sites it says gargle with salt water, but that burns.

Is there anything else I can do at home or is it time to go to the ER even though it’s not a heart attack or anything, just swollen tonsils…….with no white patches

2007-12-17 04:36:48 · 9 answers · asked by Anonymous in Religion & Spirituality

Title and author, please.

2007-12-17 04:36:13 · 9 answers · asked by skeptic 6 in Religion & Spirituality

2007-12-17 04:35:55 · 10 answers · asked by leel 1 in Christmas

(i.e. cell phone use)?

2007-12-17 04:35:52 · 14 answers · asked by ? 6 in Etiquette

2007-12-17 04:35:42 · 8 answers · asked by playboybunnie64 1 in Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, and Transgender

and why?

PS This is nothing to do with me, I was just wondering what people think. Thanks x

2007-12-17 04:35:12 · 19 answers · asked by 659017 3 in Religion & Spirituality

Okay, so now I've seen every skirt of an answer possible. You all are very very good at spinning the answers to somehow justify why you have nothing to prove.

Yet I find it hilarious that cop out after cop out you still cant answer the question...and I'll prove to you why?

Well Why is exactly it!!!! You have nothing to prove?

Why are you here?

Please answer me that, if you have nothing to prove then it doesnt really make any sense to say you cant answer that question, now does it?

1. Um spare me the whole sperm and egg, funny the first 58 times, really! But rather pathetic.
2. There have been no absolutely positively no evidence of infinite values in matter NONE, look up hawking!! Thermodynamics is a law I understand that, but it does not say this universe is infinite.

And let me guess, somehow its me that has to prove everything, you guys have nothing to prove? I just dont get it? You cant prove why you're here and you tell me you have nothing to prove?

2007-12-17 04:35:09 · 26 answers · asked by Murfdigidy 4 in Religion & Spirituality

2007-12-17 04:34:05 · 17 answers · asked by Libby 5 in Religion & Spirituality

In Viet Nam <---this is how the way we write doesn't matter in English or in Viet, but everytimes my teacher and other people keep write Vietnam at one word. Viet mean Vietnamese people and Nam mean South they are completely different meaning.

2007-12-17 04:33:42 · 7 answers · asked by ng_laozang 2 in Languages

There are other places in the bible where similar titles are given to others.

God called Israel (Prophet Jacob) His “son” when He instructed Prophet Moses to go to Pharaoh in Exodus 4:22-23, “22 And you shall say to Pharaoh, ‘Thus says the Lord, “Israel is my first-born son, 23and I say to you, ‘Let my son go that he may serve me.’ ” [5]
In 2nd Samuel 8:13-14, God calls Prophet Solomon His son, “13 He [Solomon] shall build a house for my name, and I will establish the throne of his kingdom for ever. 14I will be his father, and he shall be my son.”
God promised to make Prophet David His son in Psalms 89:26-27: “26 He shall cry unto me, ‘Thou art my father, my God, and the rock of my salvation,’ 27Also I will make him my first-born, higher than the kings of the earth.” [6]
Angels are referred to as “sons of God” in The Book of Job 1:6, “Now there was a day when the sons of God came to present themselves before the Lord, and Satan also came among them.” [7]

2007-12-17 04:33:12 · 20 answers · asked by jafar sheikh 3 in Religion & Spirituality

Just for the record and just to make sure there is no focus on this I am asking anyone, but I don't believe in Aliens from outer space so you don't have to convince me they don't exsist just want to know your opinion on the question.

2007-12-17 04:32:07 · 27 answers · asked by HALLALJPAA 4 in Religion & Spirituality

Then what ................. ????

2007-12-17 04:32:01 · 15 answers · asked by Anonymous in Religion & Spirituality

Recently, I have had a great need to find myself. My ancestors were Cherokee, but my family has since moved from that. I feel a great need to find that part of myself. I think that it would be a great thing for me to complete a Vision Quest. i did some research and am kind of appalled because of all the commercialism. I wish to comple a vison quest that is not commercialized and true to my ancestry. I don't know very much and any information would be helpful. Thanks in advance!!!

2007-12-17 04:31:11 · 4 answers · asked by softtailteen 2 in Religion & Spirituality

if noone created God - then how did God come to be?

2007-12-17 04:29:46 · 12 answers · asked by art_flood 4 in Religion & Spirituality

I'm just trying to understand the different creationist positions. Are there creationists who deny that the scientific method is valid? If so, why do they believe it is invalid?

2007-12-17 04:29:46 · 19 answers · asked by Anonymous in Religion & Spirituality

to "get his cookies" with him. I was totally surprised and amazed that he did that. Is it common for straight guys (and my bro-in-law is definitely straight) to allow this sort of thing? If you are not comfortable answering this in open forum, please email me, but I'd really like some knowledgable answers.

2007-12-17 04:29:04 · 14 answers · asked by Anonymous in Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, and Transgender

I believe personally that what is supposed to be a day of giving thanks for the birth of Christ has turned into a buying frenzy instead. People spending money they dont have only to be broke come January having to buy the most expensive gifts. I believe in not gift shopping because it takes away the full meaning of the day. I dont also understand why they call it a day where we do good or care about our fellow man and our family and friends. why cant people understand that it shouldnt only be just because it is chrismas to show a little kindness to people. It should be EVERYDAY! And so I have come to believe that the whole meaning of christmas has become nothing but a lie. People being kind to their fellow man and fa la laing but come January when all the decorations are put into storage again and things are taken down so does all the kindness for our fellow man. How many share my thoughts?

2007-12-17 04:28:58 · 18 answers · asked by Anonymous in Christmas

Atheist you do not believe in God and you do not believe in other life after death, arn't you afriad of that? doesn't it freak you out when you think there is nothing after death?

2007-12-17 04:28:07 · 40 answers · asked by Anonymous in Religion & Spirituality

2007-12-17 04:27:31 · 8 answers · asked by Anonymous in Other - Cultures & Groups

There is a girl walking up the stairs in a church one day. As the priest is walking by, he looks up and notices that this girl is not wearing any panties.

The Priest calls the girl and gives her $20 and says, "Little girl, take this money and buy yourself some panties. It's not proper to walk around without any panties on."

The girl goes home and gives the money to her mother and asks her mother to buy panties for her. When the mother asks where the girl got the money, the girl explained what happened.

Upon hearing how the girl got the money, the mother rushes to her room, whips off her panties, and puts on one of her shortest dresses and runs out to the church.

As soon as the mother sees the priest coming, she begins to walk up the stairs. The priest then notices the lady and calls her down.

The woman not wanting to show that she is expecting anything, walks back to the priest very calmly.

The priest hands the lady $1 and says... "Lady, take this money and for God's sake, go buy yourself a razor!"

2007-12-17 04:26:48 · 8 answers · asked by Anonymous in Senior Citizens

2007-12-17 04:25:20 · 31 answers · asked by Anonymous in Senior Citizens

2007-12-17 04:25:13 · 19 answers · asked by Anonymous in Passover

This is a confusing triangle, as Jesus was Jew all of his life, the Christian Church was started by his disciples, but the Jews disregard Jesus as the son of God, but rather a prophet or even a delusional. Actually, I could be wrong. Correct me if I am wrong.

2007-12-17 04:25:05 · 23 answers · asked by Amo 4 in Religion & Spirituality

2007-12-17 04:24:58 · 18 answers · asked by Gypsy Gal 6 in Religion & Spirituality

im 30 years old single male by the way, but now Ive become agnostic becasue Im fed up and dislike the CHURCH. And Ive been to many different churches my whole life. But I dont belive in the institution called the church anymore. But it has been hard on me mentally leaving the CHURCH and becomming agnostic. Any thoughts, ideas or suggestions???

2007-12-17 04:23:54 · 10 answers · asked by Anonymous in Religion & Spirituality

From an evolution prospective why do we do it? Someone one day was sitting there and decided we should kill other animals and put their skin on our bodies. It should be mandatory.

2007-12-17 04:22:36 · 29 answers · asked by Anonymous in Religion & Spirituality

1. is it true that mormons require an exam of the bride's private parts before she is to marry in the mormon church?
2. is this same exam given to the mormom groom?

2007-12-17 04:22:18 · 19 answers · asked by Military Supporter! 6 in Religion & Spirituality