Society & Culture - 28 December 2007

2007-12-28 22:05:27 · 21 answers · asked by Anonymous in Religion & Spirituality

it makes me really pissed off how we in the west are having a problem with people eating too much food because there is too much food available. and people and Africa are starving because there's not a enough food.

2007-12-28 22:04:49 · 20 answers · asked by Anonymous in Other - Society & Culture

You knew nothing was going to happen?

2007-12-28 22:04:31 · 9 answers · asked by Anonymous in Religion & Spirituality

We all know this from tradition but based on what historical account did they know the names? (Please mention your source)

Also, what is the significance of the celebration of the "three kings"?

Why did it became (or termed) as "kings" when scripture states that they were magis or wise men?

I think the number of magis was not mentioned in scripture because it is of no significance BUT the gifts presented to our Lord was mentioned because of its symbolic meaning.

2007-12-28 22:03:03 · 2 answers · asked by Reese 2 in Religion & Spirituality

Hi everyone/Salam everyone, so I'm 20 years old and lived in America my whole life. My father was a devoted Muslim man who raised his children to be the same, so recently I started asking some questions about Islam, that started upsetting some people.(including my so called Muslim friends) before I say anything else, let me just say I have the highest belief in God, I mean it's a no-brainer to me. But my main issues involving Islam are the following:

• (1.) The way they regard women: a woman is seen lower than a man, having to cover up for a man for modesty reasons, in some Muslim countries a woman would be stoned to death if even seen talking to another man that wasn't related to her.
• (2.) You must pray five times a day to Allah (the greatest). My question is why? As a sign of respect? But can't you do that other ways, like by doing good, and respecting others.
• (3.) They say eating meat is a must, and on Eid you must sacrifice an animal. In my book that's just wrong, plain and simple.
• (4.) So like I said earlier "(including my so called Muslim friends)" if I were to miss a church day on Friday, they will always ask me where I was, putting peer pressure on me, to get me to come. I for one think, you should not be peer pressured into religion. I mean it's just phony; it's as if you were living a lie.

• So I guess the main question I'm asking myself is: are my intentions what I want them to be, am I doing it for Allah(the greatest), or is it just for show???

So those are my main questions dealing with Islam, if anyone could address these questions I would greatly appreciate it.

2007-12-28 22:01:32 · 11 answers · asked by Hakim H 1 in Religion & Spirituality

whats about ur new year party????

2007-12-28 21:59:39 · 12 answers · asked by Nishtha S 1 in Other - Holidays

Do you believe that hate the sin and love the sinner?

2007-12-28 21:56:17 · 19 answers · asked by orangie 5 in Religion & Spirituality

are you going to make this year??
Do you think you will you stick to them??

2007-12-28 21:55:44 · 10 answers · asked by ? 6 in Other - Holidays

Known as the ICOC?

2007-12-28 21:53:50 · 9 answers · asked by orangie 5 in Religion & Spirituality

That the world sucks, we're all just trying to survive, and life's too hard to bubble wrap "God"-
I wonder what the world would be like if we made love instead of shaking hands upon meeting...

2007-12-28 21:51:37 · 12 answers · asked by Anonymous in Religion & Spirituality

2007-12-28 21:51:31 · 8 answers · asked by Anonymous in Religion & Spirituality

This is an arrogant attempt on my part to avoid stupid and ignorant answers...probably doomed to failure.

2007-12-28 21:49:54 · 3 answers · asked by Anonymous in Religion & Spirituality

2007-12-28 21:49:49 · 11 answers · asked by Anonymous in Religion & Spirituality

2007-12-28 21:48:11 · 9 answers · asked by Vengance 3 in Religion & Spirituality

There is no proof. Well how on earth are you guys gonna hang on to the many historical proofs in the Bible when you guys can't even agree on whether or not the Jews were slaves in Egypt? This is a crucial bit of Jewish history that speaks volumes on the not so mysterious, God.

2007-12-28 21:42:33 · 26 answers · asked by Anonymous in Religion & Spirituality

Just a question...:)

2007-12-28 21:41:35 · 38 answers · asked by ThisMan 3 in Religion & Spirituality

What is the rosary? I've heard about it, isn't it a Catholic prayer. Those of you who do that prayer and other Catholic prayers what about this verse?

"And when you pray, do not use vain repetitions as the heathen do. For they think that they will be heard for their many words." Matthew 6:7

I was just wondering because it's in the Catholic Bible too. Thanks

2007-12-28 21:37:16 · 8 answers · asked by dot2dot 2 in Religion & Spirituality

I'm an American born teenager of Chinese descent yet I don't care what gender my future children are. All I wish is that my children are born healthy. As for people I see, its different. Look at China, so many abortions of girls. Also I've seen some families where the wife's in-laws scold and blame her for not giving birth a a boy.

I think its really stupid. Like my mom's side of the family treat all children with the surname of my mom's dad better. I'm sh*t to them because I carry my dad's name. Besides their last name isn't even as famous as mine. =P DO you think its stupid?

2007-12-28 21:35:54 · 23 answers · asked by Closed 5 in Other - Cultures & Groups

I dont really mind - I will always take a magazine or something - Watchtower,whatever - to look through and maybe have a brief chat (on the doorstep!)

Just wondered what they hope to acheive - are they recuiting ?

2007-12-28 21:35:33 · 14 answers · asked by Anonymous in Religion & Spirituality

I am curious if anyone else when they think of each day of the week, each of these days is a colour in their mind? I do and I hav'nt found anyone else I have spoken to who does.

2007-12-28 21:35:26 · 7 answers · asked by animals rule 3 in Other - Society & Culture

The rules are simple:
1. Four things that are illusions of the heart and mind.
2. Four things that are not illusions of the heart and mind.
3. Follow my example in order to be chosen.

Illusive premises.
1. Perfection (is imperfect)
2. Logic (pure sanity is deranged)
3. Existence (all that is now, tomorrow it never was)
4. Irony (contradictions cancel each other out)
Non-illusive premises.
1. Time (age)
2. Instinct (primal)
3. Nothingness (space)
4. Bloodline (reproduction)

2007-12-28 21:31:54 · 9 answers · asked by 666 2 in Religion & Spirituality

I believe in the secret rapture and it will take place before the 7 years tribulation just as the bible says and the book of revelation revealing things that will happen in the near future reveals of a secret rapture that will tale place before the tribulation.

2007-12-28 21:30:44 · 14 answers · asked by Tomasi T 5 in Religion & Spirituality

along with hindu cult, christianity too is a backward looking faith. Islam, on the other hand, very scientific and practical faith so that humanity can attain spiritual happiness.
N.B: shall I expect hardline white christian fanatics and so called " former muslims" coming at me throwing insults and epithets?

2007-12-28 21:24:48 · 6 answers · asked by affabledude2000 2 in Religion & Spirituality

2007-12-28 21:21:43 · 7 answers · asked by Anonymous in Religion & Spirituality

I'm 16 and I really want to travel to another country to volunteer, but every program I've looked at costs at least $4000. Are there any cheaper programs out there?

2007-12-28 21:21:34 · 3 answers · asked by Purple Post-It 3 in Community Service

and yall only believe in things that can be scientifically proven, then why aren't yall answering questions in the science section?

2007-12-28 21:19:44 · 20 answers · asked by MellaBella 2 in Religion & Spirituality

2007-12-28 21:17:24 · 12 answers · asked by Anonymous in Religion & Spirituality

Seem to remember Xmas being the time of the Izal Comb Orchestra. Guess it had to be a working class thing, doubt it went on up the Manor House much.

2007-12-28 21:16:00 · 25 answers · asked by Ern T 6 in Senior Citizens

I have a teriffic train that is not fulled lighted and a snowman with the top half off.

What am I looking for to replace these bulbs?
How can you tell if its a fuse?

2007-12-28 21:14:27 · 2 answers · asked by §♫♪‹(•¿•)›☼»-(¯`v´¯)-»\\ 6 in Christmas

2007-12-28 21:14:12 · 24 answers · asked by Looking ahead 3 in Religion & Spirituality