Society & Culture - 31 December 2007

he comes home with blatant christian teachings which of course have no proof but will also not give up which teachers are "witnessing" to him

we have to sit him down and deprogram him all the time, show him that what they are telling him is an opinion, even if popular, is not necessarily to be his

my kid's religion or lack of it is my business...

how does a parent go about stopping this?

2007-12-31 07:11:57 · 47 answers · asked by voice_of_reason 6 in Religion & Spirituality

...considered chatting and a violation of the CG? I asked a question that was somewhat similar to one I had gotten a violation on before so I'm pretty sure I know who the chat- rat is now. I'm not going to go tit for tat with the chat rat but I'm not giving up on the chat until I get a suspension. I love you all, have a HAPPY NEW YEAR!!!

2007-12-31 07:11:43 · 32 answers · asked by Anonymous in Senior Citizens

Who started this custom? I believe that nothing inside or outside the body should be removed un-necessary. Hair was put on legs and underarms for a reason, just because I don't know the reason, doesn't make it null.

Male's comments are welcome also.

2007-12-31 07:11:25 · 48 answers · asked by Gem 5 in Senior Citizens

I see a lot of people online, answering questions, and saying they should be working. I'm curious, How much work do you actually do in an 8 hour day? I'm usually very busy and I'd say I do 7 1/2 hours.

2007-12-31 07:09:34 · 9 answers · asked by Aaron H 2 in Other - Society & Culture

what happened? did you see the otherside? pleaee explain what you saw. only serious answers please, dont waste my time with bull. if ya do your pathetic.

2007-12-31 07:08:47 · 11 answers · asked by annie 2 in Religion & Spirituality

2007-12-31 07:08:39 · 7 answers · asked by Anonymous in Religion & Spirituality

2007-12-31 07:08:30 · 5 answers · asked by ♥~H i b i s c u s~♥ 1 in Religion & Spirituality

Raised my ex-wifes daughter from the time she was born till she was almost 3. Still see her once or twice a year. Sometimes she calls me by my name sometimes by Dad. Went to her graduation party 2 summers ago. Went to her wedding last summer. Those were the 2 times I met her husband. Shes stopping over tonight. I have two Christmas cards for her, one for daughter, and one for daughter and "son". Which should I give her? Don't know him to call him "son", but think it might be rude to exclude him. What to do?

2007-12-31 07:07:24 · 6 answers · asked by grasshopper 2 in Etiquette

i was wondering if ya ever saw a ghost and if so please explain your experience. i wouldluv to know what happened.

2007-12-31 07:06:45 · 23 answers · asked by annie 2 in Mythology & Folklore

I don't see much of anything else that sustains god belief in an otherwise educated society.
Everyone I know who believes in a god was raised that way.

If we could somehow stop getting kids hooked on it, would that lead toward the demise or lessening of religion?

Or is it a phenomenon that will always exist in society no matter what?
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2007-12-31 07:06:20 · 16 answers · asked by Anonymous in Religion & Spirituality

...for some its next year, and others yesterday...

...as for myself, ...YES!!!...one day at a time...

2007-12-31 07:05:06 · 16 answers · asked by Anonymous in Senior Citizens

2007-12-31 07:05:04 · 12 answers · asked by Anonymous in Other - Society & Culture

"it's hard to stay mad, when there's so much beauty in the world. Sometimes I feel like I'm seeing it all at once, and it's too much, my heart fills up like a balloon that's about to burst... And then I remember to relax, and stop trying to hold on to it, and then it flows through me like rain and I can't feel anything but gratitude for every single moment of my stupid little life... You have no idea what I'm talking about, I'm sure. But don't worry... you will someday. "

I have spent the my life in search of the truth. I have felt the spectrum of emotion until I've felt gray inside. This pursuit of mine has left me confused and weary. Yet there are moments where I find pure knowledge and bliss when I emerge from the confusion. Just like the quote above, I tried so desperately to cling on to all the beauty at once and just like sand falling through a clutching hand I felt weak again. Yet through all this struggle I have realized something. Something that doesn't need words...

2007-12-31 07:04:50 · 10 answers · asked by Anonymous in Religion & Spirituality

My boyfriend and I did and we didn't know wether to laugh or cry. It was horrible. Brainwashing kids. Telling them there is no other option beyond believing in god. Telling them that Harry Potter is a book of sin. implying that homosexuals should be put to death. Threatening them that if they do anything thats a "sin" even once, they will be sent to hell. And what got me the most... teaching them there is no global warming and even if there were, there's no reason to care about it because God will end the earth the way he wants it to end. It went like this "Cut down the tree's, pollute the air and use up all the oil". Now if this is not sick, then I don't know what is. I'm trying to figure out what in **** is wrong with the parents that send their kids to these places. If they honestly think that using today's youth will turn America into a christian only nation, they are horribly wrong.. I stand strong amoung the other atheists. Other opinions?

2007-12-31 07:04:18 · 17 answers · asked by Louise 4 in Religion & Spirituality

I am 55 now, but when I was just 6 years old my grandfather made me cry because he told me I was going to hell because my father( his son) allowed my mother to take us to the Baptist church.

My grand father was a Jesus Only Apostolic United Pentecostal and their doctrine was they are the only one true church and all others are hell bound.

Do you feel my grandfather was wrong or was he just a strong believer? all my dad's people were of this faith and I grew up with all of them telling me I was going to hell for being a Baptist.

another similar incident was when I was sixteen I spent a week with my mothers uncle who was a baptist preacher. My dad's brother lived on the next street over so I spent some time with him and he told me many times I was going to hell unless I left the Baptist church and started going to the United Pentecostal church

2007-12-31 07:02:06 · 36 answers · asked by Anonymous in Religion & Spirituality

I am not talking about speical situaiton rape, medical etc. Even though those aborted have a right being a minority.

Yes it sounds morbid but no more than killing a innocent baby child that hasn't had to make a choice.

The adult has a choice the child doesn't.

Where there is no self control there is an abortion. Oh you ask what is self control it is being responsible for your actions and not killing a child for your own selfish desires.
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2007-12-31 07:02:00 · 27 answers · asked by Anonymous in Religion & Spirituality

...so what is everyone out there doing this evening?

2007-12-31 07:01:02 · 26 answers · asked by ThinkingBee 3 in Religion & Spirituality

...for some its next year, and others yesterday...

...as for myself, YES!!!, one day at a time...

2007-12-31 07:00:11 · 16 answers · asked by Anonymous in Religion & Spirituality

2007-12-31 06:59:43 · 20 answers · asked by Anonymous in Religion & Spirituality

I know we can laugh at ourselves...but the bear joke? Tired...

Personally, I like the Loch Ness Monster joke...=0)

2007-12-31 06:57:34 · 28 answers · asked by Anonymous in Religion & Spirituality

I have to work in the morning, and we can't stay up late or go out anywhere tonite; any fun and simple ideas how I can celebrate with my 5 year old daughter?

2007-12-31 06:56:59 · 8 answers · asked by LuLuBelle 4 in Other - Holidays

I know Muslims believe that a fake will come called the Dajal, and Jesus will kill it....

It's pretty obivous that Christians state Jesus will come back,

But what do Jews have on the opinion?

No offensive please, thanks.

2007-12-31 06:56:06 · 26 answers · asked by Moh-The-Man! 1 in Religion & Spirituality

Tell me where you would go, what the antichrist will do and how the revelation will be fullfilled.

2007-12-31 06:55:36 · 18 answers · asked by GorillaBeast123 2 in Religion & Spirituality

Many people go missing inside there but why?

2007-12-31 06:55:06 · 12 answers · asked by Anonymous in Mythology & Folklore

Is there a religion that is truly united in it's beliefs no matter where in the world they are. I mean, if left here (United States)and moved to another country, for instance. iIke China or Thailand, Tanzania or Scotland, could I find the exact teaching there as well? A religion totally united? Is there one? I would think that if there was one, that would be the one that has God's blessing.

2007-12-31 06:53:22 · 7 answers · asked by Obanroo 4 in Religion & Spirituality

Da ma distrez cu familia si cu toti pe care ii iubesc

2007-12-31 06:53:20 · 2 answers · asked by bleuwiley 1 in Languages

...could anyone tell who went where? "All gods are false because all cannot be proven and the ones who follow them die". Bottomline of reality. That does not prove that no god exists.

2007-12-31 06:52:46 · 14 answers · asked by Anonymous in Religion & Spirituality

It's 7.50pm here in the UK on 31st December 2007 so if you reply to this from somwhere where it's already 1st Jan 2008 then you are in the future and I am in the past! How cool is that?!!!

2007-12-31 06:52:41 · 12 answers · asked by lillibut 4 in Other - Holidays

I've heard they do this so that they can determine if you are paying enough tithes? Is this like buying your way to heaven?

2007-12-31 06:52:17 · 43 answers · asked by yesma'am 3 in Religion & Spirituality

So, this past weekend I went to go visit my fiance's parents. This trip was meant to just be a time where they could gte to know me and my 2-year-old boy. Also, My fiance's dad is our minister for the wedding (he also married both of my fiance's sisters). This weekend, however, ended up being a nightmare. His dad read us the ceremony he prepared without us, and it included about 5 passages from the bible that he beleives in, but I dont. (note: I am Catholic, and their family is Born-Agains) So now, because the ceremony is suppose to be in my parents backyard, my dad is furious about the passages (stuff about a helphand? and man is higher than woman???). Finally, I just asked my fiance if he could tell his dad to eliminate all passages he had, and that him and I should look for them ourselves, to find some that better describe us. Did I do the right thing? Anyone have any other suggestions for what I could do? (sorry this is so long :( )

2007-12-31 06:52:01 · 19 answers · asked by itiswednesday 1 in Religion & Spirituality