Description : What does Rest In Peace mean?
Last Answer : I’d guess it’s a nicer way of saying “hope you’re not burning in hell”.
Description : If another race of humans from another planet comes asking people here to live with them where life is better and they have no nuclear weapons, would you go?
Last Answer : I would have more concerns than just nuclear weapons. Our planet was quite brutal on large scales before nukes, even before gunpowder. If they could rid me of my pain, I probably would.
Description : What will happen if human race is wiped off from earth surface tomorrow?
Last Answer : Our technological presence here could ensure that species survival is indefinite for a couple of reasons. Our absence would allow things to progress without intervention for better or worse. Just takes one cosmic ... are not here to detect and deflect. I'm firmly outside the humans should die camp
Description : "A soft answer turneth away wrath." Does it?
Last Answer : I have defused a situation with just a firm stare,and thank god it worked that idiot could have killed me without half trying.
Description : Could the Olympic committee award North Korea the winter Olympics in exchange for stopping its nuclear weapons program?
Last Answer : I doubt North Korea would ever be so trivial.
Description : I want to try weed, but I don't smoke. Are there any alternative methods of use?
Last Answer : Yes, edibles. You can either buy them from a cannabis dispensary or make your own. Plenty of recipes online. Candies, cookies, brownies, etc. Just start with a small dose and see how you react.
Description : Do you think there finally will be an end to the conflict in Colombia?
Last Answer : answer:Does it matter? Seriously, they have been fighting in one way or another for 40+ years. Two generations. The world has paid minimal attention to this over the years. So it ends .. so what? Did either ... employed and busy. So this event in Colombia adds up to a huge so what . Even a BFD.
Description : Have you lost faith in humanity?
Last Answer : Humans suck. An axiom that has always been shown to be true.
Description : What is a peace & justice issue that's also related to philosophy?
Last Answer : The ethics of declaring war.
Description : Have you ever been to a family gathering where a physical fight broke out, or a verbal screaming match erupted?
Last Answer : Many, many of these involving my ex husband. One reason I left. I actually can't recall the circumstances because, for one thing, he'd lose his mind over very small occurrences. He did this ... when we dated and for a few years afterwards. Very bad memories. Hope his girlfriend kicks his butt.
Description : What will finally be the catalyst to peace in the world?
Last Answer : It won’t happen. We will cause the human race to go extinct before we ever progress that far.
Description : Is better understanding of an opposing viewpoint achieved through reflection or rebuttal?
Last Answer : answer:First, I hate debating. I find that it gets to adverserial and to me that clouds the points. Second, the thing's I have learned here are mainly due to a few people who give me real ... of nor experienced. I do care about facts only to the degree that they affect real people. Reflection.
Description : Where can I find spiritual pictures and web pages?
Last Answer : I like thegodarticle.com. If you’re looking for pictures and quotes there are a lot of pages you can follow on Facebook.
Description : What if, instead of issuing a global threat of violence to commemorate the anniversary of a violent event, the victimized party declared an anniversary moratorium on violence?
Last Answer : Examples?
Description : How often do you want to get away from it all?
Last Answer : I rarely think that. Real is real and you have to cope. I just take a deep breath (and maybe a nap) and get on with it.
Description : Why is it when a public figure speaks about peace they become targets of assassination?
Last Answer : Because the people they speak out against only know hatred.
Description : Do you have a "sanctuary"?
Last Answer : My house up North has no phone service, no internet, and is as peaceful and quiet as can be imagined. When I go up there, it is like a long, deep, cleansing breath.
Description : How does one get rid of shame and guilt?
Last Answer : Forgive yourself; you aren’t perfect.
Description : Does nature and it's amazing little acts set you at ease, even if it's a temporary respite?
Last Answer : answer:Absolutley! I live on 5 acres in the foothills, and I am surrounded by nature and wildlife. I JUST came in a few minutes ago from playing with my cats out in the moonlight on the edge of my tiny ... my place in the moonlight. :-) The mouse got away with my help and lives to tell the tale lol
Description : How much can one person realistically change at once?
Last Answer : You can do all those things and pretty much anything else you put your mind to. If you are loving your new life, and it sounds as though you are, run with it. All the things you mention are healthy and productive. Good luck with it. Lovely to hear of this wonderful turnaround for you.
Description : What do you like and dislike most in a group of people?
Last Answer : I love humor most of all and conceited and condescending attitudes are a big turn off.
Description : How can Islamist terrorists and Americans make peace without killing each other?
Last Answer : Hmmm…. Islamic terrorists… Americans… Islamic terrorists… Americans… Islamic terrorists…. Americans… Uhm, war is inevitable.
Description : Should the "world powers" do anything about Libya?
Last Answer : Step in if you want more people resent you
Description : Where is your peaceful place?
Last Answer : Three places.The ocean on the outer banks,N.C.,the path on my daily walks and a park I have gone to :)
Description : What do you do when you're about to take a test you know you'll fail?
Last Answer : This
Description : How much is peace of mind worth to you?
Last Answer : answer:I don't see the point of engaging in religion and politics discussions on the Internet where people are mostly just trumpeting their own point of view rather than see king genuine ... 't mind engaging on those topics in face-to-face conversations if people seem genuinely interested.
Description : Have you ever wondered why the United States spends more on the military than any other country in the world?
Last Answer : answer:No. I know exactly why we’re at war, and democracy has nothing to do with it. I wonder why it spends more on healthcare, yet leaves an absurd percentage of the population uncovered.
Description : Hippies? Love em, respect em or let em live in the forest?
Last Answer : Some hippies are just rich kids with too much time and guilt. Others are simply seeking their own truth and trying to live more simply. I don’t think of them as a group as there are many subsets.
Description : Can we close out the week by making this P.O.T. Day?
Last Answer : Clean poops are nice.
Description : When you are ready to take a vacation, is there a geographic place that seems to be calling to you?
Last Answer : The most relaxing place I know is home. Travelling isn’t about relaxing or vacationing for me. It’s about adventure.
Description : People on fluther: What do you think is the best way to bring about 'Peace on Earth and goodwill to all'?
Last Answer : Forgive the individuals, fix society.
Description : What is the mindset of the person who is never late?
Last Answer : If you're talking about deadlines, I also leave things until the last moment, but not too late. If it's a meeting with another person (eg a date) I am always on time. I calculate how much time ... respect for the other person and their time, which is just as valuable to them as yours is to you.
Description : How do you feel about herbs?
Last Answer : Ummm… I love herb. I enjoy the greenest stinkiest herb everyday.
Description : Where are the liberal peacenik demonstrators that should be marching the streets of London, Paris, Berlin, DC, NYC regarding the atrocities taking place in Iran and threats posed by the likes of N. Korea?
Last Answer : Playing Call of Duty 4 and other games.
Description : Who are the heroes for Truth,Peace and Progress that you think should be wider known,and why?
Last Answer : I would love to hear your arguments for how Bill Hicks and Neil Peart are heroes for truth, peace and progress. Heroes for comedy and kick-ass rock and roll drumming? Yes. Heroes for truth, ... for truth, peace and progress that deserves to be better known is Blake Mycoskie, founder of Toms Shoes.
Description : How many people think we can force democracy down someone's throat?
Last Answer : America should not be forcing democracy on others as it has been doing. Personally I don't consider such to be democracy, but fauxmocracy. America should try to be a shining star and lead by example, ... have fixed up its country so well with that money, and now look what's happened as a result.
Description : Respecting someone's beliefs does not mean you have to like them - Why are there so many heated debates about different belief systems?
Last Answer : Because people with different beliefs make them question their own beliefs.
Description : What does "26 + 6 = 1" Mean?
Last Answer : 26 counties in Ireland, plus 6 counties in Northern Ireland equals 1 unified Ireland
Description : Would we feel more content if we "tamed" our left brain?
Last Answer : I don’t think we know enough about brain lateralization to answer this question well.
Description : Anyone know why doves are the symbol for peace?
Last Answer : I’m not sure about the olive branch and leaves, but the dove is used to represent peace and love because in an ancient Greek myth, Aphrodite, the goddess of love, kept one as a pet.