Dare To Ask Talk And News About Our Differences By Phillip Milano Question I converted to Judaism 12 years back. My mother has decided to start practicing Catholicism again and announced to me, her only child, she wants a Catholic burial. I have issues with embalming, waiting past three days to bury, an open casket and a ceremony in a church. Please help! I want to honor my mother ...
Read More »DARE TO ASK: Is your welcome mat colorblind?
By Phillip Milano Question To white people: Would you invite a black person to your home? Have you? — Frederick, Jacksonville Replies I’m a 48-year-old female with children, and all their friends were welcome in my home as long as they behaved. What a weird question. Get over yourself. — Colleen, white, Orange Park Of course I’ve invited black people ...
Read More »Dare to Ask: Fake meat? No problem. Tastes like human flesh? Um, well …
By Phillip Milano Question If vegetarians think humans and animals deserve the same rights (at least to not be eaten), then shouldn’t they also be against fake meat (soy burgers, etc.)? After all, if someone made fake meat that tasted like human flesh, we would ban it. Lou, Hamilton, Canada Replies Fake meat is not a problem because I know ...
Read More »Dare to Ask: German-Americans sometimes viewed as enemy in U.S. during WWII
By Phillip Milano Question We know how the Japanese-Americans were treated during World War II, but I’ve never heard how German-Americans were viewed and treated. Unfortunately my grandparents are dead, as they would be a perfect source. — D., 52, female, Springtown, Texas Replies From what I’ve heard, many German-Americans were indeed looked down upon during World War II. I ...
Read More »Dare to Ask: Why call your parents to complain about your spouse?
By Phillip Milano Question I’ve never understood why people get married, then call their mom or dad and complain about their spouse rather than talk to their spouse. Why? Do they expect mom or dad to rush over and spank the spouse? David, Seattle Replies No one knows you like your parents. They should offer unconditional love, and a child, ...
Read More »Dare to Ask: Why are straight men wary about having gay male friends?
By Phillip Milano Question Why do straight men think they can be “just friends” with a woman but can’t with a gay man? Duane, gay, black, Washington, D.C. Replies They don’t want to be labeled gay. My boyfriend makes faces or groans when I talk about gay marriage and equal rights. He admits he has no problem with gay people ...
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