Leading Bi-Cultural Lives | Asian American Poll

LEADING BI-CULTURAL LIVES
(Updated Tuesday, Apr 1, 2008, 05:24:25 PM to reflect the 100 most recent valid responses.)

Is it possible to embrace both American and Asian cultures and find social acceptance with both Americanized and non-Americanized groups of friends?
Yes | 77%
No | 23%

Which of the following factors is most important in facilitating a successful bi-cultural life?
Familitarity with both cultures | 32%
Family upbringing | 28%
Fluency in both languages | 16%
Security in one's identity | 24%

Which of the following factors most discourages bi-cultural lives for U.S.-raised Asian Americans?
Inability to speak Asian languages | 28%
Outmarriage to non-Asians | 14%
Fear of seeming too Asian | 30%
Concern for kids' image with peers | 28%

Which segment of the Asian American population currently has the greatest positive impact on American society?
American-Born | 56%
Foreign-born, American-educated | 44%

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rare stuff

Your...first encounters? I thought you were Chinese. Now, really. Tell me the truth. From what country did your family originate? If you are Chinese, as you had mentioned in your previous posts, then you would have been exposed to all the various incarnates and poses of the different Buddhas.

"...spiritual atmosphere of e.g. Chinese heathen spirits"

Oh no? Some of China's most mystical places have Buddha statues the size of large skyscrapers! And many of their temples have a spiritual atmosphere that would make you want to shave your head and join the monastery!

You are sounding less and less Chinese and more and more non-Asian to me.
MLK Sunday, August 11, 2002 at 12:57:41 (PDT)

MLK,

I guess that would have to depend on the time of the month. Cash flow is a crux of all businesses.
AC Dropout Wednesday, August 07, 2002 at 15:29:58 (PDT)

AC

Regarding the whole Power = Wealth idea...I was talking about whole segments of population, AC, not individuals who may have individual differences that cannot be measured on a statistical bell curve.

BTW, are you wealthy or are you powerful?

Or are you both?

I rest my case.
MLK Tuesday, August 06, 2002 at 23:12:52 (PDT)

MLK,

it might also have to do with where it takes place. There are many locations (like Jerusalem or Adam's Peak) where pilgrims from very different religions claim that they could achieve something by going there.

The Catholics (I have nothing to do with them, but got information about them) have several idols of Saints and Madonnas which look quite frightening. Strangely, I have respect because of their creepy atmosphere. Maybe because ancient heathen spirits still hide behind the figures.

In comparison to that I have never experienced the spiritual atmosphere of e.g. Chinese heathen spirits. My first "encounters" with Chinese idols were rather of a disappointing nature.
rare stuff Monday, August 05, 2002 at 15:43:16 (PDT)

MLK,

I don't really think wealth and power go hand in hand. I mean there are plenty of examples of wealthy people with no power. Or vise versa people in power with no wealth.

The best example I can think of Pres. Clinton, he was a relatively poor person in a position of power. I once heard him at a dinner after his presidency, state his ambition was to save up about 50 million in cash and retire from the speaking circuit. Half the people in the room had 50 million in cash as pocket change.

And I know of plenty of examples of wealthy people who do not know how to leverage their wealth into power. They usually are the millionaire next door type. Just happy with a simple life and ample financial security.
AC Dropout Monday, August 05, 2002 at 11:46:54 (PDT)

rare stuff

Yes, of course Baptism is a powerful ceremony. No doubt about it. Traditions and sustained beliefs (meaning staunch belief even in the most devastating of situations and circumstances) are powerful motivators and shapers of whole civilizations. Christianity didn't get this powerful without having the internal power to sway the masses (I think it's called the opiate of the masses...don't remember who said it, but I can assure you AC Dropout is going to dig it out of some musty archived tome of old forgotten lore and gleefully tell me all about it).

This stems from the fact that humans have always had that deep thirst for acquisition of the forbidden knowledge, some of which you seem to be dabbling in at this time. The afterlife, the ongoing struggle between good and evil, and man's crucial role in all of this (it's more crucial than anyone can guess).

If you were forced into a Baptism, it's no wonder that you did not feel the power. It's got to be something that you have chosen to do out of a conviction borne of faith and trust.

Of course, take my word with a grain of salt. I was baptised at the age of 3 days old. Slept like a baby through the entire thing, and grew up none-the-wiser. Now, I look for spirituality in squiggles and typefonts encapsulated on flatpanel cellulose sheets. I also spend a minute portion of my brain thinking about it since I have found that thinking about things helps to keep me from being a carbon copy.

I know your English is somewhat on the hazy side, but I hope you understand what I am trying to convey.
MLK Sunday, August 04, 2002 at 22:24:21 (PDT)

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