http://www.answerbag.com/profile/103316 New Answerbag answers from Langenschwert Mon, 28 May 2012 17:30:49 -0700 Mon, 28 May 2012 17:30:49 -0700 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/12215920 sometimes when you find yourself all alone, do you really feel totally alone?<br /><br />Yes, and that's a good feeling. Peace and quiet. :) Mon, 28 May 2012 13:08:37 -0700 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/12215920 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/12202938 What do 40 year old guys supposed to listen to these days? Rihanna? Lady Ga Ga? (I can't think of anyone else). What's out there for me?<br /><br />I don't listen to popular music, period. I was a professional musician for many years, FWIW. Most commercial music is crap and not worth listening to. If you're seriously interested in expanding your musical horizons, you've gotta dig for the good stuff, since it's hardly ever promoted in the... Thu, 24 May 2012 13:37:55 -0700 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/12202938 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/12201847 What should be taught in school? Take math for example. Should we teach basic math principles, or should we teach more on the job training?<br /><br />Math is certainly important. What is missing from many schools is programs designed to teach people to think for themselves. Math (as much as I peronsally dislike it) teaches those skills. The decline in the average student's ability to reason well is probably in part to lack of a good grounding... Thu, 24 May 2012 07:54:01 -0700 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/12201847 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/12198693 Do you like old English? Why or why not?<br /><br />I love it. I'm currently teaching myself Old English (mostly West-Saxon dialect, which is standard for most studies). Much closer to Frisian than modern English, that's for sure. Having studied Latin, learning another inflected language is strangely familiar. :) Wed, 23 May 2012 07:20:33 -0700 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/12198693 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/12048977 Martial Arts: What would you rate THE most important, essential deciding factor?<br /><br />Fighting spirit. As Sigmund Ringeck said in 1440, "A despondent heart will always be defeated regardless of all skill". Fiore dei Liberi said in 1410, "Audacity is the virtue that makes this Art". Sun, 08 Apr 2012 08:45:12 -0700 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/12048977 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/11986330 I am a skilled practitioner of Taekwondo, and was wondering, what is your martial art and why do you prefer it?<br /><br />Kunst des Fechtens, the martial art of medieval and renaissance Germany. Primary areas of focus for most practicioners are grappling, longsword, messer, sword and buckler, dagger, and armoured combat. Tue, 20 Mar 2012 08:18:01 -0700 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/11986330 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/11902934 Best trio from the 80's? ZZ Top or Rush?<br /><br />Rush. Badasses of epic proportions. Sun, 26 Feb 2012 09:06:05 -0800 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/11902934 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/11774070 Do Great Danes get along with Chihuahuas?<br /><br />Typically, Great Danes love everyone and everything. As far as my Dane is concerned, everything he sees is "the best, most interesting thing ever". He loves cats, though our cats find him distasteful. ;) Fri, 27 Jan 2012 09:33:53 -0800 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/11774070 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/11774051 Do you have a great dane? If yes, are they really calm? Or are they a really hyper-active dog.? My parents are thinking of getting a great dane, and I'm scared of really big, hyper- active dogs.<br /><br />My Great Dane is a hellion. He's a year and a half and very hyper. I expect he will calm down as he ages, but he's still very much a puppy. One thing I wasn't prepared for is how smart he is. He can open a dog gate by standing up and opening it like a human would. Crazy smart dogs they are. Fri, 27 Jan 2012 09:29:26 -0800 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/11774051 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/11752083 Does anyone know of any good iaido, kenjistu,spanish rapier, or navaja teachers near Salem, OR. Also looking for Chen style Tai Chi.<br /><br />Contact the HEMA Alliance. There is a gathering of WMA practicioners from the PNW every year, I think. www.hemaalliance.com For good kenjutsu, you will most likely have to travel to Seattle when you can. Navaja is even harder to find... look for seminars on the subject. Sun, 22 Jan 2012 11:09:32 -0800 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/11752083 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/11752040 What is the difference between magic and a miracle?<br /><br />Magic is a supernatural occurence caused by a human being through ritual. A miracle is an act of a deity that appears to be contrary to the normal workings of nature. However, some magic (e.g. Wicca) is religious in nature, and there the lines blur. That's assuming one belives in either gods or... Sun, 22 Jan 2012 11:00:03 -0800 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/11752040 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/11728189 Dallas Texas study group for Medieval European Martial Arts/Western Martial Arts.im East of Dallas in Tyler.<br /><br />Contact the HEMA Alliance. They will be able to help you find a group. www.hemaalliance.com Tue, 17 Jan 2012 12:26:50 -0800 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/11728189 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/11728170 are there any martial arts forms made in latin america or spain.<br /><br />Yes. Spain: Lucha Canaria, Juego del Palo, Spanish Knife fighting, Destreza (Spanish rapier), and Iberian Montante. Latin America: Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu, Capoeira, Luta Livre, Vale Tudo, La Mano Negra (Manegra), Lucha Libre, Bakom/Vacón, El Juego del Garrote Tue, 17 Jan 2012 12:22:42 -0800 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/11728170 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/11727514 In Game of Thrones, some characters carry very long (heavy-looking) swords. Is it because a long heavy sword has more slicing power?<br /><br />Even long swords aren't particularly heavy. A typical longsword was about 4 feet long but only weighed two and a half to three and a half pounds on average. The advantage of a longer sword is greater reach and impact. Weapons such as a longsword can defend and attack simultaneously by... Tue, 17 Jan 2012 09:19:55 -0800 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/11727514 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/11625672 I literally have zero skills. What should I do?<br /><br />Get an education. Go volunteer at a large charity and get skills that way. It looks good on your CV too. Fri, 23 Dec 2011 07:15:26 -0800 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/11625672 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/11175853 Is anyone on AB a swordsman/woman?<br /><br />Yup, me. Thu, 01 Sep 2011 09:43:59 -0700 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/11175853 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/10268995 What Martial arts lessons do you take?<br /><br />I train primarily in Kunst des Fechtens, the martial art of medieval Germany. I also train in koryu kenjutsu. Thu, 03 Feb 2011 08:24:37 -0800 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/10268995 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/10068517 where can i learn kenjutsu in seattle?<br /><br />Seattle has a lot of koryu (i.e. classical) arts to study! There is basically the only place outside of Japan to study Katori Shinto Ryu near there. There is also Shinkage ryu in the areas as well. You may have to interview or provide references to be allowed to attend or join. Remember in... Fri, 24 Dec 2010 09:36:57 -0800 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/10068517 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/9981156 Sword vs spear<br /><br />All else being equal, spear has a large advantage provided it has significant reach over the sword. Mon, 06 Dec 2010 13:29:49 -0800 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/9981156 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/9645952 In your opinion what is the most "epic" moment in history<br /><br />The Battle of Thermopylae. Mon, 13 Sep 2010 12:02:13 -0700 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/9645952 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/9645576 What is the most ridiculous thing on TV?<br /><br />The programs. Mon, 13 Sep 2010 09:49:32 -0700 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/9645576 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/9645575 Did Lady Gaga go too far by wearing a raw meat dress? (PHOTO)<br /><br />I'm vaguely saddened that we're wasting bandwidth discussing her at all. Mon, 13 Sep 2010 09:48:48 -0700 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/9645575 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/9621182 If I don't like running, what is another great cardio work-out?<br /><br />Kettlebells. Great cardio workout. Tue, 07 Sep 2010 11:04:49 -0700 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/9621182 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/9606581 What do you feel should be the primary focus of the martial arts?<br /><br />It depends on the goal of the art in question. Some are for practical self-defence, others are to preserve a tradition, others are for sport. A good wuote I heard: You don't have to be just a fighter to be a martial artist. But you should be AT LEAST a fighter. :) Fri, 03 Sep 2010 14:04:38 -0700 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/9606581 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/9601047 Red,yellow,black and white.We all experience racism.Agree or disagree?<br /><br />Absolutely. Thu, 02 Sep 2010 08:16:07 -0700 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/9601047 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/9592790 Why did God wage war against the Canaanites?<br /><br />He didn't. Israelites did. The Israelites wanted the land, so they killed the inhabitants and claimed it as their own. It's just handy to have a religious reason to kill people if you're bent on genocide. Tue, 31 Aug 2010 11:12:22 -0700 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/9592790 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/9592784 So Jesus died to fulfil the OT laws, but the OT laws were just for Jews anyway and they still follow it?<br /><br />In short, it doesn't. Just because some followers of his believed all that doesn't mean you have to do so. Tue, 31 Aug 2010 11:10:04 -0700 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/9592784 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/9576876 Do you prefer a beer or a joint on a Friday night?<br /><br />Beer, beer and more beer. Fri, 27 Aug 2010 07:48:44 -0700 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/9576876 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/9576874 Let US Make man in OUR Image in OUR likeness so Male And Female were Created doesn't this verse mean we have a Female image of God as well?<br /><br />Yahweh was originally part of the Caananite pantheon, either the consort of Asherah and son of El, and brother of Baal. So when they're referring to "us" the implication is the entire pantheon. So you can see why the Israelites were so hostile to Caananite religion... it was a big exposé on the... Fri, 27 Aug 2010 07:48:14 -0700 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/9576874 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/9572694 You really think a gun can protect you? How about other ways to deal with violence which are not counter violence?<br /><br />A gun can't by itself but I can protect myself or others with one. :) Using violence to protect one's self is sometimes the only option. If it weren't, no one would have invented weapons. It's easier to NOT learn how to fight so why do cultures bother? Given that every culture on earth learned... Thu, 26 Aug 2010 08:23:06 -0700 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/9572694 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/9563605 Would Allowing Students to Carry Weapons Make College Campuses Safer?<br /><br />The Brady Campaign are a bunch of kooks. Disarming people never makes them safer. It only makes criminals safer: "One cannot legislate the maniacs off the street... these maniacs can only be shut down by an armed citizenry." -Col. Jeff Cooper Tue, 24 Aug 2010 07:50:59 -0700 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/9563605 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/9560235 im looking for a sword fighting clss or if possible an academy around flint and tyler texas. does anyone know if there is any around ?<br /><br />Also look for Historical European Swordsmanship. Here's a map of practicioners to get you started: http://www.communitywalk.com/THE-HEMA-ALLIANCE-Training-Partner-Finder Mon, 23 Aug 2010 14:27:32 -0700 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/9560235 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/9543613 If you had to carry a self-defence weapon , what would be your choice?<br /><br />I would carry a concealed pistol, and make sure I have lots of defensive pistol courses under my belt so I can fight from retention. The idea that "the assailant could just disarm you and use your gun against you" is specious. Disarming an armed opponent is one of the hardest things to do in a... Thu, 19 Aug 2010 14:50:17 -0700 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/9543613 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/9537828 Are Roman gods still worshipped?<br /><br />Yes they are, but not by many. Today it is called "Religio Romana". Wed, 18 Aug 2010 09:23:47 -0700 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/9537828 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/9534159 Thor, Odin, Saturn, Horus, all gods once revered but worshipped no longer. Is Jesus going to last forever?<br /><br />Thor, Odin, Saturn, Horus and many other gods are still worshipped. In particular, worship of the Norse gods is rather common, and is an official religion in Iceland. Tue, 17 Aug 2010 14:19:55 -0700 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/9534159 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/9533636 How would your life change if handguns were banned where you live?<br /><br />It would ensure that many of my friends would become criminals. It would also ensure that criminals could commit home invasions more easliy, since they can arm themseves with handguns with little to no effort. Tue, 17 Aug 2010 11:48:51 -0700 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/9533636 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/9530007 What martial art should I take up?<br /><br />Take whichever one interests you the most. My initial two thoughts are arts that do weapons or grappling, since that's likelt what you're lacking in your TKD training. Personally, I do Historical European Martial Arts, which are as a general rule, very grappling and weapons-focused. The dagger... Mon, 16 Aug 2010 14:17:16 -0700 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/9530007 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/9494697 Can someone direct me to a website or business in NC that offers sword fighting lessons or instructions[preferably medieval-style]?<br /><br />www.hemaalliance.com is an excellent organization. They can help you find someone in your area. Sun, 08 Aug 2010 13:10:50 -0700 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/9494697 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/9494694 What martial art would be good for a neanderthal ?<br /><br />You'd have to go back in time to ask one! We do have, one average 4% Neanderthal DNA if that makes you feel any better. ;) I would say they would have been pretty handy with a spear, and any hand held club/hammer like weapon. I suspect they would have been very good wrestlers as well, given their... Sun, 08 Aug 2010 13:08:59 -0700 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/9494694 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/9470708 Are there any scotish martial arts ?<br /><br />There certainly are Scottish martial arts. The two most well-known are Highland Broadsword and Singlestick. Tue, 03 Aug 2010 12:05:09 -0700 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/9470708 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/9357068 I have a right handed guitar, but I am left handed; is it possible to play it with my left hand as good as my right?<br /><br />Either way is fine. I'm lefty but play bass right-handed. So the the great bassists John Patitucci, Mark Egan and Edgar Meyer. Try both and see what feels best. Tue, 13 Jul 2010 11:30:18 -0700 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/9357068 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/9344273 are there any swedish martial arts ?<br /><br />There have not been any manuscripts discovered detailing indigenous Swedish fighting arts. There is one Swedish manuscript that depicts German techniqes, IIRC. Whether any similar Swedish treatises exist is currently anyone's guess. 50 years ago, hardly anyone knew about the German and Italian... Sun, 11 Jul 2010 12:53:06 -0700 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/9344273 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/9229529 When was fencing invented for sword fighting?<br /><br />Fencing comes from the word "defence", meaning the ability to defend oneself in lethal combat. In the days when fencing was done in earnest (i.e. life and death), it included the entire range of combat techiques. For example, two people in a bar brawl using a tankard and bar stool are indeed... Wed, 23 Jun 2010 13:16:45 -0700 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/9229529 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/9229507 Im all (( uperbody strengh )) looking for a grappling wrestling martial art ( that is not brazilian jujitsu ).<br /><br />Greco-Roman wrestling uses a lot of upper body strength and torque. And it's spectacular to watch. Wed, 23 Jun 2010 13:00:43 -0700 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/9229507 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/9225029 How did the Anglo-Saxon religion differ from Christianity?<br /><br />The Anglo-Saxons practiced Germanic paganism. It is very close to the continental German paganism and Nordic paganism, and the three may be considered largely the same religion, in the same way that Baptists and Catholics are both Christians. For example, the Norse god Odin is the same as the... Tue, 22 Jun 2010 11:21:09 -0700 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/9225029 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/9221789 Does anyone still worship the old Egyptian gods?<br /><br />Not only the Egyptian gods, but the Norse, Roman, Greek and Celtic gods are being worshipped in increasing numbers. The people are quiety reclaiming what Christianity stole from us a thousand years ago... the faiths of their ancestors. Mon, 21 Jun 2010 14:46:20 -0700 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/9221789 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/9221768 Please say why Christ's teaching of turning the other cheek was brilliant?<br /><br />It wasn't. All it did was give people a reason to let other people abuse them in the hope of some future reward. Sometimes turning the other cheek is the worst thing you can do. Mon, 21 Jun 2010 14:40:29 -0700 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/9221768 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/9201600 Do you believe with your whole heart ,That there is a one and only God?<br /><br />I'm a Pagan (Asatru, specifically) so no, I don't. Thu, 17 Jun 2010 07:14:22 -0700 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/9201600 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/9165270 It is said that highly skilled martial art experts can stop even bullets with or without any instrument [ie, nunchuck]. Many martial art movies represent the same thing. Is it possible or not? Could you tell why?<br /><br />That's a bunch of Hollywood nonsense. Wed, 09 Jun 2010 14:10:59 -0700 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/9165270 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/9165262 Could I at the age of 28 excel at a martial art style and eventually start my own school?<br /><br />Well, I started German longsword at the age of 31. I'm now 37 and am the primary instructor at my school. If I can do it, so can you! Wed, 09 Jun 2010 14:09:45 -0700 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/9165262 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/9165252 Which Chinese Martial Art would you like to study and why?<br /><br />I think Chin-na would be interesting. Wed, 09 Jun 2010 14:08:07 -0700 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/9165252 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/9165251 What Discipline is your martial arts style and what do you like about your discipline?<br /><br />My primary art is Kunst des Fechtens. It was the martial art of medieval and Renaissance Germany. I like it because of its integrated nature, combining weapons work and unarmed combat seamlessly. It's also nice because swords are fun. ;) We learn things like longsword, dagger, grappling, poleaxe,... Wed, 09 Jun 2010 14:07:46 -0700 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/9165251 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/9165204 What martial art is best for a 13 yr old boy? He is small for his age and gets picked on. I was told it would be good for his self esteem.<br /><br />It's important to find out what the youth enjoys. However, two good arts are wrestling and judo, since grappling is the ultimate foundation of all hand to hand combat. Knowing how to control another person's body is the key to combat in general. Armed martial arts can be useful as well. There are... Wed, 09 Jun 2010 13:50:31 -0700 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/9165204 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/9165182 Do any real martial artist hate the ufc and mma I know ryukyu kempo and I hate ufc and mma also shaolin kung fu I know?<br /><br />I love MMA/UFC. It's basically the modern version of Pankration, although watered down from the original Greek event, which forbade only biting and eye gouging. I think it's a great sport, and a fine way to test some of the aspects of one's martial art against resisting opponents. Of course, due... Wed, 09 Jun 2010 13:41:53 -0700 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/9165182 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/9145236 Whats the difference between a samurai and a knight?<br /><br />The knight and samurai were both feudal-era warriors, whose primary duty on the battlefield was fighting from horseback. The knight developed in Europe, and the Samurai in Japan. They both swore oaths of service to their temporal overlord. The main difference is for much of their history, the... Mon, 07 Jun 2010 10:33:43 -0700 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/9145236 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/9145221 If Italy introduced Christianity to Ethiopia in 1935, isn't that proof that Christianity originated in, and is indigenous to, Europe?<br /><br />Christianity is native to the Middle East. Indigenous European religion includes faiths now referred to as Asatru, Hellenismos, and Religio Romana among others. Mon, 07 Jun 2010 10:30:29 -0700 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/9145221 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/9021059 Is it true people from Nova Scotia speak with an Irish accent?<br /><br />No. The Cape Breton accent is Scottish in derivation. There are quite a few regional accents. Most don't sound celtic at all. Wed, 12 May 2010 12:44:25 -0700 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/9021059 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/9000834 What is the greatest hindrance to the Church?<br /><br />Itself. Fri, 07 May 2010 13:21:35 -0700 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/9000834 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/8957055 Can I find a quality samurai sword that doesn't cost a fortune?<br /><br />It depends on what you want to use it for. a purely ornamental one only runs a hundred bucks. Just don't swing it... those "wallhangers" can break just being swung in the air. Paul Chen makes decent japanese style blades, as does Bugei trading. A very good, handmade japanese style sword can be... Tue, 27 Apr 2010 12:44:04 -0700 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/8957055 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/8905677 Who would win in a fight to the death a Viking or a Samurai?<br /><br />Given that Samurai were full-time warriors and Vikings were not, the advantage goes to the Samurai on average. However, some Norsemen WERE full-time warriors and raiders, and then things change. Any warrior trained from birth is a fearsome opponent. And the sword and shield combo is a very tough... Thu, 15 Apr 2010 12:50:18 -0700 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/8905677 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/8905638 Who would win, a samurai or a knight?<br /><br />It's a toss-up if we're talking unarmoured combat. Both the knight and samurai trained in very similar combat arts from a young age, from grappling to swordsmanship to polearms. Any in-depth study of their fighting systems will show they had much more in common than otherwise. The main... Thu, 15 Apr 2010 12:39:29 -0700 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/8905638 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/8640517 Grappling martial arts: What are your opinions?<br /><br />Grappling is the foundation of all combat-oriented martial arts. The ability to control another person's body is crucial in a life-and-death encounter. Even weapons-based arts are derived largely from grappling. As Hanko Dobringer said in 1389: "All swordsmanship comes from wrestling". By... Thu, 28 Jan 2010 12:02:04 -0800 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/8640517 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/8640505 How wise it is to fight against weapons...if you are enough skilled in martial arts?<br /><br />It's NEVER wise to confront a person who has a weapon, especially if you are unarmed. Give a reasonably athletic person about an hour instruction in how to use a knife, and he'll massacre most black belts out there. It really is that much of an advantage. If it weren't, no one would have invented... Thu, 28 Jan 2010 11:57:25 -0800 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/8640505 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/8637962 what is the world's strongest martial art?<br /><br />There really isn't one. Any given MA is designed to deal with a certain situation, and makes certian assumptions as to what could happen. For example, many MA are designed for sporting competition like BJJ, Muay Thai, and MMA in general. They assume the presence of a ref, an opponent who fights... Wed, 27 Jan 2010 13:01:11 -0800 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/8637962 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/8547363 Do you believe that our man made society has made life over complicated, and that life is supposed to be a lot simpler?<br /><br />Absolutely. While advances in science and technology make possible many improvements in our quality of life from the keyboard I'm typing on to advanced medical care, I feel we've lost something of ourselves along the way. In past, people were willing to put their lives on the line for what they... Sat, 19 Dec 2009 12:57:20 -0800 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/8547363 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/8378739 What seemed magical to you as a child?<br /><br />Richard&#039;s Topical Encyclopedia. Seriously. Really fired my imagination as a kid... loved the parts about knights and armour, and the Greek Myths. I wish I had a set today! Wed, 25 Nov 2009 07:12:09 -0800 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/8378739 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/8363752 I'm in love with 2 women but i don't want to hurt either one of them, what do i do?<br /><br />Pick one, none, or both if they&#039;re into that and aware of the situation. Mon, 23 Nov 2009 14:59:23 -0800 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/8363752 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/8316717 If you could add one law to your country's laws what would it be?<br /><br />Right of Property. Wed, 18 Nov 2009 09:14:58 -0800 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/8316717 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/8316709 Dear God......If you were to write a letter to God, what would it say?<br /><br />If you mean the god envisioned by Christians, it would be something like this: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_z3GyhqUla0 Wed, 18 Nov 2009 09:12:38 -0800 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/8316709 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/8316398 What gives a Christian Evangelist the right to come up and tell me that I will go to hell and damnation if I don't believe in Jesus Christ? I mean, come on, CE's do you really believe you have the right to do this?<br /><br />They do have the RIGHT to do so. We have freedom of speech, conscience and expression. I may not agree with what they say, but as long as others&#039; rights are not violated in doing so, then it&#039;s OK. What bothers me is that these same people would likely not defend freedom of religion for... Wed, 18 Nov 2009 08:28:23 -0800 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/8316398 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/8309064 Are ghosts really demons?<br /><br />Perhaps ghosts are in some way the essences of those who have died. Perhaps a &quot;imprint&quot; left in the physical world, or perhaps the &quot;spirit&quot; of the being itself. Or perhaps a being from another dimenson? If you see one, ask him! ;) In my own religion, there are any number of... Tue, 17 Nov 2009 12:08:48 -0800 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/8309064 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/8308984 Will you be angry or hate if someone tell you that "I do not believe in your God"? Why most believers argue or defend their God? (God doesn't really care about this for sure)<br /><br />Don&#039;t mind at all. The only thing you really own is the thoughts in your own head. Who am I to tell you what to think? Tue, 17 Nov 2009 11:58:12 -0800 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/8308984 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/8308948 Why are no penguins found anywhere except for Antarctica with no bones found along the way from the alleged site of Noah's Ark? Wouldn't have been closer for them to waddle to the Arctic?<br /><br />Noah&#039;s Ark is a myth. Tue, 17 Nov 2009 11:53:20 -0800 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/8308948 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/8307185 Does the man who thinks he needs money to get/keep a woman's attention/affection have a low opinion of himself or feel that he has nothing else to offer?<br /><br />As a general rule, men DO need money to keep/get a woman&#039;s attention. As they say: &quot;Gotta pay to play&quot;. Money is make-up for men. It makes a man seem more attractive than he really is to a large number of women, perhaps even the majority. It took me many years to find a woman that... Tue, 17 Nov 2009 07:48:01 -0800 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/8307185 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/8301108 If the Father is Elohim and Jesus is Jehovah (as the Mormons teach), how does a Mormon explain Deuteronomy 6:4, which in the Hebrew says, “Hear, O Israel: Jehovah our Elohim is one Jehovah”?<br /><br />Originally, Elohim and Yahweh were not the same thing. Elohim is plural (often meaning the &quot;family of El&quot;, the Caananite patriarch deity), and Yahweh was the national god of Israel. In fact, some old inscriptions denote Yahweh as the consort (or son I forget which) of Asherah. Hence the... Mon, 16 Nov 2009 13:48:47 -0800 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/8301108 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/8296369 Do computer games that make you kill other players and commit crimes responsible for a decline in moral's in young people.<br /><br />No, bad parenting coupled with a poor education system (children are no longer exposed to the writings of the great thinkers) are to blame. Add rampant consumerism and you have a recipe for disaster. Sun, 15 Nov 2009 23:31:22 -0800 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/8296369 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/8274691 Can aikido fit in with muay thai and brazillian jujitsu to create a better fighter, and is it good at all for self defense?<br /><br />Aikido is a great art if trained well. It&#039;s very hard to find good Aikido though. In the main, it&#039;s been co-opted by &quot;Aiki-bunnies&quot; who have watered it down to nothingness. However if you get a good school, you&#039;re good to go. Fri, 13 Nov 2009 11:30:38 -0800 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/8274691 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/8264809 What are the martial arts?<br /><br />Martial Arts means &quot;Arts of Mars&quot;, the Greek god of War. People usually mean this to mean the skills of hand to hand combat, but this is far from the case. Any skill that applies to combat (particularly the battlefield) are Martial Arts. Not only unarmed arts are martial arts, but those... Thu, 12 Nov 2009 11:32:37 -0800 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/8264809 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/8263592 "War is more delightful to those who have never experienced it"-Erasmus do you belive this quote is true? why or why not?<br /><br />Well, I&#039;ve known soldiers who really enjoyed their job. Thu, 12 Nov 2009 09:18:14 -0800 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/8263592 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/8263580 I sent Kim Kardashian a message on her facebook wall. Will she ever respond. She has no idea who I am.<br /><br />Why the hell would you care what Kim Kardashian does? Why do you even care who she is? If you spend time wondering about what celebrities are doing, then you don&#039;t have enough hobbies or an interesting enough job. The less attention we pay to celebrities, the better off society will be IMO. Thu, 12 Nov 2009 09:16:12 -0800 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/8263580 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/8254976 What is a good martial art to study?<br /><br />More important is the teacher. A punch is a punch, an arm bar is an arm bar, and a sword strike is a sword strike. The most important thing is to find someone who&#039;ll teach you to do it WELL. Wed, 11 Nov 2009 09:52:11 -0800 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/8254976 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/8254938 Do all religions breed hate.<br /><br />No, but they are very useful tools for doing so, particularly the Desert Faiths. They are particularly easily corrupted, since Monotheism can be easily warped into intolerance. Wed, 11 Nov 2009 09:48:10 -0800 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/8254938 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/8250427 We're supposed to serve God. Are we slaves then?<br /><br />Well, in my religion the gods don&#039;t want to be served. Respected, revered, honoured, sure. We think of them as our ancestors... part of a large clan if you will... they happen to be the clanheads but we are free to participate or not as we see fit. Tue, 10 Nov 2009 19:02:28 -0800 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/8250427 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/8245661 What do you call someone who kills Americans in the name of Allah?<br /><br />There is no word derogatory enough to properly describe someone who kills in the name of religion. We ought to make one. How about &quot;Shitsack?&quot; Tue, 10 Nov 2009 08:45:16 -0800 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/8245661 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/8242075 What is the worst song ever?<br /><br />&quot;London Bridge&quot; by Fergie. What an unmitigatedly poorly written piece of garbage. As a longtime professional musician, I can say that just about anything by the Black Eyes Peas is pretty much trash, as is anything that Gwen Stephani did outside of No Doubt. But there&#039;s so much crap... Mon, 09 Nov 2009 20:41:58 -0800 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/8242075 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/8231197 Does anyone know of a place i could train to be a Ninja? Not to go on missions or anything nerdy like that, i simply wish to learn the dicipline the oriental warriors have obtained.<br /><br />The Bunjinkan is the largest organization for that. However, remember the teacher is much more important than the style. You&#039;re going to learn similar things at most martially-minded martial arts club, whether they teach Asian, European, American MA or whatever. You want discipline? Join the... Sun, 08 Nov 2009 17:00:58 -0800 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/8231197 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/8208734 Can you describe today's youth in one word?<br /><br />Wimpy. Fri, 06 Nov 2009 09:42:11 -0800 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/8208734 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/8208489 How do i deal with my girlfriend if i have a fear that if i want to go out and do something with friends on any given weekend that she puts our relationship on the line if i dont envolve her?<br /><br />Dude, you gotta put your foot down. If she leaves, then she leaves... go get a girlfriend that will give you space. She can&#039;t keep you prisoner in the relationship. She has to get her own hobbies so you can have your time with your friends. I&#039;ve had the over-possessive girlfriend. If... Fri, 06 Nov 2009 09:08:22 -0800 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/8208489 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/8200595 What are you a "sap" for? What touches your heart every time?<br /><br />Nothing touches it &quot;every time&quot;. It&#039;s all very conditional. Thu, 05 Nov 2009 11:56:28 -0800 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/8200595 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/8195681 Is a nice body in guys important for girls? or other things are comes first before the body in order to choose a man?<br /><br />The most important thing is money. You can be the nicest, funniest, sexiest guy but if you don&#039;t have money, your chances plummet. After money, it&#039;s the prestige of your career (doctor, lawyer, etc). After that, it&#039;s the way you look and present yourself. Only after all those... Thu, 05 Nov 2009 09:16:43 -0800 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/8195681 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/8185615 WHY IS IT THAT SOME MEN ARE SO SO CHEAP WHEN IT COMES TO GIVING THEIR WOMAN(GF) MONEY??YET THEY KEEP MENTIONING HOW DEEP THEIR LOVE IS FOR U BUT THEY NEVER JUST OFFER U MONEY UNLESS U ASK?<br /><br />(deleted) Wed, 04 Nov 2009 09:55:34 -0800 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/8185615 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/8185610 Do Canadians think that the average American is really any different from the average Canadian (at least until you start discussing politics with a right-winger)?<br /><br />Some really do, others don&#039;t. Having travelled extensively in Canada and the U.S. I would say that on average Americans are friendlier and more outgoing than Canadians. This holds true especially for females for whatever reason. Wed, 04 Nov 2009 09:55:02 -0800 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/8185610 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/8185361 WHY IS IT THAT SOME MEN ARE SO SO CHEAP WHEN IT COMES TO GIVING THEIR WOMAN(GF) MONEY??YET THEY KEEP MENTIONING HOW DEEP THEIR LOVE IS FOR U BUT THEY NEVER JUST OFFER U MONEY UNLESS U ASK?<br /><br />Get your own damn money. Wed, 04 Nov 2009 09:25:34 -0800 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/8185361 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/8178096 Do you realize that half the people you know are below average?<br /><br />No kidding. This just in, none of my dice for playing craps roll over three more than half the time. Weird, eh? :) Tue, 03 Nov 2009 13:59:42 -0800 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/8178096 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/8174282 Do you think that the lack of paid sick days at many workplaces may aid the H1N1 flu pandemic?<br /><br />Yup. I know people who worked contract work that would come to work sick. Sometimes to prove a point... if you don&#039;t pay my sick days, I&#039;ll come in, infect everyone and you can pay THEIR sick days. ;) Tue, 03 Nov 2009 07:19:51 -0800 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/8174282 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/8166282 I've been dating a guy for almost 3 years. i looked in his cell today and saw he texted a girl 3 days ago with " how you doing girl" Looked in his phonebook and has her home and cell #. What should I do.<br /><br />Why were you looking in his cell phone? Mon, 02 Nov 2009 12:11:43 -0800 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/8166282 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/8166274 Why do people think it's okay for men to "check out" women and lust after them?<br /><br />It IS ok. Again dude, chill out. That&#039;s the problem with Christianity... it takes normal, healthy facets of human nature and makes them a sin. In my opinion, THAT&#039;S what&#039;s not OK. Mon, 02 Nov 2009 12:11:07 -0800 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/8166274 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/8158140 Do you think a 25 yr old Dating a 44 yr old is wrong or right?<br /><br />It&#039;s fine, as long as the relationship is fine and the people involved are happy. Sun, 01 Nov 2009 15:41:26 -0800 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/8158140 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/8158134 Is it okay to be proud of who you are, Even if you are white?<br /><br />I&#039;m proud of my heritage. Everyone should be proud of their heritage. To be less is to make light of the struggles of our ancestors which made our lives possible. It&#039;s common in modern society to say &quot;we&#039;re all the same&quot;, as a way of distancing us from our roots and our... Sun, 01 Nov 2009 15:40:42 -0800 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/8158134 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/8158079 Women still expect men to have chivalry, what should men still expect from women?<br /><br />Good character and the ability to appreciate potty humour, because poop is always funny. Sun, 01 Nov 2009 15:32:23 -0800 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/8158079