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Where are you going for Thanksgiving? We’re heading about five minutes to the west, to my sister-in-law’s house.

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If you had to move to another country, which one would you choose and why? Spain. I spent two years there as a missionary, and I would absolutely LOVE to share it with my family. My only concern is that I’ve been gone for almost 13 years, and I just know it won’t be the same…. :-s

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Why is it that white women marry black men in greater numbers than a white men would marry black women? Couldn’t tell you, but it’s certainly true in my family. Now, white men marrying Latin women is a different story. ;-)

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Have you ever made a film? Depends on how literally you mean that. I’ve made home movies—particularly of my children—but I’ve never used any actual *film* to do it.

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Is anyone else sick of hearing about new moon?.. I am,lol Definitely. I’m actually a fan of vampire legend, but omigosh enough already!!!

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Joseph Smith omitted the Song of Solomon from his translation of the Bible and inserted his own "new revelations"into several books. But why didn't he also add anything from the extent apocryphal books that the Catholic and Eastern Orthodox Churches use? As Richard pointed out, the Lord told him “that it is not needful that the Apocrypha should be translated” (Doctrine & Covenants 91:3). Again, what more reason would you need? As an aside, MIT, it’s been a very long time since I saw you ask a question that you don’t answer yourself, usually fairly immediately. May I ask why you bother? Thanks!

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Why was the Song of Solomon omitted from the Joseph Smith Translation (aka "Inspired Version") of the Bible? Joseph Smith Jr’s notes stated that “the Songs [sic] of Solomon are not inspired writings.” What more explanation could be necessary?

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What kind of persecution did early Christians face and why were they persecuted? Depends on how early you mean, but the answer is often the same. Around 1700 BC, the Egyptians made the Christians their slaves and kept them that way for 400 years. The Pharaoh even commanded that all male Israelites be killed at birth (http://scriptures.lds.org/ex/1). In about 82 BC, a group of Christians and their holy records were burned to death while the prophets that converted them...

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I had a boyfriend for a month i loved him so much hes the most beautiful and perfect bf ever he told me hed never leave me but he broke up with me the 2nd day of middle skool its been 2 months and seven days i cry almost everyday over it that not normal? I feel for you, love bug, and yes, what you’re feeling is somewhat normal. However, I think you’ve got to recognize something here: you’re really too young to be dating, and I think your reaction is somewhat indicative of that. Now, don’t get me wrong; I understand what it’s like. I had several girlfriends throughout my elementary school career, and it seemed...

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To religious people. Why do you want to live forever? Why wouldn’t I? There’s so much to do! Creating life, watching my children grow, striving to better myself each day… the list goes on and on!

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Hey muslim haters since you think all muslims are terrorist does this mean that all catholic leaders are all child rapist? I suppose you’re not really addressing me, but I think either statement is absurd.

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On 8/16/85 LdS Apostle Dallin Oaks pontificated that the White Salamander in Martin Harris's damaging letter was "a good approximation...of the Angel Moroni" But this 1830 letter was a fraudulent forgery. Why didn't the divinely inspired Oaks see this? A) Who says he didn’t? B) Even if he didn’t, I can think of several reasons that the Church might have benefitted from keeping that information from the public, which might also explain why God might choose to even keep the information from His apostles.   In the meantime, it’s not like Elder Oaks was wrong! ;-)

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What is the foundation of the Mormon belief in additional scripture? Um… the fact that we’re already receiving it? ^_^

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Samuel A. B. Mercer: "Joseph Smith has been shown by an eminently competent jury of scholars to have failed completely in his attempt or pretense to interpret and translate Egyptian figures and hieroglyphics." So why is the BoA still in the LdS Canon? I suspect it’s because Samuel A. B. Mercer apparently doesn’t know the first thing about ancient Judaism and its use of reformed and/or modified Egyptian texts.

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Mormons, ExMormons, and Mormon Studies Scholars how would you respond to this assertion from famous Mormon Critic, Sandra Tanner: "...[The Book of Abraham] is one area where Smith's translations can be put to the test and he fails." I’d say that first of all, the source of the Book of Abraham has been missing for 125 years or more, so it’s kind of hard to claim that he mistranslated it. What she’s actually talking about are the repurposed Egyptian documents that were altered for use as illustrations, as Jews in the centuries just before Christ’s birth were so wont to do. Personally, I thank God...

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Has any recent study been made of the Book of Mormon charactors that were apparently copied from the original record? What did the scholars discover? Great question, Richard, and I’m not sure that there has been. The only thing I know of that even remotely fits the bill are the archæological discoveries listed on this site: http://www.cometozarahemla.org/egyptian/reformedegyptian.html Basically, it shows that: 1) There is indeed third-party, archæological evidence to corroborate the existence of reformed Egyptian...

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Why is progression and 'blessings' dependant of whether or not a person is sealed to their family (as a child and as a parent)? I find it quite disgraceful that mothers are counselled to give up children due to this teaching. FIrst of all, I don’t claim to know why the blessings of Eternal Life are in part dependent upon the sealing power. Frankly, I never really thought about, so you’ve given me something new to learn. What I do know, though, is that Heavenly Father’s commandments are anything but arbitrary, so there’s got to be a logical reason that I just don’t happen to know, just...

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My Christian flatmate tells me that I will go to hell because I don't believe in Jesus. She also said my relatives are burning and being tortured in hell as non-believers. Is this what Christians believe? That’s a pretty broad question, Kirzin, so let me tell you what *this* Christian believes. First of all, I’m a member of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, or “the Church of Jesus Christ” for short. Many Christians out there are going to disagree with what I have to say, and that’s their prerogative. Take it for what it is: the teachings of the...

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How can Christians claim their bible talks of a hell when Genesis 3:19 clearly states that Adam (who sinned) would be returning to where he came from. "for dust you are and to dust you will return?" Good question, MrJosh. Adam actually did return to where he came from: the spiritual portion of his soul returned to Heaven, the physical portion returned to the Earth to await the resurrection. Obviously God didn’t mean that Adam’s *spirit* came from the dust; that would contradict everything else He’s ever revealed on the subject. HTH!

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If Jesus was hung, would a noose be the symbol for Christianity? …or if he had been executed by a firing squad, would we see rifles hanging on the chapel walls? :-P This is *exactly* why the Church of Jesus Christ doesn’t tend to use the cross. It’s not like Latter-day Saints have anything against it; people want to remember Him, and if that’s how they do it, more power to them. It’s just that we tend to focus more on the...

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Anyone else find it ironic that atheist use many similar arguments against christianity as anti mormons use against mormons? I’ve been pointing that out for years. ^_^

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Should I feel bad about trying to point out how Mormons are a cult? Depending on what you mean by “a cult,” you probably should. While all religions are technically “cults,” the word has come to have an extremely pejorative connotation that in no way accurately describes the Church of Jesus Christ nor its members. As an aside, I would also feel guilty about using the religious slur “Mormons,” which is about as nice as...

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The belief in a living Mother in Heaven is implicit in LDS Theology. This has been acknowledged by LDS Church Leaders and Theologians throughout Mormon History (and this is so today as well). Why then do many Mormons angrily and vehemently deny this? Since this has been bumped anyway, allow me to add my experience to that of those that have already responded. I have also never heard of anyone denying the existence of our Heavenly Mother; in fact, quite the contrary. May I ask which “Mormons” you have heard “angrily and vehemently deny this”? Thanks!

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John Taylors 1882 revelation was included in several foreign-language editions of the Doctrine and Covenants but omitted from English versions. Does anyone know of any foreign language version that included it? I know of the Swedish version. Interesting stuff. I actually had a friend in my mission that was a descendant of John Taylor, and he told me that when he was a little kid, his family discovered some of Taylor’s written revelations under the false bottom of a trunk that had been passed down through the generations. I wonder if the two revelations in question might be part of this! Regardless, I’ve often...

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In Protestant Theology we a saying: "In essentials unity. In non-essentials liberty. In all things charity." What are the 'essentials' in LdS Theology? What does your Ward do with those who depart from them? According to the Prophet Joseph Smith Jr.: “The fundamental principles of our religion are the testimony of the Apostles and Prophets, concerning Jesus Christ, that He died, was buried, and rose again the third day, and ascended into heaven; and all other things which pertain to our religion are only appendages to it. But in connection with these, we believe in the gift of the Holy...

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I've noticed a new trend of some Mormons who longer believe that the LdS Church is the ONLY true Church - thus they take a softer, more inclusive stance toward other Churches and faiths. Are you one of these LdS and if so what led you to this conclusion? No, I am not, and I’d actually be interested to learn who these people are. The way I see it, there’s really no room for a gray area here: either the Church is 100% true or it isn’t. Either way, it’s a logical impossibility for two (or more) contradictory churches to each be 100% true. Now of course, the Church of Jesus Christ has *always* taken “a softer, more...

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Latayne Scott: "I have found that a True Blue Mormon would argue with a sack of turnips if it fell off a Mormon truck." What does she mean by this? Does this match anyone's experience dialoging with, or attempting to reason with True Blue Mormons? I know this isn’t going to help, but I frankly have no clue what she means by that. I’d actually think the opposite charge would make more sense.

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Mormons: If man can become God and God was once a man, and all other Gods before him were first men, who created the first man to become God? In other words, which came first, the chicken or the egg? The way I’ve heard it described is that there is no first, which actually makes sense to me because if there were a first, there would logically have to be a last (which doesn’t make sense). Is this really any harder to understand than the standard Protestant belief that God has always existed?

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Don't the names of God in Exodus 6:2-3: "Elohim spake unto Moses, and said unto him, I am YaHWeH: And I appeared unto Abraham, unto Isaac, and unto Jacob, by the name of El Shaddai, but by my name YaHWeH was I not known to them." mean He's 1 being not 2? I think there’s two problems with this assessment, Mister_IT. First of all, Elohim is a plural noun in Hebrew. Thus, this passage can easily be translated as “The Gods spake unto Moses,” with one God—YHWH—acting as spokesman for the group.   Secondly, even if we assume that “Elohim” is here being used in the sense that Latter-day Saints tend to...

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Will the US ever embrace the metric system? I don’t know, but I wish we would. Does anyone even know what a peck is, anymore? :-P

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Heb 1:1&2 (JST) "God, who at sundry times and in divers manners spake in time past unto the fathers by the prophets, hath in these last days spoken unto us by his Son..." Doesn't this passage specifically state the need for a "Living Prophet" is over? If it did, that would mean that the author of the Book of Hebrews wasn’t a prophet, which creates quite the paradox. (And btw - this passage is straight out of the KJV. Any reason for the “(JST)” in the citation? Thanks!) :-)

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Matt 5:48: "Be ye therefore perfect, even as your Father which is in heaven is perfect." Heb 10:14: "by one offering he hath perfected for ever them that are sanctified." Doesn't that mean that Heavenly Father sees us as perfect despite our flaws & sins? Not at all. Each of these passages must be looked at in context. Matthew 5:48 is the last verse of the paragraph begun in v.43, which is itself the last paragraph of the entire chapter. Throughout this section, the Lord is comparing the Mosaic priests and their teachings to the Christian disciples and His own, greater teachings. Thus we find v.13 referring to Christ’s disciples as...

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What if there is a vampire exists and see you in the middle of the night alone in a street? I give him a grammar lesson. ^_^ No, seriously…. Assuming he’s a traditional vampire (as opposed to the kinder, gentler vampires of today’s pop culture), I think I’m in deep doo-doo.

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Haveyou every been around when a dog was being put down? Yes. My first dog, a Shar-Pei named Penny, was dying of lymphoma when we made the decision to put her to sleep. My father didn’t want to watch her die, but I couldn’t bear to leave her alone, thinking I’d abandoned her. I crouched down next to the table, held her, petted her, told her again and again how much I loved her; there was absolutely no way I wasn’t going to be...

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Daylight Savings Time in the USA ends tonight. When do/did you change your clocks? I usually reset a bunch of them before bed, then start noticing the rest in the morning. ;-)

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Why do Mormon missionaries start there conversations by immediately lying to the perspective convert? * "We are not here to convert you" Actually, that’s not a lie. While there’s obviously the occasional bad apple, Latter-day Saint missionaries are explicitly instructed to never, ever, under any circumstances attempt to convert anybody. All the missionary is authorized to do is teach truth so that the Holy Ghost can testify thereof. The hope, therefore, is that that testimony will convert the individual. In short, if...

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What order was the Book of Mormon translated in? I read that "the translators did the small plated of Nephi last, came near the end of the translation period." (Busham, Joseph Smith and the Beginnings of Mormonism, p.105) It’s Bushman, not Busham; but you (and Glenn) are right: it went: 1) Book of Lehi (the “lost” 116 pages) 2) Mosiah – Moroni 3) Small Plates of Nephi (1 Nephi – Words of Mormon) I believe the title page was actually translated between 2) and 3), but I don’t remember where I learned that, so I’ll have to let you know if I come across it again....

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Because the Bible exists in its complete form, is that a reason to believe God and Jesus exist? I’m not quite sure what this question means. What do you mean by “the Bible exists in its complete form”? Thanks!

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Why is the Bible more believable than Dianetics? I’ve asked God to know if the Bible be true, and He answered me. I’ve never asked Him about *Dianetics*, but from what little I know of it, I’m not sure it couldn’t also be true. Is there any reason to think the two are mutually exclusive? Thanks!

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It's the night before Halloween! In my part of the world we call this night 'Devil's Night'. What is it known as in your part of the world? I grew up in New Jersey, where it’s called “Goosey Night.” Here in Indiana, it doesn’t have any special name.

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What is the most powerful file compression tool? I generally find StuffIt X to be the best. It allows you complete control over your compression: choose from a variety of formats, toggle between faster compression/decompression and smaller files, and generally shrinks things to a smaller size than the OS’s built-in zip functionality. Give it a whirl: http://www.stuffit.com .

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How do you drop pounds FAST? I need to lose 20 pounds and within the next 6 months? Any good Ideas out there? That depends on what your body is like. About a year ago, I cut out snacks after my kids were in bed and dropped 20 pounds within two months, with no other lifestyle changes. My wife, on the other hand, did aerobics, aquaerobics, and 5Ks for over a year and couldn’t take off more than 10 pounds. It’s all relative.   The best advice anyone can give is to eat better and...

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What quotes can you find that support the Church of Jesus Christ as a “Christian” religion? (Note: I will participate in answering this question.) ;-) I love this one: I actually came up with the same argument on my own, quite a few years ago. It’s fascinating to learn that it was already well over 100 years old! “There is quite a distinction between us and all the rest of the people called Christians. I do not know, however, whether the great body of people called Christians will allow us to adopt that name. They dispute our...

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What quotes can you find that support the Church of Jesus Christ as a “Christian” religion? (Note: I will participate in answering this question.) ;-) “Wherein do the Latter-day Saints, or ‘Mormons,’ differ in their views from the rest of the people who profess the Christian religion[?]” (Charles W. Penrose, *Journal of Discourses 21:138 [11 April 1880]).

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What quotes can you find that support the Church of Jesus Christ as a “Christian” religion? (Note: I will participate in answering this question.) ;-) “[T]he God of the patriarchs, and God of Moses is also the Christians’ God.” (Orson Pratt, *Journal of Discourses* 13:184 [7 October 1869].)

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What quotes can you find that support the Church of Jesus Christ as a “Christian” religion? (Note: I will participate in answering this question.) ;-) “After [Jesus’] crucifixion and the death of the apostles whom he had chosen… it appeared that his mission and ministry had been a failure; but as time passed, and the doctrines of Christianity became better understood, thoughtful men turned to him as their source of light and strength, thus preserving faith in his mission and ministry, with the result that Christianity...

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What quotes can you find that support the Church of Jesus Christ as a “Christian” religion? (Note: I will participate in answering this question.) ;-) “We are a Christian people, we believe in the Lord Jesus Christ, and we feel that it is our duty to acknowledge him as our Savior and Redeemer.” (Joseph F. Smith, *Gospel Doctrine*, 293.)

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What quotes can you find that support the Church of Jesus Christ as a “Christian” religion? (Note: I will participate in answering this question.) ;-) Of the time of the Second Coming, “we may not know any more than other Christians.” (Joseph F. Smith, John R. Winder, Anthon H. Lund: *An Address from the First Presidency of the Church to the World*, delivered to and accepted by vote of the Church in the April 1907 General Conference.)

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What quotes can you find that support the Church of Jesus Christ as a “Christian” religion? (Note: I will participate in answering this question.) ;-) “We believe this Church will prepare the way for the coming of Christ to reign as king, and that this Church will then develop into the kingdom of God, which all Christians pray will come; that the will of God may be done on earth as it is in heaven [see Matthew 6:10].” (Wilford Woodruff, *Discourses of Wilford Woodruff*, 193.)

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What quotes can you find that support the Church of Jesus Christ as a “Christian” religion? (Note: I will participate in answering this question.) ;-) “Joseph Smith was a virtuous, high-minded, honorable man, a gentleman and a Christian.” (John Taylor, *The Gospel Kingdom*, 355.)

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What quotes can you find that support the Church of Jesus Christ as a “Christian” religion? (Note: I will participate in answering this question.) ;-) “The Christian world believe in God, but they say He has no body. Christianity does not teach any such thing.” (Brigham Young, discourse: *The Source of Intelligence* [29 May 1870].)

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What quotes can you find that support the Church of Jesus Christ as a “Christian” religion? (Note: I will participate in answering this question.) ;-) Here’s one to start: “The enemies of this people will never get weary of their persecution against the Church, until they are overcome. … He that will war the true Christian warfare against the corruptions of these last days will have wicked men and angels of devils… continually arrayed against him.” (Joseph Smith Jr., discourse, 31 August 1842.)

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I ask this question in relation to http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/7595711 What religions will deny the presence of family members at a wedding simply because they are not adherents? What religions will split a family? The irony is that we’re *not* splitting families; we’re doing just the opposite. The point of a temple marriage is that, unlike other marriages, which are dissolved as soon as either spouse dies, marriages sealed in the temple can last *forever*. What’s more, parents can be sealed to children and children to parents, so the entire human family will eventually be linked in a...

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Can the non-Mormon parents of an adult Mormon child attend a temple wedding when it's their child being married? As others have rightly pointed out, the answer is no. The temple is an *extremely* sacred place, and while the Church invites anyone that so desires to tour it, before its dedication, it will ultimately become a place “set apart” from the world. Part of this includes restrictions on who can enter. Put simply, admittance is only granted to those that are living their lives in...

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Since most people on earth who are married are married "till death do you part" what does your Church teach about when a man and a woman meet in the hereafter, who were married on earth? Will they still love each other the same? Since laie_techie and I are members of the same Church, my answer is essentially the same: if a marriage is only performed “till death do you part,” the marriage will be dissolved, as soon as one of them dies. That’s part of the beauty of a temple sealing: it’s not just “till death do you part,” but “for time and all eternity.” More to the...

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"As a missionary tool, for public relations reasons, a Bible that the world at least tentatively accepts - such as the King James Version - has advantages." Joseph Smith Translation expert Robert Matthews on why the LdS Church doesn't use it. Thoughts? I’ve always thought that to be true. However, it’s not the only reason. The biggest problem with the so-called “Joseph Smith Translation” is that it’s just a bunch of scribbled notes that somebody bothered to put into print. Some of it is translation, some of it is commentary, and some of it may even be Joseph’s own personal ideas. While the handwriting...

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If your son married a Mormon, what would you do about him? As long as he married her in the temple, I’d be ecstatic. Otherwise, it really doesn’t make any difference, now does it?

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Who allowed the Jews to return from exile and rebuild the Temple in Jerusalem? God. That’s kind of the point. (Or did you mean which mortals?)

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Don't you hate when people say "God works in mysterious ways?" Often, yeah. I mean, I know He does, but that comment is usually made when I’m in the depths of pain, and it just doesn’t help anything. In fact, rather than comfort me, it makes me want to wring the speaker’s neck. (Not that I ever would ever actually do such a thing.) ;-)

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"The Baptist experience of knowing Jesus, in a solitary and renewable encounter, takes priority over public worship, doctrine, or acts of charity." (Harold Bloom, "The American Religion" p. 205) Thoughts? Not that I generally identify myself as a Baptist (although I suppose an argument could be made), but that certainly sounds logical to me. Thanks for sharing!

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Has anyone witnessed an actual, indisputable, make a believer out of an atheist miracle? Not looking for answers like "my son/daughter", drug recovery, or "the world/universe". (edited to correct misspelled word) Given the “make a believer out of an atheist” criterion, I’m guessing nobody has. Signs and miracles are almost never given to unbelievers, but rather follow the faithful as a gift for their belief. I’ve both heard and made countless prophecies that did indeed come to pass, but the atheist could write these off as lucky guesses...

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I have a BIG question. How come only monotheistic religions ( Christians, Muslims, Jews) are the only ones who have wars? Seriously they all believe in the same stuff but just different approach. Well, first of all, I think that’s a *highly* inaccurate question. If nothing else, it’s generally tribes and/or nations that have wars, not particular religions. Secondly, even if you want to define each tribe or nation as being of a particular religion, remember that there have been plenty of wars in east Asia and central Africa, both of which areas contain a large polytheistic...

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Why do you think the New world order meeting as shown in the video "The Obama deception" was held in a Marriott hotel? Perhaps the rates were really good?

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If God is the sole creator of every single thing in the universe, from the smallest creature to the largest galaxy. Why does he care about your prayers? He cares because He’s our Father, and He loves us. I know I care about what my children want, and I try to do what’s best for them—just like my Father in Heaven does, for me. HTH!

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(Most particularly at University branches,) how often do student members of an LDS church lie to a fellow member who happens to have a form of Autism? ENG, is there any way you could clarify the question a bit? Why would either being a student or being autistic have anything to do with lying? Thanks!

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"4. The moral axiom: To be responsible man must be free." (E.Y. Mullins, "The Axioms of American Religion") Thoughts? Agreed wholeheartedly. That’s what life is supposed to be about: the freedom to make choices.

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"5. The religio-civic axiom: A free Church in a free State." (E.Y. Mullins, "The Axioms of American Religion") Thoughts? Sounds logical enough, though I’m not entirely sure what it means. Clarification?

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"6. The social axiom: Love your neighbor as yourself." (E.Y. Mullins, "The Axioms of American Religion") Thoughts? If each of us would actually practice this, the world be an *immeasurably* better place.

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"1. The theological axiom: The holy and loving God has a right to be sovereign." (E.Y. Mullins, "The Axioms of American Religion") Thoughts? Definitely.

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"2. The religious axiom: All souls have an equal right to direct access to God." (E.Y. Mullins, "The Axioms of American Religion") Thoughts? Unequivocally agree.

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"3. The ecclesiastical axiom: All believers have a right to equal privileges in the church." (E.Y. Mullins, "The Axioms of American Religion") Thoughts? It sounds good in theory, but only if some official determination is made as to who gets to decide what constitutes a “privilege.” All one need do is look at the current political climate, and he’ll see that what one deems a “privilege” might not be considered such, by another.

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Mormons, what would you say to someone who compared the LDS Temples to Saddam’s palaces? How would you feel? My first impression would be to say that it’s ridiculous, but I do try to not jump the gun, on these things. Would you care to elaborate on why someone might make such a comparison? * * * ETA: Okay. Now that the question has been further explained, it’s obvious that the individual isn’t familiar with the purpose of temples. The purpose of a temple is to have a place...

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"Unlike modern translations and editions by traditional Christians this current [1979] Mormon edition [of the King James Bible] was published without reference to the best available ancient manuscripts..." (Mormon America, p. 298) Thoughts? Well, first of all, who gets to decide what constitutes “the best” available manuscripts? Since Mister_IT has asked me to point out spin doctoring as I find it, I’ll send up a small red flag on that one. Second, there are so many footnotes in the Latter-day Saint edition of the King James Version that an Evangelical friend of mine refused to believe it was the same Bible,...

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What are your thoughts regarding “Mormon America,” but Richard and Joan K. Ostling? Forgive me for being the first to answer my own question, but from what little I’ve read, I’d give it a B+. It’s substantially accurate (and mostly positive), but it’s obvious that the Ostlings don’t have as firm a grip on Latter-day Saint doctrine as they think they do. As such, certain portions (such as p. 304’s discussion of two “Joseph Smith...

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"Mormon scriptural scholarship functions almost entirely within an enclosed, intramural world...Mormon Bible scholars face serious problems." (Mormon America, p. 299) Thoughts? My primary thought is that you should continue reading p.299. As the Ostlings rightly point out, this kind of issue isn’t even vaguely unique to so-called “Mormon” Bible scholars. The /sum bono/ of the chapter comes in its final sentence, at the bottom of this very page:    “These kinds of questions shape the life choices of the Saints, as they shape...

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"4-days before Smith's Christmas revelation [D&C 87], Eber D. Howe's Painesville Telegraph, published just 12 miles from Kirtland, had editorialized that 'civil war' was at hand and that it was possible 'our national existence is at an end.'" Thoughts? No, it just proves he knew how to write an editorial. Lots of people were concerned about civil war, at the time. The fact that Joseph was also concerned about it has nothing to do with whether he was a prophet or not. Remember: the whole point of a prophet is to get the Lord’s will concerning the issues of the day. Just ask any Biblical prophet.

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"It was natural for the Book of Mormon, the D&C revelations and other Smith writings to use that [19th Century KJV Bible] diction" ("Mormon America", p. 295) Thoughts? My only thought is to wonder why someone might have a problem with that.

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Bill Maher: America, you're stupid! Obama should just ram healthcare down America's throat because people are 'too stupid' to get it. Do You Agree? Having lived in a nation with socialized medicine, I definitely do not agree—especially when one considers that even countries that *do* have socialized medicine get most of their technology, prescription drugs, etc. from the United States’ tremendous R&D budget. (And yes, I know that what Obama is proposing is not exactly socialized medicine, but it’s pretty...

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What is wrong? my mother works 60 hours/week to support her shopping habits (she spends $30/week on clothes) and dad is away for most of the week due to work. We are never happy and together. My bro suggests we take a family vacation, but mom says no? It sounds to me like your family might be overspending. It’s like the old saying: $1,000,000/year in income, $1,200,000 in expenses = sad. $1,000/year in income, $800/year in expenses = happy. It’s ultimately about learning to live on what you’ve got, and ideally saving a little for a rainy day. The best advice I’ve ever heard is to live on 70% of your income, and...

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How do you like to eat your potatoes? My wife lunches on a baked potato with sour cream and chives, pretty much every single day. (Her medication affects her appetite, but somehow a baked potato *always* sounds good.) As for me, I generally prefer instant mashed potatoes with sour cream, chives, and bacon bits; or with gravy. Of course, when we visit my parents in New Jersey, an order of gravy fries is always on the menu! :-)

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I just read that sex outside of marriage is considered one of the top 3 sins in the Mormon Church. Can anyone tell me what the other MAJOR sins are in the Mormon Church. I am just curious. Since this question has been brought back to the forefront, I’ll add my testimony to Glenn’s. The blasphemy against the Holy Ghost is the only unpardonable sin, per Matthew 12:31. Murder is also an *extremely* serious sin, second only to the aforementioned. Adultery is likewise an extremely serious sin, particularly if one’s marriage has been sealed in the temple. ...

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"The truth about my Mormon god was that he was weak and unable to save me unless I completely abandoned my sins. He was just a[n exalted] man that existed before me ..." Andy Pollard, former LdS Church Member. Thoughts? It sounds like Andy has taken yet another simple truth—that Christ cannot save anyone that refuses His Atoning Grace—and turned it into his own, bastardized version of Christianity. If the Church of Jesus Christ really did teach half the things he claims it does, Joseph Smith Jr. himself would have apostatized!

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Would you ever be someones second wife? Aww… de Joisey beat me to it. (I would certainly hope not!)

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What I REALLY want to know about the Book of Mormon is whether or not Nephites drank Grape Nephi! Or was it Pale Lay Ale? Orange Nephi? Inquiring minds want to know! While I sort of doubt the second one, the other two could very well be possible. Much like the Egyptians’ use of the word “Pharaoh” before them, the Nephites seemed to use the word “Nephi” like the Smurfs used the word “smurf.” ^_^

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"I perceived the world differently as a Mormon. Those who had not lived valiantly in the pre-existence were cursed to be born black, dark or yellow skinned or into Christian, Buddhist, or Muslim homes." ExMormon, Andy Pollard. Thoughts? My only real thought is that it’s pretty obvious why Andy Pollard left the Church of Jesus Christ. No Latter-day Saint would ever believe such horrible things.

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I'm feelin' "saucy" and a little "snarky" to boot . . . so riddle me THIS: The answer is "Joseph Smith, Jr." what's the question? (the embedded video will give you a hint) Who is one of the most revered and misunderstood individuals in history?

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Why did Thomas S. Monson celebrate the anniversary of an old cathedral belonging to "the church of the devil" on August 15th, 2009? (and yes, Mormons, I am indeed being deliberately polemic and provocative for a reason) Why wouldn’t he help the Catholics celebrate? The Savior places pretty high priority on loving everyone, of rejoicing with those who rejoice and mourning with those who mourn. The Catholics—members of an organization with which the Church of Jesus Christ has often partnered, to effect much good in the world—were rejoicing, right in President Monson’s own backyard. ...

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Whats is an MP3 downloading program that is SAFE for a computer and does the job well? iTunes

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Has anyone ever heard of the company Vector and if so, what can you tell me about it. Are you talking about Vector Marketing Corporation? If so: http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/7492060

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Has anybody worked for Vector Marketing, selling CutCo brand knives? Since everyone on here seems to hate Vector for no apparent reason, I’ll share my experience: I worked for Vector between my freshman and sophomore years of college (Summer 1993) and made about $2,000 in the process—roughly what any other summer job would have paid, at the time. My manager repeatedly reminded us that Vector was *not* a get-rich-quick scheme, that we’d have...

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Note on the passing on Eunice Kennedy Shriver : Which of the Kennedys has had the most impact on you? With all due respect to the Kennedys, I don’t know that any of them has had any impact on me, with the possible exception of Jackie. I still remember when she passed away: it was the same day that the Prophet Ezra Taft Benson died, and I couldn’t find a single mention of him on any news show. I’m sure she was a wonderful woman, but come on: three weeks later, I still...

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Know your Bible? True or False. . .Revelations has the word antichrist in it. Perhaps, but since there’s no book called “Revelations” in the Bible, whether or not I know my Bible is fairly impertinent to the question. ;-)

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Can Mormon men date older women? I sure hope so, or my wife’s going to be *very* unhappy, next date night.

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WellPoint, the nation's largest health insurer, rewarded employees for canceling coverage of sick patients. Should this be legal? http://www.consumerwatchdog.org/patients/articles/?storyId=27969 Yes, it should definitely be illegal—as should a lot of other anti-consumer tactics that the insurance companies use. That doesn’t mean universal health care is necessarily a good thing, though. http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/4758574

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There is a lot of talk in the US right now about Universal Healthcare. What do folks from places with national health plans think about how their plans work? Are there mistakes we should avoid? I’m not currently someplace with a national health plan, but I have been. Here’s my thoughts, in response to a similar question: http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/4758574 HTH!

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Why can't the US have free healthcare for it's citizens? Ignoring, for a moment, that truly “free” health care would be impossible (it would come out of taxes), here’s why I think it’s an *extremely* bad idea, anyway: http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/4758574 . For the record, I’ve been one of the teeming millions without health insurance, and it cost us dearly. Even now, the only way I can insure my family is by paying...

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People from New Jersey and Oregon (where attendants pump your gas): Is it considered customary to tip the gas attendant? I’m originally from New Jersey and to be honest, it never even occurred to me. Having worked for tips in the past, myself, maybe it should have!

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Are you saved? And if so, by whom? …by Jesus Christ. That’s why He’s called “the Savior.”

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Walter Kronkite just died; who remembers when the news was really that; news, not entertainment? I do remember that. What’s odd is that I just told my wife the news, and her response: “Sorry to say, but he’s someone that I wouldn’t have been sure wasn’t already dead.” What’s even odder is that I was forced to concur. Still, I do remember him, and he’ll certainly be missed.

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I'm trying to get out of debt this year, Do you think God would understand if I didn't pay my tithe's for alittle while and put all money's on bill's? Sorry to contradict what others have said, but while God would certainly understand, He will *not* be happy about it. I had an absolutely *horrible* year financially, last year—the Church even had to make my mortgage and health insurance payments, several times—but I *always* paid an honest tithe, because the Lord has so commanded. Check it out: ...

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Why was the requirement to tithe 10% of your estate in order to be baptized into the LdS Church dropped? And does anyone know the exact year the LdS dropped this membership requirement? (it was mentioned in a D. Michael Quinn Sunstone presentation) I don’t know for sure—I’ve never heard of such a thing—but assuming it’s the case (which wouldn’t be odd, given your citation), I’d expect it’s for three reasons: 1) the Church hasn’t had any debts to pay, for a very long time; 2) for the same reason “tithing in kind” has almost completely fallen by the wayside: people just...

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Mark Cares, on the unique culture dynamics, demands, and pressures of modern Mormon Culture: "Many Mormons are not self-righteous. Rather they are stressed out." Thoughts? I could see that. There are lot of callings that require a lot of time and effort. I know my own wife, for example, is often stressed out by trying to live up to perceived expectations—most of which have nothing to do with the Church—but obviously Church membership involves additional responsibilities (even more so than most religious organizations) and can consequently result in...

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I've just discovered http://www.biblemap.org which gives you maps and other photographic evidence of the places and events in the Bible. Where can I find the Book of Mormon equiavlent to this amazing web site? Nowhere online that I know of, but I’ve got a framed copy in my office, which will be hung up as soon as I figure out where to put it. ;-) If you’d like a copy, they’re available from http://tinyurl.com/norman-map .

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Since the Vernal Holley maps match the places in the Book of Mormon so precisely why don't they put them at the back of the Book of Mormon like they do with the maps of the Holy Land in Bibles? I’d say because they’re wrong. The maps in question were designed by critics, to support the claim that Joseph Smith Jr. just made up all the place names. All you have to do is read the Book of Mormon, and you can see that these maps can’t be correct—a position particularly buoyed by the fact that Joseph Smith Jr. taught that the key to Book of Mormon geography lay in...

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Respected scholar, Tyler Stoehr describes the three prevailing camps in modern LdS Theology as "sola scriptura", "the prophetic tradition", and “sticking power” (see link for full descriptions). Mormons in your opinion which one is right and true? I guess that depends on what you’re trying to show. If you’re looking for hard, fast doctrine—things that aren’t going to change now nor ever—then /sola scriptura/ is the way to go. If, on the other hand, you’re just looking for good counsel, then prophetic tradition can be tossed into the mix, as well. I know that back in the ’90s, CES’s Richard...

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Does the LDS Church still regard the Book of Abraham in the Pearl of Great Price as Holy Scripture even after several prominent Egyptologists proved it was an ancient funeral scroll? It is most certainly still regarded as holy scripture, but as Glenn has rightly pointed out, no Egyptologist has ever proven anything of the sort. What they’ve proven is that the particular papyri that have been found—which papyri were indubitably part of the same *set* of papyri, but bear no resemblance to the *actual* papyri from which the Book of Abraham was translated. ...

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In LdS Theology Christian Denominations are often cited as evidence of "The Great Apostacy". Then why did Paul say, "...there must be factions among you in order that those who are genuine among you may be recognized"? (I Cor 11:19; ESV) In response to not only your question, but your discussion with laie_techie: What makes you think there aren’t “factions” within the Church of Jesus Christ? You state that “Pharisees… argued - endlessly[, a]nd as a result a quiet consensus would eventually develop and take hold. In other words, the ‘genuine’ would be ‘recognized’.”...

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Mormons: The Mitt Romney Presidential run revealed the hidden widespread perception that Mormon Culture can be seen as odd, even weird. WHY do you think this is? AND, What do YOU find unsettling about non-Mormon culture? I don’t know that I find anything unsettling about “non-Mormon” culture, per se. Culture in general, sure; *anti*-“Mormon” culture, definitely. But “non-Mormon”? nothing I can think of besides ignorance, and that bothers me about “Mormon” culture, too.

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A family member is getting married in the Mormon Temple, but nobody in the family is allowed to attend because we are not Mormon. Why do they wish to keep people away from such a happy event? We don’t. However, the temple is quite literally the House of the Lord. Just as the ancient Israelites required symbolic, ritual preparation and purification before entry into the temple, so we, the Latter-day Saints, are required to cleanse and prepare ourselves spiritually, before entering therein. As the greater truths of the temple really wouldn’t make any sense without the...

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If Mormonism is true then the Bible is false. If the Bible is true then the Book of Mormon is false. What's your thought? My thoughts are that that’s a load of crap. “Mormonism” is based on the Bible. The Book of Mormon confirms and supports the Bible. The only way this could be true is if someone were to misinterpret the teachings of the Bible and/or the Book of Mormon such that they contradicted, but by that logic, the Bible would already be false (since it’s chock full of alleged...

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Which US states have been worst hit by the recession? Indiana’s unemployment rate just hit 10.6%. Still nowhere near when I lived in Spain, but certainly near the top of the USA, right now!

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On January 18, 1827, Joseph Smith married Emma Hale in South Bainbridge, New York. It has been suggested by some Mormon Historians that Sidney Rigdon was the presiding minister. Does anyone have evidence to support or discredit this suggestion? It’s a fascinating charge—one that, as far as I can tell in my extremely brief research, can neither be proved nor disproved from extant documents. However, as we know from many sources (including the site you referenced) that Rigdon was a Baptist minister in Mentor, Ohio, from 1825-1830. As you rightly point out in your own answer, there is *very* little reason to believe he ever...

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Are the Freemasons an Occult according to the video I've provided? If so, what does that say of Joseph? Not having watched the video (and not really having 2½ hours to blow on it), I can’t comment on the specifics thereof. However, here’s what I *can* say: of course Joseph Smith Jr. did things that would today be considered part of the occult. Jesus Christ did the same thing! Rubbing a blind man’s eyes with mud, to heal him? Occult. Parable of a rich man in Hell calling...

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In 1838 God commanded the Early Mormons in Far West, Missouri to: "...build a house unto me, for the gathering together of my saints, that they may worship me..." The text strongly implies that "house" means "Temple". So when is it going to be built? Probably around the time that people start gathering back there, again. Even ignoring the St. Louis and Kansas City Temples, there are a *lot* of temple sites in MO—and I expect there’s a pretty good reason for that. ;-)

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How exactly does one convert to Mormonism/LDS? kind of curious on how this is done and have not ran into a question about it. The process is pretty simple, really: first, you learn all you care to about the Church, generally including several visits with the local missionaries. Once you’ve learned for yourself that the Church is true, you let the missionaries know of your interest in being baptized. Note that this knowledge should come through revelation, as an answer to prayer. We *strongly* discourage just...

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I'm 13 and I've never had a bf. What is wrong? The only thing I see that’s wrong is that you think something is wrong. I know you probably don’t want to hear this, but you’re still way too young to be worrying about boyfriends. Give it a few years; you’ll see. Blessings! :-)

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If Joseph Smith said that temple ordinances were in force before time and cannot be changed, why have these ordinances been changed over the years? They can’t be, and they haven’t been. While the pertinent instruction preceding said ordinances has indeed been changed, the ordinances themselves have not been, and I don’t expect they ever will be. For clarification regarding the changes in said instructions, let’s appeal to four different Presidents of the Church:    “In May 1842, after the first...

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Are Mormons allowed to have long distance relationships? a girl will be attending BYU and ill be in GA. Re: your original question, sure! Why wouldn’t we be? I actually met my wife on the Internet; we never even lived in the same county, until we were already engaged and she moved in with some of my (female) friends. Frankly, the Church would never try to dictate who its members date, nor how they do so. The Church just encourages us to not compromise our values, and thus recommends that we...

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If people are going to make a big deal of the Nauvoo City Council declaring an anti-LdS printing press to be "a public nuisance" and ordering it destroyed, why don't they also discuss the preceding destruction of a pro-LdS press, by a Jackson County mob? Per Mister_IT’s request, here’s some more details: On July 20, 1833, a mob ransacked the offices of *The Evening and Morning Star* in Independence, Missouri. They destroyed almost every copy of the Book of Commandments (the precursor to today’s Doctrine and Covenants), the few survivors being saved by 14-year-old Mary Elizabeth Rollins and her 12-year-old sister, Caroline....

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I'm curious to know what Mormons think about Cumorah and Moroni being so prominently in the news these days? (see link) I actually read that, yesterday. (It’s Comoros, not Cumorah, but of course you knew that.) Personally, I think it’s horrible that so many people died in the crash—and possibly more so, for the girl that survived!—but I don’t think the location thereof is particularly relevant. There’s an African archipelago called Comoros, the capital city of which is...

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Mormons does the following sum up your Book of Mormon Epistemology: "Evidence for or against the Book of Mormon doesn't matter to me - I just KNOW that it's true!" And please explain your epistemological stance (if you feel comfortable doing so of course) I’d say that’s a bit overreaching, for me. To claim that evidence “doesn’t matter” would be inaccurate, because I do care—and IMHO, the preponderance of available evidence *does* support its veracity, particularly since no one has ever come up with a reasonable, alternate explanation for its genesis. HOWEVER… Evidence is just that: evidence....

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Do Mormons have Christian Church style "Bible Studies" in their homes where they study the Book of Mormon? If so, please describe what a typical home "Book of Mormon Study" is like. (the embedded video is an example of a Christian home Bible Study) Not officially, no, but there’s certainly nothing in the Church’s teachings that would preclude us from doing so. I was actually a member of an interdenominational Bible study group, when I was in high school. We met in one of the art classrooms at 7:20 every Friday morning (not sure how we got away with that) and had some really good discussions. On the other hand, each...

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Latter Day Saints Members: What do you feel is the biggest misconception that non-LDS have about LDS members? Have you done anything to dispel that notion? As has already been said, the biggest misconception is that we’re not Christians. I’m really not sure how a church called “the Church of Jesus Christ” could be viewed as non-Christian, but the 19th-century mobs and press spent a *lot* of time and energy convincing people that we’re “the Mormons” instead of “the Christians” or “the...

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Can a mormon go to hell? please watch http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BtOHB1l_d8w Of course. Judging by the story this woman told, I’m really not surprised she wound up where she did. She claims to have been a member of the Church of Jesus Christ for sixteen years, yet: a) she doesn’t seem to know the name of the Church—or if she does, she obviously doesn’t care enough about her Savior to call it what He asked us to, its proper name: *His* name. ...

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Mormons what do you think of the members of the LDS Church whose behavior could lead one to the conclusion that they venerate and worship Joseph Smith more than they venerate and worship Jesus Christ? I think they’re so busy being “Mormons,” they’ve neglected to become Christians/Latter-day Saints. It’s really quite sad, IMHO. On the other hand, your inclusion of the video seems to imply that the person that made it would fall into that category, simply because s/he made the video. If that was indeed your intention, don’t you think that a bit...

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Do you think the LDS church is a religious organization, or just another business selling Christianity? Well, being that I’m a member of said Church (the Church of Jesus Christ), I think my feelings on the subject pretty much go without saying. :-)

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The Mormon church says it gave since 1985 1.115 billion in assistance(Cash and material). This works out to $3.75 per member per year(1.115/13,508,509 (members)/22 (years) do you think this is good or shouldn't they be doing more? Not to be nasty at all, but just to get this out of the way: please don’t use the slur “the Mormon church.” The name of the Church is The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, or simply “the Church of Jesus Christ,” for short. Any title that doesn’t include His name is pretty offensive, IMHO. Thank you! Now that that’s out of the way… ...

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Respected scholar, Tyler Stoehr, sympathizes with the common complaint that: "defining LDS doctrine [is] being like nailing Jell-O dipped in olive oil to a wall" Why do you think that so many people - scholars and non-scholars alike - feel this way? I think edndori is pretty much dead on. Many people want to claim that anything any Latter-day Saint has ever said constitutes “doctrine,” and that’s just not so. If we’re being completely honest with ourselves, the only things that can be classified as “doctrine” are that which have been explicitly ratified as such, by the Church membership (e.g. the...

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Do Mormons believe that the only people they can be absolutely open with are fellow Mormons? Some might, but I certainly don’t. (And even if I did, I certainly wouldn’t be absolutely open with just *any* so-called “Mormon.”)

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When the Head of the Mormon church said "True knowledge comes from what you feel inside. Evidence isn't important" Is that how a True follower of Christ should be? This is a fascinating charge. I just Googled this quote and only got one hit: a work of fiction wherein one of the characters makes this statement. Care to cite this? (And no, this quote, as presented, does not sound like the way a true follower of Christ should be.)

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Moongrim has just made Guru!!!would you join me in congratulating him on this achievment?congrats!!! Nice job, Moongrim. I hear the septuagenarian level is the best! ;-)

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What does a Mormon temple look like inside? About like this: http://www.lds.org/ldsorg/v/index.jsp?vgnextoid=2354fccf2b7db010VgnVCM1000004d82620aRCRD&locale=0&sourceId=31ef9209df38b010VgnVCM1000004d82620a____&hideNav=1 Granted, these are photos of the Salt Lake Temple, which is much larger and more ornate than most, but this should give you a pretty good idea. Out of curiosity, where do you live? Perhaps...

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Church of Latter Day Saint Members : How do you feel when other Christians claim you are not Christians? Not to be mean, but it makes me feel about the same way I feel when people leave the two most important words out of the name of the Church to which I belong: “Jesus” and “Christ.” The name of the Church to which I belong is The Church of JESUS CHRIST of Latter-day Saints—the “of Latter-day Saints” portion really being completely ancillary; I...

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Why does the Book of Mormon state that Jesus was born in Jerusalem (Alma 7:10) when history and the Bible state that he was born outside of Jerusalem, in Bethlehem? Following Mister_IT’s comments of 27 June 2009, I have decided to answer this question again. Hopefully this will build upon my earlier answer and help others to understand the simple logic at work, here. Let’s assume, for just a moment, that we’re in Alma’s position. We’re trying to teach the Gospel of Jesus Christ to a people whose ancestors left Jerusalem...

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Was Joseph Smith a prophet? Since Answerbag inexplicably rejected my “duplicate” flag for this question, I will also respond: Yes, he was; and yes, it is. There’s just way too much evidence for me to deny. :-)

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If Jesus's father (Yahweh) and His mother (Mary) were not married at the time Jesus was born (or ever), does that make Jesus a b*stard? Why or why not? Hey, Antigone. Old question, I know, but I just stumbled across it, so…. First of all, the question is slightly flawed: Jesus and the God commonly known as Yahweh are the same guy. Christ’s Father is the God commonly known as Elohim. Of course, it seems that the Father is *occasionally* referred to as Yahweh, so let’s ignore that minor detail, for the moment. I think the...

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Mormons are you TriTheistic, Monotheistic, Polytheistic, or Henotheistic? I've heard Mormons claim to be one, the other, and/or all four! OFFICIALLY which one is it and why? As several people have stated, the Church itself doesn’t take any position on this. As you and I discussed elsewhere, I’d say “none of the above,” and here’s why: • Tritheism indicates a belief that there are exactly three gods in all of existence. That’s not necessarily accurate, since we don’t know (nor care) how many there are. •...

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Does anyone even care about religion? According to the Oxford American Dictionary, religion can mean: • the belief in and worship of a superhuman controlling power, esp. a personal God or gods • details of belief as taught or discussed • a particular system of faith and worship • a pursuit or interest to which someone ascribes supreme importance So depending on which definition you use, I’d say...

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From a Mormon Studies Scholar describing the history of LDS Theology: "Today's doctrine is tomorrow's heresy, today's heresy is tomorrow's doctrine." LDS Scholars and Latter-day Saints why would he say such a thing? I expect he’d say it because a lot of people try to claim things are doctrine that aren’t, then get mad when someone points out that they’re wrong. It happens to the best of us, which is why I try to stay so close to the *actual* doctrine instead of wandering around the assumptions. While assuming can be a lot of fun, you’ve got to remember your grain of salt,...

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Mormon Studies Scholar, Luke P. Wilson: "The contradictions between the Book of Mormon and the Bible constitute a most serious obstacle to accepting the Book of Mormon as Latter-day scripture supplemental to the Bible." LDS do you agree or disagree? Why? I would agree, if there were any contradictions to begin with. I’ve read both books through, numerous times, and have never found a one. Now, there are definitely passages that people have *construed* to be contradictory (as the site you’ve linked to has done), but you can find that kind of construal without even leaving the Bible.

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Mormon Studies Scholars: I'm compiling a list of the once sacred writings and Theologies from past Mormon leaders that the LdS Church has "cast on the ash heap of mere opinion". Please post your list so I can see those (if any) that I've missed. Thanks! I guess I’d first have to ask what you mean by “sacred writings and Theologies.” Using those terms quite loosely, I can think of *The Seer* and *Mormon Doctrine*, each of which was officially denounced by the First Presidency serving at the time of its publication. Beyond that, there have certainly been opinions spoken from the pulpit, from time to time, but if doctrine...

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What does it mean if my poop is green? That depends. Have you been eating or drinking something purple? If so, that’s a normal side effect of the food coloring.

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How many of you have suffered the hell known as unrequited love? I sure have. Thankfully I eventually gave up and got on with my life, cuz two years after that, she took me back. We’re now married with three children, and I doubt either of us has ever looked back! :-)

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Who is speaking in Amos 4:11? Is Jehovah talking about another god? I’m not a Jehovah’s Witness, so hopefully I’m not stepping on any toes here, but it seems to me that this is simply one of those passages that falls flat when translated into English. In most English versions of the Bible (particularly the King James Version), the phrase “the Lord” is generally used to denote Jehovah (God the Son) while “God” is...

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Is it "cheating" when you are searching for old school friends on facebook or myspace? My husband is going crazy over this. Well, that depends on why you’re doing it. I’ve friended several of my ex-girlfriends, plus a couple of girls that I once had a crush on, all with my wife’s full knowledge. I guess you need to ask yourself a few questions: 1) Why am I in touch with this person again? Is it friendship or romance? 2) Do I feel the need to keep it from my spouse? (If so, that’s a...

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LDS, Are you saved according to 2 NEPHI 25:23..· Have you done “all” you can do for salvation? Isn’t there something else you can think of that you haven’t done for salvation? At what point have you done enough to be sure that you will be saved? Welcome back, JoeFraud. Thankfully, the first half of that phrase is the more important one: “for we know that it is by grace that we are saved.” The true Christian does his or her best, knowing full well that when “all we can do” still falls short (as it invariably will; see Romans 3:23), we can rely on our Savior’s Atoning grace to make up the...

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Mormons, Alma 37:38, dated at 73 B.C., speaks of the people using a “compass.” However, such an instrument was not invented until about A.D. 1100. How could there be a divinely inspired translation of a word describing something that did not exist? As edndori pointed out, the Book of Mormon is a translational work. I would add that the Book of Mormon’s description of the Liahona makes it perfectly clear that it was of divine origin, and that if any part of it operated on the same principles as what we would today call a “compass,” that was certainly not its primary function. As an aside, while most Latter-day Saints...

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Bill McKeever: "...why do so many Mormons insist we throw the more controversial teachings of their past leaders onto the ash heap of mere opinion?" Mormons how would you answer Mr. McKeever's question if he were standing in front of you? ((edited to correct a misspelled word)) I don’t know that we do do that. What we “throw… onto the ash heap,” to use McKeever’s phrase, are mostly just the *erroneous interpretations* of past leaders’ teachings. Take the Adam-God Theory, for example: there’s two, maybe three statements by Brigham Young that, when you take a sentence here...

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I'm an Evangelical Christian. Latter-day Saints will you and your LdS embrace me as a fellow Mormon in your Ward/Stake/Church? As others have said, that depends on what you mean by “fellow Mormon.” As Glenn said, it only seems logical that someone that wants to be considered a “Mormon” would believe in the Book of Mormon. Furthermore, the Oxford American Dictionary defines “Mormon” as “a member of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints [sic],” and the Associated...

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If asked as a favor, would you pop a pimple on someone's back that was out of their reach? Depends on the person. If it were my wife, for example, of course! Pretty much any one else, though, would be kinda weird.

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What's your idea of hell? My Church teaches that Hell is the antithesis of Paradise, and that neither is a final destination. When we die, our physical bodies return to the Earth, awaiting the resurrection; while our spiritual bodies pass on to what we mortals call the Spirit World: those that have fully accepted Christ and striven to follow Him will arrive in Paradise, while all others arrive in Hell. Hell,...

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Should churches serve communion wine while the swine flu is at pandemic level? Our Church doesn’t generally use wine, believing that it’s not the type of liquid that’s important, but what it represents. As such, we usually use tap water, in individual cups. The priesthood holders that prepare and bless the Sacrament are all instructed to wash their hands well, before doing so, which should help some. That having been said, danmyme’s idea of...

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Time to play mormon or not: Ron howard, Glen Beck, Rush limbaugh, Harry Reid, Paul walker, Chuck Noris. Mormon or not? Without Googling to check… I seem to remember hearing that Ron Howard was LdS, at some point, but his recent choices lead me to believe that that be incorrect (or at least that, if he is LdS, he’s not practicing). Glen Beck is LdS. I don’t believe Rush Limbaugh is. Frankly, I hope not. ;-) Harry Reid is LdS. Paul Walker… I actually don’t know...

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When Martin Harris was scribing for Joseph Smith, he wrote with ink on foolscap. Doesn't that discredit the claim that evil men would alter the words of the Lost 116 pp. of The Book of Mormon in order to destroy Smith's work and his divine calling? An interesting point, but I’d like some clarification, before proceeding. First of all, who says that Martin wrote in ink? I don’t deny that he did, but the only references I can find to this are a bunch of critics reprinting the same series of paragraphs, word for word, without any citation whatsoever. I don’t even know who wrote the paragraphs, much less why the author...

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Latter-day Saints/Mormon Studies Scholars do you think that the "Lost 116 pages" will ever resurface? As others have said, I doubt they will. Even ignoring the controversy surrounding their accuracy, I’m guessing that if they even exist, anymore (which itself seems an unlikely prospect), whoever has them doesn’t realize what they are, else they’d already have been made public—especially since even UTLM thinks that someone would have tried to use them, by now.

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Who was the last person you upset? My son, but only because I made him stop jumping on the bed—again. ;-)

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What is a dumb thing to ask on AB? “What is a dumb thing to ask on AB?” ;-)

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Who is the closest person to you? family, friends? Emotionally, my wife. In terms of physical proximity, I think my son is a little bit closer, at the moment.

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Would you ever have a mural on your wall? I almost got a space shuttle mural for my room, when I was 11, but we went with microchip wallpaper instead. (LOL… when I told my wife that, a couple of days ago, she was like, “*That’s* what that was?!”)

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I don't exactly know how to word this, but I'm gonna ask anyway because knowledge is a good thing. If there was one word to describe your sexual orientation, what word would you prefer? “Straight” works fine for me.

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When was the last time you were in an airport? And which airport was it? The new Indianapolis International Airport, which opened just a few months ago. (Yes, there is an old Indianapolis Airport, though I believe that last I heard, it was being converted into a private ’port.)

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Did you continue to watch the show "The X-Files" when Mulder left the show? Yes, I did, and I even enjoyed it. Frankly, I think the problem was not so much that Mulder left, but that Scully didn’t. Now, before all the Scully fans string me up in effigy over that statement, allow me to explain: I *love* Scully. I’ve always had a thing for redheads, anyway, and her character was always great! But once Reyes became Doggett’s new partner, Scully really...

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Why would someone need to formally resign from the Mormon church, as opposed to simply going to a different (Lutheran, Protestant, Baptist, etc.) church? As Bob said, I don’t see any reason anybody would really *need* to formally resign, but some people are just that adamant about it. Of course, if they hate the Church that much, why would the Church want them as members? Invalidating one’s baptism is a *major* decision in the eyes of the Lord, but most people have already long since done that anyway, by the time they get around to...

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Do adult men often struggle to develop friendships with their fathers? I’ve never had that problem. I became a Christian at age 16 and my relationship with my father has improved continually, ever since—partly because of the person I’ve become, and partly due to the maturity that tends to come with age.

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I'm feeling a little jealous of a friend who lost a lot of weight, can anyone else relate? My wife has been feeling that way for a while. She lost about 50 pounds, hit a plateau for about six months, lost another 20, hit another major plateau, and hasn’t been able to get past that. She eats right, works out at least five days a week, and would probably be quite thin by now, if not for her lousy metabolism: she’s still got another 45-50 pounds to her goal weight (which is...

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What are the differences between the Mennonite religion and Catholic? Well, for one thing, many Mennonites don’t dress in modern clothing nor use modern conveniences (e.g. electricity). For another, since they’re Anabaptists, the Mennonites reject the authority of the Pope (and were historically persecuted by the Catholics, for doing so). HTH!

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Do Mormons believe in the Immaculate Conception? No, we don’t. We actually don’t even believe in the Catholic concept of “original sin,” so the Immaculate Conception is pretty much a moot point. HTH!

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Has anyone here NEVER had a cavity? Not me, anymore; I don’t remember when I got my first, but I was probably about 20.

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I'm 20 and getting married- what's your first reaction? Congratulations! My wife was 23 when we were married, and she felt very old; most of her friends—including her younger sister—had already married, so I can understand where that was coming from. Of course, another sister was 29, by the time she got married, so she was feeling positively *ancient*! Getting married at age 20 is perfect, as long as you’ve taken (and will...

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My great grand-parents were baptized Mormon after they died. As far as I know they did not request this. Why do Mormons baptize the dead? angelzz has pointed out that baptism does NOT save a person, and she’s right. However, baptism *is* a commandment—one that a departed individual no longer has the opportunity to keep—and is a necessary prerequisite for entry into the Celestial Kingdom. As Christ Himself said: “Except a man be born of water and of the Spirit, he cannot enter into the kingdom of God”...

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Would you buy this clever bra? (link) …for my wife? Sure. Then I’ll know exactly when to pounce. ;-)

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Besides toothpaste, name something that comes in a tube? A fat guy on a water slide.

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How do Mormons help the homeless? In addition to the Church’s own resources (fast offerings, welfare services, job training, bishops’ storehouses, etc.), my own stake is involved with several local organizations. As members of the multi-faith organization Family Promise, we help maintain a house just downtown, where people can stay for a while. The house is owned by the city and leased to FP for $1/year, and then...

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Why in Book of Abraham Facsimile 2, Fig. 7 was sexually aroused Min (the male Egyptian god of procreation) identified as "God on His throne" by Joseph Smith? See http://vintage.aomin.org/Images%20and%20Sounds/jpeg/min. Actually, MIT, I think the argument in your source—while obviously somewhat polemic—is actually pretty close to the truth:. “God’s power is often described by Mormons as being made of the power of the priesthood and the power of procreation.” While I’m not sure that any Latter-day Saint would include “procreation” in that statement (I’ve...

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Why in Book of Abraham Facsimile 3, Fig. 4 was an obvious woman figure (who are depicted in strapped ankle length dresses in Egyptian Hieroglyphs - as this one is) labeled as "Prince of Pharaoh" by Joseph Smith? See http://www.mormonthink.com/img/fac3.gif You know, I was wondering how long it would take someone to get around to asking this, and I suspected it would be you. ;-) This is actually the one thing about the Book of Abraham (and by extension, the Church) that used to cause me concern. I mean, come on: I can ask my three-year-old to point out the ladies in the picture and she’ll find them immediately. Say what you will about...

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Christians aren't we suppose to be Christ like?So why do so many "Christians" and I say that loosely,want to be rich?When Jesus(God in the flesh)came as a poor man,and said nothing positive about riches. Hard to say. I know of many Christians that are constantly sharing what they have with the poor, and I personally have always wanted riches, so that I could do the same. Like if I somehow came into a few million dollars, I’d probably buy a house for my friends that just lost theirs and are stuck living in a $150 camper; and another for my friends that moved to California for a job from...

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If you found out your BF was really talking to you from prison..what would you do? Wonder where the heck I got a boyfriend in the first place, and hope my wife is understanding about it. ;-)

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Can a woman with hundreds of grandchildern love each one? Sure, but my gosh that’s a lot of grandchildren! My in-laws have fifteen (fourteen living) and counting, and that already seems like a lot!

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What is/Who are the "Mormon Mafia"? What do they do? What do they do to people; and to whom do they do it? I’ve been a Latter-day Saint for almost 18 years and have never heard of such a thing. I’m guessing whatever/whoever they are, they’re just an urban legend.

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LDS Apologist: "One of the more well-used and worn-out attacks from our critics has been the Church’s use of the symbol of the pentagram..." OK, why DOES the LDS Church prominently use this & other occultist symbols on it's Temples and not the cross? NoIdea831 hit the nail on the head. As I understand it, the pentagram was originally called the “Morning Star” and symbolized the Savior. While it was adopted by Satanists in the 1860s, it retained its original sentiment among Christians until the early 20th century. To the best of my knowledge, the only modern temple to feature the “Morning Star” is the new Nauvoo,...

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Mormon Missionaries: When you were in the field did you work off an address list from a database? And, if so, were some houses flagged as "Do Not Visit" on that list? Much like laie_techie’s mission, we had an area book that supposedly recorded everything the previous missionaries had done. It was, of course, woefully incomplete in some areas, but we did our best. The only “Do not visits” I remember were those that had either left the Church and requested “no contact,” or those very few that had issued credible threats...

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Why do some misguided preachers teach their congregation that Jehovah's Witnesses don't believe in Jesus? They have showed me from the bible that we have to believe in Jesus to be saved. And for the Atheists, don't bother answering. I’m not Jehovah’s Witness, but I am also a member of a Christian Church that often gets labeled a “cult” and ascribed all sorts of erroneous beliefs, so I know *exactly* what you’re talking about. My guess is that this kind of individual is operating out of fear and using it as a tool, to scare others into following him or her. If one doesn’t think his or...

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Did you marry someone that you really didn't have love for cause you feared of loving and getting hurt. You didn't want those emotions in your life, so you married into a loveless marriage, and now you regret it.. No. I’m genuinely sorry if you’re in that kind of situation, but I married my wife because I love her more than anything or anyone else on this Earth, and I can’t imagine anyone that I’d rather spend Eternity with, more than her. Blessings in your difficulties, though!

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Do you look down on people who didn't have an abortion? Why on Earth would I do that? Now, if they choose to be irresponsible by keeping the child in a bad situation instead of placing him or her with one of the thousands—perhaps millions—of approved parents out there, just begging for a baby, I’m going to be a bit angry with that decision. However, there’s a difference between disliking a decision and looking down on the...

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Why do Christians need their god in absolutely every aspect of their lives? I don‘t know that I have a conscious need for Him to be there as much as He’s there anyway, so why not enjoy it?

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Why do people give Christians a hard time? Because unfortunately, a lot of so-called Christians have done a lot of stupid stuff in Christ’s name. (And yes, I’m a Christian.)

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Which previous president appears to have squandered the public's trust more than George Walker Bush has? Gotta be Clinton. There’s a reason he got impeached, and it wasn’t because of a spot on a dress.

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I say the fact that George W Bush got to be President - twice - proves that he's way smarter than all the fools who like to make fun of him but aren't smart enough to be President themselves. What do you think? I still like “W” and think he gets a severely bum rep, but that doesn’t make him intelligent. I don’t think our nation has ever been intelligent enough to not be afraid of an intelligent candidate, so we continue to elect whichever candidate seems less stupid.

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Did George W. Bush Keep us Safe? I think he did—at least, as much as any President can.

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What did George W. Bush give you? Hope for a better tomorrow, which is unfortunately more than I can say for his successor. :-(

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Jesus selected and trained twelve apostles and Paul (who was known as Saul) was not one of them. Wasn’t Paul an apostle? Sure. Jesus chose the Twelve, but then the death of Judas Iscariot caused a vacancy in that quorum. Matthias was called to succeed him, but that didn’t stop the vacancies from occurring (generally as the result of one Apostle after another being martyred). Paul, Barnabas, and James “the Just” were all called to fill vacancies in the Twelve, though not necessarily in that...

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A family in South Wales has found Jesus -- he showed up in sprinkles of Marmite on the inside of a jar lid (photo provided for proof). Could this be considered a divine endorsement of "the Devil's food"? Next thing you know, they’ll be razing that home to put up a new parish to Our Lord of the Marmite. Of course, it could be worse; the Spaniards would start making pilgrimages to the holy site and start naming their sons “Jesús del Marmite.” ;-)

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Do you think the guys at `The Last Supper` had any appetite? Probably not much. I’m guessing they were mostly freaking out.

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How was sex your first time? it was difficult for me Mine was wonderful, but then it was on my wedding night, so that’s not that surprising. It’s amazing how special it is to know that that incomparable gift has been saved for just that person. :-)

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If time travel was even possible, wouldn't we have seen someone from the future by now? How do you know we haven’t?

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If jesus (peace be upon him) appear and say : iam not son of God, u must follow teachings of mohammad (peace be upon him), do u obey him or not? Not being Muslim, I’m not sure if I should answer this question, but…. First, I’d have to know that it’s really Jesus. Touching the wounds in his hands, feet, and side would be a good start (if He even still has them), but even that would pale in comparison to the testimony of the Holy Ghost. If indeed the Holy Ghost testified that He were the real Jesus of...

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Who created Hell? I expect that since our Heavenly Father created everything we can see and a lot that we can’t, He created Hell, as well. Of course, my understanding of Hell is a lot different than a lot of people’s, but that’s a discussion for another question. ;-)

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In your own words, what is the Holy Bible? It’s the word of God. Granted, it’s only as perfect as we flawed humans can make it—particularly given all the copying, recopying, translating, etc. it’s gone through—but it’s still His word, and should be respected as such. Great question!

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I heard Mormons believe in Aliens, and that aliens tie into their religion. Is this true? I guess technically we do. As others have mentioned, we believe that God has created a lot more than just this Earth, and it stands to reason that He has children on some of those other planets out there, as well. I suppose even God could be considered an alien, since He’s not from around here. But given the way our society thinks about such things, to say that “aliens tie into...

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LDS: The Book of Mormon mentions synagogues 25-times. But synagogues were not developed by the Jews until four hundred years after the BoM says Lehi left Jerusalem. How could the writers have known how the Jews built their synagogues? You have to remember that the Book of Mormon is a *translational* work. Have you ever read *Dirk Gently’s Holistic Detective Agency*? (*Amazing* book, if you white out the occasional R-rated word.) In one passage, Dirk tells Richard that while under hypnosis, Richard described a girl as wearing a dress with a butterfly collar.   “Ah, now I’ve got...

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In John 17:4 Jesus told Jehovah in prayer that he 'had finished the work he had been given to do'. So if he was finished how and by whose authority did he come to America to preach? Well, first of all, since we’re in the “Mormon beliefs” section, let’s get the terminology right: Jesus wasn’t praying to Jehovah; Jesus *is* Jehovah. He was praying to His Father, whom we traditionally refer to as Elohim. However, I suspect this to be peripheral to your question. Mister_IT has done a very good job of explaining this—thanks,...

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LDS Scholars, if the Nephite and Lamanite clans were not alone in the Americas, it seems odd that the Book of Mormon never mentions the numerous people who must have lived in surrounding lands and who surely would have interacted with them. Why is this? Actually, the Book of Mormon does mention them, albeit mostly in passing. In 2 Nephi 5:5-6, Nephi runs down all of his family and friends that were about to flee with him into the wilderness: Nephi’s own family, Zoram and his family, Sam and his family, Jacob, Joseph, and at least two sisters. But then he mentions one more group: “and all those that would come with me.” By...

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LDS do you agree with the following statement from Ross Anderson (a former member and now an author) who writes, "A sincere inquirer should not be expected to ignore honest questions that bear on the Book of Mormon's credibility" Why or why not? I totally agree with this statement. I do find it a bit ironic that the book is 116 pages long (rim shot), and even more so that a guy that doesn’t believe in the Book of Mormon is writing a book on how to understand it. ^_^ Still, what I’ve been able to glean from his web site, his intended audience consists of like-minded individuals, so I guess that makes sense—especially...

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4 Questions,If you cant answer yes to each one.Dont go on the next:Do you fish?Have you ever told a lie?Do you believe evil spirits exist?If your Pastor/Priest told you to do something but in prayer Jesus Christ told you don't do it.Would you obey Jesus. That’s a strange series of questions, but yes, I can answer yes to all of them, with the qualification that I *am* my priest, but I’m guessing you’re talking about my congregational leader (the bishop). (Of course, regarding the lying, that’s something I’ve repented of, so perhaps I should have said no? Weird gray area, that.) Thanks!

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Is Jesus the only begotten son of God? Most definitely.

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May I say that I hope obama's kidneys fail also? I’m not even sure what this question means. I’m not an Obamatron by any means, but is there a story behind this that I’m missing? Thanks!

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"You may have heard about the idea that the world's temperature may have been going up slowly over the past 100 years. What is your personal opinion on this? Do you think this has probably been happening, or do you think it probably hasn't been happening? Of course it has been happening. It’s been happening since the end of the last Ice Age, about 18,000 years ago. However, U.S. ground-temperature data indicate that the average temperature of the Earth has barely changed at all, over the last 100 years. Check out these articles by Newton Lacey Pierce Prize–winner, Dr. Sallie Baliunas: http://www.marshall.org/experts.php?id=38 . ...

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If the entire world could become a complete utopia where no-one dies, scarcity is eliminated, and everyone is happy, but one million people had to die, would you do it? How about a thousand dead? A billion? angel_of_mercy is dead on (no pun intended). Death often stinks for those of us left behind—I should know; I lost my son—but a world without death would be horrible. Even ignoring the whole “overpopulation” thing, there’s no resurrection if you don’t have death, first. Even if it be an instantaneous conversion (as, it seems, it someday will be), there’s...

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Black Mormons Darius Gray and Margaret Young have documented how the Priesthood ban was based on nothing but innuendo, folklore, and prejudice. Why doesn't the LDS Church admit this, apologize, and posthumorously endow all past worthy LDS black men? With respect to Gray and Young, I think they’re missing some of the simple facts behind “the ban.” What about all the faithful Fijians, Maori, and Melanesians that were ordained to the Priesthood before the 1978 revelation? It’s all too easy to succumb to the skin-color argument that remains so prevalent, but as we’ve discussed many times, the Church *never*...

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Mormons/Mormon Studies Scholars: My favorite LDS President is David O. McKay with Joseph F. Smith my runner-up. Who's YOUR favorite LDS President and why? (I'll defer the "Why's" for my choices until after y'all have had your say) Geez… that’s a tremendously difficult question to answer. I definitely loved Gordon B. Hinckley—especially his ubiquitous sense of humor!—but somehow I’ve always been drawn to Howard W. Hunter. The others are all wonderful, but I’ve just got a special place in my heart for him.

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If you could give your child one piece of advice that they would actually hold onto and remember, what would that advice be? Put your Heavenly Father first, your spouse second, your children third, and yourself fourth; but never be afraid to ask for what you need.

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Do you have that one slightly insane person in your Gospel Doctrine class that makes you cringe every time the instructor calls on him or her? I’ll start the conversation with a story about a guy in one of my previous wards that was always going off about something. The one I particularly remember is when he claimed that Jesus isn’t the God of other worlds! There was also a guy in one of my mission wards that, when we learned that the Church was installing a new satellite dish so we could watch General Conference,...

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Where you sit just now, what is the nearest living thing (plants too)? Me: two fish. Probably some random bug flying around the room. No, wait—a dust mite! Yeah, that’s it! In terms of living things that I *know* to be around, that would be my two-year-old son, who’s sleeping on the other side of the wall to my left. And as that, dear friends, is what I should also be doing, I’m turning in for the night. See ya!

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Have you ever seen the old look of answerbag? for those of you that are new look at this link to see what it used to look like! Huh. I don’t remember that at all. Of course, I wasn’t particularly active until last year.

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What one thing does your computer do the fastest? (mine shuts down faster than a speeding bullet) I guess that would be relaunching previously used applications, but then I’ve usually got so many open that that doesn’t need to happen. :-)

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What do you think about corn nuts? I think they’re disgusting, actually. My wife likes ’em, though.

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Since the LDS Church produced movie "Joseph Smith: The Prophet of The Restoration" contains blatant historical inaccuracies, errors and omissions why does the Church continue to show it in their Visitor Centers? Just one example: No mention of polygamy! While I certainly understand and agree with your concerns, I’ve got to side with Glenn and techie on this one. When viewing a film such as this, we’ve got to look at the intent behind it. In short, the intent of the film is *not* to be a comprehensive biography of Joseph Smith Jr.. If it were, it would of course be much, *much* longer than it is. Thus, certain historical aspects are...

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I like this LDS guy (I'm LDS too) and he has strict parents who dont let their kids have serious relationships,so usually none of them even date. But i think he likes me too and we text and he flirts with me a LOT but he never texts me Okay. Is there a question here?

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'Ex' and 'New Order' Mormons estimate that between 60-70% of Latter Day Saints become atheists after leaving the LDS Church. Does this sound accurate? If so, why do you think this is? sources = www.exmormon.org, www.postmormon.org, www.newordermormon.org I know we’ve discussed this elsewhere, but since it’s here in the form of a question…. It wouldn’t surprise me in the least, if that figure be accurate. As a missionary roommate (who had himself been baptized, less than two years previous) once said (paraphrased): “If I ever left the Church, I’d have to become an atheist, because this is the only Church...

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How do you feel about people that say God isn't real I feel sorry for them—they obviously haven’t had the opportunities I have—but I certainly respect their right to believe that.

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How much is a 1/2 gallon or a Gallon of Milk in your area? Regular price for a gallon is usually in the $2.50-$3.00 range, but I always look for the sales, so I *very* rarely pay more than $2.00/gallon. Half-gallons usually run $1.50-$2.00, but the only time I’ll actually buy them is when they’re on sale for ≤$1.00.

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Are any of your great-grandparents still alive? How about your grandparents? My last living grandparent—my father’s mother—passed away, this past Monday. I was just wondering what others’ situation is.

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Are you strong enough to be able to pick up your mom? I expect so, though I’m not sure I’ve ever tried.

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For those who are real church goers: If i (or anyone else) were to Wander into a Church one Sunday would they judge me (Or anyone for that matter) for what i am wearing? Or what i look like? I’m sure some will, but those are the kind of people you probably wouldn’t want to associate with, anyway. I know in my Church, virtually everybody dresses in their “Sunday best” for services, but that doesn’t mean we’d shun someone that doesn’t do the same. In case you care, I’m a member of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints....

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My birthday is_____________? …the anniversary of my birth.

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There are a LOT more resigned ex-Mormons, un-resigned ex-Mormons, excommunicated ex-Mormons and inactive Mormons in the world, than there are active members. Why is that? I suppose for the same reason that there are a LOT more resigned ex-Protestants, un-resigned ex-Protestants, excommunicated ex-Protestants, and inactive Protestants in the world, than there are active Protestants. The same could be said for Catholics, and probably a lot of non-Christian religions, as well. In my experience, it’s usually just people being lazy.

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Jacob 2:24 & D&C 132:37;62-63 state that polygamy is for procreation. If it's not OK to take polygamous wives without producing children - that is, for JUST sex and companionship - then why was John C. Bennett excommunicated for doing exactly that? Per the very page you cite, John C. Bennett was excommunicated for seducing women that he wasn’t married to, falsely claiming that Joseph Smith Jr. had told him to do so. That’s not polygamy, plural marriage, nor anything of the sort; it’s adultery, and the penalty for adultery is exactly what he got. http://scriptures.lds.org/dc/42/24#24 HTH!

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I have a Mom who puts one grandchild above the other 4 infact the one she loves most isnt even blood related its my adopted niece's child, its sick Mom is obcessed with her i mean it. Moms life revolves around the child from morning till night. First of all, the fact that you think your niece is any different that anyone else in the family seems *extremely* problematic to me. Adoption is just another way for children to enter a family, and adopted children are no less important nor valid than biological ones. Secondly—and perhaps more importantly—is there a question here? I’m not trying to be rude; I’m just...

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To those of you who are fans of President Obama, do you take personal offense at those who seek to undermine him and wish him ill? I didn’t vote for Obama, and I still wouldn’t. However, I don’t think it appropriate to try to undermine anyone, except perhaps if you’re in direct competition with the person (and even then, good sportsmanship should be observed). As for wishing him ill? That’s just disgusting. My 2¢. ETA: Rosie pointed out that I didn’t *technically* answer the...

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Is holding hands a lost form of romance? i don't see anyone doing it anymore. I don’t think so. My wife and I hold hands, all the time.

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Can you think of something that someone might consider a Fluke? A flounder?

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My boyfriend isn't matching my dress at all for prom, should I be upset or just whatever? I would think that if you and your boyfriend *were* wearing matching dresses, that might be cause for alarm. Beyond that, I’ll have to defer to the females in the ’bag, cuz I’m guess most of the males are like me and wouldn’t have even considered the possibility of matching, much less that you might want to do it. Good luck!

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What is the initial of your middle name? We'll see who can guess it!:):) C. Good luck!

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So I turned the big 2-5 yesterday lol. Any advice for someone 1/4 of a century old lol? And how are you different at your current age, and what have you learned, than when you were 25 (if you're older than 25 that is)? I’m 34, and I wish I had known, when I was 25, that my wife and I would have so much trouble having kids. Maybe I could have convinced her to adopt, earlier. I also wish I’d known that just because a professor tells you something doesn’t mean he has a freaking clue. I chose an almost worthless area of study because a professor I trusted told me that that’s where the...

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Christians: What do you personally believe purgatory is like? Who goes there? Do you believe in purgatory and hell, or is it one or the other? I am interested, not critical! I don’t believe in purgatory /per se/. Here’s what my Church teaches: When we die, our physical body goes into the ground (or whatever) while our spirit body continues on to what we call “the Spirit World.” This “Spirit World” consists of two halves: one that we call “Paradise,” which is the initial destination of those that have accepted...

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Pro lifers - If a women is impregnated through rape, do you really think she should still not be allowed to terminate? Unfortunately, abortion has come to be viewed as a minor medical procedure instead of the willful death of a human being. My wife went into labor extremely prematurely, a few months ago, and our tiny little son Daniel was stillborn right on the cusp of the first and second trimesters. By that point, he had two little eyes, a nose, a mouth, ten little fingers and ten little toes, identifiable...

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If you met someone online, would you relocate just to be with them? Ultimately, that’s exactly what I did. However, it wasn’t as simple as that might sound. We met online in 1990, met in person three times in 1991-1992, and when I graduated from high school (also in 1992), the top-ranked university for my intended major just happened to be about 100 miles from her home. I went there for the school, but the fact that it was close enough for weekend...

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For D&C OD-2, the First Presidency said that the revelation came as a result of "pleaded long and earnestly [with God]..., spending many hours in the Upper Room of the Temple, supplicating the Lord for divine guidance." Why was pleading required? I’m sure the pleading came because a lot of people—General Authorities included—had wanted to make the change, for a long time. Even during the McKay administration, the First Presidency and Quorum of the Twelve came to a unanimous vote to change the polity, but it was done in the absence of one Apostle (sorry, can’t remember which one), who upon his return, pointed out...

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Would you date Simon Cowell? No, for three reasons: 1) I’m not gay. 2) I’m married. 3) He’s a jerk. :-P

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Christians/Mormons/Utah Residents: What do you think of Pastor Jason Wallace's "The Ancient Paths" TV program? Can’t say I’ve ever heard of it before now. Sorry! * * * * * ETA: I just watched the first 15 minutes of the episode you linked to. I find it highly interesting that he spends the first 5-10 minutes talking about people that make unfounded charges against the Church of Jesus Christ, then proceeds to quote extensively from *The Seer*. LOL! For those that don’t know,...

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Should I be pro-choice or pro-life? As I predicted (correctly, I might add) in each of the answers I’m about to link to, I’m guessing this will get downrated mercilessly by those that only support tolerance when it benefits them. Unfortunately, I can’t in good conscience remain silent on such an important issue. Short answer: yes. The two are one and the same. http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/3670985 ...

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In my computer the error message will be displyed on the screen " Invalid program filename, please check your pif file. choose "close " to terminate the application". How to remove these message . pls advice me. You might want to share a little more information. For example, which operating system are you using? What application? etc. Thanks!

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Mormons: IF Monson was shown to be a false prophet (theoretically) what would be done about it? Would the Church take action? What would you do personally? Okay… while I stand by my original answer (http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/6363789), the discussion following laie_techie’s answer (http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/6366215) has led me to understand that Martureo is looking for a much deeper response than I originally gave. As such, here’s another crack at it: There are really two theoretical possibilities, here:...

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Which site is the best for recipes? My wife’s favorite is AllRecipes.com, but once she finds what she’s looking for, she dumps it into SousChef (http://acaciatreesoftware.com/), which is an *amazing* piece of software. (Note: I have no affiliation with Acacia Tree Software; we just love the app!)

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My father died recently and left credit card debts. I am sole beneficiary & executor of estate. Am I held responsible for his credit card debts. I live in Australia. I’d help if I could, but is there a question here? Thank you!

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Mormons do you feel that the Priesthood Correlation Program limits creativity; local and self autonomy; the ability to adapt to local cultures and needs; and/or hinder the Holy Ghost's move, work, power and mission? How would you fix it if you could? I don’t think so. It’s not like the Correlation Program requires people to say everything exactly the same way; it mostly serves as a foundation on which everybody can build. Furthermore, the local Sunday School Presidency is in charge of which classes are included in the local curriculum, and the Priesthood and Relief Society lessons are only standardized for two weeks out of every...

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Name somewhere where things are arranged alphabetically...? Answerbag categories

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Partner & I are inactive LDS. I want to go back, he isn't sure. In the 8 months we haven't been to church, we moved in together & now engaged. We can't leave house or responsibilities that come with it. IF we go back, will this affect Temple marriage? Perusing my Church Handbook of Instructions, I can’t find anything about living together before marriage. That doesn’t make it okay—nor do I claim that there’s definitely nothing in there that I missed—but as far as I can tell, there’s no hard, fast rule about it. That having been said, I’d say talk to the bishop. People are people, and every...

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Partner & I are inactive LDS. I want to go back, he isn't sure. In the 8 months we haven't been to church, we moved in together & now engaged. We can't leave house or responsibilities that come with it. IF we go back, will this affect Temple marriage? [[[Oops… double-post. Could somebody please flag this one for deletion? Thanks!}]]

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My facsimile edition of the 1830 Book of Mormon arrived yesterday (yee-haw!) However, I was STUNNED to find a completely different preface and with NO mention of the First Vision! Does anyone know the story of how and why the Preface was changed? I suspect techie’s hit the nail right on the head with his assessment. Another thing to remember is that back in the 1830s, lots of people were claiming to have had visions of God, Christ, angels, and whatever other Heavenly beings you can think of, so Joseph’s story wasn’t really that big a deal to the people of the time (least of all, to Joseph himself). I’m not...

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Mormons, how would you determine if someone was a false prophet? What criteria would be used? And if Thomas S. Monson gave false prophecy would he be a false prophet? The only way anyone can know if a prophecy be true or false is through the same power that said prophecy should be given: through the testimony of the Holy Ghost. And if I were to receive such revelation, I’d discuss it with my Priesthood leaders, who would presumably receive (or have received) the same witness. If a prophet prophesies falsely, that doesn’t necessarily make him...

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Mormons: IF Monson was shown to be a false prophet (theoretically) what would be done about it? Would the Church take action? What would you do personally? If President Monson were guilty of apostasy—which I think is essentially what you’re saying—he would face a disciplinary council, just like anyone else. As for what the council would determine, that would be wholly dependent upon what he had said or done—but I’m guessing with as much knowledge as he should have, they’d be pretty strict. HTH! ETA:...

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What would you be doing right now if you were Barack Obama? Probably sleeping. It is quarter of five in the morning, after all.

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How long have you been a member of AB? I originally signed up in 2004, then promptly forgot about it until January of last year. :-P

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What were you doing 3 hours ago? Sleeping, which is what I *should* be doing now.

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Do you like bluegrass music? I’m not a big fan, but my wife grew up with it and still rather enjoys it (among many other genres). My father-in-law even plays the banjo! ^_^

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II think it is important that everyone should have a house address number in plain view from the street. What do you think? Definitely. As a former pizza delivery driver, I can tell you that that was one of my biggest pet peeves—especially when all the mailboxes were on the same side of the street! :-P

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Do you beleive that if there is a God, following an organised religion like Christianity, Hindusism or Islam which has been spread by humans and not divine communication could bring you further away or closer to a possible God? Organized religions certainly have the potential to bring one closer to God—particularly those that *do* involve Divine communication—but I think the way to get closest to God is to form a personal, filial relationship with Him. Whether organized religion is a help or a hindrance to that goal is partly dependent upon the religion itself, and mostly dependent upon the individual. ...

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Love more? SON OR DAUGHTER? I have one daughter and two sons (one living), and I can honestly say that I don’t love any of them more than the others. My relationship with each is different—particularly with my younger son, who was stillborn and thus hasn’t yet had a chance to form a relationship with me—but I absolutely love them each the same.

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Worms are ___________? …overtaking my garage! (Dang rainy weather….) ;-)

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What are your thoughts on a prenuptial agreement? I think it’s pretty sad that divorce has become so prevalent that people even think it’s necessary. I know divorce is sometimes the best option, but if it weren’t such a popular one, I doubt the concept of a “prenup” would have ever entered into the public consciousness.

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Why are there no sheeps, just sheep? Everything else gets pluralized! …the same reason there are no deers. English is nuts. ^_^

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If you could take something back, what would it be? Mostly my words, in particular those spoken in anger to those that I love. I’d also have to rethink the way I treated my best friend, in high school—a friend I no longer have, because of it.

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Does anyone else find it vastly amusing that the COATs go around claiming to "replace lost points", when in fact down rates do not affect your point total at all??? No pun intended: Whats the point? An interesting take, to say the least. I guess what we’re really trying to do is save good answers from sinking to the bottom for no better reason than someone being mean. I think the better question is: if point total were all that mattered, why would the trolls be downrating, in the first place?

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This one is for Mormons only. What do you think about the following 2 websites? www.mormoninfo.org and www.josephlied.com I think it's disgusting and appalling that people distort the truth about our faith so badly and are allowed to get away with it So which Son of Mosiah are you? :-) Seriously, I actually do appreciate some contra-Church stuff. It’s forced me to learn more about my own beliefs. However, you’re right that a lot of people out there aren’t at all interested in the truth, and I think that’s mostly what we’re seeing at those particular sites. In both cases, they’ve made up their minds...

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In "The American Religion" Harold Bloom assessed today's LDS Church "apostate" relative to the Mormon religious taught and practiced by 19th Century Mormons. And LDS Historian Mike Quinn AGREES with him! Do you? And please indicate if you're LDS or not. laie_techie hit the nail on the head. I really don’t think I could say it any better than he already has, so check it out: http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/6334941 ♬ I belong to The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints! ♫ ☺

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Two questions: Have Mormons, now or at anytime, 1)been taught that God was once a Mortal Human before becoming God, and 2) That Jesus is in fact not the Living God..I am a devout Christian and want to know if Mormons are my brethern. I think your question is somewhat flawed, Catherine. Even ignoring your use of the slur “Mormons,” every one of has, at some point, been taught a lot of things that aren’t true. Unfortunately, that’s part of the human experience. On the other hand, if you’re asking whether or not these points constitute doctrines of the Church of Jesus Christ, the answers are: ...

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What is the difference between lust and love? Love is selfless; lust is selfish. Whose happiness do you care about more: your own, or the other person’s? I’d say the simplest way to tell is to honestly assess whether you care so much about the other person’s happiness that you’d make yourself miserable, to preserve it. That, my friend, is love.

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Would you vote for a candidate simply because s/he is the same gender as you? As I’ve said elsewhere, hopefully no downrates for answering my own question, but I know I wouldn’t.

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Would you vote for a candidate simply because s/he is the same race as you? As I’ve said elsewhere, hopefully no downrates for answering my own question, but I know I wouldn’t.

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Would you vote for a candidate simply because s/he is the same religion as you? Hopefully no downrates for answering my own question, but I personally wouldn’t. While a candidate professing the same religion as I might increase the chances of his or her having similar positions on some subjects, that’s *definitely* not a given.

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Mormons: This statement from Joseph Smith has always puzzled me, "A man is saved no faster than he gets knowledge..." (History of the Church, 5:588) What does it mean? First of all, let’s put this in a little more context:    “As far as we degenerate from God, we descend to the devil and lose knowledge,     and without knowledge we cannot be saved….    “A man is saved no faster than he gets knowledge, for if he does not get     knowledge, he will be brought into captivity by...

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Mormons what does "concubines" mean in D&C 132? Reading through the other answers, it would seem that this is a much more complex subject than I ever knew. However, I would like to add one more aspect to the mix: I was always taught that in ancient times, concubines were essentially indentured surrogate mothers. Thus in Genesis 30, we see that Dan and Naphtali are considered Rachel’s sons, while Gad and Asher are the sons of...

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Mormons: Are you an "Evidentialist" or a "Presuppositionalist"? That is, did you join the LDS Church because the Book of Mormon (BoM) evidence demanded a verdict OR were you only open to the BoM evidence because God disposed you to believe it? Judging by your response to Anonymous, I would imagine that you’d call me a “Presuppositionalist.” While I certainly had a testimony of the Book of Mormon before being baptized, that testimony was never particularly strong until years later. I may have told you this before, but my conversion was actually not based on Joseph Smith Jr. nor the Book of Mormon. When, during our...

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1st word that comes to mind when you hear the word:unicorn UNICEF

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Has the shrinking of the Republican party caused it to become even more loony? I think what you’re actually seeing is that the most outspoken on either side of the divide are the craziest. Let’s imagine that, right now, 10% of the populace are staunch Republicans while 30% are staunch Democrats. Let’s also imagine that on either side, 8% are—to use your term—loonies. That 8% on the Conservative side makes up 80% of the staunch Republicans,...

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I thought that mormons believed God was once a man, But in an interview with time magazine, the prophet of the church Gordon Hinckley said they dont teach this. was the prophet lying? I think a lot of people are missing the point here. You’re forgetting what a prophet’s calling is, and that is to teach people the truth in a way that will most likely lead them to Salvation. Let’s remember the greatest Prophet of all time, the Lord Jesus Christ: when people asked Him questions to which they wouldn’t understand the answer, what did He do? Well, sometimes...

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I think that Laura Brannigan ('Gloria') was a perfect example of a genuinley attractive woman - check her out on youtube if you don't know who I mean - what do you guys and ladies think? I don’t think I’d ever actually seen her before. Looking at her, I’ve got to say that I don’t find her *that* attractive. She’s certainly not ugly, just a fairly normal woman that I wouldn’t be surprised to find in any walk of life. …or is that kind of what you’re getting at?

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On thanksgiving would you rather have stuffin or dressing? According to my wife, they’re the same thing. According to me, dressing goes on salad, so definitely stuffing. :-)

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What's your favorite little trick to save money? Shop at Aldi. It’s a little further to drive, but the quality of their food is great, and their everyday prices make Walmart look expensive!

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What's your favorite little trick to save money? Shop at Aldi. It’s a little further to drive and you have to bring your own bags, but the quality is great and their everyday prices make Walmart look expensive!

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Mormons, LDS Apologist Michael Ash says the late David O. McKay, a GA for 64 years and a "prophet" for nineteen years, "never believed [the gospel] for most of his life." How did this chronic unbeliever become the President of the LDS Church? I too would be very interested to read the quote in context, and more importantly, Ash’s sources. While the book itself sounds absolutely fascinating, the claim that he “never believed [the Gospel] for most of his life” sounds highly suspect to me. With all due respect, perhaps it would be a bit more convincing if you were quoting from Ash himself, instead of from Bob...

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Do you sit long enough to read the credits for a movie you have been watching? If I want to know something, yes—or if I suspect there might be something cool at the end of the credits. :-)

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What are the exceptions for LDS women going on missions early? I want to go on a mission early and think it will be a good thing for me. I know exceptions have been made, do you know what they are? Or how I can go about seeking to go on a mission? I expect you’d have to have a pretty good reason. One missionary I served with was able to go on a mission at age 18 because he had a full basketball scholarship to Stanford, but only if he agreed to not break up his college with a mission. He requested an exception, the exception was approved, and he’s now in the NBA with a couple of world championship rings. I’ve also...

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LDS: Have you ever attended a RLDS/CoC meeting? If so, how do they differ from LdS Church meetings? And which do you prefer? Can’t say that I have, although I did stop by one of their buildings, one time. in hopes of doing so. Unfortunately, there was no one there at the moment, so I couldn’t get any farther than the door. I have read a great deal of their unique scriptures, though! (Out of curiosity, what is this video supposed to be? I figured it was a CoC thing, but then Brigham Young showed up!...

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This question is for LDS. If you believe that the Father and Christ are separate then who is speaking to Moses in Exodus 3? Thanks so much for that parenthetical description of who said what in Exodus 3:2-7, Martureo. It really helps me understand the passage better! The thing we must first recognize is the principle of divine investiture. Only a chapter later, the Lord tells Moses that “[Aaron] shall be to [Moses] instead of a mouth, and [Moses] shalt be to [Aaron] instead of God” (Exodus 4:16)....

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Latter Day Saints: What do you think is the most accurate visual portrayal of Joseph Smith, Jr. And please attach an image if you can. I seem to remember reading that the photograph in that video has been debunked, but don’t quote me on that. As for the rest, I concur with laie_techie. If the daguerreotype be genuine, it’s obviously the best. http://www.comevisit.com/lds/js3photo.htm

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Joseph Smith stated that without the ordinances and authority of the priesthood no man can see the face of God and live (D & C 84:21, 22). He also said that he saw God in 1820. Joseph Smith, didn't recieve the priesthood until 1829,HOW did he live? This question is a duplicate, but for some reason I can’t find the other instance thereof, so I guess I’ll respond again. The problem with this question is that Joseph never said any such thing. Let’s read what he did say, which is found in Doctrine & Covenants 84:19-22:    ”[The Melchizedek] priesthood administereth the gospel and holdeth the keys of...

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If I could be a "Sunstone Mormon" (that is a scholar who treats the LDS Church like a fraternity not a religion) without getting excommunicating I might consider joining the LDS Church. What are my chances of doing that without getting "Ex'd"? I’ve got to side with laie_techie on this one. Sure, you could be, but you’d be lying to God. If you don’t have a testimony of the Gospel of Jesus Christ, you’re really just screwing yourself over by making covenants that you’re not prepared to keep. Just attend the services. After a while, a lot of people probably won’t even know you’re unbaptized.

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Resolved: "Via the doctrine of 'progressive' or 'ongoing' revelation Latter Day Saint movement rejects propositional truth in favor of relative truth." How do you respond to this resolution? And please state if you are LDS or non-LDS in your answer. This resolution is wholly rejected by this Latter-day Saint, and I expect it would be by most.

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In the referenced letter (please use provided link) Bruce R. McConkie claims that individuals who hold to some of the views of Brigham Young, will be damned (p. 7). Doesn't that make Brigham Young a false prophet? This is a great question, Mister_IT, but I think you’re looking at it the wrong way. Please let it be known that I am about to express MY OWN OPINION on the matter, the result of many years of studying the words of both Brigham Young Sr. and Bruce R. McConkie: Brigham wasn’t wrong; Bruce was. Now again, I want to emphasize that the foregoing is MY OWN OPINION. However, it is...

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I repeatedly asked for all those corrupt scriptures & am given no examples. So, I guess we can put that one to rest and accept the Bible as Not Being Corrupt, Right? By the way, is the Book Of Mormon only published in English, or is it translated? I expect you’ll downrate me for this, JoeFraud, but I personally gave you a perfectly good example. Now you post another question saying that no one gave you any examples, even while citing the very page where I gave you one! So you’re completely right: we can put that one to rest and accept the Bible as being “corrupt,” to use your term. Out of curiosity, do you...

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What is an intresting fact about George Washington? He was actually the 17th President of the United States of America, but he was the first to be elected by the people, as set forth in the then-fledgling nation’s new, Constitutional government. Also, his actual birthday was February 11, but it was changed to February 22 when the calendar changed in 1752.

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Do you know your doctrine? If you are interested, you can take a little theological test. Following are 20 basic Christian Doctrine questions. All you need to do is write down the answers to the questions, and when you are done, click on the Answers Page I got 100%. Unfortunately, the people that made up the test only got a 65%, including three questions for which there were two correct answers. Of the others, there were two where the answer was partly correct, three where the correct answer wasn’t even an option, and two where their answer was just plain wrong. Isn’t it a shame when the blind make it their life’s mission...

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How many Bibles, do you own? Oh, wow…. I’ve got: • the one my parents gave me when I was a kid (Good News) • one I bought for myself when I was baptized (KJV) • one my then- girlfriend (now wife) bought me for my 18th birthday (KJV), as   part of the Standard Works • an alternate translation I bought for myself shortly thereafter (Inspired Version) • one I got for my...

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How was your day today- did anything exciting happen? It’s been a really good day. I’m currently listening to the words of living prophets and Apostles, just a few minutes after they were spoken; and have also had the great blessing of taking a nap and—probably most importantly—playing with my children. So yes, it’s been both exciting and wonderful. :-)

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Are you taller than your parents? My father, no. He’s 6ʹ2ʺ to my 5ʹ10ʺ. My mother, however, is 5ʹ6ʺ, so I’m unsurprisingly taller than she.

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Are you taller than your parents? My father? No. He’s 6ʹ2ʺ, I’m 5ʹ10ʺ. My mother, however, is 5ʹ6ʺ, so I’m (unsurprisingly) taller than she.

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DO YOU THINK MARRIAGE IS IMPORTANT FOR TWO TEENS WHO ARE ABOUT TO BE PARENTS I think marriage is an important prerequisite for parenting, that every child has an inalienable right to grow up in a home with a father and mother that love each other and the child. Obviously sometimes this isn’t possible, but we shouldn’t *deliberately* place a child in a less-than-ideal situation. That having been said, marriage isn’t always a realistic option for a...

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Are you wearing the same size clothes this year as you wore last year? Yep. I’m still a big guy. :-P

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I accidentally cut a mole on my face shaving, how do I get it to stop bleeding? I did that once, and it bled for like an hour. I’d put a Band-Aid over it and keep pressure on it until it stops. Sorry I can’t be of more help!

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Do you feel that we as Americans eat out too much? As a general rule, yes. But then there’s also our celebrities, who probably eat too little. :-/

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If Joseph Smith wanted to permanently silence William Law why didn't he sue him for libel and/or slander instead of having the Nauvoo Expositor printing press proclaimed a public nuisance and destroyed by the Town Marshall on June 10, 1844? This question is slightly flawed, Mister_IT. While Joseph certainly assented to the destruction of the *Nauvoo Expositor*, that wasn’t his decision to make. The Nauvoo City Council debated for fourteen hours (over the course of three days) before issuing a guilty verdict and determining what we now know to be the corporal sentence. (While it’s tangential to the question, I might...

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Many other Churches make their finances public and agree to adhere to commonly held Charitable Best Practices - including a publicly disclosed audit report that's available to members. Why doesn't the LDS Church do the same? Well, first of all, what makes you think the audit report is so private? The very article you cite states that the Church was very forthcoming with figures, as I expect it would be with anyone that wasn’t just out to criticize where the money was going. Secondly, the Church isn’t about money and never has been; it’s about meeting the needs of its members. Is the Church...

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I can't seem to find any Biblical or other type of evidence to support Joseph Smith's claim that Spring Hill, MO was where Adam and Eve lived after being expelled from the Garden of Eden. Yet LDS Scripture and History codifies this assertion. Little help? I’m not sure what other type of evidence you’re looking for, but I doubt you’re going to find any. As you probably well know, Catholoprotestant Bible scholars tend to believe that the rivers mentioned in Genesis are the very same ones we call by those names today. Latter-day Saints, on the other hand, do not. If there were any hard proof of either position, I suspect...

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Will the Lord reward us for good, no matter which Church we belong too? This presupposes that the Lord rewards us at all, which I would argue He does not. The point of the Plan of Salvation is that Heavenly Father tells us what choices will make us happiest—what we call “commandments”—and then allows us our agency to choose whether or not to make those choices. The “rewards” you speak of are simply the natural result of our...

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Would alcohol at a wedding reception between a Mormon and a non-Mormon be disrespectful to the Mormons in attendance? To some of them, perhaps, but then they’ve got to know that not everyone shares their beliefs. It wouldn’t offend me; I’d just feel sorry for those that are partaking thereof. (And for all I know, they’d be feeling sorry for me, too.) ;-)

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Joseph Smith took Blood Oathes while he was a Free Mason. Than inserted these same Blood Oathes into his church. While at Carthage he was shot by a crowd containing Masons. Was he shot for disclosing the Mason Oathes and not as a Matyr? Out of curiosity, do you really think the two to be mutually exclusive? If, as both Joseph and the Freemasons themselves claimed, the Masonic rituals were descended from the Lord’s revealed temple ordinances, then Joseph was either trying to restore them to their proper place, or actually succeeded in doing so. (Obviously one’s assessment of the veracity of his calling will...

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What are some simple things that makes a girl/woman beautiful? Healthy hair (preferably red) and a beautiful smile.

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What is something you would find in a Beach? My kids. We’ve got pictures of them playing in the sand, hanging in our family room. :-)

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How do you think that today's Mormonism would be different if the General Authorities had followed Apostolic Seniority and made John W. Young (Brigham Young's son) LDS President in 1901 in accordance with Brigham Young's will, desire, and plan? It would have been different in a lot of ways, but I’ve never heard of such a “will, desire, and plan.” Where do you get that from the page you cited? I could possibly see an argument that Brigham Young, Jr. had seniority, since he was actually a member of the Quorum of the Twelve, but John Willard? That seems kind of a stretch to me. Remember that Brigham Sr. himself...

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In the past 8yrs 401,328 members of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints were either excommunicated or withdrew their names from Church records (not including those that became less active). Isn't that figure a little worrying? Okay… first, let’s look at the numbers, taken from the last nine Annual General Conferences: Year …………   New Members …… Total Membership .…. Discrepancy —— ………….  —————— ……...

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How do you think that today's Mormonism would be different if Lineal Succession had been instituted after Joseph Smith's assassination and Joseph Smith III had been picked to succeed his father once he (he was 11-years old when JS died) was mature enough? That would certainly result an interesting amalgamation, since the RLDS lineal succession would have transferred to the main Church while still maintaining the heavy influence of Brigham Young’s Twelve on the membership thereof. I can tell you one thing: if Truman Madsen is to be believed, Porter Rockwell and his family would have apostatized! ;-)

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Is the Bear Lake Monster part of official Mormon doctrine? Why did Brigham Young spend Church dollars trying to catch it with a giant hook? Did he actually spend Church dollars? The best I can find is that he donated some rope, but it’s not like he didn’t have any personal property. http://historytogo.utah.gov/salt_lake_tribune/history_matters/040101.html

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Why did God encourage Abraham & Sarah to lie in Abraham 2:24? Isn’t lying a sin according to the 10 commandments? Why did God tell Abraham and Sarah to lie when 2 Nephi 9:34 condemns liars to hell? Here’s one explanation: http://en.fairmormon.org/Why_would_Abraham_lie%3F It’s also important to note that this event is confirmed by many other books of scripture—most notably the version of Genesis found among the Dead Sea Scrolls—but is even spoken of in chapter 12 of the Biblical Genesis. Think about it: if the Lord *hadn’t* commanded Abram and Sarai to...

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Since the time when Brigham Young taught that both the moon and the sun were inhabited by people, has the Mormon Church ever found scientific evidence of that to be true (Journal of Discourses, 1870, v.13, p.271)? First of all, as Glenn rightly pointed out, you’re citing an unofficial compilation of some guys’ shorthand conference notes—one that, I might add, often contradicts not only Church doctrine but even itself. But let’s set that aside for a moment. If we assume, just for a moment, that this transcription accurately reflects what “Brother Brigham” said, in...

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Who is the final earthly authority in your Church or organization? Generally, it would be the united voice of the First Presidency of the Church. In matters of extreme importance, they’ll sometimes get the Quorum of the Twelve to sign it, as well.

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Why does the Mormon Church still teach that Joseph Smith was a true prophet of God after he made a false prophecy about a temple being built in Missouri in his generation (Doctrine and Covenants 84:1-5)? He never made any such prophecy. Read it again: vv.1-2 Preamble… nothing to see here. v.3-4 The Lord commands the Saints to build a city, starting with the temple lot, in this generation. v.5 The Lord states that the generation will not pass away until a temple has been built. Even if we apply the same ridiculous parameters to the Lord’s words in D. & C. 84...

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Why were the words “white and delightsome” in 2 Nephi 30:6 changed to “pure and delightsome” right on the heels of the Civil Rights campaign for blacks? So 1981 was “right on heels of the Civil Rights campaign for blacks,” huh? I’m guessing it was changed, at that point, because that’s when somebody noticed how badly that Hebraism was getting abused.

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Have you ever been so upset, you ate entire container of ice-cream? I don’t know about doing it because I was upset, but back in my college days I would sometimes eat an entire pint of Ben & Jerry’s, in one sitting.

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Question for Mormons or ex-Mormons: Were you ever taught, as I was, that Bigfoot is ACTUALLY Cain from the Genesis story, and that a general authority actually met him while on a horseback ride? Here’s the source of this rumor: After the martyrdom of David W. Patten, Abraham O. Smoot stated that Patten had claimed to have encountered a very tall, hairy, dark-skinned man in Tennessee who said that he was Cain. The account states that Cain, the son of Adam from the Bible, had earnestly sought death but was denied it, and that his mission was to destroy the souls of men (Lycurgus...

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Do you expose yourself to children, with open arms I’m thinking this is a rather unfortunately worded question. I quite often approach children—mostly my own children, or my nieces and/or nephews—with open arms, but I certainly don’t “expose myself” to them.

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What would happen if we deprived the whole world of cell phones for a day? It would be a lot quieter. Frankly, I finally have a cell phone (my mother-in-law got it for me), but I very rarely both remember that I have it *and* actually know where it is. It’s kind of a joke, really…. I dutifully pay my $26.75/quarter to keep it active, but the minutes just keep piling up. :-P

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Has anyone tried'Geocaching'? Oh yeah. My old elders quorum (at Church) got together with a few GPSs, one Saturday afternoon, and found some really cool stuff. It was a lot of fun!

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Here's a list of number one songs (according to Billboard) for each year of the 1980s. Which ones do you love (or hate)? (Feel free to share a video) What I think is absolutely fascinating is how few there were per year, at the beginning of the decade, vs. the end. I guess it goes to show what MTV did to our collective attention span!

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How come Chritians are so hateful in their comments to non-believers? Shouldn't the set an example of love and kindness to increase their numbers> I'm just saying.... You’re right, they should be. That‘s frankly something I’ve never understood either. What I find even more ironic is when Christians are hateful towards Christians of another denomination! Seriously, folks!

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Do you say burgers or hamburgs or hamburgers? Are they all the same thing or do they mean different things? Which do you have with hot dogs? Either “hamburgers” or just “burgers.” And yes, they’re the same thing.

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What does the word si mean in spanish? The word “si” means “if.” However, the word “sí” means yes. Which one were you asking about?

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Jehovah's witnesses come knocking on your door preaching to you and asking you for money, what do you do? I actually haven’t had that happen for a *very* long time. They’re always welcome here, though. I treat them with respect, and as long as they do the same for me, we’ll probably both come away from the experience having learned something.

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What movie that everyone in the world likes.... but not you? I don’t watch anything that’s rated R, and I employ a “three strikes, you’re out” policy with f*** and G** d***. (If there’s more than two of those, combined, in a movie, I won’t see it.) I know I should probably be stricter than that, but I guess I’m working up to it. So yeah, anything that falls into either of those categories would be...

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Have you ever bought something from an auction? Not a live auction, no, but I buy stuff on eBay all the time.

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What are your thoughts on Ouija boards? It’s actually a “Ouija” Board, and one experience with them was more than enough. STAY AWAY.

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Parents: If your 17 year old daughter brings home her boyfriend to sleep over, do you let them sleep in the same bed? Would it be different if it was your son bringing home his girlfriend? If you dont allow it, what's an appropriate age? I probably wouldn’t let the boyfriend sleep over, in the first place. I suppose if there were a really good reason for it (e.g. his house burned down; his home was 800 miles away; etc.), I might allow it but would *definitely* not let them sleep in the same room, let alone the same bed. And no, it wouldn’t be any different for my son’s girlfriend. Of course, I’m...

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What's your worst experience with a computer? Back in about 1986, my dad’s computer randomly exploded. No one was anywhere near it; I’m not even sure it was turned on! But we all heard it, and when we went downstairs there was a huge cloud of smoke coming out of the top. *Very* strange.

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Once saved always saved can WE turn our backs on God Sure we can. While I’m sure plenty of people would like it if He could, God can’t—nor would He—force us to go to Heaven.

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Have you ever thought of starting your business and working for yourself? I actually started doing that, a few years ago. It’s really not that different from working for someone else, as long as you make sure you’ve got enough to do. Unfortunately, I fell into the trap of letting a client lure me into a false sense of security and started treating them like my employer. As soon as the work started drying up, they dropped me and left my family with no...

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Does anyone iron there close anymore? My wife and I iron our clothes when we’re going to Church or the temple, but other than that, not really.   On the other hand, you’ve got people like my mother, who probably irons everything. I’ve never had a professional position that required me to dress up, but Mom told me that I should still iron my jeans, every day, to make sure I looked nice! (And no, I...

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If the Bible says �for in the resurrection neither do men marry nor are women given in marriage." in the books of Matthew and Mark, why do Mormons "seal" themselves to spouses to be with in the resurrection? Actually, the Bible doesn’t say that; it says that the *Sadducees* — or more generally, “the children of this world” — “neither marry, nor are given in marriage.” Check it out: http://scriptures.lds.org/en/matt/22/24-25,30#23 http://scriptures.lds.org/en/luke/20/34-35#27 Admittedly, Mark’s record omits the identity of the individuals in this...

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Is there any type of customary or traditional foods for Mormons? Not that I know of. There are plenty of stereotypical foods, but even those only pertain to the subset of the Saints that live in Utah. Just like everyone else, what we eat is very much a product of our own family and culture.

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LDS, if the Book of Mormon was supposed to be written between 2500 BC to about 400 AD, why does it contain so many 18/19th Century issues, allusions & cites from period literature by Jefferson, Spalding, Edwards, Adams, Whitefield, Warren and many others? If you hadn’t noticed, Mister_IT, the Book of Mormon also contains many 20th-century issues, and 21st-century issues, and I expect it will be shown to contain 22nd-century issues and beyond! The whole point of the Book is that it was written for people in the 19th century and beyond. The Nephites never had the Book of Mormon; they were pretty much all dead before it was completed. (And...

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Joseph Smith was a prophet, speaking God's words. But wasn't he also a student, learning from the scriptures, making mistakes and learning from them, guided by God, not just given all the answers? Isn't this true of each of the prophets since then? Of course, and it’s also true of the many prophets that preceded him.

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For those that are consistent with their name/avatar (always have one or the other the same/similar enough to recognize)... Have you ever been tempted to change both radically just to see how many people you can confuse? Yeah, I’ve thought about it. My avatar has been the same for probably a year now, and I’ve been thinking of a refresh since most people don’t seem to know who it is, anyway. ;-)

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Do you have a greater chance of being killed by a vending machine or a grizzly bear? At the moment, I’d have to say it’s a toss-up. A vending machine could drop out of the sky (perhaps from a plane), crash through the ceiling and crush me; while a passing grizzly bear could knock down my door and tear me to shreds. Either one is significantly less probable than some sort of freak medical problem, though.

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Is it wrong to teach children to believe in a religion? Is it wrong to teach them to believe one different from yours? I would argue that it’s nigh impossible to *not* teach children to believe in a religion. Even if the religion you’re teaching them is atheism, secularism, or some other set of beliefs unrelated to Deity/ies, it’s still religion. As for teaching your children to believe in a religion different than your own, I can’t really think of a reason anyone would do that,...

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Are you a better mother/father to your children than your parents were to you? I don’t think so. We certainly have our respective (and very different) strengths and weaknesses, but my parents were ultimately pretty good parents and I’m trying really hard to follow in their footsteps (despite also learning from their mistakes). Great question, btw!

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Is Waffle House even open during the day? Sure it is. We don’t have any where we live now, but back when it was nearby, we went there for dinner more often than anything.

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What age did you let your child use your home computer? My kids (ages 3 and almost 2) basically never use *my* home computer, but they each have their own iMac, in my home office. They’ve been playing games on them since well before their respective first birthdays, although obviously the skill level of their games is still fairly simple. (Baby Banger has always been a fave!)

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Was their really a difference between Bush and Obama other than skin color? The only difference I’ve noticed, so far, is the side of the line they fall on. However, I do think a better comparison would be good ol’ Slick Willie. Just like our illustrious secretary of state’s doofus of a husband, Obama didn’t even last a month in office before he started doing the exact same things he criticized his predecessor for doing. (Helicopters, anyone?) ...

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What is a reason someone might knock on your door? The mail lady’s here with yet another of my online purchases.

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What's the first song that comes to your mind for The Monkees? Strangely, it’s still *Last Train to Clarksville.* It’s certainly not my favorite, but it’s catchy and fun. Now, if you want some *really* cool Monkees stuff, check out their albums released in late 1967 and early 1968. Once they dumped Don Kirschner, the musical quality went through the roof!

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I like the Beatles, but I know a few people that don't. Do you like the Beatles? If so, what is your favorite song by them? Great question, but I’ve always thought the Beatles were overrated. Don‘t get me wrong; they were an extremely talented group. I just can’t imagine *any* musical act deserving the gushing aplomb that they still seem to command, in certain circles.

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How do you know that you really love someone and you want to spend the rest of your life with them? If that person’s happiness means more to you than your own, you’re there. And if that person’s happiness *doesn’t* mean that much to you, then by all means don’t get married. Crap happens in life, and if you’re not always always ALWAYS putting the other person first; you’re probably going to wind up divorced and miserable. HTH!

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Mormons, it's been said, 'Belief trumps evidence' in regards to how people approach religious faith. If there WERE an evidence that would cause you to abandon Mormonism what would it be? Hey, Mister_IT. I had originally crafted a rather lengthy treatise regarding a recent trial of my faith, but I think it was really TMI. To sum it up, though: the only thing that has ever caused me to question my faith is a loss of faith in myself, and if that goes, my faith in Christ goes with it. Put simply: if someone somehow managed to convince me to abandon the Church of Jesus Christ, I...

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If all we spirit children desperately wanted a body, what about the Holy Ghost, who doesn't have (and apparently never had) a body? (1 Ne 10:17–19; 31:17; D&C 8:2–3; 39:20–24; 68:25–28; 121:46; AoF 1:4) Just chiming in with my 2¢, though I really don‘t know any more than anybody else. It would seem logical that the Holy Ghost will one day receive a body. I’ve often returned to Christ’s statement in John 14:25-26, which sounds to me like there’s some specific reason that He (Christ) and the Holy Ghost either can’t be on the Earth at the same time—or...

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(for mormons) Do you watch Big Love? Nope. I really liked HBO when I was a kid, but it’s gone *way* downhill since then, and it would seem (from what little I’ve heard) that *Big Love* is just another example of this. Of course, as you rightfully pointed out in an earlier comment, the protagonists in that show have nothing whatsoever to do with The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints.

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I've seen someone on AB say that the term "Mormon" is a "slur." Is this a general opinion among LDS members? That would probably have been me. I know my feelings on the subject are a bit stronger than many others’, but as my fellow respondents have pointed out, it’s more the intent behind it than the term itself. The prophet Mormon was indubitably a great man, but calling us “Mormons” for believing in the Book of Mormon is like calling Baptists...

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Is calling someone who is Japanese a "Jap" offensive? Not being Japanese myself, I can’t say for sure, but I would expect so. “Jap,” as I understand it, is a slur like any other (be it racial, religious, etc.), and I personally would never use it. That having been said, I think it was George Carlin that pointed out that it’s sometimes okay for members of a certain group to use slurs associated with that group, when...

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What is a Prophet? And how do they become a Prophet? From the Latter-day Saint *Guide to the Scriptures*:      “Prophet: A person who has been called by and speaks for God. As a messenger of     God, a prophet receives commandments, prophecies, and revelations from God. His     responsibility is to make known God’s will and true character to mankind and to show     the...

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He cried... Oh Lord, My God, is there no help for the widow's son? Why would anyone in the Mormon church say such a thing? In response to the actual question, the reason anyone in the Mormon Church (if such an organization exist) would say such a thing is probably the same reason that anyone else would say such a thing: I would expect the person to be a member of the United Order of Freemasons, most likely in distress and calling out for help. In response to the initial phrase of the question, who’s...

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The Book of Mormon (1 Nephi 5:16-20) says that the "brass plates" should "go forth unto all nations, kindreds tongues". So, where are they? I expect they’re still buried in the original Hill Cumorah, right where Ammaron left them, waiting for us to be ready to receive them. Consider the following: 1) Two thirds of the Book of Mormon itself is still sealed. 2) The remaining third—the one that actually *has* been translated—is still working its way toward “every nation, and kindred, and tongue, and...

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For the "Anthon Transcript" (which Martin Harris showed to Professor Anthon in 1828) why didn't Joseph Smith make a rubbing of one or two of the plates, instead of copying the "caractors"? That would have been faster, easier, and far more authentic. That is a good question. Perhaps he was worried that he might somehow damage the original? We read in Joseph Smith—History that:    “[T]he… heavenly messenger delivered [the plates] up to me with this charge:     that I should be responsible for them; … that if I would use all my endeavors     to preserve them, until he, the...

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Ive been very ill,both emotionally and physicallyI haven't been here for awhile.The pain has been tremendous as has the sadness. I decided to try coming back.None of my old friends,COATS seemed to even notice. I feel sadder than I did-did i wrong someone? I too am new to the group, but I hope you’ll accept my apologies on our behalf. Welcome back!

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Would you report a rape if the rapist is someone you know? Definitely. It would probably strain the relationship, but I could never knowingly let someone get away with it.

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What is the best field to train for a job in this economy? Ideally, you should find something that’s fairly recession-proof. Any form of hospital personnel seems an obvious choice, as people will continue to get sick, have babies, etc.. (Of course, specializing in *elective* surgery might not be the best bet.) Ultimately, though, I’d like to make what I think to be a better suggestion: train for something you love. If you’re going...

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A CES manual says, "There is no book big enough or good enough to preside over this Church." (Teachings of the Living Prophets" section 4-4) So why doesn't the LDS Church throw away their scriptures and just, "Follow the living Prophet"? Theoretically, we could. I actually seem to remember a Brigham Young quote to that effect—that if all the scriptures in the world were to disappear, we’d be just fine with the living prophets of God. (Unfortunately can’t track it down at the moment, so feel free to chuck it, if you like. Sorry!) But let’s think about it for a minute: why would we want to do such a...

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What's the easiest way for an American to learn how to speak japanese fast way? I know this isn’t an option for most people, but missionary service. The Lord’s missionaries invariably receive the gift of tongues, and once you’re immersed in the culture, it only gets better. I have several friends that served as full-time missionaries in various Asian countries (including Japan), and they’re just as fluent in their respective languages as I am in my...

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Have you ever had sex with a prostitute before? Was it worth it? No, I haven’t; and no, I severely doubt it would be. HTH!

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What countries are NOT affected by the current economic downturn? Anvilania, perhaps?

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What makes you believe that there is a God? One night when I was 16 years old, I spent several hours talking to my then-girlfriend, on the phone. While I was agnostic, she was a strong Christian and that particular night’s conversation had happened toward religion. By the time we got off the phone, I didn’t know that what she had told me was true, but I knew that I somehow had to find out. I couldn’t sleep, that...

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Which is the better editor Vi or Emacs? LOL… that’s a question for the ages, and you’ll get some rather heated discussion from either side of the fence. The best advice I can give you is to try them both and see which one *you* prefer. Good luck!

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How big is your computer screen? My main display is a very nice 20″ ADC, purchased back when a 20″ display was still a big deal. My secondary display is a cheap 17″ DVI, purchased because a nice 30″ display is still a bit out of my price range. Our laptops have a 17″ and 13″ display, respectively; and our kids’ machines each have a 15″ CRT (which is fine, for a three- and...

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Does Joseph Smith's involvement in magic prior to the translation of the Book of Mormon make you uneasy? Or do you see it as the beginning of his God-given gift of prophecy? I’m not sure it’s directly related to his God-given gift of prophecy, but I wouldn’t be surprised if God took lemons and made lemonade, so to speak. Plenty of prophets were engaged in sinful activities before being called by the Lord, e.g. Moses ben Amram and Saul of Tarsus, who were each murderers. Heck, there are also prophets that made major mistakes *after* their...

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Do Mormons believe that Jesus is God? This answer has for some reason been deleted, so I’ll repost it. It was originally made into an answer at the request of another member, who felt that it needn’t be relegated to “comment” status. * * * * * Latter-day Saints believe that our Heavenly Father has untold numbers of children, among whom are all of us and, yes, Jehovah (Jesus Christ) and the Holy Ghost....

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What is it that REALLY helped Obama become president the most? His rock-star charm and repetitive mantras. I still say the Dems saw him about five years ago and said, “Hey! Let’s make this guy the President! He’s got the youth, he’s got the look. All he needs is a good chant, and we’re back in charge!”

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If you have Tivo, do you watch ANY commercials? I have DirecTV DVR, which is similar, and yes, I’ll occasionally watch a commercial if I happen to notice it and it looks interesting enough. I probably skip over 99% of them, though.

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If a man needed help, would you give him all of the money in your wallet and pockets to help him? Depends on what he needed help with. My rule of thumb has generally been to offer to buy the person a meal. If he takes me up on it, I’m happy to help.

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Is your religion satisfying you spiritually? Definitely. I can’t say I don’t have questions, but they’re ultimately few and far between. :-)

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Who would rather spend a day alone, or go shopping with a friend? Depends on the store. There are certain places where I would *love* to shop with a friend! Of course, given my current familial status, I’d probably prefer to spend the day with my wife and kids, than with a friend. :-)

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Who is going to help a guy out by giving me points? Sorry, Jeff… I asked roughly the same question, back when I was a level 1 Answerbagger, and the answer is still the same: I don’t know. It’s a violation of Answerbag’s terms and conditions to ask for points. That being said, I’ll give you the same advice I was given: don’t worry too much about it. Just ask some good questions, be a good person, and the...

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I'm not from the US but I've noticed a huge number of questions posted here on AB about mormonism. In Europe & Asia we know very little about them so just how many Mormons are there in the US and is it a growing religion? The Latter-day Saint population in the United States is hovering right around 2% of the population, with most of the membership concentrated in the western United States. In Europe and Asia, membership is much more sparse, with only about 1,400,000 members between the two continents. Interestingly enough, though, if you go back about 150 years, there were more Church members in England alone...

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If the Mormon Church were the only true Church on earth today, what would you do? I’d try to figure out where the heck it’s located, and what it teaches. Is there actually a church by that name?

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Will Bush's only historical successes be the shoes he dodged? Frankly, I think Bush’s greatest historical success is that he refused to relinquish his integrity just because a lot of shortsighted individuals wanted him to. Was he perfect? Of course not. Was he a major screw-up? That neither. Frankly, aside from the relief efforts after Hurricanes Katrina and Rita (which I think was more FEMA’s fault than his own), I can’t think of a...

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Just curious..why would anybody join the armed forces...people do it every day and i just want somebody to give me (thier) explanation I’m not in the Armed Forces, but I know a lot of people that have signed up for the perks: free or near-free college education, on-the-job training, etc.. Of course, in some countries, people sign up because it’s the law. Every one of my male friends from Spain, for example, is a former soldier by default.

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Why can I never think of a good question on mondays? You just did. ;-)

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IM A 14 YEAR OLD GIRL AND IM BI DO U THINK THERE IS ANYTHING WRONG WITH THAT. Yes, I do—especially if you’re engaging in sexual activity. First of all, 14 is *way* too young to be getting sexual (in most modern societies, anyway). I’ve said it before and will say it again: wait until you’re married, and you’ll be *amazed* by how wonderful it will be when both you and your husband know that neither of you has cheapened that beautiful...

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Pick a brand you like:samsung,toshiba,philips? Anything but Samsung. I’ve purchased two Samsung products—a printer and a television. The printer had a rebate that wasn’t honored, and both were broken without a couple of months (through no fault of my own). I’ve been trying to get them fixed for years, but I keep getting the runaround.

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When Jesus rose from the dead and became the holy ghost, would he have been susceptible to the Ghostbusters photon packs and ghost traps? Perhaps, but that’s not what Jesus did. People are ghosts *before* they’re resurrected; afterwards, their spirits have reunited with their bodies.

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Why are some people so against homosexuality? First of all, I’m guessing a lot of people are going to agree with the contents of this answer. That’s certainly your prerogative, but before you downrate, ask yourself: did I answer the question? Thanks. * * * * * As a person that falls into this category, I’d say it’s very simple: there are almost limitless choices we can make in this life. Some will help us to...

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Will you all help me congratulate our friend Stu B on making Maestro today? Congrats Stu B! :-D

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Were you inspired by the New President's Inaugural Speech? I may be, if I ever bother to listen to it.

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If you were in Bush's shoes now, what would you be doing? Celebrating. After capturing the coveted title of most popular President in recorded history, then spending seven years watching millions of people turn on him, he can finally stop fighting to convince people that he’s been doing what was probably best for our nation. If Obama does a good job, “W” benefits as well. If Obama flushes the nation down the toilet, “W”...

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Todays inauguration Historic or overhyped? Severely overhyped. I didn’t even bother watching.

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What do Mormons think about Jehovah's Witnesses? This is a really interesting question, actually. The answer will obviously vary from person to person, based on his or her own experience. I even have some Latter-day Saint friends that used to be Jehovah’s Witnesses, so obviously their thoughts and experiences will differ greatly from my own. But as for me, I’ve had pretty varied experiences with Jehovah’s...

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Gift cards: I've heard of companies losing millions from cards not being redeemed. Some would think it's not a loss cause once the card is paid for, it's $ in the biz''s pocket. Does the biz not make money unless the gift card comes back to the store? Gotta agree with the other respondents. I would think the companies would *make* millions from gift cards not being redeemed. They make millions from rebates not being redeemed, too.

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For the non-believers-when people start disappearing (all the christians) from the face of the earth (which is the rapture) will yall believe that Jesus is real or will you still be in doubt that God really exists and still doubt that the bible is a true? For the record, I’m a Bible-believing Christian and *don’t* believe in the rapture. Historically speaking, the whole “rapture” concept wasn’t invented until the mid-nineteenth century A.D., and IMHO has little to do with the events foretold in the Bible. That having been said, I suppose this question is kind of moot for me, since as mentioned, I already believe...

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"I'm selfish and I want you all to myself." What would you think if someone said this to you? My wife and I say that on a regular basis, but it’s generally an indication that the other spouse’s time has recently been more monopolized by others.

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Would you give money to this man? This is a real picture, not staged, taken at Venice Beach, Cal., in Sept. 2008. See my answer for pic. Hopefully this will work!!! Nope. Not only do I not support drug abuse, but I also don’t tend to give monetary support to beggars. I *have* been known to buy them a sandwich, but that’s a bit different.

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How many ear piercings do you have? None. My wife actually has two in each ear, but she’s long since let the seconds grow over and, given her propensity for infections, very rarely even uses the firsts!

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Do you crochet? I’m amazing by how many respondents do! Alas, I am not one of them.

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In general, would you rather type, or write things out by hand? I definitely prefer typing. It’s a *lot* faster and more legible, to boot!

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How hard is it to make gold? Make it? I would think that to be *extremely* difficult. It would involve taking the correct number of protons, neutrons, electrons, etc., and fusing them into a single element. I suppose it’s possible to do, but if it were worth the effort, everyone would be doing it.

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Guys: What's sexier a naked woman in your bed or a naked woman semi- covered by a sheet in your bed? Partially covered. Either way it’ll be the same naked woman, but I suppose by retaining an air of mystery, the latter invokes memories of our wedding night and makes it that much more special. :-)

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Would you rather die by falling or drowning? Definitely falling. Drowning would be torturous.

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Does the fact that Galileo was right makes religions wrong? Of course not. It just means that the anti-scriptural dogma that had crept into the popular church of the time was obviously not correct.

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Do you support your local football team, and who are they? Our “local” NFL team is the Colts, and the only reason I care about them at all is that I hate the current administration’s decision to waste millions upon millions of tax dollars on building them a new stadium. If it had been me and they were threatening to leave, I would’ve told them not to let the door hit ’em on the way out!

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Some believe that Deut. 4:2 and Rev. 22:18-19 mean that nothing should be added to the Bible. How do these scriptures relate to the Book of Mormon? This is actually an *extremely* popular question. Check out the answers at http://www.answerbag.com/q_view/21596 . HTH!

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"Are God and Jesus One?" Isn't that really two separate questions depending on whether you are talking about the physical or non physical? Isn't that why there is so much disagreement about the answer? Great question, edndori. I never really thought of it that way, but I’d say that yes, that assessment is dead on.

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What is standard procedure when a bishop or stake president wants to renew his temple recommend? Does he sign his own? Ask a counselor for an interview? etc. Out of curiosity… this question was downrated why?

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Is it possible to have a date without jeapordising your virginity? I guess theoretically it wouldn’t be, but you can at least *severely* diminish said jeopardy by doing two things: 2) Make sure you’re dating the right person. 1) Make sure you *are* the right person. Once those two things are in place (in numerical order), you shouldn’t have much of a problem, at all. :-) HTH!

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Since the Community of Christ changed their name from Reorganized Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints (RLDS), shouldn't they release the old name to those who still consider themselves RLDS? Sounds logical to me, but Yarnlady has a good point.

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Are your kitchen knives organized in a particular order? Yep. I used to sell Cutco, so that’s what constitutes almost all of our cutlery. We have three wood blocks, side by side (although I’d *love* to upgrade to a single block, to hold them all). So without any further ado, from left to right, then top to bottom: petite slicer, slicer, carver, petite chef Super Shears, turning fork, hardy slicer spatula spreader, butcher, French...

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If most master thieves start out with petty crimes and work their way up, what did the Grinch do, before the crime that made him famous? Sorry to answer my own question, but since almost no one else has…. I’ve always wondered if he started smaller—say, stealing Arbor Day or Shrove Tuesday.

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Is there a university in your town? Cool to hear from a few people. There’s no university in my town per se, but there is a college (Ivy Tech State College), and our sister city is home to the main campus of Purdue University.

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Do You Really Believe You Can Become a God? Certainly. While I don’t claim to know exactly what constitutes a “god,” I know that through the grace of Christ, my Father in Heaven has the power to help me become such (should He so choose).

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Do you have a doormat? If so, what does it look like? Post a pic if you can. Yep, although it’s too dark and cold to take a picture of it, atm.

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Should people of this generation avoid marriage since it's so tough and dangerous nowadays? Of course not. Marriage has always been tough, and I can’t think of any way in which it’s actually “dangerous.” The whole point of marriage is making an Eternal commitment to put your spouse before yourself, and as long as you’re both truly committed to doing that, you’ll be fine. (And if you’re not, why would you even consider marriage, in the first...

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What's the song that will always drop a tear from your eyes? I always cry just a bit over Ben Folds’ *The Luckiest*. It *so* describes my relationship with my wife.

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How much is gas per gallon by you? And what state are you in? I’m in Indiana, USA. Last summer, it made it all the way up to $4.499/gallon, then began the slow (and sometimes not so slow) descent to last week’s $1.439/gallon. This week it’s rebounded quite a bit: $1.709/gallon, then $1.859/gallon, and now $1.999/gallon.

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Did you ask your bishop to be endowed or did he ask you about it? I approached my bishop about my desire to serve a full-time mission, and the endowment just kind of came along by default.

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I am married to a Mormon, I am not a Mormon. I know that the Mormons take care of their own. Since I am married to one and if something happened to him, would the Mormon church look after me like they did him? Allow me to add my testimony to those already spoken. The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints helps anyone that it knows to be in need, regardless of religious affiliation (or lack thereof). However, the Church’s welfare plan is not one that encourages idleness. Those that receive financial aid, for example, are generally asked to “work it off,” usually in the form of...

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Do yo know anyone personally who has solar panels on their home? Where did they get them? Nope, and I’ve heard that since the government stopped giving kickbacks for installing them, they don’t tend to be a particularly good investment. On the other hand, a recent newsletter from my electric company had an article about a few local people that have installed solar panels and produced so much electricity that they actually sold it to the company! If that’s the...

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I am a 27 year old non-mormon man that has a pregnant girlfriend that is mormon, i have a great job and i am very responsible i want to keep this child as well as my girlfriend, what do i do? Honestly, gordyhow, we can’t really tell you what to do. The best recommendation I can make is to take full responsibility for this child. IMHO, this can happen in one of two ways: either a) you can marry your girlfriend and spend the rest of both this life and Eternity serving her and your child(ren); or b) if that’s not an option, you can place the child with loving parents that...

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LDS trivia: Who was the LDS prophet who married his first cousin as a plural wife? D. Michael Quinn stated that at least four Latter-day Saint prophets did this, including two Presidents of the Church: Brigham Young and Joseph F. Smith, plus Williard Richards and Abraham H. Cannon. Of course, marrying one’s first cousin wasn’t *that* odd, back then; I have several ancestors that married their respective cousins, and none of them were members of the Church. ...

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LDS trivia: How did Joseph Smith, Jr. define the term 'Mormon' in the 'Times and Seasons' newspaper? In *Times and Seasons* 4:194, Joseph stated that “Mormon” means “more good.” I also love President Gordon B. Hinckley’s exposition on that statement:    “[This] statement intrigued me—Mormon means ‘more good.’ I knew, of course,     that ‘more good’ was not a derivative of the word Mormon. I had...

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Do Mormons have any specific type of music they listen to? While this question has been pretty thoroughly answered, I might point out that *some* so-called “Mormons” might have a specific type of music that they listen to. Each of us is an individual, with individual tastes. However, I’d imagine that most of us are more along the lines of what has been described: we listen to the same eclectic mix as most other people do; we just...

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I’ve been unemployed or underemployed for the last 13+ months, and now have three realistic job prospects. Which of the following would you choose? As I mentioned, I’ve been vacillating between unemployment and underemployment for over 13 months. Previous to that time, I was telecommuting full time and doing very well. During that time, I’ve also been telecommuting, but my very part-time employment means that I’ve rarely been able to pay my bills (thank goodness for family and Church). After seven or eight months of...

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What is your favorite kind of donut? Call me old-fashioned, but I’ve always loved good ’ol jelly donuts.

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Guys: if the girl you're dating says she wants to stay a virgin until she gets married, will you respect that and continue to date her without having sex, or leave her to find someone more willing? I’d respect that even if she weren’t a virgin. I ultimately had no desire to cheapen my love for my future wife by wasting it on some random girl, and she felt the same in reverse. Thus, when we knelt across the altar from each other to be married (eleven years ago today!), we each knew that the other had been completely faithful to our marital covenant, even before we entered into...

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Do you have your boyfriend's email password and check his mail. Have you caught him in a white or big lie? I do not, nor have I ever had, a boyfriend. That having been said, I do happen to know my wife’s e-mail password, just as she knows mine. I trust her enough that I can’t remember ever rifling through her e-mails, though. (Besides, she gets so much spam it’s hard to find *anything* in there!) ;-)

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How do Mormons celebrate Christmas differently from other types of Christians? Please allow me to second Glenn’s great answer. Our family has also been known to commemorate the occasion by reading the Christmas story in Luke 2 and 3 Nephi 1, so I suppose the latter reference would distinguish us from most other Christians. Otherwise, though, we’re really quite normal and very rarely bite. ;-)

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Divorce,divorce,divorce do you support divorce? Divorce is a horrible thing, and IMHO is almost *always* the result of one or both spouses being selfish. This doesn’t mean it isn’t occasionally the lesser of two evils, but let’s face it: most of the divorces out there could have easily been avoided, if each spouse would have just put the other one first. So yes, I support it when necessary, but I think the option is...

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What is the color of your comb? Kind of a light peachy color. I finger-comb my hair. When I used to use a plastic comb, though, it was black.

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If the Mormon church has so much money and resources at their disposal, why do missionaries still have to pay their own way to serve a mission? While laie_techie’s response is dead on, I’d like to add another dimension to the mix: what makes you think the Church of Jesus Christ (please don’t call it “the Mormon Church”) has so much money at its disposal? Several years ago, *Time* and *Newsweek* reported, respectively, that the Church takes in some $5.9B/year, and has a net worth of about $25B. While the...

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What happens to the souls of people who have never heard of Jesus? As has been pointed out elsewhere, the soul is comprised of two parts: the physical body and the spiritual body, or “spirit” for short. When these people die, their bodies go into the ground and their spirits go to the spirit world, just like everybody else’s. There the Lord’s missionaries continue their work, teaching those that never had the opportunity to accept Him...

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If you're in the armed forces and a Mormon, what would you do if you knew that the enemy army attacking your country had soldiers of the Mormon faith too? I’m not in the armed forces, but if I were, I’d do my best to be a good soldier (sailor, etc.). Take World War II, for example: there were plenty of Latter-day Saints in Germany, so I’m guessing there were LdS soldiers, as well. Their membership in the Church doesn’t make them any more deluded by Hitler. Sometimes you’ve just got to choose the lesser of two evils,...

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I FINALLY got a NEW computer after 5 years of begging. Would you please be happy with me? Well, sure! Happy new computer!!! :-D So if you were begging for five years, how old is your previous computer?

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How would you describe your eye sight do you wear glasses at all? Have you just got your first pair of glasses this year? My eyesight is fairly good (though certainly less than 20/20) in my left eye, but considerably worse in my right. I have a degenerative disease called keratoconus that was slowly taking my eyesight until a Priesthood blessing altered the process. Suffice to say: I know the Lord can cause the blind to see. :-) That having been said, I do wear glasses—and have for about 4½...

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If a fitness center catering especially toward those of Jewish faith extended the hours for late night workouts for men only, is this discrimination against women? Technically yes, but considering that there are plenty of gyms out there that don’t let men join at all, I don’t think there‘s anything wrong with it.

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There are two apart rooms , we have 3 lamps in one and 3 keys to those lamps in the other.u're in the keys' room and u have one time to go to the other room. u can stay as long as u want in both . how can u say which key turns on which lamp? Pick up all three keys, walk into the other room, and determine it via trial and error.

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Smoking is prohibited almost everywhere now. Don't smokers have as many rights as those who don't? While I certainly understand and sympathize with your position, one could just as easily say “Child molestation is prohibited almost everywhere now. Don’t child molesters have as many rights as those who don’t?” It is generally accepted that government has both the right and the responsibility to prohibit actions that could easily result in harm (either to the person...

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Oh what can it mean To a daydream believer and a homecoming queen? Now you know how happy I can be.

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Has the LDS Church given any Church callings to to members to serve on the Internet by interacting on behalf of their Church and/or God? Callings? Not per se. However, there are two positions I can think of that *sort of* sound like what you’re referencing: 1) For many years now, some missionaries have been assigned to man the phone banks for when people call in with questions about the Church, requesting videos, etc.. With the launch of the new Mormon.org (earlier this year), a 24/7 live chat feature was added, and...

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Does your AB rank make you feel good about yourself? I feel pretty good about myself anyway, but I suppose my rank makes me feel like I’ve put in my time, and some people may respect me more for having done so. Of course, I’m currently at level 49 (as of this writing), so I’m anticipating my next level up. 50 just looks better than 49, y’know? ;-)

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If Jesus came back how long do you think he would last in a rough neighborhood? Considering He’s a resurrected Being, forever. His body isn’t subject to physical death—or even physical pain—anymore.

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Is it hypocritical for the Mormon church/Hierarchy to serve coffee at the Mormon owned/operated Polynesian Cultural Center In Hawaii? I would say that while we certainly shouldn’t be judging people, this does seem like a pretty hypocritical decision. I’ll have to talk to my friend that used to work there and see what she has to say about it.

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I'm gay. Can your god save me? Sure. He loves you every bit as much as He does me, and while I expect you (and everyone else in the world) sin differently than I do, I don’t expect He hates your sins any more than He does mine. However, salvation and exaltation are a very personal thing. While He certainly *can* save you, He does ask that you:   1) Accept Christ as your Savior and Redeemer. 2) Do your absolute...

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If there is only one God as most religion ppl say, then why are the Bibles and Beliefs different? Shouldn't everyone have the same beliefs? It's like a competition what religion is better than the other. The Bibles and beliefs are different because people believe what they want to believe. Some blame Satan for this, but I think that to be a severe oversimplification. The bottom line is that people tend to rely on other people instead of relying on God. If you really want to know which Church is true—or even if they all be wrong, together—you can’t rely on any other human...

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Christians only please: My brother in law (atheist) doesnt want to take his kids to church, should I intervene so they know the love of christ at an early age? Heck no. At best, you’d be disobeying your brother-in-law’s wishes for his children and would almost indubitably damage that relationship. At worst, you could be helping them make covenants that they’ll become accountable for, despite being unable to keep. Of course you and I know that their lives would be better with Christ therein, but they’ll have their opportunity to...

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Do the Mormons even have a presence in Moroni, Comoros? The 2007 Church Almanac (the most recent edition I own) does not list Comoros among the nations in which the Church is established—which frankly is not surprising, since most Arab League nations forbid Christian missionaries of any denomination. HTH!

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Are there any Mormon temples in Moroni, Comoros? No, there are not. For a list of all Latter-day Saint temples, check out http://www.lds.org/temples/ . HTH!

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The original Book of Mormon has words we don’t use anymore & that people today wouldn’t understand. Are there more contemporary versions of the Book of Mormon that only use modern words (much like there’s an NIV, NCV, etc. for the mainstream Bible?) Yes, they do exist. I’ve never read this one, but it’s received great reviews on Amazon: http://tinyurl.com/bom-pleng For much younger children (such as my own), there’s also this one: http://tinyurl.com/bom-board And finally, my family also uses this version, which contains the “official” text of the Book of Mormon but includes pictures and explanatory...

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Why is every church the "1st Church" of God or Christ? Is that not a mathematical impossibility? I know…. I laugh at that, all the time. What I find even more interesting, though, is that there’s a church about three miles from my house that is a notable exception to this rule: it’s called the “Second Baptist Church.” :-D

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What, exactly, must I do to be saved? Accept Jesus Christ as Lord and Savior, which necessarily includes doing your best to emulate Him by keeping His commandments. The works themselves won’t save you, but they’re an outward indication of the faith by which His atonement becomes active in your life.

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Is there really an Unpardonal sin? Because in Matthew 12:31,32. Mark 3:28,29. And Luke 12:10 says if you blaspheme against the Holy Spirit, you may not be forgiven. The thing we have to realize is that with great knowledge comes great responsibility, and God will judge us, in part, according to that which we know. The point is that in order to “blaspheme against the Holy Spirit,” you’ve got to know a *lot* more than I suspect any of us here on Answerbag know. To quote the Prophet Joseph Smith Jr.:    “What must a...

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Will there ever be a movie in theater's worth paying to see? since like like $9.00 Hard to say. I’d have to *really* be interested to actually pay that much.

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How did the Nazis originate? Same way everyone else did: union of sperm and ovum. {{rim shot}}

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Is there someone you can always count on to give you a shoulder to cry on? Yep. When I need a shoulder to cry on, I can always turn to my wife. :-)

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A McDonald's 'McFlurry' or a KFC 'Avalanche', which one would you choose and why? I’d go with the McFlurry, since I’ve actually never heard of a KFC Avalanche. Personally, though, I’d take a DQ Blizzard over either one!

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What is the worst kind of pet to have Anything that’s likely to eat you. ;-)

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What do you think two good and cute names would be for twin girls? You should probably steer clear of Kate and Duplikate. ;-) Seriously, though: I think Leah and Rachel are a couple of great names. I always thought great names for quads would be Anna, Brynna, Chynna, and Diana. And believe it or not, Bronx is becoming a popular name, so Bronx and Brooklyn would be cute. Are you having twin girls?

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What year did you leave school? I’ve left several times: • I graduated from high school, in 1992. • I took time off for a two-year mission to Spain, in 1994. • I dropped out due to illness, in 1997. • I graduated from college in 2001. • I will complete some additional coursework, in 2008. And arguably, I’ve left many other times, e.g. the end of each day I went there. ;-)

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Why do pepole think they can take what versus from the bible and leave out the rest,who gave them that right? No one gave them that right. That’s the problem with not knowing the entire Bible: you ultimately don’t know what you’re talking about.

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Finished my period 2 weeks ago then started spotting for like a week. could this be a sign of pregnancy? It could be implantation bleeding or even placenta previa. My wife has experienced both, and while they can be quite scary, they’re usually harmless. Have you tried taking a pregnancy test?

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Would you be willing to go against your family's "will" to further develop your relationship with the love of your life? I suppose so. My parents were vehemently opposed to my wife and me getting married “so young”—we were 23 and 22, respectively; pretty “young,” huh? LOL. Furthermore, we were married in the temple, so my parents—who didn’t, and don’t, have temple recommends—weren’t able to attend. It caused quite a bit of hurt feelings, at the time. ...

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A question for Mormons. I am Christian, and I have heard many times from the Christian side the differences between Mormonism and Christianity. But now I am curious... Would a Mormon care to explain to me the differences as you see it? Erimus, I noticed that you commented on another answer with the following statement:    “From what I know they believe in Jesus as a good man or prophet. Not as the     son of God.”   Nothing could be further from the truth. Latter-day Saints view Jesus Christ as Lord, Savior, and God. The name of the Church to which we that are commonly...

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Im woundering when you know when you wanna propose to a girl and what the best place would be? When do you know? When you know that you want to spend the rest of Eternity doing everything in your power to make her happy, even at the expense of your own happiness. If you don’t want to do that, for gosh sakes don’t waste your time and hers. (For the record, marriage is a two-way street. She should want to do this for you, too.) Where should you do it? That answer varies as...

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What is the protocol on going to a Mormon service if you are not Mormon? As others have already said, there’s really no special protocol. Most people will be dressed nicely, so you’ll probably feel more comfortable if you do the same, but it’s not like we’ll kick you out if you do otherwise. In short, be reverent in the chapel, feel free to ask questions in the classrooms, and don’t be scared of friendly strangers’...

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Is Jesus God or the son of God? He is both, depending on the sense in which you’re asking.

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Question for practicing Mormons: How do you personally deal with the problems surrounding the Book of Abraham and the Joseph Smith Papyri and retain your faith in light of the controversy? (If you have to look this topic up, please don't respond) That’s a really good question, TM. I actually had a lot of concerns about the Book of Abraham for a while—particularly Facsimile #3, notes #2 and #4, which interprets two people that are *obviously* female as “Pharaoh” and “Prince of Pharaoh,” respectively. I kind of bounced along, assuming I’d eventually find the answer, and it wasn’t until...

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I am an ex-Mormon, and I often hear other ex-Mormons talk about having their records removed from the church. While I always thought this a bit dramatic, what exactly does that MEAN? What is entailed in having the LDS church to do that? Basically, you write a letter to your bishop and tell him that you want your name removed from the records of the Church. And you’re right that it’s pretty “dramatic,” to use your term: by doing so, you’re basically saying, in no uncertain terms: “I deny the Church and am officially requesting to be excommunicated.” I’ve also heard of a single...

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Elder Joseph B. Wirthlin of the Quorum of the Twelve Apostles passed away last night, 1 December 2008. Anyone care to share your memories of this great servant of the Lord? Probably my fondest memory of Elder Wirthlin was about a year ago, when he was speaking in General Conference and it became increasingly—and very noticeably—difficult for him to stand. Elder Russell M. Nelson, also of the Twelve, approached the pulpit and literally held up his brother in the Quorum, and remained there until Elder Wirthin had completed his talk. I also always...

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Has the Bible been accurately copied down through the centuries? This is kind of a broad question, Angel. There are plenty of contradictions in the old manuscripts, so in that sense the answer would be no. There are additional contradictions in the tens of thousands of different, modern translations of the Bible, so in that sense the answer would also be no. And finally—and probably most importantly—there are no extant original documents from...

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Over the past two years, I have been hit by tragedies and calamties left and right. I lost my first wife, a dear friend, had my second marriage crumble, etc and wandered what is wrong. How do u deal with so much heartache and pain? Do u believe in curses? I know what you mean, Matt. I haven’t had quite as much heartache as you, but eight years of infertility (including multiple losses) coupled with not enough money, then finally getting children but becoming severely underemployed and then completely unemployed…. It’s rough sometimes. I wouldn’t call it a curse, though; it’s just this stupid world we live in. ...

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Is suicide a sin if you kill yourself to protect another? isn't that selfless sacrifice? You mean like if someone took a shot at my wife, and I threw myself in front of her? I wouldn’t think that sinful, at all.

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There is a lot of talk in the US right now about Universal Healthcare. What do folks from places with national health plans think about how their plans work? Are there mistakes we should avoid? I don’t live outside the US now, but I lived in Spain for two years and would be happy to share my experience. First of all, the universal health care system in Spain has discouraged many of the most competent people from going into the medical field. Much like many of the US’s most competent would-be teachers opt for other, better-paying professions (and that’s coming from...

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Did The Mormon god have literal sex with Mary to produce Jesus? I doubt it. First of all, there’s no such thing as “the Mormon god”; there’s just God, who Latter-day Saints (and Mormon, for that matter) believe in. Secondly, even if one uses the term “the Mormon god” to mean our Heavenly Father, there’s nothing to indicate any sexual relations between Him and any mortal, much less Mary. There are certainly a...

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David Tennant is leaving the Tardis after the specials next year. Who else is distraught? Major bummer. I will very much miss him, and my wife even more. :-(

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I'm 16 almost 17. I have alot of friends who are Mormon and they are very nice guys. One of my bestest friends and the guy i had a crush on is mormon. Im not mormon, but I still like hanging out with them. My mom always makes a big deal about mormons. Why Like xsicajess already said, people fear what they don’t know. The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints has a long history of being persecuted by others, for reasons known only to their persecutors. However, a great deal of the persecution comes from widespread, inaccurate rumors about our beliefs. (Heck, even some members of the Church have been deceived by these. Believe me,...

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I have a close guy friend who is Mormon, but everytime I ask about it, he seems embarassed. Would it be a bad idea to ask him about his mission trip? im just curious. I think we need a little more information to truly answer this question. What kind of questions have you asked him, that he seemed embarrassed about? Most Latter-day Saints I know are quite happy to discuss their religion with others, as long as they’re not loaded questions (which nobody likes). Personally, I think it would be great to ask him about his mission. Even if you...

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Should the next incarnation of Dr Who be a woman? I’d say no. Gender is eternal, and I’m not aware of any part of the Doctor Who mythology that indicates otherwise.

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Grab the book nearest to you, turn to page 18, and find line 4, What does it say? “Although early personal computers were not powerful enough to timeshare several users, these machines could be linked together in computer networks, sometimes over telephone lines and sometimes in local area networks (LANs) within an organization. This led to the phenomenon of distributed computing.” It means that the SETI@home project has its roots in the Apple //e. ;-)

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How can light get to us from stars which are millions of light years away in a universe which the Bible claims is only thousands of years old? It couldn’t. However, while the Bible does seem to indicate that the first man (Adam) entered mortality about 6,000 years ago, it doesn’t say anything regarding the age of the universe (or even the Earth, for that matter).

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If you do not believe that the virgin Mary was Jesus's biological mother, do you still pray to her? If so, why do you direct your prayers towards the virgin Mary? [Please also comment if you believe that the virgin Mary *was* Jesus's biological mother.] I do believe that she was Jesus’ biological mother, but I do not pray to her; I only pray to my Heavenly Father and hers (who also happens to double as Jesus’ biological father).

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What do you think about this couple? (copy & paste link below) http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-O-zCiUCc3E I think they’re delusional, if they actually believe this is good for their marriage. I sometimes tell my wife if I find another woman attractive, too; that doesn’t somehow make it okay to commit adultery with said other woman. Also, as Glenn rightly pointed out, there’s no polygamy involved here—and even if there were, it certainly has nothing to do with so-called...

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Is there scriptural evidence in the Bible that we can become a god/goddess? Sure. As LarryH pointed out, Psalm 82:6 and Christ’s own use of said scripture are a good start. Beyond that, a more comprehensive list can be found at http://scriptures.lds.org/en/tg/m/29 .   HTH!

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I've heard many arguments that there must be a creator (none of them is even remotely convincing), yet I haven't heard a single non-circular argument that this creator is the god from the Bible. Theists, why do you favor Christianity over other religions? I favor Christianity over other religions because I believe in the reality—and absolute necessity, for that matter—of personal revelation. As the Apostle James so aptly taught, “If any of you lack wisdom, let him ask of God, that giveth to all men liberally, and upbraideth not; and it shall be given him” (James 1:5). In short, once God has explicitly told a person...

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Can you name a Movie that is set in the future? Would *2001: A Space Odyssey* count, being that it’s now set in the past?

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I just found out that i was adopted about a year ago. do you think that i should have the right to know who my birth mother is? And do you know how i may find out? If you really want to know, then sure, why wouldn’t you have that right? See if your parents still have the paperwork, since it should give you some ideas on where to start. My only caution would be that you make sure you know *why* you want to know who your birthmother and/or -father are. There are plenty of valid reasons—and only you can decide if yours is valid, or...

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I want to go home sick from work to avoid a christmas party. If I go and take some drink it's highly likely I'll tell my boss exactly what I think of them and get fired. Any ideas for excuses I can use? Why do you have to drink at the party? Plenty of people don’t drink alcohol at all, and are probably the better for it. If you want to go to the party otherwise, go for it and have a good time. :-)

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AAAAAAHHHHH! i need this question answered BADLY! when i turn my "macbook" on i get a gray screen and a flashing globe. i cant do anything and it doesnt stop. i held down the "alt" key to select my HD but it doesnt bring up the login screen HELP!! lastwraith has a good suggestion. If none of that works, I would also try booting into single-user mode (hold down ⌘-S during startup). You’ll get a black screen with a bunch of scary-looking white text, but don’t worry; that’s just the Unix stuff that’s going on in the background, anyway. As soon as it gives you a > prompt, type the following: fsck -fy ...

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Who was the worst leader of a country to ever live? I don’t know—there’s been a *lot* of leaders, over the years—but the people that claim “W” be the worst are just showing their own ignorance. I don’t care if you like him or not; there’s no way he’s the worst in even US history, let alone all of history.

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Can men and women be trully equal? If no, y and if yes, how and in what aspect. I need several answers....thanks(this is in terms of social inequality) Certainly. In fact, if they be unequal, society fails. This, IMHO, is what we’re facing in the world today: whereas husbands and wives previously worked together for the benefit of themselves, their children, and society, we’ve now become severely individualistic and shunned the “we’re a team” attitude that once made society so great. Without calling upon each...

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Why determines the length of garments? Garment length varies from culture to culture. In Scotland, for example, the garment is short enough to be worn beneath a kilt. As krsnaknows rightly stated, fashion trends have something to do with it, although it would certainly be based on the more modest end of fashion trends.

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Do Mormons own Pepsi? I had a missionary companion that owned a lot of Pepsi. He bought at least four two-liters per week, which was kind of annoying because he kept it all in the fridge and it took up a lot of space. ;-)

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Was Peter the "rock" on which the church was built? As the C.C. Claims. No. If you read the context, you’ll see that Jesus was talking about the revelation that Simon Peter had received, not Simon Peter himself. His exact words are recorded as:    “Blessed art thou, Simon Bar-jona: for flesh and blood hath not revealed it unto     thee, but my Father which is in heaven. And I say also unto thee, That thou art ...

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Did you know that Christ wasn't born on December 25th? Yes. Revelation (e.g. Doctrine & Covenants 20:1, http://scriptures.lds.org/dc/20/1) seems to indicate that He was born on 6 April 1 BC, but astronomer John Pratt (http://www.johnpratt.com) makes a *very* compelling (albeit complex) argument that it was actually after sundown on 5 April 1 BC (which would still be the Hebrew date corresponding to our 6 April 1 BC, but would line up more...

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Did angels really sleep with women. No, they didn’t. Let’s read the scripture usually interpreted this way:      “And it came to pass, when men began to multiply on the face of the earth, and     daughters were born unto them, [t]hat the sons of God saw the daughters of men     that they were fair; and they took them wives of all which they chose. And the...

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I’m looking for suggestions here…. What should I do to help my son, the *extremely* messy eater? (See link for details.) Our 21-month-old son is an *extremely* messy eater. He refuses to use utensils, smears his food on the table and/or throws it on the floor, and spills his supposed “no-spill” sippy cups with the greatest of ease. (He even bit a hole in one of the lids!) If a meal is particularly messy (e.g. anything with tomato sauce), he’s generally so messy he has to be taken directly to the...

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Personally, I think that changing a dirty diaper is very unpleasant, but I do it. I can't bear to let my darling Baby in his stench. But why is it difficult or impossible for fathers to clean up small buttocks of their children? I change my kids’ diapers all the time. (Well, my son’s, anyway; my daughter’s in pull-ups now, and generally changes herself, as needed.) What I find interesting, though, is that while dd would come running to us as soon as she went (“I peed!”/“I pooped!”), ds will go for hours in even the dirtiest diaper, running away from any attempt to change him. ;-)

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Why go some gay men speak with a very apparent lisp? I think it’s just a stereotype. Two of my straight friends (that, to the best of my knowledge, have never met each other) also fall under a lot of these stereotypes, and a third that actually decided to try a homosexual relationship specifically *because* he fell under several. (Note: I’m not claiming that all homosexuals do it for that reason, but that’s how this particular...

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How many kids do you have? Ages? Do you want more? Two so far, and we should be approved to adopt a third on December 10.

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What do you NOT like about your religion? I love the Church itself, but I think most of its members have gotten away from the level of faith that our ancestors and/or spiritual forebears had. You look at the level of faith had by the Saints in the 19th century, and it’s nothing short of amazing. I think that as a result of this deterioration, the Church has suffered somewhat in the process. (And no, I’m *certainly* not...

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What is the difference between a donkey and an elephant? Each represents a bunch of jackasses, but the elephant actually tries to pretend otherwise.

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If you knew a guy liked you,but just for sex.the chemistery was great between the two of you,would you go for it?is there any chance he could eventually fall in love with you? I definitely wouldn’t go for it, but then I don’t swing that way. ;-) Seriously, though… I wouldn’t even do that with a woman. Sex is an *extremely* sacred bond between husband and wife, and while it’s certainly not impossible, I expect it’s a *lot* more difficult if you’re sharing that outside of the marital relationship—and you’re...

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How do you make your significant other feel special (without having sex)? You know how the say the best things in life are free? A well placed love e-mail can do wonders. Now that we live in these enlightened times where e-mail no longer costs 25¢ to send, you can shower your s.o. with as many as you like! :-)

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My family was kidnaped by ninjas I need points so I can become a guru at karate. I found this out the hard way, too: asking for points is against the rules. Just be patient; as long as you’re not a complete jackass to people, the points will come. Good luck, and welcome to Answerbag!

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Do you think there should be an answerbag mobile so you can feed you addiction on the go? Sure, why not? Of course, it’s technically already out there: anybody access Answerbag on their iPhone?

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Do you think that God would ever tell someone that their marriage was a mistake? Not for classic deal breaker reasons like abuse and such. But merely because of incompatability or lack of love in the relationship. Would He ever recommend divorce for that No, I don’t think He would. There’s no such thing as a “one and only”; we’re always permitted to choose who we will marry, and God will never try to undo that choice.

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What are the chances of staying married to your high school sweetheart. im 18 and engaged to a guy i've been with since 11th grade. when we get married do yall think we will stay married. That depends on how committed you two are. I’m married to my high school sweetheart, and my wife’s closest sister is also married to hers. (My sister-in-law married when she was 19 and her now-husband was 20; my wife and I got married when I was 22 and she was 23.) The thing you have to remember about marriage is that it is *not* easy, and it’s not supposed to be. Once you...

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What do you think of pet health insurance? I you buy it, have you found it to be worth it? No offense to any of the pets I’ve had, in my life, but I’d rather have affordable health insurance for the humans in my family before I start worrying about insurance for them. :-/

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If you hate a certain religion, or religion in general, does that make you a bigot? I would say no. Now if you hate the *members* of said religion (or religious people in general), that’s a different story.

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How did your first same-sex experience happen? How far did you go? Were either of you openly gay/bi yet? I’ve never had a same-sex sexual experience, and I don’t plan to ever do so. However, my best friend’s dad once asked him and me if we were lovers! (He thought we were spending too much time together. Geez…!)

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Do you think God has a gender? If yes, what is it? Yes, God the Father is most assuredly male. The “Father” part kind of gives it away. However, He’s not alone “up there.” People tend to want to make God this weird, ethereal, Borg-like creature, but He’s not; He’s our Father, in a very literal sense. We have a Mother, too, though we don’t tend to speak nearly as much about Her.

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How could the most correct book (Book of Mormon) have so many errors? What errors would those be, lola? The only error I can think of is when either Ammon or a Zeniffite scribe apparently didn’t realize that King Benjamin was dead, and then Moroni reiterated the information in the Book of Ether—hardly a smoking gun, there. Personally, I love the first edition of the Book of Mormon, and I see no reason not to stand by it. Sure, there are a few...

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How do you justify changes being made to the LDS scriptures and condem the bible for the same thing? "This is just an ease-of-reading issue and also doesn’t warrant discussion." First of all, I should probably point out that you seem to be taking my statement out of context. The “this” in the quoted statement (“This is just an ease-of-reading issue and also doesn’t warrant discussion.”) doesn’t refer to all the changes in the Book of Mormon; it refers to “about 2,400 words that were important in Hebrew but unnatural in...

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I live my life following Christ but my best friend is a lesbian, and I don't know if I should be supporting this. She is not a believer. I don't treat her differently than anyone else I know, but i'm not sure what exactly it is that Jesus would do. Jesus would love her unconditionally, which is exactly what you, as her friend, should do. However, there’s a difference between loving your friend and accepting her behavior. If you only love those that are perfectly obeying the commandments, you’re going to wind up a very lonely, self-loathing individual. ;-) Should you help her understand that there’s a better way? Of...

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If you pay tithes to your local church, why do some people claim it back on their taxes for credit. Is this apporiate? I agree with Rechoryan. Everything I buy for my kids is arguably a “donation,” too, and the government gives me a tax credit to help take care of them. It’s really not that different.

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Does anyone know any reason why I should not just end my life right now? Slothmister, I too have been touched by you throughout my time at Answerbag. While I know we don’t agree on everything, you seem like a pretty cool guy that tells it like it is, and I appreciate that. All I can say is that up until about 17½ years ago, I too was often suicidal. I remember considering how to do it, wondering who would miss me, etc.—and then something happened:...

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What do you think about the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints? Judging by our past discussions, I’ll assume you mean The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints? I only say this because there actually is a small, loosely organized Protestant group called the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints, and to be perfectly honest, I don’t quite get them. You can check out their web site at http://www.strangite.org/ and decide for yourself. ...

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A mormon guy I know recently told me he wants to fool around. what does fool aroun mean to a mormon? Well, first of all, what do you mean by “a mormon guy”? There’s lots of people that call themselves “Mormons,” but ultimately it’s just a religious slur. Assuming we’re talking about a member of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, it really depends on the individual. Latter-day Saints, like most other people out there, are individuals...

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Have you fully disclosed your health histories, both physical and mental to your partner? Yep, but then we’ve been married for almost 11 years, so there’s not much (if any) important stuff that we don’t know about each other.

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Who was the best president? Definitely Reagan.

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Do you know who your childs father is? I am, and that goes for both the children I now have and any future children I may receive. :-)

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Do you think 'The Simpsons' gets better every season? Why? Why Not? I think *The Simpsons* jumped the shark when Flanders fornicated with that singer and never thought twice about it. I don’t care what you or I think about fornication; we’re talking *Flanders* here. Not only did he leave his panic-prone children alone all night, even waking up without their daddy, but he broke one of the most basic commandments known to Christianity! Yes,...

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Who believes in heaven? I would also like your thoughts and opinions relating to the manner as well. Thanks :) I definitely do. Of course, I’m guessing it won’t be too much like most of us expect it to be.

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How much money do churches make on funerals? I’m sure it depends on the Church. The Church I belong to—The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints—would come out in the red, since we’d never accept a cent for it and would spend money on the electricity. ;-)

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Would you miss your dad, if he wasn't around anymore? Definitely. I live about 800 miles away from my where I grew up (and where my parents still live), and I miss them enough, as it is. My dad and I certainly don’t see eye to eye, on some fairly major things, but there’s a mutual love and respect there that I doubt I’ll ever have with anyone else. Perhaps my own son? Who knows, but yeah, I would—and do—miss my dad.

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Does the Mormon church discourage interracial marriage? Once upon a time, the Church would encourage its members to be *very* careful about choosing to marry outside one’s own race. Interracial marriage doesn’t carry the social stigma it once did, but once upon a time it was a *very* controversial subject that affected not only the couple but any children that they might have. In other words, it wasn’t so much “don’t do...

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Why don't religions leave the gay marriage issue alone and let them be,for it is not hurting them .What business is it theirs anyway? I fully recognize how charged this issue is, but even if one ignores the serious legal ramifications that have already come up, in Massachusetts, I think you’re operating on some severely faulty logic here. By that argument, religions shouldn’t speak out against gay-bashing because “it isn’t hurting them.” Catholics should murder Protestants because “it...

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Out of curiosity, ladies: if your father or brother were an ob/gyn, would you go to him? My wife says no; I’m just wondering what others think.

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Donny Osmond reality TV show dumped after two episodes: does this surprise you? I didn’t even know it existed. And no, it doesn’t surprise me. Remember, this is the same guy that has been so maligned in pop culture that his 1988 comeback only happened because his record label billed him as “the Mystery Artist.” ;-)

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When i try to watch anything on you tube it stops and start again and again I have that happen too, if I’m using an older computer. What, exactly, is your question?

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Is it true that 2009 the government will start deporting all of the weird old people? If it is I'm not going alone! I doubt it. Who would decide who’s weird enough? ;-)

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I read that Joseph Smith translated the Book of Mormon by consulting a stone in his hat. Is this true? If so, how did he claim that worked? Since this question has been bumped, anyway, I’ll take a crack at it. There are a couple of firsthand accounts—one from Joseph’s wife Emma, another from her brother-in-law Michael Morse—stating that this was a method Joseph used to translate. While many others (including Emma’s father, Isaac) made similar claims, I am not aware of any others that claimed to have...

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Would you follow Nudity in public places ,if Government allows? I tend to be much more modest than that, but even if I weren’t, I think it would be best to spare the hoi palloi from that particular sight.

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Do you have more letters in your full name than I do? I have 31 letters and 5 names. My full name has three names for a total of 20 letters. If we include my wife’s maiden name (which she generally doesn’t), she’s got four names for a total of 21 letters. So nope, can’t say that I do. Of course, you pale in comparison to Adolph Blaine Charles David Earl Frederick Gerald Hubert Irvin John Kenneth Lloyd Martin Nero Oliver Paul Quincy Randolph Sherman...

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This week I will be observing my first anniversary on becoming an AB user. Can I take this opportunity to thank so many users for their support during both the good times and the bad; and for their camaraderie and their helpfulness? Sounds good to me. Congrats! :-)

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I'm doing a report for my business class on piercings and tattoos. please leave your age range (teens, 20s, 30s, 40s, etc, etc..)and if you accept them or hate them.. you can even put why if you'd like...thanks =] I’m in my thirties, and here’s my Church’s official position:    “Do not disfigure yourself with tattoos or body piercings. If girls or women desire to     have their ears pierced, they are encouraged to wear only one pair of modest     earrings.” Obviously people will do what they will, and I’m certainly...

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Why are people continuing to bash the name and character of President-Elect Obama? He's won people, let it go! Why are people continuing to bash the name and character of President Bush? He’s won, people—twice! Let it go! Seriously, The_Inception… no public figure is *ever* going to get away with not being bashed, much less a politician.

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My 5 year old son has autism. He will pee in the toilet, but he won't poop in the toilet. He always ends up pooping when I put him to bed at night. Anyone have any ideas that could help me get him to use the toilet? My mother-in-law also works with autistic children, so I’ll ask her, but until that time, I’ll make my own (admittedly uninformed) recommendation as a father of a recently potty-trained (non-autistic) child: We started giving our daughter candy (e.g. M&M’s, Skittles, etc.), each time she successfully used the potty. One piece for peeing, two for pooping, and an extra...

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Evidence about sexual preference clearly demonstrates that it is not within the realm of choice. The LDS church teaches that God made us all as we are, and that homosexuality is a sin. How can your loving God have made individuals that are homosexual? nicdebrug is on the right track, science_geek. We’re all imperfect human beings, and we consequently each have predispositions to do certain things. Some of these things are good, some are bad. Unfortunately, to claim that homosexuality is right because people are born predisposed to it is like saying that serial murder is right because people are born predisposed to it. HTH!

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How can we tell if an addict is being honest about his changes? Can someone really change his life for good if he has been a addict for a very long time? Is there such a thing as an honest addict? I was addicted to certain self-destructive behaviors before turning my life over to Christ. I think it really depends on how serious the individual is about changing, which is often based on his or her reasons for doing so.

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What's the first thing that comes to mind when I say, "McCain"? John, which ironically is where his Presidential aspirations have wound up. :-/

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How far do you like to go on a first day, idealy? It depends on how far I have to go, total. Usually more than I’ll have to go on the second day, though.

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What is your favorite Gatorade flavor? After all this time, I still love the original: Lemon-Lime.

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Why do Obama supporters get so upset when you joke around about Obama. But McCain supporters don't get upset when Obama supporters joke around about McCain Personally, I think it’s because there’s a bit of a cult mentality surrounding Obama. I’ve asked several friends and family members why they were voting the way they did and as a general rule, the McCain supporters seemed to have more of a clue of what their candidate stood for. More importantly, though, I think it’s because of the color of his skin: he’s seen...

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Have you ever led someone to Christ? Tell the story... I’ve helped the process, yes. My girlfriend had shared her testimony with me and I was on the road to baptism. One night, my best friend and I were talking and things got a bit existential. He turned to me and said, “You know, I really need some direction in my life. I need to find a church.” I invited him to listen to the missionaries along with me, and we wound up getting...

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Why did the Mormons settle in Utah? Long answer: because everywhere else they settled, mobs would come into their communities to rape, pillage, and murder them. In Missouri, the governor actually declared so-called “Mormonism” to be a capital offense, punishable by death (take that, Constitution!), and when Church President Joseph Smith Jr. met with U.S. President Martin Van Buren to demand redress, Van Buren...

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The prophets of the Mormon church are directly revealed the word of God and there information is considered as the "Given Word of God" True or False? The answer to your question is “false,” for three reasons:   1) There’s no such thing as “the Mormon church.”   2) Even if there were, the fact that it was named “the Mormon Church” would pretty much automatically invalidate it (since Christ has commanded that the Church be called in *His* name). 3) If we’re talking about the...

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Does ne one have ne stories that have made you beleive that god is real? More than I can count, but the main one is our first conversation that I can remember. Once He’s actually, personally *told* you He’s there, it’s pretty hard not to know it. ;-) (I’ve also witnessed many miracles and fulfilled prophecies, but those kinds of things generally *strengthen* one’s faith, not *create* it.)

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Just out of curiosity, what's your favorite english word that's fun to say? antidisestablishmentarianism floccinaucinihilipilification pneumonaultrimicroscopicsilicovolcanoconiosis ;-)

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What is the Mormon Church's stance on the existence of dinosaurs? I believe Alatea is right on this one: to the best of my knowledge, the Church has not taken any position on the dinosaurs. As a Latter-day Saint myself, I think it only logical to believe that they were here, but that‘s about as far as we can go, with what we have.

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What is something in your home that you love to look at? Three things I can think of, offhand: my wife, my daughter, and my son. :-)

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How polite are you? Just enough that most people wouldn’t notice, but not enough that my family doesn’t.

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Real Christmas tree this year or fake? Fake. We have a nice seven-footer from my parents and a six-footer from somewhere I can’t quite remember. We’re even going to change it up a bit and put it in the *front* room this year, instead of back by the fireplace. :-)

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Obama's message was all about change. How much will really change during his administration? I’ve been wondering this, myself. Personally, I think Obama has done exactly what virtually every political candidate does: make a bunch of nonspecific promises that he can’t keep, anyway. Sure, there will be “change,” but I expect there won’t be nearly as much as he’s led us to believe, and probably not even significantly more than McCain would have...

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Can anyone seriously answer who is the Holy Ghost supposed to be? Obviously different religious teach different things, but here’s some good info from my Church: http://scriptures.lds.org/en/gs/h/36 http://scriptures.lds.org/en/bd/h/56 …and an unofficial, but also very good, source: http://tinyurl.com/eom-holyghost HTH!

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Are you pretty? I should hope not, but my wife (shown here with our kids) certainly is! :-)

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Are you excited that you won't have to see any more political ads? Woohoo! Definitely. At least, until this afternoon, when one party or the other starts trying to subtly influence us for the next election. ;-)

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How far back can you date your family tree? I’ve got one line back to 1495 Nederland, another back to the 12th century Eire, and a third that intersects internet genealogies and therefore goes back to about 6 B.C., but is probably only slightly accurate. ;-)

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Which will we see first as president, a woman , African American, Hispanic, Asian, etc? I certainly hope it’s a European/African-American named Barack Obama. I didn’t vote for him, but I’d still hate to see anything happen to him before he can even take office. :-(

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Has anyone tried the new sugar free grape flavored Kool-Aid? OMG it's so good! How recently did they update it? I may have. :-)

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So, what country should we flee to now? I’m not going anywhere, but I must admit I’m a bit concerned.

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Obama won. Are you happy!? I feel the entire nation has been plunged a horrific display of racism. You can’t turn around without running into another news story about how “the United States has elected its first African-American President.” Unless you’re a racist, who cares what color his skin is or where some of his ancestors are from?

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Is anybody else REALLY happy that Obama might win the election? :D Well, now that he actually *has* won the election, I’m actually feeling pretty queasy. I expected he was going to win, all along, and that I’d be totally fine with that. Now that it’s actually happened, though, I get a really nervous feeling in the pit of my stomach, every time I think about it. What’s worse, I can’t figure out exactly why. :-?

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Any nickname for Obama? I don’t know about a nick for Obama, but I’ve taken to calling people that voted for him for no good reason “Ozombas.” ;-) Disclaimer: I know plenty of people had very good reasons for voting Obama, including some members of my own family. That’s not who I’m talking about, here. An Ozamba is generally someone that has no idea what Obama stands for, but got...

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My bf is mormon. i want to know what the difference is between "being sealed" or having an "eternal marriage" by being married in the temple is different from a normal ceremony where you light a UNITY candle that "seals" the marriage and make it "eternal" Hey, dezimae. I’m sure your beliefs are different—I’ve never heard of a “UNITY candle”—but the difference, in our eyes, is the authority involved. Christ has given his modern Apostles the same sealing power given to Simon Peter in Matthew 16:19 (http://scriptures.lds.org/matt/16/19#13), which authority has been delegated to each temple sealer. So...

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This coming friday, my LDS son is having a ward pool party in my home, I am aprehensive to say the least. How should I deal with this? I know I will be polite and a good host, yet I feel I will be overwelmed. Hey, lola. I know this is an old question, so may I ask how the party went? I know we don’t see eye to eye on the Church, but I’d love to hear how it turned out. Out of curiosity, was your concern just the number of people that were coming over, or the *specific* people that were coming? Hope I don’t offend with my questions; I’m genuinely curious! :-)

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How long was the line at your voting station today (11/4/08)? My wife and I got there at around 10:30 and there was absolutely no line. We just walked right in, cast our respective ballots, took pictures of the kids wearing their “Vote for Grandma” T-shirts, and headed off to bigger and more time-consuming things. ;-)

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Who should you vote for? If you’ve already voted, is it the same person? I actually used this site (again, http://whoshouldyouvotefor.com) as part of my decision-making process, so I wound up voting McCain. My results: McCain: 27 Obama: -15 Anybody else care to try?

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Will you have a heart attack if Obama wins the election? Nope. I won’t be thrilled, but I’m pretty much resigned to looking at his stupid, smug grin for the next four years. :-/

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If you were adopted and your adopted parents always introduced you as their adopted son/daughter, how would it make you feel? I would never do that to my daughter. She knows darned well that she’s adopted—we’ve always been *very* open about that—but most of the time, if it comes up at all, I’ll tell people that we have one adopted child and one biological child. Who cares which is which? They just came to our family in different ways! :-)

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Adoptive parents, do you believe that the children you adopted should be grateful for all you went through to adopt them? What about the children that you gave birth to, do you feel the same way about them? I suppose to some extent, all children should be grateful to their parents for all they went through to get them here—but you know what? It’ll never happen. Just as I never even began to understand how much my parents love me until I felt that love for my own children, so no child will ever truly understand the love and sacrifice that went into his or her entrance into the family...

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Why would any god desire to keep a mother from seeing her son get married? How can any so called christian faith condone this? Mormon temple marriage. Okay, lola, I’ll answer your question. The kind of God that would desire such a thing would be a very evil God. Thankfully, our Heavenly Father isn’t like that. He encourages every mother to see her son get married, but He will *never* force one to do so. Unfortunately, some mothers are so full of fear and hatred that they waste their time making up lies about Christianity instead...

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For a wedding at a church how much do you have to pay the priest, etc.? If you’re married at The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, it’s actually considered inappropriate to pay even a cent. If you feel like making a donation to the Church out of gratitude, I doubt it would be refused, but there’s really no need to. I’m sure any of our Church leaders would be happy to perform the ceremony, and since they’re all volunteers and...

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Have you ever had a church leader (minister, priest, etc.) encourage you to vote a certain way? The Church I belong to strictly forbids partisan politics. We won’t even use our buildings as polling places. I was just wondering what others’ experience has been.

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How do Mormons interpret the portion of Isaiah 45:5 that says, "besides me there is no other God"? So-called “Mormonism” is basic monolatristic Christianity. When one looks at virtually any passage regarding the unique position of the Lord God, we must remember what God told Moses in the introduction to the Pentateuch:      “[W]orlds without number have I created; …. But only an account of this earth, and     the inhabitants...

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Where is the number one cancer hospital in the united states? Obviously different people will have different opinions, but here’s the one that helped my sister-in-law overcome rectal cancer: http://www.usnews.com/listings/hospitals/6420020 US News ranked them #34, but they’re #1 in our hearts! :-D

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My wonderful sweet friend Cognition is now a Maestro!! Since it's Halloween, will you put on your costumes and join in the celebration festivities? Wow… that is so-weet, Cog! Congrats!!! :-D

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If you have ever done anything that is asked before you are baptized into the LDS church, what will happen after that? I admit I am scared even though I have turned from that part of my life. simplyme, I just saw your additional clarification. laie_techie did a *great* job of answering this one, but hopefully I can help him calm your fears. If you do have to answer yes to any of the questions in the baptismal interview, you really shouldn’t have to explain more than once. The missionaries aren’t in the “confession” business; they’ll probably just stop...

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Some churches welcome all denominations but don't they really prefer tens and twenties? Definitely true. Of course, considering most churches put their leaders on the payroll….

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Are mysticism and Mormonism compatible? Hey, Prognostic. I’m not that familiar with Mysticism, and judging by the Wikipedia article I just looked at, I’m guessing it’s not something one can truly understand in a few minutes. Thus, I’ll have to answer using generalities.   The fact of the matter is that The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints accepts truth from any source. When people are...

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Does anyone else remember prayer in Public School? I think it was the Our Father after the Pledge of Allegiance? Nope, apparently I’m too young for that. Either that, or it’s just that I grew up in the New York City area and religious beliefs were anything but homogenous. (We did have prayers at graduation, though!)

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Anyone else remember playing Oregon Trail in school? Oh, heck yeah. Moving up from Commodore PETs and CBMs to Apple //es was freakin’ state of the art!

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How often do you actually find people on here that you know in real life? As far as I know, it hasn’t happened yet.

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Why are so many people here named "Anonymous"? Is it really that hard to make up a name? You can still be anonymous with a made up name. Maybe that’s their real name. Isn’t that like the #4 name in the English-speaking world, right now? ;-)

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Do you ever feel guilty when your kid watches TV? My 4 year old daughter probably watches 6 hours a week. But sometimes I just need a break! I know what you mean. Our kids are two and one, and we’re pretty careful with their TV intake, but they still probably get about ten hours per week. Here’s what I focus on, though: what do they do, the rest of the time? If in a given day, my kids spend 1-1½ hours watching TV—most of which involves the viewer, anyway—vs. 6-7 hours learning and playing, are we...

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What's your most common typo? Strangely enough, my last name. I constantly find myself transposing the second and third letters.

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What is the cure for Pacman fever? Pac the Man X! http://www.mcsebi.com/ptmx.php

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Mormons: poligamy or religious freedom? Are you talking about the Protestant sects that broke off from the Church of Jesus Christ? So-called “Mormons” don’t practice polygamy and haven’t for almost 120 years. (And even then, it was technically “plural marriage,” not unfettered “polygamy.”)   if you are talking about said Protestants, I think there’s a slippery...

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Will you all join me in congratulating our own sadiepotatie on making Professor? Heck yeah. Congrats! :-D

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The Bible says that all men are born into sin. Was Jesus born man or God? If God, how could he be tempted? The thing we have to recognize about Christ is that He was the Son of an Immortal Being—God the Father—and a mortal being—Mary. As such, He had divine (and overlapping) aspects of each. For example: • Jesus died on the cross; were He the Son of two immortal parents, their immortality would have passed to Him and made death impossible. • Jesus was...

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What are the most idiotic song lyrics that you've ever heard? I can only assume it was meant to be humorous, but: “Like a ninja of love / repelling down from above…” :-D

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Have you ever had a computer fire? Oh yeah. I’m guessing it was about 22 years ago; my father’s Apple II-something (e? GS? I don’t remember) exploded. We never saw any flames, but the smoke was pretty significant. (IIRC, the ’puter was replaced under warranty.)

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Have you ever had your entire computer replaced under warranty? I brought my iBook G4 in, a few days before the three-year warranty was up, and asked the Apple Genius to run the gamut on it. I didn’t know of anything wrong with it, but if there *were* anything wrong, I wanted to get it fixed while I still could. To my surprise, he found something: some part I’d never heard of was apparently broken, and the replacement was scheduled to be...

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Can you name the specific components of your computer? I have quite a few computers, but the laptop I’m on right now has a 17″ widescreen display, a light-sensitive keyboard, a power button, a power cord, an A/C jack, USB ports, Firewire ports, an gigabit Ethernet port, a PC-card slot, a CPU, a hard drive, a trackpad, a motherboard, and many, many others. Was there anything in particular you were looking for?

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Have you ever watched every episode of a television series? If so, which one? I’ve seen every episode of *The X-Files* more than once, although I’ve only seen the second movie once… so far. I’ve also seen every episode of *Arrested Development* multiple times, although I’ve only seen the third season twice. Recently I’ve *really* gotten into *Phineas and Ferb* and have happily watched it with my kids, over and over again. (Yes,...

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What's the best named rock/pop band? I had a friend in high school whose band consisted of three girls and a drummer named Richard. The band was called “Girls with a Dick.”

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I want some friends on here. What should I do? It takes one to make one. Just be friendly to others, and they’ll be friendly to you! :-)

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In the United States,can you marry more than one person at the same time? Nope. The United States never officially sanctioned polygamy, plural marriage, etc., but after members of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints began practicing it openly in the mid-1800s, new laws were passed that explicitly forbade it. The Supreme Court upheld the Constitutionality of these laws in the late 1880s, and the Church officially suspended the practice, shortly thereafter....

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A star or planet "nearest the throne of God" that forms part of Latter Day Saint theology is called Kolob, is 'Battlestars' Kobol based on this? Apparently, yes. The creator of Battlestar Galactica, Glen A. Larson, is definitely a Latter-day Saint, and it would seem that he incorporated many Gospel concepts into the show.

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If you took the last train to Clarksville, how long would it take you to get there? According to GoogleMaps, it would take me almost six hours by car, so maybe nine hours by train? (Of course, Clarks *Hill* is only a 21-minute drive.) ;-)

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Ladies... Is it creepy for a man to enjoy the smell of a woman's hair? This woman I work everyday has the best smelling hair ever. I can't get the smell out of my head. It smells soooo good from like 10 feet away. When she's next to me it drives me wild. I’m obviously not a lady, but I just wanted to let you know that if this is creepy, at least you’ve got good company. I *love* the scent of my wife’s hair. :-)

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Who else is sick of hearing about Joe the Plumber? I am, but I think the general idea is pretty sound. My grandmother lost half her inheritance to a stupid tax law.

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Apple Inc. just gave $100,000 to fight Proposition 8 in California. What are your thoughts on this? I’m kind of torn on this, myself. IMHO, there is no excuse for a company getting involved in the political arena like this. Unless the $100K is coming out of an individual employee’s own pocket (which doesn’t seem to be the case), they’re putting their customers’ money towards fighting a controversial proposition that many of their customers approve. Agree or...

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90% of the time my fiance and I click together perfectly. But the other 10% of the time is crazy. Last night he told me I was being ignorant and annoying over something that went on. Is that normal or is it an acceptable way to address an issue with me? Normal? Of course. Acceptable? That depends. I personally don’t think it is, but I can’t say I hold even myself to my own high standards, 100% of the time. People slip up. If you’ve got a good thing going and the fight was no big deal, don’t abandon him over that. Work together to overcome your differences—always putting each other first—and it should all...

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What do you think of this quote (see link)? “I generally don’t write columns about the manifestly obvious, but, yes, the man responsible for keeping Americans safe from another terrorist attack on American soil for nearly seven years now will go down in history as one of America’s greatest presidents. “Despite its newness, Iraq’s democracy appears to be no more dysfunctional than one that would condemn a...

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How many lightbulbs does it take to screw in a lightbulb? Regular or Energy Star™?

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If I were to go to Australia [most likely Sydney], what should be a part of my plans there? When you leave, plan to get on a plane that doesn’t fly 1,000 miles off course and crash on a really spooky island. ;-)

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Have any of your friends been excommunicated? If so, has he or she returned to full fellowship? I had one friend that was disfellowshipped, another that was excommunicated. Each has since returned to full fellowship in the Church, and the joy is nothing short of amazing. Has anyone else had this experience?

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Have any of your friends gone to prison? Not that I know of, but I’ve got a lot of friends (e.g. high-school friends) that I’ve long since lost touch with. I do, on the other hand, have some friends whose child or sibling has gone to prison.

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What are the most effective yet simple ways people can save energy? In addition to everything else that’s been said: http://www.hytechsales.com/ (Note: I have no experience with this—yet!—but I hear it’s great and plan to slap a coat on the inside of every outside wall in my house!)

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What is the sun made of? It’s a mass of incandescent gas, a gigantic nuclear furnace.

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Guys, you love to see girls in ______________? …a single-tone, turtleneck sweater. I really don’t know why; I’ve just always found that incredibly sexy. Barring that, a nice dress. A little femininity goes a long way!

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Who is prettier Goldie Hawn or Sarah Jessica Parker? That’s a tough one. Age has taken its toll on Goldie, but Sarah was ugly to begin with, so I guess it depends on when you’re talking about: at the same age, or during the same year? If the former, Goldie mops the floor with Sarah. If the latter, it’s pretty much a toss-up.

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Is sarah jessica parker ugly? Yep! Just like Julia Roberts, Celine Dion, and Angelina Jolie. The first three (including Sarah) would probably appreciate the occasional sugar cube, and the last should be fronting a Rolling Stones tribute band.

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Who should win the up incoming 2008 elections? It looks like Obama, atm, but you never know. Regardless, I think it’s a huge shame that so many people are mocking names and families and age and skin color and whatever else they can come up with, instead of focusing on what really matters: the issues. Instead, we’re left with a couple of morons that like to make up things about each other instead of just presenting their...

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Does God really love everyone? Definitely. There’s not a single one of us (save Jesus) whose actions are 100% God-approved, but that doesn’t mean He doesn’t love us. He’s our dad, for crying out loud! I don’t approve of everything my kids do, either, but that doesn’t mean I ever stop loving them. :-)

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How many times is the word love mentioned in the Bible? I’m sure it depends on which translation you use—but a quick search of the King James Version revealed 205 Biblical scripture references for “love,” many of which use the word multiple times; and 19 Biblical scripture references for “charity,” which of course is God’s love and thus synonymous. http://tinyurl.com/bible-love ...

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Would you ever date someone who was not conventionally attractive? Certainly. While there are definitely some “conventionally attractive” women that I do find to be quite attractive, there seems to be a trend that if a woman has a teeny-tiny body, she’s gorgeous no matter what. Frankly, I find a *lot* of “conventionally attractive” women to be anything but attractive. I’d rather have a one-legged, 350-pound...

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How do you vacuum: walking from one end of the room to the other, or standing in one place and fanning out? I personally go from one end to the other, then come back slightly to the side of the line I just vacuumed. My wife does it the other way. Just wondering how others do it. :-)

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"Both Catholics and Protestants are nothing less than the "whore of Babylon" Has any prophet of the mormon church ever made this statement? Yep. Elder Orson Pratt said it in *The Seer*, which is probably part of the reason the First Presidency officially censured him for publishing that piece of trash.

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I am married to a member, and am interested to find out more. I requested for the missionaries to contact me. How can I prepare for meeting with them? What should I ask? Hey, arkiedar. I’m going to give you a word of warning: there’s a *lot* of information about the Church out there—some good, some bad, and some completely incorrect. Unfortunately, the last category tends to get picked up and repeated over and over again, ad infinitum. Thus, if you’ve come across something that sounds too weird to be true, that would be a good thing to...

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Do you believe that Jesus is a fictitious character? No, I don’t. * * * ETA: since you asked, here’s why: first, we have the testimony of those that have seen him. You’ve got plenty of people throughout the scriptures that walked and/or talked with Him, whether before, during, or after His mortal life. The fact that many different people from different parts of the world all testified of His existence and their personal...

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What is seaman made up off? The same stuff that soldier, pilot, marine, and guardsman are made up of. ;-)

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Whats a good age to start dating? I started at 6 (really! It was chaperoned, but I asked her on a date!). However, even if it *could* be serious at that age, I wouldn’t recommend it. ;-) Realistically, 16 is a good age to start going on group dates; at 18 you’re probably old enough to start actually pairing off. Still, individual maturity—and desires—should always be taken into consideration....

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"God" has a real name that is mentioned in the Bible. Do you know what it is? Depending on which God you’re talking about, the answer could be different: God the Father: Elohim God the Son: Jehovah God the Holy Ghost: no clue… do you know of a name?

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If someone was still not happy after winning one million dollars, what would you think of them? I’d think they’d learned that money can’t buy happiness. If you’re not happy without a million dollars, you probably won’t be happy with it, either.

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Is God an abortionist because he destroyed millions of fetuses by drowning lots of pregnant women during Noah;s Flood? I suppose technically, but the reason abortion is problematic in the first place is because it is a form of murder. Since murder is defined as “to kill a person unlawfully and intentionally,” God never murders, since the “unlawful” part never enters into the decision. Crazy as it sounds, those unborn children were killed out of Father’s own perfect mercy; He...

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Why is it harder to lose weight... even after the baby weight is gone.... after you have a baby?! Moms out there: any helpful tips? My wife actually *lost* twenty pounds while pregnant—and then another fifteen, once the baby weight was gone! Since then, though, she’s lost another forty pounds, and here’s how: EXERCISE! She started with those dorky Richard Simmons’ *Sweatin’ to the [insert music type here]” videos, then moved on to Leslie Sansone’s walk and run/walk...

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Can you describe your chilhood in 1 word? Fun.

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How many of you ABers have parents who are still married? (which is rare now a days) I do. My parents were married in 1970 and are still going strong! (Fwiw, my grandparents and great-grandparents all remained married “till death [did] they part,” too.)

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Were the football players and cheerleaders really the pinnacle of popularity in your high school? My high school had about 600 students—576, my senior year—and over 200 of us were in the music program. We had several football players that joined the band and acted as alternates during contests, and several cheerleader bandies that just marched or played in their cheerleading uniform, at halftime. This isn’t to say that the football players and/or cheerleaders were...

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What happens to people after death? You go to the spirit world and, among other things, await resurrection. http://tinyurl.com/plan-of-happiness

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Where does a conscience reside? I would expect Cleveland, but it may have moved, by now.

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Could someone explain eternal progression because I've heard it mentioned by LDS missionaries but they always seem to side step. science_geek hit the nail on the head. It basically means that as children of God, we have divine potential within us. Ultimately, the term “Eternal” is one of God’s names, so “Eternal progression” is “God’s progression” (cf. Doctrine & Covenants 19:10-12, http://scriptures.lds.org/dc/19/10-12#7). This means that we can progress in the...

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How do Mormons view the scripture Matthew 22:29-30? Don't their teachings contradict the "No marriage in heaven" part? Throughout the course of His mortal ministry, the Savior was constantly approached by people that asked questions not because they wanted to learn, but because they were trying to trip Him up. In these cases, the Savior invariably employed a very merciful tactic: He answered the question being asked—no more, no less—without getting bogged down in the details. Why would this be...

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Who would like to join me in congratulating The VP on becoming a sage? Hey, congrats! :-D

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What do you think about people that say "We don't need a black, in The White House"? I think they’re sadly delusional. I’d never vote for (nor against) someone based on the color of his or her skin.

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The week of my senior prom "Flashdance.. What a Feeling" was the number 1 song. What song was popular at the time of your senior prom? Unfortunately, #1 was Kris Kross’s *Jump, Jump*. However, #2 was Queen’s *Bohemian Rhapsody*, which had received a second life due to its prominent inclusion in the first *Wayne’s World* movie. So I guess that week wasn’t a total loss for music. ;-)

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Would you ever marry outside of your race? Sure, why not? I’m Caucasian, my wife is part Cherokee, my brother-in-law is African-American, and my sister-in-law is Hispanic. My wife and I are now preparing to adopt again, and we may very well receive a child of some other race. So what? Race is, quite literally, only skin deep!

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I want to start learning how to program, but don't know what language I should start out with. I need an opinion. Do you have no experience at all? One option might be to download a free trial of FileMaker Pro. It’s not technically a “programming language,” but by creating simple database systems and writing scripts, calculations, etc., to do what you like with them, it will give you a basic understanding of the underlying principles without getting you bogged down in the actual...

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As a non mormon married to a mormon, that has never entered the temple, what really goes on in there, and how is a temple marriage performed, and why is it so secret? As lozboz said, it’s certainly not secret; it’s sacred. Most temple weddings include the sealing ordinance, which allows the marriage to be in effect not just for this life, but forever. The marriage is performed as the husband and wife kneel at the altar, across from each other, and promise themselves to each other. It’s really not that different from most non-temple...

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Christians: What are the theological consequences in thinking the devil and God created the universe together? I know a Christian who believes this. Please don't JUST recite the genesis account as proof, and focus on theological consequences. R there any? I actually don’t think there are consequences. We know from the various creation stories (Genesis, Moses, Abraham, etc.) that God the Father allowed some of His children to take part in the Creation. Heck, He apparently placed Jehovah in charge of the whole thing! So why not allow Lucifer to have had a part in it? It’s not like he was always actively fighting against God, and he...

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Straight women who kiss or fondle each other in clubs in the hopes of attracting men are... (1) Incredibly hot (2) Just having some girlish fun (3) Profoundly annoying? 3. Profoundly annoying. I wouldn’t find that attractive, in the least.

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I am in the process of making a CD for my friend that just got out of a long relatoinship. What songs should i put on that would make a 16 year old happy? With all due respect—I do feel for your friend—I used to do this for my girlfriend all the time, then realized that it’s totally illegal to do that (unless, of course, the recipient already owns all the songs, which kind of defeats the purpose). Besides that, I’m sorry I can’t be of more help. At age 33, I’m more than twice her age and as much as I wish I...

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What would you NOT like your last words to be? Man, this is the worst constipation ever!

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Was Joseph Smith ever accused and found guilty by the courts as a disorderly person and an impostor? There is a single document that claims he was found guilty of said charges in 1826. However, said document is uncorroborated and of questionable authenticity. HTH!

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Turn to the back of the hymnal. Find two hymns with the same meter and sing one to the tune of another. What’s your funniest combination? I’ve always loved *Improve the Shining Moments* to *If You Could Hie to Kolob*.

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If you have been to Spain which is your favourite part or place and why? The only part I’ve been to for any length of time is Andalucía, which is absolutely amazing. I lived there for two years, but my grandparents—who traveled a *lot*—also loved it. http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/2936174

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If Mary was still a virgin up until Jesus’ birth, would she still have given him any of her genes, or was the baby just like a clone of God? I agree with VS. Despite the mythological connotation this term generally implies, the mortal Christ could accurately be called a “demigod”: while He was certainly the great God Jehovah in flesh and blood, He was still in flesh and blood; that came from Mary. The fact that He was both God and man is evidenced by His death on the cross: He didn’t technically die at the...

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What are some places that a guy should kiss on a girl If you’re not married yet, the lips and cheek are a very good place to start—and finish. If you are married, how about ANYWHERE? ;-)

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Wat is the christain church missing? If you’re talking about the Church of Jesus Christ—the one He founded and continues to lead through His prophets and apostles—I’d say it’s not missing anything important. However, its members are missing quite a lot, not the least of which is a sense of responsibility. If we (myself included) weren’t such a bunch of apathetic losers, we’d probably have...

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Why do you think freedom of religon is so important Ironically, a book of scripture lays that out pretty succinctly:    “Now there was no law against a man’s belief; for it was strictly contrary to the     commands of God that there should be a law which should bring men on to     unequal grounds. For thus saith the scripture: Choose ye this day, whom ye will     serve. ...

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What do you think of this statement? “English is the language of business, Latin is the language of the law, French is the language of love, and Spanish is the language you speak to God in.” Wow… a commentless -3 for this, huh? Guess somebody doesn’t like it. :-B

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Has any prophet in the mormon church ever stated that there are plural gods? Or any words to that affect? Well, first of all, as I’ve mentioned many times before, there is not (to the best of my knowledge) any such thing as the “Mormon Church.” But if we’re talking about The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, the answer is certainly yes. This would be one of those subjects that we don’t know much about, but we do indeed believe as did the early...

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Who is your Lord and who is your savior? Has any prophet stated anything differient than your answer? My Lord and Savior are both Jesus of Nazareth, called the Christ. Of course, since you used a lowercase “s” in the word “savior,” there are plenty of other people that might fit that bill: my parents, who fed and clothed me in my infancy and youth, could logically be considered my “saviors.” My then-girlfriend, who first taught me of Christ and His Gospel,...

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Was Jesus born of a virgin birth? Of course. While I don’t claim to know exactly how God managed such a feat, the scriptures are pretty clear on this subject: http://scriptures.lds.org/isa/7/14#10 http://scriptures.lds.org/1_ne/11/13-21#12 http://scriptures.lds.org/2_ne/17/14#14 http://scriptures.lds.org/alma/7/10#9 http://scriptures.lds.org/matt/1/18,22-25#18 http://scriptures.lds.org/luke/1/26-35#26 HTH!

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Has any prophet of the Mormon church ever stated that Jesus either could have been or was married, or any words to that affect? Yes, several prophets and Apostles have theorized that He could have been, and it would seem that several even stated a personal belief that He was. However, the Church itself has never taken any position on the subject.

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Does the Bible say anywhere that children are exempt from Hell? Explicitly, no, although I think Christ lays it out pretty well in Mark 10:    “And they brought young children to him, that he should touch them: and his disciples     rebuked those that brought them. But when Jesus saw it, he was much displeased,     and said unto them, Suffer the little children to come unto me, and forbid them not: ...

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Can i transfer data from one SD memory card to another? Sure. You just have to mount them at the same time.

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If you could hire someone to do just one thing for you on a regular basis...what would it be? Seconding the “Clean my house” comment. :-)

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Do you check the weather forecast in your area every day or dont you bother and just let nature take its course? All I have to do is hit F12 and my Weather widget tells me what I need to know.

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What's the fun thing to do while on a Honeymoon? Oh, come on now. I don’t understand why people even spend gobs of money on a honeymoon; they barely leave the hotel room, anyway!

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Would all the people on AB who are going through difficult times in their lives, privacy respected - don't tell me anything just your name, mind lining up for a big hug from me? I know it isn't much... Yeah, I’m having a tough time, right now. While I’ve certainly been through worse, hugs are always appreciated—and reciprocated! :-D

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Whats better Obama or Beer? (Please state why..) Hard to say. Beer is unfit for human consumption, but Obama is unfit for human leadership. Of course, they do both help people see things that aren’t there, so I guess they’re good for something. ^_^

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Whats the top paying job in america? Bill Gates.

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I need help for the upcoming election, mccain, or obama?why? please tell me why? I’m voting for McCain, myself. Obama doesn’t have what it takes to lead the country; he’s a first-term senator with virtually no voting record. It would seem that, back in 2003, the Democratic Party realized that the only way they could back into power is to find someone like Bill Clinton was: young, photogenic, and with a “rock star” personality to energize...

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I think we should make it policy that we rotate what party is in office. 4 years republican, 4 years democrat, and every other term give 4 years to an indepentent and only hold elections on who from that party we want during that term. Anyone agree? I don’t agree either. The system we have now is definitely screwed up, but forcing people to vote for an entire party that they may not even agree with? No way.

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By age 15, how many times had you had sex...no disrespect to personal privacy None. My wife and I each lost our virginity on our wedding night, when I was 22 and she was 23. (Okay, okay. Technically it was the wedding *afternoon*, but we got married at around 10:00 a.m., so what did you expect?)   ;-)

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Is coffee the only way to get your day started? Nope. It’s been a good many years since I’ve eaten or drunk anything with enough caffeine to be listed as an ingredient. Once it’s out of your system, you don’t need it any more. :-)

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Can a 15 week old women get an abortion or is it to late?? somebody help me please!!! Please allow me to add my testimony to those that have suggested adoption. My wife and I waited almost a year to be approved for adoption, then another 25 months before we were finally blessed with our beautiful baby girl. There are literally *thousands* of couples out there, just *begging* for a child to adopt—and every last one of them has been deemed competent to do so, which is more...

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Can anyone see what I see in this quote? 2 Samuel 12:11-14: "Thus says the Lord: 'I will bring evil upon you out of your own house. I will take your wives (plural) while you live to see it, and will give them to your neighbor. (read my answer.) Well, first of all, it wasn’t an abortion because the child had already been born. Secondly, even if it were an abortion, God takes His children back to Him at an appropriate time. The reason murder is murder is because we have neither the right nor the knowledge to do that. And just as an aside, the passage you cite includes a mistranslation, anyway. From the Inspired Version: ...

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Has it been clinically proven that to refer to yourself in the third person is a sign of mental instability? I sure hope not. I refer to myself as Daddy to my two- and one-year-old, all the time. Of course, I may not be the best example. ;-)

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Why is AB hiding my comments from me? I looked through them all and the light is still lit saying I have an unread comment. It’s a bug. It happens to me sometimes, too. It’ll show up eventually—probably when you least expect it—but after a little while of that, I usually just mark all as read.

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What are you drinking right now? Nothing, but I expect I’ll be having some root beer and/or raspberry sparkling water, in a little while. :-)

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I am a teenager who knows a lot about bussiness and entreprunership. But I need some bussiness ideas on what bussiness to start. What are some bussiness ideas you can give me? Also give me some ideas on a website to start up. Dont worry about constraints. With all due respect, this question might be more convincing if you spelled “business” correctly. However, I’ll endeavor to answer, anyway. The problem with asking people for ideas for a web-based startup is that, given the inherent global scope of the web, if one person has had the idea, it’s probably already out there. It’s okay to ask for help, but...

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Doesn't anyone agree that Obama should NOT be President!? Anyone against Obama please answer or comment. I would love to hear your opinions! Basically the same reasons everyone has, the greatest being that he’s completely unqualified. He’s just some state senator that the Democratic Party discovered in 2004 and started prepping to be the next Bill Clinton: a guy with no substance that can coast into the White House based on his looks and his youth appeal.   (And no, I’m not a Republican.)

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What techniques do your kids use to stall bedtime? My one-year-old loves to repeatedly touch everything in his room, but especially the pattern his Spider-Man nightlight makes on the ceiling. My two-year-old has a veritable arsenal of techniques, but tonight is night two of the coup de gras: as I’m walking out the door, she’ll stop me with a “Daddy?” then continue, “I love you so so so so so so so so so so so so...

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How many days are in a year? Well, first of all, that depends on what planet you’re on. Since we’re on Earth, though, I’ll assume that’s what you mean. Secondly, what kind of year are we talking about? Julian? sidereal? tropical? anomalistic? etc. Let’s assume, however, that your actual question is: How long does it take the Earth to complete a single revolution around the Sun?...

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If someone offered you a million dollars to leave answerbag, would you? Could you? Depends on who offered it, and why. Generally speaking, though… SEE YA!

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Does anyone still read the TV Guide? I actually do, from time to time, but only because we inexplicably started getting it in the mail. Neither I nor my wife remembers subscribing—and we certainly didn’t pay for it!—so who knows? Maybe they’re trying to get us hooked so we’ll renew our subscription? (News flash: it won’t work.) ;-)

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If the US government can give $250bn to the banks, why couldnt they have given that amount before to alleviate poverty, hunger , disease and poor education in the third world - people are dying every day there !!? They could have, but I’m guessing more than $125B of it would have wound up in administrative costs and overspending (not that it won’t, anyway). If they really want to help those people, they should give the money to the organizations that are already there, training the people to sustain themselves in the long term. I was just reading, today, about a neonatal resuscitation...

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Between notebook and laptap , which of the two computers has the fast processor? At the risk of sounding dense, it has nothing to do with what you call it; it depends on the actual processor speed.

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Do you want to see the new movie, "Quarantine"? ( here is a preview! ) Nope. I don’t watch R-rated movies, so it only took me a second or so to decide. ;-)

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There's a Canadian federal election going on today....where is that on your 'importance meter'? Being that I didn’t even know about it, not very high. Of course, depending on who gets elected and what they do with that power….

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Would you paint a room in your house red? An entire room? I severely doubt it, but our old house had a red accent wall in the living room and kitchen.

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What kind of deodorant do you all use? Does it work well? I generally use Speed Stick 24/7 gel, unless I accidentally buy the non-24/7 Speed Stick gel. The 24/7 definitely works better. As for which scent, I’d have to go with blue. I know they’ve changed the name of it—and probably even the scent of it—many times, over the past however many years, but I’ve never really cared. They could change the scent name to...

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Can you remember your great-grandparents? I had three living great-grandparents when I was born, including my paternal grandfather’s stepmother. My maternal grandfather’s father died in 1975, when I was two months old to the day, so I obviously don’t remember him; he was 86. My other surviving great-grandpa, my maternal grandmother’s father, died in 1980 at age 80; I was almost five. I remember him living...

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I have a theory that says "Republicans and Democrats can only fight, but Conservatives and Liberals can actually discuss an issue." What do you think? I like it. That would be why I, too, have remained an Independent.

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I have been dating a memeber of the LDS church for a little more than 3 years. He is now serving a mission in Argentina and he told me he is only allowed to e-mail his family. I think this is a little rediculious, and im wondering why they I’m guessing you’re asking why they can only e-mail family? Different missions have different rules, but every mission has the same goal: to teach people the Gospel of Jesus Christ. For this reason, missionaries are required to focus on their mission, pretty much 24/7. This generally means no TV, music, or books (except that approved by the mission president); no computers or...

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Best way to lose 10 pounds fast? That depends… do you want to take it off for a few days, or permanently? If the latter, I’m sorry to tell you that there’s no genuinely *fast* way to do it, unless you’re considering surgery—and even that will generally make you *gain* weight—not lose it—in the short run. A colon cleansing might be able to drop you about five pounds, but ten?...

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How many openly gay, lesbian, or bisexual Answerbaggers are there out there? Straight. I have no desire to take a pole. ;-)

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I'm 18 and I never have sex nor had a girlfriend, do I considered a loser? Heck no. I didn’t have sex until my wedding night (nor did my wife), and it’s absolutely *amazing* how much of a bond there is, knowing that each of us saved ourselves for that Eternal commitment. As for never having had a girlfriend, so what? Different people find love at different times. Make the most of the time God has given you. I promise she’ll come along, probably...

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What's a fun thing to do on a rainy day? Aside from reading (which is always a great thing to do), it sounds like it’s time to break out your pretending caps. My kids (ages two and one) absolutely *love* to play Primary (our two-year-old is *amazingly* good at recreating a Church Nursery meeting), chase each other (and Mommy and Daddy) around the house, bake invisible cookies, etc., etc., etc.!

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Which religion is true? Every religion has *some* truth to it. The tricky part is finding the religion that encompasses *all* truth, including those truths espoused by the partly true ones.

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This is my second day on Answerbag, what is your's? This is technically day 1,407 for me, but only day 281 since I actually started doing anything with my membership. Odd, that. Great question, and welcome!

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Do you have a labtop and a desk computer at your house? Do you use both at the same time? We actually have twelve computers in our home, at the moment: ten desktops, two laptops. Of the desktops: • one is nonfunctional and sits in the closet until such time as I can get around to    fixing and upgrading it • three are rather old and never get used (each is kept for a different reason) • three are pretty much only used by my kids • two are used...

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What keeps your marrige from ending during those rough times? Kids, prayer, religion? All of the above. My wife and I *want* to stay together; difficult financial times have certainly stressed us out, but we’re together for the long haul and are committed to keeping that way!

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What are your thoughts/opinions on adoption? I was adopted, so be honest please. It’s a beautiful—though completely misunderstood—means of growing a family. One of my children was adopted; the other was not. Neither I nor my wife has ever felt the least bit different about the two, and we’re incredibly excited to start the adoption process again. From the birthmother’s side, it’s the most noble sacrifice she could possibly make. The...

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APPLE MAC VIRUSES DO THEY EXIST ANYONE EVER HAD ONE DOES AN APPLE HAVE/NEED A FIREWALL If we’re talking about Mac OS X, then no, there are actually no known viruses out in the wild. There are a few (less than five) Trojan horses out there, but a Trojan isn’t *technically* a virus. Of course, turning on the firewall is always a good idea. The firewall settings are in a different location depending on which version of Mac OS X you’re running, but it should be...

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Do you like iMovie? You’d probably better specify which version you’re talking about. iMovie HD (from iLife ’06) and iMovie ’08 are *completely* different programs. …and yes, I like them both, but I use them for completely different things.

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What's a good prank to play on Satan? Hire a prostitute for the night, then bring her home for dinner with the missionaries.

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What exactly do Mormons believe? I'm christian, and I would like to understand the mormon religion a little bit better. Hey, Cheeta. Thanks for the question. Please don’t pay too much attention to lola (a.k.a. “Joeseph Smith was a fraud”); she has a major axe to grind with the Church and is committed to spreading as many falsehoods about it as possible. (I don’t mind honest mistakes, but she has a really bad habit of saying something that’s just plain wrong, being corrected, and...

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Have you been to West Virginia? Yep, several times. Most of my wife’s extended family lives in the Huntington area—many of them in a part of town called “Crossroads.” (It’s right by the new Wal-Mart, if anyone happens to know the area.) While the family is starting to die out, they were once so concerned about keeping out “undesirables” that when my wife’s parents moved...

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La verdad es que jamas entendere el amor, trato y trato de convncerme de que algun dia todo va estar bien pero cada ves me veo mas lejos de esa realidad. porque, que sera que puedo estar haciendo mal? Siento que piensa así, pero le prometo que hay alguien que sea perfecto para Ud. Sólo hay que encontrar a esta persona. ¿Quizá está buscándolo al amor en lugares inefectivos? Por ejemplo, si gaste todo el tiempo en los bares, casi puedo asegurarle de que no vaya a tener tanto éxito como en los lugares donde se encontraría a persones...

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Have u ever had a fling or a one time thing with someone of the same gender? what did you both do and how was it? Nope, never have. The day after my best friend and I were baptized into the Church of Jesus Christ, though, his father sat us down and asked if we were lovers. I guess he figured that since we spent so much time together and had now joined the same Church…. (How’s that for ironic?) :-P

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In relation to dates, what does BC stand for? Technically, it means “Before Christ.” However, since we don’t know with 100% certainty *exactly* when Christ was born, it’s not necessarily accurate. Thus, many people will instead use “B.C.E.” (variously meaning “Before Common Era,” “Before Christian Era,” or “Before Current Era,” depending on who you ask). HTH!

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My husband kisses our one year old daughter on the lips and he feels there is nothing wrong with that. I disagree and feel he is teaching our daughter to find that lip kissing is acceptable at her age. Should I be concerned? I wouldn’t be. I kiss my two-year-old daughter on the lips, all the time. Heck, I even kiss my one-year-old son on the lips, from time to time. It doesn’t sound like your husband is getting off on kissing his little girl, I say let him bond with her.

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Would anyone like to welcome me to answerbag? the e-mail wasn't enough i need some live action! Sure, I can toss a welcome your way. Wait for it…. WELCOME!!!

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Are you a lightweight when it comes to drinking? I assume so. I’ve only drunk alcohol twice in my life, and the latter time was over seventeen years ago. Of course, as Inquisitive minds said, “lightweight” is not a word most people would use to describe me. ;-)

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When do you usually take down and put away the Christmas decorations? Usually the first week or two of January.

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Can someone suggest some costume ideas for children please? (Halloween) Depends on how many children, and what ages. I am six years older than my sister, and at ages seven and one, we were Tom & Jerry. Likewise, my children—ages two and one—are going to be Dorothy and the Cowardly Lion, this Hallowe’en. In my childhood/youth, I also remember being: • Popeye • Pac-Man • Q*Bert • a Ghostbuster ...

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Guys, do you ever shave in the showers? Nope. I generally use an electric razor.

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Just looked at a job in the U.S and they are offering $7.50 an hour. Is this ok or really low? What rate is minimum to live comfortably? As Simply99 said, yeah, that’s fairly low. How much you need to live comfortably, however, depends on a lot of factors—not the least of which would be the size of your family. Is it just you we’re talking about here?

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If you could would you date your cousin? If we’re talking about first cousins, no way. For one thing, they’re all male. ;-)

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How can it be wrong to smoke pot, since God gave us every seed producing plant to do with as we see fit? Who said He gave it to us “to do with as we see fit”? Consider tobacco, which is “ to be used with judgment and skill” (Doctrine & Covenants 89:8, http://scriptures.lds.org/dc/89/8#4): it obviously has its appropriate uses (for which God intended it), but to claim that He has authorized us to use it any way we darned well please is just putting words in His mouth. ...

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Is there some way of using a SATA-II hard drive with a SATA-I compatible motherboard? wobmie’s right on. It should be backwards compatible, just slower—like using a USB 2.0 peripheral with a computer that only has USB 1.x, or an 802.11n-capable computer on an 802.11b/g network. Of course, the nice thing about the SATA-II drive is that when the time comes to upgrade your computer, the new machine will likely be able to take advantage of the SATA-II speed.

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Would you like to join me in congratulating Keithold, for becoming the most inquisitive of all time on Answerbag? Congrats, Keithold! :-D

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I came in from work yesterday and my 15 year old son and his 14 year old girlfriend were naked in his room. He said they werent doing anything, they just like being naked and its a new fad. I want to trust him. What do you all think? Well, I suppose that depends on what *you* think. If it were me, I’d be *extremely* disappointed in him for going against everything he should already know to be true. Of course, my kids are two years old and one year old, and I’m already teaching them that that kind of thing isn’t appropriate—a teaching they’ll probably get reinforced at Church, but you...

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In the 1990s, the Church of Jesus Christ standardized the official names of all of its U.S. temples as [City] [State/Province] [Country]—except for one: the Salt Lake Temple. Does this bother you? As a faithful Latter-day Saint, it bothers me a little bit that temples in the United States and Canada don’t include the country as part of their official names, but temples in all other countries do. Isn’t this supposed to be a worldwide Church, or are the U.S. and Canada somehow better that everyplace else? IMHO, though, it’s even worse that the temple next to the...

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I'm debating on if I should take a nap, what do you think? Oh, heck yeah. I’ll be taking one in just a few minutes.

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Why do guys prefer skinny chicks? Why can't guys like girls that have meat on there bones? I honestly don’t care, as long as she’s got a pretty face and a great sense of humor. (Of course, it is possible to be disgustingly skinny or fat.)

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What utterly useless questions have you asked today? There’s no such thing as a useless question; just less useful. ;-)

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Is your favorite book written by a man or a women? I’m going to have to go with a man: Douglas Adams, specifically. The book is *Dirk Gently’s Holistic Detective Agency*, and while it unfortunately has a bit too much language, I do my best to glaze over that and enjoy the absolutely amazing story.

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I have LG-VX8560 phone.I want to play ITunes music on it.phone supports ACC, MP3 and WMA files.how do i convert music? If the iTunes music was purchased from the iTunes Store and was encoded using FairPlay, the only way to transfer it would be to burn it to a CD, re-rip it, and transfer that. That may be against the rules, though; please check the iTunes Store’s terms of use before you try it. Otherwise, it shouldn’t be a problem, as long as the music is in one of those formats.

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Whats your favorite bible verse? 1 Kings 19:9-12:    “[T]he word of the Lord came to… Elijah…. And he said, Go forth, and stand upon the     mount before the Lord. And, behold, the Lord passed by, and a great and strong wind     rent the mountains, and brake in pieces the rocks before the Lord; but the Lord was     not in the wind: and after...

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Which province of Canada has often attempted to separate from the country, and why? I know Québec has tried, many times. Part of it has got to be the general historical and linguistic differences (the Quebecois are generally of French descent), but my brother-in-law lived there for about six months and still believes it’s mostly provincial pride.

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In your bedroom you can always find _________. You can’t find anything in my room. Our house is short on storage, so my wife’s and my room quickly became a repository for anything that doesn’t have a place or just hasn’t been put away. ;-)

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The BK whopper patties are getting thinner. Have you noticed? Hadn’t noticed, but I generally get a Whopper® Jr., if anything.

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Why do some people type comments under answers but choose not to submit their own answer for the question? If the question has already been answered to the commentator’s satisfaction, why re-answer it?

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Dear Christians Jesus once said 'Love your neighbor as yourself.' Why is it that SOME OF YOU, not all, fight with the ones of Islam? Satanists? How can you say you are of Christ when you ignore his teachings? If you’re talking about actual *fighting*, you’re right: it’s because those people are indeed ignoring Christ’s teachings.

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Which of these things would your parents find most upsetting- (a) Dating Outside your Race, (b) Dating Outside your Religion, (c) Dating someone of the same Sex, (d) All are equally as upsetting to my parents, or (e) None would upset my parents • A: I doubt my parents would care. • B: this one’s tough, since they have some understanding of the importance of temple marriage (which includes certain religious prerequisites) but don’t believe in it, themselves. • C: I really don’t know. I’m guessing it would bug them some, but I really don’t know how much. As for me with my own...

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Do you feel you can ever live up to your parents' expectations? Nope. I can’t even count the number of times my father has told me about my phenomenal potential and how I’m too lazy to reach it. :-/

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Have your parents ever told you that you were useless and good for nothing? Not in those words, but they’ve made me feel that way, at times.

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Would you like to have twins? Or do you think that would be too much to handle? My ex-girlfriend was a nanny for triplets and said it was the easiest job she’d ever had: whereas one child could sometimes be a nightmare to entertain, the triplets each had his or her two best friends in the world to keep him or her company, 24/7. So yeah, I think I’d be more than happy with twins. The nighttime waking would indubitably be a challenge, but there’s just...

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How far away is your nearest public playground? Our subdivision has quite a few public playgrounds. We can get to either of two within ten minutes, probably five if we didn’t have to wait for little legs. ;-)

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What are your first thoughts when you see a pregnant teenager, or a teenage mother (18-)? I wish I could be bold enough to just walk right up to her and ask if she’s looking for a loving couple to adopt that baby, but I know darned well that that would probably end badly. After all, I don’t even know she’s not married!

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What is slowest way to reach enlightenment? I would think a unicycle—unless you’re really good at it, in which case moseying would be slower.

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:) Is it just me, or is creating a website extremely satisfying? Screw the man!! I don't need myspace :D Oh, it’s not just you. And the more complex and/or beautiful the web site, the more satisfying it becomes!

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Que tal esta la ensalada? Está bien, pero me gustaría más si tuviera un poco de queso.

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What do Christians believe happens to babies who are aborted or miscarried? This is one of those things that has never been revealed, but I can give you my personal take on it, emphasizing that this is NOT doctrine. At some point between conception and birth, the spirit enters the body. We don’t know for sure when this happens, but I personally believe that God hasn’t revealed it because it’s different for each person. After all, we aren’t...

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I am addicted to world of warcraft, please help!!!! How can I cut down my playing time? There’s this thing called Answerbag that will happily replace your old addiction with a new one. You should try it sometime. ;-)

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Would you chose a president by the color of his skin? Heck no. I’m not voting for Obama, but it has exactly zero to do with his skin color.

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What exactly is "disagreeing with homosexuality"? How is it different from being homophobic? I think this can best be described by an example. I have two cousins, brothers to each other. The younger brother is openly homosexual; the older brother is a die-hard Born-Again Christian. When the older brother’s children were growing up, they weren’t even allowed to *meet* their uncle because of his “lifestyle.” We’re talking if the family was getting...

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What position do you sleep in at night? Describe it. I usually lie on my right side and spoon my wife, but if she wakes up she’ll always ask if she can hold me, instead. It generally hurts my left ear to lie on my left side, but it makes her happy, so I suck it up for the few minutes it takes me to fall asleep. Of course, if I can’t fall asleep for a while (which happens occasionally), I’ll usually wind up on my back for a...

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Do you own your house outright(no mortgage)? Man, I wish! My parents and in-laws each own theirs, though.

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I'm the type of person who likes to see instant results. I don't like waiting, I want to see results and I want to see them now. What type of person are you? I’m the kind of person that just gave your question five points. How’s that for instant results? ;-)

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What would you do if you were spending a week in Finland? Get lost, probably. I don’t speak Finnish nor Swedish, much less Sami or Lapp.

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I am planning on making a meatloaf tomorrow. Would you give me some ideas to make it the best it can be? My wife always puts taco seasoning in the meat. It’s *wonderful*!

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Find the value of 11 (a+b)when a=7 and b=3 Substitute 7 for a and 3 for b. 11 × (7+3)

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My daughter received this in nursery, at Church. Am I the only one that thinks this is hilarious? (See first answer for the picture.) Think someone should tell that son of God to take off that wig and his sister’s clothes?

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Why do homophobes/anti-homosexuals exist? I mean, surely people should have enough sense in them to not judge a person based on their sexuality. There’s a big difference between being anti-homosexuality and being anti-homosexual. Unfortunately, some people can’t make that distinction and make a lot of others look bad, in the process.

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Why are some people so afraid, even hateful towards gays and/or the notion of gay marriages? Given the number of intolerant people here on Answerbag, I’m guessing this will get downrated mercilessly, but here goes: Why are some people so afraid, even hateful towards those that disapprove of homosexuality? The answer is one and the same.

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Why aren't women interested in sex? I don’t know about the women you know, but my wife is quite interested. ;-)

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I had a pair of young Mormon boys knocking on my door today, it was the first time that they have offered to help around the house. Is this a new thing or a ploy to get into the house so they can talk to you further? No, this isn’t anything new. Part of a Latter-day Saint mission is giving community service, generally at least four hours per week. When I was a missionary in Córdoba, Spain, we had three pairs of elders that traded off, Monday thru Saturday, sponge-bathing and reading to a man that had had a brain aneurysm. When I was in Málaga, we volunteered as translators for any...

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Using only the first and last letter of your first name, give yourself a new one, what is it? J & Y … I guess it’s gonna be “Jimmy.”

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Did they have television in 1928? Depends on who “they” are, but yes, the television was invented in the 1920s, and the first television as we know it was invented by a Latter-day Saint farm boy named Philo T. Farnsworth, in 1927. (Of course, it would be the mid-1930s before anyone actually broadcast anything significant.)

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If you were in Las Vegas, would gambling be your #1 priority? Nope. I’d probably want to swing by the temple! http://www.lds.org/temples/main/0,11204,1912-1-79-2,00.html

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Would you rather see your brother or your sister in a dress? I don’t have a brother, so that’s kind of a moot point. If I did have a brother, though, I’d prefer that he leave the dresses to sis. ;-)

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Whats the age difference between you and your s/o? My wife has about 11½ months on me.

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Who keeps DR'ing all my questions and answers? If you have something to say, say it to my face you gutless coward. It certainly wasn’t I, but hopefully a few well-placed +6s will help with the offset. ;-)

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Who do you think is more attractive? Sarah Palin, Cindy McCain, Hillary Clinton, or Michelle Obama? I’d go in this order: 1) Sarah 2) Michelle 3) Cindy 4) Hillary …and if you feel differently, I’d appreciate that you still respect my right to an opinion. ;-)

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Should children be allowed to watch horror movies? At what age should kids be allowed to watch horror movies? I actually rather enjoy horror movies, but it’s hard to find one that doesn’t cross the line between a genuine thriller and a slasher flick. If we’re talking about the former, it’s probably not going to be rated R, so I’d guess most kids would be ready by the time they’re teenagers. If the latter, I really don’t see any reason to ever subject them (nor...

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Is it important to you if people other than your significant other think you are attractive? Why or why not? I do somewhat, but not as much as I care what she thinks.

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What kind of gift would be good for a bride to give the groom? The only suggestions I find online are cuff links or boudoir pictures - neither of which interest me. Is a 'traditional' gift my best option? (Watch, money clip, etc.) Any ideas? Where did you go on your first date? What did you do? The gift doesn’t have to be elaborate, but it should definitely have a lot of meaning to the two of you—even if that means you get him a McDonald’s cheeseburger. Best wishes!

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Is the root of athiesm really "intellectual thinking"or is it an emotional response? I would have to agree with Prognostic. Each individual is different, and it’s hard to generalize something so individual as one’s beliefs. I know Christians, for example, that are very intellectual and base their faith on that, while others are extremely emotional and based their faith on that. I personally think it takes a good portion of each, to produce true faith, but...

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Will you resort to stripping or selling your body if the economy keeps getting worse? Nope. Even if there were a market, that doesn’t jive with my morality.

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How many pull-ups can you do? Once upon a time, I could do six. These days, I’d be mildly pleased with one and genuinely satisfied with two.

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Why would you NOT vote for Obama? His policies are generally ridiculous, he has no respect for the family, and worst of all, has virtually no experience whatsoever (and hasn’t done much, with what little he does have). Obama is the Democrats’ golden boy. They started prepping him for President when he’d never even held an executive or federal office. They wanted another Bill Clinton—a guy that...

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How do some women get pin straight hair (not an ounce of frizz) on a humid day? any good products I should use? I have a (supposedly) good straightener! My wife uses a product by FX Special Effects and an electric straightener, every other day. It’s gorgeous! :-) http://www.walgreens.com/store/product.jsp?CATID=304670&navAction=jump&navCount=1&id=prod1790215

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Should you lie to your enemies? As a general rule, no, but I suppose there might be the occasional situation where it would be the lesser evil.

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Wanna rock? Can you think of a song with the word rock in it? *Rock of Ages* ;-)

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Some want another casino in Maine saying it'll draw in people from away, even though it's proven that most of the money going into the one casino we do have is coming from in state. ABer's: Would you visit a new casino in Maine to spend your money? Nope, but then as a non-gambler, I wouldn’t go to a casino anywhere to spend my money.

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How often do you actually try rating the question you answer? I try to never do this, but I occasionally forget. When I do, I’ll usually rate if I go back to it (to read a comment, etc.) and notice the oversight.

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I have glaucoma. What strange diseases and ailments do you have? I have Epstein-Barre Syndrome, though it’s been in remission for about 13 years; and keratoconus, although a Priesthood blessing helped that one *immensely*.

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Do you ever rate questions without answering them? Sure, if the question’s good but either a) it’s already been appropriately answered (in which case I’ll usually leave a comment on the answer); b) I don’t know the answer, in which case I just move on. c) I don’t have time to answer—which is rare, if I’m actually on AB, but it happens.

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If i take a .5mg or 1mg xanax now, will my system be clean by 9/29? …of next year? Most certainly. But then I’m guessing since you asked this question a couple of weeks ago, it’s a moot point. ;-)

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What is it about your health and welfare that needs a little tweaking lately? If my health insurance premiums don’t get a little tweaking, we’ll be on welfare!

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All the time i hear problems about not being able to date people coz of religion problems! We are all human and surely if u are walking in the park and meet somebody and there is a mutual attraction...your respective faiths/religions/beliefs come 2nd? I agree with you to a point. Dating people of other religions is certainly not a problem, but dating *does* lead to marriage, and religious differences can and do place a wedge in many marriages. How will the children be raised, for example? What if each spouse is of a religion that claims to be completely true, while all others are at least partially false? We should certainly love and respect...

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Why are there so many gullible people who actually believe Barack Obama is a Muslim? Or do they just hope everyone believes it so that people won't vote for him? I once was talking to a woman in an upscale McDonald’s (yes, there really is such a thing—at least, as far as McDonald’s go) and while we were watching Obama on the big screen and discussing the upcoming election, she started complaining that he should even be able to run; that he was born in Hawai‘i, which wasn’t even part of the United States, at that time. ...

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What happened after the Spirit came to the disciples at Pentecost? They received the Gift of the Holy Ghost, the “more sure word of prophecy” spoken of in 2 Peter 1:19. Once they had that, they had the right to His influence always and were able to be *much* more effective ministers for their Lord.

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If John McCain wins the election, how will America be regarded by Americans & the rest of the world? The same way we’re regarded now, and will continue to be regarded, no matter who wins: a bunch of fat, whiny losers.

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If you were the advisor of McCain/Palin what would you advise them to do? Turn back the clock and run a clean campaign to begin with. Oh, and while you’re at it, don’t claim to be the anti-earmark candidate and then vote for last week’s 400-plus–page monstrosity.

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Will you still like me ( for those who do ) if I start drinking again? I’d still like you, but I’d feel sorry for you. :-(

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If you were offered $50,000 to appear in an underwear ad, this very minute, would you do it? I’d make it a prayerful decision, but barring any revelation to the contrary, I’d most likely do it. Of course, everyone watching would get a good laugh out of it. :-P

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Can we put a stop to this? This is what gives Christians a bad name. Yeah, I’m also not sure what you’re referring to. Care to elaborate?

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I have ichat and the webcam hasn't been working with anyone. How do i fix it? There’s a few solutions here (scroll way down to get to the actual solutions): http://forums.macnn.com/58/imac-emac-and-mac-mini/310178/isight-problem-imac-core-2-duo/ Good luck!

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G4 Powerbook won't do anything. The screen is black. Restarting does nothing. I can hear the computer running, but the screen stays black. Help!!!!!! First step: restart the computer while holding ⌘⌥PR. (That’s command-option-P-R.) Keep holding these keys until you’ve heard the startup chime, three or four times. This will reset the PRAM, which stores all sorts of hardware parameters. If that doesn’t work, unplug the computer, remove the battery, and hold the power button down for ten seconds. Then replace the...

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What happened to John Edwards? He received one electoral vote for President in 2004, ran for the Democratic nomination in the 2008 primaries, finally admitted a long-rumored adulterous affair in August 2008, and… well, I’m guessing there’s not much political career left for him now.

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How do you insert a picture into an answerbag answer? Just click the “Upload Image” button and navigate to the file.

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Whats the diffrence between Adolf Hitler and President Bush Bush is trying to free the world from terrorism; Hitler was trying to rule the world through terrorism. I’d say that’s a pretty big difference. On the other hand, they are similar in the sense that neither compromised his beliefs for the benefit of his detractors. That’s more than can be said for a lot of us.

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What would you do for love that you wouldn't do for money? Gotta be sex. There’s a big difference between the marital bedroom and pimping oneself out.

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What does 2012 mean to you? The year Obama gets voted out.

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Should reperations be paid to black American? If so, we’ll have to pay reparations to a lot of other minority groups, too. Just look at Latter-day Saints: they had millions of dollars worth of food, land, goods, etc. stolen from them—and that’s 1830s dollars!—and when they petitioned the government for redress, the President told them that he couldn’t do anything for fear of not winning his reelection bid. ...

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Would you vote for Bob Barr if he actually had a chance at winning the election? I might, actually. He’s an avowed conservative, which is something that I generally like. However, given the fact that Indiana is apparently a swing state, I’m putting my vote behind the more conservative of the candidates that actually has a chance.

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Do you have a negative view of Muslims? Nope. I’ve had several good friends that are practicing Muslims, some of them even born-and-bred Americans. I *do* have a negative view of terrorists, but not all Muslim are terrorists, nor are all terrorists Muslims. Of course, as a member of a persecuted religious group myself, I also empathize with them.

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Did you have a McCain sign stolen from you? Nope. Never had one.

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Are you someone who watches less than an hour of TV a week? Nope. I wish I were, though.

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If you could go back in time and purchase massive amounts of stock in any company before it took off, which company would you choose? Apple Inc., formerly Apple Computer, about 1996; and sell it all about a year ago.

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What would you think if a guy sang the song 'these boots are made for walking' to you while you were wearing black leather knee high boots?????is he into you? That depends. Are they high-heeled knee boots? If so, he may just want to borrow your clothes.

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Is 15% no longer an acceptable tip? Do all Food Service workers expect 20% these days? How much do you tip? I usually figure 15% of the pre-tax check, then round an even half-dollar amount, based on service. For example: bill = $15.86 + tax, $16.97 with tax. 15% of $15.86 = 2.38 $16.97 + $2.38 = $19.35 …so depending on the service, Below average: $19.00. Average: $19.50. Above average: $20.00. Of course, I always tip based on the individual experience, but that’s my...

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How did you first learn about Answerbag? I apparently somehow discovered it in 2004, signed up for an account, then completely forgot about it. I discovered it again via Google, earlier this year, and when I tried to sign up, found out that I was already a member! From that point on, it really was “love at second sight.” ;-)

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Crisps (chips) or sweets/choc (candy)? Definitely candy. I almost always prefer sweet to salty.

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When is marriage just a piece of paper? Heck no. Beyond being an overarching commitment that permeates every facet of one’s life, I think it’s absolutely essential to our Eternal destiny and progression.

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If Celtic is pronounced (Keltic) why do we say Boston Celtics (Seltics)? Cuz we’re stupid Americans. ;-)

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In how many languages can you, personally thank someone? English, Castilian, French, German, Japanese, and Italian are the six I can think of, offhand.

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Have you ever fired a gun at anything? Does a Nintendo Zapper count? ;-) Actually, I seem to recall using a rifle at Boy Scout camp, way back when, but given the fact that I can’t even be sure that it happened, it’s certainly not something I do, on a regular basis.

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Guys, does it totally embarrass you when your wife (SO, etc.) asks you to pick up some feminine hygiene products, while you’re at the store? I’ll be the first to answer my own question: I don’t have any problem with it. To paraphrase some ’80s comedian, why would it be embarrassing? It’s not like anyone’s gonna think *I’m* going to use them. The fact that they’re in my cart at all just screams to the world, “Hey! I’ve got a woman!” ;-)

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Does it annoy you or flatter you when someone "checks you out?" I’d personally be quite flattered, as long as that person were female. ;-) Since my wife has lost about 75 pounds, other guys have started checking her out again. I know it flatters her, and It frankly flatters me, too—I’m the guy she’s going home with! :-D

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I am a man, and as i man i love breasts! but i have always tried to think exactly why we men like the look of breasts and i can never really say why???? fellow breast lovers, help!! For my part, it’s primarily my wife’s breasts that fascinate me, and I expect it’s primarily because they’re an erogenous zone and I know how much she loves it when I touch them.

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Are there still people out there that believe marriage before sex? Quite a few of us, in fact—and from what I’ve seen, we tend to have stronger and longer-lasting marriages, too!

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Am I understanding that blasphemy of the Holy Spirit is unforgiveable to those who know the scriptures, (believers with knowledge) and they will not be forgiven and it is not meant for the unknowledgeable, as in atheists, because of ignorance? help.. The sin against the Holy Ghost is actually *extremely* hard to commit. You have to know much, *much* more than any atheist could ever hope to know. Here’s the best synopsis I know of:    “All sins shall be forgiven, except the sin against the Holy Ghost; for Jesus will     save all except the sons of perdition. What must a man do to commit the ...

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What is the highest number Considering that there’s no such thing as the highest number—that is, you can keep adding ad infinitum—there is also no such thing as the highest prime number. However, as of this writing, the largest *known* prime number is: 2⁴³ ¹¹² ⁶⁰⁹ - 1 Hope that helps!

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Does anyone have any fun ideas for my husband's 30th? We usually do something low key but I definitely think this is one worth really celebrating! For my wife’s 30th, I invited all her friends and family—including people we hadn’t seen for a while, since moving—to the Church building where we were then attending. Since I was currently serving as the branch music chairperson, I told her we were going out to dinner on Saturday, then had my brother-in-law (who was then in the branch presidency) call, Saturday morning,...

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What can they do to me if repo can't find the car? Chuckle at your ingenuity. After that, I suspect they’ll sue you.

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If god had a car what do you think it would be A big, ugly church bus that runs on the air in the local atmosphere. ;-)

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Will Bush fade into obscurity or will he become an icon like Jimmy Carter? I think Jimmy Carter’s more of a joke. Nice guy, but a joke. “Slick Willy” is an even bigger joke, though. And unfortunately, for all his good qualities, “W” will probably always be a joke, as well. However, think about it for a minute: in the last forty years, which Presidents have remained in the public eye? Nixon: despite intense unpopularity, faded...

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It’s been my experience that most Spaniards hate root beer, because it tastes like a popular Spanish medicine. Can you think of any other foods/drinks that don’t translate well to other cultures? Heh. Having just asked this, I just thought of another example. The Spaniards I knew couldn’t stand mild salsa; it was *way* too spicy for them.

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Do you eat tomatoes? Heck yeah! Love ’em!

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What's another word for economic "challenges"? Sounds like a P.C. way of saying “poverty,” to me. “Oh, I’m not poor. I’m economically challenged!”

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How many religions do you know the fundamentals of? Fundamentals? I’d say several, but they would be fairly general categories. I’m personally a Latter-day Saint and spent a lot of time studying various sources (both for and against the Church of Jesus Christ), so I’d say I know that one, the best. I grew up attended the First Reformed Church, so I have at least a basic understanding of its doctrines. Through...

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Did you ever stroll through a favorite category at AB, click on a question that looks interesting to add an answer to it, only to find it was YOU who wrote the question some time back? ROTFL! I can’t stop laughing because it’s so incredibly TRUE!!!

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I think the tomato "contamination" is a part of a conspiracy for restaurants to not serve tomatoes because they are expensive. What do you think? I actually had that same thought and fully expected the tomatoes to not come back to certain hamburgers, etc.. Thankfully, it doesn’t seem to have happened. :-)

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What are the fundamental beliefs of the Mormon religion? Your use of the word “fundamental” brought to mind the following quote from the Prophet Joseph Smith Jr., first President of the Church:    “The fundamental principles of our religion are the testimony of the Apostles     and Prophets, concerning Jesus Christ, that He died, was buried, and rose     again the third day, and...

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Do you agree with Glenn Beck that McCain lost the election when he voted for the bailout? Very possibly. Things seem to be going downhill fast, and I’m frankly afraid of where it’s going to wind up.

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Do you feel that in the last few years, there has been a definite narrowing of the U.S. Constitutional LAW and Wisdom of our Forefathers that there be a DEFINITE Separation of Church and State? I’m not quite sure what your question means, but the Constitution doesn’t say anything about the “separation of church and state”; that’s just a dumbed-down catch phrase. It’s a well-established fact that the Founding Fathers were all God-fearing men, and the United States’ founding document (e.g. the Declaration of Independence) makes that...

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Five -5's in a row. Anyone else? Perhaps some +6s will help. :-)

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What are some signs that show when u need to replace the DVD player? & what are some good DVD players to consider buying & how long do they last ( yrs)? I don’t know what to get, but I know what not to get. Do not, under any circumstances, buy *anything* from Samsung. Everything I’ve gotten from them breaks down almost immediately and they can’t figure out how to fix or even replace it. Also, don’t buy a RCA DVD player. We bought one, about seven years ago, and we wound up getting it replaced under warranty NINE TIMES in...

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Ive come to find that all guys are the same, they all lie and they all just dont truely care about you, they lie to get what they want and then there out, or am i just being cynical because things arnt exactly working out, or is what i think true, HELP Sounds to me like you’re meeting the wrong type of guy. Perhaps it’s because you’re looking in the wrong places? I guarantee if you started hanging out someplace where, say, religious people were wont to congregate, you’d be seeing much different results. (That’s not to say all religious people are better than all irreligious people, mind you; just that you’d...

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Bush was the guy you could have a beer with. Palin is the soccer mom. Neither come off as bright. Both play well with a lot of voters. Does the US fear educated, intellectual, smart leadership? I think so, but then I also think the President—no matter who s/he is—is subject to a lot more people than anyone wants to admit. Bush has always been a lot smarter than his bumbling façade makes him appear.

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If Obama had had a teenage daughter who was pregnant, what do you think the Republicans would have said? I’m sure some Republicans would have made a huge deal out of it, but I think the ones that are actually involved in the campaign would keep quiet—as would the ones that have a freakin’ clue. ;-)

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How come people making fun of Palin are called sexist but people making fun of Bush are funny? Two reasons: 1) It’s always okay to make fun of a white male. 2) Bush-bashing is currently politically correct.

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I have to gift something to my husband on our first Anniversary. Please suggest something unique. Think back to when you were dating. What was special to you then? That would be a great place to start.

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Met a guy who is 4 yrs younger. We cuddle, and I stay overnight at his place. Then we both act weird in the morning. What am I getting myself into?! I'm afraid my friends are going to judge me b/c of the age gap & they will say he's not cute enough. The previous responses are right: you need to worry more about what *you* think than what your friends think. However, it also sounds like you need to slow down a bit. If you just met this guy, you *definitely* shouldn’t be spending the night with him yet, even if it’s just for “cuddling.” “Cuddling” leads to other things quite quickly, you know!

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Mac, or PC? Why did you chose which one you chose? How long have you been either a mac, or a pc user. If you have recently switched to one from the other, why did you decide to do so? It really depends on what you’re doing, but since you’re asking the question, I’d have to go with a Mac. I’ve been an I.T. professional for most of my adult life, and Macs are just a *lot* more reliable. Are they perfect? Heck no, but no computer is. Recognizing that your mileage may vary, here’s my experience: 1) Macs are much more reliable, although I’d...

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The Church just announced five new temples to be built. Any surprises in the bunch? Surprises? I don’t think so. I am *stoked* to see Philly and Rome each getting one, though. Talk about places that really need it…. (Now if they could just add Indianapolis to that list….) ;-) Update: okay, *now* there are some surprises. The Church just announced that the Philadelphia one will be built right in the middle of the city, “at North Broad Street...

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New Temple to be built in my city! Exciting! How long are they open to the public for tours before they are dedicated? As Anonymous said, it varies, but in my experience it’s usually for about a month. The schedule should be well publicized, once the building is nearing completion. :-)

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Is a "yuck mouth" a turn down even if they have a hot body? Is that like a “potty mouth”? If so, *definitely*.

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Well folks, I've just been dumped. What music should I probably avoid right now? Anything country, although IMHO that too should always be avoided.

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Does your Priesthood quorum do anything special before or after the General Priesthood Meeting? Excepting my mission (where some areas didn’t even *get* General Conference broadcasts), I’ve been in three wards and a branch that had a make-your-own sundae night, right after the meeting; one where we ordered a bunch of pizzas, before the meeting; one where we all got together at Cici’s Pizza beforehand; and a ward and two branches that did nothing at all. Now that...

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What’s your preferred method of watching General Conference? Will you be using that method, this weekend? I always used to prefer going to the Church; it just felt more like a *real* Church meeting to me, if I were in the chapel. However, my wife has always preferred staying home, so we used to listen to it at LDS.org, then got satellite and now watch it on BYU-TV. With two kids under the age of three, it’s a *lot* easier, that way! (Of course, Priesthood Session is only available at...

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What time is LDS general conference this Saturday and Sunday? Where or how can one watch it? Since General Conference has rolled around again, I figured I’d bump this with a little bit of additional information. First of all, note that when Glenn says “the first weekend,” he means “the weekend including the first Sunday.” So if the first of the month happens to fall on a Sunday, General Conference will actually begin on the last day of the preceding...

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Have you ever Answerbagged in the nude? I can honestly say that no, I haven’t. In my underwear, a few times, but definitely not naked.

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Who's taking you out to dinner tonight? No one; I’m taking care of the kids while my wife and her sister are out shopping for one of their other sisters’ baby shower. On the bright side, my wife is a full-time homemaker and cooks for our family, pretty much every night. She made a great lasagna for us, tonight! :-D

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Where were you 13 years ago today? (link provided for those of you who may need a reminder...) I was in Granada, España (Spain) serving a mission. As a matter of fact, I was training a new missionary. Since missionaries don’t watch TV, listen to the radio, read the newspaper, etc., we actually didn’t hear the verdict until a couple of weeks later, when my companion got a letter from his parents that happened to include the following passage: “In case...

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Do you know the names of all planets in the Solar System, and how they align? Sure. Planets are in asterisks, dwarf planets in parenthesis. *Mercury* *Venus* *Earth* *Mars* (Ceres) *Jupiter* *Saturn* *Uranus* *Neptune* (Pluto) (Haumea) (Makemake) (Eris) Of course, I expect that at least Sedna will soon be considered a dwarf planet, perhaps also Orcus, Quaoar, and Varuna. It’s looking like Charon’s just a moon, though.

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What do you think of my "handywork"? (see answer) LOL… you can’t even tell! ;-)

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Will you give a moment of silence to the brave American soldiers who fought and died in the battle of Mogadishu 15 years ago today ("we got a black hawk down")? Sure I will. I’m not sure how I missed this, the first time around, but I’m certainly grateful for those fighting for freedom, wherever they may be. Thanks for the heads up!

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Is anyone interested in helping me set up a club or group reference my previous questions on the bible, religions and their connection to U.S and Planetary Issues? I might be interested, depending on the focus. I’m a Christian that finds that kind of stuff fascinating. Have you ever read the works of John Pratt? Amazing stuff! http://www.johnpratt.com/

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Apple pie or apple crisp? Now that a few people have chimed in, I’ll do the same. I personally prefer apple crisp, but either one is great—especially à la mode! :-D

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Do you like apple pie where the apples are left a little crunchy or when they are very soft? Love ’em soft, and especially love the pie à la mode! :-D

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Who's the best looking person in your office right now, and what do they look like? Like some others here, I work at home and my wife and kids are out shopping, so I guess that leaves… um… ME! :-D

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Should be do away with the electoral college? If 2 people in different states are the deciding votes, and those states have different amount of EC votes, then isn't the person in the less populous state not "equal" to the one in the other? Definitely not. The electoral college system keeps a few metropolitan areas from subjugating the rest of the country. It was put in place for the same reason that we have both a House of Representatives and a Senate: so that a system of checks and balances is in place. Now, switching it to a “percentage of the state” instead of “winner take all” system would...

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I'm in need of a Five paragraph essay on a invention, I need it soon! Please someone help me! Is this meant to be extremely ironic? * * * Edit: I misread the question (see my comment). How about the personal computer? That’s a really interesting one. The Internet is also a great one. Or perhaps something less tangible, like the Electoral College? Pretty much everything there is was invented by somebody. Good luck! :-)

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Whereas the prayer hotline for the 700 Club is 1-800-759-0700, what is the number for the prayer hotline of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints? Wow… I’m surprised this never got answered. The offices of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints can be reached at 800.453.3860. However, the Church’s closest equivalent of a “prayer line” would be the “temple roll.” Just call the closest temple and select the option for “prayer roll.” (You can find the Church’s...

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Who was the last long distance call you made to? My parents, who still live in the house I grew up in, almost 800 miles away. :-( On the bright side, we have flat-rate long distance, so I can call family whenever I like!

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Why would a church continuously plug the Old Testament rather than the New? I suppose if we’re talking about a Christian church, the church’s leadership has probably recently figured out that the Old Testament is and always has been a testament of Christ. Since much of the Christian world still hasn’t realized this, they’re probably just trying to help people recognize how important the Old Testament is (and should be) to Christianity.

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How did you choose your Answerbag name (assuming its not actually your name, that is!)? When I was in high school, a had a friend that dubbed me “the Otter” because I was “almost as cool as ‘the Beaver.’ ” That was almost twenty years ago, and it’s just stuck!

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I always catch the guy i like staring at me...and just started talking to sam right after he saw him kick my butt DOES HE LIKE ME? First of all, who’s Sam? Secondly, who kicked your butt: the guy you like, or Sam? Third: what was the guy you like saying to Sam? That could be important information. Finally: is this supposed to be in the Mormon Teen Dating category? Thanks!

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If money got tighter, would it be hardest to give up your little luxuries or those big splurges? I’m not sure my wife and I have ever been able to afford a “big splurge,” and I know the family she grew up in certainly didn’t. So yeah, it would be the little luxuries.

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How long has it been since you had chocolate? Since about 9:30 last night. I had vanilla ice cream, but just had to stick most of a Kit Kat into it. :-D

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Who thinks it's insane to pay 4 dollars for a cup of coffee? I certainly do, but then I’ve never liked coffee—and even if I did, it’s now against my religion, anyway. ;-)

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Where do i find circular gates. I am looking for a circular gate to put around my christmas tree this year. I have a toddler and I want to keep her away from the tree. Here’s what we use: http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00020L78M We’ve got two of them, and they’re great!

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How many Christians can order a mountain cast into the sea and it actually happens? (Matthew 21:21-22) Not many, I suspect. The statement is that “if ye have faith… it shall be done.” Faith is much more than mere belief—it’s a gift from God and necessarily presupposes that the thing believed is true (see Alma 32:21, http://tinyurl.com/alma32-21). Thus, if God doesn’t want you to cast the mountain into the sea, it’s impossible to have faith in that; and...

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How often do you wear those jeans with all the holes in them? My only jeans with holes in them are junk jeans, and I wear them almost every time I’m doing work around the house (e.g. painting, gardening, mowing the lawn) or helping someone move.

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What are your thoughts on the Queen of England? She was marvelous in *The Naked Gun*.

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LDS trivia: I was born after the Restoration of the Gospel and was eventually ordained to the office of Apostle, but I never served in the First Presidency nor Quorum of the Twelve. Who am I? Since denidowl asked, I will post the correct answer: Joseph A. Young. For more information on Joseph’s unique ordination, check out the Church Almanac’s section “Other Apostles,” or his Wikipedia entry at: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Joseph_Angell_Young In case anyone cares, I also just found this paid site: http://search.ldslibrary.com/article/view/305401 ...

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How many pets do you/have you had in total? We used to have seven guinea pigs, but then we had kids and couldn’t give them as much time as they deserved. Three of them passed away (though certainly not through neglect) and the other four went to live with mother-in-law and her four piggies. Right now, we’re busy enough with our two- and one-year-old children, so that would be a “none”! :-P

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Why are most marriages not last as long now a days? Ryan pointed out that we now have an “‘instant gratification’ society,” and he’s right. This need for instant gratification has led to a proliferation of an unfortunate evil: selfishness. Now, I’m not going to sit here and say that *every* divorce is a result of selfishness; surely there are those that result from a genuine incompatibility. However, I know...

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English Muffins: toasted crispy, or warm and soft. Just a little bit crispy, preferably with spreadable butter.

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Why do men hit women? I’ve personally learned that the people I love the most are the only ones that can inspire me to that level of anger. In my entire adult life, the only person that I’ve ever been angry enough to hit was my wife, but I love her so much that I always step away. If I really feel the need to punch something, I’ll take it out on some inanimate object—usually a...

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How long do you hold unto Christmas cards before tossing them out? I set them aside, intending to scan them and then throw them away. And every once in a great while, I actually do it!

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Can you name something that will NEVER happen? Heathrow Airport popping out for a bun. ;-)

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LMAO! Can you write a funny caption for this picture?}}}}}}see answer}}}}}} Don't flag, this isn't a duplicate! I don’t even know where to start…. :-P

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What part of your body do you like massaged the most? Excepting the obvious, I actually prefer my wife’s fingernails lightly tickling my bare back. TMI? As for actual massaging, definitely my shoulders.

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Is Love really all you need? If you believe in God, sure. Everything we have is a product of His perfect love. :-)

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What makes a woman sexy in your mind? It’s a combination of things, but here’s a few for me: • natural red hair • beautiful face • femininity, both in action and dress A stereotypically nice body doesn’t hurt anything, but IMHO that’s the least important factor.

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What are Mormon’s beliefs on infertility either men or women’s? Do you believe it is a curse or were you bad in your pre-earth existence? Not being a jerk, but in the interests of answering the actual question asked: to the best of my knowledge, the prophet Mormon never took a position on infertility. If he did, we certainly don’t know of any extant copies. I’m guessing, however, that the question being asked should actually read “What are Mormons’ beliefs…?” with ‘Mormons’...

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How is Sarah Palin qualified? Can anyone explain this to me? She’s qualified inasmuch as she has experience governing a city, then a state, which is a *lot* more than can be said for anyone else that’s running. What better qualifications could a person have? At least McCain has decades of service in the Senate, but I’d *much* rather have a former governor in the President’s seat.

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What is the one thing you always forget when you are at the supermarket? My kids. No, seriously… I could never forget them. I do, however, constantly forget something or other. Unfortunately, I’m currently unable to remember what.

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Are you brainwashed by Apple? No, though I know a few people that are. In the interests of full disclosure, I’m typing this on a Power Mac G5 and have eleven other computers around the house, nine of them Apples. However, I’m well aware that even Macs are far from perfect; they’re just better than anything else I’ve had the misfortune to use. (I’m an I.T. professional and have made my living...

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Can God forgive murder or is everyone who has killed going to hell? What if it was self-defense? I just answered essentially the same question elsewhere. It’s quite long, but IMHO is a good read. ;-) http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/4149214 HTH!

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What is the Mormon belief regarding forgiveness of murder? I’m bumping this question because it’s just been re-asked, elsewhere. Glenn’s and Kim’s respective responses to this question are both great, but I think the problem most people have with understanding this doctrine is that they’re searching for a simple, one-size-fits-all answer to a *very* complex question. For those that tend to downrate me for being verbose,...

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Why can't vampires enter a house or home with out being welcomed From what I’ve heard, most vampire lore isn’t actually true—not even if you accept that the immortal bloodsuckers actually exist. Of course, if you’re superstitious, this sure is a good way to keep yourself from being afraid they’ll come in!

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What colour is your garden shed? I don’t have one, either; I think our HOA covenants still forbid them. If I did, I expect it would be gray, since it would have to be attached to and the same color as the house, to get around the stupid rule.

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Does anyone else agree that Britney Spears should be shot for redoing Joan Jett's I love rock and roll AND for doing it badly? I hate to burst your bubble, Sadie, but I’m sure there’s a few people out there that still think Joat Jett and the Blackhearts should be shot for redoing The Arrows’ *I Love Rock ’n’ Roll*. ;-)

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Im a Mormon guy and I like this nonmember girl a lot she was at Youth Conference a few days ago and she was also in school with me last year and her dad won't let her become a member until she's 18 I just turned 16 on Wed I want to date what should I do? I say date her. My wife is one of five sisters, four of whom (so far!) are married. You know how many of them are married to a guy that was a member of the Church, before they met? ZERO. Three out of four of us have gotten baptized, and the fourth is well on his way. The bottom line is that if you like this girl and she’s a good person, don’t let the fact that she’s not a...

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Can God forgive murder or is everyone who has killed going to hell? What if it was self-defense? God forgives as much as He can, but unfortunately there are a very, *very* few individuals that reject Him so fully that they find themselves beyond the bounds of His otherwise limitless power. The revealed word states that among these would be those that have received the Gospel of Jesus Christ and entered into the New and Everlasting Covenant, but thereafter fall away so completely as to...

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Some people 'Sleep train' thier infants by letting thier babies "Cry it Out" as early as 6 months old. What do you think about not responding to the cries of an infant? Every child is different. What works for one may not work for another, even in the same family. Take my kids, for example: my wife and I didn’t plan to let our daughter “cry it out,” but for all her sweetness, she is *extremely* manipulative. By the time she was for or five months old, we weren’t able to have any “us time” at all and it was actually...

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Christians believe that in order to go to heaven you need to accept Jesus Christ as your lord and personal savior and thats the only way to get into heaven. So budists and jews won't go to heaven.But what about before Jesus lived? Jews? Pagans? Budists? Old question, I know, but I feel the need to answer it since I don’t think an appropriate answer has been given. (And no, I didn’t downrate anybody; we’re all welcome to our beliefs.) According to the Church of Jesus Christ, God will judge who had sufficient opportunity to accept Christ as Savior within this life. Those that did will have made their choice before dying, be...

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Some Christians say that all you have to do to be saved is accept Christ as Lord and Savior. Does this mean a person has to believe in the Trinity, too? And if so, why isn’t *that* the specified criterion? Thanks! Sorry somebody felt the need to downrate this. Care to explain why? I promise it’s an honest question!

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What makes you worthy of the truth? We’re all worthy; all you have to do is ask the right questions.

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What are you promising yourself to do, as soon as you can get away from your computer? …spend time with my kids, which shall commence when my workday ends, in about 11 minutes. :-D

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If all the money ever spent on wars was funnelled into space exploration instead, where would we be at with space colonisation? Space exploration would have been perfected to the point that we could declare war on an alien race. ;-)

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When was the last time you received really good news? After almost a year of being (sometimes severely) underemployed, I finally got a new full-time job, a few weeks ago! :-)

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Can anyone state what god is and is not? God is our Father, but not our Mother. He is Spirit, but not bodiless. He is omnipotent, but not illogical. He is loving, but not a pushover. He is not happy that your sins required His Son to suffer, but He is more than willing to have done it, because He loves you that much. :-)

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It is said in the book of Genesis that god made all the world in six days and rested on the seventh. What did he do on the eighth day? I expect our “Day Eight” was some other planet’s “Day One,” so roughly the same thing He did on our “Day One.”

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What do Chewbacca, Carrot Top and Stephen King all have in common? Each has two eyes, two ears, a nose, a mouth, and many other features typical of hominids.

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What time does the debate start tonight? (PST please) It starts at 5:00 p.m. PST, but if your area observes Daylight Savings Time, it will be at 6:00 p.m. PDT.

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Are you good marriage material - would you marry You? My wife seems to think so, but if I married me, we’d be sexually incompatible. ;-)

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Do you feel less sexy than you did two years ago? Nope; I’ve lost forty pounds since then, and only gained ten back. Of course, my wife’s lost almost 75 pounds and is a *lot* sexier than she was, two years ago! :-)

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Does McCain stand any chance at all of getting elected? Sure, but no matter who wins, it’s gonna be close.

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What is your overall opinion about socks? I wear them as rarely as possible, which if I have to go outside during the winter, isn’t much. As for the socks themselves, I prefer to have all of my white socks match, all of my black socks match, and all of my brown socks match. That way, I never have to worry about whether they actually match, and if I lose a few, no harm done!

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Micheal Jackson comes on the T.V., you ____________. Roll my eyes and try to figure out where my one-year-old hid the remote, this time.

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What would you do if you could be a member of the opposite sex for one day, a full 24 hours? That depends… would my wife be a man for the same day? ;-)

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Despite endless investigation and $73 million, there was no wrongdoing found with regard to the Whitewater and the Clintons. Why do Republicans continue to claim otherwise? I’m not a Republican, but I’d expect it’s because the Clintons seem to be shady and/or lack judgment in pretty much everything they do. Billy boy got elected by slamming G.H.W. Bush’s focus on family values, then made it the focus of his own “100-Day” address. It’s not like he’s above stealing. The other thing the Clintons like to do is have...

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What are some modern interior colour paints for a house? We recently did our family room in a smoky blue with brown & white curtains. The next step is to add crown moulding, which so far we’re planning to leave white, but things can change. ;-)

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You have just won a trip to Las Vegas. Are you happy or could you care less? The only thing I care about in Las Vegas is the temple (http://www.ldschurchtemples.com/lasvegas), and there are plenty of other places I’d rather go that have temples. Still, if I won the trip, I’m sure I’d be happy. After all, you can usually take the cash value instead of the prize, right? :-D

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Are there more pregnant, mothers-to-be who are pro-choice than who are anti-abortion? I’m not sure how you could ever hope to find that out, but I just wanted to comment on the question: it really bothers me when people act like pro-choice is the opposite of anti-abortion. I’m both, and here’s why: http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/3856514 HTH! :-)

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Do you like cocktail weiners? Ooh! Ooh! I do! I do! :-D

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What are things in which Mormons differ from non-Mormons? Besides religion, I am curious about the other things. For example, but not excluded to: Is it true that Mormons don't drink coffee or anything with caffeine in it? Anonymous is right: coffee is against the Word of Wisdom (see Doctrine & Covenants 89, http://scriptures.lds.org/dc/89 ; “hot drinks” has been officially interpreted as “coffee and tea”). As for caffeine, the Church also prohibits “harmful or habit-forming substances,” which many Church members interpret to include caffeine. However, this is a...

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My best mormon friend, with whom I had a fling before his mission, is now getting married and asking me for one last "night of passion" before he does. But aren´t mormons NOT supossed to do OR ask this? Depending on what you mean by “had a fling,” it’s likely that he shouldn’t even have served a full-time mission, in the first place! Extramarital sex is generally an automatic disqualification. Hopefully I’m just reading too much into that…? Regarding “one last ‘night of passion,’” yes, you and everybody else that has answered...

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Is the recent single word change in the Book of Mormon significant? From "the principal ancestors" to "among the ancestors of the American Indians". Since this question has been bumped anyway…. It really surprises me that no one else has hit on this: what does the word “principal” actually mean? Let’s turn to my Dictionary widget: prin•ci•pal |'prinsəpəl| adjective [ attrib. ] 1. first in order of importance 2. (of money) denoting an original sum invested or lent The entry then continues...

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Two women are walking together in a Walmart parking lot and one leans over to kiss the other on the cheek. What's your reaction? Like Lefty, I’d do my best to not jump to conclusions. Even discounting the “they could be sisters” or “mother/daughter” options, I spent two years in Spain, where girls kiss each other all the time. It’s completely nonsexual, just part of the culture. Now if they were totally making out, that would bug me (for the same reasons a heterosexual couple...

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Least favorite question/answer come across on answerbag? Any question asking why members of my Church believe something absolutely ridiculous. I don’t mind people asking *if* we believe x, y, or z, but it really bugs me when people propagate any of the myriad falsehoods about my beliefs. :-/

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If God's Son payed for the sin of the world, who did the payment go to? To nature. Natural law dictates that there is opposition in all things; thus, recompense must be made for every sin. It’s a simple system of equilibrium.

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Who do you and your partner spend time with during holidays? I fell in love with my now-wife because we decided to spend New Year’s Eve together, online, instead of going to parties that we didn’t really want to attend, anyway. These days, we usually spend most holidays—including Thanksgiving and Christmas—with my in-laws, since they’re local; and New Year’s with mine, since my aunt and uncle offer to fly us down to...

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Have you ever eaten Chef Boyardee products, maybe as a child? Did you like it back then? Do you like it now? I still love ’em. In fact, I usually wind up eating my daughter’s meatballs while she takes care of the Spaghetti-Os themselves. :-)

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Wanna know how nerdy you are? Take this quiz to find out. :D LOL…

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What's your favorite type of autumn weather? The sunny cool days, rainy days, breezy days, or the foggy ones? Sunny and cool. I love taking a walk on a brisk autumn day, with the brightly colored leaves throughout the trees and the brown ones rustling under our feet. How picturesque…. :-)

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How long does the Objective have to be on a resume? Any advice? Preferably long enough for the hiring manager to read it. {{rim shot}} Seriously… pooleman and urk each hit the nail on the head: make sure it’s specific, compact, and professional. If a single sentence or phrase doesn’t suffice, there’s a good chance you’re doing it wrong. HTH!

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Is it ever justifiable to execute criminals? I would say so, but more especially if we’re talking about a murderer that has realized the severity of his or her crimes and wishes to be executed as a penance. (Unfortunately, those are pretty dang rare.)

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Are you a privite person or do you let it all be known? I’m fairly open, but my wife thinks I should be less so.

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Have you ever had a year without a Christmas tree? I know I’ve never gone a year without one at home, but I can’t remember if we had one, my first year as a missionary in Spain. (Ironic, that.) We probably did; we were just so focused on Christ Himself that I don’t remember. My second Christmas season in Spain, I bought a table-top tree so my roommates that weren’t to be released before Christmas would have one.

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What was the first concert you attended? How old were you? When I was 12, I went to see the Monkees. “Weird Al” Yankovic opened with an hour set, followed by 2½ hours of the Monkees. We had grass seats, it was pouring, but MAN did I have a good time! :-D

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Are you fed up with work, to the point where you'd quit? Essentially, yes. I’m technically employed by my own company, but I’ve gotten to the point where my supposedly full-time client is giving me so little work that I’ve found full-time employment elsewhere. The funniest part is that, since that client *is* giving me so little work, they haven’t even noticed! :-D

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Aside from Roman Catholicism, which other denominations forbid their priests from marrying? Certainly not Latter-day Saints. In fact, we view marriage as a *requirement*. (Not that people get excommunicated for being single, of course, but we believe that all will eventually have the opportunity to be married, that it is essential to becoming like our Heavenly Parents.)

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What is made in Mexico? Mexicans.

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Have you ever invented an imaginary animal? My wife and I have come up with several, but our favorite is the winged donkey: Pegusass.

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Would you rather have a miniature horse or a miniature donkey as a pet? Definitely the donkey. My wife and I love donkeys! :-D

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How do you like your lasagna? Preferably cooked, but I’ll eat leftover cold, if necessary.

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Is it true, George and Laura bush are divorce? They’re not, but trashy tabloids have been reporting that they’re planning to divorce after “W” is out of office. Only time will tell….

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How many Latter-day Saint temples have been dedicated in your lifetime? (See link for a chronology.) There’s 128 now operating, and there were only 16 when I was born. (That narrows it down, huh?) Thus: 112. :-D

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What was the last ice cream treat you had? LOL… I had a bowl of vanilla with some Cocoa Krispies sprinkled on top, not two hours ago! :-D

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After reading the Bible, I noticed that you shouldn't eat pig as its an unclean animal, I've been eating this for years now feel guilty? Hey, William. I know this is an old thread, but since it’s been bumped already…. Portions of the Old Testament—including the prohibition you’re talking about—were written while Israel was under the Law of Moses. The Law of Moses was always designed to be a temporary law, one that was set in place after the Israelites rejected God’s offer of the higher...

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Do you believe that in some cases a girl living a homosexual lifestyle is the direct effect of the father being absent? Sure. A lot of things can happen as a result of not having a strong father figure around. However, I severely doubt that that’s the *entire* reason she’s living a homosexual lifestyle. Nature and nurture each play a role in most of life’s major decisions, and I expect that most people with homosexual urges genuinely are “wired differently” than the rest of us....

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Who is the sexiest female member of the X-Men? Rogue has always been my *favorite* “X-Woman,” but when it comes to sexy, Psylocke and White Queen each leave her in the dust.

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Who would make a better Catwoman n a Batman movie: Uma Thruman or Angelina Jolie? IMHO, neither one would be a good choice. They each have a great body upon which somebody stuck an ugly face. :-P Face it… Michelle Pfeiffer *nailed* that part. ;-)

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What part of the economy is most troubling to you? Health insurance. I’m paying $1,113/month for a family of four, each of us with a $2,500 deductible. :-o

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Is the November Election going to be the closest one in US History? At this moment there is no way to tell who is going to win.....or am I wrong? It may be, but the last two were also quite close—each came down to one state. Of course, if you look at the popular vote, the 1960 election was the closest: Kennedy beat Nixon by 0.1%, and it took until noon the next day to figure out who really won. Either way, it’s gonna be another crazy one!

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What was the first gift you gave your s/o? Hard to say… I was going to charge her $5.00 for some illegal, bootlegged (cassette) copies of some CDs, but then I fell in love with her and accepted a long-distance phone call instead of the $5.00. Is that a gift? If not, I gave her a mix tape. (Also illegal, though I never even considered that, at the time.) :-P Of course, it’s all good now. I repented and she married...

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Are you watching the Emmy's tonight? Nope. Didn’t even know they were on, and now that I do, I don’t care. ;-)

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Can you serve a mission if you have had oral sex? I know you have to repent and take the necessary steps but what are they and is it still possible to go? I would have to agree with Anonymous. That having been said, though, I wouldn’t hold my breath. Even back when I served, fornication was often a no-go—and that was before the Church “raised the bar” for prospective missionaries and wound up seeing about a 15% reduction in those serving. (Some of that was due to the world’s continually decreasing average family...

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Holding your little finger on the right shift key, what's the left-most key you can press with the same hand? On the bottom row, I can get fn but only by also getting ctrl. Moving up: shift, caps lock, tab, ` and 1 at the same time, esc and 1 at the same time. Great question, btw!

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Do you agree with this statement? “Anyone can make a baby, but it takes a *man* to be a father.” I’m glad to see the response to this. I’ve always loved this quote!

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Latter-day Saints: have you ever been standing around, minding your own business, and all of a sudden you notice one of the Twelve Apostles is in the room? I’ll be the first to answer my own question: I ask because I was at the Family File desk in the Chicago Temple, yesterday, and I turned around and saw L. Tom Perry coming out of one of the offices. I had to do a double take, to make sure it was him—it’s not like Apostles just show up in Chicago, on a regular basis—and could only convince myself after I heard one of the...

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My daughter Starr just turned 4. Can I get my AB friends to wish her a happy birthday so she can see how many friends she & I have around the world? Happy birthday, Starr! Hope you had a great one!

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When did christianity start and how did it come about? That depends on who you ask. My (Christian) Church teaches that Christianity is the teachings given by God to the first people on Earth, Adam and Eve; that over time, the teachings were rejected by the people as a whole; and that was restored by God, through prophets, each time the people were once again ready to accept Him and His teachings. According to this belief, most if not all other...

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Latter-day Saints: how far away is your assigned temple? Our assigned temple is Chicago. It takes about three hours to get there, but the traffic on the way home generally makes the return trip between 5-6 hours.

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Latter-day Saints: is your assigned temple the closest one to your home? If not, any idea why? Our assigned temple is Chicago, which is the closest to our home. However, our previous home was almost equidistant from the Columbus, OH, and Louisville, KY temples, and our stake kept switching between the two. At one point they even told us that the northern half of the stake was Columbus, but we in southernmost part could go to whichever we darned well pleased! ;-)

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Latter-day Saints: when’s the last time you went to the temple? I haven’t been in about a year—it’s a lot of work, to get someone to babysit two kids under three for a dozen hours or more—but we’re going tomorrow! :-D

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If you where a contestant on Iron Chef, what would you prefer your chosen ingredient to be? Ramen.

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I cheated on my husband with his best friend my husband found out went to his house and told his wife .I was also with my sisters husband also his best friend now ower familys are messed up were all not talking . Sounds like you need to reel yourself in there, Anonymous. Do you have a question we can answer?

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What do you make for dinner when you are lazy? I just pop a freezer meal into the microwave and go. Hamburger/Chicken/Tuna Helper is always a winner, too. Of course, my wife’s a full-time stay-at-home mom, so she handles most of the dinners while I’m hard at work sitting in front of a computer screen. ;-)

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If the person you're seeing right now asked you to marry them, what would your answer be? “Sure, but didn’t we already do that?” ;-)

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Which dog breeds have shorter lifespans, i.e. 7-8 years? In my experience, Shar-Peis live about seven years. We had two, and each died of lymphoma right around her seventh birthday.

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I password protected my wireless router and switched over to a mac from a pc but cant remember the password how do i reset the password and set a new one ill remember What kind of router do you have? That will make a difference. Regardless, the easiest way will probably involve a paper clip and a teeny, tiny reset button.

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Where do you see yourself in 10 years? Hopefully in the same house, with the same wife, but with a better job, better HVAC and insulation, and several more children. :-D

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Did you ever receive a "promise ring" from your S.O? No, but she did buy me a ring for Valentine’s Day, a few months before we got engaged. For my part, I gave her my high school ring (on a chain around her neck, of course) while we were still in high school, but she gave it back to me when we broke up. After we got back together, a few years later, she went right from nothing on her left ring finger to a diamond. :-)

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I'm a virgin and im about to be 13. My girlfriend said that she is ready and im ready to. Do you think i should go for it or no? If yes give me advice or if no tell me why. No way, man. Sex is *way* too sacred to be tossed around like that. Wait until you’re married; I can’t even begin to explain how deep a bond forms, when husband and wife each know that that that beautiful act hasn’t been cheapened with somebody else.

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Do you swear to tell the truth, nothing but the truth? Have you cheated on your partner? Yes, I do swear to do so; and no, I’ve never cheated on her. Even if I had reason to, that’s not the way marriage works.

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Why is so hard to find a good guy? You’re probably looking in the wrong places. Most girls I know that found one did so at Church, but I’m sure there’s other places too. Perhaps a library? ;-) Seriously… just try to think of where good guys *would* tend to hang out, and I’ll bet you’ll find one. :-)

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What song would you like to dedicate to the Answerbag site and all its users? This one came to mind immediately. And oh, that hair!

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If you were homeless, where would be the first place you would go to? I’d probably go to a shelter. It’s better than nothing. Of course, the best-case scenario is not to let it get that far, in the first place. With my job situation, the last year, my family *would* have been homeless, had it not been for the kindness of our Church. The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints not only helps people in need (regardless of religion) to pay their...

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I haven't been seeing a lot of "am i pregnant" questions recently. Am I pregnant? We probably all are. ;-)

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What is the answer to this 11+sq root of -100 Not to be mean, just confirming: do you mean the 11th root of ⁻100? Thanks!

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In Photoshop, how do you make it so that all of the white space on your image becomes no pixel space (like that black and grey grid stuff)? I know this is an old thread, but perhaps somebody else will have the same question…. From your comments, it sounds like you’re working on the background layer. Double-click the layer, give it a name, and then use the magic wand to select everything you want to delete. Deleting from the background leaves the selected background color behind; deleting from any other layer (or...

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When resizing an image from Illustrator on Photoshop to 40 x 40 pixels for example (to display on a website), the image becomes very blurred. Is there another way round to avoid this? Are you rasterizing the image first, or working with the vector original? Please explain and I’ll get back to you. :-)

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How many of you have seen Jesus with your physical, waking, sober eyes? Not that I can recall, with my physical eyes, but I’m guessing we all knew Him personally before we came to Earth. And yes, as others have mentioned, a few mortals *have* seen Him with their physical, waking, sober eyes, but I expect most that have such an experience deem it way too sacred to be tossing around like it were no big deal. :-)

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Is your life balanced more toward serving yourself or serving others? (Note "balanced", that is, not neglecting either.) I try to serve others more, but I know I’m more selfish than I’d like to be. Ironically, it’s slowing down on Answerbag in favor of my kids that has truly allowed me to get better at serving.

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What do subscripts mean in chemical compounds? If you have C2H2, does it mean you have two molecules of Carbon for every 2 molecules of hydrogen? I'm confused!!! Roadrunner is correct. C₂H₂ denotes a single molecule comprised of two Carbon atoms and two Hydrogen atoms. If you had two molecules of C₂H₂, it would be written 2C₂H₂; three would be 3C₂H₂; etc.. HTH!

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Have you ever loved anyone enough to let them go? Yep. And here’s the best part: two years later, she came back to me, and we’d each matured enough that it actually worked! We’ve now been married almost 11 years and are preparing for our third child. :-)

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The other day a 7 month pregnant gal told me she was carrying a girl and she knows she has dimples from the 3D pictures that were taken. Why does everyone spoil the surprise by "peeking"? Well, in my opinion it’s nice to be able to know, so you can start buying clothes, decorating the bedroom, etc.. Realistically, though, I think most people find out simply because they can. It’s still a surprise; it’s just a surprise, twenty weeks earlier!

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My wife wants to have a b/f on the side. I have no problem with that. I do not want a g/f on the side. So really there's no issue. My question is, should I be upset about this or am I showing her that I love her by letting her have what she wants? I’d personally be quite upset. Marriage is a sacred covenant that’s designed to be both exclusive and Eternal. If she’s wanting to break that covenant, I expect there’s something seriously wrong with your marriage and you should really take steps to fix it. I know you’re trying to show how much you love her by giving her what she wants, but cheating—even...

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I think I may be crazy. I cry over everything, but thinking about things like comets hitting the earth or our species killing each other off sends me into a full blown panic attack. I can't sleep becuase I'm up all night worrying. Help! *Please* get some professional assistance,SharGal. My wife has been through much of what you’re experiencing, and while medication is certainly necessary, in some cases, even just talking it out can sometimes have amazing results. Blessings!

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Palin as president. She doesn't make me feel secure at all. How about you? Based on the answers so far, I’m guessing this will get slammed with downrates, but she actually makes me feel quite secure. Nobody’s perfect—and being in the spotlight makes anyone seem considerably less perfect—but from what I’ve seen, she’s got a really good head on her shoulders. Should the time come that she actually has to step up to the plate, I expect...

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What would you do if you had to spend a night with a lion? Pray.

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9 till 5 - We get up, go to work, come home, eat, go to bed to get up and repeat the same for 40 years or so >The system relies on you doing so - Yet the system will never return your years > Do you ever think of ideas to end your drag? - why don't you? I think of ideas all the time, but just about the time I figure out how to do something with them, somebody else has thought of the same thing. :-B (That’s why I’m back in college.) ;-)

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What is your favourite brand for gum? Anything sweet but not too sugary. One of my current faves is the two-in-one Trident.

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Is it bad when you spend more time with another girl than your girlfriend but you know that you are only friends? As long as you’re not doing inappropriate things with the other girl, I don’t think so. However, you’ve also got to take your girlfriend’s feelings into consideration, or she won’t be your girlfriend much longer.

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Whats a good laptop to use for college? Dell / HP/ Apple / Gateway? & where is the best place to get it? The #1-selling laptop among college students, right now, is the Apple MacBook. They’re fast, they’re reliable, they come with gobs of software (not just trial versions, either), they run both Mac OS and Microsoft Windows, and they’re almost always less expensive than a similarly configured PC that’s designed for Ms Windows. That having been said, you should really...

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Do you believe that everyone on Earth is a child of God? I certainly do. We are all sons and daughters of our Heavenly Father, who loves us more than we can possibly imagine. That’s why He wants every last one of us to choose to return to Him. :-)

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If god so loved the world, why would he send everyone to hell that doesnt believe in him? Well, the point is that God *does* love the world. That’s why He sent Christ to Atone for our sins: so that every last one of us *would* have the opportunity to come back to Him. Hell is certainly not where we’d prefer to go, but it *is* a place of learning. The Bible makes it perfectly clear that, thanks to the Savior, not all that go to Hell will have to stay there forever (see...

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Do you want to kiss someone and can't? Yes, my wife. She’s not home right now.

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Technically, since the Holy Spirit impregnated Mary does this make it an Incubus? I know many Catholoprotestant churches disagree with this assessment, but my Church teaches Jesus is the son of *God*, not the Holy Ghost. You’ll also note that the Bible doesn’t claim that the Holy Ghost impregnated Mary; it says that Gabriel told her: “The Holy Ghost shall come upon thee, and the power of the Highest shall overshadow thee.” BIG difference. ;-) HTH!

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Can you really lose wieght from walking? My wife certainly did. While her diet *has* improved, that certainly doesn’t account for a 75-pound loss!

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Who do you think will win the presidential election in 2008? Right now, it’s looking like McCain, but it’s gonna be close either way.

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Do you think man will ever be able to scratch the surface of Uranus? I thought it was called Urectum now.

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Do you lose respect for someone who knowingly dates someone that is married? Definitely. Marriage is a sacred covenant. Anyone that breaks that covenant is unworthy of at least my respect, in that area.

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What is your one word description of Joe Biden? What is your one word description of Sarah Palin? Biden: who? Palin: barracuda. (Predictable, I know, but it fits!)

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Who here is a virgin? Some people would consider me so, since I’ve never had extramarital sex. I think those people are weird. ;-)

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What is your one word description of John McCain? Lesser, as in “lesser of two evils.” ;-)

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What's your opinion about unisex clothing - cool? / weird? Clothing that’s designed to be unisex is sometimes pretty weird, but a T-shirt, for example, is generally just fine. As for our family, my wife actually buys men’s clothing, from time to time, and occasionally even borrows my shirts. Either way, they generally look great on her—especially to me—but I severely doubt the opposite would hold true. ;-)

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Anyone else ever get bitten by a guinea pig? i stupidly used my hand to separate two piggies that were fighting, a few years back, and wound up at urgent care getting stitches and a tetanus shot. Since then, i’ve always used thick gloves to break up fights. ;-)

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Anyone ever recue an animal? Yes, we adopted seven guinea pigs: two from a guinea pig rescue, three from the local animal shelter, and two from some friends that were otherwise going to place them in an animal shelter.

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Who will marry me? Hopefully some female that’s not already married, which disqualifies me on both counts. ;-)

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What would happen to the christian faith if we made contact with alien species? Nothing, and it would lend even more support to The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints (which has always maintained that God has created and populated many other worlds than this—not that they’re particularly relevant to us).

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Many Creationists demand proof from evolution and refuse to accept it until they see that proof (despite the tons of evidence supporting it) and yet think it rational to accept the Biblical account on face value. Why? Is this willful ignorance? I agree with you 100%. Accepting the Biblical account at face value, devoid of proof, is just as ridiculous as accepting the evolutionary account at face value, devoid of proof. The problem is that what I consider “proof” may not be what you consider “proof,” and vice versa. Thus, we get into a war of words that really doesn’t get us anywhere. I...

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What’s currently your favorite quote from a General Authority of the Church of Jesus Christ? Okay… a month has passed, and I have a new favorite: “Did you know that the two greatest intellectual achievements of the first half of the last century, the general theory of relativity and quantum mechanics, are in some points in conflict with each other? They cannot both be right in every detail. These are not my words but the words of Stephen Hawking, the great British...