http://www.answerbag.com/profile/211657 New Answerbag answers from Stormarm Tue, 29 May 2012 11:57:51 -0700 Tue, 29 May 2012 11:57:51 -0700 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/12216918 When did Democritus make his discoveries?<br /><br />What "discoveries"? Democritus was not any kind of a scientist. He was a teacher-philosopher who popularized the philosophy of his master, a philosophy that tried to explain the ultimate nature of reality, but didn't get very far in that. Democritus systematized and promulgated "the philosophy... Mon, 28 May 2012 20:25:58 -0700 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/12216918 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/12216857 which of the following compliments would make u happiest ?<br /><br />None of the above. They're all usually said as a setup for some bit of manipulation or a let down (wait for the "but ..."); the first can be a not-so-veiled insult, and even at its best really doesn't say anything; the last is nice but hardly anything to be proud of or take credit for (apart from... Mon, 28 May 2012 19:50:03 -0700 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/12216857 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/12214458 What ever happened to bringing back the "Made in the USA" slogan? Plenty of abandoned factories, aren't there?<br /><br />Because it flopped, just like "look for the union label", "just say no", "visualize world peace," and every other silly slogan for blowing in the wind campaigns contrary to the general economic interest and human nature. Also the Japanese renamed their principle manufacturing prefecture "USA"... Mon, 28 May 2012 04:46:48 -0700 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/12214458 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/12213557 Are fire and car insurance expressions of socialism?<br /><br />No. And your two subordinate statements are false. 1) You are not required by law to have either of them. If you own a car, you are required by law to have driver's liability insurance OR post a bond to cover damages your car might cause to others (the 2nd is only possible for the wealthy),... Sun, 27 May 2012 19:35:24 -0700 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/12213557 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/12213338 Did Jesus practice a form of Socialism?<br /><br />No. Socialism is a statist system of government ownership of all major industries and natural resources, in which the economy (all markets) are "planned" by central planners in the government, i.e., they decide how much of each good is to be made and what price is to be charged for it ... and... Sun, 27 May 2012 18:11:48 -0700 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/12213338 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/12211077 Germany's chancellor Markel as said that there could be war if Europe doesn't sort out its monetary problems,honestly,how likely is that?<br /><br />I believe the point is that if they don't fix this problem, the EU will disintegrate, which would then make another European war (supposedly) possible. Of course the only way such a war is possible (at least in this century) is if the USA would allow it -- or demand it. And even then the only... Sun, 27 May 2012 01:37:55 -0700 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/12211077 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/12210252 Why did God ask Abraham tro kill Isaac, his long-awaited and cherished son? Can murder please God?<br /><br />Seeing as it explains the why right in the text - TWICE! - once right in the first verse and once again at the climax of the story, why are you asking this question? It does help to understand the Hebrew though. The word usually translated as "test" has the sense of "prove", "refine", "temper"... Sat, 26 May 2012 19:02:52 -0700 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/12210252 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/12204124 Do you think rape is on the rise because of the clothing young girls are wearing?<br /><br />Haven't incidents of rape (on a per capita basis) actually been on the decline for the last 30+ years? In the US, the DOJ says that it peaked in 1980 at 2.4/1000 people (over 12 years old) to 0.4/1000 people (over 12) today. Thu, 24 May 2012 19:40:06 -0700 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/12204124 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/12197795 Do you think that the reason Americans have changed "football" to "soccer" is to show our overwhelming narcissism and individuality?<br /><br />Americans didn't change it. The Brits first called it Soccer (taken from the soc in "Association Football"), and it was the main British term referring to it until about the 1920s, by which time "soccer" had been adopted in the US (and Canada too). Since the US already had game called Football... Tue, 22 May 2012 21:43:04 -0700 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/12197795 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/12197753 So what you want as prez is a successful businessman? That's it? That's all? The whole ball of wax/the whole 9 yards? Seriously? Why?<br /><br />No, what I want is to get that inept narcissistic arrogant amateur out of office and his disastrous anti-growth, anti-business, anti-freedom, anti-prosperity, and anti-American policies discarded forever on the ash-heap of history where they belong. Romney certainly wouldn't be my first choice... Tue, 22 May 2012 21:22:58 -0700 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/12197753 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/12197620 Do the creation days in Genesis coincide with the model of evolution?<br /><br />No, they are a literary device: a kind of prologue in allegory. They correspond to the 7 refrains of Genesis which introduce the next cycle. 1) Adam, Eve, &amp; the Serpent ==&gt; Seth (the light) supplants Cain (the darkness) 2) Sons of God, Daughters of the Earth, and the Niphilim ==&gt; Shem... Tue, 22 May 2012 20:17:35 -0700 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/12197620 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/12197399 If Biblical creationism is taught in public schools, shouldn't various other creation stories also be taught in order to prevent the illusion that Christian creation is the only theory of creation there is?<br /><br />Who's advocating that *Biblical* creationism be taught in the public schools? At best it seems some are advocating a vaguely Deistic creationism be taught in the public schools, without any reference to any religion's scriptures or doctrines. Examining what such people propose, it's not even so... Tue, 22 May 2012 18:35:09 -0700 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/12197399 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/12196149 Bain wasn't about 'job creation' but profit creation. The history speaks for itself. What spin will change it? Who would believe it?<br /><br />Rosie, every single business on earth is about profit creation, not job creation. And without that, there would be no jobs ... or any wealth for governments to tax. So what's your point? Tue, 22 May 2012 10:40:11 -0700 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/12196149 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/12196048 An overwhelmingly large number of women have used/ are using birth control including those of faith. How can the church not know?<br /><br />The Church knows. An overwhelmingly large number of Catholics - including those of faith - have sinned/are sinning in any number of categories . The Church knows that too ... and always has. So what's your point? Surely you're not suggesting that because a sin is popular means it shouldn't be... Tue, 22 May 2012 10:10:50 -0700 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/12196048 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/12194282 Malachi Martin died July 26 1999, before he died, he said that the Anti-Christ will invade DC. And said his name was Obama. What say you?<br /><br />Just for the record, Martin NEVER said Obama is the antichrist. He also was far more insistent that the Antichrist would invade the Papal Throne. Martin gave 3 signs of the antichrist which were, in chronological order: 1) In a time of seemingly unsolvable global crises, he will solve them. 2)... Mon, 21 May 2012 20:03:57 -0700 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/12194282 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/12194096 The older I get, the more I like the History Channel. Is that normal, or should I be worried?<br /><br />Yes, you should be worried. If you're interest in the channel's offerings is increasing it means you're not interested in real history but in endless conspiracy and crank theory "documentaries" and absurd extreme-jobs "reality" shows. (And yes, I too got tired of WWII footage being 50% of their... Mon, 21 May 2012 18:22:43 -0700 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/12194096 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/12194083 Is anyone else watching Armageddon Week on the History Channel?<br /><br />No, the irony was just too much for me. Mon, 21 May 2012 18:15:17 -0700 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/12194083 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/12191310 Will The Black Churches Put Obama Before The Bible?<br /><br />It will certainly hurt Obama among voting blacks, though it is by no means certain how much. It is of course not a necessary trade-off in many of their minds, that is, most probably don't equate a vote for Obama as vote for same-sex marriage any more than they equated a vote for Clinton as a vote... Sun, 20 May 2012 23:56:13 -0700 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/12191310 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/12188033 when should men start wearing platform shoes? :-)<br /><br />As in the '70s "style"? -- Absolutely never. As in lifts? When they're under 5'10" and they're in a business where salaries and chances for advancement increase with height -- which is to say most white-collar jobs in the US and Canada. Statistically, a difference of 2" in height up to 6'6"... Sat, 19 May 2012 23:25:34 -0700 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/12188033 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/12182082 if i was born in 1966 wat year will i graduate high scool<br /><br />It would depend on how stupid your are. Fri, 18 May 2012 03:47:54 -0700 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/12182082 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/12181320 Do you think the Bible would stand up in court being accused of fraud?<br /><br />A book or even a collection of books cannot commit fraud. Only people can. Ancient documents, however, are evaluated on the basis of "the ancient documents rule": Under the Federal Rules of Evidence, this is a permissible method to authenticate a document. Under the rule, if a document is (1)... Thu, 17 May 2012 19:24:21 -0700 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/12181320 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/12178573 What does this mean: Jesus is the beginging of God's creation (Rev.3:14)?<br /><br />That all things begin in Him - "In the beginning was the Word, and the Word was with God, and the Word was God; He was in the beginning with God, All things came into being through Him, and apart from Him nothing came into being that has come into being." (John 1:1-3 NASB) Wed, 16 May 2012 23:25:17 -0700 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/12178573 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/12175127 In the bible, When the three kings (the 3 brightest stars on Orions belt) followed Sirius, the brightest star in the east, to find the son (sun) of god, did they know they were just astrological symbolism? Did you Christians know that?<br /><br />Did you know that this is just the speculation of 19th century theosophists, projecting Christian themes back into an Egyptian milieu for which there is no evidence in Egyptology at all? Also, just FYI, in the Matthew's Gospel (the only one to mention the star of Bethlehem) the star is in the... Tue, 15 May 2012 19:25:20 -0700 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/12175127 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/12175051 Horus, Mithras, Dionysus and Ra, were all born on 25th December, to a virgin, a star was shining in the east and three kings appeared. All were crucified and resurrected 3 days later. Anything seem familiar?<br /><br />Each of these claims is false. None were born on Dec 25th (but then neither was Jesus), and none had festivals dedicated to them celebrating anything about them on or around Dec 25. None were born of virgins: Horus's father was Osiris the brother-husband of the fertility goddess Isis since time... Tue, 15 May 2012 18:50:53 -0700 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/12175051 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/12171838 There's a book called "______________ for Dummies" on my bookshelf.<br /><br />There's a book called "WRITING 'BOOKS FOR DUMMIES' for Dummies" on my bookshelf. Mon, 14 May 2012 19:16:15 -0700 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/12171838 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/12171808 If men carried the babies their views on pro-choice/pro-life might change. The ones who wage the wars need to fight them, right?<br /><br />Well, something of an absurd question since men don't get pregnant by definition, and a human who gets pregnant is by definition a woman, but be that as it may ... Yes, the views of many "pro-choice" men would certainly change to being pro-life if they were women. Really, Rosie. You have to be... Mon, 14 May 2012 19:08:32 -0700 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/12171808 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/12169273 Don't you ever get tired of celebrities?<br /><br />I've never even been interested in them. They always bore me and often disgust me. Mon, 14 May 2012 02:04:58 -0700 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/12169273 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/12167114 How many VIRGIN births were there before Jesus? Before Christianity was born.<br /><br />None - at least among human beings and other mammals. However, parthenogenesis occurs naturally in many plants, some invertebrate animal species, and a few vertebrates (such as some fish, amphibians, reptiles, and very rarely birds). But I gather you're referring to virgin births in legends and... Sun, 13 May 2012 07:38:31 -0700 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/12167114 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/12166960 How come Christians deny that the RCC adopted pagan holidays, dates, symbols and traditions, when clearly December 25 was a pagan holiday?<br /><br />Because it's not true. If you are so sure it is true, please provide the primary source historical evidence that supports your claim, e.g., in what ancient document, fragment, or inscription do you find evidence of any such pre-Christian pagan celebration? If the Philocalian Calendar... Sun, 13 May 2012 06:01:47 -0700 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/12166960 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/12166628 i saw "unmasking the pagan christ" last night.( the christian's retort to "the pagan christ" ).i was shocked .. ..continued....<br /><br />The tv show was basically a promotion gimmick for Tom Harpur's book of the same name. Harpur is a Canadian journalist who writes New Agish colunmns for the Toronto Star. To say that Harpur's claims are utter horse shit would be unfairly demeaning to horse shit. An exhaustive response and... Sun, 13 May 2012 00:45:48 -0700 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/12166628 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/12166578 Can a Pagan holiday be made Christian?<br /><br />"Can" is a curious choice of words. The better question is "would", to which the proper response is, "Why would it?" and "How could it happen?" But contra all the dilettantes and cranks, there's no substantive evidence that Christians ever did this and a good bit of evidence that they did not,... Sat, 12 May 2012 23:47:59 -0700 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/12166578 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/12166092 Is it ok that a lot of Christianity is based on or copied from pagan beliefs, history and tradition?<br /><br />False premise. None of Christianity is based on or copied from pagan beliefs, history, or tradition. When someone tells you that it is, demand they produce the primary sources (the pre-Christian documents) that demonstrate their claim. Do not accept mere claims of similarities between Jesus and... Sat, 12 May 2012 19:09:21 -0700 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/12166092 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/12163583 Why can't Muslims and Christians get along like brothers and sisters?<br /><br />Because according to each religion the other is a fraud-pretender trying to steal their inheritance and their father's Name. Fri, 11 May 2012 21:18:21 -0700 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/12163583 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/12163528 I am told Gospel stories are copied from pagan legends. Is that true?<br /><br />No, it's not true. When someone tells you that it is, demand they produce the primary sources (the pre-Christian documents) that demonstrate their claim. Do not accept mere claims of similarities between Jesus and supposed pre-Christian savior figures, or quotes of the same claims from... Fri, 11 May 2012 20:52:42 -0700 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/12163528 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/12160929 Why do anti-choice folks use the Bible claiming that God opposes abortion & life begins at conception when that's not what the Bible says?<br /><br />1. We're not "anti-choice". We're anti-baby-murder. 2. The verses you quote have nothing to do with birth or "insolation": In Job 33:4, Job is saying that it is God that gives him life, i.e., sustains him, even now; the word translated breath (nashamah) can mean wind, angry or vital breath,... Fri, 11 May 2012 04:30:56 -0700 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/12160929 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/12160062 Native English-speakers: have you ever tried to explain to an English learner something about our crazy language & ended up having to say,<br /><br />All languages are crazy. More accurately, they're all idiosyncratic as hell. The craziest thing about English is its spelling, which is simply the result of (1) its being a composite of several languages and dialects, and (2) the vowel shift that happened in the 12th &amp; 13th century. Before... Thu, 10 May 2012 18:40:38 -0700 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/12160062 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/12157931 What do you think of "The Life of Julia" and the points it makes?<br /><br />Just more proof of how evil and insidious this administration is. Everyone should be required to watch this video instead: http://m.youtube.com/watch?feature=m-feedu&amp;v=Pra0WNajXNo Thu, 10 May 2012 03:56:00 -0700 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/12157931 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/12155682 Who, if anyone, seems to criticize your every move? Do you have any idea as to why?<br /><br />You mean other than my mother? No one, really. As for my mother, she does that to everyone, especially her husband and children. It seems to be her reason for living. She honestly thinks its her way of adding value. Wed, 09 May 2012 09:44:18 -0700 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/12155682 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/12155605 Don't you find it offensive how rice is white? Isn't that racist?<br /><br />Rice comes in a range of tones from virtually black, through brown, tan, saphron, amber, and beige/off-white, to white, depending on the strain of rice and how much it's been processed. Wed, 09 May 2012 09:21:16 -0700 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/12155605 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/12155225 Do you remember seeing an original trilogy Star Wars movie when it first opened?<br /><br />All of them. I saw Star Wars the summer of 77 in a two-bit shopping mall theatre in Lakewood, NY. If you've seen the STAR WARS episode of the That '70s Show, it was just like that for me. I was a couple of weeks shy of my 16th birthday. The movie had only opened there the day before and no one... Wed, 09 May 2012 07:24:44 -0700 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/12155225 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/12154302 Why does the south continue the very same repressive thinking patterns that lead to the civil war, and the civil rights movement ?<br /><br />Why? Tue, 08 May 2012 21:50:08 -0700 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/12154302 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/12153977 Which European city would you most like to visit: Prague, Paris, Barcelona, Vienna, London, Athens or Rome? (or other)<br /><br />For a beautiful old world city that looks like what every city in Europe should look like? PRAGUE!!! Hands down. If you love classical and romantic era music and opera it's even better. For art, fashion, great food, cabaret's, cafe' life, etc.? Paris For amazing deserts and an easy trip to... Tue, 08 May 2012 18:55:23 -0700 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/12153977 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/12153947 Ok, should I go to Florence OR Athens? any suggestion would help, thanks.<br /><br />Definately Florence, though prefereably not in Summer when it's hot as hell and mobbed with tourists and college kids. Apart from the Acropolis, Athens is a pit ... and the country is falling apart right now. (Italy is of course always falling apart, so they're use to it. In fact, it's arguably... Tue, 08 May 2012 18:42:45 -0700 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/12153947 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/12153903 Do clams or oysters make a person horny? I heard this from someone and don't know which one it is and if it's true.<br /><br />The story is that oysters are an aphrodisiac ... but I think it has more to do with Boticelli's Venus-on-the-Half-Shell than fact. However, oysters do contain trace amounts of zinc that does help to increase the amount and fluidity of semen, so they improve male fertility slightly. Tue, 08 May 2012 18:23:52 -0700 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/12153903 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/12153893 Who is your favorite Avenger?<br /><br />Mrs. Peel Tue, 08 May 2012 18:19:07 -0700 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/12153893 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/12152015 Do paraphrase Chris Rock, do you love Arabic people, but hate Muslims?<br /><br />Actually, it's more the other way around. But then I live in Southeast Asia. Thai, Malaysian, and Indonesian Moslems are fairly decent laid-back folks. Tue, 08 May 2012 07:06:28 -0700 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/12152015 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/12151330 Why were some Jews stumbled by the manner of Jesus' death ?(1 Corinthians 1:23.<br /><br />Crucifixion was regarded as a form of being hanged on a tree. To be hanged on a tree was to incurr the ultimate curse found in God's law, the Torah. A man who was executed and displayed in such a way was deemed to be absolutely detestable to God -- an abomination, cursed and estranged from God.... Mon, 07 May 2012 23:14:59 -0700 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/12151330 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/12150864 Is Christianity based on Pagan roots?Horus(Egyptian),Osiris-Dionysus(Greek) Krishna(Indian),and Mithras ,were all born Dec. 25,born from a virgin mother in a cave,created miracles,each represented as the trinity,died as a sacrifice for mankind,etc.<br /><br />No, it wasn't. It's origins are entirely Jewish, grounded in the Old Testament and 2nd Temple Judaism ... and in the historical events of the life of Jesus of Nazareth. As for Horus, Osiris, Dionysus, Krishna, Mithras, et al ... none were born on Dec 25th (but then neither was Jesus), and none... Mon, 07 May 2012 19:31:18 -0700 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/12150864 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/12148514 How could anyone who calls themselves Christian vote for Romney?<br /><br />First of all, you don't know what usury is. Taking an equity position is never usury. Also, lending at interest is not prohibited when it's one corporation (a non-human entity) lending to another corporation so that both can make money; if the borrowing corporation defaults its investors only can... Mon, 07 May 2012 06:25:43 -0700 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/12148514 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/12148287 Would you like to live in a country WITHOUT A clause for "freedom of religion", if it meant women were better protected against holy murder?<br /><br />Absurd question. It is only in theocratic Islamic states without religious freedom where women are NOT protected against what youve called "Holy murder", though the more accurate term is "honor slayings" for what happens in the Middle East. But even then they aren't punished by "religion" or even... Mon, 07 May 2012 04:57:19 -0700 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/12148287 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/12148086 If you try to be all things to all people you end up being nothing to anyone. What does Romney exemplify to you and why?<br /><br />You mean as opposed to Oblablahma in '08 who basically was nothing and so a 50 million dunces could imagine he was what they wanted him to be? Mon, 07 May 2012 02:57:30 -0700 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/12148086 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/12147851 If you were granted ONE wish from a genie what would it be?<br /><br />Everything I want. Mon, 07 May 2012 00:14:07 -0700 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/12147851 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/12147743 Why are everyone prior to Christ and Christianity considered pagans? What makes their "God" the correct and only deity?<br /><br />First of all, not all religions prior to Christianity are considered pagan. Judaism is not pagan. Many would argue that Zoroastrianism isn't either. While various types of Buddhism are essentially pagan with a Buddhist veneer, authentic Buddhism is not pagan. Islam and Sikhism - though they... Sun, 06 May 2012 22:51:48 -0700 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/12147743 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/12147622 Was the Qur'an cobbled together from the Bible and the Torah ; or is it original?<br /><br />First of all, the Torah is the first 5 books of the Bible, though I gather you meant "from the Christian New Testament [27 books] and the Hebrew Old Testament [39 books)". Secondly, you should read both the Bible and the Quran and see for yourself. If you do, you won't come away with the... Sun, 06 May 2012 21:41:28 -0700 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/12147622 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/12147229 What is something that begins with the letter "T" and ends with an "L" ?<br /><br />The Federative Republic of Brazil (you didn't say it had to be one word) (but if you want just one word, try ...) testimonial trial tribunal timbral Tubal and Tophal (they're Biblical) Sun, 06 May 2012 18:59:01 -0700 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/12147229 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/12144507 If God created everything, then who created God?<br /><br />How many times is this same stupid question going to be asked on AB before any of the morons asking it bother to read the answers to any of it's previous incarnations? Yes, I've reported the question as a duplicate. See ... If God created everything, then who created God? by wickedwillie on... Sat, 05 May 2012 22:37:11 -0700 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/12144507 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/12144076 Can you name a lie presented as truth in a movie?<br /><br />If you are tried for killing someone who turns up alive later, you can kill that person with impunity protected by the Double Jeopardy rule. (the premise of the movie DOUBLE JEOPARDY) If a nuclear reactor melts down, it will burn all the way through the Earth's crust creating a mini volcano that... Sat, 05 May 2012 19:50:38 -0700 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/12144076 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/12143919 How could an American civilian enter Vietnam during the war?<br /><br />They could easily enter the South, but it wasn't exactly a popular tourist destination. Civilians there were almost entirely government diplomats, employees and contractors, family members of military and government personnel stationed there, members of the press, businessmen on business trips,... Sat, 05 May 2012 18:40:48 -0700 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/12143919 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/12143886 Did the U.S. win or lose the Vietnam War? (Please state what country you're from...I'd like to see different view on this).<br /><br />Militarily, the US won the war three times. In 68, 70, And in 72 the US broke the North Vietnamese will to fight. But in 68 and 70 the leftist US media and anti-war movement convinced them to keep fighting. But by 72 it was apparent that Nixon and middle America would never abandon South Vietnam... Sat, 05 May 2012 18:27:52 -0700 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/12143886 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/12141413 Where in the Bible does it say God created everything?<br /><br />JN 1:3 All things were made by him; and without him was not any thing made that was made. (KJV) JN 1:3 Through him all things were made; without him nothing was made that has been made. (NIV) JN 1:3 All things came into being through him, and without him not one thing came into being. (NRSV) ... Sat, 05 May 2012 01:27:07 -0700 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/12141413 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/12141374 What would you like to give 'The Anonymous Witch' for his birthday today?<br /><br />If (s)he only had brain. Sat, 05 May 2012 00:51:27 -0700 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/12141374 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/12140524 If men can go to the beach without a t-shirt, why can't women go topless?<br /><br />Because less well endowed women won't allow it. Fri, 04 May 2012 18:25:36 -0700 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/12140524 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/12137909 Have you ever been on a Mediterranean cruise? If so, what was that like?<br /><br />Well, mine was on a destroyer on water hours (rationing), with 350 other men, (no gals in those days) and we were just sailing through (Suez to Gibraltar) heading back to Charleston having spent 9 months in the Indian Ocean and Persian Gulf. It wasn't bad if you like that sort of thing. Fri, 04 May 2012 00:07:10 -0700 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/12137909 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/12137904 At what age can a mother get to sleep without worrying about her kid getting home safely?<br /><br />When you're so old you forget you have them. Fri, 04 May 2012 00:03:44 -0700 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/12137904 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/12137644 Alright answerbag weighlifters, how much can we bench and/or squat out there?<br /><br />Bench 450# Squat 750# Thu, 03 May 2012 21:32:08 -0700 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/12137644 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/12132977 Are kids today jealous that our generation could fly ships to the moon while all their generation can do is play Angry Birds?<br /><br />No, most of them think the moon landings were faked... Or haven't heard of them. Heck, most are shocked to find out that World War II actually happened and that the Titanic was real! Wed, 02 May 2012 13:39:38 -0700 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/12132977 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/12132922 Should Chinese and Spanish be part of the curriculum in high school?<br /><br />High School? Try PREschool! (at least for Spanish, Portuguese, French, German, or Italian. But both Mandarin and Cantonese are horrible languages, along with all other East Asian languages. They'll mess up your English grammar too -- a few years of speaking Chinese an ewen yu ingrit staat soun... Wed, 02 May 2012 13:19:51 -0700 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/12132922 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/12121365 Is it ok that a lot of Christianity is based on or copied from pagan beliefs, history and tradition?<br /><br />Absurd question as it assumes a false premise. Nothing of Christianity is based on or copied from any pagan beliefs. Sun, 29 Apr 2012 10:37:02 -0700 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/12121365 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/12121220 Why would you call the bible "the good book" when it advises people to enslave, rape and murder others?<br /><br />"The Bible" does not advise people to do any such thing. The Bible includes the Book of Deuteronomy, which is a treaty between the vassal Israel and God its king. It records God telling the Israelites c. 1400 BC how they were to deal with foreign enemies at war who invade or raid the Promised... Sun, 29 Apr 2012 09:45:40 -0700 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/12121220 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/12121126 What do think of people that are always "Fashionably late".<br /><br />If it's in terms of showing up 15-20 minutes "late" for a party or something similar (which is the only situation where the term "fashionable late" actually applies): That they were brought up properly! It's the idiots who show up "on time" -- or wose: EARLY! -- when you're still rushing to get... Sun, 29 Apr 2012 09:19:58 -0700 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/12121126 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/12120525 Don't the wealthy donate more to political parties than they do to famine and the like?<br /><br />Only the Leftwing ones. Sun, 29 Apr 2012 06:13:35 -0700 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/12120525 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/12120358 Does anyone know how to deal with Catholics?<br /><br />It's a good parent thing. Now their issue could be either cultural (a matter of heritage) or religious ... or both. Parents who understand what it is to be Catholic (or Protestant ... or Jewish ... or anything) and truly care about it, wouldn't countenance their child marrying outside their... Sun, 29 Apr 2012 04:30:52 -0700 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/12120358 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/12116467 As a Christian, I can not in good conscience vote for Romney. And I sure do not want Obama again. Christians, who are you voting for?<br /><br />A vote for Romney is NOT a vote for Mormonism! It's a vote against Oblahblahma and fiscal, social, economic, and geo-political catastrophe. As a Christian you have duty to make the best of what you've been dealt. Everyone will know you aren't endorsing Mormonism when you do it. Sat, 28 Apr 2012 01:42:16 -0700 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/12116467 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/12116441 Identical twins look alike, but do they also think alike? Would they come up with the same answers on a test?<br /><br />My twin nephews when they were in kindergarten would paint and draw the same things in the same "art" class even when isolated from one another. When they were younger they were like the Corsican Brothers: if one was crying from a leg ache you had to rub the other one's leg for it to go away. Yet... Sat, 28 Apr 2012 01:22:31 -0700 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/12116441 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/12116117 Theists: Studies show that critical thinking deflates faith in God. Does that not trouble you at all?<br /><br />Yes, it troubles me that unbelievers are so supercilious yet insecure that they have to keep parroting manifest nonsense like this. Also troubles me that those engaged in such research are so inept and bigoted at interpreting data as well as gathering it. Fri, 27 Apr 2012 21:51:14 -0700 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/12116117 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/12108861 Are we all animals?<br /><br />That would depend upon your definition of animal. For most of human history, however, the answer was, "No. Men are men and animals are animals." The statement "we are all animals" was just as non-sensical as "we are all plants." Thu, 26 Apr 2012 01:52:30 -0700 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/12108861 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/12107856 What speed is car 1 traveling when it collides with car 2 in front of it, stopped. Car #1 recoils 9 feet. #1 is Acura and #2 is Tahoe.<br /><br />At the instant before the crash? Impossible to tell given the lack of information: you'd need their payloads, surface conditions, all the relevent info on the tires, the grade, the angle of impact, whether the Acura driver continued to press down on the accelerator at and after impact (i.e, was... Wed, 25 Apr 2012 17:59:09 -0700 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/12107856 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/12105399 Who would Win?Genghis Khan Or His Son Kublai Khan?<br /><br />Kublai was his grandson. As to your question, all else being equal, probably Genghis. Genghis with the whole Mongol Horde vs. Kublai with the Chinese army, I'd still bet on Genghis. Wed, 25 Apr 2012 04:28:41 -0700 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/12105399 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/12104957 What famous person do you most resemble?<br /><br />Kurt Russell Wed, 25 Apr 2012 00:06:45 -0700 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/12104957 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/12104755 How many of you would boycott KFC, Taco Bell, and Pizza Hut (all owned by one company) for their cruelty to chickens?<br /><br />You mean PepsiCo? No. I boycott KFC, Taco Bell, and Pizza Hut because they suck! Also, I hate Pepsi. Tue, 24 Apr 2012 21:43:36 -0700 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/12104755 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/12104750 Why are people still idiots when it comes to defining communism? Don't our schools cover it?<br /><br />Which definition? And whose? By convention (unless otherwise qualified) it typically refers to either Neo-Marxism and all its tentacles and sponsored movements, or Statism in general, especially of the kind pushing towards Globalism/One World Government. Tue, 24 Apr 2012 21:39:29 -0700 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/12104750 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/12104449 What would you do if your boyfriend or girlfriend did this to you?<br /><br />That could have gone SO wrong. Tue, 24 Apr 2012 19:19:45 -0700 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/12104449 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/12104419 Romney: The law will come from Missouri, and the other will be from Jerusalem. Is he pursuing a Mormon agenda? Will he as POTUS?<br /><br />I'd be more concerned about his NeoCon views and the policies that would come from them (or rather be perpetuated by them) in the next 4-8 years than his expectations regarding the Millennial Messianic Kingdom. But in either case, or in both, he's still a damn sight better than Oblahblahma. Tue, 24 Apr 2012 19:06:48 -0700 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/12104419 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/12102105 Isn't it impossible for God to exist?<br /><br />No, it's not impossible. In fact it's impossible that God does NOT exist. Also there are eternals. And by definition eternals are uncreated. Tue, 24 Apr 2012 07:33:33 -0700 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/12102105 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/12101319 Have you ever been fired from a job while on Vacation<br /><br />Not exactly: I was downsized (along with the whole division) while on leave of absence. But I'm about to quit a job while I'm on vacation! Tue, 24 Apr 2012 01:06:06 -0700 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/12101319 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/12101150 Is it rude to say no to accompanying your partner to a wedding ?<br /><br />Rude? Only if it's your wedding. Not very nice/loving/supportive? Yes ... unless there's a pressing reason why you can't go. Mon, 23 Apr 2012 23:20:43 -0700 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/12101150 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/12101143 Do people with missing limbs make you feel uneasy?<br /><br />Only when they touch me with one. Mon, 23 Apr 2012 23:18:28 -0700 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/12101143 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/12101127 What do you view as a dying art? Why?<br /><br />Penmanship - for obvious reasons. Letter writing - the telephone and now texting, email, internet chatting, etc. Plastering (decoratively) - low ceilings, too expensive, cheaper mass-produced if less-attractive substitutes. Needlepoint - modern women don't have the time or interest, don't know... Mon, 23 Apr 2012 23:08:19 -0700 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/12101127 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/12101090 I have a 13 year old great dane. This afternoon I noticed white foam vomit looking piles around the yard...<br /><br />I hope you've taken her to a vet and she's okay now. However, 13 is VERY old for a great dane. The average for them is about 9 years, and 10-12 is considered a long life. 13 is about the maximum. So even if she pulls through, I'm afraid you won't have very long with her. Happily, all dogs go... Mon, 23 Apr 2012 22:52:23 -0700 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/12101090 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/12101083 It took me 19 years to question being a 100% straight male. I called myself out on checking out guys muscled arms too much and it started it all. Ive been with MANY girls and it always seemed natural too me and have a GF atm. Am i bi-curious? help me<br /><br />Checking out muscled guys typically just means you're (1) checking out the competition, and (2) a little (or a lot) insecure about your own physique and manliness. Of course, given the hypersexualized and often homo-erotic environment you're subjected to at 19 these days, with all the gay-chic... Mon, 23 Apr 2012 22:43:53 -0700 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/12101083 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/12101061 What is the longest period you've ever gone without bathing? What is the longest period of time you've ever gone wearing the same pair of socks?<br /><br />2 weeks without bathing on a Navy destroyer when one of the evaps was down and all fresh water had to be used for drinking or the engines. I've probably gone no more than 2 days wearing the same pair of socks ... not counting the single pair of gym socks that sat in my locker all 7th grade year... Mon, 23 Apr 2012 22:28:40 -0700 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/12101061 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/12101038 What is the longest you have gone without wearing any clothes that you can remember?<br /><br />12 days on a sailboat sailing from the Canaries to Barbados. 2nd place is 10 days on a beautiful private island in the South China Sea. Mon, 23 Apr 2012 22:21:13 -0700 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/12101038 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/12100989 The Acts of the Apostles speaks of Peter and Paul what was the basic difference in the kerygma of these two Apostles appointed by Jesus?<br /><br />Ultimately, nothing. Paul just worked out the full implications of the Gospel in regard to the Old Covenant and the inclusion of Gentiles a little faster than Peter or the other apostles did. Mon, 23 Apr 2012 21:58:52 -0700 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/12100989 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/12100552 We went to our usual church (10 miles away) they told us we have to baptize the kids in a church that's in our neighborhood. We went to the church 3 blocks away from our house and they said "You're not a regular, we can't baptize the kids here" What now?<br /><br />I'm sorry, but your claim sounds dubious. Were the two churches in different denominations? If not, what denomination were they? Some denominations - notably the Roman Catholic - follow a parish concept, wich is you belong to the CATHOLIC church in your community, and even though you may attend... Mon, 23 Apr 2012 19:05:37 -0700 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/12100552 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/12100440 Why smear Islam when the Inquistion still exists and is being used to silence independent Catholic women and help the GOP wage war on women<br /><br />Because ... 1) the Inquisition does not still exist, and if it did it wouldn't be a bad thing -- if only the Catholic Church would hold inquests to regarding accused heretics and excommunicate the ones found guilty and unrepentant. 2) the RCC is hardly silencing "independent Catholic women" --... Mon, 23 Apr 2012 18:33:48 -0700 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/12100440 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/12098650 Why do we pray with our eyes closed?Can't we express ourselves to God with our eyes opened?Isn't it the heart that matters and need to be opened before God?<br /><br />What you meanum "we", keemo sahbee? Yes. Necessary but not sufficient. Mon, 23 Apr 2012 08:44:50 -0700 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/12098650 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/12098637 Is it necessary to pray when you dont need anything from God?<br /><br />Necessary for what? Be that as it may, you always need many things from God, since life and all that sustains it comes from Him and can be taken away by Him at any moment. Mon, 23 Apr 2012 08:41:00 -0700 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/12098637 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/12097613 Are you a boxer guy or a tighty whities guy ? How old are you? Im interested to see if more older guys wear briefs and younger guys boxers or maybe if its even the other way around.<br /><br />I'm Scottish. Mon, 23 Apr 2012 00:04:05 -0700 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/12097613 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/12097588 If you murdered someone and then the Pope gave you a dispensation, are you still a murderer?<br /><br />In the eyes of the law? (assuming you've been found guilty) Yes. In the eyes of the Roman Catholic Church? Yes, but a forgiven one. But such forgiveness is not the removal of the temporal penalty due in the life, but the eternal penalty in the next. Sun, 22 Apr 2012 23:41:58 -0700 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/12097588 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/12094834 What if one fine day your 9-year old son says he'd like to be a professional killer someday, and says he's very serious about it?<br /><br />Say, "That's nice, son." And then surreptitiously expose him to movie after movie about hit-men and assassins showing just what miserable, lonely, unglamorous life it is, where just when you think you've found somewhere to make home and someone to be happy with, you have to skip town alone with... Sun, 22 Apr 2012 07:47:45 -0700 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/12094834