http://www.answerbag.com/profile/22340 New Answerbag answers from Anonymous Tue, 29 May 2012 09:00:49 -0700 Tue, 29 May 2012 09:00:49 -0700 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/53635 If 'M' is the Roman numeral for the one thousand, why is 'K' often used in advertisements, like wants ads and car prices, to represent one thousand?<br /><br />Because they aren&#039;t using Roman numerology. K stands for kilo - the metric way of stating a thousand. Sat, 15 Apr 2006 15:19:35 -0700 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/53635 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/52609 What questions submitted to Answerbag made you laugh the most and why?<br /><br />http://www.answerbag.com/q_view.php/34200 &quot;If someone is using a cell phone in the bathroom stall next to me, is it rude to flush?&quot; I thought the question was a hoot, but the answers are even more off the wall. Tue, 11 Apr 2006 02:17:25 -0700 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/52609 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/52397 In the hypothetical Answerbag Awards (AKA "The Baggies"), which Answerbag user would you vote Answerer with the Most Integrity?<br /><br />I would have to say Duane Roelands. http://www.answerbag.com/user/profile.php?id=4210 He answers impartially, yet truthfully and completely, the question asked. He doesn&#039;t, as far as I have seen, bias his answers with unnecessary commentary or personal opinion/belief. I wish I... Mon, 10 Apr 2006 10:31:41 -0700 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/52397 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/52304 Shouldn't questions, answers and ratings that contain "the Bible says" be confined to the Christianity section?<br /><br />Not necessarily. Don&#039;t the Jewish people use over half of the same Bible? Mon, 10 Apr 2006 03:09:02 -0700 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/52304 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/52301 In the hypothetical Answerbag Awards (AKA "The Baggies"), which Answerbag user would you vote Most Controversial Answerer?<br /><br />I have several candidates for this, but I would have to say probably Hungry Guy. Hungry Guy, because he looks at things from a point of view which is radically different from many people. There aren&#039;t many people who would be so upfront about their alternative attitudes. Mon, 10 Apr 2006 03:00:22 -0700 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/52301 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/52126 Can you get cornered in a round room?<br /><br />Sure. There&#039;s a corner between the walls and the floor/ceiling, so if you are lying down or are floating up next to the ceiling, you can get cornered. Sun, 09 Apr 2006 08:53:23 -0700 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/52126 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/51896 Why did Boston Public go off the air?<br /><br />http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Boston_Public At the beginning, it preceded Ally McBeal on Monday nights and received initial popularity and critical acclaim for its drama and ethnically diverse cast. However, the series had a hard time finding a direction or an audience. It was generally felt... Fri, 07 Apr 2006 21:52:16 -0700 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/51896 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/51731 What is the treatment for verbal diarrhea?<br /><br />Take some Re-lax, and don&#039;t call the doctor in the morning. Or, one could also just put a diaper/sanitary napkin on the mouth of the afflicted in order to keep it under control. Or, consider that verbal diarrhea is usually a chronic disease. As with most chronic diseases, there is... Fri, 07 Apr 2006 09:25:16 -0700 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/51731 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/50227 When was the Book of Acts written?<br /><br />The first chapter of Acts connects it as a second book continuing the book of Luke, and Luke was written around 80-90 AD. So it was approximately about that time. Fri, 31 Mar 2006 11:17:06 -0800 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/50227 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/50226 When was the Book of Job written?<br /><br />Sometime between the seventh and fifth century BC. Fri, 31 Mar 2006 11:09:57 -0800 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/50226 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/50225 When was the Book of Proverbs written?<br /><br />Proverbs seems to be a mishmash of books floating around at various times. A sage compiled them them together probably around the early fifth century BC. --- Thanks for making me clarify. Let me type the paragraphs explaining the compilation of Proverbs as it&#039;s written in the preface of... Fri, 31 Mar 2006 11:08:35 -0800 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/50225 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/50224 When was 1 and 2 Kings written?<br /><br />1st Kings is believed to have been written between 621-597 BC, and 2nd Kings is believed to have been written in exile, mostly likely around 561 BC. Fri, 31 Mar 2006 11:02:35 -0800 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/50224 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/50223 When was Deuteronomy written?<br /><br />There was no direct answer in my Bible (NAB) when I looked this up, but this is what it says: &quot;The Book of Deuteronomy, written after the Israelites had for centuries been resident in the Land of Promise...&quot; And in the introduction to the Pentateuch, it suggests that perhaps the... Fri, 31 Mar 2006 10:58:27 -0800 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/50223 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/50221 When was Matthew written?<br /><br />Sometime after Mark&#039;s gospel, which was around 70 AD. And it&#039;s presumed at least 80 AD, because Matthew&#039;s gospel presupposes a wide audience of Mark&#039;s gospel. Fri, 31 Mar 2006 10:43:22 -0800 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/50221 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/50219 When was Thessalonians written?<br /><br />1st Thessalonians is believed to have written around 51 AD. There is disagreement about the timing and order of the two letters, but they were believed to have been written around the same time, so to be safe, I&#039;ll say 50-52 AD for 2nd Thessalonians. Fri, 31 Mar 2006 10:31:53 -0800 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/50219 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/50218 When was Chronicles written?<br /><br />Both books of Chronicles are believed to have been written around the 400s BC. Fri, 31 Mar 2006 10:28:19 -0800 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/50218 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/50217 When was the Book of Philemon written?<br /><br />During one of Paul&#039;s imprisonments - probably between 61-63 AD. Fri, 31 Mar 2006 10:24:36 -0800 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/50217 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/50215 When was the Book of Esther written?<br /><br />It&#039;s believed that this book was written towards the end of the fourth century BC. Fri, 31 Mar 2006 10:23:04 -0800 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/50215 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/50214 Did Esther have any children?<br /><br />This is not clear from the book of Esther. The book is focused on the story of Purim, and it doesn&#039;t follow the lifetime of Esther. She could have had children, but there is no evidence either way. Fri, 31 Mar 2006 10:20:14 -0800 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/50214 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/50213 How old was Esther when she became queen?<br /><br />The Book of Esther is not clear on this - She was a beautiful young virgin, so it was probably between about 13-maybe 25 or so. This is just a guesstimate on my part, becasue beautiful young virgin is all that the Bible says about her, and earlier she wouldn&#039;t have been old enough, and... Fri, 31 Mar 2006 10:16:52 -0800 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/50213 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/49955 I haven't been receiving messages from Answerbag when my submissions get approved. Why is this?<br /><br />This problem also occurred for me. I saw I had changes when I logged on, but I suddenly wasn&#039;t receiving the emails anymore. I finally figured out what happened, and I fixed it. When someone decided to delete all their answers, this caused many, many emails to be sent out. My email... Tue, 28 Mar 2006 23:45:47 -0800 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/49955 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/49730 Now that the Episcopal Church has accepted homosexuality, is the Episcopal Church still Christian?<br /><br />Since no one else has answered this question, I will. I guess the best answer is that it would depend on how you define Christianity. If you define it on the basis of beliefs about Christ, regardless of how it&#039;s practiced, then yes, the Episcopal church is Christian. If, however, you... Mon, 27 Mar 2006 18:35:23 -0800 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/49730 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/49425 What was the correct name of the small round lace piece that was worn on the head to attend Mass back in the 50-60's?<br /><br />Mantilla. It&#039;s not always just small and round, sometimes they are long and oblong, or big and triangular. Sat, 25 Mar 2006 10:15:30 -0800 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/49425 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/49306 Who sang "Never known a girl like you before..."?<br /><br />Edwyn Collins. The song is on the &quot;Empire Records&quot; soundtrack. Thu, 23 Mar 2006 22:42:37 -0800 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/49306 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/49029 On the TV show, COPS, the theme song is "Bad Boys" and there's a line that goes, "Not even your 'idren naw' give you no break." Well, what the heck is an "Idren Naw"? What do they say there?<br /><br />I thikn it&#039;s supposed to be &quot;your children won&#039;t&quot;, or at least the reggae version of those words. Tue, 21 Mar 2006 16:43:50 -0800 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/49029 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/48469 What is semantics?<br /><br />en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Semantics Semantics is a subfield of linguistics that is traditionally defined as the study of meaning of (parts of) words, phrases, sentences, and texts. Semantics can be approached from a theoretical as well as an empirical (for example psycholinguistic and... Sat, 18 Mar 2006 19:32:07 -0800 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/48469 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/47310 What is Quixtar?<br /><br />From what I understand, Quixtar is some type of spinoff company from Amway. Same principle, but different name. Sat, 11 Mar 2006 13:59:10 -0800 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/47310 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/46990 Does Noah's ark have anything to do with Lent?<br /><br />Before I answered this question, I racked my brain trying to figure out where this question was coming from. I think you are asking about 40 days - whether there is a connection between 40 days and nights of rain and 40 days of Lent. The answer is not directly. 40 is a common biblical number... Thu, 09 Mar 2006 07:20:23 -0800 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/46990 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/46179 If you are "straight edge" and don't take drugs or drink, what should be done about drinking wine for communion?<br /><br />Who&#039;s claiming anything about &quot;straight edge&quot;? Are you saying you are are a Catholic who wants to take on this lifestyle, or that the Church claims to be this? I don&#039;t think this is a particularly Catholic thing. Yes, no drugs and no promiscuous/premarital sex - the sex... Thu, 02 Mar 2006 10:56:30 -0800 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/46179 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/46176 I have started attending mass again after a very long break. I have taken my first communion and been confirmed. How long will I have to wait until it is appropriate to say my confession and take communion?<br /><br />Welcome back! You should go to confession as soon as possible. God is always willing to forgive sins, and he&#039;s just waiting for you. There&#039;s no need to think you need to be re-oriented or anything - just go! And once you have been to confession, you can receive communion... Thu, 02 Mar 2006 10:31:00 -0800 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/46176 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/45513 What are some reasons an adult wouldn't have a checking account?<br /><br />Banks check on credit histories and past banking experiences when someone applies for an account. If one has a negative history with any bank (as in owing money for bad checks, among other things), banks are very hesitant to allow that person to open an account. If a person couldn&#039;t find a... Fri, 24 Feb 2006 14:40:26 -0800 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/45513 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/45347 According to the Bible, will the rapture occur pre-tribulation, mid-tribulation, or post-tribulation?<br /><br />It depends on what school of thought you subscribe to. All the positions have scriptural quotes which supposedly support them, but obviously not all of them are entirely correct. So, this is not exactly a question which can easily be answered. I can&#039;t say it&#039;s a matter of belief,... Thu, 23 Feb 2006 03:53:59 -0800 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/45347 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/45346 In Revelation, Paul mentions "the 144,000." Who are they?<br /><br />144,000 is a symbolic number signifying the whole of Christianity. Thu, 23 Feb 2006 03:43:54 -0800 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/45346 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/45345 Could UFOs and aliens simply be Satan using his demons to misguide Christians and/or non-Christians?<br /><br />That&#039;s an astute observation. Unfortunely, there is no scientific way to factually prove this. Many people have called on Jesus and successfully stopped &quot;aliens&quot; from abducting them, and of course you are correct in what you say. I have never heard of a devout Christian being... Thu, 23 Feb 2006 03:40:23 -0800 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/45345 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/44697 What would it have been like if the impressionists had been dentists?<br /><br />Lots of chewed up canvases. And good oral hygiene. Thu, 16 Feb 2006 19:14:45 -0800 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/44697 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/44695 Is it better to have your money or your health?<br /><br />Health - it&#039;s something I actually have! Thu, 16 Feb 2006 19:10:49 -0800 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/44695 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/44224 If Christ was resurrected and had a body when he was resurrected, where is the body now?<br /><br />His body is with Him. His body is the same body it was (people didn&#039;t recognize Him because they were temporarily prevented from seeing that, not because he was physically a different person), but it has no power over him, so he can even have a physical body and be in spirit. He made a... Mon, 13 Feb 2006 01:37:34 -0800 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/44224 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/44195 Was Rehab (or Rahab) the Harlot, part of Jesus' lineage?<br /><br />Yes. In many Bibles, the story of Rahab comes after the book of Ruth, but that&#039;s not the chronology. The Rahab mentioned in Matthew 1 as the mother of Boaz is the same one mentioned in the Book of Joshua. Sun, 12 Feb 2006 17:48:44 -0800 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/44195 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/44172 We often hear about Mary and Jesus, but what became of Joseph?<br /><br />As Catholics, we have written tradition of what happened to Mary - she was assumed into Heaven when she was older. (It&#039;s in the really apocryphal Transitus Mariae). Joseph has no records of what happened to him in the intervening years of Jesus at the Temple (when he was alive) and Jesus on... Sun, 12 Feb 2006 15:53:21 -0800 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/44172 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/44166 I have been told that the Catholic church has a teaching section in the back of the Bible and that they have removed the second commandment and split the 10th into two parts. Is this true?<br /><br />For the commandment part, this is already been asked and answered. http://www.answerbag.com/q_view.php/6258 For the teaching section, which publisher and version of the Bible are you talking about? Not all Bibles are the same, even within the same translation. I have many versions of both... Sun, 12 Feb 2006 15:27:30 -0800 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/44166 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/44165 In St.John's gospel, who is called the "word of God?"<br /><br />duplicate question http://www.answerbag.com/q_view.php/18046 Sun, 12 Feb 2006 15:14:41 -0800 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/44165 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/43597 What is the difference between ideology and world outlook?<br /><br />Ideology is more specialized and is a component of world outlook. For instance, ideology could include your religion (i.e. Christian, Muslim, Buddhist ideology), your political affliliation (i.e. Republican, Democrat, conservative, liberal, moderate ideology) or other factors. It is usually... Tue, 07 Feb 2006 14:05:07 -0800 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/43597 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/43283 I gave my roommate, who isn't on the lease, 50 days notice to leave. She's agreed to leave, but I heard from others that she's not really going to leave. What legal action can I take if she doesn't leave?<br /><br />You were nice to give her that much notice. If she&#039;s not on the lease, she doesn&#039;t have any legal rights. If she&#039;s paid up in any oral rental agreement though, there might be monetary legal issues with that. If you hadn&#039;t said anything, you could have kicked her out today,... Sun, 05 Feb 2006 23:38:34 -0800 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/43283 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/43282 If someone dies owing more in credit card debt than the value of their estate, what happens to that credit card debt?<br /><br />It would depend on the person&#039;s situation. If all the debts were solely their own, then the debts are written off, because the credit card companies can only collect from the people who are on the account, unless there is a cosigner or joint accountholder. If they had joint accounts/cards,... Sun, 05 Feb 2006 23:30:15 -0800 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/43282 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/43126 What does it mean when a less than or more than symbol is underlined?<br /><br />It means greater/less than or equal to. For instance x&gt;3 could be any number greater than 3, but not 3. With the underline, it could be any number greater than or including 3. Sat, 04 Feb 2006 16:28:52 -0800 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/43126 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/43043 What is the connection between Lot and Ruth?<br /><br />Lot was Abraham&#039;s brother or nephew, depending on what passage you read. His connection to Ruth is only through Abraham. Lot was a contemporary of Abraham. Fast forward a few generations to the clans of the tribes. (I am assuming you understand the relationship of Abraham to the... Sat, 04 Feb 2006 00:30:22 -0800 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/43043 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/42930 Where can I buy Spanish-language children's books that have an English translation?<br /><br />Amazon.com is a good place to start. They have a big spanish section, and if you look up &quot;bilingual&quot;, you&#039;ll find a variety of books in many different languages with an english translation. Fri, 03 Feb 2006 09:43:11 -0800 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/42930 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/42663 These days when I want to sign in to my Yahoo account, I receive the message "Invalid ID/Password". What should I do to get rid of the problem?<br /><br />Assuming you typed everything correctly, make sure you check the caps. Yahoo is case sensitive. Tue, 31 Jan 2006 23:47:29 -0800 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/42663 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/42662 Why is "dropshipping" often frowned upon among the eBay community?<br /><br />Because of the problems associated with dropshipping. If you have the item on hand, once you receive payment, all that needs to be done is mailing. No waiting, no hassles, no middle men. When you dropship, you are depending on other people to fulfill a request. What happens if they are... Tue, 31 Jan 2006 23:37:41 -0800 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/42662 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/42661 Why would people sell unsearched diamonds or rubies on eBay? Why would they sell these for cheap unless they are of no value?<br /><br />I wouldn&#039;t necessarily say they are of no value. When they are unsearched, it means that they are taken out of the mine in rough, dirty condition and given a once over. Most of the time, you can spot a valuable gem quick, espacialy if you work with them all the time and know what you are... Tue, 31 Jan 2006 23:31:26 -0800 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/42661 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/42659 What is BidPay?<br /><br />It&#039;s a way to pay for something with a money order using a credit card. If you go to the bidpay website, www.bidpay.com, they can explain what it is and how it works. It&#039;s a good thing if you don&#039;t want to give your credit card number over to a seller or if a the seller only... Tue, 31 Jan 2006 23:23:12 -0800 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/42659 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/42656 My Philips Magnavox TV/VCR combo plays back tapes with a blue screen, and no picture at all. The audio works fine, and the TV does too. What's wrong and how can I fix it?<br /><br />The reason you get the blue screen is because the picture quality is so degraded that the TV/VCR perceives it as static. If it worked fine and it&#039;s not working suddenly, my guess would be the tape is the issue. Try a tape you know is good and see if it plays. If the issue is the player, you... Tue, 31 Jan 2006 22:19:40 -0800 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/42656 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/42620 Why can't we sell stocks on eBay?<br /><br />For two reasons: First, the sale of stocks is highly regulated. Many of the controls that are placed on stocks would be affected by Ebay sale. For instance, the reason you usually go through a broker of some kind is that there is a paper trail and record of your ownership for tax and... Tue, 31 Jan 2006 18:21:22 -0800 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/42620 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/42094 Has a new station been added to the Way of the Cross?<br /><br />duplicate question http://www.answerbag.com/c_view.php/115#q_18678 Thu, 26 Jan 2006 19:42:30 -0800 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/42094 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/42092 Is it possible for one to reconcile Wiccan and Catholic/Christian beliefs?<br /><br />No. Wicca uses occult practices banned in the Old Testament, and if you are out casting spells and dealing with the other side, you are not trusting in Jesus to handle everything in that regard. Even if a person believes in Jesus and who he is and what he did, belief is not enough. A person must... Thu, 26 Jan 2006 19:38:14 -0800 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/42092 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/41086 Why is the bathroom sink outside of the bathroom in many motel and hotel rooms?<br /><br />To accomodate those guests who need to do something at a sink, but don&#039;t want to intrude on their suitemates in the bathroom. Think about it. If you&#039;re traveling with someone you either don&#039;t know particularly well (like group travel) or someone you know well but either... Wed, 18 Jan 2006 09:19:51 -0800 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/41086 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/39161 Why is it that when I surf the Internet the letters on the websites appear so big?<br /><br />Here&#039;s something to check on your browser to see your settings - perhaps you have the print set too large. (This is for IE only - I don&#039;t know how to change this in any other browser) Go to the Menu, and go to View. One of the options to the bottom should be Text Size. Go and look... Sun, 01 Jan 2006 12:45:23 -0800 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/39161 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/39106 Why do Catholics honor the Immaculate Conception?<br /><br />Let me explain a little about what the Immaculate Conception is and it&#039;s history. I took out the parts of the story I was not sure about from here: http://www.amm.org/catherine.htm Every time the Virgin Mary appears in a public apparition, she takes on a persona suitable to her... Sat, 31 Dec 2005 22:36:17 -0800 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/39106 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/38913 Why do so many men complain that they don't understand women? Aren't men just as confusing?<br /><br />Some men complain like this for the same reason some women say all men are pigs. It&#039;s a problem of different expectations and expressions of personality. All people are confusing. The problem is, people get too attached to a person or situation and their vision of it, and do not act or... Thu, 29 Dec 2005 23:08:31 -0800 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/38913 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/38831 If God created everything and God hated sin, why would he create the devil?<br /><br />God did not create the devil as he is. If you read the first chapter of Genesis, you see that there are things that are seemingly uncreated, and things that just seem to appear. The darkness does not appear to be created, for example - it just is. So it&#039;s not necessarily a valid... Thu, 29 Dec 2005 11:35:56 -0800 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/38831 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/38034 Is there an official website of the Roman Catholic Church?  If so, what's the URL? <br /><br />www.vatican.va Tue, 20 Dec 2005 08:14:58 -0800 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/38034 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/37612 Where can I find/talk to a prophet online?<br /><br />It depends on what religion you are asking about and if you mean a true prophet or not. I can&#039;t speak for Islam, Judaism, or any other religion, but I know that there are plenty of people who call themselves prophets (who are Christian) online. Whether some of them are prophets or not, I... Thu, 15 Dec 2005 09:28:05 -0800 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/37612 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/35974 When a temp agency says, "I'm sorry but we're ineligible to place you," what does that mean? Is that an employer codeword for something completely different?<br /><br />I can&#039;t say for certain what it means, but normally they would tell you they don&#039;t have a job for you or that they aren&#039;t going to place you on assignment if you are somehow the issue. I&#039;m thinking it has to do with your status as a citizen, or something you are tied up with.... Sun, 27 Nov 2005 20:30:58 -0800 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/35974 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/35757 If I was served eviction papers from the courts, but before the court date the landlord and I worked out our differences and I still reside in the residence, do I have an eviction on my record?<br /><br />This is a totally off the cuff response from common sense, so take it as such. If there was not a judgment against you in court, (i.e. you were just served the papers saying that you were being evicted, but you have not actually gone before a judge), then there is no reason for it to be on your... Fri, 25 Nov 2005 11:59:15 -0800 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/35757 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/35451 What is the name of the body of laws that govern the Catholic Church?<br /><br />Canon law. Mon, 21 Nov 2005 19:10:53 -0800 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/35451 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/35380 I'm renting a room in a home. Recently I was attacked by the homeowner at the house. Can he legally evict me?<br /><br />If you have a written lease, no. However, you have a legal case for constructive eviction. Because he attacked you, he made conditions there unlivable (you can&#039;t live there out of fear for your safety). So you could get out of your lease without penalty, plus receive damages. Mon, 21 Nov 2005 04:58:48 -0800 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/35380 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/35364 What's the difference between "synaesthesia", "onomatopoeia" and etymological word-play?<br /><br />Synesthesia is the confusion/blending of senses - &quot;This curve tastes like yellow&quot; is a good example. It&#039;s a rare condition experienced by some people who do not process brain signals in the same manner as most of society. Onomatopoeia is the use of descriptive sounds - words such... Sun, 20 Nov 2005 22:36:50 -0800 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/35364 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/35295 What does it mean for a lay person to be "consecrated"?<br /><br />It means different things according the context it is used. In general, it means that you have made a commitment to God (or in some cases, Mary) to live a life set apart from the world and to be holy and religious as your life allows - you agree to dedicate yourself to whatever work God wants of... Sat, 19 Nov 2005 22:05:28 -0800 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/35295 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/35294 Why can't I record a 2 1/2 hour show on a 6 hour VHS tape with the tape speed at SLP or SP?<br /><br />It has to do with how the VCR records. The slower speeds take up more frames per second than the normal amount to allow for more quality in the picture, so more tape is used up quickly. In order to record six hours worth of tape, you should set the VCR to EP (on most VCRs I&#039;ve have, anyways). Sat, 19 Nov 2005 21:48:38 -0800 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/35294 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/35233 Do all Catholic churches use the same biblical verses each week?<br /><br />Yes. The churches all use the same readings, taken from a three year cycle of readings (which some Protestant denominations also use). The first reading is always from the Old Testament, and complements the Gospel. The second reading is always from Paul&#039;s letters, and elaborates on points... Sat, 19 Nov 2005 09:31:21 -0800 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/35233 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/35231 A friend in San Diego, California had a minor verbal spat with her landlord, and is now being given a 3-day notice of eviction. My friend's rent is paid thru the end of the month, and today is the 15th. Is this notice legal?<br /><br />I don&#039;t know the San Diego or California laws, but this is most likely illegal. If there is a written lease, he cannot break it without good (as in illegal activities or non-payment) reason, and certainly not in 3 days just for an argument. Sat, 19 Nov 2005 09:22:25 -0800 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/35231 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/35230 In the Beatitudes, what exactly did Jesus mean when He promised that the "pure in heart" will see God? Does salvation make your heart pure?<br /><br />I don&#039;t presume to speak for God or give a definitive answer to this, but this is what I&#039;ve held that line to mean: You must have the best, most godly intentions in your heart. Your heart is what God mainly looks at. If all you have is goodness in your heart (and you have accepted... Sat, 19 Nov 2005 09:18:41 -0800 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/35230 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/35002 What is the significance of Jesus' mother being given linen when he is being scrouged? Why does she wipe away the blood after Jesus' scrouging?<br /><br />This is just what I have heard, so I&#039;m not entirely sure this is correct. According to Jewish custom, every bit of a person has to be buried with them when they die. Every drop of blood, every body part, everything. She knew he was going to die. So she collected all of the little things to... Thu, 17 Nov 2005 10:18:26 -0800 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/35002 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/35001 I was legally divorced long ago, and we have both re-married. My ex-husband was remarried in the Catholic Church, and is now asking me for an annulment from our marriage. Can this be done?<br /><br />Yes. The type of annulment he is asking for a religious annulment, not a strictly legal annulment. I don&#039;t quite understand how he got remarried in the Catholic Church without one, unless he converted after he was remarried. But he needs have his marriage to you annulled before his new... Thu, 17 Nov 2005 10:13:31 -0800 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/35001 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/34859 What legal action can I take against a tenant who changed the locks on the house they rent from me without my permission?<br /><br />I do not know much about rental law, but what comes to mind is that it should have been written in some manner in the lease agreement about the rights of the landlord and notice of such things as this. If it was not, I don&#039;t know what legal recourse there is. But if it was somehow... Tue, 15 Nov 2005 19:10:29 -0800 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/34859 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/34761 What is the name of the Bible used by Catholics?<br /><br />Catholics can use any Bible they want. However, the version which are specifically designated for use in Catholic liturgy and study are the Douay-Rheims, the Jerusalem and New Jerusalem, the New American, the Revised Standard Version (with apocrypha), and the Good News Bible. Mon, 14 Nov 2005 22:34:13 -0800 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/34761 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/34758 Priests are bound to say the Divine Office even if they have been excommunicated, suspended, or interdicted. Must they still say it if they resigned?<br /><br />Are you sure about the rest? It doesn&#039;t seem right to me that an excommunicated priest would still be bound to the Liturgy of the Hours/Divine Office. But if they have resigned, they become a member of the laity, so they would no longer be bound to anything priestly. Of, course, it&#039;s... Mon, 14 Nov 2005 21:54:54 -0800 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/34758 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/34757 What are a Catholic priest's duties regarding daily prayers and saying Mass?<br /><br />I am not a priest, but from what I understand, an active priest must say one Mass a day, and his daily prayers (at least for all the priests I have had contact with) must include the Liturgy of the Hours. I don&#039;t know about the Mass requirement for retired priests, but I think it&#039;s once... Mon, 14 Nov 2005 21:51:27 -0800 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/34757 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/34756 My grandma doesn't eat meat any Friday, and whenever I question her religious beliefs, she gets upset and tells me that I could never understand because I'm not a true Catholic. Why does she say this?<br /><br />The only thing that comes to mind is that she is of a traditionalist mindset. A lot of older people hold a belief that Vatican II changes are not valid or upset the true order of how things are supposed to be. I&#039;m not going to talk about those changes, but it&#039;s a very different... Mon, 14 Nov 2005 21:44:57 -0800 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/34756 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/34755 Do Catholics (or any other Christian faith) believe that a person, once saved, who later commits a mortal sin (murder, etc) without remorse or repentance, would continue to be "saved" when they die?<br /><br />The problem with this question is in the conceptualiztion. Once saved, always saved is not a Catholic concept. (Since this is in a Catholic forum, I will not address any other beliefs). Once you are baptized as a Catholic, you are a member of the Church, and the same rules apply to you as... Mon, 14 Nov 2005 21:25:03 -0800 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/34755 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/34754 Why do Catholics believe that the bread and wine actually physically become Christ?<br /><br />Because that is what the Bible says. Jesus was most definitely not being symbolic when he talks about this. The most defintive point about this is in John 6, here it is presented from the KJV. 30:They said therefore unto him, &quot;What sign shewest thou then, that we may see, and believe... Mon, 14 Nov 2005 20:54:41 -0800 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/34754 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/34753 Why do Catholics believe that they can pray to saints and Mary, yet Biblically the only link between Heaven and earth is Jesus?<br /><br />A person cannot answer this question as it is asked, because it makes wrong assumptions. The question of intercession is answered specifically in the Bible in many places, and it is a valid and honored method of talking to and getting answers and help from God. Furthermore, it is erroneous to... Mon, 14 Nov 2005 20:20:33 -0800 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/34753 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/31039 Is there any significance to the order in which the Ten Commandments are listed?<br /><br />Yes. The First three relate to God, and they are in of importance - God is above all else and not a thing created by man (about God the father) , don&#039;t misuse/abuse His Name in any manner (about Jesus), keep holy the sabbath (taking time to let the Holy Spirit work in you - if you&#039;re... Wed, 05 Oct 2005 02:43:23 -0700 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/31039 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/30841 What would happen to a man who took birth control pills?<br /><br />Birth control pills are the hormones which are found in greater quantities in women than men, so depending on how much is taken, the effects could vary. If a man takes one pill, not much will happen. Perhaps he might feel funny, or show maybe some more feminine characteristics (like slight... Sat, 01 Oct 2005 09:15:29 -0700 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/30841 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/30059 What exactly is "blasphemy of the Spirit"?<br /><br />Another possible answer to this is the inadequate differentiation of evil from good (calling the clean unclean). Read Mark 3:20-30. He talked about blasphemy of the Spirit after they called him evil, when in reality he was doing nothing wrong and was all good. This is willfully calling the... Mon, 19 Sep 2005 07:10:30 -0700 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/30059 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/30054 Do Catholics accept Jesus Christ as their lord and savior?<br /><br />Yes. Without knowing the rationale behind the question, let me say that the reason many people think Catholics don&#039;t is because they have either been told this by people who don&#039;t understand how Catholic thought works or seen abuses of Catholicism and think that&#039;s the normal way of... Mon, 19 Sep 2005 06:31:12 -0700 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/30054 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/29615 Why do people sometimes say that it's a bad idea to "Plead the 5th amendment" in answering interview questions?<br /><br />There&#039;s many reasons why this answer is a bad idea. First of all, it&#039;s not a professional answer. You should be showing your potential employer you can answer a question honestly and tactfully, and yet leave out any negativity or presumption/assumption of blame - those are qualities a... Mon, 12 Sep 2005 21:56:02 -0700 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/29615 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/29010 Why does my cat urinate in the laundry basket when her litter box is nearby?<br /><br />There could be several reasons for this. First of all, are there clothes in the basket? If yes, are the clothes in the basket dirty or clean? If dirty, it could mean that a) she&#039;s ticked at someone in the house and sending a message - a possibility if the clothes are all one person&#039;s.... Fri, 02 Sep 2005 02:45:56 -0700 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/29010 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/20232 According to Catholic belief, how many days and nights passed between Jesus' crucifixion and resurrection?<br /><br />The other answer is correct, but I&#039;m going to add to it. There are three days due to the Jewish system of counting days. He died on Friday at three. The whole day is counted because it happened before sundown. So Friday, Saturday, and Sunday morning he rose. That&#039;s three days, and of... Tue, 26 Apr 2005 13:41:06 -0700 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/20232 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/18640 What or who is the equivalent of God in Hinduism?<br /><br />Brahma - all the other deities are aspects of him. Wed, 06 Apr 2005 06:02:18 -0700 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/18640 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/18639 Why can't someone who is not Catholic receive communion?<br /><br />The celebration of the Eucharist in the Catholic church is about true community. The theory behind the ban on Communion for non-Catholics lies in the fact that if you are not a member of the Church, you are not truly a part of that community. If you believe the same things, then you should... Wed, 06 Apr 2005 05:59:20 -0700 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/18639 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/17795 Why do the divers rinse off after every dive even though they will be diving again soon?<br /><br />Because they need to get the chlorine off their uniforms. It eats the uniforms and those are expensive, high quality uniforms. Sat, 26 Mar 2005 15:43:54 -0800 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/17795 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/17752 I usually don't sleep at night, but I compensate during the day. Is it okay to sleep during the day or is sleeping at night necessary?<br /><br />There are several questions here to ask in order to give an appropriate answer, but I can safely say for all of them that the specfic time you sleep does not matter, but it&#039;s how you sleep. One, why are you not sleeping at night? If you don&#039;t have a valid reason such as a job, you... Sat, 26 Mar 2005 01:58:05 -0800 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/17752 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/17751 Assuming a portion of the proceeds from a state lottery go to charity, is the amount of money that you spend on lottery tickets tax deductible?<br /><br />I am not a tax advisor, so double check this advice with someone who is. From what I understand, no, that is not the case. Lottery tickets are not tax deductible in that way, because you are not the direct contributor, and you got something of possibly greater value in return - so it can not be... Sat, 26 Mar 2005 01:33:21 -0800 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/17751 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/17749 What can student loans (both federal and private) be used to pay for?<br /><br />Loans are allowed to be used for anything related to true living expenses and universities expenses. Tuition, books, rent, utilities, credit card bills, gasoline, maybe a car if you really need it for school - these are all good examples. What it is not supposed to be for is blowing it on... Sat, 26 Mar 2005 01:14:46 -0800 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/17749 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/17622 Does Jesus clearly state anywhere in the Bible that He is the Christ?<br /><br />Also, the part where he talks to the Jews about Abraham and nearly gets stoned for invoking the Name in reference to himself. John 8:58 Tue, 22 Mar 2005 20:28:31 -0800 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/17622 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/17621 Does the Bible say anything about masturbation being a sin? And if so, where?<br /><br />The Book of Genesis 38:9-10 is the reference to spilling seed on the ground being offensive to God, in response to the post about it. Tue, 22 Mar 2005 20:16:09 -0800 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/17621 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/17620 I recently leased out a condo unit that has a ban on leasing, which I did not know about. Can the tenant be evicted? And what can they do to me?<br /><br />I am not a lawyer, so this is only offhand advice from what I know about contract law. Please take my advice with a grain of salt. I don&#039;t know if you have a lease agreement or not with your tenant, but if you do, the lease is most likely invalid. You were not granted to right to sublease,... Tue, 22 Mar 2005 19:28:29 -0800 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/17620 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/17619 Our cat knows that I am the alpha female of the house, but she attacks my 8 year old daughter. What can I do about this?<br /><br />The cat is doing this to attain a &quot;higher rank&quot; in the pecking order of your house. What you must do is punish her every time she attacks your daughter. There are two ways I know work to curb unwanted behavior in cats. One, give a hard swat on the hind quarters everytime she... Tue, 22 Mar 2005 19:13:03 -0800 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/17619 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/17493 Why does Easter mass take place after dark?<br /><br />I am assuming you mean the evening Mass on Holy Saturday. The Easter mass can take place after dark because at sundown it is a new day, biblically and according to Jewish custom (Genesis 1 - evening then morning). The masses in the evening and at midnight are vigil masses. A vigil means to be... Sun, 20 Mar 2005 20:13:11 -0800 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/17493