http://www.answerbag.com/profile/27862 New Answerbag answers from John Pacella Wed, 30 May 2012 00:27:57 -0700 Wed, 30 May 2012 00:27:57 -0700 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/9704349 CNN article suggests atheists and agnostics know more about religion than Christians. Do you feel this is the case?<br /><br />I see most that answer this question are saying Yes... but are basing it on their own opinions. What religion do they know more about? I am assuming the question is referring to Christianity. Who cares whether or not Atheists know more about religion (Christianity) than Christians... (though I... Tue, 28 Sep 2010 10:52:53 -0700 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/9704349 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/8538247 Have you gotten your flu shot this year?<br /><br />Nope and I have not had a flu shot ever. I have not contracted the flu for the past 10-15 years. Fri, 18 Dec 2009 11:18:23 -0800 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/8538247 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/8517297 Do you think gay marriage should be legal? Why or why not?<br /><br />In my opinion, Marriage is between 1 man and 1 woman. I believe God has created us to live this way. Fri, 11 Dec 2009 15:37:33 -0800 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/8517297 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/8517231 Should Religious Symbols be Displayed on Public Property?<br /><br />This debate will have no PC answer that we all agree with... I personally believe that there is no harm in this... but that would offend an Antheist... If we take the symbol down that would offend the religous person. Fri, 11 Dec 2009 15:22:29 -0800 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/8517231 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/8517205 Should the U.S. Legalize Marijuana?<br /><br />Marijuana, just like any other drug (including alcohol), endangers the lives of children in so many ways... mother/fathers smoking marijuana endanger their kids, driving while smoking marijuana endangers kids (and others), marijuana is a starter drug that will lead to doing other drugs... and the... Fri, 11 Dec 2009 15:17:03 -0800 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/8517205 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/8517158 Should Religious Leaders Be Able to Endorse Political Candidates?<br /><br />Why not? They get to vote too. Fri, 11 Dec 2009 15:11:14 -0800 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/8517158 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/8517149 Although it is demographically, is the United States a Christian nation? Should it be?<br /><br />The US was built on Christain principles... no one can deny this. Fri, 11 Dec 2009 15:09:33 -0800 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/8517149 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/7128642 A word that begins with "A" that has more than six letters?<br /><br />anxious Thu, 16 Jul 2009 10:35:26 -0700 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/7128642 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/6705536 What logic is used on c++ to deletemthe last item in a sequential file?<br /><br />The last item in a file should be eof . (end of file). So you could check for the end of file marker. Fri, 05 Jun 2009 00:17:05 -0700 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/6705536 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/6705404 I've learnt C, then C++.... What do you reccomend as my next language "step"?<br /><br />C# seems to be the next logical language. It is Microsoft&#039;s version of Java.... very good graphics capabilities built upon WPF. Thu, 04 Jun 2009 23:42:20 -0700 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/6705404 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/6367851 So, last thursday I attempted suicide by overdose. I'm going back to school tmorrow. How can I best deal with people asking me where I was?<br /><br />If you truly tried to commit suicide, I think you probably have bigger things to worry about than what your classmates are going to ask you. You&#039;re life is too valuable for you to so easily take it away. Please seek help from someone that you trust! God Bless. Thu, 30 Apr 2009 21:11:47 -0700 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/6367851 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/6125688 Can you remember the first words your s/o ever said to you?<br /><br />Hi Tue, 07 Apr 2009 11:53:33 -0700 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/6125688 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/6124430 Why do Mormons insist that Ezekiel 37:15-22 is about two books instead of about two kingdoms as god Himself explained in verse 22?<br /><br />oops, meant to post the following as a comments :-( --- Thanks Rockie... -- But we have a living Prophet in Jesus Christ. He is not dead. -- We also have an Eternal High Priest in Jesus Christ. That was able to sacrifice for us once and for all, Himself to be that unblemished lamb of God.... Tue, 07 Apr 2009 09:48:08 -0700 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/6124430 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/6122958 Can i talk to john pacella from eureka, directly about his understanding of the bible?<br /><br />Hi... sure you can. Can you give me your email address? Tue, 07 Apr 2009 07:17:37 -0700 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/6122958 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/6069377 Can you give me a city with a guys name? please tell the state too!<br /><br />Joe, Montana Troy, Montana Carson City, Nevada Wed, 01 Apr 2009 19:32:33 -0700 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/6069377 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/5215219 What is name of Jesus you love and why?<br /><br />Emmanuel -- God is truly with us! Wed, 14 Jan 2009 22:56:08 -0800 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/5215219 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/4232829 Are gays a result of "Nature" or "nurture"?<br /><br />This is kind of a loaded question... If you say nurture, then you get blasted by everyone saying you are intolerant and full of hate. If you say nature, then the value of human life is devalued to the level of an animal (as some of the existing answers indicate). Thu, 09 Oct 2008 13:50:44 -0700 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/4232829 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/3453603 Do the Mormon Church's teachings make you feel uncomfortable?<br /><br />Yes... very uncomfortable Fri, 11 Jul 2008 08:38:35 -0700 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/3453603 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/3026528 I'm looking for a C++ compiler/program so I can do my programming skills, but I run on a Mac and cannot seem to find any compilers that will work on my Mac. Anyone got any tips/suggestions?<br /><br />XCode should have came installed on your Mac. I believe this tool will support C++. Tue, 20 May 2008 15:10:01 -0700 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/3026528 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/1866864 Who takes out the trash in your house?<br /><br />That is chore for my 5 year old son. When he is not able, my wife and I do it for him. Thu, 13 Dec 2007 20:08:48 -0800 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/1866864 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/1861574 Do you believe Jesus was our savior and why?<br /><br />He IS my Savior Wed, 12 Dec 2007 21:01:11 -0800 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/1861574 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/1861520 What do you know of the return of Christ?<br /><br />I know that He is coming and we are to be prepared. No one knows the day or the hour that Christ will return... but He is coming. Wed, 12 Dec 2007 20:46:50 -0800 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/1861520 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/1857964 How do you know for a fact that you are not dreaming right now?<br /><br />I can run away from the things that scare me :-) Wed, 12 Dec 2007 10:23:23 -0800 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/1857964 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/1849686 Who do you think will win in the presidential primaries?<br /><br />I am guessing Hillary will win the Democratic side and probably Mitt Romney on the Republican side. Mon, 10 Dec 2007 20:52:16 -0800 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/1849686 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/1849669 Did you watch the Republican Debate and if so who do you think appeared to be the best presidential candidate?<br /><br />So far, I like Mike Huckabee for a number of reasons. If he becomes the Republican nominee for President, I think he needs to look strongly at recruiting someone like John McCain for Vice President... someone with military/security leadership, with a focus on fixing the Iraq situation and... Mon, 10 Dec 2007 20:49:32 -0800 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/1849669 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/1830438 What is one thing you'd like to have or be that starts with C?<br /><br />Christ-like Fri, 07 Dec 2007 06:35:00 -0800 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/1830438 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/1787529 How do you decode HTML?<br /><br />Not sure I know what you are asking for. HTML is plain text and can be read by anyone. Are you asking how can you learn it? Are you asking about the HTTP protocol? Thu, 29 Nov 2007 15:11:25 -0800 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/1787529 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/1656203 Where can I find a tutorial on how execute javascript using the c++ code?<br /><br />Are you in a windows environment? If so, The IDispatch COM interface can be used to interface with a web browser to execute Javascript. I don&#039;t know details but did read about it somewhere. Mon, 05 Nov 2007 23:41:46 -0800 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/1656203 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/1574841 What is you favorite actor/actress?<br /><br />Actor is either Jack Nicholson or Anthony Hopkins. Actress is Julia Roberts Tue, 23 Oct 2007 20:15:14 -0700 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/1574841 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/1549236 Do you sometimes get discouraged from visiting AB because the converstions just aren't as deep and/or meaningful anymore?<br /><br />Amen! Yes... in my opinion, deep and meaningful conversations are what answerbag is all about. We can no longer discuss/debate answers because we are so quick to give up and move on to the next question. I have been trying to think of a way to phrase a question like this. Thanks for... Fri, 19 Oct 2007 07:27:23 -0700 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/1549236 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/1499132 I recently found out that my husband paid to get a lap dance from a fully nude stripper in a private room. He said that it wasn't that great and more happens out on the chow line. if its a private room how can I trust that nothing more happened?<br /><br />He shouldn&#039;t be having private lap dances in the first place if he is married... happily or not. Tue, 09 Oct 2007 11:45:31 -0700 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/1499132 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/1493345 I am dating a Mormon and have been attending services but I am not Mormon. I am very interested in their beliefs and ask questions, but when the missionaries ask if we can meet and talk I never follow up. I don't know what to expect. What should i do?<br /><br />The missionaries will come and present 6 lessons with you on 6 different meetings... only if you ask them to. I am not sure what your relgious affiliations are but from my perspective, this choice is an eternal choice. The missionaries, at the end of the 6 lessons (if you make it that far)... Mon, 08 Oct 2007 10:36:50 -0700 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/1493345 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/1493077 My daughter became engaged to a Mormon guy. She was baptized three weeks ago. I am a pastor in a Christian church. His parents have moved her into the house with them and will not allow her to speak with me. Is this normal?<br /><br />I have a friend that had a mormon wife... they were married in the Lutheran Church (his religous affiliation). They had a baby and she divorced him a few weeks later. Her and her family are doing everything possible to keep the baby from him. I know my friend pretty well and do not suspect any... Mon, 08 Oct 2007 09:36:15 -0700 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/1493077 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/1491250 How do I parse a user-entered string?<br /><br />General parsing is done using tokens delimiters which deliniate the string entered by the user. Most, if not all, useful command line applications have command line arguments or parameters that can given to the application for parsing. Most command line arguments are separated by a... Sun, 07 Oct 2007 21:51:40 -0700 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/1491250 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/1489186 What is the ouput for the following code? int x; int y; int *p = &x; int *q = &y; *p = 35; *q = 98; *p = *q cout << x << " " << y << endl; cout << *p << " " << *q << endl;<br /><br />Your code will not compile as you are missing a semi-colon after *p = *q But the answer is obvious if you know much about &#039;C&#039; and the use of pointers. This sounds a bit like a homework assigment so I am not going to answer this question. Sun, 07 Oct 2007 14:54:44 -0700 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/1489186 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/1316392 It is one thing to not agree with another church's beliefs but why do so many so called christians think they have a right to tell mormons they are not christian just because their beliefs are different from their own<br /><br />This answer was meant to be a comment... sorry. Tue, 04 Sep 2007 07:53:08 -0700 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/1316392 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/1316308 If they got into a fight who do you think would win? Avril Lavine or Pink?<br /><br />Does it really matter? Tue, 04 Sep 2007 07:29:10 -0700 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/1316308 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/1286978 Jesus seemed to be a joyful character, that being the case why do so many of his followers appear to be so miserable?<br /><br />As a follower of Christ we are told to humble ourselved before the Lord... to exhibit peace, joy, happiness, love, respect, etc. Basically to be Christ like. Christ provides us rest... he provides us strength... Chris does not promise that we will always be happy and everything will be OK.... Tue, 28 Aug 2007 23:10:15 -0700 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/1286978 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/1282005 Evolution or Creation? (i'm pro creation)<br /><br />Creation deals with how the whole universe and everything in it came to be where Evolution only deals with life on this planet... so I think we are comparing 2 things that should not be compared as solutions to the same problem. By Faith I believe the Bible to be the Word of God. After taking... Tue, 28 Aug 2007 00:55:34 -0700 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/1282005 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/1235808 If having faith is the act of letting go, then why do people cling so much to the word?<br /><br />Hebrews 11:1 1Now faith is being sure of what we hope for and certain of what we do not see. ---- We are not letting go of anything... We cling to God&#039;s Word to get to know God and to grow in our Faith in Christ. As a believer in there is a hunger to get to know are Savior!... Sat, 18 Aug 2007 00:21:24 -0700 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/1235808 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/840297 What do you think it means to be a christian?<br /><br />This is a difficult question to answer as some may take an exclusive answer to be &quot;intolerant&quot;. But Jesus did say that &quot;...no one comes to the Father except through me...&quot;. So belief in Jesus Christ as our Saviour is the what it means to be a Christian. True believers in... Tue, 08 May 2007 11:16:31 -0700 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/840297 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/826170 I am unable to follow today’s LDS teachings when its foundation (Joseph Smith story) is so flaky and easily seen as nothing but a big fat lie. That the Mormon faith has grown to its present size with so many intelligent people really bewilders me. How?<br /><br />. Fri, 04 May 2007 15:26:54 -0700 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/826170 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/825953 I am unable to follow today’s LDS teachings when its foundation (Joseph Smith story) is so flaky and easily seen as nothing but a big fat lie. That the Mormon faith has grown to its present size with so many intelligent people really bewilders me. How?<br /><br />Good Question! It is my opinion that the LDS Church looks very appealing from the outside... Strong Family Values Dedicated, Hardworking Individuals Very helpful and supportive of fellow members Have lots of resources to help those in need Appear to be Christain (from the outside to... Fri, 04 May 2007 14:25:18 -0700 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/825953 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/788555 Does anyone here not believe in evolution, what do you say to all the evidence that proves it?<br /><br />Does the question refer to Macro or Micro evolution? Macro meaning evolving from one species to another (i.e Apes -&gt; Humans) Micro meaning evolving from withing a species (i.e. Moths wings darkening, birds losing their wings, snakes losing their rattles, etc.) We can demonstrate that... Wed, 25 Apr 2007 17:15:02 -0700 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/788555 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/770950 If God is the answer, what is the question?<br /><br />There are number of questions that God answers. Too many to list here. Yes, one could consider that this answer is True for some but not for others but I would suggest that if what I say is really True, then it is True for everyone. Truth in and of itself can not be True for some and not for... Sat, 21 Apr 2007 22:19:09 -0700 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/770950 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/740564 What is your favorite Jack Nicholson movie?<br /><br />Mine would have to be &quot;The Shining&quot;. Sat, 14 Apr 2007 21:31:27 -0700 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/740564 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/652686 What is 'Java Script' and how do I know if it is enabled on my computer or not, or whether I even have it?<br /><br />Javascript is a scripting language used internally by most web browsers (Internet Explorer, Firefox, Opra, Safari, etc). Its main purpose is to allow web developers the ability to provide a more dynamic user experience in web pages. For example, Javascript can be used to handle button clicks on... Tue, 10 Apr 2007 14:37:33 -0700 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/652686 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/649068 What HTML script do I need if I only want one type of cursor displayed on my webpage?<br /><br />CSS can be used to define the cursor type for the body element. But providing javascript to do this when the page loads is more appropriate. Mon, 09 Apr 2007 16:45:06 -0700 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/649068 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/649057 How do you make the scrollbar on the side of the window narrower?<br /><br />While not Browser independent and one must take security into account, for IE, you could create an ActiveX control that would be able to programmatically adjust the scrollbar width (assuming getting a handle to the scrollbar control of the browser is allowed). Mon, 09 Apr 2007 16:43:07 -0700 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/649057 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/648274 I don't have wordpad, have a Mac with Word, but I recieve many attachments in wpd. How do I open them?<br /><br />.wpd is not a wordpad file extension. It is a Corel WordPerfect file extension. Being able to open this file with Word depends on the version of WordPerfect it was created with and the version of Word that you are using. If you can not open it with the version of Word you have, you might... Mon, 09 Apr 2007 12:56:11 -0700 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/648274 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/647327 Is Jesus really "Jehovah" of the Old Testament?<br /><br />From John 1:1-4... 1In the beginning was the Word, and the Word was with God, and the Word was God. 2The same was in the beginning with God. 3All things were made by him; and without him was not any thing made that was made. 4In him was life; and the life was the light of men. Notice all... Mon, 09 Apr 2007 08:29:27 -0700 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/647327 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/634984 Is it possible to open a powerpoint presentation from a java system. I want to create a button which when clicked on it opens the powerpoint presentation. Need code if possible. Thanx<br /><br />By Java system I assume you mean a Java program? And all that you want to do is click on a button to launch powerpoint, given a presentation file as an agrument? This is possible by using the JNI (Java Native Interface). Here is a link that might help: ... Fri, 06 Apr 2007 08:25:37 -0700 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/634984 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/629122 In the bible the beast has a number and a name the # is 666 but what is the Name<br /><br />Nero Wed, 04 Apr 2007 20:59:52 -0700 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/629122 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/626997 How can I shut down my computer using programming code?<br /><br />Assumming you are running Windows (probably XP??) Here is a win32 API that can help. It is written in C and you will need to also link in the necessary windows libraries to get this to work: (not sure how familiar you are with win32 programming) ... Wed, 04 Apr 2007 11:37:24 -0700 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/626997 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/626962 My CD disk drive wont open...Any ideas?<br /><br />Not sure about why it will not open but there is a way you can manually open it. There should be a small whole right below the CD tray. The hole should be big enough to slip a paper click end or something like that into. Just push it in and the CD tray will open. Wed, 04 Apr 2007 11:24:26 -0700 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/626962 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/626886 I am considering converting to The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints. I know that such a conversion might upset my parents but I desperately want to learn more about the Church. Can I speak to Missionaries without them coming to my home?<br /><br />Can I ask &quot;Why are you considering converting to the LDS Church?&quot; Learning more about the LDS Church does not require joining the LDS Church. Missionaries are a good source of information regarding the LDS Church but they will not get into deep theological and spiritual discussions... Wed, 04 Apr 2007 10:57:23 -0700 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/626886 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/625093 How come when i want to go to a program it says windows virtual memory too low. how can i make more memory free?<br /><br />It sounds like you might be running out of hard-disk space. You can upgrage your memory but you will still run into low disk space issues. If you have a ton of junk on your system (old music, old pictures, etc) delete &#039;em. Uninstall programs you do not use anymore. If you want to... Tue, 03 Apr 2007 22:30:48 -0700 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/625093 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/624997 How good, evil, or in between is the Book of Mormon?<br /><br />The question, being asked in a Mormon category, answers itself. To a Mormon, the teachings of the Book or Mormon are extremely Good. Tue, 03 Apr 2007 21:53:35 -0700 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/624997 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/579162 Should all new PCs/Macs come with the top of range security packages as standard? I think after laying out a chunk of cash for a new machine, they should help you protect it, and not make you spend more as an "extra"<br /><br />Macs&#039;s and PCs alike are both vulernable to virus&#039;s... Obviously Windows has a much higher install base and as a result will gain much more attention to those that create virus&#039;s. After all why create a virus that is only going to do minimal damage? So, I agree with...... Sun, 25 Mar 2007 13:30:25 -0700 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/579162 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/352305 Do Mormons believe all other religions are based on false doctrine?<br /><br />To All: Sat, 03 Feb 2007 21:07:50 -0800 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/352305 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/281947 What is the top level of heaven called?<br /><br />[barjacob] BTW, I am not a mormon but this information is from their own scriptures. Here is an excerpt from one of the Mormon Scriptures called &quot;Doctine and Covenants&quot; (this talks about the different levels of heaven within the Celestial Glory or Kingdom: THE DOCTRINE AND... Tue, 16 Jan 2007 21:41:49 -0800 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/281947 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/113431 I'm a member of the church and was recently told by members of another church that LDS are a "cult" and that I'm "sucked in." How do I deal with this ignorance?<br /><br />Unfortunately there are a lot of people out there that use these words when discussing any reliious belief. There are also a lot that are willing to listen. Personally I was raised Catholic, then attended the Baptist Church and now currently in the Lutheran Church (Missouri-Synod). I have... Mon, 23 Oct 2006 20:52:12 -0700 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/113431 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/58099 Why is marriage so important to Mormons?<br /><br />[Glenn Blaylock] One of the reasons I pointed out that God&#039;s first commandment to Adam and Eve was not to &quot;replenish the earth and multiply&quot; is that in talking to my Mormon friends, it seems to come across as... Because replenish the earth and multiply was God&#039;s first... Sun, 07 May 2006 00:49:19 -0700 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/58099 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/58082 How do Mormons interpret the portion of Isaiah 45:5 that says, "besides me there is no other God"?<br /><br />[Anonymous] gaven an answer of how Mormons interpret the Isaiah 45:5 which is what the question asked. Anonymous &quot;quotes&quot; scripture, however he is not quoting from the LDS&#039;s officially accepted translation of the Bible (King James Translation). Here are the verses quoted from... Sat, 06 May 2006 22:59:15 -0700 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/58082 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/58081 Is it true the church believes God the father has flesh and bone just as we do? Does this imply that God the father lived a life as a man?<br /><br />************************************ Updating answere based on Glenn&#039;s feedback. ************************************ I will assume the answer is correct until details are noted to the contrary. ************************************ Since this question was posted under the Mormon... Sat, 06 May 2006 22:48:29 -0700 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/58081 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/57655 Do Mormons consider The Bible or the Book of Mormon to be the higher authority?<br /><br />This link and video are free. Not sure what you are talking about in regards to money? **************************** Here is a great link: http://www.lhvm.org/vid_bible_med.htm Wed, 03 May 2006 23:12:39 -0700 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/57655 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/57403 Do Mormons study the Bible?<br /><br />Mormons do study the Bible. I believe the translation they use is officially the Old King James version. I can attest that they have Sunday School classes in which they study the Bible. So yes they study the Bible. The problem is that they also study non-biblical materials. They use... Tue, 02 May 2006 23:41:14 -0700 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/57403 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/49043 When did Mormons decide to renounce polygamy, and what were the reasons?<br /><br />Polygamy is still alive and well in the celestial kingdom. http://www.answerbag.com/q_view.php/43989 Tue, 21 Mar 2006 19:09:00 -0800 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/49043 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/48478 Can Mormon men marry more than one woman?<br /><br />Please this link: http://www.answerbag.com/c_view.php/2455#q_43989 Sat, 18 Mar 2006 21:49:45 -0800 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/48478 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/46132 Do Mormons follow rules for what they are supposed to do on Sundays? If so, what are these rules?<br /><br />I am not sure of the best format for responding to another&#039;s answer in wich a comment was directed to me... so I will respond here to Glenn Blaylock. I am not arguing whether the Sabbath is on a Sunday or Saturday... I am simply stating a known fact. That&#039;s all. I worship on... Wed, 01 Mar 2006 21:22:13 -0800 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/46132 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/46131 If a person chooses to leave the Mormon Church, are they still under the oaths they have taken, such as keeping temple ceremonies secret?<br /><br />I can attest to what you are saying is true from my own work experience but we are talking about something much higher and more important the are jobs here. If I take an oath to what I thought was God and then later on found out that he wasn&#039;t the true God (whether Mormon or Christain) my... Wed, 01 Mar 2006 21:07:35 -0800 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/46131 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/46130 Why do non-LDS churches have a paid clergy?<br /><br />Seems like this question should be ask in a non-LDS forum... The Bible says that Church workers such as Priests or Pastors are allowed to earn their living as such. Their is nothing wrong with this. I have heard the argument from LDS members that paying someone to Pastor a Church is not... Wed, 01 Mar 2006 20:55:29 -0800 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/46130 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/45623 If someone converts to Mormonism, is s/he expected to be perfect or is there room for error at the beginning (i.e. you had a coke)?<br /><br />A mormons ultimate goal is to be exalted to the highest level of the celestial kingdom. In order to obtain exaltation, there are a number of things you must do here on earth ( you can read their materials or go to their website if you want more information ). These things you do here on earth... Sat, 25 Feb 2006 20:49:49 -0800 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/45623 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/45318 According to LDS doctrine, why did God command the practise of polygamy?<br /><br />God did NOT command polygamy in the Bible... As to why it was given as a commandment to the mormons... who knows, have to ask the prophet. Wed, 22 Feb 2006 18:11:45 -0800 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/45318 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/44794 Are Mormons typically racist?<br /><br />Some are and some aren&#039;t today... In the past the Church preached that the Black race was inferior or cursed. http://www.answerbag.com/a_view.php/19452 Fri, 17 Feb 2006 22:17:13 -0800 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/44794 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/43074 Does the Bible say anything about people (ex. Mormons) using other, non-Biblical books to define Christianity?<br /><br />************** [to Glenn Blaylock] Mormons believe God the Father and God the Son are both created beings and are still progressing towards perfection... this definitely depreives God and Christ of their divinity. The God of the Bible is and always has been. The Alpha and the Omega, the... Sat, 04 Feb 2006 10:01:19 -0800 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/43074 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/38078 What must Christians do in order to receive salvation?<br /><br />Believe on the Lord Jesus Christ and thou shalt be saved. Tue, 20 Dec 2005 22:15:37 -0800 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/38078 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/36657 What does the Church say about people who repent their sins inwardly but don't confess to a bishop? Is this sufficient?<br /><br />Who forgives sin? Is it your Bishop or is it God? Why go through someone that does not have the power to forgive sin? Whether you steal a pack of gum or you murder some one God still has the power to forgive sin... not your Bishop. Sun, 04 Dec 2005 22:34:16 -0800 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/36657 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/36652 What do Latter-day Saints believe regarding homosexuality and gay marriage?<br /><br />Here is one passage from the Bible that talks about Homosexuality. I believe it is quite clear. Romans Chapter 1:22-32 &quot; 22Professing themselves to be wise, they became fools, 23And changed the glory of the uncorruptible God into an image made like to corruptible man, and to... Sun, 04 Dec 2005 21:57:12 -0800 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/36652 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/36329 Do the Book of Mormon and the Bible teach the same things?<br /><br />Here is an excellent link: http://www.lhvm.org/vid_bible_med.htm ***************************** The BoM has a lot of things that seem to be in line with the Bible but there are still contradictions... Too bad that the LDS beliefs have strayed from the Bible AND the BoM. Here is a... Wed, 30 Nov 2005 20:09:43 -0800 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/36329 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/36325 When the Bible and the Book of Mormon contradict each other, which one do Mormons use?<br /><br />We are justified by Faith! (There are many more verses to pull from) Ephesians Chapter 2:4-10 &quot;4But God, who is rich in mercy, for his great love wherewith he loved us, 5Even when we were dead in sins, hath quickened us together with Christ, (by grace ye are saved;) 6And hath... Wed, 30 Nov 2005 19:53:29 -0800 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/36325 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/36205 Does one have to believe that Joseph Smith is a prophet of God in order to be exalted?<br /><br />Based on Keith Wood&#039;s answer it seems that I can also conclude that I do not need to be married in the temple or even be a member of the LDS Church. correct? Tue, 29 Nov 2005 18:22:03 -0800 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/36205 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/36102 Do Mormons believe God is a human man on another planet, and that they will become other gods someday?<br /><br />There is only one God... Isaiah 43:10, Isaiah 44:6. [Aaron Prentice] You believe there are multiple gods the Bible says there is only one God. You believe that Jesus is a separate god from Heavenly Father and you believe they are separate from the Holy Ghost. You also believe that you will... Mon, 28 Nov 2005 22:23:50 -0800 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/36102 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/36097 Why were people of African decent denied being ordained to the priesthood?<br /><br />Answer to a similar question: http://www.answerbag.com/a_view.php/19452 Mon, 28 Nov 2005 21:12:31 -0800 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/36097 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/36096 What is the Mormon belief regarding forgiveness of murder?<br /><br />In Christain beliefs and what the Bible says, denying the Holy Spirit is the only unforgivable sin. If you are denying the Holy Spirit and you believe that the Holy Spirit, God the Father and Jesus are One God, then you are essentially denying God himself. Which means you do NOT believe in... Mon, 28 Nov 2005 21:11:01 -0800 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/36096 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/36095 Why do some people consider Mormonism a cult?<br /><br />It does depend on what you mean by a cult. If you look up &quot;cult&quot; in websters, the number one definition is the following: &quot;A religion or religious sect generally considered to be extremist or false, with its followers often living in an unconventional manner under the guidance... Mon, 28 Nov 2005 21:00:54 -0800 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/36095 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/30124 Why is the Book of Mormon written in the vernacular of King James England?<br /><br />[Response to Glenn Blaylock] Thanks for the information regarding language translation. I understand the basics of translation as far as how characters are represented in a compuer and displayed on a monitor. (job related) The actual process of translation is still way over my head. The... Mon, 19 Sep 2005 20:25:03 -0700 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/30124 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/29690 If Christ died for ALL of the sins of those who believe, why is Murder considered a sin that can not be forgiven?<br /><br />In response to God&#039;s love for me and what he has done for me through Christ I gladly try to live my life as he would like me to. As always, I fall short. Thanks be to God for his gift of salvation freely given to me through Christ Jesus&#039;s Death and Resurrection. It is not because I... Tue, 13 Sep 2005 20:22:04 -0700 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/29690 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/28832 Are all Christian denominations considered to have branched off from Catholicism?<br /><br />[Tambourine] It sounds like you are stating that Truth is relative??... This statment is self contradictory. A Christain is someone who follows the teachings of Jesus given to us in God&#039;s Word. Whether I or you believe this to be true is not what matters. God&#039;s Word matters... it is... Tue, 30 Aug 2005 22:09:12 -0700 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/28832 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/28063 Is it true that Mormonism is the only religion that allows its members to pray for answers?<br /><br />I pray to God in repentance as well as to praise Him. I talk to God everyday. God has also provided His Word, the Bible. This is God&#039;s Word! The Bible teaches us what He wants us to know... (are you getting it yet?) If the Book of Mormon is in direct contradiction with the Bible... Sat, 20 Aug 2005 22:35:05 -0700 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/28063 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/27240 What is the Mormon concept of hell?<br /><br />Thanks for the answer Glenn Blaylock. From you answer I will conclude that: * Your concept of hell is not the same as a Christian&#039;s. * We have to pay for our sins before our suffering ends or until resurrection. * Based on what we do in this life determines which one of the 3... Mon, 08 Aug 2005 19:27:19 -0700 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/27240 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/25727 What is the Mormon belief regarding forgiveness of murder?<br /><br />In response to Glenn Blaylock. According to what I believe the Bible says, sinning against the Holy Spirit is essentially not believing in Christ. This is why Christ can not forgive this sin. In other words, How can Christ forgive you if you do not believe in what he did for you(rhetorical... Mon, 18 Jul 2005 20:52:05 -0700 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/25727 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/23879 I had a poster which quoted scripture from the Bible. The name of the poster was "I AM". Where is this in the Bible?<br /><br />Here is the Bible verse: Exodus 3:14 &quot;http://www.biblegateway.com/passage/?book_id=2&amp;chapter=3&amp;verse=14&amp;version=31&amp;context=verse&quot; There are actually a number of verses through out the Bible that refer to God/Jesus as &quot;I am&quot;. The verse above is the first... Tue, 21 Jun 2005 18:48:14 -0700 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/23879 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/23494 Where can I find reference to infant baptism in the Bible?<br /><br />Here is a very good link: http://www.apuritansmind.com/Baptism/LutherMartinCatechismInfantBaptism.htm Thu, 16 Jun 2005 00:23:14 -0700 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/23494 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/23324 Do Mormons believe in all of the Bible?<br /><br />Glenn Blaylock... In the link you provided, the very first entry of a missing book is not missing at all... so I did not even investigate the rest (yet). Exodus 20:22-23:19 is what many believe to be the Book of the Covenant. Tue, 14 Jun 2005 00:27:29 -0700 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/23324 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/23322 Did Joseph Smith ever practice magic?<br /><br />Please provide more information than just saying that it is all wrong. Here are some good links: http://www.xmission.com/~country/reason/clndest7.htm http://www.gnosis.org/ahp.htm http://www.lds-mormon.com/ematmwv.shtml http://www.irr.org/mit/masonry.html Tue, 14 Jun 2005 00:07:56 -0700 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/23322 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/23321 Why did Joseph Smith have so many wives when the Bible expresses the importance of faithfulness in marriage and sexual morality?<br /><br />Do you sin? (Bible say there is no one without sin) If you do, God allowed it to happen. ************************************************************** The Bible says that the wages of sin is death. The Bible also tells us that there is no one that is righteous and that all of us have... Mon, 13 Jun 2005 23:44:55 -0700 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/23321 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/22875 Did Joseph Smith change his translation of the Book of Mormon? If so, how many times?<br /><br />Some additional research has lead me here: http://www.lds-mormon.com/transltn.shtml It turns out that the Urim and the Thummim talked about in the Bible was never used to translate the current version of the Book of Mormon. It seems Joseph Smith used a &quot;seer stone&quot;, placed it in... Tue, 07 Jun 2005 21:38:54 -0700 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/22875 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/22873 What relationship, if any, is there in Mormon beliefs between the mortal body and godhood?<br /><br />Jesus&#039;s whole mission was to be a Savior to a lost sinful world. HE led the perfect life God demands that we can not. HE willing sacrificed Himself to atone for the sins of the whole world. The blood HE shed for us covers the sins of the those that believe so that God looks down on us and... Tue, 07 Jun 2005 20:58:53 -0700 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/22873 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/22722 Why did the Mormon church not give blacks the priesthood before 1978?<br /><br />Mr Blaylock... In this answer were a lot of direct quotes from Mormon Prophets and Mormon Scholars. Be careful what you rate as incorrect. --------------------------------------------------------------------- Please read answer given here: http://www.answerbag.com/a_view.php/19452 Sun, 05 Jun 2005 20:39:43 -0700 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/22722