Answerbag: Franklin's questions http://www.answerbag.com/profile/317093 New Answerbag questions from Franklin Tue, 29 May 2012 17:06:07 -0700 Tue, 29 May 2012 17:06:07 -0700 Babies are born with no beliefs at all. Atheism is the belief that there is no God. So, why do [some] atheists claim that everyone is born an atheist? http://www.answerbag.com/q_view/1780781 Babies are born with no beliefs at all. Atheism is the belief that there is no God. So, why do [some] atheists claim that everyone is born an atheist? Fri, 30 Oct 2009 12:56:36 -0700 http://www.answerbag.com/q_view/1780781 How did the writer of Genesis know 3,500 years ago that the earth was once completely covered by water during its development? (before life emerged) http://www.answerbag.com/q_view/1657087 How did the writer of Genesis know 3,500 years ago that the earth was once completely covered by water during its development? (before life emerged) Sun, 23 Aug 2009 19:41:32 -0700 http://www.answerbag.com/q_view/1657087 If scientists didn't discover that the universe had a beginning until the 20th century, how did the writer of Genesis know 3,500 years ago? http://www.answerbag.com/q_view/1654342 If scientists didn't discover that the universe had a beginning until the 20th century, how did the writer of Genesis know 3,500 years ago? Sat, 22 Aug 2009 08:08:41 -0700 http://www.answerbag.com/q_view/1654342 Do atheists who claim that Christians are delusional realize that they are calling President Obama (a 20+ year churchgoing Christian) delusional? Or, do they say it just to be insulting? http://www.answerbag.com/q_view/1653257 Do atheists who claim that Christians are delusional realize that they are calling President Obama (a 20+ year churchgoing Christian) delusional? Or, do they say it just to be insulting? Fri, 21 Aug 2009 15:50:23 -0700 http://www.answerbag.com/q_view/1653257 Atheists: do you believe that there could possibly be other intelligent beings in existence? . . . Considering the age & vastness of the known (let alone the unknown) "universe", why couldn't there be other, far superior beings? http://www.answerbag.com/q_view/1624390 Atheists: do you believe that there could possibly be other intelligent beings in existence? . . . Considering the age & vastness of the known (let alone the unknown) "universe", why couldn't there be other, far superior beings? Fri, 07 Aug 2009 04:48:09 -0700 http://www.answerbag.com/q_view/1624390 What would happen if separation or divorce were not allowed? http://www.answerbag.com/q_view/1537069 What would happen if separation or divorce were not allowed? Thu, 25 Jun 2009 18:11:22 -0700 http://www.answerbag.com/q_view/1537069 Most doctors (76%) say they believe in God. Thoughts? ---- (see link) http://www.answerbag.com/q_view/1495468 Most doctors (76%) say they believe in God. Thoughts? ---- (see link) Thu, 04 Jun 2009 03:19:40 -0700 http://www.answerbag.com/q_view/1495468 Should parents influence their children's views (e.g. ethical, political, economic, religious (or non-religious), etc.) or let them develop their own views without parental influence? http://www.answerbag.com/q_view/1475616 Should parents influence their children's views (e.g. ethical, political, economic, religious (or non-religious), etc.) or let them develop their own views without parental influence? Sat, 23 May 2009 20:50:17 -0700 http://www.answerbag.com/q_view/1475616 Are atheists and theists the same in that they believe what cannot be known for sure? That there is or is not a God? http://www.answerbag.com/q_view/1472960 Are atheists and theists the same in that they believe what cannot be known for sure? That there is or is not a God? Fri, 22 May 2009 05:29:39 -0700 http://www.answerbag.com/q_view/1472960 Married women: how do you prefer to be referred to formally? --- "Mr. and Mrs. John Smith" --- "Mr. John and Mrs. Mary Smith" --- "Mr. John and Ms. Mary Smith?" --- OR "Mr. John Smith and Ms. Mary Jones" http://www.answerbag.com/q_view/1467940 Married women: how do you prefer to be referred to formally? --- "Mr. and Mrs. John Smith" --- "Mr. John and Mrs. Mary Smith" --- "Mr. John and Ms. Mary Smith?" --- OR "Mr. John Smith and Ms. Mary Jones" Tue, 19 May 2009 11:44:02 -0700 http://www.answerbag.com/q_view/1467940 Has the Internet helped or hurt your relationship? -- How so? http://www.answerbag.com/q_view/1463553 Has the Internet helped or hurt your relationship? -- How so? Sat, 16 May 2009 18:14:04 -0700 http://www.answerbag.com/q_view/1463553 You want an abortion, your husband wants the baby --- What would you do? http://www.answerbag.com/q_view/1463283 You want an abortion, your husband wants the baby --- What would you do? Sat, 16 May 2009 14:41:12 -0700 http://www.answerbag.com/q_view/1463283 How should evolution be taught? "This is what we THINK happened" -- OR -- "this is what DID happen"? http://www.answerbag.com/q_view/1456881 How should evolution be taught? "This is what we THINK happened" -- OR -- "this is what DID happen"? Tue, 12 May 2009 21:47:29 -0700 http://www.answerbag.com/q_view/1456881 Should kids be free to respectfully express their disbelief as to the historicity of evolution in biology class? -- Or, should they be forced to keep their views to themselves? http://www.answerbag.com/q_view/1455437 Should kids be free to respectfully express their disbelief as to the historicity of evolution in biology class? -- Or, should they be forced to keep their views to themselves? Tue, 12 May 2009 06:30:20 -0700 http://www.answerbag.com/q_view/1455437 Can a politician keep his/her hands clean? Is politics really a dirty business? http://www.answerbag.com/q_view/1453873 Can a politician keep his/her hands clean? Is politics really a dirty business? Mon, 11 May 2009 09:32:25 -0700 http://www.answerbag.com/q_view/1453873 What is worse to have to endure: Death of a child, death of a parent, or death of a spouse? http://www.answerbag.com/q_view/1453144 What is worse to have to endure: Death of a child, death of a parent, or death of a spouse? Sun, 10 May 2009 21:20:23 -0700 http://www.answerbag.com/q_view/1453144 If you found out that you had 2 weeks to live, what would you do with your time? http://www.answerbag.com/q_view/1453142 If you found out that you had 2 weeks to live, what would you do with your time? Sun, 10 May 2009 21:19:22 -0700 http://www.answerbag.com/q_view/1453142 No fault divorce. Should you need a reason to get divorced? Or, is just wanting out reason enough? http://www.answerbag.com/q_view/1451966 No fault divorce. Should you need a reason to get divorced? Or, is just wanting out reason enough? Sun, 10 May 2009 04:23:41 -0700 http://www.answerbag.com/q_view/1451966 Adultery is illegal in most states. Should it be legalized? --- If so, should a married politician sponsor the bill to legalize it? http://www.answerbag.com/q_view/1451950 Adultery is illegal in most states. Should it be legalized? --- If so, should a married politician sponsor the bill to legalize it? Sun, 10 May 2009 04:03:08 -0700 http://www.answerbag.com/q_view/1451950 Should marriage be: a) for life b) until you get on each other's nerves c) until you find someone who makes you happier d) until the kids leave home http://www.answerbag.com/q_view/1449971 Should marriage be: a) for life b) until you get on each other's nerves c) until you find someone who makes you happier d) until the kids leave home Fri, 08 May 2009 20:25:04 -0700 http://www.answerbag.com/q_view/1449971 Atheists: if you were the President, would you try to remove "In God We Trust" from money and "One Nation Under God" from the pledge of allegiance? http://www.answerbag.com/q_view/1447935 Atheists: if you were the President, would you try to remove "In God We Trust" from money and "One Nation Under God" from the pledge of allegiance? Thu, 07 May 2009 16:04:32 -0700 http://www.answerbag.com/q_view/1447935 Why has there been a rash of fathers killing their entire families and then committing suicide? What is going on? http://www.answerbag.com/q_view/1442901 Why has there been a rash of fathers killing their entire families and then committing suicide? What is going on? Tue, 05 May 2009 06:11:22 -0700 http://www.answerbag.com/q_view/1442901 Women: would you marry a man who refused to wear a wedding ring? http://www.answerbag.com/q_view/1442376 Women: would you marry a man who refused to wear a wedding ring? Mon, 04 May 2009 20:51:00 -0700 http://www.answerbag.com/q_view/1442376 Men: Would you marry a woman who refused to take your last name? http://www.answerbag.com/q_view/1442370 Men: Would you marry a woman who refused to take your last name? Mon, 04 May 2009 20:47:20 -0700 http://www.answerbag.com/q_view/1442370 Do companies "owe" their employees anything (e.g. loyalty) other than their paycheck? http://www.answerbag.com/q_view/1435865 Do companies "owe" their employees anything (e.g. loyalty) other than their paycheck? Fri, 01 May 2009 08:14:15 -0700 http://www.answerbag.com/q_view/1435865 Atheists: Would you allow your child (e.g. ages 7-12) to regularly attend church services with their grandparents, if they wanted to go? http://www.answerbag.com/q_view/1435688 Atheists: Would you allow your child (e.g. ages 7-12) to regularly attend church services with their grandparents, if they wanted to go? Fri, 01 May 2009 05:47:51 -0700 http://www.answerbag.com/q_view/1435688 Is having 2 moms or 2 dads just as good as having one of each? http://www.answerbag.com/q_view/1431092 Is having 2 moms or 2 dads just as good as having one of each? Tue, 28 Apr 2009 19:30:57 -0700 http://www.answerbag.com/q_view/1431092 Was Miss California discriminated against by the judges because of her personal views on homosexual marriage? http://www.answerbag.com/q_view/1416068 Was Miss California discriminated against by the judges because of her personal views on homosexual marriage? Tue, 21 Apr 2009 04:58:24 -0700 http://www.answerbag.com/q_view/1416068 How common is it for people to be intolerant bigots but not realize it? Or, at least deny it? http://www.answerbag.com/q_view/1395573 How common is it for people to be intolerant bigots but not realize it? Or, at least deny it? Fri, 10 Apr 2009 06:56:43 -0700 http://www.answerbag.com/q_view/1395573 The woman gets the man and the diamond ring; the man gets the woman and . . .? http://www.answerbag.com/q_view/1326380 The woman gets the man and the diamond ring; the man gets the woman and . . .? Thu, 05 Mar 2009 07:57:05 -0800 http://www.answerbag.com/q_view/1326380 Is it cheating if she always claims she's not in the mood but secretly "relieving herself"? http://www.answerbag.com/q_view/1309724 Is it cheating if she always claims she's not in the mood but secretly "relieving herself"? Thu, 26 Feb 2009 15:19:19 -0800 http://www.answerbag.com/q_view/1309724 Is having feelings for someone else cheating, even if you have no communications with her? (e.g. someone you used to work with) http://www.answerbag.com/q_view/1302012 Is having feelings for someone else cheating, even if you have no communications with her? (e.g. someone you used to work with) Mon, 23 Feb 2009 15:16:18 -0800 http://www.answerbag.com/q_view/1302012 Is chivalry still good etiquette or is it now sexism (as per feminists)? http://www.answerbag.com/q_view/1030521 Is chivalry still good etiquette or is it now sexism (as per feminists)? Thu, 16 Oct 2008 07:30:31 -0700 http://www.answerbag.com/q_view/1030521