http://www.answerbag.com/profile/38107 New Answerbag answers from TulsaDavid Tue, 29 May 2012 22:12:52 -0700 Tue, 29 May 2012 22:12:52 -0700 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/8607799 Is it annoying to pump your own gas? (I live in Jersey and it's illegal)<br /><br />When a person is handicapped, unable or simply wishes to have their gas pumped for them, that is quite convenient. But in reality, it's much faster to pump one's own gas. Often some uninterested clerk is on duty, and you better not have to be to work soon or have an important deadline. This... Thu, 14 Jan 2010 07:44:56 -0800 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/8607799 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/56186 June 6th, 2006 is said to be the day the "world will end" in connection with 666 being the mark of the devil. Should we expect anything to happen? Is there something that foretells this?<br /><br />Jesus said that &quot;But of that day and that hour, no man knows; no, not the angels which are in heaven, neither the Son, but only the Father.&quot; (Mark 13:32) Of this you can be certain: Whatever date anyone says will be when the world will end or when Jesus will return, scripture gives... Wed, 26 Apr 2006 13:23:46 -0700 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/56186 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/55829 Is it okay for Christians to date non-Christians?<br /><br />Not really. Paul wrote, &quot;Do not be unequally yoked with unbelievers. For what partnership has righteousness with lawlessness? Or what fellowship has light with darkness?&quot; (II Corinthians 6:14) There is a difference between reaching someone in love who doesn&#039;t know the Lord... Mon, 24 Apr 2006 10:45:35 -0700 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/55829 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/55548 Where in the Bible does it say "there is no other God but me"?<br /><br />You will find it several times throughout Isaiah chapters 43-45. &quot;Ye are My witnesses&quot;, saith the LORD, &quot;and my servant whom I have chosen: that ye may know and believe Me, and understand that I am He: before Me there was no God formed, neither shall there be after Me. I, even... Sat, 22 Apr 2006 20:52:14 -0700 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/55548 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/53864 If BC refers to before Christ was born, and AD means after death, what is the period he lived called?<br /><br />Actually, A.D. means &quot;anno domini&quot;, which is Latin meaning, &quot;in the year of our Lord.&quot; This was originally designed to start when Jesus Christ was born and continue henceforth from there. However, after some time it was realized that it was off 3-4 years, which is why... Sun, 16 Apr 2006 19:36:17 -0700 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/53864 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/53860 Do Christians believe those in hell will be given another chance to accept the gospel?<br /><br />In general, no. &quot;And as it is appointed unto men once to die, but after this the judgment.&quot; (Hebrews 9:27) Although this cliche is not found in the Bible, the principle of &quot;as a tree falls, so shall it lay&quot; is quite scriptural. God gives us mercy until our last breath,... Sun, 16 Apr 2006 19:23:33 -0700 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/53860 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/53858 Is anger believed to be a sin?<br /><br />If unchecked, it can become sin. The apostle Paul wrote, &quot;Be ye angry, and sin not: let not the sun go down upon your wrath.&quot; (Ephesians 4:26) So many sinful attitudes and actions result from anger. Look at the world around us. Domestic violence is the number one call that police... Sun, 16 Apr 2006 19:18:03 -0700 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/53858 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/53331 How do the different woods used in making guitars affect the sound of the instruments?<br /><br />Considering the uniqueness of wood, even the same wood, no two pieces of wood will ever sound the same. But with that as a given, not only do different woods result in distinct sounds, but the cutting, aging and quality affect the sound as well. Many guitars are made from spruce woods. They... Thu, 13 Apr 2006 22:04:58 -0700 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/53331 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/53204 What are Mary and Joseph's children's names?<br /><br />Their sons (if these four are all of them) are: James, Joses, Judas and Simon. They also had daughters, but they are never named nor is a count of how many ever recorded. Matthew 13:55 and Mark 6:3 lists the four sons: &quot;Is this not the carpenter, the son of Mary, a brother of James and... Thu, 13 Apr 2006 10:39:05 -0700 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/53204 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/52898 How will the newly revealed Judas text, the gospel of Judas, change Christianity? Why was it kept hidden for so long?<br /><br />It won&#039;t change a thing. As is the trend with most new discoveries, the media will sensationalize it with controversial one-liner headings and cliches, just to entice people to gain ratings. This &quot;Gospel of Judas&quot; was mentioned in the writings of Irenaeus (110-180 A.D.), one of... Wed, 12 Apr 2006 08:26:04 -0700 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/52898 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/52891 If everyone who believes in Christ goes to heaven, and everyone who doesn't goes to hell, what happened to the people who lived at times and in places where they could not have heard of Him?<br /><br />First off, it&#039;s not only those who believe, but those who obey the Gospel, who will go to heaven. Sometimes people use the cliche &quot;I believe&quot; as simply another way of saying &quot;I acknowledge&quot;. But the apostles of Jesus Christ required more than just verbal acknowledgment;... Wed, 12 Apr 2006 08:11:42 -0700 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/52891 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/52820 Where in the Bible does it say who Jesus was married to?<br /><br />Nowhere. From all accounts in the Gospels, Jesus never married. Scripture records His mother, His step-father (Joseph) and His brothers; but nothing further. As He hung on the cross, He commissioned the Apostle John to take care of His mother. There never is any mention of any other relation... Tue, 11 Apr 2006 22:14:47 -0700 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/52820 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/52803 What are some Bible verses that have the word "wife" mentioned in them?<br /><br />&quot;Therefore shall a man leave his father and his mother, and shall cleave unto his wife: and they shall be one flesh.&quot; (Genesis 2:24) How about a few more? :) And God said, &quot;Sarah thy wife shall bear thee a son indeed; and thou shalt call his name Isaac: and I will establish... Tue, 11 Apr 2006 21:06:15 -0700 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/52803 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/52665 What is "creation"?<br /><br />&quot;Creation&quot; is a broad term used in the Bible to denote everything that God created. This includes the heavens and the earth; the land and seas; the stars, sun, planets, moon and all heavenly bodies; every living (or extinct) creature and vegetation; and man and woman. ... Tue, 11 Apr 2006 09:27:51 -0700 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/52665 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/49998 If the Bible tells me not to lust, then how am I expected to eventually marry a woman if I can't get attracted to her?<br /><br />Get to know her spiritually first. Does she love God? Is she compassionate to others? Is she faithful and loyal? Are you compatable in your faith and commitment to Jesus Christ? Does she compromise and/or justify herself? Hopefully this woman will be asking the same things about you. Get to... Wed, 29 Mar 2006 11:38:32 -0800 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/49998 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/48199 How do you pronounce Nineveh?<br /><br />It would be pronounced: NIN - EH - VUH Accent would be on the NIN part. Fri, 17 Mar 2006 10:19:06 -0800 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/48199 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/47222 Who were the earliest prophets that delivered a message of impending judgment?<br /><br />The first mention of a prophet in the Bible is in Genesis 20:7, and it refers to Abraham. However, Abraham never directly delivered a message of impending judgment, although in this passage, God Himself is delivering a message of impending judgment to Abimelech for having kept Sarah... Fri, 10 Mar 2006 22:36:57 -0800 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/47222 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/47127 What is the correct translation of John 8:58?<br /><br />KJV: Jesus said unto them, &quot;Verily, verily, I say unto you, Before Abraham was, I am.&quot; NIV: Jesus said to them, “Most assuredly, I say to you, before Abraham was, I AM.” NKJV: Jesus said unto them, &quot;Verily, verily, I say unto you, Before Abraham was born, I am.&quot; NET: Jesus... Fri, 10 Mar 2006 09:34:33 -0800 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/47127 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/46989 Luke 2:2 states that the Cyrenius/Quirinius was Rome’s governor of Syria when Jesus was born. It’s documented that he became governor in 6 AD. Was Luke wrong?<br /><br />Not at all. Luke used the term &quot;hegemon&quot;, which is a broader term than &quot;governor&quot;, and may well be referring to the administrative role Cyrenius (Quirinius) was assigned as opposed to being titled as &quot;governor&quot;. Cyrenius&#039; history is indeed well documented.... Thu, 09 Mar 2006 06:57:46 -0800 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/46989 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/46618 Genesis 6 states that the daughters of men married the sons of God. Are the sons of God descendants of Cain or fallen angels?<br /><br />Neither. The &quot;sons of God&quot; are the descendants of Seth. The &quot;daughters of men&quot; are the descendants of Cain. Both of these wide grouping labels are not necessarily restricted to gender. If you pursue a strict contextual understanding of Genesis 6:1-2 based on the immediate... Mon, 06 Mar 2006 10:18:34 -0800 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/46618 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/46344 What verses prove or give evidence that the "Age of Accountability" is indeed 13 and over?<br /><br />Honestly, there&#039;s not a single verse that even speaks of the age of accountability. From the principles throughout many scriptures which speak of personal responsibility, free will and choice; the age of accountability is most likely when that person comes to a certain level of spiritual... Fri, 03 Mar 2006 19:47:09 -0800 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/46344 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/45907 Whatever happened to Lot's children, after they left Sodom and Gomorrah?<br /><br />Lot and his two remaining daughters escaped to Zoar, located in the higher elevation out of the plain (today known as the Jordan valley). They found refuge in a cave. The husbands of all Lot&#039;s OTHER daughters (the number of Lot&#039;s sons-in-law is not given) had refused to leave,... Tue, 28 Feb 2006 10:28:57 -0800 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/45907 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/45905 What happened to Cain after so many years of living in exile?<br /><br />Genesis 4:16-24 records that Cain settled east of Eden in the land of Nod (possibly near Iran or Afghanistan). His descendants are the first to make tents, farm cattle, build cities (or villages), create musical instruments, metallurgy, etc. In other words, Cain&#039;s descendants could well be... Tue, 28 Feb 2006 10:00:20 -0800 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/45905 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/45900 In Revelation, it mentions a lamb lying next to a lion. Does this mean that animals go to heaven?<br /><br />This may not mean so much that &quot;animals go to heaven&quot;, in the sense of when they die here; it may mean simply that there will be animals existing on the New Earth with a peaceable nature. Scripture also records that a child will be able to play on the hole of an asp (a viper) and not... Tue, 28 Feb 2006 09:35:25 -0800 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/45900 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/45895 In Matthew 24:40, "Then shall two be left in the field; the one shall be taken, and the other left." Is this scriptural support for a pre-tribulation rapture?<br /><br />Not really. Even some pre-tribulation advocates acknowledge that this verse is not talking about being &quot;taken&quot; in the rapture. A clearer picture of this can be seen by cross-referencing the same discourse recorded in Luke 17:33-37. In verse 37 the disciples ask Jesus where will these... Tue, 28 Feb 2006 09:22:16 -0800 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/45895 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/45667 According to the Bible, where is the "third heaven" located?<br /><br />The location of the &quot;third heaven&quot; is unknown. The only place the &quot;third heaven&quot; is directly mentioned is in II Corinthians 12:2-4, where Paul writes about himself (in the third person) and equates the &quot;third heaven&quot; with Paradise: &quot;I knew a man in Christ... Sun, 26 Feb 2006 14:38:16 -0800 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/45667 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/42183 How come God spoke directly to humans in the old testament but has been very quiet ever since?<br /><br />Oh God is very much alive and very much still speaking, but many simply may not be listening. God manifested Himself in flesh as Jesus Christ, which is recorded in the first four books of the New Testament, the four Gospels. After Jesus died, was buried and was resurrected, He told His... Fri, 27 Jan 2006 17:38:08 -0800 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/42183 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/42182 Why don't Christians practice the Bible-specified rite of circumcision?<br /><br />Many Christians still have their newborn males circumcized, as much or more for medical reasons as for Biblical precedent. However in the New Testament, in Paul&#039;s epistle to the Romans, he wrote that one &quot;is not a Jew which is one outwardly; neither is that circumcision which is outward... Fri, 27 Jan 2006 17:32:35 -0800 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/42182 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/40877 Does God care for the unborn?<br /><br />Yes. Psalm 139 is one of the most beautiful regarding how precious and detailed God&#039;s design is for each of us. Verses 13-16 speak specifically of God designing us both while unborn as well as before the beginning of the world (when as yet there were no days). This is how precious we are... Mon, 16 Jan 2006 08:38:41 -0800 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/40877 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/39313 Samuel Johnson said "Fraud and falsehood only dread examination." How valid is this quote for religious beliefs?<br /><br />The verse that comes to mind which very much exemplifies Samuel Johnson&#039;s quotation is found in John 3:20: &quot;For everyone practicing evil hates the light and does not come to the light, lest his deeds should be exposed.&quot; Mr. Johnson&#039;s statement is quite valid:... Tue, 03 Jan 2006 07:54:42 -0800 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/39313 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/36735 Where in the Bible does it state that suicide sends you to hell?<br /><br />The Bible does not say verbatim anywhere that &quot;suicide sends you to hell.&quot; However, Jesus did say that it would be better if a person were to hang a heavy stone weight around their neck and cast themselves into a river, than to offend one of His children. Also, the scriptures are... Tue, 06 Dec 2005 00:27:55 -0800 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/36735 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/36658 What is the difference between a religion and a cult?<br /><br />According to Webster&#039;s Dictionary, &quot;cult&quot; has 5 definitions: 1. A formal religious veneration. 2. A system of religious beliefs and ritual; also, its body of adherents. 3. A religion regarded as unorthodox or spurious; also, its body of adherents. 4. A system for the cure of... Mon, 05 Dec 2005 00:04:13 -0800 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/36658 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/36642 Why did the crab cross the beach?<br /><br />Because his pinchers were clinched onto the back of a chicken. :) Sun, 04 Dec 2005 20:20:56 -0800 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/36642 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/36559 How can you place a .jpg photo into a Word 02 document, and under what file extension would you save the finished product?<br /><br />Just click Insert, Picture, From File, and select your picture from the folder you&#039;ve saved it in. It will appear in your document. Another way is to simply copy and paste your picture into a document. However, either way, simply save your document. It still saves as an MS Word... Sat, 03 Dec 2005 21:05:01 -0800 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/36559 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/36558 What are some effective, gentle ways to help an extremely defensive person learn that constructive criticism is a valuable and necessary part of personal growth?<br /><br />This is both an excellent and caring question. Free will always means that people will have the choice to reject or receive help or constructive criticism, but so many factors contribute to that willingness: maturity, besetting conditions, how one was raised, WHERE one was raised, past crises,... Sat, 03 Dec 2005 20:56:07 -0800 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/36558 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/36383 What is the name of the "jolly old elf" in Norway that kids hope brings them presents for Christmas?<br /><br />Julenissen. Also sometimes referred to simply as &quot;Nisse&quot;. Some additional info is available at http://www.emb-norway.ca/facts/Traditions/Christmas/julenissen.htm Thu, 01 Dec 2005 12:12:15 -0800 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/36383 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/36317 If a relic of Jesus Christ were found, say, hair or blood, would a DNA test show only his mother's DNA?<br /><br />This is an interesting question; definitely thought-provoking. Certainly God could have caused Mary to contribute all 46 chromosomes, but when God mainfested Himself in flesh as Jesus Christ, considering that He created mankind, He also most certainly could have &quot;created&quot; an ideal 23... Wed, 30 Nov 2005 17:36:31 -0800 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/36317 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/36315 In the Book of Exodus, there are 2 versions of the Ten Commandments, Chapter 20 and Chapter 34. What is the explanation of this?<br /><br />In chapter 20, God Himself spoke these 10 commandments from Mount Sinai, then commanded Moses to ascend the mountain, where God Himself wrote these 10 commandments on stone. While Moses was up in the mountain with God, He also gave Moses many more laws, as well as the pattern of the... Wed, 30 Nov 2005 17:20:27 -0800 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/36315 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/36297 If you dream you are a pizza, and as soon as the blade is about to cut you, you wake up, what does this mean?<br /><br />It could mean that you feel something is wrong about an activity you like best. Wed, 30 Nov 2005 13:12:13 -0800 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/36297 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/36293 When walking together, is there a custom of having the woman walk on a particular side of the man?<br /><br />I&#039;m sorry in that I&#039;ve never heard of which side the man and girl should be. Obviously in a car, whoever is driving renders this moot. And if you&#039;re an older man and one ear is harder of hearing, sit so that your date faces your best ear. :) Actually, the best etiquette would be... Wed, 30 Nov 2005 12:47:59 -0800 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/36293 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/36291 When a man uses a commode, should he lift up the toilet seat, and does it matter if the restroom is for men only?<br /><br />Traditional etiquette has been that the toilet seat should be down, especially if you are having company, simply for appearance sake. Something for men to consider: There is no rule that prohibits a man from sitting down on the toilet when only urinating. The difference in splatter and... Wed, 30 Nov 2005 12:44:47 -0800 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/36291 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/36290 How can I stop windshield wipers from squeaking? Buying new wipers didn't help.<br /><br />There are a few things you can do which might help: 1. Clean your windshield with Windex (or similar). 2. Refill your wiper fluid. If you know how, empty your existing fluid. 3. Wipe your blades with a little WD40 (on a paper towel) helps. 4. Using a paper towel, rub dry baking soda on... Wed, 30 Nov 2005 12:40:13 -0800 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/36290 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/36280 Who is thought to be the author of the Book of Job?<br /><br />Various authors have been suggested throughout history, settling with the main possibilities being Moses, Solomon, Elihu or even Job himself. Unger assigns Moses as the author, and there are quite a number of people who hold to this. Nevertheless, it cannot be absolutely determined. Wed, 30 Nov 2005 10:22:52 -0800 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/36280 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/36279 How can I dispose of an old Bible in a respectful manner?<br /><br />There are many Bible collection centers that are happy to take old Bibles. Many repressed and third world countries would gladly take them, and many of these collection centers pool their gatherings, in order to efficiently make them available to others. To see if there is one nearest you,... Wed, 30 Nov 2005 10:05:54 -0800 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/36279 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/36277 Why does a lot of Jewish literature refer to God as "G-d?"<br /><br />Because in the Hebrew there are no vowels. This has sparked a trend of omitting the vowel in English. Whether that is bogus or simply a sign of respect, you decide. But some are quite dogmatic about it, both in Jewish and in some Christian (especially Messianic Christian) circles. My opinion... Wed, 30 Nov 2005 09:58:28 -0800 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/36277 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/36090 What is the difference between a locked cell phone and a unlocked cell phone?<br /><br />A &quot;locked&quot; cell phone will not allow you to call a number. Locking your cell phone (and unlocking it) may be as easy as holding down the star (*) button until it locks/unlocks. You can still answer incoming calls while locked; you simply cannot dial outgoing calls. This is so you... Mon, 28 Nov 2005 19:15:31 -0800 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/36090 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/35754 Is there any evidence anywhere, besides the Book of Job, that God is sarcastic?<br /><br />Perhaps &quot;chastisement&quot; would be more accurate than &quot;sarcasm&quot;. Job was a man that God called &quot;perfect&quot;, but through the course of his conversation with his three friends, Job gradually increased his self-justification, which is an affront to God and a challenge of... Fri, 25 Nov 2005 10:52:13 -0800 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/35754 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/35747 How come some holidays fall on different days while others are on a specific day every year?<br /><br />Assuming you mean &quot;in the United States&quot;, there are different reasons for both federal holidays and traditional holidays. Federal Holidays - these have been set by various federal regulations of a period of time. The regulations can be painstakingly read in section 6103 of title 5 of... Fri, 25 Nov 2005 08:38:15 -0800 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/35747 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/34991 Jesus experienced every temptation known to man when He was here on Earth. Does that mean He also experienced every emotion associated with temptation?<br /><br />The simple would be: no. Hebrews 4:15 - For we do not have a High Priest who cannot sympathize with our weaknesses, but was in all points tempted as we are, yet without sin. There is not much even in the original Greek that can expand on the English translation. This verse does mean that... Thu, 17 Nov 2005 08:13:52 -0800 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/34991 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/34783 When I listen to a friend's CD of my favorite worship songs, a rush of euphoria flows through me. Yet when I listen to the exact same music downloaded from Kazaa, onto my PC, I don't feel the same feelings at all. Why is this?<br /><br />If you feel you have illegally downloaded something, and you are feeling God&#039;s conviction through your conscience, that may be interfering with your freedom to worship. Our conscience is a wonderful and necessary thing that God has given us. It is much like the nerve endings in our hands,... Tue, 15 Nov 2005 08:37:08 -0800 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/34783 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/34700 What is the name of the Bible used by Catholics?<br /><br />The Douay-Rheims Bible, also known as the Douay version. Mon, 14 Nov 2005 12:54:07 -0800 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/34700 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/34428 What is the soul?<br /><br />Under the category Christianity/Beliefs (where this question was posted), the soul is considered to be that part of a person that lives on after death. Old Testament: The Hebrew word for soul is &quot;nephesh&quot;. Of the 753 times it is used in the OT (KJV), its major renderings are as... Fri, 11 Nov 2005 14:04:25 -0800 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/34428 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/34343 The largest percentage of the population in Israel practices what religion in the year 2004?<br /><br />According to the Israeli Ministry of Interior, 77% of the population states their religion as Judaism, 16% as Islam, and the remainder as Christianity or unclassified. Thu, 10 Nov 2005 13:35:38 -0800 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/34343 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/34258 Why do people try to present belief and faith as if they were factual and logical?<br /><br />There is both some truth and some error in your statements, and your question seems to be biased against faith, as if it contains no fact nor logic. TRUTH: Critical and logical thinking is indeed different than the thinking of faith and belief. You are right in this assessment, but wrong in... Wed, 09 Nov 2005 12:59:46 -0800 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/34258 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/34152 What is a software interrupt handler?<br /><br />It is code which is executed when an interrupt occurs. Interrupts can range from you typing ctrl-c, to the tick of your computer&#039;s clock, to reaching the end of a file, to opening a port, to the click of a mouse, etc, etc. Any interrupt sends a signal that gets the attention of the CPU.... Tue, 08 Nov 2005 12:48:48 -0800 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/34152 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/34151 How would the world react if Noah's Ark was undeniably discovered?<br /><br />This can only be answered as one&#039;s opinion, mine being that the world would probably remain pretty much as it is: a percentage believing regardless, a percentage disbelieving regardless, and a middle percentage having some who would be persuaded to further believe in God and in His Word. ... Tue, 08 Nov 2005 12:33:41 -0800 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/34151 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/34150 If I go to heaven and my spouse goes somewhere else, I will be unhappy in heaven. Can someone explain this paradox?<br /><br />Based upon your perceptions as a finite person of flesh and blood, you may feel that way. But even upon being born again into God&#039;s kingdom, specifically by being filled with His Spirit in a very real and demonstrable way, as the apostles and followers of Jesus Christ were in the book of... Tue, 08 Nov 2005 12:29:28 -0800 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/34150 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/33524 What are Pop Rocks, and how are they made?<br /><br />Pop rocks are hard candy mixed with carbon dioxide gas at a high pressure, so that it forms microscopic high-pressure bubbles inside it. As the candy melts in your mouth, it releases the compressed tiny bubbles with a &quot;pop&quot;. What you feel and hear are these 600-psi tiny bubbles of... Wed, 02 Nov 2005 09:42:46 -0800 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/33524 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/33386 Is the Apostolic hell worse than the other denominations' hell?<br /><br />This question erroneously assumes that denominations can dictate whether or not hell is worse or easier. That is not true. Hell is a place of torment, regardless of who says it isn&#039;t, who waters it down or who simply denies it completely. So the answer is: NO. Hell is hell, regardless... Mon, 31 Oct 2005 13:32:43 -0800 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/33386 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/33382 If God knows about everything at once, why didn't He stop the serpent from tempting Adam and Eve?<br /><br />That&#039;s simply part of the free will contract between God and us. He won&#039;t step on our power of choice, but we will indeed face the consequences. If God were to stop the obstacles, temptations and adversity that comes to any of us, simply to make it easier, he would have a cheap... Mon, 31 Oct 2005 13:09:27 -0800 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/33382 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/33381 If people keep going to Hell, wouldn't Hell eventually run out of room? What does the Bible say about Hell's space availability?<br /><br />Isaiah 5:14 records that &quot;hell has enlarged itself and opened its mouth beyond measure.&quot; Hell has plenty of room. But thank God, so does heaven. :) Acts 2:38 was the starting point for the early church, when it came to what to do to obey the gospel of Jesus Christ. There is plenty... Mon, 31 Oct 2005 13:04:54 -0800 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/33381 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/33380 Is it really showing Love and Justice on God's part to torment someone forever in Hell when the person has probably lived less than a hundred years?<br /><br />God doesn&#039;t torment anyone. People go to hell by their own choice, not God&#039;s.Your &quot;question&quot; is worded as an accusation and objection. If God had really been just, we&#039;d ALL be in hell right now. If God wasn&#039;t showing us mercy in every breath we breathe, we&#039;d... Mon, 31 Oct 2005 12:58:16 -0800 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/33380 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/33378 To Tulsa David- Regarding The Ten Commandants, what`s your opion on how the Christian religons of today fare in honoring the rules set forth in them? Seems to me, that they becoming extinct or ignored. Any comment?<br /><br />The ten commandments have become a rare commodity among many denominations, in my opinion. Many religions are so transparent with their hypocrisy, it is no surprise that Christianity has such a low esteem among secularists and atheists. As a part of the overall umbrella called... Mon, 31 Oct 2005 12:30:24 -0800 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/33378 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/33095 What does the apostle Paul write in regards to the trinity doctrine?<br /><br />Absolutely nothing!! Paul was a Hebrew of the Hebrews who believe in the One Monotheistic God manifested in Jesus Christ. Per his writing: &quot;And without controversy great is the mystery of godliness: GOD WAS MANIFESTED IN THE FLESH, justified in the Spirit, seen by angels, preached... Fri, 28 Oct 2005 08:56:20 -0700 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/33095 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/33092 If Paul was an apostle of Christ, is his counsel on spiritual matters accurate?<br /><br />Yes. Not only was his counsel on spiritual matters accurate, he asserts at various times that he is speaking the direct commandments of the Lord (see I Corinthians 14:37). He also asserted that he was speaking by revelation of the Lord (see II Corinthians 12:7, Galatians 1:12, 2:2, Ephesians... Fri, 28 Oct 2005 08:33:44 -0700 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/33092 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/33091 Is Paul, the writer of 1st and 2nd Corinthians in the New Testament, an apostle of Jesus Christ?<br /><br />Yes. Paul not only wrote 1st and 2nd Corinthians, but he wrote 13 books (epistles) of the New Testament, 14 if you consider him to be the author of Hebrews. In 8 of them he asserts himself to be an apostle of Jesus Christ &quot;by the will of God&quot;. 1. Romans 1:1 2. I Corinthians... Fri, 28 Oct 2005 08:32:06 -0700 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/33091 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/32843 is it possible that SATAN, IS SORRY AND WANTS TO BE WITH GOD, AND GOD WILL REWRITEMANS PLAN? does GOD FORGIVE SATAN? could he? WOULD HE? where would us EARTHLINKED PERSONS GO?<br /><br />1. No. 2. No. 3. No. 4. No. :) 5. We choose heaven or hell by our obedience or disobedience to the Gospel of Jesus Christ (II Thess 1:8). Satan deceived himself and 1/3rd of the angels before there ever was a devil to influence his rebellion, before there ever was an evil influence, and... Tue, 25 Oct 2005 13:09:26 -0700 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/32843 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/32840 I am 18 and I seem incapable of not cheating. Why do I do it when it causes me and others so much pain?<br /><br />If you are torn or pained enough to receive a blunt answer, I hope this will help and that you will receive this: Here is what is wrong: You are doing this because you are so caught up in gratifying your own sexual appetite, you don&#039;t even consider that this is a product of lust,... Tue, 25 Oct 2005 12:24:41 -0700 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/32840 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/32835 How many Protestant religions exist?<br /><br />According to the World Christian Encyclopedia, there are over 33,000 denominations in 238 countries. Every year there is a net increase of around 270 to 300 denominations. Tue, 25 Oct 2005 11:41:07 -0700 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/32835 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/32834 What is the flattest US state?<br /><br />Florida, Illinois and Louisiana are flatter than Kansas. However, Florida takes the cake ... the pancake, that is. :) The elevation for Kansas ranges from 750 feet at the mouth of the Kansas River to 4000 feet on the western border. Kansas might look like a pancake, but over 50% of its dough... Tue, 25 Oct 2005 11:26:27 -0700 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/32834 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/32821 How do ostriches have sex?<br /><br />Check the picture. :) http://www.geocities.com/ostrichwonderland/o_mate.JPG Breeding season is usually from April until September, depending on food availability, health and weather. If you ever intend to breed them, you can get good info at http://www.bluemud.org/article/12741 . Tue, 25 Oct 2005 09:06:25 -0700 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/32821 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/32818 Are film cameras going to be obsolete soon?<br /><br />Film will in no way be obsolete soon. Check out http://www.gigapxl.org ... while gigapixel technology is not far away, the current technology includes a marriage of film and digital technologies. Tue, 25 Oct 2005 07:25:37 -0700 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/32818 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/32727 What is burial insurance?<br /><br />Burial insurance is usually some sort of insurance policy to provide for the burial of a named or designated person, or to save harmless anyone from either part of or the entire cost of the burial of the body of a named or designated person. Many insurance companies offer at a reduced rate a... Mon, 24 Oct 2005 13:41:26 -0700 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/32727 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/32687 Which parts of the New World Translation of the Holy Scriptures, used by the Jehovah's Witnesses, are thought to be inaccurate?<br /><br />Several parts are inaccurate. This translation replaces the use of the word LORD with the word JEHOVAH in the New Testament. The New World translators use the Septuagint as one of their justifications. Let me explain. The Septuagint was a translation of the Hebrew Old Testament into the... Sun, 23 Oct 2005 21:13:25 -0700 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/32687 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/32686 Is there scripture regarding whether Christians should keep dogs as pets?<br /><br />There are no direct verses, such as &quot;you shall not touch a dog&quot; or &quot;you can touch a dog&quot;. However, I do believe it is okay to both own and pet a dog, and I will share some scriptures that may prove helpful to you. First of all, in the book of Job, he is accusing his three... Sun, 23 Oct 2005 20:56:04 -0700 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/32686 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/32531 Our 19 year old spayed cat runs up and down the stairs at night howling and meowing, carrying a foam ball. Why does she do this?<br /><br />Physiologically, she is in heat, even without the plumbing. Fri, 21 Oct 2005 14:26:52 -0700 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/32531 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/32529 Which country executes the most criminals per year?<br /><br />China. Out of at least 3,800 executions worldwide in the year 2004, China executed at least 3,400 people. Followed by Iran with at least 160, Vietnam with at least 64 and the United States with 59 people. Fri, 21 Oct 2005 14:24:45 -0700 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/32529 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/32319 If God is more powerful than Satan, how can Satan ever win?<br /><br />He won&#039;t win in the end. He only wins when he successfully deceives people into rejecting the gospel of Jesus Christ. And scripture does call him the father of lies and the deceiver of the whole world. Scripture also says that the path to hell is wide and many are on it, while the path to... Wed, 19 Oct 2005 14:16:08 -0700 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/32319 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/32317 If as some people believe, there will be a new earth because the old will be passed away, and Jesus will reign, what will the people on the new earth be doing?<br /><br />Those who make it to the new earth will be spending their eternity worshipping the King of kings and Lord of lord, Jesus Christ, Who is God Himself manifested in humanity and glorified. We will behold the New Jerusalem descending from heaven to the new earth. It has four walls with three entry... Wed, 19 Oct 2005 13:48:58 -0700 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/32317 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/32316 What do people think they will be doing in heaven for all eternity?<br /><br />This current earth and heavens will melt away with a fervent heat. There will be a great white throne judgment, where Jesus Christ, the One True Judge will received into the kingdom of God everyone whose name is written in His Book of Life. There will then be a new heaven and a new earth. ... Wed, 19 Oct 2005 13:47:54 -0700 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/32316 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/32300 How many versions of the Bible have been published?<br /><br />There are over 300 English translations alone, according to http://olivetree.com ... over 500, according to http://hyperhistory.net (see http://www.hyperhistory.net/apwh/essays/cot/t0w05bibleversions.htm). This does not include the translations in languages other than English. To date, the... Wed, 19 Oct 2005 09:17:34 -0700 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/32300 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/32204 Why is Jesus depicted in pictures with long dark or blond hair? If he was of Jewish descent, wouldn't his hair be dark and cut short like the rest of the Jewish people of that time?<br /><br />Good insight in this question. Yes indeed, Jesus&#039; hair would have been dark and short. Not long and flowing as has been depicted by formal orthodoxy. In fact, Isaiah 53:2 gives us a picture of a Christ that is not quite as physically appealing as church &quot;halo&quot; icons falsely... Tue, 18 Oct 2005 09:12:04 -0700 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/32204 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/32203 Why did God choose to make all his children go through such a trying life rather than just keeping us all in Heaven?<br /><br />We chose to go through a trying life because of disobedience. Originally God placed Adam and Even in a garden that did not yield weeds and briers, but continually bore fruit, even without tilling. Their only requirement was to not eat of the tree of the knowledge of good and evil. But they... Tue, 18 Oct 2005 09:07:22 -0700 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/32203 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/32202 Why do people find it necessary to prove that the Da Vinci Code is not factual and Mary Magdalene was not special to Jesus?<br /><br />The facts are already established contrary to the &quot;Da Vinci Code&quot;. It is this work that is fiction, and not vice versa. The proposals in this book concerning any romantic involvement of Jesus with Mary Magdalene are totally improbable. Not only was the early church adament about... Tue, 18 Oct 2005 09:01:04 -0700 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/32202 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/32201 Jesus was Jewish. Wasn't every young Jewish man of that time period supposed to be married?<br /><br />No. Marriages were normally arranged between the parents in those days. If parents wanted to keep their daughter at home longer, that was totally acceptable. If parents wanted their son to stay at home and work, that too was totally acceptable. Women sometimes married quite young, but men... Tue, 18 Oct 2005 08:59:53 -0700 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/32201 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/32200 Can you explain the ending of the remake (with Mark Wahlberg) of The Planet of the Apes?<br /><br />This movie is now somewhat of a cross between the original &quot;Planet of the Apes&quot; and the TV show &quot;Sliders&quot;, i.e. alternate representations of ape evolution and rule based on time travel intrusions by who else but ... us. The theme is that your actions change the future and that... Tue, 18 Oct 2005 08:26:41 -0700 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/32200 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/32127 Are the Masons descendents of the Knights Templar?<br /><br />According to the American Masons, yes (http://www.americanmason.com/articlemain.ihtml?ID=52). According to other sources, especially the anti-masonry, definitely not (http://www.masonicinfo.com/pike.htm). It is an ongoing controversy, which I doubt will be resolved soon. However, secret... Mon, 17 Oct 2005 15:23:36 -0700 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/32127 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/32124 How do I know that Jesus and God are real?<br /><br />Actually, Jesus and God are one and the same. Jesus is God manifested in flesh, hence that humanity is what the Bible refers to as the son of God. However, that is not really your question, so to answer your question, may I simply submit that nowhere in the Bible does God ever attempt to prove... Mon, 17 Oct 2005 14:03:39 -0700 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/32124 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/32113 Is it stated or is there proof of Jesus having children?<br /><br />According to the four different gospels recorded by four different men (Matthew, Mark, Luke and John), Jesus never married. When he hung on the cross, John records that he asked him (John would use the term &quot;the disciple whom Jesus loved&quot;) to take care of His mother from hence forth. ... Mon, 17 Oct 2005 11:41:41 -0700 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/32113 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/31918 How many people in the world are Unitarian Universalists?<br /><br />The Unitarian Universalist Association (United States) reports around 271,000 members, while the International Council of Unitarians and Universalists (worldwide) claims slightly less. Combine the two, and you could conservatively say 500,000. However, they themselves claim at least 600,000... Fri, 14 Oct 2005 15:16:53 -0700 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/31918 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/31911 When and where did Unitarian Universalism begin?<br /><br />It began in the mid 20th century. The Unitarian Universalist Association began in 1961 in Boston. The International Council of Unitarians and Universalists began in 1995. It is a result of a merger of the Unitarian and Universalist organizations. Fri, 14 Oct 2005 14:51:43 -0700 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/31911 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/31905 Why did the chicken cross the road?<br /><br />To establish a new denomination. :) Fri, 14 Oct 2005 14:36:03 -0700 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/31905 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/31902 What is the title bestowed on a Roman Catholic Church because of its age or importance?<br /><br />Basilica. &quot;Basilica&quot; is a title assigned to certain &quot;more important churches&quot;, in terms of some characteristic which is not always very clearly defined. Fri, 14 Oct 2005 14:24:13 -0700 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/31902 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/31895 A parochial school basketball coach won't put my daughter into the game, but his two daughters play all the time. Can I sue?<br /><br />In this day and age, anyone can sue almost over anything. Since the school is parochial, your chances will be slim, unless you can make a media case out of it. A better question might be: why would I want to sue.This sets an example to your daughter that the world&#039;s injustices are best... Fri, 14 Oct 2005 13:43:35 -0700 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/31895 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/31887 Explain the differences in beliefs between the Southern Baptist (very conservative) and the Christ United Methodist (less conservative.)<br /><br />Obviously both fall into the category of Protestant denominations, but they do differ in various ways. On the Bible: * SBC (Southern Baptist Convention) contends that the Bible is the ultimate authority in shaping a person&#039;s life. * UMC (United Methodist Church) contends that the... Fri, 14 Oct 2005 13:06:13 -0700 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/31887 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/31884 What would be an appropriate gift for a Mormon going on his mission?<br /><br />A bicycle. Fri, 14 Oct 2005 12:36:08 -0700 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/31884 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/31883 What is the title bestowed on a Roman Catholic Church because of its age or importance?<br /><br />I assume you meant &quot;why is&quot;, not &quot;what is&quot;. The title comes from the claim that it is the &quot;universal&quot; (catholic) church, and that it was legalized under the Roman Empire by Emperor Constantine. Fri, 14 Oct 2005 12:16:37 -0700 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/31883 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/31881 My boss and my subordinates go out partying and bonding on a regular basis. They bash co-workers and claim it's team building, but since they started this, my subordinates' attitudes have gone downhill. What should I do?<br /><br />There may be multiple issues connected with this: 1. The co-worker bashing. Any bashing is going to reinforce discontent. This is the immediate-level cause, and when it gets to this, it can be the most difficult to &quot;fix&quot;. 2. Your subordinates and your boss&#039; subordinates... Fri, 14 Oct 2005 12:06:09 -0700 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/31881 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/31878 How do you help your partner get over a mistake you made 6 months ago when you have shown how much you love him and have done everything for him since then?<br /><br />Be patient. If you&#039;re talking about having cheated on him, then you are rebuilding, and that takes time. And if you have spent the last 6 months in a faithful commitment to restitution, then I truly commend you for your true change of behavior. Keep up the good work. He may already see... Fri, 14 Oct 2005 11:16:02 -0700 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/31878 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/31877 Why during night flights does the crew insist that lights are dimmed and blinds on the plane windows are closed?<br /><br />So that those who would like to sleep can do so. Fri, 14 Oct 2005 11:11:56 -0700 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/31877