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Are Atheists and Agnostics IGNORING the FACTS that confirm a Creator? No. You are simply withholding them.

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OK, I know the new AB is not the greatest, but who will join me in remaining loyal? I'm trying. But I miss the old bag.

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what place did the tragedy occur that led to new york authorities to establish strict rule about fire codes, working hours etc? The most notorious now was the Triangle Shirtwaist fire; this factory caught alight and many of the workers were locked inside.

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If I tould you right know "Grab some money and let's go hitchhiking all around the US" holding everything we shall need for the trip, would you say yes? Normally, no, but winter break just started here and I have just gobs of free time. When can you pick me up?

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I don't celebrate the end of Ramadan because I'm not a muslim so why do a lot of atheists celebrate Christmas if they don't believe in God? Why not? We're atheists. What's God going to do about it? Not exist at me?

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How fast does darkness travel The great and powerful Terry Pratchett says that darkness travels faster than the speed of light... because when light gets to where it's going, darkness is already there first.

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Why has atheism never been viewed by the world as a positive thing about life? Well, I don't know about that. I'm sure atheists view it pretty positively.

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Atheist want evidense. Evidense is not lacking. Knowledge of obvious evidense is lacking. Terminalagy is the problem. There are no"Cause" atheist, are there? Only atheist of atributes. Comments. ... what? I have no idea what you're saying. At all. Did you draw words from a hat or something?

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Was Christmas really stolen from the Pagans? No, no... they just borrowed it...

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Atheists: What's your reason not to believe in God? I didn't think I needed one.

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Who is more well-known: Mahatma Ghandi or Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.? Probably Gandhi, because he really made non-violent resistance famous, and King's contributions were mainly significant in the U.S. Although they both advocated a similar approach, Gandhi did it first and it had a more global effect.

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I'm looking in to ways to kill myself and think I got to go with an overdose. My question is, what pills and how many will for sure do me in? I don't want to wake up in a hospital room with brain damage and a huge bill. Golly, I don't want that to happen either. How about you avoid the eventuality by not killing yourself? I want to help you; if you want to talk my e-mail is miss_allice@yahoo.com

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As a new atheist, or at least agnostic concerning any atribute as to the cause of the universe, what reason do I have for not killing, stealing or raping at will, if I don't get caught, please dont say empathy, where is the empathy for the other animals. Hopefully you'll think of something.

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Is there any incidence of Atheists calling on strangers to attempt to recruit people in the same way as Jehovah's Witnesses? Not that I know of, but to be fair, I think Jehovah's Witnesses are required to do that. We're not. We're all going to hell whether we convert people or not.

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Is 115 a good weight for a 15 year old? im 5 foot 9, i just turned 15, i think im a little chubby, im a girl That doesn't sound chubby to me; truth be told you sound on the thin side. Is your BMI kosher?

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Will anyone be intrested in reading a book that takes place on another planet but has no technolgy and primitve lifestyles? Yeah, sounds interesting to me.

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In a novel's dialogue, if a character has a lisp, is is appropriate to change every 's' noise in their dialogue to a 'th' or would you just say 'she lisped'? I don't know, the phrase "she lisped" tagged onto every sentence just sounds weird to me. You could just mention she had a lisp, and maybe hae other characters comment on it. You could always spell it out (I tend to favor that), especially if she's a minor character who doesn't speak too often. The downside would be that it could turn into something of a joke. Terry...

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I recently dusted off a young adult fiction novel I was writing a year ago, and I've started working on it again. I have to ask: What makes a good young adult fiction novel? Vampires, apparently. But in all seriousness, I think for a young adult novel it's good to have a happy ending (I'm a sucker for happy endings) and include deep themes, but present them in a way young people can relate to.

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I'm always writing stories, & from wht i've been told by my friends, they're really good. But the problem is tht I can nevr finish them! I get so bored with it tht I just abandon it & move on 2 something more interesting 2 write about. How do I stop this? Ha, my sister does that too. Try writing out the ending of the story when you start it, so you know where you're going and have something to shoot for.

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I'm writing a story about a headstrong, very neat girl of about 12 or 13. Any ideas for names (first, middle and last)? How about Imogene Merrit? Or Nell (short for Penelope, and she can get ticked if anyone calls her Penny or Nellie) Jameson?

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I am naming a character Thalia. Is this OK or does The Olympians series already use that name I think that series uses it, but that's no reason you can't.

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Do you like this quote? "Most people can't bear to sit in church for an hour on Sundays. How are they supposed to live somewhere very similar to it for eternity?" Mark Twain Love it; cracks me up!

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Whats your take on the quote "Only God can judge me"? No use to me; God doesn't grant due process rights.

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Why ask for miracles to justify FAITH when they are what you call physics and any new miracle will be NEW physics? I'm not sure I follow your argument. It sounds like you're saying that miracles shouldn't be used to justify faith because there are no such things as miracles. What exactly do you mean?

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What are some good motivational songs? Float On and Dashboard by Modest Mouse, Michael Jump In by No More Kings, Union by the Black Eyed Peas (I also like their newer one, I Gotta Feeling), Carry On Wayward Son by Kansas, Jack Johnson's Inaudible Melodies, Viva la Vida by Coldplay, and Butterfly by Dave Matthews are among my favorites.

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Don't you think there are too many Atheists here? No, I don't, but then again I am one of those pesky atheists, so my opinion's a little biased.

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At Christmas time are you happy, sad or somewhere in between? I'm happy, because during the holiday season people seem to be in better moods and smile more. It's always fun to give gifts, and I get to spend time with my family. Plus there's candy canes everywhere. All in all, I love this time of year!

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Would you forcibly try to prevent someone from committing suicide, even if you have to physically restrain him/her? Absolutely, but force would be a last resort.

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Atheists. Do you not believe that you will suffer what you must to understand? In other words. Do you really think that God is not going to disclose Himself to you at some point so you can make your decision? Um... yeah. Obviously. If an atheist thought God was ging to "disclose himself" at some point they would be - oh, what's the term? - NOT an atheist.

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I fully support the right of atheists to believe as they so choose. Why then can they not extend to me the same courtesy? Golly, I guess I'm just a big jerk, aren't I? What with all the times I've personally attacked you impeded your worship. (That's sarcasm, for the record.) Look, I'm frequently snarky on this site, I'll be the first to admit, but don't say I don't support your right to believe. Of anyone I should think atheists can appreciate the right to believe what you...

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ON MY LCD TELEVISION I HAVE DARK SHADOW SHAPES PERMANENTLY ON MY SCREEN Sorry, buddy, but your TV's haunted.

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Dont you just hate it when the christians fuck up your points, just for being honest about reality? How do you know it isn't God doing it? Can you prove it isn't?!

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When i was 15 I use to have serious sexual tentions but at 16 they were slowly going away and now at 17 there pretty much gone. Is this normal? Yeah, it's called puberty.

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What advanced bending power do you want to have: lightning generation, metalbending or bloodbending? Metalbending. It's by far the most awesome, and Im not gonna lie, my decision is influenced heavily by the fact that Toph is the Chuck Norris of avatar.

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What is your favorite Manga/Anime? (Or the *Best* in your opinion!) I'm really into D. Gray-Man lately; I love the characters and plot, plus it's frequently hilarious.

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Do you drink your tea out of a tea cup? Tea cup, coffee cup, styrofoam cup. Whatever's on hand works for me.

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When you cook bacon, do you save the bacon grease to use as flavorings in other things (sauces, soups, gravy)? My mom does; I know she puts it in green beans, which I always thought made them kind of gross, but everyone else in the family seems to like it. Other than that the grease goes on the dogs' food.

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What would you do if you found out the President of the USA had a sexual fetish for goat's cheese? Laugh uncontrollably.

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Who agrees with this statement: "Answerbag needs to make it mandatory to leave a comment with a rating or ratings cannot be given. Or an option that the question asker can set, "too many people use/abuse the rating system as an "I don't agree" rating... I disagree. I rarely comment but uprate all the time. I uprate questions that I think are good, useful, or funny; sometimes I just go around randomly uprating because being uprated is always nice. And I always uprate answers to my questions - every single one. If I - and everyone else - had to comment to rate it would be too much trouble to rate at all. What, you'll have fifty comments...

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Would it help clean up AB a little if we could flag rhetorical or inflammatory questions? Maybe, but what would really be useful is a flag for useless questions. Rhetorical questions are sometimes asked for a laugh (which I can appreciate) and inflammatory questions can be kind of fun - you love to hate them. My only complaint would be with useless questions: statements and announcements posted for no apparent reason.

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Is it still OK to open the car door, open a door, pull out a chair for a woman? Of course it's okay, and many women might find it charming. But I do want to caution you against excessive chivalry. Personally I find it irritating.

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Today is the official end of hurricane season, how are you celebrating? By starting a forest fire! What else?

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Is there anything positive to say about Satan. Guy had balls, you gotta give him that.

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Why do Atheists mainly rail against Christians, can't they spew their visceral hate at Jews and Muslims too? Golly, I like to think I spew my visceral hate all over the place. You know, an equal opportunity spewer.

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Why do so many people here ask questions about other people's religions and beliefs? Are they trying to learn or are they putting down other people's beliefs? Both; a lot of people are really curious and the great thing about AB is that you'll get answers from people who actually practice the religion in question. You can read about a religion all you want, and proabably get a pretty good understanding of it, but personally I think it's best to learn about a religion from someone who really believes it. Of course, there is a lot of...

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I don't know her, but I know she lives there. You could say she's the "girl next door", but she lives some blocks away. How could I get her to notice me? Have you tried talking to her? No one hates to hear they've been noticed.

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Is there another way to lose weight other than exercise, diet pills, and starving yourself? Starving yourself does not work. Your metabolism will slow down to fit your eating habits, so drastic dieting only hurts you. Eat healthier instead (less junk and more fruits and veggies) and not only will you feel great, you'll lose wieght.

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To Atheists: If everyone ceased to believe in deities, what would happen to those who obey society's rules only because of the "Fear of God"? I like to think people are a little better than that. Most people are good because they want to be, not because anyone else does. Or so I hope.

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Are you sad for atheists? I'm sad they're misunderstood and constantly harassed by people who should know better, but in all fairness it's not just atheists that have to deal with that kind of garbage. I'm sad for any lion in a den of Daniels.

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Who else is tired of "Atheism" questions? I think they're fun. Some people honestly are curious, and it's nice to inform them. Some people are morons, and it's always nice to laugh at them. Either way I'm sure to get entertained somehow.

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Why would anyone want to become a mormon studies scholar?Why wouldn't you want to study the truth of God's word instead of a false teaching?I would rather spend my time spreading the truth of the gospel and seeing people saved.Anyone else? Okay, get ready because this is going to blow your mind: Not everyone in the world is you. (Stay with me on this one.) There's a bias present, I find, which leads people to assume that every non-insertreligionofchoicehere is just an insertreligionofchoicehere who didn't know any better. (Example: Atheists are Christians who don't know any better.) This is not so. Every Mormon is...

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Is spreading atheism harmful to society? It's not swine flu. And who has time to spread atheism anyway? It's all I can do just to keep religion off my back.

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Are there any Atheists like me that wish there were a God? That depends on the god. A lot of gods seem kind of unpleasant to me (a major contributor to my atheism was my growing conviction that if god did exist, he probably didn't deserve to) and not like the kinds of people we want running everything.

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Do athiest exchange gifts on Christmas? If yes, then why, when you could get away with saving a ton of money? I enjoy giving gifts ths time of year because I like to see people smile. I guess Christmas is just a convenient excuse for me to give my family and friends gifts and bake inordinate amounts of cookies for people. True, I could save money if I didn't, but what fun would that be?

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If I don't believe in Atheists does that mean Atheists don't exist? You wish, babe.

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Today I seen this 20 year old girl with some big boobie(which I have too) and the best looking stomach! For a minute I "was like OMG maybe if I start working out I can look just like that!" Then I thought about it and......? ... who really has the time for that?

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Chiggers, do you know what they are??? Do they live in your neck of the woods? Chiggers suck. They're the larvae of some mite or another, closely related to ticks. Although they have six legs at that stage they are arachnids; not that you can tell since they're almost invisible. Chiggers don't burrow into your skin, and by the time the bite has begun to itch it is likely gone already, so remedies that aim to kill the chigger (like nail polish) are useless....

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If an insect has its skeleton on the outside, are its teeth also on the outside? I don't think they have teeth, just mouthparts.

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Is it pretty easy for you to wake up in the morning? I have to set three different alarms. Waking up in the morning is really more of a process for me...

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_________? There's an app for that? Checking the sex offender registry. Seriously.

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Have you ever trapped and released an animal that was causing trouble on your property? Bats. Don't get me wrong, we love bats, but we had a bunch living in the garage that had to go.

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Tell me everything you think you know about praying mantis'. They are so cool. They are cool, and they make great pets. we used to keep them when I was a kid; we had one live onour curtains for several months longer than they live in the wild (I guess our kitchen had a more hospitable climate!). They are absolutely gorgeous insects, it's no wonder people admire them so much. They're intelligent as insects go, and like to be high. The species we kept (native to...

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Can girls or woman drink beer? No; everyone knows you have to drink it through your penis.

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Why did it take decades for Prince Siddharth Gautam to understand the facts of life (disease, old-age, death, desire-sorrow) what the people of his principality had known all along? He led a very sheltered life. Also, it's my personal belief that the guy was a ditz. Without any exposure to suffering, he could not be compassionate; without any compassion, he could not have understanding; without any understanding, he was kind of thick. Probably naive. He had the potential from the get-go, but without the impetus of the four sights he wasn't meeting it.

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How do atheist express their love for the rest of humanity? Cash donations. Duh.

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What are some common misconceptions about evolution often touted by its opponents? I can't pick my favorite, so here's my top two: 1. Man evolved from monkeys. No matter what you or anyone else says ever, the theory of evolution claims that man evolved from monkeys. 2. That the word "theory" refers to a random guess or an urban legend, like Bigfoot or UFO's.

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Christians, do you ever envy the atheist their guilt free life as compared to your guilt filled and sinful life ? *yes i know you have forgiveness if you repent, but if is a big word* When you put it like that, yeah, we psychopathic atheists have it pretty sweet. If religious people are envious of our lack of decency and human emotion, though, they can feel free to convert. It's not like you'll feel bad about it afterward.

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The Shi’as worship Ali who beheaded some seven hundred Jews in only one day, how can they worship such a man? I don't think they do; they worship Allah.

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Why are Americans apathetic about global warming? Many Americans don't believe global warming is real, and many others simply don't seem to care. I think there's an assumption that global warming will only effect future generations (i.e. not us), and then of course there's the tendency to just not want to deal with difficult topics. At the same time, not all Americans feel that way, and many are making lifestyle changes to...

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If Wile E. Coyote has enough money to buy all that Acme stuff, then why doesn't he just buy his dinner? Where's the fun in that?

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Just woke up from a six hour long daytime "nap." I have a statistics exam in 5 hours to study for and I'm a bit drowsy and feeling unmotivated. Would you kindly offer me some assistance, motivation, or encouragement? Forget THAT, you need caffeine. I'm in almost the same boat, except my exam's in anthropology (so way easier) and I'm really only up to finish an assignment. It might help us both to get off AB and just get to work. But what fun would that be?

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Has anyone else ever noticed that scary movies aren't as scary anymore? I have noticed that more torture porn is passing itself off as horror. Maybe it's the technology we have now to depict things; what really scares you ought to be what's in your head, not what you see on screen. A good horror movie should make you think of something terrifying instead of just showing you.

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What kind of atheism do you believe in? I define atheism as just not believing in any gods, which makes "kinds" nonexistant. But I know other atheists tag on other things, so my brand doesn't apply to everyone.

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Why some people always complains about life? To be fair, some people's lives genuinely suck. And complaining often makes people feel beter.

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Do you Hate my name ? My name is "Aryan" it means Country of Iran and inderct to a Persian Hero but Cursed Hitler used "Aryan" as symbol of racism , I love my name do you think I should change my name does it bother you The negative connotation is unfortunate. That douche also ruined the toothbrush mustache for everyone! If you like your name, you shouldn't change it because of Hitler - then it's like he wins. Honestly, it does put me in mind of Nazis, but people know the name didn't always have that connotation and no one is likely to judge you out of hand based on it alone.

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Is it possible to ask a legitimate question on atheism and not get DR'ed? Probably, but a good rule of thumb is, if you can substitute atheism for your own religion, hear the question, and not want to beat someone for asking it, you're probably gold. You might still get docked points though - I swear people just randomly go around downrating benign questions for no reason.

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Do atheist brush their teeth?. . I can only assume this is some kind of joke or reference to something I don't get; if so, what? If it's serious (and I have a hard time seeing how it can be)... I'm completely dumbfounded. Where did the notion for that come from? Seriously, I gotta know.

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If I were a zombie, would you kill me? Well, I'm sure you're a lovely person, and I do so detest violence, but if you were a zombie... then hell yeah, I'd kill you.

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Can zombies starve to death? My campus just finished our first game of HVZ... and many of us did starve to death.

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If I claim God exist I have to prove it because if I claim, gays shouldn't marry and we have to teach this in our schools, I better have proof of God. Agree or Disagree? Well, you probably ought to have a more compelling reason than "I don't like them." So tentatively agree. Why tentatively? Two reasons: Firstly, not everyone who hates gays does it for brownie points from upstairs. And secondly, proving god's existance seems like an awful lot of work to go to just to teach homophobia in schools.

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Why do so many people think droll means the opposite of what it really means? Well, to be fair, it's a very unfunny word.

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Why is a 108-year-old vampire still in college? He went to public school.

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Atheists a question for you. Imagine that it is 12/21/2012 and surprise, the Mayans were right and the world is about to end, do you go down in a blaze of glory or pray as ask God to forgive your ignorance? Why just atheists? Seems like all other religious people will be in the same boat as us: At the mercy of the MAYAN gods.

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Okay- I strongly suspect that I'm bipolar, and I want help, but I'm kinda scared to go to a dr. because I'm a writer, and I heard that meds can kill your creativity, and that's pretty much my entire life. Is it true that meds hurt creativity? I don't know about effects on creativity, but I have heard negative things about medication for that disorder. But that's no reason not to take action. You still need to see a doctor; that's a tough thing to deal with on your own. Remember, they may not prescibe any medication, and if they do, it's not like you have no choice in the matter. If a medication negatively effects...

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How to tell my mom that I'm depressed and want a dr? Thing is, I'm not depressed right now- the super opposite- but I know it's coming back, I can feel it, and I also know that when it sets in, I won't be able to tell. It's like the 5th "cycle" so I know. Just tell her. In my experience, if you don't do anything about it, it just gets worse. If you're living with your mom, I assume you're still in school? You could try seeing the counselor there. They can probably help you, and if they can't, they can refer you to someone else. (Or even tell your mom for you.)

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Why is it that more cats than dogs are abused and tortured by sick people.. I tend to think it's because they're generally smaller, and there are probably more feral or semi-feral cats around than dogs, at least in urban areas. there could also be a cultural asumption that torturing cats is somehow "okay," since many people dislike them and they do not hold the elevated status that dogs do. Cat torture for young boys particularly could be seen as...

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Please give good honest opinions, this is NOT a racist question! My daughter and I were discussing children born to parents of different races and I told her society sometimes frown on those kids, Am I old school or does anyone agree?thanks I don't see it much, but I do see biracial couples catching static. Hopefully the sentiment is dying out and will soon be Old School.

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Why would atheists have a problem killing people? They are going to die anyway! I hate to break it to you, but you're probably going to die at some point too.

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Atheists, do you not believe in God because you don't want to be responsible for your sins? No. Actually it's because I don't think he's real.

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Athiest: Why do you hate Christians? I think possibly this is a new interpretation of the word "atheist" I was not previously aware of.

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The problem with Atheism is its implied faith in Man to solve his problems, when there is no evidence to support that. Agreed? Not agreed by a long shot. A: Your premise - that atheism entails faith in man - is flawed because it's not necessarily so. Some atheists may have no faith in man whatsoever, and, conversely, many religious people do have faith in man to solve his own problems. B: Man does solve his own problems. Case in point: I was hungry earlier. I ate dinner. Problem solved.

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If someone is an atheist then do they think is there a point in life? If you believe 100% that there is nothing after this life and we all just turn to dirt, then surely there's no point in anything? Do you have any purpose or motivation to function? Consider: When you know you only get one shot there is a fair amount of pressure to not screw it up.

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What would you describe as a simple pleasure in life? Good, hot coffee.

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Do atheists sometimes "CROSS their fingers"? While the symbol of a cross is generally considered a religious one, I don't think the word "cross" is. I mean, I cross my fingers. I can also cross the street, sometimes appear cross, and be double-crossed without believing in God. now, if I took Communion for luck, that might be different.

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What is something not like dust, but also not like sand? Buttons. (Remember, you only gave two constraints!)

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Twinkies or Ho Ho's? Ho-Hos, for sure.

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Atheists-Do you hate God or is it that you just dont want to believe in Him? Is this your Ego? None of the above. I realize it can be difficult to empathize with people who hold beliefs contrary to yours, but please try to understand that atheists do not believe in gods the same way theists do not believe in Santa Claus. The problem with your question is that you are refusing to recognize an opposing viewpoint as valid, or even as possible.

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Spiritually speaking-are atheists aware of what they are missing-Love of the Lord? Obviously, no. If we were aware of some immaterial spiritual Love of the Lord we would either be Christians or crack addicts. Sorry, that's a cheap shot, but if you really feel some overwhelmng spirituality that fills your soul with joy whenever you think of God, well, that's nice and all, but I don't. So asking this is kind of pointless. You're asking something atheists...

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LDS Apologist: "One of the more well-used and worn-out attacks from our critics has been the Church’s use of the symbol of the pentagram..." OK, why DOES the LDS Church prominently use this & other occultist symbols on it's Temples and not the cross? Here's a crazy question: Who cares? So what if they use a pentagram? It's not like it means they're worshipping your devil. Anyway, that symbol didn't always have a negative connotation.

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Should I feel bad about trying to point out how Mormons are a cult? Um... yeah. Because they're not. I don't know why people pick on Mormons. I guess it's because they're generally too nice to pick back.

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Would you donate an organ to a friend? That depends on the organ. I'd give a kidney or something, no problem (I'm thinking of donating one at some point anyway, since I only need one and kidney disease doesn't run in my family), but if it's something I need to live they'll have to wait their turn.

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If it wasn't for adamant disbelief what would atheist have to make them feel alive? Oh, not much. Just every single other thing that lies within the vast realm of existance.

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Ladies, would you date a guy who kept snakes, tarantulas or other "scary" animals as pets? That would depend. "Scary" animals don't bother me a bit, even though I don't have a penis to protect myself from them, so just the fact that he had exotic animals as pets would not deter me. However, if he had an extremely excessive amount (as in, if he was obsessed with tarantulas and kept fifty in his mom's basement), well, that's a little creepy. In that case,...

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(For all those who DON'T believe in God) No disrespect, but please help me understand. If you DON'T believe in God--then (to you) he doesn't exist. If he DOESN'T exist--who/what is it you DON'T believe in? (Can't be "God"--he doesn't exist, right?) I don't understand this train of thought, and I've heard it before. Are you saying that it's impossible not to believe in something unless you actually believe in it? So you can believe in whatever you want, but it's impossible to ever truly not believe in something? By that logic you yourself would have to beleive in everything, and not just everything that actually exists...

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Atheists, do you hate God just because you know that he will not be letting you into Heaven? Um... no. Atheits don't HATE gods, they just don't believe in them. There's a fairly big difference. If I die, find out I was wrong all along, and end up in Hell, well, then I may have some negative feelings for the guy.

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Should AB change their name to Atheists Bag, since there are an overwhelming amount of Atheists on this site? Out of curiosity, just how did you reach that particular conclusion? Ina naswer to your question, yes, there do seem to be mant atheists on the site. If only there were some way of delineating that, such as a separate category for atheist questions...

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When atheists do what Right even they don't believe in heavenly rewards or god's wrathful punishment - does that make them better people than those who do right because of the reward or punishment? Not necessarily; I don't think many people do things just because of heavenly reward or punishment. That's like saying most people refrain from murdering only because it's illegal. Even if it wasn't, I wouldn't go around randomly killing people - I dislike leaving a mess.

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Why is it that atheists never speak up in day to day situations but on answerbag they're so chatty? No reason in particular, I just hate getting stuff thrown at me. Always makes me feel like Quasimodo.

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Atheists- I'm just curious if your parents know the life choice you have made? No way. I love my parents and know they've made a lot of sacrifices for me; it'd kill them to know my dirty little secret. I know I'll probably catch flack at some point for it, but I see no reason to put them through anything I don't have to.

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To the beloved atheists: is nothing sacred? Well, there's always coffee and Pratchett books. But judging by the questions in thsi category lately I think it's a safe bet to say atheists are far from beloved. Except, of course, for ourselves.

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The problem with atheism is no reason to create anything but babies and food. Agreed? I'd say the real problem with atheism is that people don't bother to understand it and assume that atheists are at best radically different and at worst somehow less than human, but either way, always less.

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Should we tell eight year olds that there is a one in twenty chance that they are homosexual? Um... why? If they're homosexual, they'll find out eventually.

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What is your favorite band that begins with the letter C Off the top of my head, Coldplay.

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For those who think masturbation isn't sin.When you think of the oppisite sex in a lustful way or sexual way,do you realize you are degrading that person in your mind?Do you really think it's ok to think of someone that way?How is it not sin? You're totally right. I should think about other women instead. Or Jesus. Jesus with Antonio Banderas' voice. I'll be in my bunk.

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What is your favorite band that begins with the letter B? Blue October

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Can atheists have soulmates? Atheists can believe in souls and still be atheists. Some do, and some don't. I've reached no conclusions regarding the soul but I don't believe in soul mates. I mean, just one person out of the whole world to make you happy? Seems unlikely.

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What makes humans better than animals?(And don't say we where made in Gods image because i don't believe in any god.) Technically, humans are animals. But with a few exceptions, being human is preferable. Why? Well, the food is better, we have awesomely opposable thumbs, and humans are one of I think two (but don't quote me on the number) mammals to feel pleasure during sex.

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What is a religion? Must an atheist deny any claim made which has either no evidence supporting it or evidence to its contrary (ie "climate change deniers," "9/11 truth," "Alien abduction")? The idea of these things as religions is an interesting one, but as for your actual question, no. An atheist is someone who does not believe in any gods. It's just that simple. Religion is gnerally tied in with gods, but when you get right down to it, they're two different things. So I can believe in all the aliens I want, provided none of them are divine.

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If Evolution theory is right, why humans are not evolving to something else? Or do you think it is happening? (if so, what that would be?) I don't know about evolving in the traditional sense (as in changing to be physically better and more suited to survival), but we are changing. Example? Humans are getting measurably taller. Beats me why. Since we're for the most part no longer living in the wild, we'll probably be forced to evolve to our new cushier lifestyles (like evolving a metabolism that can deal with our...

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If God really did exist would there be any atheists? That would depend on how vocal he was about it. He'd probably really have to bring on the miracles to convince everybody. I mean, there are people who don't believe in the Holocaust, for crying out loud.

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How does the theory of evolution explain why there are still monkeys around? I think you may possibly misunderstand the theory of evolution. It does not say that humans evolved FROM monkeys. It says humans and monkeys evolved FROM A COMMON ANCESTOR. Monkeys and apes in their current forms were not around during homo erectis' day any more than you were.

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What's going on in the mind of a Theist when they ask an Atheist something like "Are you aware of God's presence in your life?" I have no idea. I mean, I'm pretty sure that when I talk religion I don't suddenly start speaking in Farsi, but from the out-of-touch responses you'd sure think I was.

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My good friend has a tiny little Yorkie pup and I have a big Doberman Pup. We would like to hang out and we both love our Pups:) Could dogs of different sizes get along...without hurting one another? We have a chihuahua, a husky mix, and a pyrenees mix who all get along well. The big ones are always careful not to play rough with the smaller one (as much as she would like to), and we've never had problems. The only worry is the little one getting stepped on.

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Do you believe our modern societies don't have mythology? I think that's just an elitist belief on the part of today's religions (i.e. "Greek religion is mythology, but Christian religion is totally true") Haha, good point! I think the rule of thumb is if no one believes it anymore, it's mythology. It's religion if you can't say it's mythology without being set on fire.

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Can you list some baby girl names that you consider "beautiful"? I'm partial to Agatha, Marie, Sophia, and Magdalen, just off the top of my head. Charlotte is nice, too.

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What if you were told by someone that the present presentation of the Bible was wrong and God does exist? Would you be willing to consider it? What do you mean "what if"? People say this kind of thing all the time. And I still don't buy it.

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Do you clip your cat's nails? Not generally; I'm afraid I'll nip the vein and hurt them. However, I do have to do maintenance on one of the cats' crippled front leg as his foot is kind of messed up. The sheaths don't shed right, so I have to clean all that off, plus he gets kitty litter and other debris packed in between his toes.

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Where can I read the complete works of Martin Luther? Your local church door, of course! (I'm sorry, but I couldn't help myself.)

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What is the most annoying thing about cat ownership? The cat. I swear I DO like cats, I have two and love them, but I have no illusions about where their loyalties lie. If I died in my house, those cats would eat me.

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You would think that if I got a Alert from my local sheriffs department that if a child predator moved into my neighborhood that I would be able to retrieve the whole police report. I have children from the ages of 4-14..I would like to know. Would you? Does your state have a sex offender registry? Mine does, and it lists charges; plus the web site for my home town's sheriff department has a listing of its own. You could try looking at something like that.

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Ricky Gervais vs Steve Corell Ricky Gervais, for sure.

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I need a unique controversial issue idea for an essay. Something that has a lot of evidence to support either theory. Cannibalism.

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Help me find someone that is kidnaping my cat if you can help me please help me? Is kidnapping or has kidnapped? I want to help you if I can, so give me more info.

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Do you think my sister would ever find out that I have been wearing her panties for the last 6 months and she hasn't caught me yet. Dude, that's gross. Just buy your own.

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Can you help me...everyone is giving their bfs blow jobs and hand jobs and getting naked for them and having sex and stuff and we are all still in middle school.im not doing it.but i wanna know..should i?do i sound like a scardy cat if i dont? You should do what you think is right. Personally, I think middle school is WAY too young for that, and I think most people would agree. that's why we have statutory rape laws. If it makes you feel any better, I'm a twenty year old virgin in college. Not everyone is doing it.

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Do you think we will see the come of Jesus soon? Please please PLEASE rephrase this question. "Second Coming."

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A Johns Hopkins University student used a samurai sword to kill a man who had broken into his home. Does America need more sword-control laws? Hey now, swords don't kill people. People with swords kill people. Or at least this guy did.

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If you were a evil genius mad scientist would rather have your lair on a remote island or a subterranean arctic base? That depends. If it's an island, can I have hot scantily-clad islander henchmen? This is the second "If you were and evil genius..." question I've seen. Is someone considering a career change?

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If you were a evil genius mad scientist would rather have as your mobile base: a giant nuclear submarine or a giant airship (not a blimp/zeppelin)? Airship. Duh.

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If atheist don't have a god, what do they have to save them from inevitable extinction? Various reproductive organs. Shall I do you a finger painting?

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Do you think the human body is a failure by design? Mine seems to be working out alright. And it was made by unskilled labor, too.

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What are you favorite simple pleasures? Coffee, sleeping in, tea, dogs. Oh, and have you ever stuck your hand in a jar of birdseed? That's pretty awesome.

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What is wrong with me? Why do i have to MESS UP everything! Has it occurred to you that you may be being somewhat pessimistic? I'm sure you don't mess everything up. Statistically speaking that's not even possible.

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What do you usually try to figure out in life? Generally what time it is.

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I AM IN LOVE WITH MANGA can you please give me some names of manga I can't get enough of D. Gray-Man lately. Which is awkward since it's on hiatus...

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Ever wonder why "Judaism"/"Christianity" isn't included in the "Religeon" section? Wonder why it is polluted with many alternative belief systems? Answerbag, created to give false answers and prevent people from personally finding out the truth. SATANIC Five bucks says this guy goes on a shooting rampage within a month.

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How do you feel about toast? Be honest. Honestly... I LOVE TOAST! It's so versatile! You can make it with jam, butter, cheese, garlic; you can even make samdwiches with the stuff. Can't go wrong with toast.

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ATHEISTS: What would you do if we were all sent to hell for not believing and then realise we were WRONG all along? I'd be pretty embarassed, let me tell you. But I figure, all us atheists stuck in Hell together, we'd be running the place within the week. How tough can Lucifer be if he got owned so easily in the first place anyway?

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Why do atheists often focus on criticizing christianity instead of other religions? It's there. I like to think I disbelieve in all gods equally (because I do) but to be honest I never run into a really overbearing offensive irritating Hindu trying to convert me or telling me I don't exist. I'm not saying they wouldn't, I'm just saying I live in a predominantly Christian community and they just don't get the opportunity.

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I took this quiz and it said I was Atheis, I knew I wasn't a Christian but I didn't think I was Atheis.How do you know if your Atheis? Do you believe in God? Yes? Go to church. Maybe? You're agnostic. No? Congrats, you're an atheist. Welcome to the club. We meet on Tuesdays to roast babies, have orgies, and pass liberal legislation. Bring cookies. Seriously, though, there's no church of atheism. You don't have to pass a test or anything. It's a personal choice. So if you think you should be an...

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I'm a christian woman. i am not a religious freak, just spiritual and in a relationship with God. i want to know where atheists think they go when they die. and how do they think the universe and earth came into being? i'm really just interested. thanx! As for where I go when I die: I don't know. I'll likely find out when I get there. Probably nowhere, but if that's the case, I'll hardly be disappointed. About the origins of the universe and Earth: I can't be sure about the universe (possibly a bang of some sort features in it) but I'll wager there's a widely accepted theory concerning the Earth. I mean,...

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Do you think what makes an atheist is a whole lot of unfortunate things that happen in a particular persons life? Nah, probably what makes an atheist is not believing in God. But hey, I can only speak for what's happened to ME.

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Are there ANY Atheist ABers who are willing to publicly say, "There's a possibility that I really MIGHT be wrong."? (Usually what I hear is, "I can't ever be wrong, about Gawd.") Sure. Why not? It's not like I have a god breathing down my neck ready to smite me for blasphemy. I'm not willing to say there's a probability, mind you, but a possibility? Anything's possible.

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Do people kill in the name of atheism? Probably; they kill in the name of everything else. Look at Son of Sam. But if they kill in the name of atheism, how is it atheism's fault? It's not like there's a code you have to follow. There's no atheist Bible that says to go out and smite undisbelievers.

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To Christians: How can you believe what you do? I've read the Bible, and not only is it full of impossible stories, it describes God as jealous and angry. Why do you worship him? Did you ever think that maybe the Bible wasn't meant to be taken literally? I'm not Christian, but I feel like it might be prudent to point out that not all Christians take the Bible as 100% literal truth. Anyway, it's just Old Testament God that's angry. New Testament God's a stand-up guy.

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Atheists only: If all religious influences were completely extinguished, then to which moral philosophy would you personally suggest that humanity adhere? Why? How about "Everybody play nice"?

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Can atheists be good parents? I sure hope so, for my future kids' sakes.

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What would be a good atheist slogan? Mine is 'If there was a God then I wouldn't be an atheist'. I don't believe in slogans.

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Why are so many atheists so unhappy? They're surrounded by irritating religious people. Wouldn't it depress you to hear that you're going to hell all the time?

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Do you think atheism and sarcasm/dry wit go hand in hand? I don't know about the rate of co-occurance, but they certainly do come in handy when one is atheistically inclined.

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Should the police be obligated to follow traffic laws(speeding,U-turns etc) when just cruising and not heading to an emergency situation? Um... yeah? Why the heck wouldn't they be?

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What is your favorite book? Pratchett's "The Amazing Maurice and his Educated Rodents."

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If you could go to Africa what part, specifically, would you like to go to? Ghana. I've heard fantastic things about Ghana. Now I'm curious.

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Does an high IQ verify your worthiness? Worthiness of what?

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If there is no god and there is no satan, how come we have good and evil? Who says we have good and evil? If there are no gods then that implies that there is no universal moral code. Good and evil only apply to human affectation, and even then only ambiguously.

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Do high school yearbooks still contain those awards such as "Most likely to succeed", "Class Clown", "Best Dressed"? My high school still does (as far as I know); I remember my graduating class also had things like Most Likely to Take Over The World and Most Likely to Drive a Tractor to School (small town).

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Is "The empathy to understand what it’s like to be poor or African-American or gay or disabled or old" better criteria than knowing The Constitution and having experience in the judicial field for a United States Supreme Court Justice? No way! I'd rather have a jerk that knew what he was doing then a clueless nice guy! How would anything short of omnipotence be any more important in a judge than knowing the law? Anyway, statistically speaking, don't a lot of judges fall into one of those categories?

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If the US passed the death penalty for 1st degree murder and attempted or premeditated murder, do you think it would affect our crime rates? I won't reiterate what's already been said, but here's what hasn't: Most studies show no decrease in crime in states where the death penalty exists. In fact, violent crime increases. I don't know if that is coincidence or what. But to figure out if the death penalty really has any deterrance effect on the average citizen, just look at your question. You didn't even...

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Did native americans use tobacco as excessively as modern day america? I doubt it. I don't think any cheif ever smoked two packs a day.

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How much harder is Algebra 2 than Algebra 1? All my friends in 2 complain all the time about it, but I find Algebra 1 almost quite easy. When I took these classes in high school, they were pretty much the same (and both very easy). If your school teaches it like mine, you should breeze through it.

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Are the Gods of today, the Pokemon cards of tommorow? (I counter your Jesus' "weapon of mass conversion" with my Allah's Divine Fury!) BUDDHA! ENLIGHTENMENT ATTACK!

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All that you have is your Soul, do you agree? No, I also have a cookie. Not really. I was just being sarcastic on an empty stomach. But you get my point.

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Have you ever broken your ankle? How? Yeah, I stepped in a hole. I mean, I was running, and I stepped in a hole, so my foot was stuck but the rest of me kept moving.

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Do you like the name "Patience" for a girl? No; patience is a virtue but what are the odds she'll actually be patient? Anyway, think about the nickname possibilities: Patti. Pattie. No matter how you spell it, it's always Patty. It's alright for some but I wouldn't want to be a Patty. If you want a virtue, how about Charity? She'd likely be called Cherry; it's trite but still kind of cute. Or if you want to...

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Should men be gardening? Better them than me.

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Aside from the Mayans, Aztecs and Incas, who were the the other civilizations that emerged in South America? The Olmecs and Toltecs are two famous ones.

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Which domesticated animals originate from South America? I think the alpaca and maybe the guinea pig. Definitely the alpaca, though.

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Do you feel for pigs, who are killed for our breakfast? Not generally. I probably would if I spent much time contemplating my food.

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Do you think someone who drinks alot has alot of problems? The only problem we can be sure they have is that they drink a lot. Anyway, a lot of alcoholics are just alcoholics because they're alcoholics, if you get my meaning. There's no other compelling reason. If I ask an alcoholic I know why she's drunk, she won't answer "Because I had a rough childhood which, coupled with my genetic pre-disposition and addictive personality,...

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Is it harrassment if you have a friend who constantly needs to know where you are and asks your friends where you are? And they've asked you out a few times before..They never leave me alone..I feel like it's a problem cause they always find me.. No, I think it falls more under the stalking category. Here's what NOT to do: Do NOT go out with this person in the hopes that hanging with you enough will drive them away. You're too charming for that. Also, don't take them hiking in the hopes that, just because they're very skinny and pale, they will hate the physical activity so much that they will never speak to you...

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Atheists/Agnostics: What would it take for you to accept a prophecy as genuine? Just for one to come true. Of course, that might defeat the purpose.

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Atheists, if you were elected President/Premier of your country, what would you say in place of "so help me God"? Rockingchairbuttons!

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Can parents force teenagers to have an abortion? No.

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If you're an atheist, do you care whether I believe in a god or not? Not really. Atheists usually aren't bothered about that whole 'conversion' thing. Nobody tells us to be.

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Why atheist hate god?(i respect their view that they don't love god) I don't think many atheists hate god. It's difficult to hate what you don't believe in in the first place. They might hate the idea of god.

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Why do most Atheists celebrate religious holidays? i.e.Christmas, Easter, Thanksgiving.... Isn't this a bit hypocritical of them? I'm not bashing anyone for their belief's I would just like to understand this. Personally, I celebrate these holidays because my family and friends do. What am I going to say? "NO! Take back your appealingly wrapped holiday sweater and begone! Begone, foul Christian, to the irrational abyss from which you came!" That would go over well. Anyway, I like participating in these holidays. Maybe it is hypocritical, but it's not like I'm atheist 361 days a...

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Why is it that when a Christian holds to their beliefs they are called intolerant?(abortion, gay marriage and the like).. Because they ARE intolerant? Why mince words?

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Baptist church pastor (Chris Fox, New London, NC) gets caught impersonating atheists in making nasty comments on some blogs in order to try to give atheists a bad rap. Why do Christians need to do that sort of thing? I don't know; I fail to see the logic behind it, though. It's not like slandering atheists is going to get us to convert; why would it? It's not a church, it's a personal belief. So what do I care what other atheists think? The only people who would be taken in by this are people who already have a problem with atheists. You might argue that it lowers the public image of...

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Atheists look for answers, the faithful are certain they've already found them. Agree or disagree? Disagree; it's human nature to look for answers. People just look in different directions.

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If you were/are an atheist and your parent/s sent you holiday cards with Christian messages on them, would you ask them to stop? Probably, but not because of the messages. I just really hate greeting cards. I mean, I see my parents at least once every few weeks. Just TELL me! Call me! E-mail me! Just don't send me stupid overpriced greeting cards I am obligated to reciprocate on! But like I said, the Christian messages wouldn't bug me. I mean, they ARE Christian, after all.

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If you lost you bag or wallet what's the worst thing that could happen? Several possibilities spring to mind. A. It falls from a great height and kills someone. B. You later find it... WITH A HOOK ON IT!!! C. A pack of wild dogs tracks you using your bag and proceeds to tear you apart. D. You find it and it's full of poisonous spiders. Or bees. Or tiny scorpions. Or worms. Or a human toe. Use your imagination. E. It somehow tears a hole in...

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Hi Ha! Shortest question ever! Good for you!

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Why do girls always look down at my crotch while talking to me? It's rude. I'm looking directly at her eyes, and she stares down for 4 seconds and look back at me. WTF? This happens at work, neighbors, and even the US census lady that knocked on my door Wear pants, babe - wear pants.

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How many atheists became that way after really reading the Bible with an open mind? I would assume quite a lot, since you can't really disbelieve in something very thoroughly unless you understand it. Then again, probably a lot of atheists who've read the Bible did so when they were already atheist, so I don't know.

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Why is it that atheists never speak up in day to day situations but on answerbag they're so chatty? Nobody throws things at me on AB. The worst you can do is downrate.

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Hi im an atheist/non believer.im currently filling out a college application form where im asked to state my religon.should i write atheist or non believer even though both essentially mean the same thing? Not to be cynical, but unless you know for a fact the college doesn't care you might want to stick with non-believer, or just not answer. Generally you'll be given a choice of 'prefer not to answer.' If not, and religion is required (this could be possible with a private school) be nonspecific or lie. If they care enough to make you answer, odds are 'atheist'...

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Assuming Richard Dawkins is an intelligent man why is he hellbent on defaming God by way of an Atheist Bus Campaign? Is it bitter contentions? has he conformed to persecution like the ones he condems? Is he fulfilling prophecy? I'm not saying that it's a good thing to fight fire with fire, but honestly when I hear about this kind of thing it makes me happy because it sets atheism equal to Christianity: We can be turds too. We're allowed. It's not like this campaign is hurting anyone, religion as we know it is not going to crumble into dust because some guy's writing on buses....

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Atheisits- Since you dont believe in god how/ why do you think we are here? I don't know why people assume there has to be a how and a why. There's a how somewhere, I'm sure, and I'd like to know it but it's not really necessary for my continued existance. I don't know how gravity works, but that doesn't mean I'm about to float off into space. As for the why, I don't even know any religious people that know why. How and Why...

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Why do atheists not accept that there is a secular world which causes evil to happen? I'm not sure I understand your question, because atheists would have to believe in a secular world by default. If an atheist believes in evil then that evil would have to be caused by something in the secular world. If an athiest doesn't believe in evil, then what's the point of the question? I really think I'm missing some important point here; can you explain what you mean?

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Quizbagger Inquires: What actor from the Buffy The Vampire Slayer series has roles on 2 Adult Swim shows? Gotta be Seth Green... right?

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If you were offered a free weekend a five star hotel with the the catch being that your room recently was the location of a murder/suicide/death would you take the offer? Not if there's still a sticky spot... but if the place had been cleaned I'd consider it a score.

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Atheists, the only thing we all have in common is our mutual lack of belief in God/s. What I would like to know is are you also a skeptic? Do you believe in any paranormal phenomena? Do you believe in crypto-zoology? Do you believe in naturopath? Technically, I guess I would be a skeptic, because I don't believe in any specific phenomena or cryptozoological critters, but I don't like to think of myself as one because I keep an open mind about it. If I were presented with actual evidence I'd LOVE to believe in Bigfoot.

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Why am i being trolled incestuously? Probably because of poor word choices.

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What smells do you find comforting? Puppy smell - not puppy breath or anything that comes out of a puppy, I mean that new puppy smell they have. I wish they made puppy air freshener.

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Using three words or less, describe your current local weather? Chilly and damp.

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In uk they want to teach my kindergaten son about homosexuality through fairytales-should i take him out of school if they do this? Just out of curiosity, what fairy tales? Are they rewriting old ones or what? In answer to your question, you know what's best for your kid. If you really think that learning this is bad for him, then act accordingly. But would it really be that bad for him to learn these things at school, where you know they'll handle it well and not shove any kind of propaganda down his throat?...

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How do you kick a chocolate addiction? I eat it everyday (m&ms mostly) and I know the extra sugar, fat and calories is not good for me. Any ideas? I don't think you can actually be addicted to chocolate. Are you sure it's not just a typical Y-chromosome deficiency? Have you tried quality chocolate? M&M's are kind of candy coated crap. One small piece of quality chocolate is far more satisfying; you won't want to eat nearly as much.

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Do you think that if all religion was banned, the world would be a better place; free from war ect? No; even without God the place'd still be full of people.

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If you were God and created your own planet- how would your stewardship operate- any different than our planet Earth? Are you kidding? My planet would be so different! And so awesome! Fine chocolates would grow on trees... Gravity would be optional... The sun wouldn't rise until, like, noonish... It would be populated entirely by male models... And did I mention the chocolate trees?

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Ladies would you go bisexual for angelina jolie? YES! What's with all the "no's"? She's gorgeous! Are you people blind!?

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What is the last film you watched with subtitles? Gojira; the original Japanese (not the cheesy exported one with the wierd "Hey, I'm a journalist that speaks no Japanese but they sent me to Japan for some reason to cover this monster that appeared for some reason" narrative).

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Who designed the clothing you are currently wearing? Seriously, who knows this? Who even pays attention?

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I enjoy Douglas Adam's books immensely. Does anyone know a similar author? Terry Pratchett I think is very similar in style and humor, but is more fantasy than sci-fi.

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You're most surprised that there's actually a "For Dummies" book on________________? Calculus. It seems like kind of an oxymoron.

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I am looking for a new series of books to read. Are there any series out there that you really loved and want to try and convert people to? I'm open to all genres so whatever you've got to suggest is fine by me :) Terry Pratchett! Read Terry Pratchett books! He writes satire/fantasy/AWESOME (my favorite genre). I guarantee you'll love it.

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Do you think Angelina Jolie is ugly or pretty? She's gorgeous. I'd do her :)

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Atheists, are you offended when Theists espouse "Atheists don't believe in anything." That is such a false assumption. It's kind of weird, but if it's an honest mistake there's no reason to be offended. I just learned what a pantheist was a few years ago; I'd never even heard of it before. Everybody's ignorant about something.

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Do you not think that the atheistic stance is nothing but and ultra ego one? Can you explain your question a little bit to me? I don't think I understand it.

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Is My Girlfriend Big-Boned, Like She Says, Or Does She Just Have A Fat Skeleton? Here's some very valuable relationship advice for you: NEVER ask your girlfriend this.

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Author Michael Crichton has died. What was your favorite book of his? Jurassic Park, The Andromeda Strain, Eaters of the Dead, Rising Sun, Congo, Disclosure, Sphere, The Great Train Robbery, or other? It's hard to choose because they're all so different, but if I had to I'd say The Great Train Robbery. Jurassic Park'd be a very close second.

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I'm writing a paper and don't want to say "in conclusion". What else can I say? I never say "in conclusion" or anything like that, because your conclusion ought to be obvious enough that you don't need to annouce it. The end of your paper is obvious by the fact that your paper has ended. Instead, you could just reiterate your main points or thesis (or both), and hope your reader has a short term memory longer than your paper was. Personally, I'm a big...

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Who wrote: "All that is gold does not glitter; not all those that wander are lost"? In LOTR, I think it was Bilbo. I could be wrong, though; it's been a while.

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What book made you laugh out loud? Every Pratchett book I've ever read.

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Why does it seem that there are so many more atheists in the world now then there have been in the past? It is now illegal to light us on fire.

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If we believe we evolved from apes, why are the apes still around? And how did the different races form...black skin, white skin, almond eyes (Asians), etc. I believe in the christian approach but love learning other things! As I'm sure you've heard by now, the theory of evolution does not hold that humans evolved from apes. It holds that modern humans and modern apes evolved from a common ancestor (which is now extinct). So humans are around, and apes (gorillas and chimps and whatnot) are around, but past species such as Neandertals are not. (The design apparently needed fine-tuning.) 'Race'...

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If someone doesn't believe there is a God, shouldn't they also think that everyone who believes that there is a God is insane? No. Why should they? Not every religious person believes that all atheists are immoral heathens. Anyway, "insane" is probably a poor word choice. You might get more affirmations with "deluded" or something that relates to a choice or teaching rather than an actual mental health condition. I don't think anyone would say that people disagree with them because they are...

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Is it a crime to pay someone to orchestrate a situation in which you would be able to sexually assault another person? It would depend on the situation and on whether you actually raped the person. If you paid a guy to kidnap an intended victim and deliver her to your front door trussed up in duct tape and electrical wire so you could sodomize her for four days, that's a crime on both of your parts. If you paid a guy to help you but he could plausibly say he'd been unaware of your intentions (and you,...

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How can you make your neighbourhood safer? You could institute a neighborhood watch OR just put up signs to that effect.

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Why do cops have to beat up the person,that has already been arrested? Well, they're not supposed to. I think what you mean to ask is 'Why do SOME cops feel the need to beat up arrestees?' and what I mean to answer is 'I don't know, probably the same reason SOME people feel the need commit crimes.' Cops are human too. The badge isn't glued on.

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An 18 yr. old kills someone at the request of their lover during a crime. They realize that it was truly stupid & moves away & starts a new life. They haven't been in trouble w/the law & it's been 20 years. Should the FBI search for them & prosecute? Yes, at least I think so, for two reasons. One, the killer has committed a serious crime and, regardless of whether they are actually punished for it, should still be brought to trial. Two, the FBI has no way of knowing that said person has mended their killing ways and now poses no threat to the populace, and so are duty bound to apprehend them.

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What happens in the end? I'll let you know when I get there.

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Do you still continue to beleive that there is good in the world, with all of the mean, nasty, two faced people in it? Sure. No matter how many awful people there are, there's always dogs.

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Missourians: Are you or is someone you care about attending college using an Access Missouri grant? If so, your money is in danger: Legislation is in the works to cut aid from those attending private institutions. (Read on in my answer.) Even though students who attend private institutions already pay more for college AND receive less aid from the government, Jay Nixon is trying to give us even less by cutting the amount of aid students can recieve by 38% - that's nearly two grand. If this law is passed 15,000 Missouri students will be negatively effected. You could be one of them. For more information, visit...

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How are Nazis considered "Right Wing", when the word Nazi stands for National Socialists Workers Party...since they are socialists, shouldn't they be called "Left Wing"? They were a conservative party, and a major platform of theirs was adamant opposition to right wing Communists.

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What are some creative ways to get out of debt? Sell a kidney.

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Do you like to watch movie trailers? Usually, depending (of course) on the movie!

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Other than Dog Soldiers, Cursed, and Ginger Snaps series. Does anyone know of some good werewolf horror films? I liked 'An American Werewolf in Paris,' though I don't think it was technically a horror film. Still entertaining, though.

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Did you watch the movie "The Village"? If you could would you do that to your children? Make them live life in the past but say it's the present. Personally I'd like to live in the past. If I had kids I'd naturally raise them there, but I would want them to be aware of the rest of the world. And I certainly wouldn't use huge freaky hedgehog creatures to keep them inside.

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Why is it that women are less likely to use their pockets than men? I use my pockets! At least, I try to: A lot of women's clothing comes with tiny or nonexistant pockets. I have a blazer with FAKE POCKETS. I couldn't believe it. I mean, what's the point of that? If you're going to take the trouble to sew in a fake pocket flap you might as well put in an actual pocket. Aside from critical pocket shortages, a lot of women carry purses.

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Who cried when Dobby died? Dobby DIED?! That's awful! I have GOT to catch up on those books.

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What is the lord of the flies, in The Lord Of The Flies? The title "Lord of the Flies" is a loose translation of Beelzebub (Satan, as pointed out in an earlier answer); in the book the monniker is applied to a boar's head stuck on a spear. If I remember correctly the grisly trophy was symbolic of the boys' descent into savagery and of the evil that all men are capable of.

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Do you have trouble reading a poem if it doesn't rhyme? Not at all; some of the best don't rhyme. Look at e.e. cummings: The man was a genius but his work rarely rhymed.

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"atheism should not be a word, no one says they are a non-astrologer, or a non-physicist" do you agree with this quote? (i can't remember who said it) No, if it weren't a word I'd feel left out. "Hey there, I'm (insert religion of choice), what're you?" "I'm nothing...:(... My word was abolished because of everyone who's not an astrologer or a physicist. They ruined it for everybody." See? Saying that would make me sad.

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Don't you think that since atheist are in the minority they might have it wrong? Really? This is the best you can do with logic? There were times when the majority of people thought lobotomies were a swell idea, sex with a virgin would cure syphilis, and bathing was unhealthy. If being popular made things right half of us would be comatose and the other half would be frankly disgusting. But HEY, why not go back even further? Why not go back to a time when everyone believed...

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How much does the average atheist actually like the theory of evolution? I like it fine. What's not to like? There's monkeys in it and everything. Who doesn't like monkeys?

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I don't take astrology in general seriously, but I can't help but be entrigued at how accurate the signs describe the people born under them. It's kind of strange that it can describe myself more accurately than I can. How is this done? The Barnum Effect: The tendency for people to see vague descriptions of, say, personality traits as astoundingly accurate when they could, in fact, apply to many people. The Forer Effect: Tendency of people to see vague descriptions of, say, personality traits, to be uniquely applicable to themselves even though they may apply to many people. Add to this the very human tendency of subjective...

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What are the Top Three Arguments for atheism? I'm organizing a debate for school, so serious answers only, please. 1. Religion is, by definition,impossible to prove. If we could prove it, it'd be science. 2. Religion is not consistent. Not only are there a billion different ones, every member of every religion believes a slightly different version of said religion. Everyone sees every god a different way. If a god could present a unified front, well, that would be one thing, but as it is everybody...

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Are there atheists who consider theists who don't believe in life after death to be "inconsistent"? Personally I wouldn't see it as inconsistent, because belief in a god is not synonymous with belief in an afterlife.

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Is it ok for a guy in highschool to cook? Yeah; why wouldn't it be? Plus, women will find this skill extremely attractive.

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If every religion on Earth thinks they are the only ones getting into Heaven, doesn't that mean that NONE of us are? No; theoretically the fact that only one CAN BE right implies that at least one IS right. So somebody's going somewhere good. Might just be the one person, mind you, but that's no reason to be pessimistic. If you want to win the lottery, you have to play.

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I have OFFICIALLY answered 600 questions and ->this<- question means I've asked 600 question! WOO! I've been working on this goal for a long time [I like this keep it even] so who would like to congratulate me!? ^.^ : ] Yay! A cookie for Purple!

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Would you be okay with (or prefer) a 1 world language or do you prefer the multi-cultural languages we have now, so that so we can keep national heritage strong? I like the variety. So many things get lost in translation that to put aside an entire language would be a tragedy. Anyway, I don't even think it would be possible to have one language worldwide. Even if you could get everyone to speak it initially, it would end up branching off into a zillion regional dialects. It would be impossible to maintain the purity if it was used by so many people...

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What do you think about the movie Eagle Eye?? Do you think Shia Lebouff has become a great actor? I thought it started off a little slow and the big revelation was revealed too early, but even with that in mind it was really good. He's a great actor, but I wasn't surprised to see him do so well in Eagle Eye after Disturbia (which I liked better than Eagle Eye). He's very talented and he's in all likelihood only going to get more attractive.

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Given an earlier question, a person has to ask, are atheists more likely to be rude and ill mannered than people of faith? Do they think that their rudeness will persuade people that they are right? Or are the rude atheists just a**holes? I can't speak for everyone, but personally I'm just an a-hole. I know I'm not going to be converting anyone. Come on; if science and evidence and all that can't do it, how can I expect to? Any rudeness from me stems entirely from reaction to rudeness and my own nature.

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Athiests: How do you explain the high degree of design and order in the universe if there is no God? I don't. When God can explain it to my satisfaction I'll convert.

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Why do atheists get so mad and offensive when a true Christian, not a hypocrit that's going to get mad and rude with them, questions their beliefs and tries to lead them in the right direction? Okay, first off, everybody says they're a true Christian. Everybody. It seems to me like everyone adheres to their own specific semi made up brand of religion and they all think they're right. So, presumably, there is one living person who's got it right and all the rest of you are just boned. I'm not being critical here. I'm just saying, it's not possible for...

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Who played Will Turner in "Pirates of the Caribbean"? Orlando Bloom.

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Why are atheists so obsessed with God that they keep discussing Him and will even use God (e.g. nogod4me) in their usernames, bumperstickers etc.? I think you may have misread his name. It's "nogod4me" as in "No God for me," not "WHOA do I love GOD! YEAH! that guy is AWESOME! Sign me up for eternity. Whoo! Would I go through his garbage for chewed gum for my collection or what!? He's TOO DREAMY!" But I can see where that would be unnecesarily confusing for you.

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The 'atheist society' have paid to advertised on the side of London buses “There is no God, so enjoy life” is this to be interpreted as, break all the commandments & enjoy life? How about "This is your stop... Get off our backs?" (Get it? 'Cause it's a bus? He he...). I live in the US, so I haven't had the pleasure of seeing these, but I can't help but feel that you're jumping to conclusions. "Enjoy life" is not the same thing as "Murder, rape, and pillage." But hey, interpret it however you want. Why not?...

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What do atheists believe about creation? "In the beginning, there was nothing, which exploded." (Pratchett). After that stuff just happened. The End. I don't think many atheists believe in Creation the way you're thinking of, because it implies belief in a Creator. As a result, our myths are much more simple (by which I mean mind-blowingly technical).

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Do you feel atheists appear just as pushy about disproving god as religous people are at converting/recruiting? I don't know; I've never met one.

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Why do Atheists spend more time talking about God than anyone else? Now that's just not true. You're telling me I spend more time posting sporadic answers (in the atheism category, no less) than Christians do in Church? If that's true, then there are some serious problems here, and they're not mine.

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Is it soley about evidence or proof for atheists? Not for me; there's also logic, pride, and morality. Plus I hate getting up early, so believing would be a real drag come Sunday morning.

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I am a christian but i smoke, get drunk, have sex and sometimes take drugs, what do you think about that? I think you're human.

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What do people think of a church that has anti mormon,anti jehovah witness classes Weird. If I were Jesus, I'd have all the Christians band together to overcome the rest of the competition before letting them turn on each other. But who am I to question the fellow? Seriously, though, I don't see what the big deal is with these groups. Jehovah's Witnesses can be irritating, but who isn't on occassion? And so the Mormon's had one little massacre once...

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Is teaching religion in public schools morally wrong? That depends heavily on the morals involved, doesn't it? It's probably a-okay to people of that particular religion.

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Would you keep a human skull as a paperweight? Would I keep a human skull for a paperweight? No. Come on; anyone who says a human skull makes a serviceable paperweight is either lying or using a baby skull. Both are morally questionable at best. Would I keep a human skull for the heck of it? Oh yeah.

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Do you prefer games of skill, games of chance, or games that combine both? Either skill alone or a combination; I hate the luck only ones. Give you one guess why.

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Hypothetical situation for the atheists: No one knows that you're an atheist. You were in a family gathering and they asked you to lead the prayer. Would you do it, or would you refuse and reveal that you don't believe in God? I'd do it. But I wouldn't take it too seriously, so they probably wouldn't ask me again. I mean, the last time my family (who think I'm just searching for myself, or something like that) asked me to pray at the dinner table I just went "God save the Queen!" and they haven't asked me to do it again.

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This question for athiests; how do you explain paranormal activity and demon possession? Serious question, not trying to hide a conversion here or anything: I don't explain them; I'm not even sure if I believe in them or not. I've never encountered anything that I felt was reliable or unmistakeable enough to truly sway me. But that's just me; I'm sure loads of atheists believe otherwise. You'd be hard-pressed to find anyone, atheist or not, that would tell you science as it is now could explain everything, so if an...

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Can neuerted cats spray? I've heard they can, but neither of mine has ever sprayed (even though one is fairly territorial and we have dogs).

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Who else is against neutering/spaying? (I am) Probably plenty of people who've never seen a sack of dead kittens pulled out of a lake or a cardboard box on the freeway surrounded by furry smears that used to be puppies. Not me, though. Not me. The fact of the matter is that people are more often than not stupid and cruel, and nine times out of ten when someone has a dog they just don't want anymore then at best they dump it where...

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If all the major religions have the same basic beliefs and it just the origins that really differ why let that separate us and getting along? Probably because one of the major beliefs shared by all those religions is that all the other ones are wrong.

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Who is (was) martin luther? Fellow who started Protestantism after writing his "95 Thesis" (I don't think he actually nailed them to the church door, but it's a nice image). He'd been on the outs with the church for a while (this was far from his first radical publication) but this, which was basically a list of things wrong with the church, pushed him into the heretic category.

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Why are cartoon women so much more prettier than women in reality? Gee, could it possibly be because they're made up?

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What happened to the good old days when females are females and men would always be in charge? I suppose they went the same way as the good old days when you didn't have to pay people to work for you, there were no child labor laws, and if you wanted land all you had to do was pass on a little smallpox. Good times, folks. Good times. Incidentally, women are still women. You can tell by the way we keep on having babies.

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I need help with a character name. He's in his mid 30's and a mid-level bureaucrat with the DMV. I'm looking for a strong first name, with a weak sounding common nick name. Can anyone help? I'm always partial to James; there are a couple of goofy sounding nicknames that go with it (Jimmy, Jimbo). Howard (Howie), Conrad (Connie; weak and feminine to boot), Abram (Abe), Alexander could have several possibilities with it. Anything levelled to Joey (Joseph, Jonah, etc.). Or Jonathan to Jonny. Bartholomew to Barty or anything to Barry. Also, you could always give him a strong...

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When it comes to Atheist and Jesus, do they believe that He never existed, or do they believe He was a real person, just not Lord? Personally, I believe Jesus existed as a human. It seems like a weird thing to make up. "There was this carpenter once, see, and.." If you're going to make up a messiah he's not going to be a carpenter. That would imply a serious lack of imagination.

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Because i'm not an American , i'd never understand what makes a person in the A-crowd of a school.I do read teen novels and they describe them as rich, and have big houses and cute partners . But what is it exactly? How rich? How big? how Cute? Okay, first off, you gotta quit reading cheesy teen novels. From what I understand most of them concern rich kids doing drugs and sleeping with one another, and then whining about how they did drugs and slept with one another. The A crowd of teen novels is an entirely different creature from the A crowd of real life. Secondly, the vast majority of Americans are not rich, nor do they have big...

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Do you think women are taking over the world and society? I hope so. How great would that be?

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Reading is a time consuming activity and books are big commitments. With so many classic novels you'll never read in your life, do you ever feel like you're wasting your time if you're just reading a book for fun? If you're not having fun and you're not learning anything (which are the only two reasons to read I can think of) then why read the book? Reading a book IS time-consuming, and life's too short to read a bad book or read a book just to be able to say you read it. The way I see it, books are just like movies. You walk out of a bad movie, you put down a bad book.

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I dont dress slutty for the most part. no low cut skimpy shirts or anything. but i like to wear skirts that are short enough that the bottom of my ass shows. is that taking things too far? im comfortable with my body but is it trashy doing that I'm guessing you want an honest answer here, right? Personally I find it trashy. I mean, we GET it: You've got a rear end and you're pround of it, now put it away. BUT standards are changing and I'm sure many people would think nothing of it. Showing more skin is kind of the norm now, so if you want to wear crazy short shorts you probably shouldn't worry about what...

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Ladies: Do you prefer to have a bra that has underwire, or no underwire? I prefer underwire; ones without it don't give me much support. I've never found it uncomfortable in the least. On the contrary, the feeling that I'm just hanging out there makes me uncomfortable!

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Shopping for professional wardrobe, limited budget, what are some MUST buy pieces that will last? (i.e. - blouses, shoes, pants?) A nice blazer or jacket. If you buy a nice cut (because a smart jacket will never go out of style) in a color that goes with just about everything, you've won half the battle right there. Not only is it versatile as anything, it'll dress up whatever you wear underneath. Pair it with borderline-dressy pants or a skirt and neutral footwear and you're gold. If you can only buy one...

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(Is it too gothic to paint your toes and finger nails black?) I don't think so. Black has a negative reputation but I've always found it to be a very classy color. If you're still worried about looking Goth, though, you could try to stick a second color on there as well. Nothing overwhelming, maybe just a white dot on each of your thumbs. Your nails don't have to be symmetrical or consistent. I once did a little paisley-looking flower...

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Women's fashion: I want to wear a black blouse with white stitching thats in a floral design, and pair this with black dress pants with light silver vertical lines on them. Is it allowed to pair the patterned blouse with the stripped pan Yeah, sounds nice to me. Women shouldn't shy away from mixing it up a little. In your case I should think the no-nonsense vertical lines should complement a whimsical top very nicely.

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How does a blouse differ from a shirt? A blouse is more expensive.

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If you were into someone&trying to start a relationship, how would you take it if they looked thru your cell and deleted the phone number of the last guy you dated? what would your reaction be? I'd be unhappy; that's an invasion of privacy as well as annoyingly domineering. It would pretty much kill any feelings I had for him. BUT if you still like him, I would advise you to talk to him about it and find out why he did it. Maybe he actually thought it was acceptable behavior. You never know. If his reasoning isn't outrageously stupid, you may want to explain to him that...

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What did that atheist plaque mean by "hardens hearts and enslaves minds"? I think it's silly. Religion doesn't harden hearts at all.

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What picture do you get in your mind when you think of God? Morgan Freeman.

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Are you excited for December 23rd 2012, when all the ancient cultures of Mexico, including the mayas and the aztecs predict the "5th sun" will come and destroy the world? Yeah, excited... that's the word.

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What did that atheist plaque mean by "hardens hearts and enslaves minds"? I actually have no idea what you're talking about, but the wording sounds familiar so I've probably seen it before. Refresh my memory?

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I am here downrate me if you want to GOD BLESS THE UNITED STATES I'm not sure if I want to God bless the United States, because I'm not sure what that entails. It sounds harmless enough, because if people can be believed God is blessing the US ALL THE TIME. God is blessing the US so much that people put it on bumper stickers, and if it goes on bumper stickers it must be true. Although I'm not sure if this sentiment is commemorating the...

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You know I've always heard about Jehovah witnesses going to peoples doors and giving tracts but i have never seen this or experienced it myself and I have lived everywhere. is it really true? Yes, but if you get them or not probably depends on where you live. We're out in the boondocks, so we only get them every couple of months. Maybe you just lived sufficiently far away from missionaries that it really wasn't worth the trouble.

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Do you think watching too many romantic comedies can spoil your love life? It will probably raise your standards romantically as well as seriously warp your sense of humor.

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If a Mormon were to be asked by one of the LDS general authorities to kill somebody because it was Gods will would they do it? The Mormons I know would only do this if God told them it was God's will. As callous as this sounds, obedience to God is kind of a hallmark of religion; I may not ascribe to this belief nor approve of it, but I can certainly respect it. That's more than I can say for wishy washy Sundays only religions. If you're going to hate Mormons because of their obedience to God you'd...

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Are you one of those people that call christmas xmas? No, but I'm not Christian. I can see where it would bug you. It's like the secular world is hijacking your holiday.

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If you hate a certain religion, or religion in general, does that make you a bigot? Nope. You're only a bigot if you hate people. Hating ideas just makes you discerning.

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Is the atheism fad coming to an end or will it continue in 09? Golly, Crabs, I sure hope it sticks around. If there were no atheism all us atheists would have to convert to some other, less-friendly religion, and we're not the kind of folk you want rallying behind any gods.

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Are the Harry Potter movies responsible for the moral decline of our children? I shouldn't think so, but the first few are no great gift to cinema.

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I've seen a lot of questions tonight doubting Evolution, so how would those people explain the fact that we are still physically and mentally evolving? Pretty easily, as you can't take a snapshot of all life at any one time and say "Whoa! Look at that evolution!" It's a lot tougher to explain all the evolution that's gone on since the first little wiggly things started swimming through the primordial ooze, though.

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Since Christianity has proven science to be wrong, what will it take to make atheists to finally change their heathen ways? Oh no! A typo! You've accidentally switched the words "Christianity" and "science" around in what would otherwise have been a perfectly reasonable question! Oh, fiddlesticks!

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Isn't it better to believe in something than nothing at all? I wouldn't know, I've never not believed in anything. Ask me again if I'm ever comatose. Or, you know, a rock.

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Why are females so mean? Gee, I dunno, must be all those pesky hormones. Good luck mating with that attitude though.

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Should a Muslim woman or a Sikh man be allowed to wear a hijab or turban in the workplace if they work in the Public Sector? Should the hijab or turban be considered as an Unconstitutional Religious display in the Public Sector? This is anawkward topic, because it's hard to relate to anything in Christianity, and (at least in the US) it's the Christians who make the rules. It's easy to say that all religions should have equal rights: Everyone should be allowed to pray and carry holy books and go to services and all that jazz. But the thing is, not all religions are equal, they all have different...

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I was wondering do atiest celebrate a holiday?And are you going to celebrate Christmas,Jesus birthday? Atheists do enjoy a good holiday, by dint of being, you know, human. Personally I do take part in the major Christian religions, because I live in the US where Christianity is just the mutts nuts and my family celebrates, plus, who doesn't like Christmas? I just don't go in for the uber religious celebration. It's not much of a stretch, either, because let's face it,...

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Do atheists have "faith" that God doesn't exist? I don't; faith is a weenie word. I got me some conviction.

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Are all professing atheists alike? Well, let's see: Clearly, not all Christians are alike. Nor are all Muslims, Jews, Hindus, Buddhists, etc. So yeah, it only makes sense for all atheists to be exactly alike.

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If atheists dont believe in god, or anything to do with god... then what do they think of time? example... it is 2007 AD... (after the death of christ) do they think that we should change how we view years on earth? instead of it being BC and AD? Actually a lot of people (historians and the like) are using CE and BCE, and higher level history courses are teaching this as well. But while the old system was irritating it really wasn't a big deal; it's just a way of gauging time. Most people don't even know what BC and AD even stand for. I don't even remember what they stand for, because they're not really that...

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One of my friends children has suddenly proclaimed themselves an atheist. Is this just a phase that he will grow out of? Has anyone else had a similar experience? Most kids question their beliefs and their parents beliefs at some point; some of them do it by rejecting their religion. It's normal. It may be something he'll change his mind about, or it might not. My advice is just to be supportive, or at the very least less judgemental.

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Do you think gay people are treated to well? and better then everyone else? Well, considering the widespread discrimination and denial of rights, no. I don't think gay people are treated too well at all.

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Why isn't homosexuality regarded simply as a sexual preference? Why aren't there "lifestyles" dedicated to people with foot fetishes and the like? Because let's be honest here: Foot fetishes are weird. Homosexuality is not simply a sexual preference. I can see where someone would become homosexual by choice or conditioning, but I can also see where it would be just a product of brain chemistry. It can be either, both, or even neither. So you can't really say with any certainty that people are gay for one reason alone all the...

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Do you think same sex marriage should be legalized in all states? All for it; I don't know what the big deal is. People keep telling me that if we allow gay marriage the world is going to end. This sounds just slightly alarmist to me. But what do I know? I'm just a silly atheist.

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What's your favorite Classic Christmas Carol? Carol of the Bells, and I've never heard a bad version. It's just that good.

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Real Christmas tree this year or fake? My family's been using a fake tree for years; we used to use a real tree but when we did we never cut it down, we'd actually go buy a living tree so that after Christmas we could go plant it (also so we wouldn't have a big old dead tree dropping needles all over our house!). This got too expensive, so now we're plastic people.

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How do you feel about bf blowing nose when he is out with you, then saying excuse me after, or picking his nose while driving in car with you? I think NOSE PICKING is gross, I wanted to tell him how nasty this was, but I did not, would you have told him? That he's not a chimp and needs to stop acting like one! Nose picking, seriously... Ugh. I mean, in what social context is that okay, ever?

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I want to welcome my 17 year olds' girlfriend but her influence on my 5 year old and her non belief in God bothers me. How do I let her know without it becoming a debate? My intention is not to change her mind but to protect my 5 year old. Protect him from what? The fact that there are different beliefs out there? He or she is going to find out eventually. But if you really think that exposing your child to different beliefs will be detrimental and that they'll convert just like that, then just sit the girl down and explain that you don't want any religion talk in front of your kid, because it's such a touchy...

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Why do atheists target Christianity seemingly above all other religions? Atheists don't "target" anybody. But you're right, in the US (I can't say for anywhere else) if you took a poll of atheists and asked them "What religion really gets under your skin?" most of them would probably say Christianity. It's because Christianity is the major religion over here, so when a religious person bugs you it's more likely than not...

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If atheists are real, why are they still trying to convince themselves that they're right and getting personal with Christians when they ask questions? Is being an atheist the trendy thing to now for angry people? Atheists may or may not be real. You are not an atheist. You may not know any atheists personally. BUT atheists have been seen by other people (who have even made portraits of them) and written about in books, so you will just have to have faith that atheists exist. Now, to answer your question (which, because I'm noce, I will treat as a valid, reasonable bit of rhetoric even though...

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What have you got to lose that is so precious that you refuse to believe in God and risk spending eternity in a toturous hell Oh, just the little things. Free will, honesty, pride, those kinds of things.

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Do atheist suffer from Schizophrenia more so than believers? I shouldn't think so. Why?

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That's why it is called faith, because you can't see or haven't seen. If you only believe what you see for yourself, you must not believe that George Washington was our first president.? I've seen evidence that convinces me George Washington was the first president of the US. I haven't seen any evidence that convinces me of the truth of any religion. If I have a sort of guided faith (because I wasn't there when he was elected; I have to depend on other sources) in one thing, it does not mean I must automatically have undying faith in every other thing anyone has...

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Whose a better actor jhonny depp or brad pitt? Johnny Depp; the man is a genius.

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Many people witnessed Jesus. They even made portraits of him. Do you have scientific evidence in front of you that George Washington existed?, or just have faith that it's somewhere. Many people witnessed Bigfoot. They even made portraits of him. Obviously the fact that people claim to have seen someone is not enough, nor is it enough that they made portraits. You need just a little more than that; Washington's got a little more. Believing in him is hardly a matter of faith alone. Incidentally, most people believe that Jesus existed. It's the whole "son of...

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Why is it that those who claim to be the most religious or devout, seem to be the least tolerant? And why don't they see the irony? Well, strictly speaking, religion really isn't about tolerance. Religion is pretty soft now; those that are terribly intolerant are really just throwbacks to when religion was more concrete. So they kind of ARE the most religious and devout. Ironically.

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Why does it take longer for my wife to tell me about a conversation she had with someone than the actual conversation took in the first place yo?...:)=) I don't know, some people just like to yak. I know this is usually considered a female trait, but it's not always and it drives some of us nuts too.

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White Chocolate, Milk Chocolate or Dark Chocolate? Dark, milk, then white, but I'm not a fan of white chocolate. I mean, what's the point?

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When was the last time you turned down chocolate? YOU CAN DO THAT!?

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This is a question to converted atheists only please. The question is, what was the final thing that convinced you to give up religion? Was it one event or just a collection of small realizations over time? I lost faith gradually, but what pushed me over into atheism was what I found when I started looking into other religions. When I realized that Christianity was not, in all probability, any form of Ultimate Truth, I figured I'd just go out and find the religion that was. And I couldn't. Not a single one of those suckers made any sense to me.

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What incentive is there to do better when you think you'll just rot in the ground after you die? All the incentive you can imagine. To me knowing that death is the end puts so much more pressure on me to live as well as I can than if I thought I had an eternity to look forward to. I am fully accountable (to myself, the harshest judge) for everything I do; my moral standards are my own and as such are pretty high, since I know that really it's all up to me and not some bearded fellow...

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Why is it that a lot of people would rather believe Jesus to be a fake than really God's Son who came to take away the sins of the world? Because it would be really awkward for someone not a Christian to believe this.

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I found a starving cat and been feeding it for the past 3 days. I chokes its food down so quick I'm afriad its not getting the right nurtrition. What can I do to save this cat? Good for you! Every time a hungry kitty gets fed, an angel gets its wings. (Not really. But a hungry kitty gets fed, and that's always good.) If you're feeding it cat food it should be alright, since cat food is formulated for (duh) cats. But table scraps or dog food might not be cutting it if it's really starving. If you haven't already, pick up some cat food; it...

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Why would people line breed (inbreed) animals just to get special color mutations? Generally because there's money in it or they themselves greatly prefer that color.

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So when White people become a Minority will we enjoy affirmative action or will we just be killed or driven off? Paranoid much?

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Why do so many people deny the existence of God? Free will, mostly.

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I am a soldier in the US Army. My friends and I wonder if the people appreciate the fact that we are shot at everyday and in some cases die to protect U.S. intrests? Even if some people oppose the war, we all support the people fighting it and certainly appreciate the sacrifices made. (A few don't feel that way, of course, but they are a very few and only appear to be more numerous because they're really vocal about it.)

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You and your entire family are being held by terrorists. They demand that you deny your religion and convert to theirs or they will torture and kill your entire family in front of you but set you free. What's your choice and why? I would ask what religion they're forcing me to convert to, but in truth it wouldn't make a whole lot of difference. I'd convert quick as a whip, but then again it would probably be a lot easier for me, an atheist, to do this than a very religious person. Since I'm not loyal to any god, it wouldn't faze me one bit. But I can see where this would be a moral dilemma for...

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Do you have any ideas for some homemade gifts I can make this season for others on the cheap? (P.S. I am not very Martha Stewart-like so they must be rather simple!) When I need to give out a lot of gifts with limited funds, I like to bake cookies.

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What names do you think are attractive on the opposite sex? (Yes dating them depends on who they are, but surly you can think of a name that's attractive.) James, Peter, Charles; I think a more classic name is sexy. William's a good one. But my favorite would still have to be James.

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Why do people who have such a disrespect for God, hang out in the christian section of AB? Are they secretly trying to learn something? Um... this one was just on the Religions page... Personally I don't hang in the X-tianity deartment unless I'm really bored and there's nothing good going on in atheism (and somehow, with you around, I don't think that'll happen much anymore); when I do it's because I know a little about Christianity and feel like I can answer some questions. I doubt...

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Why do athiest answer questions with so much hate?Thats what is wrong with this nation that kind of hate. I guess we're just mean, hateful people. Shame on us, yeah? Hey, you know what'd teach us a lesson? Lighting us all on fire. That'd do it.

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Hate?Read alot of your answers,You constantly make fun or curse at,I am simply professing the gospel,do not want it,do not read it. Hate? Yeah, what about it? I'm going to level with you, this is nonsensical to the point of being noncoherent. But I can see you're unhappy, so let me tell you something: It's nothing personal. Really. I'm sure any "hateful" answers you're recieving are either not as bad as all that or are only directed at your insulting generalizations. It's nothing...

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Your autobiography is a #1 best seller! What was the first sentence? (Once upon a time)(She said, he said) (Where did I go wrong)or(You're NOT going to believe this)? Okay - TRUE STORY -.... Or maybe a page from Twain's book (literally) and paraphrase a bit; "I told the truth, mainly. There was things which I stretched, but mainly I told the truth."

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If i owned a library, and i put the bible under the fiction section, do you think anyone would get mad? Now that's a silly question. They'd burn that place to the ground. But hey, for what it's worth, I'd get a chuckle out of it.

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What are three good uses for a bra? Oh, dear... I can only think of two...

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Have you ever been to a gay pride parade? On accident. I was with a school group in DC a few years ago, they set us loose at the Smithsonian. I eschewed the Buddy System, went to look for the Nat'l Archives, got hopelessly lost, and ended up at a gay pride parade. The funny thing is, I didn't even realize it until later, because there were banners all over the place for an upcoming Folk Art Festival and I just assumed...

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I have a question to the athiest,not judging.Why would you not want to believe in God,you have no hope when life is over.Nothing to look forward to.Just curious. For me it's kind of twofold: A. I can't believe wholeheartedly in God. I just can't. This used to be a real issue for me when I was Christian, because I'd worry that God would be mad I didn't believe in him... then realized how silly that was. You know the whole "Why not believe just in case" argument? Imagine how PO'ed God must be about all the people...

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Why do atheists hate god? Not generally; it would be kind of silly to hate something you don't believe in. Maybe the idea of God or something like that.

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Why do people think tom cruise is gay, when did that start and why? I've never heard this. Isn't he married?

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Why do atheists hate god? I don't know. Why do Christians hate the Evolution Fairy?

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I know dry dog food is not suitable for cats, but can dry CAT food be fed to DOGS with no ill effects? (my dogs greatly prefer it). I don't think it's the best idea; our dog kept getting at the cat food and it made her fat.

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When my cat stares at me, what is she trying to tell me? "FOOD. FOOOOOOOOD...." "Been staring for half an hour... bet she's REALLY starting to freak out now!" "Look out! Behind you!" "Get a dog, I DARE you!" "FOOOOOOD..." "There ain't room in that chair for the two of us!" "Wow, it's like she doesn't even realize I'm stalking her!" ...

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If I tell my cat to do something like "get out of the closet," does she really understand what I say? I doubt your cat can understand conversational English, but animals can learn what certain words mean (sit, stay, NO! BAD!, etc.). They certainly understand the tone of your voice. But that's cats AND dogs; I know this is probably true but with my cats I still kind of suspect that maybe they understand me perfectly and are just a couple of furry little jerks. But that's cats.

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What do you think about ferrets? Cute, smart... remind me of pointy cats. I'd love a pet ferret; the only negative thing I can think of is that they can be stinky. And it's a subtle, clingy stink. But, you know, still cute.

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How do i get a 1 litre bottle (inside) unstuck from my penis? Um... okay, so I just approved your friend request... so I guess I would be remiss if I didn't try to help you out here... so have you tried some type of lubrication? Like butter? Also have you tried icing your manhood to shrink it up?

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Why do Christians hate science? They don't; it's just the really vocal obnoxious ones that take issue with it. Why would Christians hate science? It's not in the Bible ("Thou shalt hate science"? I don't think so!) and it's given them so much: chemotherapy, penicillin, toasters. What's not to love here?

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Why dont our country make athiests turn into christians by law? "If you gotta ask, you ain't never gonna know."

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Why can you atheist come over to the religion side and say there is no God,But i can't come and tell you the truth.Jesus saves,and died for you to. Clearly you can, because clearly you did. Truth is relative, Matty. My truth is needless to say quite different from yours. I don't believe Jesus died for me, obviously I haven't met this Jesus fellow and in any case he died just a few years before I was even born, so who's he to go around saying I owe him one, anyway? That's my take on the issue. The main reason...

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If you a complete athiest, and don't believe in God, but you pray to him to do well on the next test, or to have something go right in your life, does that make you a hypocrite? Oh, jeez, do you religious people really want to talk about hypocrisy? Come on. To answer your question, I don't think many atheists really pray on account of they're atheists. But I think I know what you mean: You're talking about the "OhGodOhGodOhGod" Effect, right? This is when an atheist will sound, to the untrained ear, like a religious person. For example,...

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My daughter is doing a paper for her humanity's class would any atheist like to take a survey? survey will be posted in answer, thanks. 1. I didn't "discover" it exactly, it was more a gradual evolution; if I had to guess I'd say I became totally atheist when I was about fifteen or sixteen. To me atheism means independence, freedom, thinking for yourself, and fully experiencing life. 2. ... not a fan. The last thing I want to do is dictate anyone's religion, but sometimes it feels like religion is...

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OK Atheists, I have seen at least 3 questions today about when will you believe in God, blah blah blah. Can I PLEASE tell you guys that we're not all like that & to some of us Christians, those questions just piss us off too. Will u not hate us all? Oh, I feel for you, really. But don't worry; no rational person will hate you for what other people do. We all know lots of Christians (because in the US you can't swing a dead cat without hitting six) and very few are stereotypical anti-everything Bible thumpers. It would be stupid to judge all Christians just because a very vocal few are unpleasant; atheism has its bad apples as well.

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Would you believe me if I told you that I was the seventh son...of the seventh son? And I can tell you many things...some you might want to know and some you might not...(?) That would depend heavily on what you told me. Care to give it a shot?

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Is it true that all "Christians" hate homosexual people? Not at all; it's just that the ones that do are oh so vocal about it.

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Why does it seem as if the liberals and queers are so much more vocal and stir up so much more shit than conservatives and people with the proper morals? "Proper morals"... huh. Care to define those? 'Cause, and I'm gonna level with you here, when I hear the words "Conservatives" and "morals" in the same sentence I do get a tad nervous. To answer your question as best I can, I guess it's because the Conservatives are about as stirred up as a cesspool and not all of us want to go swimming in it.

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What are the most common traits shared by serial killers? I've heard the two most reliable indicators of future serial killers are animal cruelty and bed wetting as children.

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Is it normal that I'm afraid of eating in front of a guy I like? I would sooner starve and avoid eating dinner with him every time he asks then actually suck it up and go, because I'm terrified at the thought of him seeing what and how I eat. Yeah, it's normal. You're thinking maybe you'll do something stupid, like dribble food all over youself? Or maybe if he sees you eat he'll think you're a pig or something? I've heard a lot of women say this (and I feel that way too); I've evn actually heard a man express the same sentiment (he's a fitness freak and really cut now, but he used to be really...

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What kind of punishment be good. For boys lifting up skirts and dresses? I suppose it would depend on their age, but I say pants 'em in public. If you relly want to make it stick take a photo and frame it for them. Ah, memories...

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How do you cleen lice Okay, I'm assuming you mean how do you get rid of lice, and by lice I'm assuming you mean head lice. There is a trick to getting rid of those nasty suckers, and the trick is not Rid. It's Ivory Ultra dish soap. Yeah. That's right. I said dish soap. My family had head lice twice when I was a kid, and we tried the expensive shampoo and it barely even worked. Then we...

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What is the greatest moral lesson that you have learned from reading the Bible? Think for yourself. Also, don't trust talking animals just because they're talking animals.

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What Color Rose Are You? Dark red rose: You represent unconscious beauty and deep passion. Your vibe: sophisticated and worldly Falling in love with you is: wildly carnal and forbidden

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Why do (some) atheists get upset when Christians worship God in public? Most Christians don't get upset that atheists don't worship God in public. Surely you realize that, while your question is a good one, your secondary premise is intrinsically flawed. I mean, seriously. But some Christians do get upset when an atheist shouts his stance from the rooftops, for the same reason that some atheists get upset about it. It's human nature to feel threatened by something so radically different, particularly in the case of religion becuase a...

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What would be the best question you could ask someone, on meeting them for the first time, that would help you to decide if they were a decent sincere person? "Terry Pratchett or Piers Anthony?"

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What Generation Do You Belong In? You fit in best with people born between 1961 and 1981. You are fun, laid back, and very independent. You are willing to take risks and live your life however you see fit. You are casual, accepting, and friendly. You see everyone as your equal.

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What Kind of Pie Are You? You're the perfect combo of innocent and sexy. At times, you seem a bit naive, simple, and innocent. But at second glance, you are sensual, seductive, and even a little naughty. You have people fooled - at least you'd like to think so. Those who like you enjoy a contradiction. Either that, or they can't really make up their minds about what they want. And you can usually...

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What Flavor Shake Are You? Vanilla, yes, but definitely not boring. You are subtly complex and deeply sophisticated. You're the type of person who has always been ahead of their time. You don't fall for gimmicks or tricks. You are drawn to what's true. This seems to apply to my personality... but I'm still a sucker for chocolate!

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If when Atheists die, we found out we were wrong, what would be the first thing you would say to God? I would say: You never gave us enough evidence. "... Awkward..."

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If you could go to "heaven" right now, would you? ( no coming back...) No, I have finals next week.

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Is it a sin to create your own religion? Only if you make it one, which seems like an unwise move to me. But, hey, I'm not the Prophet here.

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What is your point of view about free mason? Whoo! Free Mason! And Willy! And Tibet!

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What are the best things in life and are they free? Coffee, Burt's Bees lip balm, great paintbrushes, and chocolate.

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Why do people think they can question God? Well, God's not exactly contributing to the debate, is He? The only people telling me not to question God are just that: people. So I guess the real question is "Why do people think they know God's giant omnipotent mind?"

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What breed of dog are you? I'm a Chow. Apparently I'm independent and won't be tied down. Also I am fluffy and have a blue tongue.

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Are You More Cat or Dog? quiz below 30% dog, 70% cat. You and cats have a lot in common. You're both smart and in charge - with a good amount of attitude. However, you do have a very playful side that occasionally comes out!

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What would be your ideal pet? A bird; I've actually always thought a Gray Parrot was an awesome pet to have. That or a monkey, anyway.

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Rock, paper, or scissors? Scissors; it would appear that I'm so sharp I'll cut myself. This was a pretty good quiz, actually, especially for one so short.

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How Evil Are You? Apparently I am exactly 34% evil. At first I thought "No way, I'm an angel!" then I realized that hearing (once again) that being atheist makes me evil made me want to do numbers 3, 5, 8, 9, 10... you get the picture, so I guess this thing must have some merit.

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What are YOU in the rock band? Lead Guitar apparently. You're an exciting person but have few friends because you are selective... Only the best get your stamp of approval.

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How do you train a cat to play fetch? Use a live mouse.

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Are there any wild birds native to North America that would attack/harm a person? I've seen blue jays attack people, and geese, but I don't know about anything larger or more impressive. Still, don't underestimate blue jays, those suckers are vicious.

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For those of you in or entering college/university, would you rather not have a roommate and live by alone? I live alone. The option of getting a room to myself was one of the deciding factors in where I would go to school and in which dorm building I would request (I live in literally the oldest building on campus with no AC just so I can have my single room) because as warm and fuzzy I am on AB, I really do not play well with others.

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Random Survey: Do you get jealous of questions that get 300+ plus points? Absolutely. Point hogs, the lot of them.

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My dog just bit me. I have a 3 year old daughter. What should I do? I'm not going to repeat what's already been said, but I do want to tell you PLEASE do not be one of those people that kills their dog or dumps it or anything like that because it bit you. Once. Look, dogs bite sometimes. It happens. If your dog is going crazy and vicious and chewing you up for no reason, then you have cause for worry. Also for rabies shots. Anyway, the point is...

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What exactly does it mean that God will never give you anything you can't handle? It seems He gives many people things they can't handle. For example: Mental illness. I think it's just one of those things people say to make folk feel better, like "When a door closes, a window opens" or "What doesn't kill you makes you stronger" or "Everything happens for a reason." It doesn't mean much, really, and if you think about it it doesn't make a lot of sense, but it doesn't have to because if something sounds...

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Why should I have faith in god if all he's given me thus far is misery, pain, and loss? Theoretically because (pick any of the following): A. You deserve it anyway. B. It's not really God's fault, it's the Devil's or humanity's. C. God loves you; it's worth it. D. You're going to Heaven; who cares how crummy Earth is? E. Because God said so. Or you could just chuck it all and become an atheist. We're all going to Hell but we plan to...

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Please, Define the terminology of "true atheism" and specifically what it means to be a "true atheist"? Apparently we have been having some disagreements and arguements that beg to be clarified. Your assistance is greatly appreciated I don't know; I've never heard of a true atheist before. I think probably there are only atheists; if an atheist goes around saying he's a "true atheist" it would be tantamount to fundamentalist Christians going around saying they're the only true Christians and implying that everyone else is just dumb, or deluded, or faking it. An atheist that does this would be...

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What is the protocol on going to a Mormon service if you are not Mormon? When I went I was asked to wear at least a knee length skirt and basically just dress very respectfully.

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What kind of dog do you have? Got pictures? I'm going to buy one soon and I'm trying to see which I would like best. A fat chihuahua mix (shades of brown, built larger than the average chihuahua, also, like I mentioned, very fat), a golden retriever/husky mix with some chow somewhere down the line (looks like a husky but all in shades of blonde, floppy ears, blue tongue), and a Belgian sheperd/Pyrenees (built like a large sheperd, black, white toes). Buddy, the husky mix, looks utterly adorable (a blonde...

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At a children's birthday party what is the term for the little bag of candy and toys given to guests as they are leaving? We always called them goodie bags. I've heard them called party favors too.

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Why, do a lot of Americans hate the British? I mean most Americans originally came from here so what is the problem? We aren't really posh or have bad teeth! I don't know anyone who hates the British, but that's not to say they don't. I mean, it's not something that comes up in conversation. They could be closet Brit-bashers. I don't know. But I really can't think of anyone who overtly hates the British. I can think of several who think their accents are sexy, but that's it.

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Do you celibrate x-mas for the real reason (jesus christ's birth day) That would depend on your definition of the word "real," whether by that you mean "original" or just "commonly accepted." Either way, though, I'm just in it for the candy canes.

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Athiests: Are you sick of people trying to convert you, or hating you for your beliefs? Yeah, but it kind of comes with the territory.

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Why is there so much intolerance toward Christians? Because what goes around comes around.

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HellBoy 2, is it any good? Fantastic; even better than the first. The only complaint I had is that Doug Jones now does the voice of Abe as well as the physical acting; it was disappointing because you get used to DHP's voice and it's so distinct that any deviation sticks out like a sore thumb. But once you get used to it it's tolerable.

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(Girls)If someone wanted a picture of you in a bikini or a pic of you with with a white shirt on, with your things hanging out, whould you give it to them? No. Just... no.

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Im an athiest. I have no desire to dissuade anyone from his/her beliefs. I have a much younger friend of mine who keeps asking me questions which force me to present inconsistencies in organized religion and faith in a supernatural being. should I stop? If your friend is asking, I say keep it up. I mean, they're ASKING. It's not like you tattooed "There's no God" on their forehead when they were sleeping. Personally, I like to answer questions about religion, and it's never with the aim of converting anyone. Half the time it's not even my religion. But if someone asks and I know the answer, I'm going to...

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How many people believe GWB should have run for a third term? GWB doesn't even think he should have run for a third term! Poor guy; he just wasn't cut out to be a war-time president.

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I am starting to lean toward atheism and am overwhelmed by sadness. How do athieists deal with the idea that if there is no god we will all one day cease to exist? If you cease to exist, then it's not like you're going to be aware of it. I know that sounds a bit negative, but it's true. I mean, it's like stressing over how much surgery is going to hurt and how terrible it will be when someone's cutting you open, when you're going to be sedated the whole time anyway.

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I feel talking to a Mormon about there theology in kin to talking to a politician. You get alot of lip service and no real answers. They tell you they answered but they really haven't. Do you agree or dis agree? Disagree, I have a close Mormon friend and she is the only person I can have a satisfying, intelligent conversation with about religion. She tells me about her beliefs and her church all the time (I've even been to church with her - and enjoyed it) and I find it interesting with a lot of actual information, because she is actually familiar with her own religion. This is a rare trait. I...

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Have you ever been mistaken for an atheist? Nope. Only the opposite. And if I was called an atheist, it would hardly be a mistake.

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Can you be a creationist and not a Christian? Yes, because there are, in fact, a few other religions out there, none of which I can think of that have the Big Bang theory and evolution written into their holy texts.

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Are ALL creationists laughably ignorant or are there some with intelligent arguments? Of course not! They are capable of intelligent argumentation, just like anyone else... just not about creationism.

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Do you think Harrison Ford was too old to play the role of Indiana Jones in the latest 2008 movie Indiana Jones and the Kingdom of the Crystal Skull? I thought, before I saw it, that it might be a little ridiculous, but they did it well. I mean, they weren't trying to pretend that he was still the same guy he was way back when; all the little digs on his age won me over.

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Why do you think people started following christianity in the first place when pagan-based religions are (in my opinion) a lot more freeing and open-minded? Initially Christianity held great appeal for the downtrodden masses. Think about the basic concepts (such as the chosen people and an exclusive membership afterlife) and it's easy to see why. And, particularly in ancient Rome, Christianity was often a form of revolt against the dominant religion of the upper classes. Plus Jesus was probably a pretty good public speaker.

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If it were proven without a doubt that God does not exist how would your life be changed, if at all? There would probably be more gloating.

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If atheists created an inquisition, what would be outlawed? Books containing "heretical" conjecture? Non-critical opinions? Inquisitions, I should hope.

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I am both an evolutionist and a gay rights supporter, but I'd like to ask a question: If homosexuality is not a choice, how has it gotten through natural selection, as it is counter-intuitive to the reproductive nature of any creature? thx for your answer I don't think I can give a concrete answer, but I would like to bring up a few points. A; evolution is not perfect, easy, or fast. Lots of things that aren't beneficial to the species gets passed on, natural selection or not. B; like many psychological abnormalities, genetics are probably not the sole determinant of sexual orientation. And C; I can see cases where homosexuality really...

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Which network has better sit-coms, NBC or CBS? NBC; I'm loving the Big Bang Theory.

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Do you find cleft chins attractive? I think a cleft chin is extremely attractive; I don't know why, it's just sexy.

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I want to spread Gods word and show them the good word, and i want them to know it can help them through all of their problems. it's something i know i should be doing. but when people say "how has God helped you" in an honest fasion, i have nothing tosay First off, I feel compelled to warn you against any relentless yakking about it to anyone who doesn't want to listen, because this is not nice. But since your question doesn't strike me as malicious or anything, and I don't know why you've been marked down so much, I won't stress the point. Most people have not experienced any hard core miracles like you see in the...

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How do we know the Invisible Pink Unicorn is pink? Faith, of course!

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Why cant we all live in peace and harmony, and forget greed and political ideoligies and dismantle our military machines and live togethr as one Well, we're only human, aren't we?

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Why is the Invisible Pink Unicorn so great? Because it manages to be pink and invisible AT THE SAME TIME.

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Did you ever enjoy a movie so much that you went out and bought the book and read it: which book/movie? Yes; the Lord of the Rings. When the first movie came out I refused to see it because it was A. insanely popular and B. looked stupid. My dad rented it, so I thought I'd give it a chance; I loved it so much I went out and bought the book (a big old compilation of all three) the very next day.

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What's the largest animal you have ever come into direct contact with? When I was little I went to a circus and got to ride an elephant. Past that, our appie is frickin' huge.

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Do you think it's rude to juggle a few men at a time? It would probably depend on the situation. If you are just kind of, you know, grazing, then I shouldn't think it would be an issue, but if you're getting kind of serious it could be problematic. Also it would depend on how the fellows feel about it (someone might get insulted). The only way to find out if this is okay is to bring it up to the guy; that way he knows that it's not...

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When someone ask a question on AB do you always ASSume they are speaking about themselves? I see alot this going on. Not usually, because I do this a lot.

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Where do people get ideas of other gods besides simply God? Um... how about their religions? It's the same place people get ideas of other gods besides simply Gods, or simply Allah, or simply Ahura Mazda.

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How can someone realize that God does not exist when there is absolutely no proof of this? There is also no proof of His existence. Is this a paradox or not? It's not a paradox, it's just a bit of a dead end for logic. the question is, do you want to go through life steadily accepting things that are proven to be true, or do you want to go through steadily working your way through what is not? The former is definitely faster and surer, but the second is definitely more comprehensive!

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What do you love about your personality? What's not to love? (But if I had to choose... my humility.)

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What is your dog's name? Or what would make a good dog's name? My dogs are named Buddy and Coco because my siblings have no imagination whatsoever. My dog (who is actually mine, so I got to name her) is named Po, because he's one of my favorite poets and also she just looked like a Po.

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I've wanted to write a book all my life. Even when I was 4 I was writting books. I don't know whats holding me back; Any advice? Just do it. The longer you wait to chase your dreams the likelier it is that they'll have outpaced you.

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Would you or have you ever called french fries "Freedom Fries"? Why No, I think it was a stupid fad. I mean, the US gets attacked by terrorists and we retaliate by... lashing out at the French? By renaming a food that isn't even French in the first place? Not thought out well, that's all I'm saying.

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Would you ever consider to be a nude model for a photographer or painter? "Don't worry - the urn will be positioned directly in front of your face."

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Are you the only one who eats that cranberry stuff during Thanksgiving Dinner? The only one who doesn't, actually. For leftovers, my brother will actually make a sandwich with turkey, mashed potatoes, and cranberry sauce. All squished together.

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So I'm still kinda on the fence about "bred" dogs versus muts. But what is your opinion on grooming certain breeds to fit the common mold? And bobbing tails? Isn't this all just plastic surgery for dogs to fit our standards? I think thetre definitely is a point where dog breeding becomes pointless and detrimental. Look at dalmations; some of them are so inbred that they've got more spots that brain cells. If you're not looking for a dog to fulfill a specific role (like if you need a dog with a great nose or thick, insulating hair or something like that) then for the most part a dog is a dog is a dog....

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Being completely honest, would you rather watch men's sports or women's sports? Mens sports; the view is better.

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Why are women always so concerned about their rights and being equal to men, yet at the same time they do not have to register for the draft. We aren't always concerned about equal rights. Most of us only become concerned when we don't get them. Personally, I can't think of any good reason why women don't have to register. It seems silly and I don't know why it hasn't been changed, especially since so many other countries require military service of both sexes.

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Plain and simple - do you believe that religion should be taught in science class? Creationism? Why or why not? No, because it's not science. Letting it masquerade as science just perpetuates ignorance and idiocy. Sorry for the strong word choice there, but it just really annoys me. Honestly, doesn't it get taught enough in homes, churches, and the media without it corrupting science in what is SUPPOSED to be an enlightened age?

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Why do creationists so often misstate and misrepresent evolutionary theory and natural selection when arguing against it? Gee, I wonder. Possibly because they're arguing against it?

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What is the evidence that a Creationist would use to argue that creationism is a science? Because God said so and you can't argue with God.

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If Scientists ever succeed in creating artificial life from non living matter, will this be a problem for Christianity. Not really. They'll just call it a sin and make up some reason why it's the Devil's fault, or not really life, or maybe reinterpret the Bible or something. Who's going to argue? God?

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Is it sad for you that many people don't care about knowing the names of artists when they listen to music or watch movies? No; I prefer not to know anything about who I'm listening to when it comes to music. If I hear who it is on the radio, so be it, but I definitely avoid learning anything past a name when it comes to musicians. It doesn't make me sad at all.

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Would you like to know what message the angels have for you ? I will give you an angel reading. Sounds like fun; would you mind terribly?

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Ones day to day attitude is 93% influnced by the five people you are around 89% of the time. What do you think; anything to that or just more hot air? I don't know, something with that many percentages in it MUST be true!

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Why do people say believing in A god is unlogical when they can not disprove god? I don't know. I guess they're just being silly when it's obvious that something you can't disprove MUST be true, because you can't disprove it. On that note, not to freak you out or anything, but there's a bogeyman under your bed right now. You don't know it, because he can shrink down to the size of a pinhead and turn invisible at will, but I have faith...

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Why many people don't know the names of actors when they watch movies? Because most of the time we just don't care.

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If you were in Oz, what would freak you out the most, the witch(es), the living scare crow, the flying monkeys? How about those Munchkins? I always hated the Munchkins, they freak me out every time because they actually look plastic. WHY would they give them plastic hair??? In what world is that not creepy? It's like a bunch of singing, freakishly cheerful (no one's that cheerful) dolls that have come to life.

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What is the best movie plot twist of all time? Pitch Black (when the blonde chick, the main character, dies) really threw me for a loop, and not many movies do that.

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If God could send a plague of any animal, why'd he choose locusts? Why not.... kittens? Really? Kittens? Now that's just silly. Why not rabid shaft badgers?

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Do you have to be more perfect than God in order for God to like you? No, that would just make him jealous.

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Why do you think churches don't talk about Satan and demons much? Well, it's kind of a downer, isn't it?

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Is everyone a hypocrite? Everyone except me.

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Is there a special place in hell for religious hypocrites? Yeah, Heaven. Heaven sounds great on paper, but you have to remember it's going to be full of religious people. I'll spend my eternity with the fun folks downstairs, thank you very much.

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Isnt it so pathetic how athiests dont even know whats coming for them when they die? Do you really want to talk 'pathetic' with atheists? I mean, we're not the most reverent of people. You say no going below the belt... we say "What belt, sucker? I don't see a belt. Prove this belt exists, then we'll talk, you deluded sententious Bible thumper."

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Do you use your old plastic grocery bags for trash can liners in the bathroom? Do you think it is tacky when people do this or just another respectable way to recycle? I do; I don't see a reason why not to. I mean, you need a bag, you have a bag. The universe provides.

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Why on lord of rings: the return of the king, does Frodo have to leave on the ship at the end? Well, in the book it made it out that he had been effected by the ring too much to stay in the Shire, that he could never be truly happy there. I read into it as a form of Post Traumatic Stress Disorder.

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Is anybody else bothered by the fact that on AB there seems to be far more interest in Authors like JK Rowling and Stephen King then in authors such as Thoreau, Dickens, or Steinbeck? No, but I am bothered by the prevalent elitist attitude that only old dead people can write sophisticated literature. Terry Pratchett writes a classic every time he sits down at his keyboard, but does that really count? No, because it's not 1000 pages long. Dickens is wordy. Yeah, I said it. The man is wordy. As a reult of that you get the Dickens Slump, a point about three quarters into...

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What is the hardest year of high school im a freshman. My little sister's a freshman this year too and was wondering the same thing. Freshman and sophomore years sucked for me, but the last two were great because in those years you get to take fun, interesting classes, and since you get to choose them all you end up in a classroom full of people who share your interests. It's really a lot of fun.

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Whats the worst movie you've ever seen? I just did not get An Andalusian Dog. Battleship Potempkin was so slow; I could hardly sit through it. And there was this movie that came out a few years ago that my sister rented called Vampire Killer or Vampire Assassin or something like that, I don't know, it was so bad we ended up muting it half an hour into it and making up the dialogue ourselves because that was more entertaining.

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Am I an Atheist if I dont believe the Mormon way? No, that just makes you not Mormon.

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I'm looking for some books to read this week. Right now, I am reading War and Peace, Crime and Punishment, and Pride and Prejudice. Can you name any more good *college* level books? Good god, seriously?! Do you have time for anything else? I don't think I know anyone else at my college with the time to read any ONE of those in a week, much less all three! Here's my advise: read every "college level" book you can, because when you actually get to college you will not have time to read any! On that note, I think it's really great that you're...

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Why cant people put their faith in the God that created them? Gee, I guess we're all just being cantankerous, aren't we?

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Can you give me a link where I can read Twilight online? I don't know the address, but I've heard from a few vapid fans that the author's website contains parts of them at least, and alternate portions from Edward's point of view.

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Why did the church execute Heretics and athiests and the gays?? They were merely questioning the will of God. Was it that they didn't have any answers or was it Gods will? What happened to thou shalt not kill or Murder? 6th commandment? Remember? I'm not trying to be cynical here, but if any religion was once true it's probably long since ceased to be what it was. Religion is a social tool; it changes with the times. And since the authority for religion comes from men and not god (at least, not since the good old days of the Old Testament, when God took a very active role in governing) it can be used to justify or condemn...

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Would you reed a book with alot of fighting in it but not to much? i am making one and i want to know what other poeple think. I like a book with some action in it, as long as it's well written. There's a particular style to writing violence; it has to be vivid but not overly dramatic, descriptive but not slow. If you can write it effectively, go for it, because personally I think many books benefit from that type of action. What, if you don't mind my asking, is your book about?

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If you have a nickname what is it? and why? My sister calls me Hatter. I don't know why (frenzied maniacal laughter ensues...).

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Could any real-life virus descend the victim into a state of rage and dementia like "I Am Legend's" KV did? A bunch of illnesses end in this, but I can't think of any in which death doesn't follow almost immediately. Even rabies kills within a few days. Generally a state of madness is the final one, and it doesn't last years like in the movie or result in extreme physical alterations (unless you count huge boils!). But that's just natural diseases, I don't know anything about...

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Why are athiest's mostly portrayed as bieng bad people? I think there is a general mind set that goes "All heathens are equally bad but some are more equally bad than others." It's awful to be another religion, but to be no religion at all? It's unthinkable! Example: I've heard from multiple people (who don't know I'm atheist, just that I'm not Christian - I'm not ashamed of it but I'm not stupid)...

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What do you call a person who does not believe in god or satan, heaven or hell? Buddhist? Hindu? Zoroastrianism? Take your pick; I don't think all that many religions focus around that particular set of beliefs. But if you're thinking of someone who denies the existance of any god, you're thinking of an atheist. If you're thinking of someone who is a passive non-believer, they probably consider themselves agnostic.

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In 50 words or more convince me that god is real The only person that can do that is God... and in that case the words wouldn't matter quite so much.

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Do you believe in an absolute truth or do you think truth is relative? Depends on your definition of truth. If you mean truth as in philosophical and moral truth, I have to believe it's relative until I see any proof otherwise.

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*most* athiest's tolorate/accept the beliefs of christian's wheras *most* christian's can not tollerate/accept the beliefs of athiest's. Agree or disagree, and why? It's hard to say. I'm tempted to agree, but literally the only atheist I know personally is myself. And I've always suspected that Christians aren't nearly as bad as they seem, and that a very vocal minority is just giving the whole shebang a bad name. So it's difficult to generalize.

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Strictly non religious ABer's - is AB over-run by heavily religious people? I wouldn't say overrun. Actually, I'd say AB is way less overrun than, say, the rest of the world.

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What is your favorite really silly thing in Christianity? There are a lot of silly things, but I don't like any of them enough to call them "favorites." But Bible erratica is always good. You'd think people would be more careful about things like that...

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A common argument against there being a god is the total lack of evidence in favor of one. What would you accept as enough evidence in favor of a personal, Christian-like god to get you honestly reconsidering your atheism? Personal experience or EXTREMELY convincing scientific data that I could see for myself.

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Why do atheists have so much hatred toward people that have faith in a God? We don't. "Hatred" is a strong word and I doubt many would ascribe to it as a philosophy. Some atheists may feel that way, some may not, it comes from the person and not the belief (or lack thereof). Personally, while I don't hate religious people, I tend to have very little sympathy for those who judge me for my religion, patronize me, or insist on treating me like some...

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Imagine you lived about 2000 years ago, and you wanted to invent a new religion. What would you write in the holy book of this religion, in order to get as many followers as possible? "Relax, it's all gonna be fine in the end." "You may be subjugated and judged and have generally a crummy life, but don't sweat it because God loves YOU most." "You can sin and kill all you want as long as it's in my name." "Did I mention it's all gonna be fine?"

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What do women think of men wearing pantyhose? i am a guy that loves the way they feel and am wondering women think about a man wearing them. Honestly? A little odd. But I don't like to judge others' fashions. Anyway, I find that anyone can pull of just about anything if they wear it with confidence.

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What shampoo do you use? Usually I pick up Vo5 for a dollar and it does fine... but when I want to splurge I use Aussie. Everything they make smells so fantastic!

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My cat wakes me up a few times in the middle of the night every night with her whiskers in my face. She has plenty of food so it is not hunger. I eventually lock her out of my room but then she will holler and throw her body against the door. I think it's just a cat thing. When I was living at home, I could have set a clock by my cat's nightly "wake me up for no discernable reason" schedule.

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If someone is athiest, then why do they say "oh my god"? If you dont beleive in him, why say it? Why not? It's not like we think we'll get in trouble for it. It's people who believe that can't misuse God's name. All the rest of us are cool.

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Trying to find out if I am leaning toward being an Atheist. I believe religions were created to control. I believe in reincarnation, the paranormal and love the idea of quantum physics. There is no one pushing buttons up there. Love Eckhart Tolle ideas. If you absolutely do not believe in any god, you can certainly claim the title atheist. An atheist could theoretically buy into reincarnation and vague paranormal stuff. But really the only person who can tell you if you're an atheist is probably you.

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Who else gets angry when people make fun of God? God's a big boy, he can take it.

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What was your favorite field trip, when you were in high school? My senior year we went to cadaver lab. AND a McDonalds. I mean, really, what more can you ask for?

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Will you rate this joke? I found it hilarious (Joke is in the answer below) It was funny the first FIFTY TIMES I heard it. Good joke, but told too often.

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What do you think was the best T.V show from 1999 to present? Is it still airing? Firefly, of course! It only ran for less than a season, but I think they might still be showing reruns on the SciFi channel. I know they were right before the movie came out. You know a show's got to be good when, several years after it's cancelled, they make a movie just to keep it going.

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What are some dog breeds unsuitable for first-time owners? Teeny tiny teacup breeds. These dogs are high maintenance and require all kinds of special care, so they are unsuitable for not only most first time dog owners, but any person not familiar with or willing to give them the special attention they need. People see them and think "Oh, how cute, it will fit in my pocket!" without realizing that this artificially small size has...

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Are there any countries that still use public embarrassment (like putting people in stocks) as a form of punishment? This form of punishment is still being used in the US, for mild offenses. There was one case where a judge gave two minors a choice between juvenile hall and walking up and down Main Street dressed in drag holding signs describing their crimes.

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Morality and religion aside, is suicide really negative? Well, it is technically murder. And unless the person lives alone in a cave their death is going to effect others in a negative way. Imagine a father of three who is the sole provider for his family killing himself; how can that not be seen as negative? He's not here to see it, but his family is broken. No one would say that that is right or okay, morality and religion aside.

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When you were 3, if you fell down and hurt yourself, would you begin crying or would you stand up, brush yourself off and keep going? I don't remember. I was three. But from stories I'm told and recollections from my heady days as a five-year old, I can assure you I was not a crier.

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What on earth is a tater tot? (I'm from the UK and don't get out much...) It's basically a bite sized hashbrown. They're fantastic! A wonderful invention, right up there with the corn dog. What kind of a genius thinks this stuff up, anyway?

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Who here believes in Unintelligent Design? How about just plain old unintelligence?

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What do people think of the Church of the Flying Spaghetti Monster? www.venganza.org It sounds just as reasonable to me as all other religions. Love it! It's hilarious all the way through! And really not that outrageous as a religion either. Wouldn't a Flying Spaghetti Monster deserve our praise and worship? I mean, even a Spaghetti Monster is amazing and clearly hallowed, but a FLYING one? Can't argue with that.

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In Heaven, would it be possible to make a deal and have your soul sent back to earth to rot alongside your body? Kind of like a suicide after you're already dead.... I don't know... but can't you think of anything else you'd like to do with your afterlife than rot?

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Can acupuncture help me quit smoking? Yeah; any time you smoke a cigarette just have somebody jab you with a huge needle! (Kidding! I'm kidding! I swear!) Seriously, though, if you think it'll work go for it. You are the only person who knows what will work for you.

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Why did humpty dumpty sit on a wall? Suicidal tendencies. I mean, wouldn't it just suck to be a giant talking egg in a world of horses and men?

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What if there no proof of god. what will you believe in now. There IS no proof of God. People just believe what they beleive anyway. I think the term is "faith."

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Is there anything you enjoy doing on Sundays? Sleeping in. It's the only day I get to and I take full advantage!

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If you have white teeth does that mean there healthy? Not necessarily, especially now that there are products out there that whiten without giving any other health benefit.

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“Good at dancing, swimming, plays tennis and has a really good sense of direction.” Girl or Guy and why? These are all traits and skills that could normally be associated with either sex... if you'd said "good at ballet," it would tip the scales, but as is... I'd have to say girl, because men are not usually associated with "good sense of direction" and personally I don't know many that have one.

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With the song "I'm Blue" did you think it said "if i was green i would die" or da ba dee da ba die" ? btw YES i know it is da ba dee da ba die I never heard that; it never occured to me until several people told me those were the lyrics. But I still can't hear it!

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In your opinion, which are more majestic and beautiful? Wolves or Tigers? I don't know about majestic, but I'm a dog person. I greatly prefer wolves to all the big cats, with the exception of cheetahs (and that's because they are more dog-like than any other big cat!).

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What are some of the things that make you question God's existence? My brain, common sense, logic, bad things, good things, other gods, disasters, miracles, and an innate sense of justice. So... just about everything, really...

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I'm spiritual, and defined by some as wiccan. I'm trying to understand an atheists way of thinking, as my bf is atheist. how can we come to a compromise? are understandings are very similar scientifically, I just believe in universal energy and meditation Maybe he shuns the subject because he's not looking for a "healthy" debate. (They never are.) If you're not at least partly wishing he would convert, why are you insisting that he learn anything past the bare fundamentals of your beliefs? And if you didn't believe in evolution, wouldn't it be irritating for him to be yakking about Darwin all the time? As a follower...

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I'm going to hell...will I see you there? If there's a Hell in which to be seen... absolutely. Shall I wear a red carnation?

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Everybody seems to care about Gay rights and other religions rights...What about the rights of Christians? When are Christians going to band together and stand up for themselves and say we are offended? Hey, yeah! Everyone forgets about that, the unalienable right not to get offended by anything. It's crazy how offensive some people are allowed to be, going around loving each other and worshipping other gods! There ought to be a law!

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Should we able to flag questions and answers for their unintelligible grammar or spelling? Isn't it enough that we laugh at them?

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Who else thinks that the angel Castiel on 'Supernatural' is extremely sexy? I'm so glad they've got another hot man on the show. It just keeps getting better and better! YES!!! More eye candy! Soon enough they won't even need dialogue. The show'll just be an hour of the boys standing there.

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Do you have any T-shirts that express your political and or moral viewpoint/ I make it a point not to wear shirts with words on them... so I guess that could be construed as a very deep philosophical statement.

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Does an atheist believe in salvation from sin? I shouldn't think atheists believe in sin or in salvation. Those are terms most often used in a religious context. They don't really apply very well to atheists.

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Does your pet give a lot of trouble when you take it to the vet?pe Yes, they all give some trouble, but the one that gets really crazy is one of the cats, Ping. When he was very little, his leg was broken and healed badly, so when we found him it was all bent up and screwy. We took him to the vet, who had to rebreak his leg, reset it, and insert a metal pin in there. The next time he went to the vet (for shots) he was quite a lot larger but must have had...

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What is the first thing that comes to mind when you hear "math"? AAAAHHH! NOOOOO! Anything but THAT!

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Gals only only wear button down shirts,i leave the top two un buttoned,i have a little bit of chest hair i think that gals like it what do you think. Sounds sexy, but you have to be careful about your definition of "a little bit." No one likes a forest.

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Have you ever had to wear an eye patch for medical reasons? Yeah, just for a few days, but it took twice that long to lose the pirate accent.

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My best friend is very religious and I'm an atheist. I have no problem with her beliefs, however she is constantly bringing this difference up and gets upset when I don't agree with her views. What's the best way to handle this? I had a few unpleasant experiences with "friends" in my small Christian town and used to think, because of how they ended up, it was impossible to be close to a very religious person if they knew you were atheist. But I now have a very good, you could even say my best, friend who is Mormon and we get along fine, even after I told her I was atheist. She talks about her religion a lot,...

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Religion is regarded by the ignorant as true, by the wise as false, and by the rulers as useful. - Seneca. Do you agree? One third of it. It's iffy to make claims on believers intelligence, but it's hard to argue with the last part.

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Atheists: If someone says God Bless you, do you get offended? I always say if you're a believer God Bless you but someone so very nice & sweet on here said What do you mean if. I just try to respect all beliefs or lack there of. What's politically right? That depends on the context. Sometimes you will get a person who says it to an atheist as a parting bit of simpering patronization (I think that's a word...) or just to be a jerk, but these folks are few and far between. Generally people say it to be nice; I don't mind it and I don't think many others would. Few, if any, people will begrudge a genuine expression of well-wishing.

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If you are Atheist, are you afraid of being wrong? It will be awkward, that I'll grant you, but if I am wrong I will probably be upbeat about it (how upbeat depends heavily on the religion which turns out to be right). If, say, Christianity turns out to be all true then, yes, I'll go to Hell, yes, everything I hate about religion will be justified, yes, the ultimate fate of everything lies in the hands of a god who is not high on my...

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Do you think atheists rely too much on science? No; what else should we be relying on?

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Which one of God's creations do you think was a mistake? Besides humans? Naked mole rats. I mean, really, what's up with that? Did He just sit down one day and think "Hey, you know what'd be really cool? An ugly naked mammal that behaves like an insect." I'm all up for hybrids - okpapis, platypuses, cars - but that's just ridiculous.

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Atheists who once were Christians with strong faith, how did you feel when you realized that you believe that there most certainly is no god? Kind of disillusioned, kind of relieved. I mean, I was already disillusioned, that's how I got to be atheist. But definitely relieved.

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How do you talk your mother out of grounding you? If the punishment is really unfair, discuss it as an adult. Also, suck up. Or you could just suck it up and be grounded. I mean, she is your mother.

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Who here doesnt believe in the bible I believe the Bible exists. The truth of it, not so much.

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How do you get children excited about science? You know when you were in high school chemistry and your teacher would do that One Awesome Thing? (Blow something up, put sodium in water, oversaturize a liquid, whatever; every chemistry teacher does soemthing like this.) Find your kid's ideal One Awesome Thing and do it.

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If you were about to be executed...what would be the last song you'd want to listen to and why? Bohemian Rhapsody.

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Why don't Americans call the 4th of July Independence Day? They don't call Thanksgiving, "4th Thursday in November"? Well, to be fair, Fourth Thursday in November is kind of a mouthful.

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My guy aways puts his finger in his nose. he doens't pull anythig out but it's gross. how would you bring this up to him? HELP Personally? I'd probably either smack him or at the very least be very rude about it. But I really hate nose-picking, so...

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Atheists: If there's one stereotype you like to get rid of what is it? That we're evil soulless heathens who should die or not have children or leave the country. It's funny the first fifty times, after that I kind of want to start lighting people on fire.

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My hair is all one length, its long mid-back.... thinking of getting bangs...pros and cons of that decision, please. Pros: It's always good to try new things, especially with your hair because it will grow back eventually. Cons: It may take FOREVER to grow back. I had bangs when I was tiny, so last year I thought, Hey, why not get bangs? But they did take forever to grow back out, and they were incredibly irritating. They fall in your face all the time (kind of the point, but if they're long enough...

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Which came first, the Chicktian, or the Aegtheist? A cookie for the pun master!

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Do you have a special ingredient for spaghetti sauce? Ketchup. Yeah, I'm a hick, but I'm a happy well-fed hick.

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What is the first thing that comes to mind upon hearing, "diet"? That Garfield cartoon strip where he points out the fact that Diet is just Die with a T at the end.

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Do you have a train set encircling your tree as part of you Christmas decorations? No, my little brother tried it once but the cat played the part of Natural Disaster.

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Do you have any toys, action figures, dolls, etc. on your desk or cubicle? All four of the teenage mutant ninja turtles; plus a gargoyle who helps me think when I'm writing. I actually have a lot of little toys and knick nacks, not because I'm a dork, but because they have magical powers. Seriously. My tiny dinosaur, Wash, gets me high scores in history when he's there. This is not luck, mind you. It's some kind of wonderful hoodoo.

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What is the first thing that comes to mind upon hearing, 'amazon'? Jungle

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At what age did you establish, 'there is a God'? I never established it, it was just drilled into my skull from birth.

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What is your opinion on the atheist bus campaign in London? If you´re religious, would you enter such a bus? Here's the link: http://www.justgiving.com/atheistbus Sounds hilarious! I wish they could do something like that in the U.S., but it would probably lead to a bus hunt, followed by a mass bus burning.

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Would you spend the night in a room that was previously used by an insane serial killer who butchered his victims and dissected their bodies for over fourty years before he was finally caught? If it was cleaned properly. But if it's still got forty years worth of body bits laying around and suspicious sticky spots on the walls...

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My dog is fat. He hates diet dog food and slings the bowl at me. Any suggestions? My mom's dog is fat too and it's ridiculous! Do you want to know why she's fat? It's because my mom feeds her 'people food' all the time and only gives her food she likes. And that is ridiculous. I say, we feed our fat dogs crummy diet food and if they're hungry, they'll eat it, and they'll lose weight. If they don't eat it, then they'll...

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How can atheists pretend to be good people when they have no true basis for morals? Aren't they are just copying the Judeo-Christian ones and claiming moral relativity? Let's see, how can I, an atheist, pretend to be a good person when clearly man's only tendency toward morality stems from an innate fear of punishment from some bearded fellow up in the sky? Hmmm... It seems to me that this question could be turned around to read "How can religious people pretend to be good people when they aren't making any actual moral choices and just go...

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Would you consider evolution a faith based religion? Does it take more faith to believe in one almighty or a series of millions of by chance accurances? No, because there is proof for evolution, which takes it entirely out of the realm of faith. Even if it did take an iota of faith to beleive in evolution (and, in a sense, I guess it does), it takes infinitely more to believe in a god with no proof at all.

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How can atheists pretend to be good people when they have no true basis for morals? Aren't they are just copying the Judeo-Christian ones and claiming moral relativity? We don't have to *pretend* to be good people. Thanks just a bunch for personal slur, though.

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Atheists/Agnostics- Where did the universe come from? I don't know for sure, but I can say with some certainty that it wasn't from the cadaver of some washed-up giant.

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Would you join a church where the pastor was an ex-drug addict and his wife was a control freak? I'm not a Christian but I'd dig a front row seat for that show.

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What's your opinion of T.V evangelists? Not high. I think John Hagee may actually be the Devil. So... yeah. Not high.

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I read somewhere on AB that genetic disorders and diseases were old family curses passed down through generations, is this true or do you believe this? Actually, isn't that what a genetic disease is? Something passed down through generations? And, in a way, a curse? Unless you're talking about some hoodoo mumbo jumbo when you say "curse" I fail to see the point here.

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Why must my honest, friend burn in hell? I love him dearly, and have tried to convert him, but there is no hope anymore. He is on his death bed and cursing religion with his last breath. Is there ANY hope with a literal interpretation of the Bible? If he's going to Hell anyway, why do you have to badger him in his last hours? Can't you just accept that he's been a good friend to you, and a good person, and if that's not enough then, well, what's the point? Do you really want your last interaction with him on this earth to be a reenactment of the Inquisition?

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Do you think Obama would do better in the polls if he was white. (unfortunately I think so. racist America) Probably, but not as well as he would do if his name were Barry Smith.

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How do i learn english better? Watch movies or listen to music in English. If you want to work on grammar or spelling, nothing beats reading.

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If someone super hot came up to you and started groping you, how would you react? How hot are we talking here?... Kidding, I'm kidding. There are very few people that I would allow to randomly grope me, the rest will get broken fingers.

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I'm 4 weeks pregnant. My partner wants me to have an abortion. He says he is too unstable to be a father unfortunately he suffers from depression. My morals tell me not to abort. My partner has given me a choice abort or he will take off . Please help. That is 100% your choice, not your partners. If he's going to give you ultimatums like that it sounds like you'd be better off without him.

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At what aged do you think kids should stop trick or treating? When they start to feel awkward about it. I quit when I was eleven or twelve, but it wasn't really an adjustment because I still got to dress up and take my younger siblings (same thing, really, except any candy you end up with is pity candy from siblings). My sister quit two years ago and I was crushed! I'm still getting used to it.

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Is it wrong that I like 1 of my girlfriends dogs more than the other? No; that rule only applies to any kids she may have. If they were your dogs, then it would be wrong.

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Why do people even consider voting for Ob/sama? He's a muslim for our Lord's sake! He probably helped Al-Quida pick which plans to use for 9/11. McCain is a real American hero and Ob/sama is just a shady character who charmed his way up the ladder! Really? What the flipping hot dog is this? You can't spell and you clearly can't think. A. He's not even a Muslim; B. The fact that his religion plays into it is just depressing; and C. I hate to break it to you, but "shady character who charmed his way up the ladder" describes every politician, because that's kind of the point of politics. The difference is, Obama...

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Why do you really want to know the truth? Just for kicks? I don't know, if you're going to know one thing during your life, The Truth seems like a pretty good choice. Does anyone devote their lives to finding The Square Root of Six or The World's Best Cup of Coffee? No; it's truth, because until we actually find it it seems like a worthwhile endeavor.

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In 50 words or more convince me that god is real If that were possible, there wouldn't be aa Atheist category here.

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What if I told you that free will only applies to some, but not all Then I'd say "Duh, clearly you've only just opened a history book for the first time ever." Human rights are anything but universal.

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Do you want, need or have someone to watch over you? It would be nice, but not necessarily necessary... kind of like chocolate.

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I have a lot of issues. I know some stem from my family & I think I'm bipolar. I have a suportive b/f who I think living with might help the situation. Is this a good idea? (I can give more info in comments) How can I fix myself so I like myself for once? You might want to see a medical professional if you are having severe difficulties. Past that, some cognitive changes may help as well; studies have shown that your brain chemistry is actually effected by the way you think and perceive things. This means that a person who thinks negatively all the time may develop worse symptoms as a result of it. If you really don't think you need medical...

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What re the things that a christian should and should not do I don't know; I sure wish someone would lay it out for us. Maybe in some sort of commandment or something...

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As we haven't heard a lot from him since biblical days is it possible that God is dead or merely hiding? "God is not dead but alive and working on a much less ambitious project." This was graffitti somewhere.

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Why is nogod4me such an expert at being a shit eating jerk? No, honey, you're reading it wrong. It says he's an expert at "God"... who is often a shit-eating jerk, so I can see where you got mixed up.

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Do you watch television shows about the paranormal? Definitely; when I was little and all the other kids were watching Sesame Street I'd be tuning into the X-Files! (Which probably explains a lot...) I don't watch much television now, but the one show I watch religiously is Supernatural.

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I need to come out to my family as an Atheist. What's the best way to do it? I think there might be a Hallmark card for this. (If not, there should be.) I say just do it quick, like pulling off a band-aid. Maybe if you're saying grace at dinner, just go "The Lord used to be my shepard but I just don't believe anymore. Amen." And, in the interests of fairness, I should probably repeat that you need to think about this seriously and ask yourself...

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For someone who was extremely religious and became Atheist. What made you switch? Started thinking.

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How can a person self-injure for years and their family not notice and or do something about it? Actually, if someone is self-mutilating and wants to keep it secret, there's no reason anyone ever has to find out. How many families routinely inspect their kids' bodies for suspicious cuts?

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Who is your favorite humor writer? Pratchett's the best, hands down. Past him I like Douglas Adams, Rabelais, and Chaucer.

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What is the greatest threat to globalization? Probably a little thing called culture. That and pride.

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Question for atheists who were formerly Christians -- can you remember what it's like to be a Christian? Yeah; scary and oppressive. I kept getting told that I would go to Hell if I went trick or treating or supported the Democratic Party.

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What's the absolute most repulsive thing one can say just prior to leaning in for a kiss from his/her date? "... and I'm not having an outbreak right now so I don't think you can catch it..."

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Where Should all the athei-eye (plurality is a buzz) hold a party? Hell; we're all going there anyway, right?

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Which state's name is the most often mispronounced? Don't know about other places, but here in Missouri about half the people say Missoura. It's an "i", people! It's clearly an "i"!

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Do you realize were floating in space? We're not floating, we're careening. Much more exciting that way.

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If someone stares at you eating will you share or do you think they should just ask if they want some, i mean a closed mouth doesn't get fed, right? Usually I'd offer to share whatever I've got with anyone around just on default (not because I'm generous, mind you, just because I rarely eat in a social setting), but if someone is staring intently at me while I eat I'll just leave. Who wants to be stared at when they eat?

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How many characters on The Simpsons have died? I know Bleeding Gums has died and not come back; Mrs. Flanders, Mole Man's died about a million times, and Dr. Nick died in the movie (but was in a recent episode, so... yeah)

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Do athiests celebrate Christmas? I sort of do; I don't celebrate as much as I join in. It's not as difficult as you might think to "celebrate" a holiday without putting any religious stress on it, especially if your family doesn't make it overly religious (such as going to Church, that kind of thing) and the holiday has been commercialized so much. So while I don't pray or celebrate it as the...

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Are you one of those people who think that atheists are atheists just because it gives them a license to sin? Nope; more often its religion that gives people license to sin. At least atheists have to answer to the laws of man; religion doesn't answer to anyone (at least, not for a good long while).

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What one thing can turn you off someone? i'm just curious what you all have to say Nose picking; guys that wear shorts above the knee; saying ludicrously cruel things regarding different religions, nationalities, sexualities, etc. (basically overt prejudice) and thinking that because they're in a small predominantly white Christian town so they've never been reprimanded for it, it's okay. (I know you only wanted one, but it's so hard to choose...) And...

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If Satan appeared in front of you and threatened to forcefully cast your soul into the depths of the abyss UNLESS you paid him homage, what would you give him? Nothing nice. If I don't pay homage to God, why would I pay homage to God's rejected lackey? Satan should have done his homework!

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Why do people think atheists hate anything to do with religion? Probably for the same reasons people think all Christians are anti-everything intolerant nuts. A few people with questionable authority at best go out and ruin it for everyone by shooting off their mouths. If you put fifty atheists in a room all it takes is one really loud anti-religion person to make the room sound like a jerk convention.

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Believing in not believing-that is under the atheism heading--does that describe you as an atheist? Not really; I don't believe I don't beleive, I just don't believe. It makes the whole thing sound a little silly. It's funny the first ten times you see it, then it gets a little old because it really doesn't make all that much sense.

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What if we are just buried and our bodies rot in the ground and there is nothing else to death? Would you be disappointed? See, that's the beauty of it. I wouldn't be much of anything, would I?

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Did you read Goosebumps as a child? If so did you find them scary? Yeah; I loved those books! They weren't scary, but a lot of the time they were pretty funny (not stupid funny, I mean actual comedic funny) and you could always depend on a ridiculously twisted ending. The Fear Street books could be spooky, but the only really scary ones were the Fear Street saga (at least I think that's what they were called). When I was younger I used to read the...

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Do you consider Taco Bell Mexican food? I consider it Mexican INSPIRED food.

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Maya hee! Maya Hoo? Maya Ha. Maya ____? Ha Ha! This is the best song ever and I don't even know why. All I know is it's ridiculously addictive!

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Are you going to dress up your pets for Halloween? No, I don't think any of them would respond well to wearing anything extensive (especially the cats). But one of my cats, a black sleek long-haired kitty with a poufy tail, looks (I swear) just like Pepe Le Pew, so I've always wanted to paint a white stripe down his back and take him out as Pepe!

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Who was the last person you spoke to who said he or she was going to vote for a candidate because of the "Likeability Factor" as opposed to where the candidate stood on the issues? Just today I spoke with a family member who had this stance. I can't understand it; it seems like evryone I know is judging the candidates on their personalities rather than their politics. It just seems really ridiculous and shallow.

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If you were God, what would keep you awake at night? Gee, I don't know... maybe the incessant prayers of billions of people? I wonder if God's got a secretary to handle all that...

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Atheists: Do you deny the existance of religious people? (See my answer for the logic.) And yes, I am being cantankerous today. Some will deny the existance of atheists because deep down, in a primal part of our souls, we KNOW there is a god. But religious beliefs weren't developed until, what, the Neanderthals? Meaning that the basic, primal underlying starting point for humanity is a lack of religion, rather than just being born with a God-shaped hole in our brains. So wouldn't that fact imply exactly the...

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Have you ever denied the existence of Atheists? Why or why not? No. (I'm an atheist, so it would display an alarming lack of self-esteem.) But this argument still makes me unhappy. It's just people being petty and childish, like when little kids end "Do not!" "Do too!" marathons with "Do not no matter what you say times that infinity plus one always!"

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If you were God for one day what would you do and why? Your actions cannot be selfish and must be selfless. You cannot violate the terms of free will and you cannot violate the laws of the universe such as you cannot violate the terms of gravity by...... Can't I do ANYTHING? What's the point of being a god if I can't be selfish and all powerful? Tell you what I'd do is appoint another person to be god and retire my omnipotent self to a tropical island.

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I need a good excuse to avoid the family gathering on Thanksgiving.... any suggestions? You're trying to become a vegetarian and the temptation would be too much. You refuse to take part in a tradition that has its roots in subjugation, murder, and cultural rape. You have to work. You have bird flu. You are afraid of getting bird flu. You have developed an allergy to (insert food here) that is so severe you can't even be in the same room with it. You have to sort...

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Do you need a Fig Newton? Why? No. I like them fine, but if I want fruit I'll eat fruit. If I want a cookie I'll eat a cookie. Why mess with a good system?

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Would you rather have ice cream or a donut? Ice cream! Mint chocolate chip, preferably. I like donuts as much as the next guy, but ice cream is just one of man's few perfect inventions.

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If is ok for a gay couple to be married, would you also support MWW or MMW or any combination? Why or Why not? The only issue I have with polygamy is that it's a one-way street. If I could have multiple husbands, well, A; I'd be digging on polygamy and B; life would be roughly perfect.

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Do you think Edgar Allen Poe was mentally unstable?(not to say I don't admire his poetry)But he seems to be, off.What do you think? Probably, but if he hadn't been would his writing be as fantastic? Coleridge wrote The Rime of the Ancient Mariner when he was high off his gourd. Van Gogh was clearly troubled. My point is that some people just feel harder or think along eldritch lines, and while that is unfortunate much of the time for the person involved, it makes for a very clear sort of beauty and rawness in their work.

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What are some good sci-fi books you've read? Pratchett! Seriously, anything by Pratchett, ANYTHING, just read one and you will be addicted.

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What is your favourite fictional spacecraft? Serenity from the series Firefly, hands down.

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You are born, many good and bad experiences happen to you. You learn and become wiser as you age, then you die!. Do you think that this miniscule # of yrs, sometimes less, is IT!!! That is everything? Possibly. I don't know; I've never died. If that IS it, then it's not like there's anything we can do about it. It would suck, yeah, and it would be nice to think that when you die you go to this warm fluffy place surrounded by puppies, but just wanting something doesn't make it true. So why worry about it?

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If God is "imaginary", then how do you explain exorcisms? And if souls are "imaginary", then how do you explain ghosts? Never conclusively encountered either... so I don't. Anyway, I don't see any reason why the concepts of God and the souls are irrevocably intertwined. So if I ever do, it's a toss up as to whether it will change any of my other beliefs.

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Who was Phileas Fogg's companion in "Around the World in Eighty Days"? Jackie Chan. Duh.

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If God said he was going to design another race but he wanted you to pick their skin colour & their talent, what would you pick? I'd want them all to look exactly like me. How cool would that be? Wouldn't that put me in the running for their Messiah?

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What types of things would you like to get in your Bath and Beyond gift basket? That magic remote from the Adam Sandler movie. Failing that, I'd dig some scented candles.

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How great did Supernatural Season 4 look, Castiel (an Angel) should be really interesting? I think the real question here is how great did Castiel look? I mean, how much eye candy for the ladies can they cram into this show? Seriously though, this season looks like it's going to turn every other season on its head. The premiere was just one shocker after another. And mark my words, Castiel is going to be trouble, just like Ruby will be. They're helpful now, but ultimately...

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What or who the first thing that comes to mind upon hearing the name, "Carson"? Johnny

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Atheists: Purely curious, no down rates. Why do you believe there is no god. Upbringing, lack of proof, or was there a situation where you once believed and were disappointed? I was raised Christian and was really into it for a long time. I was someone who really just had blind faith, but as I got older and learned to think for myself I learned more about my religion and came to the conclusion that it was A. a big steaming pile of crap or B. was so unpleasant, with such an unpleasant God and such unpleasant followers with such an unpleasant history, that if it...

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Who of these is the most annoying person when flying in a plane: the constant talker, the kid kicking your seat or the person with bad body ordor? The BO, hands down. You can shut a talker up and scare the living daylights out of a kid, but the best you can do for Mr. I-Don't-Believe-In-Deodorant is hang an air freshener on his seat when he's not looking.

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Random Survey: Fossils or Gospels? Fossils all the way! Did the Gospel give us the Jurassic Park movies? I don't think so.

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What are some reasons that people choose to remain willfully ignorant? Sometimes people really are not aware that they are being ignorant; they think they are right already and so refuse to accept any evidence to the contrary.

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What if you found out for sure without a doubt whatsoever that God really does exist, really does love you more than anyone else did/does, and really did send His Son to die for you so that you could live forever with Him? What would be your reaction? Well, when you put it like that - God loves me more than anyone else and wants me to be with him forever - it just sounds so... creepy. Could I get a restraining order?

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Why are atheist so mean? The other day they stood out side of our church and cursed at us (even threatened to kill us) and even pushed us. So why are they so mean? Gee, I don't know. Maybe we get cranky when people make generalizations about us.

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Ladies:When it comes to makeup, do you prefer the emphasis to be on the lips or eyes? Lips; I think they're my best feature and hardly ever wear eye makeup anyway because I wear glasses.

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Is it your job to tell everyone what's wrong with them? No; I consider it a public service.

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Do you define yourself by how much money you earn? No. It would just depress me.

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Do the socks that you are wearing match? Of course my socks match; you just can't tell on account of they're different colors.

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What is the population of a "small town" anyway? I grew up in a small town so I can say with some confidence that the population must be small enough that, when someone has a baby, they can just go out and write "+1" on the population sign... and only then will the number have more than two digits.

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Is God our butler? Billy, [readies for a prayer] "Hey God can you cure my brother for me?" God, "What do I look like to you? Your slave?" Why do some people think that simple meditative practice is like a wish granting foundation? I know what you mean, this practice has always struck me as odd. My mom does it and it drives me nuts. All day long it's "Dear God, please let gas be cheaper today/let us get to wherever on time/help some random fellow I saw on the news this morning/let our fat lapdog lose weight/make sure we don't run out of eggs/don't let it rain today..." you get the picture. I...

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Does God's destruction of Sodom and Gomorrah qualify him as a terrorist? Why'd you get DR'ed so bad for this? That's not nice! It's kind of funny, and it's not far off base. I mean, Old Testament God ruled pretty much through fear and torturous disproportionate punishments (Great Flood, anyone?). Why are people so uncomfortable with reasonable critisism of God? He's a big boy, surely He can take it!

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Fellow Christians... I'm worried... my atheist friend sent me these bible versus and I didnt know what to say.... please help... (I posted the versus as an answer) You should keep in mind that these bits are probably taken WAY out of context; if you're really worried read it for yourself and find out how outrageous they really are... or aren't.

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What do you think god looks like? MORGAN FREEMAN!

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Is it ok to be muslim and christian Normally I'd say "Seriously? You can't just pick ONE?" but if you're going to choose two religions to blend those two are pretty sweet choices, if only because they are wildly similar. There are some differences, yes, but nothing's perfect and Islam is a whole lot closer than Zoroastrianism. They ought to work pretty well together, in my opinion.

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Why do atheists attack religion based on it's lack of proof, when religion itself is openly and admittedly based on faith - a word that implies THERE IS NO PROOF? As mentioned before (and as will most likely be reiterated several times over) we don't usually attack religion, and if we do it's in self-defense. We only use our powers for good. Honest. A better question would probably be "Why do religious people assume they don't need proof to try to bend everyone else? What makes them so special anyhow?" Or maybe "If religion...

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Atheists: Why dismiss something that you do not know exists? Oh, gee... probably because we don't know it exists. That's usually pretty good grounds for dismissing something. I'm going to level with you, this question was worded oddly. It was self-defeating. A better way to make your point would probably have been "Atheists: Why dismiss something BEFORE you know whether it exists or not?" But hey, it's your question.

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If I am Catholic can I practice other religions like Hinduism? I think practicing Hinduism probably makes you a Hindu. But, really, I see no reason why you can't just do whatever you want. Then again, I'm an atheist, so what do I know?

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Do you save the condiment packets you get at restaurants for "a rainy day"? Yep. Ketchup, ranch dressing, jam, bbq sauce, the works. I've been out of sugar for two weeks and have survived soley on sugar packets. Those suckers just come in handy!

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As a guy, what does it mean that I have about 20-25 pairs of shoes? 20-25 pairs of feet?

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If God loved mankind so much, why didn't he make all womankind with really big hooters? Not cool, Purple. Anyway, this pales in comparison to asking why he didn't give all men premium equipment, as this would make EVERYONE happy.

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Were the Israelites just being pharoahnoid? Yay! More puns!

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Would Jesus have been more cool if He had grown lambchop sideburns like Elvis? Elvis didn't even look cool with crazy sideburns. However, if Jesus had had a motorcycle, I would almost certainly be Christian right now.

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Why are atheists obsessed with the Bible knowing more about what they don't believe than many Christians? First off, this is a major generalization and the word "obsess" is a poor choice; it gives a negative connotation to simple knowledge. Just had to say that. I'm an atheist and I am familiar with not only Christian teachings but also those of other religions for a very simple reason: You can't fully refute something you don't understand. If you're going to go...

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Is it wrong for an atheist to quote the bible? I hope not; I do it all the time. But if it is wrong, what do we care anyway?

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It's the first of October and there are loads of halloween questions up here, why is it such a big deal un the US? For such a God fearing country you guys seem obsessed with celebrating the occult. Please explain it to us English. I never thought about it like that but I guess to a country that doesn't celebrate it it would seem odd. Over here it's not a matter of celebrating the occult (although a very few, emphasis on very, refuse to participate because God apparently hates Halloween. And, you know, fun.), it's just about having fun and getting free candy. Really it's a holiday for children, but we...

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How can people not believe in God, when He is all around? What proof? You keep saying there's proof! Where?! It drives me bananas! I just get vague answers like "All around you," "the beauty of life," "the Bible, a religious work that is full of contradictions and is no different from any other religious work, but it's true because it's MY Bible." Give me something to research. Give me something to touch....

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What is the most famous phenomenon associated with Christianity? Zombies.

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What is the final word of this Julius Caesar quote "I came, I saw, I _____"? "came up with a snappy quote to commemorate my coming, seeing, and conquering." The quote you're referring to was actually spoofed in the Pratchett novel "Jingo," which I highly recommend. I'll try to dig it up and post it for you...

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What book(s) were compulsory reading in high school? I remember having to read Great Expectations, Romeo and Juliet (which I hated; I don't get what's so poetic about a couple of horny teen offing themselves, but whatever), MacBeth (which was so much better), Animal Farm, 1984, Lord of the Flies, Huckleberry Finn... and probably more, but I didn't pay much attention in high school.

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Who is your all-time favorite poet? (Any "kind") Coleridge, Sandburg, Poe, Baudelaire, and e.e. cummings; it's hard to narrow it down much further.

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What is the best movie plot twist of all time? The Cabinet of Dr. Caligari (the original; I know there's a remake but I haven't seen it).

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If marijuana is less harmful than tobacco to the body, why is marijuana illegal and tobacco is not? I don't know about it being less harmful (although it probably is), but it does have a greater effect on people than tobacco. Past that, more people smoke tobacco and have been doing it longer than people smoking pot. Tobacco's been a major cash crop for a couple of hundred years, people thought it was good for you or at least not too bad, and who wants to throw away a habit of...

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Am I wasting your time with my silly questions? I get a kick out of them, so keep 'em coming!

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Did the holocaust really happen? Um... yeah? Here's what I want you to do. Think really hard (and I mean just super hard here) about who is spreading rumors that the Holocaust didn't happen. Is it a completely neutral third party with nothing to gain from the assertion? Is it even a mildly neutral party with just a little bit to gain? And is it really likely that somebody went around and planted fake concentration...

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What do you think of mankind in general? Always good for a laugh.

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A friend of mine was scolded for wearing dresses all the time. Her prof in Female studies told her that women worked hard for centuries for the right to not have to wear clothes like that. What should her response be? "I like a breeze, okay?!"

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Do atheists have "faith" that God doesn't exist? Not really; faith is soft and the hallmark of atheism is not taking anything on faith. We have conviction.

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Why do atheists attempt to persuade believers God does not exist? I don't; in fact I only bring up my beliefs to others if they're directly attacking them (in "real life" that is; on AB I flaunt them like my favorite outfit). Any atheist that wants to convert someone would have to have a lot of time on their hands and an infinite capacity for failure because the only real difference between religion and science is that you have to PROVE...

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Are atheists more or less likely to have two headed children? Two-headed children? That's insane. Don't you know atheists give birth to polka-dotted tentacled monsters from the Dungeon Dimensions?! Some people. Jeez.

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Guys, would you date a woman who was taller than you and conversely, ladies would you date a man who was shorter than you? I'd definitely date a man who was shorter than me; I don't see a problem with a height discrepancy if the guy has a good personality or if he's very attractive anyway...

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Do you think some people hunt, just because they want to kill something? No, I KNOW some people hunt just to kill; and yes, I know many don't, but you have to admit a select few give the bunch a bad name.

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Why do atheists not understand that evil wrapped in religion is not the fault of the religion but is the fault of the evil? Why do religous people not understand that good and evil are just words and religion is just a slightly longer one? (Probably because then they wouldn't be religious...) Why do people not understand that generalizations are not concrete fact and don't apply to everyone? Why do men not understand that they can't wear short shorts? Why, indeed? These are conondrums. If you need me,...

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I actually read that people who don't believe in god have a higher percentage of being intelligent. What do you think about that? I shouldn't think this would be strictly true. I mean, I can see where an atheist who has reached their current beliefs by questioning religion (and finding that the emperor, as they say, has no clothes) would have a more inquiring nature than normal (which is a sign of intelligence), but you also have to take into account that many religious people have undergone the same questioning...

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A Question For Atheists: Why do you seem to always ask believers for proof that God exists? Are you seeking God? No; if I was seeking God I'd seek him on my own instead of asking beleivers who, while faithful and devout and quite lovely people, are not God and will likely have wildly contrasting definitions of him in any case. Usually the old "Prove it!" is an admittedly feeble attempt to get folk off my back (I keep hoping that they'll step back, gasp, and say "Oh, dear! It...

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Do women have the ability to delay their periods a few days using their minds? No. Just... no. But we do have the ability to delay our periods with mystical things called "hormones."

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What are the odds an atheist "won't" try to answer a question about God? That's insulting! As punishment to you I'm not going to answer any questions about God for one FULL hour! So there!

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If god created Adam and Eve in his image, and Adam and Eve defied him by eating the forbidden fruit, wouldn't that mean god himself isn't capable of following directions and make him imperfect? I don't know; it's the whole "Could God microwave a burrito so hot He Himself could not eat it" thing all over again. If He is capable of disobeying, then He's inherently imperfect, but if He's not then that would mean He can't do everything and is not as hot as we were led to believe. However, in this particular case, the directions came from God, so God...

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Lesbians and gays can have children by extracting their sperm and matching it with a womans egg. Does God approve of this? Give me a good reason besides a "BECAUSE" from the saints or a "EWWWW" from the Apostles of the Bible. Is there an actual reason? I'm not Christian, but I would like to take a crack at this. I believe the reasoning is that allowing gay folks to raise children will both create more gay folks and will promote the idea that being gay is somehow "okay" when in fact it is an abomination. I've also heard it will inadvertantly bring about the Apocalypse as well, but as the reasoning for this seems to be...

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Which holiday(s) do you wish were national? Talk Like a Pirate Day! (Or Sockmas...)

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Is a cat capable of killing a 10 pound rabbit? My cats could both take a ten-pound rabbit, and one of them is crippled. How do I know this? I also have a sixteen pound chihuahua mix and when they scrap she never comes out on top.

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How do you feel about buying second-hand clothing for yourself or your family? I feel fine about it; I shop at thrift stores and second-hand shops all the time. A; the jeans you buy there? ALREADY BROKEN IN! B; the prices are better, and C; the clothing itself is, in my experience, of better quality and more unique than the stuff you find in department stores.

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Are all religions good? If a person thinks that they are doing good deeds is this good enough? "Good" is a relative term. The Crusades (the historical versions of which including sacking allied cities, selling children into slavery, and drenching the streets of Jerusalem in blood) were "Good." The Inquisition was good, the witch hunts were good, racism and homophobia and all kinds of things were or are good. Everybody thinks they're good. The fact of the matter...

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Agree or disagree: It is obvious that God made the world; just look at how beautifully designed it is! Disagree. Yeah, existance is beautiful and all, but if it was all made specifically to be pretty, what's up with naked mole rats?

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If God supposed to punish miscreants, or is this the Devil's fulltime job? Biblically speaking, God punishes miscreants all the time, so I would assume that it's his department as well.

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What if the people of the Bible purposely created the theory of God to control us by fear? What if the purposely created a school were they could convince children that there points of view were correct and that there was a God ensuring there laws? Golly! Do you really think that might be possible?

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Who would win: James Bond or Jason Bourne? It doesn't matter who wins initially because no matter how many Bonds Bourne can kill, they'll just keep coming!

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Mary’s father has five daughters: 1. Nana, 2. Nene, 3. Nini, 4. Nono. What is the name of the fifth daughter? Susan. Duh.

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What would Christians do if an we discovered aliens that were more advanced than us and they didn't believe in God or heaven? Light them all on fire.

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I sometimes see protesters on the news with signs that say "God hates fags". Isn't it said that God loves everyone? Shouldn't their signs say "I hate fags ... and I'm just using my religion to justify it"? Yeah, but the former has such a RING to it!

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Do you deny the possiblity of God, the existance of God, or that God is a valid concept? I deny the existance but not the possibility, if that makes any sense. What I mean is, I don't currently believe in God, but I still recognize that anything is possible. My beliefs aren't set in stone, so if God shows up at my front door I'm not going to say "Yes, but can you prove I'm not hallucinating?!"

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Why do magicians pull a rabbit out of a hat as opposed to some other small animal? I would guess it's because they're quiet and don't bite. I know I wouldn't want to yank out a rabid shaft badger.

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Do you personally capitalize the word "god"? As an atheist who is a stickler for grammar I only capitalize it if it's a name.

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One of my peers said 'god is a monkey' - Discuss this point of view. Unlikely. Assuming gods even exist, relatively few of them are monkeys, so (assuming only one religion is true) the odds are against this. And if your peer was trying to make the God's-image-evolution point made before, it still wouldn't work because man didn't evolve from modern monkeys. If anything, god is some sort of ape-like creature. So... yeah. Unlikely.

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-Agree or Disagree- In high politics, We don't have leaders, we have misleaders. Agree. Also, that is the best wordplay I've heard all week.

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Did previous generations live in as scary of times, or are we really in trouble? I can't start the day without being scared to death about war, famine, food prices, gas prices, global warming, new policies, nuclear development, etc. Are we going to be ok? Skim just about any history book and you'll see that people in the past had to deal with times just as hard. If it wasn't gas prices and nuclear annihilation, it was marauding warriors and the Plague. On the upside, though, if the world is reaching a grisly end there isn't a lot you, personally, can do about it. So relax and have a canned food drive or something.

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If there is a Hell, why take a chance on ending up there by denying the existance of GOD? If you ask me (which is implied by the fact you posted on AB) it's self-defeating to believe in God "just in case." If he's a god, he knows that that's the case and he is probably not amused.

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I am 19 years old boy and my height is 6'5 i want to decrease 3 inches from my height please give me advice on this The way I see it, you have two choices: A. Surgically remove three inches from your shin; or B. Duck.

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Why is it that atheists say "God does not exist" just because God doesnt do their bidding?? so because God is not their slave, therefore He doesnt exist? Yeah. That's EXACTLY why we say it, is because God doesn't do exactly what we want whenever we want. There are no other valid reasons for anyone to ever be an atheist other than because of selfish denial and pettiness. Yep. You got us down, you open-minded, tolerant thing, you.

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What makes you think jesus knows how to speak ENGILSH? Hello? He's Jesus. He can speak any language, even the made-up ones...

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Who has never(honestly)cried during or after titanic? Me, and yes, I am a woman. It was a great movie, and very sad, but movies rarely make me cry and in any case it's not like the ending was a huge surprise. I mean, you don't sit down to watch a movie entitled Titanic and say "Gee, wonder how it'll end!"

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Is high fructose corn syrup good or bad for you? I heard that it was bad, but new commericals are saying that its good. I've never heard anything really awful about it; actually I've always heard it's basically the same thing as sugar.

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What does your favorite cup or mug look like? My favorite coffee mug is a big red one checkered with lighter diamonds; my second is covered in penguins!

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Do you like this watch? Can you rate it for me? (pic included) It's nice; the design is neat. I give it a ten for style, an eight for overall look, and a negative two for price.

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What is one thing that you can't stand about small children? Too sticky.

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Does it bug you when people say "I will pray for you."? I'm an atheist so it would bug me but it did even before I was an atheist. It made me think "Dang, Deb. You must be in dire need if people be praying for you." Not if it's meant to be nice, but we've all encountered people who end a debate (debate here having the meaning of "something that occurs when I find out so-and-so is a heathen and I decide to confront them about it because, don't you know, it really IS my business!") with a smug "God bless you!" or "I'll pray for you!" or "God loves...

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Would you vote for a guy named McPain? ( I know, thats not his name... what if...?) I would vote for a fellow named McPain in a second because I'm willing to take one for the team and do a good deed for the America of the future. For example: How great would it be for your great-great-great- grandchildren to look in their history books and read about President McPain? Imagine the joy on their little faces!

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I am usually a pretty happy person, but today I feel sad. Can you cheer me up? Okay, so a pirate walks into a bar (uprate me if you've heard this one) and the bartender notices he has a steering wheel on his pants. So he asks "Why have you got a steering wheel on your pants?" and the pirate goes "Arrgh! It drives me nuts!" That is the stupidest, funniest joke I've ever heard. I'm convulsing with giggles just typing it in.

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Do you think forensics shows such as CSI and Law and Order, have helped deterred people from committing violent crimes? No way! Actually, since average people have started learning from shows like CSI I think the clearance rate for crimes has gone down. So it doesn't deter them, it just makes them better at it!

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In CSI, why do they always search crime scenes with flash lights instead of just turning the lights on? A flashlight can be used at crime scenes to see fibers and other trace evidence. To see this in action, look at your computer desk. See much? Now take a flashlight and shine it on the desk at an angle. Voila! There's stuff there! And you now have a science fair project on a budget!

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Why do women wear sweatpants in public? it looks stupid I don't think sweats look stupid, but for some reason in my home town it is really common for women to wear pyjama pants around town. I don't know if that's common in other places, but it always seemed strange to me.

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Do you have one sided conversations with the television while you watch a program? Yes, on game shows that ask trivia questions I know I get a little nuts. I can't watch the slower paced ones because I end up screaming "OH MY FREAKING GOD! It's Seoul. IT'S SEOUL! ANSWER ALREADY! DON'T YOU DARE GO TO COMMERCIAL!" and throwing popcorn at the TV. It only goes downhill from there. It's absolutely shameful, but I can't help it.

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How would you rate Conan O' Brien as a comedian on a Scale of 1-10? I'm a Craig Ferguson girl myself, but I would still have to give Conan an eight (at least) if only because he balances his late-night duties so well with his Finnish political life. The dedication!

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Does god exist but simply doesn't have the power to show himself? If he's not at least sort of powerful, I don't think he qualifies as a god.

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Why are people so fukll of hatred towards Islam when the Qur'an mentions nothing about suicide bombers and killing people? Nobody criticised Catholicism when the I.R.A. let loose on bombs! Humanity has a short memory.

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The battle of Armaggedon is at hand. Who are you? My ally or Gods? What tatical battle manuvers shall you take hold of? What key stragtetical key point in the globe will you take? Will you betray me or blindly follow my lead? I'm on MY side; if you like you can join up. Post-Armaggedon; no religious folk around, everybody freaking out because the Devil's waltzing down Main... we'll be running the place within the week.

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Have you really considered that God might not exist? Yeah, that's why I'm cruising around the atheist category.

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To atheists: What event(s) had the greatest contribution to you becoming an atheist? (For me, it was reading an English Quran, feeling horrified > reading "The God Delusion", feeling happy and very enlightened) Statistics. Christianity is one of the most popular religions in the world, so it's only logical that it turns out a lot of atheists.

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What does one say when an athiest sneezes? "Random fluctuations in spacetime bless you!"

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How can you be an atheist? I simply do not understand the logical/inuitional basis for being an atheist and would like to know what atheists would have to say about this. It's not that far-fetched. I mean, all you've got to do is NOT believe. How much effort does it really take to not do something? Anyway, my own personal logic runs thusly: A. No religion I've encountered has made any logical sense to me, nor have they correlated to my moral standards. Converting to a religion would just force me compromise for something which holds no obvious...

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Would you ever get a tattoo of your favorite designer brand logo? (Or brand name tattoo) Sure, but only if I was paid substantially for the advertizing space. For free? Not likely!

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Why do atheists believe they as individuals are privy to arcane knowledge, and then Lord their haughty beliefs around those who cannot escape but to not listen? This is kind of a confusing question, but since I am an atheist (and, as such, have to Lord my haughty beliefs) I'll take a crack at it. A; I am privy to all sorts of arcane knowledge; there are these mystical places called "public libraries" where one can go to learn divine secrets and ancient knowledge about many subjects. They are... "neato." B; We Lord out...

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All of the animals we have we have always rescued. do you rescue animals or buy them. you can get anything you want at your local animal shelter,and help save them from a horrible death.so what do you think? My family always "rescues"; we were a foster home for rescued/dumped pets for several years with an organization called PetSearch and my siblings and I grew up with these animals. I think if the plight of abandoned animals was better publicized adoption would become more common (or I hope so, anyway); I know that after seeing how abused animals really get the shaft from the universe I...

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Remember the artist (Guillermo Vargas Habacuc) who tied a dog up and let the animal starve to death--calling it art!!?? He has been invited to do it again !!! for the biennial of 2008. You can stop him--see ans. Note I was unable to post graphic pictures. This is absolutley disgusting and you've done us all a great service by publicizing it. Many people in the past have considered cruelty an art form but for the most part they have been labeled crazed psychopaths and deluded tyrannical despots.

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Last night I had a dream that I woke up in bed next to big bird, what could this mean? Nothing good. Switch to Piggly Winks, that's my advice.

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Let's say Jesus came to your house uninvited. What's the first thing you would say to him and show him anywhere? The friggin son of God and you couldn't call first?!

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What is your favorite PBS kids show? Arthur! Been watching it ever since I can remember; it's a classic.

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Did God create Dinosaurs? There is obvious proof of there existence, though no mention of them in the Bible. My lame theory is they were created to flatten the earth. Great theory! God's DIY Earth Improvement! My theories are as follows: Assuming Christianity is correct, I don't see why Satan couldn't have planted fake dino bones to try to disprove the Bible. Of course, my overall (atheist) theory is that, for the most part, dinosaurs created dinosaurs.

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Do you believe that god makes no mistakes? That would depend on the God. Some, like the Christian God, are utterly infallible (even his creation of Satan is part of some ineffable plan); others are more human. Zeus was an absolute man-whore and never pretended it was a good thing!

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Why can't Christians just worship God alone and not Jesus, a man? Because then they'd be Jews. It would simplify things statistically, but then it would kind of defeat the purpose. Besides, if all religions centered around the Christian God were the same, we atheists would lose a big hunk of our rhetoric!

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Well I belive in God and when my husband tryed to stop me from getting closer to God.I told him that ,what I do to get close to God he better not get in my WAY! Well, he did marry you. So presumeably he knows you well enough to know where you stand and shouldn't be surprised.

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If we are expected to forgive unconditionally, why does God apparently provide conditions? He's God. He can do whatever he wants! On a different note, I think the logic is that mere humans are too inadequate to judge each other, so we should just forgive because punishment is God's department.

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Do you believe in an omnipotent wizard floating around in the clouds? Yeah, sure. It's God I have problems with.

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When people place their life in the hands of God, could this be detrimental to them in any way? Depends on God, doesn't it?

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Atheists: Would you be more likely to discuss the Bible with theists if Christians admitted that it was mostly fictitious and not infallible? I don't figure any Christian is likley to "admit" this, because the Bible is kind of a big chunk of the religion (it would be like admitting Jesus was just some guy). But I do agree with The Devil's Own in that it would be easier to reason with them or accept what they're saying as true if they relied less heavily on the Bible, because it is overflowing with...

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Are most athiests anti-christian or just athiests? I like to think I'm anti-everything equally. However, I don't think most atheists are anti-Christian in particular (Christianity is actually very similar to a lot of other religions, so it doesn't make much sense to be just anti-Christian. It's like being anti-fuji rather than just hating apples.) But Christianity is the norm where I live and I'm sure that applies to...

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Christians: If you were born somewhere in the Middle East to a different set of parents who were Muslims, would you still value the trinity? that jebus was crucified on a cross? would you be a christian? be honest. PRAISE JEBUS! Seriously, though, I'm not a Christian but I was when I was younger. The only reason I was a Christian growing up was that my family was. If I had grown up in a Muslim country with Muslim parents, there is no doubt in my mind I would have been Muslim as well.

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What is the funniest foreign name you've ever heard? Wang. Definitely Wang.

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What word(s) do you use to describe an attractive guy? Hot (a perennial favorite), sexy, tasty, "Hot damn, lookit that bone structure!" or "Yeah, I'd lick whipped cream off his nipples."

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Can prayer cure cancer? I've heard people say this; I come from a very religious family so more often than not a relative will refuse to seek any professional help with their medical problems because "God will take care of me." The list of maladies God will cure for them includes cancer, kidney failure, addictions, concussions... just about everything, really, because God's a swell guy like that. I...

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Seen in the light of Evolution, the existence of [evil] is no longer a mythological mystery to be made the most of by pious ignoramuses for preaching purposes to compel people into irrational submission. Do you have an opposing argument? Yeah: Seen in the light of Evolution, "Evil" is just a word. Please reword this question to be less inflammatory and more clear; you might have something here but possibly a subtle approach is called for.

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Why do you choose to believe that there is no God? It wasn't really a choice for me; I knew I couldn't wholeheartedly believe without some kind of proof. If you can't believe 100% you're just wasting everyone's time. I can't make myself believe any more than I can get blood from a stone, so I'm not going to fake it "just in case."

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Is god the most evil thing humans ever created? Probably the most evil things humans created is more humans... and calculus.

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Are thongs/bikinis a big no no for a bigger girl to wear ? should I just stick to the bigger "granny panties" Depends on what you find more comfortable, but if the issue is whether scantier panties will look bad on you, let me assure you that granny panties look good on no one. Bikini-cut undies, in particular, flatter most sizes.

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If atheists had their way would they be as tolerant of religion as religion has been tolerant of them? I hope not! Religion is just about the least tolerant thing there is, next to rabid shaft badgers, anyway... dunno what their problem is. Anyway, if atheists were as tolerant to religious folk as they've been to us, imagine how much of the worlds population would be hanged, burned at the stake, or killed in anti-Holy wars. That would be an absolute disaster, if atheists were as tolerant as...

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How do you end up in hell? I need variety, please. I think it would probably be easier to list ways NOT to go to Hell; the only sure fire way to avoid postmortem retribution of any kind is to sit in your basement with your hands folded neatly in your lap with a paper bag over your head. Every once in a while, you can go out, but only to kiss lepers.

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Why does my cat randomly and visciously attack me sometimes? Usually she is loving and snuggly and rubbin on me and begging me to pet her.......What the hell? Because it's a CAT? That's all a part of their charm... Hey, if you wanted unconditional love and constant companionship, you should have gotten a dog!

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How many here are old enough to remember playing with a hoola-hoop and if you remember, were you any good at it? I still play with a hula hoop; it's the Best Toy Ever. And I'm AWESOME. (Not really, but this is AB, so who'll know the difference?)

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Why did god create the world in such a way as to make evolution look so convincing? See, this bugs me because the writers of the Bible told us what God did for the first seven days but they left out what happened on the eighth. The Devil went 'round with a sack of fossils and just planted those suckers EVERYWHERE...

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Is it possable to start up atenism as a religon agian?of i want to start up atenism as a religon agian.or am i wasteing my time. I don't know, it didn't work out too well the first time. But there's really only one way to find out. So I say go for it!

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Please tell me, if people don't believe in god, why do they go out of their way to prove it? (Serious answers) Sorry, but do you mean prove they don't believe it or prove they're right?

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Do you really belive Obama is a muslim, then he talks so much against racial discrimination? NO! (Assuming, of course, you mean Muslim.) This was an early rumor which Mr. Obama went to great lengths to quash yet still persists because... well, I don't know why it still persists, except that some folks say it just to keep people from voting for him. Which is really sad. I mean, "Don't vote for this guy, he's Muslim; God forbid anybody be different"? Surely...

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If you say God exists because you believe it, and I say he doesn't because I don't, does 'Occam's razor' swing the balance in my favor? No way! Science has to prove everything or else it's not accepted. What could be easier or simpler than just saying "God did it" to everything? "How did life come about?" "God did it!" "Why did we go to war?" "God told us to!" "Why did Granny die?" "It was God's will!" See? So much easier.

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Which religious group do you believe is going to swim in the lake of fire? Christians, Muslims, Catholics, Buddhists, Atheists, Satanists, or Hindus? Theoretically it would be all of them except the one that's right, but I don't think Hindus or Buddhists have a lake of fire, so if it turns out that one of those is ultimate truth we're all off the hook.

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If you are an atheist, do some of the other atheists on here annoy you due to their intolerance of everyone else? Haven't run into any, but I'm sure I will and that they will irritate me no end, particularly because I'm an atheist and it bugs me to hear anyone reinforcing negative stereotypes about the Angry Atheist, the Immoral Atheist, the Smug Atheist, or the Atheist That Is Always Citing Utterly Irrelevent Data Just For The Heck Of It. I've found this applies to just about everyone...

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Scientists are at the door step of being able to create life, it seems to be a question of when rather than if. Do you think that theists will now shy away from the argument that only gods create life? Does this weaken the theists claim for a creator? You could always say that God's creating life through the scientists. Why not? Who's going to argue? Or that it doesn't count as life, just a random amalgamation of cells messing around. You can bet anything that if folk ever start cloning each other, there'll be one sect or another that becomes the Nazis of clones. Anyway, people create life all the time in a loose sense of...

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What was your scariest dream about? I have recurring zombie nightmares that scare the snot out of me! And I don't even watch zombie flicks, so I don't know where it comes from.

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Women change their looks with makeup, their breast size with surgery, and their personality with different companionship. Women in western civilization live life to be "f*ckable". Why is everything about women a lie? Why do we promote this behavior? I don't know! It's ridiculous the emphasis people put on appearance. People blame the media, but when a celebrity appears in public with a hair out of place it gets splashed across the news like they've broken some kind of sacred covenant by appearing human. I'm not saying we should all be slobs, but when folk spend ten grand to get a single butt cheek redone it all gets to...

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Do women have a purpose other than male reproduction? Are you kidding me? I mean, you have to KNOW what kind of responses this is going to get. It's suicide. So what would possess you to post this?

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For US ABers, would it worry you if you found out you had black ancestry? Not at all; I wouldn't be surprised either. I'm an absolute mutt. My ancestors couldn't afford slaves or servants, but they still had their fun...

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Anybody have anything positive to say to Adolf Hitler? Work that tiny mustache!

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Have you ever placed a child next to poison testing whether or not they would go out of their way to disobey you?Yes?No? So why is God considered to be a responsible father when he placed poison next to Adam and Eve (the fruit?) with knowledge of failure? To be fair, He WAS a first-time parent.

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Is there logic in religion? There's definitely a lot of logic in religion; the problem is that "logic" is a relative term and people have different standards as to what qualifies as logical. Often religious people will use a type of logic that is really very convincing when you give it a chance, but atheists have a different standard and won't see it that way. Likewise, atheists trying to convince...

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Why do atheists use the excuse of "I've never felt God working in my life, why should I believe in Him?" when YOU have to ASK Him to work in your life? Gee whiz, I guess we're all just lazy, aren't we?

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Do atheists disbelieve in Allah and Buddah and any others of other religions too or just God and Jesus? No, I believe an Atheist who disbelieves in God and Jesus but DOES believe in Allah is called a Muslim. An Atheist who believes in Buddha (as a religious figure) is called a Buddhist (and actually Buddha's not a god in the traditional sense anyway, but that's been mentioned already I think). A person who belives in both is called Confused.

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Why are atheists so sensitive? Now, that's a bit of a generalization, isn't it? Athiests tend not to be clones of each other, just like anyone else. We're people, too, although we got there by a different and somewhat longer route. Personally, I know I can be sensitive about some things pertaining to religion, but that's just because I grew up surrounded by unkind Chritians and frankly I have only so much...

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Ever hear of militant atheists making death threats to those who disagreed? Not often, but that's probably just because Atheism isn't a popular sort of thing, so the odds of someone being an Athiest jerk are slimmer than the odds of someone being, say, a Christian jerk. People are only human, no matter their religion. At least with an Atheist who's awful we can look at them and say that they're just an awful person, rather than they were told to do...

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I've heard that the proactiv refining mask works better than the 3 step? I dont really want to by the whole thing cause I'm 15 and a football player and have stuff to do. I dont have bad acne but i want to clear what i have up. 3 step or just the mask? I tried the 3 step thing and it actually made my face pretty much explode. You see on TV where it works miracles, so I thought I'd give it a try, and I stuck with it for a while but eventually I had to come to grips with the fact that it was making me break out. A lot. Probably it's just me, but I thought I'd warn you that it doesn't work for everybody. HOWEVER, one thing...

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Obviously God is a god and we are not. What do you believe is the difference? In other words, what defining characteristics constitute a “god”? I figure a god is defined by their ability to stand up and say "Hey, I'm a god and you're not, so get cracking on those fifty virgins hearts or it's Apocalypse time!" It's a bit like the criteria that made kings and rulers way back when; the guy with the most power gets to be the most powerful. If that makes any sense. If you have god-like powers and can smite...

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Did god go into anger management b/w the old testament and the new testament? Always wondered about a split-personality myself.

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Did Jesus poop? Yeah, 'cept it was puppies and rainbows.

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Why do people say the bible is proof that god exists? thats not proof!!!! saying the bible is proof that god exists is like saying harry potter books are proof that magic exists. This is the best question I've read in a while, I wish I had more points at my disposal because that's a fantastic and hilarious point. To be fair, though, the Bible is really all they have. It sounds way better to say "It's true, I read it in a book, so there!" than to say "Just because, okay?!"

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Is anyone here writing a book, and can you give me any helpful tips? STICK WITH IT!!! Do not give up if you hit a slump (and you will hit several). There will be times when you lose your inspiration, or you don't think you can finish, or whatever. But stick with it, because it's worth it. Even if you never get that sucker published, or you end up cutting out 132 pages in your final draft, remember that every word you write is a learning experience and...

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Why does God create people he knows are not going to be Christian to send them to hell? eg.(God creates George whom God knows is going to be a non christian. When George dies God sends him to hell). Heaven is like a really swanky country club. If everyone could get in, what would the point be?

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Do atheists consider questioning evolution to be blasphemy? I consider a lot of things to be blasphemy (including but not limited to the third Mummy movie, any anti-Browncoat sentiment, and instant coffee) but really it's a misuse of the word because blasphemy is considered more of a religious concept. We might think things are silly or uninformed, but I doubt you'll find many atheists who use the word in any serious way. Except in the case of...

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Okay your an Athiest,non believer etc Who do you pray to if things go errr.......tits up!!!(UK) Sorry cant think of other expression And how many times have said Jesus or God in a conversation wthout thnking I don't pray to anyone when things go pear-shaped, screwy, downhill, or bottoms up (US). I do something far more constructive, which is swear. And I say "Jesus" and "God" all the time, but (and I know this is bad, it's just a habit) generally in conjunction with the swearing. This is, I think, because I don't believe in God rather than the other way around, so...

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Would you rather live your whole life believing and following God then die find out that it wasn't true or to live your whole live as if he didn't exist die and find out it was ALL true... john chapter 3 verse 5 The first would less dissapointing; it's not like you're going to lie awake nights in your coffin thinking "What a waste." You wouldn't really notice, is what I'm saying. With the second, you'd suffer for your mistake for eternity. Not fun.

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Adam and Eve were white... yet there are black people on earth. How did that happen? Okay, since this is a religious question I'm not going to say the E-word. Honest. But there is still an explanation for humanity's different races. Race as we know it scientifically does not exist; it's just a collection of physical traits passed along. We're all the same species, so it's plausible to think that God somehow magically inserted genetic diversity into the...

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Is it ok for christians to kill other christians in time of war? Why not? They did it during the Crusades and there's still a general feeling that anything done during the Crusades was kosher because it was the Crusades. Mind you, this is mostly thought by folk who know next to nothing about the Crusades, but that's no reason people can't benefit from it anyway. Um... the people doing the killing, I mean. Obviously not the ones getting killed....

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Do they give you locker locks in high school or do u buy them? The school I went to had combination locks built into the lockers; of the other high schools I've seen I remember two more with lockers like this and one with locks the students put on.

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Whys the moon so bright when its on full It's all geometry. Consider: The Earth is a sphere (duh)so the sun does not illuminate the whole thing at once. It only hits the part facing it. The moon? Also a sphere (gasp! And the plot thickens...). So the sun can only illuminate half of it at once, because the dark side of the moon (as the poetically inclined call it) is facing away from the sun. And because the moon orbits the Earth...

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How can you tell that you're not a zombie? Just check your pulse. If you've got one, you're gold.

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Does time exist in space or just on the earth? Time as we know it is actually directly related to gravity. The higher the gravity, the "faster" time passes. There is one popular example in which a pair of genetically identical twins are separated. One stays on Earth, the other goes off in a rocket ship or whatever for fifty years. When he gets back, he's barely aged at all but his brother certainly has! So if you're just...

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Does anyone here want Jesus to return? I don't because think about how many holy wars started by him merely bringing peace. Now when he returns he is going to kill the atheists, the gays, the Jews, and all the non-believers and send them to Hell. I do love your questions. They always get a giggle... Honestly, if Jesus came back and killed off most of humanity, I wouldn't blame him. Probably had a chip on his shoulder for two thousand years. If I were Jesus, I'd just be sitting up in Heaven muttering "Crucify ME?! I'll show you thorns... You just wait..." The Second Coming is just religious jargon for Divine...

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What happens when a Cancer gets mad? He just gets crabby.

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My gf is 25% Cherokee the rest a mix of european descent. She has a better chance of getting a job as a native american. What descent do you think she is? And what percent would qualify as being that background? I don't know about percentaes, but I have heard that, beuse there are so many members of the Cherokee tribe today, you have to be able to trace your lineage through the females in your family. So if she's Cherokee through her grandfather, she's not legally Cherokee. (I know, it sucks. It's not the tribe policy, just the gov't.)

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Is saying that a religion is the truth path and is hence better than any other pride and hence forth a sin? Why do these people say this? They are sinners and hence not of God. Wow. Someone is really digging on the word "Hence." I think the idea is that it doesn't count as 'pride' if it's true. It's less pride and more sucking up. And anyway I'm sure pride is a-okay in some religions.

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Atheist question I know you don't believe in God but do you believe there was a man named Jesus Christ that was a human? I don't know where you stand on that & I was just curious. Christians- please no comments or insults. I respect everyones opinions I've always believed he was real, but to me he's more of a King Arthur figure. He existed, did some great things, and his story was later embellished a bit... or a lot.

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What are the consequences for not believing in God? Theoretically an eternity of Hellfire or rebirth as a tapeworm. But if you don't believe in God anyway, why worry? It's only religious people that need to fret over not believing in God.

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Is God a christian? or a muslim, or a jew for that matter? Logically speaking, God doesn't belong to any religious group because he doesn't worship himself. Hopefully. Just got a weird mental picture of a narcissistic God putting in hair gel...

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My 6 yr old asked me this an i dont know what to say. If God made man and everything on earth, then where did God come from? Just say "God's so awesome He made Himself." The kid's six. Say it with enough enthusiasm and he'll beleive anything.

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Somebody left a pile of Christian booklets at a pay phone I used today and it said things like "How do we know God exists? Because the Bible says so!" etc.....can Christians prove God's existance credibly without the Bible as a reference? They can't prove it credibly WITH the Bible as a reference! (That was a joke, please no one hunt me down.)

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Why do you guys care about unborn babies that are killed? Is it either because God told you to do it or you care. If you do care why? Why does God want them alive? Clearly the kid has a possibility of being the next Hitler. Why? I care. And I'm atheist, so you know God's not the one telling me what's what. Anyway, I think I see the point you're trying to make here and I don't think it works, at least not in this context. I honestly don't know what God thinks about abortion (unless it's mentioned in the little-known Eleventh Commandment or something). My point is that, yeah, there are...

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Atheists: Have you always been an Atheist, or did you disregard your belief in God later in life? And if so, why? I started out a very devout Christian, and when that didn't fly I looked into a lot of other religions as well before finally just accepting that I wasn't going to find anything that really worked for me.

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How can atheists make an absolute statement (God doesn't exist) without absolute knowledge? Nobody has absolute knowledge. If a person had to know everything about everything before they were allowed to hold an opinion, we'd never get anything done!

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What is something that starts with the letter T that i could dress up as for a party? A Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtle! I was Raphael for Halloween a few years ago. I had to make the costume from scratch. For some reason, they don't make them for adults... Can't imagine why.

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What real names do you know of sound hilarious, stupid, or just plain unfortunate? The worst name I've ever heard (not counting anything dirty) is Herman Webster Mudgett. How awful is that? Herman Webster Mudgett! Of course, he turned out to be one of the worst serial killers in U.S. history... But with a name like that, what did his parents expect?!

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Atheists: how many of you take it on faith that your dad is actually your dad? and how many of you have actually gone out to get the proof/evidence for it? Sorry, but this is kind of a weak argument. I don't take it on faith. My parents know what happened, they were both presumeably present, and I look like my dad's family. That's enough for me. If we had to go out and prove every little thing before we could believe it (the Earth is round, the motor in my car works like THIS, my dorm room really is a room and not a...

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Atheists: ive heard there is "evidence" there is no God. what is this evidence? where can i see it? how do you prove something _doesnt_ exist? Look up. You see God anywhere? People say that there's no way to prove something doesn't exist, but that argument doesn't apply so well to God. See, God loves us. God created Man and Earth and the Heavens and everything in between. God is big; not so much size-wise but God is omnipotent and omnipresent. I say, if God existed, wouldn't there be conclusive evidence that he...

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Sometimes people ask "What is the purpose of life if there is no afterlife?", but shouldn't the real question be "What is the purpose of life if there is an afterlife?" Seems to me the answer to the former would be to live as much as you can as hard as you can. If there's an afterlife, the purpose of living is to die. And that's just no fun.

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Name a noisy bird? Peacocks and catbirds.

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Why do so many, if not all christian people believe that a person needs to believe in god to have morals? I think the tendency to think along those lines stems from a basic and instinctual pessimism. Some people don't think humanity can handle itself without an authority figure like God, because deep down they really don't know whether we are special, whether we are some higher life form that calls for justice and honor and truth or if maybe we are just tool-making animals. They...

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Which is the cooler obsession? Zombies, Vampires, or pirates? Pirates! Yarrgh!

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1.What did Tantalus do to win the enmity of the gods for himself and his posterity? 2.How is Tantalus punished? I believe Tantalus first stole ambrosia from the Gods (as the son of a god and a mortal he was allowed to dine with the gods); then he killed at least one of his kids, cooked them up, and tried to feed them to the gods. Stories differ here; some say his kids just got on his nerves so he fed them to the gods, some say he sacrificed only one of his kids and the gods didn't actually eat...

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What was the first gothic novel? The first I know of is John Polidori's The Vampyre, but that's just off the top of my head, so I could be wrong.

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Why do so many people care so much about who's gay and who's not gay? Most homophobes I know just seem to be afraid it's contagious.

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Women, I figure it is probably offensive when a guy just stares at your breasts, but are you offended when he takes notice, trying to be subtle? I'm usually flattered when I notice someone noticing me, but if a guy is just flat-out staring at my boobs it makes me feel like they see me as just a set of jugs. I like to be admired, like anyone else, but when a woman feels objectified it's likely to put her on the offensive. It's important to know the difference between admiring and ogling, is what I'm saying.

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How long will the Jonas Brothers be famous? Just until they hit puberty.

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What's your favorite quote about love? i carry your heart with me (i carry it in my heart) i am never without it (anywhere i go you go, my dear; and whatever is done by only me is your doing, my darling) i fear no fate (for you are my fate, my sweet) i want no world (for beautiful you are my world, my true) and it's you are whatever a moon has always meant and whatever a sun will always sing is you here is the...

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Are any atheist out there pro-life (anti-abortion)? I'm wondering how much religion (or lack thereof) affects peoples opinion on this matter. I'm atheist and am not opposed to "morning after pills" or anything like that, but I'm not comfortable with it after a certain point (except in very extreme cases). My lack of religion definitely affects my stance; I don't feel that a fertilized egg alone or a few cells really qualifies as life. But once the fetus is capable of feeling pain (which has recently been...

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What is the worst thing that a guy can do on a date? Kill her, cut her up into little pieces and bake her in a pie. Past that, picking his nose is the worst turn off for me. I mean, come on! Who does that? Can't you go to the restroom and blow your nose like everyone else?!

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What is your opinion on people who believe in having more than 1 wife? I don't care how many wives anyone has, so long as I'm allowed just as many husbands! Whoo polyandry! Yeah!

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What would be the worse thing you could say to God upon first meeting him? "What? But you can't be God! You don't look a THING like Morgan Freeman!"

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What (if anything) do you collect? I've accidentally accumulated a collection of little turtles. I mean little tiny turtles, preferably less than an inch in diameter (only two exceed that; they were gifts from someone who just didn't get it).

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What is your favorite quote regarding education? "An education was a lot like a venereal disease. Once you'd got it, it made you ineligible for a lot of jobs, and you had the urge to pass it on." -Terry Pratchett (more or less, wording may not be exact)

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Why do we believe in unseen fears more than we believe in an unseen God? We're pessimists at heart. When we hear a scratching on our car door at night, we're more likely to expect a hook-handed man is doing it than a fluffy kitten.

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What would life be like without any religions? Would it solve fighting? The only sure-fire way to stop all fighting is to kill all but one member of the human race and make him sit on his hands in a cave with a paper bag over his head. Even then, it's iffy.

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Something a detist might ask? The words are inconsequential; what matters is that he says it while he's got his hand stuffed in your mouth.

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Do you think that weed or pot is a drug , and should it be legal legal world wide? Yeah, I think they should legalize it and then tax the crap out of it! Stoners annoy me, but even I have to admit that pot is less dangerous and less often abused than alcohol and tobacco, two substances I would love to see banished from my grocery store. I know it's a long shot, but a girl can dream, can't she?

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Why do we imagine things were simpler in the distant past, as though people were somehow less intelligent and less emotionally complex than we are now? This is a trap many people fall into; I think it's just because it's harder for us to connect with people whose lives are so different. People have a hard time relating, feeling what they felt and thinking what they thought, so they unconsciously deny them a bit of humanity just to simplify their own perceptions. For example, did you see 10,000 BC? Very entertaining, Steven Strait is...

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I am writing a fiction book about a married couple. I wrote each chapter in the first person by either the woman or the man. Some one told me you can't change the first person. I make it very clear at each chapter who is talking. Can I do this? You can do whatever you want. You're the author. That makes you, for all practical purposes, God of the Book. Anyway, I shouldn't think switching POV would be a problem, especially if the book is in first person because with first person you can give each character a totally different voice and outlook.

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If your an atheist and you die and end up at the pearly gates infront of God what would you say to him? "Oops... my bad. No hard feelings, right? Right?... Stairs that way, then?"

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If the fact were proven, how would you react if God were female? I'd probably die because I'd be laughing too hard to breathe. Take that, religious patriarchy! Ha!

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Have you fallen in love with edward cullen yet? Hello? He's DEAD. I really don't get what the deal is with vampires. They're not attractive! They're DEAD! They drink blood, for crying out loud! The only, and I do mean ONLY literary vampire for me is Otto Chriek. And Edward is the worst of the lot, in my opinion, because he's utterly perfect. You have to ask yourself; would you really want to date someone physically...

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Please, to make my mom feel better... Is 39 old? lol No way! 39 is nothing. Ask again when she's 78.

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Does anybody have any words of wisdom to live by? "Give a man a fire, and he's warm for a day. Set fire to a man, and he's warm for the rest of his life." - the unadulterated Terry Pratchett

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If you met a kid who believed anyone who got cremated went to Hell, what would you have to tell him? "Sucks for Granny."

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Why do people of other races (not white ppl) Races that have been discriminated against ALWAYS bring just about ANY topic back to race? Even when it has NOTHING to do with race at all?! P.S. IM NOT RACIST JUST CURIOUS and its really fu*k*ng annoying! Congratulations, this is the biggest and most unfair generalization I have heard in several weeks. Give the man a cookie. No one ALWAYS does anything, it defies common sense to say that; anyway, saying people of other races ALWAYS do this no matter the situation is just stupid. Sorry, but it is. I'll admit that sometimes people get fixated on racism and that it would be annoying if...

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I've heard a lot about this new movie called Hamlet 2.This movie looks bad.It makes fun of Jesus.It even has a song called Rock Me Sexy Jesus. I will not allow the one who died for me to be mocked.Protest anyone?! Call your local malco and complain! Jesus is a big boy; I think he can take it. Anyway, if you haven't actually seen the movie, how can you judge it so absolutely? Maybe the "mocking" is less serious than you think, or is really only done in good fun. But if it makes you feel any better, I won't be seeing it in theaters. I'm too cheap. Saving my eight bucks for the Night at the Museum sequel. Oh, Robin!...

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Why is Athienism NOT a cult? Don't know about Athienism, but Atheism's not a cult because there's no church, no religious leaders, no holy texts, no monetary contributions, not much of anything really. Atheism's just a bunch of folks standing aside and denying cults, when you get down to it. You'd have to work pretty hard at it to be in an Atheistic cult.

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Why do so many people have a problem with the Christian religion? They want to take "under God" out of the Pledge of Allegiance or have us say Happy Holidays instead of Merry Christmas. Why is it that they don't mind all the satanist crap out there? I used to think it was silly to want to change the Pledge too (if our founding fathers wrote it, it should carry some weight), but then I found out "Under God" wasn't written into the original; they added it during the Cold War because in those days Christianity was synonymous with patriotism and America and apple pie and all that. So not only is it a blatant infringement on...

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Non–Latter-day Saints… have you ever been to a meeting of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints? What was your impression? Yes, I've been to church a few times, bible study, and several field trips (we went to the zoo, it was flippin' awesome! Love the zoo). I'd been to several Christian churches in my community and always felt like an outcast or an idiot because I didn't know the words to 'Jesus Loves Me,' got funny looks when I didn't take Communion, generally felt like an...

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Is it rude to talk on the phone while urinating into the toilet? I don't like talking on the phone much; I don't give out my number and never call anyone, so when I (recently) discovered that some people do this (it really hadn't crossed my mind at all), it struck me as downright bizarre. I guess it would depend on the person you're talking to, but I wouldn't do it and if someone did it to me I wouldn't be happy.

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Do you find the term "Emo", or rather the way it's commonly used, somewhat insensitive to people who've actually dealt with some of the issues associated with it? Yeah, I don't know why it's suddenly become stylish. Making it a social label kind of cheapens individual human experiences. People who actually have problems and need help get lost in the sea of people just following a fad.

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Okay I just created a religion called Devianity. Now my God is Mountain Dew and Captain Crunch. I just created a lie. Now what is to stop men from doing this before? Could they have created religions for controlling people, politics, or morals? Logically speaking (illogically, naturally) there is only one true religion because the fact that said religion is the only true religion is a major sticking point in all religions. So theoretically ONE religion is true and all the rest were created by liars and crazies (from, as I said, a logically illogical viewpoint). Or you know, snarky people... why Captain Crunch, anyhow? Always been a...

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Does salt increase or decrease the boiling point of water? I've heard that the boiling point itself doesn't increase; what it does is make the water boil hotter (usually once water hits a certain temperature it can't get any hotter).

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Are you a little devil, a little angel, a little devil disguised as a little angel, or a little angel disguised as a little devil? >:) A human, actually, although I did disguise myself as a Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtle last Halloween.

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Do you have an alias that you tell people, when you don't want to give them your real name? How about an entire fake identity? Yes, but only because my "real name" is unusual and if I don't feel someone is worth the effort I prefer to skip the "Really? How do you pronounce that? How's it spelled?" episode that invariably ends up with my name being mangled six ways from Sunday. And sometimes they STILL can't get it right! So, I'll admit, sometimes I just say my name is some...

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How do you hunt down your fathers murderer if he killed himself? Get a Ouija board.

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Do you think studying history is a waste of time??? As we can't change what happened in past... We should spend our time researching new things which can be beneficial for mankind? Okay, first off, I hope it's not a waste of time or I need to seriously reconsider my major and intended field of work. Second, I doubt it's a waste of time because the study of history IS beneficial for mankind. If we know about our past, it gives us direction for our future. Besides that, how much have we learned from the study of history? We've learned battle tactics,...

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In your opinion, what is the most overused word in the English language? In Missouri, it's "ig'nant." Seriously (which is another good one), down here everybody says it, no one actually knows what it means, and no one can ever pronounce it with the correct number of syllables.

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Have you ever been annoyed by an atheist knocking at your door at 6 in the morning who trying to 'convert' you to atheism? No. I'm atheist anyway, and I've never met another atheist in my small town before, so I would probably do a little happy dance... But if I wasn't and that happened I would not be happy, either. As an afternoon person I feel your pain. If this is a problem, what you need to do is try to convert them right back. Be really awful about it too; have pamphlets handy and try to be as...

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My sister just broke up with her boyfriend of about 10 months. I'm not too close to my sister. What are some ways to comfort her? Don't suggest that I say I love her. Although it may seem harsh, I don't say that to family. But any ideas on how to help? Have a Men Suck Night. Lay out a bunch of pillows and blankets and such on the floor, slumber-party style, and watch hokey girl-power movies all night eating Nutella straight from the jar. Invite a few other females, too, if you like. But the main thing is the Nutella or other suitably chocolatey diet.

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Is socializing necessary for children to grow up healthy and happy? I would say so. It's important to learn the basics of social interaction and it's also good for kids to learn about and from people different than they are. Trust me when I say that a child lacking in early basic social education will be socially crippled well into adulthood by feeling awkward in social situations and will have a really hard time connecting with people. What I'm...

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Why are we not obeying Christianity? Because we have free will. Anyway, loads of people obey Christianity. Trying to get everyone is just shooting for too high a target.

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Have you ever encoutered an annoying Christian or Catholic on the sidewalk that just HAS TO TOUCH YOU AND PRAY TO JESUS? UUGH! That is sooooo annoying! Then he tells me I need Jesus. LOL. The only thing I need him for is to remove the Jesus fan. Yes, but it gets worse. The really devout ones will actually be moved to tears, so you have to stand there and pray with them because the LAST thing you want to do is tell a quavering octogenarian who you have to deal with several times a year because they're distantly related to you (even though you can't actually stand them) "Actually, I don't believe in God, so this is...

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If God is helping people with stupid superficial things, why doesn't he heal amputees? Actually, I doubt that any God would spend time helping with superficial things. The point of those things is that they are acheiveable by luck or effort, right? So probably people just get lucky or help themselves and then just assume God did it. I mean, who's going to argue?

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What do you think of the name Alice? I've always liked the name Alice; it's kind of classy and, even though it's an older name, it's not used very often. So an Alice would get the benefit of a "common" name without the hassle or anonymity of a popular name. It's got nickname potential, too (in case she grows up to hate it; not likely but it's good to be prepared), with Ally or Lisa as...

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Who of you here saw "Borat"? In your honest opinion, was it necessary for one to be at least 16 and male to appreciate the film? No, I'm female and I laughed til I cried. Although certain gags were probably aimed at the male crowd the overall movie was still hilarious.

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What are the Cahokia mounds? The Cahokia Mounds I know of are a set of mounds located near St. Louis Missouri. From what I remember, these mounds are the remnants of what was the largest city in North America until Philadelphia. It is home to Monks Mound (so called because a group of monks made their home on it once), which is the largest earthen construction in North America (at least). Okay, what else... sorry, my brain...

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Does Mane n' Tail really work as far as repairing damaged and dry hair? Yeah, the stuff is great. I used to use it all the time, but our Orschelns quit selling it. Try it, and if you don't like it... well, then you won't like it.

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Why do ladies all ways go after the Jerks first? Before a nice Guy. Honestly, if a woman goes for a "jerk" before a nice guy, it's for several reasons. A, they tend to command attention. You always notice the loud, cocky, smart alec before anyone else in the room. B, we don't really think they're a jerk, we're hoping that it's the crunchy outer shell to a sweet squishy interior. C, we do know they're a jerk and we think...

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What are the worst 2 or 3 things about religion? Please, no abuse, just useful insight. I would say the worst thing about religion is its ability to turn people into sheep. They stop thinking for themselves, and it's considered a-okay because someone (who's not God by a long stretch and whose authority is not god-given) says Gods says so. Organized religion tends to prioritize blind faith and discourage thinking. The second major fault is, in my opinion, that it's...

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Hugs or Handshakes? My personal policy is generally along the lines of "No touching." If I could surround myself in red velvet rope complete with a strongly worded sign to that effect, I would.

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Who is guilty for picking out and eating just the cookie dough chunks in Cookie Dough ice cream? Guilty as charged.

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Does anyone have any idea who stole the cookie from the cookie jar? Okay, you caught me... but it was worth it.

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Me and my friend are trying to scare his 7 year old sister, any good ideas? she is really scared of the grudge and ghost! Let me get this straight: You are on AB looking for advice on how to scare a little girl? Really? Now THAT'S scary.

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Why do women hate all men? What do we do wrong for them to hate us? I love men! They GREATLY improve the scenery and without their sperm the species would be in the pot. Way to generalize, though.

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How is belief in God any different from Flying Spaghetti Monsterism? FSM has only been around since 2005. Duh.

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Would it be just to only allow intelligent people to have kids? It would neither be just or wise. Proponents of eugenics tend to make the fatal assumption that humans are like racehorses, and we're not. Selective breeding is more complicated than just saying "All you smart folks line up over here, now all you pretty people mate with them." Genetics is more convoluted than that; you'd have to look at the person's genealogy to see if...

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Ok so i am 14 and i smoke cigarettes. Im not rude about it i smoke around smokers or by myself.i dont go into public places and smoke. but yet people look at me all the time like there gonna call the cops. do you think they have any buisness in what i do? I'm glad to hear you're a considerate smoker, but to be honest I'd probably look at you funny too, and probably give you a pamphlet on lung disease or something (yep, that kind of person). It just drives me nuts to see young people ruining their bodies! Smoking at 20 is one thing, but at 14 your lungs are still developing and you're causing much more (and permanent) harm...

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WHO WISHES THERE WAS AN ARTEMIS FOWL MOVIE? I DO. Honestly, I haven't read the books in years (you know how it is, you kind of grow out of certain books), but I'd definitely watch a movie. Especially if they cast Jason Statham as Butler. I remember reading the books and always picturing Jason Statham as Butler... it definitely upped their appeal for me ;)

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I hit my forehead right above my eyebrow and got swelling i put ice on it but only reduced it a little but i still have swelling how can i reduce it. You want to be careful about head injuries (even minor ones). Continue to ice it, but don't apply much pressure. If it gets very big, you may want to see a doctor. If you get dizzy, confused, start slurring your words or anything like that, see a doc right away because you could be concussed and that's NOT GOOD. Also, if one of your pupils gets bigger than the other you may have...

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I'm 16 and I am intrested in nazism. But I wouldn't kill anyone. What should I do? Oh, well as long as you won't kill anyone, that's all right then. You'll just be the GOOD kind of Nazi. I'm sure you'll find a way to be friendly and considerate while you hate, stereotype, and generally make the world just that much more intolerant. I don't mean to be harsh, I really don't, but how's about you just skip the hate group and get a backbone...

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Who else has seen "Sweeny todd"? What did you think? All I've seen is the recent movie, but now I'm dying to see it onstage. Metaphorically, that is.

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Seeings how they bend the truth and twist the Bible and lower our Lord to that of a mere man... What is the ultimate question to ask a Mormon, to disprove their beliefs? Questions shouldn't disprove beliefs. Answers should. But if you want to make a Mormon angry, this is probably the question to ask. I mean, it's not exactly neutral. Or considerate. Or really very nice in any way...

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Do sinners go to hell? Religiously speaking, from what I understand they either go to Hell or get reborn as a tapeworm.

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The evolutionary process view multiple sex partners as a plus because it increases chances of offspring and continuation of genes. Then why would any atheist consider adultery (a religious concept) wrong? And isn't that hypocritical? Well, in general, we heathen Atheists tend to believe in something called "Free Will." It means we're human beings, not animals, which implies that we're more than just the sum of our hormones. Anyway, even some animals mate for life. Ask a wolf pack this question.

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The mark of the beast 666 is a reality to so many christains in the world today, how many of you would refuse to recieve this mark when it eventuates and how many would be indifferent? In the event of the Rapture I'd certainly refuse. If I won't pander to God, why on Earth would I pander to the Devil?

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Im think of commiting suicide , im 13 . should i ? my life stinks im constantly fighting with my parents , all my friends ( except for a few ) always find something to b mad at me for , im ugly , i think im fat ( 5`1 , 130 ) . im lost please help . NO! Consider: 5'1; 130 lbs. is not fat. Just saying. Consider: You're only thirteen. Not to be cliche, but you've got your whole life ahead of you. To be totally honest, I myself was not the most emotionally stable person at 13. Or 14. Or... well, you get the point. I had problems, like many people, that I felt were insurmountable, and there were roads that I'm now glad I...

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Now that atheism has taken out the Church and religious beliefs what is left to keep crimes of moral turpitude in check.. the police? Atheism hasn't taken out the Church and religious beliefs. Trust me, I'd have noticed.

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Who do you think would have a better chance being president, a woman or a black man? Judging by the Democratic primaries, a black man (or at least a man who's not Caucasian). I think it says something positive about America's moral growth over the past fifty years that a black man with a funny name is in the running, even if a some people make stupid generalizations and accusations based solely on his skin tone and name.

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What is the difference between a religion and a cult? A cult is any religion that A; the majority of people don't understand, B; the majority of people dislike, or C; requires you to drink arsenic-laced Kool-Aid in preparation for the arrival of the mothership.

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How do you get rid of a jehova's witness that won't quit coming to your house at 6 in the morning? Get a dog. I've got a big black Pyrenees-Belgian Sheepdog mix with a bark like a clap of thunder; sweet as a button but she's loud. She really wouldn't hurt a fly but people still don't like to get out of the car.

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I'm going to go blackberry picking... what things could i make out of them? Pie! My sister make a blackberry pie just yesterday, from the really sweet wild ones... Excuse me, I suddenly got very hungry.

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Why (not how) do you think the Universe was created? Does this Universe have a reason for it being created? To quote the great philosopher Pratchett: "Stuff just happens. What the hell."

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Is it true that being an atheist relies on the assumption that there is a God? I think the idea of atheism is that it relies on the non-existance of God. It's not really a matter of "With the idea of God comes the idea of Not God."

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Why do people who are completely ignorant of Islam hate it so much? The answer is in the question. Most people who hate anything at all out of ignorance largely do so because they are ignorant. In the case of Islam, people only know what they hear on the nine o'clock news, and if it were anything good, it wouldn't be on the news. So a lot of folks think all Muslims are terrorists, just because it's the only kind of Muslim they've heard about.

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What, in your opinion, is the true purpose of religion? I think the original purpose was probably to reassure people. It made people feel better when they could sacrifice someone to bring back the Sun; they had some control over things. And it was nice to think they'd see old Uncle Alf again in some Heaven or other.

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Where do you think you will go when you die? I'll have to get back to you...

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If one came out with the cry "I'm the Mesiah and came at last", what would you prefer to do: to say anything or to be mute before him? Is laughter an option?

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If your best friend stole from you, what would your relationship be with him/her on a scale of 1-10, 1, you being mortal enemies and 10 being no change to your relationship? Negative four. Betrayals and lies are one thing, but concrete theft ain't kosher!

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If you could change, one thing in this world, we live in, what would it be and why? Do you know that moment of clarity you get sometimes when you've just experienced something truly beautiful or truly horrific? It seems like most people go through life in a fog, and when you're seeing straight you can't help but be frustrated by it. I don't know about change, because that's iffy and tends not to stick anyway, but if I could I'd give everyone a...

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If you were to die from freezing, burning, or drowning, which would you prefer? Why? Freezing. A; it's not painful (like burning) and B; you don't get all bloaty and nasty (like drowning). Seriously, who'd want to ba a drowned body? All runny and bloated with fishies nibbling at your eyeballs... Anyway, I'm an atheist so burning'd be way too cliche. But freezing! Do it right and in a millenium I'll be in a museum!

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Does life really always go on... ? Sometimes would it be better if it didnt? Well, it hasn't stopped going on yet. Sometimes it may feel like it should, but you can pretty much bank on the fact that someone, somewhere, will disagree.

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Who would you bow for? A mirror, but it's not a who, it's a what :)

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How far will you go untill you surender and put out the white flag? I'll let you know when I get there.

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Around 3/4 of Americans believe in miracles, more believe in heaven than in hell, and nearly 6 in 10 pray every day, a report based on a survey of 35,000 US adults showed . http://news.yahoo.com/s/afp/20080623/lf_afp/usreligion_080623215241 Your thoughts? Sounds like people are overly optimistic to me. Heaven without Hell? What's the point?

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Every been asked to join a cult? Did you? Every day, dear; every day.

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I am sorry that you are not convinced beyond doubt of what I am. It seems unreal that you do not love God as I do, that you do not understand God is sustaining you as I do, that you cannot hear His voice ringing in your head? What are you aware of? I am sorry you got docked a dozen points for this; gave you two back. But really, what did you expect? Your question pretty much amounts to "Why can't you understand that you're wrong?" Even I was tempted to dock you. And, honey, if you've got the voice of God ringing in your head you probably need a CAT scan.

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Atheists believe GOD isn't real because He is not tangible nor measurable YET believe in other things like dreams. Since dreams cannot be proven, why disbelief in the reality of GOD (and the evidence)? Why not have an atheist view on dreams being fake? Ouch, you got docked a lot of points for this sucker! Gave two back, but it's all I can do. You probably should have thought this one out a little more; dreams can be scientifically proven, plus we all have and remember them.

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My periods are really heavy. Girls what do i do? When I first started menstruating (not sure how to spell that) I had the same problem, but they lightened up after a few years. If you're fairly young, you could try to wait it out like I did (19 years old now and they are a breeze - really). Birth control pills are known to even out or decrease your flow; a lot of young women take them specifically for that purpose. If you're having...

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What makes you choose not to give your life to God? It's mine and I'm kind of using it right now. He's welcome to it when I'm finished, though. Grabbers keepers, I say!

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Why are people so fascinated by atheists? What can I say? We're a very fascinating bunch.

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When you were Young, who are you Most Afraid of: COP, DOCTOR, DENTIST, PRIEST, ETC? Dentist. I always have and always will HATE people scraping little picks around in my mouth.

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Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles-- do you prefer the new computer animated movie or the original live action films? They're both good, but when push comes to shove you've got to stick with the originals.

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Jay Leno, David Letterman, Conan O'Brien, Jimmy Kimmel, or Craig Ferguson? Why? Craig, of course. He starts the night with "Hello, my naughty little monkeys," has never failed to supply a hilarious stand-up comedian/great music artist, and wears stupid costumes on air. What more could you want? Besides, his time slot fits my schedule best.

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Is Aquarius the best sign, or is it just me? No way, it's Pisces. Take it from me, a completely neutral non-biased third party.

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Question for Atheists. Why are you answering questions in the Religion and Spirituality category? Um... because they're there? If you don't want us answering, stop asking.

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Why is it that some people (not just theists) claim that atheism is a form of faith? What's the logic? Atheists don't assert a god's non-existence, they just don't buy it so any ideas? Actually, I do assert a god's non-existance. I really don't think he's up there. It's not a passive belief for me, it's very concrete. That's where it gets tricky though: There's no Church of Atheism, no Bible, no Pope. Atheists don't have any set rules or guidelines for their beliefs, so they vary from person to person. Some say it's faith, some say...

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Why do Atheists view themselves as only flesh particles with a personality? Now that's just silly. There's bones and stuff too.

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An Atheist friend of mine said she would believe, if I could show her proof. Is there a way to show her? Yeah, but that would require killing her.

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Patrick White quoted in his book "Voss" basically that Atheists refuse to see their own magnificence, so therefore refuse to believe in a divine being. What do you think about this? I haven't read this book, but from the quote I would say that Mr. White has got it backwards. I revel in my magnificence. Emily Dickenson said "We never know how high we are, til we are called to rise; and then, if we are true to form, our statures touch the skies. The heroism we recite would be a daily thing, did not ourselves the cubits warp for fear to be a king." Well,...

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Who would win, Harry Potter or Peter Pan? See, normally I'd say Peter Pan (he's got the Lost Boys on his side, after all), but you have to take into account that Harry has droves of frantic screaming teenage girls at his disposal. All he's got to do is stand behind Peter and the poor guy'll get trampled.

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What colour eye shadow do i wear with a yellow formal dress? i have dark brown/black hair and brown eyes and tanned skin? I'd say green would work really well. Or you could try a gold shade, if you want to get monochromatic :)

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What shoe color can I wear with a short orange (intense orange) dress? I'd go with a dark brown.

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Its July 31, 2008-Where are you right now and is it raining? Missouri, and it's been raining for about three days. Fun, fun.

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What is the most effective and quickest way to lose weight? Pick your least favorite leg and chop it off. If you're having a hard time, eeny-meenie-miny-mo it.

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An Atheist Riddle: If life was an accident created by pure lucky chance, why is there evidence of a blueprint language preceding it in advance? A Religious Riddle: What does that even mean???

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I am so sick of Christians trying to convert me! I used to be a born again Christian, and know their arguments. Leaving Christianity was mentally anguishing for me. Should I lead them, step by step, through what lead me not to believe? Seriously, don't bother explaining yourself. I know it sounds cynical, but the plain fact of the matter is that if religious people listened to logic, they wouldn't be religious people. There's no point trying to make them understand. You might as well try to get blood from a stone. If you try explaining yourself every time someone confronts you or tries to convert you,...

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How do angels reproduce? Well, when a Mommy Angel and a Daddy Angel love each other verrry much...

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Why does the heading under the Atheism category say "Believe in Not Believing" - isn't that insulting? Like we disbelieve not because of logic, but just to be antagonistic? Nah. Actually, it's kind of cute. Anyway, atheists who've been atheists for a while tend to develop thick skin in regards to casual remarks like that. There's no harm meant by it, so save your fire for the sententious and the truly irritating.

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What is it that aetheist believe in happens to humans when/after they die? Generaly it involves maggots, runny stuff, and, eventually, dirt

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Atheisits- Since you dont believe in god how/ why do you think we are here? A long series of lucky coincidences.

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Do atheists need tangible proof there is a God? Umm... yeah. That's kind of the point.

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If Atheism is a religion? then what does it involve? I think it is a religion, or at least something closely akin to one. I mean, what is a religion anymore, anyway? I think we can all agree it's gotten a bit soft, a bit soggy over the centuries. Most "religious" folks I know don't go to Church, don't light heathens on fire, don't sacrifice sheep anymore because, really, who has time for all that in today's...

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Why are atheists angered by faith rather than in the natural..amused? I don't think it's faith that's the issue. In a sense, you have to have some faith (faith in science, common sense, and your own opinion) to be an atheist in the face of constant preaching and pressure. It's more an issue with faithful people who won't get off your atheist back... I mean, I guess it's amusing for the first few minutes, but past that, not so much.

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What like group [like punk, preppie, goth. . & like that] do you consider yourself to be? I am without a doubt a group unto myself.

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Do the religions that honor the husbands with more then one wife also honor the wives with more then one husband? I don't know of any official church that condones polyandry (but then again most churches are run by men, so no surprise there). The only society that I can think of that does is (I think) in Tibet; the point here is that I can only think of ONE... Unfortunately. What I wouldn't give to have a harem of sexy men...

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What do you Like about the Mormons? All (literally ALL) the Mormons I've met are extremely friendly, generous, and non-judgemental. Gotta love consistency, right? Seriously, though, it's not often you can walk into a room and feel like you're just surrounded by genuinely kind people.

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What's the worst thing someone could say to an Atheist? "Doesn't it bother you that you're going to Hell?!" A statement that is currently in the running for Least Thought Out Question of the Year. "I'll pray for you" is pretty irritating too.

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What are your favorite ingredients to put in a omelette? This may sound gross but once you try it you'll love it: Pineapple and cheese (American or mozarella), and then I like to sprinke a little parmesan on top.

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What would God say if he sees you right now? "Jeez, are you on AnswerBag AGAIN?!"

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Whats most attractive a pretty boy, bad boy, rich guy or nice guy? How about a pretty rich guy who looks nice in a leather jacket?

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What are some good names for a man's, Ahem, "manly parts"? Mr. BigStuff

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Do you think it would be possible to move the Earth from its place in space? It would be possible to knock the planet out of its orbit if we hit it with enough force. If we culd get everyone in, say, the Northern Hemisphere to jump at the exact same time, the force of them all landing would jar the planet. I wouldn't recommend it, but it's a fun thought.

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If you are Atheist should you celebrate Christmas and Easter like the rest of us? Probably not (if there's a God he can't be happy about it), but I do anyway.

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My 5 yr. old twins asked my mom what happens when we die, she told them about heaven and God,etc. I am atheist. I want them to make their own decisions about religion. What can I do or say when they ask me stuff like this? I don't wanna confuse them. "I don't know" might cut it; past that, they're only five. Give them a cookie and change the subject.

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Should we blame athiests for the murders that happen in communist countries?stalin in russia ect. (like we blame christianity or catholics for the crusades and witch hunts. ) It would probably be fairer to blame the murderers for the murders that happen in Communist countries. Anyway, I think most people blame the Crusaders and witch hunters for the Crusades and witch hunts.

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If I've already read Thief of Time, by Terry Pratchett, which should I read next: Interesting Times, Hogfather, or Carpe Jugulum? Actually, if you like the Monks, you should work your way through the Vimes books because you see them again in Night Watch. Also because Vimes is THE BEST!!!

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TMNT fans: Mikey, Don, Raph, or Leo? Raph, of course. Although Leo's a close second.

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To all those people awaiting the book 'City of Glass' by cassandra clare- do you really think Jace and Clary are brother and sister? No way! Surely Ms. Clare has limits.

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In "The Odyssey," is this Cyclops (Polyphemus) a good host? If not, why not? Well... he's an unexciting conversationalist, and also he eats people. So I'd say, no, not the best of hosts.

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Have you ever gone to any author-specific events - like a reading or book signing or something else? (Which ones, did you enjoy ...) I went to a Laurell K. Hamilton book signing once; it was a lot of fun (although very crowded). I happened to be wearing a t-shirt from the Renaissance Faire I was in at the time, and she recognized it, so that was cool. There was one slightly wierd thing about it, though: a couple had decided to dress up as a pair of characters, which added up to a pair of really awful vampire costumes! Cheesy...

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I have 8 feeder gold fish and and they are a inch long each and they are in a ten gallon tank is it safe to get more? I think the rule of thumb is to have one gallon per inch of fish, so a ten gallon tank should be able to support ten inches of fish.

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What is the difference between a poltergeist and a ghost? The rule of thumb is, if you see it, it's a ghost. Poltergeists are generally thought to be spirits that don't appear but move things or make sounds; the most compelling theory regarding them I've heard is that they're actually some sort of psychic manifestation of a very troubled living person.

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What in your logical and mature opinion is the biggest proof that God exists? ( There is a similar query but it addresses in-existence as well.. i'm looking to focus this one on existence of God) The most compelling proof that God exists is, to me, the fact that just about every society (if not every, period) has independently come to that conclusion. I know, it's not particularly compelling as rational thought goes, but it's still odd that God is one of those things humans are inclined to come up with. It's like people are just born with a God-shaped hole in their heads...

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What do you think of Latter Day Saints or Mormon? I think they got the short end of the stick when it comes to publicity! There are all kinds of rumors and lies and very naughty speculations flying around about them, and if people knew the facts about the institution no one would bat an eye about their historical eccentricities. Yeah, they have some smudges on their record (like polygamy), but what religion doesn't? Yeah, the whole golden...

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Do you find it unreasonable how people endorse god as being the cure of all things? I have a very religious family and extended family, so I've seen people refuse chemotherapy because "God will take care of me." I've seen people shun doctors and refuse to have check-ups. I've had to listen to people talk about their chest pains, their weird moles, their assorted untreated serious medical problems only to be told that they won't get help, because...

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If someone aks you about your religion and you dont believe in one, what is the best way to answer that with out saying that you are an atheist? "I'm not really religious." That beautiful phrase implies a belief in something without specifying what; people will assume that you are spiritual but lazy about it. If they look like they might give you trouble, ask them something about their religion that is sure to spark a rant. For example, when I want to get my Mormon friend off my back I ask about polygamy. By the time...

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THIS A IS WEIRD QUESTION, BUT I REALLY NEED SOMEONE TO ANSWER, OR AT LEAST TRY TO ANSWER IT. IS IT POSSABLY OF A HUMAN TO TURN INTO AN ANIMAL? SOME CALLED IT SHAPESHIFTING. I HAVE A BROTHER-IN-LAW WHO I BELIEVE CAN DO THAT CRAP. STUPIT QUESTION, HUH? It's not stupid if it's genuine, but if you're pulling my chain stronger expletives may be in store. In ALL seriousness, why do you believe this?

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Supernatural fans- name all the possible ways that Dean could come back from hell, because if there's enough possibilities it may make me feel better. Easy: I personally storm the deepest regions of the Netherhells to get him back!

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ATHEIST: After proving to an atheist that DNA is pure data language (even showing that geneticists use linguistics to analyze/decode DNA), he still rejected that notion that life was created. Why do atheist reject tangible evidence to deny The Creator? The DNA thing actually sounds iffy to me. You may need to connect the dots and show how you get from DNA language to proof of God. Anyway, we're atheists. Denial is kind of our thing.

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What cult would you make if you could? The Cult of Me, of course. I'd be supreme being and be waited upon hand and foot by my disciples, all of whom are accomplished male underwear models... Would any of you gentlemen care to join?

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The term forthe written document generated by a cultural anthropology study is... I think it's called an ethnography.

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Who is the Queen and king of the Seelie Court of Faerie in Irish myth? And the King of the Unseelie? I've heard Queen Nicnevin for Unseelie, and King Taranis or King Finvara for Seelie. Then again, I've also seen where fairies just tag King or Queen onto their names for fun! (Wouldn't you?) Anyway, you might want to try old literature/sagas from way back when.

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Transformers- WILL THERE BE A SEQUEL AND WHEN? There will indeed; according to IMDb it's called Transformers: Revenge of the Fallen and is slated for release in 2009. It will feature all the major characters from the first (Sam, Mickaela, Lennox, Epps, etc.) played by the same actors, plus a few new faces like Rainn Wilson. It also appears as though the voices for the Transformers will remain the same, and (oddly) Darius McCrary is...

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I lost faith because some stories didnt make sense, i want to go to heaven, but no matter how hard i try i can't seem to go back into believing in "god", i stopped believing cuz some things just didnt make sense (i.e...walking on water?) I won't say that men aren't meant to understand everything, or that it's impossible because of fundamental flaws we have no control over, because I don't believe it. But I do beleive that you shouldn't let doubt take your religion from you; if you must lose your religion, lose it something absolute. Don't lose it because it might not be true, lose it because you...

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What age group would you say the twilight series is for? I'd call it Young Adult fiction (fiction desireable to those that have hit puberty but aren't yet quite sure what to do with it), but it's well-written with a good story and deep, interesting characters, so I can see (and have seen, for that matter) it being read by older age groups as well. Hopefully the movie will be as mature as the books...

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How does one procure Fairy Dust? You're going to need a mouse trap and some steel wool.

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What is the opposite of nocturnal? Diurnal.

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What did Helen of Troy's face launch? A very specific part of Paris's anatomy.

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Considering that there have been myths about gods dying and then being resurrected several days later dating back to the ancient Egyptians and beyond, what's the likelihood just one particular one being true? Actually, I'd say that the more people come back from the dead the liklier it is that they're all true. If only one person was said to been resurrected, then it would be a little hard to believe. But if there are a lot of folks rumored to have done it, it would give the stories credibility.

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What threat could "four horseman of the apocalypse" possibly pose to a modern army of tanks and stealth bombers? In theory the Horsemen would not simply be single human entities but anthropomorphic personifications of mankind's fears and weaknesses. Pestilence, for example, would not merely be a pestilent individual but the force of pestilence spread as a blanket over the globe. Men can hardly be expected to nuke away famine. Plus, they'll have te Antichrist on their side, and that's got to...

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What’s your favorite scene from “Futurama”? My favorite scene is in the episode when the crew gets sent back in time to 20th century Roswell, NM; it's the bit when the scientists are trying to study Zoidberg's diet by giving him a "buffet." My favorite scene is just after he attacks it and sprays the one-way mirror with food, when you see Zoidberg's mouth attach itself to the window out of nowhere and do this...

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Im 19, 5 foot 3, and ripped. i never had a girlfriend before. i never even had a girl look at me. the thing that broke my heart is; i overheard my siblings talk about how bad they feel about me because they dont think i will get married (bec im short) Don't feel insecure, I'm sure plenty of girls have looked at you. You just need to put yourself out there. I've known short guys who've felt the same way, like their height inhibits their appeal, but trust me when I say a woman of quality will not care how tall you are (although it appears that your siblings could use a lesson or two in manners).

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How could a scientist believe in God? My husband's father, a geologist, was a great scientific mind. Now he is 75, attends church, and reads the Bible. Is he senile? How could someone turn their back on fact? I can certainly see clashes between some other sciences and religion (like evolutionary biology or paleontology) but I'm having a tough time imagining geology to be particularly troublesome to a Christian. If he once did scorn religion and has recently changed his mind, could it be because he's starting to worry about what happens after the final curtain call? He's 75 years old....

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Yesterday was the first time I had to tell someone I am an atheist. It felt kinda akward, but I did alright! Do you remember the first time you had to tell someone that you don't believe? What did that person think/say? Good for you! I hope they didn't react badly. I remember when I first told someone. My best friend of five or six years was crazy religious, and I thought I should just come out and tell her that our heart-to-hearts about God were a waste of breath. She wheedled me for weeks to convert, and finally stopped speaking to me because I was going to Hell. Ah, high school. High school in a...

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I told my parents that I'm an Atheist today. Now I'm not sure if I should continue saying grace and celebrating Christmas with them. I don't think I should if I'm not a Christian, but I dont want to hurt their feelings. What would/did you do? That depends; is your family uber-religious? If they are, you may want to ask them about it. If they're not and have no pressing moral qualms about you "going through the motions," go ahead and celebrate. There's a lot more to celebrate than Jesus. I like to think of Christmas as an opportunity to spread good cheer and make the world just that much better (because contrary...

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American scifi fans: Have you seen V for Vendetta, the movie? Thoughts? I loved it and everyone I know who's seen it had something good to say about it. It's the kind of film that lights a fire under you and makes you want to stand up for something.

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I rarely read but I do want to start, what is one book you KNOW I will not get bored with? I don't know you, I don't know your personality or interests or hobbies, but I can still guarantee that you'll love Terry Pratchett's Discworld books. His books are laugh-out-loud funny but they also make you think. They're very deep... you know, for satire. You don't have to read them in order (in fact I recommend you start with a Vimes book, like "Guards!...

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What is the road to Hell paved with? Gold, naturally. When you're going to Hell, the way you get there trumps the destination every time! Sinners, alas, do not think ahead.

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Problem: I always start off strong writing a book but then all of the sudden quit because I loose intrest in the story. What can I do to change this? The mind goes where it will, I'm afraid. Luckily, we can steer it. I write the end of my stories while I'm still interested; it helps me stay on track and focused. Past that, you can't force it; if you let your story lie you'll get re-inspired sooner or later.

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Im writing short stories about fear. What do you fear the most? Not monsters i want real fears the reason you cant sleep at night. Thoreau said that he went into the woods to live deliberately "and not, when I came to die, discover that I had not lived." I think this is a common fear; who wants to realize, inches from death, that they have led a wasted life? That, at the very end, they have no one with them, that their possessions are meaningless, that they will not be remembered past Sunday's badly written...

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What's the difference between MLA and APA format? Are they any other formats? APA is generally used more in the humanities (like history or psychology), but they're not too terribly different. MLA is more comprehensive. You can find overviews of both in the Little Brown Handbook (which is a life-saver!). There are other styles, but the only one I've had to use was Rampolla (which was very unpleasant), so I couldn't name them.

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Going away for away....anyone want to recommend a good book or two? Try the Discworld series by Terry Pratchett. (I like the Vimes books.) I swear he's the best English author since Chaucer. And you can't go wrong with Crichton, although (if you haven't read his books yet) the best are the least publicized (like The Great Train Robbery or Eaters of the Dead). Go straight for the good stuff.

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Why does everybody like twilight series? I really don't know. They're good, but they're not that good. They're kind of soppy, in my opinion. I mean, he's a vampire. She's a human. And they're in looooove. Oh la la. Big whoop.

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Have you heard of the book the Crucible and what do you know of it? Although it is about the Salem Witch Trials, there are also important underlying themes. It's a dramatic metaphor for McCarthyism (the sneaky kind that won't get you blacklisted!) written at a time when folks could most certainly relate to those persecuted by a paranoid theocracy. The name refers directly to the definition of "crucible": a situation which severely tests and...

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What happened to Michael Tarn who played the fourth Droog Pete in 'A Clockwork Orange'? I don't know wat happened to him in his personal life, but there's a filmography of him on the Internet Movie Database (his last project on the listing was 1995's "Hamish MacBeth").

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Is communism that bad? Not at all. In a perfect world, Communism'd be great. Unfortunately, this world (and its inhabitants) is far from perfect. The trouble with Communism is that it takes only one corrupt individual to bring the whole thing crashing down and, frankly, I don't like humanity's odds.

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Why is religion such a big deal, i believe in god but why dont people just stop judging people and just chill out and live life to their fullest. Religion has to be a big deal, because that's kind of the point. This is what drives me nuts about religious people; they never really believe. Not in their bones. When did we even get belief, anyway? What happened to conviction? It wasn't always like this, religion used to be real. Now religion is bake sales and a dollar in the collection box. It's loving thy neighbor and always...

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Why do Atheists celebrate Christmas? We like getting presents, too.

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So, why is it you think that I get such immediate defensiveness when I debate Christianity with an atheist? Your word choice is a little disconcerting. Do they want to "debate"? Is every conversation a debate? Even if you both consent to a debate, someone's bound to get defensive. In my experience it's difficult for a Christian and an atheist to talk religion because neither will acknowledge the other's standpoint. A Christian will never accept facts, and an atheist refuses...

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What do Americans think of british people We - the ladies, at least - think your accents are sexy. Just saying.

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The apocolypse thing has me freaked out, can anyone offer me any sympathy, explanation, or wisdom about this event? I say, if some kind of religious Apocalypse is coming, bring it on. We can't stop it, so why worry? If predestination is to be believed, it's not like we can change anything anyway. Just enjoy the ride.

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If God created the heaven and the earth; and God also made man and woman; then why were there dinosaurs? and why did they disappear before Adam and Eve...???..THIS MAKES NO SENSE IN THE BIBLE...? I've always assumed that the explanation for fossils is that it's just the Devil messing with our heads. Theoretically (if hard-core Christianity can be believed) all challenges to God's authority and the ultimate truth of the Bible can be explained away by the father of lies. Clever of God to have a fall-back like Satan.

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Do cats believe they are superior to us? "Superior" is an iffy term... Brain capacity and opposeable thumbs aside, who cleans whom's litter box at the end of the day?

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I know someone who calls their cat Mr. Peepers. Do animals deserve titles? Not titles like Mr. Peepers. Good god, what's next? Fluffikins?

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Do vampires have fangs? Actually, I think relatively few vampire species have fangs. We just tend to associate the two because pop culture vamps have them. A lot of mythological vampire species are much more creative about it. For example, there's a type of vamp in Russia that uses a proboscis.

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What do yetis eat? Unlucky sherpas.

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There are those who believe in the supernatural and I'm most curious as to what the fascination is to see some thing that is not explainable by books nor scholars.Do you have a convincing ghost story? I don't have any overly strange stories at all. Some strange, yeah, but not overly. The fascination is really a form of hope: If ghosts exist, then there's something else past the curtain call. If I could see a ghost - a real ghost, with no other possible explanation - I'd sleep easier at night.

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Are you on answerbag even though you have things to do such as cut grass, do dishes, make beds, do laundry, go shopping for food since you have none, go to the beer store, pick up your date? It's two AM and the longer I'm here the farther behind I'm getting... so, yeah. Why is this site so darn addictive?!

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Can anyone describe the taste of peanut butter? It tastes orange. Laugh if you like, but peanut butter does indeed taste orange.

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"If you look for it, you'll find it." What does this statement mean to you? It means the speaker is overly optimistic.

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Suppose you killed somebody... How would you dispose of the body without getting caught? Would you dump it somewhere? Bury it in the backyard or basement? Dissolve it in lime? What? What would your master plan be that would allow you to get away with i It would depend very heavily on the situation. Was it a crime of passion or did I think it out? If I had the luxury of malice aforethought, I like to think I'd have a shovel on hand. I'd bury it in my flower garden. Most murderers make stupid mistakes (luckily for the rest of us!) - they don't think ahead. They talk about it later, or they leave the body where it'll be...

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If someone constantly fantasizes about killing and hurting other people, always watching shows/reading books on serial killers do you think they have a problem? i know someone like that. They could be walking a fine line. Do they torture or mutilate animals or have a history of bed-wetting? (Oddly, those are two of the most common traits of serial killers.) Fantasizing's kosher, setting Fido aflame somewhat less so. In any case, it could be argued that their problems pale in comparison to the problem of those around them...

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Would a demon be defeated if faced with a 'pure' soul, someone who had true love in their hearts? Seems to me they'd just have a bit more fun with you.

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Why are angels such aerodynamic monstrosities? They're not meant to fly, silly... just dance on the head of a pin.

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If there were an interenational ban prohibiting writing about love AND nature, what would all the poets do? Make up some really creative rhymes for "sex."

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Where is the topic sentence usually found? It's usually in the beginning, but I like to stick it at the end. I'm not saying make it a mystery essay; go ahead and give basic info on your topic right off the bat, then go ahead with your points. But I find that if you give your thesis statement at the end it gives the piece more oomph.

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I think about the future a lot. I have many ideas about it. I have an idea for a fiction novel about the future and would really like to be able to write it but I am finding it very difficult to finish it! Any tips on how to write and finish a story? I had the same problem. My advice is just do it. Really. Sit yourself down and say "I'm writing! And that's all there is to it!" And then laugh maniacally. Also, it really helps to have a routine. If you always write at a certain time of day, or in a certain place, eventually you'll come to associate that specific time or place or whatever with what you're...

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How would it have changed our life today if the south would have won the civil war? This is a fun question, because other than the obvious differences (like slavery) it's a possibility that the U.S.A would no longer exist. I mean, the C.S.A would not have made it as a country. After the war the South was crippled, and even without factoring in wartime damages the South was lagging technologically. As for the North, the fact remains that the South supplied a vital portion...

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Why would an Atheist spend so much time and energy talking about "God", when they don't believe that "God" exists in the first place? Manners. When in Rome, eh? Seriously, though, ever tried telling a hard-core Christian you're an atheist? Mention it in passing and you'll never hear the end of it! I know I never bring up my religion, yet I still find myself put on the spot about it and constantly wheedled. So I guess you could say an atheist's fixation on God is a sort of mental self-defence.

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Atheists: How would you explain Morals? are they just made by a society? How come everyone in the entire world has a concept of "right and wrong"? While "morals" could certainly be considered a religious concept, it's difficult to imagine a society (even a society of atheists) that just does whatever the heck they feel like. People without concepts of right and wrong still know that some things just shouldn't be done. Not because it's inherently "wrong" mind you, but because it is unfavorable to that...

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When did humans first start believing in the afterlife? Shortly after they first started dying, I would imagine :)

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Any Lord of the Rings addicts here like me? "Addict" is such a negative word. Let's say enthusiast. Only let's say it all in caps (to get the point across). Seriously, though, I haven't even read Children of Hurin yet. I have it, but I refuse to read it until I'm on my death bed because it's the last "new" Tolkien book I'll ever read. How's that for dedicated?

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The main events of the mariner's story in the rime of the ancient mariner? There are probably deep obscure metaphorical meanings to all of it, but I don't know them. Here's what I know: An old mariner shows up outside a wedding and tells his story to an unenthusiastic listener. The tale goes thusly: The mariner set sail on a ship, and the voyage (like all in its day) is beset with hardship. A vicious storm hits the ship, and before the mariner knows...

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Pushing Dasies is about to make an appearance on British t.v - but what does america think? is it worth me watching? Absolutely! It's the only show I've seen besides "Wonderfalls" that can actually be described as "whimsical," which is saying something because I don't think I've ever actually said the word "whimsical" and meant it nicely.

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For CW Supernatural fans: Did you expect Dean got killed by cerberus in the season 3 finale? Was anyone? I mean, really, they'd better think up a way to bring him back, because 99.9% of the fans watch for one of two reasons. A; Jared Padalecki, or B; Jensen Ackles. Dean stays dead and there's half of the audience gone!

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