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Is birth control immoral? No, absolutely not. In many cases, lack of birth control is unethical. Having children you cannot or will not properly care for is unethical. The Catholic Church's opposition to condoms, which has severely hampered efforts to combat HIV in Africa, is unethical. Apparently it is worse to wear a condom to prevent spreading HIV than it is to spread HIV. Certainly, widespread birth...

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What exactly is a girl thinking when she wears clothing that exposes her nakedness? Don't they care that men will be lusting after their bodies? How is anyone naked while wearing clothing? Can you please explain this perplexing paradox? Most females do not feel ashamed of their bodies, and shouldn't. There is nothing wrong with the female body. Other people's thoughts are their own business.

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Should miniskirts and other indecent clothing items be banned on college campuses? Nope. No one should be legislating their taste. What you consider indecent, others don't. We call that freedom of expression. I suggest that, if you find such things repugnant, you not wear them. You are going to give yourself high blood pressure putting so much energy into what other people do.

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Did the Jews have a Torah already when Jesus was born? Of course. The Torah is the first five books of the Bible, traditionally believed to have been written by Moses. Not all Jewish texts are considered law or prophecy. Some are just considered history. Whereas the Christians group them all under one label, and believe that they are all divinely inspired, Jews do not.

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Do the Jews have a pope? No. They have a tradition of arguing and debating how the scriptures and histories are to be read. They have Rabbis, which are clergy, but no ultimate authority in one person. Traditionally, Jews had the Sanhedrin. Think of it as a Supreme Court, and realize that there was no separation of church and state. There have since been a few efforts to reconstitute the Sanhedrin, but nothing along...

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How does the Kabbalah relate to Madonna? Kabbalah is often described as Jewish mysticism. Madonna is a believer in Kabbalah. This is the only relation. It is like asking how Scientology relates to Tom Cruise. I hope that analogy helps. http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Kabbalah

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When is the appropriate time to end an AB conversation? Especially with a friend or a fun member. When it is no longer interesting and you want to move on.

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What do you think of "faith healing?" Two words: placebo effect.

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Do you doubt Prophet Muhammed's claim to prophecy? Yes, I doubt any claim to prophecy whatsoever. It is defined as divinely inspired revelation. Even so, I'll answer about Mohammad. I'm expected to believe that an omnipotent, omniscient Deity chose to reveal His last, final, and CRUCIAL revelation to an illiterate nomad in the middle of the Arabian desert in only a single language (the only one believers claim you can...

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Spiritually speaking-are atheists aware of what they are missing-Love of the Lord? I'm not missing the love of any deity. I simply don't have the illusion that I am loved by a deity. I wouldn't say I miss it. It really has no effect whatsoever.

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Do atheists also say things like "Jezus, why did you do that" or "God, I hope I'll be ok"? And what makes 'em do it? Some do. Cultural convention and habit.

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Are Christians Atheists? After all, they don't believe in the gods like Zeus, etc., just some abstract deity. Yes and no. No because Atheists do not believe in any deity. Yes, when it you narrow the scope to a particular deity or pantheon, or even generalize to say any non-Abrahamic deity. They are Atheists in respect to many, many deities.

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Is atheism a religion? Oh, not again. Absolutely not. Try using a dictionary and some rational thought. Here is the definition of religion: Main Entry: re·li·gion Pronunciation: ri-ˈli-jən Function: noun Etymology: Middle English religioun, from Anglo-French religiun, Latin religion-, religio supernatural constraint, sanction, religious practice, perhaps from religare to restrain, tie back...

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Why do Jews reject their Messiah? Wouldn't you think they would learn by now after all the prophets they persecuted? Jews do not reject their Messiah. They have rejected literally hundreds of false Messiahs. Whether or not someone is the Messiah is based upon Jewish prophecy, and Yeshua of Nazareth (yes, I know which Messiah you mean) does not meet the criteria. First, you need to understand that Judaism is NOT...I repeat NOT Christianity minus the New Testament. Judaism is STRICT monotheism. G-d is one....

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Whats this you did not get married in a church? Ok so where did you say, I do, then? Only Christians (or those with Christian traditional leanings) marry in churches. Many people don't...there's no need to seem surprised. I married in one mostly for the architecture, but I never would again.

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Why do people say that there are no atheists in FoxHoles? Because they believe that, deep down, everyone is a theist, and will pray when push comes to shove (their life is in danger). I like the reverse quote, although no one seems to know to whom it should be attributed. "You will never find a dead Christian in a foxhole who didn't pray." (I'd extrapolate that to Theist instead of Christian.)

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Poll: Obama's health care overhaul isn't selling in South. Why would this one region see things so differently? See LINK: I think that the Healthcare plan is far from perfect, but it needs to be properly defended. I have to say the truth, Republicans are better at selling their platform than Democrats are. Republicans are better at maintaining their caucus than Democrats are. This is just a sad truth. I might also mention that I'm in the South. The area I'm in is overwhelmingly for Healthcare reform....

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Do you think the Abortion Coverage Amendment in Healthcare Reform goes too far in banning private Insurers from covering abortion if they accept any Federal funds? See LINK: Yes, I think it goes too far. Insurance companies who provide plans that cover abortion have been subsidized by the government for decades. Subsidies have never, until now, been defined as "government funds for abortion". What the amendment says is that I cannot purchase a private insurance plan that covers abortion if I take the health tax credit. Thus, if I get a tax credit for $200...

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In your opinion, what is the perfect "comfort" food for you? Bailey's

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Have you ever seen a delorian on the road? Yes. I've seen a few. It has been years since I've seen them with any regularity, but I pointed one out to my fiance since we've moved to the US...so that time would have been within the last 2 years.

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The health care bill is going to require doctors to perform surgery with one hand tied behind their back. And it says they have to hold the scalpel with their feet, or face a $50,000 fine for each occurrence. Who really wants national health care now? Your assertion is ludicrously false. I want national healthcare now, and I'm tired of hearing nonsense fear mongering claims. I hope your question is a parody of the absurdity.

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Will you be angry or hate if someone tell you that "I do not believe in your God"? Why most believers argue or defend their God? (God doesn't really care about this for sure) No. Actually, I'd be confused if someone told me that they did believe in my God, given the fact that I don't have one. People argue and defend their deity to reaffirm their own beliefs, for the most part.

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What are the types of evil spirits? Schizophrenia and epilepsy. Seriously, we know what causes the behaviors once attributed to "evil spirits".

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Are all Christians hypocrites? Of course not. Many are, but I would hesitate to say that most are. Many of the Christians that disturb me the most are hardly hypocritical. They say what they believe, and they live according to it. I don't agree that their beliefs have a theological basis in the teachings of Jesus Christ, but that's an opinion.

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Does anyone have any /contemporary/ evedience for the historical existance of Jesus Christ? No. That would be the problem. Not even the Gospels are contemporary to Christ. Josephus has been discredited for several hundred years, so it can't be used as evidence. It is left to personal belief. Personally, I believe that the existence of someone upon whom the Jesus myth is based is probable. It may be more than one person, and Jesus a composite character. Certainly, there were a...

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My whole life it has been left up to the female of the house to clean the toilet!!! Why do females have to clean the toilet when we are NOT the ones that SPLATTER pee all over the place? I'm officially DONE cleaning the toilet in my house! Females don't have to be the toilet cleaner. In fact, my fiance prefers to be the one to clean the toilets. He doesn't want me to be doing it. In practice, I still clean the toilets. They are unacceptably dirty to me long before he notices a problem.

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Is it possible for spirts to follow you even if they have never been to that place? Your question assumes the existence of spirits. I don't. However, I will answer with this assumption. Assuming that spirits exists and are defined as the disembodied spirit of a once living human, or as cognizant non-human (never human) entities, there is no reason to assume that they could not follow you anywhere they wished. Why would temporal boundaries affect spirits?

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Did you ever like the fight club? w/brad pitt. No.

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Spare the rod spoil the child? true or false Assuming the rod is a metaphor for physical violence (hitting), absolutely false...unless by "spoil" you mean "teach your child that physical violence against others is not ethical, and to have a standard that they should be free from physical harm (especially from those in a power position)". Physical violence is not a synonym for discipline, nor is it a requirement of...

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If god does not exist, would it be necessary to invent him? No, I don't think so. It isn't necessary, just highly desirable and advantageous, especially for the clerical class and politicians. One gains far more temporal power by giving fantasy answers to the gullible than by simply saying, "I don't know." It also caters to our vanity, by saying that humans are in some way special, and calms our fears and questions. It gives...

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If God is so forgiving and loving why did He feel it necessary to create Hell? Christian dogma doesn't say, but we can make some logical deductions. By Christian dogma: 1.) Yahweh created everything according to His Plan. (Hell and sin are part of everything, as is the punishment required for sin. Otherwise, Yahweh didn't create everything.) 2.) Yahweh is omnipotent and omnipresent. (Yahweh knew the outcome and had complete control over it.) Thus, we...

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What music do you like out of your parents collection? Led Zeppelin, Hendrix, Credence Clearwater Revival, Steppenwolf, The Doors...

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If my boyfriend ejaculated in me is there a chance of me getting prenant? If you are that ignorant of sexual reproduction, you need to abstain.

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Whats this you did not get married in a church? Ok so where did you say, I do, then? What is with the assumption about marriages and churches? Churches are Christian; therefore, it is mostly Christians who marry in them. Not all Christians do. Jews marry in a convention hall, banquet hall, or synagogue. Hindus marry at locations that rent such space, or at their homes if their home is large enough. They don't marry at temples. The same is true of Sikhs and Buddhists....

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My boyfriend cumed in side me couldi posably get pregnant? If you are that ignorant of sexual reproduction, you need to abstain.

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If God knows about everything at once, why didn't He stop the serpent from tempting Adam and Eve? If you believe Christian dogma the answer is because he wanted the snake to tempt Adam and Even, and for Adam and Eve to sin. Yahweh is omnipotent (all-powerful), omnipresent (always present), and omniscient (all-knowing). Yahweh deliberately designed everything according to His Plan, and as He is omniscient, He knew exactly how it would turn out. Everything would include: what is and is not...

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Do you shave daily? Yes.

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If Jesus was such a wanted man, what was the purpose of Judas kissing him to confirm his identity? It seems odd to trust Jesus' "friend" to point him out. Romans should have known how he looks. It seems odd, doesn't it? He was supposedly so famous, and the Romans in the area should certainly have known who He was. To play devil's advocate, though, it wasn't like they had photographs on wanted posters. Perhaps they needed someone to confirm the identity of the correct man in the group.

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Do Muslim women wear bikinis? Actually, yes, some do. It is rare. The Shah had bathing suits (as we would recognize them) legal in Iran prior to the Islamic Revolution. Find a reference here: http://www.wilsoncenter.org/index.cfm?fuseaction=news.item&news_id=25333 Most of my knowledge about this comes directly in class lectures in Socioeconomics of Developing countries. My professor was Iranian, a graduate of the...

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Can a true religious or spiritual person hate any one? or anything? Yes. Look around you at the religious fanatics. They hate quite a lot of people. They hate entire groups, and even call for their death. There is no doubt that these people are religious. Religion http://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/religion Main Entry: re·li·gion Pronunciation: ri-ˈli-jən Function: noun Etymology: Middle English religioun, from Anglo-French...

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Will i go to hell if i dont belive in god According to Christian dogma, yes. (This is asked in the Christian section.) You have to be redeemed of your sin by accepting the Blood Sacrifice of Jesus in order to avoid hell. Now, some denominations differ slightly. Some say that those who never had a chance to accept Jesus will be given another chance (although what that would look like, I have no clue). Some (like the Jehovah's...

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Have you ever had a comment from God? How did that make you feel? Nope. It certainly made a noticeable void in the evidence for any deity.

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In FL, Christians are pissed because the Atheists of FL have posted a billboard to promote their website. On the news last night, people were VERY ANGRY to see it. What is your reaction? I haven't seen any reports about Florida, but Hannity went insane about the advertisements in the NY subway. He even went so far as to make the ludicrous claim that people would be up in arms about god advertisements in the subway (as if they aren't all over). Look, I have to see god billboards all over the place. Some tell me in 4 foot letters that I'm going to hell if I...

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Ladies, Have you been promised heaven and got hell instead? In a metaphorical sense, yes. That's why I'm divorced.

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Why hasn't American football become a world sport? I think it has to do with a lack of interest from both sides. The NFL has a European league, but it isn't a major sport there. Some exhibition games are played, but the NFL Player's Association is against international teams. This is due to the travel involved and interrupting the game schedule that exists now (they won't be back and ready for practice with enough practice time...

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I believe in a God, do you? No. It has no evidence and is completely illogical.

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What are your favorite gemstones (semiprecious et al) to wear? Opal and ruby.

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Are you morally unwell? Nope. I'm doing just fine. Thanks for asking.

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Are atheists actually more preachy than Christians? I think so No. I'll issue you another challenge on this one, and hope you take me up on it. Create a profile for an Atheist. Spend one week answering questions on AB as if you are an Atheist. Then come back and report to me. For the first 2.5 years I was on AB, I was a Theistic Wiccan. I never had a single Atheist try to convert me or anything similar. I had more Christians trying to convert me...

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Can I lose 30 pounds in a month? How? (2009-10-18) Liposuction will do it. Unless you are severely obese, no other method will work. If you starve yourself, your body will burn less calories by going into starvation mode. You will seriously screw up your metabolism. In order to lose 30 lbs in a month, you have to consume 105,000 (3500 calories per pound of fat) less than you burn off. If you reduce your calorie intake that much that quickly,...

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Is there any common ground between Christianity and Science? That depends on the specific dogma and doctrine in question. Christians by no means agree upon everything. Biblical literalists have the most disagreement with science. Those who believe the Bible, at least some portions, are metaphorical tales told to illustrate a point have less problem. The Catholic Church has officially embraced evolution for a few years now, since the declaration of Pope...

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Why do an absurd number of young ladies identify as bisexual? Possibly because they are attracted to either sex? Why do you call it "absurd", and at what point, exactly, does it reach absurdity? Human sexuality is not a binary gay/straight dichotomy. It is a continuum, with most people somewhere in the middle. http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Kinsey_scale

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If God wants us to be rich, why aren't we? Which God? From a personal perspective standpoint, I'd say that there is no deity, so it wants nothing and can do nothing. From a Christian standpoint (teachings of Yeshua of Nazareth) it is not desirable to be rich. You are to give your excess to those in need (see also: Sermon on the Mount). From a Hindu standpoint, both Ganesha and Lakshmi bring prosperity, and certainly...

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Did the Israelites drink beer? Yes. Judaism has no prohibitions on alcohol, and wine is central to many of its most cherished rituals (such as Seder). The production of beer was well known in the area at the time, and it was quite common.

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Do you believe Jesus died on the cross for you and me? Nope. Not at all. I wasn't even born. I'm not sure Yeshua of Nazareth was literally born, either.

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You can`t see the air, but without it you will die. You can`t see the electricty in the lines, but touch it and you will surely know its there. So why is it so hard for you to beleive that God is real?Everything in the universe declares his glory! I can measure air. It takes up space, has mass, and has weight. I can measure electricity. I can observe it. I certainly can see it. (You can't see lightning?) I can see the affects of air and electricity. None of these are true of any deity. Sorry. If you show me the deity I can touch and feel with my physical sense of touch, I may reconsider.

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What do you do when your kids go trick or treating? I don't have kids. Every year (minus the one I was in India), I deck my house out and wait for the kids to come in their costumes so I can give them candy. It is my favorite part of my favorite holiday. Now I am in an apartment complex near a large university, and the kids didn't come at all last year. I got fed up and drove to the mall to see them walking around in costumes. :D

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Should lying in parliament or Congress be a crime? Lying in a Congressional hearing or inquiry is a crime. You can also be held in contempt (see also: Karl Rove). If we were to prosecute lying in general, the entire Congress would be behind bars and the country would come to a complete stand-still.

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What kind of punishment do you think Arnold Schwarzenegger gave to his wife Maria after she was photographed driving and talking on a cell phone with her hands on multiple occasions? None. Last I checked, it was the police's job to charge people with crimes, and a judge's job to sentence the person after they are found guilty (if they are found guilty).

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Does God give a chance to repent after death? Again, which God? Yahweh? Brahma? Durga? Osiris? Isis? Which one?

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Is God the same as Lord? Are they one and the same? Which God and which Lord? Those are titles, not names. Unless you identify the specific God and Lord to which you are referring, no one can answer you.

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Is it still wrong to have sex with your fiance before marriage? Only if it is something you aren't ready for.

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Are you good without God? Yup. Doing fine, thanks for asking.

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Is the belief of karma a part of Christianity? Not in mainstream Christian dogma. (I have just learned that some spiritualist sects believe in reincarnation. Of course, some Gnostics did, but those sects are gone. Some are restarting them.) Kharma is an Eastern concept that originated in Hinduism, and spread into other belief systems (like Buddhism). Kharma is a system of learning, and it follows you across lifetimes. If you earn bad...

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Also, some Indian men think that when Nepalese men marry Indian women, that that's their way of trying to get back at Indian men for trafficking Nepalese women. How can this be so? Uh...who thinks that? Seriously? My fiance (an Indian man) was baffled by your question.

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What do you do when it all falls apart? Let it out, maybe imbibe in some chemical escapism...then I pick myself up, dust myself off, and put it back together.

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Can you sum up the bible in two words? Blatant absurdity.

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Why do people have to point out grammar mistakes? Not all of us here on AB have a degree in English. :( Well, in written English the only way to discern your meaning is by your grammar and punctuation. You don't have to have a degree in English to know the difference between, say, a plural noun and a possessive noun. You just have to have passed second grade.

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Can an athiest be held up for Blasphemy ?what legal stand has religious authority? That depends upon the country. You can be held for blasphemy in many countries, especially theocracies.

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Are there Christians in the Middle East countries where Islam is the main religion? Yes, Christians are a minority religion in Middle Eastern countries. Here is an example from Yemen: http://www.state.gov/g/drl/rls/irf/2005/51614.htm and Iraq: http://www.foxnews.com/story/0,2933,270377,00.html The exact number is unknown, because it often is not desirable for Christian populations to make themselves known, or may even be illegal. It depends upon the country. Some countries...

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I just read Obama signed that crimes against LGTB people are categorized as a hate crime...how awesome is that? Obviously a solemn victory, took long enough. It is awesome. Obviously, I don't think that any crime against anyone should be MORE illegal, but I think it is important to send a message about acts against groups that are disfavored by other groups. It is not ok to attack or harm people just because they have less value to you. Kudos for finally sending this message at the Federal level. It's been a long time coming.

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Is Atheism defined by what it denies, rather than by what it explains? Yes. A-theism. Lack of Theism. It's very self-explanatory. (Like A-typical.)

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I just saw "Atheist visits the Creation Museum". No wonder people WANT to be atheists. Has any atheist read the Bible for themselves with no outside influence? Yes. I read it for myself without outside influence after I was able to free myself from Christianity. Until then, I was unduly influenced by the dogma, and predisposed to favor the text. The more I read it, the less I believed it. That was true even when I was a believer. Seriously, man, actually reading the full text of the Bible doesn't inspire Theism. Oh, and I never WANTED to...

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Why would anyone in their right mind trust in something they cannot see? Oh, I'm in my right mind and I trust in something I do not see. I trust gravity. I can't see that force. I see its EFFECTS, but not the force itself. People believe and trust in things that they cannot see and cannot see any effects because they were taught it was true, and wish to believe. They often interpret observed events from a standpoint of causality with insufficient...

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Is it really possible to prove a negative? When I am asked by believers to "prove He/She does not exist" It is not impossible to prove a negative. I can prove conclusively that no unicorns exist in my soda. It is impossible to conclusively prove a universal negative. We simply cannot look everywhere. (Think Russell's Teapot...can you conclusively prove it doesn't exist somewhere?) It becomes more difficult with deities, because the definition of Deity/Deities varies so much. The more...

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What do you think of 80-year-old Muslim who married 10-year-old? The same as I think of any peodophile. He should be incarcerated for the rest of his life for sexual slavery and pedophilia, as should anyone who had anything to do with this farce they insist on calling "marriage". Against her will. For money. Sexual slavery.

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Does the Koran imply that the Earth is Flat? Yes. Repeatedly. According to the Koran, the Earth is flat (spread-out), and does not move from its fixed position. "And He it is Who spread out the earth and placed therein firm hills and flowing streams, and of all fruits He placed therein two spouses (male and female). He covereth the night with the day. Lo! herein verily are portents for people who take thought." 13:3 ...

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What does the Koran have to tell us about the origins of life on Earth? Presumably it does not feature the couple commonly known as Adam and Eve in its historical account? Oh, yes, it does. The Koran repeats the story of Adam and Eve, and even the story of Cain and Abel. See 2:31 for one Adam and Eve reference. The Koran supports a Creationist view of everything, not only life. Yahweh created humans from a clot of blood. "He it is Who created for you all that is in the earth. Then turned He to the heaven, and fashioned it as seven heavens. And He is...

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Do people kill in the name of atheism? No. Atheists kill, and in mass numbers. History shows us this. However, it wasn't done in the name of Atheism.

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Do you think campaigning against God will increase atheism? Atheists do not campaign against any deity. There is no deity to campaign against. The campaigns are against a belief in deity, religion, and its influence in our lives. I do not think it will increase Atheism. However, I do think it will encourage more Atheists to speak out, and it will encourage people to consider the position. Atheists can't take the credit. The idea comes from...

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For Atheists; Don't you find it ironic that the Quran says 2:111 And they say: None entereth paradise unless he be a Jew or a Christian. These are their own desires. Say: Bring your proof (of what ye state) if ye are truthful. Oh my, if we started discussing all the religious beliefs and texts that I find ironic we'd be here until the new year. I don't find this particular verse ironic. The entire context (say verses 105 through 113) make it quite clear that the Koran is saying Jews and Christians are unbelievers making a false claim. There is nothing ironic about any religion calling others unbelievers....

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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.") That depends upon your definition of God, actually. The more specific and detailed your definition, the more certainty I can have in my disbelief. Of course I might be wrong about a deity of some definition somewhere. It is impossible to disprove a universal negative. However, a personal deity who sent His son to die on a cross for the sinful tendency He designed in humans (after He created...

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Why are atheists referred to as non-believers? They obviously believe in something. Why can't one just call them atheists? Non-believer is a category that requires a reference point. Hindus are non-believers from a Christian standpoint, and Christians are non-believers from a Hindu standpoint. Very few people really believe in every single deity, so with very few exceptions we are all nonbelievers from some reference point.

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Are all Atheist Darwinian’s? What in the world is a Darwinian, and why would I belong to it/him/her? (Unless, of course, you don't know the difference between a possessive noun and a plural noun, which I strongly suspect. Even so, what is a Darwinian?) I accept Darwin's proposal of evolution to explain the diversity of life. The actual theory I accept has been much elaborated since Darwin's time. I...

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Atheists, have you ever been called a Satan worshiper for stating you don't believe in God? No. I've been called a Satan worshiper for being Wiccan, or stating that I don't believe in Yahweh. I haven't been called a Satan worshiper for saying that I don't believe in any deities. (Please, please, please realize that not everyone who disbelieves in Yahweh is an Atheist, and that Atheists disbelieve in ALL deities, not just Yahweh.) I don't mind being called a...

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How did you become an atheist? Was it a slow process or very sudden enlightenment? How old were you? Both. It was a long process that began slowly and accelerated to realize I didn't believe in Yahweh (the Christian deity I'd been raised to worship). I was 31 years old when I realized I was an Atheist. That realization was quite sudden.

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What is the advantage of AM over FM covreage? The difference is how the signal is sent. AM is Amplitude Modulation, and FM is Frequency Modulation. Information (sound) is encoded in Amplitude Modulation by varying heights in the waves, and in Frequency Modulation by varying the lengths of the waves. http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Amplitude_modulation AM will go a further distance, but the clarity and noise interference is a problem. FM...

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A question for atheists: Do you feel hypocritical rooting for sports teams from Los Angeles, San Antonio, San Francisco, or other other cities whose names are religiously-based? No. I don't associate either the city or the team with religion, even if those who named the city did so for religious reasons. It's just a name. Just FYI, I'm not hypocritical when I root for the Calcutta Cricket Team, either.

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Peace be upon you, does anyone know of any free online hifz classes like this http://www.alquranacademy.com/ one but free. many thanks, please email me power_hazard_786@hotmail.co.uk You might find these links helpful: http://butahuruf.blogspot.com/2008/05/free-quranic-software-online.html http://e-quranlearning.com/how-to-learn-quran-online.asp

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I get it now. When a democrat is in office, 'it happened on his watch.' When a republican is in office, it STILL happened on the democrat's watch. Has any republican ever made so much as a little boo-boo? That depends upon who you ask. I certainly think that Republicans have made more than their fair share of mistakes. I'm not a Reagan worshiper. I remember where Reagonomics lead. I remember the Reagan Doctrine. Certainly it led to the fall of the Soviet Union, but we are still dealing with the aftermath. I remember all the unofficial "wars" in Latin America. I remember our...

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What are your opinions on the 2012 theory? I wouldn't call it a theory. A theory is a hypothesis that has been repeatedly tested and not disproven. Anyway, it is a bunch of lunacy. The Mayans didn't even predict the end of the world in 2012, it is just the end of one of their calendar cycles. People should read and study more.

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Why does it seem that some theists dislike people who don't believe in a god more than those people that worship the devil? I don't know that it actually is that way, but it also seems that way to me. Devil worshipers (Theistic Satanists) are still Theists. Theism doesn't require a belief in any specific deity. Thus, Theistic Satanists still accept the basic premise of a deity. Most still accept the basic premise of an adversary. They just have a different idea of who is worthy of worship and who is the...

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Can you think of a better reason to be an atheist than the following video? WARNING! GRAPHIC XTIAN VIOLENCE! http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xvurX-VMDsk&feature=player_embedded I saw this. It is horrific. It isn't uncommon. However, for me it isn't a reason to be an Atheist. For me, the question of whether or not a deity exists doesn't depend a whole lot on the behavior of believers. It would only depend on the behavior of believers when evaluating claims that a deity instills morals/values/ethics. The question of Theist or Atheist comes down to the...

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Do you rent or own your home? Currently we rent. I used to own a home, but sold it in 2007 before it was foreclosed (horrid divorce). We are buying a house at the end of next month (if the construction stays on schedule).

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Is Scientology a fraud? No more or less so than most other religions. (Yes)

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What makes the media in the United States an anti-democratic force? I don't know that it is. Certainly, the way mainstream media is operated on a profit model isn't an inducement to unbiased news you need to hear. They have to sell advertising, and the way to increase revenues is to increase viewership. Thus, they are motivated to tell you what you want to hear. This does not help educate the viewers. On the other hand, an informed public is a...

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I am 17 and I think I am almost 14 weeks pregnant my symptoms js started showing up and I've been having regular periods my doctor said it was a cysts.I'm having a ultrasound tomorrow. Should I get an abortion or is it too late Yes, you can get an abortion. In the US, an elective abortion is available to you under Roe V. Wade until the 24th week, free from any legal restriction. http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Roe_v._Wade Thereafter, you can get an abortion by medical necessity. I highly suggest that you consider abortion. I recommend it unless you have strong convictions that it is wrong. I'd never advise you...

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Atheists, do you hate God just because you know that he will not be letting you into Heaven? Now isn't that just nonsensical? Of course I don't. I'm not insane. I don't hate what I do not believe in. Do you hate Krishna just because you know that He won't be sending you to Nirvana? You know, not all beliefs in Gods or Goddesses involve Heaven at all.

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If we were going to propose a new amendment to the constitution, what would be the most needed amendment and what are the pros and cons of it? 11.) Massive clarification: All US citizens have equal rights and responsibilities before the law. No public money can go to organizations who discriminate in hiring or providing services. 12.) No, really, we meant freedom of religion, including to have none at all. That's why we didn't say "freedom to choose a Christian denomination". Church and state are separate. The...

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When it seems like many people are turning away from religion, why does the Bible continue to be the best selling book? You first make a statement about religion in general, then tie that to the Bible. I could just as easily say, "When it seems like many people are turning away from religion, why does the Bhagavad Gita continue to be the Best Selling book?" (In India, it is.) The Bible does not apply to all religion, and this is a point worth making. I own several Bibles. I have my mother's,...

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Why do so many people search for the "meaning of life?" Who said life has an inherent meaning? I search for the "meaning of life". I just think people err when they don't search for the answer within. Lots of people say life must have an inherent meaning, but they fail to prove it. I don't know why people are so adamant about finding a meaning to life external to themselves. It seems that many have a desire to have a meaning imposed upon their life. Perhaps it is...

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Can you speak more than one language fluently? I don't know if you'd call it a language. I'm fluent in English and Profanity. (Seriously, I can curse you out very well in about a dozen languages.)

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Why does one question God? I don't. I don't question any deity. This is simply due to their nonexistence. I question the existence of any deity. Why? Because I'm quite able to think for myself, thanks, and it's quite apparent that no evidence or rational basis exists to support believing in any deity.

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Is it rude to tell people they're going to Hell? I told this girl in my art history class she's facing eternal punishment if she doesn't repent, and I was threatened with physical violence. Shouldn't she be thanking me? Thanking you for telling her that she is going to be tortured in eternal damnation? I don't know. Would you thank a Hindu for informing you that you have bad kharma and are going to come back as a slug? Yes, it is rude. You have no way of knowing what happens in the afterlife. You have beliefs, but that is quite different from factual knowledge. Unless she asked your opinion, you...

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Atheists please give us your conversion story. It is too long and detailed, and this is just a short synopsis. I hope you brought refreshments. I was born an Atheist, just like everyone else. I didn't come pre-programmed with a belief in a higher power. The programming began shortly after my birth, and much of it never did stick. Certainly, they taught me that Jesus loves everyone. If you love Jesus back, you will go to heaven....

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When looking at how complex life is and seeing it at the micro level,does not the similarity of all things not point to an intelligent crater. I'm assuming you are asking about a creator. No, it doesn't. Your argument isn't even internally consistent. If life is so complex that it must have been created, the same can be said of the creator. The creator, too, must have had an intelligent creator. This is true for an infinite number of creators. If you are going to say that any level just 'always existed',...

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What is the most fun kind of dance lessons to take with a partner? I would say Salsa or Lambada. Personally, I've always wanted to learn to tango.

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What are some slang words/terms for money in your native tongue? I know there are a lot of them here, but the first thing I thought of was "buck". They use it in India, too...for rupees. I almost had a hernia when I was told a soda was 35 bucks! :D

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Have you ever witnessed mob mentality? What was the scenario if you did? Yes. I was at a club in Baltimore (Baja Beach Club, which no longer exists), and was caught in a group of bachelor party guys. They literally had a few females in the circle. Most wanted to be there, but I and some others did not. I couldn't get out, they kept pushing me in and towards a large bucket of some alcoholic substance combined with a lot of stranger backwash (ewwww). These were...

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Do is your favorite TV comedian? No, I'm not a fan of Do. Who is he/she?

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Is 16 a good age to let your son/daughter go to bed whenever he/she wants to? I think it is a good age to give some leeway, but obviously there should be an upper limit on school nights. I'd tell my 16 year old that lights out at midnight on a school night is the upper limit.

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A 15 year old girl was beaten and gang raped. The rape was witnessed by appox. 12 people who watched and did not call the police. Are those 12 just as guilty as the rapists? Thoughts? Just as guilty? No. They can be charged as accessory to the fact, if they assisted in any way. That would include barring her escape. Under US Law, a person is not obligated to act as a "good Samaritan", meaning there is no legal obligation to report, prevent, or interrupt any crime. No one can be charged for failing to do so. (Exceptions exist in the case of child abuse for...

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Can what i eat effect the tast of my cum? Yes, but it can't affect your spelling. http://ezinearticles.com/?Sperm-Taste---10-Simple-Tips-For-Better-Tasting-Semen&id=164106

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What does it suggest about our culture when as many as 15 boys and men who were just passing by brutally rape a high school girl for 2 and a half hours, or looked on and didn't even bother to help her? (see link) Of course, such incidents are not exclusive to our culture, and are much worse in other places. I don't know that it suggests anything new, other than things aren't getting much better. I've either known or read about many similar situations. For many, many years, the advice of groups (including in high school) for females in rape situations (obviously when you are in a...

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I respect your right to religious beliefs but I do not respect your beliefs. What do you think? I think you have every right to have that stance. I can see of no reason why you have to respect the content of particular beliefs. I don't. Quite a lot of religious beliefs are patently abhorrent to me.

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Has politics become dominated by spin doctors? Yes, and I only see it getting worse while votes (both Congressional and the electorate) are for sale. As long as they can buy advertising that convinces a gullible electorate, we are in trouble. Both sides of this equation need to be addressed. I mean, I've seen supply side economics and corporatism equated to capitalism, and anything else equated to socialism or communism. At some...

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Where can I find hanging intimate piercings? The internet. It is a simple Google search. You will have to browse. I didn't do that part. http://www.bodycircle.com/merchant.ihtml?id=33&step=2

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What did Socrates mean when he said, "I know that I know nothing? It is a succinct statement expressing how little he knows. It's true, as well. The more I learn and analyze, the more I realize I didn't know. I'm less certain about anything. I'm educating and thinking myself into a real feeling of ignorance.

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How can I convince my Christian girlfriend that self-pleasure is a sin and she must stop? How could she convince you that it isn't? When one attempts to convince others to behave according to one's own beliefs, healthy skepticism is a pre-requisite to avoid unethical behavior. One needs to be very, conclusively certain. (BTW, per our ongoing discussion about her willingness to be submissive to you because of Godly duty, why would you have to convince her? Wouldn't she...

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Why is there enough religion in the world to incite war but not enough religion to install tolerance? Organized religion isn't about instilling tolerance. It is a social institution with temporal power, interested in expanding and solidifying that temporal power, and in propogating itself.

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Do the High IQ individuals, such as members of the Mensa, really make for the best friends? Not really. I don't want to generalize like that. I do know that I don't tend to be a very good friend in most people's terms. If I talk to you twice a month, I'm happy.

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Does humor misused in lines of Racism and Bigotry make you laugh? No. I have a more highly developed sense of humor.

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Do womens belly-buttons turn outie when they're pregnant? Yes. Not all of them, but yes.

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____________________Jelly? KY

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Andy Polland: "When I was a Mormon I determined leading from God and deception from the devil by how I felt. The LDS Church taught me that if I felt good, it came from God and if I felt bad it came from the devil ." Thoughts? What feels good and does not is not an accurate measure of what is ethical or not, and whether or not something is good. I doubt anyone ever raped someone because it felt bad. What "feels right" is also subjective. It has been used to justify every atrocity known to humankind. A far better measure of the ethical nature of any action is its impact, and particular caution should be...

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Do people consider you attractive? Most do. I'm sure some do not. Attractiveness is subjective.

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What should i do, am so easy to cry... Why should you do anything? Is it a problem?

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Hispanics push Obama for a Supreme Court seat. If Obama listened to all, he would have to nominate a liberal gay Hispanic female atheist. How should we balance the push for diversity with fairness to everyone regardless of race, gender, etc? See LINK: It is difficult. The first thing we need to do is end the Affirmative Action program for the US Supreme Court. All but 3 justices have been white. All but 3 have been male. 106 out of 111 have been white men. I smell an Affirmative Action program for Caucasian men.

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Is being gay or bisexual a choice or is a person born that way? I think you are born that way. It isn't a choice. I've been asking for YEARS to be told how to choose to be gay. I've tried. I've posted numerous questions about it, with no helpful answers from those who are so sure that a choice is made. I'm left to conclude it can't be chosen. If anyone here knows how to choose to be gay, let me know....

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Who is a true Racist or bigot in your opinion? One who is offensive to a race of people or to a country full of people belonging to different races? Racism is a belief. It does not depend upon the type of country you were born or live in. A person who is offensive to a sociological race is most probably racist.

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Priests are weirdos. Agree? Not all priests are "weirdos". Some are, and some are not.

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Athiests: Who, what or where do you choose to place your faith? What makes you assume I have faith, or place it in anything? I don't take anything on faith. Faith is belief in the absence of proof or strong evidence, and often in spite of evidence to the contrary. I just don't work that way. I use critical thinking, wherein I chose which ideas to accept, which to put a question mark beside, and which to reject based upon logic and evidence....

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What was the last soda pop or beer can you drank? Diet Pepsi Wild Cherry...I'm drinking it now.

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Do you Bible Study alone or with a group? I do both, but not for any religious purpose. I study it in class and alone for analysis and critical reading.

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Why do mothers lead their children to the CRAFTED TEMPLES which are the wide gates to destruction as stated in Matthew 7:13 & 14:26? I really have no idea where you are getting crafted temples and mothers. Matthew 7:13 refers to wide and narrow gates as a metaphor for many ways to destruction, and few ways to salvation. http://www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=Matthew%207:13&version=NIV Matthew 14:26 refers to Yeshua walking on water (a lake) and the disciples reacting in fear....

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Okay, how or why is this racist? (see answer) Well, it does assume that they'll get hate mail for it. It also definitely calls out black men as if they have some sort of different version of a "fantasy girl". It stereotypes that all black men want a blonde, Caucasian woman. It plays on the stereotype of blacks and watermelon. When you put all of those things together, it is highly racist, and apparently intends to be.

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I have to write a paper in my Comp. 1 class tonight, and I am looking for some help. The paper is on different peoples views on the word "Christian". How do you define the word "Christian"? A Christian is a follower of the teachings of Yeshua of Nazareth. Main Entry: 1Chris·tian Pronunciation: ˈkris-chən, ˈkrish- Function: noun Etymology: Latin christianus, adjective & noun, from Greek christianos, from Christos Date: 1526 1 a : one who professes belief in the teachings of Jesus Christ b (1) : disciple 2 (2) : a member of one of the Churches of Christ...

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Which one of Jesus disciples was not a jew? Disciple or apostle? All twelve apostles were Jewish. Paul was also Jewish. The gospels do not give detailed accounts of all disciples, so we have no idea which were and were not Jewish. Extensive preaching to Gentiles was not undertaken while Jesus was alive.

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What would you do if your 16 year old daughter came to you and said ''Mom/dad, I think I'm in love, I found my husband, I want to get married.''? I'd talk to her about it. What else can you do? It is a bad decision, but you have to have a discussion, listen, and exchange ideas in order to gain understanding.

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Why is the bible forbidden in Islamic countries, if Islam is the true religion why are you so afraid of the Bible? Why is Islam forced on people? In which Islamic country is the Bible banned? It is true, however, that the Sharia punishment for apostasy is death. This requires a person to have first been Muslim and later reject the faith. However, it is also important to note that if your father was Muslim, you are automatically assumed to be Muslim upon birth. Many aspects of it are compulsory. It doesn't stand alone among...

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What do you think is the proportion of flaming questions on Answerbag? In general and in the religion or politics categories? I think it is a small portion, overall. Who knows what exact portion? It depends a lot on what you consider a "flaming question". This gets very dicey in politics and religion. What one person, or group of people, consider an important question (albeit unusual and challenging) requiring analysis and thought, another person, or group of people, will consider an unthinkable flame.

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Want to see islum is action? Google '12 year old boy beheads man' Warning: very graphic! I've seen it. I don't care to again. In fact, I didn't really need to see it the first time. My imagination is quite sufficient to tell what "beheading" means. That is not to say that I don't appreciate promoting awareness.

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What is your happiest childhood memory? I don't know that I've had a "happiest". I have a lot of happy childhood memories. Memories of my mother and grandmother are very dear to me, as they have died.

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How often should I defrag my laptop It depends upon how often you do write/rewrite operations to your hard disk. For most users, monthly is more than adequate.

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Why do you fear god? I don't. Why do you presume that I do?

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Do you know how to say hello in another language?? Say it in your answere ok. Bonjour - French Namaste - Hindi Hola - Spanish Aloha - Hawaiian Buon Giorno - Italian Guten Morgen - German (in the morning)

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If atheism is correct, what is the meaning, or purpose of life? Life has whatever meaning and purpose you give it. It has no inherent purpose.

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Atheists - why are you here? Do I need a reason? My life and actions have the purpose that I give them.

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To all those who do not believe in Heaven and Hell, will you be sorry if you are actually wrong? Eternity is never ending and one of those 2 places would be a complete drag to spend your forever, wouldn't it? Both places sound like a complete drag, to be honest with you. I'm just going to paste my answer to another, very similar question about Atheists and Hell: ******************* I'd actually rather be there than any version of Heaven I've seen described by any Abrahamic religion (only 2 of which believe in hell). It's gotta beat continually praising a psychopathic,...

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"Hell hath no fury, when a woman scorned", but what happens if a man is scorned? Oh, that's when all hell breaks loose! :)

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Is praticeing magic even just white magic dangerous? No. What in the world is "white magic"? *************************** I do not believe that magic has a color. "White" magic is supposedly good magic - that used to help or heal. "Black" magic is supposedly bad magic - that used to gain at the expense of others. Magic is a force. A good analogy is electricity. Is there "good" electricity? Is...

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In Wicca, is there a difference between "white magick" and "black magick"? http://www.answerbag.com/q_view/34827

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Can you taste the difference between Coca~Cola and Pepsi-Cola? Yes, most definitely. Pepsi is sweeter, and Coke has more bite.

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Does it concern you that your neighbor owns a gun? No, not really. It might if he were mentally ill or a convict.

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Non-LDS Christians: Does the Bible say that Adam and Eve had to eat the from the the tree of the knowledge of good and evil in order to know how to "Be fruitful and increase in number"? (And please tell us your Denominational or Theological affiliation) No, it does not. No Biblical text specifies that the knowledge of procreation was contained in the fruit of the Tree of the Knowledge of Good and Evil. Thus, I can't give you a reference. In fact, if this were true, the whole story becomes (even more) nonsensical. Male and female only have meaning within sexually reproducing species. For what reason would an intelligent deity have...

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Whenever you get annoyed with a child in public why don't the parents realize that you blame them and not the child? Probably because, as you say in your question, you are annoyed with the child, and not with the child's parents.

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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? I'll risk a pragmatic answer: power. Christianity (and particularly the form that took root) had the power and backing of the Roman Empire under Constantine. This is why this particular brand of Christianity spread and not one of the gnostic sects. This is why Christianity, and not one of the other contemporary cults formed around a dying/resurrecting Messiah/Deity, spread. Many ideas...

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What is the purpose of Microsoft Office Access? The purpose of Microsoft Access is to store and retrieve data. This is true of any Database Management System. Access gives you the power and tools of a RDMS (Relational Database Management System) on your desktop for a relatively low price.

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Why does god get the blame for every thing, when it is evil that does all the ground work. Well, now, that would depend upon your definition of god, wouldn't it? Not all religions or concepts of god come from good/evil dualism. (Just a heads up on that one.) Now, if one defines god as an omnipotent (all-powerful), omnipresent (always present), and omniscient (all-knowing), who created everything according to a plan, one has a problem with saying that god is not responsible...

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Have you ever touched a boob before? It would be hard not to. I have 2 of them.

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Athiest: why do you keep answering religious questions when religion adhear to you? I answer them because I understand and have studied religions extensively. Giving a factual answer to a question about a particular religion does not require that I subscribe to that particular faith. I can also answer what my favorite Bible verse is, just as I can answer which Harry Potter book and chapter is my favorite.

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Do you think the government should put a "child limit" on people that recieve welfare? No. Don't get me wrong. I don't think people should indiscriminately breed on the public's tab. However, I certainly wouldn't cut the innocent children off from assistance. That's not fair to them. It isn't their fault. I support family planning for all, especially those on public assistance.

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Is it true that being an atheist relies on the assumption that there is a God? That's actually an opposite understanding. An Atheist does not believe in any deity. Atheists do not assume anything. Someone makes a claim regarding a deity, and the Atheist does not believe the claim. Rather the same as you don't assume that dragons exist before you disbelieve in them.

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Does anyone actually know anything about Rastafarism? Yes. It is a religion in the Abrahamic tradition which follows the teachings of Ras Tafar, and believes he was an incarnation of Yahweh/Yeshua.

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Whats your favorite bible verse? You won't like it, but I will answer. Numbers 31:7-18: They attacked Midian just as the LORD had commanded Moses, and they killed all the men. All five of the Midianite kings – Evi, Rekem, Zur, Hur, and Reba – died in the battle. They also killed Balaam son of Beor with the sword. Then the Israelite army captured the Midianite women and children and seized their...

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Are there more theists than atheists in the world? Yes. The exact proportion depends. Certainly, Christians (over 2 billion) and Muslims (over 1 billion) account for over half of the world's population. Add in Hindus (a little less than 1 billion) and Jews, and you quite easily have a majority. That doesn't include other Theists. However, the reliability of those numbers is questionable. Saudi Arabia says that over 97% of its...

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Athiest: Why do you hate Christians? I don't. Well, I have Christians that I hate. Just like I have Atheists, Hindus, Muslims, Wiccans, Agnostics, etc that I hate. Why do you assume that I would?

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Without Hell and Satan, would Christianity still be popular? Probably not, sorry to say. Without the threat of Hell and Satan, people don't need anyone to save them. No threat, no need for protection. Never underestimate the power of the fear factor. LaVeyan Satanists have the 9 Satanic Statements. They sums the idea up quite nicely. (Copyright 1969, Anton Zander LaVey.) 1. Satan represents indulgence instead of abstinence! 2. Satan...

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Is Satan worshiped? Why and by whom? Yes, Satan is worshiped. Probably not in the sense that you mean it, though. Satanism exists, but there are different types. LaVeyan Satanism doesn't really believe in a literal being of Satan. Worship, of anything, is abhorrent to most Satanists, particularly LaVeyan. In many cases, that is the point. If LaVeyan Satanists could truly be said to worship or venerate anything, it...

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What have you done to deserve heaven? Nothing. I don't need to. It doesn't exist. Same as Valhalla, Hades, etc.

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Ethicalbro wanted to help ALL atheists to be objective and open-minded by asking this question: The problem with atheism is no reason to create anything but babies and food. Agreed? Do you think he accomplished his goal? (Please read previous question) Not really. Honestly, most Atheists are objective and open-minded. Most of them were raised in religious families. They would have to be open-minded to change their mind. I once asked two questions out here to demonstrate this. Atheists/Agnostics: What would it take for you to accept a prophecy as genuine? http://www.answerbag.com/q_view/1414880 Believers (any religion): What would it...

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Atheist what do you say to a dying loved one?Besides i love you. Didn't I just answer this one? Let me repeat it: I comfort all people with love, caring, kindness. I try to alleviate their pain and fears. What I don't do is lie to them. I wouldn't say that they are going to take a trip with the glitter fairies and ride unicorns for all eternity. I don't feel a need to make up fictional stories to offer false comfort. I'd...

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Is Satan your god? No. I don't have gods. If I had to pick a deity, he'd be high on the list.

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If a portal to hell ripped open before your eyes and hordes of demonic apparitions poured out, eviscerating everyone around you, what would you do? See a psychiatrist. I'd likely suspect that someone slipped me some acid, and I was on a bad trip.

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Do you have any respect for satan? As a literary character? Yes. (I don't believe in Satan, just fyi.) Satan is an interesting character much maligned for doing what most of us would expect any "hero" to do. Somehow, the hero and the villain roles become reversed when it is a religious text. Satan was created to be subservient to Yahweh. He was created for a life (eternity) of unquestioning obedience and...

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Which language is more complex and difficult to learn Chinese or Japanese? I know that a part of the Japanese system writing is derived from Chinese; also they developed their own writing. Answers without any explanations are not welcome. I'd have more trouble with languages such as Hadza, Sandawe, and Bantu that includes clicks. (Yes, a clicking sound.)

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Chocolate and__________? Merlot

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Would you like the challenge of being the only theist marooned on an island with about 1000 atheists? What about it would be challenging, exactly? Live and let live always worked for me, even when I was a Theist. I was never bothered by Atheists at all.

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Will gay marriage be harmful to society? Interesting question, and one that has been mostly answered by actual evidence. You see, we have societies where same-sex marriage has been legal for almost a decade now (since 2001). http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Same-sex_marriage_in_the_Netherlands None of the dooms-day, "Society will crumble," predictions have come to pass. In the United States, we can see the effects in...

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What will the Anti-Christ be like? Like me. I am an Anti-Christ. Sorry, but this is true. The Bible uses the word anti-christ exactly 4 times. 1 John 2:18-27, 1 John 4:3, and 2 John 1:7 are the only Biblical verses to specifically use the word "antichrist". As you can clearly read, these verses do not deal with a single person who is the son of Satan. Here are the verses. 1 John 2:18-27 - Dear children, this is...

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If your an atheist, and something horrible happens in your family, how do you deal with it..I pray and it brings me peace. How do you deal with tragedy? I deal with it by taking action such as I can. When I can't, then I use meditation, therapy, escapism, and other tools to go through the grieving process. I seek solace in my loved ones, and they in I. I do come at the whole thing from a different perspective to begin with, and that must be acknowledged. I realize that things happen that are outside of anyone's control. No...

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I always believed that if I could see a ghost I would know there was some form of afterlife.. any other atheists / agnostics feel this way? Interesting question, annabelle. I don't know that I would take it unquestioningly as proof of an afterlife. There is a large amount of logical leapfrog to go from, "I saw something that I can't explain," to, "It is the disembodied, cognizant spirit of a once living human." However, if I were able to interact with an entity that was clearly...

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What does the Bible say to do if someone is spreading rumor(s) about you? Of course, Yeshua teaches to turn the other cheek. The Bible has a fair bit more than this to say about it, though. In general, hold your tongue, and avoid gossips. "A gossip betrays a confidence; so avoid a man who talks too much." (Proverbs 20:19) "A man who lacks judgment derides his neighbor, but a man of understanding holds his tongue. A gossip betrays a confidence,...

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Upon termination how long does the employer have to pay your owed wages? It varies by state. In Maryland, it can be no longer than 90 days from your expected pay cycle. Some state laws (such as this one) favor employers.

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Atheist if you have a child who is dying,how do you comfort them?This is an honest question. I comfort all people with love, caring, kindness. I try to alleviate their pain and fears. What I don't do is lie to them. I wouldn't say that they are going to take a trip with the glitter fairies and ride unicorns for all eternity. With a child in a terminal situation, I'd certainly have a professional counselor involved, if at all possible. You may also want to consider...

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What are the differences between the Protestant religions such as Baptists, Presbyterians, Lutherans, Methodists, etc.? They are all doctrinal differences based upon differing interpretations of text, and the amount of emphasis placed upon non-scriptural tradition. They differ on their views on predestination. They differ on their views of baptism (what it means, type required - Baptism of the Spirit, immersion, etc). This is a good site for comparing religions and religious denominations....

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Is there a human need to worship something or is that 'need' just a relic of ancient superstition? This is an interesting question. Certainly, we would be the only known species who evolved a need to worship. I tend to lean towards Daniel Dennett and Richard Dawkin's explanation of this one. Basically, the belief in a higher power, worship, and religion is an unnecessary side-effect of an evolved tendency to listen to those in authorities, particularly when we are children. It is in...

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Do christians have to go to church?Hebrews 10:24,25. I would say not. Certainly, that was never a teaching of Yeshua. Yeshua advocated a personal relationship with Yahweh. I John 1:3 says you have a fellowship with other Christians, but that doesn't say anything about weekly worship, prayer, etc (ie: church). "And when you pray, you must not be like the hypocrites; for they love to stand and pray in the synagogues and at the street...

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ARE THERE ANY STATES THAT WONT EXTRADITE YOU BACK TO CALIFORNIA FOR UNPAID CHILD SUPPORT Nope. Now pay for your offspring before the rest of us have to in the form of government support.

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Why are guys so egotistical? And that they needed their ego boosted like all the time, and they feel they need to bang the hottest chick all of the time. I haven't noticed that all guys are egotistical, or need their ego boosted all of the time. It certainly is not my experience that all guys "bang the hottest chick all of the time". Males have emotions, insecurities, attachments, and opinions, too. They have their virtues and their character flaws. If all the guys you know are like this, perhaps you might consider what...

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Do you support the US Government limiting the salaries of executives of bailed out companies? Yes, if they accept bailout money. I think we should go even further. If the government is going to secure your business, the executives and board members who ran it into the ground need to go. They also need to be barred from taking new executive or board positions at SEC traded companies for 7 years. We put a bankruptcy on people's credit for 7 years. If we (the public) are going to...

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Reports on Muhammad's life and death include claims circulated by Historians that Muhammad died while being drunk, or was killed by pigs. Such stories and opinions were circulated with the knowledge that Islam forbids both alcohol and pork, is this true? I have heard this. I have never heard it circulated by historians. I do not see what the Islamic prohibitions on alcohol or pork have to do with the question at hand. Religious doctrines about what is forbidden and required have often been flagrantly broken by leaders of those religions, often by the very religious leaders who set the edicts. The question is whether or not the facts and...

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Why do so much people believe in god when it is obviously man-made.(been scientifically proven aswell) I have yet to see science prove or disprove any deity. Yet, it is obviously man-made. Some people disagree with that, or ignore it. The most important thing is to protect their beliefs. It should make anyone uncomfortable to know that they would believe in a completely different deity and theology if they were born elsewhere. Many people do not think about that, or they rationalize it.

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What is the TRUE name of God? Which one? Durga Isis Brahma Zeus Parvati Lakshmi Krishna Shiva Brahma Ganesha Hanuman Diana Persephone Aphrodite Thor Brigid Kuan Yin Yahweh You get the idea.

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Should the US stop peddling Democracy around the globe? We should certainly cease our attempts to impose it upon others. Democracy emerges as a result of internal forces. Certainly we are having no luck with it. I'm sorry to say that neither the Iraqi nor Afghanistani Constitutions are even democratic. When you impose and prefer a system of religious belief and thought, you have undermined freedom of thought and conscience. It's more like...

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How is "Deport Illegals" racist? It depends upon the usage. It isn't inherently racist. Impractical, yes, but not racist. The trouble comes when it is used to apply to a certain race, or "illegals" becomes synonymous with a certain race or ethnic group. In the US, people are particularly prone to it with Hispanics. Many Hispanics aren't even immigrants. (Hint: they were born here. Their parents...

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Are non-identical twins or identical twins more common? Dizygotic (fraternal) twins are more common.

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4(-7xp+4)? You need to have a question. Do you want it simplified? You can't solve for the variables, because it isn't an equation. This is a simplification using the distributive property: 4(-7xp+4) -28xp + 16

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Can somebody provide me the brief detail about Lysosomes? They are organelles found in animal cells which contain digestive enzymes.

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What you think about guy ritchie movies....? I usually don't think about them.

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Should non violent drug users go to prison or drug rehab facility instead? That depends upon whether or not they are addicted. This is much the same as those who use alcohol. If they aren't, just leave them alone. Seriously. There is nothing better or morally superior about preferring the buzz of beer to the buzz of marijuana, or even crack.

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Was Einstein an atheist or a theist? Einstein seemed to believe in a form of Deism or Pantheism. He certainly did not believe in any personified deity. The exact nature of his beliefs is debatable, and they certainly appear to have evolved throughout his life. "A knowledge of the existence of something we cannot penetrate, of the manifestations of the profoundest reason and the most radiant beauty - it is this knowledge...

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Can An Atheist Believe In God? No. The minute someone believes in any deity at all, they are no longer an Atheist. Atheism is the disbelief in any deities.

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Do kittens go to hell when they die? No. There is no Hell.

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Why can't religious people respect the right for atheists to not believe in God? I have to object to this one the same way I do for the questions that generalize about Atheists. Many, many religious people respect the right to disbelief. I know many of them. Those that do not are quite outspoken. They seem to think that they have a "good reason" for the harassment, because they are trying to save you from something that they can't even demonstrate exists....

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As a <insert minority race here>, have you ever been told "You speak very well" or something along those lines? What are your personal experiences with these type of comments? How did it make you feel? I haven't. I'm not an ethnic minority in the USA, though. In India, I have been told that I speak Hindi well, like an Indian. This is a compliment made by people who know I'm trying to learn. My fiance is East Indian. I don't know that he's been told anything like this, either. Mostly his Indian friends make fun of him for his "American" accent, at least in...

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Atheists: What evidence would you accept as sufficient to show that God exists? 1.) Physical presence/manifestation. It must be clear that the manifestation has power beyond normal. In fact, it must have power expected of a deity, and demonstrate such power. It must be highly documented, witnessed, couldn't be faked, and repeated. 2.) Evidence of divine influence in the world. Believers of one deity who survive catastrophes at a consistently significantly higher rate...

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The problem with atheism is no reason to create anything but babies and food. Agreed? No, I can't agree. I'm not mentally subnormal. Atheists have reasons for doing many, many things. Carl Sagan and Steven Hawking are good examples. They just don't derive their reasons from an invisible man in the sky.

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Young men who voted for John McCain or Robert Barr in the '08 election suffered an immediate drop in testosterone when the election results were announced while those who voted for Obama maintained stable levels. Any thoughts? I found the study a bit insufficient to take it at face value as yet. Let's just put it at a possibility. If the possibility is true, I'm not surprised. I just hope the dominance contest happens after a person evaluates candidates and decides reasonably and rationally which is best.

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What, if anything, is wrong with the term illegal immigrant? Nothing is wrong with the term. It is often misused, though, in racial rants in place of words they can't say anymore. You aren't supposed to notice that, I guess, but I do.

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Why can't atheists respect people's religious beliefs? I respect everyone's RIGHT to their religious beliefs. That doesn't mean I have to respect the content of the beliefs themselves. I can give you examples off the top of my head in major religions that I will never respect. These things are not worthy of respect. Slavery, rape, sexual slavery (often called marriage, but it is forced, obligatory, and inescapable), misogynism,...

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Just Imagine If U r The Only human Left After 21th Dec 2012 What Will U Do ?? And If U Have With U A Female ?? What Will Be Ur Thoughts? You do know that not even the Mayan calendar says the world ends in 2012, right? It is simply the end of one of their calendar cycles, and the beginning of another. Anyway, even if I did find myself alone on Earth with a female, I wouldn't suddenly be bisexual or lesbian. My thoughts would depend upon how well I got on with her. ...

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The origin of our world is creation, not evolution. What are your thoughts? The statement confuses Evolution with the origins of the universe (Big Bang), our solar system, our Sun, our planet, Abiogenesis, and just about everything else. Evolution has never explained the origin of the world, and never intended to. It explains the diversity of life on the planet, and how it evolved. That's all, that's it. My thoughts are that it is a pity that some...

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When would you least like to see a police officer? When I'm hitting a bong.

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My blood group is A+ and my husband is A-. What kind of scores will my kids get on the SAT's? Hmmm...judging by the question your kids probably will forget to put their name on the test. Doesn't sound like you are passing intellectual genes to them. :)

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My son was picked up and held by police for hitchhiking on an A road. Did they have the right to do this? In the US, yes. Hitchhiking is illegal, and has been for decades.

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If you believe that Zeus was a man made "god," why do you think that your god is different? Well, honestly, because I believe Deity IS the universe. I'm quite sure humans didn't make it. :)

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Atheists whine about church's forcing beliefs on them and the religious whine about schools forcing disbelief on them but which ones are your children forced to go? American public schools do not force disbelief upon students. They are neutral in regards to religion. It isn't like the kids show up and are asked to affirm that they disbelieve in a deity, or any particular religion. It certainly isn't the fault of schools - or scientists - that facts contradict religious claims. That's the religion's problem.

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Why when humans believe they have discovered they have no purpose their purpose then becomes to destroy it in others? I haven't met a single person, let alone an Atheist (the section you put this in), who has discovered that he/she has no purpose whatsoever. Atheists simply do not think they have a purpose imposed upon them externally by an all powerful sky dweller.

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If Evolution is determined by natural selection that in humans has NEVER BEEN natural will we create our destiny just like the creator made our origin? How has natural selection never been natural for humans? What creator? You might try for a semi-coherent question on evolution once in a while. Just to change things up and surprise us.

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Men say "The truth shall set you free" but isn't it true whole civilizations have been built on lies? I don't see the connection between being free and civilization. Yes, many - if not most - civilizations are built on lies.

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How dumb do you have to be to actually believe Fox News is fair and balanced? I don't know that dumb is a necessary or sufficient condition of believing Fox News is fair and balanced. Being gullible, sequestered, and myopic will do it.

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If it wasn't for adamant disbelief what would atheist have to make them feel alive? Oh, yes, if it weren't for adamant disbelief Atheists wouldn't even be able to tell whether or not they are alive. That one single factor determines life. How about eating, sleeping, breathing, loving, working, jogging, helping others, singing, dancing... I'm pretty sure I knew I was alive before anyone ever informed me about any deity or lack thereof.

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What is herion and how is it made? Heroin is an opiate. It is made from opium, which comes from poppies. It was originally intended to be a less addictive alternative to morphine, but is more addictive. I'm not going into specifics on making heroin. :)

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People who lost their faith in God after 18y/o: what made you lose your faith? (no trying to convert others, folks!) I don't think that I ever had faith. I just lacked enough information to know that what I was taught and believed wasn't true. I stopped believing parts as I had information to know that it wasn't true. Finally, one day, I had to just admit that I didn't believe any of it and could no longer call myself a believer.

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Do you believe there is only one God? If so, why are there so many paths to God? No. I don't believe in any literal deity. There are so many paths to many deities because people disagree on the subject.

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What does this mean? Jabir also said: Allah's Apostle said, "Why didn't you marry a young girl so that you might play with her and she with you?'" Sahih Bukhari 7:62:17 Entirety of the verse: Narrated Jabir bin 'Abdullah: When I got married, Allah's Apostle said to me, "What type of lady have you married?" I replied, "I have married a matron' He said, "Why, don't you have a liking for the virgins and for fondling them?" Jabir also said: Allah's Apostle said, "Why didn't you marry a young girl so...

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Should women be allowed to talk in church? No. Muzzle them into submission. Of course they should be allowed. Paul disagrees, btw.

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What is the easiest way to die In your sleep, one would presume. We don't exactly have first hand accounts to compare.

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Do you re-read books? Yes, all the time. Even the ones I've memorized. I love to read.

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Why do people fight in the name of God? God and religion are often used to motivate people to acts they would not otherwise perform for the real motivations of their leaders.

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Do you think God ever gets horny? Is there anything in the Bible that contradicts or supports this possibility? Hmmm...you seem to be asking me to assume the Abrahamic deity, Yahweh, with your reference to the Bible. There is nothing in the Bible that supports or refutes the existence of Yahweh's sex drive. However, Mormons believe that Yahweh has a wife. Indeed, prior to Judaism becoming fully monotheistic, Yahweh had a wife. Certainly, one can reasonably conclude from the story of Mary, and...

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Atheists- I'm just curious if your parents know the life choice you have made? I don't know that I ever made a life choice. It is more that I learned and drew the reasonable conclusions. I could no longer believe. It is just that simple. I do not discuss it with my father (my mother is deceased) or other family members. It would just cause them sincere distress, as they would genuinely be concerned about my immortal soul. I don't see any reason to cause them...

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I am godless, therefore I am heartless? Honestly, if you lacked a heart you'd either be dead or some nonhuman life form. I am not really understanding what a belief in any deity has to do with emotion or compassion. Those who believe in a deity can be compassionless, and those who do not can be full of compassion. It often happens this way.

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What do you BELIEVE happens to the souls of atheist after death? I don't believe in a soul. Our physical body is not detachable from our concious mind. Thus, nothing happens to a soul. There isn't one.

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How can atheists be happy? The same way that anyone else can be happy, minus the imaginary friends.

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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? This is a personal choice. On one hand, you may want to be open about it. On the other hand, your religious beliefs aren't anyone else's business. Personally, I don't discuss my religious beliefs, or lack thereof, with my family. I celebrate Yule and Christmas. They are celebrations of family, giving, renewal and the Solstace...there is no need or reason to associate any...

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The Federal government has OK'ed medical marijuana. Is this the first step toward legalization? I hope it is a step, but it is a long journey. We will be feeling the after-effects of the Temperance movement for a long time to come.

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Have you had more than 5 jobs in your lifetime? I had more than 5 jobs before I graduated from college. :D

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Any piece of information,thoughts,opinions etc that you wanna share on EVOLUTION Most people need to read and understand what it is and states before they embarrass themselves. Unfortunately, they don't.

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Okay, abrahamic religions are a bit strange but what about scientology? Scientology makes no more or less sense.

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Why do i feel traped in my religion? I don't have enough information to tell you. Organized religions are traps, though. They are meant to be controlling and lifelong, as they are social institutions. At any rate, let me quote En Vogue, "Free your mind, and the rest will follow."

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Is there anything as God's chosen Ones? Are you one? Which God?

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Jesus was born in February and therefore is not related to Christmas. True or False? Absolutely false. No one can strongly establish that Yeshua of Nazareth even literally existed, let alone specifics about birth date.

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The word of God is absolute. If such is the case, how come there's SO many branching faiths, debates and confusion about The Bible and God, whether amongst believers or otherwise? This isn't an offending question, constructive opinions appreciated. This is the general religion section. If you want to ask a question from a Christian paradigm, I suggest you use that section. Christianity is one faith with many denominations. It is one single religion. Not all religions even have deity/deities (Buddhism, for example). Only revealed text religions believe that they have been given the word of a deity. Different faiths disagree on many...

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I'm aware that non-Christians can join the Boy Scouts of America, but has an Atheist ever been a member of the BSA? I recall that there was some "flap" about that, several years ago, when an Atheist tried to join, & was supposedly "rebuffed." Yes, Atheists have been members. They have been evicted once their Atheism became known. Same for homosexuals and bisexuals. I wouldn't even care, except that they receive government funding.

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Why are you the religion you are? Were you simply raised that way or did you choose later in life? I chose based upon ethics, logic, and evidence. Mostly, I just got away from dogma and doctrine completely.

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True or False: I am not the first person to wish you advance merry christmas. False. You haven't even wished me a Merry Christmas. You only asked whether or not you were the first.

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True or False: Your cousin or relatives have came to your home in the Past week? False.

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Are you pretty free with your advice? Usually. Sometimes I charge. (Seriously...that's part of consulting.)

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What do you fake? I fake interest a lot. It's rude to ignore people when they talk.

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How moral of a person are you? Compared to what moral system? I consider myself to be a very ethical person.

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Plus-sized model Crystal Renn... Hot? or Not? (LINK) She's pretty. I'm just not into women. Sorry.

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What professions do you respect the least? #1 - Clergy. There, I said it. Yes, I mean it.

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Do you collect background images from websites to use on your desktop? No. I either use stock photos, some of my own, or make my own images.

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Do you like noname brand soda's? Usually not.

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How many members are there right now in your home? Members of what? :D I'm here with my fiance, and our two cats.

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The last time you crawled between the sheets, were you hot, warm or cold? Cold...I am really missing the tropics right now.

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I wish I believed in god; Anyone else? I don't really care whether or not you believe in any deity. I certainly don't wish that I did. I rather like being a free-thinker who evaluates evidence and logic.

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Is there a magic spell I can use to turn my stalker into another girl that I know who I would actually like to be my stalker? Yeah, but in order for it to work, you have to drop a lot of acid every day.

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How do you feel about interracial marriages? and are you in one or would you ever date someone of another race? Other people's relationships and respective sociological race are none of my business, or anyone else's. I'm 3/4 Caucasian and 1/4 Cherokee. My fiance is East Indian.

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Has anyone ever proposed marriage on AB? The actual proposal? I don't think so. Many, many couples have met on here, though.

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How do u no if u have gonorrhea I don't know if you've heard of this or not, as it has only been available for about a century, but you can have a TEST that tells you. Go to a doctor.

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The woman next door telecommutes/free lances for a company .. she and her husband have committed crimes against us and our property .. Does her company share responsiblity .. She is currently hacking my husbands company's wifi. Sensitive information. I seriously doubt her company will bear any responsibility at all. You need to see police, they can tell you. This is criminal. On another matter, security on a WiFi is very easy to set up. Maybe your husband's company needs to spend the money to have someone come out and do it one day. On site services are common and affordable.

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I have a voodoo doll curse on me and i was told that a voodoo doll will protect me and i need a prayer can someone tell me if this is true and if so how do i use the voodoo doll to protect me and what is the prayer please help !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Ok, in order. 1.) Curses do exist, and poppets (dolls) are commonly used in sympathetic magic. However, this effect is psychosomatic. If you don't believe in it, you are fine. 2.) If you do believe in it, even just a little, you might need to take some action. That means doing whatever it takes to convince yourself that the threat is neutralized, and that will depend upon your...

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What is your favorite band that begins with the letter A? Aerosmith Alice In Chains AC/DC (in order)

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What are the child custody and visitation laws? In what jurisdiction?

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What is your answer to Life? It's never asked me a question.

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If someone Is posessed by the Devil how would you know? If someone thinks that they (or someone else) is possessed by the Devil, it is time for psychiatric intervention. Seriously.

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Are you now the adult you wanted to become when you were a kid? No, and I'm thankful.

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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 miss the bigger picture, which I'd like to explain to you. I don't think ANYTHING is a sin, because I don't believe in sin. At all. I believe some acts are ethical and some are not. That's it. That's all. I don't think that fantasizing about people in a sexual way is inherently degrading. In fact, I'm pretty sure my partner doesn't think it is...

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Is the Dalai Lama going to hell according to the Bible? That depends upon your interpretation of the Bible. By the dogma and doctrine of most Christian traditions, yes, he is. The Dalai Lama does not believe in any deity, and certainly doesn't accept the blood sacrifice of Yeshua for his sins. He denies the Biblical Holy Spirit, which is stated to be the one unforgivable sin. (Please note that the interpretation of exactly one goes about...

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Do Hindus still have arranged marriages in the United States? In the interest of clarifying an important distiction, I'm adding another answer. Arranged marriage does not imply that it is forced against the person's will. Most arranged marriages in India these days are not forced. Arranged marriage is when the family (even extended family and friends) assist a member in finding a mate, and the interaction begins between the families....

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Do you know the "Our Father Prayer"? And could you recite it for me? Do you mean The Lord's Prayer? Yes, I know it. I can recite it. Our Father who art in Heaven Hallowed be thy name They kingdom come Thy Will be done On Earth as it is in Heaven Give us this day our daily bread And forgive us our tresspasses [or debts] As we forgive those who tresspass against us [or forgive our debtors] And lead us not into temptation but deliver us from evil ...

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Christian conservatives prefer that people of color work their way out of poverty rather than to get help from either the government or christain conservatives. This seems harsh. Is there another alternative for the downtrodden? Of course there are alternatives. I know the Religious Right also identify as Christian Conservatives. I believe both terms are oxymorons. This 'pull yourself up by your bootstraps' mentality directly contradicts the teachings of Yeshua. Of course, most Christian practice contradicts Yeshua's teachings... Matthew 25:31-46 (from the Sermon on the Mount) "When the Son of...

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Can anyone give me one (1) verse where Jesus complimented RELIGION, RELIGIOUS LEADERS, CRAFTED TEMPLES or SATAN? No. Of course not. Yeshua's teachings advocate a personal relationship with Yahweh. As for the answer about not having buildings where you gather to pray, that would technically be true. However, in the Biblical canon, Yeshua did not espouse a positive view of praying ostentatiously in public. Matthew 6:5-6: "And when thou prayest, thou shalt not be as the hypocrites are: for...

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Who believes that without intelligent design, there wouldn't be a chicken or an egg? The people who believe this would be called Creationists. I am not one of them. Intelligent Design is the PC term for Creationism. There is a reason this category is in the Religion section. Please also note that in Creationism, abiogenesis (life arising from non-life) is not separate issue, but the reverse is not true. Evolution and abiogenesis are separate. My not-so-short lecture on...

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Do you like hugs from the same sex? Yes. Why wouldn't I?

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What's the worst christmas gift you've ever gotten? Nothing. Literally, nothing. The Christmas after I married my ex, he utterly failed to give me so much as a card.

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Are you alive, occupying space, and exerting gravitational force? If I'm not, you need to call a team of scientists to document and study my ability to type this answer. :-O

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When I say God, you say...? Which one?

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Do you know who I am? No. Is there some reason why I should?

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Do you find it offensive if people tell you they include you in your prayers? I for my part have no interest in playing a role in their obscure rituals. I don't exactly find it offensive. Sometimes I find it presumptive and arrogant. If it is made with sincerity (and not an attempt to get their Deity to convert and save my heathen soul), I am flattered. It is nice to have someone care, even if I think what they are doing isn't going to help me. It is nice to have their energy and positive/comforting thoughts directed my way, and to...

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Will you celebrate with me on my acceptance into the college that I was aiming for? Absolutely. Congratulations!!!

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In the Bible, you see the words "two score, three score (years)" and so on. How do you figure these numbers out? "Score" = 20 It isn't just the Bible. You can find such references in many places, even the Gettysburg Address. "Four score and seven years ago..." 4*20+7 = 87

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Why is the United States in so much debt? What's the cause? When you spend more than your income, that runs up a debt. You must borrow. It isn't rocket science.

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What is one divided by zero? It is a divide by zero error. You cannot divide by zero.

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Do you agree with president obama that afghanistan is the biggest threat to the united states? No, not by a long shot. Climate and domestic issues are much larger threats. When discussing foreign threats, I'd put the Palestinian, Pakistani, Iranian, and North Korean threats above the Afghanistani one.

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I believe in God in my own way, a Christian by birth but don't follow any one religion, what is the term for people like me? Well, that would depend a lot on the nature of your beliefs. You are definitely a Theist. Without any further details, I'd hazard a guess at Ecletic or simply Spiritual (not Spiritualist).

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Are all religions cults? Def. by Princeton.edu Cult: followers of an exclusive system of religious beliefs and practices. What makes a bad cult and a good cult? By definition, all religions are cults. All of them. From Merriam Webster: Cult Main Entry: cult Pronunciation: ˈkəlt Function: noun Usage: often attributive Etymology: French & Latin; French culte, from Latin cultus care, adoration, from colere to cultivate — more at wheel Date: 1617 1 : formal religious veneration : worship 2 : a system of religious beliefs and...

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What is your spirituality based on? Communing and living in balance with the All - everything. The Universe and everything in it. The Earth and everything in and on it.

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Do you like to spread the word of god? No. Never have. First, there isn't a deity...you can't spread the words of something that doesn't exist. Second, even when I believed I felt no compulsion to disrespect the beliefs and freedom of thought of others by pushing my beliefs on them. It is disrespectful, arrogant, and annoying.

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Which is grammatically correct: Who Is Me? or Who am I? Which do you say? Who am I? Is gramatically correct, and also what I say. I've never heard someone say, "Who is me?" and if I did, I'd expect them to be a small child.

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Is there such a thing as ritual satanic abuse? Debatable. Not really. Not as a regular phenomenon by organized groups, certainly. You have to understand that Satanism has a lot of branches and incarnations. In LeVayan Satanism or the Temple of Set, no. Most Theistic Satanism views Satan and Yahweh in very different ways than Christians do (and popular culture, as it is so heavily influenced by Christianity). Satan is the bringer of...

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Has science found or proved that the earth stood still for a day .....like the bible talks about when God kept the sun from going down so his people could win a war? No. Don't be ludicrious. http://www.snopes.com/religion/lostday.asp

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Islam has been criticized in the media strongly & portrayed in a negative light. Whats your opinion on Islam?? Do you think it's Bad? I'm going to jump right to your second and third questions. I don't want to get into media portrayal. I've read the Koran (and the Hadiths). I think that many of the beliefs are immoral, and even more of them untrue. It does not teach that women are equal or must enjoy THE SAME rights as men. It has horrific teachings about homosexuals. It is coercive. The punishment for...

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What do you know about God? Which definition, and which god? (It's a title, not a name. Give me a specific deity, and I'll give you a better answer.)

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Why are you not supposed to let your dog sleep in the same bed as you? Who said you weren't supposed to, and by what authority? It is personal choice. You might want to consider that it does mess a bit with the pack mentality, and dilute your position as the alpha.

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I'm challenging you to a duel to preserve my honor! What is your weapon of choice? I'd prefer that we both use words and logic. However, if you opt to use a weapon of harm, I'd have a 9mm Glock. I'm quite a good shot, btw.

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Do parents have the right to kidnap their adult children out of a "cult" because it is there belief that it is only for their child's own good? No, I would have to say not. That would be very unethical. It disrespects someone's right of self-determination, at the very LEAST. At the very worst, well, a lot of what people believe to be a cult is no more than a different paradigm that is (at worst) no more destructive than any mainstream cult (all religions are by definition cult), and often better. Do you know how many...

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What's a good comeback for someone calling you a nerd/dork? "Thank you. That means a lot, even coming from such a substandard intelligence." :)

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Should Favre have come back AGAIN? I don't think so. If he wants to, and a team wants him to play. It's up to him - his life, his career, his choice. Personally, I'm glad he's back.

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Have you changed your religion from the one you were raised? Yes. I was raised Protestant Christian, but I am now a Pantheist Wiccan. For the purposes of the common undertanding of the word "deity", I am an Atheist.

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I am a Christian, if I wanted to join the Jewish faith, what would I need to do? You need to do some research (there are many branches of Judaism), and contact a Rabbi. Nothing prevents you from converting.

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Can you name a popular 80's song? Sweet Child of Mine - GNR

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What's another word to use that can mean the same thing as 'idiotic'? moronic foolish nitwitted stupid ignorant

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Can atheists be good parents? Yes, and they are less likely to indoctrinate their children into beliefs before the children aquire the skill of discernment.

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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? Uh, no. I'd say it's lack of evidence for any deity, logic, scientific knowledge, and the ability and willingness to think for oneself.

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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? If you don't believe that ANY deities exist (you think there are none), you are an Atheist. It's pretty straightforward.

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Why do atheists often focus on criticizing christianity instead of other religions? Well, Atheists in the West most often come into contact with Christianity, and the proselytization associated with it. In the US, it is Christian belief that the Religious Right attempts to codify into law that the rest of us have to follow. It isn't Hindus who want Creationism taught in Biology classes, either, or who want to require school prayer. All the Atheists I know are equal...

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Is divorce a hazard or sin? please explain your answer I don't believe in sin. Divorce is hard, to be sure. However, with anything you attempt, there is a failure rate. Permanently joining the lives of two distinct individuals (or more in some cultures) has to be one of the more difficult undertakings. Divorce is what we call the failures when the marriage legally ends.

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What is it, that the mormons call "Lamb's blood? In general Christianity, the "Lamb's Blood" is a reference to a blood sacrifice in atonement for sin. It dates to the OT and Judaism, where a sin offering of a lamb (perfect, unblemished) was required for atonement. The lamb's blood was spread on Hebrew doorposts during the 10th and final plague of Egypt (mass slaughter of the first born) so the Angel of Death would pass by...

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Can you share any website where you can post some classified ad? www.craigslist.com

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What is the root cause of all Evil? An imbalance between the interests of the self and the interests of others.

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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 personally know any American who hates the British. I know a lot of Indians (East Indian) who harbor unresolved resentment, but I don't know any Americans who do. I don't know that I'd say most Americans originate in Britian, though. By 2012, Caucasians will no longer be a majority, and not all Caucasian families imigrated from Britian. The vast majority of us...

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What is life for? Whatever the holder of that life makes of it. I know what I live my life for, and I have no business telling someone else what their life is for.

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Is a U.S. penny with a printed date of 1950 worth more than its face value? I'd like to add that it really depends on its condition, where it was minted, etc.

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What is the value of life? $12,342,890.68 It is very exact. ;) Really, the value of life is whatever you give it. It depends on the person, and it depends on the life form referenced. Personally, I think life is invaluable, particularly my own. It's all I have any reasonable evidence to believe I (or anyone else) have. I even extrapolate that to insects. I try not to kill them, as best I can. On the other hand, I...

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Those who speak that i always speak truth are the biggest liars?do you agree? I agree. Those who say they NEVER lie...well, there is some irony in that statement.

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Would you let your child smoke marijuana if: they were 16 and over, got good grades, didnt get in trouble in school or with the police, had a good plan for his/her future? No. For the same reason I wouldn't let them drink beer. I have no particular problem with either one, and I'm a big supporter of legalizing marijuana. However, I wouldn't open myself to criminal charges for contributing or bad parenting. It isn't like they won't do it without my permission, and college is a few short years away.

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At one point in your life, did you regularly attend church? Yes. It wasn't exactly a hardship for either party when I stopped going. I had a tendency to ask uncomfortable questions.

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One of my best friends has a wife who is very outspoken. I usually admire that in a women. I do not like to "guess" whether people like me or not. Do you like someone that speaks his/her mind? Why or why not? I always speak my mind, unless I have a compelling reason not to do so (job security). Even then, I will only wait until I can, and maybe find optimal phrasing. Why? I'm not ashamed of what I think, and it really isn't worth it to pretend.

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I just want to know how emotionally crippling is it after having an abortion..im having one soon and i want to prepare myself I didn't find it emotionally crippling. I won't lie to you, there are emotional issues to deal with. There are also biological changes that result in emotional fluctuations. However, it isn't crippling. It does depend a lot on the paradigm from which you approach it.

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When was the last time you took off your wedding ring? Uh...almost 4 years ago. The same as the last time I had a wedding ring on my finger.

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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 Polluted? You mean by faiths and beliefs that don't include blood sacrifice for sin, and sacrificing male foreskin to the Deity? Or by people who prefer fact to fiction? Oh, and just FYI, I find the tenants of LaVeyan Satanism far more ethical than the tenants of any Abrahamic religion. And, trust me, you don't want to know my honest opinion of Abraham, Moses, etc. Not that 4 years...

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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 actually rather be there than any version of Heaven I've seen described by any Abrahamic religion (only 2 of which believe in hell). It's gotta beat continually praising a psychopathic, genocidal, misogynistic, homophobic narcissist. Eternity in subjugation to that IS my definition of Hell. In Hell, at least I'd be free of the proselytization. Like it would even...

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Is Jesus the adult version of an imaginary friend? Well, if you think He visits and talks to you, yes. If you are referring to the alleged historical figure, no.

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Did you carry any of your childhood beliefs into adulthood? Only the most important ones. I took people seriously when they taught me that we were all equal, and that truth and thinking for oneself were important. Most of the rest of the beliefs fell away - victims of the ones I kept.

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Should politicians be featured in children's books? I suppose that depends. I'm not opposed to education, but indoctrination at a young age is a bit of a problem. Still, people can write whatever they want. I'm a big fan of freedom of expression.

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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! I don't think we (our personalities) go anywhere when we die. That part ceases to exist. In some form, our bodies break down, and our atoms and molecules eventually become part of something else.

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Are you just oozing with sarcasm? Sometimes.

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In the NIV why are the genealogies different in Luke 3:23 and Matthew 1:1 for Jesus. Matthew is stating that Jacob is the father of Joseph and Luke is stating that Heli is the father of Joseph. Who was the paternal grandfather of Jesus? No one knows. It is all speculation. Indeed, we can't even establish that Jesus literally existed. Even if we do assume His existence, the accounts contradict. It's left up to the best argument you can make.

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With Christmas in 3 months how much Christmas do you have bought? Uh, I never buy CHRISTMAS itself. In fact, I don't celebrate it; I celebrate Yule. I haven't bought any presents yet.

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Do you believe that everything is pre determined? No. I don't think there is anything TO do the pre-determining.

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When is it ok for men to cry? Whenever they feel like it. I'd avoid it in meetings and such, but that goes for females, too.

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Can one fall in love with a person after they die? I suppose so, in a way. If you see that person's life works - writings, photos, videos, work product, etc. If you mean fall in love with their disembodied spirit, no. They can believe that they have.

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Do you buy iodized salt or non-iodized salt? Iodized

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Where's the joy in 2009 for Redskins fans? That there are only 14 more games to go?

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Is Paul, the writer of 1st and 2nd Corinthians in the New Testament, an apostle of Jesus Christ? According to the Bible, he was.

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Atheist what are your thoughts on this? Romans 1,does declare this. My short response is, "Can someone just stop repeating this tripe? It's been refuted thousands upon thousands of times." The longer one - typed thousands of times over, I think, on this very site... An Atheist that knows ANY deity (let alone the Biblical one) exists is an oxymoronic statement. Actually, it is just a moronic statement. Such a person is not an Atheist....

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After all of the things the bible says,if you rape a woman you must buy her from her father and then marry her, or that God is a all loving being, yet he hates certian people Do you think a day will come when people will admit it might be wrong? There are, and always have been, people who think it is wrong and disbelieve the Bible. For example, neither my fiance or ANY of his ancesters have ever believed it. I rejected it years ago (your example being one of many, many reasons).

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When God is one, the path to God is also one, why so many Faiths? I'm hard pressed to count the number of false (or unproven) assumptions in this question. 1.) The question assumes that there is any deity at all. 2.) The question assumes a singular deity. 3.) The question assumes the deity is male (this is use of a masculine noun). 4.) The question ignores differences of belief on the NATURE of the deity. (Pantheism - the belief that everything -...

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Have you ever heard of a rapist asking their victim's family for their hand in marriage? Yes. There are references in the Bible (it is part of Mosaic Law), and this is still practiced in many Middle Eastern countries. I know of specific cases (and general trends) in Egypt, Jordan, Saudi Arabia, and Yemen where rapists avoid prison by marrying their victim. She is more or less forced into the decision, to bring "honor" back to her family. As if they ever lost it, or she...

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If you found out your doctor was an atheist, would you still let him/her treat you? Of course. It would probably increase my confidence in the person. I require a doctor subject to reason, logic, evidence, and scientific knowledge.

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Which image of Christ do you love the most? I don't love any image of Christ. I find the one of His bleeding, mangled body on a cross ironic.

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Why don't atheists want prayer in school or other public places? First of all, I must qualify that I don't know of ANYONE who doesn't want prayer in school or public places. You are quite free to personally pray any time you like (so long as it doesn't disrupt class, etc). I don't care if individual students pray between every single class and all through lunch time. It is ORGANIZED prayer that is the issue. On to your question...For...

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Atheists: Did you like Ben Stein before he went so public about his views on creationism in school? I've never thought much about him, either way. He's had some movie roles where his drab personality was entertaining, but that's about it.

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Do you have to see in order to believe? No. However, there does have to be some verifiable evidence subject to testing. The beliefs have to hold up to scrutiny. I do require logical consistency - both internal, and with external known facts. When it comes to religious belief, I also require that it not contain immoral beliefs/teachings, and (if there is a claim to a higher power, particularly an omniscient, omnipotent, omnipresent...

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How do I know the Bible is not a complete fabrication? You don't. The evidence is on the other side, actually. I understand the response about references to Egypt, etc, however, the Iliad references Greece, and it is still fiction. The Bhagavad Gita references historical places, and it isn't factually true. Same thing.

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Why does it seem like some many Christians are also Republicans, would Jesus have been in favor of pre-emptive war, cutting welfare programs, tax cuts for the wealthy, and not making sure all citizens have healthcare? Well, it SEEMS that way, because the most politically outspoken (who tie their religion and politics) in the last several decades have been what is known as the Religious Right. This movement is not so much about Christianity as it is about preserving social tradition, and justifying that preservation through the Bible. In fact, its roots are in the segregationist movement (look up...

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What is the perfect murder? The one that never happens.

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Should amnesty be given to illegals? I don't know as I'd call it "amnesty". I do think they should be given a path to legitimacy. What else are you going to do? Do you want to even CONTEMPLATE the bill (cost) of rounding up, detaining, trying, and deporting over 11 million people? Do you want to see the tax increase for that? Someone has to pay the bill...it just isn't feasible. The larger problem is...

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Was Michael Jackson sexier than Elvis? In which MJ "incarnation"? Still, I'd have to say no.

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Despite massive sexual education efforts, more teenage girls are getting pregnant than ever before. Exactly why are all these teens getting pregnant? Do you mean more as a raw number, or as a percentage of the population? I'd also disagree with the characterization of "massive sex education efforts". The abstinence-only "just don't do it" isn't what I'd call education. Also, there is no statistically significant difference in out of wedlock births now than there was in the 18th century. What we...

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Were you the first born in your family? Not exactly. I have an unknown (probably thousands) of family members who were born before me. Now, in my immediate family (as in children of my parents), yes.

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I said "this is my husband" to a gay woman and she replied "I am sorry." Was that an insult to him? To me? I'm missing where it has to be an insult. Perhaps I'm just missing the context, but for what was she apologizing?

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How is the War on Drugs changing nowadays? It really isn't, it's just failing. It costs a lot of money to maintain, as well. I hope they start making some changes to their approach soon.

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How is marriage, for hindus important? It is the foundation of the second phase of life, known in English as the "householder". Other than that, it has all the importance marriage has for people of any religion, or none. http://uwacadweb.uwyo.edu/Religionet/er/hinduism/HSLIFE.HTM

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Why do people say they're "on fire for The Lord"? Wouldn't they be more likely to be on fire if they were against The Lord? I have no idea...unless you are a monk burning yourself in protest, and those tend to be Buddhists (no deity). Seriously, though, it is a phrase used by people to express their excitement about their deity. I've also not noticed a trend towards nonbelievers erupting in spontaneous combustion. Have you?

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What should I do if I don't feel love for God? Why should you do anything? What's the problem?

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I noticed that a question,someone asked,How can I know i'm saved got flagged as nonsense.That is a quote from the bible,in 1John,as he says I write these things so you may know ye have eternal life.This is a religious forum,so what is the deal?God haters? Well, I'd say that it would have been best flagged as a duplicate question. Perhaps you have no idea of the number of times that question has been asked out here. It's getting annoying. Anyway, I don't know what makes you think that this is a religious forum. It isn't. The users here represent, and always have, a wide range of religious beliefs, including none.

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The more I read the "pro life" stand that abortion is murder, the more I am inclined to support a womans choice, does anyone else feel this way? I support the right to choose anyway. It has never been a reaction to what pro-lifers say or do not say. The more I read the Pro-life stance, the more sad I become. It seems that it is all but impossible to have a real discussion on the issue, or to have any real discussion of how to reduce abortion rates. The Catholic block of the Pro-life is vehemently anti contraception, which seems to...

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I think my mom is favoring my nephew over my daughter. she will babysit him 4-5 times a week and has watched my daughter only once this year and complained about it. when the kids are there together she pays almost no attention to my daughter. what to do? The only thing you can do is talk to her about it. You cannot make her do anything.

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What do you think of Kimchi? Oh, I love Kimchi!

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Which is more poisonous , the black widow or the brown recluse spider? Hmmm...I cannot conclusively say, but the treatment for a Black Widow bite includes antivenom and the Brown Recluse treatment does not. The symptoms also sound worse. http://msucares.com/pubs/publications/p2154.html

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Anyone have a good recipe for barbecued male chauvinist pig? Add one cup of ignore to one tablespoon of indifference and mix it in a bowl. Then add your pig and open the door and throw the whole mess into a dumpster. Then call Papa John's.

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What kind of bugs are native to your area? I know that American cockroaches roam all over my porch from the woods, and there are very large bumble bees that fly around. I've seen some wasps and mosquitoes. Other than that, I really don't have any idea.

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Would you march in a christian pride parade? No. I am not Christian. I would march alongside of them if they were being oppressed, though, just like I do in the Gay Pride parade.

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If you're an atheist, do you care whether I believe in a god or not? I really don't care what you believe so long as your beliefs live happily inside your own head and life. When you start taking action towards others, or codifying your beliefs into law, then I care. If you don't do that, believe in the High Holy Hooey Monster with my blessings.

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Why does mainstream Christianity teach that one can lose his or her salvation anyway? Maintaining relevance. If you cannot lose your salvation, you do not need help in maintaining or regaining it. What use, then, is clergy, church, or any organization?

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Were you born and raised with a religion, but eventually rejected it? Or do you still hold to your religion? Explain. I was born into Christianity. Converted is a strong word. I aged and developed my own beliefs, which are constantly being revised in the face of evidence and logic.

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Can I trust you? On what issues/actions? I've got ethics about a lot of things, and I'm not into betrayal. But you have no reason to believe me any more or less than anyone else making the same claim.

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In terms of music, the '80s or the '90s? Both. I don't restrict myself, at least in that way, in my musical tastes. I do restrict myself from Bluegrass. It gives me a migraine.

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Do you really believe that God cares if someone is gay? No. I'm a pantheist. I don't even think Deity cares that someone exists.

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What if God is a gay man, or a lesbian, and is LAUGHING at people who use bible as a weapon against homosexuality? So what if Deity is any of these things? If there were such a deity, that deity would be most likely laughing at people putting so much stock in an ancient book.

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Know your Bible? Did Moses ever wear a veil over his face? According to the Biblical account, Moses wore a veil over his face because it glowed from the time he spent in the presence of Yahweh.

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On judgement day, will God call a witness? If one assumes God to be omniscient and omnipresent, that would be redundant and illogical. Omniscience means that the deity would already know exactly what happened, and omnipresent means the deity would have witnessed it. Of course, I don't believe in judgment day, so it is a moot point.

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Should teabaggers be considered terrorists and their tea bag supporters enemy combatants? If they are making threats of harm, yes. Oh, heck, I have to admit that I'm against the enemy combatant designation at all...no matter to whom it is applied.

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Did you ever go ramp hunting? No. I have family members that do. They call it "ramping". I've not heard the word hunting associated with it.

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Which religion is "right"? None of them.

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Do you ever feel like your invisble and nobody seems to notice you? No. Sometimes I wish I were invisible and no one would notice me for a while.

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If you have broken God's commandments, and would be guilty on Judgment Day, how will you avoid hell? I have no need to avoid that which does not exist. It's kind of like asking me how I'm going to avoid the eternal boiling pot of the Flying Spaghetti Monster. Avoiding that which does not exist is easy. FINDING that which does not exist is the difficult task. Interesting how you asked this in the "God" category, which is not specific to any religion. It affords me the...

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Do you think capitalism in its present form is working for the interest of most Americans? No, of course not. We have the largest gap between the rich and poor of any developed nation, and the largest at any point since the Great Depression. It will eventually work for no one. Our consumer driven economy relies on consumers - people actually being able to purchase goods and services.

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People with limited self awareness are often certain they know themselves perfectly. How can they be brought to see how wrong they are? Of course not. Self-awareness cannot be externally imposed.

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What is a temptation you are never, ever able to resist? I find it hardest to resist a good debate.

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What are your views on female televangelists like Gloria Copeland and Joyce Meyer? The same as my views on male televangelists. It is amazing how much money they can make providing nothing of value to the gullible. I really wish my ethics didn't preclude me from making vast sums of money selling a lie.

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Can you give me a nice, cheerful way to tell someone to, "Go to Hell"? Sounds like an oxymoron, to me. Perhaps you could try, "Could you kindly go to Hell and be cheerful? Thank you so much, friend."

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Do you ever force yourself to eat vegetables that you really don't like? No. I don't eat things that I do not like. There are plenty of options to chose from that I actually like.

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What businesses are on your street? None.

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I like to get on Answerbag and make a complete ass of myself so people will know how sad and pathetic my life is. Can I be sued? That would depend on the nature of you making a complete ass of yourself. If you harass, defame, slander, or libel, yes you can be sued. Otherwise, probably not. If I could sue someone for making a complete ass of his/herself, I'd be a rich person.

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What makes you think you exist? "I think, therefore, I am." I must exist in some form in order to even read your question. That which is nothing does nothing.

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Is there anyone here experienced in out of body projection? If so, do you use the out of body state to perform "missions"? And what missions do you recall most that you performed? I've experience the phenomena commonly called an out of body experience. I didn't complete any missions. I don't think that anything left my body, it was all happening in my head. This experience can be deliberately reproduced in a lab environment.

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My dog cookie was pregant but she suddenly got skinny it isn't her time to have them she has 1 more month .im worried. what happend to her? Your dog needs to see a vet, pronto. No one can diagnose her remotely over the internet, even if you found someone with the qualifications to do so.

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Do you think theme parks are cool? Usually I'm hot and sweating when I'm at them. I love them, though.

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What do you think of when I say William Shatner? Priceline

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Why was marijuana made illegal in the first place? That is a very good question. The modern US prohibition on marijuana dates from about 1906. The strongest push towards making marijuana illegal dates from the period of prohibition. Prohibition, as a social movement, has its roots in the mid 1800's. This movement is known as the temperance movement, which came to have ties with Protestant churches. It is from this time period that the...

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Is it just me or is Janeane Garofalo a racist bigot? How can you define teabaggers as a race for her to be "racist"? There is no such thing as biological race, and certainly this group conforms to none of the criteria for a sociological one. I think she's actually got a problem with a specific group of people that she sees as racist. I think to attribute it all to racism is a bit oversimplistic and naive, but it is part of their...

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Atheists look for answers, the faithful are certain they've already found them. Agree or disagree? Disagree on the grounds that it is far too generalized. I also have to disagree with the answer that says Atheists think that they have the answer and it is that there is no deity. Sorry, but that isn't the only question in the world that requires an answer, even if you accept the assumption that Atheists are SURE to the same degree as the faithful. The revealed text religions, and...

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Since there's nothing new under the sun, how small were cell phones before the flood? Ok, the question is funny, but when you realize people do believe this (I know several) you have to say, "Egads what a mess!" 1.) Nothing is technically "under" the sun. This references a geocentric model of the universe with a flat earth. 2.) No flood. Sorry. There was no global flood. 3.) While it would be true at an atomic level that there is nothing new (matter...

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What is the name of a "Prophet"? I don't believe in prophets. For those who do, the name of the prophet would depend upon who you believe to be a prophet, and the particular prophet to which you are referring.

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Biblically, who was the first person to die? Abel is the first human death mentioned in the Bible. He was the son of Adam and Eve, and he was killed by his brother, Cain. The Bible doesn't mention any other people living at this time, and Adam, Eve, and Cain were all still alive.

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If you truely loved someone who didn't reciprocate, would you want them to be happy even if it wasn't with you, or would you arrange it so that was an impossibility, and life without you would be as physically and emotionally agonizing as possible? I'd want them to be happy. "The demand to be loved is the greatest of all arrogant presumptions." - Friedrich Nietzsche Interesting that you'd put this question in the religious section. I fully appreciate the implications.

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Do you care about what a beauty contestant's opinions are on any serious subject? Not really. Some people who's opinion (on certain issues) I care about have been beauty contestants, but that doesn't have anything to do with valuing their opinion. The value of their opinion on any subject hinges on their literacy in that subject, not on whether or not they won the talent contest.

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Are your religious views still evolving or are they pretty much set? My religious view are evolving, but based upon research and evidence. They are reducing year by year. I wouldn't ever say that they are set, as I am always open to new information, provided it has evidence and logical consistency and does not contradict known facts.

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Know your Bible? What kind of fruit did Adam and Eve eat from? (careful!) It doesn't specifically say. Many say it was most likely a fig. The fig tree symbolism is used quite extensively in the Bible. I don't think the identification of the fruit is particularly important, as the event itself did not actually happen. It is an allegory for partaking of the source of knowledge of good and evil, and taking that knowledge into the self. I don't know...

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What has made you callous? Nothing. I try very hard not to become jaundiced, as I put it. I'd probably have a lot less emotional pain if I let myself become callous.

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Do you have the urge to do something right now? Yeah, but he isn't here.

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Does your faith prevent you from doing anything in particular? No. I have ethics, morals, and standards, but they have nothing whatsoever to do with faith.

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Why does Fox refer to suicide bombers as "homicide bombers"? Aren't most bombings intended as a form of homicide? Because often the term "suicide bomber" centers the focus on the suicide part and less on the true nature. Suicide is just a means to the true goal - which is homocide. Most bombs are detonated for excavation and demolition, actually. However, yes, when the term bombing is used, it is homocidal.

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Laides, what do you stuff your bra with? My breasts.

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Can you think of any victimless crimes? Any and all crimes that are drug possession.

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If someone wrote a book about you, would you want to read it? Probably, but it depends upon who wrote the book.

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What brought you to Christ? Birth and social conditioning. Reason, logic, and history freed me, though. I should add the caveat that I was never brought to Christ. I was brought to a BELIEF in Christ. No one ever literally brought me to Christ. I never saw a Christ or any reasonable facsimile thereof. Even the best attempts can be kindly categorized as poetic interpretation.

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Can you ladies tell me why i love panties so much? No. I don't know you, so I can only guess. Fetish?

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Do you believe that mankind began with Adam and Eve?... If not, what do you think of this belief?.. Does it downgrade women? I mean, it says that they where a rib taken out from a man... I'll address your multiple questions in order. First, of course I don't believe anything so simplistic and blatantly false. Second, I think this myth derives from older Mesopotamian myths, and was the best answer that those in religious authority could give to the question of the origins of humans. I also think that the story of Adam and Eve contradicts Genesis 1:27 where the...

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How does religion perceive the mentally ill It is impossible to give a general answer to this question about "religion". Religions vary widely in their beliefs, and different denominations/sects within the religion vary. I'd have to say that most religious adherents in the West accept current medical science on mental health. However, fundamentalist sects exist that still view mental health issues as demonic possession...

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Can you put a hard drive from a dell into a emachine? A harddrive from any PC can be put into another PC, with the caveat that the new PC must support the harddrive's standard. For example, you cannot plug a SCSI disk into a PC with an EIDE controller. http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Hard_disk_drive#Architecture

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Christina Aguillera, Beyonce or Mariah Carey....who do you believe has the most beautiful voice? I'd have to go with Mariah Carey, but I do wish she'd realize that she is not an opera singer even if her mother was. Her high C sounds like a pig's squeal. However, she does train her voice like one trains on a fine musical instrument. Christina Aguillera does have a nice voice and some true vocal talent, which differentiates her from many pop stars. However, she isn't...

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Have you ever had tonsillitis or a tonsillectomy? I was diagnosed with tonsillitis when I was a child. My brother had it so often that they told him he would need a tonsillectomy if he got it again. Tonsillitis simply means an inflamation of the tonsils, as the result of an infection. I haven't heard of this diagnosis in many years. I believe (based upon the latest updated ICD codes in our database) this diagnosis has given way to more...

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If you weren't raised Christian how would you have known there's a God? To frankly begin with, no one knows there is any deity whatsoever. It has scant evidence (all anecdotal), let alone compelling evidence. People do not know, they believe. Many people believe in a deity without even the most basic knowledge of Christianity. The concept of deities predates Christianity by many thousands of years. In fact, the first monothestic cult known is that of the Aten,...

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Does a decrease in inventory mean an increase in loss? A decrease in any area of the accounting equation is a decrease on the other side (and probably several other debits and credits). It has been quite a while since I've taken accounting, but I do not think it is an increase in expense. As best I can remember, I believe it is encapsulated in the "capital" area of the equation and ledgers. If inventory was initially ovestated,...

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Girl is a gift of God or a curse of God. Well, assuming: 1.) That a Deity exists. 2.) That the Deity designed and created humans (most believers in a deity believe some form of this). 3.) The Deity created humans to reproduce and perpetuate the species. We would have to ask ourselves why any intelligent Deity would create a sexually reproducing species to damn one sex of that species as a "curse" (or any of the...

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When Christians say that they're "Saved" what does that mean? It means that they believe in a few things as given assumptions: 1.) The existence of a soul. 2.) The immortality of said soul. 3.) The existence of a deity. It means that they accept Christian dogma including: 1.) The identification of the deity. 2.) The preferences/laws/rules of that deity, specifically in regards to the existence of sin and what constitutes sin. 3.) The sinful...

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Is heaven and God just a wish your heart makes because of the hope of something better after this life? I'd have to agree, with the caveat that your statement is an oversimplification. I certainly don't think it is "just" this. I do think it is a wish your heart makes that someone is always looking out for you, that everything does have a purpose, that someone is going to dole out justice in the end, and that you will somehow escape death.

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Have you ever met a fundaZentalist? Yes, I have. It was in India, and they are rare, but they DO exist.

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Who agrees that, just as we have a law against sexual harassment, we should have a law against religious harassment? We do have these laws in the US. All laws that cover race and gender also cover religion and nationality. http://www.law.ucla.edu/volokh/harass/religion.pdf Personally, I'm all for laws against religious harassment, and would love to see proselytization in the workplace, school, etc treated just the same way as sexual harassment.

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Pork ribs or beef ribs Neither, thanks all the same.

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Using SQL, could I run a query from a form, using entered values in the form as filters? Then get the results in a report? If you know of some good sites that have info, the more help the better. I am using MS Access. Of course you can. If you couldn't, it would completely defeat the entire purpose of Access forms. You might try this link, although Access will have all the information you need in a help section, with examples. http://office.tizag.com/accessTutorial/accessforms.php

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What are the benefits of not using a stock broker? You have more control and flexibility, especially in the amount of time a trade will take to execute (you do it yourself online), and save money in commissions. You also eliminate the possibility that the broker will lead you to buy stocks on false premises (usually because of a kickback or other personal interest).

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Do you eat before 8am? Sure. I eat before 8 am all the time. Time is cyclical, so it is ALWAYS before 8 am. :) In the more traditional understanding of this question, no. I rarely eat before 8 am.

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What rhymes with Engelbert Humperdink...? lols Makes me want to see a shrink.

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What is the difference between legal issues and ethical issues? The difference is that they are separate categories/ideas, and not dependent upon each other. A law has been enacted by an authority. An ethics is a branch of philosophy that attempts to determine the relative morality of an act. Thus, what is legal can be unethical. A prime example of this is slavery. Many licensing, professional, etc bodies have standard enacted ethics to which their...

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Are religions just a scam to capitalize on one's fear of damnation? Many religions are, but we really cannot generalize in that way, because there is no common belief of damnation that exists across all religions. When people speak of religion in a generic sense they tend to be conceptualizing it in the Abrahamic tradition (Judaism, Christianity, and Islam). In some cases, they do extend it to other major religions such as Buddhism and Hinduism. This...

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If America wants gun law restrictions imposed, why did hundred of thousand Amercian's purchase firearms the day after President Obama won the election? I'm finding your question a triffle difficult to follow. You first present an unsupported premise ("America wants gun law restrictions imposed"), but I guess you ask us to assume this is the case since you preceded it with a conditional "if". Then you present another unsupported premise (100,000 Americans purchased firearms the day after President Obama won the...

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Don't you people think that Jordan is a gay name? The last I checked, names didn't have sexual orientation.

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Name one item that isn't taxed in one form or another and is free from governmental regulations and taxes? In which jurisdiction? In the US as a whole, religion fits your category.

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How many girls really like to cum? None of them. I mean, honestly, orgasm is the most hated event in human experience. Who wants an intensely pleasurable experience? The very thought repulses me. We all hate it. That's why we have an overpopulation problem. On a serious note, I hereby nominate this question for a "Forrest Gump" award, in honor of its outstanding demonstration of subnormal intelligence.

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With the current state of the economy, do you think another great depression will result? and when? No, I don't.

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Should jury awards to plaintiffs be capitated to reduce frivilous malpractice lawsuits for health care providers? No. The case has been heard and the jury knows far more details about the case - including the negative effects to the parties - than does anyone drafting any single law. We have a jury system for civil lawsuits, and I don't see any particular reason to exempt a certain segment of society, or modify our system for them. I also get a bit confused as to what standards one uses to label a...

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Why would God need to sacrifice himself or his son(depending on which version you believe), to himself, to change a rule he himself made? Well, the only reason this would be a need is if you already believed something and it didn't really need to make coherent sense, or you needed to deify a man and set yourself up as a leader of the cult. The only way this makes sense as literal truth is what I've said all along - if Yahweh exists, He loves blood, sacrifice, torture and punishment. This is not only apparent in the...

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About how many text messages do you send a month? 0-3

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Can you/do you bite your toenails? Can I? Well, I don't know. I've never tried. I can get my feet to my face, though, so I suppose I could. Do I? No.

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Do you work better under pressure? Yes. I seem to perform best under great stress. When the odds are stacked against it, the room for error is small or nonexistent, and the deadline is tight. I get ulcers from it, but I perform best. However, I'm not a dog, and I don't do working dog competitions with a dog. In fact, I don't even have a dog now. (category reference)

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Is the United State's economy affecting other countries? Yes, and vice-versa. It is an unavoidable consequence of trade and globalization. The effects are more pronounced on the peripheral countries than on the core countries (socioeconomic terms). For instance, scalebacks in development project outsourcing has caused a job market squeeze in India.

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What is it called if a property is re-zoned, resulting in the sudden increase of it's value? Well, any increase in the value of property is known as appreciation. If we have a specific term for appreciation as a result of re-zoning, I am unaware of it.

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Why does **** happen? Waste and failure rates are inherent in anything that happens.

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HAVE A BEARDED DRAGON THATS iS VERY COPPER/BRONZE.. NOT TO MENTION VERY MEAN.. ANYONE KNOW ANY INFO ABOUT THIS KIND OF DRAGON!? iVE DONE SOME RESEARCH BUT JUST CANT FiND ANYTHiNG THATS MAKES ENOUGH SENCE. Why on earth would you get a pet that you haven't found, studied, and understood sensible/credible research on? Anyway, it would help to know what your meaning is when you say "very mean". http://www.beardeddragoncare.net/

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Do you believe that prayer--to which ever God-- is helpful? Yes. I believe it is helpful to the one praying in the sense that it is cathartic, comforting, and one spends time focusing on the problem (and applying energy to it).

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What's the best way to kill myself? no pain... Hitting yourself in the head with a bunch of cotton balls, if you have to try anything at all.

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Have you been sick more often then usual this year No, but the year is young.

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Why is the moon and all of it's phases important to our calendars? It is important to my calendar, because I'm Wiccan and follow the cycles of the moon. The Full Moon is an Esbat, and other moon phases have their significance, as well.

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What do you think of/about very fair complexioned people with African American ancestors passing as white? What do you mean by "passing as white"? I think it will be a great day when people stop giving skin color difference any greater significance than they do eye or hair color difference, and people stop having to be defined (either way, for good or ill) by their skin color. For the record, the entire human genome has been mapped. There absolutely is NO gene (more aptly termed...

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Do you believe YHWH (God) answers your prayers? No. Even when I prayed to Yahweh, my prayers were not answered at any rate above statistical probability. I would have had the same outcome if I had prayed to a pig's uterus.

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Why is the dictionary definiton of a pagan "heathen"? It is because the definition of Heathen is one who does not follow the deity of the Bible, Yahweh. Thus, a heathen is non-Abrahamic. The Abrahamic belief that any practice that does not solely worship Yahweh is uncivilized, uncouth, and wrong (even evil) is what gave rise to the modern vernacular understanding of the word heathen.

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Do you think pagans are bad people? No. Some pagans are bad people, most are not.

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Do pagans drink the blood of goats and run naked through the woods howling at the moon? No. We drink the blood of a Christian child after tearing it from the womb of a virgin (these things are not contradictory in Christianity, of course), which strengthens us to give birth to the Prince of Darkness out of our armpit and suckle him on our extranumery nipples. Seriously, though, I've never read a single Neopagan or Pagan practice even similar to this. There are pagan,...

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Should a person feel guilty about their religious beliefs if their family does not like it and fears it? Never feel guilty about the prejudice and ignorance of others. Try to explain facts to them. If they reject them, it is their loss. In the end, your religious beliefs are no one's business but your own.

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Is it wrong that I am irritated because I came over to a friends house and got attacked because of my beliefs? Absolutely not. This is not the treatment anyone would expect as a guest in the home of a friend.

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I know this is an odd question but how can i make moon cakes i have a recipe but people have told me it's not the right one i was just wondering what other ones there was This link claims to give a traditional recipe and method, but I cannot personally vouch for it: http://econerdfood.blogspot.com/2007/11/mooncakes.html

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Is Rush Limbaugh a cult? No, but he leads one.

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Do you have any siblings, if so how many? Yes. I have one brother and one sister, both of whom are younger than I.

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Who is arjuna? Are you asking about Arjuna the archer?

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Do you think Craigslist promotes prostitution? I've never seen Craigslist actually do any promotion of anything whatsoever. Promotion is quite different from enabling.

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If you dropped out of high school right before graduation would you have been better off dropping out sooner and at least getting more work experience? In some ways, yes. Whether or not you have a high school diploma is a binary status. People don't care how close you were to it if you don't have one. However, the longer you stay in school, the better off you are when you want to get your GED or finish school (which you will have to do). College education isn't helping much nowdays.

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There is always boys' fault In rape cases.but some fault by girls too? Only if she is the rapist. Talking to you, flirting with you, etc is not consent to sex. Even if someone has given you consent for sex, he/she has the perogative to withdraw consent at any time they change their mind. Blaming the victim is a sick mentality. There is no other way to put it. It is to say that someone else's actions remove your responsibility for your own, and your...

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Have you read any of the bible? If so, what have you read? All of it. Cover to cover. I've studied several translations and several versions.

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What u will do if any boy r trying to rape a girl in front of you? Call the police, take his picture, and then intervene (physicially if necessary).

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Is there a way to make gluten free "breaded" chicken tenders? Yes. Use soybean flour. Here are some ideas: http://www.csaceliacs.org/gluten_choices.php http://www.recipezaar.com/recipes/gluten-free,chicken

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What are your thoughts on Obama allowing federal funding for embryonic stem-cell research? It is about time that science and helping living people was given a priority over superstition and the beliefs of some people in some religions.

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What would be the reasonable age for a guy to start having sex? Whenever he is emotionally and physically mature enough to cope with it.

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Is the bible a lie? Which part? It doesn't lie when it says there was a country called Egypt, Greece, or Rome. The rest of it is pretty inaccurate, and it does contain a lot of lies.

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Should the Bible be used as evidence in our answers? Only as evidence for what the Bible says, or as reference to why Abrahamic beliefs and practices are what they are.

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Is there a historical Jesus? Who knows? There is no convincing evidence that He (or someone upon whom the myth is based) literally existed. I'd call it probable, but the debate is open and no one has a definitive answer.

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How good are you juggling skills? Tasks or physical objects? Very good, and pitiful, respectively.

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Women, how long would you have your hair if you had your choice? Short(crew cut)? Really long? Somewhere in between length? What do you mean "if" I had a choice? My hairstyle is entirely my choice. My hair reaches the top of my hips.

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What does it mean if a girl tells you she "values your friendship" The secretly coded message means...wait for it...that she values your friendship. Confusing, I know.

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Does the age of concent mean the boy or girl says its ok or the parents in georgia it is 16 It means that those engaging in sex must be of the age of consent. It has nothing to do with parents.

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At what age should parents stop making their children go to church with them? When the child is born. The child should never be forced to go, and should be allowed to make up his/her own mind. Inculcating young children prior to the development of critical thinking abilities says a lot about what they think about the logical appeal of their beliefs.

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Slap a bitch or turn the other cheek? I'll take option C: Slap yourself.

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Pagans: Do you see Kali as a possible goddess to worship or as an aspect of the Goddess? If so, how do you reconcile the actions of her ancient cult in its sacrificing of thousands of children, Untouchables, wanderers, etc. in their worshiping her? Both (although worship might be a bit much to describe my practices). My partner's family worship Durga, and Kali is seen as an aspect of Her. I don't really feel a need to reconcile the way that some have traditionally chosen to worship Kali with my own practices. Obviously, I disagree with it. In fact, I think it is reprehensible without excuse or justification. However, I have...

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What is your honest opinion of mothers breastfeeding their kids past the age of 2-3yrs of age? I have seen a 4 year old climb up for a 'drink' on a moms lap. It is called extended breastfeeding. It depends upon the culture. Breastfeeding as late as 6 or 8 is quite common in underdeveloped countries. In the end, it is none of my business, but I can say I'd do more than raise my eyebrows if the child was 10 or older.

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Would you rather learn French or Latin and why? Latin. I've already had French, and Latin is more relevant to our root words, prefixes, and suffixes.

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Why is Scientology so harshly criticized by Christians? Most Christians harshly criticize any religious beliefs that are not their own. Pluralism isn't a Christian concept.

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Will you purchase Kelly Clarkson's new album, All I Ever Wanted? No. I haven't bought or deliberately listened to anything else from her, so I see no reason why I would start.

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Besides drinking, what else might Coke be good for? Cleaning the battery terminals in your car, and holding in your mouth (with the bubbles) during oral sex.

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What do you think about censorship? Censorship is thought control. I really **** **********. If it ******* you, ignore **. My freedom ** choice shouldn't ** subject to your ******* sensibilities, ** your agreement.

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Are Jehovah's Witnesses members of a cult? By definition, any religion is a cult. The Jehovah's Witnesses are no more or less a cult than any other denomination of the Christian religion. 1: formal religious veneration : worship 2: a system of religious beliefs and ritual; also : its body of adherents 3: a religion regarded as unorthodox or spurious; also : its body of adherents 4: a system for the cure of disease based on...

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Why do conservative Christians demonize Mormons and say that they are a cult? Both groups have similar beliefs on many subjects, including chastity. So why are conservative Christians reluctant to accept Mormons as fellow Christians? For the same reason that conservative Christians demonize any belief not their own and say that the belief/denomination/religion is a cult. They believe that they are sole possessors of the "truth", and anything else is false. It is ego, purely and simply. Interestingly enough, most of them claim to be humble, as if believing you possess divine truth and humility are compatible.

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Have you ever used any sort of weapon on someone? Yes. However, my weapon of choice is logic through words.

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For those of you who are irreligious (Atheist, Agnostic, Spiritual but unaffiliated) but were raised in a particular faith, why did you leave your faith? I was raised Christian. Here are the reasons I am no longer Christian: 1.) The teachings turned out to be factually incorrect. 2.) The teachings were illogical. 3.) The teachings were in large part unethical and immoral.

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How can i get rid of all this bad karma thats plaguing me? everything seems to be going badly. You can do deeds that build good kharma. Some Hindus also believe that bathing in the holy water of the Ganges can cleanse kharma. I tend to agree with those who say you need a better outlook. I'd add that you probably need to plan your actions better.

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How did you find out a friend or relative was gay? They told me, or I met their partners. (Pretty much the same way I find out if they are straight.) Otherwise, it is none of my business.

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Would it be harsh and cruel for a Christian to say that he supports abortion? I don't see how. One of the groups who lobbied for abortion to be legalized in the US was a group of Christian Clergy known as Clergy Consultation Service on Abortion. Exodus does not treat causing a woman to miscarry against her will (this part is important, as it never mentions anything about willful pregnancy termination) as a murder: "When men strive together, and hurt a woman...

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Everyone I talked to loves massages. I hate them. Do you like them or does it hurt like it hurts me? I love massages. I've not had any that hurt except deep tissue massages when my herniated disc causes my muscles to knot. Here's my new favorite: http://www.skinsense.com/productDetail.aspx?catID=59&pID=43

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I have been congested for about a month now, and I am noticing that the congestion seems to be affecting my hearing a little bit. The strange thing is, when I tilt my head all the way to the left I can hear perfectly out of my left ear. I'm not sure what the question is, but you need to see a physician. It sounds like the infection is moving to your ears.

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If your in Heaven, and your best friend in Hell, is it still paradise? Of course not. The same can be said of your mother, father...anyone you care about. Personally, if I'm witnessing just about anyone (maybe an exception for Hitler or Stalin) being tortured (or knowing that they are being) pretty much prevents it from being paradise for me and many others. This is the paradox of belief in Heaven and Hell (at least as they are traditionally viewed).

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How can I make myself believe in god? The only way to make yourself TRULY believe in something is to seek out evidence, logical consistency, necessity, etc sufficient to convince you that something is true. I'm afraid that you will not find these with traditional view of deity. They aren't there. You might want to try pantheism if you want to make yourself believe in god. When god is defined as the universe/all, it is...

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Have you ever used chopsticks? Yes, I use them fairly often.

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Why are human beings drawn to religion? Religion appeals to several desires: 1.) For answers. 2.) To connect. 3.) To belong. 4.) For understanding. 5.) For comfort. 6.) For justice. ("Someday they will be judged for this.") 7.) For order. It also appeals to many fears: 1.) Death. 2.) Acts and events that cause harm to yourself/others (most particularly humans). 3.) The unknown. Richard Dawkins has an...

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What is your favorite brand of underwear? Victoria's Secret followed closely by Frederick's of Hollywood for myself. For my partner, I really like him in his Kenneth Cole.

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Christians in the US and other Western countries who have been discriminated against for your faith: Will you please share you experiences? Interesting question. I'd also love to have them explain how they are discriminated against and persecuted in the US when they are in the clear majority.

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Who thinks the sin of the world is increasing to really scary levels? I don't. Firstly, I don't believe in sin. Secondly, the world is much more moral now than it used to be. Sorry, but widespread institutionalized slavery is gone. In many places, you aren't even put to death for praying or believing the wrong way anymore. Thirdly, most of what people complaining about sin categorize as sin isn't even on my list of unethical deeds.

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What memory verse do you know by heart? "Then the LORD said to Moses, "See, I have made you like God to Pharaoh, and your brother Aaron will be your prophet. You are to say everything I command you, and your brother Aaron is to tell Pharaoh to let the Israelites go out of his country. But I will harden Pharaoh's heart, and though I multiply my miraculous signs and wonders in Egypt, he will not listen to you. Then I...

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What was the difference between Saul and King David Here are some differences off of the top of my head: 1.) Saul was disobedient and didn't kill enough people for Yahweh. For this reason, Saul lost favor with Yahweh. (1 Samuel 15:2-11) Yahweh departed Saul, and Saul was afterward troubled by an "evil spirit from the Lord". (1 Samuel 16:14) 2.) Saul was only able to kill thousands. David was able to kill tens of thousands. (1...

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Does the high profile of Rush Limbaugh help the Republicans or Democrats in the long run? The Democrats. Rush Limbaugh and his ultra-idealogical and know-nothing brand of conservatism is what many people are tired of about the Republican party. I know I used to be a swing voter, but until the Republicans do something to distance themselves from this ideology, I'll not vote for another one. The last 2 elections are the only ones in which I've ever voted a straight ticket.

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USA obviously needs to free itself of debt, but would we ever elect a president who would raise taxes and lower spending, but to get us out of debt? I think it depends upon which taxes were raised and what spending was cut. In general, however, no. I'll never understand it, but Americans as a group tend to LOVE to be lied to. As a group, we reward it with votes. We then complain that the politicians lie to us. We never point the finger back at ourselves for voting for the candidate spouting the nonsense that they are going to lower...

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What have you done for god today? Same as I do every day - nothing. Deity is everything - the universe, if you will - and certainly doesn't need anything from me. The best you could say is that I try to do things for portions of Deity, people and the environment, etc.

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Why do people pray instead of think? Sometimes thinking hurts and people like to be comforted and believe that they can shift their burdens and pain (or at least share them) with someone.

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Who else, besides myself, believes that Thinking is a more powerful, more foolproof alternative to Praying? I don't know that I'd call Thinking foolproof. Nothing is foolproof. I think it is a better alternative, if one considers them to be mutually exclusive.

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How come Atheism isn't considered a religion? Let's start with what a religion IS. Here is the definition: Main Entry: re·li·gion Pronunciation: ri-ˈli-jən Function: noun Etymology: Middle English religioun, from Anglo-French religiun, Latin religion-, religio supernatural constraint, sanction, religious practice, perhaps from religare to restrain, tie back — more at rely Date: 13th century 1 a: the...

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Do Atheists seem to be more intelligent? Honestly? In general, yes. I've not once had an Atheist try to tell me that: someone survived their own death; there was a talking snake; the entire Earth flooded; a man lived in the belly of a great fish for 3 days; they have a personal relationship with an invisible, omnipotent space-daddy; earthquakes, volcanic eruptions, meteorological events, and other natural disasters are punishments from...

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If I adopted a kitten and named it God, would I have to stop being an atheist? Only if you thought your kitten was a deity.

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Why is it that atheists never speak up in day to day situations but on answerbag they're so chatty? Unless the Atheist is mute, all Atheists speak up every day in day to day situations. Most just don't feel the need to preface every conversation with, "Hey, I don't believe in any deity. I'm Atheist." This is pretty much the same way that you don't generally hear Theists preface every conversation with declarations of faith. You don't usually hear...

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Why do so many people think atheists have a common set of beliefs? People see Atheism as an alternative to other religious belief; therefore, they see it through their paradigm of commonly accepted dogma. It is usually an epiphany for them to think that Atheism isn't defined by any common beliefs at all. The only characteristic is a LACK of belief in any deity.

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Just on the slightest or slimmest of chances, how would you feel if there was no God or Jesus and it all turned out to be one of the biggest hoaxes ever dreamed up? It is one of the biggest hoaxes ever dreamed up. There is no deity in the traditional sense (I'm pantheist - the Universe/everything is deity), and Jesus is dead (if, indeed, He ever lived). I feel just fine.

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9% of Americans say they are athiests or agnostic. What sort of society do you think we would have if 90-95% of Americans were athiests? Well, if you look at Western Europe, particularly in the north, you'd get a pretty good idea. Their populations are highly Atheistic/Agnostic. I think we'd be better off. We'd be a more rational society, if nothing else. Many of the ideas that keep our society from going forward, our biases and bigotry, find their only arguments in religion (sexism and homophobia, to name...

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How does an atheist "get saved"? From what and by whom? If they are in a burning building, they would probably get saved by firemen. If you mean religiously, they don't. They believe they already are saved - saved from illogical dogma, pointless doctrine, crippling fear...

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Do you find some words offensive? Why? Yes, I find some words offensive. This is because they denegrate and devalue people.

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Will kingdom rule be finish in ARAB countries ever? Yes. The sociological evolution of human civilization on this is pretty unequivocal. The question is how long it will take.

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You've won an all expense paid trip to any five countries of your choice. Where would you most like to go? Egypt Australia United Kingdom France India

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What do you think Rodin's "The Thinker" is thinking about? WTF? (Yes, I'm saying that's what he's thinking.)

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Would you rather watch a porn with your parents in it or watch a porn with your parents? Neither. I don't see much difference. My sex life and my family are kept separate.

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What are the consequences for not believing in God? Which God? Other than the number of people persistently trying to convert you, there are no consequences. There are, however, benefits. The benefits depend upon belief in which deity and which religion you are comparing to nonbelief.

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Why do people, mainly republicans, repeatedly claim that the USA is socialist and even communist? It is a scare tactic. Most Americans associate the words "socialist" and "communist" with "bad" and even "evil". (What can you say? It has been that way since the age of McCarthyism.) Thus, if they can associate rival ideas with socialism and communism, they associate them with "bad" and "evil", and people become afraid of the rival...

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Do you wear weave? No, and I don't really think it has anything to do with Feminism (reference to the question's category).

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Do you like Nerds(and i don't mean the candy)? what about them do you like? I'm not really into stereotyping anyone by labels. I do tend to like those who are intellectually astute and curious, and who seek information.

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Idealistically speaking: Are we really searching for equality or a time when equality is no longer an issue? How can you have the latter without the former? Not everyone is searching for either of these; however, I think Western society (in general) is striving (or I hope we are) for a day in which all are socially, economically, politically, and spiritually equal (or at least given equal economic oportunity to which we can apply our merit).

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I wonder, why is so difficult for some religious folk to understand the difference between belief and evidence? Aha! The question of the ages. I'm experiencing exactly this problem (with the associated ad hominem baggage) at exactly this moment on another thread (albeit not about evolution). Honestly, I think it is because many never have learned or drawn the distinction. They are introduced to "truths" by trusted authority figures so early in their development that it bypasses any...

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What is the weakest form of communication Ad hominem abusive (aka: insults to a person)

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Is your job more mental or physical? Mental

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Do I need an actual disk to defragment my computer? If not, why is it called Disk Defragmenting? Yes, you need a disk. Defragmenting is an operation done to your hard disk drive. Basically, your hard disk drive is comprised of several disks called platters. They are laid out in tracks and sectors. When you write any file to your disk, it uses up the tracks and sectors. But many files grow over time and the tracks and sectors used for this expansion are not physically located next to...

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How to deal with Rude aka( RETARD MINED )people on Answer bag? Ignore them. You can't cure stupid...it's worse than cancer.

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What happens with the fat when people have liposuction? It is disposed of as medical waste.

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First thing that comes to mind when i say Equestrian...? DH Lawrence's The Horse Dealer's Daughter http://www.storybites.com/lawrencedaughter2.htm

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What made you decide that you are Gay? Huh? People realize that they are gay, but they do not decide that they are. People of any sexual orientation are born that way.

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Name a Fruit with Edible Skin...? Mango Guava Apple Pear Peach Apricot

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How does someone get a court order for alimony? You get a divorce. As part of the divorce decree, the judge may or may not award alimony. It is quite rare in the US now.

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Do you feel smart when you think about the people out there that can't even spell GED? No. Now, I do often lament the damning indictment on our education system made by the content of some of the questions and answers I see...

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Name Something carried by a Handle...? Laptop bag.

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Do you ever feel angry at God? No. I don't feel angry at any of them. They are as we created them - tuning forks into aspects of the Universe that intrigue and elude us. It would make more sense to become angry at their creators (ourselves). As for Deity (All, One, Universe), everything is Deity and it is as it is. Why get angry?

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If Caylee anthony was accidentally overdosed on chloroform, why was her mouth duct taped? Any theories? Well, I don't believe that any of it was an accident. The evidence gathered does not support accidental death, particularly Casey's diary/journal. However, if I were to try to fit the duct tape with the accidental death theory, I'd probably say it was there to keep Caylee quiet in case she woke.

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Have you ever seen a guy wear no pants, just his boxer shorts out in public? Yes.

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Would you trust your best friend with you pin # for your atm? Heck no.

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Who would you rather get stuck in an elivator with, Jim Carrey or Jim Morrison Morrison, even dead.

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Don't you think there should be a movie rating in-between PG-13 and R? Nope. I think ratings are way out of hand as it is.

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Why did Satan bother with tempting Jesus in the desert was he not aware that Jesus is God? Xtians, what do you make of this story of temptation...can God be tempted by earthly riches and glory? Pls explain the moral lesson in this story. Only Trinitarian Christians believe Jesus was/is Yahweh. I can give you some insight into some (not all) Christian thoughts on the temptation of Jesus. The theory behind the necessity of the Temptation taught to me as a Christian is that Jesus was God incarnating on Earth in human form as The Son. The reason for this incarnation was to not only be the Blood Sacrifice required as payment for...

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Does Intelligent Design really prove the existence of God? No. Intelligent Design is the PC term for Creationism. It proves nothing. In fact, it has no evidence supporting it. My not-so-short lecture on the truth value, validity, and scientific value of Creationism: ________________________ Evolution to a certain degree is fact. This is because we can watch it happen (just like gravity). For example, the many new strains of influenza that...

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What significant change was made to the modern Latin “Nova Vulgata” Bible Translation in 1986? The Vulgata is a Biblical translation originally done in the 5th century, CE. It's main distinction is that it was translated to vernacular Latin (common, spoken Latin) rather than the more elite/learned Ciceronian Latin. The translation was principally done by St. Jerome under commission by Pope Damasus I. The Nova Vulgata is the current Latin edition approved for liturgy by the See,...

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If you are a morman are you in a cult? If you are a member of any religion, you are a member of a cult. By definition, ALL religions are cults. cult Pronunciation: ˈkəlt Function: noun Usage: often attributive Etymology: French & Latin; French culte, from Latin cultus care, adoration, from colere to cultivate — more at wheel Date: 1617 1: formal religious veneration : worship 2: a system of religious...

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Did any of you have to wait for the school bus? I lived right beside the elementary school, but from Intermediate School (5th grade) onward, I mostly waited for the bus. We had a single high school for the entire county, so it was very large, and you had to obtain special permission to drive (not enough parking space).

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If Jesus ran for office, would he be a socialist or a conservative? I'm not sure that the two are directly comparable. One is a political/economic philosophy and the other is a word descriptive of one's stance. The stance would be within a certain culture and political/economic philosophy, as what is conservative one place is not conservative another. Of the two, I'd have to pick Socialist. His views seem more in line with Communism, to tell...

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Who is thomas kinkade? He is a modern painter. He is known as the "painter of light". While he mostly does landscapes, etc, the key to his paintings is in the play of the light in the scene. http://www.thomaskinkade.com/magi/servlet/com.asucon.ebiz.home.web.tk.HomeServlet

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How to reduce crime against women? Respect and socioeconomic empowerment/equality. Laws only go so far, and they have to be enforced, which is why I specify the socioeconomic empowerment.

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Is god a necessary factor if a person believes in an eternal existence of some form? A necessary factor for what? Without knowing the answer to the question I asked, I'll be as general as possible. No. Belief in any deity is obviously not a necessary factor for life (or even a happy life). The number of happy Atheists is proof of that. Just as obviously, belief in any deity is not a necessary factor for religion. Zen Buddhism is a prime example. In fact, belief in...

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When does life begin? At conception? At 24 weeks? At birth? At 40? The building blocks of life are cells (roughly speaking, there is some debate about bacterium and viruses). So, strictly speaking, gametes (sex cells, egg and sperm) are alive. (Which, according to some arguments I've heard, would put anyone who has never made sure that every last one of their gametes was fertilized and born as a serial killer.) Life exists prior to conception. The...

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Has religion brought us closer together or further apart? It has driven people further apart. It isn't just religion that does this. Any labels we use to distinguish between "us" and "them" have this capacity. Race and gender have a pronounced ability to do this. However, religion has the unique distinction of being able to do this while convincing a person that their stance is ethical, justifying the stance, and bypassing all...

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Im 17 and might be pregnant should i keep it That is up to you, your situation, and how you feel about the choices. Either way, you have to live with your choice, and it is a difficult one to make. I will tell you that the chances for you finishing school (with a degree), getting a good job, etc are far less if you attempt to raise a baby. You can consider adoption. This also has its costs to you, your body, and your emotions. You need...

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Why men cry with tears? Because they haven't yet figured out how to cry beer? That's my best guess. My second guess would be that crying stimulates tear production in the tear glands for humans, and gender has nothing to do with it. But, heck, what do I know?

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God want to give you white house till your death but there is a condition that you will not touch or watch a girl in life.will you accept this offer?can you live there without a woman? Absolutely. I'm female and heterosexual. I can happily live with my partner.

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Who is the real PROSTITUTE ? Man or woman? Those who sell sex for money are prostitutes, regardless of their gender. This is the definition of the word.

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Why don't woman today respect their husbands? I've read your answer that contains, "asking their husbands but they know deep down in they are suppose to obey them and honor them and treat them with respect". You are confusing obedience with respect. They are not the same, nor is obedience required for respect. Now, I think that both partners should always consult with each other before taking actions, because in such a...

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How can people think religion is not an important issue when it comes to relationships? for people who actualy believe their religion, religion is the basis of reality... do they consider their relationship a minor issue? I would dispute the idea that people who really believe their religion use it as their basis for reality. I admit that this is often the case, but not always. Not all religions are geared toward BEING reality. Some are actually paths to UNDERSTANDING reality. Basically, the religions that purport to actually be reality are revealed-text religions of the monotheistic type. In general, this means...

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I'm Catholic and my boyfriend is Mormon. We've talked about getting married. It's never bothered him that I'm Catholic, and no one in my family cares that he's Mormon, but his family has major issues with me not being Mormon. Is it possible? Is what possible? It is possible that his family really has a problem with it. It is an actuality. However, if you are asking if the marriage is possible, of course it is. How many problems (and to what degree you will face them) it will cause depends upon how strong your boyfriend's boundaries with his family are. If he sets strong boundaries with them that they do not control who he...

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Do you personally know interfaith marriages that work? Yes. I know a lot of interfaith marriages that work. Personally, I'm a Wiccan engaged to a Hindu. We are not yet married, but we've been together for 3 years. Religion is not an issue at all. I have friends/associates in the following working, interfaith marriage combinations (off the top of my head): Catholic/Hindu Jewish/Neopagan Agnostic/Wiccan Wiccan/Druid ...

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I am a hindu boy & i am in love with muslim girl now i want to marry her how can we get into relation can she change her caste Honestly, the answer to this question depends upon where you live. I wish it weren't so, but it is. The issues are mostly on the Islamic side. Islam is a strict monothestic religion that does not recognize the validity of multiple paths, or the validity of any deity except Yahweh (the Abrahamic deity). Worship of any deity except Yahweh (or any other apostasy) by a Muslim is...

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From where do muslim can change their caste Muslims do not have caste; therefore, Muslims cannot change their caste. You cannot change what you do not have. Hindus have caste. Most modern, educated Hindus do not give their caste any significant value, but it is still a strong social force in some areas.

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I am a hindu boy & i am in love with muslim girl now i want to marry her how can we get into relation can she change her caste Honestly, the answer to this question depends upon where you live. I wish it weren't so, but it is. The issues are mostly on the Islamic side. Islam is a strict monothestic religion that does not recognize the validity of multiple paths, or the validity of any deity except Yahweh (the Abrahamic deity). Worship of any deity except Yahweh (or any other apostasy) by a Muslim is...

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I am a hindu boy & i am in love with muslim girl now i want to marry her how can we get into relation can she change her caste Honestly, the answer to this question depends upon where you live. I wish it weren't so, but it is. The issues are mostly on the Islamic side. Islam is a strict monothestic religion that does not recognize the validity of multiple paths, or the validity of any deity except Yahweh (the Abrahamic deity). Worship of any deity except Yahweh (or any other apostasy) by a Muslim is...

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Did socialism work for Nazi Germany? Nazism is Fascism, not Socialism. http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Fascism http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Socialism

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What female rock(not pop) singers do you find had the most memorable and greatest voices? Janis Joplin Stevie Nicks Pat Benetar Joan Jett Lita Ford Amy Lee Gwen Stefani Ann and Nancy Wilson Deborah Harry

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Do you believe in the superstition of "Friday the 13th"? According to the superstitions that are relevant to my religion, Friday the 13th is supposed to be lucky. However, I don't believe in any of it.

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You were most surprised when this person came out as gay: Neil Patrick Harris, David Hyde Pierce, Lance Bass or T.R. Knight? None of them. I was not any more surprised than I would have been if they cae out as straight or bisexual. Honestly, I didn't make any assumptions about their sexual orientation. I used to major in Oral Communications (Speech/Debate and Theatre), and know better than to make such assumptions in either direction.

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Should schools be allowed to teach creationism? No. The key word you are using here is "equally". One is science, and the other is not and never will be. Let me give some basic information on both: Scientific Classification of Each: Evolution to a certain degree is fact. This is because we can watch it happen (just like gravity). For example, the many new strains of influenza that develop in response to vaccines. It is a...

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Do you thank "God" or like the atheist.. thank the "Odds"? What Atheist thanks the Odds? Why in the world would you capitalize a word denoting statistical probability as if it were a proper noun? Who thanks statistical probability, and what on earth would it achieve? Anyway, to answer your extremely faulty question: neither. I thank Divinity (the All) during Mabon, and I thank those who assist me.

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Do you like judge judy? I don't know her personally, so I neither like nor dislike her. I've watched part of one of her shows, and disliked it.

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To all Catholics that voted for Obama and ignored the teaching of the Church about the sanctity of Human life -- Do you now see your mistake? Are you sorry? The idea that any religion or religious figure should dictate a person's vote for a central figure representing all Americans is disturbing. We are a democracy, not a theocracy. Thank you for reminding me that organized religion is more interested in temporal power than spiritual matters.

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Where in the bible does it say that we will know our loved ones? everyone says they will meet you in heaven again some day but where is it actually written? Thanks. The Bible doesn't say this anywhere. Some interpret it to mean that the dead who make it to Heaven will be reunited. It is noteworthy that not all believe eternity will be spent in Heaven. Revelations specifies that the Earth will be the location of God's Kingdom, and the dead will be resurrected. Some relevant Biblical verses: 1 Corinthians 13:12, "For now we see in a...

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Is islam a danger on society Only insofar as most religions are a danger to society. They all have their dangerous zealots. The Abrahamic traditions seem to be more prone to it, but you get that with anyone who thinks they possess truth (divinely revealed text) that needs to be exported to others. I can think of very few religions that do not have dangerous zealots, and they are not the large religions of the world.

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What religion you do not believe in? Almost all of them. The exceptions are those with Pantheistic or Atheistic beliefs. I don't believe in any cognizant, disembodied, omnipotent deity. (At least not in the literal sense.) I have a short list of religions I could follow: Buddhism, Philosophical Taoism, LaVeyan Satanism (not Theistic), and Pantheistic Wicca (and a few other Neopagan paths) are about it.

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Will everyone be saved when Jesus returns? Not according to the Christian Bible. Those who do not believe in Yahweh and accept the blood sacrifice of Yeshua of Nazareth will not be saved, and will be condemned to eternal torture in Hell. I'll give but one example (although there are numerous references to this): Matthew 24:50-51, "The lord of that servant shall come in a day when he looketh not for him, and in an hour that...

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My brother thinks that the bible is just a fancy story of some people.. can anybody help me convince my brother to believe in the bible? No. I will not help you disrespect your brother's right to form his own opinions and beliefs. I suggest you desist in your disrespect, as well.

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Is abortion wrong? No. You know what I think is wrong? Spamming the same question over and over on a site when you are quite well aware that the question has been asked hundreds of times. Period. Shame on you. I would also add improper use of the caps lock key.

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If a person doesn't go to church or have a religion, but still believes in God, will they go to heaven? That depends upon the religion. Not all religions have anything at all to do with church. Most don't. Please note that you have not put this in a category specific to any religion (although I'm flagging it for recategorization). Since you mention church and that term is Christian, I will answer about Christian beliefs. There is nothing at all in the Bible that says you have to go...

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Who will be the first person you would like to see, besides Jesus, when you get to heaven? This is the general religion section, and not every version of heaven is Christian or relevant to Jesus. Personally, I don't believe in Heaven, and I don't expect to see anyone there. If there were a heaven, I'd like to see everyone there.

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Do u think premarital sex is wrong Many people seem to. Many religions obsess about it, particularly the Abrahamic ones. Hinduism and its off-shoots do not have anything against it religiously, but the societies still frown on it. Interestingly enough, most of the frowning (across religions and societies) is restricted to when females do it. I don't think it is wrong. Sex is a beautiful, natural act. In my belief, it is...

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Isn't it ironic that all christians who pray are practicing sorcery but are not willing to admit it, and that these same people murdered countless others during the Inquisition for pracitcing sorcery outside of christian boundaries? I'm not sure about prayer being equal to sorcery. Generally speaking, magic is trying to bring about an end through will. It doesn't necessitate petitioning any deity. However, the irony you state doesn't surprise me. All Abrahamic traditions have had sorcery/witchcraft and diviniation. Think of Daniel and his dream interpretation. Joseph and his magic divining cup. Moses...

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Which of the following is more offensive to you: Fat, Gay, Republican, or Smoker? None of them. Honestly, none of them are insults.

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Help my teenage daughter is wrecking my head! What do I do? Wrecking it? Stop letting her drive it. Yes, this is a joke, but it is also serious. Who is in control of your thoughts, reactions, etc? You or HER? You need to be in control of your own head.

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Why does Jesus refer to all who are not Jews as dogs in the new testament? The Jewish Messiah was to bring about the Kingdom (specifically, the literal and physical Kingdom of Israel) for the Jews. Yeshua is saying that He was sent to minister to the Jews first and foremost. This is not Biblically unprecedented. Throughout the entire text, the descendents of Abraham, and particulary of Jacob, are preferred by Yahweh, and often referred to as "The Chosen...

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People say the Bible teaches violence just like the Koran but did Christ preach violence just like Muhammad? Yes, Yeshua's teachings contained violence. Unlike Mohammed, Yeshua of Nazareth was never a military general. In general, His teachings are much less violent than any other teachings in any Abrahamic tradition. However, that is not to say that He didn't have some violent teachings. He mostly sticks to Yahweh or Himself as the perpetuator of the violence (He seems to have a real...

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Do girls liked being picked up while hugging? I think that depends upon who is doing the hugging. :)

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What is meat made out of? Meat is mostly the respective animal's muscle tissue. According to the link below, the rough content is: 75% water, 20% protein, and 5% fat, carbohydrates, and assorted proteins. http://www.exploratorium.edu/cooking/meat/INT-what-is-meat.html

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Would you denounce someone to the secret services if they openly supported the 9/11 attacks? Denounce? I'd certainly report anyone with active support of any terrorist activity to every agency that occurred to me. If they just agreed with the attacks, no. Holding opinions, even unpopular and unethical ones, is not illegal.

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What would you do if you found out your 16/17 year old daughter was having sex? I would make sure she knew about the health risks, was on some type of contraceptive, and that condoms were being used. I'd do the same if my 16/17 year old son was having sex (know health risks, use condom, have some type of hormonal contraceptive in use). I'm not sure what the gender of my child would have to do with it.

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How often do you fall on the ice? Very rarely. I've not fallen on ice for about 5 years.

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Did you have your wisdom teeth pulled without general anesthetic? No. I've never had my wisdom teeth removed.

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Can I legally kick my son out of the house when he turns 18 in CA? That depends upon the state. Be very careful. In most states, you have to go through legal eviction proceedings to have someone removed from your home after they have established residency. This is a pretty straight-forward process, but takes time. You will need to serve notice to him (usually between 30-90 days). If he doesn't leave after that, you can file eviction proceedings against...

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Is it okay to "let" young children win games, or is that giving them the impression that they can never lose? You have to let them win sometimes. Otherwise, they will see no point and give up. On the other hand, they shouldn't always win, and you shouldn't let them win unless they've really given it their all for their age level. You want them to be able to gracefully accept defeat, and also know that winning takes effort.

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Do you know anyone who got a degree at an online university? Not that I'm aware of. I know many people who have taken online classes at universities, though. I don't know any university that doesn't have some classes offered online.

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What's your favorite song from Dark Side of the Moon? Breathe

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"I believe today that I am acting in the sense of the Almighty Creator. By warding off the Jews I am fighting for the Lord's work." Who said this? Adolf Hitler in Mein Kempf. The most interesting thing is that many try to portray him as an Atheist, or at least as secular.

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Do you think it is right or should even be allowed that a man has surgery to become a "woman" or vice-versa? It is not what nature or God intended, is it? I really don't think that it is any of my business. A person dealing with Gender Identity Disorder has enough problems on their plate without people adding their moral opinion of what doesn't concern them. Sex change procedures and the decision for them are up to the person involved and his/her medical providers. Nature and evolution have no "intentions", and the...

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What is a promiscuous behavior? "Promiscuous behavior" is a pejorative phrase indicating a value judgment that some wish to place on sexual behavior. The definition varies by the person doing the judging, and the term is disproportionately applied to women and gays.

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How do you find the cube root of the square root of eight? First you find the square root of 8 (which number multiplied by itself results in 8?): 2.8284271247461903 Second you find the cube root of 2.8284271247461903: 1.4142135623730951 Your answer is 1.414213562373095 (I might add it is approximate due to infinite decimals). Any questions?

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How do you find the cube root of the square root of eight? duplicate: please flag

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My wife filed for divorce and i do not want one can i save my marriage or will divorce be granted anyway. This depends upon where you live. If you are asking about the United States, yes. You cannot force someone to stay in a marriage against his/her will. You need to consult an attorney.

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Are you sleep depraved? No. I'm only depraved when I'm awake.

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Are you white trash if you leave you Christmas lights up all year? No. I wouldn't call them Christmas lights, they are just decorative lights, but many people use them to decorate for many holidays, or just their patios, etc.

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WHY AMERICAN COUNTRIES HAVE MAXIMUM NUMBER OF DIVORCES...and not asian..? First, please get a handle on the caps lock key. Typing in caps is the online equivalent of screaming. Second, what do you mean by "American countries"? This is plural. Do you mean the countries on the North and South American continents, or are you just meaning America (singular)? Third, not one single country has the maximum number of divorces. The maximum number of divorces...

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How to get a free membership on clubpenguin.com You can just create a penguin and get started. However, most features require a membership, and there are no free memberships. This is the whole idea, as it is one of the protections in place for the community. There are no users in these areas that cannot be traced to a valid billing address.

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I return to ask you this: do you think its weird for a black guy to listen to rock? Why on earth would it be? Music (or its genres) does not have a color.

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Why muslims around the world keep forcing other religions to convert themself to Islam? Why Muslims think they are superior? For the same reason that Christians have done it. For the same reason Christians send ministries all over the world to spread the news. Answer one and you have the answer to the other.

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How is it that Christians speak of finding "unity in Christ" when there are such divisions between denominations (Catholics/Protestants/Fundamentalists/LDS/JW) and expect others to believe them? How can this situation be changed? This is an excellent question. I'm disappointed that you haven't received responses to it. It seems to me that many Christians are too busy defining "Christian" to mean only those that share their particular views, and all others as imposters. Thus, they can be divisive with other denominations and still believe in "unity in Christ". You will notice that the...

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Can you name an athlete who blew his career at it's height, and what did they do to ruin it? Mike Tyson (rape, and went to prison) Michael Vick (dog fighting, and went to prison)

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What do the wheels on the bus do? They go round and round!

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At what age do you think children stop listening to their parents? I'm 32 and I still listen to my dad. I think it is disrespectful to not listen when someone is speaking. Did you mean to ask when children stop obeying?

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Are Mormon beliefs consistant with the bible and teachings of Jesus Christ? I have yet to find any Christian denomination consistent with the teachings of Jesus, frankly. It would be hard for anything to be consistent with the Bible, as the Bible isn't even consistent with itself.

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Where do wiccans truly live? Anywhere we wish.

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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? Oh for pity's sake. Here we go again. "There's probably no God. So stop worrying and enjoy your life." (Actual quote.) This doesn't just mean that the Abrahamic diety doesn't exist. This means that none of the thousands of deities exist. There is an automatic assumption to which those brought up in an Abrahamic religion are prone: that any mention of the...

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Why do atheists get so upset with threats of eternal damnation if hell is non-existent....is it the audacity of the idiot who threatens you or their ignorance that is more upsetting? The belief in eternal damnation in Hell is a Christian belief, with aspects of it in Islam, as well. So, it isn't just Atheists who do not believe in the existence of Hell. I don't, and I'm not an Atheist. I don't know what you mean by "upset", some might be offended with such threats. Most nonbelievers find them amusing and annoying. It is about as effective...

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Are most of the people who ask/answer under the "Atheism" category Atheists? A good number of them are, but not all. I answer a lot of Atheist questions. You don't have to be an Atheist to understand Atheism. On the other hand, there are a fair number of answers and comments by proselytizing or judgmental believers.

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How important is religion in our lives? Would we be the same without it as long as we understood and valued some of the morals it teaches? Religion has whatever importance particular individuals and societies place upon it. I think we'd be much better off without the immorality that many religions teach. This would strongly include the Abrahamic religions.

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Why do atheist's get married when the definition of marriage is the sacrament or liturgical rite in Christianity? This question is a damning indictment of the education system. What dictionary are you using? You do know, for instance, that marriage predates Christianity, and marriage rites are just as common in Hindu, Buddhist, Taoist, Atheist, etc religions and cultures, right? I'm going to paste the actual definition of marriage to you. Marriage is a legal term, bestowing legal rights,...

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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? Well, the problem is that you are being offensive, so they respond. You are being arrogant. Did they ask your opinion of their beliefs? What business of yours is it? You are then inviting yourself to "lead them in the right direction" under the arrogant assumption that you know the right direction (belief and knowledge are not the same), that the right direction for you is the...

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You encounter The Chesire Cat from Alice In Wonderland and he asks.."Whoooo Areeeee Youuuuu?" Your response is what? "Whoooo waaaaants tooooo knoooooow?"

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My girlfriend gave birth to my son yesterday afternoon' he weighted 6 pounds 14 ounces' two weeks early' is that a good weight? Congrats, and yes that is a good weight. You should be most interested in your son's Apgar score, as that takes many factors into account. :) Congrats again.

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Why do some people think that being pro-choice means you will always choose abortion? Do they not understand the meaning of the word "choice"? They don't see it in a paradigm of choice. They see it in a more dualistic paradigm: pro-life, and pro-abortion. Of course, there is no one advocating abortion in all circumstances. This misconception is fairly rampant, and I see the fallacious assumption everywhere. I just saw a bumper sticker the other day that said, "Be Pro-life. Your Mother Was." Actually, my mother was...

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I TOLD MY GIRLFRIEND I DONT WATCH PORN BECAUSE I WAS ASHAMED BUT SHE CAUGHT ME NOW SHE DOESNT WANT TO BE WITH ME BECAUSE SHE SAYS THAT IF I WATCH PORN I CANT LOVE HER BUT I DO MORE THAN ANYTHING. WHAT CAN I DO? So you lied to her and manipulated her. She has every right to decide not to be in a relationship with a person who watches porn. That's her choice. You lied to her in order to keep her unaware that she actually was in a relationship with a person who watches porn. You should start by apologizing for lying and manipulating her. You can follow it up by being honest. As I said, she has...

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What person, in your mind, DESERVES to die? I was going to say no one until I read Yarnlady's answer. So I am just going to agree with her, and thank her for making me think beyond a knee-jerk reaction. "The one who is in such pain it hurts to take another breath."

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What helps burn loads of fat on a diet? Cardiovasular workout

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Do you have a purpose? Only those I give myself.

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Why do white woman like black men? Can you elaborate? Attraction is an individual thing, and you cannot generalize large groups of people and give any reasonable answer.

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The new Blackberry Storm is out. What do you think of it? http://na.blackberry.com/eng/devices/blackberrystorm/ *yawn*

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What is your opinion on marijuana being illegal, and why? Yes. It should be subject to the same restrictions as alcohol - no driving under the influence, etc. Otherwise, it is a personal choice, and it isn't the government's job to spend exorbitant amounts of money to regulate personal behavior.

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Are you a mindless Sheeple? Do you live and breathe the "party" line? Hardly. :)

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Convert my date of birth in dd/mm/yyyy my date of birth is 06/07/1971 how In order to do this, you need to specify the format it is in now. If you've given it in mm/dd/yyyy the conversion in dd/mm/yyyy 07/06/1971. This question is a damning indictment of the education system.

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What`s the gayest name you can think of? I wasn't aware that names had sexual orientation.

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Do 'trickle down' economics actually work? Why or why not? Yes, in a closed economy, but not in a global one. Supply-side economics (known commonly as 'trickle down' economics) will work in a closed system with regulations against monopolies and other reasonable restrictions and social safeguards (I won't get into that in detail or the why right now, suffice it to say that pure capitalism eventually collapses because a monopoly - the...

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In your opinion, what's the most tasteless thing about Christmas as it exists in the U.S.? The most tasteless thing about Christmas is how a subset of the Christian population appear to believe they have sole ownership of the season, and that we should acknowledge Christmas publicly, but not any of the other festivals of other faiths or none. It is just pretty tasteless to believe your group owns an entire season.

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What do you think is the most viscous land animal? Humans. I cannot think of any other species that competes with throwing massive resources behind developing a bomb capable of killing millions in seconds.

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Is it soley about evidence or proof for atheists? Mostly, although you might want to also add logic and morality to your list.

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Is teaching religion in public schools morally wrong? Teaching ABOUT various religions and religious beliefs is not morally wrong, so long as accurate information is taught. Actually teaching the religion is morally wrong. It is morally wrong to use public funding to inculcate any religion into a captive audience.

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What is behind the attacks on Mumbai? Islamic extremism in the form of Lashkar-e-Toiba. http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Lashkar-e-Toiba

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What is your favorite Japanese word? Saki

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What alternative name would you give your town? AntigoneRisington

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What is something that "teenage kids" complain about? People stereotyping them as a group. I can say that I see their point.

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When a person poops worms, what might that be indicative of? A parasitic worm infestation necessitating a trip to a physician.

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When is a normal age to lose your virginity? Worldwide the average is 17.3. http://www.durex.com/cm/gss2005Content.asp?intQid=941 In the US: The median age at first intercourse is 16.9 years for boys and 17.4 years for girls. http://www.kff.org/womenshealth/upload/3040-03.pdf

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What's the one thing you love most about your partner? His smile. It says so much about him that is very important.

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Evolutionist's: If we really did evolve, are we done evolving as humans? What is an Evolutionist? Evolutionary theory does state that every life form is continually evolving according to certain principles, one of the most important being natural selection.

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How much marijuana do you smoke per week? None. I've only rarely smoked it.

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What's so great about celibacy? The only benefits of celibacy I can think of are no risk of STDs or pregnancy.

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Hfjhhftjhygft The answer is that you only type that particular sequence of letters after having sex with a flaming goat. I sincerely hope you were drunk when you did it.

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Do you believe that a demon can possess a human? Nope. I don't believe in demons. We now understand behavioral health issues.

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Why do people in India stay with their parents until their late thirties? Not everyone does. Typically, it is the eldest son that stays with his parents, and his wife and children also live there. Large homes with extended families are very common. It is very much less common for all the children to have left the home. Daughters usually stay with their parents until they marry. Those that go to work often stay in PG (paid guest) facilities limited to females only. ...

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What makes INDIA cool? The people. The food. The colors. The architecture and history. In short, the culture. Yeah, there are problems, but all societies have problems.

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My niece is having a double wedding with her future sister-in-law. If it were me, I'd rather have my own separate wedding. What do you think? I'd prefer my own, but it is everyone's individual choice. :)

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Does the US secretly allow torture Not any more. Obama has set the standards at the Army Field Manual, which is consistent with the Geneva Conventions. It is about time. Even under Bush, I don't know that it was that secret. The photos and admissions were all over the place.

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I was adopted into a christian family, but I was born of a Celtic Wiccan family. I wish to learn more about wicca but my adoptive family threatens to disown me out if I bring that "satanic s**t" in the house. I am 19 now, what should I do? You are 19, so do what you wish to do. It isn't necessary for you to tell anyone at all (let alone a family who would judge you for it) what your religion is,or that you are even studying facts about any particular religion (it is possible to learn ABOUT a religion without changing your own). It is no one else's business. I would say, from a Wiccan Ethics perspective, that you...

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Do Wiccans believe in the existence of the Hebrew God, Yahweh? If so, do you worship him too? That depends upon the Wiccan. Most of us do not believe in Yahweh. I've heard some Wiccans recognize the existence of Yahweh insofar as that all deities are created by humans as "tuning forks" (if you will) into the One/All...ways of understanding certain characteristics of God or Goddess or the One. There are Christian-Wiccan webrings and groups, so there certainly are those...

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I noticed the dictionary definition of Witchcraft said something about using the devil, or a familiar of some sort. I know the devil part isnt true, but what about the familiar, and if not, what do you think of this? Hold the phone here. How do you know the devil part is wrong? Wiccans have NOT...I repeat...NOT been awarded a copyright on the word Witch/witch. Just because most witches do not invoke the devil (or even believe in one) doesn't mean that Theistic, Satanic witches (or devil worshipping witches) do not exist. Some definitions of Witchcraft include familiars, and many (not most or...

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Anyone have any special plans for the upcoming Imbolc? I don't have any plans more special than I usually have for Sabbats. Since I am now living away from my coven, I celebrate most Sabbats solitary (or with my fiance, who is Hindu). Anything I do this year will have to not conflict with the Super Bowl... :)

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Are most homosexuals atheists? No, I do not think so. I'm still trying to find (for a question asked last week) a study done of the LGBT community which captures religion demographics. I've been told by several academic institutions focusing on it (including law schools) that such a study has not been attempted. We actually know very little about the underlying demographics of the LGBT community.

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Has anyone else heard the rumor that the world will end in 2012? Why is this rumor so persistent? It is persistent for the same reason that all end of the world prophecies are persistent. Yeshua of Nazareth predicted the end of the world was at hand 2000 years ago and people are still waiting for that. End of the world prophecies are always popular, and they always have failed. Here is a list JUST from 30 CE to now (and it isn't by any means completely exhaustive). ...

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Bush was a great leader - why do jerks always dwell on the negative? Well, he certainly was a leader. To evaluate whether he was a great leader or not, one must analyze to what he lead. One might also argue that when less than 30% of the people you are leading approve of what you are doing you aren't effectively leading. In history, the term "Great" is often applied to war-mongering conquerors (Alexander the Great), so in that sense one may...

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Have you ever bought a book and used the receipt as a bookmark? Yes, but not often. I usually use the dust jacket.

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Would you donate one eye to a stranger who had promise to be a major medical scientist and you never would, why would or wouldn't you? Anyone who needs my organs can have them after I'm done with them. If I'm not done with them, the reason that I wouldn't is pretty clear.

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Do they allow murderers in heaven? Well, if you are referring to Heaven in the Abrahamic sense (the question is in the Christian category), yes they do. Moses, Elijah, Elisha, David, Joshua, Aaron, on and on...in many cases, the Bible directly states that they are with Yahweh. Now, I've approached this as purely an academic exercise, as there is no evidence of Heaven and I don't believe it exists.

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If you saw a child left in a car in a parking lot, would you call the police? That depends upon the circumstances: age of child, situation, climate. If the parent isn't in evidence, doesn't come back within a few minutes, and the child is young (under 13) I certainly will and have.

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Should schools require their students to wear a school uniform? No. I'm against it, and for freedom of expression. Beyond that, I've noticed the school uniforms in India always have the girls in mandatory skirts, which I wouldn't care for myself or my kids. I might be more willing to consider it if the uniforms didn't reinforce gender roles/attitudes/behaviors that I find appalling.

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Did your parents force you into going to church when you were a child? No. I was never forced to go, and certainly not by my father (my mother is deceased).

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Does ones spirit matter more to God than their sexual orientation? Which God? I'm afraid you haven't specified, and this isn't in a category that indicates which God. Could you be more specific?

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Do you announce when you have to pee? No, actually. I've never felt that it was news...

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My boyfriend released in me twice like three days before my period and i had a wierd period..does that mean im pregnant? Highly improbable. You could be, and you could not be. The thing is that no one out here possesses psychic abilities to tell you conclusively. Get a pregnancy test and take it.

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And God said, " let there be ___ ___" Humor accepted =] Stupidity. Thus, organized religion was formed.

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Is it just me, or does Apple seem to design it's products to be so "User Friendly" that even a person who knows their way around electronics and computers can't do much of anything with them beyond exactly what they were designed for? I've had pretty much that same experience.

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Why can't we all just get along? Because people have to fight to prove who is more "humble" (and no, they don't get the contradiction...) and which knows the truth about the existence and nature of deity/deities (and no, they don't get the contradiction there, either) best. Obviously, such people believe their deity/deities are incapable of handling the situation and require their help to fight for the...

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Do you belive in guardian angels? Other than in the sense of good Samaritans coming to your aid or cats/animals, no. I don't believe in any angels of any type.

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Do you believe there is a right to armed resistance if a population is under occupation or siege? That would depend upon the circumstances and type of armed resistance. This seems to be a thinly veiled reference to Palestine and Hamas/other terror organizations. I'm sorry, but under no circumstances will I ever believe that deliberate homocidal (and often suicidal) attacks against unarmed civilians is ethical. I have enough of a problem with those accidentally harmed in conflict...

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Donald Trumph or Bill Gates for a friend? Bill Gates.

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Would you go and see a musical based on Michael Jackson's "Thriller" album? That depends on how the musical was written, who was performing, and the reviews of it. Frankly, I don't have much use for Michael Jackson, but I do like a good musical production.

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If Jesus met all the criteria (in the Bible) of being the Messiah, why wasn't he accepted as such to the Hebrews of his time? Yeshua (Jesus) did not and does not meet all of the prophecies and criteria for the Jewish Messiah, which is why the Jews do not recognize Him as the Messiah. To quote the summary of the Rabbi in my link: Jews do not accept Jesus as the messiah because: 1) Jesus did not fulfill the messianic prophecies. 2) Jesus did not embody the personal qualifications of the Messiah. 3) Biblical...

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Why does the U.S. need to help fund abortions abroad? Huh? We don't. The Executive Order at issue was one that prevented US funding from going to any organization (even if the funding would be used for birth control, disease testing, disease treatment, or disease education) that discussed abortion as an option. If the organization mentioned abortion as an option for family planning at all, the US would not provide funding for ANY activity done by...

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Is it wrong not to believe in god? No. It is simply lack of belief.

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Thinking of having a boob job .. my b/f will pay .. good idea .. i quite like the idea myself ... Ok. So what's the question?

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Do you think people should always be forgiven? No, of course not. True forgiveness is a transaction between the offender and the offended. I do think that those who have been offended should work towards acceptance and releasing their anger and grudges for their own personal mental and emotional health, but this is different than forgiveness. For those interested, I recommend a really good book on this topic by Dr. Janis Spring...

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I am a US citizen, my husband who came to America with a K3 visa, is now a permanent resident for 4 months, has threatened to kill me three times-I am scared, I dont want him to be in America, I would like him to be deported. Is there a way to deport him? Oh, yes. A spousal green card is provisional for the first 2 years. At the end of the two years, he has to prove he's still married in order to have the green card made permanent. At any point in time that he is no longer married, the green card can be revoked. On any green card, an immigrant needs a sponser. Sponsers can either be employers or spouses. During the provisional period,...

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When taking the Oath of office, should one be able to swear on the Quran? Or should the Bible be the ultimate solitary text used by all who take any type of Oath in and out of the judiciary? The person taking an Oath of Office in the United States is not required to take the oath on any text/book whatsoever - religious or otherwise. The choice to do so, and which book to use, is a personal one. The first US President to take the oath of office without using a Bible was Theodore Roosevelt in 1901. Nothing should be the ultimate solitary text prescribed for everyone. That is a...

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I thought Barack Obama was going to take the oath of office on a Koran, what happened? What happened is that some people thought based upon rumor, bigotry, and a gross and embarrassing disregard for facts. Obama is a Christian, not a Muslim. He has never been a Muslim. His father was born Muslim, but was a professed Atheist. Obama lived for a short time when he was very young in a Muslim country, but that does not make him Muslim. ...

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What did your Mum and Dad Warn you about? People like me. They were wrong.

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Is there something wrong with this statement: "There probably is a God. Now start worrying & stop living as if nothing mattered beyond your life."? This does not say there is a God and says that people should think about the future. The first part is very sketchy. We have no basis to say that there is probably any deity. God is a title and is only capitalized when referring to a specific deity. It is not a name. It is masculine and monothesitic. The second part tells me I should start worrying. This assumes that any deity that may exist cares at all what I do. It also assumes that the deity metes out justice. It...

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What's your favorite coffee bean? Sumatra or Jamaican Blue Mountain.

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When was Jesus born, roughly? Is Shepards in fields by night a clue? When did the taxation take place? Do we know? The only Roman census around that time was in 6 AD (after Herod had been dead for 10 years, btw), and it didn't require anyone to travel to their place of birth. http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Census_of_Quirinius Jesus isn't known to be a literal historical figure. He could have been or could not have been. The Gospel of Matthew says that Jesus was a child in Egypt when Herod died....

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Global warming: threat or hoax? Your opinions, please? Yes. The scientific community and data are pretty clear about it. After having travelled outside of the US, I can say the validity of global warming is not debated in any other country I've been in.

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Why girls make more tips than guys. In my experience they do not, male waiters I've worked with always get higher tips per table. Maybe it is different if it is a bar or strip club...

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Are homosexuals less likely to be Christian? This is an interesting question. What percentage of homosexuals are Christian, and what percentage of the heterosexual population (same definition for population - say US or World) are Christian? I would suspect that a smaller percentage of homosexuals are Christian, if only for the reason that the mainstream teaching is that homosexuality is sinful would start the questioning process that...

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Should society limit people to have only one child? I think it should be limited to one child or no children at all (better). Do you think it will solved the overpopulation problems? I think we will have to consider such measures in the near future, perhaps during my lifetime. This will also cause problems that need to be solved. You will have a larger aging population (retired) than working population to support them. This is essentially the problem Social Security is facing in the United States.

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Do you believe that God's word is true when there is proof all around us that the universe and this earth are much older than the approximated 6,000 years old? Is there no room for mistakes in the bible, or is science just a test of faith? Your question assumes a belief that the Bible has, or ever has had, anything to do with the word of God. God is a title, not a name, and does not denote a specific deity unless associated with a religion. This question is not categorized under any particular religion. I don't believe that the Bible has, or ever has had, anything to do with the word of any deity. Thus, it is not any...

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What are the Statute of Limitations on debt? What if the account was "charged-Off", can a collection comany buy it and start the clock from zero? Is the law different in each state? If the collector is in FLA and you are in NJ, who's statute applies? The age of the debt is usually calculated from the last transaction. You will find state-specific information here: http://www.bcsalliance.com/y_debt_sol.html

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Could Barack Obama be a Mormon pastor? Yes. The restrictions on Mormon priesthood were changed in the 1970's just prior to passage of the Civil Rights Act.

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What does marriage mean to you these days? Marriage means the same thing to me as it always has. It is a legal, sometimes religious, status usually accompanied by a ceremony that connects people. I always have thought that it should be at-will (otherwise you have a recipe for abuse), the willing consent of all parties is required, and that the parties must be adults. Too often in too many cultures (especially in history) marriage has...

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What do you think of Rush Limbaugh saying, "I hope Obama fails"? Honestly, I don't care what Rush Limbaugh says or doesn't say. I don't think about him much at all, mostly because he doesn't think at all.

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Do these pitbulls look scary to you? Not at all. The picture makes me want to scratch their ears.

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Do you ever pretend you didn't hear someone, just to get out of doing whatever they asked? I used to. I don't do it anymore. I got over feeling guilty about having personal boundaries, and learned to respectfully say no when necessary.

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Does anyone know how to put/bring an application window to the bottom of all other open application windows? What do you mean by bottom? There is the bottom of the screen (near your task or tool bar) and there is the bottom of a "pile" of windows. For the former (the x and y coordinates of the window), you resize the window and drag it to the place you want it to have at the bottom of the screen. For the latter (known as the z coordinate of the window), you simply click on the other...

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Have you ever touched poop? (seriously) I'm quite sure that I have. I have many pets and used to volunteer in a hospital.

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Am i a bad person because i did not feel upset when i had a miscarriage? No. You feel how you feel about it.

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I heard that black is a color worn because it makes you look thin, would black be your main color in your wardrobe? Black does have a slimming effect visually. Most of my wardrobe, however, is not black.

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Someone unplugged my computer while I was working and I lost all my work. Is there a way to recover the update of an excel file that's been lost? Is it in a cache somewhere maybe? HELP! This depends on the version of Microsoft Excel that you are using. If the temporary file (would be in the same file folder as the actual file and would have the same file name except it would start with a ~) is still there, you should be able to recover. Newer versions of Excel (and the whole office suite) will come up and ask you about recovering from the temporary file when it loads if...

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Under which topic does SPEECH RECOGNITION comes under ? . That would depend. If you are talking speech recognition software/devices it would come under technology and computers. If you are talking about human speech recognition, then it could come under human biology, physiology, or social sciences (such as linguistics).

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Does 110101100100010 (etc) have something to do with aliens? No. It is binary code. A 1 signals a bit that is on, and a 0 signals a bit that is off. It is used in programming electronics, particularly computers.

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I've been with my girlfriend almost 4 months. I'm the first person she has slept with, and I'm certain she has fallen for me. I don't want to be in the relationship any more, what do I do? It is time to end the relationship. Beyond respect and courteous compassion, you don't owe her anything, and she doesn't owe you anything. Be respectful, courteous, and compassionate. Have the decency and courage to do it in person. Be honest (this doesn't mean you have to be brutal, see first sentence in this paragraph). Don't give her false hope. She will be upset, and...

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Coke or Pepsi: Would you be able to tell the differnce if you where blindfolded and someone said taste and tell me the difference? Definitely. Pepsi is too sweet for me.

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Britney Spears may be getting paid $14 million to publish an autobiography. Would you read it? Not really. I don't have an interest.

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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 need to first differentiate in belief in a literal deity (of any sort) and a discussion involving the truth value and validity of the belief in any deity. Just because Atheists do not believe that any deity literally exists does not mean that they deny that people hold the CONCEPT of a deity, and it doesn't mean that people and institutions who hold the CONCEPT of a deity do...

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Should you always follow your heart? Both. It depends upon the situation.

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When was the last time you had a glass of milk? I'd say it has been at least a decade. I cannot bring myself to drink a glass of pure milk. My brain keeps translating "milk" to "cow-tit juice" and I just can't do it.

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Where can I buy a Wii under $250? You can get used ones at Gamestop. You might have to try a couple of times. Otherwise, the retail price of the Wii is $249 - so it is always under $250 unless you are naive and buy one for above the retail value on the internet.

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Would you attend a wedding where the bride wore the "traditional" white wedding gown, even though you know she isn't a virgin? First of all, the tradition of the white wedding dress started with Queen Victoria and was a sign of wealth - not sexual chastity. If a bride in white signals chastity, one is left to wonder what the predominance of grooms wearing black signifies. http://www.weddinggazette.com/content/004568.shtml Second of all, whether or not someone has had sex is none of anyone's business (unless,...

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Will the catholic church ever ordain female priests? They eventually will, or the Catholic Church will wither and die of disuse. As global society moves towards equality for women, socially backward policies will have to be eliminated or they will lose membership (and money, which is the bottom line for any religious institution). The more out of touch a religion gets from the core values of society, the more it will fall out of use. This...

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I CAME BACK FROM HEAVEN!!!! I'm sorry you had to go through that, and glad you got out of it as soon as possible. It must have been horrible.

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What does this mean to you: “I contend that we are both atheists. I just believe in one fewer god than you do. When you understand why you dismiss all the other possible gods, you will understand why I dismiss yours.” Steven Roberts Well, the statement is essentially accurate assuming that you are addressing Atheism in respect to particular deities and are addressing a monotheist. I think the value of this statement is in pointing out that almost everyone disbelieves in SOME deity, and no deity receives any more special treatment than another in terms of evaluating likelihood of existence.

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Is AB on your "to do" list? No. It used to be, but it isn't anymore.

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Given there is no gravity in space to hold things down, how do space ships actually land on the moon? Where there is matter, there is gravity. You have gravity. Your table has gravity. It is an attractive force between matter. The moon has a very strong gravitational force (not as large as the Earth or Sun), but it will pull objects toward it. Space travel uses energy of enough force to escape gravity (Earth, Moon, Mars) and to propel through space.

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What date is your wedding/started dating anniversary? Started dating 03/25/06. Engagement date 01/02/09.

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Are people born gay? People are born that way. If there is a way to actually chose to be gay, please share it here: http://www.answerbag.com/q_view/94656 I've been trying to figure out how to chose to be gay for years. No one has presented a way to accomplish it.

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Where do we go when we're dead? Our bodies go to whatever funeral preparations/rituals we (or our families) have designated. Anything beyond that no one knows, and anyone claiming to know is lying.

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Is it rude to ask? It depends upon what you are asking.

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Why do so many Indian restaurants have Christmas type lights all year round? Indians have very different ideas of decoration than do Americans (or other Westerners). In India, many businesses are decorated with Christmas type lights all year round. They also decorate with lights for Indian and Hindu festivals - most notably Diwali, which is sometimes known as the "festival of lights".

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In India, how should I handle adult beggars and child beggars? It is sad to say, but you have to ignore them. It is the hardest with the children. The thing is that while the children bring home money, the parents aren't going to send them to school or educate them. Why give up on the income only to spend money to send them to school? The lack of education will condemn them to poverty for their lives. No, you aren't going to save the children...

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What do you call the vice-president of Iran? The same thing you call the President - the puppet of the ruling Imams.

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Is it safe to buy goods on ebay? how? Yes. Make sure you buy from someone with a good feedback history, and pay through Paypal (comes with buyer protection).

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Is Hell exothermic or endothermic? (This came up as a bonus question on my physics paper!) Frankly, Hell is neither because it doesn't exist. Therefore, it neither exudes or consumes energy. I thought science dealt with fact, so there's the factual answer. Now, assuming Hell to exist, it would probably be exothermic. However, no one has ever stated how Hell produces its heat, or if its heat actually escapes Hell to its surroundings. However, we may deduce that it...

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Do you believe the Eve came from Adam's rib? No. I don't even believe she literally existed. She is a myth representing the first female human from a primitive time when myths were the best explanation available.

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If you woke up naturally without an alarm clock, how many hours would you sleep? At least 12, unless I had some event I was anticipating.

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Do you use reference books (other than general sources like encyclopedias or dictionaries) as you enjoy your interests, hobbies or occupation? What? I sit around and read reference books AS a hobby.

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Does your religion allow you to believe in God? Which god? My religion does not tell me what I am allowed or disallowed to believe. I don't go in for thought-control. I can believe in any Deity - Goddess, God, etc.

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Does anyone believe that god is omniscient and omnipotent? Yes, many people believe that. I am not one of them. If there is a Deity and Deity is both omniscient and omnipotent, given the evidence in the world, that being cannot then be benevolent to humanity, or give us any special consideration above any other creature or object/energy. One only has to look at the murdered, raped, and starving children in the hundreds of thousands in the Sudan to...

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Do black guys like small white women That depends on the person. You cannot make a blanket statement about black guys. Rules of attraction vary by individual.

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Should the white people of today apologize on behalf of their ancestors who enslaved black people, and tortured them silly. Or should you simply say bygones its all in the past? No, no more than my partner (man) should apologize to me because women have been bought and sold into sexual slavery (and still are) throughout history. This is amazingly close to the Old Testament teaching that sins are inherited by future generations. Neither I nor anyone else is responsible for things that happened before we existed, or things outside of our control. I think there are a...

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Is "towelhead" a racist remark for those who wear turbans? I don't know that I'd call it racist, for it is not directed at a single sociological race. I've seen it directed at Middle Easterners and Asians, Muslims and Sikhs. It is more ethnocentric. This is not to say that it isn't just as bad as racism. It is a hateful, bigoted remark and reflects poorly upon anyone saying it.

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Do you feel paralyzed with fear when people give you dirty looks, yell at you, and/or talk condescendingly towards you? No, I cannot say that I do.

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WHOS PROUD THAT OUR PRESIDENT IS BLACK? I'm far more proud that we seem to have elected an intelligent, articulate, thoughtful man. I'm proud of what it says about my country that we (finally!) elected a non-Caucasian (or at least he's only 1/2 Caucasian). I'll be far more proud of my country when we stop having discussions about the race, gender, religion, and sexual orientation of our candidates and actually...

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If we are all worthy of God's love, why does He say that whoever loves his/her family more than Him is not worthy of Him? See Matthew 10:37 (KJV). First of all, you have a really bad analogy and logical (illogical?) connection here. First you talk about everyone's worthiness of Yahweh's love, then you talk about the love humans have for their family members. In the first clause of your question, you reference love that comes FROM YAHWEH, and in the second you reference love that comes FROM HUMANS. Your question seems to indicate...

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How do you get respected by society? Don't harm people if you can avoid it. Anything else, who cares?

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Do you belive the christian right is guilty of brainwashing kids in america?(I saw a documentary about a evangelical bible camp that really shocked me on channel 4 in the u.k.) Brainwashing is done by many groups, and society in general. I'm sorry to tell you this. Society in general rewards certain beliefs and punishes others. I agree with Hasn'tBeen that anything that teaches children WHAT to think rather than HOW is a problem. The Christian Right in America certainly have an active and well-funded brainwashing campaign that is disconcertingly...

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What makes a society ripe for a social change From a sociological perspective, technological change is the main driver of social change. The more rapid the technological advancement, the more rapid the social change.

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Is the Bible supposed to be proof of God? I don't know whether or not it is "supposed" to be. I do know that it isn't.

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Why are vegeterians generally so imposing ,i dont go round telling people to eat meat I've not met any imposing vegeterians, and I know many (most would best be called vegan) due in large part to the fact that so many of my friends and my partner's friends and family are Indian Hindus.

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If you went to school with somebody named lets say.. "Mike" and you really hated them then for the rest of your life do you not like "Mikes"? No. I doubt I'd even associate it at all. I don't spend that much time thinking about people I dislike.

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What do you think of Atheists? It is a word describing a lack of belief in any deity.

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When atheists go from door to door in their white shirts and ties, are you serious with them, or do you have fun with them? Do you even answer the door? Atheists going door to door? I've never had it happen to me, and the only instance of it happening that I know of is John Saffron (see video). I get Mormons and Jehovah's Witnesses, but not so much anymore. After about an hour analyzing the Bible with me, they are quite happy to be gone. If that doesn't work, I try to convert them to Satanism. I've learned that they go away...

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Would you rather walk on water or walk in water? Why? That depends upon the temperature of the water. If it is cold, I'd rather walk on it. (And I do walk and skate on it when it is frozen...) All things being equal, I'd rather emerse myself in the water. I love to swim, but it also has to do with the dying/resurrecting theme (of which baptism borrows, but you can also find in secular literature like DH Lawrence...ex: The Horsedealers...

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Do you have any info on wiccans? Yes. I am a Wiccan. What would you like to know? You can also find a good (credible) overview here: http://wicca.timerift.net You can read up on Wiccans (and other Pagans) in detail at Witchvox: http://www.witchvox.com BTW, avoid anyone wanting to sell you this information. I could go into detail about why, but it just isn't credible.

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When and why were witches persecuted? Witches have been persecuted in different places throughout history. Indeed, people believed to be witches are still killed in areas of Asian and Africa. Reasons include superstitious fear (believing one has been cursed), religious non-conformity, and an excuse to eliminate opponents. To be clear, this is the Wiccan section. Not all witches are Wiccan, and Wicca is about 60 years old....

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Ok people, If I said I think Wiccans are silly what you you say to me? (Insults accepted) You are entitled to your opinion. Really, I don't mind.

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Many "goddess" focused Wiccans I've read about call themselves thealogians instead of theologians, because they follow a goddess instead of a god. But what do I call myself if I follow both? Theologian. Theology is the study of the nature and existence of divinity/deity/deities. The gender (if any) of the deity/deities in question has nothing to do with whether or not the term applies.

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How would you feel if you learned Israel had opened up talks with Al Queida? How is this different than Obama opening up talks with Hamas? It depends on what the situation is, honestly. You have three options for any conflict situation: 1.) Agree to disagree and maintain the status quo. 2.) Violence and death. 3.) Talk and negotiation. While this conflict continues to happen between Hamas and Israel, millions of people have been suffering. Just in case you didn't notice. Also in case you haven't noticed, military...

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How old is to old for toys? Dead. Toys are for everyone, there is no arbitrary age limit.

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Men: Do you wear your bra at night when you go to bed? My brother and I both do and our father says it is weird. Is it weird? I would say it is a rare thing for a man to wear a bra and even more rare for him to wear it to bed at night. This is just statistically speaking. I don't get into value judgments like "weird". If it works for you, it isn't anyone else's concern.

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For pizza lovers.....what's your favorite type of crust? Regular crust. The crust doesn't matter, it is the pizza. My favorite is Thai Chicken from California Pizza Kitchen.

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What would you do if your partner told you, they were attracted to their same sex? "Ok, and?" It would only be an issue if he weren't also attracted to the opposite sex, because I'm female.

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Why do atheist differ in the belief that Jesus existed? I'd like to first challenge the nature of the question. Yes, Atheists differ on their views of whether or not a historical man upon whom the Jesus myth is based literally existed. However, it is not just Atheists that do so. The definition of Atheism is not, "Those who do not believe in Yahweh or that Jesus was His only Son." People differ on this belief because there...

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Why did Jehova have to mark Cain "so that others might know him" if the only "others" that existed were his family (specifically his parents)? Had they suddenly forgotten what he looked like? Because the myth originates in other cultures, and was placed in the Bible somewhat out of context. Indeed, Judaism itself wasn't fully monothesistic until around 750 BCE, which is why you will find a plural reference to making them "in our image". This is the same reason Cain goes to the Land of Nod and marries a woman there. I asked this same question quite some time ago,...

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Have we been duped by religion? Most have, statistically speaking, but not all.

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Could Satan toast a pop tart so hot that even he himself could not eat it? I bet He could if He existed.

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"I and my Father are one", says Jesus.....what does this mean? That depends upon whom you ask. It is interpretive. Some Christians interpret it literally. These Christians are known as Trinitarian and believe that the Abrahamic deity, Yahweh, is three personalities in one person - the Father, the Son, and the Holy Spirit. This interpretation has its problems, though. For instance, that means Jesus spent a lot of time praying to Himself, and in effect...

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Who is ur god which u worship? Putting this question in the Christian section is a little odd. Christians, by very definition, follow the teachings of Yeshua of Nazareth and the Abrahamic deity, Yahweh. Many Christians are also Trinitarians, which means they recognize the Trinity. I am none of the above, so my personal beliefs about Deity are irrelevant to the category.

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How would you feel if you discovered that your god was a Native American woman (or female deity)? I'd feel that I had a temporary memory lapse that made me have to discover something I've known for a long time.

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In your opinion was Nostradamus a seer or a dreamer? I think he was a very smart man, part philosopher, part occultist, but also a very concious fraud. Many of his preditions have been said to predict the end of the world countless times, and then that same prediction is recycled later when the world fails to end. I'd love to see someone go through all his predictions and calculate an accuracy rate. We never hear about all the vague...

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Are Pastafarians allowed to eat spaghetti? But of course! We call it Communion.

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What has the FSM done for you? He touched me with His Noodly appendage, and I am strengthened through His Meaty Balls. RAmen.

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Why in the LSD church, the Mormons use either archaic languages and than say it needs refined or they use a completely new language that needed to be learned and than taught to their children (so called reformed egyptian)? What are they hiding? They are hiding the same thing the Christians hid behind the Latin mass...the Jews and their Hebrew worship...the Muslims with their insistence on Arabic.

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It is one thing to not agree with another church's beliefs but why do so many so called christians think they have a right to tell mormons they are not christian just because their beliefs are different from their own As has been covered, they do have the right to freedom of speech. They do not, however, have the right to define Christian. Different sects of Christianity have been fighting over which are the "real" Christians since Christianity began. They will continue to do so. There is also a tendency to be myopic. Mormon beliefs are not very different from the beliefs of other...

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Why do so many say that Jesus is not of the old testament?Isaiah 53:5 But He was wounded for our transgressions,he was bruised for our iniquity;the chastisement of our peace was upon him,and with his stripes we are healed.Sounds like Jesus on the cross. Because the Suffering Servant (Isaiah 53) is a metaphor for the nation of Israel: "For he was cut off from the land of the living; because of the transgression of my people, a plague came upon them." Christians believe it to mean Jesus because they want it to mean Jesus. Jews, on the other hand, have never taken this to be about the Messiah or any literal person. Sorry.

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Is being a bastard the male version of a bitch? In the vernacular, one might say that they are roughly equivalent. In their actual meaning, no. A bastard can be male or female, and is simply the child of unwed parents (unwed at the time of birth). A bitch is a female dog, although the term can be applied more specifically to female dogs who breed.

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Do you ever get treated like you're stupid? I cannot say that I do.

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Will anything happen to you if you smoke pot just once? Your head will spin in circles and you will vomit split pea soup while praising the Prince of the Unholy... Ok, serious answer. Well, if you inhale you will get high. You might feel giddy or mellow. Then your life goes on.

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If the Great Flood in Noah's time allowed waters to rise above the tallest mountains, it would've risen above Mount Everest. Wouldn't it have been very, very cold up there, and the ocean have been one giant ice field? This would be the least of the problems with the Biblical story. If this indeed happened for the duration claimed, there would be no vegetation left alive for anyone to eat. For that matter, what did the carnivores eat (without causing an extinction)? The fish (and other marine life) wouldn't have survived in water with those biochemical properties. Add to that the complete lack of any...

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Are spaghetti-Os the antipasta? No. Salad is the Antipasta.

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Why haven't u said that mary (the mother of god) is also god? Probably because I don't even believe she ever existed in any form. Edit: Well, you try to be concise and not offensive, and it doesn't really work. I should learn. Since I'm going to be downrated anyway, I might as well be honest. My thoughts on Mary, mother of Yeshua: Assuming for a moment that she did literally exist, she is patently too thick (stupid) to be venerated...

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Do you think the reason people reject the Bible is because it doesnt let them live any way they want too?Why do they say it was only written by man when the Bible clearly says man inspired by the Holy Spirit?What do you think? No. Even though I'm quite sure by your comments and answers that you aren't going to bother to read what I have to say, I'm going to type it anyway for the benefit of those who will. 1.) I don't reject the Bible. I believe it exists. Just like the Vedas and the Book of the Dead. I just don't believe that it is true. 2.) Much of the content of the Bible is...

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You purchase a sewing machine and you are given an instruction manual so you do not break it. Do humans require an instruction manual so they do not ruin themselves? Well, since the majority of humanity's existence was lived without the ability to read such a manual (or write), I'd have to say no. If such a manual were an actual requirement, our species would have died out tens of thousands of years ago. This is basic logical deduction. I'd also have to say that any attempt made towards making a manual has left nothing but a bloody trail...

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In your opinion do you think the world was made in a week? I think yes and no because if his ways are not our ways and his thoghts are not his thoughts then why would his schedule or time frame be the same as ours? No. The overwhelming evidence to the contrary prevents me from participating in such a delusion.

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Many religions were based on previous religions, so how can I believe that Christianity is the correct one when it is just a newer version? I still believe in God, but my faith in other areas are faltering because of this. Can anyone give some insight? You cannot unless you go on blind faith that ignores all historical and scientific evidence available. Once you research the history of Christianity, the origin of the Bible and Gospels, the history of Judaism, and comparative religions and cultures to pre-existing ones and accept the evidence, there is no believing that Christianity is special, new, or correct. I suggest seeking the truth...

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What is the name of your favorite teddy bear? Mohammed I have renamed all my teddy bears and put this out here in support of sanity, human rights, and the ability of children to name their teddy bear whatever they want without the adult who allowed them to being threatened with death.

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Does anyone want to know about my engagement? I just wanted to let everyone out here know that I'm engaged. He popped the question last Friday (Jan 2nd)!!! We haven't set a date yet, and are focusing on enjoying being engaged.

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How important is a presidents foreign policy in this election to you when voting?Would you also say that it is important that the president be open to new ideas and handle these issues with diplomacy? I think it is of critical importance. We do not make ourselves safer by isolationist policies and alienating ourselves internationally.

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Do youthink virgins in middle school are loosers No. I don't think whether or not you've had sex is a basis for anyone being called a winner or loser, regardless of age. In middle school, I'd suspect those who have had sex are more than a little reckless, but that doesn't make them losers. Those who realize that they are not emotionally or physically ready for sex (if you cannot have a conversation with your sexual partner...

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What do you think about people that say "We don't need a black, in The White House"? I think that mental deficiency is sad and pitiful. I did have one rabid Republican say this to me (not that all Republicans are rabid or racist). I answered, "Why not? We've already had a retard in The White House."

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What do you think heaven will be like??????? It will be like what it always has been - an allegorical symbol. It doesn't literally exist.

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How much money does it cost to get into heaven? Honestly, Heaven doesn't exist so no amount of money will get you there. Most religions claim that getting to their version of Heaven is free, but you'd never know it by the way they extort money.

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Who do you think likes to have more fun, Jesus or Satan? Neither. Jesus, if He ever literally existed, is dead, and Satan doesn't exist as anything more than an allegorical myth.

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Wasn't sarah palin such a cruel bitch to bring up Joe Biden's wife and daughter murders during their debate? I am far more moved to say she is cruel when she disagrees with the right of rape victims to choose abortion, or when she says (after goverment policies of the oxymoron abstinence only sex education and opposition to providing contraceptives) that teenage girls who get pregnant should feel blessed with something beautiful. When she says things that treat girls and women as brood bitches of the...

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"Astrology is superstition made into elaborate pseudo-science." (Richard Dawkins). Do you agree? Yes. I do agree. Many research studies done show that Astrology is nothing more than superstition. Indeed, all the planets are said to affect your personality, and adding new planets deviates the outcome. One must then conclude that either all astrological charts based upon inaccurate numbers of planets are also inaccurate. If you are to tell me you need to know where Neptune and Pluto are...

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Who is your favorite dead comedian? George Carlin

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Do you think the rap/hip-hop culture is hateful, crude or violent? Some of it is, and some of it is not. Just like life. Some of it is, and some of it is not.

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Once upon a time there were 2 little girls .. so .. what happened to them? They grew up, became women, and grew old.

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Which amendment did away with poll tax? Twenty-Fourth Amendment Section 1. The right of citizens of the United States to vote in any primary or other election for President or Vice President, for electors for President or Vice President, or for Senator or Representative in Congress, shall not be denied or abridged by the United States or any State by reason of failure to pay any poll tax or other tax. Section 2. The Congress...

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If Adam and Eve were the first people on Earth, how do you explain cave men? You don't. If you believe in the Adam and Eve account, and assume that they were the first people on Earth (as you ask in your question), you cannot explain cavemen. Within a few generations of Adam and Eve there are entire civilizations, which also cannot be explained in terms of human reproductive capacity. You also can't explain where Cain's wife and the Land of Nod came from....

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Whats your opinion on the new world order? There's a new world order? Where? I still see individual states and groups shooting each other, and having conflicting interests. I still see poverty, hunger, and starvation. I still see the rich getting richer and the poor getting poorer. I see exploitation of the lower classes by the upper classes. I see banks trying to get rich off of shady dealings. Seems like SSDC (Same Shit...

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I saw a funny sign today in a restaurant; "Unattended children will be given an espresso and a free puppy". Can you tell me some funny signs you've seen in businesses? "Children left unattended will be sacrificed." - Local pagan shop

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Does it matter if prisoners are regularly raped? Yes, it matters. It has to do with sentences according to the law, human rights, prohibitions against cruel and unusual punishment, differentiating justice and vengence, and the humanity of the society. Sexual violation is not a legitimate means of punishment, and indifference to such problems reflects very negatively on our society. One of the measures of humanity and ethics in a society is...

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I have been practicing Wicca for two years, and lately I have felt like abandoning my pother studies and consume my life with Wicca, is this wrong? Is it wrong to want to not want to learn anything that isn't about Wicca? To abandon everything and pursue only the study and practice of Wicca is to miss the largest goal of Wicca - which is balance. You have to have balance. Earth (practical matters) is as important as Air (intellect and study) and Water (spirituality and emotion). I really, really strongly advise against this.

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What shade is the hilt of your athame and why? Black...because it is traditional. It has a silver pentagram at the base of the blade before the hilt.

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Where is your GOD now? Everywhere. The universe IS Deity. The Catholic God, Yahweh, is a different answer. From a Catholic paradigm, He is everywhere (omnipresent). However, this differs quite drastically from the answer I gave from my paradigm. Where I believe in immanent divinity, Catholics believe in transcendent divinity. God is the creator of the universe, and separate from it. Yahweh has the Heaven realm,...

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How would you react if you found out that the Vatican was reduced to a crater with the Pope inside it? I would mourn for the loss of life and cultural art/icons, but I wouldn't mourn any more than I would if any other historical location with humans inside were the victim of the same.

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Is God really here? That depends on how you define God. If you define Deity as I do (Everything, the One, the All), yes. Divinity is immanent, not transcendent. Anything like a more traditional definition of God, no. Sorry.

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I belive in god well I used to, but if god exist than why do the closes people die?? if god exsisted he would put a stop 2 all the wars and all the blood and evrything.. but why doesnt he if he really exsist? This depends entirely on how you define god. I hate to be so vague, but it is true. If you define Deity as I do, the reason is that cycles of beginnings and endings - life and death - are a necessary part of the universe. Deity does not separate from humans or human activities. This is immanent divinity. Deity IS everything. Deity has no power nor desire to interfere with these matters...at...

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What are the differences between Mormon and Baptist beliefs? The main difference is that the Mormons believe in the Book of Mormon. This book was supposedly given to Joseph Smith by an angel on golden tablets, which he translated. This book is believed to be the Word of God. Mormons reject the notion of a Triune God, and believe that the Father, Son, and Holy Spirit are separate entities. They also have a Holy Mother. Mormons have slightly...

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How can I clear myself, family, home Etc if I feel that negative spells have been cast? Not looking to send it back, just want things to be cleared, healed and corrected so the outcome is the best for all involved. Smudge with sage or frankincense and myrrh. Use black candles (banishing and absorbing negativity). Apache tears are supposed to absorb negativity. Leave them out during your cleansing ritual and then bury them (not on your property) or throw them into a body of water to ground the energy into the Earth.

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If Jesus ran for President, Who would be his VP choice? No one we've ever heard of. This is neither positive nor negative about Jesus or any candidate. It is simply that His most emphasized teachings (love for neighbor, giving excess to the needy, getting the stone out of your own eye, judge not lest ye be judged, let he who is without sin cast the first stone, turn the other cheek) aren't lived by any prominent figure of whom I can think....

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Do people who keep quoting the Bible to you remind you of parents who like to continuously tell their children 'Don't do this...' and 'Don't do that...'? It depends upon the reason the person is quoting the Bible. Those who quote it as a substitute for explaining their position or setting out a logical case for what they are saying do frustrate me. I wonder why they cannot think on their own.

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Do you participate in Halloween. What does Halloween stand for, in your words. I participate secularly in Halloween (who doesn't love the costumes)? I celebrate Samhain from a spiritual point of view. It is the Wiccan New Year. It represents endings, reflections on your life, the turning of the wheel, and remembrance of those who have died.

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Why do you think that majority of woman hate their mother in laws? Do the majority of women hate their mother in laws? I've not seen any hard statistics on this. I didn't get along with my mother in law. The reason is that she had an idea of what I should be as my (now ex) husband's wife, which had nothing to do with anything I'd agreed to (or would ever agree to). In fact, I'd stated clearly at the beginning of our relationship...

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Which gender do you think is more likely to be atheist - male or female - and why? Neither. There is a history of Atheistic writings and thoughts by both men and women (check out Elizabeth Cady Stanton, for instance). I know as many female Atheists as male Atheists. Hard stats are hard to come by, and here is a discussion of the question. http://godlessgrrl.blogspot.com/2007/01/female-atheist-question.html

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Don't you know that hell is just something invented to scare people into obedience? Yes. The same way that the cause of the volcano's eruption was the wrath of one or more deities.

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Will i be punished by jesus for looking at nude images From a purely Christian paradigm, pornography is considered a sin. If you are a believer in Jesus who accepts His sacrifice, though, by Christian dogma and doctrine you are not punished - you are forgiven from your sins. You should, though, attempt to stay away from sin. Here are the places in the Bible where looking upon a woman lustfully is addressed: Psalms 6:20-30 "...Do not lust...

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Are gay people attracted to themselves? Maybe and maybe not. Homosexuality doesn't have anything to do with whether or not you are autoerotic.

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Endocrine glands respond to what? Stimuli, like anything else. Stress is one of the top stimuli.

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What country has the highest rate of mental illness? The United States of America. http://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2003/05/030507080958.htm However, please keep in mind that in many countries mental illness still carries a strong enough social stigma that it isn't adequately reported.

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Why are women obsessed with the idea of getting married? We are? I haven't noticed this to any extent greater than men show this tendency. Marriage offers some legal protections (hospital visitation, survivor inheritence without inheritence tax, shared medical benefits, joint income tax returns, recognition of joint holdings). In the past in Western culture, women were financially dependent upon men, so were obviously more interested in...

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Is there a law against viewing pornographic images in front of children or to children in any state Yes. There are laws against this in every US state. The actual law under which it is prosecuted varies from state to state, but it generally involves "lewd and lascivious conduct to minor(s)" and lesser sexual assault charges.

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What are the oldest sacred texts of Hinduism? The Rig Veda is the oldest sacred text in Hinduism. http://www.sacred-texts.com/hin/

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How do you observe pitra shrad in USA My partner (Indian Hindu) says that you need to go to a temple and tell the priest which ceremonies and poojas you need to perform. The priest should be able to handle it. You may want to research your local/nearest Hindu society.

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Who thinks that obama or mccane should be president? Well, neither is my ideal candidate. Neither is a champion for my views, or many of the issues important to me. However, if I held out for that, I would never vote. Ralph Nadar is the closest to my views, but since his candidacy is not likely to prevail, I'd be throwing my vote away. The next closest is Obama, so I will be voting for him. In many ways, McCain is the antithesis of my...

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Do counselors get counseling themselves? Yes. The same way that physicians also get medical care.

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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? The disbelief in a deity does not necessitate a disbelief in ghosts or possession. Conversely, existence of ghosts and possession does not necessitate or prove the existence of any deity, and certainly doesn't prove or disprove any particular religion. It is also important to note that not all beliefs regarding a deity require a soul, or any spiritual entities at all. However, most...

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Do insects pray before they eat? No.

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If I were to begin a study of Indian Mythology(from India), what myths would you recommend to begin with? I would suggest beginning with the Bhagavad Gita.

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Is there an Islamic version of God? Who or what is it? The Islamic deity is Yahweh, the same deity worshipped by the Jews and Christians.

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Does true Islam believe God is capable of both good and evil? Islam holds that both good and evil have a place in God's plan. ( http://www.islamonline.net/servlet/Satellite?cid=1212925374239&pagename=IslamOnline-English-AAbout_Islam%2FAskAboutIslamE%2FAskAboutIslamE ) Allah created both good and evil (http://qa.sunnipath.com/issue_view.asp?HD=7&ID=108&CATE=24 ), but evil acts and events are attributed to Shaytan (Satan) or humans.

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What do you think about Muslims? Are they all terrorists? Do you have any Muslim friends? Do you want to learn more about Islam? Muslims are the same as any other group. Most of them are good people, and there are some bad eggs. As a percentage of the population, the bad eggs are few. Some are liberal, some are moderate, some are radical. Just like any other group.

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Why Sunni Muslims hate Ahmadiyya sect? Sunni Muslims have the same problem with the Ahmadiyya sect that other Abrahamic religions have had with their off-shoots. It is the same problem Judaism had (and in some cases has) with Christianity. Sunni (and Shia) Muslims believe that this sect is based upon a false prophet (false Messiah, in fact) and the entire movement to be heresy. As with any revealed religion, many adherents...

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If Allah chose Jesus as one of the prophets, then why did Jesus say he was the Son of God? There is no evidence whatsoever that Jesus said He was the Son of God in any manner different from the idea that we are all children of Yahweh. Christians believe that He said this, but Muslims do not. Muslims believe that the doctrine of the Trinity and Jesus as the only Son of God are later distortions and perversions of His teachings.

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Does the Koran give the okay for killing? The punishment for apostasy (denouncing your faith) is murder, is it not? THEREFORE* Should the Islamic religion be listed as a terrorist organization? You would have to go outside of any Abrahamic tradition to find a religion where the punishment for apostasy was not traditionally death (the Christians, when and where they did/do this call it heresy). By this definition, since the Holy Books of all three call for death for minor offenses, you would have to declare all denominations of Judaism, Christianity, and Islam to be terrorist...

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What do the Muslims think about Jesus? Who was he? Muslims view Jesus as a prophet, but not divine and not the Son of Yahweh (God/Allah). They view Muhammad as the last and most important prophet. Thus, Muhammad is more important than Jesus, and the teachings of Muhammad supercede the teachings of Jesus. Muslims are strict monotheists, so they have no concept of a Triune god and Jesus is not seen as God.

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Is the English version of the Koran just as good as reading it in Arabic? This is an interesting matter of contention. Certainly, any writing is BEST understood in its original language. However, many Muslims assert loudly and repeatedly that the Koran is only the real Koran in Arabic, and should (some say must) be read and recited in Arabic. Many go so far as to say that a translation can only give a slight hint to the true meaning of the Koran. (Oddly enough, this...

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What is the best comment you can make regarding Islam? It does manage to tell people to do good works and charity (of course this by no means makes up for negative teachings of Islam). It tries to set standards for rights, responsibilities, and ethics, and some of those standards are fairly decent. It makes no less sense than any other religion, and Muslims have not yet managed to kill as many people as Christians have.

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Belly dance or booty dance? I do both.

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How much does the DVDs for the Blu Ray cost? It depends upon the movie. I've bought them new for anywhere between $14.99 and $34.99. Sets are more.

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How do you handle 'Sleeping Beauty' and other fairy tales with young girls? "And this is the part where she should have gotten up and grabbed a sword to protect herself..."

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When is a religion a cult, and when is a cult a religion? By definition, all religions are cults. http://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/cult Main Entry: cult Pronunciation: ˈkəlt Function: noun Usage: often attributive Etymology: French & Latin; French culte, from Latin cultus care, adoration, from colere to cultivate — more at wheel Date: 1617 1: formal religious veneration : worship 2: a system of religious...

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Do Gynecologists ever watch "adult films" or they are basically turned off because they look at naked women all day? I doubt it. Many gynecologists are straight women who would neither be turned on nor off by the site of nude women.

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What made you decide to abandon christianity? Do you have any regrets? I abandoned Christianity after realizing that the teachings of the Bible were largely immoral, illogical, against known science and history, and had studied the history of the Bible (as in the writings and its actual orgins). I have no regrets for researching and finding the truth, even if it wasn't the one I expected to find.

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Can non Hispanic people join Santeria? Anyone can practice Santeria.

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Do you think you could take jesus in a one on one fight? (he can't use any of his powers) It would really be hard to fight with a dead man who's body has never been found. If you could, he'd just turn the other cheek, so I think it would be rather easy.

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Is Oprah Winfrey an atheist? That is unclear, but it is clear that she is not into organized religion. She certainly isn't Christian or any other form of Abrahamic tradition.

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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? Oh ye of little perspective. Name me one religion that openly and admittedly says that there is no proof or evidence? The pages of this site are littered with attempts at proof and evidence. I'm continually downrated for pointing out that the historical existence of Yeshua is not certain, and there is absolutely no evidence for the existence of Moses. Religions go out of their way to prove...

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Who belives that we came from rocks? From what I gather, people who believe in evolution and the Big Bang, yet have an inaccurate picture of what they state, believe we came from rocks. These people are so stupid that perhaps, indeed, THEY do.

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“Are you sure you want to navigate away from this page?” Yes. I am sure.

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Do yo believe those Qray bracelets really work? I think they work to make money. Fools and their money are quickly and easily parted.

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Do you think that the voting age in the USA should be 16 and not 18? No, I don't. There has to be an age of majority, and 18 is the best we have. Actually, psychologists tell us now that the brain centers that assess and evaluate risk aren't fully mature until age 25. I think 16 is pushing it.

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What drives an educated muslim man to become a terrorist? Desperation combined with a desire to make a change in the world. Often this desire to make a change in the world comes from a belief in doing the will of Yahweh (Allah), and furthering Yahweh's cause. Sometimes this desire comes from a belief that they are fighting/attacking oppressors.

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Has anyone ever cheated on spouse/significant other? Quite a lot of people have. I am not one of them.

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Why do Catholics find it acceptable to spend 40 Million dollars on a co cathederal in Houston when there are thousands of homeless and hungry? Same reason that they are the largest land owner in the world (Catholic Church) and hold onto it instead of helping those in need.

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Does the bible explain where the dinosaur fossils came from? What do they really mean when they say that the earth is only around 6,000 years old? The Bible doesn't mention dinosaurs or their fossiles. When they say that the Earth is only 6,000 years old, that is the approximate age (give or take no more than 1000 years) of the Earth based upon the generations (geneology) given in the Bible (up to the birth of Yeshua). It literally means that, according to the Bible, the Earth is 6,000 years old.

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A woman I work with has constantly erect nipples...why is that? They probably aren't erect. If it is constant, her nipples are probably like that normally. Not everyone's nipples are the same.

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Regardless of your opinion of it, what social/political values do you believe the Bible supports? Politically, the Bible supports the Divine Right of Kings and patrilineal monarchy. It supports Theocracy, where there is no separation of church and state. This is what was established and practiced in Israel, and was annointed by the prophets of Yahweh. Under rule of other nations, the Bible does support a separation of church and state, where you "render unto Caesar what is...

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What is religion? Organized religion is first and foremost a social institution. As such, it is used to maintain and propogate the status quo, including social stratification. The definition of religion is thus: Main Entry: re·li·gion Pronunciation: ri-ˈli-jən Function: noun Etymology: Middle English religioun, from Anglo-French religiun, Latin religion-, religio supernatural...

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How do you think religion originated? I think it started from a type of ancestor veneration, inability to understand the world, and the desire to control others.

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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? Can you describe this event more fully? How do you know they were Atheists? What church do you go to? Is there any policy at your church or stance they were protesting? To be quite frank, I'm skeptical about this event. Sounds like random baiting, since there are no specifics whatsoever. Atheists I know don't make it a point to do anything particular on religious days or near...

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How does the current financial crisis affect investment in renewable energy? Financial crisis tends to cause people to be more conservative with their money. Some investors fold or collapse in the crisis. New investment retracts, as does the economy in general. Renewable energy is a substantial up-front investment, so it will take a beating.

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Who will win the NFC East? Giants.

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Is your attitude one of service to others? (nb: or is it "Looking out for #1" etc...) I treat all humans with a basic level of respect for their rights. Any respect beyond that is earned. I learned this the hard way. As for service, I try my best to help others. I usually end up helping others and neglecting myself. I try for a balance between the needs of self and the needs of others, but really need to work on the self-love a bit more.

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Has you ever been called a slang or derogatory name, due to your skin color, religion or ethnic origin? What did you do? Yes. What I do depends on my relationship with the person. If I care at all what the person thinks, I may address it. If I am close to the person, I will address it. If the person is a stranger, I really don't care what that person thinks or says.

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Do you believe in the story of creation? There are multiple stories of creation in many religions, and I disbelieve them all. None of them are literally true, or even close to it. They are myths primitive people devised and taught to address questions they couldn't honestly answer.

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Why are most Jews white if they are descendants of Israelites who are Middle Eastern and are of a darker skin color? I don't know that most Jews are Caucasian. I'd have to see some verification of that. One thing that you need to understand is that race is NOT biological. There is no race gene. Traits seen in "races" are simply there because these races come from a time when human populations were geographically isolated. Thus, certain alleles are dominant in those populations and their...

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Do you believe Noah's Arc story literally? No. I didn't even believe this to be a literal event when they taught me about it as a child. The story is filled with utter, complete nonsense. I'm not generally judgmental about people's beliefs, but those who believe in this literally have closed their eyes and brains completely. They literally operate on blind faith. I really fail to see how anyone who has passed a single...

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Are you Jewish? If not, do you know someone that is? No, I am not. I have many Jewish friends.

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What is your Idea of EVIL? Anyone who believes that they have the right to force their opinions and beliefs on others, especially if they think it is "for their own good". This is the basic rationale for most of the atrocities and evil in history.

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Wasn't the apple on the Tree of Knowledge actually supposed to be a pomegranate? The type of fruit on the Tree of Knowledge is never specified in the Bible. In the Talmud (a collection of analysis, thoughts, and interpretations by Rabbis), several fruits are suggested, including grapes and figs. http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tree_of_Knowledge_of_Good_and_Evil

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Where is the Ark of the Covenant now? No one knows whether or not the Ark of the Covenant ever literally existed at all. If it exists, it's location is unknown. Clearly, if the location were known, its existence could be proven. There is absolutely no archeological data for its existence, and no reference to it outside of the Bible. Indeed, there is no evidence whatsoever of a 40 year wandering in the desert by the Hebrews, of...

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Jesus was born and died a Jew. Where in the bible did Jesus command people to start a religion another religion? I don't want to know about someone saying he was inspired by Holy Spirit, I want where he said so? The literal historical existence of Jesus is a matter of debate, and unproven. I will answer from a Biblical text perspective, which will go on the assumption that Jesus existed and the Gospels are a record of His teachings. Jesus never did command anyone to start another religion. He was a Jew and referred to as a Rabbi. Indeed, He makes it clear that He considers His teachings as for Jews...

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What is your opinion on the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints? (A.K.A. Mormonism?) Their beliefs make no more or less sense than any other denomination of Christianity. I disagree with all denominations of Christianity. For that matter, I disagree with all forms of the Abrahamic tradition.

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Hello, can a christian say the al-Fatiha without compromising his views or committing blasphemy? Yes. Allah simply means "God", and Muslims worship the Abrahamic deity, Yahweh, the same as do Jews and Christians. The different religions simply differ over how to worship Yahweh. There is nothing in the al-Fatiha that would be considered blasphemy under Christian theology. http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Al-Fatiha

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Does the blood for sin theology come from the ancient sacrificial rituals? Yes. It began in blood cults with scapegoating (putting the 'sins' of one or more people on an animal - or some cases human - who is then killed or sent to die to appease a deity and absolve one of their 'sin'). Basically, a deity is angry with people and can only be appeased by a blood sacrifice. With Christianity, this belief further evolved and the practice of literal...

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What law decided that the unites States had to make Spanish our second Language? Why not German, Welsh, Russian and all the hundreds of other languages in this world? You are misinformed. The United States of America has NO official languages at all, let alone an official second language. http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Languages_of_the_United_States You might want to read up on the issues and find out facts before you go around asking repeated questions about an issue you obviously don't understand. If you persist in asking questions about the same...

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Should their be a CLASS ACTION DISCRIMINATION Law suit filed by the thousands of other Dialects and other Language speakers in the U.S.A. against the Government for the SPANISH language requirement in AMERICA? Who requires you to learn or speak Spanish in America? Could you point me to the specific law you reference? BTW, linguistics have nothing to do with race. America has no official language, although Americans (being geographically rather isolated) do have a pronounced xenophobia triggered by the very idea that they have to tolerate non-Anglophones.

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Has anyone ever dropped the "N" bomb in your presence. Yes. I've had people of 4 different races use the word in front of me.

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Does it bother anyone else that Obama has never come out and said what he stands for? Is it a secret? Is it a hidden agenda? The specifics of what Obama stands for and will do, and his stances on all "hot button" issues have been public knowledge, spoken about, and published for months (in some cases years, as in his books). Thus, your claim is false, and untrue things do not bother me. If people are too lazy to read (the verbal have transcripts) his books, website, voting record, statements,...

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Which country has the best health care? France, Norway, Singapore, the U.S. Actually, France. They top the WHO list, as well as several other parameters including access, quality, longevity, and illness/condition rate. Of the countries you asked about, the order from best to worst is: France (overall ranking #1) Singapore (overall ranking #6) Norway (overall ranking #11) United States (overall ranking #37) http://www.photius.com/rankings/healthranks.html ...

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What if everything the bible and the koran teaches is truth? We would have to live in a world that supports multiple truths: scientific truths, Biblical truths, and Koranic truths, and we would live in a universe where a genocidal, racist, religiously bigoted, misogynminstic, narcissistic, sociopathic entity is in control. Thankfully, the history of both documents along with their unmistakeable hallmarks of human origins (the deity contains all the...

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Does Sarah Palin, sound more Midwestern or Canadian? She sounds like someone with a subnormal mental curiousity and comprehension. I wouldn't insult Canadians or Midwesterners in such a way.

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Sex without commitment What about it?

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What is the fastest way to reduce waist size? A corset. You asked about the fastest way to reduce your waist size... Diet and exercise are the best way.

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Is racism a learned behavior? Absolutely. Stick two toddlers in a room and they will play regardless of race. I noticed this with my nephew at Chuck E. Cheeses, and he was not used to different races. They all played (about 3 sociological races, you know race isn't biological) quite well the whole time. Not every human exhibits racism. It isn't instinctual or inherent; thus, it must be learned.

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Do you believe it is possible for God to call prophets like Noah or Moses in our days? Why or why not? I would hope not. Any person who makes the following military commands shouldn't be a prophet of any deity, especially one worth worshipping: "They attacked Midian just as the LORD had commanded Moses, and they killed all the men. All five of the Midianite kings – Evi, Rekem, Zur, Hur, and Reba – died in the battle. They also killed Balaam son of Beor with the sword....

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You are running down the street in the pouring rain. Why? I love to go out in the rain. I dance in thunderstorms and walk and run in the rain all the time.

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If Fox News is conservative and MSNBC is liberal, then what is CNN? CNN is pretty conservative. In fact, compared to the international free press, MSNBC is actually fairly conservative. Here in the US, conservative is what other Western countries would consider ultra-conservative. By the standards I've seen in other countries, Fox is ultra-conservative, CNN is significantly conservative, MSNBC is moderately conservative to centrist. By US standards,...

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Whats hinduism? Hinduism is a religion. It is the oldest continually practiced religion on Earth. It originated in the Indian subcontinent and is the major religion in India and Nepal. Hinduism is not a revealed text religion comparable to those in the Abrahamic tradition (Judaism, Christianity, and Islam). Some sects believe some scriptures (such as the Vedas) to be revealed, others do not. There is no...

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What is the name of the building set aside for the purpose of worship by the hindu community A temple. The word "mandir" is the sanskrit for "temple", and is used in many Indian languages, including Hindi. http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mandir

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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? Which God? If you are referring to the Abrahamic god, Yahweh, from a Christian perspective, Jesus taught that prayer was a wish granting foundation. He says that anything asked of the Father in His name will be granted. Christians who ignore this are the ones picking and choosing what to quote. Where does Jesus say this? Let me quote it for you. I always strive to be helpful in this...

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What ever happened to McCain's "no" to any bill with earmarks? It is a victim to the same schizophrenic self-interested decisions that have him now claiming that he wouldn't vote for his OWN immigration bill. Candidate McCain does and says whatever supports his chances for winning the presidency.

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Does God forgive child abuse? Which one? Which God?

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Do you think you will get to heaven? No. I don't believe that anyone will. I simply do not believe that Heaven exists. My thoughts on the afterlife run more towards reincarnation, although I don't think individual conciousness reincarnates. Matter is neither created nor destroyed, so the matter that comprises my body has been many other things, and will be many other things in the future.

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Who's more religious- you or your s/o? We are about equal in that regard. I study the subject more, but neither of us are dogmatic and both of us believe essentially the same thing. He's Hindu. I'm Wiccan. Both of us are best described as Agnostic. He does certain rituals for cultural reasons. I seek further understanding through a Wiccan framework.

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Why will you go to Hell? I won't. Hell doesn't exist.

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What is islam's central teaching? The central teaching of Islam can be summed up in the Shahada, "La illaha ill Allah, Muhammadur Rasul Allah." The English translation is, "There is no god but God, Muhammad is the Messenger of God." Often this is stated, "There is no god but Allah, and Muhammad is His messenger." This simple statement is the central belief of Islam. Allah simply is the Arabic...

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What is a Fatwa? An opinion on Islamic Law given by an Islamic scholar. http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Fatw%C4%81

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I find it hard to believe in any religion, be it Christainity, Buddhism, Hinduism etc. Because I am not convinced by any of them, no matter how hard I tried, I prefer to be an atheist. Is this a good decision? I don't know that it is a decision. Could you suddenly decide to believe in any deity in spite of the fact that you aren't convinced? I highly doubt it. You could pretend to believe, but that isn't the same thing as actually believing. Rather than calling any state of belief or disbelief you are in "right" or "wrong", I'm going to say that it is...

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So Congress is taking the day off for Rosh Hashanah in the midst of the biggest economic disaster in our lifetime. Is Wall Street shutting down? How many Jews are there in Congress? As many as Wall Street? Yes, they are taking the day off for Rosh Hashanah, and I doubt you would object or even question it if it were Christmas. There is more than a bit of ethnic and religious bigotry to this question. To answer your question as to the number of Jewish members of the House and Senate: Senate - 13 House - 29 http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_Jewish_American_politicians

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How long before a cat can go outside after being fixed? Preferably, never. It is unhealthy for them. However, if you want to choose to allow your cat to roam outdoors, you should wait until all incisions have fully healed. If in doubt, call and ask your veterinarian.

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Why was Saddam Hussein murdered for the 9/11 terrorist attack while Bin Laden's still on the run? While Saddam Hussein was technically executed, he was rail-roaded quickly to his death. He should still be standing trial for the other charges against him. The reason we apprehended Saddam and did not apprehend Bin Laden is that Bush's priority was to get Saddam. He had an agenda (found by independent investigations) to dispose of Saddam Hussein. This agenda dates from before the 9/11...

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Is it dangerous for a human being to possess too much power? Yes. Absolute power corrupts absolutely.

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If you were suffering from a mental illness, do you think your family would take the steps to get professional help for you? Unfortunately, probably not. My partner would, though.

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Why are most marriages not last as long now a days? They don't have to. I know this sounds simple, but let me explain. With anything you attempt, there is an error rate. Sometimes it works, and sometimes it does not. I certainly wouldn't define a successful marriage simply as lack of divorce. Now, in the past, people stayed together even when it wasn't working. Childcare, economic dependence, safety, legal, and religious...

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Do atheists have "faith" that God doesn't exist? Nope. Faith is belief without proof or evidence. Not believing because of no proof or evidence is the opposite of faith. Sorry. I know this is a popular soundbite, but it is just not true.

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I believe in a God, do you? Which one?

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Are Christians more or less likely to have hermaphrodite children? Anyone with any WTF? questions (there should be many) see: http://www.answerbag.com/q_view/1000141

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Are atheists more or less likely to have two headed children? Atheists are no more or less likely to have two headed children than any other group. Atheists aren't determined by genetics and biology, but by belief. I think the better question is this: http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/4161113

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Have you ever made your own halloween costumes? No way. Absolutely not. I'm not very craftsy, and I don't sew.

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How do you become a witch? Learn magic and begin to practice it. Becoming a Wiccan is something else, however.

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Why does this generation hate God so much? Which god? You do fail to specify which god this generation supposedly hates so much. Who is doing the hating? Where do you see it? I see those that disagree with some or all religions. I see those that deny some or all deities. The only people I've seen who actually hate any deity are Christians and Muslims, who hate Satan, and Devil Worshippers, who hate Yahweh. Of course, Christians...

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Are you sure where will you go when you die? No. I don't know where my physical body will go. I don't know if I'll even have one left. I could die in a massive explosion. You never know. I don't know if there is anything beyond my physical body (I suspect not), and what will happen to that if it exists. No one does, and anyone claiming to is either insane or running a massive scam.

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Who is the one you rely and put your faith the most in your life? Why? Myself, actually. I'm responsible for myself, including my successes and failures. I'm the one I can rely on, and I'm the only one whom I can control.

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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'm exercising the most important right they fought for - the right to chose for myself."

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I messd around wit a guy on 5-24 he didnt put it in all the he was stil hard when he took it out. i than got my . a day latr I slept with a guy on 6-1 and he bustd in me. i took a test 6-9 came out - i than took one 6-25 came out + which 1 is the father Most likely the second guy, but the only way to know for sure is to have a DNA paternity test done.

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If you could only wear one piece of clothing for the rest of your life what would it be? A hat.

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Do you respect a single Mother equally if you are one, or if you aren't one but know one? What does being one or knowing one have to do with respect? I give basic human respect and dignity to all people. Any respect beyond that is earned. Their status as a single mother is irrelevant to my assessment.

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What will you be for halloween this year? After I give out candy to trick or treaters, I will cast a circle, invoke the quarters, the Goddess and God, perform the Great Rite, and honor the harvest, ancestors, dead, and turning of the wheel. What are you doing this Samhain/Halloween?

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What are your thoughts on Sarah Palin's disastrous interview with Katie Couric on CBS News? I'm absolutely appalled. I don't believe she should necessarily have an advanced degree or extensive experience, but she should have a good understanding of issues, a personal interest that lead her to research and understand these issues, critical thinking and logic, and be able to articulate a comprehensible sentence. I'm a feminist and a woman, and I'm frankly tired...

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How should one respond to someone who thought that the Eye of Horus was a Satanic symbol? Honestly, there isn't much you can say to someone with this belief. This belief is centered in the belief that anything that is not of Yahweh (or His Trinity, depending upon whether or not the person accepts Trinitarianism) is by default of Satan. Horus, as an Egyptian god, is not of Yahweh. Horus, in fact, predates Yahweh, but this historical fact is of little consequence to those of...

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Do you think men are intimidated by funny women? Some may be (and probably are), but in general I don't think men are intimidated by funny women.

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Is there archeological evidence for the Exodus? No, there is not. In fact, there is a conspicuous lack of evidence that any believer in this story should find extremely disturbing. After wandering in the desert for 40 years, there should be some archeological evidence. However, there is not.

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What would you do if everything you've ever been taught and everything you've ever believed was proven false? Use research (real research of real facts) and critical thinking to find the truth (or as close as you can get), and then get your beliefs in line with what you've learned.

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Are some people a bit more TOUCHY about their religion than they should be? Yes, but I also think that most people aren't touchy enough about their religion. I'm not talking about external critisms of their religion. I'm talking about the internal dialog within the religion and within the individual adherents. I find this particularly disturbing with the Abrahamic tradition. There is something fundamentally wrong with sitting and hearing that your God...

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Why is it people adopt foreign kids so much when there's literally thousands of children here in the states that need parents too? Actually, the laws and regulations of adopting a foreign child make it an option for many people who, for some reason, cannot adopt in the US. Additionally, children in need of parents in many foreign countries are facing a more dire situation than the children in the US. Funding for basic necessities, a future without education, and possibly some form of slavery/servitude (even sexual) are...

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Do you prefer to capitalize "atheist" or "atheism"? (I don't, but that's just because I'm lazy.) I capitalize both because they are proper adjectives, and out of respect to denote that atheistic beliefs are no lesser than theistic beliefs. http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Proper_adjective http://www.religioustolerance.org/atheist4.htm

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Does it bother anyone that to be elected to higher office in the US one has to be seen as a religious person? Can this be considered philosophical intolerance? Yes, it bothers me. Yes, I think that it is intolerance. Unfortunately, people who have the exact same positions on issues will be seen differently based upon their religious belief or lack thereof, and that is intolerant.

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Have you heard of www.godisimaginary.com? Yes.

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What NFL game is coming on regular tv fox at 1pm today? Is it the Packers VS. Tampa Bay? It really depends on where you live. I'm watching the Panthers and Falcons.

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What do Scientologists believe happens to you when you die? Scientology has strong and persistent references to past lives and a belief in a type of reincarnation. The best way I've seen it phrased is by Beliefnet: "Rebirths continue until one consciously confronts all pre-birth, current-life, and previous-life traumas and realizes one's true nature as a 'thetan,' immortal spirit--transcending matter, energy, space, and...

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Can God save everyone from damnation? No, simply because there is no damnation, and Deity is PART of us, not separate from us.

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Are animals, besides humans, judged by God? God doesn't judge anyone or anything, including humans and animals. God is IN everything, not separate from it. There is no reward/punishment.

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Jesus cut across religious restrictions by: Talking to women and gentiles.

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Does Christian fundamentalism and the Taliban have anything in common? They have far more areas in which they are similar or the same than they have in which they differ. Sorry, but it is true. The spirit of the Taliban lives in every Fundie. They have no respect for separation of Church/religion and State. They both believe that they possess divine truth, and need to 'save' others from themselves. This belief justifies pushing their religion on...

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If you were God what would you do with all that power? Would you go crazy and seek revenge or would you try to bring peace? Will you be the Devil or Jesus? Will you be of malice of mercy? Why? This is an interesting question. You fail to say which God, and this isn't the Christian, Jewish, or Muslim catagory. Literally thousands of deities exist, and only one of them has anything to do with the Devil or Jesus. I really wish people would keep this in mind in a general category about God. To answer your question about the Abrahamic deity, Yahweh, if I were Yahweh, I...

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Was Letterman justified for flaming McCain? I didn't know he needed justification for stating his opinion. Freedom of Speech and all.

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What would you suggest a person do when all they do is sit on the bench and rarely gets a chance to play? Find a group to play with - or organize one. Start at www.meetup.com

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I heard that before Darwin died, he said evolution is the most stupidest idea he had ever come up with. Have you heard this or would you know how I can find out? The Darwin recant myths started with a false claim by Elizabeth Hope. All of them are utterly unsubstantiated and false. http://www.religioustolerance.org/chr_cul4.htm http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Elizabeth_Hope See, many people WISH Darwin had recanted. They WISH Darwin hadn't observed and discovered what he did. So, they either outright lie or spread unsubstantiated/false...

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Do you have angry eyes? I can't say that my eyes have felt emotion. If anything, they have been sad eyes in the last several years. That's turning around, though.

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In Winnie the Pooh, does Roo have a father, or is his mother Kanga a single mother? One assumes he has a biological father somewhere. Of course, there is always the immaculate conception angle. Regardless of the circumstances of his conception, Roo's father is obviously not in his life. On another note, where the HELL have you been?! Long time no type!!!

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What is the best beer/wine pairing for raw oysters? Reisling or Sauvignon Blanc

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Do witches have a moral code? Witches are not necessarily Wiccans, they are simply practitioners of magic. They may or may not be Wiccan. As this is the Wiccan category, I will answer about Wiccan Witches. This is the answer I posted to a similar question: http://www.answerbag.com/q_view/872112 Wicca doesn't have universal dogma or doctrine that you can compare to revealed text/word religions. However, there are two...

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What symbols are associated with Wicca, other than the pentacle and pentagram? Acorn (fertility) Triquetra Triple Moon Moon Phases Besoms (brooms) Cauldrons Cats These are just some of the more common.

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Is spellwork a form of prayer? Actually, no. Spells do not inherently ask for the intervention or help of any deity. Many magicians/witches ASK for this help as part of the spell, but the spell itself does not ask for it or require it. The spell itself is sending out your intent and will into the universe to manifest itself in the physical. The theory is a belief in a natural process, not the intervention of a deity. In...

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Im a wicca & i just found out that my family has a history of abilitys like 1 of my grat uncles was the seventh son of the seventh son & i wonted to now if i would have anything special with me We are all special and all have individual talents. Birth order is irrelevant. If you want to believe in it, though, go ahead. The belief of the seventh son of a seventh son is that they will have the gift of clairvoyance. The fact that you are female rather negates this superstition, though. Notice the key word son. Any females in between apparently dilute or remove the power. So, I guess...

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Wat does this mean >0 if it shows up on your skin It means you have a mark on your skin. You might want to get it checked by a dermatologist. What did you think it meant? This isn't Hollywood or The Omen.

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If i could cast spells, and was capable of many supernatural things - what would you think of me? That depends on what type of person you are. How do you treat others? What are your ethics? How do you treat yourself?

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I just started with wiccan..I've been learning a lot through reading. Bit one book says your tools shouldn't be bought they should either be given as gifts or made..is that true? and what if I do buy my tools myself would that make a dif Either way is perfectly fine. In my tradition, you make your own tools whenever possible, the athame being one of the most obvious and common exceptions. The reason for this is the meaning and symbolism the tools have to you, and your learning of the tool and its symbolism. Making your own tools is part of the Path of Earth (first year and a day) in my tradition, and during the making of the...

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If you feel evil around you, how can you tell if it is real? Evil comes from people. You can tell whether or not it is real by a serious, logical, and thoughtful evaluation of the person's behavior. Now, I don't think evil is less "real" to you simply because it does not come from another person. It may be real in your mind, and that's enough for you to take action. Take action on whatever causes you distress. Beyond...

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Can wiccans celebrate other Holidays as well, like christmas? It is a matter of personal choice. So is celebrating the Sabbats, come to think of it. I celebrate Yule for myself, but celebrate Christmas with my family. To me, Christmas is a secular holiday about spending time with my family, and hopefully getting them something they will enjoy.

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Why is it that I feel a intimidated when I read up on Wicca? It always seems like there saying If you want the religion practice it, if you dont get lost! and that seems to me how it is. Yes, that's pretty much what Wiccans say. If it is for you and you want it, fine. If not, that's also fine. I wouldn't say "get lost!". It is just that you have your own path, it may not include Wicca, and that's perfectly fine. We do not believe in any punishment for not practicing Wicca. We don't think you are going to burn in hell or have a really bad hair...

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It seems that the more I read about Wicca the more I'm taking it in and taking notes automatically! why? It seems you have an interest in Wicca. For some reason, it interests you.

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Is there anyway to counterreact another person's love or binding spell? Usually this is done with neutralizing or mirroring spells, but yes. A neutralizing spell is self-explanatory. A mirroring spell bascially bounces the person's spell and intent back to the caster.

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How do i celebrate Brigid? You don't celebrate Brigid. Brigid is a Goddess. You can worship Her or celebrate her holidays. You don't celebrate Her because she isn't an event. There is a Feast of Brigid. This is the Christianized version of a holiday to Brigid, who is a pre-Christian Goddess. This day falls on Imbolc. http://www.witchoftheeast.com/wheelofyear.html ...

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Any Wiccans out there? I'm having trouble depicting what the Wicca religion really means to those who are. I'm just curious- could you tell me about it? I'm Wiccan. To me Wicca is a path to travel to understand better yourself, the world around you, and how you interact with the world around you. It is balance of the needs and desires of the self with the needs and desires of others. www.witchoftheeast.com wicca.timerift.net

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Do you believe 17 is too young to be a Wiccan High Priestess, if they have been through the correct training? Yes. There are a lot of responsibilities and life experience knowledge required of a High Priestess. The 17 year old is just not going to have that or be ready for that. I know very few respectable Wiccans (not fluffies) who will undertake to train and initiate a 17 year old, let alone in the duties of a High Priestess. It is an age of uncertainty and experimentation, and should be. However, it...

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What do I do if i tell a fib, for a personal reason to get something that already belongs to me. It would hurt anyone eles or make the souce any less direstraights. Thanks to all! :) If it recovers your own property and causes the least harm possible, it is fine.

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Calling all wiccans/ witches... Do you think that a spell to return an ex lover is ethical under the wiccan rede of 'An ye harm none, do what ye will'? (Both parties still in love with one another) Any thoughts? It depends on whether you are attempting to control the ex-lover or not. If you are attempting to get an ex-lover back against his/her will, that violates the Rede.

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Should I choose Wicca or Satanism? I know there are little things both religions have in common, but they attract me so much they have in common... (Back off Christians!) Wicca has some commonalities with Satanism, but not much. Firstly, Satanism is about self-gratification. Wicca is about balance - your needs and interests verses the needs and interests of the world around you. The Church of Satan is pretty much Atheistic. Wicca is not. Wicca has an ethical injunction to avoid causing harm (or to cause the least harm) whenever possible. Satanism does not,...

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How many Liliths are their in the world? Not just her beginning but her devils and offspring and her followers? There are many women named Lilith. Wiccans may or may not believe in the myth of Lilith, but they won't believe anywhere near the same as a Christian about it. No Lilith has given birth to devils, and belief in devils is not Wiccan. According to the Lilith myth (Jewish), she was the first wife of Adam. She refused to lie beneath him during sex, as Yahweh had created them equal. She...

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Can one white witch ruin your whole day? Someone who believes in such nonsense as white witches and takes their identity from it can be annoying. They usually are from the crystal humping subset of the fluffy crowd. I don't let it ruin my day, though.

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Are there any other Wiccans out there? I feel lonely. I'm Wiccan. Why do you feel lonely?

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How can I find out what I was in a past life? You can go to a therapist and get past life regression therapy. Mind you, I think it is actually a product of confabulation, and I don't think our conciousness or "personality" goes through reincarnation...but if you do, that's where you can go to explore it.

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If God supposed to punish miscreants, or is this the Devil's fulltime job? The job of the Devil is to take the fall for the bad things that happen to humans. This frees humans to believe that God is entirely good. In Judaism, there is no devil. Satan works for Yahweh, and His job is to tempt humans (as seen in Job). In Christian theology, the devil has no real job. He simply is in a power struggle with Yahweh. Christian theology holds that Yahweh is the...

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I have dragon god tattooed on my wrist but i believe in god. do you thank god will judge me bad because of it? No. God doesn't judge, punish, or reward.

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The Bible Answerman... Is it just me, or does he seem a little out there with his supposedly Biblically based answers about Revelations? No idea about the specific ABer you reference, but any answers based on Revelations are way out there. In general, the same can be said about most of the Bible.

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According to Christians, if you die without accepting Jesus Christ as your personal savior, you go to Hell. Does this apply to young children in that belief system, or is their an age of accountability? The answer depends on the denomination and personal theology and doctrine that the answerer has. Some denominations of Christianity teach that anyone who has not been baptized go to Hell. Some teach that there is an age of accountability that must first be reached. Some teach that those who are baptized can go to hell, based upon "backsliding".

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In my studies I have NOT come across the word Trinity anywhere in the Bible, have you? If so, where precisely? The word IS in the Holy Qur'an though, in HQ 4:171 to be precise. The word does not appear in the Christian Bible in any translation. Here is your proof: http://www.biblegateway.com/quicksearch/?quicksearch=trinity&qs_version=31 Trinitarianism is a religious doctrine with a basis in the interpretation of certain Biblical verses. Not all Christians are Trinitarian, although it is a majority view.

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If I sin and ask forgivness and try not to sin again but fail and sin the same sin will I go to hell? According to most Christian doctrine, no. However, some Christian doctrine holds that you must be responsible for continual good-faith work to eliminate your sin.

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·If you could be God, what would you do for humanity? Eradicate belief in deity, absolute certainty about the afterlife, or any claims to have knowledge greater than any other human. No clergy. No prophets. No religion. Sorry, I have yet to see where they've done any good that outweighs the horrors of them. Bye-bye.

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Do you deny the possiblity of God, the existance of God, or that God is a valid concept? That depends on how you define God. I believe that Deity is ALL - everything. The energy that permeates the universe. I do not believe there is anything supernatural about it, nor do I believe it is omnipotent or cognizant. I do not believe in a personal deity that interacts with humans. I believe that individual deities exist as part of human psychology. They are tuning forks we create to...

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Where in the Bible does it say once saved always saved? That depends upon your denomination of Christianity and particular theological and doctrine beliefs. Some denominations believe that once saved always saved. Some do not, they believe that if you backslide in devotion or belief to Yahweh you must be resaved. Some denominations believe you must be re-saved and forgiven for each individual sin. All viewpoints have scripture and history to back...

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Agree or disagree: It is obvious that God made the world; just look at how beautifully designed it is! Disagree. I see beautiful things created all the time, and they aren't created by any deity. Sometimes I see beautiful sand patterns on the beach created by tides and the wind. Beauty doesn't prove or disprove a deity. It is simply a human psychological asthetic preference.

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What's the difference between enlightening a child and brainwashing a child when it comes to religion? Enlightening a child would be to teach the child about the different religions and religious viewpoints available, and the pros and cons of each. It would be giving factual, honest information without pressuring the child to believe any certain way. Brainwashing is telling the child that you are teaching them divine, infallible truth, telling the child that he/she will go to Hell for not...

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Are there any Jesuit mission sites remaining in South America? Yes. http://gosouthamerica.about.com/od/history/a/JesuitMissions.htm If you want to know whether or not they are active, that would be another round of research! :)

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If there is a Hell, why take a chance on ending up there by denying the existance of GOD? Not the Pascal's Wager again. I have a topic out here on the logical flaws in it. Please feel free to read: http://www.answerbag.com/q_view/446831 Here's another thread: http://www.answerbag.com/q_view/447097 I'll repost my response to Pascal's Wager: ****************************************** Pascal's Wager has so many logical flaws that it completely...

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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? I've never, ever in my entire life heard an Atheist say this, or say that God does not exist for this reason. Never. Atheists do not believe any deity exists because there is no evidence of any deity. Period. One of the evidences (or lack thereof) they sometimes cite (usually in debate with a proselytizing Christian) is that prayers are not answered. Now, I disagree completely with...

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How can God be both God and man? Well, by definition, any omnipresent being is present IN everything; therefore, IS everything, including man. Also, anyone who believes (as I do) in immanent rather than transcendent divinity can easily say God is man. God is rock, too.

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Chris said, "I'm thinking of two even numbers in a row thier sum is 46" What are Chris's numbers? 22 and 24...pretty easy stuff, really. Actually, it occurred to me that this was under the homework section, and you may actually want this broken down into an equation. x = first number x + 2 = second number (we know this because the two even numbers are in a row) x + (x + 2) = 46 2x + 2 = 46 x = 44/2 x = 22

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If you make an appointment, and totally forget about it , without intending to, have you made bad karma? That depends upon what the appointment was for. If it was for your own dentist appointment, I'd doubt it. If it was to feed the homeless, or something important, it very well could.

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First everyone had an issue with Hillary Clinton running for President, now everyone has a issue with Sarah Palin being Vice President. Sounds to me like people don't want a woman in the White House. Why is that? Doesn't that make these people sexist? No. First of all, there is a difference between race and gender. Second of all, they are both of the same race. (I must stipulate here that race is not biological or scientific, but sociological.) Thirdly, I supported Hillary. I don't support Palin. This has to do with intellect, knowledge, understanding, ethics and behavior, and policy. I could care less about the nature of her genitalia....

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What is your take on God (Higher power, deities, what have you)? (NO arguments please! This is just to discuss and learn about each other and about what we think.) Deity is everything - every single thing. It is immanent, not transcendent. It does not punish or reward. It is the cycles of nature and the universe, the energy that permeates everything. We are not separate from it, but rather a part of it.

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If you say that satan is real does that mean you are saying that angels are real cause he was supposedly an angel then got banned and if you are saying angels are real by agreing with that are you saying heaven is real?? i dont belive any of it personally You are skipping a few logical steps there. To say that Satan is real is to express a belief in Satan. Simply expressing a belief in Satan is not expressing a belief in the Christian mythology SURROUNDING Satan and who/what he is. However, if you accept the Christian mythology surrounding Satan you are then accepting the existence of angels. You must be, as the mythology states that Satan is...

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How much would you estimate your soul is worth? I don't believe I have a soul. If I did, I wouldn't sell it. I'd rent it. I'd get far more in the long run.

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Would you care if Jesus was ugly? No. I don't care. I have yet to be fully convinced that he was a literal human being in history, although I do accept that someone (or maybe more than one, Messiahs were prolific at the time) on whom the Jesus (Yeshua) myth is based did exist.

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Why is the Bible considered the only sacred text of the Christians? Many Christians claim God speaks today, so why don't modern day Christians continue to record their thoughts and interactions with God in a modern sacred text? Thanks. Some Christians do have other sacred texts which they consider inspired by Yahweh. The Mormons would be one such group. Humans are much less superstitious and, thus, less gullible than they were in the past. It is far more difficult to pass yourself off as a prophet in modern times, and far easier to expose a hoax.

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One of my peers said 'god is a monkey' - Discuss this point of view. I disagree that this statement can only be made to insult, ridicule, or defame any particular religion. First of all, God is a monkey. Have you seen Hanuman? This is the point of view held by hundreds of millions of people. Second of all, someone has just as much right to believe that God is a monkey as to believe that God is humaniod or any other view. All have just as much evidence to...

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Would you say a prayer from me so i can try to get rid of this mental illness that i have and to live a normal life.i think that it is also affecting my 4yr old son.he is starting to show symptoms that i have for bipolar.any prayers would help out greatly I will send positive thoughts to you and your family, if it aids you in comfort. However, I think you really need to turn to the proven help of medicine and behavioral health professionals to help you with this problem.

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What does Selah mean in prayer? Selah (Hebrew: סלה) may be the most difficult word in the Hebrew Bible to translate. Selah is probably either a liturgico-musical mark or an instruction on the reading of the text, something like "stop and listen". http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Selah

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What is the difference between the Koran and the hadiths? In the beliefs of Muslims, the Koran is the revelations given to the prophet, Mohammed. The Hadiths are a collection of writings about the life and teachings of Mohammed. From a historical standpoint, they do not have much differentiating them. They both began as oral tradition and were written down approximately 200 years after Mohammed lived. http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Qur'an ...

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What's the only domesticated animal that is not mentioned in the bible? Only one? I don't recall mentions of cats or ferrets. Guina Pigs are also missing...

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Can you receive communion if you are a divorced catholic In general, no. In order to be considered in a state of grace (requirement for communion), your marriage must have been dissolved by the Catholic Church (annulled). One may argue that you are still considered in a state of grace if you are divorced, your marriage hasn't been annulled by the church, and you are living in celibacy. http://www.catholicexchange.com/2008/06/25/112960/ ...

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Have you ever been criticized for something you believe in? Yes, most often universal and equal rights and responsibility before the law. You'd think that was a no-brainer, but most people have exceptions they want to make.

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Which animal is mentioned the most in the bible? Humans.

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Are you more of an artistic or scientifical person, or both? I'm scientific and logical...almost to a fault.

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Do you think that all child sexual abusers should go to prison? Yes, absolutely. Clear out some of the non-violent offenders (like drug addicts) and make room for the sex offenders who somehow cannot respect the boundaries of another person's body.

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What if Christianity is one of the biggest publicity stunts in the history of the Earth? What do you think? I think it is. Christian churches take in billions of dollars every year from their followers, and is the single largest religion in the world (over 2 billion followers). It is not only one of the biggest publicity stunts, it is THE biggest. Ever.

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